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Hello everyone! I’m pretty excited writing this post, the 4th and last of the One Four Challenge for February. It’s been a great month. As the One Four is now a Quarterly challenge, the next time we meet on the blogs will be the 2nd May, so please write that on your calendar.
** Reminder: The challenge is running on the blog for Feb, May, Aug and Nov only this year…and in the Flickr group all year. Please make sure you read the changes below for the One Four and that you’re up to date with how we’re doing things this year..
How it works: 4 times on the blog this year…and running simultaneously on Flickr in the new One Four Challenge 2016 Flickr group… for every month of the year in 2016. Don’t be shy about adding your images to the group – jump on in and say hi! 😀
You can read all about it by clicking on the One Four Challenge page in the menu above or click here
Please do what suits you best and join in however and whenever you can.
Tags: Our tags for this year, wherever you post are #onefourchallenge and #onefour2016
About the challenge and how it works:
- This challenge is about processing 1 image in 4 different ways over 4 weeks OR taking 4 versions of an image at the time of shooting (eg. different settings, lens etc.)
- We will all process / post edit (our own chosen image) and share a different version each week. Process it however you like… and tell us a bit about it. You don’t have to show the original image unless you’d like to.
- Try new things, experiment. Be as creative or subtle as you wish to be. All skill levels are welcome.
- Links to my blog are welcome.
For this last week, I decided to go with another textured version. The first thing I did was go back to iColorama and combined edits with the Stackables app. Once I found something I was pretty happy with, I decided to recreate this in Photoshop as best I could.
Combined App Image:
I’m not too sure what my steps were for the Combined App image – using the week 2 image as my base, I played until I found something I liked. Once again though, the device screen is not calibrated and when I moved it to my computer I was shocked at how BLUE! it really was. So the App version shown here has been de-saturated, brightness has been lowered and I added a small amount of contrast.
The PS layers Image:
For this image, I started with the original file (shown below) and added a small amount of contrast and 4 different texture layers (paint and paper), changing the blending modes and brushing out what I didn’t want or need. I did try a halftone layer (fine dots) but it wasn’t right with this one.
I then added the text layer.
At the finish, I’m happy with this one. I do not love blue, but I do love teals and turquoises, so I like the direction this took. It’s quite a large file, so I’m going to make it available as Canvas and Metal prints. I think this will suit 😀
I look forward to hearing your thoughts once again.
This is how February finished for me… a fun month I must say. Such a ‘still’ image – one I enjoyed giving some life.
Do you have a favourite from my images this month? I’d love to hear if you do. I’m not going to include a poll, but please let me know in comments 🙂 Which one is my favourite? I think it’s actually week 3.
Now over to you again and I’m very much looking forward to seeing your next edition and how you finished February too.
Remember, we meet again on the blogs in May!! Hope you’ve had an enjoyable month 🙂

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Watering can and flowers in my garden, yet
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A luxury property located in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida is up for sale in crypto. It features four-bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sunset views and a spacious modern kitchen. According to the listing, the owner will accept US dollars, Bitcoin, Ether and XRP.
A private gym converts into a fifth bedroom in this 3849-square foot home that accommodates seven cars — five on the driveway and two more in the garage.
The gated entrance spills into an open floor plan that accents a streamlined, modern kitchen. The grounds are landscaped and private.
The small town of Bay Harbor Islands is located in the northeast of crypto-friendly Miami-Dade, which has 120 Bitcoin ATMs supporting a list of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin Cash, Ether, Dash, Litecoin, Zcash, Monero and Dogecoin. Miami also hosts the annual North American Bitcoin Conference. This year’s event will take place from January 16 – 18.
Home to new luxury developments Bijou Bay Harbor and 101 Bay Harbor, Fly Yoga, top schools, restaurants, luxury shopping and close proximity to white sand beaches, Bay Harbor Islands blends its bold modern architecture with the quaint feel of a secluded community.
Located on Broadview Drive, the property is fully remodeled.
You can check out the full Bay Harbor Islands listing on Propy.
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Rensselaer County Historical Society opens new gallery for cast iron stove collection
Other pieces of Troy history also to be displayed
A weighty piece of history long hidden in the Rensselaer County Historical Society's basement is poised to reemerge, casting a look into Troy's manufacturing past.
After 40 years out of sight, the historical society's collection of 24 cast-iron stoves, manufactured when Troy dominated this industry, will move into a new handicapped-accessible gallery.
"This is going to be a story and legacy that people usually didn't get to experience," said Karin Krasevac-Lenz, the historical society's executive director.
The stoves weigh hundreds of pounds, making them too heavy and too big to easily display in the galleries at the Hart-Cluett House, 57 Second St.
The society is investing $20,000 to open a new permanent exhibition space on Feb. 24 in the museum's carriage house.
They have raised $17,000 needed for the gallery.
Groft is an authority on cast-iron stoves manufactured in the Capital Region in the 19th century. She is the author of "Cast with Style: Nineteenth Century Cast-Iron Stoves from the Albany Area."
"It's such an important part of Troy's history. Albany and Troy were among the largest producers of cast-iron stoves in the 19th century," Groft said.
The place to shop for the cast-iron stoves was along River Street in Troy and Green Street in Albany. The Hudson River gave Troy and Albany prime locations to ship iron ore and sand used in casting the stoves.
The two cities also were on major railroad lines that spurred their growth as early American industrial centers.
Troy's manufacturers built the cast-iron stoves from the 1820s through the 1940s, RCHS curator Stacy Pomeroy Draper said. Up to 200 firms were involved in the business over that span, Draper said.
Troy also was a center for innovation in the industry, she said. Alongside the parlor stoves and the grand kitchen ranges, RCHS has a collection of patented model stoves that are miniatures of the cast- iron stoves.
Fuller & Warren Co. grew to dominate the local cast-iron stove scene.
Troy stoves adapted as technology changed.
Draper said the stoves began with wood as their primary fuel then adapted to coal, coal gas, natural gas and electricity.
"They evolved. Who knew what would happen," said Draper pointing to microwave ovens and other modern cooking technologies.
The cast-iron stoves could be used to heat hot water for homes, have warming stations and provide heat, Draper said.
The stoves also became works of art, with ceramic insets and designs that went beyond function.
In the 19th century, Troy was one of the nation's wealthiest communities.
"Thousands of men were employed in the foundries," Draper said.
In addition to showcasing the stoves, RCHS will display other large pieces such as its Hart-Howard Curtain Quarter Coach, a one-horse sleigh and a Waters Paper Boat Co. single racing shell.
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Congress Fails to Address Expiring Farm Bill
Well, it’s official. Last Thursday, Speaker of the House John Boehner confirmed that the House will not vote on the 2012 Farm Bill during this brief Congressional working session and thus we’ll zip right past that pesky Sept. 30 expiration date on the former bill. It’s possible that during Congress’ upcoming lame duck session in November, a one-year extension of the current bill will be voted on, and then we’ll get to do this all over again next year!
So what happens on Oct. 1, or the day after the deadline, you ask? Not much. According to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), food stamps, crop insurance and some conservation programs will keep humming anyway. Others will not. It’s important to note that as 2012’s crops are harvested, price supports set by the 2008 bill will still hold. While the funding is allocated per fiscal year, crops’ eligibility for that funding is determined as per the calendar year. We won’t see effects on commodities until the first winter wheat is harvested in 2013; if there hasn’t been an extension by then, though, we’ll have plenty of other problems on our hands.
That said, immediate impacts could be felt by dairy farmers as (barring a new bill or an extension) the Milk Income Loss Contract dairy safety net would cease, which has been a talking point used by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and other politicians out on the stump during August. One pretty big consequence following that expiration: we’d see milk prices skyrocket at the grocery store. According to the CRS, that likely means “an increase [in prices] of three times as high as currently supported and nearly double recent market prices.” I daresay my fellow yogurt lovers and I would probably feel some pain in the checkout line, too.
There are two other matters, one general and one pragmatic, which will figure in the lame duck session. First, as we’ve discussed, given the level of Congressional gridlock and political rancor among the parties and houses of Congress, bill passage is a tricky business these days. In fact, when Boehner announced the Farm Bill’s delay, he framed the problem in terms of votes: people who believe there’s not enough reform in the Farm Bill vs. those who think there has been too much. These disagreements are unlikely to yield the 218 votes needed to pass the bill (and raise doubts as to approving an extension).
Secondly, the much ballyhooed “fiscal cliff” will take up much of Congress’ time this fall. The ‘fiscal cliff’ is the moniker given to the package of federal tax increases and spending cuts scheduled for Jan. 1. The package is contentious because it is feared that it could stifle economic growth, triggering another recession (in big-picture economic terms we haven’t been in one for a couple of years—which is not to say your checkbook and household finances may have tipped you off). Yet “doing nothing” could add to our rather large deficit. The Farm Bill will have to be resolved amidst that larger context.
While not a lot of policy has been implemented, a whole lot of politics has been going on where the bill is concerned, with the Congressional agricultural committees and other legislators representing farmers calling for a vote regardless of these circumstances.
Seasoned farm bill watchers will recall that when the bill was last up for renewal in 2007, we blew past Sept. 30 and made it all the way until Dec. 26 before an extension was passed; that effort begat the 2008 Farm Bill. So we’re not in completely unprecedented territory. Yet.
Visit EcoWatch’s FARM BILL page for more related news on this topic.


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Arugula, Rocket Microgreens Seeds
Grow your own Arugula Rocket
Arugula microgreens is the mini, softer version of mature, spicy leaves which we know as Rucola. It is easy to grow, so it will be good for beginners. Gives a good, abundant harvest. Does not have a long expiration date, so it is better to sell it in pots.
No soaking needed. What is interesting after watering, Arugula Rocket seeds form water gelly shell for moisturizing purposes. If you are not sure about the quality of plants from the store, come and grow your own Arugula easily in just 7 days. Current Lot germination ratio is 95%.
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Iggy Azalea is not a happy camper.
While we’re still getting over the shock of finding out about the (false) marriage claim by her former manager, Hefe Wine, the Work singer is making her feelings about the story known!
Having since denied the claims that she is married, Iggy went on to blast Wine and entertainment website TMZ for spreading the story.
Iggy took to Twitter to share her feelings on the matter, writing; “TMZ just asked me at the airport if I think my 'common law marriage' claim is a money grab. Yes, but it’s TMZ’s money he’s [Wine] grabbing. Lol."
But she didn’t hide her anger either, adding: “Press don’t care that a story is clearly false, they just want you to click it. So they’re happy to pay, and this person continues to make $.”
Iggy finished her rant by tweeting: “The whole cycle is stupid and a waste of my time.”
TMZ broke the story this morning, in which Wine claimed that he intended to divorce Iggy – and pocket the cash that would inevitably come with such a legal action.
Well, Iggy has put Wine – and TMZ – firmly in their place!

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Xolo Q600 and Q700, both of which are based on Andorid 4.2, too have got minor software updates.
While the company says that it is Android 4.2 update, users have reported that it is an Android 4.1. The update also reduces the camera resolution to 5 megapixel.
A 3G enabled dual sim touchscreen...
Xolo's attempt at a quad core 5 inch smartphone has all the hardware and features that other Indian brands are offering, plus a little extra.
Here is yet another handset of Xolo, a brand that impressed many people with its products.


Thieves broke into the Grand Terrace High School construction site last weekend and stole main breakers worth about $100,000, despite the presence of a fence and two 24-hour security guards, according to Project Director Michael DeVries.
DeVries, of Vanir Construction Management Inc., said the theft “had to be a couple-hour process.”
“(The guards) are going to be replaced,” DeVries said. “One of the things we’re looking at is whether the guard company has any liability.”
Otherwise, the Colton Joint Unified School District’s insurance will foot the bill for a replacement, he said.
At a monthly update on construction progress, DeVries told the Colton Joint Unified school board on Thursday night that replacing the breakers could delay construction for four to six weeks.
“If it takes two hours to take it out, why’s it take four-six weeks to put it back?” asked board member Roger Kowalski.
He said earlier Thursday that the community would not stand for another delay on construction of the campus, which had already been pushed back a year from its scheduled opening this month.
DeVries said the difference came mostly from delivery time. Classroom construction was still expected to end April 30 – allowing students to attend the following fall – as has been expected since January, DeVries said.
School board members reacted incredulously to news the breakers were stolen from the main switchgear panels sometime between late Aug. 12 and early Monday.
“Two hours is a long time,” board member Robert Armenta said.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Cindy Beavers said Vanir reported Monday morning that someone stole $50,000 worth of Eaton brand feeder breakers.
“We have to be kind of careful reporting information from (the computer report) because sometimes when the deputy gets on scene, things will change,” Beavers said. “But in this case, it’s all I have. Based on the information I have, I don’t have any follow-ups after this call.”


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WELCOME to Tante Lori's Monthly Newsletter designed to talk about those questions that pop in our heads from time to time. This newsletter will aim to be brief, fun, informative, and interesting. I hope you find it useful
and I welcome your comments and suggestions. Thank you / Merci Beaucoup ... Lori
PET OF THE MONTH
Buster the Mini Tiger !!
When he looked into your eyes there was a deep soul looking back at you.
He left us 3 months ago for
Heaven's Happy Hunting Grounds
doing what he loved best in the world!
So... What IS the
Dog Boarding and Pet Sitting?
PET SITTING is a contracted service provider who takes care of a pet at its own home. During the needed, the sitter visits the client's home several times, as required.The exact length of visit is determined by both the owners and sitter, averaging from 15 minutes to an hour depending on the services needed.
A variety of pets can be cared for - not just dogs; less stress on pets since they are in their own home - a familiar environment and regular daily routine; no exposure to other illnesses is pet is fragile; no restrictions on vaccinations - Except for rabies which is required by law; no guilt for owner due to asking neighbors, friends or family to watch their pet; better for pets with health problems and mobility issues due to arthritis, dysplasia, incontinence, etc.; pofessional pet sitters are often licensed, and insured for liability including care, custody, and control of the pets in their care; services for the house as well such as watering of plants and bringing in the mail.
DOG BOARDING can be in large kennels where dogs stay in cages most of the time or in a smaller home enviroment like mine.
24x7 supervision, less stress, increased levels of exercise and play, lots of affection and companionship, relief and alleviation of boredom, bad behaviours averted and good manners rewarded, and this provides peace of mind for the dog and the owner happy without the guilty feeling about leaving the pet home alone.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!
There are approximately 78.2 million pet dogs in the United States,
approximately 86.4 million pet cats in the United States,
and 5.3 million house rabbits.
The two most popular pets in most Western countries have been cats and dogs. In the United States, a 2007–2008 survey showed that dog-owning households outnumbered those owning cats, but that the total number of pet cats was higher than that of dogs. The same was true for 2009–2010. In 2013, pets outnumbered children four to one in the United States.
In Canada the latest survey done by Colin Siren of Ipsos Reid estimates that there are 7.9 million cats and 5.9 million dogs in Canada. The survey also shows that 35% of Canadian households have a dog, while 38% have a cat, which is consistent with other surveys conducted around the world.
And don't forget the NON-LIVING pets some of have from time to time....
Digital pets such as Gigapets, Neopets, Tamagotchi, or Nintendogs
Robotic Humanoid robots – robots designed to resemble and interact with humans such as QRIO, ASIMO, and SPYKEE VOX
Robotic pets – artificially intelligent robots treated as pets such as AIBO, Genibo, Robopet, and iDog
Robotic stuffed animals – robots covered in fur such as Furby and Zhu Zhu Pets
Robotic dinosaurs – robots designed to resemble dinosaurs such as Pleo and D-Rex
Domestic robots – some people treat domestic robots such as Roomba as pets
GIVE YOUR LOYAL COMPANION(S) A HUG.... MERCI... LORI

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“I knew that if I wanted to be one of the best players in the world, I would have to dedicate myself to both the indoor and the outdoor game. Playing indoor lacrosse has been a great thing for my career.”
-Casey Powell, MLL/NLL All-Star
“If I had my choice, I would have every player under the age of 12 play box lacrosse exclusively or at least a majority of the time. The number of touches of the ball and the ability to develop better stick skills in a game of box lacrosse far surpasses what happens on a field."
- Bill Tierney, 6x NCAA DI Champion, Head Coach for University of Denver
"When you watch Canadian kids score, when you see their skill level around the cage, you wonder to yourself, 'Jeez, are we teaching kids [in the U.S.] the wrong things?"
-Coach Dom Starsia, 4x NCAA Champion, Head coach for University of Virginia

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MLS Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle breaks down the 'passive offside' rule, and in particular, the goal Tigres scored against Seattle and the goal New York scored against San Jose. If you have ideas for a future Between the Lines topic tweet @Dan_Haiek using #BtL.
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Court grants summary judgment to plaintiffs challenging California’s board diversity statute for “underrepresented communities”
As you may recall, SB 826, the California board gender diversity statute, is not the only California board diversity statute facing legal challenges. In 2020, AB 979, California’s board diversity statute for “underrepresented communities,” patterned after the board gender diversity statute, was signed into law, and it too has been facing legal challenges—in fact litigation brought by the same plaintiffs on the same legal basis. (See this PubCo post.) Framed as a “taxpayer suit” much like Crest v. Padilla I, the sequel, Crest v. Padilla II, sought to enjoin Alex Padilla, the then-California Secretary of State, from expending taxpayer funds and taxpayer-financed resources to enforce or implement the law and a judgment declaring the diversity mandate to be unlawful in violation of the California constitution. As Crest v. Padilla I is awaiting a court decision following a bench trial (see this PubCo post), what’s happening in the sequel? After a hearing on motions by both parties for summary judgment in March, the Los Angeles Superior Court took the matter under submission and, on April Fool’s Day, the Court issued its order. But it was no joke—the Court granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment. The state has not yet indicated whether it will appeal the decision. In a statement, the president of Judicial Watch, which represented the plaintiffs, said that “[t]his historic California court decision declared unconstitutional one of the most blatant and significant attacks in the modern era on constitutional prohibitions against discrimination.”
Yesterday, the SEC voted, three to one, to propose new rules and amendments regarding SPACs, shell companies, the use of projections in SEC filings and a rule addressing the status of SPACs under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The proposal arrives in the context of calls from various corners, including from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and former Acting Corp Fin Director John Coates, to treat SPACs as an alternative method of conducting an IPO under the SEC’s policy framework. (See this PubCo post, this PubCo post and this PubCo post.) And let’s not forget the extensive recommendations from the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee addressing SPAC regulatory and investor protection issues that have been under scrutiny. (See this PubCo post.) These investor protection concerns were exacerbated as a result of the proliferation of SPACs in 2020 and 2021—raising $83 billion in 2020 and $160 billion in 2021 and, in those same two years, constituting more than half of all IPOs, according to the proposing release. (Note, however, that this volume has not been sustained this year; according to Bloomberg, only $8.9 billion has been raised in 2022, “a fraction of the 279 deals raking in $93 billion during the same period last year.”) These concerns made SPACs an alluring target for SEC rulemaking, and the SEC has approached it with another enormous effort—literally—issuing a proposal of almost 400 pages. It must be a record—a second proposal in just over a week that would add an entirely new subpart to Reg S-K!
Last week, the SEC issued a number of new CDIs related primarily to M&A transactions, including Forms 8-K, communications under Rule 14a-12, and, in the context of de-SPAC transactions, the Rule 14e-5 prohibition of purchases outside of a tender offer.
[This post is Part II of a revision and update of my earlier post that primarily reflects the contents of the proposing release. Part I (here) covered the background of the proposal and described the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure framework, including disclosure of climate-related risks, governance, risk management, targets and goals, financial statement metrics and general aspects of the proposal. This post covers GHG emissions disclosure and attestation.]
So, what are the GHG emissions for a mega roll of Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper? That was the question I asked to open this PubCo post. According to this article in the WSJ, the answer was 771 grams, a calculation performed by the Natural Resources Defense Council. But how did they figure that out? How public companies could be required to calculate and report on their GHG emissions is one of the major issues addressed by the SEC in its proposal on climate-related disclosure regulation issued last week. The proposal was designed to require disclosure of “consistent, comparable, and reliable—and therefore decision-useful—information to investors to enable them to make informed judgments about the impact of climate-related risks on current and potential investments.” Drawing on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the proposal would, in addition to the disclosure mandate discussed in Part I of this Update, require disclosure of a company’s Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, and, for larger companies, Scope 3 GHG emissions if material (or included in the company’s emissions reduction target), with a phased-in attestation requirement for Scopes 1 and 2 data for large accelerated filers and accelerated filers. The disclosure would be included in registration statements and periodic reports in the section captioned “Climate-Related Disclosure.” At 510 pages, the proposal is certainly thoughtful, comprehensive and stunningly detailed—some might say overwhelmingly so. If adopted, it would certainly require a substantial undertaking for many companies to get their arms around the extensive and granular requirements and comply with the proposal’s mandates. How companies would manage this enormous effort remains to be seen.
[This post is Part I of a revision and update of my earlier post primarily reflecting the contents of the proposing release. This post covers background and describes various aspects of the proposal other than the sections on GHG emissions disclosure and attestation, which will be covered in a separate post early next week.]
The SEC describes it modestly as a proposal to “enhance and standardize registrants’ climate-related disclosures for investors.” The WSJ called it “the biggest potential expansion in corporate disclosure since the creation of the Depression-era rules over financial disclosures that underpin modern corporate statements,” and Fortune said it “could be the biggest change to corporate disclosures in the U.S. in decades.” But now you can judge for yourself, after the SEC voted earlier this week, three to one, to propose new rules on climate disclosure regulation. The proposal was designed to require disclosure of “consistent, comparable, and reliable—and therefore decision-useful—information to investors to enable them to make informed judgments about the impact of climate-related risks on current and potential investments.” The proposal would require public companies to disclose information about climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their businesses, results of operations or financial condition, as well as information about the effect of climate risk on companies’ governance, risk management and strategy. The disclosure, which would be included in registration statements and periodic reports, would draw, in part, on disclosures provided for under the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Compliance would be phased in, with reporting for large accelerated filers due in 2024 (assuming an—optimistic—effective date at the end of this year). The proposal would also mandate disclosure of a company’s Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, and, for larger companies, Scope 3 GHG emissions if material (or included in the company’s emissions reduction target), with a phased-in attestation requirement for Scopes 1 and 2 data for large accelerated filers and accelerated filers. The proposal would also require disclosure of certain climate-related financial metrics in a note to the audited financial statements. At 510 pages, the proposal is certainly thoughtful, comprehensive and stunningly detailed—some might say overwhelmingly so. If adopted, it would surely require a substantial undertaking for many companies to get their arms around the extensive and granular requirements and comply with the proposal’s mandates. How companies would manage this enormous effort remains to be seen.
“Highly anticipated” is surely an understatement for the hyperventilation that has accompanied the wait for the SEC’s new proposal on climate disclosure regulation. The proposed rulemaking has been a subject of conjecture for many months, and internal squabbles about where the proposal should land have leaked to the press. (See this PubCo post.) As one of those hyperventilators, I’ve been speculating for months about what it might include, what it might exclude. Would it require disclosure of Scope 3 GHG emissions? Would a particular framework be selected or endorsed? Would the framework sync up with international standards or, if not, how would they overlap or conflict? Would the framework be industry-specific? Would scenario analyses be mandated? Would companies be required to obtain third-party attestation or other independent assurance? Would reporting be scaled? There were a lot of questions. Now, we finally know at least some of the preliminary answers: yesterday, the SEC voted, three to one, to propose new rules requiring public companies to disclose information about the material impact of climate on their businesses, as well as information about companies’ governance, risk management and strategy related to climate risk. The disclosure, which would be included in registration statements and periodic reports, would draw, in part, on disclosures provided for under the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Compliance would be phased in, with reporting for large accelerated filers due in 2024 (assuming an—optimistic—effective date at the end of this year). The proposal would also mandate disclosure of a company’s Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, and, for larger companies, Scope 3 GHG emissions if material (or included in the company’s emissions reduction target), with a phased-in attestation requirement for Scopes 1 and 2 for large accelerated filers and accelerated filers. The proposal would also require disclosure of certain climate-related financial metrics in a note to the audited financial statements. For some, a sigh of relief, for others, not so much.
According to exclusive reporting from Bloomberg, the SEC’s new proposal for climate disclosure regulation—scheduled for a vote and release on Monday—will include a requirement to disclose some Scope 3 emissions, that is “greenhouse gases that are generated by other firms in [a company’s] supply chain or by customers using [its] products.” It’s widely believed that Scope 3 emissions “make up the bulk” of most companies’ emissions. It’s unclear whether the proposed requirement would apply to all public companies or just larger ones, or whether the requirement might be phased in. As discussed below, whether or not to require disclosure of Scope 3 emissions has been a subject of heated internal debate at the SEC, and, the article suggests, the proposal appears to reflect some compromise.
In remarks earlier this month to the Council of Institutional Investors, Corp Fin director Renee Jones discussed Corp Fin’s reevaluation of the no-action process for shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8. In particular, she provided some insight into the staff’s issuance, in November 2021, of new Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L, which outlined Corp Fin’s most recent interpretations of Rule 14a-8(i)(7), the ordinary business exception, and Rule 14a-8(i)(5), the economic relevance exception, and rescinded three earlier SLBs—SLBs 14I, 14J and 14K—following a “review of staff experience applying the guidance in them.” Generally, new SLB 14L presented its approach as a return to the perspective that historically prevailed prior to the issuance of the three rescinded SLBs. (See this PubCo post.) The effect of SLB 14L was to make exclusion of shareholder proposals—particularly proposals related to environmental and social issues—more of a challenge for companies, smoothing the glide path for inclusion of proposals submitted by climate and other activists. Jones explains why Corp Fin believed that SLB 14L was advisable. She also shares some statistics about the current proxy season.
In this statement from the SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant, Acting Chief Accountant Paul Munter discusses materiality assessments in the context of errors in financial statements. As he summarizes the issue, the “determination of whether an error is material is an objective assessment focused on whether there is a substantial likelihood it is important to the reasonable investor.” And when an error in historical financial statements is determined to be material, a “Big R” restatement of the prior period financial statements is required. On the other hand, if the error is not material, “but either correcting the error or leaving the error uncorrected would be material to the current period financial statements, a registrant must still correct the error, but is not precluded from doing so in the current period comparative financial statements by restating the prior period information and disclosing the error,” known as a revision or “little r” restatement. In either case, Munter observes, “both of these methods—reissuance and revision, or ‘Big R’ and ‘little r’—constitute restatements to correct errors in previously-issued financial statements as those terms are defined in U.S. GAAP.” According to a review by Audit Analytics, “while the total number of restatements by registrants declined each year from 2013 to 2020, ‘little r’ restatements as a percentage of total restatements rose to nearly 76% in 2020, up from approximately 35% in 2005.” Should we attribute this change to improvements in audit quality or internal control over financial reporting, or could it be that some companies are not being entirely objective in making their materiality determinations? In the event of error in the financial statements, Munter emphasizes, companies, auditors and audit committees must “carefully assess whether the error is material by applying a well-reasoned, holistic, objective approach from a reasonable investor’s perspective based on the total mix of information.”

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We miss Zayn. It’s been almost two years since his studio album, Icarus Falls, came out, and we’ve been starved for Zayn content ever since. Sure, his longtime girlfriend Gigi Hadid is expecting, which is really exciting.
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Directors – Ted Berman, Richard Rich & Art Stevens, Story – Ted Berman, Larry Clemmons, Vance Gerry, Steve Hulett, Earl Kress, Burny Mattinson, David Michener & Peter Young, Based on the Novel by Daniel P. Mannix, Music – Buddy Baker, Orchestrations – Walter Sheets, Animation Supervisors – Randy Cartwright, Ron Clements, Ollie Johnston, Glen Keane, Cliff Nordberg & Frank Thomas, Art Direction – Don Griffith. Production Company – Disney.
Mickey Rooney (Tod), Kurt Russell (Copper), Pearl Bailey (Big Mama), Jack Albertson (Amos Slade), Jeanette Nolan (Widow Tweed), Sandy Duncan (Vixey), Pat Buttram (Chief), Paul Winchell (Boomer), Dick Bakalyan (Dinky), Keith Mitchell (Young Tod), Corey Feldman (Young Copper), John Fiedler (Porcupine), John McIntire (Badger)
A young fox is abandoned near a farmhouse after hunters shoot its mother. Two birds come to the young fox’s aid and contrive for it to be found by Widow Tweed. She adopts the fox, naming it Tod. As Tod grows up, he befriends Copper, a young pup owned by the neighbouring farmer Amos Slade. However, Slade is intending to raise Copper as a hunting dog and the other farm animals warn Tod that he and Copper are doomed to be mortal enemies. Slade takes Copper away over one winter and Copper returns grown up and in full command of his skills as a hunting dog. When Tod innocently goes to visit Copper again, Slade sets Copper to hunt him but Copper wavers in his decision to kill Tod because of their friendship. However, when Tod causes Slade’s other dog, the aging Chief, to fall from a railway bridge and nearly be killed, Copper swears vengeance against Tod. For his own protection, Widow Tweed takes Tod away to a game preserve. Tod finds happiness there with a female fox Vixey. However, Slade breaks into the preserve with Copper, determined to hunt Tod down.
The late 1960s and the whole of the 1970s and 80s was a desert at Disney studios as far as their classical animation tradition went. During this time, Disney’s output of films was surpassed by their output of live-action films or re-releases of their earlier animated classics. When the studio did venture into original animated films, what emerged was lesser fare such as The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristo Cats (1970), Robin Hood (1973), The Rescuers (1977), The Fox and the Hound, The Black Cauldron (1985) and Oliver and Company (1988), with only occasional highlights such as The Great Mouse Detective (1986). It was not until the successes of The Little Mermaid (1989) and Beauty and the Beast (1991) that Disney began to regain some of the glory that the studio had had during its heyday when Walt was alive.
The Fox and the Hound begins very well. There is an excellent (and particularly well scored) opening – one that recalls Bambi (1942) – with a fox being hunted and then in a sudden reversal shown not to be carrying prey but running with its own child, before it is joltingly shot. The rest of the film continues well, with the scenes with the anthropomorphic animals being conducted with an endearing cuteness. What is particularly good during these early scenes is how the film contrasts a sense of innocence with a knowing sadness, the sense that the happy play between the young friends is tempered by the knowledge that they will grow into adult nemeses. During these sequences, The Fox and the Hound holds some of the quality that sits up there along with Disney classics like Bambi.
Unfortunately, the film never sustains it. The Fox and the Hound was made in the period when Disney were self-consciously crafting what they did within the framework of being family entertainment, where everything came with the expectation that it must be not too threatening for children. The scene where Chief is killed and in seeing Copper’s friendship turning to hate is good but the emotional impact of the scene is wrecked almost immediately after by the revelation that Chief wasn’t killed, merely injured in the fall. It is this crippling belief that Disney fell into that no child should ever be put through the trauma of seeing a likeable character killed off.
Moreover, The Fox and the Hound was also made at a point when Disney’s animation was dominated by a strong slapstick element – many of the cutsie scenes with Tod and Copper frolicking topple over into a silliness. The latter third of the film with Tod’s romantic infatuation and the scenes with he and Vixen dancing about are far too twee and drag down the adult emotions that the earlier sections had.
Most ridiculous is the feelgood ending – one where the granny is seen bandaging the foot of the curmudgeonly farmer and we are suddenly supposed to forget that he has been trying to murder the hero; where the caterpillar that the two birds have been trying to eat throughout turns into a butterfly and they are amazed; where the two childhood friends rediscover their friendship again; where Tod settles down with his lady love and, of course, Chief is fine and still alive again. The film also features some bland songs sung by a flat-voiced tenor.
Amid the host of dvd-released sequels to their animated films that they turned out during the 1990s-00s, Disney inevitably sequelised The Fox and the Hound as The Fox & the Hound 2 (2006).


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Veterans Affairs office has moved
YORK The York office of York County Veterans Affairs has moved across the street to the Agriculture Building, effective this week.
The new address will be 6 S. Congress St., downtown York.
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and appointments are requested. The phone and fax numbers will remain the same. The phone number is 684-8529, and the fax is 684-8551.
Clover’s First UMC to host veterans observance
CLOVER A community recognition program to honor veterans and military personnel and their families will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at First United Methodist Church on Bethel Street in Clover.
The event will feature the 208th Army Reserve Band and is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. For details, call the church, 803-222-3496.
White named Red Cross executive
YORK COUNTY Stephanie White of York, a long-serving Red Cross volunteer and employee, has been selected as executive director of the new Upper Palmetto chapter.
The announcement was made by Louise Welch Williams, regional chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Palmetto SC Region. White began her new role on Monday, Oct, 28.
White began volunteering with the Red Cross in college as an intern working in social work and started full-time with the Red Cross as Emergency Services Director in January, 1994.
“In addition to forging new relationships while enhancing existing partnerships within the chapter’s service area of York, Chester and Lancaster counties,” White said about her goals, “increasing the number of volunteers the chapter has, increasing our community presence and maintaining a strong service capacity of our chapter to assist our local communities.”
The Upper Palmetto chapter of the American Red Cross assisted 546 individuals affected by disaster last year. The chapter trained 3,197 people in lifesaving skills such as CPR/AED and First Aid, sent 722 emergency messages to members of the armed forces and their families, collected 6,229 units of blood and has 217 volunteers.
White is married to James A. White, has two children, Alayna and Jeremy, and lives in York. She is a graduate of Winthrop University with a bachelor’s of science in Social Work, and in 2010 finished the business certification in nonprofit management at Winthrop.
“I believe Stephanie is very well prepared for the position of Executive Director and I’m confident she will do an outstanding job for the chapter. She is also a strong asset to the Palmetto SC Region management team,” said Carey Smith, interim Upper Palmetto chapter executive.
The chapter is part of the Palmetto SC Region, made up of seven Red Cross chapters that span 35 counties.


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Pimco’s Masanao Says Risk Rally May Falter, BOJ Near ExhaustionBy
BOJ’s shift will extend longevity of easing policy, he writes
Move is short-term positive for assets, may not be sustained
The Bank of Japan’s decision to shift its monetary easing regime is positive for higher-yielding assets though the rally may falter as it becomes increasingly clear the central bank is near policy exhaustion, according to Pacific Investment Management Co.
Asian and European stocks and U.S. equity index futures rallied after the BOJ refrained from moving deeper into negative interest-rate territory and instead switched its focus to controlling the yield curve and away from expanding the money supply. The decision weakened the yen and pushed the nation’s 10-year bond yield above zero for the first time since March.
“Today’s policy decision is positive for risk assets for a short-term but sustainability of risk assets rally is questionable,” Tomoya Masanao, Pimco’s Tokyo-based head of portfolio management in Japan, wrote in an e-mail Wednesday. “The BOJ’s policy exhaustion is increasingly clear. Compressed risk premium should be re-priced to some extent.”
The BOJ said its target for expanding the monetary base through asset purchases, previously set at 80 trillion yen ($780 billion) annually, may now fluctuate in the short term to enable policy makers to control bond yields. It also pledged to expand the monetary base until inflation stabilizes above its 2 percent target.
“The decision is in part a reflection of the BOJ’s recognition that base money expansion itself has little easing effect,” Masanao wrote. “The decision is also an optimization of the BOJ’s toolkit for longevity of monetary easing -- given that a war against deflation is longer than they probably thought.”
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In a recent study, researchers from the University of Notre Dame find that stiffer breast tissue creates an environment more prone to cancer
Stiffer tissue enables the disease to interfere with the surrounding healthy cells.
Fat cells, collagen fibers and epithelial cells make up the microenvironment of breast tissue. Cancer typically appears around the epithelial cells.
Previous studies looking at differences between healthy and cancerous tissue found that the cancerous tissue differed in stiffness.
In the study, the team examined tumor growth and metastasis at fabricated a human tissue model.
Their aim was to examine how cancer interacts with surrounding cells and how it manipulates those cells to its own benefit.
The model allowed the team to control the stiffness of the tissue, mimicking both healthy and cancerous breast tissue structures.
The researchers found manipulation of fat cells to be stiffness-dependent.
In tests where the tissue was stiffer, the cancer halted the differentiation process of the surrounding fat stem cells, favoring a more stem cell-like state creating a microenvironment that favors a tumor to grow.
The team suggests that stiff tissue can present a microenvironment susceptible to tumor growth by enabling the cancer cells to modulate its surrounding connective tissue cells.
The results of this study could help make the case for tissue engineered human disease models to be used as part of a parallel approach to drug screening before administering those drugs in clinical trials.
Pinar Zorlutuna, assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame, is one study researcher.
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UAE is estimated to spend $21.28 billion on projects. — KT file photo
Dubai — Total construction projects expected to be completed in 2014 in the GCC registered a 7.7 per cent rise to $72 billion, underscoring the rebound of the industry, a new study reveals.
The residential and commercial sectors, respectively accounting for $30 billion and $11.8 billion worth of construction projects expected to be completed by 2014, remain the sectors that attract the most investment, according to Ventures ME research.
Investment in construction projects in educational and hospitality sectors recorded an increase of 30 per cent in 2014 compared to 2013. Projects in the medical sector also recorded an increase in terms of investment.
With total value of projects estimated at $33.8 billion and $21.28 billion respectively, Saudi Arabia and the UAE continued to command the largest market shares in terms of projects due for completion during 2014 followed by Qatar ($9.06 billion), Kuwait ($3.79 billion), Oman ($3.02 billion) and Bahrain ($1.05 billion), according to the research commissioned by dmg events, the organiser of Index and workspace at Index exhibitions. “This up trend in construction activities has translated into increased opportunities for the interiors and fit outs markets with investment estimated to reach $7.84 billion by end of this year,” the report said.
“This is the fourth consecutive year that we have invested in this study,” said Frederique Maurell, group event director for Index and workspace at Index.
“The GCC interior contracting and fit-out sector encompassing internal wood works, soft and hard furnishings, furniture, lighting, partitions, flooring, kitchen and bathroom fittings constitutes approximately 10 to 20 per cent of the average construction project value and closely mirrors the trends in the building construction market,” said the report.
Interior and fit out spend in residential sector projects accounts for the largest share of 43.4 per cent ($3.2 billion) of the overall GCC market.
Saudi Arabia remains the largest market with an estimated $13.61 billion worth of residential units to be completed and with interior contracting and fit out accounting for approximately 11 per cent of total project costs ($1.50 billion). The UAE with $1.3 billion takes the second place for interiors spend on residential projects likely to be completed in 2014 ($11.83 billion). Kuwait is likely to more than double its share — from $60 million in 2013 to $160m in 2014. Qatar has an interior spend of $206 million in terms of projects completed in 2014, down from 2013.
The GCC commercial market is the second largest segment in terms of project completions after the residential sector with projects worth $11.7 billion likely to be completed over 2014. The commercial sector has also emerged as the segment with the largest potential for the interiors and fit out market as the expanding supply of the commercial sector in the GCC provided opportunities to the tune of $1.29 billion worth of interiors development from projects likely to be completed over 2014, the report said.
Tourism sector continues to be the most promising in terms of growth in the GCC countries. The region has projects in the hotel sector worth $4.8 billion (up 30 per cent from 2013) due to be completed in 2014 with Saudi Arabia ($2.12 billion), the UAE ($1.45 billion) and Qatar ($740 million), sporting the largest growth in the number of hospitality projects under construction as of October 2014 (up from $300 million in 2013).
“The upturn in the GCC hospitality sector spells improvement and opportunity for interiors development not only in terms of interiors and fit-out contracts on fresh projects, but also for hotel refurbishment and fit-out, as competition spurs existing hotels to invest in fresh interiors and fit out to keep up with the new hotel brands pouring into the market to attract visitors. From $828 million in 2013, spend in this sector is expected to rise to $1.29 billion by end of 2014,” said the report.
The interior contracting and fit out developments in the retail sector is likely to record a lower spend of $203 million (down by 24.23 per cent from 2013) due to relatively lower projects completed, with the exception of Qatar, which is making up for its relatively late entry into the retail markets of the region with larger number of retail developments slated for completion in 2014, the report said.
The interiors contracting and fit-out developments in the healthcare sector is estimated to earn $341 million on projects worth $4.27 billion expected to complete in 2014. The UAE has taken the lead in terms of healthcare projects likely to be completed in 2014 with expected interiors and fit out spend approximating $186 million; Saudi Arabia, with an expected interior and fit-out spend of $98 million has emerged as a closely competing market, followed by Qatar with $28 million.
The interiors contracting and fit-out developments in the educational development sector is estimated to earn $588 million on projects worth $7.35 billion expected to complete by the end of 2014.
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2005’s Music of the Sun transformed Rihanna from an unknown 17-year-old from Barbados into an international superstar. With Good Girl Gone Bad she broke free from the girl-next-door persona a heartless record industry had forced upon her. Then, after the 20-year-old Rihanna had been savagely beaten by boyfriend Chris Brown, Rated R pushed past the self-doubt which followed the terrifying helplessness abuse. Rihanna refused to let domestic violence, or anything else for that matter, define her story. With her ninth studio album, she faces yet another significant challenge. Her own success.
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What is Rihanna’s Appeal?
Rihanna has universal appeal. Overcoming an abusive father and not-so-wonderful childhood, she made her dream come true. Hers is a story where good triumphs over evil. Progress and equality trump adversity and discrimination. An American success story, her wish came true. As a fan, it is hard not to buy into the optimism that yours can too.
What Will R9 Be Like?
Words like fearless, unapologetic and edgy have come to embody Rihanna’s work. Her ninth album, unofficially titled R9, seems no exception. Rihanna has shared she wants to take her music, alongside her clothing brand, to “a different level”.
Multiple sources, including Rihanna herself, have confirmed her ninth album was being recorded in 2020. Teases from her Instagram account also revealed she has been in the studio a number of times in 2019. Diplo and Pharell Williams are involved. As is singer-songwriter Skylar Grey.
One rumour is that R9 will be a double album. This comes from a statement from a source claiming to be close to Rihanna. In 2018 the source informed Metro Rihanna was recording two albums worth of material. One of these albums leant heavily on pop singles. It had a commercial feel. The other was concerned with exploring Rihanna’s moodier and more experimental side.
R9 is a Reggae Inspired Album
Rihanna has hinted R9 will be a reggae-inspired album. It will call back to the music of her childhood. “It’s not gonna be typical of what you know as reggae,” she told Vogue in 2020. “But you’re going to feel the elements in all of the tracks.” In earlier interviews, Rihanna has shared that reggae was the first music she truly loved. She grew up idolising artists like Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, and Booji Harrington. That is, before she discovered Mariah Carey.
“Reggae always feels right to me,” she told Vogue. “It’s in my blood. It doesn’t matter how far or long removed I am from that culture or my environment that I grew up in; it never leaves. It’s always the same high. Even though I’ve explored other genres of music, it was time to go back to something that I haven’t really homed in on completely for a body of work.”
When Will R9 Arrive?
Rihanna enjoys the element of surprise. Her album and tour announcements usually arrive only a month or two in advance. The paralysing effect of the coronavirus pandemic on touring and album releases (which depend on live performances to generate income for the artist) cast an uncertain trajectory for Rihanna in 2021. Even if she has an album ready to share fans may not hear it until 2022.
It is not all bad news. In March 2021 Rihanna teased she was considering releasing a new song soon. “I think I should,” she replied to one fan’s comment on Instagram in March, “soon. Just one though.”
The $600 Million Woman
R9 is not Rihanna’s only focus. In 2021 she has proved herself to be more than just a pop star and cultural icon. Rihanna is a $600 million businesswomen, a titan of the fashion industry. Her fashion brand itself is estimated to be worth more than a billion dollars.
Serving Two Masters?
“No one person can serve two masters,” goes the ancient saying, “for either they will hate the one, and love the other or else they will hold to the one, and despise the other.” Rihanna’s fashion career has never been more intense. Her Savage x Fenty lingerie, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin businesses dominate the market. Her hold over a traditionally white and male-dominated industry continues to grow. As the first black woman to own a fashion house Rihanna is breaking new ground. This work cannot be understated.
She has also suffered her fair share of setbacks. Rihanna’s Fenty Clothing line shut down in February 2021. The news followed a failed bid to secure funding which would have seen Fenty Clothing expand into retail on a scale comparable to brands like Adidas and Nike. Rihanna has shared that despite the winding up of the company this will not be the last of her clothing projects.
Corporate Haze All In My Mind
Many fans, however, have no interest in makeup, lingerie or fancy fashion. They love Rihanna the artist, not the business person. As the heart of the commercial empire, it can feel she is lost in a corporate haze.
Demand for Rihanna as a performer and recording artist has never been greater. Her last album ANTI arrived all the way back in 2016. Almost five years on it continues to hold a place on the US album charts. Today, the album’s reputation precedes it. ANTI is one of the most celebrated, not to mention the highest-selling, records of the decade.
Rihanna is Taking Time for Herself
Long waits between Rihanna albums are not uncommon. Rihanna has traditionally worked at her own pace. She has complete autonomy over whether or not she releases music. This “it’s done when it’s done” approach seems to have been slowed even further due to her recent decision to take more time to herself.
“It’s only the last couple years,” she told Interview Magazine in October 2020, “that I started to realize that you need to make time for yourself. Your mental health depends on it. If you’re not happy, you’re not going to be happy even doing things that you love doing. It’d feel like a chore. I never want work to feel like a chore.”
She then shared that while her career is still her purpose she now regularly takes more personal days after coming to recognise unhealthy and workaholic tendencies. During these periods Rihanna “shuts down” for one, two or three days at a time. She is making the little things in life, like walking to the local store or going for a stroll, a big deal. There is also the matter of her new romance with ASAP Rocky.
Does Rihanna Have Love on The Brain?
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (better known as ASAP Rocky) opened for Rihanna on tour in 2013. He also collaborated with her in 2020 for the Savage X Fenty menswear drop as well as its accompanying Vol 2 fashion show. In 2020 it was revealed the pair were spending time together in Barbados. Rihanna later confirmed they were together.
“I got into a new relationship,” she revealed to Interview in 2020, “and it matters to me. It was like, ‘I need to make time for this.’ Just like I nurture my businesses, I need to nurture this as well. This is a new thing.”
Rihanna recognises that this has slowed down her work. “It’s the reason why an album isn’t being spat out like it used to,” she shared, “I used to be in the studio, only the studio, for three months straight, and an album would come out. Now, it’s like a carousel. I do fashion one day, lingerie the next, beauty the next, then music the next. It’s like having a bunch of kids and you need to take care of them all.”
Does Rihanna Want a Family?
Kids? Rihanna wants a family. While she has shared in past she finds the prospect of childbirth scary she has admitted she wants to be a mother “more than anything in life”. Work pressure and the demanding nature of being a performer often pose as very real obstacles for women in the entertainment industry looking to start a family. Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and Halsey have all recently utilised the pause in touring caused by the coronavirus pandemic to focus on children. With things firm with ASAP Rocky, it would be surprising if the 33-year-old Rihanna had not considered it.
Touring Complications May Also Be Delaying R9
Touring, not albums can be a problem. An album can be written, recorded and released in a matter of weeks. For an in-demand artist, touring can be a years-long commitment. Rihanna’s 2013 Diamonds Tour made 96 stops across more than 25 countries. Her Loud Tour comprised 98 shows. 2016’s Anti Tour stripped this back to 71 dates across three countries.
There is no getting around the fact that Rihanna, at age 33, may just not be that crash hot on touring anymore. While many artist share that the exhilarating rush of singing before thousands feels like nothing else, they tend not to like long periods of life on the road. Who enjoys spending weeks or months away from friends, family and home? Touring is no holiday. Artists often move between locations so quickly they rarely see the outside of the concert hall, jet, tour bus or hotel. With no pressing financial need, a leisurely summer in Barbados seems like a far more attractive option.
Is Rihanna at Risk of Complacency?
Such considerations are external. Albums can also face problems from inside of the recording studio. If necessity can be considered the mother of invention, prosperity can be said to be the mother of complacency. Having seemingly unlimited money and resources to throw at an album can foster a belief that continued success is inevitable. This kind of abundance can erode any feeling of urgency. It can blind an artist to critical warning signs and windows of opportunity.
With a colossal budget, endless studio time, and no deadlines, creativity can fail to find its feet. In 1979 Fleetwood Mac spent $3 million in today’s money and an astounding number of hours recording their sixth album Tusk. Given that Tusk was the highly anticipated follow up to the band’s millions selling and era-defining Rumours, the world was ready for another blockbuster. Instead, Fleetwood Mac delivered an album that failed to hit the mark. The band was far from sunk, though the peerless heights of the Rumours were never matched again.
Rihanna and Guns N’ Roses might seem a flimsy comparison but with pop stars having taken on the rebellious mantle of the rock ‘n’ rollers of eras past it might be worth noting that the sixth G&R album Chinese Democracy took 19 years to arrive. When it did it was widely panned. Time tends to create the kind of fantasy and expectation artists can rarely meet. How long Rihanna can drag it out? Cat Stevens famously kept fans waiting 28 years.
The Case for R9: She’s Inspired
Now the good news. There are many considerations, some new, some old, which suggest Rihanna is on top of her game. Love is a powerful catalyst. Rihanna is in love and riding an incredible wave of success. At the same time, the world is changing around her. She has been deeply affected by 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, the global turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic and most recently the economic injustice faced by some of India’s poorest farmers.
“Every time we put out music,” Rihanna informed Interview Magazine in 2019, “the whole process reflects whatever mood I’m in at that time. Whatever I’m feeling, whatever I’m going through, whatever mood I’m in . . . When I’m feeling like dancing or clubbing, then it will be reflected in the music. If I’m feeling dark and vulnerable, then it will reflect in the music, too.”
The World is Ready for a New Rihanna Album
What is more, the coronavirus pandemic has turned the fantasy circus of the pop world into a musical wasteland. 2019 stars and their albums seem to have spent the last year taking extended victory laps. This has created a situation where fans are hungry for the novel and the new. How else could singles like Olivia Rodrigo‘s ‘Drivers Licence’ have exploded and, in a commercial sense, swept the floor of all competition? The stage is set for Rihanna’s return. To add to this retro pop nostalgia reigns supreme. A throwback to early Rihanna (or even ANTI era Rihanna) would please millions.
Rihanna on the cover of her first major hit single, ‘Pon de Replay’.
Music is Rihanna’s Medium
It is also an error to underestimate Rihanna. She has a historical record of succeeding in the face of adversity. Rihanna makes comebacks from personal crises.
What is more, Rihanna has been obsessed with music since she was 5 years old. She has been a performer and dedicated musician since her early teens and recording international chart-topping hits since her late teens – close to her entire life. Recording and performing are Rihanna’s mediums.
“Music is, like, speaking in code to the world,” Rihanna told Vogue in her last cover interview, “where they get it. It’s the weird language that connects me to them. Me the designer, me the woman who creates makeup and lingerie—it all started with music. It was my first pen pal–ship to the world. To cut that off is to cut my communication off. All of these other things flourish on top of that foundation.”
Can Rihanna Do It Again?
Yes, but can she do it again? Rihanna is musical by nature. She now has a life outside of the insular world of music. One which has responsibilities and competing goals. Her wealth and status carry enormous risks and responsibilities. Her sway over culture has never been greater but nothing lasts forever, a saying which is especially true of pop.
Fame is difficult to win and even more impossible to hold on to. Even the smallest misstep can see an artist fall from grace. Rihanna’s dominion over music and fashion seems all but assured. But fame and popular culture are fickle forces. A star can spend years at the pinnacle. They rule like a monarch over popular culture. They embody the energy and spirit of the times.
Then the wheel turns once more. The end comes quickly. When the star’s career begins to falter they vanish not long after. Plummeting from the celebrated heights of fame, their story is reframed from winner who can do no wrong to tabloid trainwreck. Others fade. Some stars however suffer a very particular fate. They become paralysed under the weight of their own success.
As a superstar, Rihanna bears the heavy burden of living up to the public’s near impossible expectations. As unenviable of a position as this is, high-pressure situations like these often yield spectacular results. For her millions of fans and many more, besides Rihanna has come to embody the culture and attitude of modern times. With her career now stretching into its third decade, fans are ready for what comes next. Rihanna has taken them to the top. Where can she lead them from here?
Rihanna Faces The Unknown
2021 is an unknown. Not just for Rihanna but for everybody. One thing which is certain is that when the outside world falls apart, Rihanna has always been able to escape into a world of music. With harsh realities left behind, she enters a fantasy world where the characters she creates, and the person she embodies blurs. In this world, she is in complete control. When she returns to reality an album is born. And the results are captivating.
The Key to Rihanna’s Success
Rihanna is a dreamer. The key to her success and enormous popularity is that she makes her dreams come true. Rihanna takes what is inside her mind as well as her heart and makes it real. While her net worth may be astronomical, her greatest achievements are those of the imagination.
Her aura of invulnerability only seems to grow with time. Today she is a global symbol of empowerment, glamour, and success. Bringing everything else that is going on in her life into focus, her music can often seem like a sideshow.
And yet, music is at the core of who she is. It is through her music and creativity that she has connected with and captured the imagination of the world at large. After climbing to pop stardom, Rihanna has learnt to trust her instincts. Now that she does, rarely has she failed in meeting the heavy expectations placed upon her.
Can she once again hold the world in awe with R9? Surely. Rihanna has remoulded the world not only into something closer to her heart’s own desire but yours and mine as well. Rihanna is the bringer of change. Combined with her enormous influence and wealth, she is someone who can alter the course of popular culture and perhaps society as a whole.
Rihanna’s fans, more than ever, are in need of her particular talents. It’s a make or break moment. If she can overcome the inertia of her own success, surely she will deliver an album in truly spectacular fashion. But while success may all but seem assured, it is vain to predict the future. The only thing that can be said with absolute certainty is this. Whatever R9 holds in store, the world will never be the same.


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As Patrocinio Sanchez, governor of the state of Chocó, confirmed to radio station W Radio this morning three students between the ages of 16 and 19 years were apparently kidnapped by the 34th front of the Farc guerrilla in a place known as San Martín de Purré, close to the state capital Quibdó. The authorities believe it to be an extortive kidnapping, since initially nine people were held captive but six of them were released after the members of the subversive groups confirmed the poor financial state of their families.
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Los tres delitos por los cuales la Corte Suprema procesaba al senador se esfumaron con la llegada del abogado Gustavo Moreno, hoy ‘ad portas’ de ser extraditado. SEMANA revela la historia secreta de ese reversazo.


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- Bitrace reveals that JPEX is not only suspected of a RugPull but also has been used for money laundering.
- More than 190 million risk TRC20-USDT have flowed through the JPEX platform in the last 20 months.
- Investors are warned of risks associated with withdrawing from or depositing funds into JPEX.
Bitrace, a blockchain analytics firm, has recently flagged JPEX, a Hong Kong-based crypto exchange, for more than just its suspected RugPull activities. The exchange is allegedly involved in a money laundering operation that has seen over 190 million risk TRC20-USDT tokens flow through its platform in the past 20 months. google news
The Hong Kong police had already arrested an internet celebrity for promoting JPEX and received over 83 reports against the exchange involving approximately HK$34 million. The latest revelation from Bitrace adds another layer of risk and complicates the situation for both investors and regulators.
Bitrace pointed out that JPEX, the Hong Kong exchange suspected of RugPull, has recently been used as a money laundering venue. The related address has flowed more than 190 million risk TRC20-USDT in the past 20 months. There may be risks for investors receiving withdrawals from… pic.twitter.com/EZYirBsnpU— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 20, 2023
The involvement of such a massive amount of risk TRC20-USDT implies that the platform could be a part of a larger financial crime network. Investors are advised to exercise extreme caution when dealing with JPEX, especially when it comes to withdrawals and deposits.
This news brings to light the multi-dimensional risks involved in crypto investments. It is not just the volatility of assets but also the integrity of platforms that investors must scrutinize. Regulatory bodies are likely to take this incident into account as they ramp up efforts to bring more transparency and security to the crypto market.
Bitrace has unveiled alarming information about JPEX, a Hong Kong-based exchange already under scrutiny for suspected RugPull activities. The analytics firm claims that JPEX has been used for laundering over 190 million risk TRC20-USDT in the past 20 months, raising concerns for investors who interact with the platform.

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After tasting the unfruitful success of Zenfone 4 series, Asus is trying everything it can to gain a hold of the growing smartphone industry in India. With brands like OnePlus following the “Premium Device Affordable Price” model, Asus is one of the newcomers to the clan.
Asus has already challenged the budget throne with Zenfone Max Pro M1 (Review). It’s time for the brand to compete against the flagship killer. The Chinese smartphone has recently added a premium phone to its portfolio dubbed Asus Zenfone 5Z.
Asus Zenfone 5Z comes in three different storage variant – 6GB RAM 64GB storage, 6GB RAM 128GB storage and 8GB RAM 256GB storage. The device is available exclusively via Flipkart with a price tag starting at INR 29,999. It comes in two colour options namely Meteor Silver and Midnight Blue.
Does Asus Zenfone 5Z really justify the “Flagship Redefined” tag? Find out in our comprehensive review.
Asus Zenfone 5Z Key Specifications
- 6.2-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2246 pixels resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass protection
- Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage
- Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box (upgradable to Pie), ZenUI 5
- 12MP+8MP rear camera, 8MP selfie shooter
- 3,300mAh battery
Build & Design
Like Zenfone Max Pro M1, Asus went with a different design approach with double-sided glass design having a glossy view. That glass-metal-glass sandwich makes it different from almost every other smartphone that has launched this year. Even though the entire Zenfone series is now refreshed, one thing which still sticks is the Asus’s signature concentric pattern. The light pattern shines stunningly when you move it around.
On the front, you can see the iPhone like notch but it is way smaller than the former. As usual, the notch bears the front-facing camera, earpiece and some useful sensors. If you’re from the “I hate notch” gang, then you do get an option to hide it completely. The power button and the volume rocker can be found on the right side while the sim tray is located on the left side.
At the bottom, you’ll see the speaker grill, microphone, a USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Moving on to the rear part, there is a dual camera setup positioned in a vertical manner with an LED flash sitting right below. You’ll find a fingerprint sensor at the centre and Asus branding below.
As mentioned earlier, the Zenfone 5Z has a glass back design which should be slippery or scratchy but fortunately, that’s not the case at all. In our extensive use of the product, we didn’t see any major scratch or found it slipping through our hand. In fact, the device fits right into your hand without feeling too hefty, big or bulky. The device measures 153×75.7×7.9mm and weigh just 155g.
Overall, Asus Zenfone 5Z definitely falls under the premium segment and the build & design portrays the same.
Asus Zenfone 5Z is a premium flagship smartphone and there is no doubt in that. The thing which makes it more premium is definitely its display. The smartphone features a massive 6.2-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080×2246 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass although the version is unspecified.
Undeniably, this phone has a stunning and bright display with good colour reproduction. Even under the broad daylight, the display looks clear like in other lightning situations. As expected, the viewing angles of this phone are also on the perfect side. The display looks sharp always no matter what your viewing angle is.
The Zenfone 5Z houses a dual camera setup at the back having a 12MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and an 8MP secondary sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. There is a single 8MP selfie snapper on the front having an aperture of f/2.0.
Even in the dim lighting, the device manages to click pictures with great colour accuracy. Although there were some parts that turn out to be blurry. The lights look scattered making some areas look overexposed. Overall, the clicked photos look close to real life.
We also clicked some shots on the bright lighting conditions. As you can see in samples below, there is not a detail that can be found in the sky and it actually looks too bright. On the other hand, the other surrounding details look sharp and clear. It seems like the camera doesn’t react well with bright lightning.
Like any other flagship device, Asus Zenfone 5Z also comes with a portrait mode. For those who’re unaware, the portrait mode gives a bokeh effect to the object further emphasising the subject. The portrait mode isn’t that natural looking on this phone but it still looks pleasing to the eye. The HDR mode also works pretty well on this device with colours being more vibrant and no case of oversaturation.
Coming to the front camera, the beautification mode works flawlessly without damaging the surroundings or other elements which is impressive. Again, the portrait mode still needs a little refining. We noticed some blurry edges in the portrait shots. Asus might fix this issue in near future via OTA updates. In the low light conditions, the selfie camera works pretty well but if you turn on the flash, the shots turn out to be average.
Software and Performance
With its new Zenfone lineup, Asus has finally started focussing on proving much better software experience. Previous Zenfone smartphones used to run on the company’s custom Zen UI skin. The Zenfone 5Z also runs on the same skin but it’s much simpler and cleaner now. Asus has removed all the useless apps which used to slow down the performance of the phone.
The new refreshed Zen UI gives you near stock Android experience with snappy performance. Asus Zenfone 5Z runs on the latest version of Android i.e. Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. Since it’s a premium device, we can also expect Android 9.0 Pie update in the near future. The addition of night mode is definitely a good decision.
Speaking of performance, Zenfone 5Z is powered by the Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with Adreno 630. As far as the storage is a concern, you can get up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of memory depending on the model which you choose. Since it’s a flagship smartphone we’re talking about here, the performance on this thing is top notch. You’ll rarely witness any lags or slow down in your usage.
For unlocking, there is a fingerprint sensor at the back which does have a little delay but it’s not a major deal. You also have an option to unlock the phone via Face Unlock feature. Comparatively, the fingerprint sensor is much faster.
In terms of software as well as performance, Asus Zenfone 5Z is definitely a top notch product. Thanks to the clean and minimal usage, the phone delivers snappy performance even under heavy multi-tasking.
Battery and Audio
The Asus Zenfone 5Z is fueled by a 3,300 mAh battery. The device lasts for about 25 hours on a single charge with light usage. The smartphone comes with a fast charging feature and we were able to charge the phone from 10% to 100% in an hour and 50 minutes.
We tested the audio by playing different video and a variety of audio. The sound quality appeared to be loud enough to play in your room. The audio is absolutely clear even at the maximum level. The outdoor mode does boost the loudness giving you an ability to play it outside without any problem.
Verdict: Asus Zenfone 5Z
So, back to our foremost question, does Asus Zenfone 5Z deserves the “Flagship Refined” tag? We’re at the verge of answering this question. Before that, let’s talk about what we really liked on this phone. The Zenfone 5Z has one of the most stunning displays which we’ve seen at this price tag. Right from build to the software experience, Asus Zenfone 5Z managed to impress us a lot. All of this combined with an affordable price tag makes this device a much better value for money choice in our opinion.
If you’re really looking for a serious OnePlus 6 alternative, then Asus Zenfone 5Z is definitely what you need. I personally like Zenfone 5Z display and cameras more when compared with OnePlus 6. Sadly, there is no IP rating which is kinda acceptable considering the affordable price tag. Asus Zenfone 5Z is the best Zenfone the company has ever made. Period.
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All change at the My Passion drum riser
Up-and-coming UK metallers My Passion have announced a switch at their drum stool. It's all change as drummer Jonathan Gaskin has stepped out from the kit and taken on synth and guitar duties.
Jamie Nicholls comes in to replace recent Zildjian endorsee Gaskin on the drum riser.
Frontman Laurence Rene said: "It wasn't until we met Jamie and invited him down to the recording of the new album that we knew we would be able to expand into a five piece. It was so important that anyone joining us was as good a friend as they were a drummer and Jamie just slotted right in as bloody brilliant at both."
You can catch the new-look My Passion when they head out on a full UK tour in October. Head here for more details.


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All Lives Will Matter When Black Lives Matter
Protest Gathering: Franklin Square 5.30 pm today
Aborigines and our supporters will today stand in solidarity with the Warlpiri of Yuendumu and all other Aboriginal communities in Australia who have lost loved ones in the ongoing war between Australia and Aboriginal people.
The CEO of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, Heather Sculthorpe, said, “Australia still has blood on its hands. From the dispossession of our people to the latest police shooting of an Aboriginal teenager in the Northern Territory, Aboriginal lives have been sacrificed to enable the invaders the keep control of our lands and people. All people now living in Australia need to stand up against this tragedy”.
The latest police killing has led to ongoing protests outside the Alice Springs police station. The Aboriginal community in Lutruwita/Tasmania is standing in solidarity with Aboriginal people all around Australia to demand an end to the State sponsored killings.
Ms Sculthorpe said, “Australia has known for over 2 generations what needs to be done to make our people safe in our own country. It took the Royal Commissions into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and Separation of Children to ensure the truth of the aftermath of invasion was known to governments and the public. Yet still the killings continue.”
Recent police killings have shown “how easy it would have been to avoid Aboriginal deaths in State custody if simple measures had been adopted”, Ms Sculthorpe said.
In 2017 Victorian Aboriginal woman Tanya Day died in police custody. She was asleep on a train when Victoria Police arrested her for being drunk in a public place. In the police lock up an incident occurred and her head hit the cell wall. An ambulance wasn’t called until three hours later – and she died.
In Western Australia in 2014 Ms Dhu, aged 22, was imprisoned for unpaid fines totalling $3622. Police failed to acknowledge her distress as real after State health authorities failed to diagnose her medical problems. She was sick with pneumonia and had sepsis from an infection due to broken ribs. She died despite the Royal Commission recommendations.
There have been over 400 Aboriginal deaths in custody since the report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Since August 2018, 17 more Aboriginal people have died in police custody, bringing this figure to well over 420.
“The right to life is a basic human right still being denied to Aboriginal people in Australia. We call on everyone to join the national protests around Australia today”, Ms Sculthorpe said.
The protest will begin at 5.30pm in Franklin Square, November 13, 2019.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre


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