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When Are Taxes Due in 2019? | The 2019 tax season is bound to be an interesting one, since it's the first following the massive overhaul that came into play for 2018. And the sooner you mark this year's filing deadline on your calendar, the sooner you'll be motivated to get your paperwork in order and start working on that return. Without further ado, this year's tax filing deadline is April 15, 2019. Now this news isn't particularly surprising, since April 15 has long been the date on which taxes are due. For the past two years, however, the tax filing deadline has been pushed back several days because April 15 fell out over a weekend and the following weekday conflicted with Emancipation Day, a legal Washington, D.C. holiday. As such, there could be lingering confusion over when taxes are due this year. Now that that's out of the way, it pays to get moving on your taxes well in advance of that April 15 deadline. The sooner you do, the better a financial position you'll be in, regardless of whether you're due a refund or owe the IRS money. Pen hovering over tax form that also has a calculator resting on it More IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES. Don't wait till the last minute to do your taxes Many of us tend to put off our taxes because, well, dealing with them isn't exactly fun. But the more you delay that return, the more you stand to lose out. For one thing, if you're due a refund from the IRS, you'll be blocked from getting it until your return is submitted. Secondly, if it turns out you owe the IRS money, it'll help to know sooner rather than later. This way, you'll buy yourself some time to scrounge up that cash, as opposed to having to scramble at the last minute (or, worse yet, miss the April 15 deadline and start accruing interest on your unpaid balance). Now keep in mind that to do your taxes, you'll need a few key forms that might not reach you until early February. If you're a salaried employee, you'll need your W-2, and employers have until January 31 to send those out. If you're a contract worker, you'll need however many 1099 forms pertain to you, and again, the deadline for employers to submit them is January 31. Once those come in, however, there's no excuse to procrastinate. Find yourself a good tax preparer. Changes to the tax code in 2018 might make this tax season more confusing than it's been in years past, so if your return is at all complicated, it might pay to enlist the help of a professional. Tax preparers, however, are generally swamped between February and April, and seeing as how they're all navigating the new laws for the first time, you might have a harder time than ever getting the assistance you need -- so don't delay. While it might seem like you have plenty of time to file your taxes before the deadline, the truth is that it never hurts to just get them over with. So while you technically have until April 15 to submit your return, you're better off carving out some time in February or March to tackle it. More From The Motley Fool The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. | This year's tax filing deadline is April 15, 2019. The sooner you do your taxes, the better a financial position you'll be in, regardless of whether you're due a refund or owe the IRS money. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/taxes-due-2019-111800453.html | 0.50833 |
When Are Taxes Due in 2019? | The 2019 tax season is bound to be an interesting one, since it's the first following the massive overhaul that came into play for 2018. And the sooner you mark this year's filing deadline on your calendar, the sooner you'll be motivated to get your paperwork in order and start working on that return. Without further ado, this year's tax filing deadline is April 15, 2019. Now this news isn't particularly surprising, since April 15 has long been the date on which taxes are due. For the past two years, however, the tax filing deadline has been pushed back several days because April 15 fell out over a weekend and the following weekday conflicted with Emancipation Day, a legal Washington, D.C. holiday. As such, there could be lingering confusion over when taxes are due this year. Now that that's out of the way, it pays to get moving on your taxes well in advance of that April 15 deadline. The sooner you do, the better a financial position you'll be in, regardless of whether you're due a refund or owe the IRS money. Pen hovering over tax form that also has a calculator resting on it More IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES. Don't wait till the last minute to do your taxes Many of us tend to put off our taxes because, well, dealing with them isn't exactly fun. But the more you delay that return, the more you stand to lose out. For one thing, if you're due a refund from the IRS, you'll be blocked from getting it until your return is submitted. Secondly, if it turns out you owe the IRS money, it'll help to know sooner rather than later. This way, you'll buy yourself some time to scrounge up that cash, as opposed to having to scramble at the last minute (or, worse yet, miss the April 15 deadline and start accruing interest on your unpaid balance). Now keep in mind that to do your taxes, you'll need a few key forms that might not reach you until early February. If you're a salaried employee, you'll need your W-2, and employers have until January 31 to send those out. If you're a contract worker, you'll need however many 1099 forms pertain to you, and again, the deadline for employers to submit them is January 31. Once those come in, however, there's no excuse to procrastinate. Find yourself a good tax preparer. Changes to the tax code in 2018 might make this tax season more confusing than it's been in years past, so if your return is at all complicated, it might pay to enlist the help of a professional. Tax preparers, however, are generally swamped between February and April, and seeing as how they're all navigating the new laws for the first time, you might have a harder time than ever getting the assistance you need -- so don't delay. While it might seem like you have plenty of time to file your taxes before the deadline, the truth is that it never hurts to just get them over with. So while you technically have until April 15 to submit your return, you're better off carving out some time in February or March to tackle it. More From The Motley Fool The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. | This year's tax filing deadline is April 15, 2019. The sooner you do your taxes, the better a financial position you'll be in, regardless of whether you're due a refund or owe the IRS money. Find a good tax preparer and don't delay. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/taxes-due-2019-111800453.html | 0.548773 |
Can Businesses Be Effective Allies On Social Issues? | Unequivocally, the answer is yes. As younger generations realise their power, as both consumers and leaders in the organisations they work, the value they place on social conscientiousness is seeing big business sit up and take notice. As a result, brands are now weighing into murky waters, where previously only social activists, equality campaigners and bold politicians dared tread. Thats why this week were seeing HSBC taken to task. The Together we Thrive campaign, rolled out nationally with tailored local messages in four U.K. cities, encourages people to consider the international threads that make up our lives. Beyond Colombian coffee and Korean made phones, it encourages us to think of the values and experiences that bind us. Also, its anti-Brexit. Cue outrage. For changemakers who have long taken on challenging social issues, brands taking a stance has the potential to gall. The increasing realisation that standing for something also realises dollar signs, and that the building of a movement is the perfect way to engender loyalty, passion and that all important word of mouth can be seen as nothing more than a cynical marketing ploy. Often, it is. Unless your brand has long held social change as part of their purpose, living and breathing it, consumers know when a stance is inauthentic. Nobody truly believed Pepsi cared about racial justice, solvable with a can of the fizzy stuff and a supermodel. Nike on the other hand, - who have long championed black athletes and the issues that impact them can bring gravitas Undoubtedly, Nike played a savvy move, though the stakes were always high. In an increasingly polarised world, platforming Colin Kaepernick and his peaceful protest against police brutality in the U.S. was only going to attract a backlash. Yet, understanding the power of black people to set cultural trends worldwide, and betting on millennial alignment, they scored, and in more ways than one. As Nikes share price rose, so too did interest in the #blacklivesmatter movement, which in the Trump era of abortion rights, illegal immigrants and ignoring climate change, was becoming overlooked. Nike move has since empowered other influential celebrities to #takeaknee, in the form of Cardi B rejecting the Super Bowl half time show. Brands have huge power to effect change. Intent and impact should always be a consideration when it comes to brands becoming social advocates and allies in their own right, and whilst not all brands approach social issues from a place of authenticity, they can still have an impact. Just look at the ruckus caused by U.K. bakery chain Greggs when it launched its vegan sausage roll in 2019. Greggs have no official allegiance to the vegan cause, yet understanding changing consumer attitudes to food, saw the opportunity to cater to rising demand. In doing so, and responding (hilariously) to the uproar that ensued amongst its traditional working-class customers, managed to do more to mainstream veganism than 10 years of grassroots campaigning could have achieved. Seeing sworn enemy of the millennials Piers Morgan spit out a Quorn-filled baked good on live TV, and queues forming outside every high street bakery as people swarmed to give it a try, Greggs have achieved the seemingly impossible in encouraging people to reassess their attitudes to vegan food and the people who eat it. Social change in flaky pastry, and for just 1. With huge resources and platforms, big brands have huge potential to effect social change. | HSBC's ' Together we Thrive' campaign has been slammed for being 'inauthentic' Brands can still be effective allies in their own right, according to the expert. Brands can also be seen as having an impact on social issues, such as by launching a vegan sausage roll. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencoulman/2019/01/11/can-businesses-be-effective-allies-on-social-issues/ | 0.186246 |
Is Eventide Gilead Fund N (ETGLX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | If you have been looking for Mid Cap Growth funds, it would not be wise to start your search with Eventide Gilead Fund N (ETGLX). ETGLX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective Zacks categorizes ETGLX as Mid Cap Growth, a segment packed with options. Mid Cap Growth mutual funds aim to target companies with a market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion that are also expected to exhibit more extensive growth opportunities for investors than their peers. A firm is typically considered to be a growth stock if it consistently posts impressive sales and/or earnings growth. History of Fund/Manager ETGLX is a part of the Eventide family of funds, a company based out of Willow Grove, PA. Eventide Gilead Fund N made its debut in July of 2008, and since then, ETGLX has accumulated about $412.39 million in assets, per the most up-to-date date available. The fund is currently managed by Finny Kuruvilla who has been in charge of the fund since July of 2008. Performance Obviously, what investors are looking for in these funds is strong performance relative to their peers. This fund carries a 5-year annualized total return of 10.8%, and is in the top third among its category peers. If you're interested in shorter time frames, do not dismiss looking at the fund's 3-year annualized total return of 12.03%, which places it in the top third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. Over the past three years, ETGLX's standard deviation comes in at 16.18%, compared to the category average of 9.45%. The standard deviation of the fund over the past 5 years is 15.83% compared to the category average of 9.54%. This makes the fund more volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors It's always important to be aware of the downsides to any future investment, so one should not discount the risks that come with this segment. Nevertheless, investors should also note that the fund has a 5-year beta of 1.22, which means it is hypothetically more volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. The fund has produced a negative alpha over the past 5 years of -1.76, which shows that managers in this portfolio find it difficult to pick securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Holdings Exploring the equity holdings of a mutual fund is also a valuable exercise. This can show us how the manager is applying their stated methodology, as well as if there are any inherent biases in their approach. For this particular fund, the focus is largely on equities that are traded in the United States. Currently, this mutual fund is holding 91.16% stock in stocks, and these companies have an average market capitalization of $16.84 billion. The fund has the heaviest exposure to the following market sectors: Other Technology Health Retail Trade Industrial Cyclical Turnover is 24%, which means this fund makes fewer trades than its comparable peers. Expenses For investors, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is key, since costs are increasingly important for mutual fund investing. Competition is heating up in this space, and a lower cost product will likely outperform its otherwise identical counterpart, all things being equal. In terms of fees, ETGLX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 1.39% compared to the category average of 1.21%. From a cost perspective, ETGLX is actually more expensive than its peers. Investors should also note that the minimum initial investment for the product is $1,000 and that each subsequent investment needs to be at $50. Bottom Line Overall, Eventide Gilead Fund N ( ETGLX ) has a low Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively strong performance, worse downside risk, and higher fees, this fund looks like a poor potential choice for investors right now. Your research on the Mid Cap Growth segment doesn't have to stop here. You can check out all the great mutual fund tools we have to offer by going to www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-funds to see the additional features we offer as well for additional information. And don't forget, Zacks has all of your needs covered on the equity side too! Make sure to check out Zacks.com for more information on our screening capabilities, Rank, and all our articles as well. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (ETGLX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Eventide Gilead Fund N (ETGLX) holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) Zacks categorizes ETGLX as Mid Cap Growth, a segment packed with options. | bart | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/eventide-gilead-fund-n-etglx-120012567.html | 0.232315 |
Is Eventide Gilead Fund N (ETGLX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | If you have been looking for Mid Cap Growth funds, it would not be wise to start your search with Eventide Gilead Fund N (ETGLX). ETGLX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective Zacks categorizes ETGLX as Mid Cap Growth, a segment packed with options. Mid Cap Growth mutual funds aim to target companies with a market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion that are also expected to exhibit more extensive growth opportunities for investors than their peers. A firm is typically considered to be a growth stock if it consistently posts impressive sales and/or earnings growth. History of Fund/Manager ETGLX is a part of the Eventide family of funds, a company based out of Willow Grove, PA. Eventide Gilead Fund N made its debut in July of 2008, and since then, ETGLX has accumulated about $412.39 million in assets, per the most up-to-date date available. The fund is currently managed by Finny Kuruvilla who has been in charge of the fund since July of 2008. Performance Obviously, what investors are looking for in these funds is strong performance relative to their peers. This fund carries a 5-year annualized total return of 10.8%, and is in the top third among its category peers. If you're interested in shorter time frames, do not dismiss looking at the fund's 3-year annualized total return of 12.03%, which places it in the top third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. Over the past three years, ETGLX's standard deviation comes in at 16.18%, compared to the category average of 9.45%. The standard deviation of the fund over the past 5 years is 15.83% compared to the category average of 9.54%. This makes the fund more volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors It's always important to be aware of the downsides to any future investment, so one should not discount the risks that come with this segment. Nevertheless, investors should also note that the fund has a 5-year beta of 1.22, which means it is hypothetically more volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. The fund has produced a negative alpha over the past 5 years of -1.76, which shows that managers in this portfolio find it difficult to pick securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Holdings Exploring the equity holdings of a mutual fund is also a valuable exercise. This can show us how the manager is applying their stated methodology, as well as if there are any inherent biases in their approach. For this particular fund, the focus is largely on equities that are traded in the United States. Currently, this mutual fund is holding 91.16% stock in stocks, and these companies have an average market capitalization of $16.84 billion. The fund has the heaviest exposure to the following market sectors: Other Technology Health Retail Trade Industrial Cyclical Turnover is 24%, which means this fund makes fewer trades than its comparable peers. Expenses For investors, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is key, since costs are increasingly important for mutual fund investing. Competition is heating up in this space, and a lower cost product will likely outperform its otherwise identical counterpart, all things being equal. In terms of fees, ETGLX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 1.39% compared to the category average of 1.21%. From a cost perspective, ETGLX is actually more expensive than its peers. Investors should also note that the minimum initial investment for the product is $1,000 and that each subsequent investment needs to be at $50. Bottom Line Overall, Eventide Gilead Fund N ( ETGLX ) has a low Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively strong performance, worse downside risk, and higher fees, this fund looks like a poor potential choice for investors right now. Your research on the Mid Cap Growth segment doesn't have to stop here. You can check out all the great mutual fund tools we have to offer by going to www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-funds to see the additional features we offer as well for additional information. And don't forget, Zacks has all of your needs covered on the equity side too! Make sure to check out Zacks.com for more information on our screening capabilities, Rank, and all our articles as well. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (ETGLX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Eventide Gilead Fund N (ETGLX) holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) Zacks categorizes ETGLX as Mid Cap Growth, a segment packed with options. The fund is currently managed by Finny Kuruvilla who has been in charge of the fund since 2008. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/eventide-gilead-fund-n-etglx-120012567.html | 0.276606 |
Is Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index (SFILX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | Any investors hoping to find a Non US - Equity fund could think about starting with Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index (SFILX). SFILX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective SFILX is classified in the Non US - Equity area by Zacks, and this segment is full of potential. Non US - Equity funds focus their investments on companies outside of the United States, which is an important distinction since global mutual funds tend to keep a sizable portion of their portfolio based in the United States. Most of these funds will allocate across emerging and developed markets, and can often extend across cap levels too. History of Fund/Manager Schwab Funds is based in San Francisco, CA, and is the manager of SFILX. Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index made its debut in January of 2008, and since then, SFILX has accumulated about $861 million in assets, per the most up-to-date date available. The fund's current manager is a team of investment professionals. Performance Of course, investors look for strong performance in funds. This fund in particular has delivered a 5-year annualized total return of 4.7%, and is in the top third among its category peers. But if you are looking for a shorter time frame, it is also worth looking at its 3-year annualized total return of 6.92%, which places it in the top third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. The standard deviation of SFILX over the past three years is 10.94% compared to the category average of 12.62%. Looking at the past 5 years, the fund's standard deviation is 10.7% compared to the category average of 12.65%. This makes the fund less volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors One cannot ignore the volatility of this segment, however, as it is always important for investors to remember the downside to any potential investment. Nevertheless, investors should also note that the fund has a 5-year beta of 0.82, which means it is hypothetically less volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. Over the past 5 years, the fund has a negative alpha of -3.92. This means that managers in this portfolio find it difficult to pick securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Expenses As competition heats up in the mutual fund market, costs become increasingly important. Compared to its otherwise identical counterpart, a low-cost product will be an outperformer, all other things being equal. Thus, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is vital for investors. In terms of fees, SFILX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 0.39% compared to the category average of 1.25%. So, SFILX is actually cheaper than its peers from a cost perspective. While the minimum initial investment for the product is $0, investors should also note that there is no minimum for each subsequent investment. Bottom Line Overall, Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ( SFILX ) has a neutral Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively strong performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ( SFILX ) looks like a somewhat average choice for investors right now. For additional information on this product, or to compare it to other mutual funds in the Non US - Equity, make sure to go to www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-funds for additional information. If you want to check out our stock reports as well, make sure to go to Zacks.com to see all of the great tools we have to offer, including our time-tested Zacks Rank. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (SFILX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index (SFILX) bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold) SFILX is classified in the Non US - Equity area by Zacks, and this segment is full of potential. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/schwab-fundamental-international-small-company-120012870.html | 0.106137 |
Is Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index (SFILX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | Any investors hoping to find a Non US - Equity fund could think about starting with Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index (SFILX). SFILX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective SFILX is classified in the Non US - Equity area by Zacks, and this segment is full of potential. Non US - Equity funds focus their investments on companies outside of the United States, which is an important distinction since global mutual funds tend to keep a sizable portion of their portfolio based in the United States. Most of these funds will allocate across emerging and developed markets, and can often extend across cap levels too. History of Fund/Manager Schwab Funds is based in San Francisco, CA, and is the manager of SFILX. Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index made its debut in January of 2008, and since then, SFILX has accumulated about $861 million in assets, per the most up-to-date date available. The fund's current manager is a team of investment professionals. Performance Of course, investors look for strong performance in funds. This fund in particular has delivered a 5-year annualized total return of 4.7%, and is in the top third among its category peers. But if you are looking for a shorter time frame, it is also worth looking at its 3-year annualized total return of 6.92%, which places it in the top third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. The standard deviation of SFILX over the past three years is 10.94% compared to the category average of 12.62%. Looking at the past 5 years, the fund's standard deviation is 10.7% compared to the category average of 12.65%. This makes the fund less volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors One cannot ignore the volatility of this segment, however, as it is always important for investors to remember the downside to any potential investment. Nevertheless, investors should also note that the fund has a 5-year beta of 0.82, which means it is hypothetically less volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. Over the past 5 years, the fund has a negative alpha of -3.92. This means that managers in this portfolio find it difficult to pick securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Expenses As competition heats up in the mutual fund market, costs become increasingly important. Compared to its otherwise identical counterpart, a low-cost product will be an outperformer, all other things being equal. Thus, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is vital for investors. In terms of fees, SFILX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 0.39% compared to the category average of 1.25%. So, SFILX is actually cheaper than its peers from a cost perspective. While the minimum initial investment for the product is $0, investors should also note that there is no minimum for each subsequent investment. Bottom Line Overall, Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ( SFILX ) has a neutral Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively strong performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ( SFILX ) looks like a somewhat average choice for investors right now. For additional information on this product, or to compare it to other mutual funds in the Non US - Equity, make sure to go to www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-funds for additional information. If you want to check out our stock reports as well, make sure to go to Zacks.com to see all of the great tools we have to offer, including our time-tested Zacks Rank. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (SFILX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index (SFILX) has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold) SFILX is classified in the Non US - Equity area by Zacks, and this segment is full of potential. This fund in particular has delivered a 5-year annualized total return of 4.7%. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/schwab-fundamental-international-small-company-120012870.html | 0.110521 |
Is T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity (PREFX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | Any investors hoping to find a Large Cap Growth fund could think about starting with T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity (PREFX). PREFX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective PREFX is classified in the Large Cap Growth segment by Zacks, an area full of possibilities. Companies are usually considered to be large-cap if their stock market valuation is more than $10 billion. Large Cap Growth mutual funds invest in many large U.S. firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than their large-cap peers. History of Fund/Manager T. Rowe Price is responsible for PREFX, and the company is based out of Baltimore, MD. Since T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity made its debut in December of 2000, PREFX has garnered more than $324.98 million in assets. The fund is currently managed by Donald J. Peters who has been in charge of the fund since December of 2000. Performance Investors naturally seek funds with strong performance. PREFX has a 5-year annualized total return of 11.58% and is in the middle third among its category peers. Investors who prefer analyzing shorter time frames should look at its 3-year annualized total return of 12.32%, which places it in the middle third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. PREFX's standard deviation over the past three years is 11.73% compared to the category average of 11.77%. Looking at the past 5 years, the fund's standard deviation is 11.89% compared to the category average of 11.85%. This makes the fund more volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors It's always important to be aware of the downsides to any future investment, so one should not discount the risks that come with this segment. In PREFX's case, the fund lost 51.82% in the most recent bear market and underperformed comparable funds by 3.04%. This could mean that the fund is a worse choice than comparable funds during a bear market. Even still, the fund has a 5-year beta of 1.09, so investors should note that it is hypothetically more volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. PREFX has generated a negative alpha over the past five years of -0.26, demonstrating that managers in this portfolio find it difficult to pick securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Holdings Investigating the equity holdings of a mutual fund is also a valuable exercise. This can show us how the manager is applying their stated methodology, as well as if there are any inherent biases in their approach. For this particular fund, the focus is mostly on equities that are traded in the United States. As of the last filing date, the mutual fund has 78.6% of its assets in stocks, with an average market capitalization of $154.25 billion. The fund has the heaviest exposure to the following market sectors: Technology Retail Trade Finance Turnover is about 11.7%, so those in charge of the fund make fewer trades than the average comparable fund. Expenses For investors, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is key, since costs are increasingly important for mutual fund investing. Competition is heating up in this space, and a lower cost product will likely outperform its otherwise identical counterpart, all things being equal. In terms of fees, PREFX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 0.76% compared to the category average of 1.10%. PREFX is actually cheaper than its peers when you consider factors like cost. This fund requires a minimum initial investment of $2,500, and each subsequent investment should be at least $100. Bottom Line Overall, T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity ( PREFX ) has a high Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively similar performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity ( PREFX ) looks like a good potential choice for investors right now. For additional information on the Large Cap Growth area of the mutual fund world, make sure to check out www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-funds. There, you can see more about the ranking process, and dive even deeper into PREFX too for additional information. If you are more of a stock investor, make sure to also check out our Zacks Rank, and our full suite of tools we have available for novice and professional investors alike. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (PREFX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. | T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity ( PREFX) has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) PREFX has a 5-year annualized total return of 11.58%. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/t-rowe-price-tax-efficient-120012432.html | 0.163936 |
Is T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity (PREFX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | Any investors hoping to find a Large Cap Growth fund could think about starting with T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity (PREFX). PREFX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective PREFX is classified in the Large Cap Growth segment by Zacks, an area full of possibilities. Companies are usually considered to be large-cap if their stock market valuation is more than $10 billion. Large Cap Growth mutual funds invest in many large U.S. firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than their large-cap peers. History of Fund/Manager T. Rowe Price is responsible for PREFX, and the company is based out of Baltimore, MD. Since T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity made its debut in December of 2000, PREFX has garnered more than $324.98 million in assets. The fund is currently managed by Donald J. Peters who has been in charge of the fund since December of 2000. Performance Investors naturally seek funds with strong performance. PREFX has a 5-year annualized total return of 11.58% and is in the middle third among its category peers. Investors who prefer analyzing shorter time frames should look at its 3-year annualized total return of 12.32%, which places it in the middle third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. PREFX's standard deviation over the past three years is 11.73% compared to the category average of 11.77%. Looking at the past 5 years, the fund's standard deviation is 11.89% compared to the category average of 11.85%. This makes the fund more volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors It's always important to be aware of the downsides to any future investment, so one should not discount the risks that come with this segment. In PREFX's case, the fund lost 51.82% in the most recent bear market and underperformed comparable funds by 3.04%. This could mean that the fund is a worse choice than comparable funds during a bear market. Even still, the fund has a 5-year beta of 1.09, so investors should note that it is hypothetically more volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. PREFX has generated a negative alpha over the past five years of -0.26, demonstrating that managers in this portfolio find it difficult to pick securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Holdings Investigating the equity holdings of a mutual fund is also a valuable exercise. This can show us how the manager is applying their stated methodology, as well as if there are any inherent biases in their approach. For this particular fund, the focus is mostly on equities that are traded in the United States. As of the last filing date, the mutual fund has 78.6% of its assets in stocks, with an average market capitalization of $154.25 billion. The fund has the heaviest exposure to the following market sectors: Technology Retail Trade Finance Turnover is about 11.7%, so those in charge of the fund make fewer trades than the average comparable fund. Expenses For investors, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is key, since costs are increasingly important for mutual fund investing. Competition is heating up in this space, and a lower cost product will likely outperform its otherwise identical counterpart, all things being equal. In terms of fees, PREFX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 0.76% compared to the category average of 1.10%. PREFX is actually cheaper than its peers when you consider factors like cost. This fund requires a minimum initial investment of $2,500, and each subsequent investment should be at least $100. Bottom Line Overall, T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity ( PREFX ) has a high Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively similar performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity ( PREFX ) looks like a good potential choice for investors right now. For additional information on the Large Cap Growth area of the mutual fund world, make sure to check out www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-funds. There, you can see more about the ranking process, and dive even deeper into PREFX too for additional information. If you are more of a stock investor, make sure to also check out our Zacks Rank, and our full suite of tools we have available for novice and professional investors alike. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Get Your Free (PREFX): Fund Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. | T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity ( PREFX) holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) PREFX is classified in the Large Cap Growth segment by Zacks. The fund is currently managed by Donald J. Peters who has been in charge of the fund since December of 2000. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/t-rowe-price-tax-efficient-120012432.html | 0.247931 |
Is Columbia Seligman Communications and Information A (SLMCX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now? | Sector - Tech fund seekers may want to consider taking a look at Columbia Seligman Communications and Information A (SLMCX). SLMCX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. Objective We note that SLMCX is a Sector - Tech option, and this area is loaded with many options. Found in a wide number of industries such as semiconductors, software, internet, and networking, tech companies are everywhere. Thus, Sector - Tech mutual funds that invest in technology let investors own a stake in a notoriously volatile sector, but with a much more diversifies approach. History of Fund/Manager Columbia is responsible for SLMCX, and the company is based out of Boston, MA. The Columbia Seligman Communications and Information A made its debut in June of 1983 and SLMCX has managed to accumulate roughly $3.77 billion in assets, as of the most recently available information. A team of investment professionals is the fund's current manager. Performance Investors naturally seek funds with strong performance. This fund in particular has delivered a 5-year annualized total return of 17.63%, and it sits in the top third among its category peers. But if you are looking for a shorter time frame, it is also worth looking at its 3-year annualized total return of 15%, which places it in the top third during this time-frame. When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. SLMCX's standard deviation over the past three years is 15.22% compared to the category average of 9.66%. The fund's standard deviation over the past 5 years is 14.65% compared to the category average of 9.76%. This makes the fund more volatile than its peers over the past half-decade. Risk Factors Investors cannot discount the risks to this segment though, as it is always important to remember the downside for any potential investment. SLMCX lost 39.92% in the most recent bear market and outperformed its peer group by 13.39%. These results could imply that the fund is a better choice than its peers during a sliding market environment. Nevertheless, investors should also note that the fund has a 5-year beta of 1.07, which means it is hypothetically more volatile than the market at large. Alpha is an additional metric to take into consideration, since it represents a portfolio's performance on a risk-adjusted basis relative to a benchmark, which in this case, is the S&P 500. The fund has produced a positive alpha over the past 5 years of 5.71, which shows that managers in this portfolio are skilled in picking securities that generate better-than-benchmark returns. Holdings Investigating the equity holdings of a mutual fund is also a valuable exercise. This can show us how the manager is applying their stated methodology, as well as if there are any inherent biases in their approach. For this particular fund, the focus is principally on equities that are traded in the United States. This fund is currently holding about 86.18% stock in stocks, which have an average market capitalization of $188.29 billion. With turnover at about 39%, this fund is making fewer trades than comparable funds. Expenses As competition heats up in the mutual fund market, costs become increasingly important. Compared to its otherwise identical counterpart, a low-cost product will be an outperformer, all other things being equal. Thus, taking a closer look at cost-related metrics is vital for investors. In terms of fees, SLMCX is a load fund. It has an expense ratio of 1.24% compared to the category average of 1.35%. SLMCX is actually cheaper than its peers when you consider factors like cost. While the minimum initial investment for the product is $2,000, investors should also note that there is no minimum for each subsequent investment. Bottom Line Overall, Columbia Seligman Communications and Information A ( SLMCX ) has a neutral Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively strong performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, Columbia Seligman Communications and Information A ( SLMCX ) looks like a somewhat average choice for investors right now. | Sector - Tech fund seekers may want to consider taking a look at Columbia Seligman Communications and Information A (SLMCX) SLMCX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/columbia-seligman-communications-information-slmcx-120012961.html | 0.149975 |
Is a coup afoot on the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board? | Special meeting set for purposes of electing a new president, even though current President Laurin Hendrix still has six months left on his term. Story Highlights Governing board decides policy for state's largest community college system. Faculty has been at odds with the board over decisions. Three new board members recently took office. Laurin Hendrix, president of the Maricopa Community Colleges governing board. (Photo: Maricopa Community Colleges) Four members of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board have called a special meeting to elect new officers for 2019, even though the board's controversial president, Laurin Hendrix, has six months left in his term as its leader. Board member Linda Thor said she expects there to be a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday to elect a new board president. Hendrix was chosen by board members in June 2017 for a two-year term. "My personal opinion is a new board ought to be able to elect its own officers," Thor said. Thor said she voted for Hendrix when he was nominated for president in 2017 but wouldn't say whether she would support him again. Voters on Nov. 6 elected three new members of the governing board that oversees the state's largest community college district. The election followed a year in which college faculty members were frequently at odds with the elected board. The most controversial board decision, spearheaded by Hendrix, ended a long-standing policy used to negotiate faculty salaries and working conditions called "meet and confer." Board policy says at least four of seven board members must agree in order to hold a special meeting that is not called by the board president or chancellor. District officials said the four board members requesting Tuesday's meeting were Thor, Dana Saar and newly elected members Marie Sullivan and Tom Nerini. Two board members were opposed to the special meeting: Jean McGrath and newly elected board member Kathleen Winn. Hendrix responds to special meeting Hendrix, who was traveling, had not replied to an email from the district as of publication time. In an email to The Arizona Republic, Hendrix wrote, "I was elected to a two-year term that has not ended." He noted that the ideology of the board majority shifted in the recent election, going from a board with shared conservative views less inclined to support labor unions, to one with a more liberal stance. "In all likelihood, the direction will change again in 2020," he wrote. Weve expanded the role of the chair over the past year and also the responsibility of the board in the last year. So I think its a good time to re-evaluate what we look for in a chair. Dana Saar, Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board member Individual members of the governing board can't change district policies or direct the chancellor without a board majority. But the board president does have additional powers. He or she sets the agenda for board meetings and appoints board members to committees. The president also is the board spokesperson. Board members Sullivan, Nerini, and Winn could not be reached for comment about Tuesday's meeting. Board member Saar, who is in favor of Tuesday's meeting, said he will see what the discussion is on Tuesday before making his decision. "Weve expanded the role of the chair over the past year and also the responsibility of the board in the last year," he said. "So I think its a good time to re-evaluate what we look for in a chair." Board member McGrath, who opposed calling Tuesday's special meeting, told The Republic "a majority of the board called the meeting so we're having a meeting." She said she would support Hendrix for president, saying he's done an excellent job. She said she especially appreciates how he cut the number of board meetings in half. For example, the board no longer holds a separate meeting to set the regular meeting agenda, she said. "I don't know who is going to be nominated," for president on Tuesday, she added. "But I do like Mr. Hendrix as president." Tenure marked by controversy Hendrix, a former Republican legislator, has had a controversial tenure as president. He took office in January 2017 and is serving a four-year term that ends Dec. 31, 2020. Board members elected him as president after Alfredo Gutierrez resigned from the position. In February 2018, Hendrix presented documents to the board aimed at streamlining and simplifying the faculty input process known as "meet and confer." The yearlong process gave faculty input on policies that govern employment and working conditions. Hendrix said the new process would allow changes to be made more quickly and would give district administrators more power in decision-making. Faculty vehemently opposed the change, saying the 40-year-old meet-and-confer process had worked well. Hundreds of faculty turned out to protest the decision at board meetings. Hendrix accused the Maricopa Community Colleges Faculty Association, which represents full-time faculty members, of "fearmongering" to drum up membership. In April, the faculty association filed an $850,000 claim against the district, its chancellor and governing board in response to the board's decision to end meet and confer. The association also filed a complaint with the colleges' accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, in September that accused the governing board of partisan politics, racial discrimination and retaliation. Faculty asked the commission to conduct an investigation. In November, HLC officials said they had reviewed the complaint and found that no further action was needed at that time. Click here to subscribe to azcentral.com. Go to connect.azcentral.com for a staff list, for more information about the newsroom and for details about upcoming events. Read or Share this story: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2019/01/11/coup-afoot-on-maricopa-community-colleges-governing-board/2530470002/ | Four members of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board have called a special meeting to elect new officers for 2019. Current President Laurin Hendrix still has six months left on his term as its leader. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2019/01/11/coup-afoot-on-maricopa-community-colleges-governing-board/2530470002/ | 0.145121 |
Should artists continue to shelve their music with R. Kelly? | Artists like Lady Gaga and Omarion announced they will retire their music produced by R. Kelly. In a statement, Gaga said her collaboration "Do What U Want" with R. Kelly was during a very dark time in her life. Fans are split on any artist's decision to retire former hits. Some argue it's too late, and artists are only doing this because it's convenient. But others commend artists taking a stand against R. Kelly. PERSPECTIVES Check out Lady Gaga's statement below. I stand by anyone who has ever been the victim of sexual assault: pic.twitter.com/67sz4WpV3i -- Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 10, 2019 Some fans are proud of artists taking a stand against R. Kelly. Bless her, no need to apologise in my eyes. -- Paris (@Paris_ox) January 10, 2019 Lady Gaga apologizes Omarion announced he will drop R. Kelly's songs after his upcoming tour. Good thing they waiting till after the tour cuz without those songs they ain't got much of anything . -- Erik Woommavovah (@erikw1250) January 8, 2019 But Omarion gained criticism following his announcement of retiring the music made with R. Kelly after the B2K reunion tour. Fans say Kelly's collaborators knew about his past before they worked with him, but they are conveniently dropping the music because of the R. Kelly backlash. Following #SurvivingRKelly, Omarion vowed to retire all the songs that R. Kelly wrote from his set list ... AFTER his upcoming Millennium Tour. https://t.co/dwl7zuexV3 -- USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) January 7, 2019 Everybody in the industry would have to denounce him, he wrote and made songs with half the damn industry. And they all knew, because we first knew in 1994, so it's documented history, and they still worked with him. But next week we'll be on to something else. -- Sam T. Nevils (@samuelnevils) January 7, 2019 The Tylt is focused on debates and conversations around news, current events and pop culture. We provide our community with the opportunity to share their opinions and vote on topics that matter most to them. We actively engage the community and present meaningful data on the debates and conversations as they progress. The Tylt is a place where your opinion counts, literally. The Tylt is an Advance Local Media, LLC property. Join us on Twitter @TheTylt, on Instagram @TheTylt or on Facebook, we'd love to hear what you have to say. | Artists like Lady Gaga and Omarion announced they will retire their music produced by R. Kelly. | bart | 0 | https://www.nola.com/interact/2019/01/should_artists_continue_to_she.html | 0.387601 |
Should artists continue to shelve their music with R. Kelly? | Artists like Lady Gaga and Omarion announced they will retire their music produced by R. Kelly. In a statement, Gaga said her collaboration "Do What U Want" with R. Kelly was during a very dark time in her life. Fans are split on any artist's decision to retire former hits. Some argue it's too late, and artists are only doing this because it's convenient. But others commend artists taking a stand against R. Kelly. PERSPECTIVES Check out Lady Gaga's statement below. I stand by anyone who has ever been the victim of sexual assault: pic.twitter.com/67sz4WpV3i -- Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 10, 2019 Some fans are proud of artists taking a stand against R. Kelly. Bless her, no need to apologise in my eyes. -- Paris (@Paris_ox) January 10, 2019 Lady Gaga apologizes Omarion announced he will drop R. Kelly's songs after his upcoming tour. Good thing they waiting till after the tour cuz without those songs they ain't got much of anything . -- Erik Woommavovah (@erikw1250) January 8, 2019 But Omarion gained criticism following his announcement of retiring the music made with R. Kelly after the B2K reunion tour. Fans say Kelly's collaborators knew about his past before they worked with him, but they are conveniently dropping the music because of the R. Kelly backlash. Following #SurvivingRKelly, Omarion vowed to retire all the songs that R. Kelly wrote from his set list ... AFTER his upcoming Millennium Tour. https://t.co/dwl7zuexV3 -- USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) January 7, 2019 Everybody in the industry would have to denounce him, he wrote and made songs with half the damn industry. And they all knew, because we first knew in 1994, so it's documented history, and they still worked with him. But next week we'll be on to something else. -- Sam T. Nevils (@samuelnevils) January 7, 2019 The Tylt is focused on debates and conversations around news, current events and pop culture. We provide our community with the opportunity to share their opinions and vote on topics that matter most to them. We actively engage the community and present meaningful data on the debates and conversations as they progress. The Tylt is a place where your opinion counts, literally. The Tylt is an Advance Local Media, LLC property. Join us on Twitter @TheTylt, on Instagram @TheTylt or on Facebook, we'd love to hear what you have to say. | Artists like Lady Gaga and Omarion announced they will retire their music produced by R. Kelly. Fans are split on any artist's decision to retire former hits. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.nola.com/interact/2019/01/should_artists_continue_to_she.html | 0.376476 |
Should artists continue to shelve their music with R. Kelly? | Artists like Lady Gaga and Omarion announced they will retire their music produced by R. Kelly. In a statement, Gaga said her collaboration "Do What U Want" with R. Kelly was during a very dark time in her life. Fans are split on any artist's decision to retire former hits. Some argue it's too late, and artists are only doing this because it's convenient. But others commend artists taking a stand against R. Kelly. PERSPECTIVES Check out Lady Gaga's statement below. I stand by anyone who has ever been the victim of sexual assault: pic.twitter.com/67sz4WpV3i -- Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 10, 2019 Some fans are proud of artists taking a stand against R. Kelly. Bless her, no need to apologise in my eyes. -- Paris (@Paris_ox) January 10, 2019 Lady Gaga apologizes Omarion announced he will drop R. Kelly's songs after his upcoming tour. Good thing they waiting till after the tour cuz without those songs they ain't got much of anything . -- Erik Woommavovah (@erikw1250) January 8, 2019 But Omarion gained criticism following his announcement of retiring the music made with R. Kelly after the B2K reunion tour. Fans say Kelly's collaborators knew about his past before they worked with him, but they are conveniently dropping the music because of the R. Kelly backlash. Following #SurvivingRKelly, Omarion vowed to retire all the songs that R. Kelly wrote from his set list ... AFTER his upcoming Millennium Tour. https://t.co/dwl7zuexV3 -- USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) January 7, 2019 Everybody in the industry would have to denounce him, he wrote and made songs with half the damn industry. And they all knew, because we first knew in 1994, so it's documented history, and they still worked with him. But next week we'll be on to something else. -- Sam T. Nevils (@samuelnevils) January 7, 2019 The Tylt is focused on debates and conversations around news, current events and pop culture. We provide our community with the opportunity to share their opinions and vote on topics that matter most to them. We actively engage the community and present meaningful data on the debates and conversations as they progress. The Tylt is a place where your opinion counts, literally. The Tylt is an Advance Local Media, LLC property. Join us on Twitter @TheTylt, on Instagram @TheTylt or on Facebook, we'd love to hear what you have to say. | Artists like Lady Gaga and Omarion announced they will retire their music produced by R. Kelly. Fans are split on any artist's decision to retire former hits. Some argue it's too late, and artists are only doing this because it's convenient. | bart | 2 | https://www.nola.com/interact/2019/01/should_artists_continue_to_she.html | 0.366863 |
Are Investors Undervaluing Ally Financial (ALLY) Right Now? | Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits. On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today. One company value investors might notice is Ally Financial (ALLY). ALLY is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. Investors should also recognize that ALLY has a P/B ratio of 0.76. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 0.82. ALLY's P/B has been as high as 1.01 and as low as 0.65, with a median of 0.87, over the past year. Finally, our model also underscores that ALLY has a P/CF ratio of 3.60. This metric takes into account a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find stocks that are undervalued based on their solid cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 5.17. Over the past 52 weeks, ALLY's P/CF has been as high as 4.92 and as low as 3.08, with a median of 4.22. These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Ally Financial is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, ALLY feels like a great value stock at the moment. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Ally Financial (ALLY) is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued. | bart | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/investors-undervaluing-ally-financial-ally-141002025.html | 0.320519 |
Are Investors Undervaluing Ally Financial (ALLY) Right Now? | Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits. On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today. One company value investors might notice is Ally Financial (ALLY). ALLY is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. Investors should also recognize that ALLY has a P/B ratio of 0.76. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 0.82. ALLY's P/B has been as high as 1.01 and as low as 0.65, with a median of 0.87, over the past year. Finally, our model also underscores that ALLY has a P/CF ratio of 3.60. This metric takes into account a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find stocks that are undervalued based on their solid cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 5.17. Over the past 52 weeks, ALLY's P/CF has been as high as 4.92 and as low as 3.08, with a median of 4.22. These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Ally Financial is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, ALLY feels like a great value stock at the moment. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Ally Financial (ALLY) is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/investors-undervaluing-ally-financial-ally-141002025.html | 0.342277 |
Why is Earnings Beat Less Likely for BNY Mellon (BK) in Q4? | The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation BK is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and 2018 results on Jan 16, before the market opens. Its revenues and earnings for the to-be-reported quarter are expected to grow year over year. In the last reported quarter, the companys earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher revenues and assets under management (AUM) growth were partly offset by rise in expenses. BNY Mellon has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings did not lag the Zacks Consensus Estimate in any of the trailing four quarters. The average positive surprise was 3.8%. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Price and EPS Surprise The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Quote However, activities of the company in the fourth quarter were not adequate to win analysts confidence. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of 94 cents decreased 2.1% over the past 30 days. Nevertheless, the figure reflects year-over-year growth of 3.3%. Further, the companys Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales for the to-be-reported quarter is $4.04 billion, reflecting an improvement of 8.8% year over year. Despite robust fundamentals, the companys price performance does not look impressive. Its shares have lost 18.8% in the past year compared with 19% decline recorded by the industry it belongs to. To a great extent, it depends on whether the company will be able to beat earnings estimates this time around. Before we take a look at what our quantitative model predicts, lets check the factors that are likely to impact Q4 results. Factors to Influence Q4 Results The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AUM for the fourth quarter is pegged at $1.8 trillion, which reflects marginal growth sequentially. Further, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total assets under custody and administration of $34.6 trillion reflects slight growth sequentially. Thus, investment management and performance fees are likely to be slightly positively impacted during the fourth quarter, driven by expected growth in assets. Management anticipates performance fee in the fourth quarter to be stable year over year. Nevertheless, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total fee revenues shows that this component will likely decline. Its estimate for the fourth quarter is $3.15 billion, reflecting nearly 1% decline sequentially. Notably, while loan growth during the fourth quarter was not very impressive, a slight improvement in the lending scenario will likely lead to an increase in net interest revenues (NIR). Moreover, despite the flattening of the yield curve, rise in interest rates will offer further support. In fact, management believes that any rate hike is likely to lead to an improvement in net interest margin (NIM) as well as NIR. Hence, improving margins due to the increase in rates are likely to more than offset the reduced size of balance sheet and lead to a modest increase in NIR. Supported by the companys cost-saving initiatives, expenses have been declining for the past few years. However, because of the impact of investment-related costs, overall expenses are expected to increase slightly in the fourth quarter. Now, lets take a look at what our quantitative model predicts. According to our quantitative model, it is less likely that BNY Mellon will be able to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the fourth quarter. This is because it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients a positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better which is required to increase the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before theyre reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for BNY Mellon is -1.15%. Zacks Rank: BNY Mellon currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are a few finance stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this time around. U.S. Bancorp USB is slated to release results on Jan 16. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.15% and currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of todays Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. SunTrust Banks, Inc. STI is scheduled to release results on Jan 18. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.07% and a Zacks Rank #3. Zions Bancorporation, National Association ZION has an Earnings ESP of +1.09% and it currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is slated to release results on Jan 22. More Stock News: This Is Bigger than the iPhone! It could become the mother of all technological revolutions. Apple sold a mere 1 billion iPhones in 10 years but a new breakthrough is expected to generate more than 27 billion devices in just 3 years, creating a $1.7 trillion market. Zacks has just released a Special Report that spotlights this fast-emerging phenomenon and 6 tickers for taking advantage of it. If you don't buy now, you may kick yourself in 2020. Click here for the 6 trades >> | The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation BK is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and 2018 results on Jan 16. Its revenues and earnings for the to-be-reported quarter are expected to grow year over year. BNY Mellon has an impressive earnings surprise history. Despite robust fundamentals, the companys price performance does not look impressive. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/why-earnings-beat-less-likely-140902189.html | 0.109659 |
Can Tech Effectively Treat ADHD And Other Neurological Conditions? | For those diagnosed with neurological conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, navigating daily life can be extremely difficult. They often struggle to concentrate, prioritize tasks and remember things, among other challenges. With 1.5 million people in the UK alone affected by the condition, access to quality support is fundamental. But more often than not, this comes at a huge cost for individuals, families and society. Getting a diagnosis of ADHD takes up to two years, and treatments can cost from 10,000 to 14,500 per year in European countries. Copenhagen-based tech startup Tiimo is on a mission to make life easier for children and young adults living with cognitive deficit disorders such as ADHD. The firm has developed an iOS and Android app that helps them comprehend time and maintain routine daily. Combining scientific research and tech Founded by Helene Lassen Nrlem and Melissa Wrtz Azari, Tiimo draws on academia and science. They were inspired to form the company while working on a masters thesis. The idea for Tiimo came from my time at the IT University of Copenhagen, in 2014, when we were studying for our masters degree, remarks Lassen Nrlem. Following an education reform then underway in Denmark, which meant that children with ADHD had to be integrated into non-specialised schools, we wanted to investigate if, and how, technology could be used to support them, and it was this project that formed our thesis. What started as a research project quickly became a passion for us. Helene and Melissa were also motivated by the lack of effective support tools for families and children impacted by ADHD. A study from the University of Sheffield found that existing tools are poorly designed and rarely meet user needs. The research defines a successful digital tool as having pleasing visuals, the facility to personalise, potential to improve daily routines, as well as a design that can be used by both parent and child. As such, we wanted to create Tiimo to be the first smart, reliable, discreet and super accessible digital friend, based on a human-centred design process. Tiimo has been designed and developed in collaboration with 50 families and experts, she continues. The fact is, all families are chaotic, but routines and schedules can be especially difficult for those with children who have cognitive deficit deficiencies. Our goal at Tiimo is to make life a bit less disrupted for the individual, parents and siblings alike. Improving quality of life To Helene, the main aim of Tiimo is to create positive change and social inclusion among those who need structure and visual support, as well as their families. It helps parents, teachers and caregivers to easily manage daily life by planning out the child's activities and routines through a user-friendly calendar. This is all managed through a web platform and an app, available for both iOS and Android, and is compatible with a whole host of devices including smartphones, smartwatches and tablets. She says the app offers users a clear overview of what they should be doing at any given time, such as packing their bags for school or completing homework. Tiimo addresses the childs need for structure and focus through subtle reminders allowing the child to be more independent while reducing stress and conflict with caregivers. Visual icons, colors and emojis can be added and modified to suit the childs preferences and learning methods. Reminders can also be activated so that the childs device will emit small vibrations, or sounds, alerting them when they are halfway through an activity, when is five minutes to go and when they should change activity. Since launching in Denmark last year, Tiimo has supported more than 800 families and is currently undergoing an ambitious expansion campaign. Having secured over 1 million of funding, its just launched in the UK. Helene says her team is focused on getting Tiimo into the hands of everyone who needs it. She concludes: "As it has been designed to be in-tune with the child of today, we are keen to continuously improve the user experience and are currently working on new features based on some of the feedback we have received. To this end, we are seeking further funding to launch Tiimo worldwide, while also applying for EU funds from Horizon 2020 to finance further scientific research. | Copenhagen-based tech startup Tiimo is on a mission to make life easier for children and young adults living with cognitive deficit disorders such as ADHD. The firm has developed an iOS and Android app that helps them comprehend time and maintain routine daily. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasfearn/2019/01/11/can-tech-effectively-treat-adhd-and-other-neurological-conditions/ | 0.120347 |
Will Machado And Harper Cash In Or Will Teams Stay Stingy? | MLB team owners are touching more money than ever right now. Despite declines in attendance and viewership, baseball has seen record-setting revenues year after year. In 2017, revenues jumped to over $10 billion for the first time in the history of the league. Coupled with that is the fact that teams are spending less on player salaries league-wide. This past winter, only three contracts exceeded $80 million. Most of that excess money is finding its way straight into the owners' pockets. The lack of redistribution of wealth has put ownership and the players union - already a strained relationship, at best - on bad terms, with term "collusion" being batted around. However, with superstar free agents like Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, that could change. Big stars, bigger paychecks Machado and Harper are two of the leagues brightest young stars who are hitting free agency younger than most players. With more years left in their prime than typical free agents, they could force owners' wallets to spring open. Though the contracts might not be record-breaking as once predicted - Harper slumped (by his standards) and Machado has apenchant for on-field controversy - both athletes are set to cash in on big deals. Executives have revealed that the White Sox have been aggressive in both trade and free-agent discussions. Their interest in the two stars has invigorated their fans who have been less than happy with a team that has wallowed in rebuild mode while the crosstown Cubs have become perennial contenders Competition for Machado and Harper is steep, and the more desperate teams will have more money to offer them. The Phillies promised to spend "stupid money" this offseason to accelerate a rebuild. Rumors are that the Phillies are willing to spend up to $300 million on a long-term deal. The Cubs have gone public with their interest in the young stars, while the Dodgers have recently freed up more money in what to help land one of the stars. In the end, money may not stand up to a chance to win it all for these two. Recent reports have the Yankees the favorite to land Machado while the Cubs and the Dodgers have the claim on Harper. In 2018 the MLB saw its first decline in payroll since 2010 and the second-largest decline in the history of baseball. The teams combined to spend a total of $4.58 billion, more than $115 million less than 2017. If the total player payroll were to fall again in 2019, it would be only the second time that decline has occurred in back-to-back years. The Tigers, Yankees and Dodgers led the charge to shed payroll spending. The Tigers' payroll cuts can be attributed to going into rebuild mode after an underwhelming season. They cut almost $72 million in salaries from the previous season. The big-market Yankees and Dodgers uncharacteristically sprinted to get under the luxury tax threshold, dropping money spent by $58 million and $32 million respectively. The drop in payroll reflects the number of teams tanking and rebuilding in 2018. Business-savvy team owners may have also recognized an inflating player salary market and contrived to spend less before it spiraled out of control. A quiet offseason could foreshadow another year of record-breaking contracts for the MLB, something for which the sport has become notorious, from Alex Rodriguez' $275 million deal in 2008 to Giancarlo Stanton's largest-ever MLB contract of $325 million in 2015. Lately, playoff teams have had more success finding talent on their current rosters and through less-costly trades than free agency. Before his season, many expected Harper to become the league's first $500 million man. Now, it is unlikely that he will get above $300 million. Collusion or frugality is largely a matter of perspective and a lack of direct evidence. The waiting game Only time will tell how this offseason will play out for Harper and Machado. With the Phillies' promise to spend big, Harper and Machado could still land two of the most lucrative contracts in the history of the sport. They are both 26 years young with tremendous upside for years ahead. For a team like the White Sox or the Phillies who are desperate for the talent to make them championship contenders, we could be in for a big surprise when it comes to how much they are willing to spend. Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. | Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are two of the league's brightest young stars who are hitting free agency younger than most players. With more years left in their prime than typical free agents, they could force owners' wallets to spring open. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmenickella/2019/01/11/will-machado-and-harper-cash-in-or-will-teams-stay-stingy/ | 0.143172 |
What is the pegan diet, and why is it the next big thing? | The pegan diet advocates for eating organic produce. (Photo: Walmart) There's a new trendy diet in town, folks the pegan diet. The word pegan has seen a 337 percent increase in searches on Pinterest since last year and has seen a steady climb in searches within the last six months. It was born when Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times best-selling author, coined the term a mashup of paleo and vegan in a blog post that detailed his own diet. In short, a pegan diet incorporates pieces of the paleo and vegan diets. A vegan diet is refraining from eating all animal products or byproducts no meat, eggs, cheese, yogurt and sometimes gelatin. A paleo diet is a nutritional plan that mimics how people used to eat in the Paleolithic era 2.5 million years ago. So dieters eat unprocessed foods consisting mostly of vegetables, fruits, nuts, grass-fed meats and fish. Although vegan and paleo diets may seem like they're at odds one advocates for removing dairy, meat and fish while the other encourages eating meat and fish -- the root of both of those lifestyles is ultimately the same: eating whole foods and plants. The purpose of the pegan diet is to get people to eat whole foods that are fresh and organic and increase their vegetable intake. There's also an emphasis on the quality of foods you're eating the pegan diet encourages participants to eat organic products. Vegan dieters refrain from eating meat, but the pegan diet calls for eating meat sparingly. Plants. Basically most of your diet will be comprised of vegetables, good fats and nuts and seeds. The physician explained that 75 percent of the diet should be fruits and vegetables while avoiding eating dairy and gluten. But if you must eat dairy, the diet advises to reach for sheep- or goat-based dairy products. Maria Marlowe, a nutrition health coach and author who operates her own nutrition health coaching practice in New York City, said this is because goat and sheep's milk are easier to digest than cow's milk, but it's preferable to avoid all dairy. Dietitians recommend sheep or goat dairy products on the pegan diet. (Photo: Anthony Souffle, AP) Hyman said that meat is not necessarily harmful and has good health benefits. It just depends on how much you're eating and what kind you're eating. The doctor, who is also director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, suggests eating meat sparingly and eating only grass-fed and sustainably raised meat. Basically, eat meat as a side dish, not the main course. Those on a pegan diet should also eat healthy fats like those found in nuts, avocados, coconut oil and even saturated fat from organic meat products. And like most diets sugar should be avoided or eaten only as a treat. Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietitian who runs her own nutrition consulting practice and hosts "The Urban Vegetarian," a Canadian cooking show, doesn't recommend the pegan diet because of how restrictive it is she actually advises against all diets that are restrictive. However, she does believe that the pegan diet is a great way to transition into a healthier and more plant-based lifestyle. "There isnt one right way to eat," said Nielsen. "I think its a wonderful diet to be inspired by. Eat more plants; eat more whole foods those are wonderful messages to incorporate, but I think for many of us living by a restrictive rule-focused diet may not be healthy for our body or our minds." Dr. Mark Hyman, creator of the pegan diet, says that 75 percent of the diet should be plant-based. Although the pegan diet may not be right for everyone, it does have proven benefits for some. "I grew up eating a standard American diet, which led to a slew of health problems," said Marlowe. "Eating the pegan way helped me lose 20 pounds, get rid of digestive issues, have more energy and overall improve my health." Nielsen said that as a vegan, trying out the pegan diet left her hungry, and she suffered from low blood pressure and headaches. She said the pegan diet doesn't advocate for a lot of legumes, which is where plant-based eaters would mostly get their protein from and it relies some on animal protein, which vegans can't eat. "Its a great transition towards a more plant-based diet for meat eaters," advised Nielsen. "It will increase intake of valuable phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables that help you fight inflammation. It will also help you move away from a hyper-processed and packaged eating pattern, which many of us consume in North America, which is not healthy for us." Liz Josefsberg, a certified personal trainer and nutrition exercise specialist at her own consulting firm and former director of brand advocacy for Weight Watchers, tried the pegan diet for 30 days and said that though she struggled a bit in the beginning, she ended up enjoying the journey and the ultimate results, including losing six pounds with little effort. Noticeably flatter. Bright and clear. My cravings for cheese -- and even my desire to have a glass of wine diminished," wrote Josefsberg in a blog post. "I also noticed I had a real clarity of mind and much more energy than usual." Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/01/11/pegan-diet-paleo-vegan-next-big-diet-trend/2385966002/ | The pegan diet is a mashup of the paleo and vegan diets. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/01/11/pegan-diet-paleo-vegan-next-big-diet-trend/2385966002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-lifetopstories | 0.396089 |
What is the pegan diet, and why is it the next big thing? | The pegan diet advocates for eating organic produce. (Photo: Walmart) There's a new trendy diet in town, folks the pegan diet. The word pegan has seen a 337 percent increase in searches on Pinterest since last year and has seen a steady climb in searches within the last six months. It was born when Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times best-selling author, coined the term a mashup of paleo and vegan in a blog post that detailed his own diet. In short, a pegan diet incorporates pieces of the paleo and vegan diets. A vegan diet is refraining from eating all animal products or byproducts no meat, eggs, cheese, yogurt and sometimes gelatin. A paleo diet is a nutritional plan that mimics how people used to eat in the Paleolithic era 2.5 million years ago. So dieters eat unprocessed foods consisting mostly of vegetables, fruits, nuts, grass-fed meats and fish. Although vegan and paleo diets may seem like they're at odds one advocates for removing dairy, meat and fish while the other encourages eating meat and fish -- the root of both of those lifestyles is ultimately the same: eating whole foods and plants. The purpose of the pegan diet is to get people to eat whole foods that are fresh and organic and increase their vegetable intake. There's also an emphasis on the quality of foods you're eating the pegan diet encourages participants to eat organic products. Vegan dieters refrain from eating meat, but the pegan diet calls for eating meat sparingly. Plants. Basically most of your diet will be comprised of vegetables, good fats and nuts and seeds. The physician explained that 75 percent of the diet should be fruits and vegetables while avoiding eating dairy and gluten. But if you must eat dairy, the diet advises to reach for sheep- or goat-based dairy products. Maria Marlowe, a nutrition health coach and author who operates her own nutrition health coaching practice in New York City, said this is because goat and sheep's milk are easier to digest than cow's milk, but it's preferable to avoid all dairy. Dietitians recommend sheep or goat dairy products on the pegan diet. (Photo: Anthony Souffle, AP) Hyman said that meat is not necessarily harmful and has good health benefits. It just depends on how much you're eating and what kind you're eating. The doctor, who is also director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, suggests eating meat sparingly and eating only grass-fed and sustainably raised meat. Basically, eat meat as a side dish, not the main course. Those on a pegan diet should also eat healthy fats like those found in nuts, avocados, coconut oil and even saturated fat from organic meat products. And like most diets sugar should be avoided or eaten only as a treat. Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietitian who runs her own nutrition consulting practice and hosts "The Urban Vegetarian," a Canadian cooking show, doesn't recommend the pegan diet because of how restrictive it is she actually advises against all diets that are restrictive. However, she does believe that the pegan diet is a great way to transition into a healthier and more plant-based lifestyle. "There isnt one right way to eat," said Nielsen. "I think its a wonderful diet to be inspired by. Eat more plants; eat more whole foods those are wonderful messages to incorporate, but I think for many of us living by a restrictive rule-focused diet may not be healthy for our body or our minds." Dr. Mark Hyman, creator of the pegan diet, says that 75 percent of the diet should be plant-based. Although the pegan diet may not be right for everyone, it does have proven benefits for some. "I grew up eating a standard American diet, which led to a slew of health problems," said Marlowe. "Eating the pegan way helped me lose 20 pounds, get rid of digestive issues, have more energy and overall improve my health." Nielsen said that as a vegan, trying out the pegan diet left her hungry, and she suffered from low blood pressure and headaches. She said the pegan diet doesn't advocate for a lot of legumes, which is where plant-based eaters would mostly get their protein from and it relies some on animal protein, which vegans can't eat. "Its a great transition towards a more plant-based diet for meat eaters," advised Nielsen. "It will increase intake of valuable phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables that help you fight inflammation. It will also help you move away from a hyper-processed and packaged eating pattern, which many of us consume in North America, which is not healthy for us." Liz Josefsberg, a certified personal trainer and nutrition exercise specialist at her own consulting firm and former director of brand advocacy for Weight Watchers, tried the pegan diet for 30 days and said that though she struggled a bit in the beginning, she ended up enjoying the journey and the ultimate results, including losing six pounds with little effort. Noticeably flatter. Bright and clear. My cravings for cheese -- and even my desire to have a glass of wine diminished," wrote Josefsberg in a blog post. "I also noticed I had a real clarity of mind and much more energy than usual." Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/01/11/pegan-diet-paleo-vegan-next-big-diet-trend/2385966002/ | The pegan diet is a mashup of the paleo and vegan diets. Dietitians recommend sheep or goat dairy products for those on the diet. The diet encourages participants to eat organic products. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/01/11/pegan-diet-paleo-vegan-next-big-diet-trend/2385966002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-lifetopstories | 0.504787 |
What is the pegan diet, and why is it the next big thing? | The pegan diet advocates for eating organic produce. (Photo: Walmart) There's a new trendy diet in town, folks the pegan diet. The word pegan has seen a 337 percent increase in searches on Pinterest since last year and has seen a steady climb in searches within the last six months. It was born when Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times best-selling author, coined the term a mashup of paleo and vegan in a blog post that detailed his own diet. In short, a pegan diet incorporates pieces of the paleo and vegan diets. A vegan diet is refraining from eating all animal products or byproducts no meat, eggs, cheese, yogurt and sometimes gelatin. A paleo diet is a nutritional plan that mimics how people used to eat in the Paleolithic era 2.5 million years ago. So dieters eat unprocessed foods consisting mostly of vegetables, fruits, nuts, grass-fed meats and fish. Although vegan and paleo diets may seem like they're at odds one advocates for removing dairy, meat and fish while the other encourages eating meat and fish -- the root of both of those lifestyles is ultimately the same: eating whole foods and plants. The purpose of the pegan diet is to get people to eat whole foods that are fresh and organic and increase their vegetable intake. There's also an emphasis on the quality of foods you're eating the pegan diet encourages participants to eat organic products. Vegan dieters refrain from eating meat, but the pegan diet calls for eating meat sparingly. Plants. Basically most of your diet will be comprised of vegetables, good fats and nuts and seeds. The physician explained that 75 percent of the diet should be fruits and vegetables while avoiding eating dairy and gluten. But if you must eat dairy, the diet advises to reach for sheep- or goat-based dairy products. Maria Marlowe, a nutrition health coach and author who operates her own nutrition health coaching practice in New York City, said this is because goat and sheep's milk are easier to digest than cow's milk, but it's preferable to avoid all dairy. Dietitians recommend sheep or goat dairy products on the pegan diet. (Photo: Anthony Souffle, AP) Hyman said that meat is not necessarily harmful and has good health benefits. It just depends on how much you're eating and what kind you're eating. The doctor, who is also director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, suggests eating meat sparingly and eating only grass-fed and sustainably raised meat. Basically, eat meat as a side dish, not the main course. Those on a pegan diet should also eat healthy fats like those found in nuts, avocados, coconut oil and even saturated fat from organic meat products. And like most diets sugar should be avoided or eaten only as a treat. Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietitian who runs her own nutrition consulting practice and hosts "The Urban Vegetarian," a Canadian cooking show, doesn't recommend the pegan diet because of how restrictive it is she actually advises against all diets that are restrictive. However, she does believe that the pegan diet is a great way to transition into a healthier and more plant-based lifestyle. "There isnt one right way to eat," said Nielsen. "I think its a wonderful diet to be inspired by. Eat more plants; eat more whole foods those are wonderful messages to incorporate, but I think for many of us living by a restrictive rule-focused diet may not be healthy for our body or our minds." Dr. Mark Hyman, creator of the pegan diet, says that 75 percent of the diet should be plant-based. Although the pegan diet may not be right for everyone, it does have proven benefits for some. "I grew up eating a standard American diet, which led to a slew of health problems," said Marlowe. "Eating the pegan way helped me lose 20 pounds, get rid of digestive issues, have more energy and overall improve my health." Nielsen said that as a vegan, trying out the pegan diet left her hungry, and she suffered from low blood pressure and headaches. She said the pegan diet doesn't advocate for a lot of legumes, which is where plant-based eaters would mostly get their protein from and it relies some on animal protein, which vegans can't eat. "Its a great transition towards a more plant-based diet for meat eaters," advised Nielsen. "It will increase intake of valuable phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables that help you fight inflammation. It will also help you move away from a hyper-processed and packaged eating pattern, which many of us consume in North America, which is not healthy for us." Liz Josefsberg, a certified personal trainer and nutrition exercise specialist at her own consulting firm and former director of brand advocacy for Weight Watchers, tried the pegan diet for 30 days and said that though she struggled a bit in the beginning, she ended up enjoying the journey and the ultimate results, including losing six pounds with little effort. Noticeably flatter. Bright and clear. My cravings for cheese -- and even my desire to have a glass of wine diminished," wrote Josefsberg in a blog post. "I also noticed I had a real clarity of mind and much more energy than usual." Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/01/11/pegan-diet-paleo-vegan-next-big-diet-trend/2385966002/ | The pegan diet is a mashup of the paleo and vegan diets. Dietitians recommend sheep or goat dairy products for those on the diet. Some dietitians don't recommend the diet because of how restrictive it is, but it is a great way to transition into a healthier and more plant-based lifestyle. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/01/11/pegan-diet-paleo-vegan-next-big-diet-trend/2385966002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-lifetopstories | 0.582442 |
Is Kevin Hart an unintentional ally of the LGBTQ community? | Until he connects emotionally to the impact of his jokes, Kevin Hart won't evolve and the LGBTQ community won't give him a pass. The Kevin Hart Oscars debacle has been something to watch. As a gay man, I was upset at his homophobic comments and initial refusal to apologize, but as a comedian I felt the terror of joke policing and the pressure to evolve. The solution appeared simple: Own your mistakes, make amends and move on and host the Oscars. What actually unfolded was a nightmare. During an interview in "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the host spoon-fed Hart lines for what you could call a dream apology, but he couldn't help himself and proclaimed that he was the victim. Then, Ellen called all his critics "haters and trolls" and the subsequent backlash stole from him the reconciliation he came for. Ellen was tone deaf to what the LGBTQ community wanted: a sincere apology. Kevin Hart appears on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Yes. As part of the LGBTQ community, I must hold anyone with that much influence accountable. I don't envy the pressure Hart is under. It's easy to call him out while he's up at bat at "the world series of 'I'm sorry'" and striking out. But I wish someone in his dugout could just explain that taking ownership of a mistake is powerful, not shameful, and that mature masculinity would end the backlash. CNN's Don Lemon, an openly gay black man, kindly invited Hart on his show for an open conversation about homophobia pointing out that 44 percent of homeless gay youth and 62 percent of homeless transgender youth are black and pleaded "Kevin, if anything this is the time to hear other people out. To understand why they might have been offended." Hart replied that he was not interested. Read more commentary: Like Kevin Hart, I also made a bad joke on stage. Unlike Hart, I learned from the experience. The art of the apology: Lessons from anti-LGBTQ tweeters Kevin Hart and Kyler Murray Toxic masculinity is aggravating tensions On SiriusXM Hart said, "It's not my dream (to be an ally)" isolating himself from the teaching moment that many hunger for, from the opportunity to model how evolved he claims to be, and from ending this disaster. Instead, he is left bewildered, defensive and acting like a victim. Homophobia is not Kevin Harts biggest problem. It's his ego. He also said, "I didn't say these words to people." Until he connects emotionally to the impact of his jokes, Kevin Hart won't evolve and the LGBTQ community won't give him a pass. Kind of. On "Good Morning America" Michael Strahan asked, "If you're a father out there ... whose kid may be gay ... what do you say to your son?" Instead of addressing the son coming out with a thoughtful reply, Hart completely ignored the question and talked about himself repeatedly declaring, "I'm over it." Spiraling into his narcissistic ME, ME, ME movement. He just doesn't get it, nor seem to want to. He is like that relative you avoid at family functions because it's not worth it. Except Hart influences millions every day. Clearly that wouldn't be Hart living his authentic truth. And although I don't like it, it's his right. But bullying a bully is not the answer, either. If, after all the water cooler conversations and social media rants, just one boy out there gets to play with a dollhouse, then despite his ego, and botched amends, Hart actually has become an LGBTQ ally. Rich Kiamco is an award winning comedian and motivational speaker based in New York City. He is a member of The ManKind Project, an international nonprofit organization promoting healthy masculinity and supporting mens emotional growth, accountability, and service. You can follow him on Twitter: @RichKiamco. You can read diverse opinions from our Board of Contributors and other writers on the Opinion front page, on Twitter @usatodayopinion and in our daily Opinion newsletter. To respond to a column, submit a comment to letters@usatoday.com. Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/01/11/kevin-hart-lgbtq-conversation-column/2539386002/ | Comedian Rich Kiamco: Kevin Hart is an unintentional ally of the LGBTQ community. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/01/11/kevin-hart-lgbtq-conversation-column/2539386002/ | 0.572543 |
Is Kevin Hart an unintentional ally of the LGBTQ community? | Until he connects emotionally to the impact of his jokes, Kevin Hart won't evolve and the LGBTQ community won't give him a pass. The Kevin Hart Oscars debacle has been something to watch. As a gay man, I was upset at his homophobic comments and initial refusal to apologize, but as a comedian I felt the terror of joke policing and the pressure to evolve. The solution appeared simple: Own your mistakes, make amends and move on and host the Oscars. What actually unfolded was a nightmare. During an interview in "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the host spoon-fed Hart lines for what you could call a dream apology, but he couldn't help himself and proclaimed that he was the victim. Then, Ellen called all his critics "haters and trolls" and the subsequent backlash stole from him the reconciliation he came for. Ellen was tone deaf to what the LGBTQ community wanted: a sincere apology. Kevin Hart appears on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Yes. As part of the LGBTQ community, I must hold anyone with that much influence accountable. I don't envy the pressure Hart is under. It's easy to call him out while he's up at bat at "the world series of 'I'm sorry'" and striking out. But I wish someone in his dugout could just explain that taking ownership of a mistake is powerful, not shameful, and that mature masculinity would end the backlash. CNN's Don Lemon, an openly gay black man, kindly invited Hart on his show for an open conversation about homophobia pointing out that 44 percent of homeless gay youth and 62 percent of homeless transgender youth are black and pleaded "Kevin, if anything this is the time to hear other people out. To understand why they might have been offended." Hart replied that he was not interested. Read more commentary: Like Kevin Hart, I also made a bad joke on stage. Unlike Hart, I learned from the experience. The art of the apology: Lessons from anti-LGBTQ tweeters Kevin Hart and Kyler Murray Toxic masculinity is aggravating tensions On SiriusXM Hart said, "It's not my dream (to be an ally)" isolating himself from the teaching moment that many hunger for, from the opportunity to model how evolved he claims to be, and from ending this disaster. Instead, he is left bewildered, defensive and acting like a victim. Homophobia is not Kevin Harts biggest problem. It's his ego. He also said, "I didn't say these words to people." Until he connects emotionally to the impact of his jokes, Kevin Hart won't evolve and the LGBTQ community won't give him a pass. Kind of. On "Good Morning America" Michael Strahan asked, "If you're a father out there ... whose kid may be gay ... what do you say to your son?" Instead of addressing the son coming out with a thoughtful reply, Hart completely ignored the question and talked about himself repeatedly declaring, "I'm over it." Spiraling into his narcissistic ME, ME, ME movement. He just doesn't get it, nor seem to want to. He is like that relative you avoid at family functions because it's not worth it. Except Hart influences millions every day. Clearly that wouldn't be Hart living his authentic truth. And although I don't like it, it's his right. But bullying a bully is not the answer, either. If, after all the water cooler conversations and social media rants, just one boy out there gets to play with a dollhouse, then despite his ego, and botched amends, Hart actually has become an LGBTQ ally. Rich Kiamco is an award winning comedian and motivational speaker based in New York City. He is a member of The ManKind Project, an international nonprofit organization promoting healthy masculinity and supporting mens emotional growth, accountability, and service. You can follow him on Twitter: @RichKiamco. You can read diverse opinions from our Board of Contributors and other writers on the Opinion front page, on Twitter @usatodayopinion and in our daily Opinion newsletter. To respond to a column, submit a comment to letters@usatoday.com. Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/01/11/kevin-hart-lgbtq-conversation-column/2539386002/ | Comedian Rich Kiamco: Kevin Hart is an unintentional ally of the LGBTQ community. He says Hart needs to connect emotionally to the impact of his jokes and evolve. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/01/11/kevin-hart-lgbtq-conversation-column/2539386002/ | 0.652445 |
Is Kevin Hart an unintentional ally of the LGBTQ community? | Until he connects emotionally to the impact of his jokes, Kevin Hart won't evolve and the LGBTQ community won't give him a pass. The Kevin Hart Oscars debacle has been something to watch. As a gay man, I was upset at his homophobic comments and initial refusal to apologize, but as a comedian I felt the terror of joke policing and the pressure to evolve. The solution appeared simple: Own your mistakes, make amends and move on and host the Oscars. What actually unfolded was a nightmare. During an interview in "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the host spoon-fed Hart lines for what you could call a dream apology, but he couldn't help himself and proclaimed that he was the victim. Then, Ellen called all his critics "haters and trolls" and the subsequent backlash stole from him the reconciliation he came for. Ellen was tone deaf to what the LGBTQ community wanted: a sincere apology. Kevin Hart appears on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Yes. As part of the LGBTQ community, I must hold anyone with that much influence accountable. I don't envy the pressure Hart is under. It's easy to call him out while he's up at bat at "the world series of 'I'm sorry'" and striking out. But I wish someone in his dugout could just explain that taking ownership of a mistake is powerful, not shameful, and that mature masculinity would end the backlash. CNN's Don Lemon, an openly gay black man, kindly invited Hart on his show for an open conversation about homophobia pointing out that 44 percent of homeless gay youth and 62 percent of homeless transgender youth are black and pleaded "Kevin, if anything this is the time to hear other people out. To understand why they might have been offended." Hart replied that he was not interested. Read more commentary: Like Kevin Hart, I also made a bad joke on stage. Unlike Hart, I learned from the experience. The art of the apology: Lessons from anti-LGBTQ tweeters Kevin Hart and Kyler Murray Toxic masculinity is aggravating tensions On SiriusXM Hart said, "It's not my dream (to be an ally)" isolating himself from the teaching moment that many hunger for, from the opportunity to model how evolved he claims to be, and from ending this disaster. Instead, he is left bewildered, defensive and acting like a victim. Homophobia is not Kevin Harts biggest problem. It's his ego. He also said, "I didn't say these words to people." Until he connects emotionally to the impact of his jokes, Kevin Hart won't evolve and the LGBTQ community won't give him a pass. Kind of. On "Good Morning America" Michael Strahan asked, "If you're a father out there ... whose kid may be gay ... what do you say to your son?" Instead of addressing the son coming out with a thoughtful reply, Hart completely ignored the question and talked about himself repeatedly declaring, "I'm over it." Spiraling into his narcissistic ME, ME, ME movement. He just doesn't get it, nor seem to want to. He is like that relative you avoid at family functions because it's not worth it. Except Hart influences millions every day. Clearly that wouldn't be Hart living his authentic truth. And although I don't like it, it's his right. But bullying a bully is not the answer, either. If, after all the water cooler conversations and social media rants, just one boy out there gets to play with a dollhouse, then despite his ego, and botched amends, Hart actually has become an LGBTQ ally. Rich Kiamco is an award winning comedian and motivational speaker based in New York City. He is a member of The ManKind Project, an international nonprofit organization promoting healthy masculinity and supporting mens emotional growth, accountability, and service. You can follow him on Twitter: @RichKiamco. You can read diverse opinions from our Board of Contributors and other writers on the Opinion front page, on Twitter @usatodayopinion and in our daily Opinion newsletter. To respond to a column, submit a comment to letters@usatoday.com. Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/01/11/kevin-hart-lgbtq-conversation-column/2539386002/ | Comedian Rich Kiamco: Kevin Hart has become an unintentional ally of the LGBTQ community. He says Hart needs to connect emotionally to the impact of his jokes and evolve. Hart's biggest problem isn't homophobia, it's his ego, he says, and he doesn't get it. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/01/11/kevin-hart-lgbtq-conversation-column/2539386002/ | 0.680875 |
What next for Syria's Idlib? | A general view of a camp for displaced people in the village of Atme, in Syria's mostly rebel-held northern Idlib province on January 8, 2019 (AFP Photo/Aaref WATAD) Beirut (AFP) - The Idlib area in northern Syria is now fully ruled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a jihadist organisation dominated by members of Al-Qaeda's former affiliate. Some of the other factions in the region are already allies, the others will either have to leave to other areas or be absorbed into the so-called Salvation Government run by the HTS. - Jihadist expansion - A deal was struck between rebel-backer Turkey and Damascus ally Russia in September to stave off a threatened government offensive on Idlib. It has successfully prevented a massive Russian-backed regime assault on an area that is home to around three million people but its terms have remained unfulfilled. Moscow had tasked Turkey, whose proxies fell under an umbrella known as the National Liberation Front, with disarming hardline factions in Idlib. It failed to do so and it was HTS that went on the offensive instead. They made rapid gains and intense clashes that left more than 130 dead this year, which led to a deal Thursday that saw the two Turkish-backed remaining factions stand down, capping the jihadists' clean sweep. Turkey, which has troops deployed in parts of Idlib and elsewhere in northern Syria, appeared to do little to stop HTS' expansion. "Turkey didn't prevent HTS' takeover, but it's not obvious that it was in a position to do so," said Sam Heller, an analyst with the International Crisis Group. HTS has an estimated 25,000 seasoned and well-armed fighters in its bastion, and has long been the dominant force in Idlib. - Turkey setback - The jihadists' lightning advance across Idlib earlier this year mark an unequivocal defeat for several outfits that were directly supported by Turkey. "For Turkey, it's the defeat of its allies," said Fabrice Balanche, a Syria expert and geographer. Two factions in the Turkey-backed National Liberation Front that had been battling HTS stood down and signed the deal on Thursday which essentially sees them absorbed. Ahrar al-Sham and Suqur al-Sham said they were keeping some of their forces in the Idlib area for now, but they will fall under the newly expanded administration of the Salvation Government. Just like the forces from the Nureddine al-Zinki group that HTS defeated last week, the rebels who reject jihadist rule will most likely relocate to other Turkish-controlled areas such as Afrin. Turkey has been training and equipping Syrian proxies to use against the Kurdish militia that controls the northeast of the country. They have threatened a cross-border assault against the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), but the main deterrent has been the presence of a US-led coalition. The troop pullout announced by US President Donald Trump last month, and which the coalition confirmed Friday was under way, could clear the way for a Turkish offensive. - HTS' takeover of Idlib means the terms of a deal reached in the Russian resort of Sochi on September 17 have not been respected. After the agreement with Damascus sponsor Russia, Turkey was tasked with using its proxies in Idlib to rein in jihadists. The Sochi deal froze a threatened Russian-backed government offensive which had seemed imminent four months ago. An onslaught on an area home to an estimated three million people would have caused an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. Turkey, which already provides shelter to 3.6 million Syria refugees, is keen to avoid a fresh round of violence that could spark another wave of displacement. The HTS takeover revives the threat of a Syrian offensive but Balanche predicted it might not be the regime's priority. "The Russians are ready to attack at any moment but they won't do it," he said. "They are using (Turkish President Recep Tayyip) Erdogan to put pressure on the Americans to leave northeastern Syria," he said. Turkey on Thursday reacted angrily to the mixed messages the US administration has been sending about the pace of the troop withdrawal, and warned that any further delay would prompt it to trigger its invasion. | The Idlib area in northern Syria is now fully ruled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. | pegasus | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/next-syrias-idlib-005932610.html | 0.20433 |
What next for Syria's Idlib? | A general view of a camp for displaced people in the village of Atme, in Syria's mostly rebel-held northern Idlib province on January 8, 2019 (AFP Photo/Aaref WATAD) Beirut (AFP) - The Idlib area in northern Syria is now fully ruled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a jihadist organisation dominated by members of Al-Qaeda's former affiliate. Some of the other factions in the region are already allies, the others will either have to leave to other areas or be absorbed into the so-called Salvation Government run by the HTS. - Jihadist expansion - A deal was struck between rebel-backer Turkey and Damascus ally Russia in September to stave off a threatened government offensive on Idlib. It has successfully prevented a massive Russian-backed regime assault on an area that is home to around three million people but its terms have remained unfulfilled. Moscow had tasked Turkey, whose proxies fell under an umbrella known as the National Liberation Front, with disarming hardline factions in Idlib. It failed to do so and it was HTS that went on the offensive instead. They made rapid gains and intense clashes that left more than 130 dead this year, which led to a deal Thursday that saw the two Turkish-backed remaining factions stand down, capping the jihadists' clean sweep. Turkey, which has troops deployed in parts of Idlib and elsewhere in northern Syria, appeared to do little to stop HTS' expansion. "Turkey didn't prevent HTS' takeover, but it's not obvious that it was in a position to do so," said Sam Heller, an analyst with the International Crisis Group. HTS has an estimated 25,000 seasoned and well-armed fighters in its bastion, and has long been the dominant force in Idlib. - Turkey setback - The jihadists' lightning advance across Idlib earlier this year mark an unequivocal defeat for several outfits that were directly supported by Turkey. "For Turkey, it's the defeat of its allies," said Fabrice Balanche, a Syria expert and geographer. Two factions in the Turkey-backed National Liberation Front that had been battling HTS stood down and signed the deal on Thursday which essentially sees them absorbed. Ahrar al-Sham and Suqur al-Sham said they were keeping some of their forces in the Idlib area for now, but they will fall under the newly expanded administration of the Salvation Government. Just like the forces from the Nureddine al-Zinki group that HTS defeated last week, the rebels who reject jihadist rule will most likely relocate to other Turkish-controlled areas such as Afrin. Turkey has been training and equipping Syrian proxies to use against the Kurdish militia that controls the northeast of the country. They have threatened a cross-border assault against the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), but the main deterrent has been the presence of a US-led coalition. The troop pullout announced by US President Donald Trump last month, and which the coalition confirmed Friday was under way, could clear the way for a Turkish offensive. - HTS' takeover of Idlib means the terms of a deal reached in the Russian resort of Sochi on September 17 have not been respected. After the agreement with Damascus sponsor Russia, Turkey was tasked with using its proxies in Idlib to rein in jihadists. The Sochi deal froze a threatened Russian-backed government offensive which had seemed imminent four months ago. An onslaught on an area home to an estimated three million people would have caused an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. Turkey, which already provides shelter to 3.6 million Syria refugees, is keen to avoid a fresh round of violence that could spark another wave of displacement. The HTS takeover revives the threat of a Syrian offensive but Balanche predicted it might not be the regime's priority. "The Russians are ready to attack at any moment but they won't do it," he said. "They are using (Turkish President Recep Tayyip) Erdogan to put pressure on the Americans to leave northeastern Syria," he said. Turkey on Thursday reacted angrily to the mixed messages the US administration has been sending about the pace of the troop withdrawal, and warned that any further delay would prompt it to trigger its invasion. | The Idlib area in northern Syria is now fully ruled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. HTS is a jihadist organisation dominated by members of Al-Qaeda's former affiliate. Some of the other factions in the region are already allies. | pegasus | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/next-syrias-idlib-005932610.html | 0.281203 |
Can Donald Trump Invoke Emergency Powers to Get His Wall? | A wise person once said that perusal of the days news requires an answer to the question, Is this crisis worth worrying about? When it comes to the prospect of President Donald Trump invoking emergency powers to build a wall at the border with Mexico, the answer to that question is an emphatic yes. The political logic for Trump to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall has become increasingly clear. He believes that the wall is an unbreakable commitment to his supporters, but negotiations with Congress over money to pay for it are at an impasse. It looks like an emergency is his only chance to get the walland securing funding for it in this way, outside the normal appropriations process, would allow him to start the process of building it, while also signing a bill that would reopen the full federal government. On Thursday, the President seemed to be leaning this way. If this doesnt work out, he said, referring to budget negotiations with Congress, probably I will do it, I would almost say definitely. This is a national emergency. In some ways, the emergency option might suit Trumps Democratic opponents in Congress, too. It would allow the government to reopen before the public starts blaming them, in addition to the President, for the shutdown. It all makes so much senseand it would be a sign that the country is rushing toward an authoritarian future. The situation is even more perilous because, in my view, the current law favors Trump. The National Emergencies Act of 1976 is a sloppily written statute that, even though it was passed in response to Watergate, presupposes a level of good faith on the part of the President. This is because the law doesnt provide a definition of emergency, thus leaving that determination essentially up to the Commander-in-Chief. Its been invoked by Presidents more than forty times, and there are currently thirty-one emergencies in effect. Three have been declared by Trump, including one about sanctions on Russia for interference in the 2016 election. Virtually all of these declared emergencies are uncontroversial; many involve the imposition of sanctions on people involved in human-rights violations in Africa and Central America. Most important, none of them was declared in explicit defiance of Congresss power to appropriate funds. Clearly, the law was not intended to be used as an end run around Congress, but, given its imprecise wording, the courts may well allow Trump to use it that way. (Indeed, the courts might not even address the constitutionality of the Presidents emergency action, because its possible that no one, especially not members of Congress, would have standingthat is, the legal right to challenge Trumps invocation of an emergency. If Trump were to use the emergency powers to seize private land under the doctrine of eminent domain, the owners of that land would have the right to go to court; but the process of identifying the landowners and seizing their land would likely take many months, if not years, meaning that there would be no resolution in the courts for a very long time.) During nearly two hundred and fifty years of American constitutional history, two things have been true: the power of the Presidency has grown, and Congress has always retained the power of the pursethe heart of its authority under Article I of the Constitution. During that same history, many of the disputes between the executive and legislative branches have been about how much the federal government should spend, and on what. These disputes have ended in one of two ways: with the President signing a budget passed by Congress, or with Congress overriding the Presidents veto. If the President can spend government funds without congressional approvalindeed, if he can do so in the face of an explicit congressional refusal to spend funds for precisely the purpose that he seeksthat fundamentally reorders the relations between the branches. Specifically, it vastly expands the Presidents power at the expense of Congress. Even conservatives purport to recognize the risk of this kind of restructuring of the constitutional balance. After all, Trump will not always be the President. On Wednesday, Senator Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican, warned against the practice of emergency spending by the President. If today, the national emergency is border security, tomorrow the national emergency might be climate change, he said. (He was right about the process if wrong on the issues; climate change really is an emergency.) Still, if the first two years of Trumps Presidency is a guide, Republicans like Rubio will express their concern and then fall in line behind the President. A Supreme Court anchored by two Trump appointees with a capacious understanding of executive power will likely be no check, either. And, if todays emergency is the need for a border wall, tomorrows, as Rubio said, will be a need for something else. Congress, and the American people, will have to live with whatever that turns out to be. | President Trump may declare a national emergency to get money to build a wall. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/can-donald-trump-invoke-emergency-powers-to-get-his-wall | 0.370949 |
Can Donald Trump Invoke Emergency Powers to Get His Wall? | A wise person once said that perusal of the days news requires an answer to the question, Is this crisis worth worrying about? When it comes to the prospect of President Donald Trump invoking emergency powers to build a wall at the border with Mexico, the answer to that question is an emphatic yes. The political logic for Trump to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall has become increasingly clear. He believes that the wall is an unbreakable commitment to his supporters, but negotiations with Congress over money to pay for it are at an impasse. It looks like an emergency is his only chance to get the walland securing funding for it in this way, outside the normal appropriations process, would allow him to start the process of building it, while also signing a bill that would reopen the full federal government. On Thursday, the President seemed to be leaning this way. If this doesnt work out, he said, referring to budget negotiations with Congress, probably I will do it, I would almost say definitely. This is a national emergency. In some ways, the emergency option might suit Trumps Democratic opponents in Congress, too. It would allow the government to reopen before the public starts blaming them, in addition to the President, for the shutdown. It all makes so much senseand it would be a sign that the country is rushing toward an authoritarian future. The situation is even more perilous because, in my view, the current law favors Trump. The National Emergencies Act of 1976 is a sloppily written statute that, even though it was passed in response to Watergate, presupposes a level of good faith on the part of the President. This is because the law doesnt provide a definition of emergency, thus leaving that determination essentially up to the Commander-in-Chief. Its been invoked by Presidents more than forty times, and there are currently thirty-one emergencies in effect. Three have been declared by Trump, including one about sanctions on Russia for interference in the 2016 election. Virtually all of these declared emergencies are uncontroversial; many involve the imposition of sanctions on people involved in human-rights violations in Africa and Central America. Most important, none of them was declared in explicit defiance of Congresss power to appropriate funds. Clearly, the law was not intended to be used as an end run around Congress, but, given its imprecise wording, the courts may well allow Trump to use it that way. (Indeed, the courts might not even address the constitutionality of the Presidents emergency action, because its possible that no one, especially not members of Congress, would have standingthat is, the legal right to challenge Trumps invocation of an emergency. If Trump were to use the emergency powers to seize private land under the doctrine of eminent domain, the owners of that land would have the right to go to court; but the process of identifying the landowners and seizing their land would likely take many months, if not years, meaning that there would be no resolution in the courts for a very long time.) During nearly two hundred and fifty years of American constitutional history, two things have been true: the power of the Presidency has grown, and Congress has always retained the power of the pursethe heart of its authority under Article I of the Constitution. During that same history, many of the disputes between the executive and legislative branches have been about how much the federal government should spend, and on what. These disputes have ended in one of two ways: with the President signing a budget passed by Congress, or with Congress overriding the Presidents veto. If the President can spend government funds without congressional approvalindeed, if he can do so in the face of an explicit congressional refusal to spend funds for precisely the purpose that he seeksthat fundamentally reorders the relations between the branches. Specifically, it vastly expands the Presidents power at the expense of Congress. Even conservatives purport to recognize the risk of this kind of restructuring of the constitutional balance. After all, Trump will not always be the President. On Wednesday, Senator Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican, warned against the practice of emergency spending by the President. If today, the national emergency is border security, tomorrow the national emergency might be climate change, he said. (He was right about the process if wrong on the issues; climate change really is an emergency.) Still, if the first two years of Trumps Presidency is a guide, Republicans like Rubio will express their concern and then fall in line behind the President. A Supreme Court anchored by two Trump appointees with a capacious understanding of executive power will likely be no check, either. And, if todays emergency is the need for a border wall, tomorrows, as Rubio said, will be a need for something else. Congress, and the American people, will have to live with whatever that turns out to be. | President Trump may declare a national emergency to get money to build a wall. Julian Zelizer: It would be a sign that the country is rushing toward an authoritarian future. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/can-donald-trump-invoke-emergency-powers-to-get-his-wall | 0.418003 |
Can Donald Trump Invoke Emergency Powers to Get His Wall? | A wise person once said that perusal of the days news requires an answer to the question, Is this crisis worth worrying about? When it comes to the prospect of President Donald Trump invoking emergency powers to build a wall at the border with Mexico, the answer to that question is an emphatic yes. The political logic for Trump to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall has become increasingly clear. He believes that the wall is an unbreakable commitment to his supporters, but negotiations with Congress over money to pay for it are at an impasse. It looks like an emergency is his only chance to get the walland securing funding for it in this way, outside the normal appropriations process, would allow him to start the process of building it, while also signing a bill that would reopen the full federal government. On Thursday, the President seemed to be leaning this way. If this doesnt work out, he said, referring to budget negotiations with Congress, probably I will do it, I would almost say definitely. This is a national emergency. In some ways, the emergency option might suit Trumps Democratic opponents in Congress, too. It would allow the government to reopen before the public starts blaming them, in addition to the President, for the shutdown. It all makes so much senseand it would be a sign that the country is rushing toward an authoritarian future. The situation is even more perilous because, in my view, the current law favors Trump. The National Emergencies Act of 1976 is a sloppily written statute that, even though it was passed in response to Watergate, presupposes a level of good faith on the part of the President. This is because the law doesnt provide a definition of emergency, thus leaving that determination essentially up to the Commander-in-Chief. Its been invoked by Presidents more than forty times, and there are currently thirty-one emergencies in effect. Three have been declared by Trump, including one about sanctions on Russia for interference in the 2016 election. Virtually all of these declared emergencies are uncontroversial; many involve the imposition of sanctions on people involved in human-rights violations in Africa and Central America. Most important, none of them was declared in explicit defiance of Congresss power to appropriate funds. Clearly, the law was not intended to be used as an end run around Congress, but, given its imprecise wording, the courts may well allow Trump to use it that way. (Indeed, the courts might not even address the constitutionality of the Presidents emergency action, because its possible that no one, especially not members of Congress, would have standingthat is, the legal right to challenge Trumps invocation of an emergency. If Trump were to use the emergency powers to seize private land under the doctrine of eminent domain, the owners of that land would have the right to go to court; but the process of identifying the landowners and seizing their land would likely take many months, if not years, meaning that there would be no resolution in the courts for a very long time.) During nearly two hundred and fifty years of American constitutional history, two things have been true: the power of the Presidency has grown, and Congress has always retained the power of the pursethe heart of its authority under Article I of the Constitution. During that same history, many of the disputes between the executive and legislative branches have been about how much the federal government should spend, and on what. These disputes have ended in one of two ways: with the President signing a budget passed by Congress, or with Congress overriding the Presidents veto. If the President can spend government funds without congressional approvalindeed, if he can do so in the face of an explicit congressional refusal to spend funds for precisely the purpose that he seeksthat fundamentally reorders the relations between the branches. Specifically, it vastly expands the Presidents power at the expense of Congress. Even conservatives purport to recognize the risk of this kind of restructuring of the constitutional balance. After all, Trump will not always be the President. On Wednesday, Senator Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican, warned against the practice of emergency spending by the President. If today, the national emergency is border security, tomorrow the national emergency might be climate change, he said. (He was right about the process if wrong on the issues; climate change really is an emergency.) Still, if the first two years of Trumps Presidency is a guide, Republicans like Rubio will express their concern and then fall in line behind the President. A Supreme Court anchored by two Trump appointees with a capacious understanding of executive power will likely be no check, either. And, if todays emergency is the need for a border wall, tomorrows, as Rubio said, will be a need for something else. Congress, and the American people, will have to live with whatever that turns out to be. | President Trump may declare a national emergency to get money to build a wall. Julian Zelizer: It would be a sign that the country is rushing toward an authoritarian future. He says the National Emergencies Act of 1976 is a sloppily written statute. Zelizer: Congress has always retained the power of the purse. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/can-donald-trump-invoke-emergency-powers-to-get-his-wall | 0.475565 |
Which Wolves players stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders? | Welcome to the Friday edition of The Cooler, where its always a good idea to get a running start when jumping to conclusions. Lets get to it: *Ryan Saunders has been a head coach in the NBA for 48 minutes of game time, and in that 119-117 Wolves victory he was without two important players Robert Covington and Derrick Rose while a third, Karl-Anthony Towns, battled foul trouble all game. So that game isnt going to provide us a ton of clues as to what the Wolves rotations will look like when fully healthy. 1 Andrew Wiggins: Wiggins seemed unburdened in pouring in 40 points (including 16 of 18 from the line) and grabbing 10 rebounds in what might have been the best game of his NBA career. He had produced some strong games recently before Tom Thibodeau was fired, and he has tended to play well against Oklahoma City in the past, but its hard to imagine it was a coincidence that he erupted in the first game under Saunders a head coach he genuinely seems to like. His usage rate possessions that ended in him taking a shot, getting fouled or turning the ball over in the game was 37 percent. Thats Russell Westbrook territory, and well above his season average (23.8). Some of that came because of the aforementioned injured players and Towns foul trouble, but an involved Wiggins is an active Wiggins. Saunders seems committed to keeping that up. 2 Tyus Jones: Thibodeau never seemed fully sold on Jones skill set, preferring point guards like Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose who can create their own shot and score. The result when all three players were healthy this season was often Teague and Rose playing about 30 minutes while Jones got 15-20 often with Rose as part of a second unit in which he was sometimes playing off the ball. Saunders has more of an analytics background and might appreciate that Jones has the best defensive rating (102.8) of any Wolves regular this season and has a better real plus-minus rating than Teague or Rose. As someone who was there on draft night in 2015 and saw Flip Saunders Ryans dad, of course embrace Tyus after trading to get him in the first round, I know Flip was a huge fan. Ryan Saunders appears to be a fan, too and Ill be curious to see how the playing time is split up Friday night when Rose is expected to be active along with Teague and Jones. 3 Dario Saric: Hes averaging 23.4 minutes off the bench since coming over in the Jimmy Butler trade, splitting time almost evenly with starter Taj Gibson. He played 25 in Saunders coaching debut Tuesday and had 15 points with 7 rebounds and a team-best plus-22 mark. Saric launched six three-pointers (making two), and if Saunders really wants to play faster and shoot more threes, its fair to wonder if Sarics workload and impact will increase. 4 Josh Okogie: The rookies role has fluctuated dramatically based on injuries this year. When everyone was healthy, Thibodeau stuck heavily to a nine-man rotation and Okogie was often an odd man out playing sparingly or not at all. Saunders seems to be more flexible with his substitutions and rotations and has said he could use 10 guys. It will be interesting to see if he carves out a role for Okogie even with Rose back Friday and particularly when Covington eventually returns. *I showed you Willians Astudillos admiration of his winter league home run the other day, so now you should see the aftermath: The retaliation. After getting brushed back hard in a previous at bat, this happened: *This is from a couple days ago, but check out this trick shot serve on match point! | Andrew Wiggins, Tyus Jones and Dario Saric stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders. | ctrlsum | 0 | http://www.startribune.com/which-wolves-players-stand-to-benefit-most-under-ryan-saunders/504220552/ | 0.559196 |
Which Wolves players stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders? | Welcome to the Friday edition of The Cooler, where its always a good idea to get a running start when jumping to conclusions. Lets get to it: *Ryan Saunders has been a head coach in the NBA for 48 minutes of game time, and in that 119-117 Wolves victory he was without two important players Robert Covington and Derrick Rose while a third, Karl-Anthony Towns, battled foul trouble all game. So that game isnt going to provide us a ton of clues as to what the Wolves rotations will look like when fully healthy. 1 Andrew Wiggins: Wiggins seemed unburdened in pouring in 40 points (including 16 of 18 from the line) and grabbing 10 rebounds in what might have been the best game of his NBA career. He had produced some strong games recently before Tom Thibodeau was fired, and he has tended to play well against Oklahoma City in the past, but its hard to imagine it was a coincidence that he erupted in the first game under Saunders a head coach he genuinely seems to like. His usage rate possessions that ended in him taking a shot, getting fouled or turning the ball over in the game was 37 percent. Thats Russell Westbrook territory, and well above his season average (23.8). Some of that came because of the aforementioned injured players and Towns foul trouble, but an involved Wiggins is an active Wiggins. Saunders seems committed to keeping that up. 2 Tyus Jones: Thibodeau never seemed fully sold on Jones skill set, preferring point guards like Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose who can create their own shot and score. The result when all three players were healthy this season was often Teague and Rose playing about 30 minutes while Jones got 15-20 often with Rose as part of a second unit in which he was sometimes playing off the ball. Saunders has more of an analytics background and might appreciate that Jones has the best defensive rating (102.8) of any Wolves regular this season and has a better real plus-minus rating than Teague or Rose. As someone who was there on draft night in 2015 and saw Flip Saunders Ryans dad, of course embrace Tyus after trading to get him in the first round, I know Flip was a huge fan. Ryan Saunders appears to be a fan, too and Ill be curious to see how the playing time is split up Friday night when Rose is expected to be active along with Teague and Jones. 3 Dario Saric: Hes averaging 23.4 minutes off the bench since coming over in the Jimmy Butler trade, splitting time almost evenly with starter Taj Gibson. He played 25 in Saunders coaching debut Tuesday and had 15 points with 7 rebounds and a team-best plus-22 mark. Saric launched six three-pointers (making two), and if Saunders really wants to play faster and shoot more threes, its fair to wonder if Sarics workload and impact will increase. 4 Josh Okogie: The rookies role has fluctuated dramatically based on injuries this year. When everyone was healthy, Thibodeau stuck heavily to a nine-man rotation and Okogie was often an odd man out playing sparingly or not at all. Saunders seems to be more flexible with his substitutions and rotations and has said he could use 10 guys. It will be interesting to see if he carves out a role for Okogie even with Rose back Friday and particularly when Covington eventually returns. *I showed you Willians Astudillos admiration of his winter league home run the other day, so now you should see the aftermath: The retaliation. After getting brushed back hard in a previous at bat, this happened: *This is from a couple days ago, but check out this trick shot serve on match point! | Andrew Wiggins, Tyus Jones and Dario Saric stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders. The Wolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-117 in Saunders' coaching debut Tuesday. | ctrlsum | 1 | http://www.startribune.com/which-wolves-players-stand-to-benefit-most-under-ryan-saunders/504220552/ | 0.737558 |
Which Wolves players stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders? | Welcome to the Friday edition of The Cooler, where its always a good idea to get a running start when jumping to conclusions. Lets get to it: *Ryan Saunders has been a head coach in the NBA for 48 minutes of game time, and in that 119-117 Wolves victory he was without two important players Robert Covington and Derrick Rose while a third, Karl-Anthony Towns, battled foul trouble all game. So that game isnt going to provide us a ton of clues as to what the Wolves rotations will look like when fully healthy. 1 Andrew Wiggins: Wiggins seemed unburdened in pouring in 40 points (including 16 of 18 from the line) and grabbing 10 rebounds in what might have been the best game of his NBA career. He had produced some strong games recently before Tom Thibodeau was fired, and he has tended to play well against Oklahoma City in the past, but its hard to imagine it was a coincidence that he erupted in the first game under Saunders a head coach he genuinely seems to like. His usage rate possessions that ended in him taking a shot, getting fouled or turning the ball over in the game was 37 percent. Thats Russell Westbrook territory, and well above his season average (23.8). Some of that came because of the aforementioned injured players and Towns foul trouble, but an involved Wiggins is an active Wiggins. Saunders seems committed to keeping that up. 2 Tyus Jones: Thibodeau never seemed fully sold on Jones skill set, preferring point guards like Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose who can create their own shot and score. The result when all three players were healthy this season was often Teague and Rose playing about 30 minutes while Jones got 15-20 often with Rose as part of a second unit in which he was sometimes playing off the ball. Saunders has more of an analytics background and might appreciate that Jones has the best defensive rating (102.8) of any Wolves regular this season and has a better real plus-minus rating than Teague or Rose. As someone who was there on draft night in 2015 and saw Flip Saunders Ryans dad, of course embrace Tyus after trading to get him in the first round, I know Flip was a huge fan. Ryan Saunders appears to be a fan, too and Ill be curious to see how the playing time is split up Friday night when Rose is expected to be active along with Teague and Jones. 3 Dario Saric: Hes averaging 23.4 minutes off the bench since coming over in the Jimmy Butler trade, splitting time almost evenly with starter Taj Gibson. He played 25 in Saunders coaching debut Tuesday and had 15 points with 7 rebounds and a team-best plus-22 mark. Saric launched six three-pointers (making two), and if Saunders really wants to play faster and shoot more threes, its fair to wonder if Sarics workload and impact will increase. 4 Josh Okogie: The rookies role has fluctuated dramatically based on injuries this year. When everyone was healthy, Thibodeau stuck heavily to a nine-man rotation and Okogie was often an odd man out playing sparingly or not at all. Saunders seems to be more flexible with his substitutions and rotations and has said he could use 10 guys. It will be interesting to see if he carves out a role for Okogie even with Rose back Friday and particularly when Covington eventually returns. *I showed you Willians Astudillos admiration of his winter league home run the other day, so now you should see the aftermath: The retaliation. After getting brushed back hard in a previous at bat, this happened: *This is from a couple days ago, but check out this trick shot serve on match point! | Andrew Wiggins, Tyus Jones and Dario Saric stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders. The Wolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-117 in Saunders' coaching debut Tuesday. Saunders seems to be more flexible with his substitutions and rotations and has said he could use 10 guys. | ctrlsum | 2 | http://www.startribune.com/which-wolves-players-stand-to-benefit-most-under-ryan-saunders/504220552/ | 0.787966 |
How Will A Complete Shift To Digital New Video Game Software Impact GameStop's Earnings? | GameStop Inc (NYSE:GME) has been facing a decline in sales of late, given the rise of digital downloads. In fact, the company might soon be sold, as some of the private equity companies are willing to buy GameStop, according to a media report. The growth in digital downloads has impacted the companys business model of physical sales. In this note we discuss the impact on GameStops earnings, if all of new video game software sales were to be digital. We have created an interactive dashboard analysis ~ What Will Be The Impact of All New Video Game Software Sales Going Digital On GameStops Earnings. You can adjust several drivers to see the impact on the companys earnings. We assume the physical sales to be 60% of GameStops overall new video game software sales, which translates into $1.4 billion in physical sales. Note that the company also sells digital downloadable content mostly on the day of launch. We analyze a scenario if there is a shift for these physical sales to digital downloads directly from the game publishers, thereby eliminating GameStop as an intermediary. The complete shift to digital is very much a possibility. In fact, some of the analysts have predicted this to happen as early as 2022. To understand the impact of this scenario on earnings, we use the companys overall adjusted net income margin of 6% and 98 million share count to arrive at $0.86 earnings per share that can be attributed to physical sales of new video game software. This is roughly 30% of the companys overall estimated earnings of $2.96 per share for 2019, according to our estimates. Note that GameStop also sells physical pre-owned video game software, which is not accounted for in this calculation. We forecast new video game software sales to decline in mid-high single digits in fiscal 2018, and in low single digits in fiscal 2019. The decline in revenues, and the companys charge related to impairment have impacted the bottom line in the recent quarters. The company also decided to sell its Spring Mobile business in 2018, and reduce its debt, along with focusing on the core video game business. Separately, there have been changes in the companys top management in the recent past. Longtime CEO Paul Raines died in March 2018. He was replaced by Michael Mauler, who left after just three months, and currently Shane Kim is GameStops current CEO. The companys stock price has declined more than 35% in 2018, owing to these factors. However, the share price jumped up over 20% over the last week or so, given the news of interested buyers for GameStop. | GameStop might be sold, as some of the private equity companies are willing to buy GameStop. The growth in digital downloads has impacted the companys business model of physical sales. We analyze a scenario if there is a shift for these physical sales to digital downloads directly from the game publishers. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2019/01/11/how-will-a-complete-shift-to-digital-new-video-game-software-impact-gamestops-earnings/ | 0.163363 |
How Does Trevor James Travel The World Eating For A Living? | As I finished interviewing The Food Ranger, I mentioned that a friend of mine was a massive fan who had done impressions of him in the past. To say that Trevor Jamess entire mood changed is to understate it. He was practically euphoric. The next thing I knew, James, his manager Josh Zimmerman, and I were on the phone with my utterly blindsided friend, who could barely speak from surprise, let alone grace us with his hilarious version of Trevors Canadian drawl. By the end of the phone call, The Food Ranger had invited him to hang out if he ever found himself in Chengdu. That fearless enthusiasm is exactly what has made Trevor James so successful. The Food Ranger, his YouTube channel, is a food and travel show that brings viewers a window into the street food of the world, food that James describes as, "where the soul of authentic and local flavor comes from." His devoted fan base tunes in to watch him eat machete-sized quesadillas in Mexico City, bowls of hand-pulled noodles straight from the pot in Xi'An - even Bedouin-style camel in Dubai. James is just as hyped about an exclusive sushi bar in Tokyo as he is about a fresh loaf of peinirli bread in Greece, and if you offer him a plate of unidentified organ meats with a big enough smile, hes sure to at least take a quick bite. When James was in college he and some friends traveled, "from Hong Kong to Beijing overland, I tasted new food in every city... At that time I couldn't speak any Mandarin, so I ended up just pointing at menus and hoping the food was good, and it was!" It was a transformative experience. He knew he had to come back. Fast forward to 2015. Trevor is living in China, eating as much street food as he can find, he's building a following, visits Istanbul and meets a girl. Everything changed. That girl was Ting Ting, a Guangzhou native with an equal passion for food. They traveled the city together and since she had just quit her job, she went to visit him in Chengdu. Before long, she was his videographer. In the first 6 months of their partnership, James and Ting took the channel, from 10,000 subscribers to almost 100,000. After 3 years we have almost 2.5 million subscribers! Now, they're engaged, and they even made a recent video with both families. The purity of Trevor's enthusiasm is almost jarring. He's excited about being on the road all the time. He's excited about the long lines that develop at businesses he's featured. He's excited about how supportive his fans are, and he shows no signs of slowing down: "It's like every day you can have a new adventure and try new foods, new things, meet new people. Everywhere you go, if you drive, say, 50 kilometers almost across the entire continent of Asia, there will be a new specialty for you to try." Earlier this year, he was humbled by a visit to Hyderabad, where he visited a restaurant making a stew called haleem, "We got into [this] kitchen, you could call it more of a factory, and there were hundreds of these big pots full of pounded wheat and goat meat and spices... It was so hot in there, everyone was working so hard...It was amazing to see and to taste it as well." His channel has allowed him a similar window into the daily lives of food entrepreneurs the world over. Unfortunately, some of his favorite spots are being threatened: "A lot of places that we visit, we see a trend where street food is disappearing. It's seen as something unhygienic, people don't look up to it." But countries like Malaysia and Singapore have established hawker centers, markets that James says feel the same as the stalls he loves, but that are more modern and regulated. He hopes to see more of them so these hyper-regional delicacies he loves can stay intact in the 21st century. Regardless, he's going to keep traveling, keep trying new foods, and keep making videos. And hey, if you find yourself in Chengdu, send him a quick message. You might end up in one of them. | Trevor James travels the world eating street food. His YouTube channel, The Food Ranger, is a window into the street food of the world. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizzysaxe/2019/01/11/how-does-trevor-james-travel-the-world-eating-for-a-living/ | 0.233982 |
How Does Trevor James Travel The World Eating For A Living? | As I finished interviewing The Food Ranger, I mentioned that a friend of mine was a massive fan who had done impressions of him in the past. To say that Trevor Jamess entire mood changed is to understate it. He was practically euphoric. The next thing I knew, James, his manager Josh Zimmerman, and I were on the phone with my utterly blindsided friend, who could barely speak from surprise, let alone grace us with his hilarious version of Trevors Canadian drawl. By the end of the phone call, The Food Ranger had invited him to hang out if he ever found himself in Chengdu. That fearless enthusiasm is exactly what has made Trevor James so successful. The Food Ranger, his YouTube channel, is a food and travel show that brings viewers a window into the street food of the world, food that James describes as, "where the soul of authentic and local flavor comes from." His devoted fan base tunes in to watch him eat machete-sized quesadillas in Mexico City, bowls of hand-pulled noodles straight from the pot in Xi'An - even Bedouin-style camel in Dubai. James is just as hyped about an exclusive sushi bar in Tokyo as he is about a fresh loaf of peinirli bread in Greece, and if you offer him a plate of unidentified organ meats with a big enough smile, hes sure to at least take a quick bite. When James was in college he and some friends traveled, "from Hong Kong to Beijing overland, I tasted new food in every city... At that time I couldn't speak any Mandarin, so I ended up just pointing at menus and hoping the food was good, and it was!" It was a transformative experience. He knew he had to come back. Fast forward to 2015. Trevor is living in China, eating as much street food as he can find, he's building a following, visits Istanbul and meets a girl. Everything changed. That girl was Ting Ting, a Guangzhou native with an equal passion for food. They traveled the city together and since she had just quit her job, she went to visit him in Chengdu. Before long, she was his videographer. In the first 6 months of their partnership, James and Ting took the channel, from 10,000 subscribers to almost 100,000. After 3 years we have almost 2.5 million subscribers! Now, they're engaged, and they even made a recent video with both families. The purity of Trevor's enthusiasm is almost jarring. He's excited about being on the road all the time. He's excited about the long lines that develop at businesses he's featured. He's excited about how supportive his fans are, and he shows no signs of slowing down: "It's like every day you can have a new adventure and try new foods, new things, meet new people. Everywhere you go, if you drive, say, 50 kilometers almost across the entire continent of Asia, there will be a new specialty for you to try." Earlier this year, he was humbled by a visit to Hyderabad, where he visited a restaurant making a stew called haleem, "We got into [this] kitchen, you could call it more of a factory, and there were hundreds of these big pots full of pounded wheat and goat meat and spices... It was so hot in there, everyone was working so hard...It was amazing to see and to taste it as well." His channel has allowed him a similar window into the daily lives of food entrepreneurs the world over. Unfortunately, some of his favorite spots are being threatened: "A lot of places that we visit, we see a trend where street food is disappearing. It's seen as something unhygienic, people don't look up to it." But countries like Malaysia and Singapore have established hawker centers, markets that James says feel the same as the stalls he loves, but that are more modern and regulated. He hopes to see more of them so these hyper-regional delicacies he loves can stay intact in the 21st century. Regardless, he's going to keep traveling, keep trying new foods, and keep making videos. And hey, if you find yourself in Chengdu, send him a quick message. You might end up in one of them. | Trevor James is the host of The Food Ranger on YouTube. His channel has almost 2.5 million subscribers. James travels the world to eat street food. He says some of his favorite spots are being threatened. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizzysaxe/2019/01/11/how-does-trevor-james-travel-the-world-eating-for-a-living/ | 0.292538 |
How Does Trevor James Travel The World Eating For A Living? | As I finished interviewing The Food Ranger, I mentioned that a friend of mine was a massive fan who had done impressions of him in the past. To say that Trevor Jamess entire mood changed is to understate it. He was practically euphoric. The next thing I knew, James, his manager Josh Zimmerman, and I were on the phone with my utterly blindsided friend, who could barely speak from surprise, let alone grace us with his hilarious version of Trevors Canadian drawl. By the end of the phone call, The Food Ranger had invited him to hang out if he ever found himself in Chengdu. That fearless enthusiasm is exactly what has made Trevor James so successful. The Food Ranger, his YouTube channel, is a food and travel show that brings viewers a window into the street food of the world, food that James describes as, "where the soul of authentic and local flavor comes from." His devoted fan base tunes in to watch him eat machete-sized quesadillas in Mexico City, bowls of hand-pulled noodles straight from the pot in Xi'An - even Bedouin-style camel in Dubai. James is just as hyped about an exclusive sushi bar in Tokyo as he is about a fresh loaf of peinirli bread in Greece, and if you offer him a plate of unidentified organ meats with a big enough smile, hes sure to at least take a quick bite. When James was in college he and some friends traveled, "from Hong Kong to Beijing overland, I tasted new food in every city... At that time I couldn't speak any Mandarin, so I ended up just pointing at menus and hoping the food was good, and it was!" It was a transformative experience. He knew he had to come back. Fast forward to 2015. Trevor is living in China, eating as much street food as he can find, he's building a following, visits Istanbul and meets a girl. Everything changed. That girl was Ting Ting, a Guangzhou native with an equal passion for food. They traveled the city together and since she had just quit her job, she went to visit him in Chengdu. Before long, she was his videographer. In the first 6 months of their partnership, James and Ting took the channel, from 10,000 subscribers to almost 100,000. After 3 years we have almost 2.5 million subscribers! Now, they're engaged, and they even made a recent video with both families. The purity of Trevor's enthusiasm is almost jarring. He's excited about being on the road all the time. He's excited about the long lines that develop at businesses he's featured. He's excited about how supportive his fans are, and he shows no signs of slowing down: "It's like every day you can have a new adventure and try new foods, new things, meet new people. Everywhere you go, if you drive, say, 50 kilometers almost across the entire continent of Asia, there will be a new specialty for you to try." Earlier this year, he was humbled by a visit to Hyderabad, where he visited a restaurant making a stew called haleem, "We got into [this] kitchen, you could call it more of a factory, and there were hundreds of these big pots full of pounded wheat and goat meat and spices... It was so hot in there, everyone was working so hard...It was amazing to see and to taste it as well." His channel has allowed him a similar window into the daily lives of food entrepreneurs the world over. Unfortunately, some of his favorite spots are being threatened: "A lot of places that we visit, we see a trend where street food is disappearing. It's seen as something unhygienic, people don't look up to it." But countries like Malaysia and Singapore have established hawker centers, markets that James says feel the same as the stalls he loves, but that are more modern and regulated. He hopes to see more of them so these hyper-regional delicacies he loves can stay intact in the 21st century. Regardless, he's going to keep traveling, keep trying new foods, and keep making videos. And hey, if you find yourself in Chengdu, send him a quick message. You might end up in one of them. | Trevor James travels the world eating street food. His YouTube channel, The Food Ranger, is a window into the street food of the world, "where the soul of authentic and local flavor comes from" James and his videographer, Ting Ting, are engaged. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizzysaxe/2019/01/11/how-does-trevor-james-travel-the-world-eating-for-a-living/ | 0.348857 |
Did speaking Spanish get a cook fired from Davis restaurant? | Francisca Perez came to Osteria Fasulo, a high-end Italian restaurant in Davis Village Homes subdivision, searching for a job in 2007. She had years of kitchen experience in Mexico but minimal English skills, having crossed the United States southern border four years prior. Perez told The Bee in an interview that Leonardo Fasulo told her in Spanish not to worry. She could start cooking that day if she wanted. Perez worked at Osteria Fasulo for 11 years, making dishes such as braised rabbit stew with polenta for some of Davis wealthiest diners until May 31, 2018. During the dinner rush that night, Fasulo allegedly overheard her take an order from waitress Janet Ruelas-Nava in Spanish. Digital Access for only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. For that, Perez alleged, Fasulo screamed at her, pounded a table, mockingly asked if she wanted him to add burritos to the menu and told her she needed to learn English to keep her job all in front of her 11-year-old son, who had just walked in. She allegedly snapped back at him, saying he was discriminating against Mexicans despite them supporting his kitchen. Then, she said, Fasulo told her, You can get your ass out of my restaurant. The Center For Workers Rights, a Sacramento-based legal services nonprofit for low-wage workers, filed a complaint on Perezs behalf with the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Tuesday. Though the DFEH rejected a California Public Records Act request for a copy of the complaint, citing a policy against releasing active case details, the Center for Workers Rights provided The Bee with a copy of what it says was filed with the state agency. The complaint alleges Perez was unduly fired for speaking Spanish and is still owed her final paycheck. The complaint includes a signed statement from the waitress, Ruelas-Nava, backing Perezs recollection and explaining why she also quit that same day. When questioned outside his restaurant in December, Fasulo denied commanding Perez to speak English. He said Perez is not owed a final paycheck and said she quit of her own accord, then declined to comment further. His attorney, Matthew B. Smith, also declined to comment after multiple attempts to contact him through calls and emails. Perez worked sunup to sundown at restaurants in the Mexican state of Campeche, bringing home just 500 pesos (about $50 at the time) every two weeks, she said. She immigrated to Davis in 2003 with a 3-year-old, and had two more sons after she arrived. Her middle child, 11-year-old Kenneth Lucas Perez, was in the restaurant on her last day. I just saw him yell, at my mom, a bunch of stuff, and my mom was crying but also getting angry at the same time, Kenneth said in an interview. He was saying something about changing the menu to Mexican food, and then he stopped yelling and looked at me. Fasulo had already been arguing with other employees when Ruelas-Nava, a UC Davis student, started her shift around 4:30 p.m., according to the servers statement in the complaint. Ruelas-Navas former boss, whom she described as impulsive and aggressive, berated her after overhearing her conversation with Perez around 6:30, Ruela-Nava said. Fasulo commanded Ruelas-Nava to speak English in the restaurant, saying she didnt travel thousands of miles not to speak the language of her new nation, she said. She told him she was a U.S. citizen and had a right to speak Spanish, and he reportedly moved onto Perez. When Ruelas-Navas shift ended around 9:30 p.m., she walked into Fasulos office and quit. I told him that this was my last day and I was not going to come back, Ruelas-Nava said in her statement. Mr. Fasulo got angry again and we started arguing. After the argument, Mr. Fasulo came out of his office and gave me my final check. He knew that the reason I was quitting because of his behavior and his English only statements. Immigrants both legal and undocumented make up 31 percent of Americas cooks, per the Pew Research Center. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of native language or accent. Employers can institute language requirements on rare occasions for positions communicating with customers or workplaces with high risk of injury. Though Perez regularly responded to commands from chef Marcello Fasulo Leonardos son in English, three of the five kitchen employees spoke Spanish to each other, she said. She described her English comprehension as OK and chose to be interviewed for this story through an interpreter. Leonardo Fasulo was born in Argentina, per California voter records, but said he grew up in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy in a 2004 interview with The Sacramento Bee. He managed an upscale Italian restaurant in San Francisco before opening Osteria Fasulo, where the Plumshire Inn once stood, in 2003. Fasulo previously owned Il Posto in downtown Sacramento from 2005-06 with his then-wife, Mina. A registered Republican, he decorated Il Posto with portraits of government officials. According to a 2005 article in The Bee, Fasulo made small waves by sending back the drawing of Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying it needed to be bigger to fit with the second-floor Governors Dining Room. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing will interview Perez to corroborate her story before further investigating. Perez isnt in a rush to get back to a kitchen, she said. She has a custodial job in Sacramento, closer to her home. She also doesnt regret speaking out, despite the upheaval shes experienced as a result. Watching (Kenneth) cry was enough for (me) to say, My son doesnt need to experience this situation, Perez said. I was scared, but I believe we have rights and need to speak up against employers that are trying to humiliate us and treat us bad. | Francisca Perez worked at Osteria Fasulo in Davis for 11 years. She says she was fired for speaking Spanish. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article222580425.html | 0.445776 |
Did speaking Spanish get a cook fired from Davis restaurant? | Francisca Perez came to Osteria Fasulo, a high-end Italian restaurant in Davis Village Homes subdivision, searching for a job in 2007. She had years of kitchen experience in Mexico but minimal English skills, having crossed the United States southern border four years prior. Perez told The Bee in an interview that Leonardo Fasulo told her in Spanish not to worry. She could start cooking that day if she wanted. Perez worked at Osteria Fasulo for 11 years, making dishes such as braised rabbit stew with polenta for some of Davis wealthiest diners until May 31, 2018. During the dinner rush that night, Fasulo allegedly overheard her take an order from waitress Janet Ruelas-Nava in Spanish. Digital Access for only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. For that, Perez alleged, Fasulo screamed at her, pounded a table, mockingly asked if she wanted him to add burritos to the menu and told her she needed to learn English to keep her job all in front of her 11-year-old son, who had just walked in. She allegedly snapped back at him, saying he was discriminating against Mexicans despite them supporting his kitchen. Then, she said, Fasulo told her, You can get your ass out of my restaurant. The Center For Workers Rights, a Sacramento-based legal services nonprofit for low-wage workers, filed a complaint on Perezs behalf with the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Tuesday. Though the DFEH rejected a California Public Records Act request for a copy of the complaint, citing a policy against releasing active case details, the Center for Workers Rights provided The Bee with a copy of what it says was filed with the state agency. The complaint alleges Perez was unduly fired for speaking Spanish and is still owed her final paycheck. The complaint includes a signed statement from the waitress, Ruelas-Nava, backing Perezs recollection and explaining why she also quit that same day. When questioned outside his restaurant in December, Fasulo denied commanding Perez to speak English. He said Perez is not owed a final paycheck and said she quit of her own accord, then declined to comment further. His attorney, Matthew B. Smith, also declined to comment after multiple attempts to contact him through calls and emails. Perez worked sunup to sundown at restaurants in the Mexican state of Campeche, bringing home just 500 pesos (about $50 at the time) every two weeks, she said. She immigrated to Davis in 2003 with a 3-year-old, and had two more sons after she arrived. Her middle child, 11-year-old Kenneth Lucas Perez, was in the restaurant on her last day. I just saw him yell, at my mom, a bunch of stuff, and my mom was crying but also getting angry at the same time, Kenneth said in an interview. He was saying something about changing the menu to Mexican food, and then he stopped yelling and looked at me. Fasulo had already been arguing with other employees when Ruelas-Nava, a UC Davis student, started her shift around 4:30 p.m., according to the servers statement in the complaint. Ruelas-Navas former boss, whom she described as impulsive and aggressive, berated her after overhearing her conversation with Perez around 6:30, Ruela-Nava said. Fasulo commanded Ruelas-Nava to speak English in the restaurant, saying she didnt travel thousands of miles not to speak the language of her new nation, she said. She told him she was a U.S. citizen and had a right to speak Spanish, and he reportedly moved onto Perez. When Ruelas-Navas shift ended around 9:30 p.m., she walked into Fasulos office and quit. I told him that this was my last day and I was not going to come back, Ruelas-Nava said in her statement. Mr. Fasulo got angry again and we started arguing. After the argument, Mr. Fasulo came out of his office and gave me my final check. He knew that the reason I was quitting because of his behavior and his English only statements. Immigrants both legal and undocumented make up 31 percent of Americas cooks, per the Pew Research Center. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of native language or accent. Employers can institute language requirements on rare occasions for positions communicating with customers or workplaces with high risk of injury. Though Perez regularly responded to commands from chef Marcello Fasulo Leonardos son in English, three of the five kitchen employees spoke Spanish to each other, she said. She described her English comprehension as OK and chose to be interviewed for this story through an interpreter. Leonardo Fasulo was born in Argentina, per California voter records, but said he grew up in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy in a 2004 interview with The Sacramento Bee. He managed an upscale Italian restaurant in San Francisco before opening Osteria Fasulo, where the Plumshire Inn once stood, in 2003. Fasulo previously owned Il Posto in downtown Sacramento from 2005-06 with his then-wife, Mina. A registered Republican, he decorated Il Posto with portraits of government officials. According to a 2005 article in The Bee, Fasulo made small waves by sending back the drawing of Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying it needed to be bigger to fit with the second-floor Governors Dining Room. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing will interview Perez to corroborate her story before further investigating. Perez isnt in a rush to get back to a kitchen, she said. She has a custodial job in Sacramento, closer to her home. She also doesnt regret speaking out, despite the upheaval shes experienced as a result. Watching (Kenneth) cry was enough for (me) to say, My son doesnt need to experience this situation, Perez said. I was scared, but I believe we have rights and need to speak up against employers that are trying to humiliate us and treat us bad. | Francisca Perez worked at Osteria Fasulo in Davis, California, for 11 years. A complaint alleges Perez was unduly fired for speaking Spanish and is still owed her final paycheck. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article222580425.html | 0.361119 |
Did speaking Spanish get a cook fired from Davis restaurant? | Francisca Perez came to Osteria Fasulo, a high-end Italian restaurant in Davis Village Homes subdivision, searching for a job in 2007. She had years of kitchen experience in Mexico but minimal English skills, having crossed the United States southern border four years prior. Perez told The Bee in an interview that Leonardo Fasulo told her in Spanish not to worry. She could start cooking that day if she wanted. Perez worked at Osteria Fasulo for 11 years, making dishes such as braised rabbit stew with polenta for some of Davis wealthiest diners until May 31, 2018. During the dinner rush that night, Fasulo allegedly overheard her take an order from waitress Janet Ruelas-Nava in Spanish. Digital Access for only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. For that, Perez alleged, Fasulo screamed at her, pounded a table, mockingly asked if she wanted him to add burritos to the menu and told her she needed to learn English to keep her job all in front of her 11-year-old son, who had just walked in. She allegedly snapped back at him, saying he was discriminating against Mexicans despite them supporting his kitchen. Then, she said, Fasulo told her, You can get your ass out of my restaurant. The Center For Workers Rights, a Sacramento-based legal services nonprofit for low-wage workers, filed a complaint on Perezs behalf with the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Tuesday. Though the DFEH rejected a California Public Records Act request for a copy of the complaint, citing a policy against releasing active case details, the Center for Workers Rights provided The Bee with a copy of what it says was filed with the state agency. The complaint alleges Perez was unduly fired for speaking Spanish and is still owed her final paycheck. The complaint includes a signed statement from the waitress, Ruelas-Nava, backing Perezs recollection and explaining why she also quit that same day. When questioned outside his restaurant in December, Fasulo denied commanding Perez to speak English. He said Perez is not owed a final paycheck and said she quit of her own accord, then declined to comment further. His attorney, Matthew B. Smith, also declined to comment after multiple attempts to contact him through calls and emails. Perez worked sunup to sundown at restaurants in the Mexican state of Campeche, bringing home just 500 pesos (about $50 at the time) every two weeks, she said. She immigrated to Davis in 2003 with a 3-year-old, and had two more sons after she arrived. Her middle child, 11-year-old Kenneth Lucas Perez, was in the restaurant on her last day. I just saw him yell, at my mom, a bunch of stuff, and my mom was crying but also getting angry at the same time, Kenneth said in an interview. He was saying something about changing the menu to Mexican food, and then he stopped yelling and looked at me. Fasulo had already been arguing with other employees when Ruelas-Nava, a UC Davis student, started her shift around 4:30 p.m., according to the servers statement in the complaint. Ruelas-Navas former boss, whom she described as impulsive and aggressive, berated her after overhearing her conversation with Perez around 6:30, Ruela-Nava said. Fasulo commanded Ruelas-Nava to speak English in the restaurant, saying she didnt travel thousands of miles not to speak the language of her new nation, she said. She told him she was a U.S. citizen and had a right to speak Spanish, and he reportedly moved onto Perez. When Ruelas-Navas shift ended around 9:30 p.m., she walked into Fasulos office and quit. I told him that this was my last day and I was not going to come back, Ruelas-Nava said in her statement. Mr. Fasulo got angry again and we started arguing. After the argument, Mr. Fasulo came out of his office and gave me my final check. He knew that the reason I was quitting because of his behavior and his English only statements. Immigrants both legal and undocumented make up 31 percent of Americas cooks, per the Pew Research Center. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of native language or accent. Employers can institute language requirements on rare occasions for positions communicating with customers or workplaces with high risk of injury. Though Perez regularly responded to commands from chef Marcello Fasulo Leonardos son in English, three of the five kitchen employees spoke Spanish to each other, she said. She described her English comprehension as OK and chose to be interviewed for this story through an interpreter. Leonardo Fasulo was born in Argentina, per California voter records, but said he grew up in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy in a 2004 interview with The Sacramento Bee. He managed an upscale Italian restaurant in San Francisco before opening Osteria Fasulo, where the Plumshire Inn once stood, in 2003. Fasulo previously owned Il Posto in downtown Sacramento from 2005-06 with his then-wife, Mina. A registered Republican, he decorated Il Posto with portraits of government officials. According to a 2005 article in The Bee, Fasulo made small waves by sending back the drawing of Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying it needed to be bigger to fit with the second-floor Governors Dining Room. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing will interview Perez to corroborate her story before further investigating. Perez isnt in a rush to get back to a kitchen, she said. She has a custodial job in Sacramento, closer to her home. She also doesnt regret speaking out, despite the upheaval shes experienced as a result. Watching (Kenneth) cry was enough for (me) to say, My son doesnt need to experience this situation, Perez said. I was scared, but I believe we have rights and need to speak up against employers that are trying to humiliate us and treat us bad. | Francisca Perez worked at Osteria Fasulo in Davis, California, for 11 years. A complaint alleges Perez was unduly fired for speaking Spanish and is still owed her final paycheck. Fasulo denies commanding Perez to speak English and says she quit of her own accord. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article222580425.html | 0.466693 |
Whats so scary about Huawei? | For many of us, the conflict over Huawei isnt easy to grasp. Weve never heard of the company before now, and were not sure what it does, or what the stakes are. Heres one place to start. Huawei is Chinas biggest private company. It now sells more phones than Apple, and is second only to Samsung. It is the largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in the world. It is the flagship for Chinas aspirations to global technology leadership. And its a company which employees described to the New York Times as having a wolf culture a place with aggressive tactics where workers were encouraged to bend certain rules. The trouble is that if you hang around with wolves you might get hurt. Story continues below advertisement This is the context for the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, at the request of the United States, for allegedly violating U.S. trade sanctions against Iran. The arrest is perfectly legal, but wretchedly timed. It is just the latest skirmish in a much bigger battle between China and the United States to determine technological dominance. To many Chinese, who regard Huawei as a national champion, the move is a terrible snub to their global aspirations. Its as if the Chinese were to detain Sheryl Sandberg. The new competition is not in trade but technology, said Janice Stein, the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management at the University of Toronto in an interview. China is already a global competitor in 5G the next generation of technology that will increase operating speeds by a factor of a thousand, and enable the next great age of innovation. Tomorrows challenge is whos got access to the largest amount of data in the cheapest and fastest way. Access to big data at scale will be the most important driver of innovation, growth and wealth. Ottawa is in the midst of an anguished process to decide whether to bar Huawei from Canadas 5G networks. The pressure do to so comes from our intelligence agency and from our partners in the Five Eyes network Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the United States, where Huawei has been shut out everywhere but Britain on national security grounds. A victory here gives Huawei a valuable calling card elsewhere. On the other side are a range of commercial interests, including Telus and Bell, which have a billion dollars invested in Huawei equipment that they dont want to rip out. Canadian resource and manufacturing companies are increasingly dependent on Chinas growing number of middle-class consumers. Canadas universities have a lot at stake as well. Chinese students make up a third of their foreign enrolment, and contribute about $5-billion in total revenues to Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau once naively dreamed of a free-trade deal with China that would make us rich, advance the cause of human rights and reduce Canadas dependence on the U.S. economy. But now, he faces the prospect of painful trade retaliation from China if we kick Huawei out. And if we dont, he faces the wrath of his own spy chiefs and those of the United States. U.S. intelligence chiefs have already advised that people should not be buying Huawei phones. The last thing Mr. Trudeau wants to do is stir the wrath of China to the point where it damages our long-term economic interests. The government is looking to continue its commercial relationship with China even as it makes decisions on national security. The trouble is that Huawei is obligated under Chinas national intelligence law to take instructions from the government on issues of national security (although it denies vociferously that it is, in essence, an agent of the Chinese state). Its work is just as vital to Chinas national interest as the massive Belt and Road initiative thats designed to project Chinese power and influence around the world. And the potential risks it could pose to both business and security are not just spooky paranoia. Story continues below advertisement Story continues below advertisement Imagine that someone could gain access to your cellphone and suck up all your personal data in an instant. Its not so far-fetched. Plainly said: There is state-sponsored espionage in Canada, CSIS director David Vigneault warned in a speech last month. In the blink of an eye, the companys technology is accessed, its products are reverse engineered, and a foreign competitor starts selling the same technology worldwide at a much cheaper price, he went on. We have to be mindful that hostile states will use any means to recruit people, project their influence, and gain access to our proprietary information. Welcome to the new Cold War, where the weapons are technology and information instead of tanks. As Prof. Stein predicts, The United States and China are competing to reborder the world." Technology platforms will be drawing the borders. | Frida Ghitis: What's so scary about Huawei? She says the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is perfectly legal, but wretchedly timed. She says Huawei is a flagship for China's aspirations to global technology leadership. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-whats-so-scary-about-huawei/ | 0.213135 |
Whats so scary about Huawei? | For many of us, the conflict over Huawei isnt easy to grasp. Weve never heard of the company before now, and were not sure what it does, or what the stakes are. Heres one place to start. Huawei is Chinas biggest private company. It now sells more phones than Apple, and is second only to Samsung. It is the largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in the world. It is the flagship for Chinas aspirations to global technology leadership. And its a company which employees described to the New York Times as having a wolf culture a place with aggressive tactics where workers were encouraged to bend certain rules. The trouble is that if you hang around with wolves you might get hurt. Story continues below advertisement This is the context for the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, at the request of the United States, for allegedly violating U.S. trade sanctions against Iran. The arrest is perfectly legal, but wretchedly timed. It is just the latest skirmish in a much bigger battle between China and the United States to determine technological dominance. To many Chinese, who regard Huawei as a national champion, the move is a terrible snub to their global aspirations. Its as if the Chinese were to detain Sheryl Sandberg. The new competition is not in trade but technology, said Janice Stein, the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management at the University of Toronto in an interview. China is already a global competitor in 5G the next generation of technology that will increase operating speeds by a factor of a thousand, and enable the next great age of innovation. Tomorrows challenge is whos got access to the largest amount of data in the cheapest and fastest way. Access to big data at scale will be the most important driver of innovation, growth and wealth. Ottawa is in the midst of an anguished process to decide whether to bar Huawei from Canadas 5G networks. The pressure do to so comes from our intelligence agency and from our partners in the Five Eyes network Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the United States, where Huawei has been shut out everywhere but Britain on national security grounds. A victory here gives Huawei a valuable calling card elsewhere. On the other side are a range of commercial interests, including Telus and Bell, which have a billion dollars invested in Huawei equipment that they dont want to rip out. Canadian resource and manufacturing companies are increasingly dependent on Chinas growing number of middle-class consumers. Canadas universities have a lot at stake as well. Chinese students make up a third of their foreign enrolment, and contribute about $5-billion in total revenues to Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau once naively dreamed of a free-trade deal with China that would make us rich, advance the cause of human rights and reduce Canadas dependence on the U.S. economy. But now, he faces the prospect of painful trade retaliation from China if we kick Huawei out. And if we dont, he faces the wrath of his own spy chiefs and those of the United States. U.S. intelligence chiefs have already advised that people should not be buying Huawei phones. The last thing Mr. Trudeau wants to do is stir the wrath of China to the point where it damages our long-term economic interests. The government is looking to continue its commercial relationship with China even as it makes decisions on national security. The trouble is that Huawei is obligated under Chinas national intelligence law to take instructions from the government on issues of national security (although it denies vociferously that it is, in essence, an agent of the Chinese state). Its work is just as vital to Chinas national interest as the massive Belt and Road initiative thats designed to project Chinese power and influence around the world. And the potential risks it could pose to both business and security are not just spooky paranoia. Story continues below advertisement Story continues below advertisement Imagine that someone could gain access to your cellphone and suck up all your personal data in an instant. Its not so far-fetched. Plainly said: There is state-sponsored espionage in Canada, CSIS director David Vigneault warned in a speech last month. In the blink of an eye, the companys technology is accessed, its products are reverse engineered, and a foreign competitor starts selling the same technology worldwide at a much cheaper price, he went on. We have to be mindful that hostile states will use any means to recruit people, project their influence, and gain access to our proprietary information. Welcome to the new Cold War, where the weapons are technology and information instead of tanks. As Prof. Stein predicts, The United States and China are competing to reborder the world." Technology platforms will be drawing the borders. | Frida Ghitis: What's so scary about Huawei? She says the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is perfectly legal, but wretchedly timed. She says Huawei is a flagship for China's aspirations to global technology leadership. Ghitis says Ottawa is in an anguished process to decide whether to bar Huawei from Canada's 5G networks. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-whats-so-scary-about-huawei/ | 0.312077 |
Is the Bidwill family, owners of the Arizona Cardinals, racist? | Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill (left) introduces his new head coach Kliff Kingsbury during a press conference on Jan. 9 at the Cardinals Training Facility in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Republic) Short answer: No. A sportscaster in Dallas named Dale Hansen is getting a lot of attention implying that the Bidwill family, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, is racist. And are part of a racist clique called the National Football league. He bases this on the teams hiring of a young, good-looking, white former college coach, Kliff Kingsbury, as the new head coach of the Cardinals. A man with no coaching experience in the pros and a losing record as a college coach. But also a coach who is thought of as an offensive play-calling wizard who is particularly good at developing young quarterbacks. Which is why the Cardinals hired him. Hansen went on, A lot of people dont understand how Kingsbury can have a losing record at Texas Tech, no NFL experience, and get one of the 32 NFL jobsGetting fired at one place and getting another chance isnt the problem. But young talented coaches of color not getting the chance thats a huge problem. The coach Kingsbury is replacing is Steve Wilks, a black man. Given the cutthroat nature of the league, Id guess that Wilks wasnt hired because he is black but because the owners thought he could help the team win. And he wasnt fired because he is black but because the team lost. And lost. And lost. Some years back around 2005 or 2006 I was part of a group of individuals from the community that the Cardinals asked to help decide which local charities the team should support. (There were a bunch.) At the time, the coach of the team was Dennis Green, a black man, and the general manager was Rod Graves, a black man. I believe Hansen is correct about the NFLs problem with covert racism. That is why it has that rule about interviewing minority coaches. A little bit of family history But that doesnt mean the Bidwill family has such a problem. Not lately, anyway. And not for a long time if ever. Back in 1995 I heard from Sister Martha Carpenter, who with other nuns operates the St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic School on the Gila River Indian Community. She told me about a person who, until then, had been a secret and very generous benefactor of the school and the community. It was Bill Bidwill, who ran the Cardinals before his son, Michael, took over. The relationship began all those years ago when the roof in the building where the nuns lived needed to be redone. The estimate was $7,500. ''I didn't have it on me,'' Sister Martha told me in '95. ''Goodness, if only we did! But, I remembered that I had met Mr. Bidwill once and he had told me that if I ever needed anything, I should call him. Boy, has he lived to regret that.'' Friend of a mission school Sister Martha called Bidwill at Arizona Cardinals headquarters and told him about the roof. A few days later, as Sister Martha came out of her office, she saw the owner of the football team approaching. He had driven to the mission, alone. Bidwill handed her an envelope. Inside was a $5,000 check from Cardinals charities, a $2,500 check from Bidwill and his wife, Nancy, and another $2,500 check from Cardinals then-coach Buddy Ryan and his wife, Joan. ''I started to cry,'' Sister Martha said. ''I told him, 'Oh, Mr. B, this is too much.' And he said, 'Look at this place. It's falling apart. It might not be enough. And if it's not, you call me.' '' Sister Martha smiled. ''Well,'' she said, ''I've been calling ever since.'' This isnt the only cause assisted by the man Sister Martha calls Mr. B, most of it done with no fanfare. No. Does it earn them at the very least the benefit of the doubt. Yes. Im not a fan of the Bidwills politics. Way too much to the right for me. And Im a fan of their team only when theyre not playing the Pittsburgh Steelers. (This didnt go over well with some readers prior to, and after, Super Bowl XLIII.) But they are good people who have done good. So to answer the question posed in the headline slightly more vociferously: Hell no. MORE BY MONTINI: Read or Share this story: https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/01/11/arizona-cardinals-racist-bidwill-dallas-sportscaster/2551000002/ | A sportscaster in Dallas is implying that the Bidwill family, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, is racist. John Sutter: No. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/01/11/arizona-cardinals-racist-bidwill-dallas-sportscaster/2551000002/ | 0.450056 |
Is the Bidwill family, owners of the Arizona Cardinals, racist? | Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill (left) introduces his new head coach Kliff Kingsbury during a press conference on Jan. 9 at the Cardinals Training Facility in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Republic) Short answer: No. A sportscaster in Dallas named Dale Hansen is getting a lot of attention implying that the Bidwill family, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, is racist. And are part of a racist clique called the National Football league. He bases this on the teams hiring of a young, good-looking, white former college coach, Kliff Kingsbury, as the new head coach of the Cardinals. A man with no coaching experience in the pros and a losing record as a college coach. But also a coach who is thought of as an offensive play-calling wizard who is particularly good at developing young quarterbacks. Which is why the Cardinals hired him. Hansen went on, A lot of people dont understand how Kingsbury can have a losing record at Texas Tech, no NFL experience, and get one of the 32 NFL jobsGetting fired at one place and getting another chance isnt the problem. But young talented coaches of color not getting the chance thats a huge problem. The coach Kingsbury is replacing is Steve Wilks, a black man. Given the cutthroat nature of the league, Id guess that Wilks wasnt hired because he is black but because the owners thought he could help the team win. And he wasnt fired because he is black but because the team lost. And lost. And lost. Some years back around 2005 or 2006 I was part of a group of individuals from the community that the Cardinals asked to help decide which local charities the team should support. (There were a bunch.) At the time, the coach of the team was Dennis Green, a black man, and the general manager was Rod Graves, a black man. I believe Hansen is correct about the NFLs problem with covert racism. That is why it has that rule about interviewing minority coaches. A little bit of family history But that doesnt mean the Bidwill family has such a problem. Not lately, anyway. And not for a long time if ever. Back in 1995 I heard from Sister Martha Carpenter, who with other nuns operates the St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic School on the Gila River Indian Community. She told me about a person who, until then, had been a secret and very generous benefactor of the school and the community. It was Bill Bidwill, who ran the Cardinals before his son, Michael, took over. The relationship began all those years ago when the roof in the building where the nuns lived needed to be redone. The estimate was $7,500. ''I didn't have it on me,'' Sister Martha told me in '95. ''Goodness, if only we did! But, I remembered that I had met Mr. Bidwill once and he had told me that if I ever needed anything, I should call him. Boy, has he lived to regret that.'' Friend of a mission school Sister Martha called Bidwill at Arizona Cardinals headquarters and told him about the roof. A few days later, as Sister Martha came out of her office, she saw the owner of the football team approaching. He had driven to the mission, alone. Bidwill handed her an envelope. Inside was a $5,000 check from Cardinals charities, a $2,500 check from Bidwill and his wife, Nancy, and another $2,500 check from Cardinals then-coach Buddy Ryan and his wife, Joan. ''I started to cry,'' Sister Martha said. ''I told him, 'Oh, Mr. B, this is too much.' And he said, 'Look at this place. It's falling apart. It might not be enough. And if it's not, you call me.' '' Sister Martha smiled. ''Well,'' she said, ''I've been calling ever since.'' This isnt the only cause assisted by the man Sister Martha calls Mr. B, most of it done with no fanfare. No. Does it earn them at the very least the benefit of the doubt. Yes. Im not a fan of the Bidwills politics. Way too much to the right for me. And Im a fan of their team only when theyre not playing the Pittsburgh Steelers. (This didnt go over well with some readers prior to, and after, Super Bowl XLIII.) But they are good people who have done good. So to answer the question posed in the headline slightly more vociferously: Hell no. MORE BY MONTINI: Read or Share this story: https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/01/11/arizona-cardinals-racist-bidwill-dallas-sportscaster/2551000002/ | A sportscaster in Dallas named Dale Hansen is getting a lot of attention implying that the Bidwill family, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, is racist. The coach Kingsbury is replacing is Steve Wilks, a black man. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/01/11/arizona-cardinals-racist-bidwill-dallas-sportscaster/2551000002/ | 0.50085 |
Is the Bidwill family, owners of the Arizona Cardinals, racist? | Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill (left) introduces his new head coach Kliff Kingsbury during a press conference on Jan. 9 at the Cardinals Training Facility in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Republic) Short answer: No. A sportscaster in Dallas named Dale Hansen is getting a lot of attention implying that the Bidwill family, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, is racist. And are part of a racist clique called the National Football league. He bases this on the teams hiring of a young, good-looking, white former college coach, Kliff Kingsbury, as the new head coach of the Cardinals. A man with no coaching experience in the pros and a losing record as a college coach. But also a coach who is thought of as an offensive play-calling wizard who is particularly good at developing young quarterbacks. Which is why the Cardinals hired him. Hansen went on, A lot of people dont understand how Kingsbury can have a losing record at Texas Tech, no NFL experience, and get one of the 32 NFL jobsGetting fired at one place and getting another chance isnt the problem. But young talented coaches of color not getting the chance thats a huge problem. The coach Kingsbury is replacing is Steve Wilks, a black man. Given the cutthroat nature of the league, Id guess that Wilks wasnt hired because he is black but because the owners thought he could help the team win. And he wasnt fired because he is black but because the team lost. And lost. And lost. Some years back around 2005 or 2006 I was part of a group of individuals from the community that the Cardinals asked to help decide which local charities the team should support. (There were a bunch.) At the time, the coach of the team was Dennis Green, a black man, and the general manager was Rod Graves, a black man. I believe Hansen is correct about the NFLs problem with covert racism. That is why it has that rule about interviewing minority coaches. A little bit of family history But that doesnt mean the Bidwill family has such a problem. Not lately, anyway. And not for a long time if ever. Back in 1995 I heard from Sister Martha Carpenter, who with other nuns operates the St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic School on the Gila River Indian Community. She told me about a person who, until then, had been a secret and very generous benefactor of the school and the community. It was Bill Bidwill, who ran the Cardinals before his son, Michael, took over. The relationship began all those years ago when the roof in the building where the nuns lived needed to be redone. The estimate was $7,500. ''I didn't have it on me,'' Sister Martha told me in '95. ''Goodness, if only we did! But, I remembered that I had met Mr. Bidwill once and he had told me that if I ever needed anything, I should call him. Boy, has he lived to regret that.'' Friend of a mission school Sister Martha called Bidwill at Arizona Cardinals headquarters and told him about the roof. A few days later, as Sister Martha came out of her office, she saw the owner of the football team approaching. He had driven to the mission, alone. Bidwill handed her an envelope. Inside was a $5,000 check from Cardinals charities, a $2,500 check from Bidwill and his wife, Nancy, and another $2,500 check from Cardinals then-coach Buddy Ryan and his wife, Joan. ''I started to cry,'' Sister Martha said. ''I told him, 'Oh, Mr. B, this is too much.' And he said, 'Look at this place. It's falling apart. It might not be enough. And if it's not, you call me.' '' Sister Martha smiled. ''Well,'' she said, ''I've been calling ever since.'' This isnt the only cause assisted by the man Sister Martha calls Mr. B, most of it done with no fanfare. No. Does it earn them at the very least the benefit of the doubt. Yes. Im not a fan of the Bidwills politics. Way too much to the right for me. And Im a fan of their team only when theyre not playing the Pittsburgh Steelers. (This didnt go over well with some readers prior to, and after, Super Bowl XLIII.) But they are good people who have done good. So to answer the question posed in the headline slightly more vociferously: Hell no. MORE BY MONTINI: Read or Share this story: https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/01/11/arizona-cardinals-racist-bidwill-dallas-sportscaster/2551000002/ | A sportscaster in Dallas is implying that the Bidwill family, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, is racist. He bases this on the teams hiring of a young, good-looking, white former college coach, Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury has no coaching experience in the pros and a losing record as a college coach. | bart | 2 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/01/11/arizona-cardinals-racist-bidwill-dallas-sportscaster/2551000002/ | 0.524439 |
Will freshmen Democrats make a mark on the Texas House? | With the start of this year's legislative session, the Capitol is teeming with 20-somethings who staff the offices of the 150 representatives and 31 senators, and, in the singular case of James Talarico, a 29-year-old who actually serves as an elected member of the 86th Texas Legislature. In defeating Republican Cynthia Flores for an open Williamson County seat formerly held by GOP Rep. Larry Gonzales, the Round Rock Democrat became one of 27 freshmen members of the House, 17 of them Democrats, and, most significantly, one of a dozen Democrats who flipped seats held by Republicans, a political upheaval that has already changed the tenor of the 140-day session that got underway this past week. Our message on the campaign trail was putting people over politics and it was about service and servant leadership and about bringing people together and doing whats best for Texas," said Talarico, who taught two years in a San Antonio middle school, received a master's in education policy from Harvard University and founded an education non-profit. All the freshmen talk about putting Texas first and serving the state and doing whats best for Texans and getting beyond ideology," Talarico said. "Its bringing us back to a more civil kind of politics. ... Our class shares very similar characteristics and I cant figure out, are we Trump babies, are we Beto babies? Youre forged in that fire and the message that comes out is ultimately more hopeful and more productive and more healing, and I really hope its going to have an impact on the chamber at large and I think youre seeing that it feels a little different, Talarico said. The bathroom bill doesnt have the same momentum it had, youre not hearing about immigration or guns. The fact that school finance is on everyones lips is I think a direct result of the election results. Individual freshman legislators do not generally determine the destiny of a session. But, whether it was the tea party surge just abated, or the blue wave of 2018, a cadre of new arrivals with common purpose can come to define the politics of the biennial gatherings. "With a class as large as this one, youre going to see a change in the complexion of the House," said former state Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas. Villalba lost his bid for a fourth term to staunch conservative Lisa Luby Ryan in the March primary. She in turn lost in November to John Turner, the son of a former state legislator and Blue Dog Democratic member of Congress from East Texas, who describes himself as a "center Democrat," and who Villalba describes as "a very smart, knowledgeable, capable guy," who will ably represent the district. "Theres no way to change so many seats and not see a difference in the way the body as a whole operates," Villalba said. Couple that with the strong style of leadership you are going to see from (House Speaker Dennis) Bonnen (R-Angleton) and I think there is going to be a very different temperament to the body. It is going to be comprised of people from the center instead of from the far right which I think we were seeing in the last several sessions." How could it not be? said Terry Meza, a newly-elected member of a Dallas County delegation that went from seven Democrats and seven Republicans to 12 Democrats and two Republicans in November. In 2016, Meza lost by 64 votes to state Rep. Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie, in the Irving-based district. Early last year, Meza said Anderson told her that, without Trump on the ballot, the rematch was not going to be so close this year. He was right. Meza won by 4,200 votes. 'A new ballgame' The week after the election, Bonnen met with the newly elected House freshmen in the Agriculture Museum at the Capitol for more than two hours, outlasting all but a couple of the incoming representatives. He made the comment that he doesnt want to be a one-term speaker, because 2020s coming up next, said Meza. She said Bonnen recounted that he had told his Republican colleagues "that they could not have another session like the last one," with the rancorous debates over transgender bathroom legislation and Senate Bill 4, signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, that bans sanctuary cities. Meza said that law provoked a backlash that proved pivotal to her victory in the majority-minority district. Sheryl Cole, Austin's former mayor pro tem, who was elected to succeed longtime Democratic lawmaker Dawnna Dukes representing the northeastern Travis County district, said Bonnen promised her that any education plan would address the needs of Central Texas, and Austin specifically. Hes saying that not just out of the kindness of his heart, Cole said. Hes saying that because hes got 12 new Democrats. Hes saying that because of the other Republicans who won by such small margins. I call him a cool calculator. Cole said she is taking him at his word and that it is up to Democrats to stop playing defense and start playing offense. Weve got a new ballgame in a lot of ways," Cole said. "I want cocky Austin solutions." John Bucy, who defeated Republican state Rep. Tony Dale in Williamson County by 10 points a race he lost by 13 points in 2014 is likewise impressed by Bonnen. I am incredibly encouraged by how much he is working with the freshmen Democrats ... and how committed he has been, not just in the press but behind the scenes, for education finance reform," Bucy said. "I think he knows we are an important turning point in our state," he said. "I think he knows he stands in the shadow of history and that and he can be a great speaker." 'Change in direction' Julie Johnson, an attorney who is the first married lesbian to serve in the Legislature, defeated state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, a tea party hero, by nearly 14 points. On the last day of the last regular session, May 29, 2017, Rinaldi called immigration officials to investigate Hispanic activists in the House gallery protesting the sanctuary cities bill, leading to an ugly encounter on the floor with state Rep. Poncho Nevrez, D-Eagle Pass. Gina Calanni of Katy, like Bonnen, a political science graduate of St. Edward's University, defeated two-term state Rep. Mike Schofield, a former aide to Gov. Rick Perry who in his first term was named by his Republican colleagues the Freshman Legislator of the Year. Calanni, who was encouraged to run by her three sons, 16, 9 and 7, because they thought she was "someone that would get something done," won by 113 votes. Jon Rosenthal, a first-time candidate from Houston, defeated 12-term Republican Gary Elkins, a payday lender, by 3 points. Rosenthal, who got involved in politics through the anti-Trump Indivisible movement, had filed to run against state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, but when another Democrat entered that race, Rosenthal switched at the last minute to run against Elkins, who would have otherwise been reelected unopposed. Of his Democratic classmates, Rosenthal said, "While were not monolithic, were generally in agreement that having a large class, flipping a significant number of seats, we can use our voice and maybe theres a better possibility for us to be more influential than some of the previous Democratic freshman classes. Its not just that we took 12 seats but we gained ground in a number of districts and so, in strictly political terms, thats the way the wind is blowing, thats the voice of the people of Texas speaking, that they want a little change in tenor, they want a little change in direction after this last session was so contentious." We turned out in historic numbers and it calmed down the crazy and that means good things, said state Rep. Celia Israel, the Austin Democrat first elected in Jan. 2014, who was active in helping to elect some of the 10 new Democratic women to the House, which, in Central Texas, include Austin's Vikki Goodwin, who defeated Republican Rep. Paul Workman, and Erin Zwiener of Driftwood, who won an open seat vacated by state Rep. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs. Im really excited to have these new people, and Ive met almost all of them and they are all of one voice and they want to go back to their districts and say we moved the needle on public education, but thats not as easy as it sounds, Israel said. That means new revenue, that means being truthful about our rainy day fund (she thinks it should be tapped). It means being truthful about property taxes. Doesnt mean these new people have to become the experts on public school finance. These sessions have their own life to them and what I dont want to happen is we get into the middle of session, the budget is done in one chamber and there is an opportunity to get a platinum package on public education and because were fractured or were not hanging together we end up settling for the silver package, Israel said. 'Far-left Democrats' The House session opened with 83 Republicans, 64 Democrats and three vacancies in Democratic districts. Just by definition, the more closely divided a chamber is, the more balance there is, said Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. A natural byproduct is going to be compromise, bipartisanship, cooperation and the House now with 83 Republicans, and, once these vacancies are filled, 67 Democrats, is the most evenly split since 2009. In the intervening years weve seen a nearly two-thirds/one-third split, a near super-majority, most of that time, and policies and politics reflected that. We need to be moderate, we need to get back to an equal House, where you can get better bills for the state," said Michelle Beckley, who used her perch as the owner of the Kookaburra Bird Shop in Carrolton to take out three-term state Rep. Ron Simmons, who had been in the thick of the bathroom bill as the sponsor of the privacy legislation in the House, intended to bar localities from making their own transgender-friendly bathroom policies. Beckley, whose front bangs are dyed blue, said, "I think people are shocked to see the blue hair and that Im actually pretty moderate. I'm a business owner. Im an Aggie." Her desk mate on the House floor is Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, an arch-conservative. Among the last to get to choose a seat, Beckley's options were the desk next to Cain or the desk in front of the press table, and both Beckley and Cain are good with her choice. "I like that there's 150 of us because I think you can get every little nuance of Texas and Texas is a large state," Beckley said. "We all have strong personalities and, at the end of the day, we all just want to make Texas better." Rinaldi said the common ground on school finance and property taxes will eventually quake. Theres a big chasm over what should be done so the question is who is going to show their hand first," Rinaldi said. "On one side you have conservatives who very much support the governors plan as it is now, very heavily focused on property tax reform, while putting more money into education, while making sure were not just throwing money into education without any accountability." Abbotts plan calls for capping revenue increases for local taxing entities at 2.5 percent a year. Democrats oppose that approach, preferring to dramatically increase the state role in paying for public education to reduce the burden on local property taxes without tying the hands of local governments to tax as they see fit. Of the new freshmen, Rinaldi said, "These are very far-left Democrats. These are not Joe Pickett (D-El Paso) Democrats; these are not Tracy King (D-Batesville) Democrats." "I dont see where, at the end of the session, Julie Johnson and Michelle Beckley end up on the same page as even a mainstream Republican like the speaker," Rinaldi said. But Johnson said, My sense right now is that the members of the House and Speaker Bonnen really want the House to be productive, fix this education system, get very positive results for Texans and not be as divisive and mean-spirited as it was last session." "I dont think anyone looks at last session with warm, heartfelt feelings," she said. "A lot of resentments were laid down. My experience with Bonnen so far have been exceedingly positive." And Nevrez, recalling the last day of the last session, said, "I really think what happened that day was the death knell for this Texas that I think in two more election cycles will not exist electorally. I really believe that." "The electorate told us that they want us to govern from the center, and if they do not heed that call, they are going to feel it," he said. | The 86th Texas legislative session got underway this past week. 17 of the 27 freshmen members of the House are Democrats, 17 of them Democrats. The freshman class shares many of the same characteristics as the current class. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.statesman.com/news/20190111/will-freshmen-democrats-make-mark-on-texas-house | 0.239825 |
Will freshmen Democrats make a mark on the Texas House? | With the start of this year's legislative session, the Capitol is teeming with 20-somethings who staff the offices of the 150 representatives and 31 senators, and, in the singular case of James Talarico, a 29-year-old who actually serves as an elected member of the 86th Texas Legislature. In defeating Republican Cynthia Flores for an open Williamson County seat formerly held by GOP Rep. Larry Gonzales, the Round Rock Democrat became one of 27 freshmen members of the House, 17 of them Democrats, and, most significantly, one of a dozen Democrats who flipped seats held by Republicans, a political upheaval that has already changed the tenor of the 140-day session that got underway this past week. Our message on the campaign trail was putting people over politics and it was about service and servant leadership and about bringing people together and doing whats best for Texas," said Talarico, who taught two years in a San Antonio middle school, received a master's in education policy from Harvard University and founded an education non-profit. All the freshmen talk about putting Texas first and serving the state and doing whats best for Texans and getting beyond ideology," Talarico said. "Its bringing us back to a more civil kind of politics. ... Our class shares very similar characteristics and I cant figure out, are we Trump babies, are we Beto babies? Youre forged in that fire and the message that comes out is ultimately more hopeful and more productive and more healing, and I really hope its going to have an impact on the chamber at large and I think youre seeing that it feels a little different, Talarico said. The bathroom bill doesnt have the same momentum it had, youre not hearing about immigration or guns. The fact that school finance is on everyones lips is I think a direct result of the election results. Individual freshman legislators do not generally determine the destiny of a session. But, whether it was the tea party surge just abated, or the blue wave of 2018, a cadre of new arrivals with common purpose can come to define the politics of the biennial gatherings. "With a class as large as this one, youre going to see a change in the complexion of the House," said former state Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas. Villalba lost his bid for a fourth term to staunch conservative Lisa Luby Ryan in the March primary. She in turn lost in November to John Turner, the son of a former state legislator and Blue Dog Democratic member of Congress from East Texas, who describes himself as a "center Democrat," and who Villalba describes as "a very smart, knowledgeable, capable guy," who will ably represent the district. "Theres no way to change so many seats and not see a difference in the way the body as a whole operates," Villalba said. Couple that with the strong style of leadership you are going to see from (House Speaker Dennis) Bonnen (R-Angleton) and I think there is going to be a very different temperament to the body. It is going to be comprised of people from the center instead of from the far right which I think we were seeing in the last several sessions." How could it not be? said Terry Meza, a newly-elected member of a Dallas County delegation that went from seven Democrats and seven Republicans to 12 Democrats and two Republicans in November. In 2016, Meza lost by 64 votes to state Rep. Rodney Anderson, R-Grand Prairie, in the Irving-based district. Early last year, Meza said Anderson told her that, without Trump on the ballot, the rematch was not going to be so close this year. He was right. Meza won by 4,200 votes. 'A new ballgame' The week after the election, Bonnen met with the newly elected House freshmen in the Agriculture Museum at the Capitol for more than two hours, outlasting all but a couple of the incoming representatives. He made the comment that he doesnt want to be a one-term speaker, because 2020s coming up next, said Meza. She said Bonnen recounted that he had told his Republican colleagues "that they could not have another session like the last one," with the rancorous debates over transgender bathroom legislation and Senate Bill 4, signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, that bans sanctuary cities. Meza said that law provoked a backlash that proved pivotal to her victory in the majority-minority district. Sheryl Cole, Austin's former mayor pro tem, who was elected to succeed longtime Democratic lawmaker Dawnna Dukes representing the northeastern Travis County district, said Bonnen promised her that any education plan would address the needs of Central Texas, and Austin specifically. Hes saying that not just out of the kindness of his heart, Cole said. Hes saying that because hes got 12 new Democrats. Hes saying that because of the other Republicans who won by such small margins. I call him a cool calculator. Cole said she is taking him at his word and that it is up to Democrats to stop playing defense and start playing offense. Weve got a new ballgame in a lot of ways," Cole said. "I want cocky Austin solutions." John Bucy, who defeated Republican state Rep. Tony Dale in Williamson County by 10 points a race he lost by 13 points in 2014 is likewise impressed by Bonnen. I am incredibly encouraged by how much he is working with the freshmen Democrats ... and how committed he has been, not just in the press but behind the scenes, for education finance reform," Bucy said. "I think he knows we are an important turning point in our state," he said. "I think he knows he stands in the shadow of history and that and he can be a great speaker." 'Change in direction' Julie Johnson, an attorney who is the first married lesbian to serve in the Legislature, defeated state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, a tea party hero, by nearly 14 points. On the last day of the last regular session, May 29, 2017, Rinaldi called immigration officials to investigate Hispanic activists in the House gallery protesting the sanctuary cities bill, leading to an ugly encounter on the floor with state Rep. Poncho Nevrez, D-Eagle Pass. Gina Calanni of Katy, like Bonnen, a political science graduate of St. Edward's University, defeated two-term state Rep. Mike Schofield, a former aide to Gov. Rick Perry who in his first term was named by his Republican colleagues the Freshman Legislator of the Year. Calanni, who was encouraged to run by her three sons, 16, 9 and 7, because they thought she was "someone that would get something done," won by 113 votes. Jon Rosenthal, a first-time candidate from Houston, defeated 12-term Republican Gary Elkins, a payday lender, by 3 points. Rosenthal, who got involved in politics through the anti-Trump Indivisible movement, had filed to run against state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, but when another Democrat entered that race, Rosenthal switched at the last minute to run against Elkins, who would have otherwise been reelected unopposed. Of his Democratic classmates, Rosenthal said, "While were not monolithic, were generally in agreement that having a large class, flipping a significant number of seats, we can use our voice and maybe theres a better possibility for us to be more influential than some of the previous Democratic freshman classes. Its not just that we took 12 seats but we gained ground in a number of districts and so, in strictly political terms, thats the way the wind is blowing, thats the voice of the people of Texas speaking, that they want a little change in tenor, they want a little change in direction after this last session was so contentious." We turned out in historic numbers and it calmed down the crazy and that means good things, said state Rep. Celia Israel, the Austin Democrat first elected in Jan. 2014, who was active in helping to elect some of the 10 new Democratic women to the House, which, in Central Texas, include Austin's Vikki Goodwin, who defeated Republican Rep. Paul Workman, and Erin Zwiener of Driftwood, who won an open seat vacated by state Rep. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs. Im really excited to have these new people, and Ive met almost all of them and they are all of one voice and they want to go back to their districts and say we moved the needle on public education, but thats not as easy as it sounds, Israel said. That means new revenue, that means being truthful about our rainy day fund (she thinks it should be tapped). It means being truthful about property taxes. Doesnt mean these new people have to become the experts on public school finance. These sessions have their own life to them and what I dont want to happen is we get into the middle of session, the budget is done in one chamber and there is an opportunity to get a platinum package on public education and because were fractured or were not hanging together we end up settling for the silver package, Israel said. 'Far-left Democrats' The House session opened with 83 Republicans, 64 Democrats and three vacancies in Democratic districts. Just by definition, the more closely divided a chamber is, the more balance there is, said Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. A natural byproduct is going to be compromise, bipartisanship, cooperation and the House now with 83 Republicans, and, once these vacancies are filled, 67 Democrats, is the most evenly split since 2009. In the intervening years weve seen a nearly two-thirds/one-third split, a near super-majority, most of that time, and policies and politics reflected that. We need to be moderate, we need to get back to an equal House, where you can get better bills for the state," said Michelle Beckley, who used her perch as the owner of the Kookaburra Bird Shop in Carrolton to take out three-term state Rep. Ron Simmons, who had been in the thick of the bathroom bill as the sponsor of the privacy legislation in the House, intended to bar localities from making their own transgender-friendly bathroom policies. Beckley, whose front bangs are dyed blue, said, "I think people are shocked to see the blue hair and that Im actually pretty moderate. I'm a business owner. Im an Aggie." Her desk mate on the House floor is Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, an arch-conservative. Among the last to get to choose a seat, Beckley's options were the desk next to Cain or the desk in front of the press table, and both Beckley and Cain are good with her choice. "I like that there's 150 of us because I think you can get every little nuance of Texas and Texas is a large state," Beckley said. "We all have strong personalities and, at the end of the day, we all just want to make Texas better." Rinaldi said the common ground on school finance and property taxes will eventually quake. Theres a big chasm over what should be done so the question is who is going to show their hand first," Rinaldi said. "On one side you have conservatives who very much support the governors plan as it is now, very heavily focused on property tax reform, while putting more money into education, while making sure were not just throwing money into education without any accountability." Abbotts plan calls for capping revenue increases for local taxing entities at 2.5 percent a year. Democrats oppose that approach, preferring to dramatically increase the state role in paying for public education to reduce the burden on local property taxes without tying the hands of local governments to tax as they see fit. Of the new freshmen, Rinaldi said, "These are very far-left Democrats. These are not Joe Pickett (D-El Paso) Democrats; these are not Tracy King (D-Batesville) Democrats." "I dont see where, at the end of the session, Julie Johnson and Michelle Beckley end up on the same page as even a mainstream Republican like the speaker," Rinaldi said. But Johnson said, My sense right now is that the members of the House and Speaker Bonnen really want the House to be productive, fix this education system, get very positive results for Texans and not be as divisive and mean-spirited as it was last session." "I dont think anyone looks at last session with warm, heartfelt feelings," she said. "A lot of resentments were laid down. My experience with Bonnen so far have been exceedingly positive." And Nevrez, recalling the last day of the last session, said, "I really think what happened that day was the death knell for this Texas that I think in two more election cycles will not exist electorally. I really believe that." "The electorate told us that they want us to govern from the center, and if they do not heed that call, they are going to feel it," he said. | The 86th Texas legislative session got underway this past week. 17 of the 27 freshmen members of the House are Democrats, 17 of them Democrats. The freshman class shares many of the same characteristics as the freshman class of 2016, says Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.statesman.com/news/20190111/will-freshmen-democrats-make-mark-on-texas-house | 0.221913 |
Do Women Avoid Economics...Or Does Economics Avoid Women? | A recent New York Times piece highlighted the problems women continue to face in the economics profession. The article in question discusses the harassment experienced by female economists and touches on several related issues like the low number of women PhD economists (especially at senior ranks). This is hardly news to any of us in the dismal science. There have long been articles, both in the popular press and academia, about the underrepresentation of women and the challenges they face. Recently there was a particularly upsetting piece on the horrific language used by budding PhDs to describe their female colleagues. It makes for very depressing reading. A number of hypotheses have been forwarded, including... Women dont like math: Economics is relatively math-heavy and for many years thats been the excuse for the lack of female representation. But, while that might have been defensible twenty years ago, the relative success of the STEM fields suggest that this is no longer true. Today, for example, 56% of PhDs in STEM fields go to women, but it is still < 33% in economics. Women are scared away by low grades: It has been argued, too, that women in intro econ classes accustomed to earning As in high school are frightened off by the fact that a good grade might be a B or even a C. But, again, this is equally true in STEM fields. Lack of female role models: Again, STEM! They, too, had this problem, but were far more successful in overcoming it. There must be something else. Women are inherently less interested in economics: You probably think Im going to say STEM again, but Im not. I actually think this one is closer to hitting the mark. The problem, however, is not some quirk on the part of women (and minorities, by the way) in terms of their spheres of interest, but how irrelevant economics has become to them (or perhaps always was). Consider this. The core explanation of the determination of wages in the typical economics classroom centers on the idea that your salary equals some objective measure of your actual contribution (in econ talk, the wage rate is equal to the marginal product of labor). If you earn $5/hour, that's sad but it's what you deserve. And if women earn less than men even in the same profession, then that's simply the objective, scientifically-valid judgement of "the market." Nobel Prize winning economist Gary Becker explained it thusly. For whatever reason (the "reason" is deemed to be relatively uninteresting by economistsfiguring that out is what the soft sciences like sociology do), women tend to be more responsible for things like housework and child rearing. This is tiring work. Hence, women voluntarily choose less demandingand lower-payingjobs. Furthermore, even in the same job they will typically have less experience because they have been busy with housework. Both of those translate into justifiably lower wages. Its a result of voluntary, conscious choices and free market processes. To be fair, your econ instructor may then add some additional factors as perhaps being important. Maybe some people have a taste for discrimination, for example. Of course, over time this should go away, too, since the employers without such an irrational taste will hire better workers and outcompete the bigots. Yay for the market! Regardless of any addenda, however, the core theory one learns in most intro microeconomics classes is that your contribution determines your remuneration. Low contribution. Im sure I dont have to answer that. Of course, if economics explanation of the way the world works is accurate, then fair enough. But its not. Social and cultural factors are terribly important to economic outcomes and should not be outsourced to another discipline. Take as just one quick example recent work on the Mexican labor market, showing that wealth was highly correlated with skin color (three guesses who gets paid more!). This was after correcting for the fact that many of the indigenous (i.e., darker-skinned) people live in resource-poor regions. They found that race is the single most important determinant of a Mexican citizens economic and educational attainment. Not an important determinant, the single most important determinant. Now imagine instead an intro econ class with the insights of that paper as the inspiration for the core theory that is laid out (rather than as something tacked on to you earn what you deserve). I suspect that you would get a very different audience. Indeed, this is precisely the sort of thing the Diversifying Economics web site suggests. Talk about things that matter to them (things that should matter to all of us). First and foremost, it was (white) men who created modern economics. When they thought to themselves, What are the important economic issues to be explained? they quite naturally focused on those that affected them. Im sure there was some outright sexism involved, too (What men do is more important than what women do), but its not strictly necessary to get the same outcome. Lets see, completion percentage, touchdown passes, passing yards," etc., etc. Even the very concepts of modern economicscompetition, exploit, and survival of the fittesthave what some economists have called a masculinist bias to them (Hewiston, G.J. (1999), Feminist Economics: Interrogating the Masculinity of Rational Economic Man, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar). Of course not. Furthermore, some have even suggested that economists fascination with mathematics (their physics envy) is a macho thing. Look how clever I am, I can invert a matrix! And lest you think there is something inherently leftist about any alternative to mainstream economics, bear in mind that Marxs theories, too, have many of these same problems (see for example Hartmann, H. (1981), The unhappy marriage of Marxism and Feminism, in L. Sargent (ed. ), Women and Revolution: A Discussion of the Unhappy Marriage of Marxism and Feminism, Boston, MA: South End Press, pp. 141.). This is a very complex and deep-seated issue that deserves a far more nuanced and well-documented argument than I can possibly give in a blog post. But none of these are my ideas, anyway. MANY others have been writing on these issues for years. However, the economics discipline continues to be blind to the fact that its core theories, not some peculiarity of women (lack of math skills, fear of Bs, or scarcity of role models), is the primary problem. Until that changes, which would then generate a genuine wave of diversity into our classrooms (both at the front and in the seats), I really doubt if any of the issues raised in the New York Times article can possibly be addressed. | A recent New York Times article highlighted the problems women continue to face in the economics profession. There have long been articles, both in the popular press and academia, about the underrepresentation of women and the challenges they face. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntharvey/2019/01/11/do-women-avoid-economics-or-does-economics-avoid-women/ | 0.10303 |
Do Women Avoid Economics...Or Does Economics Avoid Women? | A recent New York Times piece highlighted the problems women continue to face in the economics profession. The article in question discusses the harassment experienced by female economists and touches on several related issues like the low number of women PhD economists (especially at senior ranks). This is hardly news to any of us in the dismal science. There have long been articles, both in the popular press and academia, about the underrepresentation of women and the challenges they face. Recently there was a particularly upsetting piece on the horrific language used by budding PhDs to describe their female colleagues. It makes for very depressing reading. A number of hypotheses have been forwarded, including... Women dont like math: Economics is relatively math-heavy and for many years thats been the excuse for the lack of female representation. But, while that might have been defensible twenty years ago, the relative success of the STEM fields suggest that this is no longer true. Today, for example, 56% of PhDs in STEM fields go to women, but it is still < 33% in economics. Women are scared away by low grades: It has been argued, too, that women in intro econ classes accustomed to earning As in high school are frightened off by the fact that a good grade might be a B or even a C. But, again, this is equally true in STEM fields. Lack of female role models: Again, STEM! They, too, had this problem, but were far more successful in overcoming it. There must be something else. Women are inherently less interested in economics: You probably think Im going to say STEM again, but Im not. I actually think this one is closer to hitting the mark. The problem, however, is not some quirk on the part of women (and minorities, by the way) in terms of their spheres of interest, but how irrelevant economics has become to them (or perhaps always was). Consider this. The core explanation of the determination of wages in the typical economics classroom centers on the idea that your salary equals some objective measure of your actual contribution (in econ talk, the wage rate is equal to the marginal product of labor). If you earn $5/hour, that's sad but it's what you deserve. And if women earn less than men even in the same profession, then that's simply the objective, scientifically-valid judgement of "the market." Nobel Prize winning economist Gary Becker explained it thusly. For whatever reason (the "reason" is deemed to be relatively uninteresting by economistsfiguring that out is what the soft sciences like sociology do), women tend to be more responsible for things like housework and child rearing. This is tiring work. Hence, women voluntarily choose less demandingand lower-payingjobs. Furthermore, even in the same job they will typically have less experience because they have been busy with housework. Both of those translate into justifiably lower wages. Its a result of voluntary, conscious choices and free market processes. To be fair, your econ instructor may then add some additional factors as perhaps being important. Maybe some people have a taste for discrimination, for example. Of course, over time this should go away, too, since the employers without such an irrational taste will hire better workers and outcompete the bigots. Yay for the market! Regardless of any addenda, however, the core theory one learns in most intro microeconomics classes is that your contribution determines your remuneration. Low contribution. Im sure I dont have to answer that. Of course, if economics explanation of the way the world works is accurate, then fair enough. But its not. Social and cultural factors are terribly important to economic outcomes and should not be outsourced to another discipline. Take as just one quick example recent work on the Mexican labor market, showing that wealth was highly correlated with skin color (three guesses who gets paid more!). This was after correcting for the fact that many of the indigenous (i.e., darker-skinned) people live in resource-poor regions. They found that race is the single most important determinant of a Mexican citizens economic and educational attainment. Not an important determinant, the single most important determinant. Now imagine instead an intro econ class with the insights of that paper as the inspiration for the core theory that is laid out (rather than as something tacked on to you earn what you deserve). I suspect that you would get a very different audience. Indeed, this is precisely the sort of thing the Diversifying Economics web site suggests. Talk about things that matter to them (things that should matter to all of us). First and foremost, it was (white) men who created modern economics. When they thought to themselves, What are the important economic issues to be explained? they quite naturally focused on those that affected them. Im sure there was some outright sexism involved, too (What men do is more important than what women do), but its not strictly necessary to get the same outcome. Lets see, completion percentage, touchdown passes, passing yards," etc., etc. Even the very concepts of modern economicscompetition, exploit, and survival of the fittesthave what some economists have called a masculinist bias to them (Hewiston, G.J. (1999), Feminist Economics: Interrogating the Masculinity of Rational Economic Man, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar). Of course not. Furthermore, some have even suggested that economists fascination with mathematics (their physics envy) is a macho thing. Look how clever I am, I can invert a matrix! And lest you think there is something inherently leftist about any alternative to mainstream economics, bear in mind that Marxs theories, too, have many of these same problems (see for example Hartmann, H. (1981), The unhappy marriage of Marxism and Feminism, in L. Sargent (ed. ), Women and Revolution: A Discussion of the Unhappy Marriage of Marxism and Feminism, Boston, MA: South End Press, pp. 141.). This is a very complex and deep-seated issue that deserves a far more nuanced and well-documented argument than I can possibly give in a blog post. But none of these are my ideas, anyway. MANY others have been writing on these issues for years. However, the economics discipline continues to be blind to the fact that its core theories, not some peculiarity of women (lack of math skills, fear of Bs, or scarcity of role models), is the primary problem. Until that changes, which would then generate a genuine wave of diversity into our classrooms (both at the front and in the seats), I really doubt if any of the issues raised in the New York Times article can possibly be addressed. | A recent New York Times piece highlighted the problems women continue to face in the economics profession. A number of hypotheses have been forwarded, including... Women dont like math: Economics is relatively math-heavy. Women are scared away by low grades: It has been argued, too, that women in intro econ classes are frightened off. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntharvey/2019/01/11/do-women-avoid-economics-or-does-economics-avoid-women/ | 0.222437 |
What was the last team to win back to back Super Bowls? | The Super Bowl is only a few weeks away, meaning one NFL team will soon stand under confetti as NFL champions. Only a handful of teams have ever won the title game two years in a row. The New England Patriots were the last team to do so in 2004 and 2005 with their victories in Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won their first championship together in 2002 and added to their dynasty with a 3229 defeat over the Carolina Panthers in 2004 and an equally close game the following year. The Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 2421 in 2005 after both teams traded touchdowns in the second and third quarters. The Eagles scored a touchdown with 1:48 left on the clock but couldn't score again to take down New England. Brady and the Patriots have recorded five additional Super Bowl appearances, winning two more titles in 2015 and 2017. Seven franchises, including the Patriots, have won back-to-back Super Bowl victories. The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowls I and II, then called the AFL-NFL Championship Game, under legendary coach Vince Lombardi in 1967 and 1968. Other franchises to do so include the Miami Dolphins (1973 and 1974) and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who did it twice in 1975 and 1976 before repeating again in 1979 and 1980. The San Francisco 49ers (1989 and 1990), the Dallas Cowboys (1993 and 1994) and the Denver Broncos (1998 and 1999) round out the list of teams to accomplish the rare feat. | Seven franchises have won back-to-back Super Bowls. The New England Patriots were the last to do so in 2004 and 2005. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/11/super-bowl-back-to-back-wins-champions-repeat-history-new-england-patriots | 0.446602 |
What was the last team to win back to back Super Bowls? | The Super Bowl is only a few weeks away, meaning one NFL team will soon stand under confetti as NFL champions. Only a handful of teams have ever won the title game two years in a row. The New England Patriots were the last team to do so in 2004 and 2005 with their victories in Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won their first championship together in 2002 and added to their dynasty with a 3229 defeat over the Carolina Panthers in 2004 and an equally close game the following year. The Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 2421 in 2005 after both teams traded touchdowns in the second and third quarters. The Eagles scored a touchdown with 1:48 left on the clock but couldn't score again to take down New England. Brady and the Patriots have recorded five additional Super Bowl appearances, winning two more titles in 2015 and 2017. Seven franchises, including the Patriots, have won back-to-back Super Bowl victories. The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowls I and II, then called the AFL-NFL Championship Game, under legendary coach Vince Lombardi in 1967 and 1968. Other franchises to do so include the Miami Dolphins (1973 and 1974) and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who did it twice in 1975 and 1976 before repeating again in 1979 and 1980. The San Francisco 49ers (1989 and 1990), the Dallas Cowboys (1993 and 1994) and the Denver Broncos (1998 and 1999) round out the list of teams to accomplish the rare feat. | Seven franchises have won back-to-back Super Bowl victories. The New England Patriots were the last team to do so in 2004 and 2005 with their victories in Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/11/super-bowl-back-to-back-wins-champions-repeat-history-new-england-patriots | 0.488533 |
What was the last team to win back to back Super Bowls? | The Super Bowl is only a few weeks away, meaning one NFL team will soon stand under confetti as NFL champions. Only a handful of teams have ever won the title game two years in a row. The New England Patriots were the last team to do so in 2004 and 2005 with their victories in Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won their first championship together in 2002 and added to their dynasty with a 3229 defeat over the Carolina Panthers in 2004 and an equally close game the following year. The Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 2421 in 2005 after both teams traded touchdowns in the second and third quarters. The Eagles scored a touchdown with 1:48 left on the clock but couldn't score again to take down New England. Brady and the Patriots have recorded five additional Super Bowl appearances, winning two more titles in 2015 and 2017. Seven franchises, including the Patriots, have won back-to-back Super Bowl victories. The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowls I and II, then called the AFL-NFL Championship Game, under legendary coach Vince Lombardi in 1967 and 1968. Other franchises to do so include the Miami Dolphins (1973 and 1974) and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who did it twice in 1975 and 1976 before repeating again in 1979 and 1980. The San Francisco 49ers (1989 and 1990), the Dallas Cowboys (1993 and 1994) and the Denver Broncos (1998 and 1999) round out the list of teams to accomplish the rare feat. | Seven franchises have won back-to-back Super Bowl victories. The New England Patriots were the last team to do so in 2004 and 2005 with their victories in Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. The Patriots have recorded five additional Super Bowl appearances, winning two more titles in 2015 and 2017. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/11/super-bowl-back-to-back-wins-champions-repeat-history-new-england-patriots | 0.581421 |
Did alarms work when 2 Sewerage & Water Board employees slept through a water pressure drop? | Amid revelations that two key Sewerage & Water Board employees were asleep during a major citywide water pressure drop in November, questions remain over whether any measures were in place to sound an alert for such an emergency. Executive Director Ghassan Korban said Thursday (Jan. 10) that no alarm went off during the overnight pressure drop Nov. 17, but a consultants report produced more than a year ago notes the existence of at least two alarms in the building where the sleeping employees had been assigned. Korban, in a meeting with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunes editorial board, disclosed that the two supervisors were asleep early on the morning Nov. 17 as water pressure plummeted, leading to a day-long boil advisory for the citys east bank. His account matches findings from an internal investigation report dated Nov. 28, which concluded the two employees had been sleeping during a critical point in the operational response to the pressure drop, though one employee denied it when interviewed by investigators. Korban said no alarm sounded to alert the two sleeping employees there was a problem, but the investigation report obtained Friday notes testimony from employees that an alarm did sound at one point. The investigation determined crucial minutes elapsed between when pressure began to fall around 4 a.m. that morning and when the two sleeping employees were roused, after other water plant operators had tried to reach them repeatedly by phone and intercom. Sewerage & Water Board investigation details how sleeping workers missed pressure drop The two employees, both steam plant engineers, were suspended Nov. 26 for neglect of duty, records show. Korban said Thursday they have resigned. They had been in charge of monitoring power levels to the water pumps and authorizing transfers between different power sources, which other operators had requested the morning of Nov. 17. The existence of alarms in at least two of the Sewerage & Water Boards water pumping stations was noted in late 2017 in a report authored by Matt McBride, an engineer who the city hired to evaluate the utilitys drainage assets. McBrides report assessed the causes and results of a drop in citywide water pressure on May 5, 2017. In his report, McBride said the utilitys High Lift station, where water pumping and power coordination take place, has at least two alarms meant to sound when water pressure drops below a certain level. The High Lift station is where the two sleeping steam plant engineers had been assigned Nov. 17 to work the overnight shift, records show. One of the alarms in the High Lift station is in what McBride terms a control cabinet in the station, while the other is programmed in a computer monitor that tracks water pressure in real-time, according to McBride. The High Lift operator reports the alarm is quite loud and cannot be ignored within the control room, McBride said in his report. - Read the full report here - According to McBrides Oct. 27, 2017 report, the alarm in the High Lift control cabinet has an on-off switch that he describes as of a design identical to a household light switch. His report includes a photograph of the switch thats labelled Low Water Pressure Alarm Silence, which allows an employee to turn it off. Once the alarm silence is activated, McBride said, it can remain in that condition until turned off. There does not appear to be any timer or other control to dismiss the silence after a time or resolution of the alarm condition. This photo is included in Matt McBride's Oct. 27, 2017 report on a water pressure drop he found had occurred earlier that year. It shows what McBride describes as a control cabinet (left) housing an audible alarm in the Sewerage & Water Board's High Lift station, and a switch panel (left) that purportedly can turn off the alarm. Photo from Matt McBride report Whats unknown is whether the same alarms were operable during the Nov. 17 pressure drop. The Sewerage & Water Board did not answer several questions NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune sent Friday morning (Jan. 11) about the alarms and McBrides report. Instead, the utility provided a statement from Korban, saying the two employees' actions were unacceptable and that the utility aims to foster among our employees a strong sense of duty and pride in their work. The Sewerage & Water Boards recent internal investigation report cites testimony from another employee working at the time, who said the the two steam plant engineers were found sleeping in their chairs when they were awakened shortly before the alarm went off indicating the pressure was low. It is unclear from the investigation report what time exactly that alarm went off or whether it was an alarm in the High Lift station or at another location. One of the engineers, a 32-year veteran, denied that he had been asleep. He told in-house utility investigators that he was watching television when the alarm was initiated indicating there was a problem, the report says. McBride was given a $60,000 contract by the city shortly after the widespread flooding of Aug. 5, 2017, to provide expert engineering and evaluation efforts following the flooding events," his contract says. NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune received numerous reports and emails composed by McBride under his city contract in a public records request last year, including his report on the May 5, 2017 pressure drop and station alarms. McBride declined to discuss the report Friday, citing a non-disclosure clause in his contract with the city that bars him from discussing confidential/proprietary information." Sewerage & Water Board leader faces long to-do list with scant resources | Two Sewerage & Water Board employees were asleep during a citywide water pressure drop. Executive Director Ghassan Korban said no alarm went off during the overnight pressure drop Nov. 17. | bart | 1 | https://www.nola.com/politics/2019/01/did-alarms-work-when-2-sewerage-water-board-employees-slept-through-a-water-pressure-drop.html | 0.510936 |
Did alarms work when 2 Sewerage & Water Board employees slept through a water pressure drop? | Amid revelations that two key Sewerage & Water Board employees were asleep during a major citywide water pressure drop in November, questions remain over whether any measures were in place to sound an alert for such an emergency. Executive Director Ghassan Korban said Thursday (Jan. 10) that no alarm went off during the overnight pressure drop Nov. 17, but a consultants report produced more than a year ago notes the existence of at least two alarms in the building where the sleeping employees had been assigned. Korban, in a meeting with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunes editorial board, disclosed that the two supervisors were asleep early on the morning Nov. 17 as water pressure plummeted, leading to a day-long boil advisory for the citys east bank. His account matches findings from an internal investigation report dated Nov. 28, which concluded the two employees had been sleeping during a critical point in the operational response to the pressure drop, though one employee denied it when interviewed by investigators. Korban said no alarm sounded to alert the two sleeping employees there was a problem, but the investigation report obtained Friday notes testimony from employees that an alarm did sound at one point. The investigation determined crucial minutes elapsed between when pressure began to fall around 4 a.m. that morning and when the two sleeping employees were roused, after other water plant operators had tried to reach them repeatedly by phone and intercom. Sewerage & Water Board investigation details how sleeping workers missed pressure drop The two employees, both steam plant engineers, were suspended Nov. 26 for neglect of duty, records show. Korban said Thursday they have resigned. They had been in charge of monitoring power levels to the water pumps and authorizing transfers between different power sources, which other operators had requested the morning of Nov. 17. The existence of alarms in at least two of the Sewerage & Water Boards water pumping stations was noted in late 2017 in a report authored by Matt McBride, an engineer who the city hired to evaluate the utilitys drainage assets. McBrides report assessed the causes and results of a drop in citywide water pressure on May 5, 2017. In his report, McBride said the utilitys High Lift station, where water pumping and power coordination take place, has at least two alarms meant to sound when water pressure drops below a certain level. The High Lift station is where the two sleeping steam plant engineers had been assigned Nov. 17 to work the overnight shift, records show. One of the alarms in the High Lift station is in what McBride terms a control cabinet in the station, while the other is programmed in a computer monitor that tracks water pressure in real-time, according to McBride. The High Lift operator reports the alarm is quite loud and cannot be ignored within the control room, McBride said in his report. - Read the full report here - According to McBrides Oct. 27, 2017 report, the alarm in the High Lift control cabinet has an on-off switch that he describes as of a design identical to a household light switch. His report includes a photograph of the switch thats labelled Low Water Pressure Alarm Silence, which allows an employee to turn it off. Once the alarm silence is activated, McBride said, it can remain in that condition until turned off. There does not appear to be any timer or other control to dismiss the silence after a time or resolution of the alarm condition. This photo is included in Matt McBride's Oct. 27, 2017 report on a water pressure drop he found had occurred earlier that year. It shows what McBride describes as a control cabinet (left) housing an audible alarm in the Sewerage & Water Board's High Lift station, and a switch panel (left) that purportedly can turn off the alarm. Photo from Matt McBride report Whats unknown is whether the same alarms were operable during the Nov. 17 pressure drop. The Sewerage & Water Board did not answer several questions NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune sent Friday morning (Jan. 11) about the alarms and McBrides report. Instead, the utility provided a statement from Korban, saying the two employees' actions were unacceptable and that the utility aims to foster among our employees a strong sense of duty and pride in their work. The Sewerage & Water Boards recent internal investigation report cites testimony from another employee working at the time, who said the the two steam plant engineers were found sleeping in their chairs when they were awakened shortly before the alarm went off indicating the pressure was low. It is unclear from the investigation report what time exactly that alarm went off or whether it was an alarm in the High Lift station or at another location. One of the engineers, a 32-year veteran, denied that he had been asleep. He told in-house utility investigators that he was watching television when the alarm was initiated indicating there was a problem, the report says. McBride was given a $60,000 contract by the city shortly after the widespread flooding of Aug. 5, 2017, to provide expert engineering and evaluation efforts following the flooding events," his contract says. NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune received numerous reports and emails composed by McBride under his city contract in a public records request last year, including his report on the May 5, 2017 pressure drop and station alarms. McBride declined to discuss the report Friday, citing a non-disclosure clause in his contract with the city that bars him from discussing confidential/proprietary information." Sewerage & Water Board leader faces long to-do list with scant resources | Two Sewerage & Water Board employees were asleep during a major citywide water pressure drop. Executive Director Ghassan Korban said no alarm went off during the overnight pressure drop Nov. 17. A consultant's report produced more than a year ago notes the existence of at least two alarms in the building where the sleeping employees had been assigned. | bart | 2 | https://www.nola.com/politics/2019/01/did-alarms-work-when-2-sewerage-water-board-employees-slept-through-a-water-pressure-drop.html | 0.620164 |
Which Are The Most Sung About Cities In The World? | Hit the road Jack sang Ray Charles back at the beginning of the sixties, putting to music the daydreams of millions around the world who long to drop everything and hit the road, be it on vacation or to travel for longer. Music and travel have long had an innate connection and bond from our use of music to pass time on journeys to our personification of memories, events and places in lyrics and songs so they live on forever. To find out, Celebrity Cruises have built this rather wonderful interactive music map of the world the single largest collection of song and geographical data publicly available. Best of all you can filter by genre, decade and artist to see whos singing, about where and how preferences have changed over time. The clear winner is the Big Apple. New York has featured in the lyrics of 161 charting singles with UK capital London the only other entry to break triple figures with 102 songs. Rounding out the top five are Los Angeles, Paris and Miami. The large scale data trawl analyzed the lyrics of more than 200,000 songs that charted in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles chart since 1960 to find mentions of cities, towns, neighborhoods and states. This revealed more than 2,000 songs by 897 artists mentioning 422 different places around the world. Without the geographical touchpoints found in Britpop, it simply wouldnt make sense. And how would the blues, country and rock and roll genres be received if they were stripped of all connections to the geography and politics of the American Deep South that inspired them? Its not just trends in places that the map reveals, but also in artists. Canadian rapper Drake seems to be the most location obsessed lyricist, mentioning 29 places across his musical catalog everywhere from his hometown Toronto to Versailles, Rotterdam and Madrid. Jay-Z comes in a close second, followed by Elvis, Tinie Tempah and The Beach Boys. You can explore the interactive map here and Ive included some fun roundups below for quick reference. The 10 most sung about places in the world: New York, USA 161 songs London, UK - 102 songs Los Angeles, USA - 87 songs California, USA - 68 songs Hollywood, USA - 66 songs Paris, France 52 songs Miami, USA - 46 songs New Orleans, USA - 43 songs Brooklyn, USA - 38 songs Rome, Italy 30 songs The 10 most sung about places in Europe: London, UK - 102 songs Paris, France - 52 songs Rome, Italy - 30 songs Ibiza, Spain - 12 songs Liverpool, UK - 11 songs Amsterdam, Netherlands - 10 songs Milan, Italy - 10 songs Berlin, Germany - 8 songs Brixton, UK - 8 songs Dublin, Ireland - 8 songs The most sung about places in the UK: London - 102 songs Liverpool - 11 songs Brixton - 8 songs Dover - 7 songs Belfast - 6 songs Camden - 5 songs Leeds - 4 songs Waterloo - 4 songs The 10 most sung about places in the US: New York - 161 songs Los Angeles - 87 songs California - 68 songs Hollywood - 66 songs Miami - 46 songs New Orleans - 43 songs Brooklyn - 38 songs Texas - 29 songs San Francisco - 28 songs Memphis - 28 songs Georgia 28 songs Harlem 26 songs Artists that sing about the most places: | New York has featured in the lyrics of 161 charting singles with UK capital London the only other entry to break triple figures with 102 songs. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/duncanmadden/2019/01/12/which-are-the-most-sung-about-cities-in-the-world/ | 0.206387 |
Which Are The Most Sung About Cities In The World? | Hit the road Jack sang Ray Charles back at the beginning of the sixties, putting to music the daydreams of millions around the world who long to drop everything and hit the road, be it on vacation or to travel for longer. Music and travel have long had an innate connection and bond from our use of music to pass time on journeys to our personification of memories, events and places in lyrics and songs so they live on forever. To find out, Celebrity Cruises have built this rather wonderful interactive music map of the world the single largest collection of song and geographical data publicly available. Best of all you can filter by genre, decade and artist to see whos singing, about where and how preferences have changed over time. The clear winner is the Big Apple. New York has featured in the lyrics of 161 charting singles with UK capital London the only other entry to break triple figures with 102 songs. Rounding out the top five are Los Angeles, Paris and Miami. The large scale data trawl analyzed the lyrics of more than 200,000 songs that charted in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles chart since 1960 to find mentions of cities, towns, neighborhoods and states. This revealed more than 2,000 songs by 897 artists mentioning 422 different places around the world. Without the geographical touchpoints found in Britpop, it simply wouldnt make sense. And how would the blues, country and rock and roll genres be received if they were stripped of all connections to the geography and politics of the American Deep South that inspired them? Its not just trends in places that the map reveals, but also in artists. Canadian rapper Drake seems to be the most location obsessed lyricist, mentioning 29 places across his musical catalog everywhere from his hometown Toronto to Versailles, Rotterdam and Madrid. Jay-Z comes in a close second, followed by Elvis, Tinie Tempah and The Beach Boys. You can explore the interactive map here and Ive included some fun roundups below for quick reference. The 10 most sung about places in the world: New York, USA 161 songs London, UK - 102 songs Los Angeles, USA - 87 songs California, USA - 68 songs Hollywood, USA - 66 songs Paris, France 52 songs Miami, USA - 46 songs New Orleans, USA - 43 songs Brooklyn, USA - 38 songs Rome, Italy 30 songs The 10 most sung about places in Europe: London, UK - 102 songs Paris, France - 52 songs Rome, Italy - 30 songs Ibiza, Spain - 12 songs Liverpool, UK - 11 songs Amsterdam, Netherlands - 10 songs Milan, Italy - 10 songs Berlin, Germany - 8 songs Brixton, UK - 8 songs Dublin, Ireland - 8 songs The most sung about places in the UK: London - 102 songs Liverpool - 11 songs Brixton - 8 songs Dover - 7 songs Belfast - 6 songs Camden - 5 songs Leeds - 4 songs Waterloo - 4 songs The 10 most sung about places in the US: New York - 161 songs Los Angeles - 87 songs California - 68 songs Hollywood - 66 songs Miami - 46 songs New Orleans - 43 songs Brooklyn - 38 songs Texas - 29 songs San Francisco - 28 songs Memphis - 28 songs Georgia 28 songs Harlem 26 songs Artists that sing about the most places: | Celebrity Cruises have built an interactive music map of the world. New York is the most sung about city in the world, followed by London with 102 songs. Canadian rapper Drake seems to be the most location obsessed lyricist. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/duncanmadden/2019/01/12/which-are-the-most-sung-about-cities-in-the-world/ | 0.587785 |
Which Are The Most Sung About Cities In The World? | Hit the road Jack sang Ray Charles back at the beginning of the sixties, putting to music the daydreams of millions around the world who long to drop everything and hit the road, be it on vacation or to travel for longer. Music and travel have long had an innate connection and bond from our use of music to pass time on journeys to our personification of memories, events and places in lyrics and songs so they live on forever. To find out, Celebrity Cruises have built this rather wonderful interactive music map of the world the single largest collection of song and geographical data publicly available. Best of all you can filter by genre, decade and artist to see whos singing, about where and how preferences have changed over time. The clear winner is the Big Apple. New York has featured in the lyrics of 161 charting singles with UK capital London the only other entry to break triple figures with 102 songs. Rounding out the top five are Los Angeles, Paris and Miami. The large scale data trawl analyzed the lyrics of more than 200,000 songs that charted in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles chart since 1960 to find mentions of cities, towns, neighborhoods and states. This revealed more than 2,000 songs by 897 artists mentioning 422 different places around the world. Without the geographical touchpoints found in Britpop, it simply wouldnt make sense. And how would the blues, country and rock and roll genres be received if they were stripped of all connections to the geography and politics of the American Deep South that inspired them? Its not just trends in places that the map reveals, but also in artists. Canadian rapper Drake seems to be the most location obsessed lyricist, mentioning 29 places across his musical catalog everywhere from his hometown Toronto to Versailles, Rotterdam and Madrid. Jay-Z comes in a close second, followed by Elvis, Tinie Tempah and The Beach Boys. You can explore the interactive map here and Ive included some fun roundups below for quick reference. The 10 most sung about places in the world: New York, USA 161 songs London, UK - 102 songs Los Angeles, USA - 87 songs California, USA - 68 songs Hollywood, USA - 66 songs Paris, France 52 songs Miami, USA - 46 songs New Orleans, USA - 43 songs Brooklyn, USA - 38 songs Rome, Italy 30 songs The 10 most sung about places in Europe: London, UK - 102 songs Paris, France - 52 songs Rome, Italy - 30 songs Ibiza, Spain - 12 songs Liverpool, UK - 11 songs Amsterdam, Netherlands - 10 songs Milan, Italy - 10 songs Berlin, Germany - 8 songs Brixton, UK - 8 songs Dublin, Ireland - 8 songs The most sung about places in the UK: London - 102 songs Liverpool - 11 songs Brixton - 8 songs Dover - 7 songs Belfast - 6 songs Camden - 5 songs Leeds - 4 songs Waterloo - 4 songs The 10 most sung about places in the US: New York - 161 songs Los Angeles - 87 songs California - 68 songs Hollywood - 66 songs Miami - 46 songs New Orleans - 43 songs Brooklyn - 38 songs Texas - 29 songs San Francisco - 28 songs Memphis - 28 songs Georgia 28 songs Harlem 26 songs Artists that sing about the most places: | Celebrity Cruises have built an interactive music map of the world. New York is the most sung about city in the world, followed by London with 102 songs. Canadian rapper Drake seems to be the most location obsessed lyricist, mentioning 29 places across his musical catalog everywhere from his hometown Toronto to Versailles. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/duncanmadden/2019/01/12/which-are-the-most-sung-about-cities-in-the-world/ | 0.655302 |
Why Is Ciena (CIEN) Up 5% Since Last Earnings Report? | Ciena (CIEN) reported earnings 30 days ago. We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues. It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Ciena (CIEN). Shares have added about 5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Ciena Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y Ciena reported healthy fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 (ended Oct 31, 2018) results wherein both the top line and the bottom line surpassed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. Net Income On a GAAP basis, net income for the reported quarter was $64 million or 34 cents per share compared with $1,160.1 million or $7.32 per share in the year-ago quarter. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to higher cost of goods sold and lower benefit from income tax. For fiscal 2018, net loss was $344.7 million or loss of $2.49 per share against income of $1,262 million or $7.53 per share a year ago, mainly due to higher income tax expenses. Non-GAAP net income came in at $81 million or 53 cents per share compared with $48.5 million or 32 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Revenues Quarterly total revenues increased 20.8% year over year to $899.4 million, primarily due to higher product sales. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $861 million. Fiscal 2018 revenues increased 10.4% year over year to $3,094.3 million. Geographically, revenues from North America were $555.3 million, up 26.1% year over year. Revenues from Europe, Middle East and Africa were $123.1 million, up 11.2%. In Caribbean and Latin America revenues totaled $53 million, up 21.8% and in Asia Pacific revenues were $168 million, up 12.2%. Other Quarter Details Gross margin was 44.3% compared with 43.7% in the year-ago quarter. Operating expenses were $302.2 million compared with $269.9 million a year ago. Operating margin was 10.7% compared with 7.5% in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $145.8 million, up from $109.7 million. Segmental Performance Revenues from Networking Platforms increased 19% year over year to $712.9 million. Software and Software-Related Services revenues were $67.3 million compared with $41.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenues from Global Services were $119.2 million compared with $103.7 million a year ago. Share Repurchases During the quarter, Ciena repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares for an aggregate amount of $36.2 million. During fiscal 2018, the company repurchased approximately 4.3 million shares at an average price of $25.86 per share for an aggregate amount of $111 million. Cash Flow and Liquidity In fiscal 2018, Ciena generated $229.3 million of cash from operating activities compared with $234.9 million in fiscal 2017. As of Oct 31, 2018, Ciena had $745.4 million of cash and cash equivalents and $686.5 million of net long-term debt. Fresh estimates followed an upward path over the past two months. The consensus estimate has shifted 10.35% due to these changes. VGM Scores Currently, Ciena has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy. Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in. Outlook Ciena has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ciena Corporation (CIEN) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Ciena (CIEN) reported earnings 30 days ago. Shares have added about 5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/why-ciena-cien-5-since-143002901.html | 0.119607 |
Why Is Ciena (CIEN) Up 5% Since Last Earnings Report? | Ciena (CIEN) reported earnings 30 days ago. We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues. It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Ciena (CIEN). Shares have added about 5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Ciena Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y Ciena reported healthy fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 (ended Oct 31, 2018) results wherein both the top line and the bottom line surpassed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. Net Income On a GAAP basis, net income for the reported quarter was $64 million or 34 cents per share compared with $1,160.1 million or $7.32 per share in the year-ago quarter. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to higher cost of goods sold and lower benefit from income tax. For fiscal 2018, net loss was $344.7 million or loss of $2.49 per share against income of $1,262 million or $7.53 per share a year ago, mainly due to higher income tax expenses. Non-GAAP net income came in at $81 million or 53 cents per share compared with $48.5 million or 32 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Revenues Quarterly total revenues increased 20.8% year over year to $899.4 million, primarily due to higher product sales. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $861 million. Fiscal 2018 revenues increased 10.4% year over year to $3,094.3 million. Geographically, revenues from North America were $555.3 million, up 26.1% year over year. Revenues from Europe, Middle East and Africa were $123.1 million, up 11.2%. In Caribbean and Latin America revenues totaled $53 million, up 21.8% and in Asia Pacific revenues were $168 million, up 12.2%. Other Quarter Details Gross margin was 44.3% compared with 43.7% in the year-ago quarter. Operating expenses were $302.2 million compared with $269.9 million a year ago. Operating margin was 10.7% compared with 7.5% in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $145.8 million, up from $109.7 million. Segmental Performance Revenues from Networking Platforms increased 19% year over year to $712.9 million. Software and Software-Related Services revenues were $67.3 million compared with $41.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenues from Global Services were $119.2 million compared with $103.7 million a year ago. Share Repurchases During the quarter, Ciena repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares for an aggregate amount of $36.2 million. During fiscal 2018, the company repurchased approximately 4.3 million shares at an average price of $25.86 per share for an aggregate amount of $111 million. Cash Flow and Liquidity In fiscal 2018, Ciena generated $229.3 million of cash from operating activities compared with $234.9 million in fiscal 2017. As of Oct 31, 2018, Ciena had $745.4 million of cash and cash equivalents and $686.5 million of net long-term debt. Fresh estimates followed an upward path over the past two months. The consensus estimate has shifted 10.35% due to these changes. VGM Scores Currently, Ciena has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy. Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in. Outlook Ciena has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ciena Corporation (CIEN) : Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research | Ciena (CIEN) reported earnings 30 days ago. Shares have added about 5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. The company reported healthy fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 (ended Oct 31, 2018) results wherein both the top line and the bottom line surpassed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/why-ciena-cien-5-since-143002901.html | 0.406815 |
Can Xavier find some Big East consistency at home Sunday against Butler? | CLOSE Xavier erased a 17-point first-half deficit Wednesday night and beat Georgetown 81-75 in front of a sellout Cintas Center crowd Adam Baum, abaum@enquirer.com The biggest question going into Xavier's Sunday meeting (noon, CBSSN) against Butler at Cintas Center is whether the Musketeers can string two positive performances together in Big East Conference play. Georgetown Hoyas center Jessie Govan (15) pulls down a rebound over Xavier Musketeers forward Tyrique Jones (0) in the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati. (Photo: Kareem Elgazzar) Sunday will be a great chance to bolster Xavier's resume a bit. Butler, according to both Ken Pomeroy's rankings and the NCAA NET rankings, would be Xavier's best win of the season. "It's gonna be a big challenge," said Xavier head coach Travis Steele, who graduated from Butler and was a basketball student manager while he was there. "They're a terrific offensive team, really good defensive team. "Obviously, going to Butler and being around the program and being from the Indianapolis area, I have great respect for them. The way they go about their business ... they do things the right way. I always cheer for Butler when they're not playing Xavier. I even taught my son, Winston, he cheers for Butler other than when they're not playing Xavier." On paper, Butler's strengths are unquestionably offensive efficiency, shooting ability from beyond the arc and the foul line, and taking care of the basketball. Butler averages only 10.6 turnovers per game and it's 15.8 turnover percentage ranks 24th nationally. Xavier's on the other side of that turnover graphic but the Musketeers are coming off a four-turnover showing against Georgetown. More:Xavier erases a 17-point deficit to beat Georgetown More:How toughness helped Xavier battle back to beat Georgetown Xavier junior point guard Quentin Goodin's status remains a question going into Sunday. He missed the Georgetown game with a knee injury and Steele said Friday that Goodin's still considered day-to-day. If Xavier wants to win a second straight conference game, the Musketeers need to have a good night on the defensive end. The Bulldogs have made 141 threes in 16 games, and it's guard Kamar Baldwin that runs the show. "I think it starts with keeping the ball out of the paint on drives and ball-screens," said Steele. "They're a really good drive-and-kick team. They rely on Kamar Baldwin a lot to get into the paint, get into the teeth of the defense and he makes the right play. He can finish but he can also really find those other guys, they surround him with shooters." Baldwin averages 16.9 points. After that, Paul Jorgensen and Sean McDermott are Butler's two best shooters. Jorgensen averages 13 points and shoots 40 percent from three. McDermott, at 6-foot-6, averages 10.4 points and knocks down 42 percent from beyond the arc. Xavier also has to pay attention to Jordan Tucker and Henry Baddley, both capable shooters from deep. The Musketeers had a great inside presence against Georgetown, playing Tyrique Jones and Zach Hankins together for the first time. That's a trend Xavier would like to continue, but the Musketeers have to be careful of Butler big men Joey Brunk and Nate Fowler and their ability to draw fouls. This is the point in the season when teams want to start stringing good basketball together from game to game. That's a top priority for Xavier. "I think it shows maturity if we do that," said Steele. "It's like I told our guys today, Georgetown, it's old news, nobody cares. I don't care. Let's move on to the next game. "We've gotta see that maturity. In the Big East, every game's gonna be hard and you've gotta be able to string along games, positive games, which again we have a great opportunity to do Sunday against Butler." SCOUTING REPORT THE GAME Tipoff: Sunday, noon at Cintas Center TV/Radio: CBSSN/700-AM Xavier Musketeers Record: 10-7 (2-2) Offense: 74.0 ppg Defense: 70.9 ppg PROJECTED LINEUP PLAYER POS. HT. KEY STAT Quentin Goodin (G, 6-4, 12.6 ppg) Paul Scruggs (G, 6-3, 12.6 ppg) Kyle Castlin (G, 6-4, 4.5 ppg) Naji Marshall (F, 6-7, 13.1 ppg) Zach Hankins (F, 6-10, 10.2 ppg) Butler Bulldogs Record: 10-6 (1-2) Offense: 73.5 ppg Defense: 66.8 ppg PROJECTED LINEUP PLAYER POS. HT. KEY STAT Kamar Baldwin (G, 6-1, 16.9 ppg) Paul Jorgensen (G, 6-2, 13.0 ppg) Sean McDermott (F, 6-6, 10.4 ppg) Aaron Thompson (G, 6-2, 6.4 ppg) Nate Fowler (C, 6-10, 5.1 ppg) PLAYER TO WATCH Kamar Baldwin The Bulldogs' leading scorer (16.9) is also their leading rebounder (5.2) and second-leading assist man (3.8). Baldwin's strength is his ability to drive and disrupt the defense from the inside. He's usually surrounded on the floor by three shooters and a big man who can finish at the rim. NCAA NET Ranking: Xavier is No. 83 and Butler is No. 48 KenPom.com: Xavier is ranked No. 81 and Butler is No. 41 | Xavier faces Butler at Cintas Center (noon, CBSSN) Sunday will be a great chance to bolster Xavier's resume a bit. Butler, according to both Ken Pomeroy's rankings and the NCAA NET rankings, would be Xavier's best win of the season. Xavier junior point guard Quentin Goodin's status remains a question going into Sunday. | bart | 2 | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/xavier/2019/01/12/2018-2019-xavier-musketeers-take-butler-bulldogs-home/2547181002/ | 0.17082 |
Where Will CRISPR Therapeutics Be in 10 Years? | Predicting the future is never easy (at least not with any hope of being remotely accurate). But attempting to look 10 years in the future for an early-stage biotech is especially tough. CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is about as early as you can get with early-stage biotechs. The company began its first clinical study only a few months ago. There are multiple paths that could unfold based on how this study and others progress. Here are some possible futures for the up-and-coming biotech. Physician with stethoscope around her neck holding palm out with a question mark appearing over it and cloudy wisps in the shape of DNA helixes in the background More Image source: Getty Images. Dream scenario CRISPR Therapeutics' dream scenario would definitely include a resounding success for its lead pipeline candidate, CTX001. The biotech is currently enrolling patients in a couple of phase 1/2 clinical studies evaluating the gene-editing therapy in treating rare blood diseases beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease (SCD). Both of these studies are scheduled to wrap up in 2022, although primary results should be available in early 2021. Assuming all goes well, CRISPR Therapeutics will advance CTX001 to registrational studies. And if those studies are successful, the biotech could have its first product on the market well before 10 years from now. In this scenario, CRISPR Therapeutics would probably be generating revenue in 2029 of more than $1 billion with CTX001. Current treatments for beta thalassemia and SCD are very limited. Patients frequently require transfusions and hospitalization. CTX001 could be a lifesaver for thousands of patients each year. But CRISPR Therapeutics could also have another product on the market in 10 years. The biotech plans to begin an early-stage clinical study of allogeneic CAR-T therapy CTX110 in the first half of 2019. Current CAR-T therapies require expensive and slow processes where patients' own T cells are genetically engineered to fight specific types of cancer. Allogeneic CAR-T therapies use genetically engineered T cells from healthy donors. These "off-the-shelf" therapies enable immediate treatment at lower costs. CTX110 targets tumors that express the CD19 protein. CRISPR Therapeutics also has several other allogeneic CAR-T therapies in preclinical testing that target other tumors, including those that express BCMA and CD70. In a dream scenario, the biotech would leverage what it learns with CTX110 into positive studies for other CAR-T therapies and launch the most effective cancer treatments available. Success for its allogeneic CAR-T therapies could make CRISPR Therapeutics one of the hottest biotechs on the market in 2029. Nightmare scenario Things could turn out much worse for CRISPR Therapeutics, though. There's a real possibility that safety issues could doom the company's underlying technology. CRISPR Therapeutics named itself after the gene-editing approach that it has helped pioneer -- CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats). With CRISPR, bacterial enzymes are used to target specific sections of DNA. Sequences in the DNA can be disrupted (inactivated), deleted, or replaced. Two serious concerns have been raised about CRISPR. One is that there could be unintended "off-target" changes made when using CRISPR to edit DNA sequences. Another is that using CRISPR could increase the risk of cancer. | CRISPR Therapeutics' dream scenario would include a resounding success for its lead pipeline candidate, CTX001. The biotech could also have another product on the market in 10 years. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/where-crispr-therapeutics-10-years-170000630.html | 0.116773 |
Where Will CRISPR Therapeutics Be in 10 Years? | Predicting the future is never easy (at least not with any hope of being remotely accurate). But attempting to look 10 years in the future for an early-stage biotech is especially tough. CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is about as early as you can get with early-stage biotechs. The company began its first clinical study only a few months ago. There are multiple paths that could unfold based on how this study and others progress. Here are some possible futures for the up-and-coming biotech. Physician with stethoscope around her neck holding palm out with a question mark appearing over it and cloudy wisps in the shape of DNA helixes in the background More Image source: Getty Images. Dream scenario CRISPR Therapeutics' dream scenario would definitely include a resounding success for its lead pipeline candidate, CTX001. The biotech is currently enrolling patients in a couple of phase 1/2 clinical studies evaluating the gene-editing therapy in treating rare blood diseases beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease (SCD). Both of these studies are scheduled to wrap up in 2022, although primary results should be available in early 2021. Assuming all goes well, CRISPR Therapeutics will advance CTX001 to registrational studies. And if those studies are successful, the biotech could have its first product on the market well before 10 years from now. In this scenario, CRISPR Therapeutics would probably be generating revenue in 2029 of more than $1 billion with CTX001. Current treatments for beta thalassemia and SCD are very limited. Patients frequently require transfusions and hospitalization. CTX001 could be a lifesaver for thousands of patients each year. But CRISPR Therapeutics could also have another product on the market in 10 years. The biotech plans to begin an early-stage clinical study of allogeneic CAR-T therapy CTX110 in the first half of 2019. Current CAR-T therapies require expensive and slow processes where patients' own T cells are genetically engineered to fight specific types of cancer. Allogeneic CAR-T therapies use genetically engineered T cells from healthy donors. These "off-the-shelf" therapies enable immediate treatment at lower costs. CTX110 targets tumors that express the CD19 protein. CRISPR Therapeutics also has several other allogeneic CAR-T therapies in preclinical testing that target other tumors, including those that express BCMA and CD70. In a dream scenario, the biotech would leverage what it learns with CTX110 into positive studies for other CAR-T therapies and launch the most effective cancer treatments available. Success for its allogeneic CAR-T therapies could make CRISPR Therapeutics one of the hottest biotechs on the market in 2029. Nightmare scenario Things could turn out much worse for CRISPR Therapeutics, though. There's a real possibility that safety issues could doom the company's underlying technology. CRISPR Therapeutics named itself after the gene-editing approach that it has helped pioneer -- CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats). With CRISPR, bacterial enzymes are used to target specific sections of DNA. Sequences in the DNA can be disrupted (inactivated), deleted, or replaced. Two serious concerns have been raised about CRISPR. One is that there could be unintended "off-target" changes made when using CRISPR to edit DNA sequences. Another is that using CRISPR could increase the risk of cancer. | CRISPR Therapeutics' dream scenario would include a resounding success for its lead pipeline candidate, CTX001. The biotech could also have another product on the market in 10 years. There's a real possibility that safety issues could doom the company's underlying technology. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/where-crispr-therapeutics-10-years-170000630.html | 0.125577 |
Are women punished more harshly for killing an intimate partner? | Cyntoia Brown was sentenced to life in prison in 2004 for a man she killed when she was 16 years old. This week though, Brown was granted clemency by the Tennessee governor after appeals by her lawyers claiming that she was a victim of sex trafficking who feared for her life. Brown, now aged 30, will remain on parole supervision for 10 years so long as she retains a job and participates in regular counseling sessions. The man Brown killed was Johnny Allen, who had taken her to his house that night. Though he wasnt her partner, the case prompted me to look at sentencing statistics for intimate partner violence in the US. Cyntoia Brown: celebrities call for release of sex-trafficking victim Read more Statistics cited by the ACLU and the Womens March suggest a wide gender gap in sentencing. The average prison sentence for men who kill their female partners is two to six years (the illustration here takes the midpoint of those values). By contrast women, who kill their partners are sentenced on average to 15 years. Despite its widespread use, the statistic is dated. It was first published by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1989. It remains true that most women who kill their partners cite self-defense as a motive. In fact, 70-80% of incarcerated women report intimate partner violence. But there doesnt appear to be any recent analysis of sentencing to see if this gender gap in sentencing remains the same. Since the statistic was first published, one of the clearest changes in the US prison system has been the dramatic increase in womens incarceration rates. Research also suggests that women are given harsher punishments when they have committed crimes that are perceived as more masculine, such as murder. More recent statistics from other countries suggest that intimate partner violence committed by men continues to be treated with leniency. In Ireland, men who are convicted of the manslaughter of current or former partners serve an average of 2.8 years less time in jail than other men convicted of the same charge against people who were not their partners. This is a column that illustrates numbers from the news each week. Write to me: mona.chalabi@theguardian.com | Monachalabi: Cyntoia Brown's case prompted me to look at sentencing statistics for intimate partner violence in the US. She says the average prison sentence for men who kill their female partners is two to six years, by contrast women are sentenced on average to 15 years. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2019/jan/12/intimate-partner-violence-gender-gap-cyntoia-brown | 0.322197 |
Is The Los Angeles Teacher Strike A Different Kind Of Strike? | In my entire teaching career, I was in two teacher strikes; one as a newly hired first year teacher, the other as the president of the local association. The on-the-ground specifics of every strike are different, but both experiences underlined what I have come to believe is true of all teacher strikes: Teachers don't want to strike. Teacher strikes happen because teachers believe they are out of alternatives. There has never been a union meeting in which members said, "The board says they're willing to talk, and we trust them to do so in good faith, but we think we should strike instead." Teachers strike because they face issues that can't be ignored and a board that won't sit down to help solve those issues. Even then, teachers strike reluctantly. Strikes don't happen because the most active, cranky members are ready to walk, and strikes don't happen because local, state or national leaders convince the rest of the members to walk. Strikes happen when school district leadership convinces the most strike-averse teachers that they are out of options. That's what makes the L.A. strike, like the statewide strikes in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arizona, Colorado and Washington, so extraordinary. If you have not worked in union leadership, I'm not sure you can imagine just how difficult it is to push that many teachers to undergo the stress, uncertainty and trouble of a strike. No union leadership could do it without the assistance of the local school district's board and administration, or the politicians overseeing education on the state level. This part of the L.A. strike is not new. Teachers strike because they want to be able to do their jobs with a decent standard of living, without having to constantly watch their backs, under conditions that allow them to do the best they can, and with a sense that they'll leave a stronger school for the future. Teachers strike because they have stopped believing that their school board can be trusted to help them pursue those goals. All of this has been true of every teacher strike ever. But in L.A. (and West Virginia and Oklahoma and the other #REDforED states) there is a new factor. In my two strikes, and in virtually all strikes of the past, we could make one assumption safely--that as much as we disagreed about the means, everyone wanted, in their own way, to see the public school district remain healthy and whole. This is no longer a safe assumption on the local, state or national level. LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner came to the job with no background in education. This is no longer unusual in large districts, nor in state school leadership positions. Increasingly the agenda of many people taking positions of authority over public education is to dismantle public education and replace it with a network of private charter schools, a process often accelerated by starving public schools for funding in order to manufacture a crisis. And lest we forget, current secretary of education Betsy DeVos once declared that public schools are a "dead end." Beutner's comment to a reporter regarding the strike was "There are ways to educate kids that don't rely on a physical body." Teachers are not necessary. L.A. schools particularly feel this privatization push. Eli Broad has long been a wealthy advocate of approaching education as business, and through Great Public Schools Now, announced in 2016 a bold plan to move half of Los Angeles students into charter schools. Currently charters have enrolled one in five of LA students. Last fall, charter school advocates poured millions of dollars into LAUSD board elections in order to install a charter-favoring majority on the board. Teachers in many school districts and many states across the country find themselves in the unusual position of working in an institution led by people who want to see that institution fail. Back in the day, teacher strikes were about how best to keep a school district healthy, but these modern walkouts are about the very idea that public schools should be kept healthy at all. UTLA demands for smaller classes, more support staff, safer schools, community schools, and charter school oversight are not about making their working conditions a little better, but about keeping public education alive and healthy. Teachers across the country are dealing with the problems created by systematic underfunding of public schools and a systematic devaluing of the teaching profession by leaders who believe that public education should be swept aside to make room for a system of private free market education. Of all the reactions to this, the #REDforEd movement and the wave of strikes are actually the good news, because these are the teachers who intend to stay and fight for the future of public education and the students it serves. When those walkouts are settled, the teachers will return to the classroom. The oft-noted teacher "shortage," is really a slow motion walkout of teachers who will never return to the profession at all. When the teachers of my district walked out years ago, it was a small strike that attracted little attention outside of our area because our issues were strictly our own. When Los Angeles teachers walk out, it will resonate across the country because the issues they walk for are about the health and survival of public education for children in their communities are the same issues that teachers all across the country are struggling with as well. That's what makes this strike, like last year's wave of state strikes, different--many teachers will see it not as simply a local battle, but as a skirmish in a larger national fight. | L.A. teachers went on strike after contract negotiations broke down. Eric Liu: Teachers strike because they believe they are out of alternatives. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2019/01/12/is-the-los-angeles-teacher-strike-a-different-kind-of-strike/ | 0.114916 |
Why Is It So Hard To Talk To Aging Parents About Money? | The questions about parents' finances often come up when a parent starts to need some help. Basics like shopping, cooking or bathing can become too difficult for an elder with chronic illness, frailty and problems with memory. It may have started at retirement when income became fixed but unpredictable expenses weren't figured into the cost of living. You, the adult children grow concerned that Mom or Dad need to spend more now for new things in their lives, such as paying a caregiver. You ask questions. Often there is push-back from the parent: "That's not your business!" In your mind there is fear that the cost of these new expenses will fall on you. It might! It can be very frustrating when they avoid the subject. Financial means is often an emotional subject, particularly for a parent who lived through the Great Depression, and saw family, friends and associates lose fortunes overnight. The impact of that time on the generation suffering the most from it has not disappeared. At AgingParents.com, where we see that money is often a subject of family conflict, sibling arguments and parental resistance, there are recurring themes. They revolve around the parents' belief that their kids will take care of them if they run out of money. And since most parents do not want to be a burden to their children, (that's what they say anyway), they may be embarrassed to reveal that they have little saved or that they have debt. One not need to have lived through the Great Depression to have this belief that there's nothing to worry about, as their kids owe to them to care for them. In truth, whether a parent believes it or not, there are plenty of adult children who do not want the burden of taking care of an aging parent. They may feel guilty about it but they do not hesitate to express that sentiment when we speak with them. I hear from one or the other that the aging parent is a grouch, or was always angry when they were growing up, or that the parent has become very difficult now that she has memory loss. The aging parent's expectations do not match those of their adult kids. The question of how to pay someone else to do the caregiving job looms uncomfortably. One can be frustrated when the parent changes the subject and you put it off again, or you can take another approach. We recommend that those who may have to take on the financial or other burden of caregiving first meet with each other, in the absence of the parent(s) and figure out who is best equipped to bring up the topic of finances with aging parents. If you are an only child, you may need an ally. Someone in the family who empathizes, or a friend your parent respects can help. The meeting among kids should have a goal. Decide what to do if you think your elder is hiding their financial status from you because the news would be bad or if they are afraid you might take advantage of them if they seem to be well fixed. The truth has to come out. Set a date to meet with your aging loved one and let them know you all agree that some planning for the future needs to happen. After a birthday, anniversary or other occasion can be good, as it is a reminder of time passing. One of the first things is to reassure aging parents that you have no intention of taking advantage of them nor of disrespecting their wishes. You need to express your worries: fear that they going to run out of funds to pay for help. Be honest in discussing that not everyone is willing or able to provide hands-on caregiving. And if the need increases for paid help or a different living situation as age takes its toll, a plan to cover these costs must be in place so all can be prepared. The subject can trigger anger in a parent who realizes that he or she has to hear this with offspring joining forces on the subject. But it may break down the secrecy and allow everyone to work on the truth of their situation. Adult children who find out that a parent has credit card debt, for example, may be more adept at consolidating and managing it than the parent was. Access to parents' bank accounts online can be very helpful. Aging parents may need help keeping track of and paying their bills. And if they do not have the means to pay for caregiving when needed, exploring their possible eligibility for public benefits can be explored. Takeaways: yes, finances can be an emotionally loaded subject, but if you have a plan, unite with siblings to address it with your elders and set a date to bring it up, it will be far better than a nasty surprise down the road. Getting past aging parents' resistance and your own discomfort can save your sanity. | Money is often a subject of family conflict, sibling arguments and parental resistance. Many parents believe their kids will take care of them if they run out of money. Parents may be embarrassed to reveal they have little saved or that they have debt. | bart | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynrosenblatt/2019/01/12/why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-to-aging-parents-about-money/ | 0.221146 |
Why Is It So Hard To Talk To Aging Parents About Money? | The questions about parents' finances often come up when a parent starts to need some help. Basics like shopping, cooking or bathing can become too difficult for an elder with chronic illness, frailty and problems with memory. It may have started at retirement when income became fixed but unpredictable expenses weren't figured into the cost of living. You, the adult children grow concerned that Mom or Dad need to spend more now for new things in their lives, such as paying a caregiver. You ask questions. Often there is push-back from the parent: "That's not your business!" In your mind there is fear that the cost of these new expenses will fall on you. It might! It can be very frustrating when they avoid the subject. Financial means is often an emotional subject, particularly for a parent who lived through the Great Depression, and saw family, friends and associates lose fortunes overnight. The impact of that time on the generation suffering the most from it has not disappeared. At AgingParents.com, where we see that money is often a subject of family conflict, sibling arguments and parental resistance, there are recurring themes. They revolve around the parents' belief that their kids will take care of them if they run out of money. And since most parents do not want to be a burden to their children, (that's what they say anyway), they may be embarrassed to reveal that they have little saved or that they have debt. One not need to have lived through the Great Depression to have this belief that there's nothing to worry about, as their kids owe to them to care for them. In truth, whether a parent believes it or not, there are plenty of adult children who do not want the burden of taking care of an aging parent. They may feel guilty about it but they do not hesitate to express that sentiment when we speak with them. I hear from one or the other that the aging parent is a grouch, or was always angry when they were growing up, or that the parent has become very difficult now that she has memory loss. The aging parent's expectations do not match those of their adult kids. The question of how to pay someone else to do the caregiving job looms uncomfortably. One can be frustrated when the parent changes the subject and you put it off again, or you can take another approach. We recommend that those who may have to take on the financial or other burden of caregiving first meet with each other, in the absence of the parent(s) and figure out who is best equipped to bring up the topic of finances with aging parents. If you are an only child, you may need an ally. Someone in the family who empathizes, or a friend your parent respects can help. The meeting among kids should have a goal. Decide what to do if you think your elder is hiding their financial status from you because the news would be bad or if they are afraid you might take advantage of them if they seem to be well fixed. The truth has to come out. Set a date to meet with your aging loved one and let them know you all agree that some planning for the future needs to happen. After a birthday, anniversary or other occasion can be good, as it is a reminder of time passing. One of the first things is to reassure aging parents that you have no intention of taking advantage of them nor of disrespecting their wishes. You need to express your worries: fear that they going to run out of funds to pay for help. Be honest in discussing that not everyone is willing or able to provide hands-on caregiving. And if the need increases for paid help or a different living situation as age takes its toll, a plan to cover these costs must be in place so all can be prepared. The subject can trigger anger in a parent who realizes that he or she has to hear this with offspring joining forces on the subject. But it may break down the secrecy and allow everyone to work on the truth of their situation. Adult children who find out that a parent has credit card debt, for example, may be more adept at consolidating and managing it than the parent was. Access to parents' bank accounts online can be very helpful. Aging parents may need help keeping track of and paying their bills. And if they do not have the means to pay for caregiving when needed, exploring their possible eligibility for public benefits can be explored. Takeaways: yes, finances can be an emotionally loaded subject, but if you have a plan, unite with siblings to address it with your elders and set a date to bring it up, it will be far better than a nasty surprise down the road. Getting past aging parents' resistance and your own discomfort can save your sanity. | Money is often a subject of family conflict, sibling arguments and parental resistance. Many parents believe their kids will take care of them if they run out of money. Parents may be embarrassed to reveal they have little saved or that they have debt. Set a date to meet with your aging loved one. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynrosenblatt/2019/01/12/why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-to-aging-parents-about-money/ | 0.373908 |
What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2018? | Many taxpayers will be in a lower tax bracket when they file their 2018 tax return. However, the marriage penalty could still burn high-income couples. A key feature of the new tax law is lower tax rates for most Americans. There are still seven tax brackets, but the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dropped the rate for five of them for 2018. The new 2018 rates are now 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37% after tax reform. You'll use the new rates for the first time when filing tax returns for 2018, which are due to the IRS by April 15, 2019 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts). The old 2017 rates were 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% and 39.6%. There's more good news. The taxable income range for each 2018 bracket was also tweaked. In most cases, the new tax rate kicks in at a higher income level. This means more taxpayers will fall into a lower bracket starting with their 2018 returns. 2018 Tax Brackets for Single/Married Filing Jointly Tax Rate Taxable Income (Single) Taxable Income (Married) 10% Up to $9,525 Up to $19,050 12% $9,526 to $38,700 $19,051 to $77,400 22% $38,701 to $82,500 $77,401 to $165,000 24% $82,501 to $157,500 $165,001 to $315,000 32% $157,501 to $200,000 $315,001 to $400,000 35% $200,001 to $500,000 $400,001 to $600,000 37% Over $500,000 Over $600,000 The "marriage penalty" is also minimized under the new tax law. This tax-law twist makes certain couples - typically, those whose incomes are similar - filing a joint return pay more tax than they would if they were single. It's triggered when, for any given rate, the minimum taxable income for joint filers is less than twice the amount for single filers. Before the new tax law, this happened in the four highest tax brackets, which meant that couples with a combined taxable income over $153,100 were susceptible to the penalty. After tax reform, only the top bracket contains the marriage penalty trap. As a result, only couples with a combined taxable income over $600,000 are at risk when filing their 2018 tax return. 2018 Tax Brackets for Married Filing Separately/Head of Household Tax Rate Taxable Income (Married Separate) Taxable Income (Head of Household) 10% Up to $9,525 Up to $13,600 12% $9,526 to $38,700 $13,601 to $51,800 22% $38,701 to $82,500 $51,801 to $82,500 24% $82,501 to $157,500 $82,501 to $157,500 32% $157,501 to $200,000 $157,501 to $200,000 35% $200,001 to $300,000 $200,001 to $500,000 37% Over $300,000 Over $500,000 Looking forward, the new tax law also affects how the brackets will be indexed for inflation each year after 2018. Previously, the brackets were adjusted based on the standard Consumer Price Index. However, some economists believe the old formula doesn't fully account for changes in spending as prices rise, so lawmakers adopted a "chained" CPI formula for post-2018 adjustments. This will result in lower inflation adjustments to the tax brackets in the years ahead. Finally, for comparison's sake, here are the old tax brackets from 2017: 2017 Tax Brackets for Single/Married Filing Jointly Tax Rate Taxable Income (Single) Taxable Income (Married) 10% Up to $9,325 Up to $18,650 15% $9,326 to $37,950 $18,651 to $75,900 25% $37,951 to $91,900 $75,901 to $153,100 28% $91,901 to $191,650 $153,101 to $233,350 33% $191,651 to $416,700 $233,351 to $416,700 35% $416,701 to $418,400 $416,701 to $470,700 39.60% Over $418,400 Over $470,700 2017 Tax Brackets for Married Filing Separately/Head of Household Tax Rate Taxable Income (Married Separate) Taxable Income (Head of Household) 10% Up to $9,325 Up to $13,350 15% $9,326 to $37,950 $13,351 to $50,800 25% $37,951 to $76,550 $50,801 to $131,200 28% $76,551 to $116,675 $131,201 to $212,500 33% $116,676 to $208,350 $212,501 to $416,700 35% $208,351 to $235,350 $416,701 to $444,550 39.60% Over $235,350 Over $444,550 See Also: 18 IRS Audit Red Flags Every Taxpayer Needs to Know EDITOR'S PICKS Copyright 2019 The Kiplinger Washington Editors | New tax brackets for 2018 are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/income-tax-brackets-2018-175541203.html | 0.575484 |
What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2018? | Many taxpayers will be in a lower tax bracket when they file their 2018 tax return. However, the marriage penalty could still burn high-income couples. A key feature of the new tax law is lower tax rates for most Americans. There are still seven tax brackets, but the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dropped the rate for five of them for 2018. The new 2018 rates are now 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37% after tax reform. You'll use the new rates for the first time when filing tax returns for 2018, which are due to the IRS by April 15, 2019 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts). The old 2017 rates were 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% and 39.6%. There's more good news. The taxable income range for each 2018 bracket was also tweaked. In most cases, the new tax rate kicks in at a higher income level. This means more taxpayers will fall into a lower bracket starting with their 2018 returns. 2018 Tax Brackets for Single/Married Filing Jointly Tax Rate Taxable Income (Single) Taxable Income (Married) 10% Up to $9,525 Up to $19,050 12% $9,526 to $38,700 $19,051 to $77,400 22% $38,701 to $82,500 $77,401 to $165,000 24% $82,501 to $157,500 $165,001 to $315,000 32% $157,501 to $200,000 $315,001 to $400,000 35% $200,001 to $500,000 $400,001 to $600,000 37% Over $500,000 Over $600,000 The "marriage penalty" is also minimized under the new tax law. This tax-law twist makes certain couples - typically, those whose incomes are similar - filing a joint return pay more tax than they would if they were single. It's triggered when, for any given rate, the minimum taxable income for joint filers is less than twice the amount for single filers. Before the new tax law, this happened in the four highest tax brackets, which meant that couples with a combined taxable income over $153,100 were susceptible to the penalty. After tax reform, only the top bracket contains the marriage penalty trap. As a result, only couples with a combined taxable income over $600,000 are at risk when filing their 2018 tax return. 2018 Tax Brackets for Married Filing Separately/Head of Household Tax Rate Taxable Income (Married Separate) Taxable Income (Head of Household) 10% Up to $9,525 Up to $13,600 12% $9,526 to $38,700 $13,601 to $51,800 22% $38,701 to $82,500 $51,801 to $82,500 24% $82,501 to $157,500 $82,501 to $157,500 32% $157,501 to $200,000 $157,501 to $200,000 35% $200,001 to $300,000 $200,001 to $500,000 37% Over $300,000 Over $500,000 Looking forward, the new tax law also affects how the brackets will be indexed for inflation each year after 2018. Previously, the brackets were adjusted based on the standard Consumer Price Index. However, some economists believe the old formula doesn't fully account for changes in spending as prices rise, so lawmakers adopted a "chained" CPI formula for post-2018 adjustments. This will result in lower inflation adjustments to the tax brackets in the years ahead. Finally, for comparison's sake, here are the old tax brackets from 2017: 2017 Tax Brackets for Single/Married Filing Jointly Tax Rate Taxable Income (Single) Taxable Income (Married) 10% Up to $9,325 Up to $18,650 15% $9,326 to $37,950 $18,651 to $75,900 25% $37,951 to $91,900 $75,901 to $153,100 28% $91,901 to $191,650 $153,101 to $233,350 33% $191,651 to $416,700 $233,351 to $416,700 35% $416,701 to $418,400 $416,701 to $470,700 39.60% Over $418,400 Over $470,700 2017 Tax Brackets for Married Filing Separately/Head of Household Tax Rate Taxable Income (Married Separate) Taxable Income (Head of Household) 10% Up to $9,325 Up to $13,350 15% $9,326 to $37,950 $13,351 to $50,800 25% $37,951 to $76,550 $50,801 to $131,200 28% $76,551 to $116,675 $131,201 to $212,500 33% $116,676 to $208,350 $212,501 to $416,700 35% $208,351 to $235,350 $416,701 to $444,550 39.60% Over $235,350 Over $444,550 See Also: 18 IRS Audit Red Flags Every Taxpayer Needs to Know EDITOR'S PICKS Copyright 2019 The Kiplinger Washington Editors | The new tax brackets for 2018 are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. The tax brackets will also be indexed for inflation each year after 2018. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/income-tax-brackets-2018-175541203.html | 0.665452 |
What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2018? | Many taxpayers will be in a lower tax bracket when they file their 2018 tax return. However, the marriage penalty could still burn high-income couples. A key feature of the new tax law is lower tax rates for most Americans. There are still seven tax brackets, but the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dropped the rate for five of them for 2018. The new 2018 rates are now 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37% after tax reform. You'll use the new rates for the first time when filing tax returns for 2018, which are due to the IRS by April 15, 2019 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts). The old 2017 rates were 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% and 39.6%. There's more good news. The taxable income range for each 2018 bracket was also tweaked. In most cases, the new tax rate kicks in at a higher income level. This means more taxpayers will fall into a lower bracket starting with their 2018 returns. 2018 Tax Brackets for Single/Married Filing Jointly Tax Rate Taxable Income (Single) Taxable Income (Married) 10% Up to $9,525 Up to $19,050 12% $9,526 to $38,700 $19,051 to $77,400 22% $38,701 to $82,500 $77,401 to $165,000 24% $82,501 to $157,500 $165,001 to $315,000 32% $157,501 to $200,000 $315,001 to $400,000 35% $200,001 to $500,000 $400,001 to $600,000 37% Over $500,000 Over $600,000 The "marriage penalty" is also minimized under the new tax law. This tax-law twist makes certain couples - typically, those whose incomes are similar - filing a joint return pay more tax than they would if they were single. It's triggered when, for any given rate, the minimum taxable income for joint filers is less than twice the amount for single filers. Before the new tax law, this happened in the four highest tax brackets, which meant that couples with a combined taxable income over $153,100 were susceptible to the penalty. After tax reform, only the top bracket contains the marriage penalty trap. As a result, only couples with a combined taxable income over $600,000 are at risk when filing their 2018 tax return. 2018 Tax Brackets for Married Filing Separately/Head of Household Tax Rate Taxable Income (Married Separate) Taxable Income (Head of Household) 10% Up to $9,525 Up to $13,600 12% $9,526 to $38,700 $13,601 to $51,800 22% $38,701 to $82,500 $51,801 to $82,500 24% $82,501 to $157,500 $82,501 to $157,500 32% $157,501 to $200,000 $157,501 to $200,000 35% $200,001 to $300,000 $200,001 to $500,000 37% Over $300,000 Over $500,000 Looking forward, the new tax law also affects how the brackets will be indexed for inflation each year after 2018. Previously, the brackets were adjusted based on the standard Consumer Price Index. However, some economists believe the old formula doesn't fully account for changes in spending as prices rise, so lawmakers adopted a "chained" CPI formula for post-2018 adjustments. This will result in lower inflation adjustments to the tax brackets in the years ahead. Finally, for comparison's sake, here are the old tax brackets from 2017: 2017 Tax Brackets for Single/Married Filing Jointly Tax Rate Taxable Income (Single) Taxable Income (Married) 10% Up to $9,325 Up to $18,650 15% $9,326 to $37,950 $18,651 to $75,900 25% $37,951 to $91,900 $75,901 to $153,100 28% $91,901 to $191,650 $153,101 to $233,350 33% $191,651 to $416,700 $233,351 to $416,700 35% $416,701 to $418,400 $416,701 to $470,700 39.60% Over $418,400 Over $470,700 2017 Tax Brackets for Married Filing Separately/Head of Household Tax Rate Taxable Income (Married Separate) Taxable Income (Head of Household) 10% Up to $9,325 Up to $13,350 15% $9,326 to $37,950 $13,351 to $50,800 25% $37,951 to $76,550 $50,801 to $131,200 28% $76,551 to $116,675 $131,201 to $212,500 33% $116,676 to $208,350 $212,501 to $416,700 35% $208,351 to $235,350 $416,701 to $444,550 39.60% Over $235,350 Over $444,550 See Also: 18 IRS Audit Red Flags Every Taxpayer Needs to Know EDITOR'S PICKS Copyright 2019 The Kiplinger Washington Editors | The new tax brackets for 2018 are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. The tax brackets will also be indexed for inflation each year after 2018. The "marriage penalty" is also minimized under the new tax law, but couples with combined taxable income over $600,000 are at risk when filing their 2018 tax return. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/income-tax-brackets-2018-175541203.html | 0.757914 |
Are Conventional Producers Really Losing Influence? | Energy professionals and others following the developments in the oil and gas industry during the last couple of years have witnessed a massive rise in reporting concerning hydraulic fracturing technology. The role of conventional oil could easily be undervalued considering the rising importance of shale oil. Although hydraulic fracturing has changed the market significantly, conventional producers still make up the bulk of todays oil mix. Production of shale oil in the U.S. is poised to grow even further in the coming years. However, basic economic fundamentals such as profitability and availability bode well for conventional producers and especially for those in the Middle East. Conventional oils technical and geographic soft spot Despite shale oils impressive rise in production, the majority of the worlds oil is produced from conventional fields which hold around two-thirds of the global recoverable resources. OPECs member countries possess the bulk of these assets with nearly 82 percent of the total. Of this amount, 65 percent is in the Middle East, led by Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE. The technical advantages of oil recovery from this region are that production is relatively easy and cheap. Black Gold in the Middle East is amassed in large deposits near the surface either onshore or in relatively shallow waters. This means that the worlds oil producers with the lowest breakeven costs are Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq with costs between the $9 and $10 dollars a barrel in 2016. The immense size of Middle Eastern oil fields and the relative ease with which it can be extracted, have made it the most important oil production region since the Second World War. Conventional oils decreasing role outside of the Middle East The world produced almost 100 million bpd per day in 2018. Both production and consumption are set to rise even further in 2019. Conventional production beyond the Middle East peaked in 2010 and expectations are that production will continue to fall to 45.6 million barrels a day in 2020 which is a 2.3 mb/d decline from the current level. Furthermore, global consumption is set to rise even further reaching 112 mb/d in 2040. This additional demand will be met primarily by U.S. shale, new deepwater oil production and conventional oil producers from the Middle East. Related: OPECs No.2 Boosted Production, Exports Just Before Cuts Began (Click to enlarge) Analysts expect Middle Eastern oil production to grow by 2.7 mb/d by 2025. The extra barrels will be supplied by Iraq (approx. 1.5 mb/d) and by the presumed resumption of production in the Neutral Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The UAE hasnt announced large production increases but the Emirates have the capacity to do so when proper investments are made. Also, statements concerning Irans future level of production are unreliable due to political risks associated with the Trump administration or any future Presidents policy vis--vis Tehran. Shale oils influence on global prices Traditionally OPEC has dominated global oil markets and price setting. However, with the introduction of shale oil, a new bandwidth has been introduced. Following the experience of the last couple of years concerning wild oil price swings, most analysts agree that U.S. shale oil production growth is capped by $50 dollars a barrel. The price of WTI indexed oil was on average $48 (2015) and $43 (2016). The price of oil below $50 has caused a decreasing of activity in the shale oil sector in the U.S. Related: Maduro Clings To Power As Venezuelas Oil Collapse Continues The flexibility of fracking technology and quick investment returns mean that U.S. shale producers are sensitive to price swings. This, in turn, introduces a new balancing force in the oil market meaning that when price drop below $50, economic activity will also reduce quickly in the shale oil production areas. The same logic is also applied when prices rise towards $70, when most shale oil fields become profitable, and increased production lowers prices again. | The role of conventional oil could easily be undervalued considering the rising importance of shale oil. Although hydraulic fracturing has changed the market significantly, conventional producers still make up the bulk of todays oil mix. Production of shale oil in the U.S. is poised to grow even further in the coming years. | pegasus | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/conventional-producers-really-losing-influence-200000892.html | 0.182859 |
What would a Saints home game be without these local musical acts? | In New Orleans, home-field advantage doesnt just bring black-and-gold jerseys and Who Dat chants to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. When the top-ranked New Orleans Saints (13-3) host the Philadelphia Eagles (10-7) on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 13), fans inside the stadium will also be treated to some of the citys biggest musical acts. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Orleans' iconic traditional jazz ensemble, will signal the start of the game with the national anthem. At halftime, the famed 7th Ward high school band, the St. Augustine Marching 100, and the Grammy award-winning Rebirth Brass Band will perform. The musical offerings dont end when the clock hits zero. Choppa will perform live at the Masquerade nightclub at Harrahs casino after the game. Theres no admission fee, and Choppa will host a dance contest, in addition to performing. See Choppa perform for free after the Saints-Eagles game Sunday | The New Orleans Saints host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will signal the start of the game with the national anthem. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.nola.com/sports/2019/01/what-would-a-saints-home-game-be-without-these-local-musical-acts.html | 0.107398 |
What would a Saints home game be without these local musical acts? | In New Orleans, home-field advantage doesnt just bring black-and-gold jerseys and Who Dat chants to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. When the top-ranked New Orleans Saints (13-3) host the Philadelphia Eagles (10-7) on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 13), fans inside the stadium will also be treated to some of the citys biggest musical acts. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Orleans' iconic traditional jazz ensemble, will signal the start of the game with the national anthem. At halftime, the famed 7th Ward high school band, the St. Augustine Marching 100, and the Grammy award-winning Rebirth Brass Band will perform. The musical offerings dont end when the clock hits zero. Choppa will perform live at the Masquerade nightclub at Harrahs casino after the game. Theres no admission fee, and Choppa will host a dance contest, in addition to performing. See Choppa perform for free after the Saints-Eagles game Sunday | The New Orleans Saints host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will signal the start of the game with the national anthem. At halftime, the famed 7th Ward high school band, the St. Augustine Marching 100, and the Grammy award-winning Rebirth Brass Band will perform. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.nola.com/sports/2019/01/what-would-a-saints-home-game-be-without-these-local-musical-acts.html | 0.260147 |
Could Saints receiver TreQuan Smith have another big game vs. Eagles? | TreQuan Smith has been confident in his skills since joining the New Orleans Saints, but he thinks his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 might have helped his teammates, and specifically quarterback Drew Brees, trust him a bit more. In the 48-7 blowout nearly two months ago, Smith had the most productive game of his rookie season with 10 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown. With the Eagles focusing on limiting Michael Thomas, Smith had more opportunities and took advantage. They came with a game plan to double Mike, so somebody else had to step up, Smith said this week. Thomas still produced in the game with four catches for 92 yards and one touchdown, but all of the Saints receivers made plays in the game. Keith Kirkwood, in just the second game of his career, had three catches for 33 yards, and Austin Carr caught his first career touchdown. Saints offense, Eagles defense among the NFLs best in clutch situations However, Smith became Brees go-to receiver in the game as his 13 targets were significantly more than anyone else in the game. Kirkwood was second with five. When the Saints play the Eagles again Sunday in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, they dont know what to expect from the Philadelphia defense. Thomas said the Eagles hadnt really double-teamed a receiver in any games before or after the first matchup, so the Saints had to adjust on the fly in the game. If they have the same game plan, somebody else is going to have a big game, Smith said. Whether itll be Smith is tough to predict. With Ted Ginn Jr. back from injured reserve, it would seem like Smith could have fewer opportunities in the game, but offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. said there are some differences in their roles. Ginn missed 10 games with a knee injury, and when he returned in Week 16 against the Steelers, he had five catches for 74 yards. Smith had one catch for 11 yards in that game. With Ginn having more experience, its likely hell play more than Smith in Sundays playoff game, but theres a chance the Saints like something about Smiths matchup based on the first game. Ginn, meanwhile, said he was glad to see Smith play well in that first meeting. Thats what hes supposed to do, Ginn said. He went out and took on the big stage. It kind of shows what this (wide receiver) room is about. I was excited for him, but you just got to put it back together. If the ball goes Smiths way on Sunday, hell be ready, but he wont be upset if he doesnt have the kind of performance he had in Week 11. As long as we win, thats all I really care about, Smith said. If I have zero catches, zero targets but come out with the win, thats fine with me. Im not here for personal success. Im here for team success. | Tre'Quan Smith had the most productive game of his rookie season against the Eagles in Week 11. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/01/could-saints-trequan-smith-have-big-game-vs-eagles-again.html | 0.228295 |
Could Saints receiver TreQuan Smith have another big game vs. Eagles? | TreQuan Smith has been confident in his skills since joining the New Orleans Saints, but he thinks his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 might have helped his teammates, and specifically quarterback Drew Brees, trust him a bit more. In the 48-7 blowout nearly two months ago, Smith had the most productive game of his rookie season with 10 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown. With the Eagles focusing on limiting Michael Thomas, Smith had more opportunities and took advantage. They came with a game plan to double Mike, so somebody else had to step up, Smith said this week. Thomas still produced in the game with four catches for 92 yards and one touchdown, but all of the Saints receivers made plays in the game. Keith Kirkwood, in just the second game of his career, had three catches for 33 yards, and Austin Carr caught his first career touchdown. Saints offense, Eagles defense among the NFLs best in clutch situations However, Smith became Brees go-to receiver in the game as his 13 targets were significantly more than anyone else in the game. Kirkwood was second with five. When the Saints play the Eagles again Sunday in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, they dont know what to expect from the Philadelphia defense. Thomas said the Eagles hadnt really double-teamed a receiver in any games before or after the first matchup, so the Saints had to adjust on the fly in the game. If they have the same game plan, somebody else is going to have a big game, Smith said. Whether itll be Smith is tough to predict. With Ted Ginn Jr. back from injured reserve, it would seem like Smith could have fewer opportunities in the game, but offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. said there are some differences in their roles. Ginn missed 10 games with a knee injury, and when he returned in Week 16 against the Steelers, he had five catches for 74 yards. Smith had one catch for 11 yards in that game. With Ginn having more experience, its likely hell play more than Smith in Sundays playoff game, but theres a chance the Saints like something about Smiths matchup based on the first game. Ginn, meanwhile, said he was glad to see Smith play well in that first meeting. Thats what hes supposed to do, Ginn said. He went out and took on the big stage. It kind of shows what this (wide receiver) room is about. I was excited for him, but you just got to put it back together. If the ball goes Smiths way on Sunday, hell be ready, but he wont be upset if he doesnt have the kind of performance he had in Week 11. As long as we win, thats all I really care about, Smith said. If I have zero catches, zero targets but come out with the win, thats fine with me. Im not here for personal success. Im here for team success. | New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith had the most productive game of his rookie season against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Smith had 10 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/01/could-saints-trequan-smith-have-big-game-vs-eagles-again.html | 0.454676 |
Could Saints receiver TreQuan Smith have another big game vs. Eagles? | TreQuan Smith has been confident in his skills since joining the New Orleans Saints, but he thinks his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 might have helped his teammates, and specifically quarterback Drew Brees, trust him a bit more. In the 48-7 blowout nearly two months ago, Smith had the most productive game of his rookie season with 10 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown. With the Eagles focusing on limiting Michael Thomas, Smith had more opportunities and took advantage. They came with a game plan to double Mike, so somebody else had to step up, Smith said this week. Thomas still produced in the game with four catches for 92 yards and one touchdown, but all of the Saints receivers made plays in the game. Keith Kirkwood, in just the second game of his career, had three catches for 33 yards, and Austin Carr caught his first career touchdown. Saints offense, Eagles defense among the NFLs best in clutch situations However, Smith became Brees go-to receiver in the game as his 13 targets were significantly more than anyone else in the game. Kirkwood was second with five. When the Saints play the Eagles again Sunday in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, they dont know what to expect from the Philadelphia defense. Thomas said the Eagles hadnt really double-teamed a receiver in any games before or after the first matchup, so the Saints had to adjust on the fly in the game. If they have the same game plan, somebody else is going to have a big game, Smith said. Whether itll be Smith is tough to predict. With Ted Ginn Jr. back from injured reserve, it would seem like Smith could have fewer opportunities in the game, but offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. said there are some differences in their roles. Ginn missed 10 games with a knee injury, and when he returned in Week 16 against the Steelers, he had five catches for 74 yards. Smith had one catch for 11 yards in that game. With Ginn having more experience, its likely hell play more than Smith in Sundays playoff game, but theres a chance the Saints like something about Smiths matchup based on the first game. Ginn, meanwhile, said he was glad to see Smith play well in that first meeting. Thats what hes supposed to do, Ginn said. He went out and took on the big stage. It kind of shows what this (wide receiver) room is about. I was excited for him, but you just got to put it back together. If the ball goes Smiths way on Sunday, hell be ready, but he wont be upset if he doesnt have the kind of performance he had in Week 11. As long as we win, thats all I really care about, Smith said. If I have zero catches, zero targets but come out with the win, thats fine with me. Im not here for personal success. Im here for team success. | New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith had the most productive game of his rookie season against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Smith had 10 catches for 157 yards and one touchdown. The Saints play the Eagles again Sunday in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/01/could-saints-trequan-smith-have-big-game-vs-eagles-again.html | 0.484178 |
What do the players say? Will 2019 Cleveland Indians be better or worse than 2018 edition? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The media can be fooled. Fans can be fooled, but its hard to fool a ballplayer when the question is about talent. So the answer is yes, the 2019 Indians are going to be a different team than the one that ended the 2018 season with 91 wins and a third straight AL Central title. The list of departed Indians does not include free agents Cody Allen, Brandon Guyer, Josh Tomlin, Melky Cabrera, Oliver Perez and Adam Rosales, who are still looking for homes. I wouldnt say that, said catcher Roberto Perez, who moves into a starting role following the trade of Gomes. All I can say is that were going to get there. We lost some pieces like Encarnacion and Brantley. Those players are special and they fit here well, but were going to concentrate on what we have here now and see what happens. Asked if the Indians can win the World Series in 2019, Perez said, Yes, I believe in my team 100 percent. This is Perezs 11th season in the organization. Considering the experience and talent the Indians have lost this winter, he qualifies as an elder statesman. His tenure has given him a chance to see how the front office has put together winning rosters for the last six seasons. Of course, Im very confident in the front office, said Perez. I believe in my team. Each person here knows what they can do. I think our strength is here ... its the (starting) pitching. Were going to be the underdogs. I think we all know that. But were ready for the challenge. When asked if he really believed the Indians were going to be underdogs in a division theyve dominated for three years, he said, Not really. The other teams have done great jobs this offseason, the White Sox and Minnesota. But in 2016, nobody thought that we were going to be in the World Series. Weve just got to prove people wrong. Reliever Dan Otero is entering his fourth season with the Indians. He said last year the Indians dwelt too much on the players theyd lost to free agency specifically Bryan Shaw. This winter its Miller and Allen. I dont want the narrative to always be about the people we lost, said Otero. I felt like last year I thought there was a lot of that with Shaw leaving. How are we going to replace him and maybe we werent focused on who we had here. I kind of want to get away from talking about the guys who arent here and talk about the guys who are here. We have some new blood here. Guys trying to make a name for themselves. Whether its Neil Ramirez coming back again. Jon Edwards coming back after a good year. Nick Goody coming off an injury. There are guys here we need to count on and hold accountable. As much as those guys meant to us in the past, we do need to look at the guys we have here. Theyre at different places and hopefully they do well except when they play us. Over the last six years the Indians have won more games than any team in the AL. The roster didnt turn over that much until the last two seasons. But as players keep performing well and gain more service time in the big leagues, their salaries increase as free agency draws nearer. That means change for a team such as the Indians. With change, comes opportunity. Its an opportunity to make your name, said Mike Clevinger, when asked about this winters roster turnover. When I was coming up here, I took it as there was an awful lot of good arms in front of me. I told myself if I can crack this rotation, its going to be a pretty big thing for myself. Were a winning ball team. Weve been winning for years. If you can crack this lineup (as a position player), its obviously a feat for yourself and your personal endeavors. With the trades and free agents departures of Gomes, Gonzalez, Encarnacion, Chisenhall, Brantley and Alonso, the Indians have lost 307 runs, 90 homers and 270 RBI. The good part of being here the last couple of years, said Clevinger, was seeing how this front office replenishes the holes in the lineup. So now its not the anxiety of not knowing your lineup. I know theyre going to be putting some good bats in there. Weve won the AL Central three years in a row. Why not keep it going? Pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Ariz., for the start of spring training on Feb. 12. GM Mike Chernoff told the Tribe Fest audience on Saturday that they will keep trying to improve the team right through the start of camp and beyond. There have been rumors all winter that one way to do that would be to trade one of their top two starting pitchers, Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. Id really be sad to see Klubes or Trev leave because theyve been such great mentors to learn from, said Adam Plutko. Seeing them leave would be a real bummer on my end. But in an offseason where there has been change in every other part of the roster, a move with the rotation would not be a surprise. | The 2019 Indians are going to be a different team than the one that ended the 2018 season with 91 wins and a third straight AL Central title. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/01/what-do-the-players-say-will-2019-cleveland-indians-be-better-or-worse-than-2018-edition.html | 0.182893 |
What do the players say? Will 2019 Cleveland Indians be better or worse than 2018 edition? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The media can be fooled. Fans can be fooled, but its hard to fool a ballplayer when the question is about talent. So the answer is yes, the 2019 Indians are going to be a different team than the one that ended the 2018 season with 91 wins and a third straight AL Central title. The list of departed Indians does not include free agents Cody Allen, Brandon Guyer, Josh Tomlin, Melky Cabrera, Oliver Perez and Adam Rosales, who are still looking for homes. I wouldnt say that, said catcher Roberto Perez, who moves into a starting role following the trade of Gomes. All I can say is that were going to get there. We lost some pieces like Encarnacion and Brantley. Those players are special and they fit here well, but were going to concentrate on what we have here now and see what happens. Asked if the Indians can win the World Series in 2019, Perez said, Yes, I believe in my team 100 percent. This is Perezs 11th season in the organization. Considering the experience and talent the Indians have lost this winter, he qualifies as an elder statesman. His tenure has given him a chance to see how the front office has put together winning rosters for the last six seasons. Of course, Im very confident in the front office, said Perez. I believe in my team. Each person here knows what they can do. I think our strength is here ... its the (starting) pitching. Were going to be the underdogs. I think we all know that. But were ready for the challenge. When asked if he really believed the Indians were going to be underdogs in a division theyve dominated for three years, he said, Not really. The other teams have done great jobs this offseason, the White Sox and Minnesota. But in 2016, nobody thought that we were going to be in the World Series. Weve just got to prove people wrong. Reliever Dan Otero is entering his fourth season with the Indians. He said last year the Indians dwelt too much on the players theyd lost to free agency specifically Bryan Shaw. This winter its Miller and Allen. I dont want the narrative to always be about the people we lost, said Otero. I felt like last year I thought there was a lot of that with Shaw leaving. How are we going to replace him and maybe we werent focused on who we had here. I kind of want to get away from talking about the guys who arent here and talk about the guys who are here. We have some new blood here. Guys trying to make a name for themselves. Whether its Neil Ramirez coming back again. Jon Edwards coming back after a good year. Nick Goody coming off an injury. There are guys here we need to count on and hold accountable. As much as those guys meant to us in the past, we do need to look at the guys we have here. Theyre at different places and hopefully they do well except when they play us. Over the last six years the Indians have won more games than any team in the AL. The roster didnt turn over that much until the last two seasons. But as players keep performing well and gain more service time in the big leagues, their salaries increase as free agency draws nearer. That means change for a team such as the Indians. With change, comes opportunity. Its an opportunity to make your name, said Mike Clevinger, when asked about this winters roster turnover. When I was coming up here, I took it as there was an awful lot of good arms in front of me. I told myself if I can crack this rotation, its going to be a pretty big thing for myself. Were a winning ball team. Weve been winning for years. If you can crack this lineup (as a position player), its obviously a feat for yourself and your personal endeavors. With the trades and free agents departures of Gomes, Gonzalez, Encarnacion, Chisenhall, Brantley and Alonso, the Indians have lost 307 runs, 90 homers and 270 RBI. The good part of being here the last couple of years, said Clevinger, was seeing how this front office replenishes the holes in the lineup. So now its not the anxiety of not knowing your lineup. I know theyre going to be putting some good bats in there. Weve won the AL Central three years in a row. Why not keep it going? Pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Ariz., for the start of spring training on Feb. 12. GM Mike Chernoff told the Tribe Fest audience on Saturday that they will keep trying to improve the team right through the start of camp and beyond. There have been rumors all winter that one way to do that would be to trade one of their top two starting pitchers, Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. Id really be sad to see Klubes or Trev leave because theyve been such great mentors to learn from, said Adam Plutko. Seeing them leave would be a real bummer on my end. But in an offseason where there has been change in every other part of the roster, a move with the rotation would not be a surprise. | The 2019 Indians are going to be a different team than the one that ended the 2018 season with 91 wins and a third straight AL Central title. The list of departed Indians does not include free agents Cody Allen, Brandon Guyer, Josh Tomlin, Melky Cabrera, Oliver Perez and Adam Rosales. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/01/what-do-the-players-say-will-2019-cleveland-indians-be-better-or-worse-than-2018-edition.html | 0.24172 |
Why Did Comcast Corp. Shares Drop by 12% in 2018? | What happened Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) saw its stock price fall in 2018 despite putting up relatively strong numbers. That probably happened because of fears that cord cutting would eventually cause problems in the company's core cable business. The company has lost about 340,000 cable customers through three quarters. That's up from a drop of 151,000 in all of 2017. Customers are dropping cable in favor of streaming services in faster numbers, but Comcast has more than made up for those losses by adding broadband customers. It's possible that the market for broadband reaches a saturation point, but that hasn't happened yet, and cable companies have been winning share from telephone-based providers. Comcast has added just over 1 million broadband customers through three quarters, around triple the number of cable customers it lost. Two women sit on the floor of a living room, while one points to a large TV screen. More More consumers are dropping cable, putting a drag on Comcast shares. Image source: Getty Images. So what Fears over the decline of cable also cast a shadow over Comcast's broadcast and cable business. It's not that anything truly bad has happened yet. There's simply a fear that it will. That dragged the company's share price from $39.01 on the last day of trading in 2017 to $34.16 when the market closed for 2018, a 12% drop, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. CEO Brian Roberts doesn't share the market's concerns. In fact, he noted in his remarks in the third-quarter earnings release that the company grew in a number of ways in Q3. "Comcast Cable's EBITDA growth was the fastest in six years, and customer relationship growth accelerated, driven by the best broadband net additions for a third quarter in 10 years," he said. "At NBCUniversal, our TV businesses continued their strong performance. NBC finished the 52-week season ranked No. 1 in total viewers for the first time in 16 years and No. 1 in adults 18-49 for the fifth consecutive season, and is off to a great start in the new season." Now what Roberts and Comcast have to show that the company can maintain its audience as customers drop traditional cable. That's a big challenge, because the company doesn't offer a streaming service, though it could do so in the future. That's a challenge, but one the company should be able to meet, given its strong lineup of intellectual property and its ability to market to its broadband customers. More From The Motley Fool Daniel B. Kline has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Comcast. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. | Comcast saw its stock price fall in 2018 despite putting up relatively strong numbers. The company has lost about 340,000 cable customers through three quarters. | pegasus | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/why-did-comcast-corp-shares-233500456.html | 0.174761 |
Why Did Comcast Corp. Shares Drop by 12% in 2018? | What happened Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) saw its stock price fall in 2018 despite putting up relatively strong numbers. That probably happened because of fears that cord cutting would eventually cause problems in the company's core cable business. The company has lost about 340,000 cable customers through three quarters. That's up from a drop of 151,000 in all of 2017. Customers are dropping cable in favor of streaming services in faster numbers, but Comcast has more than made up for those losses by adding broadband customers. It's possible that the market for broadband reaches a saturation point, but that hasn't happened yet, and cable companies have been winning share from telephone-based providers. Comcast has added just over 1 million broadband customers through three quarters, around triple the number of cable customers it lost. Two women sit on the floor of a living room, while one points to a large TV screen. More More consumers are dropping cable, putting a drag on Comcast shares. Image source: Getty Images. So what Fears over the decline of cable also cast a shadow over Comcast's broadcast and cable business. It's not that anything truly bad has happened yet. There's simply a fear that it will. That dragged the company's share price from $39.01 on the last day of trading in 2017 to $34.16 when the market closed for 2018, a 12% drop, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. CEO Brian Roberts doesn't share the market's concerns. In fact, he noted in his remarks in the third-quarter earnings release that the company grew in a number of ways in Q3. "Comcast Cable's EBITDA growth was the fastest in six years, and customer relationship growth accelerated, driven by the best broadband net additions for a third quarter in 10 years," he said. "At NBCUniversal, our TV businesses continued their strong performance. NBC finished the 52-week season ranked No. 1 in total viewers for the first time in 16 years and No. 1 in adults 18-49 for the fifth consecutive season, and is off to a great start in the new season." Now what Roberts and Comcast have to show that the company can maintain its audience as customers drop traditional cable. That's a big challenge, because the company doesn't offer a streaming service, though it could do so in the future. That's a challenge, but one the company should be able to meet, given its strong lineup of intellectual property and its ability to market to its broadband customers. More From The Motley Fool Daniel B. Kline has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Comcast. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. | Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) saw its stock price fall by 12% in 2018. The company has lost about 340,000 cable customers through three quarters. Comcast has made up for those losses by adding broadband customers. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/why-did-comcast-corp-shares-233500456.html | 0.590872 |
Why Did Comcast Corp. Shares Drop by 12% in 2018? | What happened Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) saw its stock price fall in 2018 despite putting up relatively strong numbers. That probably happened because of fears that cord cutting would eventually cause problems in the company's core cable business. The company has lost about 340,000 cable customers through three quarters. That's up from a drop of 151,000 in all of 2017. Customers are dropping cable in favor of streaming services in faster numbers, but Comcast has more than made up for those losses by adding broadband customers. It's possible that the market for broadband reaches a saturation point, but that hasn't happened yet, and cable companies have been winning share from telephone-based providers. Comcast has added just over 1 million broadband customers through three quarters, around triple the number of cable customers it lost. Two women sit on the floor of a living room, while one points to a large TV screen. More More consumers are dropping cable, putting a drag on Comcast shares. Image source: Getty Images. So what Fears over the decline of cable also cast a shadow over Comcast's broadcast and cable business. It's not that anything truly bad has happened yet. There's simply a fear that it will. That dragged the company's share price from $39.01 on the last day of trading in 2017 to $34.16 when the market closed for 2018, a 12% drop, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. CEO Brian Roberts doesn't share the market's concerns. In fact, he noted in his remarks in the third-quarter earnings release that the company grew in a number of ways in Q3. "Comcast Cable's EBITDA growth was the fastest in six years, and customer relationship growth accelerated, driven by the best broadband net additions for a third quarter in 10 years," he said. "At NBCUniversal, our TV businesses continued their strong performance. NBC finished the 52-week season ranked No. 1 in total viewers for the first time in 16 years and No. 1 in adults 18-49 for the fifth consecutive season, and is off to a great start in the new season." Now what Roberts and Comcast have to show that the company can maintain its audience as customers drop traditional cable. That's a big challenge, because the company doesn't offer a streaming service, though it could do so in the future. That's a challenge, but one the company should be able to meet, given its strong lineup of intellectual property and its ability to market to its broadband customers. More From The Motley Fool Daniel B. Kline has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Comcast. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. | Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) saw its stock price fall by 12% in 2018. The company has lost about 340,000 cable customers through three quarters. But Comcast has more than made up for those losses by adding broadband customers. It's possible that the market for broadband reaches a saturation point, but that hasn't happened yet. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/why-did-comcast-corp-shares-233500456.html | 0.674986 |
Can Oregon basketball recover from historic collapse against UCLA? | EUGENE It appeared talk of the Oregons demise in the wake of the season-ending injury to Bol Bol appeared premature, then a historic collapse of losing a nine-point lead with less than a minute to play against UCLA put UOs season on the brink. How the Ducks (9-6, 0-2 Pac-12) respond from Thursdays backbreaking 87-84 overtime loss to the Bruins will determine whether they can keep any faint hope of making the NCAA Tournament alive or if the worst final-minute collapse in Pac-12 history was the opening line to the epitaph of their season. Of the five teams to relinquish larger leads in the final minute in NCAA Division I history, two saw their seasons end with the defeat, two had winning records to end the the season and one went into a deeper tailspin. Northern Iowas season ended after blowing a record 12-point lead to Texas A&M in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, as did Virginias following a 10-point collapse to Miami in the 2011 ACC Tournament. Colgate went 5-3 after losing a 10-point lead to Bucknell last season and Maryland went 7-5 before advancing all the way to the Final Four after Dukes Miracle Minute 10-point comeback in 2001. After allowing UNLV to dig out of an 11-point gap in the final minute, San Diego States 2004-05 season ended with a 1-6 thud. Oregon coach Dana Altman, the lone voice to speak after Thursdays game, said the players were crushed but hoped having two days before hosting USC (9-7, 2-1 Pac-12) on Sunday (5 p.m., ESPNU) would help recover. Its got to be everybody, all of us. Were all out there together, (we need to) bounce back, Altman said. We played our tails off in 35 minutes. I thought we really played well, we just didnt finish it. We didnt rebound, we didnt defend, we had a couple of bad turnovers that enabled them to get back. Until the final seven minutes of regulation, Oregon had arguably its gutsiest, most energetic and smartest performance of the season. The Ducks capitalized on 23 UCLA turnovers, which led to 32 points, and after a blazing fast start forced the much bigger and deeper Bruins to play at a slower tempo. As long as Kenny Wooten is out recovering from a broken jaw Oregon will have no choice but to play at a slower pace and minimize possessions in order to maximize efficiency, keep the eight healthy players fresh enough to play as much as possible and ultimately remain competitive. Until UCLAs furious comeback, that plan was working and could remain Oregons blueprint. I hope the guys can realize they played really good for 35 minutes, Altman said. "and then address what we didnt do well down the stretch. However, no matter what strategy Oregon employs it must have consistent performances from its best players and leading scorer Payton Pritchard is coming off his third career game without a field goal and first since March 11, 2017. Louis King is ascending and likely Oregons best offensive weapon, but Pritchard must score more and Altman was not sure why the junior point guard had such a poor offensive showing (0 for 6, including 0 for 5 from three-point range, with four free throws) against UCLA. We want him to look for shots and I thought the ball movement was pretty good," Altman said. "He missed a couple of good looks, but we do need him to be more aggressive offensively. | Oregon blew a nine-point lead to UCLA in the final minute of Thursday's game. The Ducks lost 87-84 in overtime to the Bruins, their first loss of the season. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2019/01/can-oregon-basketball-recover-from-historic-collapse-against-ucla.html | 0.10199 |
Can Oregon basketball recover from historic collapse against UCLA? | EUGENE It appeared talk of the Oregons demise in the wake of the season-ending injury to Bol Bol appeared premature, then a historic collapse of losing a nine-point lead with less than a minute to play against UCLA put UOs season on the brink. How the Ducks (9-6, 0-2 Pac-12) respond from Thursdays backbreaking 87-84 overtime loss to the Bruins will determine whether they can keep any faint hope of making the NCAA Tournament alive or if the worst final-minute collapse in Pac-12 history was the opening line to the epitaph of their season. Of the five teams to relinquish larger leads in the final minute in NCAA Division I history, two saw their seasons end with the defeat, two had winning records to end the the season and one went into a deeper tailspin. Northern Iowas season ended after blowing a record 12-point lead to Texas A&M in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, as did Virginias following a 10-point collapse to Miami in the 2011 ACC Tournament. Colgate went 5-3 after losing a 10-point lead to Bucknell last season and Maryland went 7-5 before advancing all the way to the Final Four after Dukes Miracle Minute 10-point comeback in 2001. After allowing UNLV to dig out of an 11-point gap in the final minute, San Diego States 2004-05 season ended with a 1-6 thud. Oregon coach Dana Altman, the lone voice to speak after Thursdays game, said the players were crushed but hoped having two days before hosting USC (9-7, 2-1 Pac-12) on Sunday (5 p.m., ESPNU) would help recover. Its got to be everybody, all of us. Were all out there together, (we need to) bounce back, Altman said. We played our tails off in 35 minutes. I thought we really played well, we just didnt finish it. We didnt rebound, we didnt defend, we had a couple of bad turnovers that enabled them to get back. Until the final seven minutes of regulation, Oregon had arguably its gutsiest, most energetic and smartest performance of the season. The Ducks capitalized on 23 UCLA turnovers, which led to 32 points, and after a blazing fast start forced the much bigger and deeper Bruins to play at a slower tempo. As long as Kenny Wooten is out recovering from a broken jaw Oregon will have no choice but to play at a slower pace and minimize possessions in order to maximize efficiency, keep the eight healthy players fresh enough to play as much as possible and ultimately remain competitive. Until UCLAs furious comeback, that plan was working and could remain Oregons blueprint. I hope the guys can realize they played really good for 35 minutes, Altman said. "and then address what we didnt do well down the stretch. However, no matter what strategy Oregon employs it must have consistent performances from its best players and leading scorer Payton Pritchard is coming off his third career game without a field goal and first since March 11, 2017. Louis King is ascending and likely Oregons best offensive weapon, but Pritchard must score more and Altman was not sure why the junior point guard had such a poor offensive showing (0 for 6, including 0 for 5 from three-point range, with four free throws) against UCLA. We want him to look for shots and I thought the ball movement was pretty good," Altman said. "He missed a couple of good looks, but we do need him to be more aggressive offensively. | Oregon blew a nine-point lead to UCLA in the final minute of Thursday's game. The Ducks lost 87-84 in overtime to the Bruins, their first loss of the season. Oregon coach Dana Altman said the players were crushed but hoped having two days before hosting USC would help recover. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2019/01/can-oregon-basketball-recover-from-historic-collapse-against-ucla.html | 0.212195 |
Is Bill Belichick right to devalue weather in Patriots-Chargers? | originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Bill Belichick has always had a rocky relationship with the weather. So, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the New England Patriots head coach doesn't believe Sunday's chilly forecast -- expected to be in the high 20s -- will give his team any edge whatsoever over the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Divisional Round clash at Gillette Stadium. Scroll to continue with content Ad "They're a good football team," Belichick said Friday in a press conference. "We're playing the Chargers. We're not playing the weather. Whatever it is, it is." "Yeah," Belichick responded. "Gonna be on the same field." We hate to disagree with the greatest NFL coach of all time. But we're of the mind that Mother Nature should at least benefit the Patriots somewhat. First: The Chargers aren't used to playing in the cold. That's a fact. They've played in just one game this season with a kickoff temperature below 50 degrees -- a Week 15 win at Kansas City in 39-degree weather -- and last Saturday's Wild Card win over the Baltimore Ravens was played in 51-degree weather. Sunday will be at least 20 degrees colder than all but one game they've played in this season. Second: Philip Rivers isn't all that good in the cold. The Chargers quarterback has played in just five career games with game-time temperatures at or below freezing and is 1-4 in those contests. Story continues Finally: Tom Brady and the Patriots are very, very good in the cold. The Pats QB boasts a 98.9 passer rating in his last 10 cold-weather games (40 degrees or below), and New England is 13-2 in its last 15 playoff games played in 34-degree weather or colder. Far from it. The Chargers haven't lost a game outside L.A. County this season, going 8-1 on the road (playoffs included) with their only defeat coming to the Los Angeles Rams. But expect the elements to play more of a role than Belichick would like to admit. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. | New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn't believe Sunday's chilly forecast will give his team any edge over the Los Angeles Chargers. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/bill-belichick-devalue-weather-patriots-180907440.html?src=rss | 0.112482 |
Is Bill Belichick right to devalue weather in Patriots-Chargers? | originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Bill Belichick has always had a rocky relationship with the weather. So, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the New England Patriots head coach doesn't believe Sunday's chilly forecast -- expected to be in the high 20s -- will give his team any edge whatsoever over the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Divisional Round clash at Gillette Stadium. Scroll to continue with content Ad "They're a good football team," Belichick said Friday in a press conference. "We're playing the Chargers. We're not playing the weather. Whatever it is, it is." "Yeah," Belichick responded. "Gonna be on the same field." We hate to disagree with the greatest NFL coach of all time. But we're of the mind that Mother Nature should at least benefit the Patriots somewhat. First: The Chargers aren't used to playing in the cold. That's a fact. They've played in just one game this season with a kickoff temperature below 50 degrees -- a Week 15 win at Kansas City in 39-degree weather -- and last Saturday's Wild Card win over the Baltimore Ravens was played in 51-degree weather. Sunday will be at least 20 degrees colder than all but one game they've played in this season. Second: Philip Rivers isn't all that good in the cold. The Chargers quarterback has played in just five career games with game-time temperatures at or below freezing and is 1-4 in those contests. Story continues Finally: Tom Brady and the Patriots are very, very good in the cold. The Pats QB boasts a 98.9 passer rating in his last 10 cold-weather games (40 degrees or below), and New England is 13-2 in its last 15 playoff games played in 34-degree weather or colder. Far from it. The Chargers haven't lost a game outside L.A. County this season, going 8-1 on the road (playoffs included) with their only defeat coming to the Los Angeles Rams. But expect the elements to play more of a role than Belichick would like to admit. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. | New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn't believe Sunday's chilly forecast will give his team any edge over the Los Angeles Chargers. "We're playing the Chargers. We're not playing the weather," Belichick said. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/bill-belichick-devalue-weather-patriots-180907440.html?src=rss | 0.248278 |
Is Bill Belichick right to devalue weather in Patriots-Chargers? | originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Bill Belichick has always had a rocky relationship with the weather. So, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the New England Patriots head coach doesn't believe Sunday's chilly forecast -- expected to be in the high 20s -- will give his team any edge whatsoever over the Los Angeles Chargers in their AFC Divisional Round clash at Gillette Stadium. Scroll to continue with content Ad "They're a good football team," Belichick said Friday in a press conference. "We're playing the Chargers. We're not playing the weather. Whatever it is, it is." "Yeah," Belichick responded. "Gonna be on the same field." We hate to disagree with the greatest NFL coach of all time. But we're of the mind that Mother Nature should at least benefit the Patriots somewhat. First: The Chargers aren't used to playing in the cold. That's a fact. They've played in just one game this season with a kickoff temperature below 50 degrees -- a Week 15 win at Kansas City in 39-degree weather -- and last Saturday's Wild Card win over the Baltimore Ravens was played in 51-degree weather. Sunday will be at least 20 degrees colder than all but one game they've played in this season. Second: Philip Rivers isn't all that good in the cold. The Chargers quarterback has played in just five career games with game-time temperatures at or below freezing and is 1-4 in those contests. Story continues Finally: Tom Brady and the Patriots are very, very good in the cold. The Pats QB boasts a 98.9 passer rating in his last 10 cold-weather games (40 degrees or below), and New England is 13-2 in its last 15 playoff games played in 34-degree weather or colder. Far from it. The Chargers haven't lost a game outside L.A. County this season, going 8-1 on the road (playoffs included) with their only defeat coming to the Los Angeles Rams. But expect the elements to play more of a role than Belichick would like to admit. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. | New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn't believe Sunday's chilly forecast will give his team any edge over the Los Angeles Chargers. "We're playing the Chargers. We're not playing the weather," Belichick said. The Chargers haven't lost a game outside L.A. County this season, going 8-1 on the road. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/bill-belichick-devalue-weather-patriots-180907440.html?src=rss | 0.342267 |
Did Devin McCourty's text convince Bill Belichick to sign brother Jason? | originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Looking back, it almost seemed inevitable. Scroll to continue with content Ad Devin McCourty was an essential cog in the New England Patriots' defense, but the team still needed secondary help entering the 2018 season. McCourty's twin brother, Jason, was in the final year of his contract on a rebuilding Cleveland Browns team that probably wasn't going to re-sign him. Last March, the exact thought occurred to Devin -- who then did something about it. In an article published Friday for The Players' Tribune, Jason explained how Devin straight-up texted head coach Bill Belichick to suggest the idea of trading for Jason. "Coach!!! Two McCourtys are better than one," Devin texted Belichick, according to Jason. Belichick didn't text back. But 45 minutes later, Jason says, Devin got a phone call from the Patriots coach with some good news. "Right after they spoke, Dev FaceTime'd me. 'I wanted to be the one to break the news to you. So, get ready. We're about to trade for you.' " Sure enough, the Patriots sent a 2018 sixth-round pick to Cleveland on March 15 in exchange for Jason and a seventh-rounder. Belichick may have been eyeing Jason before Devin texted him, but we'd like to think the legendary coach simply saw Devin's text, said, 'Sure, why not?' and pulled the trigger. Jason's full article is worth the read, as he also shares a humorous moment he and his identical twin brother shared with Belichick at training camp. Story continues We were out there doing drills and Bill called us both over, super serious. When we got to him, he looked at both of us back and forth a couple of times and said, "Do you guys have to wear the same f***ing sleeves?" You asked for two McCourtys, Bill. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. | Devin McCourty texted Bill Belichick to suggest the idea of trading for Jason. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-devin-mccourtys-text-convince-135236882.html?src=rss | 0.284247 |
Did Devin McCourty's text convince Bill Belichick to sign brother Jason? | originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Looking back, it almost seemed inevitable. Scroll to continue with content Ad Devin McCourty was an essential cog in the New England Patriots' defense, but the team still needed secondary help entering the 2018 season. McCourty's twin brother, Jason, was in the final year of his contract on a rebuilding Cleveland Browns team that probably wasn't going to re-sign him. Last March, the exact thought occurred to Devin -- who then did something about it. In an article published Friday for The Players' Tribune, Jason explained how Devin straight-up texted head coach Bill Belichick to suggest the idea of trading for Jason. "Coach!!! Two McCourtys are better than one," Devin texted Belichick, according to Jason. Belichick didn't text back. But 45 minutes later, Jason says, Devin got a phone call from the Patriots coach with some good news. "Right after they spoke, Dev FaceTime'd me. 'I wanted to be the one to break the news to you. So, get ready. We're about to trade for you.' " Sure enough, the Patriots sent a 2018 sixth-round pick to Cleveland on March 15 in exchange for Jason and a seventh-rounder. Belichick may have been eyeing Jason before Devin texted him, but we'd like to think the legendary coach simply saw Devin's text, said, 'Sure, why not?' and pulled the trigger. Jason's full article is worth the read, as he also shares a humorous moment he and his identical twin brother shared with Belichick at training camp. Story continues We were out there doing drills and Bill called us both over, super serious. When we got to him, he looked at both of us back and forth a couple of times and said, "Do you guys have to wear the same f***ing sleeves?" You asked for two McCourtys, Bill. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. | Devin McCourty texted Bill Belichick to suggest the idea of trading for Jason. The New England Patriots traded for Jason in March. Jason says Devin FaceTime'd him to tell him of the trade. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-devin-mccourtys-text-convince-135236882.html?src=rss | 0.394067 |
Did Devin McCourty's text convince Bill Belichick to sign brother Jason? | originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Looking back, it almost seemed inevitable. Scroll to continue with content Ad Devin McCourty was an essential cog in the New England Patriots' defense, but the team still needed secondary help entering the 2018 season. McCourty's twin brother, Jason, was in the final year of his contract on a rebuilding Cleveland Browns team that probably wasn't going to re-sign him. Last March, the exact thought occurred to Devin -- who then did something about it. In an article published Friday for The Players' Tribune, Jason explained how Devin straight-up texted head coach Bill Belichick to suggest the idea of trading for Jason. "Coach!!! Two McCourtys are better than one," Devin texted Belichick, according to Jason. Belichick didn't text back. But 45 minutes later, Jason says, Devin got a phone call from the Patriots coach with some good news. "Right after they spoke, Dev FaceTime'd me. 'I wanted to be the one to break the news to you. So, get ready. We're about to trade for you.' " Sure enough, the Patriots sent a 2018 sixth-round pick to Cleveland on March 15 in exchange for Jason and a seventh-rounder. Belichick may have been eyeing Jason before Devin texted him, but we'd like to think the legendary coach simply saw Devin's text, said, 'Sure, why not?' and pulled the trigger. Jason's full article is worth the read, as he also shares a humorous moment he and his identical twin brother shared with Belichick at training camp. Story continues We were out there doing drills and Bill called us both over, super serious. When we got to him, he looked at both of us back and forth a couple of times and said, "Do you guys have to wear the same f***ing sleeves?" You asked for two McCourtys, Bill. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. | Devin McCourty texted Bill Belichick to suggest the idea of trading for Jason. The New England Patriots traded for Jason in March. Jason says Devin FaceTime'd him to break the news that the Patriots were about to trade for him. The Patriots traded Jason to the Cleveland Browns for a 2018 sixth-round pick. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-devin-mccourtys-text-convince-135236882.html?src=rss | 0.564459 |
Can Congress Void a Tribal Treaty Without Telling Anyone? | Herrera and the tribe argue that the hunt was legal, because the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie guarantees the Crow the right to hunt on the unoccupied lands of the United States so long as game may be found thereon, and as long as peace subsists among the whites and Indians on the borders of the hunting districts. When Herrera was brought to trial, however, the state court refused to hear his argument. The treaty, the court said, was invalid under a 120-year-old Supreme Court case. He received a one-year suspended sentence, and three years suspension of all hunting privileges in Wyoming. Lets take a quick look at the erratic history of federal Indian policy. In the early Republic, the federal government made treaties of friendship with Indian tribes east of the Mississippi. In the 1830s, it stopped feeling friendly and removed the eastern Indians to the West. It set up reservations for eastern and western tribes and solemnly promised in treaties that the land would be theirs forever. In 1871, Congress decided there would be no more treaties, because Indian nations were no longer sovereigns; the courts soon confirmed that Congress could void any treaty without the consent of the tribes that had signed it. Next, from the 1880s until the 1930s, came the allotment era. The government decided to break up the reservations and allot much of the land to individuals, who could sell them. By the 1930s tribes had lost 60 percent of their previous land base. The New Deal was a brief respite: allotment ended and tribes were allowed to re-form their governments. Then in 1953 came the termination era, when Congress decided that the federal government would no longer provide services to tribes, or deal with their governments. It sold off some tribes reservation lands and proclaimed that those tribes no longer existed. Not until the Nixon administration did Congress and the executive decide to deal again with tribes as genuine governments. (The famed Native writer Vine Deloria Jr. in 1971 hailed Nixons as the best administration in American history for its responsiveness to tribal concerns.) Since then, tribal governments have gained in strength and organization. In 1978, the high court made explicit the rule that tribal rights cant disappear without clear indications of legislative intent. State governments and tribes, however, have been ceaselessly at each others throats since the 19th century, fighting bitterly over issues of natural resources, fish, game, and wildlife management, taxation, and law enforcement. Heres how that history shook out in the case of the Crow. In 1890, Wyoming became a state. By 1896, in Ward v. Race Horse, the new state was asking the Supreme Court to void Indian treaty rights. Race Horse involved the elk-hunting rights of a member of the Bannock tribe of Idaho, under a treaty whose language was almost identical to that of the Crow. The high court held, 7-1, that the admission of Wyoming had silently voided all tribal hunting rights there. Because Wyoming had been admitted on an equal footing with other states, its powers over fish, game and wildlife couldnt be limited by the Bannock treaty. | A Crow man was banned from hunting in Wyoming because of an 1868 treaty. The court ruled that the treaty was invalid under a 120-year-old Supreme Court case. The Supreme Court ruled that Congress can void any treaty without the consent of the tribes that had signed it. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/01/herrera-v-wyoming/580243/?utm_source=feed | 0.384112 |
How long can O'Rourke wait as 2020 pace picks up around him? | AUSTIN, Texas You wont see Beto ORourke announce whether hes running for president in 2020 for a while. But you may see him do almost anything else in the meantime. So, Im here at the dentist, the former Democrat congressman said with a giggle during a teeth-cleaning seen live on Instagram last week, before quizzing the dental hygienist about life along the U.S.-Mexico border. Anyone grumbling about livestream overexposure can catch ORourke on more traditional airwaves next month in New York, when Oprah Winfrey interviews him. ORourke barged into last years Senate race almost laughably early, in March 2017, insisting he was a credible contender against the incumbent, Republican Ted Cruz, when almost no one nationally knew of ORourke. Now hes doing almost anything to keep people paying attention to him without formally starting a presidential campaign for 2020. Hes not expected to decide until next month at the earliest whether hes running. These days, that counts as playing hard to get. Influential activists in Iowa and elsewhere are clamouring for him to get in the race while some potential rivals move their timelines earlier. Theyre not going to wait forever, Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston, said of Democratic campaign operatives, donors, activists and fellow politicians looking to pick sides or offer endorsements. The more candidates who start to formally launch their candidacies, the greater the pressure will rise on Beto. Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren announced on New Years Eve that shed formed a presidential exploratory committee, hoping to get an early jump on people such as ORourke, former Vice-President Joe Biden and Sens. Corey Booker of New Jersey, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Kamala Harris of California. Since then, Warren has seen enthusiasm rise, especially after a successful trip to Iowa, which kicks off presidential primary voting. Julian Castro, housing chief under President Barack Obama, kicked off his campaign Saturday and could appeal to the same Hispanic community that ORourke may count on as a bilingual native of the borderland city of El Paso. A string of announcements from top Democrats could come this month. While still deciding, ORourke plans to travel the country and meet voters beyond Texas, but avoid places such as Iowa and New Hampshire, home to the nations first presidential primary, even though Democrats there have invited him. My feeling is hes lost a little momentum and thats the downside of being a media product, said Norman Solomon, a Sanders delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from California. Solomon said questions remain about whether ORourkes voting record during his three terms in Congress is too centrist to excite the Democratic base. That anyone would ask if ORourke is waiting too long with the election 22 months away is unusual. But anger over President Donald Trump has created an outsized Democratic appetite to go on the political attack. And because impeachment seems unlikely, fast-forwarding 2020 campaigns may become necessary. American political campaigns have really become almost reality television programs, said Ray Sullivan, a veteran of the 2012 Republican presidential campaign of then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Perry waited until August 2011 to join an already months-old Republican presidential primary field and briefly became the front-runner something that seems impossible just two presidential campaigns later. The attention span of activists and voters and even the media has become so short, and the attention-grabbing events so vacuous and fleeting, that the candidates would be very smart, I think, to get in early and identify and carve out their niche, Sullivan said. For ORourke, a 46-year-old, ex-punk rocker, trying to project a down-to-earth image may be a major selling point to voters. But Sullivan raises this questions: What if another candidate gets in and captures the imagination of Twitter and the activists and there may not be room for the celebrity of Beto when hes ready? Still, ORourkes delays havent lessened the enthusiasm of operatives from past Democratic presidential campaigns who have formed Draft Beto 2020 groups. Were building an apparatus that we can hand off to an actual campaign should he run, said Boyd Brown, a prominent South Carolina Democrat and former member of the Democratic National Committee. He is among the leaders of the ORourke draft movement in the Souths first primary state. Were treating this like a presidential campaign until told otherwise. Working in ORourkes favour is a lack of a perceived 2020 heir-apparent candidate who can draw in donors and top operatives. That model may be evaporating anyway, though, because the two politicians who looked to take on that role heading into the 2016 campaign, Republican Jeb Bush and Democrat Hillary Clinton, fell short of the presidency. Everybody who has ever thought about running for president is threatening to do it this time, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll. The sheer size of the potential field throws out the rules of the game that have been created by years of campaigns. Associated Press writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta contributed to this report. | Beto O'Rourke barged into last years Senate race almost laughably early. Now hes doing almost anything to keep people paying attention to him without formally starting a presidential campaign for 2020. Hes not expected to decide until next month at the earliest whether hes running. | pegasus | 2 | https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/how-long-can-orourke-wait-as-2020-pace-picks-up-around-him | 0.160878 |
How long can Beto ORourke wait as 2020 pace picks up around him? | By WILL WEISSERT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) You wont see Beto ORourke announce whether hes running for president in 2020 for a while. But you may see him do almost anything else in the meantime. So, Im here at the dentist, the former Democrat congressman said with a giggle during a teeth-cleaning seen live on Instagram last week, before quizzing the dental hygienist about life along the U.S.-Mexico border. Anyone grumbling about livestream overexposure can catch ORourke on more traditional airwaves next month in New York, when Oprah Winfrey interviews him. ORourke barged into last years Senate race almost laughably early, in March 2017, insisting he was a credible contender against the incumbent, Republican Ted Cruz, when almost no one nationally knew of ORourke. Now hes doing almost anything to keep people paying attention to him without formally starting a presidential campaign for 2020. Hes not expected to decide until next month at the earliest whether hes running. These days, that counts as playing hard to get. Influential activists in Iowa and elsewhere are clamoring for him to get in the race while some potential rivals move their timelines earlier. Theyre not going to wait forever, Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston, said of Democratic campaign operatives, donors, activists and fellow politicians looking to pick sides or offer endorsements. The more candidates who start to formally launch their candidacies, the greater the pressure will rise on Beto. Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren announced on New Years Eve that shed formed a presidential exploratory committee, hoping to get an early jump on people such as ORourke, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sens. Corey Booker of New Jersey, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Kamala Harris of California. Since then, Warren has seen enthusiasm rise, especially after a successful trip to Iowa, which kicks off presidential primary voting. Julian Castro, housing chief under President Barack Obama, kicked off his campaign Saturday and could appeal to the same Hispanic community that ORourke may count on as a bilingual native of the borderland city of El Paso. A string of announcements from top Democrats could come this month. While still deciding, ORourke plans to travel the country and meet voters beyond Texas, but avoid places such as Iowa and New Hampshire, home to the nations first presidential primary, even though Democrats there have invited him. My feeling is hes lost a little momentum and thats the downside of being a media product, said Norman Solomon, a Sanders delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from California. Solomon said questions remain about whether ORourkes voting record during his three terms in Congress is too centrist to excite the Democratic base. That anyone would ask if ORourke is waiting too long with the election 22 months away is unusual. But anger over President Donald Trump has created an outsized Democratic appetite to go on the political attack. And because impeachment seems unlikely, fast-forwarding 2020 campaigns may become necessary. American political campaigns have really become almost reality television programs, said Ray Sullivan, a veteran of the 2012 Republican presidential campaign of then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Perry waited until August 2011 to join an already months-old Republican presidential primary field and briefly became the front-runner something that seems impossible just two presidential campaigns later. The attention span of activists and voters and even the media has become so short, and the attention-grabbing events so vacuous and fleeting, that the candidates would be very smart, I think, to get in early and identify and carve out their niche, Sullivan said. For ORourke, a 46-year-old, ex-punk rocker, trying to project a down-to-earth image may be a major selling point to voters. But Sullivan raises this questions: What if another candidate gets in and captures the imagination of Twitter and the activists and there may not be room for the celebrity of Beto when hes ready? Still, ORourkes delays havent lessened the enthusiasm of operatives from past Democratic presidential campaigns who have formed Draft Beto 2020 groups. Were building an apparatus that we can hand off to an actual campaign should he run, said Boyd Brown, a prominent South Carolina Democrat and former member of the Democratic National Committee. He is among the leaders of the ORourke draft movement in the Souths first primary state. Were treating this like a presidential campaign until told otherwise. Working in ORourkes favor is a lack of a perceived 2020 heir-apparent candidate who can draw in donors and top operatives. That model may be evaporating anyway, though, because the two politicians who looked to take on that role heading into the 2016 campaign, Republican Jeb Bush and Democrat Hillary Clinton, fell short of the presidency. Everybody who has ever thought about running for president is threatening to do it this time, said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll. The sheer size of the potential field throws out the rules of the game that have been created by years of campaigns. ___ Associated Press writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta contributed to this report. | Beto O'Rourke barged into last years Senate race almost laughably early. Now hes doing almost anything to keep people paying attention to him without formally starting a presidential campaign for 2020. Hes not expected to decide until next month at the earliest whether hes running. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/01/13/how-long-can-orourke-wait-as-2020-pace-picks-up-around-him/ | 0.169322 |
Was Comeys FDR Trump tweet linked to Obama 2012 insider threat memo? | Comey tweets enemies line that Trump tweeted on day of memo on policy for employees who may threaten national security Reacting to Donald Trumps fury over a New York Times report that said the FBI investigated whether the president was working for Russia after he fired James Comey, Comey himself tweeted a quote by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Trump vents fury over Russia stories and again threatens national emergency Read more I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made, the former FBI director wrote on Saturday, adding an attribution: FDR. It soon became clear the tweet almost exactly matched one by Trump, issued on 21 November 2012, when the then reality TV star was digesting the re-election of Barack Obama. I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made, Trump wrote, adding a slightly longer attribution: Franklin D Roosevelt. The quote is from a speech in Portland, Oregon, on 21 September 1932, in which Roosevelt, then a candidate for the White House, attacked the behaviour of owners of public utilities. According to documents made available online by the 32nd presidents library, he told his audience: My friends, judge me by the enemies I have made, and was greeted with cheers, prolonged applause. The Times article, published on Friday night was greeted with a mass intake of breath. It concerned FBI attempts to determine whether the president was a Russian asset. The presidents reaction to the report included a failure in a Fox News interview to deny he had ever worked for Russia and familiar abuse of the FBI director he fired in May 2017. It all made the congruence in their tweets seem amusing. But it seems Comey might have been making a sharper point. 21 November 2012, the date of Trumps FDR tweet, was also the date of a presidential memorandum issued by Obama. Its subject: National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs. In the memo, Obama defined its purpose as to provide direction and guidance to promote the development of effective insider threat programs within departments and agencies to deter, detect, and mitigate actions by employees who may represent a threat to national security. These threats encompass potential espionage, violent acts against the Government or the Nation, and unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Sign up for the new US morning briefing According to White House practice, the memo followed a 2011 executive order on Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information. The Times report said the FBI was worried about Trumps behavior, including repeatedly linking the firing of Comey to investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and links between Trump aides and Moscow, and in an infamous Oval Office meeting with Russias foreign minister shortly after the firing. Trump attacked the report again in his Saturday night interview with Fox News, saying it was a great insult and the New York Times is a disaster of a paper. Its a very horrible thing they said. Comey book likens Trump to a mafia boss 'untethered to truth' Read more Also on Saturday, the Washington Post reported that Trump has gone to extraordinary lengths to conceal details of his conversations with Vladimir Putin, including on at least one occasion taking possession of the notes of his own interpreter and instructing the linguist not to discuss what had transpired. In the 2012 memo, Obama wrote that he wanted to reinforce our defenses against both adversaries and insiders who misuse their access and endanger our national security. Obama appointed Comey director of the FBI in 2013. At the time of the order and memorandum, he was out of government. Since his firing by Trump, he has published an explosive and bestselling memoir and stringently criticised the president. The memo and Trumps tweet being issued on the same day could of course be a coincidence. But on Sunday, a source who worked in the first Bush justice department told the Guardian that either way, Comey is making a point: Trumps my enemy. That says plenty about me. Comey did not immediately comment further on Saturday but he did tweet about a trip to see a Broadway show: The perfect day to see To Kill a Mockingbird Amazing cast and vital message: All rise. | Comey tweets enemies line that Trump tweeted on day of memo on policy for employees who may threaten national security It soon became clear the tweet almost exactly matched one by Trump, issued on 21 November 2012, when the then reality TV star was digesting the re-election of Barack Obama. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/13/comey-fdr-trump-tweet-obama-2012-memo-insider-threat | 0.309633 |
Are Zodiacs The Future Of Luxury Cruising? | Historically, there has been a distinction between luxury cruising and what the travel industry describes as adventure or expedition cruising. Luxury cruising was just thata cruising experience with luxury amenities on a small ship that typically held from 200 to 900 or so passengers. Like the larger, mid-market cruise lines, the itineraries focused on popular destinations in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Baltic or Alaska. The smaller ships did have the advantage of being able to call on smaller ports; ones that couldnt handle the 2,000 passenger and up cruise liners. Expedition cruising was much more adventurous with a strong focus on the natural world. Many itineraries focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic, venues that, until quite recently, were avoided by the commercial cruise industry. Additional venues included more exotic destinations like the Galapagos, the Amazon or the South Pacific. Ships were typically older and lacked the amenities associated with luxury cruises. Ships destined for Arctic and Antarctic waters were usually older icebreakers that had been refurbished for adventure cruising. The most important distinction between adventure cruising and luxury cruising, however, was that the former was much more interactive. While luxury cruise ship passengers simply sailed by exotic locations, adventurer cruisers often times landed on these remote shores to observe the wildlife and to see the area up close. Zodiacs, a type of rigid inflatable boat (RIB), were the vessel of choice for landing on remote, inhospitable shores that lacked docking facilities. The sales and marketing brochures of adventure cruise companies invariably contained up-close photos of eager passengers making their way in a RIB to a remote beach. There are two trade organizations for the adventure cruising industry: Association for Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and International Association Antarctic Cruise Operators (IAACO). Both organizations have about 40 members. Not surprisingly, many adventure cruise companies belong to both groups. Notwithstanding the polar references, many of the expedition companies that are members also organize adventure cruisers to other parts of the globe. Not all members of the organizations offer shore excursions on polar cruises, although most do. Membership includes such well-known tour operators as Oceanwide Expeditions, Linblad/National Geographic, Hurtigruten, and Abercrombie & Kent. It also includes, however, luxury cruise lines like Silversea, Seabourn and Ponant. The World, which bills itself as the largest private residential ship on the planet, is also a member. Viking Cruises, another trendsetter in the luxury cruising sector, has also just joined. In addition, both Celebrity Cruises and Holland America operate cruises along the Antarctic peninsula and are members of IAACO. According to IAACO, approximately 50,000 tourists visited Antarctica during the 2017-2018 season. About 10,000 of those visitors were cruise only, while the balance were on expedition cruises that made landfall on the Antarctic continent. Tourist visits in the Arctic are the mirror image of the Antarctic. According to AECO, there were around 100,000 cruise visitors in the Arctic region. About 30,000 of which were expedition cruisers. About 60% of the expedition cruisers went to the Svalbard Archipelago, about halfway between Norways North Cape and the North Pole, and another 30% went to Greenland. Polar cruisers currently represent less than 1% of the cruising market. Lately, luxury cruise lines have begun expanding their polar cruise offerings. Partly that expansion is driven by a warming Arctic creating more possible itineraries, heightened consumer interest in the region, and in part it is driven by the need of luxury cruise companies to differentiate themselves in what is becoming an increasingly crowded market segment. Ponant has ordered a specialty-built icebreaker cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot, which it describes as the first luxury ice breaker. The ship is scheduled for deployment in 2021. Silversea Cruises has announced that during its scheduled 2020 drydock, the Silver Wind will receive a strengthened ice-class hull as well as new-state of the art equipment for cruising in remote regions. In addition, the ship will be outfitted with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks. According to Roberto Martinoli, Silversea's CEO: Evolving the ship into an ice-class vessel, complete with Zodiacs and kayaks, will diversify her offering for our guests: she will be capable of unlocking deep travel experiences in both classic and expedition destinations, from the Caribbean to Antarctica, and everywhere in between. There have also been persistent rumors that Viking Cruises will soon introduce Zodiac based excursions on three of its ships: Viking Star, Viking Sky and Viking Sea. Polar cruising is rapidly becoming the latest frontier of luxury cruising. With more than 40 companies now offering cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic, there are literally hundreds of cruise itineraries to choose from. See the membership roster of the AECO and the IAACO for a listing of their members and links to the cruise itineraries that each offer. Bon Voyage | Luxury cruise lines are increasingly focusing on polar cruises. Zodiacs were the vessel of choice for landing on remote shores. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/01/13/are-zodiacs-the-future-of-luxury-cruising/ | 0.11295 |
Are Zodiacs The Future Of Luxury Cruising? | Historically, there has been a distinction between luxury cruising and what the travel industry describes as adventure or expedition cruising. Luxury cruising was just thata cruising experience with luxury amenities on a small ship that typically held from 200 to 900 or so passengers. Like the larger, mid-market cruise lines, the itineraries focused on popular destinations in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Baltic or Alaska. The smaller ships did have the advantage of being able to call on smaller ports; ones that couldnt handle the 2,000 passenger and up cruise liners. Expedition cruising was much more adventurous with a strong focus on the natural world. Many itineraries focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic, venues that, until quite recently, were avoided by the commercial cruise industry. Additional venues included more exotic destinations like the Galapagos, the Amazon or the South Pacific. Ships were typically older and lacked the amenities associated with luxury cruises. Ships destined for Arctic and Antarctic waters were usually older icebreakers that had been refurbished for adventure cruising. The most important distinction between adventure cruising and luxury cruising, however, was that the former was much more interactive. While luxury cruise ship passengers simply sailed by exotic locations, adventurer cruisers often times landed on these remote shores to observe the wildlife and to see the area up close. Zodiacs, a type of rigid inflatable boat (RIB), were the vessel of choice for landing on remote, inhospitable shores that lacked docking facilities. The sales and marketing brochures of adventure cruise companies invariably contained up-close photos of eager passengers making their way in a RIB to a remote beach. There are two trade organizations for the adventure cruising industry: Association for Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and International Association Antarctic Cruise Operators (IAACO). Both organizations have about 40 members. Not surprisingly, many adventure cruise companies belong to both groups. Notwithstanding the polar references, many of the expedition companies that are members also organize adventure cruisers to other parts of the globe. Not all members of the organizations offer shore excursions on polar cruises, although most do. Membership includes such well-known tour operators as Oceanwide Expeditions, Linblad/National Geographic, Hurtigruten, and Abercrombie & Kent. It also includes, however, luxury cruise lines like Silversea, Seabourn and Ponant. The World, which bills itself as the largest private residential ship on the planet, is also a member. Viking Cruises, another trendsetter in the luxury cruising sector, has also just joined. In addition, both Celebrity Cruises and Holland America operate cruises along the Antarctic peninsula and are members of IAACO. According to IAACO, approximately 50,000 tourists visited Antarctica during the 2017-2018 season. About 10,000 of those visitors were cruise only, while the balance were on expedition cruises that made landfall on the Antarctic continent. Tourist visits in the Arctic are the mirror image of the Antarctic. According to AECO, there were around 100,000 cruise visitors in the Arctic region. About 30,000 of which were expedition cruisers. About 60% of the expedition cruisers went to the Svalbard Archipelago, about halfway between Norways North Cape and the North Pole, and another 30% went to Greenland. Polar cruisers currently represent less than 1% of the cruising market. Lately, luxury cruise lines have begun expanding their polar cruise offerings. Partly that expansion is driven by a warming Arctic creating more possible itineraries, heightened consumer interest in the region, and in part it is driven by the need of luxury cruise companies to differentiate themselves in what is becoming an increasingly crowded market segment. Ponant has ordered a specialty-built icebreaker cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot, which it describes as the first luxury ice breaker. The ship is scheduled for deployment in 2021. Silversea Cruises has announced that during its scheduled 2020 drydock, the Silver Wind will receive a strengthened ice-class hull as well as new-state of the art equipment for cruising in remote regions. In addition, the ship will be outfitted with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks. According to Roberto Martinoli, Silversea's CEO: Evolving the ship into an ice-class vessel, complete with Zodiacs and kayaks, will diversify her offering for our guests: she will be capable of unlocking deep travel experiences in both classic and expedition destinations, from the Caribbean to Antarctica, and everywhere in between. There have also been persistent rumors that Viking Cruises will soon introduce Zodiac based excursions on three of its ships: Viking Star, Viking Sky and Viking Sea. Polar cruising is rapidly becoming the latest frontier of luxury cruising. With more than 40 companies now offering cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic, there are literally hundreds of cruise itineraries to choose from. See the membership roster of the AECO and the IAACO for a listing of their members and links to the cruise itineraries that each offer. Bon Voyage | Luxury cruise lines are increasingly focusing on polar cruises. Zodiacs were the vessel of choice for landing on remote, inhospitable shores. AECO and IAACO are two trade organizations for the adventure cruising industry. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/01/13/are-zodiacs-the-future-of-luxury-cruising/ | 0.114493 |
Are Zodiacs The Future Of Luxury Cruising? | Historically, there has been a distinction between luxury cruising and what the travel industry describes as adventure or expedition cruising. Luxury cruising was just thata cruising experience with luxury amenities on a small ship that typically held from 200 to 900 or so passengers. Like the larger, mid-market cruise lines, the itineraries focused on popular destinations in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Baltic or Alaska. The smaller ships did have the advantage of being able to call on smaller ports; ones that couldnt handle the 2,000 passenger and up cruise liners. Expedition cruising was much more adventurous with a strong focus on the natural world. Many itineraries focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic, venues that, until quite recently, were avoided by the commercial cruise industry. Additional venues included more exotic destinations like the Galapagos, the Amazon or the South Pacific. Ships were typically older and lacked the amenities associated with luxury cruises. Ships destined for Arctic and Antarctic waters were usually older icebreakers that had been refurbished for adventure cruising. The most important distinction between adventure cruising and luxury cruising, however, was that the former was much more interactive. While luxury cruise ship passengers simply sailed by exotic locations, adventurer cruisers often times landed on these remote shores to observe the wildlife and to see the area up close. Zodiacs, a type of rigid inflatable boat (RIB), were the vessel of choice for landing on remote, inhospitable shores that lacked docking facilities. The sales and marketing brochures of adventure cruise companies invariably contained up-close photos of eager passengers making their way in a RIB to a remote beach. There are two trade organizations for the adventure cruising industry: Association for Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and International Association Antarctic Cruise Operators (IAACO). Both organizations have about 40 members. Not surprisingly, many adventure cruise companies belong to both groups. Notwithstanding the polar references, many of the expedition companies that are members also organize adventure cruisers to other parts of the globe. Not all members of the organizations offer shore excursions on polar cruises, although most do. Membership includes such well-known tour operators as Oceanwide Expeditions, Linblad/National Geographic, Hurtigruten, and Abercrombie & Kent. It also includes, however, luxury cruise lines like Silversea, Seabourn and Ponant. The World, which bills itself as the largest private residential ship on the planet, is also a member. Viking Cruises, another trendsetter in the luxury cruising sector, has also just joined. In addition, both Celebrity Cruises and Holland America operate cruises along the Antarctic peninsula and are members of IAACO. According to IAACO, approximately 50,000 tourists visited Antarctica during the 2017-2018 season. About 10,000 of those visitors were cruise only, while the balance were on expedition cruises that made landfall on the Antarctic continent. Tourist visits in the Arctic are the mirror image of the Antarctic. According to AECO, there were around 100,000 cruise visitors in the Arctic region. About 30,000 of which were expedition cruisers. About 60% of the expedition cruisers went to the Svalbard Archipelago, about halfway between Norways North Cape and the North Pole, and another 30% went to Greenland. Polar cruisers currently represent less than 1% of the cruising market. Lately, luxury cruise lines have begun expanding their polar cruise offerings. Partly that expansion is driven by a warming Arctic creating more possible itineraries, heightened consumer interest in the region, and in part it is driven by the need of luxury cruise companies to differentiate themselves in what is becoming an increasingly crowded market segment. Ponant has ordered a specialty-built icebreaker cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot, which it describes as the first luxury ice breaker. The ship is scheduled for deployment in 2021. Silversea Cruises has announced that during its scheduled 2020 drydock, the Silver Wind will receive a strengthened ice-class hull as well as new-state of the art equipment for cruising in remote regions. In addition, the ship will be outfitted with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks. According to Roberto Martinoli, Silversea's CEO: Evolving the ship into an ice-class vessel, complete with Zodiacs and kayaks, will diversify her offering for our guests: she will be capable of unlocking deep travel experiences in both classic and expedition destinations, from the Caribbean to Antarctica, and everywhere in between. There have also been persistent rumors that Viking Cruises will soon introduce Zodiac based excursions on three of its ships: Viking Star, Viking Sky and Viking Sea. Polar cruising is rapidly becoming the latest frontier of luxury cruising. With more than 40 companies now offering cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic, there are literally hundreds of cruise itineraries to choose from. See the membership roster of the AECO and the IAACO for a listing of their members and links to the cruise itineraries that each offer. Bon Voyage | Luxury cruise lines are increasingly focusing on polar cruises. Zodiacs were the vessel of choice for landing on remote, inhospitable shores. AECO and IAACO are two trade organizations for the adventure cruising industry. The World, the largest private residential ship on the planet, is also a member. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/01/13/are-zodiacs-the-future-of-luxury-cruising/ | 0.115041 |
What does the week ahead hold for the Brexit debate? | Monday The European Union is expected to publish a letter of clarification emphasising that any use of the Northern Ireland backstop designed to keep the land border open would only ever be temporary, although it will be a surprise if it makes much difference to the Commons arithmetic. The prime minister will also make a public appeal for support in a speech in Stoke-on-Trent in the morning, while MPs move on to day four of the Brexit debate, with Philip Hammond, the chancellor, closing proceedings. Monday night is the deadline for submitting amendments to the Brexit motion. Tuesday If May allows it, MPs will finally get to vote on her Brexit deal, although few believe the prime minister can get it approved, given that over 100 Tory MPs have said they will vote against. John Bercow, the speaker, will select which amendments to vote on. The one to watch is the Hilary Benn amendment, which rejects both Mays deal and no deal, and gives MPs a say in what happens next. The prime minister will conclude proceedings, speaking just before voting starts at 7pm. A result on the Benn amendment could come around 7.30pm. If that falls, the all-important vote on Mays final deal is expected between 8 and 9pm. Jeremy Corbyn could immediately demand to hold a vote of no confidence in the prime minister, if May is defeated. A heavy loss, and May will face immediate calls to resign. Wednesday If May were to prevail, business as usual will commence, starting with prime ministers questions. But the DUP have threatened to abandon their confidence-and-supply agreement with the government if Mays deal goes through, leaving the Conservatives without an overall majority. A confidence vote could be held on Wednesday, if Corbyn calls for one. It will be hard for Labour to win, because in this scenario, if Mays deal is voted down, the DUP have said they will support the Conservatives in an attempt to get the Brexit deal renegotiated. If May suffers a heavy defeat perhaps with 80 rebels or more she may find she is not able to stay on. A more narrow defeat 40 rebels or less could encourage her to try and ask MPs to vote on the deal again, although it will almost certainly need to be revised first. Thursday and beyond May could make a dash to Brussels to see if there is any hope of renegotiating. The prime minister, if defeated, has until the close of business on Monday 21 January to tell MPs what her plan B is; the Commons would then debate and vote on that later that week. The prime minister could seek a general election, which Labour would support, but her own party may not. Soft Brexiters in the Conservatives could break ranks to see if there is majority support for the UK remaining in the customs union, and even the single market. Campaigners for a second referendum see this as their moment to strike: believing that their idea needs to be the last one standing the only option that could achieve a majority in the house amid a crisis atmosphere. Except that there would then be argument about what options should be on the ballot paper. | Monday night is the deadline for submitting amendments to the motion. Tuesday is the vote on Mays final deal, expected between 8 and 9pm. Wednesday is business as usual, with questions and questions from MPs. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jan/13/what-does-the-week-ahead-hold-for-the-brexit-debate | 0.163302 |
Are Republicans Abusing Their Power in Congress? | This is a partial transcript of "The Big Story With John Gibson," May 11, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Democrats are in the minority in both the House and the Senate, a position that severely limits their power. And to make matters worse, they're now charging that Republicans are abusing their power in an attempt to rubber-stamp the president's agenda. Joining me now is former campaign manager for John McCain (search), Republican strategist Rick Davis, and the author of "Bush Must Go," Bill Press. BILL PRESS, AUTHOR, "BUSH MUST GO": Hey, John. GIBSON: Bill, that didn't work out too good. PRESS: Still a good idea. GIBSON: I'm going to go to Rick first. RICK DAVIS, REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST: Hi. DAVIS: Well, I hope they're using their power in Congress. The people gave it to them. I mean, elections have consequences. And, in the last election, the Republicans won the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. And the only people who seem to have a hard time dealing with that is the leadership of the Democratic Party. GIBSON: You know, Bill, a lot of people think that filibuster is an abuse of power. PRESS: Well, first of all, I've got to say, I met Davis in New Hampshire in 2000, when he was working with John McCain. I wish he would listen to John McCain. John McCain, among other Republicans, says, this nuclear option getting rid of the filibuster is not a good idea. The House should not rubber-stamp any president's decision. Look at the numbers, John. George Bush got 208 out of 218 judges, 95 percent. If I got 95 if I got 55 percent of anything I wanted I would be a happy man. I think the Republicans ought to stop whining and get back to work. DAVIS: The issue isn't all about the nuclear option. That's one aspect. But look at what has happened in this session of Congress already. Every proposal that's been made out of the leadership or the White House has been ballyhooed against it by the Democratic leadership. A real solid effort was made by the president of the United States to bring one of the most important issues of our time onto the forefront, which was Social Security. And the only thing that the Democratic leadership has given him is lip service. That was long before anybody started talking about the nuclear option. If the Democrats want to cooperate and get something done for the country, they should not focus on the negative. They ought to try and come across the aisle. PRESS: John, John, Rick, Rick, come on. There is an opposition party. I mean, I'm not that old, but I'm old enough to remember that Republicans weren't exactly rolling over for everything that Bill Clinton sent up to the Congress. Deal with it. Democrats may not support something George Bush wants, especially if it's a bad idea. It's called democracy. That's democracy. DAVIS: The first 100 days of both of Bill Clinton's terms of office were seen as a lot more productive by both sides of the aisle than this one has been. This is the continuous campaign. The Democrats have basically said, look, we refuse to accept the consequences of an election. And if they're going to take that tack, you're never going to get anything done. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: They're in negotiations, Bill. Go ahead, John. I'm sorry. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Yes, he does. (LAUGHTER) GIBSON: Bill, of course he wants 100 percent. Look, there are negotiations going on, so that there will be something given the president gets something out of this. And if the Democrats promise to not use the filibuster, maybe the Republicans won't blow it up. After all, they can. PRESS: My recommendation would be to stand up for what you believe. If you believe these judges are extreme judges and not good for the American republic, then they ought to stand up for them and use... (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: But, Bill. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: If Rick takes your advice, if he stands up for what he believes, the filibuster goes away. PRESS: Fine, and use any tools that are available, including the filibuster. Just like Republicans used the filibuster against Bill Clinton, Democrats ought to use it against George Bush. DAVIS: No. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Fine. I stand up for what I believe. I'm going to blow up this filibuster. DAVIS: Americans are all about fair play. And, in fair play, you count up the votes. You see who is ahead. And the winner and the majority always rules. (CROSSTALK) DAVIS: And what the Democrats are using is a parliamentary technique that has never been historically accepted as the way to keep federal judges from the bench either Supreme Court justices, second court judges or anything else. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Rick Davis and Bill Press, they will fight to the end of their breath. Thank you, both. I have got to run. Appreciate it, guys. Content and Programming Copyright 2005 Fox News Network, L.L.C. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Transcription Copyright 2005 eMediaMillWorks, Inc. (f/k/a Federal Document Clearing House, Inc.), which takes sole responsibility for the accuracy of the transcription. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No license is granted to the user of this material except for the user's personal or internal use and, in such case, only one copy may be printed, nor shall user use any material for commercial purposes or in any fashion that may infringe upon Fox News Network, L.L.C. 's and eMediaMillWorks, Inc.'s copyrights or other proprietary rights or interests in the material. This is not a legal transcript for purposes of litigation. | Democrats say Republicans are abusing their power in Congress. John Gibson talks with GOP strategist Rick Davis and author Bill Press. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/story/are-republicans-abusing-their-power-in-congress | 0.302094 |
Are Republicans Abusing Their Power in Congress? | This is a partial transcript of "The Big Story With John Gibson," May 11, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Democrats are in the minority in both the House and the Senate, a position that severely limits their power. And to make matters worse, they're now charging that Republicans are abusing their power in an attempt to rubber-stamp the president's agenda. Joining me now is former campaign manager for John McCain (search), Republican strategist Rick Davis, and the author of "Bush Must Go," Bill Press. BILL PRESS, AUTHOR, "BUSH MUST GO": Hey, John. GIBSON: Bill, that didn't work out too good. PRESS: Still a good idea. GIBSON: I'm going to go to Rick first. RICK DAVIS, REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST: Hi. DAVIS: Well, I hope they're using their power in Congress. The people gave it to them. I mean, elections have consequences. And, in the last election, the Republicans won the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. And the only people who seem to have a hard time dealing with that is the leadership of the Democratic Party. GIBSON: You know, Bill, a lot of people think that filibuster is an abuse of power. PRESS: Well, first of all, I've got to say, I met Davis in New Hampshire in 2000, when he was working with John McCain. I wish he would listen to John McCain. John McCain, among other Republicans, says, this nuclear option getting rid of the filibuster is not a good idea. The House should not rubber-stamp any president's decision. Look at the numbers, John. George Bush got 208 out of 218 judges, 95 percent. If I got 95 if I got 55 percent of anything I wanted I would be a happy man. I think the Republicans ought to stop whining and get back to work. DAVIS: The issue isn't all about the nuclear option. That's one aspect. But look at what has happened in this session of Congress already. Every proposal that's been made out of the leadership or the White House has been ballyhooed against it by the Democratic leadership. A real solid effort was made by the president of the United States to bring one of the most important issues of our time onto the forefront, which was Social Security. And the only thing that the Democratic leadership has given him is lip service. That was long before anybody started talking about the nuclear option. If the Democrats want to cooperate and get something done for the country, they should not focus on the negative. They ought to try and come across the aisle. PRESS: John, John, Rick, Rick, come on. There is an opposition party. I mean, I'm not that old, but I'm old enough to remember that Republicans weren't exactly rolling over for everything that Bill Clinton sent up to the Congress. Deal with it. Democrats may not support something George Bush wants, especially if it's a bad idea. It's called democracy. That's democracy. DAVIS: The first 100 days of both of Bill Clinton's terms of office were seen as a lot more productive by both sides of the aisle than this one has been. This is the continuous campaign. The Democrats have basically said, look, we refuse to accept the consequences of an election. And if they're going to take that tack, you're never going to get anything done. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: They're in negotiations, Bill. Go ahead, John. I'm sorry. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Yes, he does. (LAUGHTER) GIBSON: Bill, of course he wants 100 percent. Look, there are negotiations going on, so that there will be something given the president gets something out of this. And if the Democrats promise to not use the filibuster, maybe the Republicans won't blow it up. After all, they can. PRESS: My recommendation would be to stand up for what you believe. If you believe these judges are extreme judges and not good for the American republic, then they ought to stand up for them and use... (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: But, Bill. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: If Rick takes your advice, if he stands up for what he believes, the filibuster goes away. PRESS: Fine, and use any tools that are available, including the filibuster. Just like Republicans used the filibuster against Bill Clinton, Democrats ought to use it against George Bush. DAVIS: No. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Fine. I stand up for what I believe. I'm going to blow up this filibuster. DAVIS: Americans are all about fair play. And, in fair play, you count up the votes. You see who is ahead. And the winner and the majority always rules. (CROSSTALK) DAVIS: And what the Democrats are using is a parliamentary technique that has never been historically accepted as the way to keep federal judges from the bench either Supreme Court justices, second court judges or anything else. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Rick Davis and Bill Press, they will fight to the end of their breath. Thank you, both. I have got to run. Appreciate it, guys. Content and Programming Copyright 2005 Fox News Network, L.L.C. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Transcription Copyright 2005 eMediaMillWorks, Inc. (f/k/a Federal Document Clearing House, Inc.), which takes sole responsibility for the accuracy of the transcription. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No license is granted to the user of this material except for the user's personal or internal use and, in such case, only one copy may be printed, nor shall user use any material for commercial purposes or in any fashion that may infringe upon Fox News Network, L.L.C. 's and eMediaMillWorks, Inc.'s copyrights or other proprietary rights or interests in the material. This is not a legal transcript for purposes of litigation. | Democrats say Republicans are abusing their power in Congress. John Gibson talks with GOP strategist Rick Davis and author of "Bush Must Go" Bill Press says Democrats should stop whining and get back to work. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/story/are-republicans-abusing-their-power-in-congress | 0.414395 |
Are Republicans Abusing Their Power in Congress? | This is a partial transcript of "The Big Story With John Gibson," May 11, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Democrats are in the minority in both the House and the Senate, a position that severely limits their power. And to make matters worse, they're now charging that Republicans are abusing their power in an attempt to rubber-stamp the president's agenda. Joining me now is former campaign manager for John McCain (search), Republican strategist Rick Davis, and the author of "Bush Must Go," Bill Press. BILL PRESS, AUTHOR, "BUSH MUST GO": Hey, John. GIBSON: Bill, that didn't work out too good. PRESS: Still a good idea. GIBSON: I'm going to go to Rick first. RICK DAVIS, REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST: Hi. DAVIS: Well, I hope they're using their power in Congress. The people gave it to them. I mean, elections have consequences. And, in the last election, the Republicans won the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. And the only people who seem to have a hard time dealing with that is the leadership of the Democratic Party. GIBSON: You know, Bill, a lot of people think that filibuster is an abuse of power. PRESS: Well, first of all, I've got to say, I met Davis in New Hampshire in 2000, when he was working with John McCain. I wish he would listen to John McCain. John McCain, among other Republicans, says, this nuclear option getting rid of the filibuster is not a good idea. The House should not rubber-stamp any president's decision. Look at the numbers, John. George Bush got 208 out of 218 judges, 95 percent. If I got 95 if I got 55 percent of anything I wanted I would be a happy man. I think the Republicans ought to stop whining and get back to work. DAVIS: The issue isn't all about the nuclear option. That's one aspect. But look at what has happened in this session of Congress already. Every proposal that's been made out of the leadership or the White House has been ballyhooed against it by the Democratic leadership. A real solid effort was made by the president of the United States to bring one of the most important issues of our time onto the forefront, which was Social Security. And the only thing that the Democratic leadership has given him is lip service. That was long before anybody started talking about the nuclear option. If the Democrats want to cooperate and get something done for the country, they should not focus on the negative. They ought to try and come across the aisle. PRESS: John, John, Rick, Rick, come on. There is an opposition party. I mean, I'm not that old, but I'm old enough to remember that Republicans weren't exactly rolling over for everything that Bill Clinton sent up to the Congress. Deal with it. Democrats may not support something George Bush wants, especially if it's a bad idea. It's called democracy. That's democracy. DAVIS: The first 100 days of both of Bill Clinton's terms of office were seen as a lot more productive by both sides of the aisle than this one has been. This is the continuous campaign. The Democrats have basically said, look, we refuse to accept the consequences of an election. And if they're going to take that tack, you're never going to get anything done. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: They're in negotiations, Bill. Go ahead, John. I'm sorry. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Yes, he does. (LAUGHTER) GIBSON: Bill, of course he wants 100 percent. Look, there are negotiations going on, so that there will be something given the president gets something out of this. And if the Democrats promise to not use the filibuster, maybe the Republicans won't blow it up. After all, they can. PRESS: My recommendation would be to stand up for what you believe. If you believe these judges are extreme judges and not good for the American republic, then they ought to stand up for them and use... (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: But, Bill. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: If Rick takes your advice, if he stands up for what he believes, the filibuster goes away. PRESS: Fine, and use any tools that are available, including the filibuster. Just like Republicans used the filibuster against Bill Clinton, Democrats ought to use it against George Bush. DAVIS: No. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Fine. I stand up for what I believe. I'm going to blow up this filibuster. DAVIS: Americans are all about fair play. And, in fair play, you count up the votes. You see who is ahead. And the winner and the majority always rules. (CROSSTALK) DAVIS: And what the Democrats are using is a parliamentary technique that has never been historically accepted as the way to keep federal judges from the bench either Supreme Court justices, second court judges or anything else. (CROSSTALK) GIBSON: Rick Davis and Bill Press, they will fight to the end of their breath. Thank you, both. I have got to run. Appreciate it, guys. Content and Programming Copyright 2005 Fox News Network, L.L.C. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Transcription Copyright 2005 eMediaMillWorks, Inc. (f/k/a Federal Document Clearing House, Inc.), which takes sole responsibility for the accuracy of the transcription. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No license is granted to the user of this material except for the user's personal or internal use and, in such case, only one copy may be printed, nor shall user use any material for commercial purposes or in any fashion that may infringe upon Fox News Network, L.L.C. 's and eMediaMillWorks, Inc.'s copyrights or other proprietary rights or interests in the material. This is not a legal transcript for purposes of litigation. | Democrats say Republicans are abusing their power in Congress. John Gibson talks with GOP strategist Rick Davis and author of "Bush Must Go" Bill Press says Republicans should stop whining and get back to work. "The Big Story With John Gibson" airs weeknights at 9 p.m. ET/PT. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.foxnews.com/story/are-republicans-abusing-their-power-in-congress | 0.444625 |
Does California Need a $1 Million 'Fish Ladder'? | This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," June 4, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) AINSLEY EARHARDT, FOX NEWS CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Malibu. Sun, surf, sand and million-dollar homes. But there's something missing from this coastal paradise: steel-head trout. (on camera) For centuries here in Malibu, California, the fish used to travel back and forth between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica mountains. But that all changed when humans moved in. RON KOSINSKI, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: In 1949 they built the Pacific Coast Highway and blocked the passage ability for the trout to pass and go up dream from the ocean and spawn. EARHARDT: So 60 years after the people got their highway, California wants the trout to get theirs. KOSINSKI: Currently, if you're a fish and you're swimming in from the ocean, you're going to come to this and it's it's like a dam, right, so you're going to have to jump up into this shallow concrete channel and then skedaddle up through the culvert until you get to the natural stream on the other side of Pacific Coast Highway. EARHARDT: And the fish can't do that, so the California Department of Transportation will be spending a million dollars building a fish ladder to help them. MARK ABRAMSON, SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION: We're going to put steps every 20 feet. They'll be a foot and a half high, and it will create a ladder, which is why we call it a fish ladder, so fish could jump a foot and a half. There will be a little pool there so it can rest for a second. It will swim up a little further, jump another foot and a half, a little pool there so it can rest and continue until it can get upstream through the Pacific Coast Highway. ROSI DAGIT, CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST: If we restore passage in places throughout the Santa Monica mountains, throughout the range of the southern steelhead trout, then we open opportunities for them to spawn again. It's one of those rare opportunities where you can create suitable habitat and connect again and potentially have the fish go back. KOSINSKI: It's an endangered species. What we're trying to do is bring back steelhead trout to this area and we create that. Certainly, these are tough economic times, and we understand that, and so it is a balance, no doubt. EARHARDT: A balance not everyone agrees with. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ROBERT FLUTIE, R-CALIF.: We're in difficult times. I mean, I think that the fact that we have the highest unemployment rate in the nation and that we are continuing to see jobs leave the state... EARHARDT: Robert Flutie is a Republican running for Congress in the district that contains Malibu. FLUTIE: People are sympathetic to being able to conserve the beauty of the landscape of a wonderful state like California. But it's hard to reconcile that against the backdrop of people who are having difficult times paying their mortgage, putting food on the table, and putting gas in their car. EARHARDT: In fact, California is broke, worse than broke. The state is facing a more than $19 billion budget deficit. So Governor Schwarzenegger just demanded $12.4 billion in cuts to programs like welfare, childcare and mental health services. GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER , R-CALIF: California no longer has low-hanging fruits. We don't have any medium-hanging fruits. We also don't have any high-hanging fruits. We literally have to take the ladder from the tree and shake the whole tree. EARHARDT (on camera): This happens to be one of many projects funded by bonds voted on by the voters here in the state of California before this state fell into a deep financial mess. DAGIT: There was a proposition that was to fund specifically projects to improve water quality and to improve habitat for aquatic organisms. And so that money can only be spent on projects that achieve those two goals. FLUTIE: At the time that that those bonds were voted upon, the state was in a completely different set of circumstances. KOSINSKI: Certainly there's there are some that individuals that, you know, would rather we take that money and pay the state employees what they were paid with before these furloughs came in. But you know, I think that the vast majority of people support the concept of re-introducing this endangered species into this area. Some environmentalists say no. ABRAMSON: All the people that are dealing with fish passage projects consider a fish ladder the worst and last possible option. You look for many other options before you would ever even consider a fish ladder. Two thousand tons is a lot of boulders to make sure that it goes out to the ocean, and then they can put their little steps in there to get the fish up into our culvert. It's certainly not going to be a sandy beach. It's a 60-foot wide, 120-foot long, 2,000 tons of rock channel. EARHARDT: Abramson would rather knock out the culvert and put in a bridge for both fish and people to use. ABRAMSON: And even if a fish never showed up, that's still is a good project. You give us a bridge, we'll get at least another 50 years of life out of it. EARHARDT: And the million-dollar price tag might be just the beginning. This is a picture of a fish ladder built for a million dollars eight years ago in Santa Paulo, about an hour away. It no longer works, and the federal government is considering spending 7 1/2 million more to redo it. JOE BLAINE, FORGE PROPERTY CARETAKER: I call it the great Malibu steelhead trout pork, because there's a whole lot of pork, but I haven't seen any trout. EARHARDT: Joe Blaine lives on the Malibu property belonging to Daniel Forge, whose restaurant butts up to the Solstice Canyon Creek. BLAINE: Unfortunately, the system is set up so that nobody says, "No, we don't want any more money." Everybody says, "Sacramento, send us more money. Federal government, send us more money." EARHARDT: When Mr. Forge refused to let Caltrans use part of his property for the project, he was threatened with having it seized by eminent domain. DANIEL FORGE, MALIBU RESTAURANT OWNER: There's no fish. There's never been any fish. I've never seen one in 35 years here. FORGE: Just think for a second that you're a trout or a fish. FORGE: No, never. EARHARDT (voice-over): But advocates say that could soon change. DAGIT: The great thing about these fish is that they're like the Field of Dreams fish: if you build it, they will come. They're opportunistic in the way they go to their spawning grounds. And if the creek is suitable and if they can get up it, they will do so. DAGIT: I don't think we're putting fish before families. I actually think that that's an incorrect way to state it. The fish are part of our world. And when we start removing and taking out pieces of our world, we pay for it, one way or another. (END VIDEOTAPE) SEAN HANNITY, HOST: And joining us now, our own Ainsley Earhardt. Listen, I'm all in favor. We should I'm a conservationist. Good stewards of the gifts God gave us. Here's the problem we have: Unemployment now in California is 12.6 percent. California has a $20 billion budget deficit. EARHARDT: Well, that's the problem. The state of California voted for this. They said they wanted this money to go to efforts to save fish and this type of thing. HANNITY: Fish ladder. EARHARDT: Now they're saying, at least the people that we talked to are saying, "Hold on a minute. We're spending a lot of money, almost a million dollars to save these fish. Is this really the right time to do that?" That's the controversy there in California. We don't look, I'd love to do wonderful projects, worthy projects, you know, to help people, but right now California, by the way, has slashed childcare programs, mental health programs, California's welfare program. That's 1.4 million people that will be impacted by this. HANNITY: Right. Well, you heard in the story, I said the I asked the environmentalists, I said, "Are you choosing fish over families?" And she said, "You can't even ask that because we need the fish to be part of the ecosystem." So she makes a good point, and I definitely see both sides. But there's also that issue of spending a lot of money when people are out of work. HANNITY: Ainsley, $19.1 billion budget deficit. EARHARDT: I agree, but I'm a journalist. I have to see both sides. HANNITY: You have to see both sides. I have to see one side, the right side. We can start a ferry service for fish. Anything but, you know, a ladder, fish ladders. Your taxpayer dollars at work. Ainsley great report, appreciate it. EARHARDT: Sure. (END VIDEOTAPE) Watch "Hannity" weeknights at 9 p.m. ET! Content and Programming Copyright 2010 Fox News Network, Inc. Copyright 2010 Roll Call, Inc. All materials herein are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Roll Call. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. | In Malibu, California, the fish used to travel back and forth between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica mountains. Now the state is spending a million dollars building a fish ladder to help them. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/story/does-california-need-a-1-million-fish-ladder | 0.107781 |
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