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What Now for Aphria After Its Board Tells Green Growth to Take a Hike? | If Aphria (NYSE: APHA) selected a theme song for the last few days, it would probably be Ray Charles' classic "Hit the Road, Jack." The Canadian marijuana producer's board of directors firmly rejected the hostile takeover bid by Green Growth Brands (NASDAQOTH: GGBXF). Aphria's shares enjoyed a nice run after Green Growth first announced its intent to acquire Aphria in December. But Aphria stock fell after the news of its board's recommendation against the offer. Business people doing a thumbs-down. More Image source: Getty Images. No way, no how Aphria's board listed several reasons behind its decision to rebuff Green Growth Brands' proposed acquisition. First and foremost, the price wasn't anywhere close to what it needed to be. Actually, Aphria shareholders would have to sell their stock at a significant discount to the current share price. Any board that would have been in favor of that deal would have probably been told to take a hike themselves. There was also a serious consequence of Green Growth buying Aphria. Green Growth is a U.S.-based cannabis producer. Aphria can't maintain its listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and conduct operations in the U.S. as long as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. An acquisition of Aphria by Green Growth would have caused Aphria to be delisted from both exchanges. Green Growth Brands, by the way, trades on the smaller and less prestigious Canadian Securities Exchange in Canada and over the counter in the U.S. Even if the issues of the ridiculously low offer and delisting threat didn't exist, it was abundantly clear that Aphria's board simply didn't like Green Growth Brands. Aphria Chairman Irwin Simon said that Green Growth is "an illiquid company with limited operating history, minimal assets, and no track record in the cannabis industry." In addition, Aphria's board expressed its belief that the company's outlook is bright without accepting a substandard offer like the one Green Growth proposed. The board cited Aphria's strong revenue growth, its expansion efforts that will boost annual production capacity to 255,000 kilograms, and its global operations as positive indications of the company's ability to succeed. Now what It's technically possible that Aphria shareholders could tender their shares to Green Growth Brands in support of the hostile takeover attempt. It's also technically possible that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate in 2020. Don't hold your breath for either scenario. There are a couple of loose ends for Aphria's board of directors that aren't directly related to the Green Growth bid. One is for the special committee consisting of independent board members to complete its review of allegations that Aphria significantly overpaid for its acquisition of LATAM Holdings. These allegations were the primary reason why Aphria stock fell so low that Green Growth saw a window of opportunity. The board is also looking for a new CEO. Vic Neufeld announced in January that he and co-founder Cole Cacciavillani are stepping down from their executive positions at Aphria. Both Neufeld and Cacciavillani, however, will retain their positions on the company's board of directors. | Aphria's board of directors firmly rejected the hostile takeover bid by Green Growth Brands. Aphria's shares enjoyed a nice run after Green Growth first announced its intent to acquire Aphria in December. But Aphria stock fell after the news of its board's recommendation against the offer. Green Growth is a U.S.-based cannabis producer. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/now-aphria-board-tells-green-140000014.html | 0.295539 |
Did Bucks owner break NBA tampering rules with Anthony Davis comments? | Scroll to continue with content Ad Well, Antetokounmpo's own boss may have actually crossed the tampering line. Here's what Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry told Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence on Thursday about a report suggesting Milwaukee was one of four clubs Davis would sign a long-term contract with: I saw that report, and I think it's great. It's a little bit of what we want. We want players to come and play in Milwaukee. And part of it is, when you're winning and you're setting a standard for excellence, people see that. People want to win. Lasry is speaking in somewhat general terms here. But he had more to add: It doesn't make a difference if you're in Milwaukee, New York or LA. The whole goal is winning. So we hope it would be players like Anthony Davis and others who want to come to Milwaukee. "Players like Anthony Davis and others" sure sounds a lot like "Anthony Davis." And here's the kicker: Lasry pretty much admitted the Bucks will try to trade for Davis this summer when asked about the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers reportedly pursuing him, too. Yes, well, that's what makes it harder for us to do a (deal). We'll see if we can figure it out. That the Bucks and several other teams will pursue a trade for Davis this offseason is no secret. But clubs still can't publicly discuss these pursuits: The NBA's anti-tampering rules state "no player, coach or management person may entice or induce a player under contract with another team to play for his team." Story continues There's room for interpretation in that rule, but Lasry appears to violate it by no-so-subtly implying he'd like Davis to play in Milwaukee. Besides, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson was fined $50,000 last February for arguably more innocuous comments about Antetokounmpo, ironically enough. Celtics fans may hope the NBA takes action here; Boston theoretically is in the drivers' seat on a Davis trade with the deadline in the rearview mirror, but one rival Eastern Conference general manager told Lawrence that Davis would be a "perfect fit" for the Bucks. 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. | Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry appears to violate anti-tampering rules by saying he'd like Anthony Davis to play in Milwaukee. | bart | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-bucks-owner-break-nba-183400595.html?src=rss | 0.38226 |
Did Bucks owner break NBA tampering rules with Anthony Davis comments? | Scroll to continue with content Ad Well, Antetokounmpo's own boss may have actually crossed the tampering line. Here's what Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry told Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence on Thursday about a report suggesting Milwaukee was one of four clubs Davis would sign a long-term contract with: I saw that report, and I think it's great. It's a little bit of what we want. We want players to come and play in Milwaukee. And part of it is, when you're winning and you're setting a standard for excellence, people see that. People want to win. Lasry is speaking in somewhat general terms here. But he had more to add: It doesn't make a difference if you're in Milwaukee, New York or LA. The whole goal is winning. So we hope it would be players like Anthony Davis and others who want to come to Milwaukee. "Players like Anthony Davis and others" sure sounds a lot like "Anthony Davis." And here's the kicker: Lasry pretty much admitted the Bucks will try to trade for Davis this summer when asked about the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers reportedly pursuing him, too. Yes, well, that's what makes it harder for us to do a (deal). We'll see if we can figure it out. That the Bucks and several other teams will pursue a trade for Davis this offseason is no secret. But clubs still can't publicly discuss these pursuits: The NBA's anti-tampering rules state "no player, coach or management person may entice or induce a player under contract with another team to play for his team." Story continues There's room for interpretation in that rule, but Lasry appears to violate it by no-so-subtly implying he'd like Davis to play in Milwaukee. Besides, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson was fined $50,000 last February for arguably more innocuous comments about Antetokounmpo, ironically enough. Celtics fans may hope the NBA takes action here; Boston theoretically is in the drivers' seat on a Davis trade with the deadline in the rearview mirror, but one rival Eastern Conference general manager told Lawrence that Davis would be a "perfect fit" for the Bucks. 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. | Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry may have crossed the tampering line. Lasry appeared to imply he'd like Anthony Davis to play in Milwaukee. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-bucks-owner-break-nba-183400595.html?src=rss | 0.291122 |
Did Bucks owner break NBA tampering rules with Anthony Davis comments? | Scroll to continue with content Ad Well, Antetokounmpo's own boss may have actually crossed the tampering line. Here's what Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry told Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence on Thursday about a report suggesting Milwaukee was one of four clubs Davis would sign a long-term contract with: I saw that report, and I think it's great. It's a little bit of what we want. We want players to come and play in Milwaukee. And part of it is, when you're winning and you're setting a standard for excellence, people see that. People want to win. Lasry is speaking in somewhat general terms here. But he had more to add: It doesn't make a difference if you're in Milwaukee, New York or LA. The whole goal is winning. So we hope it would be players like Anthony Davis and others who want to come to Milwaukee. "Players like Anthony Davis and others" sure sounds a lot like "Anthony Davis." And here's the kicker: Lasry pretty much admitted the Bucks will try to trade for Davis this summer when asked about the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers reportedly pursuing him, too. Yes, well, that's what makes it harder for us to do a (deal). We'll see if we can figure it out. That the Bucks and several other teams will pursue a trade for Davis this offseason is no secret. But clubs still can't publicly discuss these pursuits: The NBA's anti-tampering rules state "no player, coach or management person may entice or induce a player under contract with another team to play for his team." Story continues There's room for interpretation in that rule, but Lasry appears to violate it by no-so-subtly implying he'd like Davis to play in Milwaukee. Besides, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson was fined $50,000 last February for arguably more innocuous comments about Antetokounmpo, ironically enough. Celtics fans may hope the NBA takes action here; Boston theoretically is in the drivers' seat on a Davis trade with the deadline in the rearview mirror, but one rival Eastern Conference general manager told Lawrence that Davis would be a "perfect fit" for the Bucks. 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. | Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry appears to violate anti-tampering rules by saying he'd like Anthony Davis to play in Milwaukee. Lasry pretty much admitted the Bucks will try to trade for Davis this summer when asked about the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers reportedly pursuing him. | bart | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-bucks-owner-break-nba-183400595.html?src=rss | 0.468649 |
How did Apples AirPods go from mockery to millennial status symbol? | Of all the widely ridiculed tech products, Apples AirPods have experienced an extraordinary turnaround. Back in 2016, they were roundly mocked by the tech industry. It seemed like a recipe for disaster streets would be littered with these lost headphones, which would clutter up city pavements like discarded gloves and babies socks. If only there were an invention that could keep those AirPods tethered together, like a string, wrote Ashley Esqueda from the tech website CNET on Twitter. The beauty of the headphone cable is just like the beauty of a tampon string: it is there to help you keep track of a very important item, wrote Julia Carrie Wong in the Guardian. But fast-forward to 2019 and, somehow, the 159-a-pair little pods have transformed into a bona fide status symbol. Diana Ross has a pair, Kristen Stewart wears them and a woman in Virginia has even started a cottage industry by turning them into earrings for people (which does solve the problem of inevitably losing them). And so, the butt of the joke is not the AirPods themselves but the wealth and status of the people who wear them. Such as the former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who wore his upside down. As one viral tweet joked, the worlds Top 10 richest people are: 1. AirPod users; 2. The CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos; and 3. Bill Gates. One meme, of a man being knighted by a queen, featured the caption: AirPod users welcoming new members who received them for Christmas. All this has now become known as AirPod flexing with the implication that showing off the headphones is gauche social signalling. The thing is, AirPods arent even the most expensive wireless headphones out there, says Katy Leeson, the managing director of the social media marketing agency Social Chain. That said, the jokes about them cant have hurt Apple if anything, the people mocking the product have led to a sales bump. People who consume memes millennials and so on are really hard to reach through traditional advertising, one digital marketing executive said. This online chatter creates a desirability all of its own. And, with rumours of AirPods 2 on the way, it seems like the little earbuds are here to stay. | Back in 2016, Apple's AirPods were roundly mocked by the tech industry. But now they have become a bona fide status symbol for millennials. The butt of the joke is the wealth and status of the people who wear them. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2019/feb/10/how-did-apples-airpods-go-from-mockery-to-millennial-status-symbol | 0.153273 |
How did Apples AirPods go from mockery to millennial status symbol? | Of all the widely ridiculed tech products, Apples AirPods have experienced an extraordinary turnaround. Back in 2016, they were roundly mocked by the tech industry. It seemed like a recipe for disaster streets would be littered with these lost headphones, which would clutter up city pavements like discarded gloves and babies socks. If only there were an invention that could keep those AirPods tethered together, like a string, wrote Ashley Esqueda from the tech website CNET on Twitter. The beauty of the headphone cable is just like the beauty of a tampon string: it is there to help you keep track of a very important item, wrote Julia Carrie Wong in the Guardian. But fast-forward to 2019 and, somehow, the 159-a-pair little pods have transformed into a bona fide status symbol. Diana Ross has a pair, Kristen Stewart wears them and a woman in Virginia has even started a cottage industry by turning them into earrings for people (which does solve the problem of inevitably losing them). And so, the butt of the joke is not the AirPods themselves but the wealth and status of the people who wear them. Such as the former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who wore his upside down. As one viral tweet joked, the worlds Top 10 richest people are: 1. AirPod users; 2. The CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos; and 3. Bill Gates. One meme, of a man being knighted by a queen, featured the caption: AirPod users welcoming new members who received them for Christmas. All this has now become known as AirPod flexing with the implication that showing off the headphones is gauche social signalling. The thing is, AirPods arent even the most expensive wireless headphones out there, says Katy Leeson, the managing director of the social media marketing agency Social Chain. That said, the jokes about them cant have hurt Apple if anything, the people mocking the product have led to a sales bump. People who consume memes millennials and so on are really hard to reach through traditional advertising, one digital marketing executive said. This online chatter creates a desirability all of its own. And, with rumours of AirPods 2 on the way, it seems like the little earbuds are here to stay. | Back in 2016, Apple's AirPods were roundly mocked by the tech industry. But now they have become a bona fide status symbol for millennials. The butt of the joke is the wealth and status of the people who wear them, such as the former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who wore his upside down. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2019/feb/10/how-did-apples-airpods-go-from-mockery-to-millennial-status-symbol | 0.209876 |
Was Brad Pitt at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party? | Team Aniston has very strong feelings about the actress' ex-husband attending her 50th birthday party. (Photo: Getty Images) Jennifer Aniston's star-studded 50th birthday party brought out all of Hollywood's stars, from Reese Witherspoon to Robert Downey Jr., but fans were interested in only one attendee in particular: Brad Pitt. What appeared to be the back of Pitt's head was spotted walking into the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles, the site of his ex-wife's party, held Saturday in Los Angeles. Although it's unclear whether that head actually belonged to Pitt, that didn't stop fans (or E! or People, for that matter) from getting a little excited about the possibility of a reunion of what was once Hollywood's favorite couple. "Its like a FRIENDs episode!! Shes with Ross, then not, then back again!!" wrote one fan on Twitter. Other folks weren't too pleased about Pitt showing up to Aniston's birthday. "The fact that most commenters are hoping that Jen takes back a man who cheated during their marriage & LEFT her for someone else is seriously disturbing," commented another person. The fact that most commenters are hoping that Jen takes back a man who cheated during their marriage & LEFT her for someone else is seriously disturbing. F all of ya'll What the... (@Dliteful_Dreams) February 10, 2019 Aniston's former castmates and friends, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow also came out to help the birthday girl ring in her 50th. (Cox's ex, David Arquette, was also allegedly spotted.) Demi Moore, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were also photographed outside the hotel while Gwyneth Paltrow (who, like Aniston, counts Pitt as an ex) and Ellen DeGeneres were also reportedly seen. Pitt and Aniston were married from 2000 to 2005. That same year, Pitt began a relationship with his "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie. After dating for almost a decade, Pitt and Jolie married in 2014, only to file for divorce two years later. Their split still isn't finalized. Another of Aniston's exes, John Mayer, was reportedly spotted, too. But ex-husband, Justin Theroux, from whom she separated last year, was not. Leave Aniston alone: The star doesn't want or need the public's pity Theroux breaks silence: Aniston's ex calls split 'the most gentle separation' Pitt/Jolie custody battle: Exes take custody fight over their six kids to a 'private' trial Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/10/brad-pitt-jennifer-anistons-50th-birthday-party/2830131002/ | Brad Pitt was spotted at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party. Fans were excited about the possibility of a reunion. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/10/brad-pitt-jennifer-anistons-50th-birthday-party/2830131002/ | 0.269998 |
Was Brad Pitt at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party? | Team Aniston has very strong feelings about the actress' ex-husband attending her 50th birthday party. (Photo: Getty Images) Jennifer Aniston's star-studded 50th birthday party brought out all of Hollywood's stars, from Reese Witherspoon to Robert Downey Jr., but fans were interested in only one attendee in particular: Brad Pitt. What appeared to be the back of Pitt's head was spotted walking into the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles, the site of his ex-wife's party, held Saturday in Los Angeles. Although it's unclear whether that head actually belonged to Pitt, that didn't stop fans (or E! or People, for that matter) from getting a little excited about the possibility of a reunion of what was once Hollywood's favorite couple. "Its like a FRIENDs episode!! Shes with Ross, then not, then back again!!" wrote one fan on Twitter. Other folks weren't too pleased about Pitt showing up to Aniston's birthday. "The fact that most commenters are hoping that Jen takes back a man who cheated during their marriage & LEFT her for someone else is seriously disturbing," commented another person. The fact that most commenters are hoping that Jen takes back a man who cheated during their marriage & LEFT her for someone else is seriously disturbing. F all of ya'll What the... (@Dliteful_Dreams) February 10, 2019 Aniston's former castmates and friends, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow also came out to help the birthday girl ring in her 50th. (Cox's ex, David Arquette, was also allegedly spotted.) Demi Moore, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were also photographed outside the hotel while Gwyneth Paltrow (who, like Aniston, counts Pitt as an ex) and Ellen DeGeneres were also reportedly seen. Pitt and Aniston were married from 2000 to 2005. That same year, Pitt began a relationship with his "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie. After dating for almost a decade, Pitt and Jolie married in 2014, only to file for divorce two years later. Their split still isn't finalized. Another of Aniston's exes, John Mayer, was reportedly spotted, too. But ex-husband, Justin Theroux, from whom she separated last year, was not. Leave Aniston alone: The star doesn't want or need the public's pity Theroux breaks silence: Aniston's ex calls split 'the most gentle separation' Pitt/Jolie custody battle: Exes take custody fight over their six kids to a 'private' trial Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/10/brad-pitt-jennifer-anistons-50th-birthday-party/2830131002/ | Brad Pitt was spotted at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party. Some fans were excited about the possibility of a reunion. Other fans were not so happy about it. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/10/brad-pitt-jennifer-anistons-50th-birthday-party/2830131002/ | 0.266919 |
Was Brad Pitt at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party? | Team Aniston has very strong feelings about the actress' ex-husband attending her 50th birthday party. (Photo: Getty Images) Jennifer Aniston's star-studded 50th birthday party brought out all of Hollywood's stars, from Reese Witherspoon to Robert Downey Jr., but fans were interested in only one attendee in particular: Brad Pitt. What appeared to be the back of Pitt's head was spotted walking into the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles, the site of his ex-wife's party, held Saturday in Los Angeles. Although it's unclear whether that head actually belonged to Pitt, that didn't stop fans (or E! or People, for that matter) from getting a little excited about the possibility of a reunion of what was once Hollywood's favorite couple. "Its like a FRIENDs episode!! Shes with Ross, then not, then back again!!" wrote one fan on Twitter. Other folks weren't too pleased about Pitt showing up to Aniston's birthday. "The fact that most commenters are hoping that Jen takes back a man who cheated during their marriage & LEFT her for someone else is seriously disturbing," commented another person. The fact that most commenters are hoping that Jen takes back a man who cheated during their marriage & LEFT her for someone else is seriously disturbing. F all of ya'll What the... (@Dliteful_Dreams) February 10, 2019 Aniston's former castmates and friends, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow also came out to help the birthday girl ring in her 50th. (Cox's ex, David Arquette, was also allegedly spotted.) Demi Moore, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were also photographed outside the hotel while Gwyneth Paltrow (who, like Aniston, counts Pitt as an ex) and Ellen DeGeneres were also reportedly seen. Pitt and Aniston were married from 2000 to 2005. That same year, Pitt began a relationship with his "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie. After dating for almost a decade, Pitt and Jolie married in 2014, only to file for divorce two years later. Their split still isn't finalized. Another of Aniston's exes, John Mayer, was reportedly spotted, too. But ex-husband, Justin Theroux, from whom she separated last year, was not. Leave Aniston alone: The star doesn't want or need the public's pity Theroux breaks silence: Aniston's ex calls split 'the most gentle separation' Pitt/Jolie custody battle: Exes take custody fight over their six kids to a 'private' trial Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/10/brad-pitt-jennifer-anistons-50th-birthday-party/2830131002/ | Brad Pitt was spotted at Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday party. Some fans were excited about the possibility of a reunion. Other fans were not so happy about the actor showing up to the party. He and Aniston were married from 2000 to 2005 and have six children together. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/10/brad-pitt-jennifer-anistons-50th-birthday-party/2830131002/ | 0.29392 |
Could Canopy Growth Could Become Larger Than Constellation Brands? | Thinking big isn't a bad thing. And Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) CEO Bruce Linton is definitely thinking big. Linton recently stated at the Cantech Investment Conference that his goal is to make Canopy's business "quite a lot larger and more successful" than its partner, Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). The alcoholic-beverage maker, which invested $4 billion in Canopy Growth in late 2018, made more than $8 billion in revenue over the past 12 months. Canopy Growth made a little over 1% of that total during the period. But Linton thinks "it's not completely unrealistic" that Canopy Growth will one day be bigger than Constellation. Young man with a drawing of a rocket with a dollar sign on his back More Image source: Getty Images. What it would take For Canopy Growth, it's not quite as simple as increasing its annual revenue to more than $8 billion to become larger than Constellation Brands. Remember that Constellation should grow, too. Over the past five years, the Corona beer maker has increased its revenue by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. However, Constellation's growth will probably slow down somewhat in the future. The company's wine and spirits business weighed on overall performance in the third quarter and could continue to do so. Still, though, Constellation expects to increase sales over the next several years by mid- to high single digits annually. If we use a CAGR of 8% and project it out five years, the company's revenue would be close to $11.75 billion. If we went out 10 years using that same growth rate, Constellation's revenue would total more than $17 billion. And 15 years from now, the company would make more than $25 billion annually. Constellation itself thinks the global cannabis market will reach a little over $230 billion over the next 15 years. For Canopy Growth to be larger than Constellation by that point, the marijuana producer would need to capture nearly 11% of the global market. Now that we've established what it would take to achieve Linton's goal, let's examine how realistic it is to expect that Canopy Growth can pull off the task. Reaching the goal just might be more doable than you think. Constellation did its own number-crunching before it ponied up $4 billion to increase its stake in Canopy Growth. The alcoholic-beverage company thinks Canopy will grab between 30% and 40% of the Canadian marijuana market. That seems quite possible, considering Canopy's production capacity and solid supply agreements with all of Canada's provinces. However, Canada's addressable marijuana market is projected to be around $11 billion within the next 15 years. The big challenge for Canopy Growth in becoming larger than Constellation Brands is to succeed in the rest of the world. Constellation estimates that Canopy can pull in a market share between 5% and 15%. Unfortunately, hitting the midpoint of that range won't be enough for Canopy to grow larger than Constellation unless the global marijuana market expands more quickly than expected. But Canopy doesn't have to beat the midpoint of Constellation's projected market share range by very much to be on track to top its partner's annual revenue. It won't be easy, but there's a decent chance that Linton's view that Canopy could be larger and more successful than Constellation in the future just might be on target. | Canopy Growth could become larger than its partner, Constellation Brands. The marijuana producer would need to capture nearly 11% of the global market. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/could-canopy-growth-could-become-190000855.html | 0.471144 |
Could Canopy Growth Could Become Larger Than Constellation Brands? | Thinking big isn't a bad thing. And Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) CEO Bruce Linton is definitely thinking big. Linton recently stated at the Cantech Investment Conference that his goal is to make Canopy's business "quite a lot larger and more successful" than its partner, Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). The alcoholic-beverage maker, which invested $4 billion in Canopy Growth in late 2018, made more than $8 billion in revenue over the past 12 months. Canopy Growth made a little over 1% of that total during the period. But Linton thinks "it's not completely unrealistic" that Canopy Growth will one day be bigger than Constellation. Young man with a drawing of a rocket with a dollar sign on his back More Image source: Getty Images. What it would take For Canopy Growth, it's not quite as simple as increasing its annual revenue to more than $8 billion to become larger than Constellation Brands. Remember that Constellation should grow, too. Over the past five years, the Corona beer maker has increased its revenue by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. However, Constellation's growth will probably slow down somewhat in the future. The company's wine and spirits business weighed on overall performance in the third quarter and could continue to do so. Still, though, Constellation expects to increase sales over the next several years by mid- to high single digits annually. If we use a CAGR of 8% and project it out five years, the company's revenue would be close to $11.75 billion. If we went out 10 years using that same growth rate, Constellation's revenue would total more than $17 billion. And 15 years from now, the company would make more than $25 billion annually. Constellation itself thinks the global cannabis market will reach a little over $230 billion over the next 15 years. For Canopy Growth to be larger than Constellation by that point, the marijuana producer would need to capture nearly 11% of the global market. Now that we've established what it would take to achieve Linton's goal, let's examine how realistic it is to expect that Canopy Growth can pull off the task. Reaching the goal just might be more doable than you think. Constellation did its own number-crunching before it ponied up $4 billion to increase its stake in Canopy Growth. The alcoholic-beverage company thinks Canopy will grab between 30% and 40% of the Canadian marijuana market. That seems quite possible, considering Canopy's production capacity and solid supply agreements with all of Canada's provinces. However, Canada's addressable marijuana market is projected to be around $11 billion within the next 15 years. The big challenge for Canopy Growth in becoming larger than Constellation Brands is to succeed in the rest of the world. Constellation estimates that Canopy can pull in a market share between 5% and 15%. Unfortunately, hitting the midpoint of that range won't be enough for Canopy to grow larger than Constellation unless the global marijuana market expands more quickly than expected. But Canopy doesn't have to beat the midpoint of Constellation's projected market share range by very much to be on track to top its partner's annual revenue. It won't be easy, but there's a decent chance that Linton's view that Canopy could be larger and more successful than Constellation in the future just might be on target. | Canopy Growth could become larger than its partner, Constellation Brands. To do so, it would need to capture nearly 11% of the global marijuana market. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/could-canopy-growth-could-become-190000855.html | 0.528054 |
Could Canopy Growth Could Become Larger Than Constellation Brands? | Thinking big isn't a bad thing. And Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) CEO Bruce Linton is definitely thinking big. Linton recently stated at the Cantech Investment Conference that his goal is to make Canopy's business "quite a lot larger and more successful" than its partner, Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). The alcoholic-beverage maker, which invested $4 billion in Canopy Growth in late 2018, made more than $8 billion in revenue over the past 12 months. Canopy Growth made a little over 1% of that total during the period. But Linton thinks "it's not completely unrealistic" that Canopy Growth will one day be bigger than Constellation. Young man with a drawing of a rocket with a dollar sign on his back More Image source: Getty Images. What it would take For Canopy Growth, it's not quite as simple as increasing its annual revenue to more than $8 billion to become larger than Constellation Brands. Remember that Constellation should grow, too. Over the past five years, the Corona beer maker has increased its revenue by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. However, Constellation's growth will probably slow down somewhat in the future. The company's wine and spirits business weighed on overall performance in the third quarter and could continue to do so. Still, though, Constellation expects to increase sales over the next several years by mid- to high single digits annually. If we use a CAGR of 8% and project it out five years, the company's revenue would be close to $11.75 billion. If we went out 10 years using that same growth rate, Constellation's revenue would total more than $17 billion. And 15 years from now, the company would make more than $25 billion annually. Constellation itself thinks the global cannabis market will reach a little over $230 billion over the next 15 years. For Canopy Growth to be larger than Constellation by that point, the marijuana producer would need to capture nearly 11% of the global market. Now that we've established what it would take to achieve Linton's goal, let's examine how realistic it is to expect that Canopy Growth can pull off the task. Reaching the goal just might be more doable than you think. Constellation did its own number-crunching before it ponied up $4 billion to increase its stake in Canopy Growth. The alcoholic-beverage company thinks Canopy will grab between 30% and 40% of the Canadian marijuana market. That seems quite possible, considering Canopy's production capacity and solid supply agreements with all of Canada's provinces. However, Canada's addressable marijuana market is projected to be around $11 billion within the next 15 years. The big challenge for Canopy Growth in becoming larger than Constellation Brands is to succeed in the rest of the world. Constellation estimates that Canopy can pull in a market share between 5% and 15%. Unfortunately, hitting the midpoint of that range won't be enough for Canopy to grow larger than Constellation unless the global marijuana market expands more quickly than expected. But Canopy doesn't have to beat the midpoint of Constellation's projected market share range by very much to be on track to top its partner's annual revenue. It won't be easy, but there's a decent chance that Linton's view that Canopy could be larger and more successful than Constellation in the future just might be on target. | Canopy Growth could become larger than its partner, Constellation Brands. To do so, it would need to capture nearly 11% of the global marijuana market. It won't be easy, but there's a decent chance that Canopy could be larger and more successful than Constellation. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/could-canopy-growth-could-become-190000855.html | 0.666721 |
Could OrganiGram Holdings Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock? | Global marijuana markets are booming. Marijuana stocks are hot. And one of the hottest right now is OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQOTH: OGRMF). Its shares have soared around 45% so far in 2019. Let's look at what it would take. Smiling young man with money falling down on him More Image source: Getty Images. Crunching the numbers The achievability of a goal depends on how far away the goal is. For example, even first-graders can slam dunk a basketball when the goal is only 4 feet high. Similarly, you could probably make $1 million pretty easily by buying OrganiGram if you had just a little under $1 million lying around to invest in the stock. Another important factor in making a goal happen is the amount of time you have. If you could live as long as Methuselah, your chances of becoming a millionaire with OrganiGram would probably be reasonably good. I'm going to assume you're not already a near-millionaire and that you won't live for 969 years. Instead, let's say you have $10,000 to invest in a stock and an investing horizon of 15 years. That gives us solid parameters to use in determining whether OrganiGram could realistically be a millionaire-maker stock. To turn a $10,000 initial investment into $1 million requires a 100-fold return. OrganiGram's market cap currently stands at around $660 million, so that means the company would need to grow to a market cap of roughly $66 billion over the next 15 years. The marijuana producer would deliver a compound annual growth rate of nearly 36% during that period. Let's use a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 5, which is close to the midpoint between the average P/S ratio for the tobacco industry and the multiple for the alcoholic beverage industry -- both of which are similar in some respects to the cannabis industry. This P/S ratio means that to reach a market cap of $66 billion, OrganiGram would need to rack up annual sales of $13.2 billion within the next 15 years. Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics project that total worldwide legal marijuana sales in 2019 will be around $18 billion. The two research companies think the total will soar to $32 billion by 2022. You might have heard marijuana executives mention that the current global marijuana market is $150 billion. This figure stems from a United Nations report and includes both legal and illegal sales of cannabis. But with increasingly more countries legalizing medical marijuana and a few also allowing legal recreational marijuana, the total addressable market for OrganiGram and its peers is almost sure to expand rapidly. And the UN number doesn't include new markets for cannabis-infused beverages and other products. Constellation Brands did its own number-crunching before investing $4 billion in Canopy Growth. The big alcoholic-beverage maker estimated that the addressable retail cannabis market could top $230 billion within the next 15 years. If Constellation's projections are right, OrganiGram would need to capture a little under 6% of the global marijuana market. The company probably couldn't deliver on that goal anytime soon, though. OrganiGram has less than 5% of the total production capacity projected for the 10 biggest marijuana producers. | Could OrganiGram Holdings be a Millionaire-Maker Stock? The answer depends on how far away the goal is. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/could-organigram-holdings-millionaire-maker-190000000.html | 0.131557 |
Could OrganiGram Holdings Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock? | Global marijuana markets are booming. Marijuana stocks are hot. And one of the hottest right now is OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQOTH: OGRMF). Its shares have soared around 45% so far in 2019. Let's look at what it would take. Smiling young man with money falling down on him More Image source: Getty Images. Crunching the numbers The achievability of a goal depends on how far away the goal is. For example, even first-graders can slam dunk a basketball when the goal is only 4 feet high. Similarly, you could probably make $1 million pretty easily by buying OrganiGram if you had just a little under $1 million lying around to invest in the stock. Another important factor in making a goal happen is the amount of time you have. If you could live as long as Methuselah, your chances of becoming a millionaire with OrganiGram would probably be reasonably good. I'm going to assume you're not already a near-millionaire and that you won't live for 969 years. Instead, let's say you have $10,000 to invest in a stock and an investing horizon of 15 years. That gives us solid parameters to use in determining whether OrganiGram could realistically be a millionaire-maker stock. To turn a $10,000 initial investment into $1 million requires a 100-fold return. OrganiGram's market cap currently stands at around $660 million, so that means the company would need to grow to a market cap of roughly $66 billion over the next 15 years. The marijuana producer would deliver a compound annual growth rate of nearly 36% during that period. Let's use a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 5, which is close to the midpoint between the average P/S ratio for the tobacco industry and the multiple for the alcoholic beverage industry -- both of which are similar in some respects to the cannabis industry. This P/S ratio means that to reach a market cap of $66 billion, OrganiGram would need to rack up annual sales of $13.2 billion within the next 15 years. Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics project that total worldwide legal marijuana sales in 2019 will be around $18 billion. The two research companies think the total will soar to $32 billion by 2022. You might have heard marijuana executives mention that the current global marijuana market is $150 billion. This figure stems from a United Nations report and includes both legal and illegal sales of cannabis. But with increasingly more countries legalizing medical marijuana and a few also allowing legal recreational marijuana, the total addressable market for OrganiGram and its peers is almost sure to expand rapidly. And the UN number doesn't include new markets for cannabis-infused beverages and other products. Constellation Brands did its own number-crunching before investing $4 billion in Canopy Growth. The big alcoholic-beverage maker estimated that the addressable retail cannabis market could top $230 billion within the next 15 years. If Constellation's projections are right, OrganiGram would need to capture a little under 6% of the global marijuana market. The company probably couldn't deliver on that goal anytime soon, though. OrganiGram has less than 5% of the total production capacity projected for the 10 biggest marijuana producers. | Could OrganiGram Holdings be a Millionaire-Maker Stock? The answer depends on how far away the goal is. To turn a $10,000 initial investment into $1 million requires a 100-fold return. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/could-organigram-holdings-millionaire-maker-190000000.html | 0.242356 |
Could OrganiGram Holdings Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock? | Global marijuana markets are booming. Marijuana stocks are hot. And one of the hottest right now is OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQOTH: OGRMF). Its shares have soared around 45% so far in 2019. Let's look at what it would take. Smiling young man with money falling down on him More Image source: Getty Images. Crunching the numbers The achievability of a goal depends on how far away the goal is. For example, even first-graders can slam dunk a basketball when the goal is only 4 feet high. Similarly, you could probably make $1 million pretty easily by buying OrganiGram if you had just a little under $1 million lying around to invest in the stock. Another important factor in making a goal happen is the amount of time you have. If you could live as long as Methuselah, your chances of becoming a millionaire with OrganiGram would probably be reasonably good. I'm going to assume you're not already a near-millionaire and that you won't live for 969 years. Instead, let's say you have $10,000 to invest in a stock and an investing horizon of 15 years. That gives us solid parameters to use in determining whether OrganiGram could realistically be a millionaire-maker stock. To turn a $10,000 initial investment into $1 million requires a 100-fold return. OrganiGram's market cap currently stands at around $660 million, so that means the company would need to grow to a market cap of roughly $66 billion over the next 15 years. The marijuana producer would deliver a compound annual growth rate of nearly 36% during that period. Let's use a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 5, which is close to the midpoint between the average P/S ratio for the tobacco industry and the multiple for the alcoholic beverage industry -- both of which are similar in some respects to the cannabis industry. This P/S ratio means that to reach a market cap of $66 billion, OrganiGram would need to rack up annual sales of $13.2 billion within the next 15 years. Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics project that total worldwide legal marijuana sales in 2019 will be around $18 billion. The two research companies think the total will soar to $32 billion by 2022. You might have heard marijuana executives mention that the current global marijuana market is $150 billion. This figure stems from a United Nations report and includes both legal and illegal sales of cannabis. But with increasingly more countries legalizing medical marijuana and a few also allowing legal recreational marijuana, the total addressable market for OrganiGram and its peers is almost sure to expand rapidly. And the UN number doesn't include new markets for cannabis-infused beverages and other products. Constellation Brands did its own number-crunching before investing $4 billion in Canopy Growth. The big alcoholic-beverage maker estimated that the addressable retail cannabis market could top $230 billion within the next 15 years. If Constellation's projections are right, OrganiGram would need to capture a little under 6% of the global marijuana market. The company probably couldn't deliver on that goal anytime soon, though. OrganiGram has less than 5% of the total production capacity projected for the 10 biggest marijuana producers. | Could OrganiGram Holdings be a Millionaire-Maker Stock? The answer depends on how far away the goal is. To turn a $10,000 initial investment into $1 million requires a 100-fold return. The company has less than 5% of the total production capacity projected for the 10 biggest marijuana producers. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/could-organigram-holdings-millionaire-maker-190000000.html | 0.4244 |
Will snow days mean a shorter summer vacation for Portland-area students? | Snow days: Theyre all fun and games until you realize they mean more school in June. That may be a reality for Portland-area students who find themselves playing in the white stuff if the snow persists past this weekend, as forecast. For most districts in the three-county metro area, more than one or two snow days -- or in many cases, even just one -- means a shortened summer vacation. Most districts have contingency plans that include potentially extending classes into the latter half of June. If Portland Public schools calls even one snow day, for example, students wont get out on Friday, June 7, as planned. Theyll have to come back on Monday, June 10, according to the districts calendar. State law requires districts students to get a minimum amount of classroom time throughout the year. Kindergartners up to eighth-graders are required to have 900 instructional hours in a year, Hillsboro School District spokeswoman Elizabeth Graser said. High School seniors are mandated to spend at least 966 hours in class, while freshmen, sophomores and juniors must log 990. School districts across the region cancelled their weekend activities in anticipation of the forecast, which called for a minimum 3 inches to blanket lower elevations through Sunday. While that didnt materialize, the National Weather service says the Portland could still see notable accumulation through the week. Forecasts by the weather service call for up to an inch of snow overnight Sunday plus more snowfall on Wednesday and Thursday after a spate of rain Monday and Tuesday. String of snow days throws off Portland schools' rhythm The unusually cold winter that took Portland by surprise and closed school for nine days has teachers and students fighting to get back into a routine. But so far, theres no indication area districts will have to wrangle with anything like the nine full days lost over the course of two months in 2016 and 2017 when that winters snowfall shuttered schools for nearly two weeks . Beaverton School District spokeswoman Maureen Wheeler said district officials will assess conditions Sunday and consult the forecast for the week ahead before deciding whether to adjust school schedules. In Beaverton, officials set aside two instructional days students can miss in the event of inclement weather. After two snow days, Wheeler said, officials will tack on one additional instructional day in June for every day lost next week. Hillsboro has June 17 and 18 set aside as makeup days should snow shutter schools come Monday and Tuesday. Graser, the district spokeswoman, said officials will decide in March, once the threat of inclement weather is typically over, whether the classroom calendar will bleed into summer vacation or whether the district could find other ways to make up lost time, such as canceling teacher workdays or adding minutes to the school day. Tigard-Tualatin School District students get one free snow day. After that, the academic calendar extends until at least June 13 and potentially longer should weather shutter schools for additional days. North Clackamas schools have five emergency make-up days set aside June 13 and 14 and June 17-19. Similarly, the David Douglas School District has the week of June 17-21 set aside for make-up days in the event of inclement weather closures. | More than one or two snow days -- or in many cases, even just one -- means a shortened summer vacation. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2019/02/will-this-weekends-snowstorm-mean-a-shorter-summer-vacation-for-portland-area-students.html | 0.150321 |
Will snow days mean a shorter summer vacation for Portland-area students? | Snow days: Theyre all fun and games until you realize they mean more school in June. That may be a reality for Portland-area students who find themselves playing in the white stuff if the snow persists past this weekend, as forecast. For most districts in the three-county metro area, more than one or two snow days -- or in many cases, even just one -- means a shortened summer vacation. Most districts have contingency plans that include potentially extending classes into the latter half of June. If Portland Public schools calls even one snow day, for example, students wont get out on Friday, June 7, as planned. Theyll have to come back on Monday, June 10, according to the districts calendar. State law requires districts students to get a minimum amount of classroom time throughout the year. Kindergartners up to eighth-graders are required to have 900 instructional hours in a year, Hillsboro School District spokeswoman Elizabeth Graser said. High School seniors are mandated to spend at least 966 hours in class, while freshmen, sophomores and juniors must log 990. School districts across the region cancelled their weekend activities in anticipation of the forecast, which called for a minimum 3 inches to blanket lower elevations through Sunday. While that didnt materialize, the National Weather service says the Portland could still see notable accumulation through the week. Forecasts by the weather service call for up to an inch of snow overnight Sunday plus more snowfall on Wednesday and Thursday after a spate of rain Monday and Tuesday. String of snow days throws off Portland schools' rhythm The unusually cold winter that took Portland by surprise and closed school for nine days has teachers and students fighting to get back into a routine. But so far, theres no indication area districts will have to wrangle with anything like the nine full days lost over the course of two months in 2016 and 2017 when that winters snowfall shuttered schools for nearly two weeks . Beaverton School District spokeswoman Maureen Wheeler said district officials will assess conditions Sunday and consult the forecast for the week ahead before deciding whether to adjust school schedules. In Beaverton, officials set aside two instructional days students can miss in the event of inclement weather. After two snow days, Wheeler said, officials will tack on one additional instructional day in June for every day lost next week. Hillsboro has June 17 and 18 set aside as makeup days should snow shutter schools come Monday and Tuesday. Graser, the district spokeswoman, said officials will decide in March, once the threat of inclement weather is typically over, whether the classroom calendar will bleed into summer vacation or whether the district could find other ways to make up lost time, such as canceling teacher workdays or adding minutes to the school day. Tigard-Tualatin School District students get one free snow day. After that, the academic calendar extends until at least June 13 and potentially longer should weather shutter schools for additional days. North Clackamas schools have five emergency make-up days set aside June 13 and 14 and June 17-19. Similarly, the David Douglas School District has the week of June 17-21 set aside for make-up days in the event of inclement weather closures. | Portland-area schools may have to extend classes into June if more snow is forecast. Most districts have contingency plans that include potentially extending classes into the latter half of June. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2019/02/will-this-weekends-snowstorm-mean-a-shorter-summer-vacation-for-portland-area-students.html | 0.265941 |
Will snow days mean a shorter summer vacation for Portland-area students? | Snow days: Theyre all fun and games until you realize they mean more school in June. That may be a reality for Portland-area students who find themselves playing in the white stuff if the snow persists past this weekend, as forecast. For most districts in the three-county metro area, more than one or two snow days -- or in many cases, even just one -- means a shortened summer vacation. Most districts have contingency plans that include potentially extending classes into the latter half of June. If Portland Public schools calls even one snow day, for example, students wont get out on Friday, June 7, as planned. Theyll have to come back on Monday, June 10, according to the districts calendar. State law requires districts students to get a minimum amount of classroom time throughout the year. Kindergartners up to eighth-graders are required to have 900 instructional hours in a year, Hillsboro School District spokeswoman Elizabeth Graser said. High School seniors are mandated to spend at least 966 hours in class, while freshmen, sophomores and juniors must log 990. School districts across the region cancelled their weekend activities in anticipation of the forecast, which called for a minimum 3 inches to blanket lower elevations through Sunday. While that didnt materialize, the National Weather service says the Portland could still see notable accumulation through the week. Forecasts by the weather service call for up to an inch of snow overnight Sunday plus more snowfall on Wednesday and Thursday after a spate of rain Monday and Tuesday. String of snow days throws off Portland schools' rhythm The unusually cold winter that took Portland by surprise and closed school for nine days has teachers and students fighting to get back into a routine. But so far, theres no indication area districts will have to wrangle with anything like the nine full days lost over the course of two months in 2016 and 2017 when that winters snowfall shuttered schools for nearly two weeks . Beaverton School District spokeswoman Maureen Wheeler said district officials will assess conditions Sunday and consult the forecast for the week ahead before deciding whether to adjust school schedules. In Beaverton, officials set aside two instructional days students can miss in the event of inclement weather. After two snow days, Wheeler said, officials will tack on one additional instructional day in June for every day lost next week. Hillsboro has June 17 and 18 set aside as makeup days should snow shutter schools come Monday and Tuesday. Graser, the district spokeswoman, said officials will decide in March, once the threat of inclement weather is typically over, whether the classroom calendar will bleed into summer vacation or whether the district could find other ways to make up lost time, such as canceling teacher workdays or adding minutes to the school day. Tigard-Tualatin School District students get one free snow day. After that, the academic calendar extends until at least June 13 and potentially longer should weather shutter schools for additional days. North Clackamas schools have five emergency make-up days set aside June 13 and 14 and June 17-19. Similarly, the David Douglas School District has the week of June 17-21 set aside for make-up days in the event of inclement weather closures. | More than one or two snow days means a shortened summer vacation. Most districts have contingency plans that include potentially extending classes. State law requires students to get a minimum amount of classroom time throughout the year. The unusually cold winter that took Portland by surprise and closed school for nine days has teachers and students fighting to get back into a routine. | bart | 2 | https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2019/02/will-this-weekends-snowstorm-mean-a-shorter-summer-vacation-for-portland-area-students.html | 0.525561 |
When HubSpot Reports Earnings, Will Its Soaring Gains Continue? | Last year was an impressive one for inbound marketing and sales specialist HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS). Even as the broader market as represented by the S&P 500 struggled and ended the year down 6%, HubSpot gained more than 40%. The company's consistent ability to exceed its guidance and analysts' consensus estimates, followed by the subsequent increase of its forecast, were cheered by investors, sending the stock to new heights. Another year provides the company with another opportunity to wow shareholders when HubSpot reports the financial results of its fourth quarter after the market close on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Let's look at the company's third-quarter results and a couple of recent developments to see if they provide any insight into what investors can expect when HubSpot reports earnings. Man at computer working on business document. More Image source: Getty Images. Another beat and raise For the third quarter, HubSpot reported revenue of $131.8 million, up 35% year over year, and sailing past the high end of its guidance and analysts' consensus estimates. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17 were more than triple expectations of $0.05. Both segments of the business contributed to the better-than-expected results. Subscription revenue topped $125 million, up 35% year over year, while professional services and other revenue jumped to more than $6 million, up 39% versus the prior-year quarter. HubSpot's spending discipline resulted in operating margins that continued to expand. On a GAAP basis, operating margin of negative 11.4% improved from negative 12.4% year over year. Adjusted operating margin of 4.4% climbed more than eightfold from 0.5% in the prior-year quarter. The company's customer base grew to 52,505, up 40% year over year, while the total average subscription revenue per customer declined to $9,959, down 4%. This was the result of significant growth in HubSpot's recently relaunched lower-priced starter products, which are designed to attract new customers. As they tend to stay on for the longer term, most customers eventually increase their spending. Recent developments There have been a couple of recent announcements that will be of interest to HubSpot investors. Late last year, the company announced that it had been recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for CRM Lead Management. In order to qualify for this achievement, a company must have at least 50 published reviews with an average overall rating of 4.2 stars or higher. At the time of the announcement, HubSpot boasted 1,251 verified peer reviews, with an overall rating of 4.4 stars. HubSpot also announced that it was expanding its existing collaboration with Amazon Web Services. HubSpot already provides a number of benefits to mutual customers, like access to HubSpot for Startups and preferred pricing on its Growth Suite software, as well as a host of other perks. The companies will now provide additional benefits to those members, as well as those using HubSpot Connect. AWS will co-invest in building out an ecosystem for HubSpot partners, while providing tailored content for developers. While neither of these announcements will have a direct impact on the financial results, it is an indication of the ongoing work that HubSpot is doing to build close relationships with its customers. | HubSpot reports fourth-quarter and full-year financial results after the market close on Tuesday, Feb. 12. For the third quarter, the company reported revenue of $131.8 million, up 35% year over year. | pegasus | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/hubspot-reports-earnings-soaring-gains-200000486.html | 0.162045 |
When HubSpot Reports Earnings, Will Its Soaring Gains Continue? | Last year was an impressive one for inbound marketing and sales specialist HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS). Even as the broader market as represented by the S&P 500 struggled and ended the year down 6%, HubSpot gained more than 40%. The company's consistent ability to exceed its guidance and analysts' consensus estimates, followed by the subsequent increase of its forecast, were cheered by investors, sending the stock to new heights. Another year provides the company with another opportunity to wow shareholders when HubSpot reports the financial results of its fourth quarter after the market close on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Let's look at the company's third-quarter results and a couple of recent developments to see if they provide any insight into what investors can expect when HubSpot reports earnings. Man at computer working on business document. More Image source: Getty Images. Another beat and raise For the third quarter, HubSpot reported revenue of $131.8 million, up 35% year over year, and sailing past the high end of its guidance and analysts' consensus estimates. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17 were more than triple expectations of $0.05. Both segments of the business contributed to the better-than-expected results. Subscription revenue topped $125 million, up 35% year over year, while professional services and other revenue jumped to more than $6 million, up 39% versus the prior-year quarter. HubSpot's spending discipline resulted in operating margins that continued to expand. On a GAAP basis, operating margin of negative 11.4% improved from negative 12.4% year over year. Adjusted operating margin of 4.4% climbed more than eightfold from 0.5% in the prior-year quarter. The company's customer base grew to 52,505, up 40% year over year, while the total average subscription revenue per customer declined to $9,959, down 4%. This was the result of significant growth in HubSpot's recently relaunched lower-priced starter products, which are designed to attract new customers. As they tend to stay on for the longer term, most customers eventually increase their spending. Recent developments There have been a couple of recent announcements that will be of interest to HubSpot investors. Late last year, the company announced that it had been recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for CRM Lead Management. In order to qualify for this achievement, a company must have at least 50 published reviews with an average overall rating of 4.2 stars or higher. At the time of the announcement, HubSpot boasted 1,251 verified peer reviews, with an overall rating of 4.4 stars. HubSpot also announced that it was expanding its existing collaboration with Amazon Web Services. HubSpot already provides a number of benefits to mutual customers, like access to HubSpot for Startups and preferred pricing on its Growth Suite software, as well as a host of other perks. The companies will now provide additional benefits to those members, as well as those using HubSpot Connect. AWS will co-invest in building out an ecosystem for HubSpot partners, while providing tailored content for developers. While neither of these announcements will have a direct impact on the financial results, it is an indication of the ongoing work that HubSpot is doing to build close relationships with its customers. | HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) reports its fourth-quarter results after the market close on Feb. 12. The inbound marketing and sales specialist gained more than 40% last year. In the third quarter, HubSpot reported revenue of $131.8 million, up 35% year over year. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/hubspot-reports-earnings-soaring-gains-200000486.html | 0.176228 |
What is Ariana Grande doing instead of attending the Grammys? | CLOSE Ariana Grande released a new album and confirmed she will not be performing at the 2019 Grammy Awards amid a dispute with producer Ken Ehrlich. USA TODAY Ariana Grande was saying "thank u, next" to all that Grammys drama ahead of Sunday's awards show just as she earned her first Grammy for best pop vocal album (for "sweetener"). She took the time to thank her label, fans and appreciate the moment despite the controversy around her Grammys performance that didn't pan out. "i know im not there tonight (trust, i tried and still truly wished it had worked out tbh) and i know i said i try not to put too much weight into these things ... this is wild and beautiful. thank you so much," she wrote. i know im not there tonight (trust, i tried and still truly wished it had worked out tbh) and i know i said i try not to put too much weight into these things .... but fuck ....... this is wild and beautiful. thank you so much. Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 10, 2019 The singer also retweeted a tweet from the Grammys account announcing her pop vocal album win, and shared the post on Instagram. Earlier, fresh off her latest album release, Grande took to Instagram Sunday to talk about anything but the award show she chose not to attend. She hinted on Friday about her plans, quote-tweeting Bette Midler. im having a thing.... its pretty lowkey," she wrote. Sunday, Grande shared several Instagram posts basking in the success of her album and celebrating pal Doug Middlebrook's birthday. She also shared an old newspaper article that featured a story about her alongside an image of her as a child. The article was about her being hit by a hockey puck when she was 5. "started from the bottom now we here," she quipped. She followed up with two posts featuring her younger self. One of the images features her botched Japanese tattoo, making light of the flub that made headlines last month. Ariana Grande was saying "thank u, next" to everything Grammys ahead of Sunday's awards show on social media, even after winning her first Grammy for best pop vocal album (for "sweetener.") (Photo: ANGELA WEISS, AFP/Getty Images) On Twitter, she was busy promoting "thank u, next" and responding to fans (and her mom), as well as sharing the same childhood photos. "if im honest ..... this is still exactly what i look like without lashes and my pony ..... anyone who knows me knows me knows ..... like .... im twenty five," she wrote. "i was five here. the only difference now is that hand now says bbq grill finger." if im honest ..... this is still exactly what i look like without lashes and my pony ..... anyone who knows me knows me knows ..... like .... im twenty five. i was five here. the only difference now is that hand now says bbq grill finger. pic.twitter.com/rkAbXla1YF Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 10, 2019 Grande called out Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich on Twitter Friday for saying she "felt it was too late for her to pull something together." She wrote: "ive kept my mouth shut but now youre lying about me. i can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken. it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more." Contributing: Julia Thompson Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/02/10/grammys-2019-whats-ariana-grande-doing-thank-u-next-win/2832255002/ | Ariana Grande won her first Grammy Sunday for best pop vocal album. The singer took to social media to thank her label, fans and appreciate the moment. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/02/10/grammys-2019-whats-ariana-grande-doing-thank-u-next-win/2832255002/ | 0.139595 |
What is Ariana Grande doing instead of attending the Grammys? | CLOSE Ariana Grande released a new album and confirmed she will not be performing at the 2019 Grammy Awards amid a dispute with producer Ken Ehrlich. USA TODAY Ariana Grande was saying "thank u, next" to all that Grammys drama ahead of Sunday's awards show just as she earned her first Grammy for best pop vocal album (for "sweetener"). She took the time to thank her label, fans and appreciate the moment despite the controversy around her Grammys performance that didn't pan out. "i know im not there tonight (trust, i tried and still truly wished it had worked out tbh) and i know i said i try not to put too much weight into these things ... this is wild and beautiful. thank you so much," she wrote. i know im not there tonight (trust, i tried and still truly wished it had worked out tbh) and i know i said i try not to put too much weight into these things .... but fuck ....... this is wild and beautiful. thank you so much. Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 10, 2019 The singer also retweeted a tweet from the Grammys account announcing her pop vocal album win, and shared the post on Instagram. Earlier, fresh off her latest album release, Grande took to Instagram Sunday to talk about anything but the award show she chose not to attend. She hinted on Friday about her plans, quote-tweeting Bette Midler. im having a thing.... its pretty lowkey," she wrote. Sunday, Grande shared several Instagram posts basking in the success of her album and celebrating pal Doug Middlebrook's birthday. She also shared an old newspaper article that featured a story about her alongside an image of her as a child. The article was about her being hit by a hockey puck when she was 5. "started from the bottom now we here," she quipped. She followed up with two posts featuring her younger self. One of the images features her botched Japanese tattoo, making light of the flub that made headlines last month. Ariana Grande was saying "thank u, next" to everything Grammys ahead of Sunday's awards show on social media, even after winning her first Grammy for best pop vocal album (for "sweetener.") (Photo: ANGELA WEISS, AFP/Getty Images) On Twitter, she was busy promoting "thank u, next" and responding to fans (and her mom), as well as sharing the same childhood photos. "if im honest ..... this is still exactly what i look like without lashes and my pony ..... anyone who knows me knows me knows ..... like .... im twenty five," she wrote. "i was five here. the only difference now is that hand now says bbq grill finger." if im honest ..... this is still exactly what i look like without lashes and my pony ..... anyone who knows me knows me knows ..... like .... im twenty five. i was five here. the only difference now is that hand now says bbq grill finger. pic.twitter.com/rkAbXla1YF Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 10, 2019 Grande called out Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich on Twitter Friday for saying she "felt it was too late for her to pull something together." She wrote: "ive kept my mouth shut but now youre lying about me. i can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken. it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more." Contributing: Julia Thompson Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/02/10/grammys-2019-whats-ariana-grande-doing-thank-u-next-win/2832255002/ | Ariana Grande won her first Grammy for best pop vocal album for "sweetener" She thanked her label, fans and appreciate the moment despite the controversy around her Grammys performance that didn't pan out. She also shared several Instagram posts basking in the success of her album and celebrating pal Doug Middlebrook's birthday. | bart | 2 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/02/10/grammys-2019-whats-ariana-grande-doing-thank-u-next-win/2832255002/ | 0.20758 |
Does The U.S. Oil Rig Count Still Matter? | Released each Friday to end the work week, the U.S. oil-directed rig count is something the entire energy business looks forward to. As such, we all thank Baker Hughes for these numbers that tell us a good bit about the current thinking of our oil and gas industry. Despite numerous changes in the business, particularly since the shale oil and natural gas revolution took flight in 2008, there is still a very clear connection between oil prices and the rig count, with rises for the former pushing higher numbers for the latter Measured from -1.0 to +1.0, the Correlation Coefficient determines the relationship between two variables. For oil prices and oil rig count, the graphic below shows a strong +0.82 connection, with both variables moving in the same direction up or down. As oil prices go up, more rigs hit the fields. But, it can take months of rising oil prices before producers are sure enough that prices will hold before they bring additional rigs into service. And in reverse, there is a lag of course since falling prices will not immediately drag the rig count lower. As for the rig count suggesting the direction of U.S. crude oil production, our booming shale industry has simply advanced beyond it. Although more oil rigs could obviously help grow production, fewer rigs does not necessarily indicate falling output. Beyond just the number of rigs, increased efficiencies and lower costs for producers explain why U.S. crude production has soared to record highs of nearly 12 million b/d now. The powerful combination of faster and better horizontal drilling and fracking has helped output explode, even when the rig count falls. Again, the oil price collapse from 2014-2017 in particular forced the shale industry to improve operations as much as possible, or face the prospect of going out of business. This really means that the U.S. oil industry today is stronger than it ever has been. "A lean, mean crude producing machine." The innovations in the industry continue to surpass anything opponents claimed was possible: "Best Practices Extend Lateral Lengths." All of this greatly complicates things for oil forecasters, who now have to look at everything from frac sand use to hiring statistics to try and decipher which direction the industry is heading. In fact, some look at 10 or more metrics besides just the oil rig count in making their reports and predictions | There is still a very clear connection between oil prices and the rig count. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/judeclemente/2019/02/10/does-the-u-s-oil-rig-count-still-matter/ | 0.22703 |
Does The U.S. Oil Rig Count Still Matter? | Released each Friday to end the work week, the U.S. oil-directed rig count is something the entire energy business looks forward to. As such, we all thank Baker Hughes for these numbers that tell us a good bit about the current thinking of our oil and gas industry. Despite numerous changes in the business, particularly since the shale oil and natural gas revolution took flight in 2008, there is still a very clear connection between oil prices and the rig count, with rises for the former pushing higher numbers for the latter Measured from -1.0 to +1.0, the Correlation Coefficient determines the relationship between two variables. For oil prices and oil rig count, the graphic below shows a strong +0.82 connection, with both variables moving in the same direction up or down. As oil prices go up, more rigs hit the fields. But, it can take months of rising oil prices before producers are sure enough that prices will hold before they bring additional rigs into service. And in reverse, there is a lag of course since falling prices will not immediately drag the rig count lower. As for the rig count suggesting the direction of U.S. crude oil production, our booming shale industry has simply advanced beyond it. Although more oil rigs could obviously help grow production, fewer rigs does not necessarily indicate falling output. Beyond just the number of rigs, increased efficiencies and lower costs for producers explain why U.S. crude production has soared to record highs of nearly 12 million b/d now. The powerful combination of faster and better horizontal drilling and fracking has helped output explode, even when the rig count falls. Again, the oil price collapse from 2014-2017 in particular forced the shale industry to improve operations as much as possible, or face the prospect of going out of business. This really means that the U.S. oil industry today is stronger than it ever has been. "A lean, mean crude producing machine." The innovations in the industry continue to surpass anything opponents claimed was possible: "Best Practices Extend Lateral Lengths." All of this greatly complicates things for oil forecasters, who now have to look at everything from frac sand use to hiring statistics to try and decipher which direction the industry is heading. In fact, some look at 10 or more metrics besides just the oil rig count in making their reports and predictions | The U.S. oil-directed rig count is something the entire energy business looks forward to. Despite numerous changes in the business, there is still a very clear connection between oil prices and the rig count. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/judeclemente/2019/02/10/does-the-u-s-oil-rig-count-still-matter/ | 0.376352 |
Does The U.S. Oil Rig Count Still Matter? | Released each Friday to end the work week, the U.S. oil-directed rig count is something the entire energy business looks forward to. As such, we all thank Baker Hughes for these numbers that tell us a good bit about the current thinking of our oil and gas industry. Despite numerous changes in the business, particularly since the shale oil and natural gas revolution took flight in 2008, there is still a very clear connection between oil prices and the rig count, with rises for the former pushing higher numbers for the latter Measured from -1.0 to +1.0, the Correlation Coefficient determines the relationship between two variables. For oil prices and oil rig count, the graphic below shows a strong +0.82 connection, with both variables moving in the same direction up or down. As oil prices go up, more rigs hit the fields. But, it can take months of rising oil prices before producers are sure enough that prices will hold before they bring additional rigs into service. And in reverse, there is a lag of course since falling prices will not immediately drag the rig count lower. As for the rig count suggesting the direction of U.S. crude oil production, our booming shale industry has simply advanced beyond it. Although more oil rigs could obviously help grow production, fewer rigs does not necessarily indicate falling output. Beyond just the number of rigs, increased efficiencies and lower costs for producers explain why U.S. crude production has soared to record highs of nearly 12 million b/d now. The powerful combination of faster and better horizontal drilling and fracking has helped output explode, even when the rig count falls. Again, the oil price collapse from 2014-2017 in particular forced the shale industry to improve operations as much as possible, or face the prospect of going out of business. This really means that the U.S. oil industry today is stronger than it ever has been. "A lean, mean crude producing machine." The innovations in the industry continue to surpass anything opponents claimed was possible: "Best Practices Extend Lateral Lengths." All of this greatly complicates things for oil forecasters, who now have to look at everything from frac sand use to hiring statistics to try and decipher which direction the industry is heading. In fact, some look at 10 or more metrics besides just the oil rig count in making their reports and predictions | The U.S. oil-directed rig count is something the entire energy business looks forward to. Despite numerous changes in the business, there is still a very clear connection between oil prices and the rig count. The powerful combination of faster and better horizontal drilling and fracking has helped output explode. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/judeclemente/2019/02/10/does-the-u-s-oil-rig-count-still-matter/ | 0.471125 |
What did the juries hear in the Scott Kuggeleijn case? | New Zealand Cricket is under growing pressure for not publicly taking a stand on sexual consent in relation to one of its players. Fast bowler Scott Kuggeleijn was found not guilty of rape in a retrial in 2017, which came after the first trial in 2016 resulted in a hung jury. But it is his conduct which was highlighted in those trials, and New Zealand Cricket's decision not to publicly address it, which has angered some fans and frustrated sexual violence prevention advocates. Their protests have intensified as Kuggeleijn has made more regular appearances for the Black Caps this summer. At matches in Wellington and Auckland last week, supporters held signs which promoted sexual consent and targeted New Zealand Cricket for what they saw as inaction. Advertisement When Kuggeleijn was first selected for the national side in March 2017, NZ Cricket chief executive David White said the organisation had to respect the court process and that it would be "manifestly unfair" to all parties to re-litigate the case. The court was "the most appropriate forum for judging matters as serious as this", he said. NZC has not addressed the issue again since, except to say that it stood by its handling of the matter and that it has introduced comprehensive sexual consent training for all players. It has been approached for comment. Sexual violence groups say that a not guilty verdict does not mean there is nothing for Kuggeleijn or NZ Cricket to account for. What the jury heard during the case was also important, they said. WHAT THE JURY HEARD Kuggeleijn was charged with sexual violation by way of rape in relation to an alleged incident at a Hamilton East flat on May 17, 2015. The complainant was a 21 year-old student at Waikato University, who has permanent name suppression. At the time, he played for Northern Knights, a top tier team in New Zealand's domestic cricket league. In the first trial, a jury of eight men and four women heard that the complainant went back to her flat with Kuggeleijn after running into to him at a party and then later at a nightclub. After initially kissing and fondling in her bed, she said that she told him "no" to sex. They then went to sleep. The woman woke at 7am the next day and the two began kissing. "I started to say no to him. I was a lot more firm ... this time," she said. The woman said Kuggeleijn pinned her arms down and had sex with her against her will. Immediately afterwards she got dressed and left the room before bursting into her flatmate's room distraught. Kuggeleijn texted her on the Monday apologising for being persistent, she said. Kuggeleijn's lawyer, Philip Morgan QC, said Kuggeleijn had stopped his sexual activity when the complainant told him to on two occasions. But after they woke in the morning, he tried again and this time he did not hear a "no", Morgan said. He said Kuggeleijn denied the woman's claim that he had pinned her arms above her head. When he took the stand, Kuggeleijn said he was led to believe the woman was interested in him because she grabbed his crotch at the party. He said that she had been "flirty" and "touchy feely" and was dressed provocatively with her "breasts out". He had told a friend that she was the type of girl who "loved penis". "I hadn't known her for very long and there's not many women who you haven't known for very long who grab your groin like that," he said. After 11 hours of deliberation, the jury said it could not reach a verdict. THE RETRIAL The second trial began on February 20, 2017, before a jury of six men and six women. At the trial, the complainant said she had said "no" to sex "dozens of times". On the morning of the alleged assault, she said she repeatedly had to try and hold up her underwear as Kuggeleijn pressured her for sex. However, at one point, she said, she couldn't hold them up any longer and he got them down, eventually holding her arms above her head and began having sex with her. In the stand, Kuggeleijn said he thought the complainant had been enjoying the intercourse because she was "breathing heavily" and acted the same as when he was touching her. Allegations that he used force were "not true", he said. When asked about the complainant's evidence that she said "no" "dozens of times", he said it was "a lie". "I tried [having sex] twice, like she might have said 'no, no' a few times but it wasn't dozens of times." He and his lawyer reiterated their defences from the first trial that the woman had been "provocatively dressed" and "looking for male attention". Attention was also drawn to the amount of alcohol she had been drinking and her reliability as a witness. After deliberating for 40 minutes, the jury found Kuggeleijn not guilty. A month later, Kuggeleijn was called up to the national side. NOT GUILTY IN COURT While Kuggeleijn was found guilty in court, academics and sexual violence groups have raised concerns about what the trial revealed about his character - and about how NZ Cricket has handled the matter. University of Auckland professor Nicola Gavey, who has specialised in sexual violence issues, wrote in a blog post that the evidence presented in court about the behaviour leading to Kuggeleijn's arrest made it difficult for people who in sexual violence prevention to "sweep the whole thing under the rug". She was particularly concerned with NZ Cricket's "wall of silence". "A not guilty verdict does not mean there is nothing to account for. No one is asking for 'relitigation'. But doing nothing is not a neutral position. When Kuggeleijn appears on the field and the commentators talk up his glory with bat and ball, it's as if his actions off the field have been forgiven and forgotten by the cricketing fraternity." Gavey said she was not arguing that Kuggeleijn should never represent his country or that he could not rise above his past. "But when a man represents New Zealand in a high-profile sport like cricket or rugby he is automatically elevated to a position of unique status and potential influence in New Zealand society. And for that reason, the position carries a reasonable burden of expectation for decent behaviour. And an expectation of public accountability when he falls short." Kathryn McPhillips, the executive director of HELP Auckland, said it was not Kuggeleijn's selection for the team in itself that was problematic. "It's problematic because there's a vacuum on the other side," she said. "There's nothing being done to remedy what happened. "When we select people for international teams we reinforce that they're heroes. "And really, our heroes need to have good behaviour to be in that place. Because the human psyche doesn't divide it up to say 'Yes he's a hero for that and not for that'. "There is a responsibility if you are placed in that hero position to live up to that. When you don't live up to that, doing something to offset that or to change the impressions - there is a place for that." McPhillips said NZ Cricket should have front footed the issue when Kuggeleijn was first selected. "It could have come out with some comment from him, that was understanding where he went wrong and what he's going to do differently and how important it is to seek consent." It could also have run its own campaign on consent, or publicly supported the NZ Police campaign called "Don't Guess the Yes". "That's hero behaviour," she said. "Brushing it under the carpet and not talking about it - that's not consistent with being put up on that pedestal." | Scott Kuggeleijn was found not guilty of rape in a retrial in 2017. The first trial in 2016 resulted in a hung jury. His conduct was highlighted in those trials, and New Zealand Cricket's decision not to publicly address it has angered some fans and frustrated sexual violence prevention advocates. | bart | 2 | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12202845 | 0.113409 |
How Could Changing Consumer Trends Affect Fast Fashion Leaders H&M and Zara? | In recent months weve seen evidence that the seemingly unstoppable growth of fast fashion maybe slowing, or at least changing. Its more than just conjecture that many of the malls stalwart brands have suffered at the hands of fast fashion giants H&M and Zara, whose ability to significantly reduce time to market as well as undercut pricing of the once iconic brands, have added to the woes of many of fashions specialty retailers. Now, in an unprecedented move, H&M the worlds second largest clothing manufacturer behind Inditexs Zara, announced the closure of 160 stores. The fashion giant was hit hard in mid-2018, after accumulating more than $4 billion in unsold inventory, forcing significant discounting to clear out the goods. The effect of this resulted in unexpected reductions in profits for the 6th straight quarter. Now, on the heels of this news, Martino Pessina H&M's president of North American operations, insisted that H&M US has already begun scaling back on the heavy discounting in its North American locations. Its unclear how a company that has hooked customers on fast and cheap can simply flip the switch, without repercussions. Additionally, in the last several years H&M has seen their rival Zara, the worlds largest fashion retailer, taking share with more fashionable offerings. Meanwhile number-three player, Uniqlo of Japan, is making significant strides with its core of timeless basics, along with plans for massive Asian growth. But H&M isnt the only fast fashion player that is feeling some pain. In the past week, fast-fashion retailer Charlotte Russe filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. They are initially planning on only closing about 20% of its stores but could end up liquidating if they cant find an investor to keep the business going. New, Faster Niche Players Another annoyance for the two fast giants is the emergence of a whole new breed of online-centric players beginning to beat both H&M and Zara at their own game. These upstarts include brands like ASOS, Boohoo and Misguided in the UK, who are building followings by cutting down supply chains to bring out offerings in as little as a week. Another major disruptor, Fashion Nova is supercharging its digital-first brand utilizing a social strategy, powered by Instagram. They have managed to build more than 14 million social media followers; and in 2017 Fashion Nova became one of the most Googled brands in the world. The company has been able to introduce anywhere between 600 and 900 new pieces per week. Fast Fashion Backlash At the same time there is growing evidence of pushback by both millennials and gen Zs as awareness is growing of the massive ecological damage that this throw-away fashion mindset is having on the planet. More and more environmental and consumer groups are impacting attitudes, raising awareness and altering purchasing patterns. Its no secret that fast fashion has been responsible for a catastrophic level of environmental pollution. The trifecta of overt use of raw materials, water pollution and greenhouse gas emotions are only a part of the story. Not only is this circular buy, wear and toss behavior impacting landfills, and becoming a major carbon contributor, that may not be the worst of it. Fast fashion has played a very dark role in contributing to black-market trafficking of forced labor, as evidenced in the New York Times documentary, Invisible Hands, by journalist Shraysi Tandon. Additionally, hundreds of lobbying groups are raising awareness and influencing consumer demand for drastic industry change. This has led to growing evidence that both millennials and gen Zs are pushing for a new level of transparency around the ecological footprint and entire life cycle all products. And according to a recent Nielsen pole, 73% of Millennials have demonstrated a willingness to pay more for products that are sustainable. Investing In a More Personal Style Not surprisingly, the other influencer that is causing fashion fixation fatigue is the internet, itself. As more and more of the star social media influencers are identified as just normal folks they are impacting the nature and trajectory of whats cool. Trending appears to be evolving from a top-down fashion evolution, dictated by manufacturers and fashion periodicals, to a bottom-up percolation, driven by social media and personal fashion expression. The effect has both given permission and encouragement to throngs of consumers to cultivate their own, unique personal styles. Other cultural influencers like Marie Kondo are teaching us to love our stuff and begin to look at what we have with new eyes. Combine that with a strong movement away from conspicuous consumption to seeking out and enjoying experiences, and you have the makings of a change wave. Contrary to the forces behind fast fashion, we are seeing evidence of movement by consumers of all ages and demographics toward investing in fewer, but higher quality basics, that can be mixed, matched and re-worn; even with the addition of some great vintage accessories. There is indeed reason to believe that significant changes are underway; away from whats trending and toward whats stylish. | In recent months weve seen evidence that the seemingly unstoppable growth of fast fashion maybe slowing, or at least changing. In an unprecedented move, H&M the worlds second largest clothing manufacturer behind Zara, announced the closure of 160 stores. In the past week, fast-fashion retailer Charlotte Russe filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/sanfordstein/2019/02/10/how-could-changing-consumer-trends-affect-fast-fashion-leaders-hm-and-zara/ | 0.256695 |
Is young people's mental health getting worse? | Image copyright Newscast Online Poor mental health among children and young people has been described as an epidemic and an "escalating crisis". The number of children seeking help from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) in England, has more than doubled over the past two years. But establishing how much of this represents an actual rise in young people experiencing problems, and how much is down to better awareness of symptoms and diagnosis, is difficult. Staying with England for now, our best shot is to look at a representative sample of the whole population, not just those who have come in contact with mental health services. An NHS survey of young people in England, selected from GP records, did just this. It found a small but genuine rise in diagnosable emotional disorders like depression and anxiety, especially among girls. This was based on full psychiatric assessments of roughly 10,000 young people - meaning it could pick up existing problems even if someone had never sought help. Researchers found the proportion of under-16s experiencing any mental disorder had risen from 11.4% to 13.6% between 1999 and 2017. That total includes things like anxiety and depression as well as behavioural disorders and hyperactivity. "It was smaller than we thought," says Prof Tamsin Ford, a child psychiatrist and researcher who developed the survey. "It's not huge, not the epidemic you see reported." Older teenagers were included in the survey for the first time in 2017 and it suggested that young women aged 17-19 were two-thirds more likely than younger girls, and twice as likely as their male peers, to experience poor mental health. There is a big gap between the rise in the number of children found to have diagnosable mental disorders over almost two decades, and the rise in referrals to Camhs in just two years. And that suggests a good proportion of the rise is down to more people seeking help, not entirely to more people being unwell. That doesn't mean all those people will get help, though. There has also been a rise in the number of young people saying themselves that they have a mental disorder, according to national surveys conducted each year around Britain. Self-reported conditions among young people increased six-fold in England, doubled in Scotland and went up by more than half in Wales between 1999 and 2014. Self-reporting Again, that's despite the fact that researchers couldn't find an equivalent rise in the numbers showing signs of psychological distress when given a formal psychiatric assessment. This is likely to be because children - and their parents - are better able to recognise difficulties, leading to a "narrowing of the gap between problems that exist and problems that are reported," according to Prof Ford's research. It's also possible some children are identifying distressing emotions as disorders even though they don't have a diagnosable condition. And methods of diagnosis of mental illness are not perfect either since they are trying to draw a clear line [between having a condition and not] in something that is anything but clear: where ordinary feelings of anxiety become an anxiety disorder, or where feeling low due to circumstances crosses over into clinical depression. Hospital admissions It's not just that young people are more likely to say they have difficulties with their mental health, though. In England, there has also been an almost doubling of hospital admissions for self-harm among girls since 1997 (although there's been no corresponding rise among boys). An NHS Digital spokesman said the disparity between the sexes meant the rise was unlikely to be just down to improvements in recording. But even when it comes to symptoms this severe, hospital records aren't necessarily a perfect measure of more people harming themselves. A better understanding by professionals has led to more cases being recorded as self-harm, Prof Ford says, whereas previously people may have been treated for their wounds without the self-inflicted nature being picked up. This may also be down to a reduction in stigma - most self-harm is concealed and so more people presenting at hospital doesn't necessarily mean more self-harm is actually taking place. A "surprising number of people" harm themselves quite severely yet never go to hospital, she explains. Although the evidence for whether children and young people's mental health is getting worse is contradictory, according to Lorraine Khan at the Centre for Mental Health, there are "some tentative signs of a decline in young women's wellbeing", backed up by the latest NHS figures, which need investigation. Get in touch Read more from Reality Check Follow us on Twitter | Poor mental health among young people has been described as an 'escalating crisis' The number of children seeking help has more than doubled in two years. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47133338 | 0.146236 |
Do Democrats want government involved in health care or not? | Liberal Democrats are pushing for third-trimester abortions, stating it is a womans right to choose what happens to her body and her baby and they do not want government involvement. But now with the 2020 elections looming, Democrat candidates are touting Medicare for all. But Medicare for all will surely involve the government in all aspects of health care, abortions included. They cant have it both ways. Liberals campaigning are not explaining this to their voter base because they believe their base is too dumb to figure it out. They know their base will vote for them no matter that key campaign issues are at odds with each other. | Liberal Democrats are pushing for third-trimester abortions, stating it is a womans right to choose what happens to her body and her baby and they do not want government involvement. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/do-democrats-want-government-involved-in-health-care-or-not-1594417/ | 0.326465 |
Do Democrats want government involved in health care or not? | Liberal Democrats are pushing for third-trimester abortions, stating it is a womans right to choose what happens to her body and her baby and they do not want government involvement. But now with the 2020 elections looming, Democrat candidates are touting Medicare for all. But Medicare for all will surely involve the government in all aspects of health care, abortions included. They cant have it both ways. Liberals campaigning are not explaining this to their voter base because they believe their base is too dumb to figure it out. They know their base will vote for them no matter that key campaign issues are at odds with each other. | Liberal Democrats are pushing for third-trimester abortions. They say it is a womans right to choose what happens to her body and her baby and they do not want government involvement. But now with the 2020 elections looming, Democrat candidates are touting Medicare for all. They cant have it both ways. | bart | 2 | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/do-democrats-want-government-involved-in-health-care-or-not-1594417/ | 0.372788 |
Is school starting "too early" making teenagers "too tired"? | Hearing the alarm go off in the morning and knowing you have to get up for school often isn't our favourite part of the day. Many schools start at 09:00 and some even earlier, but today MPs are debating whether secondary schools should instead start at 10:00. It's all because of an online petition signed by more 179,000 people, which claims "teenagers are too tired due to having to wake up very early to get to school". The petition argues: "The government should require secondary schools to start later, which will lead to increased productivity at school." The French government has already considered doing something similar in some schools in Paris, by pushing the school start time forward from 08:00 to 09:00. Any petition that manages to get more than 100,000 signatures is put before the UK Parliament to be debated. But because education is devolved to the Northern Irish and Welsh assemblies, and the Scottish Parliament, the debate will be focused on schools in England. Oops you can't see this activity! To enjoy Newsround at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. In response to the petition the Department for Education says it's up to each individual school to decide when they start and finish, as well as their timetable and duration of their school day. It added: "The Department has not made an assessment of these decisions taken by individual schools. We trust head teachers to decide how best to structure their school day to support their pupils' education." So it looks like the petition might not really make much of a difference. Getty Images Back in 2015 UK scientists said that starting school at 10:00 could have huge benefits for teenagers. Some schools have tried out starting later before. In 2014, students in the sixth form of Hampton Court School in Surrey began lessons at 13:30 and finished at 19:00 in a trial to see if it improved concentration. Let us know in the comments below. | Online petition has been signed by more than 179,000 people. It argues that teenagers are too tired to wake up early for school. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47173999 | 0.192381 |
Is school starting "too early" making teenagers "too tired"? | Hearing the alarm go off in the morning and knowing you have to get up for school often isn't our favourite part of the day. Many schools start at 09:00 and some even earlier, but today MPs are debating whether secondary schools should instead start at 10:00. It's all because of an online petition signed by more 179,000 people, which claims "teenagers are too tired due to having to wake up very early to get to school". The petition argues: "The government should require secondary schools to start later, which will lead to increased productivity at school." The French government has already considered doing something similar in some schools in Paris, by pushing the school start time forward from 08:00 to 09:00. Any petition that manages to get more than 100,000 signatures is put before the UK Parliament to be debated. But because education is devolved to the Northern Irish and Welsh assemblies, and the Scottish Parliament, the debate will be focused on schools in England. Oops you can't see this activity! To enjoy Newsround at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. In response to the petition the Department for Education says it's up to each individual school to decide when they start and finish, as well as their timetable and duration of their school day. It added: "The Department has not made an assessment of these decisions taken by individual schools. We trust head teachers to decide how best to structure their school day to support their pupils' education." So it looks like the petition might not really make much of a difference. Getty Images Back in 2015 UK scientists said that starting school at 10:00 could have huge benefits for teenagers. Some schools have tried out starting later before. In 2014, students in the sixth form of Hampton Court School in Surrey began lessons at 13:30 and finished at 19:00 in a trial to see if it improved concentration. Let us know in the comments below. | MPs are debating whether secondary schools should start at 10:00. An online petition has been signed by more than 179,000 people. It argues that teenagers are too tired due to having to get up early. | bart | 1 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47173999 | 0.298835 |
Is school starting "too early" making teenagers "too tired"? | Hearing the alarm go off in the morning and knowing you have to get up for school often isn't our favourite part of the day. Many schools start at 09:00 and some even earlier, but today MPs are debating whether secondary schools should instead start at 10:00. It's all because of an online petition signed by more 179,000 people, which claims "teenagers are too tired due to having to wake up very early to get to school". The petition argues: "The government should require secondary schools to start later, which will lead to increased productivity at school." The French government has already considered doing something similar in some schools in Paris, by pushing the school start time forward from 08:00 to 09:00. Any petition that manages to get more than 100,000 signatures is put before the UK Parliament to be debated. But because education is devolved to the Northern Irish and Welsh assemblies, and the Scottish Parliament, the debate will be focused on schools in England. Oops you can't see this activity! To enjoy Newsround at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. In response to the petition the Department for Education says it's up to each individual school to decide when they start and finish, as well as their timetable and duration of their school day. It added: "The Department has not made an assessment of these decisions taken by individual schools. We trust head teachers to decide how best to structure their school day to support their pupils' education." So it looks like the petition might not really make much of a difference. Getty Images Back in 2015 UK scientists said that starting school at 10:00 could have huge benefits for teenagers. Some schools have tried out starting later before. In 2014, students in the sixth form of Hampton Court School in Surrey began lessons at 13:30 and finished at 19:00 in a trial to see if it improved concentration. Let us know in the comments below. | MPs are debating whether secondary schools should start at 10:00. An online petition has been signed by more than 179,000 people. It argues that teenagers are too tired due to having to get up early. The Department for Education says it's up to each school to decide. | bart | 2 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47173999 | 0.313099 |
Are insects facing extinction? | Getty Images Insects can be so tiny we might not always think about them, but they play a really important role on our planet. Many birds and reptiles rely on them for food and they also help with pollination. But the number of them is going down. Getty Images Researchers say "a considerable proportion" of some species, which include dragonflies, have already been lost. New research has been looking at historical reports of insect declines from across the globe. They've also been looking at the reasons why it's happening. The most affected species include moths, butterflies, dragonflies, wasps, bees, ants and dung beetles. Some insect species are increasing though. Getty Images Butterflies and moths are amongst the worst affected insects. The research, published in the Biological Conservation journal, found that 40% of the world's insect species could become extinct over the new few decades. That means they wouldn't exist any more. The researchers say there are a number of reasons for the drop, including loss of habitats because of intensive agriculture and climate change. | New research says 40% of the world's insect species could become extinct over the next few decades. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47195749 | 0.167657 |
Are insects facing extinction? | Getty Images Insects can be so tiny we might not always think about them, but they play a really important role on our planet. Many birds and reptiles rely on them for food and they also help with pollination. But the number of them is going down. Getty Images Researchers say "a considerable proportion" of some species, which include dragonflies, have already been lost. New research has been looking at historical reports of insect declines from across the globe. They've also been looking at the reasons why it's happening. The most affected species include moths, butterflies, dragonflies, wasps, bees, ants and dung beetles. Some insect species are increasing though. Getty Images Butterflies and moths are amongst the worst affected insects. The research, published in the Biological Conservation journal, found that 40% of the world's insect species could become extinct over the new few decades. That means they wouldn't exist any more. The researchers say there are a number of reasons for the drop, including loss of habitats because of intensive agriculture and climate change. | New research says 40% of the world's insect species could become extinct over the next few decades. The most affected species include moths, butterflies, dragonflies, wasps, bees, ants and dung beetles. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47195749 | 0.230935 |
Are insects facing extinction? | Getty Images Insects can be so tiny we might not always think about them, but they play a really important role on our planet. Many birds and reptiles rely on them for food and they also help with pollination. But the number of them is going down. Getty Images Researchers say "a considerable proportion" of some species, which include dragonflies, have already been lost. New research has been looking at historical reports of insect declines from across the globe. They've also been looking at the reasons why it's happening. The most affected species include moths, butterflies, dragonflies, wasps, bees, ants and dung beetles. Some insect species are increasing though. Getty Images Butterflies and moths are amongst the worst affected insects. The research, published in the Biological Conservation journal, found that 40% of the world's insect species could become extinct over the new few decades. That means they wouldn't exist any more. The researchers say there are a number of reasons for the drop, including loss of habitats because of intensive agriculture and climate change. | New research finds that 40% of the world's insect species could become extinct over the next few decades. The most affected species include moths, butterflies, dragonflies, wasps, bees, ants and dung beetles. Some insect species are increasing though, according to the research. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47195749 | 0.268564 |
When will the UFC move on from Dana White? | The UFC president was an key asset during the the organizations darkest days, but hes become its biggest liability in recent times After 18 years at the helm of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White has no intentions of parting ways anytime soon. The UFC president revealed on Monday that he has signed a new seven-year contract with parent company Endeavor to stay on as president of the leading MMA organization. He shared the news during an an interview posted on the promotions YouTube channel. Read more Ari Emanuel and I just signed a new seven-year deal, too, White told Megan Olivi. So were here for seven years, ESPN is here for seven years. And the incredible things that were gonna work on, I just cant even tell you how pumped I am for all of this stuff. Whites new contract appears to coincide with the UFC extending its distribution deal with ESPN, which now expires in 2025 instead of 2023. UFC pay-per-views will also be exclusively featured on the ESPN+ platform, which means that only subscribers to the streaming service will be able to purchase UFC PPVs in the United States. While the financial figures from the extended contract were not revealed, White explained that he couldnt be more excited to work with ESPN for the next seven years. The UFCs head honcho has been with the promotion since 2001, when Whites longtime friends Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta purchased the MMA organization from Semaphore Entertainment Group. He was immediately positioned as the face of the UFC and has been synonymous with UFC branding ever since. While White had the opportunity to exit the UFC when the Fertitta brothers sold the UFC to WME-IMG (since renamed Endeavor) in 2016 for more than $4bn, he chose to stay on as president and help Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel during the transition period. I have the vision for where the sport is gonna go and what were gonna do and the different types of fights, White said with regards to his relationship with Emanuel and the UFCs latest ownership. And what Ari does, Ari is the guy that can pick up the phone and get anybody on the phone. And Ari can raise money like this. While White proved to have a pivotal influence on the UFC and its fanbase during its surge in popularity in 2005, he has been less influential in modern times. When the UFC was struggling to cement itself as a legitimate sport and attraction for American sports fans, Dana Whites brash personality and unpolished, aggressive approach was the perfect complement to the violent combat sport. The hot-tempered White embodied the UFC and rose to become one of its most popular celebrities the personification of the fight business. However, he has grown to be a controversial and problematic figure for many involved in the sport. Over the past few years, White has been involved in a public disputes with notable fighters, including UFC champions such as Tyron Woodley. He has also insulted reporters and defended the inclusion of convicted domestic abuser Greg Hardy on UFC fight cards. Now 49 years old, White continues to rule over the UFC with an iron fist. He defended the UFCs current pay scale amidst complaints from struggling fighters by saying, If youre not that big pay-per-view star, shut up and fight. The UFC president has also been accused of bully tactics by former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson, who claimed that White threatened to eliminate the entire flyweight division if Johnson did not defend his title against TJ Dillashaw in 2017, as well as by former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub, who feuded with White on social media in 2018. Another concern surrounding Whites continued tenure with the UFC is his ongoing relationship with incumbent US president Donald Trump. White is a vocal supporter of the current administration and even praised Trumps business savvy during a speech at the Republican National Convention in 2016. His defense of Trumps actions over the past two years can be viewed as an extension of the UFCs continued support of the president. Since the 2016 RNC, White has visited Trump in the White House along with interim champion Colby Covington a welterweight fighter who sports Make American Great Again hats and allowed the UFC to produce a propaganda documentary that presents Trump as a magnanimous business mogul. As the president of an organization with a significant percentage of Latin Americans and Muslim fighters (segments that Trump has repeatedly insulted), Whites continuous support for Trump sends a powerful message about the UFCs stance on minority rights. While Dana White has proven himself as an indispensable asset during the UFCs darkest days, he has become its biggest liability in recent times. His controversial comments and unfiltered approach, once endearing to the sports hardcore fanbase, are now arguably a barrier to the UFCs legitimacy as a mainstream entity. Given that White will continue to operate as the face of the UFC for the foreseeable future, it is unlikely that any of the promotions glaring problems will be addressed anytime soon. | Dana White has been president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since 2001. He has signed a new seven-year contract with parent company Endeavor. White's new deal coincides with the UFC extending its distribution deal with ESPN, which now expires in 2025 instead of 2023. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/mar/20/when-will-the-ufc-move-on-from-dana-white | 0.200504 |
Could Thailand's populists win again despite army obstacles? | BANGKOK (Reuters) - Nearly five years after Thailands 2014 military coup, the populist movement that the army has overthrown twice in a decade is contesting an election on Sunday that its leaders say is rigged against it. FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Pheu Thai Party attend an election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, Februray 18, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Yet, the Pheu Thai party linked to ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is hoping it can beat the system, just as the former telecommunication tycoons loyalists have won every general election since 2001. This time, Pheu Thai has shifted strategy by dividing its forces to capture new votes and to seek a democratic front with other parties to overcome junta-written electoral rules that give a huge advantage to the party seeking to retain junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister. Sundays election has 81 parties competing, but the race has shaped up as one between Pheu Thai and democracy front allies versus the pro-army Palang Pracharat party that nominated Prayuth as prime minister. Polls indicate that Pheu Thai will again be the top vote-winner, and it hopes with its allies to make up the largest bloc in the 500-seat House of Representatives. But that may not matter, because the new constitution written by the junta allows parliaments upper house, the 250-seat Senate, to vote with the lower house to choose the prime minister - and the Senate is entirely appointment by the junta. That means pro-junta parties need to win only 126 lower house seats on Sunday to choose the next government, while Pheu Thai and allies, who cant count on any support in the Senate, need 376 - three-quarters of the total up for grabs. Despite the disadvantages, Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thais main prime ministerial candidate, said a democratic front could keep the military from controlling the next government. I still believe in the heart of the people and we have seen election upsets in many places around the world, Sudarat told Reuters in an interview. Now, they have created a new structure that enables them to hold on to power in a semi-democratic structure, she said of the military. So we have to tell people about this and to put an end to this once and for all. GET RID OF THAKSIN However, the complex rules governing the election make it all but impossible for pro-Thaksin parties to form a government on their own as they have in previous elections. Since he burst onto the political scene in 2001, Thaksin has dominated Thai politics, inspiring devotion among his mostly rural supporters for his pro-poor policies and revulsion from mostly middle-class and establishment opponents who decry him as a corrupt demagogue. The rivalry has brought intermittent violent protests over almost 15 years. Twice, the military has stepped in, the first time in 2006 to oust Thaksin after he won a second term and again in 2014 to topple a government that had been led by his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra. Thaksin now lives in self-imposed exile to escape a 2008 corruption sentence. He is officially banned from politics but has been hosting a weekly podcast since January discussing global affairs and politics. His son, Panthongtae Shinawatra, 38, has made cameo appearances at Pheu Thai rallies, bringing loud cheers in party strongholds in the north and northeast. Worry that a pro-Thaksin party might yet again win the election was one reason why the post-coup constitution made changes giving the junta a strong say in who will be prime minister, said Titipol Phakdeewanich, dean of the faculty of political science at Ubon Ratchathani University. The establishment have had a strong determination to get rid of Thaksin once and for all, Titipol told Reuters. PRO-DEMOCRACY FRONT While the rewritten electoral rules give junta leader Prayuths party an advantage in choosing the next government, they are by no means a guarantee. In recent weeks, talk of a democracy front has gained ground, with speculation different parties in the House of Representatives might muster the 376 votes needed to choose the prime minister. That strategy took a hit when Thai Raksa Chart, a key pro-Thaksin ally of Pheu Thai, was disqualified from the election this month. The constitutional court ruled that the party had broken the electoral law by nominating the sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, as its prime ministerial candidate, crossing the traditional boundary between monarchy and politics. Still, Pheu Thai has other allies - including Pheu Chart party and Pheu Tham - while politicians from the dissolved Thai Raksa Chart campaign for the democratic front. Other parties like the youth-oriented Future Forward Party, while not seen as pro-Thaksin, could join forces to keep the military out of politics. The leader of another main party, the Democrats, has also said he wont support keeping junta leader Prayuth as prime minister, though it is unclear if the staunchly anti-Thaksin Democrats would join any front with Thaksin loyalists. FILE PHOTO: Sudarat Keyuraphan (C), Pheu Thai Party's Prime Minister candidate, greets her supporters during an election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, February 18, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Even if they unite, its unclear whether anti-junta parties can muster enough votes, but Pheu Thais Sudarat said Prayuths declaration as a prime ministerial candidate has had a galvanizing effect. For 10 years the military has been acting as a referee, she said. But now they have reveal themselves and have become a player so this could lead to a new end game ... now it is up to the people. | Thaksin loyalists have won every general election in Thailand since 2001. The army has twice ousted them from power. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-election-pheuthai/could-thailands-populists-win-again-despite-army-obstacles-idUSKCN1R1144?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FworldNews+%28Reuters+World+News%29 | 0.219335 |
Could Thailand's populists win again despite army obstacles? | BANGKOK (Reuters) - Nearly five years after Thailands 2014 military coup, the populist movement that the army has overthrown twice in a decade is contesting an election on Sunday that its leaders say is rigged against it. FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Pheu Thai Party attend an election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, Februray 18, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Yet, the Pheu Thai party linked to ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is hoping it can beat the system, just as the former telecommunication tycoons loyalists have won every general election since 2001. This time, Pheu Thai has shifted strategy by dividing its forces to capture new votes and to seek a democratic front with other parties to overcome junta-written electoral rules that give a huge advantage to the party seeking to retain junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister. Sundays election has 81 parties competing, but the race has shaped up as one between Pheu Thai and democracy front allies versus the pro-army Palang Pracharat party that nominated Prayuth as prime minister. Polls indicate that Pheu Thai will again be the top vote-winner, and it hopes with its allies to make up the largest bloc in the 500-seat House of Representatives. But that may not matter, because the new constitution written by the junta allows parliaments upper house, the 250-seat Senate, to vote with the lower house to choose the prime minister - and the Senate is entirely appointment by the junta. That means pro-junta parties need to win only 126 lower house seats on Sunday to choose the next government, while Pheu Thai and allies, who cant count on any support in the Senate, need 376 - three-quarters of the total up for grabs. Despite the disadvantages, Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thais main prime ministerial candidate, said a democratic front could keep the military from controlling the next government. I still believe in the heart of the people and we have seen election upsets in many places around the world, Sudarat told Reuters in an interview. Now, they have created a new structure that enables them to hold on to power in a semi-democratic structure, she said of the military. So we have to tell people about this and to put an end to this once and for all. GET RID OF THAKSIN However, the complex rules governing the election make it all but impossible for pro-Thaksin parties to form a government on their own as they have in previous elections. Since he burst onto the political scene in 2001, Thaksin has dominated Thai politics, inspiring devotion among his mostly rural supporters for his pro-poor policies and revulsion from mostly middle-class and establishment opponents who decry him as a corrupt demagogue. The rivalry has brought intermittent violent protests over almost 15 years. Twice, the military has stepped in, the first time in 2006 to oust Thaksin after he won a second term and again in 2014 to topple a government that had been led by his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra. Thaksin now lives in self-imposed exile to escape a 2008 corruption sentence. He is officially banned from politics but has been hosting a weekly podcast since January discussing global affairs and politics. His son, Panthongtae Shinawatra, 38, has made cameo appearances at Pheu Thai rallies, bringing loud cheers in party strongholds in the north and northeast. Worry that a pro-Thaksin party might yet again win the election was one reason why the post-coup constitution made changes giving the junta a strong say in who will be prime minister, said Titipol Phakdeewanich, dean of the faculty of political science at Ubon Ratchathani University. The establishment have had a strong determination to get rid of Thaksin once and for all, Titipol told Reuters. PRO-DEMOCRACY FRONT While the rewritten electoral rules give junta leader Prayuths party an advantage in choosing the next government, they are by no means a guarantee. In recent weeks, talk of a democracy front has gained ground, with speculation different parties in the House of Representatives might muster the 376 votes needed to choose the prime minister. That strategy took a hit when Thai Raksa Chart, a key pro-Thaksin ally of Pheu Thai, was disqualified from the election this month. The constitutional court ruled that the party had broken the electoral law by nominating the sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, as its prime ministerial candidate, crossing the traditional boundary between monarchy and politics. Still, Pheu Thai has other allies - including Pheu Chart party and Pheu Tham - while politicians from the dissolved Thai Raksa Chart campaign for the democratic front. Other parties like the youth-oriented Future Forward Party, while not seen as pro-Thaksin, could join forces to keep the military out of politics. The leader of another main party, the Democrats, has also said he wont support keeping junta leader Prayuth as prime minister, though it is unclear if the staunchly anti-Thaksin Democrats would join any front with Thaksin loyalists. FILE PHOTO: Sudarat Keyuraphan (C), Pheu Thai Party's Prime Minister candidate, greets her supporters during an election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, February 18, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Even if they unite, its unclear whether anti-junta parties can muster enough votes, but Pheu Thais Sudarat said Prayuths declaration as a prime ministerial candidate has had a galvanizing effect. For 10 years the military has been acting as a referee, she said. But now they have reveal themselves and have become a player so this could lead to a new end game ... now it is up to the people. | Thaksin loyalists have won every general election in Thailand since 2001. The army has twice ousted them from power. Pheu Thai has shifted strategy by dividing its forces to capture new votes. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-election-pheuthai/could-thailands-populists-win-again-despite-army-obstacles-idUSKCN1R1144?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FworldNews+%28Reuters+World+News%29 | 0.231588 |
Could Thailand's populists win again despite army obstacles? | BANGKOK (Reuters) - Nearly five years after Thailands 2014 military coup, the populist movement that the army has overthrown twice in a decade is contesting an election on Sunday that its leaders say is rigged against it. FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Pheu Thai Party attend an election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, Februray 18, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Yet, the Pheu Thai party linked to ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is hoping it can beat the system, just as the former telecommunication tycoons loyalists have won every general election since 2001. This time, Pheu Thai has shifted strategy by dividing its forces to capture new votes and to seek a democratic front with other parties to overcome junta-written electoral rules that give a huge advantage to the party seeking to retain junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister. Sundays election has 81 parties competing, but the race has shaped up as one between Pheu Thai and democracy front allies versus the pro-army Palang Pracharat party that nominated Prayuth as prime minister. Polls indicate that Pheu Thai will again be the top vote-winner, and it hopes with its allies to make up the largest bloc in the 500-seat House of Representatives. But that may not matter, because the new constitution written by the junta allows parliaments upper house, the 250-seat Senate, to vote with the lower house to choose the prime minister - and the Senate is entirely appointment by the junta. That means pro-junta parties need to win only 126 lower house seats on Sunday to choose the next government, while Pheu Thai and allies, who cant count on any support in the Senate, need 376 - three-quarters of the total up for grabs. Despite the disadvantages, Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thais main prime ministerial candidate, said a democratic front could keep the military from controlling the next government. I still believe in the heart of the people and we have seen election upsets in many places around the world, Sudarat told Reuters in an interview. Now, they have created a new structure that enables them to hold on to power in a semi-democratic structure, she said of the military. So we have to tell people about this and to put an end to this once and for all. GET RID OF THAKSIN However, the complex rules governing the election make it all but impossible for pro-Thaksin parties to form a government on their own as they have in previous elections. Since he burst onto the political scene in 2001, Thaksin has dominated Thai politics, inspiring devotion among his mostly rural supporters for his pro-poor policies and revulsion from mostly middle-class and establishment opponents who decry him as a corrupt demagogue. The rivalry has brought intermittent violent protests over almost 15 years. Twice, the military has stepped in, the first time in 2006 to oust Thaksin after he won a second term and again in 2014 to topple a government that had been led by his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra. Thaksin now lives in self-imposed exile to escape a 2008 corruption sentence. He is officially banned from politics but has been hosting a weekly podcast since January discussing global affairs and politics. His son, Panthongtae Shinawatra, 38, has made cameo appearances at Pheu Thai rallies, bringing loud cheers in party strongholds in the north and northeast. Worry that a pro-Thaksin party might yet again win the election was one reason why the post-coup constitution made changes giving the junta a strong say in who will be prime minister, said Titipol Phakdeewanich, dean of the faculty of political science at Ubon Ratchathani University. The establishment have had a strong determination to get rid of Thaksin once and for all, Titipol told Reuters. PRO-DEMOCRACY FRONT While the rewritten electoral rules give junta leader Prayuths party an advantage in choosing the next government, they are by no means a guarantee. In recent weeks, talk of a democracy front has gained ground, with speculation different parties in the House of Representatives might muster the 376 votes needed to choose the prime minister. That strategy took a hit when Thai Raksa Chart, a key pro-Thaksin ally of Pheu Thai, was disqualified from the election this month. The constitutional court ruled that the party had broken the electoral law by nominating the sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, as its prime ministerial candidate, crossing the traditional boundary between monarchy and politics. Still, Pheu Thai has other allies - including Pheu Chart party and Pheu Tham - while politicians from the dissolved Thai Raksa Chart campaign for the democratic front. Other parties like the youth-oriented Future Forward Party, while not seen as pro-Thaksin, could join forces to keep the military out of politics. The leader of another main party, the Democrats, has also said he wont support keeping junta leader Prayuth as prime minister, though it is unclear if the staunchly anti-Thaksin Democrats would join any front with Thaksin loyalists. FILE PHOTO: Sudarat Keyuraphan (C), Pheu Thai Party's Prime Minister candidate, greets her supporters during an election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, February 18, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Even if they unite, its unclear whether anti-junta parties can muster enough votes, but Pheu Thais Sudarat said Prayuths declaration as a prime ministerial candidate has had a galvanizing effect. For 10 years the military has been acting as a referee, she said. But now they have reveal themselves and have become a player so this could lead to a new end game ... now it is up to the people. | Thaksin loyalists have won every general election in Thailand since 2001. The army has twice ousted them from power. Pheu Thai has shifted strategy to capture new votes and to seek a "democratic front" Despite the obstacles, Sudarat Keyuraphan said a democratic front could keep the military from controlling the next government. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-election-pheuthai/could-thailands-populists-win-again-despite-army-obstacles-idUSKCN1R1144?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FworldNews+%28Reuters+World+News%29 | 0.276649 |
Can Clear Become The PXG Of The Golf Ball Business? | Several years ago, I wrote about the high-priced golf balls from ClearSports and the companys quirky membership-only model. That membership model has been discarded, one of several changes instituted by Clears new president, Ed Brown. The former president and CEO of Patron Spirits International, Brown built Patron into the worlds biggest ultra-premium tequila brand, expanding sales from 118,000 cases in 2001 to more than 2 million annually. Brown is now hoping to find the same magic with another small, high-end brand in Clear, which until now hadnt been found in any pro shop or golf retailer while charging members about $90 a dozen for its golf balls. In addition to scrapping the membership approach, Brown is looking to expand distribution significantly, cutting the price to $68 a dozen, and selling product direct to consumers via the Clear website and by targeting the pro shops of the top 500 clubs in the U.S. At just under $6 per ball, Clear is still a premium brand. Brown notes that PXG has demonstrated that theres another level of golf equipment from an expenditure standpoint. The question is whether that extends to golf balls. Guys are willing to spend lots of money on drivers or putters, but they keep those for a while, says Brown. With golf balls, you can see a guy pull up in a Rolls Royce at a country club and the next minute you see him fishing balls out of a lake or playing with practice ball. So, thats a challenge. Youre trying to get somebody to spend a lot of money on a golf ball that might only be there for one shot. Brown, though, isnt one to back down from a challenge. He retired from Patron at the end of 2018 after helping sell the brand to Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, for $5.1 billion. I just look at it as whether its golf, alcohol, clothing, its just a consumer brand. If you truly make a great product and you present it in the proper way, then you just take one day at a time, says Brown. Im not a big guy on worrying about how many sales Im getting this month. With that stuff, Ill be very patient on how I do this. Brown said hes friendly with Bob Parsons, the billionaire founder of GoDaddy who created PXG, but didnt seek his advice as he moved into the golf business and shifted his focus from tequila to urethane. Parsons toyed with the idea of making golf balls at one point for about six to eight months before concentrating solely on making clubs. The reason our clubs are successful is because they have a huge performance advantage, says Parsons. It wasnt just they put a price on it and we were going to sell it. For golf balls and Im not in that market -- but thats a tough market. Brown insists when golfers try Clears golf balls the softer 3-piece Red and firmer 4-piece Black theyll see and feel the performance benefits. Costs run higher than the competition because of an involved manufacturing process that includes a proprietary core technology, a premium urethane cover and stringent quality control measures. Its about proving that you are the best, but also getting it out to the masses and marketing it the way that I hope I can, says Brown, who has changed Clears logo and enhanced the packaging. He toyed with changing the name, but opted against it. Im a big guy on simple tag lines, like `Clearly the Best or `Clearly Perfect. So, I said I cant change the name. Branding was a big part of Patrons success. Another is that Brown made it beneficial for his distributors to push his tequila. Its an approach he hopes to emulate with Clear. I knew my distributors would sell Patron before any other brand because it was more profitable for them and they were after one thing the bottom line, Brown says. So, Im going to make Clear more profitable for a pro shop that what a Titleist, TaylorMade or Callaway could be. Under the membership model, the Clear balls were popular with former professional athletes and celebrities. Brown says he wants to target other types of influencers going forward, particularly partnering with some PGA TOUR and LPGA players. The first pro to play Clears golf balls is Skip Kendall on the Champions Tour. Brown knows that challenging the established brands will be an uphill climb, particularly because they have the big marketing budgets (and revenues) that he enjoyed at Patron. I think theres room out there for an alternative, as long as its a good product, says Brown. If someone can play the ball and feel and see the difference, then you have a chance. The way I look at this, you dont have to get a huge piece of their business. Parsons says he wishes Brown all the success in the world, but acknowledges that it might be challenging without the scale that the big-name golf ball brands have. I can remember when I first met Bob, I said I could understand GoDaddy, but golf clubs, and at this price? says Brown. He goes, You might think Im crazy but Ill be making money in a year. And he did. "You have a couple of those years that are hard work," he adds. "But if it hits, it will be good. RELATED CONTENT: PXG Lowers Pricing for New Line of Muscle Car-Inspired Woods Why TaylorMade's $250 Million Spider Putter Line Changed its Look Callaway's New $530 Epic Flash Driver Used AI to Design Club Face Sorenstam's Golf Apparel Line Keeps Delivering, Just Like She Did on the Course | Ed Brown is the former president and CEO of Patron Spirits International. Brown is trying to become the PXG of the golf ball business. He says the challenge is getting people to spend money on a golf ball that might only be there for one shot. The company is looking to cut the price to $68 a dozen. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikmatuszewski/2019/03/18/can-clear-become-the-pxg-of-the-golf-ball-business/?src=rss | 0.106204 |
Should Fantasia Barrino play Aretha Franklin instead of Jennifer Hudson? | by Keydra Manns Jennifer Hudson is set to play Aretha Franklin in a music biopic, but the Queen of Soul also showed interest in Fantasia Barrino. Hudson and Barrino both came from humble beginnings on American Idol. Hudson accepted the role and reportedly spoke with Franklin on the phone for hours as preparation. But Barrino is no stranger to the Queens music. She sang a tribute to Franklin and took the house down. In a past interview with Wendy Williams, Ms. Franklin said she believed Jennifer Hudson or Fantasia could play her in a biopic. Fantasia sang a tribute to Ms. Franklin and the Queen of Soul seemed pleased with the performance. Franklin is known for throwing off her wig at concerts and Fantasia is known for throwing off her shoes. So Fantasia may, in fact, be the best woman for the job. Jennifer Hudson is almost a guarantee, since shes playing Aretha in the biopic. But yes, I definitely want Fantasia. https://t.co/sF2ejULJQO AD III (@cscprince) August 17, 2018 Entertainment Weekly confirmed Hudson would play Franklin. The two singers had been working together on the role before Ms. Franklin passed. | Jennifer Hudson is set to play Aretha Franklin in a music biopic. The Queen of Soul also showed interest in Fantasia Barrino. Hudson and Barrino both came from humble beginnings on American Idol. | bart | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/tylt/2019/03/should-fantasia-barrino-play-aretha-franklin-instead-of-jennifer-hudson.html | 0.149334 |
What connects Ariana Grande and the Sound of Music? | Getty Images Ariana Grande has agreed to pay 90 per cent of the money she makes from her song 7 Rings to the family of the songwriters from The Sound of Music. 7 Rings is a modern take on the song My Favourite Things from the 1965 musical. It was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and they own the copyright. Since its release in January, 7 Rings has been streamed over a billion times and it's hit the number one spot in the UK singles charts. In the past, music acts have got in trouble after not paying or crediting the owners of songs. Here are some of the most famous examples. George Harrison and The Chiffons Getty Images George Harrison (left) and The Chiffons (right) After The Beatles split up in 1970, each of the band members went off to pursue successful solo careers. George Harrison became the first one to hit the number one spot in the US charts after launching his solo career with the single, My Sweet Lord. The only problem with the song was that a girl group called The Chiffons claimed it had ripped off their 1962 track, He's So Fine. The court case rumbled on into the 1980s, and Harrison eventually had to pay just over 400,000 to the writers of He's So Fine. Owning a song's copyright gives the owner the right by law to control how a piece of work is used, produce copies of it and charge others to use it for a set number of years. Vanilla Ice and Queen Getty Images Vanilla Ice (left) and Freddie Mercury from Queen (right) In 1989, rapper Vanilla Ice released a song called Ice Ice Baby. It had a really familiar sound to it and that's because Vanilla Ice had used part of the baseline from Queen's 1981 hit, Under Pressure. The problem was that Vanilla Ice hadn't asked for permission to use the song and Queen weren't very happy about it. They took him to court and they eventually settled the issue by getting millions of pounds. The Verve and The Rolling Stones Getty Images The Verve (left) and The Rolling Stones (right) If you're a football fan, you will have heard of The Verve's biggest hit, Bittersweet Symphony. It's used on the title sequence of lots of England games and it's been used in loads of adverts. However, whenever it's used, it's not The Verve who are getting the money for it - it's The Rolling Stones instead. The Verve originally agreed with The Rolling Stones' management to use a part of the 1965 song, The Last Time, in return for 50 per cent of all the money made on the track. When it was released, The Rolling Stones management decided that The Verve had used too much of the 1965 song on the track and took the band to court. The credit for the song changed to The Rolling Stones, and they even ended up owning 100 per cent of all the money made on the track. Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye Getty Images Ed Sheeran (left) and Marvin Gaye (right) Ed Sheeran is currently waiting for a court to decide whether his 2014 track, Thinking Out Loud, has copied parts of Marvin Gaye's 1973 hit, Let's Get It On. If he loses the case, he could be forced to pay just over 75 million to Marvin Gaye's family. Sheeran called on the case to be dropped last year after saying that the similarities were because of the common beats in each song. However, his request was turned down by a judge and the case is set to be decided by a jury in September. | Ariana Grande has agreed to pay 90 per cent of the money she makes from 7 Rings to the family of the songwriters from The Sound of Music. 7 Rings is a modern take on the song My Favourite Things from the 1965 musical. In the past, music acts have got in trouble after not paying or crediting the owners of songs. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47639876 | 0.131853 |
How Important Is Merchandise Freight For Norfolk Southern? | Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) generates its revenues from its coal, merchandise, and intermodal freight. Merchandise is the largest segment for Norfolk Southern, and it accounts for roughly 60% of the total revenues. The segment includes freight from automotive, agriculture, chemicals, metals, and other construction related shipments. The contribution of merchandise freight to the companys overall sales will likely see modest declines in the coming years, with the intermodal segment expected to grow at a faster pace. In this note we discuss the importance of the merchandise segment for Norfolk Southern. You can adjust various drivers to see the divisions impact on the companys earnings. Also, heres more Industrials Data. Merchandise Revenues Have Seen Steady Growth Merchandise freight revenues have increased in recent years from $6.2 billion in 2016 to over $6.7 billion in 2018. The growth was led by higher volume and average revenue per carload. 2018, in particular, benefited from higher crude oil prices, which resulted in higher fuel surcharge revenue for Norfolk Southern. Looking forward, we expect a mid-single-digit growth for all of the sub-segments. Total construction starts climbed 7% and 3% in 2017 and 2018, respectively. While the growth is expected to be slow in 2019, amid rising interest rates and higher material costs, the economy is expected to see expansion, which should bode well for the construction sector. As such, metals and construction related commodities, along with forest products, should drive the near term volume growth. It will be interesting to see the trends in automotive freight revenues. Total number of vehicles sold in the U.S. at 17.33 million last year marked the fourth highest figure. However, the same is expected to slow down in the coming years, and it could impact the overall shipments for the railroad companies. Looking at agriculture freight, the overall volume growth could be slow in the near term, given the trends in the U.S. wheat and soybean export, amid the foreign tariffs. Merchandises Contribution To Norfolk Southerns EPS We use adjusted net income margin of around 24%, similar to that of Norfolk Southern overall, to arrive at $6.17 contribution to the companys total earnings. To understand the contribution to Norfolk Southerns stock price, we use around a 17x forward price to earnings multiple, and arrive at a $107 figure, which accounts for roughly 60% of our stock price estimate for Norfolk Southern. Our forward price to earnings multiple for Norfolk Southern is more or less around the same mark for that of the overall sector. Explore example interactive dashboards and create your own. | Merchandise is the largest segment for Norfolk Southern, and it accounts for roughly 60% of the total revenues. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2019/03/20/how-important-is-merchandise-freight-for-norfolk-southern/ | 0.624595 |
How Important Is Merchandise Freight For Norfolk Southern? | Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) generates its revenues from its coal, merchandise, and intermodal freight. Merchandise is the largest segment for Norfolk Southern, and it accounts for roughly 60% of the total revenues. The segment includes freight from automotive, agriculture, chemicals, metals, and other construction related shipments. The contribution of merchandise freight to the companys overall sales will likely see modest declines in the coming years, with the intermodal segment expected to grow at a faster pace. In this note we discuss the importance of the merchandise segment for Norfolk Southern. You can adjust various drivers to see the divisions impact on the companys earnings. Also, heres more Industrials Data. Merchandise Revenues Have Seen Steady Growth Merchandise freight revenues have increased in recent years from $6.2 billion in 2016 to over $6.7 billion in 2018. The growth was led by higher volume and average revenue per carload. 2018, in particular, benefited from higher crude oil prices, which resulted in higher fuel surcharge revenue for Norfolk Southern. Looking forward, we expect a mid-single-digit growth for all of the sub-segments. Total construction starts climbed 7% and 3% in 2017 and 2018, respectively. While the growth is expected to be slow in 2019, amid rising interest rates and higher material costs, the economy is expected to see expansion, which should bode well for the construction sector. As such, metals and construction related commodities, along with forest products, should drive the near term volume growth. It will be interesting to see the trends in automotive freight revenues. Total number of vehicles sold in the U.S. at 17.33 million last year marked the fourth highest figure. However, the same is expected to slow down in the coming years, and it could impact the overall shipments for the railroad companies. Looking at agriculture freight, the overall volume growth could be slow in the near term, given the trends in the U.S. wheat and soybean export, amid the foreign tariffs. Merchandises Contribution To Norfolk Southerns EPS We use adjusted net income margin of around 24%, similar to that of Norfolk Southern overall, to arrive at $6.17 contribution to the companys total earnings. To understand the contribution to Norfolk Southerns stock price, we use around a 17x forward price to earnings multiple, and arrive at a $107 figure, which accounts for roughly 60% of our stock price estimate for Norfolk Southern. Our forward price to earnings multiple for Norfolk Southern is more or less around the same mark for that of the overall sector. Explore example interactive dashboards and create your own. | Norfolk Southern generates its revenues from its coal, merchandise, and intermodal freight. Merchandise is the largest segment for Norfolk Southern, and it accounts for roughly 60% of the total revenues. | bart | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2019/03/20/how-important-is-merchandise-freight-for-norfolk-southern/ | 0.689145 |
How Important Is Merchandise Freight For Norfolk Southern? | Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) generates its revenues from its coal, merchandise, and intermodal freight. Merchandise is the largest segment for Norfolk Southern, and it accounts for roughly 60% of the total revenues. The segment includes freight from automotive, agriculture, chemicals, metals, and other construction related shipments. The contribution of merchandise freight to the companys overall sales will likely see modest declines in the coming years, with the intermodal segment expected to grow at a faster pace. In this note we discuss the importance of the merchandise segment for Norfolk Southern. You can adjust various drivers to see the divisions impact on the companys earnings. Also, heres more Industrials Data. Merchandise Revenues Have Seen Steady Growth Merchandise freight revenues have increased in recent years from $6.2 billion in 2016 to over $6.7 billion in 2018. The growth was led by higher volume and average revenue per carload. 2018, in particular, benefited from higher crude oil prices, which resulted in higher fuel surcharge revenue for Norfolk Southern. Looking forward, we expect a mid-single-digit growth for all of the sub-segments. Total construction starts climbed 7% and 3% in 2017 and 2018, respectively. While the growth is expected to be slow in 2019, amid rising interest rates and higher material costs, the economy is expected to see expansion, which should bode well for the construction sector. As such, metals and construction related commodities, along with forest products, should drive the near term volume growth. It will be interesting to see the trends in automotive freight revenues. Total number of vehicles sold in the U.S. at 17.33 million last year marked the fourth highest figure. However, the same is expected to slow down in the coming years, and it could impact the overall shipments for the railroad companies. Looking at agriculture freight, the overall volume growth could be slow in the near term, given the trends in the U.S. wheat and soybean export, amid the foreign tariffs. Merchandises Contribution To Norfolk Southerns EPS We use adjusted net income margin of around 24%, similar to that of Norfolk Southern overall, to arrive at $6.17 contribution to the companys total earnings. To understand the contribution to Norfolk Southerns stock price, we use around a 17x forward price to earnings multiple, and arrive at a $107 figure, which accounts for roughly 60% of our stock price estimate for Norfolk Southern. Our forward price to earnings multiple for Norfolk Southern is more or less around the same mark for that of the overall sector. Explore example interactive dashboards and create your own. | Norfolk Southern generates its revenues from its coal, merchandise, and intermodal freight. Merchandise is the largest segment for Norfolk Southern, and it accounts for roughly 60% of the total revenues. The contribution of merchandise freight to the companys overall sales will likely see modest declines in the coming years. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2019/03/20/how-important-is-merchandise-freight-for-norfolk-southern/ | 0.741509 |
What's next after UK seeks 3-month delay to Brexit? | LONDON (AP) With just nine days to go until Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union to postpone Britain's departure from the European Union until June 30. The decision is in the hands of the 27 remaining EU nations, whose leaders must agree unanimously to an extension. Here's a look at what could happen next: SUMMIT SHOWDOWN May has asked the EU to let her argue for an extension at a summit in Brussels on Thursday. The 27 others will then discuss it, but there may not be an immediate decision. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says EU leaders "will probably have to meet again next week" to make a final ruling. The bloc is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. The U.K. won't be represented in the parliament after it quits the EU, and its seats already have been given to other countries to fill in the May election. Juncker has said the U.K. should leave by May 23 or participate in the elections and face a longer delay until the end of the year or beyond. PARLIAMENTARY POKER A thousand days after Britain voted to leave the EU, Brexit is stalled because Britain's Parliament is split down the middle between supporters and opponents of Brexit. Both sides are critical of May's plan for an extension: Brexiteers say it will betray voters' decision in 2016 to leave the EU; pro-Europeans say it will only prolong Britain's Brexit crisis. Pro-Brexit and pro-EU lawmakers are also unimpressed by May's divorce deal, and Parliament has rejected it twice by hefty margins. Yet May says she plans to try again. She hopes to persuade reluctant pro-Brexit lawmakers that backing her deal is their best hope of delivering Brexit. CLIFF-EDGE DEPARTURE If the EU refuses an extension, Britain will leave the EU on March 29 with no deal. That could cause upheaval for businesses and residents in both Britain and the EU, with the sudden imposition of tariffs, customs checks and other barriers to trade and travel. If the EU agrees and Parliament approves her Brexit deal, May plans to use the delay to pass the legislation necessary for Britain's orderly departure. If her deal is rejected, Britain will face the prospect of leaving without an agreement once the extension ends. Britain's Parliament has voted to rule out a 'no-deal' Brexit but it remains the legal default position. The only ways to stop it are for Parliament to ratify a deal, or to cancel Brexit. May has spent almost three years trying to shepherd Britain out of the EU, and said Wednesday that "as prime minister, I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than June 30" a hint she could resign rather than oversee any more delays. Many on both sides of Britain's Brexit divide would be happy to see her go, but her replacement by a new Conservative leader would not solve the country's political crisis. Opposition politicians think the only way forward is an early election that could rearrange Parliament and break the political deadlock. May has ruled that out, but could come to see it as her only option. And anti-Brexit campaigners haven't abandoned the idea of a new referendum on remaining in the EU. There's currently no majority for that in Parliament, but the political calculus could change if the paralysis drags on. ___ Follow AP's full coverage of Brexit at: https://www.apnews.com/Brexit | The UK seeks a 3-month delay to its exit from the EU. The EU is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/What-s-next-after-UK-seeks-3-month-delay-to-13702911.php | 0.151797 |
What's next after UK seeks 3-month delay to Brexit? | LONDON (AP) With just nine days to go until Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union to postpone Britain's departure from the European Union until June 30. The decision is in the hands of the 27 remaining EU nations, whose leaders must agree unanimously to an extension. Here's a look at what could happen next: SUMMIT SHOWDOWN May has asked the EU to let her argue for an extension at a summit in Brussels on Thursday. The 27 others will then discuss it, but there may not be an immediate decision. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says EU leaders "will probably have to meet again next week" to make a final ruling. The bloc is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. The U.K. won't be represented in the parliament after it quits the EU, and its seats already have been given to other countries to fill in the May election. Juncker has said the U.K. should leave by May 23 or participate in the elections and face a longer delay until the end of the year or beyond. PARLIAMENTARY POKER A thousand days after Britain voted to leave the EU, Brexit is stalled because Britain's Parliament is split down the middle between supporters and opponents of Brexit. Both sides are critical of May's plan for an extension: Brexiteers say it will betray voters' decision in 2016 to leave the EU; pro-Europeans say it will only prolong Britain's Brexit crisis. Pro-Brexit and pro-EU lawmakers are also unimpressed by May's divorce deal, and Parliament has rejected it twice by hefty margins. Yet May says she plans to try again. She hopes to persuade reluctant pro-Brexit lawmakers that backing her deal is their best hope of delivering Brexit. CLIFF-EDGE DEPARTURE If the EU refuses an extension, Britain will leave the EU on March 29 with no deal. That could cause upheaval for businesses and residents in both Britain and the EU, with the sudden imposition of tariffs, customs checks and other barriers to trade and travel. If the EU agrees and Parliament approves her Brexit deal, May plans to use the delay to pass the legislation necessary for Britain's orderly departure. If her deal is rejected, Britain will face the prospect of leaving without an agreement once the extension ends. Britain's Parliament has voted to rule out a 'no-deal' Brexit but it remains the legal default position. The only ways to stop it are for Parliament to ratify a deal, or to cancel Brexit. May has spent almost three years trying to shepherd Britain out of the EU, and said Wednesday that "as prime minister, I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than June 30" a hint she could resign rather than oversee any more delays. Many on both sides of Britain's Brexit divide would be happy to see her go, but her replacement by a new Conservative leader would not solve the country's political crisis. Opposition politicians think the only way forward is an early election that could rearrange Parliament and break the political deadlock. May has ruled that out, but could come to see it as her only option. And anti-Brexit campaigners haven't abandoned the idea of a new referendum on remaining in the EU. There's currently no majority for that in Parliament, but the political calculus could change if the paralysis drags on. ___ Follow AP's full coverage of Brexit at: https://www.apnews.com/Brexit | The UK seeks a 3-month delay to its exit from the EU. The EU is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in elections for the European Parliament. If the EU refuses an extension, Britain will leave the EU on March 29 with no deal. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/What-s-next-after-UK-seeks-3-month-delay-to-13702911.php | 0.214963 |
Whats next after UK seeks 3-month delay to Brexit? | LONDON - With just nine days to go until Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union to postpone Britains departure from the European Union until June 30. The decision is in the hands of the 27 remaining EU nations, whose leaders must agree unanimously to an extension. Heres a look at what could happen next: European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker waves before the start of a meeting at the Europa building in Brussels, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. European Union officials received a letter from British Prime Minister Theresa May requesting a Brexit extension and they hope to have more clarity about her intentions by Thursday. ( Virginia Mayo / AP Photo ) SUMMIT SHOWDOWN May has asked the EU to let her argue for an extension at a summit in Brussels on Thursday. The 27 others will then discuss it, but there may not be an immediate decision. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says EU leaders will probably have to meet again next week to make a final ruling. The bloc is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. The U.K. wont be represented in the parliament after it quits the EU, and its seats already have been given to other countries to fill in the May election. Article Continued Below Juncker has said the U.K. should leave by May 23 or participate in the elections and face a longer delay until the end of the year or beyond. PARLIAMENTARY POKER A thousand days after Britain voted to leave the EU, Brexit is stalled because Britains Parliament is split down the middle between supporters and opponents of Brexit. Both sides are critical of Mays plan for an extension: Brexiteers say it will betray voters decision in 2016 to leave the EU; pro-Europeans say it will only prolong Britains Brexit crisis. Pro-Brexit and pro-EU lawmakers are also unimpressed by Mays divorce deal, and Parliament has rejected it twice by hefty margins. Yet May says she plans to try again. She hopes to persuade reluctant pro-Brexit lawmakers that backing her deal is their best hope of delivering Brexit. CLIFF-EDGE DEPARTURE If the EU refuses an extension, Britain will leave the EU on March 29 with no deal. That could cause upheaval for businesses and residents in both Britain and the EU, with the sudden imposition of tariffs, customs checks and other barriers to trade and travel. If the EU agrees and Parliament approves her Brexit deal, May plans to use the delay to pass the legislation necessary for Britains orderly departure. If her deal is rejected, Britain will face the prospect of leaving without an agreement once the extension ends. Article Continued Below Britains Parliament has voted to rule out a no-deal Brexit but it remains the legal default position. The only ways to stop it are for Parliament to ratify a deal, or to cancel Brexit. May has spent almost three years trying to shepherd Britain out of the EU, and said Wednesday that as prime minister, I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than June 30 a hint she could resign rather than oversee any more delays. Many on both sides of Britains Brexit divide would be happy to see her go, but her replacement by a new Conservative leader would not solve the countrys political crisis. Opposition politicians think the only way forward is an early election that could rearrange Parliament and break the political deadlock. May has ruled that out, but could come to see it as her only option. And anti-Brexit campaigners havent abandoned the idea of a new referendum on remaining in the EU. Theres currently no majority for that in Parliament, but the political calculus could change if the paralysis drags on. ___ Follow APs full coverage of Brexit at: https://www.apnews.com/Brexit | UK PM Theresa May seeks a 3-month delay to Britain's departure from the EU. The EU is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/2019/03/20/whats-next-after-uk-seeks-3-month-delay-to-brexit.html | 0.141429 |
Whats next after UK seeks 3-month delay to Brexit? | LONDON - With just nine days to go until Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union to postpone Britains departure from the European Union until June 30. The decision is in the hands of the 27 remaining EU nations, whose leaders must agree unanimously to an extension. Heres a look at what could happen next: European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker waves before the start of a meeting at the Europa building in Brussels, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. European Union officials received a letter from British Prime Minister Theresa May requesting a Brexit extension and they hope to have more clarity about her intentions by Thursday. ( Virginia Mayo / AP Photo ) SUMMIT SHOWDOWN May has asked the EU to let her argue for an extension at a summit in Brussels on Thursday. The 27 others will then discuss it, but there may not be an immediate decision. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says EU leaders will probably have to meet again next week to make a final ruling. The bloc is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. The U.K. wont be represented in the parliament after it quits the EU, and its seats already have been given to other countries to fill in the May election. Article Continued Below Juncker has said the U.K. should leave by May 23 or participate in the elections and face a longer delay until the end of the year or beyond. PARLIAMENTARY POKER A thousand days after Britain voted to leave the EU, Brexit is stalled because Britains Parliament is split down the middle between supporters and opponents of Brexit. Both sides are critical of Mays plan for an extension: Brexiteers say it will betray voters decision in 2016 to leave the EU; pro-Europeans say it will only prolong Britains Brexit crisis. Pro-Brexit and pro-EU lawmakers are also unimpressed by Mays divorce deal, and Parliament has rejected it twice by hefty margins. Yet May says she plans to try again. She hopes to persuade reluctant pro-Brexit lawmakers that backing her deal is their best hope of delivering Brexit. CLIFF-EDGE DEPARTURE If the EU refuses an extension, Britain will leave the EU on March 29 with no deal. That could cause upheaval for businesses and residents in both Britain and the EU, with the sudden imposition of tariffs, customs checks and other barriers to trade and travel. If the EU agrees and Parliament approves her Brexit deal, May plans to use the delay to pass the legislation necessary for Britains orderly departure. If her deal is rejected, Britain will face the prospect of leaving without an agreement once the extension ends. Article Continued Below Britains Parliament has voted to rule out a no-deal Brexit but it remains the legal default position. The only ways to stop it are for Parliament to ratify a deal, or to cancel Brexit. May has spent almost three years trying to shepherd Britain out of the EU, and said Wednesday that as prime minister, I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than June 30 a hint she could resign rather than oversee any more delays. Many on both sides of Britains Brexit divide would be happy to see her go, but her replacement by a new Conservative leader would not solve the countrys political crisis. Opposition politicians think the only way forward is an early election that could rearrange Parliament and break the political deadlock. May has ruled that out, but could come to see it as her only option. And anti-Brexit campaigners havent abandoned the idea of a new referendum on remaining in the EU. Theres currently no majority for that in Parliament, but the political calculus could change if the paralysis drags on. ___ Follow APs full coverage of Brexit at: https://www.apnews.com/Brexit | UK PM Theresa May seeks a 3-month delay to Britain's departure from the EU. The EU is reluctant to agree to a three-month extension, saying that would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament. If the EU refuses an extension, Britain will leave the EU on March 29. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/2019/03/20/whats-next-after-uk-seeks-3-month-delay-to-brexit.html | 0.271978 |
Will the 3 Bs (Beto, Biden and Bernie) leave Elizabeth Warren on the sidelines in 2020? | Its been less than three months since Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., became the first Democratic presidential hopeful to enter the race, but it may as well have been three years. Look at how the political landscape has shifted since Warrens surprise New Years Eve announcement. As the field grows, each candidate is competing for two precious commodities: campaign dollars and news oxygen. Both are in short supply. Both are more valuable indicators of the health of a campaign than polls. In the past, Warren could count on raising both in spades. Now, shes losing in the battle for resources and attention, having been overshadowed by the three Bs of Biden, Bernie and Beto. DEMOCRATS BEHOLDEN TO THEIR RABID BASE CAN'T WIN THE WHITE HOUSE SO WANT TO CHANGE THE RULES INSTEAD Consider that during Warrens first day as a candidate, she raised $300,000 or roughly 20 times less than the eye-popping $6 million hauls from Beto ORourke and Bernie Sanders. First quarter fundraising numbers wont be public until mid-April, but Warren has already come up with a convenient excuse for her subpar total by swearing off big-dollar fundraisers. On cutting through noisy news cycles, Warren has adopted a spaghetti approach: throw it against the wall and see what sticks. Packing the Supreme Court. Abolishing ICE. You name an extreme concept, chances are high Warren counts herself as a supporter. Already this week, Warren has called for eliminating the Electoral College and implementing reparations, and its only Wednesday. These ideas would shred the Constitution and break the budget. But incredibly neither of those reasons are the main political impediments for Warren. No longer are extreme proposals separating issues like they might have been four years ago during the election cycle that Warren should have run in as a candidate but didn't. These days, Warren has plenty of company and co-signers, and is not the trend-setting trailblazer. As Warrens campaign flounders, some have pointed to John McCain in 2008 as a path for her political redemption. The Arizona Republican began that election cycle as the frontrunner was written off halfway through and ended it as his partys nominee. There are key distinctions weakening the McCain and Warren comparisons. For one, McCain could always count on a deep reservoir of goodwill in New Hampshire and its first in the nation primary status. Affectionately known as the states third senator, McCain staked his fortune on the Granite State, and it worked. Warren does not have that luxury, even though she represents neighboring Massachusetts, which shares a media market with vote-rich southern New Hampshire. Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary four years ago with a monstrous 22-point margin and is again poised to be a powerhouse in the state. The Vermont socialist was atop a recent Starting Five Power Ranking from New Hampshire Journal, while Warren failed to crack the list. Unlike McCain, Warren has not hunkered down and made New Hampshire a singular focus. She made her recent headlines about abolishing the electoral college in Mississippi, which is neither an early-voting nor competitive battleground. One bright spot for Warren is the upcoming debates assuming that she is able to meet the qualifying requirements. Having gone to college on a debate scholarship, Warren can be formidable dissecting her political opponents when the lights are shining brightest. Interestingly enough, one of the candidates she has shown the most disdain for is the one big name still waiting in the wings: Joe Biden. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Biden and Warren have clashed before, most notably in 2005 over bankruptcy legislation backed by the former as a senator and opposed by the latter as a witness before his committee. In a Democratic field thus far marked with politeness and warmness toward each other, the bitterness between Biden and Warren stands out. She could be the ideal vehicle to highlight the many policy areas where Bidens more moderate record diverges from todays left-wing purity tests. Had Elizabeth Warren entered the presidential race in 2016, she very well could be president. Now it seems as though her moment has come and gone. But its always a mistake to write her totally off. Either way, she still has a chance to leave her mark on the field. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM COLIN REED | Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., became the first Democratic presidential hopeful to enter the race, but it may as well have been three years. Warren is losing in the battle for resources and attention, having been overshadowed by the three B's of Biden, Bernie and Beto. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/will-the-3-bs-beto-biden-and-bernie-leave-elizabeth-warren-on-the-sidelines-in-2020 | 0.132692 |
Is Mike Trout underpaid? | by Daniel Tran Weeks after Bryce Harper and Manny Machado got big money in free agency, Mike Trout put them to shame. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder is finalizing a 12-year, $430 million contract extension that begins in 2021. It is the largest contract ever in North American sports, but given Trouts accomplishments before hitting his physical prime, many think the All-Star outfielder is underpaid. Others think he got plenty of money for a player who has yet to win a World Series title. Mike Trout has never finished lower than fourth in the MVP voting, been on All-Star roster since his first full year, and has six Silver Sluggers to his nameall before the age of 28. He is just hitting his prime! Trout might not only be the greatest player now, but he may be the greatest player ever. $430 million is a bargain. According to MLB Daily Dish, Trout currently has about 20 more wins above replacement than the next best player since hes been in the league. He also has more WAR than both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper combined in the last three years, and they got over $300 million each. He has proven hes not the problem but the key for any team that desires to compete. $430 million is a lot of money. It's over $100 million more than what Bryce Harper got in his extension. Trout may be better than Harper, but he's not $100 million better. No one is. Yes, Trout won two MVP awards, but he's only been to the playoffs once since he joined the league. You can't give one player nearly half a billion dollars without at least one championship. While he has performed at G.O.A.T. level and is probably worth the money, he definitely isnt underpaid. No player is worth that much money Cam Kinion (@CameronKinion) March 19, 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, wed love to hear what you have to say. | Mike Trout has signed a 12-year, $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels. Some think Trout is underpaid, while others think he is worth the money. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/tylt/2019/03/is-mike-trout-underpaid.html | 0.247871 |
Is Mike Trout underpaid? | by Daniel Tran Weeks after Bryce Harper and Manny Machado got big money in free agency, Mike Trout put them to shame. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder is finalizing a 12-year, $430 million contract extension that begins in 2021. It is the largest contract ever in North American sports, but given Trouts accomplishments before hitting his physical prime, many think the All-Star outfielder is underpaid. Others think he got plenty of money for a player who has yet to win a World Series title. Mike Trout has never finished lower than fourth in the MVP voting, been on All-Star roster since his first full year, and has six Silver Sluggers to his nameall before the age of 28. He is just hitting his prime! Trout might not only be the greatest player now, but he may be the greatest player ever. $430 million is a bargain. According to MLB Daily Dish, Trout currently has about 20 more wins above replacement than the next best player since hes been in the league. He also has more WAR than both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper combined in the last three years, and they got over $300 million each. He has proven hes not the problem but the key for any team that desires to compete. $430 million is a lot of money. It's over $100 million more than what Bryce Harper got in his extension. Trout may be better than Harper, but he's not $100 million better. No one is. Yes, Trout won two MVP awards, but he's only been to the playoffs once since he joined the league. You can't give one player nearly half a billion dollars without at least one championship. While he has performed at G.O.A.T. level and is probably worth the money, he definitely isnt underpaid. No player is worth that much money Cam Kinion (@CameronKinion) March 19, 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, wed love to hear what you have to say. | Mike Trout has signed a 12-year, $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels. Some think Trout is underpaid, while others think he is worth the money. The Tylt wants to hear what you think about Trout's new contract. Share your thoughts on the contract with the Tylt. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/tylt/2019/03/is-mike-trout-underpaid.html | 0.353834 |
Do Women Of Color Philanthropists Give Differently From Their White Counterparts? | The intersection of race, gender and giving started a few years back, when philanthropists started to focus on channeling more money to women and girls of color. Inside Philanthropy last year reported that women and girls of color receive only 2% of philanthropic pie, even though they make up 19% of the U.S. population. Initiatives such as Grantmakers for Girls of Color begin to address the gap. As women of color philanthropists begin to rise, they hold tremendous power to close the funding gap even further. In order to support women of color philanthropists effectively, it is important to understand if their giving patterns, journeys and experiences are different from their white counterparts. Research published yesterday by the Womens Philanthropy Institute (WPI), Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color, explored these differences. The quantitative part of the study found that giving patterns are very similar across ethnicities and races, but the qualitative part in-depth case studies with six women of color philanthropists articulated the subtle differences between them and their white counterparts. First, race and gender consistently guided their philanthropic work . All six philanthropists talked about how their identities have influenced their giving.First and foremost, I see myself as Chinese I started digging deeper into the kind of needs in the Asian community, noted one philanthropist in the study, but at the same time, my philanthropic giving was more focused on gender because.... I felt it vividly as a woman, and so that really drove my desire to enact change by way of giving, as well as volunteering. Second, they set up giving circles specific to their communities, but also intentionally reach out to other 'intersectional' giving circles. The report noted that one respondent and member of an Asian womens giving circle highlighted her giving circles support of some of the newer local African American giving circles: Theyre all our friends because weve been able to leverage some of our knowledge and share it so that they dont have to go through some of the challenges weve had. Third, the lack of prominent role models from their backgrounds meant that most women of color philanthropists interviewed did not think about philanthropy until later in life. One interviewee said, I have to say that I really didnt understand how I could be a philanthropist until later on. I mean, even as a young person, I saw the philanthropists as the Rockefellers and the Carnegies, you know, the people that funded the library in our town, those kinds of things. Women in communities of color do indeed take different pathways to their philanthropy, though the differences are subtle. They bring a more inclusive and equitable approach within the formal philanthropic sector , and they advocate for other philanthropists to do the same. The Women Give 2019 report is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It demonstrates the unique perspectives women of color bring to philanthropy and underscore the importance of understanding and engaging donors from diverse backgrounds. | Women and girls of color receive only 2% of philanthropic pie, even though they make up 19% of the U.S. population. As women of color philanthropists begin to rise, they hold tremendous power to close the funding gap. Women in communities of color do indeed take different pathways to their philanthropy, though the differences are subtle. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/bonniechiu/2019/03/20/do-women-of-color-philanthropists-give-differently-from-their-white-counterparts/ | 0.126272 |
How Dirty Are Airplanes? | Whether it's peak flu season or not, you might still wonder how clean the airplane really is. When most commercial planes hold between 150 and 350 passengers and schedules are usually tight, some parts of the plane are going to be dirtier than others. While by no means do you need to cancel your flight, it pays to know which parts of the plane to avoid. As you might assume, the bathroom isn't the only place to exercise caution. Yes, flying in first class can help you avoid some of these dirty areas. But by knowing which areas to watch out for, you can begin practicing good airport hygiene. The Bathroom Isn't The Dirtiest Place Perhaps to the surprise of many, the airplane bathroom isn't the dirtiest place on the plane. While you should still be careful touching the flush button, door handle and other high-traffic spots in the bathroom, airlines are intentional about cleaning it regularly. A 2015 study shows a couple of places to actually be dirtier than the bathroom. A microbiologist collected samples from four flights to calculate the total number of bacteria per square inch. Though the airplane bathroom flush button had 265 bacteria colony forming units (CFU) per square inch, there are two places on the plane the study confirmed to have more bacteria than the flush button. Airplane seatback trays are the dirtiest place on the airplane. The same study shows that trays have 2,155 CFU per square inch. That's 8x higher than the toilet flush button. In-between flights, the airline staff do a quick cleanup of the cabin. But this cleanup primarily looks for removing trash and a possible wipe down of the seats. They don't have the time to sanitize each tray in between boardings. For a clean tray, plan on bringing your own disinfecting wipes or a cloth to cover the tray while it's unstowed. Overhead Air Vents Overhead air vents had a 285 CFU per square inch rating in the microbiologist study. Since each passenger prefers a different rate of airflow, there is constant contact. You might even adjust the flow several times during the flight. You don't know the last time the nozzle has been wiped down or who sat in your seat before you. While the air vent can be dirty where your hand touches the nozzle, it's not a bad idea to have some fresh air blowing as it can help keep some of the germs away in the otherwise stifling cabin. Seat Belt Buckles You won't be able to avoid touching the belt buckle even though it can be cleaner than the airplane bathroom flush button. It's still a good idea to wipe your hands down with sanitizer after buckling. Aisle Seat Headrests One place you might overlook is aisle seat headrests. Think about how many people walking up and down the aisle place their hands to each headrest to maintain their balance. This isn't just a nuisance if you're sitting in the aisle seat and appreciate your personal space. Regardless of where you sit, you're essentially touching the same place as many others before you. Of course, you should also be wary of resting your head on the window seat side wall or even wearing shorts on the plane as your uncovered skin can pick up germs. Walking barefoot anywhere in the cabin can also be problematic. Airplane Blankets A general rule of thumb is to only accept airline provided blankets in a sealed plastic bag. If a blanket isn't in plastic, it's most likely been used and you probably shouldn't use it. Once again, you don't know who used the blanket before you. Although airport blankets can be comfy, you might enjoy bringing your own blanket for added relaxation. This can also be the case if you prefer traveling with a weighted blanket. Coffee, Tea And Tap Water It's not just your co-passengers that bring germs onto the plane. The in-flight beverages can be unhealthy too. This is because flight attendants might use tap water to brew coffee and tea. Plus, if there isn't enough bottled water to go around, flight attendants might use tap water for the rest of the flight. While airplane tap water is sanitary enough for human consumption and you most likely won't get a mysterious parasite, you'll probably get more bacteria and germs than you wish to ingest. This is mostly because the tap water passes through multiple channels and holding tanks that aren't constantly cleaned. Quick Cleanups Between Flights In-between flights, the airline staff will quickly pick up any debris in the aisles, seat pockets and overhead bins. They will also wipe down any fluids or stains in the common areas. Interior Cabin Deep Cleaning Airlines don't exactly publish how often they deep clean the interior cabin. But you can anticipate it's every one month to three months. These cleanings usually happen overnight or during scheduled maintenance. For overnight cleanings, the staff will wipe down the trays, seats, air vents and other hard surfaces within the cabin. While you don't know when the airline will do this, your best chance of flying on a clean plane is by getting an early morning flight. Aircraft Disinsection Depending on your travel route, certain countries also require airlines to use aerosol disinsection to limit the spread of insect-spread disease. This can be the case when these diseases are present: Zika Malaria Yellow Fever Disinsection might not eliminate viral or bacterial diseases like the common cold or flu, but it can prevent the spread of more serious illnesses. Summary You should treat an airplane like any public place. Practicing good hygiene habits can limit your exposure to germs. The additional privacy and personal service you get from flying in first class or business class can be helpful too. Other posts: New Google Flights and Hotel Search Tools ANA new premium economy Barclays American Airlines credit cards news | A 2015 study shows a couple of places to actually be dirtier than the bathroom. Airplane seatback trays are the dirtiest place on the airplane. Airline staff do a quick cleanup of the cabin in-between flights. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2019/03/20/how-dirty-are-airplanes/ | 0.14937 |
How Dirty Are Airplanes? | Whether it's peak flu season or not, you might still wonder how clean the airplane really is. When most commercial planes hold between 150 and 350 passengers and schedules are usually tight, some parts of the plane are going to be dirtier than others. While by no means do you need to cancel your flight, it pays to know which parts of the plane to avoid. As you might assume, the bathroom isn't the only place to exercise caution. Yes, flying in first class can help you avoid some of these dirty areas. But by knowing which areas to watch out for, you can begin practicing good airport hygiene. The Bathroom Isn't The Dirtiest Place Perhaps to the surprise of many, the airplane bathroom isn't the dirtiest place on the plane. While you should still be careful touching the flush button, door handle and other high-traffic spots in the bathroom, airlines are intentional about cleaning it regularly. A 2015 study shows a couple of places to actually be dirtier than the bathroom. A microbiologist collected samples from four flights to calculate the total number of bacteria per square inch. Though the airplane bathroom flush button had 265 bacteria colony forming units (CFU) per square inch, there are two places on the plane the study confirmed to have more bacteria than the flush button. Airplane seatback trays are the dirtiest place on the airplane. The same study shows that trays have 2,155 CFU per square inch. That's 8x higher than the toilet flush button. In-between flights, the airline staff do a quick cleanup of the cabin. But this cleanup primarily looks for removing trash and a possible wipe down of the seats. They don't have the time to sanitize each tray in between boardings. For a clean tray, plan on bringing your own disinfecting wipes or a cloth to cover the tray while it's unstowed. Overhead Air Vents Overhead air vents had a 285 CFU per square inch rating in the microbiologist study. Since each passenger prefers a different rate of airflow, there is constant contact. You might even adjust the flow several times during the flight. You don't know the last time the nozzle has been wiped down or who sat in your seat before you. While the air vent can be dirty where your hand touches the nozzle, it's not a bad idea to have some fresh air blowing as it can help keep some of the germs away in the otherwise stifling cabin. Seat Belt Buckles You won't be able to avoid touching the belt buckle even though it can be cleaner than the airplane bathroom flush button. It's still a good idea to wipe your hands down with sanitizer after buckling. Aisle Seat Headrests One place you might overlook is aisle seat headrests. Think about how many people walking up and down the aisle place their hands to each headrest to maintain their balance. This isn't just a nuisance if you're sitting in the aisle seat and appreciate your personal space. Regardless of where you sit, you're essentially touching the same place as many others before you. Of course, you should also be wary of resting your head on the window seat side wall or even wearing shorts on the plane as your uncovered skin can pick up germs. Walking barefoot anywhere in the cabin can also be problematic. Airplane Blankets A general rule of thumb is to only accept airline provided blankets in a sealed plastic bag. If a blanket isn't in plastic, it's most likely been used and you probably shouldn't use it. Once again, you don't know who used the blanket before you. Although airport blankets can be comfy, you might enjoy bringing your own blanket for added relaxation. This can also be the case if you prefer traveling with a weighted blanket. Coffee, Tea And Tap Water It's not just your co-passengers that bring germs onto the plane. The in-flight beverages can be unhealthy too. This is because flight attendants might use tap water to brew coffee and tea. Plus, if there isn't enough bottled water to go around, flight attendants might use tap water for the rest of the flight. While airplane tap water is sanitary enough for human consumption and you most likely won't get a mysterious parasite, you'll probably get more bacteria and germs than you wish to ingest. This is mostly because the tap water passes through multiple channels and holding tanks that aren't constantly cleaned. Quick Cleanups Between Flights In-between flights, the airline staff will quickly pick up any debris in the aisles, seat pockets and overhead bins. They will also wipe down any fluids or stains in the common areas. Interior Cabin Deep Cleaning Airlines don't exactly publish how often they deep clean the interior cabin. But you can anticipate it's every one month to three months. These cleanings usually happen overnight or during scheduled maintenance. For overnight cleanings, the staff will wipe down the trays, seats, air vents and other hard surfaces within the cabin. While you don't know when the airline will do this, your best chance of flying on a clean plane is by getting an early morning flight. Aircraft Disinsection Depending on your travel route, certain countries also require airlines to use aerosol disinsection to limit the spread of insect-spread disease. This can be the case when these diseases are present: Zika Malaria Yellow Fever Disinsection might not eliminate viral or bacterial diseases like the common cold or flu, but it can prevent the spread of more serious illnesses. Summary You should treat an airplane like any public place. Practicing good hygiene habits can limit your exposure to germs. The additional privacy and personal service you get from flying in first class or business class can be helpful too. Other posts: New Google Flights and Hotel Search Tools ANA new premium economy Barclays American Airlines credit cards news | A 2015 study shows a couple of places to actually be dirtier than the bathroom. Airplane seatback trays are the dirtiest place on the airplane. While the air vent can be dirty where your hand touches the nozzle, it's not a bad idea to have some fresh air blowing. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2019/03/20/how-dirty-are-airplanes/ | 0.23695 |
Where is the champion for pharmacare? | With the possible exception of a few drug company executives, Canadians overwhelmingly support universal pharmacare and they have for years. But like a reluctant swimmer who inches closer and closer to the water but never jumps in, the federal government keeps inching toward implementing a national pharmacare program but just cant seem to take that final plunge and actually do it. Canadian finance minister Bill Morneau speaks during an armchair discussion hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade, The Empire Club and Canadian Club of Toronto, in Toronto, on Wednesday. ( Cole Burston / THE CANADIAN PRESS ) The latest tiny step forward came this week when Finance Minister Bill Morneau released his latest federal budget in which he announced some foundational measures on the path to national pharmacare. The moves include setting up a national drug agency to allow bulk buying of drugs by the provinces and pledging to spend $500 million a year, starting in 2022, to lower the high cost of drugs for rare diseases. Unfortunately, though, the federal government wasted a glorious opportunity in the budget to launch a true universal pharmacare program. Article Continued Below Instead it has opted for a go-slow approach to resolving a major health policy issue and continue Canadas sorry status of being the only country in the world with universal health care but without a national drug coverage. Importantly, the big reason theres been so little movement on pharmacare is that no one in the Trudeau governments cabinet has stepped up to champion it. Its a tough job to gain full federal-provincial co-operation on what will be a program that may cost up to $22 billion a year. And its especially hard when both Ontario and Quebec, the two biggest provinces, arent too keen on the idea under their current governments. Its even more difficult when you have to deal with opposition from rich drug companies and skepticism by some Canadians who already pay for private drug insurance. Clearly its not Bill Morneau, who favours a go-slow approach that seems to be going nowhere, especially given that the Liberals may be out of power after the Oct. 21 election. And its not Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, who in the 19 months that she has held the post has shown she doesnt feel empowered to take on such a role on an issue that will cause huge, albeit positive, upheaval in the health-care system. Article Continued Below One possibility was Jane Philpott, who was health minister in the early days of the Trudeau government, but resigned from cabinet last month. The only other big champion of pharmacare in Trudeaus inner circles was Gerald Butts, who quit last month as Trudeaus principal secretary in the fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair. Today, political leaders can learn much from the past about what it takes to be a champion of health care in Canada. In 1957, National Health Minister Paul Martin Sr. was the driving force behind the passage of the Hospital Insurance Act, the forerunner of todays medicare that set standards for hospital care and provincially run hospital insurance. Just as today, the Liberal government of Louis St. Laurent faced a hostile political landscape with opposition from the Ontario and Quebec governments and a lukewarm reception by the middle class. Martin is now considered one of the fathers of medicare in Canada. In 1966, Health Minister Allan MacEachen was the cabinet champion who fought through lengthy cabinet and House of Commons debate to win passage of the Medical Care Act that established national medicare. In 1984, Health Minister Monique Begin was alone for a long time in the Liberal cabinet of Pierre Trudeau in championing the Canada Health Act, which strengthened the medicare system. Canadians may see some more steps in the right direction in late May or early June when former Ontario Liberal health minister Eric Hoskins releases an in-depth report by a National Advisory Council on pharmacare, which the was appointed last year by Ottawa to lead. But Hoskins is not a cabinet minister and his councils report will be impossible to implement without a champion in cabinet. Thats because bold plans like pharmacare require the use of political capital, and only a strong champion with serious cabinet clout can make things happen. If so, the time for action is now. Bob Hepburn is a politics columnist and based in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @BobHepburn | The federal government wasted a glorious opportunity in the budget to launch a true universal pharmacare program. No one in the Trudeau governments cabinet has stepped up to champion it, says Peter Bergen. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2019/03/20/where-is-the-champion-for-pharmacare.html | 0.119334 |
Does it make sense to delay childrens vaccines? | When Elyse Imamuras son was an infant, she and her husband, Robert, chose to spread out his vaccinations at a more gradual pace than the official schedule recommended. I was thinking, OK, were going to do this, says Imamura, 39, of Torrance, Calif. But were going to do it slower so your body gets acclimated and doesnt face six different things all of a sudden. Seven years later, Imamura says her son, Amaru, is a very healthy, active boy who loves to play sports. But delaying vaccines is risky. Many pediatricians will tell you a more gradual approach to vaccinations is better than no vaccinations at all, but they offer some hard advice to parents who are considering it. Every day you are eligible to get a vaccine that you dont get one, the chance of an invasive disease remains, says Dr. Charles Golden, executive medical director of the Primary Care Network at Childrens Hospital of Orange County. Recent outbreaks of measles, mumps and whooping cough have once again reignited a war of words over vaccinations. Advertising The squabble is often painted as two-sided: in one camp, the medical establishment, backed by science, strongly promoting the vaccination of children against 14 childhood diseases by age 2. In the other, a small but vocal minority the so-called anti-vaxxers shunning the shots, believing the risks of vaccines outweigh the dangers of the diseases. The notion that there are two opposing sides obscures a large middle ground occupied by up to one-quarter of parents, who believe in vaccinating their children but, like the Imamuras, choose to do so more gradually. They worry about the health impact of so many shots in so short a period, and in some cases they forgo certain vaccines entirely. Alternative vaccine schedules have been around for years, promoted by a few doctors and touted by celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy. Donald Trump endorsed the idea during a 2015 Republican presidential debate. The book that started the delay trend The concept gained a large following more than a decade ago, when Robert W. Sears, an Orange County, Calif., pediatrician, published The Vaccine Book, in which he included two alternative schedules. Both delay vaccines, and one of them also allows parents to skip shots for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox, hepatitis A and polio. Sears book became the vaccination bible for thousands of parents, who visited their pediatricians with it in tow. But his ideas have been widely rejected by the medical establishment and he was punished by the Medical Board of California last year after it accused him of improperly exempting a 2-year-old from all future vaccinations. He declined to be interviewed for this column. Advertising Imamura, who describes herself as definitely not an anti-vaxxer, says she and her husband followed Sears to a T. They limited the number of vaccines for their son to no more than two per appointment, compared with up to six in the official schedule. And they skipped the shot for chickenpox. She concedes, however: If thered been outbreaks like now, it would have affected my thinking about delaying vaccines. Scientific evidence does not support doctors theories The ideas promoted by Sears and others have contributed to parents worries that front-loading shots could overwhelm their babies immune systems or expose them to toxic levels of chemicals such as mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde. But scientific evidence does not support that. Infectious-disease doctors and public health officials say everyday life presents far greater challenges to childrens immune systems. Touching another human being, crawling around the house, they are exposed to so many things all the time on a daily basis, so these vaccines dont add much to that, says Dr. Pia Pannaraj, a pediatric infectious-diseases specialist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The same is true of some of the metals and chemicals contained in vaccines, which vaccination skeptics blame for autism despite numerous studies finding no link the most recent published earlier this month. In the first six months of life, babies get far more aluminum from breast milk and infant formula than from vaccines, public health experts say. When you look at babies that have received aluminum-containing vaccines, you cant even tell the level has gone up, says Paul Offit, professor of pediatrics at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and director of the hospitals Vaccine Education Center. The same is true of formaldehyde and mercury, he adds. (Offit co-invented Mercks RotaTeq vaccine for rotavirus, and CHOP sold the royalty rights to it for $182 million in 2008. CHOP declined to comment on what Offits share was.) Advice, special conditions, side effects Parents who are concerned about mercury, aluminum or other vaccine ingredients should avoid information shared on social media, which can be misleading. Instead, check out the Vaccine Education Center on CHOPs website at www.chop.edu by clicking on the Departments tab. Advertising The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides a detailed breakdown of the ingredients in every vaccine at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. If your child has a condition you fear might be incompatible with vaccinations, discuss it with your pediatrician. The CDC gives very specific guidelines on who should not receive vaccines, including kids who have immune-system deficiencies or are getting chemotherapy or taking certain medications. If your children are not among them, vaccinate them. That will help prevent outbreaks, protecting those who, for medical reasons, have not received the shots. When parents resist, Pannaraj says, she emphasizes that the potential harm from infections is far more severe than the risks of the vaccines. She notes, for example, that the risk of getting encephalitis from the measles is about 1,000 times greater than from the vaccine. Still, side effects do occur. Most are mild, but severe cases though rare are not unheard of. To learn about the potential side effects of vaccines, look on the CDC website or discuss it with your pediatrician. Emily Lawrence Mendoza, 35, says that after her second child, Elsie, got her first measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot at 12 months of age, she spiked a fever and developed a full body rash that looked like a mild version of the disease. It took three visits to urgent care before a doctor acknowledged that Elsie, now almost 5, could have had a mild reaction to the vaccine. After that, Mendoza, of Orange, Calif., decided to adopt a more gradual vaccination schedule for her third child. Yet Mendoza says Elsies adverse reaction made her realize the importance of vaccinations: What if shed been exposed to a full-blown case of the measles? | Parents are debating whether to delay children's vaccines. Experts say delaying vaccines is risky and can increase the risk of an invasive disease. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/does-it-make-sense-to-delay-childrens-vaccines/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 0.342446 |
Does it make sense to delay childrens vaccines? | When Elyse Imamuras son was an infant, she and her husband, Robert, chose to spread out his vaccinations at a more gradual pace than the official schedule recommended. I was thinking, OK, were going to do this, says Imamura, 39, of Torrance, Calif. But were going to do it slower so your body gets acclimated and doesnt face six different things all of a sudden. Seven years later, Imamura says her son, Amaru, is a very healthy, active boy who loves to play sports. But delaying vaccines is risky. Many pediatricians will tell you a more gradual approach to vaccinations is better than no vaccinations at all, but they offer some hard advice to parents who are considering it. Every day you are eligible to get a vaccine that you dont get one, the chance of an invasive disease remains, says Dr. Charles Golden, executive medical director of the Primary Care Network at Childrens Hospital of Orange County. Recent outbreaks of measles, mumps and whooping cough have once again reignited a war of words over vaccinations. Advertising The squabble is often painted as two-sided: in one camp, the medical establishment, backed by science, strongly promoting the vaccination of children against 14 childhood diseases by age 2. In the other, a small but vocal minority the so-called anti-vaxxers shunning the shots, believing the risks of vaccines outweigh the dangers of the diseases. The notion that there are two opposing sides obscures a large middle ground occupied by up to one-quarter of parents, who believe in vaccinating their children but, like the Imamuras, choose to do so more gradually. They worry about the health impact of so many shots in so short a period, and in some cases they forgo certain vaccines entirely. Alternative vaccine schedules have been around for years, promoted by a few doctors and touted by celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy. Donald Trump endorsed the idea during a 2015 Republican presidential debate. The book that started the delay trend The concept gained a large following more than a decade ago, when Robert W. Sears, an Orange County, Calif., pediatrician, published The Vaccine Book, in which he included two alternative schedules. Both delay vaccines, and one of them also allows parents to skip shots for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox, hepatitis A and polio. Sears book became the vaccination bible for thousands of parents, who visited their pediatricians with it in tow. But his ideas have been widely rejected by the medical establishment and he was punished by the Medical Board of California last year after it accused him of improperly exempting a 2-year-old from all future vaccinations. He declined to be interviewed for this column. Advertising Imamura, who describes herself as definitely not an anti-vaxxer, says she and her husband followed Sears to a T. They limited the number of vaccines for their son to no more than two per appointment, compared with up to six in the official schedule. And they skipped the shot for chickenpox. She concedes, however: If thered been outbreaks like now, it would have affected my thinking about delaying vaccines. Scientific evidence does not support doctors theories The ideas promoted by Sears and others have contributed to parents worries that front-loading shots could overwhelm their babies immune systems or expose them to toxic levels of chemicals such as mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde. But scientific evidence does not support that. Infectious-disease doctors and public health officials say everyday life presents far greater challenges to childrens immune systems. Touching another human being, crawling around the house, they are exposed to so many things all the time on a daily basis, so these vaccines dont add much to that, says Dr. Pia Pannaraj, a pediatric infectious-diseases specialist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The same is true of some of the metals and chemicals contained in vaccines, which vaccination skeptics blame for autism despite numerous studies finding no link the most recent published earlier this month. In the first six months of life, babies get far more aluminum from breast milk and infant formula than from vaccines, public health experts say. When you look at babies that have received aluminum-containing vaccines, you cant even tell the level has gone up, says Paul Offit, professor of pediatrics at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and director of the hospitals Vaccine Education Center. The same is true of formaldehyde and mercury, he adds. (Offit co-invented Mercks RotaTeq vaccine for rotavirus, and CHOP sold the royalty rights to it for $182 million in 2008. CHOP declined to comment on what Offits share was.) Advice, special conditions, side effects Parents who are concerned about mercury, aluminum or other vaccine ingredients should avoid information shared on social media, which can be misleading. Instead, check out the Vaccine Education Center on CHOPs website at www.chop.edu by clicking on the Departments tab. Advertising The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides a detailed breakdown of the ingredients in every vaccine at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. If your child has a condition you fear might be incompatible with vaccinations, discuss it with your pediatrician. The CDC gives very specific guidelines on who should not receive vaccines, including kids who have immune-system deficiencies or are getting chemotherapy or taking certain medications. If your children are not among them, vaccinate them. That will help prevent outbreaks, protecting those who, for medical reasons, have not received the shots. When parents resist, Pannaraj says, she emphasizes that the potential harm from infections is far more severe than the risks of the vaccines. She notes, for example, that the risk of getting encephalitis from the measles is about 1,000 times greater than from the vaccine. Still, side effects do occur. Most are mild, but severe cases though rare are not unheard of. To learn about the potential side effects of vaccines, look on the CDC website or discuss it with your pediatrician. Emily Lawrence Mendoza, 35, says that after her second child, Elsie, got her first measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot at 12 months of age, she spiked a fever and developed a full body rash that looked like a mild version of the disease. It took three visits to urgent care before a doctor acknowledged that Elsie, now almost 5, could have had a mild reaction to the vaccine. After that, Mendoza, of Orange, Calif., decided to adopt a more gradual vaccination schedule for her third child. Yet Mendoza says Elsies adverse reaction made her realize the importance of vaccinations: What if shed been exposed to a full-blown case of the measles? | Parents are debating whether to delay children's vaccines. Experts say delaying vaccines is risky, but it's better than no vaccinations at all. Some parents choose to spread out their children's vaccinations more slowly. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/does-it-make-sense-to-delay-childrens-vaccines/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 0.372707 |
Does it make sense to delay childrens vaccines? | When Elyse Imamuras son was an infant, she and her husband, Robert, chose to spread out his vaccinations at a more gradual pace than the official schedule recommended. I was thinking, OK, were going to do this, says Imamura, 39, of Torrance, Calif. But were going to do it slower so your body gets acclimated and doesnt face six different things all of a sudden. Seven years later, Imamura says her son, Amaru, is a very healthy, active boy who loves to play sports. But delaying vaccines is risky. Many pediatricians will tell you a more gradual approach to vaccinations is better than no vaccinations at all, but they offer some hard advice to parents who are considering it. Every day you are eligible to get a vaccine that you dont get one, the chance of an invasive disease remains, says Dr. Charles Golden, executive medical director of the Primary Care Network at Childrens Hospital of Orange County. Recent outbreaks of measles, mumps and whooping cough have once again reignited a war of words over vaccinations. Advertising The squabble is often painted as two-sided: in one camp, the medical establishment, backed by science, strongly promoting the vaccination of children against 14 childhood diseases by age 2. In the other, a small but vocal minority the so-called anti-vaxxers shunning the shots, believing the risks of vaccines outweigh the dangers of the diseases. The notion that there are two opposing sides obscures a large middle ground occupied by up to one-quarter of parents, who believe in vaccinating their children but, like the Imamuras, choose to do so more gradually. They worry about the health impact of so many shots in so short a period, and in some cases they forgo certain vaccines entirely. Alternative vaccine schedules have been around for years, promoted by a few doctors and touted by celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy. Donald Trump endorsed the idea during a 2015 Republican presidential debate. The book that started the delay trend The concept gained a large following more than a decade ago, when Robert W. Sears, an Orange County, Calif., pediatrician, published The Vaccine Book, in which he included two alternative schedules. Both delay vaccines, and one of them also allows parents to skip shots for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox, hepatitis A and polio. Sears book became the vaccination bible for thousands of parents, who visited their pediatricians with it in tow. But his ideas have been widely rejected by the medical establishment and he was punished by the Medical Board of California last year after it accused him of improperly exempting a 2-year-old from all future vaccinations. He declined to be interviewed for this column. Advertising Imamura, who describes herself as definitely not an anti-vaxxer, says she and her husband followed Sears to a T. They limited the number of vaccines for their son to no more than two per appointment, compared with up to six in the official schedule. And they skipped the shot for chickenpox. She concedes, however: If thered been outbreaks like now, it would have affected my thinking about delaying vaccines. Scientific evidence does not support doctors theories The ideas promoted by Sears and others have contributed to parents worries that front-loading shots could overwhelm their babies immune systems or expose them to toxic levels of chemicals such as mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde. But scientific evidence does not support that. Infectious-disease doctors and public health officials say everyday life presents far greater challenges to childrens immune systems. Touching another human being, crawling around the house, they are exposed to so many things all the time on a daily basis, so these vaccines dont add much to that, says Dr. Pia Pannaraj, a pediatric infectious-diseases specialist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The same is true of some of the metals and chemicals contained in vaccines, which vaccination skeptics blame for autism despite numerous studies finding no link the most recent published earlier this month. In the first six months of life, babies get far more aluminum from breast milk and infant formula than from vaccines, public health experts say. When you look at babies that have received aluminum-containing vaccines, you cant even tell the level has gone up, says Paul Offit, professor of pediatrics at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and director of the hospitals Vaccine Education Center. The same is true of formaldehyde and mercury, he adds. (Offit co-invented Mercks RotaTeq vaccine for rotavirus, and CHOP sold the royalty rights to it for $182 million in 2008. CHOP declined to comment on what Offits share was.) Advice, special conditions, side effects Parents who are concerned about mercury, aluminum or other vaccine ingredients should avoid information shared on social media, which can be misleading. Instead, check out the Vaccine Education Center on CHOPs website at www.chop.edu by clicking on the Departments tab. Advertising The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides a detailed breakdown of the ingredients in every vaccine at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. If your child has a condition you fear might be incompatible with vaccinations, discuss it with your pediatrician. The CDC gives very specific guidelines on who should not receive vaccines, including kids who have immune-system deficiencies or are getting chemotherapy or taking certain medications. If your children are not among them, vaccinate them. That will help prevent outbreaks, protecting those who, for medical reasons, have not received the shots. When parents resist, Pannaraj says, she emphasizes that the potential harm from infections is far more severe than the risks of the vaccines. She notes, for example, that the risk of getting encephalitis from the measles is about 1,000 times greater than from the vaccine. Still, side effects do occur. Most are mild, but severe cases though rare are not unheard of. To learn about the potential side effects of vaccines, look on the CDC website or discuss it with your pediatrician. Emily Lawrence Mendoza, 35, says that after her second child, Elsie, got her first measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot at 12 months of age, she spiked a fever and developed a full body rash that looked like a mild version of the disease. It took three visits to urgent care before a doctor acknowledged that Elsie, now almost 5, could have had a mild reaction to the vaccine. After that, Mendoza, of Orange, Calif., decided to adopt a more gradual vaccination schedule for her third child. Yet Mendoza says Elsies adverse reaction made her realize the importance of vaccinations: What if shed been exposed to a full-blown case of the measles? | Parents are debating whether to delay children's vaccines. Experts say delaying vaccines is risky, but it's better than no vaccinations at all. Some parents are choosing to spread out their children's vaccinations more slowly than the official schedule recommended by the medical establishment, but others are not so sure. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/does-it-make-sense-to-delay-childrens-vaccines/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 0.456642 |
Why Has The European Union Just Slapped Google With A Billion Dollar Fine? | Tech giant Google has just been slapped with a 1.49 billion ($1.69 billion) fine for breaching the European Union's (E.U.) antitrust rules. The European Commission found Google guilty of abusing its market dominance because it imposed restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites, these ensured that Google's rivals couldn't place their search adverts on these websites. In practice, what Google did was use its AdSense for Search platform to provide search adverts for publishers' websites. It should have been acting as an impartial third-party intermediary between the advertisers and the publishers looking to profit from their web space, however, Google didn't allow online search engine competitors, such as Microsoft and Verizon-owned Yahoo!, to sell advertising space in Google's own search engine results pages. As Google dominated this market in the European Economic Area over the period concerned, it restricted the access of its competitors to a large chunk of their target market. The European Commission found evidence to support it doing this since 2006, when it was found to be including exclusivity clauses in its contracts. Google, whose parent company is Alphabet, tweaked its contracts to make them slightly less anti-competitive in March 2009, when the exclusivity clauses were replaced with 'Premium Placement' clauses, which ensured that publishers reserved the most profitable space on their search pages for Google ads, stopping its competitors from putting their search ads on the most seen part of the search results pages. In March 2009, it also inserted clauses that ensured publishers had to seek written approval from Google before making changes to how any rival ads were displayed. | The European Commission found Google guilty of abusing its market dominance. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/annatobin/2019/03/20/why-has-the-european-union-just-slapped-google-with-a-billion-dollar-fine/ | 0.105684 |
Why Has The European Union Just Slapped Google With A Billion Dollar Fine? | Tech giant Google has just been slapped with a 1.49 billion ($1.69 billion) fine for breaching the European Union's (E.U.) antitrust rules. The European Commission found Google guilty of abusing its market dominance because it imposed restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites, these ensured that Google's rivals couldn't place their search adverts on these websites. In practice, what Google did was use its AdSense for Search platform to provide search adverts for publishers' websites. It should have been acting as an impartial third-party intermediary between the advertisers and the publishers looking to profit from their web space, however, Google didn't allow online search engine competitors, such as Microsoft and Verizon-owned Yahoo!, to sell advertising space in Google's own search engine results pages. As Google dominated this market in the European Economic Area over the period concerned, it restricted the access of its competitors to a large chunk of their target market. The European Commission found evidence to support it doing this since 2006, when it was found to be including exclusivity clauses in its contracts. Google, whose parent company is Alphabet, tweaked its contracts to make them slightly less anti-competitive in March 2009, when the exclusivity clauses were replaced with 'Premium Placement' clauses, which ensured that publishers reserved the most profitable space on their search pages for Google ads, stopping its competitors from putting their search ads on the most seen part of the search results pages. In March 2009, it also inserted clauses that ensured publishers had to seek written approval from Google before making changes to how any rival ads were displayed. | The European Commission found Google guilty of abusing its market dominance because it imposed restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites, these ensured that Google's rivals couldn't place their search adverts on these websites. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/annatobin/2019/03/20/why-has-the-european-union-just-slapped-google-with-a-billion-dollar-fine/ | 0.168113 |
Why Has The European Union Just Slapped Google With A Billion Dollar Fine? | Tech giant Google has just been slapped with a 1.49 billion ($1.69 billion) fine for breaching the European Union's (E.U.) antitrust rules. The European Commission found Google guilty of abusing its market dominance because it imposed restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites, these ensured that Google's rivals couldn't place their search adverts on these websites. In practice, what Google did was use its AdSense for Search platform to provide search adverts for publishers' websites. It should have been acting as an impartial third-party intermediary between the advertisers and the publishers looking to profit from their web space, however, Google didn't allow online search engine competitors, such as Microsoft and Verizon-owned Yahoo!, to sell advertising space in Google's own search engine results pages. As Google dominated this market in the European Economic Area over the period concerned, it restricted the access of its competitors to a large chunk of their target market. The European Commission found evidence to support it doing this since 2006, when it was found to be including exclusivity clauses in its contracts. Google, whose parent company is Alphabet, tweaked its contracts to make them slightly less anti-competitive in March 2009, when the exclusivity clauses were replaced with 'Premium Placement' clauses, which ensured that publishers reserved the most profitable space on their search pages for Google ads, stopping its competitors from putting their search ads on the most seen part of the search results pages. In March 2009, it also inserted clauses that ensured publishers had to seek written approval from Google before making changes to how any rival ads were displayed. | The European Commission found Google guilty of abusing its market dominance. It imposed restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites. These ensured that Google's rivals couldn't place their search adverts on these websites. It should have been acting as an impartial third-party intermediary. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/annatobin/2019/03/20/why-has-the-european-union-just-slapped-google-with-a-billion-dollar-fine/ | 0.105215 |
Is 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' The Final Film In Tarantino's Trilogy? | Quentin Tarantino still seems intent on directing only ten films in his life, the reasoning being that its all downhill from there; you either retire a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become Steven Spielberg. That means that were likely not going to see many of the projects that Tarantino has previously expressed interest in, such as Kill Bill 3, or the Vega Brothers film that would supposedly unite Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. But Tarantino has often mentioned his proposed revisionist history trilogy, a trio of films connected not through story, but by the fantasy of revenge. Both Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained rewrote terrible tales from history, making the oppressed become the glorious, bloodthirsty victor, and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood might just be the film to complete said trilogy. After all, it seems incredibly crude, even by Tarantino standards, to accurately retell the horrific story of Sharon Tate, especially when many of her relatives are still alive (not that hed be the only one to do so). The gruesome murder is often viewed as the beginning of the end to the hippie counterculture, as the summer of love evaporated into disillusionment. Yet the trailer and character posters for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood are suspiciously sunny, illuminated by the glow of seventies nostalgia. We all know that something very nasty is bound to happen to these characters. The teaser trailer, however, gives little away; the focus is on the dynamic between Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. What little we see of Robbie is framed positively, with brief shots of her happily dancing. Theres also a chilling glimpse of Damon Herriman as Charles Manson, whos apparently so perfectly cast that hes playing the role again for David Fincher in the second season of Mindhunter. But Tarantino is usually quite skilled at touching the boundaries of taste without outright crossing them (though thats certainly open to debate). Hes also a fan of strong female characters wreaking violent revenge against their abusers; Margot Robbies depiction of Tate might just come armed with a katana. Historically accurate or not, the promise of Tarantino returning to the seventies, potentially to the glorious heights of Pulp Fiction, is ridiculously exciting. | Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino's third film in a planned trilogy. The film is set in the 1970s and stars Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/03/20/is-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-the-final-film-in-tarantinos-trilogy/ | 0.250715 |
Is 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' The Final Film In Tarantino's Trilogy? | Quentin Tarantino still seems intent on directing only ten films in his life, the reasoning being that its all downhill from there; you either retire a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become Steven Spielberg. That means that were likely not going to see many of the projects that Tarantino has previously expressed interest in, such as Kill Bill 3, or the Vega Brothers film that would supposedly unite Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. But Tarantino has often mentioned his proposed revisionist history trilogy, a trio of films connected not through story, but by the fantasy of revenge. Both Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained rewrote terrible tales from history, making the oppressed become the glorious, bloodthirsty victor, and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood might just be the film to complete said trilogy. After all, it seems incredibly crude, even by Tarantino standards, to accurately retell the horrific story of Sharon Tate, especially when many of her relatives are still alive (not that hed be the only one to do so). The gruesome murder is often viewed as the beginning of the end to the hippie counterculture, as the summer of love evaporated into disillusionment. Yet the trailer and character posters for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood are suspiciously sunny, illuminated by the glow of seventies nostalgia. We all know that something very nasty is bound to happen to these characters. The teaser trailer, however, gives little away; the focus is on the dynamic between Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. What little we see of Robbie is framed positively, with brief shots of her happily dancing. Theres also a chilling glimpse of Damon Herriman as Charles Manson, whos apparently so perfectly cast that hes playing the role again for David Fincher in the second season of Mindhunter. But Tarantino is usually quite skilled at touching the boundaries of taste without outright crossing them (though thats certainly open to debate). Hes also a fan of strong female characters wreaking violent revenge against their abusers; Margot Robbies depiction of Tate might just come armed with a katana. Historically accurate or not, the promise of Tarantino returning to the seventies, potentially to the glorious heights of Pulp Fiction, is ridiculously exciting. | Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino's third film in a planned trilogy. The film is set in the 1970s and stars Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio as Sharon Tate and Charles Manson, respectively. The trailer and character posters for the film are suspiciously sunny, illuminated by the glow of seventies nostalgia. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/03/20/is-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-the-final-film-in-tarantinos-trilogy/ | 0.317191 |
When Trump tweets, how should the media respond? | If you cover every blip and blast Mr. Trump sends out into the Twittersphere, some say, you are allowing the president to dictate the news cycle and distracting attention from real events by hyping phony controversies. Recommended: To make Russia great again, Putin is building roads and bridges If you ignore his tweets, however, some say youre normalizing behavior that is at best unpresidential, and at worst alarming. This morning, Mr. Trump lashed out at George Conway, the husband of presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway, calling him a stone cold LOSER & husband from hell. (Mr. Conway, a sharp critic of the president, had in recent days questioned Mr. Trumps mental health.) Mr. Conway fired back: You. Are. Nuts. The bizarre exchange came on the heels of a weekend tweetstorm, in which the president took aim at everything from a Saturday Night Live rerun to certain Fox News anchors. Most notably, Mr. Trump attacked the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, accusing him of having conspired with Democrats against him. Last night, Mr. McCains widow posted a hateful message she said she received from a Trump supporter as a result. It all proved too much for even some allies. Trump has had lots of oh-my-God-did-you-see-what-he-just-tweeted days, writes CNNs Chris Cillizza. But, he contends, Twitter is where the truest form of Trump comes out. Its his Twitter feed not official White House statements or signing ceremonies where we find out what is on Trumps mind. Regardless of how you view it, its what the president of the United States is choosing to say to the world. Let us know what youre thinking at csmpolitics@csmonitor.com. Read this story at csmonitor.com Become a part of the Monitor community | Some say the media should cover every tweet from President Trump. Others say it's better to ignore his tweets. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/trump-tweets-media-respond-193744680.html | 0.105123 |
When Trump tweets, how should the media respond? | If you cover every blip and blast Mr. Trump sends out into the Twittersphere, some say, you are allowing the president to dictate the news cycle and distracting attention from real events by hyping phony controversies. Recommended: To make Russia great again, Putin is building roads and bridges If you ignore his tweets, however, some say youre normalizing behavior that is at best unpresidential, and at worst alarming. This morning, Mr. Trump lashed out at George Conway, the husband of presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway, calling him a stone cold LOSER & husband from hell. (Mr. Conway, a sharp critic of the president, had in recent days questioned Mr. Trumps mental health.) Mr. Conway fired back: You. Are. Nuts. The bizarre exchange came on the heels of a weekend tweetstorm, in which the president took aim at everything from a Saturday Night Live rerun to certain Fox News anchors. Most notably, Mr. Trump attacked the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, accusing him of having conspired with Democrats against him. Last night, Mr. McCains widow posted a hateful message she said she received from a Trump supporter as a result. It all proved too much for even some allies. Trump has had lots of oh-my-God-did-you-see-what-he-just-tweeted days, writes CNNs Chris Cillizza. But, he contends, Twitter is where the truest form of Trump comes out. Its his Twitter feed not official White House statements or signing ceremonies where we find out what is on Trumps mind. Regardless of how you view it, its what the president of the United States is choosing to say to the world. Let us know what youre thinking at csmpolitics@csmonitor.com. Read this story at csmonitor.com Become a part of the Monitor community | Some say the media should cover every blip and blast Mr. Trump. Others say it's better to ignore his tweets and focus on the real issues at hand. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/trump-tweets-media-respond-193744680.html | 0.155858 |
When Trump tweets, how should the media respond? | If you cover every blip and blast Mr. Trump sends out into the Twittersphere, some say, you are allowing the president to dictate the news cycle and distracting attention from real events by hyping phony controversies. Recommended: To make Russia great again, Putin is building roads and bridges If you ignore his tweets, however, some say youre normalizing behavior that is at best unpresidential, and at worst alarming. This morning, Mr. Trump lashed out at George Conway, the husband of presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway, calling him a stone cold LOSER & husband from hell. (Mr. Conway, a sharp critic of the president, had in recent days questioned Mr. Trumps mental health.) Mr. Conway fired back: You. Are. Nuts. The bizarre exchange came on the heels of a weekend tweetstorm, in which the president took aim at everything from a Saturday Night Live rerun to certain Fox News anchors. Most notably, Mr. Trump attacked the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, accusing him of having conspired with Democrats against him. Last night, Mr. McCains widow posted a hateful message she said she received from a Trump supporter as a result. It all proved too much for even some allies. Trump has had lots of oh-my-God-did-you-see-what-he-just-tweeted days, writes CNNs Chris Cillizza. But, he contends, Twitter is where the truest form of Trump comes out. Its his Twitter feed not official White House statements or signing ceremonies where we find out what is on Trumps mind. Regardless of how you view it, its what the president of the United States is choosing to say to the world. Let us know what youre thinking at csmpolitics@csmonitor.com. Read this story at csmonitor.com Become a part of the Monitor community | Some say the media should cover every blip and blast Mr. Trump. Others say it's better to ignore his tweets and focus on the real news. The president has had a series of tweets over the past few days, many of which have been controversial. The White House has not responded to a request for comment. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/trump-tweets-media-respond-193744680.html | 0.181412 |
Can Woodstock 50 'Recreate The Magic' Of The Original Festival? | Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images It's been 50 years since Woodstock Music & Arts Festival. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of three days of peace, love and music, Woodstock 50 will take place this Aug. 1618, 2019 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Festival co-founder Michael Lang has announced the official lineup for the anniversary festival with Jay-Z, Dead & Company and The Killers as headliners. Rounding out the list of performers are Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons, The Black Keys and Chance The Rapper as well as acts like Santana who performed at the seminal fest five decades ago. "They're trying to recreate the magic and some of the cultural dominance that the original Woodstock did," NPR Music's Stephen Thompson says, noting that organizers are not only working in the shadow of the behemoth that was the original event, but also in the shadow of "the debacle that is Woodstock 99" which was notorious for violence, destruction and sexual assault cases. In the years since the original Woodstock, the festival's symbolism of peace and love has been romanticized in pop culture. As Thompson notes, no matter who's on the bill, carrying on the legacy of the original Woodstock is incredibly hard. "They're trying, I think, to feed a lot of mouths at once," Thompson says of the variety in this year's lineup compared to the gathering of 400,000 people back in 1969. "In order to attract 400,000 in this market place, you have to please a lot of people at once." "In the announcement of this new Woodstock lineup, there was conversation about the parallels between the political situation in 1969 and the political situation in the present," Thompson notes. "So, I'm sure there's going to be an attempt to sort of tie the two together and bring out some of the activism." Even though summer festival season is more crowded than ever, Thompson thinks Woodstock 50 will stand out because of its historical name recognition and reverberations to be a "siren song to anyone who feels some kind of attachment" to the word 'Woodstock' and it's music history. Listen to the entire conversation at the audio link. | Woodstock 50 will take place this Aug. 1618, 2019 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Organizers are trying to recreate the magic of the original Woodstock. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.npr.org/2019/03/20/705215379/can-woodstock-50-recreate-the-magic-of-the-original-festival?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered | 0.372719 |
Can Woodstock 50 'Recreate The Magic' Of The Original Festival? | Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images It's been 50 years since Woodstock Music & Arts Festival. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of three days of peace, love and music, Woodstock 50 will take place this Aug. 1618, 2019 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Festival co-founder Michael Lang has announced the official lineup for the anniversary festival with Jay-Z, Dead & Company and The Killers as headliners. Rounding out the list of performers are Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons, The Black Keys and Chance The Rapper as well as acts like Santana who performed at the seminal fest five decades ago. "They're trying to recreate the magic and some of the cultural dominance that the original Woodstock did," NPR Music's Stephen Thompson says, noting that organizers are not only working in the shadow of the behemoth that was the original event, but also in the shadow of "the debacle that is Woodstock 99" which was notorious for violence, destruction and sexual assault cases. In the years since the original Woodstock, the festival's symbolism of peace and love has been romanticized in pop culture. As Thompson notes, no matter who's on the bill, carrying on the legacy of the original Woodstock is incredibly hard. "They're trying, I think, to feed a lot of mouths at once," Thompson says of the variety in this year's lineup compared to the gathering of 400,000 people back in 1969. "In order to attract 400,000 in this market place, you have to please a lot of people at once." "In the announcement of this new Woodstock lineup, there was conversation about the parallels between the political situation in 1969 and the political situation in the present," Thompson notes. "So, I'm sure there's going to be an attempt to sort of tie the two together and bring out some of the activism." Even though summer festival season is more crowded than ever, Thompson thinks Woodstock 50 will stand out because of its historical name recognition and reverberations to be a "siren song to anyone who feels some kind of attachment" to the word 'Woodstock' and it's music history. Listen to the entire conversation at the audio link. | Woodstock 50 will take place this Aug. 1618, 2019 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Organizers are trying to recreate the "magic" of the original Woodstock festival. The festival's symbolism of peace and love has been romanticized in pop culture. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.npr.org/2019/03/20/705215379/can-woodstock-50-recreate-the-magic-of-the-original-festival?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered | 0.536905 |
How can Evansville transfer Dru Smith help Mizzou next year? | Throughout Missouris practices this past season, Cuonzo Martin posed a challenge to his young basketball team that it constantly failed to achieve: stop Dru Smith. Smith, an Evansville transfer, spent the year running Martins scout team as he sat out under NCAA transfer rules and made a big impression on the Tigers staff and players. But he couldnt take the court as MU finished the season 15-17 after losing Jontay Porter to injury. Its been tough, Smith told The Star. It was tough to sit and watch at the same time its been good for me. Its given me time to work on my game. Time to watch and soak everything in. As a sophomore at Evansville, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and two steals per game and was chosen to the Missouri Valley Conference all-improved team. He elected to transfer after his coach, Marty Simmons, was fired and has two years of eligibility remaining. Sign Up and Save Get six months of free digital access to The Kansas City Star Smith chose Missouri partly because of his relationship with assistant coach Chris Hollender, who played for Simmons at Evansville and bonded with him over their coachs firing. Simmons used Smith at both guard spots and occasionally on the wing, where he shot 48.2 percent from three, which led the conference. Martin said he plans to use a lot of four-guard lineups next year when Smith gets eligible, partly because of the personnel he brings back and because of Smiths diverse game. He said Smiths defense in practice has impressed him throughout the season. Asked in February if he sees Smith as more of a point guard or a wing, Martin declined to label him. Hes a ball player, he said. Despite his reserved personality, Smiths name found its way into every Missouri fans mouth when he was denied an NCAA waiver to play immediately in the fall. Mark Smith, an Illinois transfer who has no relation to Dru Smith, was approved to play immediately, which raised questions about the Evansville transfers situation. Evansville released a statement saying Missouri asked the department to comply with the transfer and say Smith was pushed off the team. Evansville said Smith left off his own volition. Smith said he was surprised at the publicity his waiver denial got because he never expected it to go through when it was filed. I was just happy (Mark Smiths) passed through, Dru Smith said. Honestly, I didnt expect mine to go through when we filed for it but we just kind of figured to try it. I was just glad that one of us to get out there. Sophomore center Jeremiah Tilmon praised Smith for his impact in practice and added that hes done a great job of teaching Missouris freshmen about the nuances of college basketball, such as how to anticipate plays. Hes the best facilitator Ive ever played with, Tilmon said. He can shoot the ball, hes got handles and hes smart. I like his IQ. I havent seen anything he cant do. He brings a lot to the table. Smith will join a loaded backcourt next year that returns Mark Smith, Torrence Watson, Xavier Pinson, and Javon Pickett, while adding signee Mario McKinney. Expectations will be high for Dru Smith given the praise, and right now he sees himself helping as a veteran presence in what will still be a young backcourt. Im hoping to bring a little bit of leadership, he said. And get us over the hump in those close games. Until next season, hell have to live with being Missouris toughest assignment in practice. | Dru Smith, an Evansville transfer, spent the year running Cuonzo Martins scout team. Smith averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and two steals per game. | bart | 1 | https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article228182144.html | 0.102039 |
Why is Sen. Kyrsten Sinema silent on Donald Trumps continuing attacks on John McCain? | Opinion: Sen. McSally's silence is sad but understandable. She has an election coming up and is afraid of Trump. Sen. Sinema just won a six-year term. She's got no excuse. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (Photo: David Wallace/The Republic) I can understand why Sen. Martha McSally doesnt come to the defense of the late Sen. John McCain when he is attacked by President Donald Trump. Shes afraid. She has an election coming up in 2020, and shes afraid that if she speaks honestly about Trump, hell turn on her. I get that. Its not exactly the kind of grit wed hope for in a U.S. senator, but we can understand it. If McSally appears to turn on Trump or even to disagree with him about his obsessive insults of McCain shed have to answer to the presidents supporters in Arizona, including Arizona Republican Party chief Kelli Ward, a Trump sycophant. On Wednesday, McSally issued an amorphous defense of McCain, without mentioning Trump by name. She tweeted: John McCain is an American hero and I am thankful for his life of service and legacy to our country and Arizona. Everyone should give him and his family the respect, admiration, and peace they deserve. Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) March 20, 2019 It's not much. But it's better than nothing. Shes scared. Sad, but understandable. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, on the other hand, is a mystery. MONTINI: Sinema explains why she ignores Trump's McCain insults And a disappointment. Sinema is a Democrat. She just won a six-year term. She has absolutely nothing to fear from the president or his supporters. Sinema wants to work with both sides She represents the state served by McCain for decades. She knows he deserves better than what he gets from Trump. She knows his family deserves better. But shes been quiet. From the beginning of her campaign and extending back to her time in the Arizona Legislature Sinema has prided herself on being able to get along with people on both sides of the aisle and get things done with people on both sides of the aisle. Fine. But this is about standing up to a bully This is different. This isnt about getting along with people. This is about standing up to a bully. This is about defending a person no longer in a position to defend himself. Its about standing for something. Its possible that speaking out about Trumps crude insults will alienate some of the people across the aisle with whom Sinema would like to work. The time to take a stand Thats how it is in politics. And in life. NEWSLETTERS Get the Opinions Newsletter newsletter delivered to your inbox We're sorry, but something went wrong Our best and latest in commentary in daily digest form. Please try again soon, or contact Customer Service at 1-800-332-6733. Delivery: Mon-Fri Invalid email address Thank you! You're almost signed up for Opinions Newsletter Keep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration. More newsletters Going to Washington with the idea of getting things done for the people of Arizona is a good an honorable goal. But such a thing doesnt only involve passing laws or protecting citizens through public policy. Sometimes, getting things done involves nothing more than saying something. Standing up to someone. Standing for something. Reach Montini at ed.montini@arizonarepublic.com. Read or Share this story: https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/03/20/krysten-sinema-martha-mcsally-donald-trump/3224156002/ | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has been silent on Donald Trump's attacks on Sen. John McCain. Sen. Martha McSally issued an amorphous defense of McCain, without mentioning Trump by name. SinemA is a Democrat and has absolutely nothing to fear from the president or his supporters. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2019/03/20/krysten-sinema-martha-mcsally-donald-trump/3224156002/ | 0.101111 |
Will state scrap $231M child welfare computer system? | Buy Photo Problems persist for the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (Photo: Jonathan Oosting | The Detroit News) Lansing Michigans Department of Health and Human Services is considering whether to scrap or salvage a problem-plagued child welfare computer system that has cost the state $231 million since 2011, officials said Wednesday. The state is expected to decide the fate of the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System by June 27, when it reports back to a federal judge who last week called the state's ongoing child welfare issues depressing. The computer system, first rolled out in 2014, continues to generate an unmanageable backlog of defects, incidents and data fixes that are likely to persist indefinitely, an outside expert said in a recent report for Judge Nancy Edmunds. The flaws negatively affect outcomes for children and families. But the state is not necessarily wedded to the system and is very, very critically looking at how to improve the situation, Farah Hanley, deputy director of financial operations for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, told a Senate committee. The department is exploring "what a better alternative would be if there is one out there," Hanley said Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled state health officials over the system known as MiSACWIS as they consider additional funding requests for the department next fiscal year. The troubled computer system amounts to $230 million in taxpayer funding thrown out the window, said Sen. Pete MacGregor, R-Rockford, who chairs the budget subcommittee. Its just a huge frustration. Michigans child welfare program has operated under some form of a court order since 2006, and Edmunds is now monitoring steps toward a revised agreement approved in February 2016 under former Gov. Rick Snyders administration. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer inherited the case after taking office in January. New Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon appeared in federal court last week to outline his plans to improve child welfare outcomes across the state. Consultant Kurt Heisler, in his report to the federal judge, recommended the state purchase or develop a new computer system that does not rely, in any significant way on the current one. MiSACWIS has cost $231 million to build, upgrade, maintain and operate this decade. State officials have met multiple times in the past week and are working on plans to address ongoing issues with the computer system, Health and Human Services official Steve Schreier told lawmakers. There were problems from the start, he said, including a flawed data migration operation and poor training, which meant users around the state didnt understand how to use it. Sen. John Bizon, R-Battle Creek, questioned why vendors paid to design the system have not been held responsible for its flaws. Most of the time when you buy a car and it doesnt run, you take it back to the dealer and youre going to ask for your money back, Bizon said. It seems like this is such a different model where we pay for the car and then we pay for the upgrades to the car and then we pay for the upgrades to the upgrades, and I dont see the liability. The computer system was designed by Unisys Corp. of Pennsylvania, but the state has since contracted with Conduent Inc. of Maryland to provide ongoing support. There have been some challenges in changing vendors and in changing the mindset of how we support the system as a whole, Schreier said. We can do better. joosting@detroitnews.com Read or Share this story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/20/michigan-misacwis-231-million-system/3226302002/ | The Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System has cost the state $231 million since 2011. | bart | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/20/michigan-misacwis-231-million-system/3226302002/ | 0.199584 |
Will state scrap $231M child welfare computer system? | Buy Photo Problems persist for the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (Photo: Jonathan Oosting | The Detroit News) Lansing Michigans Department of Health and Human Services is considering whether to scrap or salvage a problem-plagued child welfare computer system that has cost the state $231 million since 2011, officials said Wednesday. The state is expected to decide the fate of the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System by June 27, when it reports back to a federal judge who last week called the state's ongoing child welfare issues depressing. The computer system, first rolled out in 2014, continues to generate an unmanageable backlog of defects, incidents and data fixes that are likely to persist indefinitely, an outside expert said in a recent report for Judge Nancy Edmunds. The flaws negatively affect outcomes for children and families. But the state is not necessarily wedded to the system and is very, very critically looking at how to improve the situation, Farah Hanley, deputy director of financial operations for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, told a Senate committee. The department is exploring "what a better alternative would be if there is one out there," Hanley said Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled state health officials over the system known as MiSACWIS as they consider additional funding requests for the department next fiscal year. The troubled computer system amounts to $230 million in taxpayer funding thrown out the window, said Sen. Pete MacGregor, R-Rockford, who chairs the budget subcommittee. Its just a huge frustration. Michigans child welfare program has operated under some form of a court order since 2006, and Edmunds is now monitoring steps toward a revised agreement approved in February 2016 under former Gov. Rick Snyders administration. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer inherited the case after taking office in January. New Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon appeared in federal court last week to outline his plans to improve child welfare outcomes across the state. Consultant Kurt Heisler, in his report to the federal judge, recommended the state purchase or develop a new computer system that does not rely, in any significant way on the current one. MiSACWIS has cost $231 million to build, upgrade, maintain and operate this decade. State officials have met multiple times in the past week and are working on plans to address ongoing issues with the computer system, Health and Human Services official Steve Schreier told lawmakers. There were problems from the start, he said, including a flawed data migration operation and poor training, which meant users around the state didnt understand how to use it. Sen. John Bizon, R-Battle Creek, questioned why vendors paid to design the system have not been held responsible for its flaws. Most of the time when you buy a car and it doesnt run, you take it back to the dealer and youre going to ask for your money back, Bizon said. It seems like this is such a different model where we pay for the car and then we pay for the upgrades to the car and then we pay for the upgrades to the upgrades, and I dont see the liability. The computer system was designed by Unisys Corp. of Pennsylvania, but the state has since contracted with Conduent Inc. of Maryland to provide ongoing support. There have been some challenges in changing vendors and in changing the mindset of how we support the system as a whole, Schreier said. We can do better. joosting@detroitnews.com Read or Share this story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/20/michigan-misacwis-231-million-system/3226302002/ | The state is considering whether to scrap or salvage a problem-plagued child welfare computer system. MiSACWIS has cost the state $231 million to build, upgrade, maintain and operate. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/20/michigan-misacwis-231-million-system/3226302002/ | 0.246847 |
Will state scrap $231M child welfare computer system? | Buy Photo Problems persist for the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (Photo: Jonathan Oosting | The Detroit News) Lansing Michigans Department of Health and Human Services is considering whether to scrap or salvage a problem-plagued child welfare computer system that has cost the state $231 million since 2011, officials said Wednesday. The state is expected to decide the fate of the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System by June 27, when it reports back to a federal judge who last week called the state's ongoing child welfare issues depressing. The computer system, first rolled out in 2014, continues to generate an unmanageable backlog of defects, incidents and data fixes that are likely to persist indefinitely, an outside expert said in a recent report for Judge Nancy Edmunds. The flaws negatively affect outcomes for children and families. But the state is not necessarily wedded to the system and is very, very critically looking at how to improve the situation, Farah Hanley, deputy director of financial operations for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, told a Senate committee. The department is exploring "what a better alternative would be if there is one out there," Hanley said Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled state health officials over the system known as MiSACWIS as they consider additional funding requests for the department next fiscal year. The troubled computer system amounts to $230 million in taxpayer funding thrown out the window, said Sen. Pete MacGregor, R-Rockford, who chairs the budget subcommittee. Its just a huge frustration. Michigans child welfare program has operated under some form of a court order since 2006, and Edmunds is now monitoring steps toward a revised agreement approved in February 2016 under former Gov. Rick Snyders administration. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer inherited the case after taking office in January. New Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon appeared in federal court last week to outline his plans to improve child welfare outcomes across the state. Consultant Kurt Heisler, in his report to the federal judge, recommended the state purchase or develop a new computer system that does not rely, in any significant way on the current one. MiSACWIS has cost $231 million to build, upgrade, maintain and operate this decade. State officials have met multiple times in the past week and are working on plans to address ongoing issues with the computer system, Health and Human Services official Steve Schreier told lawmakers. There were problems from the start, he said, including a flawed data migration operation and poor training, which meant users around the state didnt understand how to use it. Sen. John Bizon, R-Battle Creek, questioned why vendors paid to design the system have not been held responsible for its flaws. Most of the time when you buy a car and it doesnt run, you take it back to the dealer and youre going to ask for your money back, Bizon said. It seems like this is such a different model where we pay for the car and then we pay for the upgrades to the car and then we pay for the upgrades to the upgrades, and I dont see the liability. The computer system was designed by Unisys Corp. of Pennsylvania, but the state has since contracted with Conduent Inc. of Maryland to provide ongoing support. There have been some challenges in changing vendors and in changing the mindset of how we support the system as a whole, Schreier said. We can do better. joosting@detroitnews.com Read or Share this story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/20/michigan-misacwis-231-million-system/3226302002/ | Michigan is considering whether to scrap or salvage a problem-plagued child welfare computer system. The state is expected to decide the fate of the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System by June 27. MiSACWIS has cost $231 million to build, upgrade, maintain and operate this decade. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/20/michigan-misacwis-231-million-system/3226302002/ | 0.315067 |
Should it be illegal to make fun of Devin Nunes on Twitter? | by Cait Bladt Congressman Devin Nunes has decided to pick a battle with some of the biggest names in social mediaTwitter and... an account called Devin Nunes cow. Nune sued the social media behemoth, as well as several parody accounts and one Republican strategist, for $250 million in damages, alleging that his reputation has been hurt by sick burns about his parents being disappointed in him. He also claims the site is banning conservative voices, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked. Nunes sued Twitter; an account called @DevinNunesMom which is no longer active; @Devincow, which is still very active and seems to love the attention; and Liz Mair, a Republican strategist. Per the New York Times: The complaint, which was filed in Henrico County Circuit Court in Virginia on Tuesday, seeks $250 million in damages. In making his case, Mr. Nunes, a loyal ally of President Trump and the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, repeated several common Republican complaints that Twitter has repeatedly denied: that it censors Republicans, shadow bans their accounts and actively helps their opponents. Legal experts, however, say there is little legal standing for the suit. According to Vanity Fair, just because someone hurts Devin Nunes feelings, it doesnt mean it violates any laws. As it stands, the suit seems destined for failure. Twitter has repeatedly denied censoring conservative voices. Even if the company were shadow-banning certain accounts, said Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano, that wouldnt be grounds for a lawsuit. Its not illegal, the conservative former judge said Tuesday. They are not the government. As for the critical accounts, Nunes is a public figure. The right to mock him, however mercilessly, is protected under the First Amendment. The case is not really well thought through, Jim Bickerton, an expert in libel law, told The Washington Post, noting that the jokes made by the parody accountsone posing as the congressmans disappointed mother, the other as his long-suffering coware most obviously hyperbole and thus likely fair game. 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, wed love to hear what you have to say. | Congressman Devin Nunes is suing Twitter, several parody accounts and one Republican strategist for $250 million in damages. Legal experts say there is little legal standing for the suit, as Nunes is a public figure and the right to make fun of him is protected under the First Amendment. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.nola.com/tylt/2019/03/should-it-be-illegal-to-make-fun-of-devin-nunes-on-twitter.html | 0.36113 |
Will There Be Justice for the Bloody Sunday Victims? | Sign up for Take Action Now and get three actions in your inbox every week. You will receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nations journalism. You can read our Privacy Policy here. Sign up for Take Action Now and get three actions in your inbox every week. Thank you for signing up. For more from The Nation, check out our latest issue Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Support Progressive Journalism The Nation is reader supported: Chip in $10 or more to help us continue to write about the issues that matter. The Nation is reader supported: Chip in $10 or more to help us continue to write about the issues that matter. Fight Back! Sign up for Take Action Now and well send you three meaningful actions you can take each week. You will receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nations journalism. You can read our Privacy Policy here. Sign up for Take Action Now and well send you three meaningful actions you can take each week. Thank you for signing up. For more from The Nation, check out our latest issue Travel With The Nation Be the first to hear about Nation Travels destinations, and explore the world with kindred spirits. Be the first to hear about Nation Travels destinations, and explore the world with kindred spirits. Sign up for our Wine Club today. On Sunday, January 30, 1972, during a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland, British paratroopers opened fire on unarmed demonstrators and 22-year-old James Wray was hit in the back trying to escape the melee. As he lay on the ground, unable to move, the paratroopers closed in, still firing. Residents called out to Wray to pretend he was dead. Then they saw his jacket jump as another bullet entered his back. He lay motionless. He was dead. Ad Policy For almost half a century, the British government avoided calls to bring criminal charges against paratroopers who shot and killed 14 unarmed Catholics on what became known as Bloody Sunday. Then last week, the government announced that one of paratroopers, identified only as Soldier F, would be charged with two murders, one of them Wray, and the attempted murders of four others. The other paratroopers who fired shots that day will not be prosecuted for lack of evidence sufficient to provide a reasonable chance of conviction. To put it mildly, the relatives of the other 12 killed are disappointed. The relatives of 17-year-old Michael Kelly, are shocked because Soldier F admitted shooting him and the bullet that lodged in his spine was shown to have been fired from Soldier Fs rifle, but he is not being prosecuted for that crime. The relatives are ready to mount court challenges, but they will have to overcome a string of adroit legal maneuversmodifications of position is one political term that comes to mindthat the British government has employed over the years to make the inconvenient truth fade away, and put prosecutions out of reach. There has been no lack of evidence. A public inquiry, convened a month after the killings largely exonerated the soldiers, but was shown to be a whitewash. In 1974, a coroners report concluded that the paratroopers had run amok, prompting relatives to press for another investigation. A quarter of a century later, Lord Saville oversaw the longestat 12 yearsand the most expensiveat 200 million poundspublic inquiry in British history. Two thousand witnesses gave statements, including paratroopers who were identified only by letters. Saville concluded that none of the victims was armed, that the soldiers had lost control and fired without warning. Saville also found that some of the soldiers had lied. One of those was Solider F, now accused of murder. Current Issue View our current issue The Saville report prompted then prime minister David Cameron, to issue an apology on behalf of the government and to describe the killings as unjustified and unjustifiable. This, in turn, prompted a criminal investigation by the Northern Ireland police, which ended in last weeks murder charges. Some relatives felt their efforts to find the truth had been at least partly vindicated. One of them was the wife of Barney McGuigan, aged 41, the oldest person killed on the march and father of six children, who, according to the Saville report, had been shot by Soldier F. Bridie McGuigan did not want to pursue prosecutions. What is the point? she asked. What is the point of him going to jail. No, it wouldnt and we, as a family, do not want Soldier Fs family to go through what we went through. Last week, as the government prosecutor announced that none of the evidence in Saville could be used in criminal proceedings against Soldier F, or any of the other paratroopers, any residual goodwill built up over the years of official inquiries seemed in danger of being swept away. Potentially corroborating evidence in McGuigans case is also now unavailable. Soldier G, Soldier Fs comrade in arms, has died. McGuigan was shot in the back of the head, and his face blown away as the bullet splintered into 40 pieces, leaving no possibility of tracing it back to a soldiers high-powered assault rifle. The defense ministry has either sold or destroyed the rifles used on that day. Bridie McGuigan has since died, but the lawyer for her estate, Des Doherty, told me he is carefully reflecting on the prosecutors decision and nothing is ruled out with regard to future legal actions. If the relatives of the victims are successful in bringing other prosecutions, it would be a remarkable victory for justice against a government that evidently hoped the problem would go away by paying off the relatives two years after the event. In 1974, the government awarded the victims families payments in a spirit of goodwill and conciliation. Relatives of four teenagers who were killed received pounds sterling 250 each. James Wray was given pounds one thousand, five hundred. Bridie McGuigan, mother of six, received a check for pounds sterling 3,750. | Peter Bergen asks: Will there be justice for the Bloody Sunday victims? Bergen: The British government has avoided calls to bring criminal charges against paratroopers who shot and killed 14 unarmed Catholics on what became known as Bloody Sunday. The relatives of the other 12 killed are disappointed. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.thenation.com/article/bloody-sunday-northern-ireland-victims/ | 0.106106 |
Does 'Captain Marvel' Bring Us Closer To A Ms. Marvel Movie? | Last year, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige made waves when he suggested he had plans to adapt Ms. Marvel for the big screen. In an interview with the BBC, Feige said, Ms. Marvel, which is another character in the comic books, the Muslim hero who is inspired by Captain Marvel, is definitely, sort of, in the works. We have plans for that once we've introduced Captain Marvel to the world. While Feiges phrasing implies that these plans are still distant, this suggestion was enough to get the fan community very excited. Even big name Hollywood hitters such as Riz Ahmed and Mindy Kaling have since voiced their support for the project and their desire to hop on board. In the comics, Ms. Marvel, also known as Kamala Khan, is a Muslim teenager living in New Jersey who dreams of fighting alongside Marvels pantheon of heroes. And sure enough, when Terrigen Mist activates her superhuman polymorph abilities, she suits up and joins the fight. Kamala Khan, created by writers Sana Amanat and G. Willow Wilson, is a relatively new character, making her debut in the comics only six years ago. However, upon her arrival, the Marvel fan base met her with rabid enthusiasm. Early sales of Ms. Marvel comics quickly topped the charts, and the zeal did not stop there as Marvel sold over half a million copies by 2018. In just a few years, Kamala Khan earned her place as a comic titan alongside Iron Man. So it makes sense that the folks at Marvel Studios would be interested in bringing her to film. Now, the release of Captain Marvel may have brought us one step closer. During an ABC press event in Singapore, a reporter asked star Brie Larson which character shed be eager to fight alongside in a potential Captain Marvel sequel. Larson immediately replied, I mean my dream would be that Ms. Marvel gets to come into play in the sequel. Thats the goal. And her words were met with cheering and a nod of approval from co-star Samuel L. Jackson. Now with this much enthusiasm from the film's star, many fans hoped that there would be some nod to Ms. Marvel in Captain Marvel itself. But this was not the case, and Kevin Feige was quick to explain why. I think shes a contemporary story. I dont think she was a little kid in 1990. Im not sure she was born in 1995. Feige doesnt deny that he has plans for the character, but says that if and when Marvel Studios brings her into play, shell need to be a teenager in Marvels present day. And as Captain Marvel takes place in the 90s, it wouldnt make much sense for her to make an appearance. Regardless, all this talk suggests that the ball is definitely moving forward on Kamala Khans entrance into the Avengers world. And perhaps her appearance is needed now more than ever. Just as Captain Marvel flies forward to empower women and Black Panther stands tall as a celebration of African American culture, Ms. Marvel too can emerge as a powerful symbol for the Muslim community. The Muslim experience is an increasingly difficult one in times of unprecedented violence and rampant discrimination. So, for a young Muslim to look up at the big screen and see a superhero just like her saving the day wouldnt just be amazing. Itd be something to marvel at. For more thoughts on superheroes and the entertainment industry, see the rest of my articles, follow me on Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. | Last year, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said he had plans to adapt Ms. Marvel for the big screen. Now, the release of Captain Marvel may have brought us one step closer. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/anharkarim/2019/03/20/does-captain-marvel-bring-us-closer-to-a-ms-marvel-movie/ | 0.211542 |
Does 'Captain Marvel' Bring Us Closer To A Ms. Marvel Movie? | Last year, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige made waves when he suggested he had plans to adapt Ms. Marvel for the big screen. In an interview with the BBC, Feige said, Ms. Marvel, which is another character in the comic books, the Muslim hero who is inspired by Captain Marvel, is definitely, sort of, in the works. We have plans for that once we've introduced Captain Marvel to the world. While Feiges phrasing implies that these plans are still distant, this suggestion was enough to get the fan community very excited. Even big name Hollywood hitters such as Riz Ahmed and Mindy Kaling have since voiced their support for the project and their desire to hop on board. In the comics, Ms. Marvel, also known as Kamala Khan, is a Muslim teenager living in New Jersey who dreams of fighting alongside Marvels pantheon of heroes. And sure enough, when Terrigen Mist activates her superhuman polymorph abilities, she suits up and joins the fight. Kamala Khan, created by writers Sana Amanat and G. Willow Wilson, is a relatively new character, making her debut in the comics only six years ago. However, upon her arrival, the Marvel fan base met her with rabid enthusiasm. Early sales of Ms. Marvel comics quickly topped the charts, and the zeal did not stop there as Marvel sold over half a million copies by 2018. In just a few years, Kamala Khan earned her place as a comic titan alongside Iron Man. So it makes sense that the folks at Marvel Studios would be interested in bringing her to film. Now, the release of Captain Marvel may have brought us one step closer. During an ABC press event in Singapore, a reporter asked star Brie Larson which character shed be eager to fight alongside in a potential Captain Marvel sequel. Larson immediately replied, I mean my dream would be that Ms. Marvel gets to come into play in the sequel. Thats the goal. And her words were met with cheering and a nod of approval from co-star Samuel L. Jackson. Now with this much enthusiasm from the film's star, many fans hoped that there would be some nod to Ms. Marvel in Captain Marvel itself. But this was not the case, and Kevin Feige was quick to explain why. I think shes a contemporary story. I dont think she was a little kid in 1990. Im not sure she was born in 1995. Feige doesnt deny that he has plans for the character, but says that if and when Marvel Studios brings her into play, shell need to be a teenager in Marvels present day. And as Captain Marvel takes place in the 90s, it wouldnt make much sense for her to make an appearance. Regardless, all this talk suggests that the ball is definitely moving forward on Kamala Khans entrance into the Avengers world. And perhaps her appearance is needed now more than ever. Just as Captain Marvel flies forward to empower women and Black Panther stands tall as a celebration of African American culture, Ms. Marvel too can emerge as a powerful symbol for the Muslim community. The Muslim experience is an increasingly difficult one in times of unprecedented violence and rampant discrimination. So, for a young Muslim to look up at the big screen and see a superhero just like her saving the day wouldnt just be amazing. Itd be something to marvel at. For more thoughts on superheroes and the entertainment industry, see the rest of my articles, follow me on Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. | Last year, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said that he had plans to adapt Ms. Marvel for the big screen. Now, the release of Captain Marvel may have brought us one step closer to a movie about the Muslim hero who is inspired by Captain Marvel. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/anharkarim/2019/03/20/does-captain-marvel-bring-us-closer-to-a-ms-marvel-movie/ | 0.385278 |
Should Ezekiel Elliott hold out for a new deal? | With all the talk of all the Cowboys players who soon will be getting new deals, the one guy who gets mentioned the least is running back Ezekiel Elliott. Given the wear and tear inherent to position that he plays, its hard not to wonder whether the Cowboys would like to chew up all five years of his rookie contract and possibly tag him once before moving on. Thats what they did with DeMarco Murray four years ago, letting him walk despite setting a franchise single-season record with 1,845 rushing yards. They had only four years with Murray; Elliott, as a first-round pick, has five years under contract before becoming eligible for free agency or the franchise tag. The reported arthritic condition in the knee of Rams running back Todd Gurley could prompt teams to think twice about giving huge second contracts with major guarantees to tailbacks, especially when (in the Cowboys case) they can easily squat on Elliott for three more years before letting someone else overpay him. Which brings me back (eventually) to the point of all this. With three years in, Elliott is eligible for a new contract. Stay away. Incur the fines. Hold out. Wait to get paid. Given the clear and obvious urgency with which owner Jerry Jones is pursuing one more Super Bowl win, taking a hard line could be the quickest way for Elliott to get paid. And he should do whatever he has to do to get paid. He plays the most demanding and risky position in the game, and he deserves much more than the $3.85 million hes due to earn this year. If doing what he has to do includes doing nothing, he should strongly consider that option. | With three years in, Ezekiel Elliott is eligible for a new contract. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/ezekiel-elliott-hold-deal-030000445.html?src=rss | 0.169173 |
Should Ezekiel Elliott hold out for a new deal? | With all the talk of all the Cowboys players who soon will be getting new deals, the one guy who gets mentioned the least is running back Ezekiel Elliott. Given the wear and tear inherent to position that he plays, its hard not to wonder whether the Cowboys would like to chew up all five years of his rookie contract and possibly tag him once before moving on. Thats what they did with DeMarco Murray four years ago, letting him walk despite setting a franchise single-season record with 1,845 rushing yards. They had only four years with Murray; Elliott, as a first-round pick, has five years under contract before becoming eligible for free agency or the franchise tag. The reported arthritic condition in the knee of Rams running back Todd Gurley could prompt teams to think twice about giving huge second contracts with major guarantees to tailbacks, especially when (in the Cowboys case) they can easily squat on Elliott for three more years before letting someone else overpay him. Which brings me back (eventually) to the point of all this. With three years in, Elliott is eligible for a new contract. Stay away. Incur the fines. Hold out. Wait to get paid. Given the clear and obvious urgency with which owner Jerry Jones is pursuing one more Super Bowl win, taking a hard line could be the quickest way for Elliott to get paid. And he should do whatever he has to do to get paid. He plays the most demanding and risky position in the game, and he deserves much more than the $3.85 million hes due to earn this year. If doing what he has to do includes doing nothing, he should strongly consider that option. | With three years in, Ezekiel Elliott is eligible for a new contract. The Cowboys would like to chew up all five years of his rookie contract and possibly tag him once before moving on. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/ezekiel-elliott-hold-deal-030000445.html?src=rss | 0.172365 |
Should Ezekiel Elliott hold out for a new deal? | With all the talk of all the Cowboys players who soon will be getting new deals, the one guy who gets mentioned the least is running back Ezekiel Elliott. Given the wear and tear inherent to position that he plays, its hard not to wonder whether the Cowboys would like to chew up all five years of his rookie contract and possibly tag him once before moving on. Thats what they did with DeMarco Murray four years ago, letting him walk despite setting a franchise single-season record with 1,845 rushing yards. They had only four years with Murray; Elliott, as a first-round pick, has five years under contract before becoming eligible for free agency or the franchise tag. The reported arthritic condition in the knee of Rams running back Todd Gurley could prompt teams to think twice about giving huge second contracts with major guarantees to tailbacks, especially when (in the Cowboys case) they can easily squat on Elliott for three more years before letting someone else overpay him. Which brings me back (eventually) to the point of all this. With three years in, Elliott is eligible for a new contract. Stay away. Incur the fines. Hold out. Wait to get paid. Given the clear and obvious urgency with which owner Jerry Jones is pursuing one more Super Bowl win, taking a hard line could be the quickest way for Elliott to get paid. And he should do whatever he has to do to get paid. He plays the most demanding and risky position in the game, and he deserves much more than the $3.85 million hes due to earn this year. If doing what he has to do includes doing nothing, he should strongly consider that option. | With three years in, Ezekiel Elliott is eligible for a new contract. Elliott should do whatever he has to do to get paid. He plays the most demanding and risky position in the game. If doing what he must includes doing nothing, he should strongly consider that option. | bart | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/ezekiel-elliott-hold-deal-030000445.html?src=rss | 0.132673 |
Which Texas school districts are the best at feeding students in need? | A handful of Dallas-area school districts are among the best in Texas in providing students the food they need beyond school lunches. Irving, Dallas, Garland, Crowley and Arlington were among those honored Wednesday by the education advocacy group Children At Risk in its ranking of districts that do the best to provide low-income students with the nutrition they need. Irving ISD ranked sixth overall among the state's districts, rising from 22nd during the nonprofit's last rankings in 2017. Olga Rosenberger, Irving's director of Food and Nutrition Services, said her team knew they could do better in helping the district's students. Nearly three out of four children in the Irving school district are from low-income families. The district was struggling with rising costs from traditional "breakfast in the classroom" programs but also wanted to reach more students. That meant getting creative. | Irving, Dallas, Garland, Crowley and Arlington are among those honored. They are among districts that do the best to provide low-income students with the nutrition they need. Irving ISD ranked sixth overall among the state's districts. | bart | 1 | https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2019/03/20/texas-school-districts-best-feeding-students-need | 0.53048 |
Which Texas school districts are the best at feeding students in need? | A handful of Dallas-area school districts are among the best in Texas in providing students the food they need beyond school lunches. Irving, Dallas, Garland, Crowley and Arlington were among those honored Wednesday by the education advocacy group Children At Risk in its ranking of districts that do the best to provide low-income students with the nutrition they need. Irving ISD ranked sixth overall among the state's districts, rising from 22nd during the nonprofit's last rankings in 2017. Olga Rosenberger, Irving's director of Food and Nutrition Services, said her team knew they could do better in helping the district's students. Nearly three out of four children in the Irving school district are from low-income families. The district was struggling with rising costs from traditional "breakfast in the classroom" programs but also wanted to reach more students. That meant getting creative. | Irving, Dallas, Garland, Crowley and Arlington are among those honored. They are among districts that do the best to provide low-income students with the nutrition they need. Irving ISD ranked sixth overall among the state's districts. Nearly three out of four children in the Irving school district are from low- Income families. | bart | 2 | https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2019/03/20/texas-school-districts-best-feeding-students-need | 0.618749 |
Did woman send married men sex signals? Or is the defense victim-blaming? | Lawyers for two community leaders charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2012 offered a clearer picture of their defense Wednesday in closing arguments: The woman encouraged the married men all evening and when she made it clear that she wasnt interested in sex, they stopped. Defense attorney Christine Mascal implied the woman and the defendants -- Charles McGee, 33, and Aubre Dickson, 44, -- may have had very different perspectives on what happened on the night of May 10, 2012. McGee and Dickson are fighting accusations of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and other crimes, which would bring them a minimum of 8 years in prison if convicted. The two were indicted last year after Willamette Week published the allegations by Erica Naito-Campbell. McGee was running for Multnomah County commissioner at the time and dropped out of the race. He was working as CEO of the Black Parent Initiative then. Dickson was a chairman of the Oregon Housing Stability Council and a vice president at KeyBank. Both Mascal and defense attorney Stephen Houze told Multnomah County Circuit Judge David Rees that Naito-Campbell had given the men many signs that she was interested in sex. Mascal went further, implying that any alleged sexual activity ceased after Naito-Campbell says the men finally understood she wanted them to stop. Naito-Campbell had been drinking with the men that evening, gone to a strip club with them, talked about how a threesome was on her bucket list, continued to ride in a car with one of them after she says he twice put his hand on her knee and ultimately went to one of their homes, the attorneys said. Thats where Naito-Campbell says McGee and Dickson assaulted her. Mascal said she wasnt trying to attack Naito-Campbell. Rather, Mascal said she was thoroughly questioning an account that wasnt properly vetted by police or the prosecution. Its not about victim-bashing, said Mascal, who is representing McGee. And its certainly not about dragging her through the mud. ... Nobody has called her out. ... They took her at her word. The trial concluded its sixth day in front of a standing-room-only courtroom of more than 30 people. Some are supporters of Naito-Campbell, others of the two defendants. Defense attorneys called no witnesses, including their own clients. When asked by the judge, McGee and Dickson reaffirmed that they didnt wish to testify. Closing arguments will continue Thursday before the case goes to the judge to decide. Prosecutor Amanda Nadell said what defense attorneys have done to Naito-Campbell indeed amounts to victim-blaming. Nadell asked the judge to consider why Naito-Campbell would have gone through this ordeal -- all the probing questions and criticism -- if her account was all a lie. Nadell said Naito-Campbell has been adamant and consistent with her account: She didnt have as much to drink as the defense portrays; she never said she wanted to have a threesome with McGee and Dickson although she had talked openly about sex and considered strip clubs to be an enjoyable pastime with friends; and she made it clear that she had no sexual interest in either man. Twice, Naito-Campbell said she removed McGees hand from her knee and told him he was married. Naito-Campbell has said McGee was an acquaintance, but she felt comfortable going out with him that evening because she considered Dickson a friend who would protect her from anything bad happening. This case will ultimately boil down to the credibility of Erica Naito-Campbell, Nadell said. The state submits that Erica Naito-Campbell is credible and believable. The prosecutor said Naito-Campbells account is supported by years of documents, as well as testimony from friends, family and a therapist. They said she told each of them about the assault within days or weeks of it happening. Friends described Naito-Campbell, who had never been someone who cried much, as distraught, in tears and a changed person when she told them of the alleged assault. Her therapists records also documented how Naito-Campbell started seeing her within a few weeks of that night and how Naito-Campbell struggled with panic attacks, trouble sleeping and post-traumatic stress disorder, Nadell said. The prosecutor also said records show Naito-Campbell and her family spent more than $5,000 on therapy sessions in 2012 -- and Naito-Campbell and her family wouldnt have spent the money if the attack hadnt happened. Mascal said that Naito-Campbell listed reasons other than sexual assault on an intake form at her therapists office. Those reasons included that she was having trouble with her childs father and feeling abandoned. Houze, who is defending Dickson, contended that Naito-Campbell had consumed far more alcohol than she let on in her testimony, and she was too embarrassed to come to terms with what really happened that night with the defendants. When people get drunk, they often behave in a way that they regret, Houze said. ...Its human nature. Its a lot easier to blame other people for your shortcomings than accept responsibility for the poor choices one makes in life. Houze got in only part of his closing arguments before court concluded for the day and will continue Thursday. -- Aimee Green agreen@oregonian.com o_aimee Visit subscription.oregonlive.com/newsletters to get Oregonian/OregonLive journalism delivered to your email inbox. | Erica Naito-Campbell says she was sexually assaulted by Charles McGee and Aubre Dickson. Defense attorneys say she sent signals to the married men that she was interested in sex. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/03/did-woman-send-married-men-sex-signals-or-is-the-defense-victim-blaming.html | 0.237471 |
Did woman send married men sex signals? Or is the defense victim-blaming? | Lawyers for two community leaders charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2012 offered a clearer picture of their defense Wednesday in closing arguments: The woman encouraged the married men all evening and when she made it clear that she wasnt interested in sex, they stopped. Defense attorney Christine Mascal implied the woman and the defendants -- Charles McGee, 33, and Aubre Dickson, 44, -- may have had very different perspectives on what happened on the night of May 10, 2012. McGee and Dickson are fighting accusations of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and other crimes, which would bring them a minimum of 8 years in prison if convicted. The two were indicted last year after Willamette Week published the allegations by Erica Naito-Campbell. McGee was running for Multnomah County commissioner at the time and dropped out of the race. He was working as CEO of the Black Parent Initiative then. Dickson was a chairman of the Oregon Housing Stability Council and a vice president at KeyBank. Both Mascal and defense attorney Stephen Houze told Multnomah County Circuit Judge David Rees that Naito-Campbell had given the men many signs that she was interested in sex. Mascal went further, implying that any alleged sexual activity ceased after Naito-Campbell says the men finally understood she wanted them to stop. Naito-Campbell had been drinking with the men that evening, gone to a strip club with them, talked about how a threesome was on her bucket list, continued to ride in a car with one of them after she says he twice put his hand on her knee and ultimately went to one of their homes, the attorneys said. Thats where Naito-Campbell says McGee and Dickson assaulted her. Mascal said she wasnt trying to attack Naito-Campbell. Rather, Mascal said she was thoroughly questioning an account that wasnt properly vetted by police or the prosecution. Its not about victim-bashing, said Mascal, who is representing McGee. And its certainly not about dragging her through the mud. ... Nobody has called her out. ... They took her at her word. The trial concluded its sixth day in front of a standing-room-only courtroom of more than 30 people. Some are supporters of Naito-Campbell, others of the two defendants. Defense attorneys called no witnesses, including their own clients. When asked by the judge, McGee and Dickson reaffirmed that they didnt wish to testify. Closing arguments will continue Thursday before the case goes to the judge to decide. Prosecutor Amanda Nadell said what defense attorneys have done to Naito-Campbell indeed amounts to victim-blaming. Nadell asked the judge to consider why Naito-Campbell would have gone through this ordeal -- all the probing questions and criticism -- if her account was all a lie. Nadell said Naito-Campbell has been adamant and consistent with her account: She didnt have as much to drink as the defense portrays; she never said she wanted to have a threesome with McGee and Dickson although she had talked openly about sex and considered strip clubs to be an enjoyable pastime with friends; and she made it clear that she had no sexual interest in either man. Twice, Naito-Campbell said she removed McGees hand from her knee and told him he was married. Naito-Campbell has said McGee was an acquaintance, but she felt comfortable going out with him that evening because she considered Dickson a friend who would protect her from anything bad happening. This case will ultimately boil down to the credibility of Erica Naito-Campbell, Nadell said. The state submits that Erica Naito-Campbell is credible and believable. The prosecutor said Naito-Campbells account is supported by years of documents, as well as testimony from friends, family and a therapist. They said she told each of them about the assault within days or weeks of it happening. Friends described Naito-Campbell, who had never been someone who cried much, as distraught, in tears and a changed person when she told them of the alleged assault. Her therapists records also documented how Naito-Campbell started seeing her within a few weeks of that night and how Naito-Campbell struggled with panic attacks, trouble sleeping and post-traumatic stress disorder, Nadell said. The prosecutor also said records show Naito-Campbell and her family spent more than $5,000 on therapy sessions in 2012 -- and Naito-Campbell and her family wouldnt have spent the money if the attack hadnt happened. Mascal said that Naito-Campbell listed reasons other than sexual assault on an intake form at her therapists office. Those reasons included that she was having trouble with her childs father and feeling abandoned. Houze, who is defending Dickson, contended that Naito-Campbell had consumed far more alcohol than she let on in her testimony, and she was too embarrassed to come to terms with what really happened that night with the defendants. When people get drunk, they often behave in a way that they regret, Houze said. ...Its human nature. Its a lot easier to blame other people for your shortcomings than accept responsibility for the poor choices one makes in life. Houze got in only part of his closing arguments before court concluded for the day and will continue Thursday. -- Aimee Green agreen@oregonian.com o_aimee Visit subscription.oregonlive.com/newsletters to get Oregonian/OregonLive journalism delivered to your email inbox. | Erica Naito-Campbell says she was sexually assaulted by Charles McGee and Aubre Dickson. Defense attorneys say she sent signals to the married men that she was interested in sex. The prosecution says the defense is victim-blaming the woman, not questioning her account. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/03/did-woman-send-married-men-sex-signals-or-is-the-defense-victim-blaming.html | 0.451023 |
How Will the Aston Martin AM-RB 003 Measure Up to the McLaren Senna? | From Car and Driver We compare specs on a pair of million-dollar cars, the McLaren Senna and a car tipped to be its rival, the Aston Martin AM-RB 003. The AM-RB 003, which made its debut at the Geneva auto show earlier this month, was developed in part by the same person as the Senna: British racer Chris Goodwin. Aston hasn't released a weight target for the 003, but we would be surprised if it could get close to the Senna's svelte figure. Hypercar buyers have never had it so good. There's plenty of choice for those with the happy ability to spend around a million bucks on a car capable of pacing genuine race cars on track. Aston Martin's forthcoming entry in the segment is set to offer another compelling alternative. We've already told you about the AM-RB 003, which will be given a more traditional name before it goes on sale in 2021. We thought it would be interesting to look at it against the car that Aston's senior engineers cite as its principal benchmark rival, the McLaren Senna. Of course, if you want a Senna but don't already have one, then it's already too late and you'll have to buy used. McLaren has already sold its full allocation of 500, despite a price of more than $960,000, and has built and delivered the bulk of these to owners. It has also just dropped images and details for the track-only GTR spinoff, but that one, too, has already sold out, despite a price of $1,200,000. Aston Martin says it plans to build 500 of the AM-RB 003, with price expected to be the equivalent of about $1,300,000 at current exchange rates. The good news is, it's not too late to get your name down for one; you can worry about how to afford it later on. This Time, It's Personal There's a very obvious link between these two cars: both were developed under the watchful eye of British racer Chris Goodwin. Formerly McLaren's chief test driver, Goodwin jumped ship to Aston Martin in 2017, where he has been charged with leading dynamic tuning of the company's trio of mid-engined cars: the Adrian Neweydesigned Valkyrie, the AM-RB 003, and the production version of the Vanquish Vision that will follow it. Unsurprisingly, Goodwin predicts that the 003 will prove to be even faster than the Senna, although he also insists that driver reward is a more important development target than just lap time: "We want cars that are great to drive, but which are also easy to drive," he told C/D at the Geneva auto show. "If you do that, then you unlock so much of the performance, and that's where the lap time comes from." Of course, in the interest of balance we need to point out that McLaren may well have introduced even quicker models by the time the production 003 makes it to market. Photo credit: Aston Martin More Powertrains The Senna's minimalist ethos saw pretty much everything removed that didn't make it go faster. As such, it uses a retuned version of McLaren's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, producing 789 horsepower without any form of electric-motor assistance. Aston has only released very limited details about the AM-RB 003's powertrain but has said that it will use a hybridized and turbocharged V-6. Interestingly, this is the same layout that Adrian Newey told us last year had been considered for the Valkyrie before the decision was made to use a Cosworth-developed V-12 instead. Aston says it is developing the new powertrain itself, which will be used-in different outputs-in the 003, the Vanquish, and also ultimately in some of the company's front-engined products. We can expect the AM-RB 003 to get the highest of these power levels, and although there is no official word on what that might be, Aston chief engineer Matt Becker told C/D at Geneva that both the Senna and the Ferrari LaFerrari are benchmark targets. For reference, the Ferrari produced 950 horsepower. Becker also confirmed that Aston is confident it will be able to produce more combined power from the electrically helped V-6 than it would be from a strictly internal-combustion engine of similar weight. | The Aston Martin AM-RB 003 is set to go on sale in 2021. It is expected to be even faster than the McLaren Senna. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://news.yahoo.com/aston-martin-am-rb-003-152100394.html | 0.411396 |
How Will the Aston Martin AM-RB 003 Measure Up to the McLaren Senna? | From Car and Driver We compare specs on a pair of million-dollar cars, the McLaren Senna and a car tipped to be its rival, the Aston Martin AM-RB 003. The AM-RB 003, which made its debut at the Geneva auto show earlier this month, was developed in part by the same person as the Senna: British racer Chris Goodwin. Aston hasn't released a weight target for the 003, but we would be surprised if it could get close to the Senna's svelte figure. Hypercar buyers have never had it so good. There's plenty of choice for those with the happy ability to spend around a million bucks on a car capable of pacing genuine race cars on track. Aston Martin's forthcoming entry in the segment is set to offer another compelling alternative. We've already told you about the AM-RB 003, which will be given a more traditional name before it goes on sale in 2021. We thought it would be interesting to look at it against the car that Aston's senior engineers cite as its principal benchmark rival, the McLaren Senna. Of course, if you want a Senna but don't already have one, then it's already too late and you'll have to buy used. McLaren has already sold its full allocation of 500, despite a price of more than $960,000, and has built and delivered the bulk of these to owners. It has also just dropped images and details for the track-only GTR spinoff, but that one, too, has already sold out, despite a price of $1,200,000. Aston Martin says it plans to build 500 of the AM-RB 003, with price expected to be the equivalent of about $1,300,000 at current exchange rates. The good news is, it's not too late to get your name down for one; you can worry about how to afford it later on. This Time, It's Personal There's a very obvious link between these two cars: both were developed under the watchful eye of British racer Chris Goodwin. Formerly McLaren's chief test driver, Goodwin jumped ship to Aston Martin in 2017, where he has been charged with leading dynamic tuning of the company's trio of mid-engined cars: the Adrian Neweydesigned Valkyrie, the AM-RB 003, and the production version of the Vanquish Vision that will follow it. Unsurprisingly, Goodwin predicts that the 003 will prove to be even faster than the Senna, although he also insists that driver reward is a more important development target than just lap time: "We want cars that are great to drive, but which are also easy to drive," he told C/D at the Geneva auto show. "If you do that, then you unlock so much of the performance, and that's where the lap time comes from." Of course, in the interest of balance we need to point out that McLaren may well have introduced even quicker models by the time the production 003 makes it to market. Photo credit: Aston Martin More Powertrains The Senna's minimalist ethos saw pretty much everything removed that didn't make it go faster. As such, it uses a retuned version of McLaren's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, producing 789 horsepower without any form of electric-motor assistance. Aston has only released very limited details about the AM-RB 003's powertrain but has said that it will use a hybridized and turbocharged V-6. Interestingly, this is the same layout that Adrian Newey told us last year had been considered for the Valkyrie before the decision was made to use a Cosworth-developed V-12 instead. Aston says it is developing the new powertrain itself, which will be used-in different outputs-in the 003, the Vanquish, and also ultimately in some of the company's front-engined products. We can expect the AM-RB 003 to get the highest of these power levels, and although there is no official word on what that might be, Aston chief engineer Matt Becker told C/D at Geneva that both the Senna and the Ferrari LaFerrari are benchmark targets. For reference, the Ferrari produced 950 horsepower. Becker also confirmed that Aston is confident it will be able to produce more combined power from the electrically helped V-6 than it would be from a strictly internal-combustion engine of similar weight. | The Aston Martin AM-RB 003 is set to go on sale in 2021. It's expected to be even faster than the McLaren Senna, which has already sold out. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/aston-martin-am-rb-003-152100394.html | 0.374324 |
How Will the Aston Martin AM-RB 003 Measure Up to the McLaren Senna? | From Car and Driver We compare specs on a pair of million-dollar cars, the McLaren Senna and a car tipped to be its rival, the Aston Martin AM-RB 003. The AM-RB 003, which made its debut at the Geneva auto show earlier this month, was developed in part by the same person as the Senna: British racer Chris Goodwin. Aston hasn't released a weight target for the 003, but we would be surprised if it could get close to the Senna's svelte figure. Hypercar buyers have never had it so good. There's plenty of choice for those with the happy ability to spend around a million bucks on a car capable of pacing genuine race cars on track. Aston Martin's forthcoming entry in the segment is set to offer another compelling alternative. We've already told you about the AM-RB 003, which will be given a more traditional name before it goes on sale in 2021. We thought it would be interesting to look at it against the car that Aston's senior engineers cite as its principal benchmark rival, the McLaren Senna. Of course, if you want a Senna but don't already have one, then it's already too late and you'll have to buy used. McLaren has already sold its full allocation of 500, despite a price of more than $960,000, and has built and delivered the bulk of these to owners. It has also just dropped images and details for the track-only GTR spinoff, but that one, too, has already sold out, despite a price of $1,200,000. Aston Martin says it plans to build 500 of the AM-RB 003, with price expected to be the equivalent of about $1,300,000 at current exchange rates. The good news is, it's not too late to get your name down for one; you can worry about how to afford it later on. This Time, It's Personal There's a very obvious link between these two cars: both were developed under the watchful eye of British racer Chris Goodwin. Formerly McLaren's chief test driver, Goodwin jumped ship to Aston Martin in 2017, where he has been charged with leading dynamic tuning of the company's trio of mid-engined cars: the Adrian Neweydesigned Valkyrie, the AM-RB 003, and the production version of the Vanquish Vision that will follow it. Unsurprisingly, Goodwin predicts that the 003 will prove to be even faster than the Senna, although he also insists that driver reward is a more important development target than just lap time: "We want cars that are great to drive, but which are also easy to drive," he told C/D at the Geneva auto show. "If you do that, then you unlock so much of the performance, and that's where the lap time comes from." Of course, in the interest of balance we need to point out that McLaren may well have introduced even quicker models by the time the production 003 makes it to market. Photo credit: Aston Martin More Powertrains The Senna's minimalist ethos saw pretty much everything removed that didn't make it go faster. As such, it uses a retuned version of McLaren's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, producing 789 horsepower without any form of electric-motor assistance. Aston has only released very limited details about the AM-RB 003's powertrain but has said that it will use a hybridized and turbocharged V-6. Interestingly, this is the same layout that Adrian Newey told us last year had been considered for the Valkyrie before the decision was made to use a Cosworth-developed V-12 instead. Aston says it is developing the new powertrain itself, which will be used-in different outputs-in the 003, the Vanquish, and also ultimately in some of the company's front-engined products. We can expect the AM-RB 003 to get the highest of these power levels, and although there is no official word on what that might be, Aston chief engineer Matt Becker told C/D at Geneva that both the Senna and the Ferrari LaFerrari are benchmark targets. For reference, the Ferrari produced 950 horsepower. Becker also confirmed that Aston is confident it will be able to produce more combined power from the electrically helped V-6 than it would be from a strictly internal-combustion engine of similar weight. | Aston Martin's AM-RB 003 is tipped to be its rival to the McLaren Senna. Both cars were developed under the watchful eye of British racer Chris Goodwin. Goodwin predicts that the 003 will prove to be even faster than the Senna, although he also insists that driver reward is a more important development target. | bart | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/aston-martin-am-rb-003-152100394.html | 0.529221 |
Can hybrid watches hijack the ascent of the smartwatch? | Thank you for your help! Optional: help us by adding the time Few things better encapsulate watch-buyers dilemma of analogue versus digital than the sight of Liverpool football club captain Jordan Henderson at the end of the 2017 season double wristing wearing a smartwatch on one wrist and something more distinctly Premier League on the other. Mechanical-watch fans may appreciate the benefits of a smartwatch but will never completely forsake their traditional timepieces. A recent survey of 1,000 male smartwatch wearers in Britain by online watch brand Code41 found that 88 per cent also regularly wear a traditional analogue watch. A smartwatch is never going to have the timelessness or sentimentality of a traditional watch. Smartwatches arent a style accessory they are simply an extension of our phones, tablets and laptops, says the brands founder, designer Claudio DAmore. Yet global unit sales for smartwatches reached 18.2m in the last quarter of 2018, according to data from Strategy Analytics, an increase of 56 per cent over the year. However, a clutch of analogue watchmakers has decided that one way to fight the rise of the smartwatch is to build connectivity into classic analogue designs the result being a so-called hybrid. Hybrid watches generally combine a quartz movement that drives conventional hour and minute hands around a regular dial, but with a bluetooth-enabled chip that can offer features such as tracking, app notifications, GPS connectivity and the ability to remotely control certain smartphone functions. Fans are happy to sacrifice the functionality of a full-blown smartwatch for the hybrids more traditional, elegant aesthetic. Fossil hybrid watch A growing number of dial names now offer hybrid models, among them the large US brand Fossil, Scandinavians Skagen and Kronaby, and leading smartwatch maker Samsung. In October, Fossil signed a global licensing partnership with Japans Citizen Watch Company to allow it to use its hybrid technology. The aim, said Fossils chief executive Kosta Kartsotis, was to enable the group to broaden and accelerate the awareness and adoption of hybrid smartwatches and drive scale in the market. Yet some hybrid makers have been battling other challenges. Swedish manufacturer Kronaby filed for bankruptcy last month after a major investor in the brands Malmo-based parent company, Anima, pulled its financing. Within weeks, however, Anima was bought by Spanish watchmaking group Festina Lotus. Its president, Miguel Rodriguez, told industry news website WatchPro that the acquisition would enable his firm to take a step into the smartwatch segment and that Kronaby had proved to be one of the best hybrid smartwatches in the world. Skagen hybrid watch James Moar of UK-based data analysts Juniper Research agrees that the hybrid sector looks promising and in 2018 accounted for 22 per cent of all smartwatch sales. If you dont want something thats all-singing and all-dancing, [hybrids] are great and they will probably remain relevant to that certain category of buyer, Mr Moar says. Part of the reason sales havent picked-up, however, is the continuing popularity and improving functionality of smartwatches. Yet he believes that hybrid sales are likely to improve as technological developments bring additional features, so attracting a new wave of tech-minded buyers. Junipers research earlier this year concluded that hybrids would account for more than half of the smartwatch market by 2022. Among traditional watchmakers pursuing the hybrid theme is Switzerland-based Frederique Constant, a brand established in 1988 by Dutch businessman Peter Stas and his wife Aletta. Frederique Constant hybrid watch Frederique Constant and stablemate brand Alpina launched a 900 Horological Smartwatch at the 2015 Baselworld show. It was the first luxury, analogue watch with a regular quartz movement and bluetooth phone connectivity. Owners could toggle between functions via the crown to display data on a subdial. Though the couple sold both dial names to Japans Citizen Holdings in 2017, they remain majority shareholders in Manufacture Modules Technologies (MMT), a joint venture with Californian tech specialist FullPower that developed the watchs software. MMT has to date produced about 200,000 hybrid watches for brands including Mondaine and Ferragamo. If you dont want something thats all-singing and all-dancing, hybrids are great Frederique Constant last year returned to the market with another Horological Smartwatch, in the form of the 2,995 Hybrid Manufacture 3.0. It blended classical watchmaking with connectivity by integrating a bespoke electronic module into a traditional mechanical movement, rather than the quartz type usually used in hybrids. We developed an electronic layer that fits unobtrusively beneath the dial, so the watch just looks and feels like a normal automatic, explains Mr Stas. The 3.0 refers to a third function of the device the ability of the piece to monitor the accuracy of the mechanical movement and communicate it to the wearers phone. The model represents around 15 per cent of MMT watch sales by value and Mr Stas believes the market has further potential. Not everyone agrees. It all comes down to price points, says Jeremy White, executive editor of tech magazine Wired. If, for example, they cost less than 150, such as those made by Withings, they make sense, he says. But when a traditional watchmaker tries to do the same thing on a more expensive level, it is almost the case that they are cannibalising their own business, Mr White believes. The portion of the Venn diagram where the person who is interested in the quantified self ie activity and sleep measurements crosses over with the person who is interested in high-quality horology is absolutely tiny. | Hybrid watches combine a quartz movement with a bluetooth chip. The result is a more traditional, elegant look than a smartwatch. Some hybrid watch makers are struggling to compete with smartwatches. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.ft.com/content/f74e25dc-2e26-11e9-80d2-7b637a9e1ba1 | 0.209405 |
Can hybrid watches hijack the ascent of the smartwatch? | Thank you for your help! Optional: help us by adding the time Few things better encapsulate watch-buyers dilemma of analogue versus digital than the sight of Liverpool football club captain Jordan Henderson at the end of the 2017 season double wristing wearing a smartwatch on one wrist and something more distinctly Premier League on the other. Mechanical-watch fans may appreciate the benefits of a smartwatch but will never completely forsake their traditional timepieces. A recent survey of 1,000 male smartwatch wearers in Britain by online watch brand Code41 found that 88 per cent also regularly wear a traditional analogue watch. A smartwatch is never going to have the timelessness or sentimentality of a traditional watch. Smartwatches arent a style accessory they are simply an extension of our phones, tablets and laptops, says the brands founder, designer Claudio DAmore. Yet global unit sales for smartwatches reached 18.2m in the last quarter of 2018, according to data from Strategy Analytics, an increase of 56 per cent over the year. However, a clutch of analogue watchmakers has decided that one way to fight the rise of the smartwatch is to build connectivity into classic analogue designs the result being a so-called hybrid. Hybrid watches generally combine a quartz movement that drives conventional hour and minute hands around a regular dial, but with a bluetooth-enabled chip that can offer features such as tracking, app notifications, GPS connectivity and the ability to remotely control certain smartphone functions. Fans are happy to sacrifice the functionality of a full-blown smartwatch for the hybrids more traditional, elegant aesthetic. Fossil hybrid watch A growing number of dial names now offer hybrid models, among them the large US brand Fossil, Scandinavians Skagen and Kronaby, and leading smartwatch maker Samsung. In October, Fossil signed a global licensing partnership with Japans Citizen Watch Company to allow it to use its hybrid technology. The aim, said Fossils chief executive Kosta Kartsotis, was to enable the group to broaden and accelerate the awareness and adoption of hybrid smartwatches and drive scale in the market. Yet some hybrid makers have been battling other challenges. Swedish manufacturer Kronaby filed for bankruptcy last month after a major investor in the brands Malmo-based parent company, Anima, pulled its financing. Within weeks, however, Anima was bought by Spanish watchmaking group Festina Lotus. Its president, Miguel Rodriguez, told industry news website WatchPro that the acquisition would enable his firm to take a step into the smartwatch segment and that Kronaby had proved to be one of the best hybrid smartwatches in the world. Skagen hybrid watch James Moar of UK-based data analysts Juniper Research agrees that the hybrid sector looks promising and in 2018 accounted for 22 per cent of all smartwatch sales. If you dont want something thats all-singing and all-dancing, [hybrids] are great and they will probably remain relevant to that certain category of buyer, Mr Moar says. Part of the reason sales havent picked-up, however, is the continuing popularity and improving functionality of smartwatches. Yet he believes that hybrid sales are likely to improve as technological developments bring additional features, so attracting a new wave of tech-minded buyers. Junipers research earlier this year concluded that hybrids would account for more than half of the smartwatch market by 2022. Among traditional watchmakers pursuing the hybrid theme is Switzerland-based Frederique Constant, a brand established in 1988 by Dutch businessman Peter Stas and his wife Aletta. Frederique Constant hybrid watch Frederique Constant and stablemate brand Alpina launched a 900 Horological Smartwatch at the 2015 Baselworld show. It was the first luxury, analogue watch with a regular quartz movement and bluetooth phone connectivity. Owners could toggle between functions via the crown to display data on a subdial. Though the couple sold both dial names to Japans Citizen Holdings in 2017, they remain majority shareholders in Manufacture Modules Technologies (MMT), a joint venture with Californian tech specialist FullPower that developed the watchs software. MMT has to date produced about 200,000 hybrid watches for brands including Mondaine and Ferragamo. If you dont want something thats all-singing and all-dancing, hybrids are great Frederique Constant last year returned to the market with another Horological Smartwatch, in the form of the 2,995 Hybrid Manufacture 3.0. It blended classical watchmaking with connectivity by integrating a bespoke electronic module into a traditional mechanical movement, rather than the quartz type usually used in hybrids. We developed an electronic layer that fits unobtrusively beneath the dial, so the watch just looks and feels like a normal automatic, explains Mr Stas. The 3.0 refers to a third function of the device the ability of the piece to monitor the accuracy of the mechanical movement and communicate it to the wearers phone. The model represents around 15 per cent of MMT watch sales by value and Mr Stas believes the market has further potential. Not everyone agrees. It all comes down to price points, says Jeremy White, executive editor of tech magazine Wired. If, for example, they cost less than 150, such as those made by Withings, they make sense, he says. But when a traditional watchmaker tries to do the same thing on a more expensive level, it is almost the case that they are cannibalising their own business, Mr White believes. The portion of the Venn diagram where the person who is interested in the quantified self ie activity and sleep measurements crosses over with the person who is interested in high-quality horology is absolutely tiny. | Hybrid watches combine a quartz movement with a bluetooth chip. The result is a more traditional, elegant look than a smartwatch. Some hybrid watch makers are struggling to compete with the rise of smartwatches. They include Fossil, Skagen, Kronaby and Festina Lotus. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.ft.com/content/f74e25dc-2e26-11e9-80d2-7b637a9e1ba1 | 0.299719 |
Is Carpetright wrong over the right to claim compensation? | As a zero-hours contractor I had to take days off for carpet fitting appointments that were missed I contracted Carpetright to carpet my new home. Fitters arrived last September and carpeted the bedrooms and landing adequately, but did a poor job on the stairs. The Croydon store organised two further appointments in November to inspect the stairs and give a quote for the lounge. The first appointment was missed without explanation and I had to contact the store twice more to chase. Two more dates were missed without warning. Again I had to call and visit the store for updates. A date in January was eventually set for the fitting and the remedial work. I emptied the lounge but no one turned up. After further chasing, Carpetright said it would remedy the stair carpet as a goodwill gesture and a new date was set for February. But when I asked for compensation for the days Id taken unpaid leave to wait in, it said it did not have a compensation policy. BM, Croydon With dismal predictability your February date was also a waste of time as fitters had not been properly briefed and a new one was made and finally fulfilled this month. However, the very day I contacted Carpetrights head office you were offered 122 compensation which is the cost of the fitting. This does not reflect the earnings you lost as a zero-hours contractor, but Carpetright tells me its terms and conditions exclude compensation for missed appointments. According to Miquelle Groves of DAS Law, if a trader fails to fulfil a contract with reasonable care and skill within reasonable time, any clause excluding liability is void and the customer is entitled to damages. Unfortunately, the Consumer Rights Act does not provide for stress and inconvenience. As for loss of earnings, it all depends on how foreseeable any losses were. Groves says: If you tell the trader that you are having to take unpaid leave to be available for the appointments, it would be foreseeable that, if they fail to attend, you will suffer a financial loss that should be compensated for. Ultimately, a court decides whether the financial loss was foreseeable. If you need help email Anna Tims at your.problems@observer.co.uk or write to Your Problems, The Observer, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU. Include an address and phone number. Submission and publication are subject to our terms and conditions | Carpetright did a poor job of carpeting the stairs in our new home. We asked the company if we could claim compensation for the missed appointments. They said they did not have a compensation policy. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/mar/21/carpetright-compensation-lost-earning-missed-appointments | 0.363663 |
Is Carpetright wrong over the right to claim compensation? | As a zero-hours contractor I had to take days off for carpet fitting appointments that were missed I contracted Carpetright to carpet my new home. Fitters arrived last September and carpeted the bedrooms and landing adequately, but did a poor job on the stairs. The Croydon store organised two further appointments in November to inspect the stairs and give a quote for the lounge. The first appointment was missed without explanation and I had to contact the store twice more to chase. Two more dates were missed without warning. Again I had to call and visit the store for updates. A date in January was eventually set for the fitting and the remedial work. I emptied the lounge but no one turned up. After further chasing, Carpetright said it would remedy the stair carpet as a goodwill gesture and a new date was set for February. But when I asked for compensation for the days Id taken unpaid leave to wait in, it said it did not have a compensation policy. BM, Croydon With dismal predictability your February date was also a waste of time as fitters had not been properly briefed and a new one was made and finally fulfilled this month. However, the very day I contacted Carpetrights head office you were offered 122 compensation which is the cost of the fitting. This does not reflect the earnings you lost as a zero-hours contractor, but Carpetright tells me its terms and conditions exclude compensation for missed appointments. According to Miquelle Groves of DAS Law, if a trader fails to fulfil a contract with reasonable care and skill within reasonable time, any clause excluding liability is void and the customer is entitled to damages. Unfortunately, the Consumer Rights Act does not provide for stress and inconvenience. As for loss of earnings, it all depends on how foreseeable any losses were. Groves says: If you tell the trader that you are having to take unpaid leave to be available for the appointments, it would be foreseeable that, if they fail to attend, you will suffer a financial loss that should be compensated for. Ultimately, a court decides whether the financial loss was foreseeable. If you need help email Anna Tims at your.problems@observer.co.uk or write to Your Problems, The Observer, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU. Include an address and phone number. Submission and publication are subject to our terms and conditions | Carpetright did a poor job of carpeting the stairs in our new home. We asked the company if we could claim compensation for the missed appointments. They said they did not have a compensation policy. We are happy to help you out with your problems. Please email Anna Tims at your.problems@observer.co.uk. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/mar/21/carpetright-compensation-lost-earning-missed-appointments | 0.524999 |
Could flexi-schooling help some children? | Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Flexi-schooling would allow some children to spend part of their school week learning at home When Tavis Potts' seven-year-old son was diagnosed with anxiety and stress, his parents proposed sending him to school part-time. The youngster was struggling with full-time education and they believed he would benefit from spending half-a-day a week at home. However, Dr Potts, a university lecturer, was disappointed that "flexi-schooling" was not an option at his son's Aberdeenshire school. Councillors will debate the idea later after one councillor, Alison Evison, said there was interest in the idea from parents. Officials have carried out detailed analysis of the proposal for members of the council's education and children's services committee. Tavis Potts believes his son could really benefit from breaking up his school week with half-a-day at home. He says the child has struggled with full-time school and an increase in work. Although the school has been "fantastic" in helping his son, he believes flexible schooling should have been option in dealing with the issue. "I proposed a half-a-day, for example, where I could work directly with my son, help him with his various subjects, his maths, his science, his English, his comprehension," he said. "But also as a way to give him some extra tuition in the areas that we're all passionate about as a family, which isn't really covered by the school, for example outdoor education." Image caption Tavis Potts believes his son would benefit from a more flexible approach to school He said it would have helped improve his son's wellbeing and attainment. Instead, they were given a "binary choice". "If there were issues that needed to be addressed or opportunities that you could use, you could either have your kids at school, or you could home teach full-time," he said. "Everything or nothing, and we think there's a middle-ground here, particularly where parents want to be actively engaged in the education of their kids." A report drawn up on the issue for Aberdeenshire Council listed a series of advantages of flexible schooling. It allows parents to spend more time with their children, and could give them the opportunity to learn about a subject in greater depth than if they were in the classroom, with more field trips and one-to-one attention. For younger and less mature children, it can also be useful in giving them more time to adjust to full-time education. Children who are recovering from a long illness can return to school again on a gradual basis. And it helps children who were previously home-schooled make a phased returned into the classroom. Image copyright Getty Images The report also says flexible education can also help children with additional support needs. But it also highlights concerns about fairness. Flexi-schooling may only be an option for families with the means and the ability to educate their children at home. The report adds that it could add to teachers' workloads, cause resentment among children, and adversely affect attainment. 'Flexi-learning would work for us' Image caption Dawn Ewan said son David had suffered anxiety Dawn Ewan started taking her son Fraser to the local woods to play one day a week after he suffered from anxiety at school. As the local council doesn't offer the option of flexible schooling, she had to keep him off herself. She said: "Fraser's very much an outdoor child. He feels very relaxed when he is outside. "He was just finding life really quite stressful for a time. He had a lot of anxiety, and his dad and I just felt that time being outside for extended spells of time to play would help with his mental health, with his social skills, and we actually found that it made a huge difference to him, just to be able to have that break from school once a week." Dawn would like the local council to adopt a flexi-schooling policy. She said: "I would really like there to be a policy where parents can apply to local authorities to have flexible learning for their children. "Much like parents who have their children in school full time and would like to home school, you could apply to the authority - and we all have our own reasons for wanting to do this - and on a case-by-case basis then that could be assessed. "In terms of relationships with schools as well, I think it would help. "If the child is less stressed, as a parent you are less stressed and if, as a school staff you can see the benefits, then there is more of a chance of us all working together for the good of the child." Tony Rafferty, the Aberdeen city representative on the National Parent Forum of Scotland, said the matter needed to be seriously considered. But he raised concerns that wealthy parents could take their child out of school for private maths tuition, while others could not afford it. "I think if there's equity for everybody it should be looked at seriously," he added. Image caption Tony Rafferty believes the idea should be looked at, but there are legitimate concerns about fairness Councillor Alison Evison said that flexi-schooling could enable parents to opt for a "combination of provision", which could involve a number of days each week in school and a day or two in alternative provision such as outdoor learning or in home schooling. She added: "This option would be a radical departure from current practice, but it is one which merits proper analysis and reasoned consideration of both the potential benefits and disadvantages." | Flexi-schooling would allow some children to spend part of their school week at home. | bart | 0 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-47642207 | 0.315309 |
Could flexi-schooling help some children? | Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Flexi-schooling would allow some children to spend part of their school week learning at home When Tavis Potts' seven-year-old son was diagnosed with anxiety and stress, his parents proposed sending him to school part-time. The youngster was struggling with full-time education and they believed he would benefit from spending half-a-day a week at home. However, Dr Potts, a university lecturer, was disappointed that "flexi-schooling" was not an option at his son's Aberdeenshire school. Councillors will debate the idea later after one councillor, Alison Evison, said there was interest in the idea from parents. Officials have carried out detailed analysis of the proposal for members of the council's education and children's services committee. Tavis Potts believes his son could really benefit from breaking up his school week with half-a-day at home. He says the child has struggled with full-time school and an increase in work. Although the school has been "fantastic" in helping his son, he believes flexible schooling should have been option in dealing with the issue. "I proposed a half-a-day, for example, where I could work directly with my son, help him with his various subjects, his maths, his science, his English, his comprehension," he said. "But also as a way to give him some extra tuition in the areas that we're all passionate about as a family, which isn't really covered by the school, for example outdoor education." Image caption Tavis Potts believes his son would benefit from a more flexible approach to school He said it would have helped improve his son's wellbeing and attainment. Instead, they were given a "binary choice". "If there were issues that needed to be addressed or opportunities that you could use, you could either have your kids at school, or you could home teach full-time," he said. "Everything or nothing, and we think there's a middle-ground here, particularly where parents want to be actively engaged in the education of their kids." A report drawn up on the issue for Aberdeenshire Council listed a series of advantages of flexible schooling. It allows parents to spend more time with their children, and could give them the opportunity to learn about a subject in greater depth than if they were in the classroom, with more field trips and one-to-one attention. For younger and less mature children, it can also be useful in giving them more time to adjust to full-time education. Children who are recovering from a long illness can return to school again on a gradual basis. And it helps children who were previously home-schooled make a phased returned into the classroom. Image copyright Getty Images The report also says flexible education can also help children with additional support needs. But it also highlights concerns about fairness. Flexi-schooling may only be an option for families with the means and the ability to educate their children at home. The report adds that it could add to teachers' workloads, cause resentment among children, and adversely affect attainment. 'Flexi-learning would work for us' Image caption Dawn Ewan said son David had suffered anxiety Dawn Ewan started taking her son Fraser to the local woods to play one day a week after he suffered from anxiety at school. As the local council doesn't offer the option of flexible schooling, she had to keep him off herself. She said: "Fraser's very much an outdoor child. He feels very relaxed when he is outside. "He was just finding life really quite stressful for a time. He had a lot of anxiety, and his dad and I just felt that time being outside for extended spells of time to play would help with his mental health, with his social skills, and we actually found that it made a huge difference to him, just to be able to have that break from school once a week." Dawn would like the local council to adopt a flexi-schooling policy. She said: "I would really like there to be a policy where parents can apply to local authorities to have flexible learning for their children. "Much like parents who have their children in school full time and would like to home school, you could apply to the authority - and we all have our own reasons for wanting to do this - and on a case-by-case basis then that could be assessed. "In terms of relationships with schools as well, I think it would help. "If the child is less stressed, as a parent you are less stressed and if, as a school staff you can see the benefits, then there is more of a chance of us all working together for the good of the child." Tony Rafferty, the Aberdeen city representative on the National Parent Forum of Scotland, said the matter needed to be seriously considered. But he raised concerns that wealthy parents could take their child out of school for private maths tuition, while others could not afford it. "I think if there's equity for everybody it should be looked at seriously," he added. Image caption Tony Rafferty believes the idea should be looked at, but there are legitimate concerns about fairness Councillor Alison Evison said that flexi-schooling could enable parents to opt for a "combination of provision", which could involve a number of days each week in school and a day or two in alternative provision such as outdoor learning or in home schooling. She added: "This option would be a radical departure from current practice, but it is one which merits proper analysis and reasoned consideration of both the potential benefits and disadvantages." | Councillors will debate the idea later after one councillor said there was interest in the idea from parents. Flexi-schooling can help children with additional support needs, but there are concerns about fairness. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-47642207 | 0.542579 |
Could flexi-schooling help some children? | Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Flexi-schooling would allow some children to spend part of their school week learning at home When Tavis Potts' seven-year-old son was diagnosed with anxiety and stress, his parents proposed sending him to school part-time. The youngster was struggling with full-time education and they believed he would benefit from spending half-a-day a week at home. However, Dr Potts, a university lecturer, was disappointed that "flexi-schooling" was not an option at his son's Aberdeenshire school. Councillors will debate the idea later after one councillor, Alison Evison, said there was interest in the idea from parents. Officials have carried out detailed analysis of the proposal for members of the council's education and children's services committee. Tavis Potts believes his son could really benefit from breaking up his school week with half-a-day at home. He says the child has struggled with full-time school and an increase in work. Although the school has been "fantastic" in helping his son, he believes flexible schooling should have been option in dealing with the issue. "I proposed a half-a-day, for example, where I could work directly with my son, help him with his various subjects, his maths, his science, his English, his comprehension," he said. "But also as a way to give him some extra tuition in the areas that we're all passionate about as a family, which isn't really covered by the school, for example outdoor education." Image caption Tavis Potts believes his son would benefit from a more flexible approach to school He said it would have helped improve his son's wellbeing and attainment. Instead, they were given a "binary choice". "If there were issues that needed to be addressed or opportunities that you could use, you could either have your kids at school, or you could home teach full-time," he said. "Everything or nothing, and we think there's a middle-ground here, particularly where parents want to be actively engaged in the education of their kids." A report drawn up on the issue for Aberdeenshire Council listed a series of advantages of flexible schooling. It allows parents to spend more time with their children, and could give them the opportunity to learn about a subject in greater depth than if they were in the classroom, with more field trips and one-to-one attention. For younger and less mature children, it can also be useful in giving them more time to adjust to full-time education. Children who are recovering from a long illness can return to school again on a gradual basis. And it helps children who were previously home-schooled make a phased returned into the classroom. Image copyright Getty Images The report also says flexible education can also help children with additional support needs. But it also highlights concerns about fairness. Flexi-schooling may only be an option for families with the means and the ability to educate their children at home. The report adds that it could add to teachers' workloads, cause resentment among children, and adversely affect attainment. 'Flexi-learning would work for us' Image caption Dawn Ewan said son David had suffered anxiety Dawn Ewan started taking her son Fraser to the local woods to play one day a week after he suffered from anxiety at school. As the local council doesn't offer the option of flexible schooling, she had to keep him off herself. She said: "Fraser's very much an outdoor child. He feels very relaxed when he is outside. "He was just finding life really quite stressful for a time. He had a lot of anxiety, and his dad and I just felt that time being outside for extended spells of time to play would help with his mental health, with his social skills, and we actually found that it made a huge difference to him, just to be able to have that break from school once a week." Dawn would like the local council to adopt a flexi-schooling policy. She said: "I would really like there to be a policy where parents can apply to local authorities to have flexible learning for their children. "Much like parents who have their children in school full time and would like to home school, you could apply to the authority - and we all have our own reasons for wanting to do this - and on a case-by-case basis then that could be assessed. "In terms of relationships with schools as well, I think it would help. "If the child is less stressed, as a parent you are less stressed and if, as a school staff you can see the benefits, then there is more of a chance of us all working together for the good of the child." Tony Rafferty, the Aberdeen city representative on the National Parent Forum of Scotland, said the matter needed to be seriously considered. But he raised concerns that wealthy parents could take their child out of school for private maths tuition, while others could not afford it. "I think if there's equity for everybody it should be looked at seriously," he added. Image caption Tony Rafferty believes the idea should be looked at, but there are legitimate concerns about fairness Councillor Alison Evison said that flexi-schooling could enable parents to opt for a "combination of provision", which could involve a number of days each week in school and a day or two in alternative provision such as outdoor learning or in home schooling. She added: "This option would be a radical departure from current practice, but it is one which merits proper analysis and reasoned consideration of both the potential benefits and disadvantages." | Flexi-schooling would allow some children to spend part of their school week at home. Tavis Potts' seven-year-old son was struggling with full-time education. He believes flexible schooling should have been option in dealing with the issue. Councillors will debate the idea later after one councillor said there was interest. | bart | 2 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-47642207 | 0.56493 |
How did President Donald Trump's feud with John McCain begin? | CLOSE President Donald Trump spoke ill of late Vietnam POW Sen. John McCain to a crowd, which included members of the military. USA TODAY WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's feud with the late Sen. John McCain dates way back, to long before the real estate magnate launched a campaign for president. Trump, who occasionally re-airs his grievances with the late Arizona Republican, launched a new line of attack during an address in Ohio Wednesday, suggesting the McCain family never thanked him for "the kind of funeral that he wanted." Trump's role in the services were limited to allowing McCain's body to fly on planes used as Air Force Two. Here's a look at the back and forth between Trump and McCain through the years: Jan. 11, 2000: Trump, considering a run for president, criticized McCain's war service as he sized up other potential candidates in an interview on CBS. He was captured, Trump said, in remarks he would echo years later. I dont know. Im not sure. June 30, 2015: McCain tried to distance himself from Trump soon after the real estate magnate entered the 2016 presidential race by suggesting immigrants were rapists and drug smugglers. "I just disagree with his comments about the, quote, Mexicans," the senator told The Arizona Republic in 2015. July 11, 2015:Trump hammered McCain during a campaign rally in the senators home state, saying he was weak on immigration. "We have incompetent politicians, not only the president," Trump said. "I mean, right here, in your own state, you have John McCain." The audience booed at the mention of McCain's name. July 16, 2015: McCain responded to Trump in a piece in The New Yorker. The senator said Trump fired up the crazies and Trump responded by calling McCain a "dummy." July 18, 2015: Most Americans caught their first glimpse of the feud when Trump, speaking in Iowa, questioned whether McCain was a war hero because he was captured" in the Vietnam War. Trump, who did not serve in the war, said he liked people that werent captured. Many political prognosticators predicted the remarks would bring about the undoing of Trumps campaign. Feb. 9, 2016: Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire after coming in second in the Iowa caucuses days earlier. April 19, 2016:McCain announced he would not attend the Republican National Convention in July, where Trump would accept the party's nomination. May 5, 2016: McCain was heard telling supporters at a fundraiser that Trump was hurting the GOP brand with Arizona's Latino electorate, according to audio of his remarks published by Politico. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and President Donald Trump. (Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images) May 11, 2016: Trump seemed to backtrack from his original remarks, telling a radio program that: You know, frankly, I like John McCain, and John McCain is a hero. Aug. 1, 2016: McCain blasted Trump amid a scandal over the nominees remarks about U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. Trump criticized the fallen solders mother, who stood silently by her husbands side during the Democratic National Convention. Aug. 5, 2016: Trump reversed course and endorsed McCain. "I hold in the highest esteem Sen. John McCain for his service to our country in uniform and in public office," Trump said. Oct. 4, 2016:McCain defended Trump over comments the nominee made about soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder. Trump received criticism for saying some soldiers who return from war are "strong and you can handle it but a lot of people can't handle it." Critics said the comment spread the misconception that veterans with PTSD are weak. McCain said the media distorted Trump's meaning. Trump thanked McCain on Twitter the following day. Thank you @SenJohnMcCain for your kind remarks on the important issue of PTSD and the dishonest media. Great to be in Arizona yesterday! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016 Oct. 8, 2016: McCain withdrew support for Trump after a 2005 recording emerged in which Trump discussed kissing women and grabbing them by their genitalia. McCain said the recording made it impossible to continue to offer even conditional support for his candidacy. Jan. 20, 2017:Trump is inaugurated the 45th president of the United States. So great that John McCain is coming back to vote. Brave - American hero! Thank you John. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2017 July 19, 2017:McCain's cancer diagnosis becomes public. Days earlier, before the diagnosis was known but after McCain had undergone surgery to remove a blood clot, Trump said, "We hope John McCain gets better very soon because we miss him. July 28, 2017: McCain joins other Republican senators to block the so-called "skinny repeal" of Obamacare, a last-ditch effort to make good on a Trump campaign promise. Sept. 23, 2017: Trump blasts McCain for opposing the GOP attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying McCain was snookered by Democrats. Oct. 18, 2017: McCain swipes at Trump during a C-SPAN interview, noting that during the Vietnam War we drafted the lowest income level of America and the highest income level found a doctor that would say that they had a bone spur." Trump received several draft deferments during the Vietnam War, including one medical deferment for a diagnosed bone spur in his heels, the New York Times reported. May 5, 2018: The New York Times reports that McCains inner circle informed the White House he doesnt want Trump to attend his eventual funeral. June 20, 2018: During a rally in Duluth, Minnesota, Trump blamed McCain for the collapse of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. We had a gentleman way into the morning hours, go thumbs-down," Trump said. "He went thumbs-down." A woman in the crowd reportedly shouted, Hes a war hero, but Trump ignored her and changed topics. When McCain voted against the repeal plan in 2017, he gave a thumbs down and said "no," which drew a gasp from members in the Senate chamber. Aug. 25, 2018: McCain dies. My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018 Aug. 27, 2018: Trump faced a public outcry after raising U.S. flags two days after they had been lowered out of respect for McCain. The American Legion and other veterans groups criticized the move, and the White House quickly lowered the flags again. Sept. 1, 2018: Honoring McCains wishes, Trump does not attend the senator's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Trumps daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, attend the service. Meghan McCain later says they were not invited by the family. March 17, 2019: Trump tweets, incorrectly, that a court document shows McCain attempted to publicize a dossier alleging misdeeds by Trump before the election. McCain provided the document to the FBI after the election, and there is no evidence he also provided it to the media. Spreading the fake and totally discredited Dossier is unfortunately a very dark stain against John McCain. Ken Starr, Former Independent Counsel. He had far worse stains than this, including thumbs down on repeal and replace after years of campaigning to repeal and replace! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 16, 2019 March 18, 2019: On ABCs The View, McCains daughter, Meghan, slammed Trumps criticism of her father, saying: He spends his weekend obsessing over great men because he knows it and I know it and all of you know it: He will never be a great man. So it was indeed (just proven in court papers) last in his class (Annapolis) John McCain that sent the Fake Dossier to the FBI and Media hoping to have it printed BEFORE the Election. He & the Dems, working together, failed (as usual). Even the Fake News refused this garbage! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2019 March 19, 2019: In an Oval Office meeting with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Trump tells reporters he never liked McCain over differences that included Russia and health care. "I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be, he said. March 20, 2019: Trump expanded his attack, suggesting he did not receive a thank you presumably from McCain's family after Trump "gave him the kind of funeral that he wanted." Contributing: Dan Nowicki, The Arizona Republic Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/how-did-donald-trump-john-mccain-feud-begin-obsession/3228906002/ | Trump's feud with McCain dates back to when he was considering a run for president in 2000. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/how-did-donald-trump-john-mccain-feud-begin-obsession/3228906002/ | 0.169345 |
How did President Donald Trump's feud with John McCain begin? | CLOSE President Donald Trump spoke ill of late Vietnam POW Sen. John McCain to a crowd, which included members of the military. USA TODAY WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's feud with the late Sen. John McCain dates way back, to long before the real estate magnate launched a campaign for president. Trump, who occasionally re-airs his grievances with the late Arizona Republican, launched a new line of attack during an address in Ohio Wednesday, suggesting the McCain family never thanked him for "the kind of funeral that he wanted." Trump's role in the services were limited to allowing McCain's body to fly on planes used as Air Force Two. Here's a look at the back and forth between Trump and McCain through the years: Jan. 11, 2000: Trump, considering a run for president, criticized McCain's war service as he sized up other potential candidates in an interview on CBS. He was captured, Trump said, in remarks he would echo years later. I dont know. Im not sure. June 30, 2015: McCain tried to distance himself from Trump soon after the real estate magnate entered the 2016 presidential race by suggesting immigrants were rapists and drug smugglers. "I just disagree with his comments about the, quote, Mexicans," the senator told The Arizona Republic in 2015. July 11, 2015:Trump hammered McCain during a campaign rally in the senators home state, saying he was weak on immigration. "We have incompetent politicians, not only the president," Trump said. "I mean, right here, in your own state, you have John McCain." The audience booed at the mention of McCain's name. July 16, 2015: McCain responded to Trump in a piece in The New Yorker. The senator said Trump fired up the crazies and Trump responded by calling McCain a "dummy." July 18, 2015: Most Americans caught their first glimpse of the feud when Trump, speaking in Iowa, questioned whether McCain was a war hero because he was captured" in the Vietnam War. Trump, who did not serve in the war, said he liked people that werent captured. Many political prognosticators predicted the remarks would bring about the undoing of Trumps campaign. Feb. 9, 2016: Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire after coming in second in the Iowa caucuses days earlier. April 19, 2016:McCain announced he would not attend the Republican National Convention in July, where Trump would accept the party's nomination. May 5, 2016: McCain was heard telling supporters at a fundraiser that Trump was hurting the GOP brand with Arizona's Latino electorate, according to audio of his remarks published by Politico. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and President Donald Trump. (Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images) May 11, 2016: Trump seemed to backtrack from his original remarks, telling a radio program that: You know, frankly, I like John McCain, and John McCain is a hero. Aug. 1, 2016: McCain blasted Trump amid a scandal over the nominees remarks about U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. Trump criticized the fallen solders mother, who stood silently by her husbands side during the Democratic National Convention. Aug. 5, 2016: Trump reversed course and endorsed McCain. "I hold in the highest esteem Sen. John McCain for his service to our country in uniform and in public office," Trump said. Oct. 4, 2016:McCain defended Trump over comments the nominee made about soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder. Trump received criticism for saying some soldiers who return from war are "strong and you can handle it but a lot of people can't handle it." Critics said the comment spread the misconception that veterans with PTSD are weak. McCain said the media distorted Trump's meaning. Trump thanked McCain on Twitter the following day. Thank you @SenJohnMcCain for your kind remarks on the important issue of PTSD and the dishonest media. Great to be in Arizona yesterday! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016 Oct. 8, 2016: McCain withdrew support for Trump after a 2005 recording emerged in which Trump discussed kissing women and grabbing them by their genitalia. McCain said the recording made it impossible to continue to offer even conditional support for his candidacy. Jan. 20, 2017:Trump is inaugurated the 45th president of the United States. So great that John McCain is coming back to vote. Brave - American hero! Thank you John. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2017 July 19, 2017:McCain's cancer diagnosis becomes public. Days earlier, before the diagnosis was known but after McCain had undergone surgery to remove a blood clot, Trump said, "We hope John McCain gets better very soon because we miss him. July 28, 2017: McCain joins other Republican senators to block the so-called "skinny repeal" of Obamacare, a last-ditch effort to make good on a Trump campaign promise. Sept. 23, 2017: Trump blasts McCain for opposing the GOP attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying McCain was snookered by Democrats. Oct. 18, 2017: McCain swipes at Trump during a C-SPAN interview, noting that during the Vietnam War we drafted the lowest income level of America and the highest income level found a doctor that would say that they had a bone spur." Trump received several draft deferments during the Vietnam War, including one medical deferment for a diagnosed bone spur in his heels, the New York Times reported. May 5, 2018: The New York Times reports that McCains inner circle informed the White House he doesnt want Trump to attend his eventual funeral. June 20, 2018: During a rally in Duluth, Minnesota, Trump blamed McCain for the collapse of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. We had a gentleman way into the morning hours, go thumbs-down," Trump said. "He went thumbs-down." A woman in the crowd reportedly shouted, Hes a war hero, but Trump ignored her and changed topics. When McCain voted against the repeal plan in 2017, he gave a thumbs down and said "no," which drew a gasp from members in the Senate chamber. Aug. 25, 2018: McCain dies. My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018 Aug. 27, 2018: Trump faced a public outcry after raising U.S. flags two days after they had been lowered out of respect for McCain. The American Legion and other veterans groups criticized the move, and the White House quickly lowered the flags again. Sept. 1, 2018: Honoring McCains wishes, Trump does not attend the senator's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Trumps daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, attend the service. Meghan McCain later says they were not invited by the family. March 17, 2019: Trump tweets, incorrectly, that a court document shows McCain attempted to publicize a dossier alleging misdeeds by Trump before the election. McCain provided the document to the FBI after the election, and there is no evidence he also provided it to the media. Spreading the fake and totally discredited Dossier is unfortunately a very dark stain against John McCain. Ken Starr, Former Independent Counsel. He had far worse stains than this, including thumbs down on repeal and replace after years of campaigning to repeal and replace! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 16, 2019 March 18, 2019: On ABCs The View, McCains daughter, Meghan, slammed Trumps criticism of her father, saying: He spends his weekend obsessing over great men because he knows it and I know it and all of you know it: He will never be a great man. So it was indeed (just proven in court papers) last in his class (Annapolis) John McCain that sent the Fake Dossier to the FBI and Media hoping to have it printed BEFORE the Election. He & the Dems, working together, failed (as usual). Even the Fake News refused this garbage! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2019 March 19, 2019: In an Oval Office meeting with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Trump tells reporters he never liked McCain over differences that included Russia and health care. "I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be, he said. March 20, 2019: Trump expanded his attack, suggesting he did not receive a thank you presumably from McCain's family after Trump "gave him the kind of funeral that he wanted." Contributing: Dan Nowicki, The Arizona Republic Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/how-did-donald-trump-john-mccain-feud-begin-obsession/3228906002/ | Trump's feud with the late Sen. John McCain dates back to 2000. The real estate magnate criticized McCain's war service in an interview in 2000. | bart | 1 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/how-did-donald-trump-john-mccain-feud-begin-obsession/3228906002/ | 0.272488 |
How did President Donald Trump's feud with John McCain begin? | CLOSE President Donald Trump spoke ill of late Vietnam POW Sen. John McCain to a crowd, which included members of the military. USA TODAY WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's feud with the late Sen. John McCain dates way back, to long before the real estate magnate launched a campaign for president. Trump, who occasionally re-airs his grievances with the late Arizona Republican, launched a new line of attack during an address in Ohio Wednesday, suggesting the McCain family never thanked him for "the kind of funeral that he wanted." Trump's role in the services were limited to allowing McCain's body to fly on planes used as Air Force Two. Here's a look at the back and forth between Trump and McCain through the years: Jan. 11, 2000: Trump, considering a run for president, criticized McCain's war service as he sized up other potential candidates in an interview on CBS. He was captured, Trump said, in remarks he would echo years later. I dont know. Im not sure. June 30, 2015: McCain tried to distance himself from Trump soon after the real estate magnate entered the 2016 presidential race by suggesting immigrants were rapists and drug smugglers. "I just disagree with his comments about the, quote, Mexicans," the senator told The Arizona Republic in 2015. July 11, 2015:Trump hammered McCain during a campaign rally in the senators home state, saying he was weak on immigration. "We have incompetent politicians, not only the president," Trump said. "I mean, right here, in your own state, you have John McCain." The audience booed at the mention of McCain's name. July 16, 2015: McCain responded to Trump in a piece in The New Yorker. The senator said Trump fired up the crazies and Trump responded by calling McCain a "dummy." July 18, 2015: Most Americans caught their first glimpse of the feud when Trump, speaking in Iowa, questioned whether McCain was a war hero because he was captured" in the Vietnam War. Trump, who did not serve in the war, said he liked people that werent captured. Many political prognosticators predicted the remarks would bring about the undoing of Trumps campaign. Feb. 9, 2016: Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire after coming in second in the Iowa caucuses days earlier. April 19, 2016:McCain announced he would not attend the Republican National Convention in July, where Trump would accept the party's nomination. May 5, 2016: McCain was heard telling supporters at a fundraiser that Trump was hurting the GOP brand with Arizona's Latino electorate, according to audio of his remarks published by Politico. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and President Donald Trump. (Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images) May 11, 2016: Trump seemed to backtrack from his original remarks, telling a radio program that: You know, frankly, I like John McCain, and John McCain is a hero. Aug. 1, 2016: McCain blasted Trump amid a scandal over the nominees remarks about U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. Trump criticized the fallen solders mother, who stood silently by her husbands side during the Democratic National Convention. Aug. 5, 2016: Trump reversed course and endorsed McCain. "I hold in the highest esteem Sen. John McCain for his service to our country in uniform and in public office," Trump said. Oct. 4, 2016:McCain defended Trump over comments the nominee made about soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder. Trump received criticism for saying some soldiers who return from war are "strong and you can handle it but a lot of people can't handle it." Critics said the comment spread the misconception that veterans with PTSD are weak. McCain said the media distorted Trump's meaning. Trump thanked McCain on Twitter the following day. Thank you @SenJohnMcCain for your kind remarks on the important issue of PTSD and the dishonest media. Great to be in Arizona yesterday! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016 Oct. 8, 2016: McCain withdrew support for Trump after a 2005 recording emerged in which Trump discussed kissing women and grabbing them by their genitalia. McCain said the recording made it impossible to continue to offer even conditional support for his candidacy. Jan. 20, 2017:Trump is inaugurated the 45th president of the United States. So great that John McCain is coming back to vote. Brave - American hero! Thank you John. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2017 July 19, 2017:McCain's cancer diagnosis becomes public. Days earlier, before the diagnosis was known but after McCain had undergone surgery to remove a blood clot, Trump said, "We hope John McCain gets better very soon because we miss him. July 28, 2017: McCain joins other Republican senators to block the so-called "skinny repeal" of Obamacare, a last-ditch effort to make good on a Trump campaign promise. Sept. 23, 2017: Trump blasts McCain for opposing the GOP attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying McCain was snookered by Democrats. Oct. 18, 2017: McCain swipes at Trump during a C-SPAN interview, noting that during the Vietnam War we drafted the lowest income level of America and the highest income level found a doctor that would say that they had a bone spur." Trump received several draft deferments during the Vietnam War, including one medical deferment for a diagnosed bone spur in his heels, the New York Times reported. May 5, 2018: The New York Times reports that McCains inner circle informed the White House he doesnt want Trump to attend his eventual funeral. June 20, 2018: During a rally in Duluth, Minnesota, Trump blamed McCain for the collapse of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. We had a gentleman way into the morning hours, go thumbs-down," Trump said. "He went thumbs-down." A woman in the crowd reportedly shouted, Hes a war hero, but Trump ignored her and changed topics. When McCain voted against the repeal plan in 2017, he gave a thumbs down and said "no," which drew a gasp from members in the Senate chamber. Aug. 25, 2018: McCain dies. My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018 Aug. 27, 2018: Trump faced a public outcry after raising U.S. flags two days after they had been lowered out of respect for McCain. The American Legion and other veterans groups criticized the move, and the White House quickly lowered the flags again. Sept. 1, 2018: Honoring McCains wishes, Trump does not attend the senator's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Trumps daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, attend the service. Meghan McCain later says they were not invited by the family. March 17, 2019: Trump tweets, incorrectly, that a court document shows McCain attempted to publicize a dossier alleging misdeeds by Trump before the election. McCain provided the document to the FBI after the election, and there is no evidence he also provided it to the media. Spreading the fake and totally discredited Dossier is unfortunately a very dark stain against John McCain. Ken Starr, Former Independent Counsel. He had far worse stains than this, including thumbs down on repeal and replace after years of campaigning to repeal and replace! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 16, 2019 March 18, 2019: On ABCs The View, McCains daughter, Meghan, slammed Trumps criticism of her father, saying: He spends his weekend obsessing over great men because he knows it and I know it and all of you know it: He will never be a great man. So it was indeed (just proven in court papers) last in his class (Annapolis) John McCain that sent the Fake Dossier to the FBI and Media hoping to have it printed BEFORE the Election. He & the Dems, working together, failed (as usual). Even the Fake News refused this garbage! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2019 March 19, 2019: In an Oval Office meeting with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Trump tells reporters he never liked McCain over differences that included Russia and health care. "I was never a fan of John McCain and I never will be, he said. March 20, 2019: Trump expanded his attack, suggesting he did not receive a thank you presumably from McCain's family after Trump "gave him the kind of funeral that he wanted." Contributing: Dan Nowicki, The Arizona Republic Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/how-did-donald-trump-john-mccain-feud-begin-obsession/3228906002/ | Trump's feud with the late Sen. John McCain dates back to 2000. The real estate magnate criticized McCain's war service as he sized up other potential candidates. Trump's role in the services was limited to allowing McCain's body to fly on planes used as Air Force Two. | bart | 2 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/how-did-donald-trump-john-mccain-feud-begin-obsession/3228906002/ | 0.344427 |
What is Jordan Peele's 'Us' about? And how scary is it? | In "Us," Gabe (Winston Duke), Adelaide (Lupita Nyongo) and their son (Evan Alex) are about to find out. (Photo: Claudette Barius) Watching a Jordan Peele film is a uniquely unsettling experience. This is not just because Get Out, his brilliant debut, and now Us, are smart-and-scary horror movies. It is also because, after all the clues he dropped like so many breadcrumbs in Get Out, you cannot simply sit back and watch Us. You find yourself endlessly searching for hints, for tidbits, for the at-first-glance throwaway image that ultimately will unlock the secrets of the story. Its relentless and its thrilling. Which is not to say that Us is the equal of Get Out. Few films are. But Us is a strong film in its own right, a sign of Peeles confidence as a filmmaker (here he tackles class division, in a different way than he did racism in Get Out). Its also a sign that we can be confident hell make us think while making us squirm. And maybe scream a little. Madison Curry stars in "Us." (Photo: Photo Credit: Universal Pictures) Us begins in 1986, at night at a carnival on the boardwalk on the beach in Santa Cruz, California. A little girl wanders from her father, who is drinking beer and playing Whac-A-Mole. She walks almost trance-like to the beach, and winds up in a fun-house, hall-of-mirrors-type attraction. Lost inside, she sees something that will haunt her for the rest of her life (and eventually haunt the audience). Then were in the present, with the girl, Adelaide (Lupita Nyongo) grown up, married to Gabe (Winston Duke), with a daughter, Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) and son Jason (Evan Alex). Theyre on the way to their summer home in Santa Cruz. (If cinematographer Mike Gioulaks overhead shot of the family driving to their vacation isnt meant to evoke the opening of Stanley Kubricks The Shining, its a happy accident.) Adelaide really doesnt want to go to the beach, but Gabe, an amiable goof, talks her into it. They meet their friends Josh and Kitty (Tim Heidecker and Elisabeth Moss) and their twin daughters, a family just a little more well-off enough to bug Gabe. A couple of unusual things happen, enough to rattle Adelaide. Peele, who wrote and produced the film, in addition to directing it, periodically flashes back to the night in 1986 that so shaped her life. In 'Us," the Wilson family encounters a group of people who look just like them: Abraham (Winston Duke, from left), Umbrae (Shahadi Wright Joseph), Pluto (Evan Alex) and Red (Lupita Nyongo). (Photo: Claudette Barius) That night, the power goes out in their vacation home (Josh and Kitty have a backup generator, Gabe notes with annoyance), and Jason comes into his parents room with alarm: There is a family standing in their driveway. Its not just any family; if youve seen the trailer, you know that its them, or their doppelgngers. The film for a time becomes an exercise in home-invasion horror something at which Peele excels. (There are nods to several horror films here, recognizable but never overwhelming Peeles unique vision.) There are many surprises to follow, and many more scares, but underlying everything is a message a warning, really pitting the haves vs. the have-nots, a class division that has broken out into full-on class warfare. The reasons for this grow a little fuzzy as Peele tries to explain things late in the game; that part of the film isnt entirely successful, though it certainly doesnt lack for ambition. The acting is fantastic playing dual roles is doubtless an actors dream. But Nyongo is particularly outstanding. Peele relies on her to carry the film, both as a kind of action hero and her own worst enemy, and if youre looking for a message there, well, you can find one. Gabe (Winston Duke) and Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) protect themselves in "Us." (Photo: Claudette Barius) Peeles visual audacity is at times breathtaking, and always serves a greater purpose. There is a beautiful overhead shot of the family walking along the beach, carrying their supplies, casting long shadows. Theres no way to know in the moment youre admiring this that it carries meaning that informs the rest of the film. Thats just terrific filmmaking. And even if Us cant match the standard Peele set with Get Out, its another reason to be excited about whatever he comes up with next. Reach Goodykoontz at bill.goodykoontz@arizonarepublic.com. Facebook: facebook.com/GoodyOnFilm. Twitter: @goodyk. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. 'Us,' 4 stars Director: Jordan Peele. Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss. Rating: R for violence/terror and language. Great Good Fair Bad Bomb Read or Share this story: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/billgoodykoontz/2019/03/21/jordan-peele-us-how-scary-is-it-what-its-about-movie-review/3220730002/ | Jordan Peele's "Us" is a smart-and-scary horror movie. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/billgoodykoontz/2019/03/21/jordan-peele-us-how-scary-is-it-what-its-about-movie-review/3220730002/ | 0.287603 |
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