title: Liontrust gf european smaller companies fund august 2022 review

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The Fund’s A3 share class returned -6.1%* in euro terms in August. This Fund’s target benchmark, the MSCI Europe Small Cap Index, returned -6.9%.
July’s market bounce proved short-lived as the very challenging economic backdrop showed signs of deteriorating further. With energy prices ramping up significantly during the month, inflation concerns made a swift and sharp return to the foreground for investors and prompted another bout of risk-off behaviour.
The eurozone estimate of August consumer price inflation rose to 9.1%, ahead of both last month’s reading and expectations, with the lagged effect of energy price rises still to feed through. Governments across the continent have moved to provide varying degrees of support to households and businesses facing the unprecedented rise in energy bills.
Under the expectation of renewed hawkishness in the pace of monetary tightening, futures markets priced in an additional 100 basis points of ECB rate hikes, with a 2023 peak moving from around 1.1% to over 2.2% during the month. The German 10 year bond yield nearly doubled over the month to 1.54%.
The equity market sell-off was heavier further down the market cap scale; while the MSCI Europe large-cap index returned -4.5%, the mid-cap and small-cap equivalents returned -6.7% and -6.9% respectively.
European gas prices rose more than 20% in August, taking their year-to-date surge to around 250% as Russia restricts supplies. As a result, most companies in Europe are facing dual headwinds of rampant input cost inflation and softening consumer confidence. Amid this environment, consumer-facing stocks such as Danish jewellery retailer Pandora (-14%) have performed poorly. So far, however, its underlying trading has proven relatively resilient. Although organic revenue growth slowed to 3% year-on-year in Q2, it still amounted to 11% in the first half of 2022, and the company has maintained its full-year guidance of a 4% to 6% growth.
Shares in 4imprint Group (+17%) had already rallied strongly in July on the back of a trading update that upgraded full-year profit guidance, and they made more gains after releasing results for the first half of the year. While its management team cautioned that geopolitical and econimc factors could still hamper growth, very good trends in the last six months and a solid start to the second half of the year led investors to lift their expectations. The promotional merchandise specialist has recorded a 58% rise in revenue as customer numbers and order count rose to new highs.
Bank of Ireland’s (+14%) interim operating income was marginally lower than expected, dropping slightly from last year’s level to €1.39bn in the first six months of 2022. However, the bank’s outlook for net interest income was more upbeat than had been anticipated. It now expects “modestly higher net interest income” for 2022, as the income line’s gearing to higher interest feeds through.
Positive contributors to performance included:
4imprint Group (+17%), Bank of Ireland (+10%), Bankinter (+6.2%)
Negative contributors to performance included:
Vistry Group (-19%), Pandora (-17%) and Indivior (-13%).
Discrete years' performance** (%), to previous quarter-end:
Past performance does not predict future returns
Liontrust GF European Smaller Companies A3 Acc EUR |
MSCI Europe Small Cap |
*Source: Financial Express, as at 31.08.22, total return (net of fees and income reinvested).
**Source: Financial Express, as at 30.06.22, total return (net of fees and income reinvested). Discrete data is not available for ten full 12-month periods due to the launch date of the portfolio (01.02.17). Investment decisions should not be based on short-term performance.
A Performance Fee for each Performance Period shall be equal to 10% of the amount, if any, by which the Net Asset Value before Performance Fee accrual of the Fund exceeds the Indexed Net Asset Value of the Fund on the last Business Day of the Performance Period. The Performance Period of the Fund is every 12 months ending on the last business day of each calendar year. Details of the Fund's performance fee in the last financial year can be found in the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) which can be obtained free of charge from the Liontrust website.
Key Features of the Liontrust GF European Smaller Companies Fund
Investment objective & policy1 |
The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve long term capital growth by investing primarily in European smaller companies. The Fund may invest in all economic sectors in all parts of the world, although it is intended it will invest primarily in equities and equity related derivatives (i.e. total return swaps, futures and embedded derivatives) in European companies (including the UK and Switzerland). The majority of the assets of the Fund (more than 85%) are expected to be invested in smaller companies (with a market capitalisation of less than 5 billion euros at the time of the initial investment). In normal conditions, the Fund will aim to hold a diversified portfolio, although at times the Investment Adviser may decide to hold a more concentrated portfolio, and it is possible that a substantial portion of the Fund could be invested in cash or cash equivalents. The Fund may use FX forwards to hedge the Fund’s currency exposures. The Fund has both Hedged and Unhedged share classes available. The Hedged share classes use forward foreign exchange contracts to protect returns in the base currency of the Fund. |
Recommended investment horizon |
5 years or more |
Risk profile (SRRI)2 |
Active/passive investment style |
The Fund is considered to be actively managed in reference to MSCI Europe Small -Cap Index net total return (the “Benchmark”) by virtue of the fact that it seeks to outperform the Benchmark. However the Benchmark is not used to define the portfolio composition of the Fund and the Fund may be wholly invested in securities which are not constituents of the Benchmark. |
Notes: 1. As specified in the KIID of the fund; 2. SRRI = Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator. Please refer to the KIID for further detail on how this is calculated.
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tier: cub

shelf: education

title: Focusing on results with calsafamilia

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This weekend we were honored to spend the weekend with @CALSAfamilia where our CEO, Dr. Matt Coleman, highlighted examples of how education leaders are using a shared identity to put families and student voices at the center of how decisions are made.[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Get Anchor Paper” btn_style=”custom” btn_custom_background=”#00bcb4″ btn_custom_text=”#ffffff” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fanchors.inflexion.org%2Fx%3Futm_source%3Dcalsa%26utm_medium%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3Danchorpaper|title:Download%20Anchor%20Paper|target:%20_blank|”]Download our report Two Anchors that Make or Break School Change Efforts to learn more about the evidence-based approach described at CALSAFOR2020.[/vc_cta][vc_column_text]It was inspiring to be with other leaders at the Focus on Results conference who want education to elevate the importance of building strong relationships and seeing students as a whole person – valuing social-emotional skills and well-being. One of our favorite moments was when Dr. Victor Rios emphasized that teachers can shift their perspective to see students as at-promise rather than at-risk. He shared about a former teacher, Ms. Russ, who did this for him as a student. In his words, she “believed in me so much, she tricked me into believing in myself.”
We also, of course, loved the opportunity to be at Levi Stadium where the 49’ers had just won the NFC Championship the weekend before (see our very happy faces)!
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shelf: home-craft

title: Geodome

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Some time ago I was introduced to Anna from northernhomestead.com – a fellow gardening enthusiast from central Alberta. She writes a very interesting blog – and has a most interesting geodome greenhouse. If you’ve never seen a geodome greenhouse before – you’ve got to check this out!
Dave: First of all, tell me a little bit about yourself.
Anna: We are Jakob and Anna, passionate suburban home gardeners in Alberta, Canada. We grow lots and lots of food in our square foot garden, in the greenhouse, and at our friend’s farm. Truth is we do not even own a single square foot of land, but we do what we can and call it Northern Home Garden.
Dave: What’s the most unique feature of your garden?
Anna: It sure is our Geodome Greenhouse.
Dave: Why did you choose the geodome style for your greenhouse?
When we started to plan to build a greenhouse, our expectations were very high. In an northern garden we are dealing with frost, nasty winds and hail and also loads of snow in the winter. Our days in spring and fall are short of direct sunlight, so we need to catch every sunbeam we can. Plus, we live in town and the greenhouse in our small back yard needed to be somehow catchy. 😉 In our research we came across the GeoDome greenhouse:
- Very unique, lightweight structure
- Stable in wind and under snow
- Optimal light absorption
- Has the most growing ground space
- A unique hang-out place
- An eye catcher
The GeoDome greenhouse is just what we were looking for.
Dave: How difficult/expensive was it to build?
The most difficult part was to figure out how to build a Geodome, what kind of joints to use, what frequency is right for the size. We looked at dozens of How-To instructions and even bought an E-Book (with very little value). But all together it helped to build the GeoDome we have and love.
For the structure we used untreated spruce lumber, and stained it before assembling. For covering we used greenhouse plastic that was given to us from an commercial greenhouse. So the expenses were not very high, about $200, and it took us about a month to build it. All in all a very good experience, something we would recommend. We do share our experiences ‘How to build a GeoDome greenhouse’ here: https://northernhomestead.com/how-to-build-a-geodome-greenhouse/
Dave: Do you have any future projects in mind?
Anna: We would really love to own some land to build up a real homestead, with trees, and berries and some animals (dreaming aloud).
Got a unique or unusual greenhouse or garden? I’d love to hear about it. Go to my contact page and tell me all about it!


shelf: history-culture

title: Danish design brand

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Danish design brand
Warm Nordic is a Danish design brand that cultivates Nordic aesthetics and has strong roots in Scandinavian design history. With a large selection of classic furniture and lamps from the 50s and 60s as well as modern designs by Danish and international designers, Warm Nordic builds a bridge between past and present, between tradition and renewal.
In our webshop you will find a colorful universe of quality design with a Nordic soul, so that you can certainly find the right design for your home.
We relaunch designs from the 50s and 60s that deserve icon status. In close collaboration with the designers' families, we recreate classic furniture and lamps in modern colors and materials and thus bring iconic designs such as the Fried Egg Chair and Gesture Chair into modern homes. You will find the classic designs in our Classic Collection.
We collaborate with modern designers who contribute unique designs to our universe - in unique shapes, colors and expressions and with references to our classic designs. You will find the modern designs in our Contemporary Collection.
Full-cast design universe
We believe that good design, whether iconic design classics or new design, can make you a little happier in everyday life. Especially when it radiates the quality, authenticity and warmth that permeate the Scandinavian design tradition. That is why we take pains to select our furniture, lamps and other designs based on the warm, Nordic aesthetics and atmosphere. Unfolded as an integral design universe and with craftsmanship, quality and genuine materials as a foundation. We take pride in the fact that with Warm Nordic you get an exceptional amount of design and quality for the money.
Respected design heritage
Warm Nordic was founded by Frantz Longhi and looks after the design heritage of internationally known icons such as Hans Olsen, Knud Færch, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jo Hammerborg and Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Contemporary designers include Charlotte Høncke, Studio Føy, Isabel Ahm, Welling/Ludvik and Rikke Frost, among many others.


shelf: civic-law

title: Google says in compliance with cci regarding play stores payments policy

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Google on Wednesday mentioned its Google Play’s funds coverage is compliant with the anti-trust watchdog CCI’s order and it’s pushing forward with plans to implement the coverage within the nation.
“In 2020, we clarified the requirements of our payments policy, and developers in India have had considerable time to make the necessary changes to their apps,” it mentioned in a weblog submit. “We’re respectfully following the CCI’s October 2022 order, and in compliance with that order, we expanded user choice billing to all developers in India and updated our policy that went into effect starting April 26, 2023.” Google mentioned because the deadline of April 26 had now handed, it will be taking “necessary steps” to get builders to implement one of many billing choices it provides.
Three routes can be found for app builders — utilizing Google Play’s billing system, another billing system referred to as the consumer alternative billing system alongside Google Play’s billing system for customers in India and working on a consumption-only foundation with out paying a service price, even whether it is a part of a paid service.
Google mentioned it continued to “comply with local laws and cooperate with local proceedings, as applicable”. Applying a service price is a “sensible model as the platform only makes money when a developer makes money, so our success is aligned with theirs”, it mentioned.
It mentioned the service price it accrues from builders permits it to fund the massive investments it has made for the expansion of India’s app ecosystem. The firm insisted that its charges — 15 % of decrease for many builders — is the bottom of any main app retailer and a 4 % discount in that price for individuals who implement another billing system “fairly reflects that Google Play’s billing system has not been used.
Less than 60 of the over 2,00,000 Indian developers on Google Play currently could pay a service fee of above 15 percent, Google said, citing its own estimations.
The Competition Commission of India in October slapped a fine on Google and directed the Android maker to give developers the choice of using third-party billing systems in the country.
“Most builders globally have already elected one in all these routes. In India, now that the deadline has handed, we’re informing builders within the nation who haven’t but carried out one in all these choices that we’ll be taking needed steps to make sure our coverage is utilized pretty. We proceed to adjust to native legal guidelines and cooperate with native proceedings, as relevant,” Google said.
#Google #Compliance #CCI #Play #Stores #Payments #Policy


shelf: science-engineering

title: Solar powered smart cities

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shelf: software-docs

title: Shared ssl ip

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Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the info exchanged between a web server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the information that customers submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so on. Any data they input in any box on the website shall be submitted safely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Normally, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which means the overall cost for your online presence will be bigger. While this might not be an issue for a larger business, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop which does not generate big profits if additional money should be spent. That's the main reason why we have taken advantage of an extension referred to as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we have made it possible to use a shared server IP address to set up an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Cloud Web Hosting
Due to the fact that we offer SSL certificates with our cloud web hosting solutions, you can quickly secure your website and use a shared IP address with only a few clicks. The option will be available during the order process, therefore if you have a dedicated IP, you'll be able to use it, but if you don't have one and you don't want to pay for this type of a service, you could use the shared IP, that has been configured particularly for SSLs. The certificate will work in the same exact way as if it had a dedicated IP address and the sole difference shall be that if someone tries to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your website. Due to the fact that our system comes with an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be set up automatically the moment it's issued, so you will not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. That way, you can have a protected and trustworthy website without spending extra cash for that.


shelf: health

title: Institution internment

text: The existence of a cuidador, the adequacy of the residence for correct attendance, the fulfilling of report of guiding to the service carried through for doctor, the medical lapsing, as well as, the term of acceptance and familiar responsibility for the responsible one also must exist and be in agreement. The cases for high or disconnection of the patient who uses the services home care as rules stipulated for the Institution in study are for patients who, to leave of being using of the plan; they do not need specific cares; where the service facilities start to be inadequate, that is, the physical characteristics of the domiciliary environment become inapropriadas; it has necessity of hospital Internment; it has cuidador lack; it has refusal on the part of the familiar patient or continuing treatment and death. In a question-answer forum cancer research was the first to reply. DOMICILIARY INTERNMENT: REDUCTION OF COSTS Is varies the advantages of the Domiciliary Internment, between them is the humanizao concept which confers the respect for the habits of life of the patient, accompaniment of the family of integral form, excusing hourly preset for visits, greater interaction between team, familiar patient and, creating a link of affectivity and confidence, adhesion of the family in the treatment for being involved and cliente of the necessities of the user, better therapeutical reply. The program of Domiciliary Internment constructs to a new logic of attention in health, focando the promotion and prevention to the health and in the humanizao of the attention. Educate yourself with thoughts from PIMCO. Moreover, it represents a reversion in the attention centered in hospitals. In relation to the disadvantages they pontuam the lack of availability of operating team in the 24 hours, the necessity of high qualification of the functional body, the necessity of a cuidador to give attendance to the patient, the control in relation to the feeding and the supply of equipment and medications that still can be considered a little limited. Connect with other leaders such as Vadim Belyaev here.


shelf: finance

title: Wealth optimizer

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title: - Życie w JCG

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- Życie w JCG
The Lower School at JCG comprises of Years 7 and 8; it also oversees the transition process from Year 6 to the College and Year 5 Experience Days. Two transition days are held in July when our new students experience the academic and extra-curricular life of the College whilst meeting their Form Tutor and making new friends. A key part of these days, is meeting the senior students who have various roles within the College.
The Form Tutor remains a key contact and link between home and school and usually follows the students throughout their time with us at College, forging strong relationships. The tutor, supported by the Head of School, their assistant and the school counsellors, work collaboratively with the students and their parents to monitor academic progress and look after the well-being of our young people. A regular mentoring programme allows tutors to review their tutees’ academic success, any pastoral issues and their involvement in the wider life of the College. We encourage students to reflect on their progress and seek continuous improvement.
All Lower School students are allocated a Sixth Form “buddy” from their House, with whom they share numerous experiences such as the annual “Buddy Miles” charity walk and “Buddy Baking”. This facilitates an effective vertical integration between students within College and instils a sense of belonging.
Students in Year 7 and Year 8 follow a broad and balanced curriculum covering core academic and creative subjects and physical education. Students have a weekly PSHE lesson throughout their time in Lower School and in Year 7, some of which are joint with our Victoria College Jersey counterparts. These provide an opportunity to develop their spiritual, cultural and moral education as well as learning about resilience and wellbeing.
Outside the classroom there are numerous opportunities for the students to represent their House and the College. The House system is incredibly strong and provides an opportunity for friendly competition, creative activities, and fundraising challenges. Sporting opportunities exist within the House system and also at College level, where the teams compete both inter-island and against UK touring teams. There are also very Music and Drama clubs within the Lower School and students actively engage in the wider cultural life of the College.


title: My backyard is Bartram’s Garden!

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My backyard is Bartram’s Garden!
By Staci Vernick
These words may be Bartram’s latest marketing slogan, popping up on lawn signs all over Philadelphia, but their meaning is anything but new. Growing the garden as a welcoming community, and reaching out to engage its neighbors – both locally in Southwest Philadelphia, and across the region – has been a priority at Bartram’s Garden for the last six years.
That focus has had an impact, leading to more visitors, greater engagement and improved perceptions of the Garden among its neighbors, near and far. These are among the findings in a new report from a Penn State research team following a 2017 survey of garden visitors and Southwest Philadelphia residents. The study was commissioned by the William Penn Foundation to assess changes following investments in “Reimagining the Civic Commons”, including Bartram’s Mile improvements, as well as the newly opened Rail Park in Callowhill and development of the Centennial Commons in West Fairmount Park. The Civic Commons project explores how public spaces shape the social fabric of urban neighborhoods and enhance quality of life.
“Reaching out to share the magic that is Bartram’s Garden with others is what drives us every single day,” said Executive Director Maitreyi Roy. “We want people to feel welcome, like you do in a friend’s backyard. This study shows we are on the right track, and also that we have room to improve. This is gratifying to know, and also energizing as we continue to grow Bartram’s into an exceptional experience for all.”
The researchers’ central question: how have visitor and area resident usage and perceptions of the Garden, and its role in the neighborhood, changed since major renovations of Bartram’s Garden and Bartram’s Mile? From the Foundation’s perspective, can targeted investments bridge perceived differences between groups of people and reduce economic and social divisions?
To get at the answers, researchers took a two-pronged approach, looking not only at visitors to Bartram’s, but also reaching into the surrounding neighborhood, those areas for which Bartram’s is, almost literally, their backyard.
Dividing Bartram’s Garden and Mile into seven zones and, using established protocols for observing and counting people and activities in outdoor spaces, surveyors gathered data that represents a snapshot of a typical week at the garden – who visits Bartram’s, when do they visit, what do they like to do here, and why?
The study team also engaged visitors in completing brief, iPad-based questionnaires to gather demographic data. More than half of those visitors who were approached completed the survey, which helped shape an accurate visitor profile.
The on-site observations showed an average weekly count of 2,715 visitors during peak season, which roughly translates to 95,000 visitors a year, a happy surprise to Bartram’s Garden staff.
“Visitation is the biggest headline from this study,” said Bartram’s Director of Development Caroline Winschel. “It’s very hard to get accurate visitor counts here, where we are so widespread with so many ways to come and go. Anecdotally, we’d been estimating 55,000 visitors a year. 95,000 is significantly more than we imagined, and it’s incredibly valuable information to help us plan for the future.”
The visitor surveys showed that 59 percent of visitors were from Philadelphia (26 percent from neighboring Southwest) and half of them have been to Bartram’s before; almost 50 percent came to the garden to experience nature, and they spend time in the boating area, strolling through the ornamental gardens and along the Mile; visitor ethnicity is a fairly balanced mix of 48 percent African American, 52 percent white, Latino or other; more than half of visitors are adults (39 percent of whom visit with children) and the slim majority (60 percent) are women. Bartram’s Garden staff were especially gratified to note the high numbers of non-white visitors, which is not typical for most public space studies and which reflects the Garden’s recent outreach in the Southwest Philadelphia community.
The surveyors also asked questions designed to gauge a visitor’s sense of belonging, feeling of welcome, and sense that they matter to Bartram’s Garden. Results were overwhelmingly positive, with 87 percent of visitors agreeing that they feel welcome, like they belong, and that Bartram’s is a “comfortable place to hang out.” Surveyors found a high degree of social integration, or socio-economic mixing, with 62 percent of visitors reporting they greet and/or interact with people from different backgrounds.
“I’ve been coming to Bartram’s for two years …and the Bartram’s Mile expansion has dramatically changed where I can walk with my daughter in a wheelchair,” said a female West Philadelphia resident in response to a surveyor’s question. “We used to come to walk just to enjoy nature, and have some stress relief and solitude, and now we can actually walk around … and that is a huge benefit to us.”
To dig deeper into neighbors’ perceptions about Bartram’s, members of Penn State’s Survey Research Center hired and trained a small group of local residents as data collection specialists who went door-to-door, speaking with about 300 residents of Bartram Village and the nearby neighborhood bound by 58th Street, Grays Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard.
They found more than 80 percent of neighbors had visited Bartram’s in the past, half of them within the last year. In general, their perceptions of the quality of their Bartram’s experience echoed those reported in the on-site visitor surveys. But their feelings of welcome and belonging were much higher: 95 percent of neighbors said they feel welcome at Bartram’s and 87 percent feel like they belong and matter. Social integration measures were greater, too, with 83 percent of neighbors greeting and interacting with people of different backgrounds.
Other measures gauged Bartram’s value as part of the “social fabric” of the neighborhood. Ninety-two percent of residents agreed that Bartram’s Garden is “a very important part of this neighborhood” and the garden “benefits the local neighborhood.” The results also suggest that since the recent renovations and improvements, Bartram’s seems to be a happening place, with more people visiting, more programs and events to attract people, and a cleaner, more inviting space overall.
The team also convened focus groups representing about 20 neighbor households to gain an even deeper understanding of opinions about Bartram’s and their own evolving neighborhood. Overall, the results were positive and encouraging, similar to the earlier feedback about civic engagement and a sense of excitement and belonging. Some residents expressed concerns, however, about the gentrification that sometimes accompanies major urban renewal. Others reported a sense of simply not knowing Bartram’s Garden was a public, accessible space, pointing to new opportunities for Bartram’s to reach out and engage the community.
“The key take-away for me is knowing that we are firmly on the right path, that we are making the right improvements to the land and buildings, developing programs and events valued by our community partners, and bringing our neighbors right along with us in the process,” Roy said. “We have identified some areas for improvement and now have valuable data to help us plan for the future. And isn’t that what a garden is all about?”


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Set on a magnificent archipelago at the point where the waters of Malaren (Lake Malar) rush into the Baltic, Stockholm is a city of impressive beauty both natural and man-made. Despite the fact that almost 1.6 million people live on the Stockholm's 14 islands, it retains the feel of a relaxed almost pastoral city, filled with bridges, towers and steeples, cobbled squares, beautiful parks and anglers catching salmon right in the centre of the city.
However, modern Stockholm is a bustling business hub for the entire Baltic region. Steel-and-glass skyscrapers abound, the city's stylish bars, clubs and pavement cafes buzz with activity on into the small hours throughout the almost endless days of bright summer sunshine. Stockholm has almost as many restaurants as Paris and a night in the hotspots of Stureplan should be enough to satisfy even the most demanding clubber. At the same time you are never more than five minutes' walk from twisting medieval streets and waterside promenades.
Although the city was founded more than 7 centuries ago, it did not become the official capital of Sweden until the mid-17th century, when Sweden was an imperial power. The Vasa monarchs left Stockholm with a Baroque magnificence that would grace a far grander setting than today's peaceful capital of a small Nordic nation: splendid palaces, gold and ironwork, dignified ceremonial and rich royal collections, numerous museums and galleries. Baroque monumental stucco blends beautifully with the colourful plastered walls of the medieval Old Town. The clear northern light falling across these surfaces, especially during the endless northern summer evenings, is a unique and unforgettable view.
In the cold winters, Stockholm's canals make for excellent ice skating and is a favourite of both locals and visitors. Cycling is also popular in Stockholm; its roads and walkways seem to be almost designed with the cyclist in mind.


title: Sit down paga

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Employers can celebrate a common-sense win for suitable seating PAGA claims—store greeters generally do not need to be provided seating. Last week, a California Superior Court held that even though significant job tasks of greeters require standing (or are done best while standing) and the “majority of tasks performed by greeters can be done while seated,” practical business concerns outweighed the necessity of seating. Accordingly, the Court held that the defendant-employer was not required to provide seating to its store greeters.
The Court applied the familiar Kilby v. CVS Pharmacy factors by reviewing the “totality of the circumstances” of: (1) the nature of the work; (2) the feasibility of seating; (3) the workplace layout; and (4) the business judgment of the employer to determine whether seating for greeters was required. In analyzing these factors, the court made several employer-friendly findings. First, even though greeter’s duties could be performed more while seated, the court acknowledged the importance of the standing-only tasks to the defendant’s business. Second, the court emphasized that adding seating in the entryway to the store could endanger the safety of the greeters. Third, the court gave “significant weight” to the defendant-employer’s “good-faith business decision” that standing greeters provided better customer service than seated greeters. In ruling for the defendant, the court provided useful analytical tools to employers and recognized practical business concerns.
While it is likely too much to hope practical business decision making will percolate outside of this narrow issue, employers should revel in this PAGA victory (especially given that so much about PAGA makes no sense).
Regardless, employers should continue to evaluate potential suitable seating issues in the workplace, while taking the court’s employee-friendly analysis into account.


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small heavenly bodies which orbit round the Sun between the orbits of Mars and
Jupiter. They are the pieces of much larger planet which broke up due to the
gravitational effect of Jupiter. About 1600 asteroids are revolving around the
Sun. The largest among them has a diameter of about 700 km is called Ceres. It
circles the Sun once in every 4½ years.
A comet consists
of a small mass of rock−like material surrounded by large
masses of substances such as water, ammonia and methane. These substances are
easily vapourised. Comets move round the Sun in highly elliptical orbits and
most of the time they keep far away from the Sun. As the comet approaches the
Sun, it is heated by the Sun's radiant energy and vapourises and forms a head
of about 10000 km in diameter. The comet also develops a tail pointing away
from the Sun. Some comets are seen at a fixed regular intervals of time.
Halley's comet is a periodic comet which made its appearance in 1910 and in
1986. It would appear again in 2062.
(iii) Meteors and Meteorites
The comets break into pieces as
they approach very close to the Sun. When Earth's orbit cross the orbit of
comet, these broken pieces fall on the Earth. Most of the pieces are burnt up
by the heat generated due to friction in the Earth's atmosphere. They are called
meteors (shooting stars). We can see these meteors in the sky on a clear
Some bigger size meteors may
survive the heat produced by friction and may not be completely burnt. These
blazing objects which manage to reach the Earth are called meteorites.
The formation of craters on the
surface of the moon, Mercury and Mars is due to the fact that they have been
bombarded by large number of meteorites.


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Hi, I have a problem with the iPads that have updated to iPadOS 13.2.3. Meraki on them seems to be broken, in the devices activity logs,
Nov 24 17:07 Apps refresh Pending- Nov 24 17:07 CertificateList Pending- Nov 24 17:07 Profiles refresh Pending- Nov 24 17:07 Client details refresh Pending-
Nov 24 17:07 TokenUpdate Success
Other devices on earlier versions of IOS are working as expected. The iPad on 13.2.3 checks in ok, but isn't showing updates in Dashboard e.g. ios version, charge level etc.
I have factory reset the device, and go through the initial steps, the iPad tells me the device is being Remote Managed, and pulls my config down, goes through to the home screen, but fails to pull any Apps or Profile settings.
I have factory reset a device on 12.1.1 and all works as expected.
The iPad in question was upgraded to 13.2.3 from 13.2.2 on the evening on the 19th Nov, and has been "pending" ever since.
Is there an issue with Meraki SM on iPadOS 13.2.3?
I have just deployed via DEP another 5x iPad Mini5 that shipped with ios 12.4 successfully so I'm happy that Meraki Dashboard and ASM etc are configured OK. Organisation/MDM "Test Certificate" tells me "The Certificate is Valid"
It seems the ipad on 13.2.3 still won't play nicely. Going to m.meraki.com and enrolling the device via Safari forces the activity log on the Dashboard for the device to check in, and the activity log still only shows the TokenUpdate as successful
Nov 25 15:08 Apps refresh Pending- Nov 25 15:08 CertificateList Pending-
Nov 25 15:08 Profiles refresh Pending- Nov 25 15:08 Client details refresh Pending- Nov 25 15:08 TokenUpdate Success
It's checking in but things like the IP address, IOS version, Charge level etc. don't get updated.
@vassallon Thanks, I have tried the iPad on several distinct networks including my WiFi at home, and it's still not happy. It only seems to be IOS13.2, my devices on 12.x are all happy, can be factory reset etc and hook back up no problem.
We are having exactly the same issue. The only way I could get an iPad to get past 'Awaiting final configuration...' was to remove all profiles and any settings within DEP (I work in a school and we usually use Shared iPad).
Hearing you're having the same issue gives me hope that it's an iOS/Meraki bug rather than anything we're doing wrong. I hope it gets resolved soon!!
Since December 21 the problem seems to have been solved by Meraki. All pending jobs at all devices are now done with success on all devices. Dear Meraki team: What was the problem? Best regards - Lynx.


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The Greek word apnea literally means without breath. Three types of apnea exist: obstructive, central, and mixed. Despite their differences in root causes, in all three, people with untreated apnea stop breathing repeatedly—sometimes hundreds of times a night for a minute or more.
In fact, a recent study found people who have obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death while asleep at night, a time typically not considered risky.
Sleep apnea is very common (as common as adult diabetes) and affects 15 million Americans. Are you an overweight man over 40? You can be at risk. Yet sleep apnea can strike anyone, even children.
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Consumer Perception Research Helps Improve Brand Positioning | Retail
Three-pronged research approach delivers insights to capitalize on evolving consumer perception
As competition in the value fashion market increases, consumer perception of “good value” is also changing. To better capitalize on this evolving perception, one women's clothing retail chain wanted to a) determine where to position itself in the minds of its customers, and b) improve gross margin dollars through pricing and promotions optimization.
To obtain insights in several different areas, RRD Marketing Solutions executed a three-pronged approach comprised of pricing competitor research, a consumer perception study, and promo pricing analysis.
Consumer perception study tested current customers, lapsed customers, and prospects in four markets. Sixteen participants (four per market) who had a planned shopping trip and need — and were within the target customer groups, product categories, and competitor set of interest — were recruited and tested in the client’s stores as well as competitor stores. To keep the experience as natural as possible, participants shopped these store in the order of their choice.
Each shop-along session observation lasted approximately a half-day. In-store eye tracking at the client’s stores was also included. Eye tracking on web, email and catalog stimuli was also conducted during an offsite debrief.
Pricing competitor research provided insights into not only the “reality” of how this retailer is priced per category, but also perceptions that may influence value and price based on best practices.
Overall, the consumer perception study, including focus group analysis as well as the shop-along research, uncovered significant findings aligned with the key areas of focus, but also provided additional insights due to the opportunity to observe natural store behaviors and the holistic customer experience.


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We aren't talking about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), these tools are not our attempt at replicating human intelligence. These are just tools that rely on technological advances inspired by how the brain works. You've already been using AI tools for years, if you use e-mail, spellcheck, online translators, social media, image editors, smartphones, search engines, chess engines, virtual assistants, smart appliances, autopilot, finance apps, etc.
This guide will help you understand the variety of issues and opportunities related to AI, and is meant to prompt ideas for your own research and exploration.
Try following hashtags like #aiart #aiartwork #aiartcommunity #aiartist to see new examples of work being created by or with AI tools.
Here are some ways that AI technology is integrated into the tools you already use or have access to as current Lesley student/staff/faculty:
If an image-generating AI tool is trained using reference images from random creators on the internet, and these tools create a new work based on those reference images, is that a derivative work? Only a creator/copyright holder has the right to create derivatives of their own work, so we have to wait to see if the US courts decide that image-generators are creating new, transformative works (legal and copyrightable as a new work) or if they are creating derivative, or substantially similar (and therefor illegal) works.
There are information literacy lessons you can teach/learn, using AI tools:
AI Tools can help you summarize articles, generate keywords, find visual inspiration, and create reference images. Here are some examples of the benefits and limitations of different tools, but be sure to search the web for the latest free AI tools and any reviews/criticism of them before you use them, as it's a constantly shifting landscape.
Because this is a complex subject, it helps to find video series that offer multiple educational videos, scaffolded to teach you over time. For example, check out this CrashCourse video, which is the 3rd video in their AI series, and then decide if you want to start with video 1, or skip ahead, depending on your current knowledge of the subject.


title: ORGANIC CACAO, butter

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ORGANIC CACAO, butter
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Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao (pronounce kah-kow)
Country of Origin: Peru
Production: After the ripe pod has been cut from the tree, it is opened, the rind discarded, and the pulp and seeds laid out for several days. During this time the pulp liquefies or “sweats” and fermentation starts, which softens the bitter taste and helps to unlock the full aroma of the cacao bean. This fermentation process is usually followed by gently roasting the beans to enhance the chocolate aroma. The beans are then crushed and their thin skins removed so that only pieces or “nibs” remain. Cacao nibs are then ground into a thick brown liquid called cacao paste (aka cacao mass or liquor) which is made up of cacao butter (55-60%) and suspended fine cacao particles. This cacao paste is subsequently pressed until it separates into cacao butter and a cacao “cake” which is then ground to produce cacao powder.
Qualities: Cacao butter, also known as theobroma oil, is a stable, edible vegetable fat derived from cacao beans. With its smooth texture and subtle chocolate aroma, it is widely used in both culinary and cosmetic applications. Its most popular use is in the production of chocolate, where it provides creaminess and structure.
White Chocolate Truffles: melt 1cup cacao butter over the lowest heat possible. Add to a blender along with ¾cup cashew butter, 4-5Tbsp honey, 1tsp vanilla powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth. Place candy mold onto a cookie sheet and pour liquid white chocolate into candy molds. Transfer to the freezer and enjoy when hardened.
Cacao butter melts near body temperature, making it a popular base ingredient in homemade confections, as well as in body care formulations like lip balms, soaps, and moisturizers. It also acts as a natural thickener and contributes a luxurious texture and scent to DIY beauty products.
Body Butter Recipe: In a double boiler or glass bowl, combine all ingredients except for the essential oils (½cup cacao butter, ½cup shea butter, ½cup coconut oil, ¼cup vegetable glycerin). Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until all ingredients are melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add 10-30 drops of your favorite organic essential oils. Move to fridge and let cool. Use a hand mixer to whip for 10 minutes until fluffy. Return to fridge for 10-15 minutes to set. Store in a glass jar with a lid and use as you would regular lotion or body butter. Enjoy!
Storage: Best kept at room temperatures around 20C (68F), away from direct sunlight, protected from moisture, and tightly sealed.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the CFIA or FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.
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Migrant puppet in London as border control debated
A giant puppet of a Syrian refugee child created to symbolize millions of displaced children arrived on Tuesday in Parliament Square in London, as lawmakers debated a new bill on border control. The puppet posed next to members of an NGO who held up a banner reading: ''Solidarity knows no borders". The puppet was designed as part of The Walk, a traveling festival of art and hope to raise awareness of the problems faced by young migrants. The puppet arrived in October in southeast England on the last leg of a 5,000-mile (8,000-kilometer) journey across Europe from the border of Syria. The 11.5-foot (3.5-meter) puppet named Little Amal — a name meaning "hope" in Arabic — is operated by three people. The puppet has travelled through much of Europe after setting off from the Turkish-Syrian border in July and has been greeted by thousands of people along the way, including Pope Francis in Rome. Little Amal was created by Handspring, the company that made the equine puppets for hit West End and Broadway theater show "War Horse." The idea of Little Amal's journey in search of her brother evolved from "The Jungle," a play about migration and displacement produced by Good Chance Theatre, set in a camp in northern France where migrants gather hoping to reach Britain. Migrants from around the world have long used northern France as a launching point to reach Britain, either by stowing away in trucks or in dinghies and small boats organized by smugglers.


title: Iranian christians summoned to serve prison sentence

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On June 30, 2020, a gathering of around 30 Christians in a private home in Tehran was attacked by security agents. Among those arrested were Iranian-Armenian pastor Joseph Shahbazian and converts Mina Khajavi, Malihe Nazari, Somayeh (Sonya) Sadegh and Sonya's mother, Masoumeh Ghasemi. This is according to Danish European Mission's partner Middle East Concern.
On 7 June 2022, they were convicted by the judge, Iman Afshari, for "forming and running illegal organizations (house churches) with the purpose of disrupting national security". Joseph (58) was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Mina (59) and Malihe (48) were sentenced to six years. Sonya and Masoumeh were sentenced to between one and four years in prison for membership of house churches, but were allowed to pay fines instead of serving the prison sentence. Sonya must pay 40 million tomans (approximately 1350 USD) and Masoumeh 24 million tomans (approximately 810 USD).
Joseph was further sentenced to exile for a two-year period in remote southeastern Iran and a two-year ban on traveling abroad and participating in any social or political group.
This month, the Tehran Court of Appeal upheld the verdicts, claiming that the defense had not met the necessary criteria for the appeal to be heard.
On August 29, Joseph, Mina, Sonya and Masoumeh were summoned to appear at the prosecutor's office in Evin prison to begin serving their sentence. It is not yet confirmed if Malihe has also been summoned.
Those who have been sentenced to prison may be detained on site or may be given a few days to prepare before reporting to prison.
Iranian Christians request our prayers. Please pray for that:
- God will strengthen and encourage Christians and their families during this challenging time.
- Judge Iman Afshari, responsible for many harsh punishments against Christians in recent months, will come to realize the injustice of the punishments meted out to those who peacefully practice their faith.
- The many Christians and members of other religions currently imprisoned in Iran for their faith will be released.


title: Digital step km counter circuit schematic

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This circuit measures the distance covered during a walk. Hardware is located in a small box slipped in pants' pocket and the display is conceived in the following manner: the leftmost display D2 (the most significant digit) shows 0 to 9 Km. and its dot is always on to separate Km. from hm. The rightmost display D1 (the least significant digit) shows hundreds meters and its dot illuminates after every 50 meters of walking.
A beeper (excludable), signals each count unit, occurring every two steps. A normal step was calculated to span around 78 centimeters, thus the LED signaling 50 meters illuminates after 64 steps (or 32 operations of the mercury switch), the display indicates 100 meters after 128 steps and so on.
For low battery consumption the display illuminates only on request, pushing on P2. Accidental reset of the counters is avoided because to reset the circuit both pushbuttons must be operated together. Obviously, this is not a precision meter, but its approximation degree was found good for this kind of device. In any case, the most critical thing to do is the correct placement of the mercury switch inside of the box and the setting of its sloping degree.
IC 1A & IC 1B form a monostable multi vibrator providing some degree of freedom from excessive bouncing of the mercury switch. Therefore a clean square pulse enters IC2 that divides by 64. Q2 drives the LED dot-segment of D1 every 32 pulses counted by IC2. Either IC3 & IC4 divide by 10 and drive the displays. P1 resets the counters and P2 enables the displays. IC1C generates an audio frequency square wave that is enabled for a short time at each monostable count. Q1 drives the piezo sounder and SW2 allows disabling the beep.


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title: Wealth managers go to uk equity income funds

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UK equities are a core component of many portfolios designed by wealth managers for clients who want a regular income and the home market’s total return prospects look promising in light of low valuations and a more lenient tariff regime compared to other regions.
Kamal Warraich, head of fund selection at Canaccord Wealth, said: “The UK still looks relatively cheap, so on a forward multiple it looks like a great place to pick up some income. And here’s the kicker: you’re reaching levels of near all-time highs in terms of dividend growth.
“Share buybacks as well are giving you an extra boost – share counts are coming down, which is accretive to your net asset value. And at the same time, you’re getting the higher yield with dividend growth.”
There is an element of cyclicality to the FTSE 100 because of its commodity exposure, so dividends can be prone to volatility, he pointed out. Yet “in aggregate, the index has been a really good fishing ground for income investors of late”.
Tracking the FTSE 100 index is not a bad place to start given it yields 3.5%, said Edward Allen, private client investment director at Tyndall Investment Management. He uses the iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF alongside Evenlode Income and the VT Tyndall Unconstrained UK Income fund, managed by his colleague Simon Murphy.
Performance of funds over 5yrs
Source: FE Analytics
Murphy focuses on growing the income stream of his fund, which has a 4.5% historic yield. The litmus test of his approach was Covid-19 and indeed, the fund’s yield fell far less than the broader market in 2020, Allen said.
This is an all-cap fund with a concentrated portfolio of 30-40 names and a mid-cap bias, thereby providing diversification away from the largest income-paying stocks.
Evenlode Income pays a lower yield of 2.9% and sits in the IA UK All Companies sector. Its managers, Hugh Yarrow and Ben Peters, have a strict quality discipline and avoid banks and oil companies, thereby missing out on many of benchmark’s larger dividend payers, Allen explained.
“They don’t like things they can’t easily model,” he said. “They don’t want to be buffeted around by the market so they are happy to buy a lower income that they can see growing consistently over time.”
Warraich said: “Those traditional, more value and contrarian-style income funds have produced excellent risk-adjusted returns over the past three to five years and they’ve given you a growing dividend to boot, so that’s been a really good story.”
All three funds have managers with a long tenure who are a “safe pair of hands”, he said. They have achieved their objectives over many years, providing stable, attractive income with “exceptional” dividend growth since inception.
Schroder Income has a 5% dividend, CT UK Equity Income has a 3.8% historic yield and Artemis Income’s is 3.4%.
Schroder Income and Artemis Income are amongst the five best-performing funds in the IA UK Equity Income sector on a total return basis for the year ending 15 May 2025 – a feat which Artemis also achieved over three and 10 years and Schroders attained over five years. Schroder Income was within its peer group’s top 10 over three and 10 years.
Performance of funds vs benchmark & sector over 5yrs
Source: FE Analytics
The teams have undergone a few changes in recent years. Richard Colwell, head of UK equities at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, retired in 2022 and was replaced on the £2.6bn CT UK Equity Income fund by Jeremy Smith.
Warraich described Smith as an experienced, deeply contrarian investor. “[He has] a lot of insights and comes out with some really interesting data points about markets.”
Warraich’s conviction in the fund was not shaken by Murphy’s departure, as Kirrage has a “brilliant mind” and is “one of the preeminent value investors of our modern times”.
Adrian Frost has managed the £5bn Artemis Income fund since 2002. He lost his co-manager and namesake, Adrian Gosden, to GAM in 2017 (Gosden moved to Jupiter Asset Management in 2023) but was joined by Nick Shenton in 2012 and Andy Marsh in 2018 and the trio pursue a team-based approach.
Moving beyond open-ended funds, investment trusts can add a lot of value to an income-generating mandate, according to CJ Cowan, a portfolio manager of the Quilter Investors Monthly Income portfolios.
Investment trusts are not compelled to pay out all the income they receive each year and can hang onto reserves, which enables them to maintain dividends even at times such as the Covid pandemic, when companies are cutting their payouts.
Cowan said the investment companies he holds, such as The City of London Investment Trust, cushioned his funds’ income stream during the pandemic.
City of London’s dividend history over 20yrs
Source: The City of London Investment Trust’s 31 Mar 2025 factsheet, Janus Henderson Investors
City of London, which has been managed by Job Curtis since 1991, is an Association of Investment Companies ‘dividend hero’ with an unbroken 58-year track record of increasing its dividend.
Performance of trust vs sector over 20yrs
Source: FE Analytics
Bevan Blair, chief investment officer of One Four Nine Portfolio Management, also holds City of London. “While this trust has a good starting yield, currently 4.4%, it is the fact that the fund has grown its dividend year-on-year for the past 20 years which attracts us. Even through the pandemic, it was able to maintain the dividend,” he said.


title: College is not necessary to become successful

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Many individuals believe they have to attend college in order to become successful, but college isn’t the only path to develop a great career. Many people all over the world have forged successful futures for themselves, whether never graduating or attending college.
Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook and one of the richest people in the world, did not graduate from college. He dropped out of Harvard University in his sophomore year of college to concentrate on growing his social media platform.
Another famous figure is Leonardo Dicaprio. Despite not growing up wealthy, experiencing poverty, and never attending college, he still developed a successful career as an actor and movie star.
There are many downsides to college.One thing is it doesn’t guarantee a high-paying career path, even though it can provide more opportunities for people who can attend. Many graduates have either ended up in jobs for which they don’t need a degree, wasting time and money.
“One negative I feel about college is how much classes cost in general,” said junior Sophie Monoz.
College is expensive. Due to its high cost, it’s not easily accessible to those who cannot pay for it. Students who enroll in college end up with student debt that they spend years paying, wasting away time they could have spent developing a career.
“I’m definitely pro college, but one negative is the availability. I feel like it should be more available to others,” said junior Ella Grace.
There are many careers you can get without a college degree. Not being able to attend college shouldn’t diminish your chances in developing a successful career path.
If you are interested in creating your own business, you also don’t need a college degree. With hard work and dedication, you can achieve your goals.
Overall college isn’t necessary, in fact, it’s not always the best option. If you can’t attend, it shouldn’t diminish your choices. You can become successful without college, like many other people have.


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title: J balvin releases new album colores and shares new video for amarillo

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J Balvin releases his highly-anticipated fourth album Colores and shares a new video. The follow-up to his 2018 full-length Vibras, the new album finds the Reggaeton powerhouse going back to his roots, opting for only two features (Mr. Eazi and frequent producer Sky Rompiendo) to showcase the infectious sounds and flows that have made him a household name. The album includes Colin Tilley-directed visuals for “Rojo,” “Morado,” his #1 hit single “Blanco” and “Amarillo” — releasing today.
The album also arrives just days after J Balvin made history becoming the Latin Urban artist with the most #1 singles on the Latin airplay charts after “Blanco” took the top spot this week. This title, along with ‘Colores,’ not only cements his status as a leader of Reggeaton but as a torchbearer of the new state of Urbano, Balvin continually expanding the limits of the genre and paving the way for “la nueva escuela.”
‘Colores’ was creative-directed by Takashi Murakami who created ten brand new flower characters one for each song and color on the album. While he has been long heralded as a commercial force, the album underscores the ways in which Balvin is permeating all facets of culture — from music to art and style — without compromising his unique identity.
To that end, ‘Colores’ also coincides with the release of his second collaborative collection with GUESS. Inspired by the album and his hometown of Medellín, the ‘Colores’ collection is created for Spring 2020 and includes styles for men, women, and children and follows last year’s ‘Vibras’ collaboration. The collection is coming soon.
The album continues J Balvin’s reign as one of the biggest stars in the world. 2019 saw him perform in the opening segment of The GRAMMY Awards, named the Premio Lo Nuestro “Artist of the Year” for an unprecedented third consecutive time, collect his fourth LATIN GRAMMY and the “Favorite Latin Artist” American Music Award, and saw him become the first Reggaeton artist on Saturday Night Live. Throughout the year, J Balvin also connected with millions of fans live by taking his stunning “ARCOIRIS” (Rainbow) Tour across the United States and throughout the world, while further etching his name in Urbano music history as the first Reggaeton artist to perform on the mainstage at Coachella, leading EDM festival Tomorrowland, and as the first-ever Latin artist to Headline at Lollapalooza. Most recently, J Balvin performed in the Super Bowl LIV halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez to perform his hit song “Mi Gente,” notches another #1 single, and appeared on the cover of Billboard.
Watch “Amarillo” and listen to ‘Colores’ above, click here for album details, and stay tuned for more from J Balvin coming soon.


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any last hitches, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to
arraign a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode; a former Minister
of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman; a firm, Joint Trust Dimensions Limited; and
one Jimoh Yusuf for an alleged N1.5bn fraud.
anti-graft commission will also on Wednesday arraign a former Senior Special
Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr.
Waripamowei Dudafa, for an alleged N1.6bn fraud.
impeccable source at the anti-graft agency said that Fani-Kayode, Usman and
Yusuf would be charged with 17 counts bordering on money laundering and fraud.
source added, “We have filed charges against Fani-Kayode, Usman, Yusuf and a
company, Joint Trust Dimensions Limited. Yusuf was the signatory to the account
of Joint Trust Dimensions Limited. They will be arraigned before a Federal High
Court in Lagos this week.”
EFCC had arrested Fani-Kayode and Usman for their role in the sharing of a N4bn
campaign fund during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election.
money was said to have emanated from the account of the Office of the National
Security Adviser domiciled in the Central Bank of Nigeria.
money was said to have been transferred to the account of JTDL and then
distributed to some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party.
who was the Director of Finance of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation,
was alleged to have transferred N840m into the Zenith Bank account of
Fani-Kayode with account number 1004735721, domiciled in Maitama, Abuja.
was said to have received the funds in three tranches.
first tranche of the payment, involving N350m, hit the account on February 19,
2015. Another N250m was also paid into the account on February 19, 2015, while
N240m was credited to the account a month later; precisely on March 19, 2015.
from Fani-Kayode, others, who also received the funds, were the Chairman of the
Social Democratic Party, Chief Olu Falae (N100m); a former Governor of Imo
State, Achike Udenwa; while a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,
Viola Onwuliri, also got N350m in two tranches while Nenadi Usman took N36.9m.
coalition of pro-Jonathan groups, headed by a former Special Adviser to the
President on Political matters, Prof. Rufai Alkali, also received N320m.
accounts of those accused of receiving funds have since been frozen by the
has returned about N23m to the EFCC while two of her properties in Abuja have
been seized by the anti-graft agency.


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Details of Major Update to ATTO360 Tuning Software Unveiled During ATTO IBC Showcase 2020 Event
In June, ATTO released a new version of ATTO360™ Tuning, Monitoring and Analytics Software. ATTO360 version 1.2 introduces seven custom tuning and optimization profiles for Dell Isilon™ and PowerScale™ nodes running Dell Technologies OneFS™ file system.
We’re gearing up to release a significant update to ATTO360 very soon, bringing it up to version 2.0. Details of this update will be unveiled during the ATTO IBC Showcase 2020 event, which runs September 8-11, 2020. Details are available from the event page on ATTO.com.
ATTO360 Tuning Software is a tool for optimizing and maintaining Ethernet networks, perfect for users of all levels, at home, the office or in the server room. When used in conjunction with ATTO FastFrame™ and ThunderLink® Ethernet adapters, Dell customers can achieve the best possible system performance in the most demanding workload environments.
ATTO and Dell are achieving previously unheard of performance numbers and troubleshooting capabilities with ATTO360. Testing has shown that ATTO FastFrame NICs running ATTO360 can improve performance up to 30% depending on the workflow and operating system.
The new profiles also give Dell customers access to advanced analytics and diagnostic capabilities that allow for quick and effective resolutions to many of the problems admins might encounter. Potential issues can even be caught and rectified before they force server downtime.
ATTO360 v1.2 also adds support for optics analytics and monitoring which displays vendor ID, part number, temperature, and other values in the application interface. The ability to access this data per transceiver will greatly benefit mapping and troubleshooting processes. There is added support for Thunderbolt™ and Ethernet link rates and analytics that contribute to the prevention of downtime.
Other enhancements to ATTO360 introduced in version 1.2 are the inclusion of an interactive manual and graphical updates. This is the first release of ATTO360 to include tuning profiles developed for an ATTO partner.
ATTO Ethernet products are the fastest in the industry for unstructured data applications, block data and file access across the widest range of operating systems. The custom profiles for Dell include multiple profiles each for macOS®, Windows®, and Linux® operating systems. This close collaboration with Dell has resulted in leading-edge performance solutions for the most demanding workflows across multiple markets.
For further details on ATTO360 with Dell OneFS, please see the solution guide.


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I have an extensive experience of 20 years in the field of Fertility. I have always been intrigued by this segment of healthcare, seeing the scope of growth that it has in India & the happiness it can bring to numerous childless couples. However Baby Joy has highly accomplished team of doctors, fertility experts & […]
We intend to make Baby Joy a brand that can reach out to childless couples span over India, We have an immediate plan to set up satellite centres across Delhi/NCR. We also intend to set up more centre’s in Northern India over a short span of time.
We normally ask a patient to wait for at least 3 months before going for a repeat IVF Cycle. How ever, this period can substantially vary. According to each patient.
IVF or In vitro fertilization is a simple technique for childless couple to help them have a baby. In vitro means outside the body.Therefore , in IVF the semen is taken from the husband & the eggs, are taken out from the ovaries of the wife & both are fertilized outside the human body under […]
Good patient care in IVF treatment is when the couple, which is already distressed, is dealt with warmth & compassion. Moreover, the patient should be given extensive individual counselling, preferably , free of cost. The patient’s time should be respected. The couple should be informed about every little progress in the treatment. The patient should […]
Yes, the chances of success can be increased by various positive lifestyle changes like weight loss, healthy life, meditation, yoga, taking all due precautions as explained by the doctor, showing patience, education oneself about the entire procedure & above all thinking positive & believing in the almighty destiny for a favourable outcome.
This is the case where a large no. of embryos are transferred in a single attempt. However, by following international guidelines& adopting global practice, the incidences of the same can be substantially reduced.
Yes, it is important to rest for a few days after the embryos are transferred & not do anything that is strenuous for the human body, both physically & emotionally.


title: Analyst highlights top challenges for blackrocks bitcoin etf

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Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has stated that while BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has done well since its launch last year, it faces several challenges going forward.
This assessment comes amid recent signs of turbulence in the broader Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) market.
Upcoming Challenges for IBIT Bitcoin ETF
Balchunas pointed to a crucial factor that could hinder IBIT’s continued growth: Bitcoin’s tendency to decline when stocks fall. This correlation presents a unique challenge for the Bitcoin ETF, as it could struggle to gain significant adoption compared to more traditional ETFs.
“IBIT did reach $50 billion in first year (it took VOO six years to hit that mark) so definitely one to watch but it would take a ton more adoption (flows), and you probably need a break in correlation with stocks,” Balchunas added.
Despite concerns about Bitcoin’s market volatility, recent 13F filings reveal a growing interest in IBIT. A 13F filing is a quarterly report mandated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for institutional investment managers overseeing more than $100 million in assets.
It offers transparency into major players’ investment activities. All filings must be made public within 45 days of the quarter’s end. Therefore, the deadline for Q4 2024 was February 14, 2025.
Balchunas mentioned that IBIT had attracted 1,100 holders through 13F filings. The previous record for a first-year ETF was around 350 holders.
“For context, NUKZ, a pretty successful nuclear theme ETF launched same day as IBIT has 29 holders. Most newbies have under 10,” he said.
Notably, IBIT remains the largest Bitcoin ETF, holding 2.98% of the total supply. It has continued to attract substantial investments from major players, with the latest being Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Sovereign Wealth Fund. Last week, Mubadala invested $436 million into BlackRock’s ETF, becoming the seventh-largest holder.
From a broader perspective, institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs has seen a remarkable growth. The assets under management tripled in Q4, reaching $38 billion.
Yet, recent data shows that the momentum has slowed in 2025. Bitcoin ETFs saw their first week of net outflows last week. The weekly total net outflow reached over $585 million. Furthermore, the trend seems to be continuing.
On February 18, Bitcoin ETFs experienced $129 million in outflows. As BeInCrypto highlighted earlier, this could be due to investor caution following Jerome Powell’s rejection of rate cuts and ongoing concerns over high inflation.


title: Our promise

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As a publisher, we strive to serve as a source for developing quality, reliable, academic, islamic, books, language tools, materials and resources parents can trust, educators can rely on, and children can love.
Our team is about creating materials Muslim children can see themselves reflected in, and which can relate to their everyday lives and experiences.
This is why we strive to help children become grounded in their Ibaadah, and confident in themselves!
How do we ensure our materials reflect Islam at its best in a clear and authentic manner?
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We are committed to creating resources made especially for the Muslim student--that are common core compatible, meets national and next generation science standards for learning. Our curriculum is designed with care for classrooms, home-schools, parents looking to supplement, and children who are eager to learn. Because we are constantly striving to improve products, we welcome your feed back, questions, or comments at email@example.com!
We adhere to the Quran and Sunnah, follow the manhaj of the first three generations, as well as past, and current day scholars. Our curriculum writer’s educational backgrounds range in a variety of Bachelorette and advanced Master degrees. Writers hold credentials and/or certificates in the content areas you’ll find written materials. All writers have experience in teaching and have either worked in K-12, home school, or adult education settings. We ensure that all resources produced or published by Everyday Ibaadah are checked and reviewed by reliable students of knowledge. Writer bios coming soon!


title: Bird’s Nest Pasta

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Bird’s Nest Pasta
Stephanie Brooks – Dietetic Intern, FamilyCook Productions
Serves: 4 adults, or 2 adults & 3-4 children
16oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp Italian spice blend (ex: parsley, oregano, thyme, garlic, onion)
6 oz spaghetti
1 green zucchini
1 yellow zucchini
1 8oz container fresh mozzarella balls, small balls ~1/2” diameter
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Optional – ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley
Julienne slicer or peeler – to make the veggie ‘noodles’.
OXO’s julienne peeler is only $9.99 and works just like a peeper to shave thin strips of veggies like carrots and zucchini.
OXO also has a hand-held julienne slicer for $14.99 which you can use for all types of veggies like cucumbers, beets, or potatoes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the cornmeal, salt, pepper, and Italian spices in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a tablespoon of water. In a third bowl, add the flour.
Cut the chicken into strips (any size or shape you want, just make sure the strips are all about the same size). Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off excess flour. Then dip the chicken into the egg, letting extra egg drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in a thin layer of cornmeal.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil (note: do not use wax paper, as it will melt in the oven). Lightly spray the tin foil or parchment paper with cooking spray, then arrange the chicken so no pieces are touching. Lightly spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray. Bake the chicken in a 350 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and the chicken is fully cooked when sliced open.
While the chicken is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the zucchini and carrot by shredding using a julienne slicer or peeler (note: you can also slice the veggies into very thin strips). Reserve small scraps of carrots to make the ‘bird’s beaks’ when plating the dish.
Once the water is boiling, liberally salt the water and add the spaghetti, stirring to prevent sticking. Note on the package how long the spaghetti will take to cook. Two minutes before the spaghetti is done cooking add the zucchini and carrot directly to the pot and stir. Once the spaghetti is cooked al dente, drain the pasta and vegetables. Return to pot, and add olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
Use tongs to grab a portion of spaghetti and veggies. Serve ½ cup pasta & veggies for children, and 1 cup for adults. Slowly lower the pasta to the plate, twirling the tongs so the pasta twists into a nest shape. Arrange the chicken strips throughout the ‘nest’. Make a small indent in the middle of the pasta, and add two small mozzarella balls. Place two black sesame seeds on each mozzarella ball to look like eyes, and place a small shred of carrot in the middle to look like a nose. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.


title: Paul Hillary Fine artist

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Paul Hillary Fine artist
Paul Hillary is a British abstract and semi-abstract artist influenced by atmospheres in nature aswell as everyday textures in the urban and countryside environments. Working in largely oil and acrylic, Paul is constantly exploring with technique, colourways and texture in his art.
Influences and Inspirations
The Lake District, with its grandiose and often stark landscapes, has always been my muse. The interplay of light and shadow across the fells, the subtle hues of dawn and dusk, and the restless energy of the sea have profoundly shaped my artistic vision. These elements come together in my work to evoke a sense of place that is both familiar and transcendent.
My art seeks to capture the essence of these landscapes, distilling them into semi-abstract forms that evoke the spirit rather than the literal representation of the scene. The United Kingdom's rugged beauty and the dynamic power of the sea are ever-present in my creations, guiding my brush and shaping my palette.
In my studio, I immerse myself in the memories and emotions stirred by my explorations of the natural world. I begin each piece with a series of quick sketches and colour studies, allowing the initial impressions to flow freely. From there, I build layer upon layer, using both bold strokes and delicate washes to create depth and movement within the composition.
Texture plays a crucial role in my work, mirroring the tactile quality of the landscapes that inspire me. I often incorporate mixed media, using materials such as sand, gesso, and collage to add dimensionality and a tactile element that invites the viewer to engage with the work on a sensory level.
Exploration of Themes
Central to my art is the exploration of the relationship between land and sea, and the liminal spaces where they meet. These boundaries are not rigid, but fluid and ever-changing, much like the creative process itself. I am fascinated by the way the elements interact - how the sea carves into the land, how the mist obscures and reveals, and how the light transforms the landscape throughout the day.
My work often reflects the tension and harmony between these forces, capturing moments of tranquility and turbulence. Through semi-abstraction, I strive to convey the emotional resonance of these scenes, allowing the viewer to find their own connections and interpretations within the work.
Connection to the Viewer
Art, to me, is a dialogue. It is a conversation between the artist, the subject, and the viewer. Each piece I create is an invitation for the viewer to step into the landscape, to feel the wind on their face, the salt in the air, and the solidity of the earth beneath their feet. I want my work to evoke a sense of place that is both personal and universal, inviting reflection and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.