8 Epic Things To Do In Moorea, French Polynesia
Moorea lends itself to intriguing and adrenaline-filled outdoor activities. From adventurous hikes through the mountains to fascinating aquatic excursions, this place is an exemplary trip for many tourists. Although Moorea is a small island, it is a little piece of paradise suitable for couples, solo travelers or groups. These are the top eight activities visitors …
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Obituary: Wife of manager and vicar of Norwich dies aged 88
Taking a group of young children on a school trip is often a rewarding experience for any teacher. But for Margery Ellson, it was a chance for her to beam with pride while caring for the students she taught. On one such visit to Norwich Market in the 1980s, his ability to teach was boosted …
Erin French of The Lost Kitchen helps raise nearly $1 million for Maine farmers affected by PFAS
Renowned restaurateur and author Erin French has tapped into her international followers to help raise nearly $1 million for Maine farmers whose land or water is contaminated with so-called “eternal chemicals.” “. And the owner of famed restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, as well as farmer advocates, said they hope other states will learn from Maine’s …
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Rating to LendingPoint Pass-Through Trust Series 2022-ST4
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KBRA assigns a preliminary rating to a class of notes issued by LendingPoint Pass-Through Trust, Series 2022-ST4 (“LPPT 2022-ST4”), a $57.675 million consumer loan ABS transaction. The preliminary rating reflects an initial credit enhancement of 31.50%. Credit enhancement consists of overcollateralization and excess margin. This transaction represents the eleventh KBRA-rated securitization secured by …
Take and read: the Old Testament
Review: Revisiting Rahab Another Look at the Woman of Jericho by Kimberly D. Russaw Wesley Foundry Books Buy at Bookshop.org Hadassah traffic Collective Trauma, Cultural Memory and Identity in the Book of Esther and in the African Diaspora by Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar Routledge Buy at Bookshop.org Texts of Terror (40th Anniversary Edition) Feminist literary readings …
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The beauty of Bermuda’s shipwrecks: The island’s accidental underwater museum and coral reefs attract divers from around the world
At a depth of 25 feet, the visibility is so clear that I can see my daughter, Sam, several feet away. She grabs the underwater housing of her camera, pointing the lens at a massive propeller blade – just one of the fragments of Bermuda’s largest wreck. As I walk towards her, I am struck …
The New Yorker May 9, 2022
The New Yorker May 9, 2022 | the new yorker Reports More reports The critics A critic in general Our obsession with ancestry has twisted roots From origin stories to blood purity statuses, we have long called on genealogy to serve our own purposes. Books Briefly noted “Didn’t We Have Almost Everything”, “La Nijinska”, “Glory” …
Critical analysis of Southern States Bancshares (SSBK) compared to its peers
Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ: SSBK – Get Rating) is one of 315 public companies in the “state commercial banking” sector, but how does it stack up against its peers? We will compare Southern States Bancshares to related companies based on strength of institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk. Analyst Notes This …
disapproval of disinformation board | 95.3 NMR
(Official US Senate Photo by Rebecca Hammel) Republican Indiana Sen. Todd Young is among a group of senators who have introduced legislation hoping to ban the use of federal money to establish a disinformation governance council at the Department of Justice. Homeland security. “The idea that a ‘disinformation committee’ of unelected government bureaucrats should enforce …
North Korea tested ballistic missile from submarine, South Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea flight-tested a ballistic missile that was likely fired from a submarine on Saturday, the South Korean military said, continuing a provocative streak of weapons demonstrations which could culminate in a nuclear test in the coming weeks or months. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch took …
A first-time novelist uses his family ties to create his character
All those years of writing, finding a publisher, and finally the big day had arrived. Her first fiction book was launched into the world last March on a cold and windy day, and to celebrate the momentous occasion, Colony author Kati Rose decided to visit the cemetery where her parents and older brother were buried. …
The creeping coding of literature
By Amy L. Bernstein | Our enthusiasm for classification has never wavered. Once the written language emerged, classification soon followed. We can thank Plato and Aristotle for getting the ball rolling by sorting various literary works into genres (from the root of the Latin genre, denoting genre, rank or order) – and not just the …
Here are 7 lesser-known facts about him
First published May 6, 2022 at 9:37 am IST Rabindranath Tagore is a well known poet and prolific writer whose works include poetry, short stories and plays. He was also the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature, as well as a novelist who wrote and composed a whole genre of songs. Rabindranath …
“First Grand Prix Underwater” T-shirt
The latest celebrity climate statement is a sartorial choice from one of the motor racing stars. ©Getty Images F1 star Sebastian Vettel wore a climate protest t-shirt in Miami on Thursday -Getty Pictures On Thursday, German Formula 1 star Sebastian Vettel was spotted wearing a t-shirt that read: “Miami 2060 – 1st Grand Prix Underwater …
Novelist puts autism center stage
Writer and scholar Emilie Pine tells me she loves a challenge, and taking up a position as writer-in-residence at a maternity hospital — after enduring the pain of infertility — certainly sounds like one. The Dublin professor has won acclaim for her startlingly honest collection of autobiographical essays, Notes to Self, published in 2019, which …
Art meets Gleitzman – The Australian Jewish News
Celebrating literature, stories and ideas, this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival theme, Change My Mind, is one that resonates with Jewish author Morris Gleitzman. “After two years of literary conversations that for me mostly involved talking to myself in the bathroom, I can’t wait to be part of a mutually disturbing physical community again,” Gleitzman said. …
The Outdoor Guide to Responsible Wildlife Travel
“],”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> It was the moment I’ve been dreaming of ever since I booked a puma hunting safari in Patagonia: two playful cubs and their mother, mere dots on the hill, heading our way. If we were lucky, they would soon be in plain sight. I grabbed my binoculars, eager to watch their movements from afar …
‘Sing Street’ Producer Prepares Cast For ‘Mid-August Lunch’ Adaptation – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: James McArdle (Easttown Pond) and Fionnula Flanagan (Others) have been chosen to direct the ensemble cast of four mothersan Irish adaptation of Gianni di Gregorio’s 2008 festival and box office hit Mid-August lunch (Pranzo Di Ferragosto). Filming is underway in Dublin on the comedy feature which announces Ida producer Eric Abraham and former director …
The author reveals the 13 foods that shaped the world
How Food Changes Everything: Author Reveals 13 Foods That Shaped The World Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of …
Lexin Fintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:LX) Short Interest Down 27.0% in April
Lexin Fintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:LX – Get Rating) benefited from a significant drop in short-term interest rates in April. As of April 15, there was short interest totaling 1,870,000 shares, down 27.0% from the March 31 total of 2,560,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,170,000 shares, the short-term interest rate ratio is …
Rado’s Captain Cook HTC Diver flourishes on the wrist of underwater photographer Piers Haskard
Exceptionally strong, lightweight and scratch resistant, the ceramic material has physical properties that lend themselves favorably to adventurous lifestyles. Last year we saw ceramic pioneers Rado take the material one step further, launching the Captain Cook High-Tech Plasma Ceramic, in which the ceramic is forged at 20,000°C to give the surface a unique chandelier with …
Shakespeare’s Tragic Twins Commemorated in The Bard’s Resting Place | william shakespeare
Novelist Maggie O’Farrell will be heading to Stratford-upon-Avon next weekend with two sprigs of rosemary cut from her own garden. A plant traditionally associated with remembrance, as Ophelia notes in Hamletits flowery sprigs will be placed on the ground in homage to Shakespeare’s twin children, Judith and Hamnet. For centuries they had no visible memorial …
Television, Computer, Tablet, and Smartphone Use and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood: A Nationally Representative Study | BMC Public Health
In a nationally representative study of 2-year-old children, the majority were exposed to screens daily. In IPW-controlled analyses, screen media use, primarily television, was associated with an increased likelihood of mid-level risk of neurodevelopmental difficulties, but a reduced likelihood of high risk. Our study adds to a growing literature showing high levels of screen-based media …
What should you read next? Here are the highest rated books of the month ‹ Literary Hub
by Jennifer Egan The candy houseEmily St. John Mandel’s sea of tranquilityDouglas Stuart Young Mungoand Margo Jefferson Building a nervous system all are among April’s top-rated titles. Featured by Book Marks, “Rotten Tomatoes for books” by Lit Hub. * 1. sea of tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel(Knopf)23 Rave • 7 Positives • 3 Mixed …
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds flights to the Red Sea and Jordan from 69 Dhs
Nice… Yes, it’s a big “Salam Aqaba” from the Wizz Air team, who have just announced the launch of another route to a must-see travel destination. And best of all, the flights are priced at Dhs69, one way of course but they are really there, we have seen them. Flights to the stunning beach city …
Netflix cancels Pretty Smart after one season
Well it was Smart enough and quite short, all things considered. Netflix officially axed the comedy series after just one season, according to a report by TVLine. Smart enough originally premiered on Netflix on October 8 last year. The series followed Chelsea – played by Emilie Osment of Hannah Montana fame – a recent Harvard …
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Russia: A New Return to the USSR | Opinion
On June 21, 1936, André Gide was invited to deliver a eulogy in Moscow’s Red Square, that day filled with mourners. Stalin presided over the ceremony in honor of Russian writer Maxim Gorky, who had died three days earlier. The French novelist, then 66 and yet to win the Nobel Prize, was a prominent figure …
The regional management (RM) should publish its quarterly results on Wednesday
Regional Management (NYSE:RM – Get Rating) will announce its results after market close on Wednesday, May 4. Analysts expect the company to report earnings of $1.91 per share for the quarter. Investors interested in listening to the company’s conference call can do so using this link. Regional Management (NYSE:RM – Get Rating) last released its …
Metropolitan attacks the bourgeoisie and its detractors
In recent years, there has been a growing dialogue about the degree of empathy the average audience member can generate for a character with excessive economic means. The problems of the wealthy are seen as insignificant or unimportant because these people have the luxury of financial stability to focus on things that are not life …
Coal remains top threat to global climate goals: report
Published on: 04/26/2022 – 02:28Amended: 04/26/2022 – 02:26 Paris (AFP)- The number of coal-fired power plants in the pipeline around the world fell in 2021, according to a study published Tuesday, but the fossil fuel most responsible for global warming still generated record CO2 emissions, threatening Paris climate targets. Since the signing of the 195-nation …
10 of Florida’s Best Swimming Holes for Cooling Off
Florida has the perfect mix for a summer excursion to its pristine swimming holes, with over 700 stunning crystal springs, limitless delightful summer days, and an array of lush landscapes. Luckily for travelers, Florida has a plethora of cool and fascinating swimming holes within easy driving distance of each other, making it easy to pull …
Best Alex Garland Movies, Ranked
Alex Garland is a British novelist, screenwriter and filmmaker born in 1970 to psychologist Caroline Medawar and political cartoonist Nicholas Garland. The elder Garland would later collaborate with his son on his 2004 novel The coma. Garland grew up in the UK, studied at the University of Manchester and graduated with a degree in art …
I thought admitting I was dyslexic would be professional suicide
Matt Hancock’s recent decision to “come out” as dyslexic has drawn sneers from some. “That’s why he speaks so badly,” joked one prankster. Even the usually mild-mannered Phillip Schofield nastily asked Hancock if his dyslexia was to blame for his misinterpretation of social distancing rules. Still, while some scoffed at the former health secretary’s confession, …
Evolution of the consumption trend of proton pump inhibitors in the Health Region of Lleida between 2002 and 2015 | BMC Public Health
The results of the present study show a high prevalence of PPI use in a large population cohort throughout a 14-year observation period. Despite the insistence on the need to reduce the use of these drugs, only a slight decrease in the consumption of certain types of PPIs was observed in 2011; otherwise, there was …
Bank First (NASDAQ:BFC) vs. Citigroup (NYSE:C) Financial Review
Citigroup (NYSE: C – Get Rating) and Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC – Get Rating) are both finance companies, but which is the best investment? We’ll compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk. Dividends Citigroup pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share …
GN Devy’s latest book, The Mahabharata, gives the kind of confident scholarship on Indian thought that is increasingly rare
The Mahabharata, in its most important aspect, is a sublime work of art in the sense that the German philosopher Martin Heidegger used the term. Through it, a whole world opens up, terms of reference and relationships are defined. But it is not easy, in the times in which we live, to approach the layers …
One of the world’s leading authorities on killer whales
One of the world’s leading authorities on killer whales is a kind of Dr. Dolittle character who spent decades not talking to marine mammals, but listening to them. Over an impressive and influential career, the University of Cumbria Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation, Volker Deecke helps guide international protection policies in many countries …
Novelist’s trial suspended after positive COVID-19 test
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The trial of a self-published novelist accused of fatally shooting her chief husband has been temporarily suspended due to a positive COVID-19 test. Nancy Crampton Brophy was arrested in September 2018, facing a murder charge in the death of 63-year-old Daniel Brophy. KOIN-TV reported Friday that his trial, which began on …
Student loan repairs – WSJ
April 21, 2022 6:36 PM ET On the second anniversary of the suspension of student loan payments, MoveOn and We, The 45M project a message outside the United States Department of Education in Washington, DC on March 14. Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images The Biden administration this week announced another installment in its student loan forgiveness …
Tachiarai: Bloodstained Waters by Yoritomo’s infamous ally Kajiwara Kagetoki
After Minamoto no Yoritomo had ordered him to track down a former ally, Kajiwara Kagetoki have cleaned his bloody sword in a water Kamakura known to Tachiarai, which means “to wash the sword.” Having gained Yoritomo’s trust, Kagetoki then turned to Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The Light and the Dark Yoshitsune Kagetoki I’m always curious about …
President Biden to speak on ‘resilient track’ at PDX, White House says
The President will highlight the PDX project which received $3.75 million in federal funding PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – New details are emerging about President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to the Pacific Northwest, which will include a stopover at Portland International Airport on Thursday afternoon to promote investment in aging infrastructure of the region. The president …
Michael Dirda Picks Mysteries You Won’t Find on the Bestseller List
Placeholder while loading article actions Last week, my wife finished listening to her latest audiobook, “The Death of Mrs. Westaway” by Ruth Ware, which she summed up as “almost too captivating.” Those words – the kind a publicist might splash on the cover of a paperback – practically guaranteed that I wouldn’t add Ware’s novel …
The quiet indignity of the professional cyclist GIF
Gone are the days when professional cyclists were hired and fired for their ability to simply do good things with their legs. Now cycling is a business – athletes are meant to be entertainers, brand spokespersons, media personalities, idols. That means you get things like Remco Evenepoel signing endorsement deals with Pizza Hut, custom Peter …
Recent Analyst Ratings Updates for Global Acceptance (WRLD)
A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets to Worldwide acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD): 04/16/2022 – World Acceptance has been upgraded by StockNews.com analysts from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. 04/08/2022 – World Acceptance has been downgraded by StockNews.com analysts from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. 06/04/2022 – …
7 scary conspiracy theories about the Bermuda Triangle
VISIONS OF VICTOR HABBICKGetty Images The Bermuda Triangle, located in the South Atlantic between Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda, is considered the epicenter of shipwrecks and plane crashes. The theories behind the eruption of tragedies run the gamut from supernatural causes, like aliens and time distortions, to extreme weather events like waterspouts and rogue waves. …
Review of “Thrown Among the Bones: My Life in Fiction”…
Cast Among the Bones: My Life in Fiction is the transcription of an intimately transparent life and an unwavering honesty; Page after page, Schonstein carefully invites the reader to participate with her in life’s challenges, to enter her world as an observer. In this brutally courageous first-person account, Schonstein unravels the often harrowing experiences that …
Macron appeals to voters in Marseille
Placeholder while loading article actions MARSEILLE, France — Eight days before the decisive final round of the French presidential election, President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called on voters to prevent a far-right Marine Le Pen victory that would upend Europe. “Choose your enemies!” he told his supporters at a rally in Marseille, France’s second-largest city. …
EPS of $0.17 expected for CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE:CURO) this quarter
Equity research analysts expect CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE:CURO – Get Rating) reports earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17 for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Three analysts provided CURO Group earnings estimates. The lowest EPS estimate is $0.17 and the highest is $0.18. CURO Group reported earnings of $0.69 per share in the …
Bringing queer history to the public (excerpt)
Marc Stein is the Jamie and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History at San Francisco State University, is the author of City of Sisterly and Brotherly Loves: Lesbian and Gay Philadelphia, Sexual Injustice: Supreme Court Decisions from Griswold for deerRethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement and The Stonewall Riots: A Documentary History. He is more recently …
These 8 Latin American and Caribbean countries have waived all entry requirements
Share the article Last update 2 hours ago With more than thirty countries around the world having deleted all their entry requirements for travelers – 8 of these countries are located in Latin America and the Caribbeana stone’s throw away for avid vacationers. Let’s take a look at the 8 nations – of these two …
New Ahrens and Flaherty Musical Knoxville begins previews April 15 at the Asolo Repertory Theater
Lead by Ragtime and seustic director Frank Galati, musical stars Jason Danieley as Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist James Agee. The first world production of Ahrens and Flaherty KnoxvilleIt begins previews April 15 ahead of its April 23 opening night at Florida’s Asolo Repertory Theater. The show will continue until May 11. The new musical features book …
Need plans this weekend? 10 things to do around New Orleans from April 15 to 17 | Entertainment/Life
Three processions pass through the French Quarter on Sunday for the annual Easter celebration, with something for everyone in their Easter bonnets, with all the frills on them. the EASTER FRENCH QUARTER HISTORICAL PARADE criss-crosses the Vieux Carré at 9:45 a.m., taking off and returning to the Antoine restaurant on rue Saint-Louis and stopping at …
goeasy (TSE:GSY) Search coverage launched at CIBC
CIBC began hedging the shares of goeasy (TSE: GSY – Get an assessment) in a research report delivered to clients and investors on Tuesday, reports MarketBeat Ratings. The company has set a “buy” rating and price target of C$200.00 for the stock. CIBC’s target price indicates a potential upside of 58.62% from the company’s previous …
Baishakh regains color after two years
With the first rays of the morning sun, the nation, after two long years, is about to usher in Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year and the biggest secular holiday for Bangladeshis. This time it will be observed with the characteristic dynamism, unlike the low-key celebration of the previous two years. …
Accessible tourism: scuba diving opens up to travelers with disabilities in Thailand
With 15% of the world’s population living with a disability, accessibility is one of the greatest challenges facing the global tourism sector. Travel excursions are invariably aimed at able-bodied people, leaving disabled travelers with few options for getting out and about while on vacation. But in Thailand, a tour operator hopes to solve this problem …
The detective novel 2022 – People’s World
Labor unrest under Japanese occupation LYON, France – One of the world’s largest international detective writing festivals, the Quais du Polar, has just closed in Lyon, and the subject on many writers’ minds was, surprisingly, not the Ukraine, even if the war was still present, but the erasure of economies, landscapes and memories in the …
A brief history of equality – the new optimist Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty has placed inequality in advanced market economies at the heart of political debate. The French economist’s 2013 bestseller Capital in the 21st century used long series of historical data on income and wealth to demonstrate just how wide the gap between the rich and the rest has grown. Filled with data and the …
Hovnanian Enterprises: 6 Reasons Your Mortgage Approval Might Be Withdrawn
Now that you’ve submitted your mortgage application, received approval, and have less than a week left before closing, you’re starting to feel like you can finally expire. By all appearances, you’re in the final stretch of the home buying process – only to have your mortgage go down the drain. While it may sound like …
Elizabeth Finch review by Julian Barnes – a key novel with a hard-to-find key | Julian Barnes
JUlian Barnes has always enjoyed blurring the lines between fiction and non-fiction, writing novels that sound like works of history or criticism. His new novel, riddled to the point of denying the reader, devotes a third of its short length to a 50-page essay on the historical views of the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate, …
DAN publishes a traveler’s medical guide
Divers Alert Network (DAN) has released the latest edition of its free medical guide for travelers, designed to help divers manage travel-related illnesses and injuries. It explains common symptoms, illnesses and treatments, providing not only general information but also personalized advice for specific scenarios encountered while traveling. The 191-page guide is authored by Petar J. …
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Gary Tolzman | Obituaries | Mankato Free Press
Gary Tolzman Gary Aldo Tolzmann was born in Mankato MN to Aldo William (“Tom”) and Eleanor (Diesch) Tolzmann and died of health complications at Avera-McKennon Hospital in Sioux Falls SD. Between birth and death, Gary lived his life to the fullest, filled with joy and gratitude. He was a graduate of Mankato High School, an …
9 faces to know at this year’s Unbound Book Festival in Colombia
Each year at the Unbound Book Festival, Columbia’s literary community coalesces and mingle with authors from far beyond. Readers can eagerly anticipate the arrival of a favorite author — or clamor for a new writing hero after encountering a particular panel or reading. With so many authors approaching – and to keep it straight – …
Summer activities to do with your children
Are you wondering how you will occupy your children during the summer holidays? These activities provide the perfect getaway for you and your kids while keeping them entertained and helping them learn something new! As summer vacation approaches, most children spend their days at home. But you don’t want your kid to spend their endless …
Spencertown Academy presents novelist Dinitia Smith | Local announcements
SPENCERTOWN — Spencertown Academy Arts Center, in conjunction with Chatham Bookstore, features Dinitia Smith at an event celebrating her new book, ‘The Prince: a Novel’ at 2 p.m. on April 30. She will be joined in a conversation with author Ruth Reichl. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.spencertownacademy.org. “Money. …
Stride funding fills a gap in the student loan market
The student loan industry is a $1.7 trillion mess. Defaults loom, averted only by presidential decree (again). Tuition fees increase at multiples of the rate of inflation. And of course, borrowers spend decades trying to pay it all back. That is, if they can get a loan in the first place – it’s no easy …
The 14 best books of the year so far 2022
School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan Frida Liu is a single working mother in the near future who makes the mistake of leaving her child alone at home for a few hours one afternoon. The authorities are summoned by the neighbors and his daughter Harriet is taken from him. Frida is given the choice …
Hydrus packs autonomous ocean exploration technology into a much smaller package
Although AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) are invaluable for collecting oceanographic data, they also tend to be quite large and very expensive. The Hydrus offers a much smaller and less expensive alternative, which still packs a lot of punch. Most AUVs are torpedo-shaped robotic craft that can autonomously explore the underwater world for days at a …
Novelist Samantha Hunt revisits her ‘haunted’ childhood home
A few months before her novel “Mr. Splitfoot” was published in 2016, Samantha Hunt had to solicit marketing submissions from other authors. “It’s embarrassing to ask my friends and writers I admire to work for me, for free,” said Ms Hunt, a writer of haunting literary fiction. “Presentations are work. So I thought, Well, if …
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Ronald Reagan Remake – POLITICO
Otto English is the pen name used by Andrew Scott, a London-based writer and playwright. Waging a war is, in large part, about establishing a narrative, and no one knew that better than Winston Churchill. In the spring and summer of 1940, after the retreat from Dunkirk, the British Prime Minister brilliantly set the parameters …
First Hawaiian – Consensus indicates upside potential of 8.6%
First Hawaiian with ticker code (FHB) now have 7 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a ‘Hold’ rating. The target price ranges between 34 and 28, with the average target price standing at 30.64. Together with the stock’s previous close at 28.21, this now indicates that there is upside potential of 8.6%. The …
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, far-right jester of Russian politics, dies at 75
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a notorious political showman and demagogue who founded Russia’s far-right Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) and led it for more than 30 years, has died in a hospital in Moscow, the lower house of the State Duma confirmed Wednesday. He was 75 years old. According to Russian media, Zhirinovsky, whose health had been declining …
Two-time Pulitzer-winning novelist Colson Whitehead on stage in Buffalo on April 21
Submitted Tue April 5, 2022 2:20 p.m. Live event with the author of “Harlem Shuffle” and “The Underground Railroad” The Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomes two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Colson Whitehead to Buffalo for BABEL on Thursday, April 21, for a lively talk and conversation at Kleinhans Music Hall. The event, which also includes a …
Today in FinTech: Klarna strikes deal with PriceRunner
In today’s FinTech news, Kedivo’s parent company, FinAccel, has taken a 75% stake in Bank Bisnis, while Klarna has finalized its deal for PriceRunner. Additionally, Telepin and DigiWallet are working together to bring mobile financial services to Belize. FinAccel Acquires $200 Million Majority Stake in Bank Bisnis FinAccel, the parent company of Kedivo, is buying …
Ramdarash Mishra selected for Saraswati Samman 2021 | Latest India News
Established in 1991, Saraswati Samman is one of the country’s most prestigious literary awards. It carries a citation, plaque and cash prize of ₹15 lakh The famous poet and litterateur, Professor Ramdarash Mishra, will receive the prestigious Saraswati Samman, 2021, for his collection of poems “Mein to Yahan Hun”, the KK Birla Foundation announced in …
Down to the Waterline: Adventures in Konkan
In parasailing, comes the moment when you are hoisted above the sea with a harness and a cable, to the greatest possible height. It’s an absolutely serene moment, especially for beginners – looking around, all you can see is inky blue water, a few seabirds and the outlines of land and shores beyond. distant horizon. …
Bandai Namco may collaborate with another American fantasy novelist after George RR Martin
Brandon Sanderson, author of the popular Mistborn series, the sequel and conclusion to The Wheel of Time, and many other fantasy novels, may be pursuing a future project with Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco. In a recent episode of Sanderson’s stream, Live with Brandon Sanderson, the author received a promotional box from Bandai Namco including …
Are books decoration? Ashley Tisdale ignites debate with AD home visit
Ashley Tisdale had fans divided over her choice of scenery this week. On Architectural Digest Youtube channel on Tuesday, March 29, Tisdale gave a tour of her new self-designed home that she shares with husband Christopher French and their daughter, Jupiter Iris. During the tour, she showed off one particular feature that caused some controversy …
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Tribute to Reza Baraheni, “Iran’s best living poet”
Reza Baraheni, tireless Iranian dissident and former president of PEN Canada (2001-03), has died at the age of 86 in Toronto. He was known as “the Iranian Solzhenitsyn”. “A columnist of his country’s torture industry.” “Iran’s best living poet.” He had the unique distinction, and the misfortune, of being imprisoned and tortured both by the …
An unforgettable journey for more than scenery – Milford Sound is peace on our doorstep
I hadn’t been to Milford Sound in a decade, so when I was invited to see what those who travel the world want to see, I was in. Because I knew what to expect, I thought I’d take my big sister, as I couldn’t believe she hadn’t been there since she was 40. I’m glad …
goeasy (TSX:GSY) 5-Minute Stock Analysis: Is It Still a Buy in 2022?
Image source: Getty Images Welcome to a multi-part series where I break down the fundamentals of some of the most popular TSX-listed stocks! Until today is easy (TSX:GSY), a Canadian alternative lending platform. Although one of the best performers in 2021, goeasy has fallen on hard times recently, having lost -20% in its share price …
Pain and prejudice is what the show should be based on
Penguin: Pain & Prejudice explored the rookie villain’s childhood and his grip on criminal power, and it could serve as the basis for the TV series. Arising from the events of The Batmanthe next penguin The TV series will likely trace the rise of the con artist after Falcone’s death. Although he played an important …
Interview: Nicolas Wild, author, Kabul Disco – ‘Being French and white gave me many privileges in Afghanistan’
Indian readers mainly know you because of your Kabul Nightclub books since most of your other work has not been published here. When did you last visit Afghanistan? My last trip to Afghanistan was in 2009. It was after I finished working on both Kabul Nightclub books. I went back because I missed the place …
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Who can be a co-borrower on a reverse mortgage?
Reverse mortgages can provide an additional income stream for homeowners. This type of loan allows eligible homeowners to tap into their equity and receive monthly payments or a lump sum, without having to repay anything to the lender immediately. If you live with someone, either as a roommate or romantic partner, it’s important to understand …
New Coral Island game details reveal why it’s perfect for ACNH fans
The highly anticipated farming simulation game Coral Island has received new details that further underscore its appeal to Animal Crossing fans. Upcoming farming and life simulation game Coral Island looks perfect for fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. First announced in 2021, Coral Island includes many features of classic farming games and expands on many …
John Darnielle: “Being American is like living in a Terry Gilliam world” | Books
John Darnielle, the singer-songwriter of cult indie rock favorites The Mountain Goats, has a meaning for words. Fans hear in his lyrics everything they feel but can’t express. Of those I’ve heard screaming back at him at concerts, “People say friends don’t destroy each other, what do they know about friends?” “Actually, I don’t think …
The 20th Mercyhurst University Literary Festival
authormariebenedict.com/altoona.psu.edu Authors Marie Benedict (left) and Patricia Jabbeh Wesley will read from their works at the Mercyhurst Literary Festival The Mercyhurst University Literary Festival is set to open the book for a third decade. And as usual, the table of contents looks pretty compelling. Throughout April, various writing virtuosos will stop by campus to read …
Best times to visit Malaysia for tropical adventures
There’s no better time to visit Malaysia, not least because the country is spread across two distinct landmasses that have different local climates. It’s as far from Kuala Lumpur in Peninsular Malaysia to Sandakan in Malaysian Borneo as it is from New York to Miami. Even over smaller distances, the climate can vary depending on …
The Karabakh astrologer in Romanian • MassisPost
BUCHAREST, Romania – The Integral Publishers of Romania announced the release of Astrologul din Karabakh (Astrolog of Karabakh) in partnership with the Armenian Cultural Foundation (Arlington, Massachusetts). Written in 1834 by Platon P. Zubov (1796-1857), the early 19th century Russian novelist, The Karabakh Astrologer is a fascinating historical novel. Wrapped in a passionate love story, …
Shares of retirement home Orpea plummet as France plans criminal complaint against it
Adds latest stock price detail and background PARIS, March 28 (Reuters) – Shares in the French nursing home company Orpea ORP.PA sregroup Monday after the French government announced its intention to file a criminal complaint against him. Orpea shares down about 7% at the start of the session, while shares in rival Korian KORI.PA also …