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Tens of thousands of residents forced out of their homes as once looming threat begins to wreak havoc: ‘A … crisis’ Tens of thousands of residents forced out of their homes as once looming threat begins to wreak havoc: ‘A … crisis’ The effects of climate change are being felt in Papua New Guinea, as rising sea levels have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. What’s happening? The Guardian reported on Kerema, the capital of Papua New Guinea’s Gulf province. Located on Pariva beach, on the nation’s Southern coast, Kerema has seen significant sand erosion due to rising sea levels. Because of that, roughly half of the area’s 80,000 residents have had to move inland over the past decade, according to several estimates. And as tides rise and weather patterns change, fishing and farming have become more difficult and unpredictable, making it harder for many residents to make a living. “The sand erosion at Pariva beach … [is] a humanitarian crisis that highlights PNG’s vulnerability to climate change,” activist Duncan Gabi told The Guardian. Adding to the concerns is a proposal to begin sand mining in the Gulf province, which activists fear will make the situation far worse. Why is this concerning? Rising sea levels are just one of the many effects of climate change seen globally. As companies continue to burn fossil fuels at high rates, pollutant-filled gases fill the atmosphere, trapping the sun’s heat and warming the planet. Glaciers and ice caps then start to melt, causing sea levels to rise. Watch now: How bad is a gas stove for your home’s indoor air quality? 2023 was the hottest year recorded on Earth, according to the American Meteorological Society. Sea levels also rose for the 12th consecutive year, placing them four inches higher than they were in 1993. By the year 2100, sea levels are expected to be at least 1.4 feet higher, and they could rise by as much as 6.6 feet, experts warn. If that worst-case scenario comes true, the effects would be catastrophic. Just in the United States, major cities like New York and Miami could be largely underwater. What can I do? As long as temperatures keep rising, so will sea levels. That puts the onus on all of us to make changes that can help protect the planet. If the thought of fighting climate change by yourself can be daunting, sustainability expert Julia Rockwell has practical tips. She emphasizes that making daily changes doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune or deprive yourself of life’s joys. And making changes isn’t about being perfect — any positive step you take can help. Unfortunately, in today’s political landscape, even mentioning the words “climate change” can spark arguments and outrage. Despite that, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe says that’s exactly what people need to do to keep the issue on people’s minds and eventually foster change. “The number one thing we can do is the exact thing that we are not doing: Talk about it,” Hayhoe said in a TED Talk. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Tens #thousands #residents #forced #homes #looming #threat #begins #wreak #havoc #crisis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Psychological Horror Title BrokenLore: DONT WATCH Launches March 21st Psychological Horror Title BrokenLore: DONT WATCH Launches March 21st BrokenLore: DON’T WATCH, the game takes players into the crumbling mind of a young man named Shinji, as he faces the horrors of a malevolent entity. Source link #Psychological #Horror #Title #BrokenLore #DONT #WATCH #Launches #March #21st Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Search for missing man at ****** Canyon of the Gunnison Search for missing man at ****** Canyon of the Gunnison GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — ****** Canyon of the Gunnison National Park staff and The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office are seeking public assistance in finding a missing person. Jordan Marsters, a 31-year-old resident of Denver, was traveling through Grand Junction on Feb. 11 and in Montrose on Feb. 12. His last known locations were in Montrose on Feb. 12 and 13 and at ****** Canyon of the Gunnison National Park at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Feb. 13. ****** Canyon of the Gunnison National Park staff and The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office are seeking public assistance in finding a missing person. (****** Canyon of the Gunnison National Park) Marsters is 5’7″ tall, weighs 140 pounds and has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a tan jacket and ****** hoodie. He was driving a white Kia Fuente rental car with Texas license plates TXH4349. Anyone with information or who was in contact with Marsters on the days leading up to Feb. 13 should contact ****** Canyon of the Gunnison National Park at 970-249-1914 ext. 436. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WesternSlopeNow.com. Source link #Search #missing #man #****** #Canyon #Gunnison Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

We found the best game demos for Steam Deck in the ongoing Next Fest event We found the best game demos for Steam Deck in the ongoing Next Fest event PC Guide: “We’ve hand-picked a selection of game demos in Steam’s Next Fest event worth trying on your Steam Deck – here are our top 5 picks.” Source link #game #demos #Steam #Deck #ongoing #Fest #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia: Can Chipmaking Giant Keep $2B Revenue Streak Alive? Nvidia: Can Chipmaking Giant Keep $2B Revenue Streak Alive? Yesterday, we received the report from the Conference Board, which showed that one-year inflation expectations rose to 6% from 5.2% in January. This follows the report, which jumped to 4.3% from 3.3%. I don’t know what next month’s data will show, but it seems clear that inflation is doing anything but moderating. One could certainly argue that inflation expectations are no longer well-anchored. But let’s forget about inflation for now because more pressing matters are at hand—namely, the most important stock in the world, Nvidia (NASDAQ:), and its earnings report today. I’m just waiting for that $2 billion revenue beat, followed by next quarter’s guidance exceeding it by another $2 billion—totaling $4 billion more than last quarter’s guidance for the current quarter. After all, they’ve done this for six consecutive quarters, so why not make it seven? It wouldn’t be surprising if the company reports revenue exceeding $40 billion and provides guidance above $42.5 billion. Nvidia’a Pattern of Revenue Beats And Raises Right now, the stock is expected to move only 9% post-earnings—so what’s that, a $300 billion market cap swing in either direction? What could go wrong? The at-the-money options expiring on Friday have an implied volatility of about 147%, and that will likely be even higher by today afternoon. Source: (BARCHART) Right now, the $127 call options for Friday are trading at $6.60, meaning the stock needs to rise to $133.60—about 5%—just for the buyer to break even. Meanwhile, the $127 puts for Friday are trading at $6.90, requiring Nvidia to drop to $120.10, or 5.4%, to break even. I’m guessing there will be plenty of unhappy put and call holders come morning. Original Post Source link #Nvidia #Chipmaking #Giant #Revenue #Streak #Alive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Musk fights back as some Trump aides resist intensifying DOGE push – The Washington Post Musk fights back as some Trump aides resist intensifying DOGE push – The Washington Post Musk fights back as some Trump aides resist intensifying DOGE push The Washington Post‘It’s bedlam’: Federal workers left in limbo as clock ticks down to Musk’s email deadline CNNLate Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand The New York TimesMusk’s new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US government workers Reuters Source link #Musk #fights #Trump #aides #resist #intensifying #DOGE #push #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

More Open-World Content Planned for The First Descendant More Open-World Content Planned for The First Descendant N4G Unlocked: “We recently had an AMA session with TFD devs on Discord, where they answered a ton of questions, and revealed that they are planning to fix the “ghost bullet” issue, that a collab is on the way, streamline the colossi farming, rework Outposts, and more.” Source link #OpenWorld #Content #Planned #Descendant Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

3 Value Stocks Backed by World’s Largest Activist Hedge Fund 3 Value Stocks Backed by World’s Largest Activist Hedge Fund According to HedgeFollow tracker, Elliott Investment Management has had nearly 17% 3-year annualized return performance across its top 50 weighted holdings. Founded by Paul Singer, the activist hedge fund seeks out troubled/fertile companies for the purpose of acquiring a large stake to then affect their decision-making. Most notably, Singer sought to oust Jack Dorsey from Twitter leadership in early 2020, only to sell the stake in 2022 prior to Elon Musk finalizing his acquisition. This February, Elliott Investment Management poured $2.5 billion in oil refining company Phillips 66 (NYSE:), raising the stake significantly from $1 billion in 2023. Year-to-date, PSX stock is outpacing (SPX) at 11% vs 2.2% respectively. With a portfolio worth $16.67 billion across 45 positions, the fund serves as a useful signal for all types of investors. But which Elliott-targeted companies should value investors consider for long-term exposure? 1. Triple Flag Precious Metals With the largest weight in Elliott Management’s portfolio, at 12.07%, Triple Flag Precious Metals (NYSE:) company seeks a stake in mining operations involved with precious metals. Triple Flag then generates revenue based on the royalties tied to the life-of-mine production. Eschewing direct involvement in the actual mining, Triple Flag gives investors an exposure to exploratory breakthroughs, mine-life extensions and operational expansions in general. This is especially pertinent under President Trump’s second term. If the Trump admin is serious about a tariff-driven economy and onshoring, the need for base materials like , , , lithium, and others will grow in demand. As of February investor representation, Triple Flag holds stakes in 30 producing assets, 45 in development and 155 in exploration, mainly in North America, but also in western Latin America, Australia, Mongolia and South Africa. Since 2017, Triple Flag significantly increased its operating cash flow as well as gross profit margin. Image credit: Triple Flag Precious Metals Over a one year *******, TFPM stock is up 40%. Presently priced at $16.87 per share, they pay out $0.22 annual dividend per share at a dividend yield of 1.31%. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average TFPM price target is $20.78, which is a significant upside potential given the relatively safe exposure to raw materials extraction. 2. CorMedix This biopharma company firmly exited the penny stock status in the second half of 2024. Now priced at $9.95, CorMedix (NASDAQ:) stock is up 200% over the year. Elliott Investment has a stake at around 7.13 million shares, constituting nearly 5% of the company’s ownership. The main driver of CRMD stock value is the commercial contract for DefenCath made in September 2024. By becoming the supplier of DefenCath (taurolidine and heparin), a solution for reducing incidences of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), for a global healthcare company, CorMedix secured a stable revenue stream to over 2,000 clinics in the US. In turn, this opens more opportunities for CorMedix in the dialysis market, which has a projected CAGR of 4.3% between 2024 and 2032, according to BioSpace. In January’s investor presentation, CorMedix outlined further opportunities with mid-size and large dialysis organizations. The company pointed out that only 5 such entities account for 85% of dialysis patients, which makes for easier market capture. Investors should also note that CorMedix has zero reported debt, while holding $52 million in cash reserves. According to WSJ forecasting data, the average CRMD price target is $16.83 per share, which still gives opportunities for investors who missed out. 3. Howmet Aerospace When we last covered this aerospace company in March 2024, Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:) stock was priced at $69 per share. Its present price level has nearly doubled, at $130.34. Elliott Management holds 17.27 million HWM shares, making up 4.20% of the ownership. Howmet is a critical cog in the military-industrial complex, providing the defense sector with advances in materials, precision-engineered turbine components, and other advanced structural elements. In short, as USG relies on the military to support its global hegemony and USD reserve currency, Howmet is one of key companies materializing that power projection. Case in point, while Lockheed Martin (NYSE:) manufactures the F-35 Lightning II, Howmet is behind much of this warfighter’s airframe structure and the components used for its engine. In February’s FY2024 investor presentation, Howmet reported a 9% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.9 billion. Likewise, its net income increased to $314 million from $236 million the year prior. In addition to airfoils used in the military, Howmet also gained ground in the commercial sector, being one of the world’s largest gas turbine blades suppliers. On the commercial airlines front, Howmet expects further positive gains from the upgrade cycle, counting on both Boeing (NYSE:) and Airbus. It’s revenue growth outlook increased to 8% yoy for mid-2025 vs prior 7.5% outlook, but this depends on projected aircraft building rates: “We continue to employ a cautious view on underlying build rates in our guidance, assuming The Boeing Company produces approximately 25 737-MAX aircraft per month and 6 787 aircraft per month on average across 2025 and Airbus averages mid-50s per month on the A320 and approximately 6 per month on the A350.” Howmet’s February earnings report for FY 2024 According to the WSJ forecast, the average HWM (BMV:) price target is $145.07 vs the current price of $130.34 per share. *** Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. This article was originally published on The Tokenist. Check out The Tokenist’s free newsletter, Five Minute Finance, for weekly analysis of the biggest trends in finance and technology. 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Future of Geraldton Turf Club in doubt after Labor pulls out of regional infrastructure funding Future of Geraldton Turf Club in doubt after Labor pulls out of regional infrastructure funding The future of Geraldton Turf Club — the oldest country race club in WA — is in question after Labor pulled out of supporting racing infrastructure projects across regional WA. Source link #Future #Geraldton #Turf #Club #doubt #Labor #pulls #regional #infrastructure #funding Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Strain, fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near frontline with Taiwan Strain, fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near frontline with Taiwan Japan and its ally, the United States, hold joint military exercises in Yonaguni, western Japan. A southern cattle ranch has been replaced with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force’s Camp. The militarization has been especially felt as the island’s population shrinks. (AP Video by Ayaka McGill, Produced by Mayuko Ono) Source link #Strain #fear #roil #tiny #rapidly #militarizing #Japanese #island #frontline #Taiwan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Nerd Stash – Monster Hunter Wilds Review – A Hunter's Dream The Nerd Stash – Monster Hunter Wilds Review – A Hunter's Dream Monster Hunter Wilds easily surpasses every other game we’ve had in the franchise thanks to its smooth combat, great story, and new monsters. Source link #Nerd #Stash #Monster #Hunter #Wilds #Review #Hunter039s #Dream Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Decimated ****** Prepares for a New Fight With Israel – The Wall Street Journal A Decimated ****** Prepares for a New Fight With Israel – The Wall Street Journal A Decimated ****** Prepares for a New Fight With Israel The Wall Street JournalView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Decimated #****** #Prepares #Fight #Israel #Wall #Street #Journal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

North Korea steals $1.5bn as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist North Korea steals $1.5bn as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist State-backed North Korean hackers have stolen $1.5bn (£1.2bn) of cryptocurrency in the largest heist in history. Agents from Pyongyang were able to breach the systems of Dubai-based exchange Bybit to steal the digital coin Ether, according to security analysts. The hackers stole more cryptocurrency in one attack than all the funds stolen by North Korean cyber criminals in 2024, when the rogue state’s cyber attackers made off with around $1.3bn in digital coins, according to cryptocurrency analysts Chainalysis. The $1.5bn total eclipses the largest known bank theft of all time, when Saddam Hussein stole $1bn from the Iraqi central bank ahead of the Iraq War in 2003. The record haul comes as Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s supreme leader, turns to elite units of computer hackers to prop up the ********** dictatorship’s failing economy. Chainalysis said the attack served as a “stark reminder” of the advanced tactics employed by the country’s hackers. As well as technical skills, North Korean hackers are adept at what is known as “social engineering”: manipulating people to do what they want in order to pave the way for a heist. This can involve developing relationships with targets over email and digital chats, sometimes over a ******* of months. Cyber security experts believe North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group are the masterminds behind the latest attack. The group has terrorised Western businesses for more than a decade with a series of cyber breaches that have caused billions of dollars in losses. Elliptic, a cryptocurrency analysis business, said the hacking group was the “most sophisticated and well-resourced launderer of cryptoassets in existence”. The group is believed to be part of North Korea’s intelligence agency, the Reconnaissance General Bureau. It has been linked to past attacks including the hack of Sony in 2014, when the group leaked private emails from executives in an attempt to block the release of the comedy film The Interview, which lampooned North Korea’s supreme leader. North Korean threats and cyber attacks resulted in Sony cancelling the theatrical release of the 2014 film The Interview – Veronique Dupont/AFP/Getty Images Lazarus Group has also been blamed for a near-$1bn heist from a Bangladeshi bank in 2016 and the global Wannacry cyber attack, which knocked hundreds of thousands of computers offline with damaging ransomware, including NHS systems. While Pyongyang once relied on its elite hacking cadres to conduct espionage or steal trade secrets, increasingly they have been employed as a weapon of economic warfare to bolster the coffers of the heavily sanctioned regime. “North Korea started using cyber attacks for espionage, stealing R&D and intellectual property,” said Rafe Pilling, of the cyber security company Secureworks. “Subsequently, they have really capitalised on it as a source of revenue.” A Soviet-style focus on science and technology has created a “whole education pipeline” for future cyber experts, said Mr Pilling. North Korean science prodigies are identified from a young age, before being pushed to compete in international maths and programming competitions. The country’s hackers are prolific. In 2024, they made off with approximately 61pc of the $2.2bn of cryptocurrency stolen globally, according to Chainalysis. Including last week’s attack, North Korean hackers have stolen upwards of $6bn in cryptocurrency over the last decade. The thefts offer a substantial boost to the nation’s beleaguered economy and help support its military spending, including its ballistic missile programme. North Korea’s GDP is estimated at just $28bn and it is heavily reliant on agriculture and trade with its main ally, China. North Korea’s ballistic missile programme has been funded by the country’s theft of cryptocurrency – Korean Central News Agency/via Reuters While most members of Lazarus Group are unknown, the US has issued indictments against several North Korean military figures it believes are linked to the group. North Korea relies on multiple different hacking techniques, ranging from uncovering so-called “zero day” hacks that can break into IT using previously unknown flaws to using fake remote-working contractors to infiltrate US companies. Cryptocurrency analysis companies including Arkham Intelligence and Elliptic identified Lazarus Group as the likely Bybit hackers. Researchers were able to trace the digital wallets that were used by the hackers to quickly launder their funds, which are recorded on the “blockchain” technology used by the cryptocurrency industry. Some of the funds moved through wallets believed to be associated with past North Korean hacking attacks. TRM, a cyber security company, said there were “substantial overlaps observed between addresses controlled by the Bybit hackers and those linked to prior North Korean thefts”. The North Korean hackers were able to steal the huge crypto haul through a multi-layered and long-planned attack, according to Chainalysis. Hackers gained access to Bybit’s internal systems using so-called “phishing” email, which prompted an employee to input their login details to a seemingly legitimate website that was actually compromised. The hackers were then able to gain access to a so-called “cold wallet” – a supposedly secure cryptocurrency storage device that holds coins offline and away from the internet. When Bybit came to transfer funds from the offline wallet to its online systems, the hackers sabotaged the transfer and stole the funds. Within minutes the hackers had fed them through a series of other wallets and digital currency exchanges, attempting to obscure their origin by trading them for other coins or passing them through trading houses with no customer checks. The nature of the cryptocurrency industry, which is virtually unregulated, has made it a haven for cyber attackers to launder funds. Chainalysis said it had worked with exchanges to freeze $40m in funds stolen from Bybit, but far more remained unaccounted for. North Korea’s hackers are showing no signs of slowing down. According to Chainalysis, its attackers are getting “better and faster at massive exploits”. North Korea’s cyber prowess allows it to be a “major player even if in the real world they are highly isolated,” Mr Pilling said. Bybit has said it has “more than enough” assets to cover its losses and insisted the hack was an “isolated incident”. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #North #Korea #steals #1.5bn #pulls #worlds #biggest #heist Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jeep, Dodge maker Stellantis posts 70% drop in full-year profit Jeep, Dodge maker Stellantis posts 70% drop in full-year profit Stellantis worker at work inside of the new Hybrid and PHEV Vehicles Stellantis Group eDCT Assembly Plant on April 10, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Stefano Guidi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Auto giant Stellantis on Wednesday reported a sharp drop in full-year earnings as the company scrambles to take measures to improve its performance and profitability. The mutlinational conglomerate, which owns household names including Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot, posted full-year 2024 net profit of 5.5 billion euros ($5.77 billion), down 70% from 18.6 billion euros across full-year 2023. Analysts had expected full-year 2024 net profit to come in at 6.4 billion euros, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus. Shares of the Milan-listed company are up over 7% year-to-date. The results come as the company continues its search for a new chief executive following the abrupt departure of Carlos Tavares late last year. Stellantis said it expects to name a successor during the first half of this year, with Chairman John Elkann leading an interim executive committee until the position is filled. The carmaker, like many of its peers, has been hit hard by a series of challenges in recent months, including North American performance issues, a global decline in demand for new cars and difficulties in the world’s largest auto market of China. Stellantis issued a profit warning in September, warning of lower-than-expected sales “across most regions” in the second half of 2024. It said at the time that the firm’s adjusted operating income margin was expected to come in between 5.5% to 7% for the full-year 2024 *******, down from a prior “double digit” outlook. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Source link #Jeep #Dodge #maker #Stellantis #posts #drop #fullyear #profit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘We’re nowhere near done with Framework Laptop 16’ says Framework CEO – The Verge ‘We’re nowhere near done with Framework Laptop 16’ says Framework CEO – The Verge ‘We’re nowhere near done with Framework Laptop 16’ says Framework CEO The VergeMeet Framework Desktop, A Monster Mini PC Powered By AMD Ryzen AI Max ForbesFramework’s first desktop PC is giving us the AMD Strix Halo machine we’ve been craving, and the opportunity to build our own PC GamerThe Framework Desktop Is a (Semi) Modular PC, but It Reminds Me of a Gamecube GizmodoFramework gives its 13-inch Laptop another boost with Ryzen AI 300 CPU update Ars Technica Source link #Framework #Laptop #Framework #CEO #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aggressive dogs in Mirima National Park: Bushwalkers advised to stay alert Aggressive dogs in Mirima National Park: Bushwalkers advised to stay alert Bushwalkers going into Mirima National Park alone have been advised to carry a big stick after reports of aggressive dogs. Parks and Wildlife staff have placed two traps in the southern parts of Mirima National Park after receiving a report of aggressive dogs in the area on February 19. Any dogs caught in the traps will be checked for microchips as the area closeness to Kununurra means they could be pets entering the park People are being warned to always supervise children and vulnerable people in the park, remain alert and not approach feed or lure animals. A Department of Biosecurity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson said rangers were continuing to liaise with the Shire of Wyndham- East Kimberley to monitor the situation. Wild dogs are an ongoing problem in the Kimberley particularly to cattle on pastoral leases. They are a threat not only to livestock but to native mammals, reptiles and birds. People who see a dog displaying aggressive behaviour in Mirima National Park are advised to contact the Parks and Wildlife Service office on 9168 4200 Source link #Aggressive #dogs #Mirima #National #Park #Bushwalkers #advised #stay #alert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bar closed by fire won’t reopen despite GoFundMe, Boise band support Bar closed by fire won’t reopen despite GoFundMe, Boise band support When fire closed Willi B’s Saloon last July in a west Boise strip mall, its customers sprang to action. Local bands organized benefit shows for the neighborhood bar, restaurant and music venue at 12505 W. Chinden Blvd. A GoFundMe page set up by a longtime patron generated nearly $14,000. More than 500 people joined a Friends of Willi B’s Facebook group. But the closure, intended to be temporary, has become permanent. Willi B’s will not reopen, owner Steve Carper said in a message. “The disaster rebuild guy estimated it would take a year to fix the Chinden location,” he said, “so I knew that wasn’t an option.” After four months of searching for a new space that would be suitable — logistically and financially — Carper finally threw in the towel. “I wanted to make it past five decades of service to the industry in this town, but it’s not to be,” Carper said. “… I don’t know how long I could keep working 18-hour days, anyway. After the fire, my health decided to act up again …” Willi B’s was a favorite spot for local bands to perform. Carper sold Willi B’s liquor license to the owners of The Funky Taco in downtown Boise — in the “nick of time,” he said. Idaho State Police’s Alcohol Beverage Control division had given him until Jan. 3 to reopen, find a new location or sell the license, he said. Calling the community outpouring “very, very humbling,” Carper said he’s “incredibly grateful” for the fundraising support. “The wonderful people who loved (Willi B’s) really came out in force,” he said, “and between them and all of the bands the donations summed up a very nice chunk of money.” All told? More than $23,000, he said. But after final payroll, federal and state taxes, and paying off the balance of business insurance owed, “I had blown through what had been collected,” he said. “Makes me sick,” Carper added. “But still incredibly appreciative and gracious, getting employees and government paid was critical; not always accomplished when a business closes.” Source link #Bar #closed #fire #wont #reopen #GoFundMe #Boise #band #support Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eating This Fruit Every Day Can Reduce Depression Risk, Per Harvard Researchers – Women's Health Eating This Fruit Every Day Can Reduce Depression Risk, Per Harvard Researchers – Women's Health Eating This Fruit Every Day Can Reduce Depression Risk, Per Harvard Researchers Women’s HealthHarvard Study Finds Eating an Orange a Day Could Cut Depression Risk by 20% SciTechDailyAn orange a day could lower depression risk, study shows CBS BostonWhy Oranges and Lemons Are Surprisingly Good for Your Mental Health ZME ScienceWith Just One Fruit a Day, You Can Control Depression AL DÍA News Source link #Eating #Fruit #Day #Reduce #Depression #Risk #Harvard #Researchers #Women039s #Health Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******* scans could be revolutionised by nuclear start-up ******* scans could be revolutionised by nuclear start-up Dave Harvey Business and Environment Correspondent, BBC West BBC Research scientists at the Bristol start-up are trying to transform the production of nuclear material for ******* scans Nuclear scientists believe they have found a way to transform the supply of vital material used for scanning ******* patients. Doctors use so-called radioisotopes to pinpoint the growth of ******* in patients. But the radioactive material is all produced by ageing reactors outside the ***, and sometimes the supply is interrupted. Dr Tom Wallace-Smith, technical director of Bristol’s Astral Systems, said they developed a technique that produces the material here in the ***. He said this has the potential to “eliminate the delays that have plagued” ******* treatments. The team in Bristol have come up with a whole new approach, using nuclear fusion rather than fission. And rather than requiring a new nuclear plant, which would cost about £400m to build, they can develop the material in small plants “right by hospitals” for about £1m, Dr Wallace-Smith said. A patient is scanned at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Every year 300,000 people are given scans using radioisotopes Every year, radiologists scan about 300,000 patients using these radioactive radioisotopes, with consultants saying they would not be able to do their work without them. In October, the world of nuclear medicine was hit by a major crisis. Outside the niche speciality, few noticed because doctors and health managers implemented a rapidly assembled rationing system for vital scans. Britain gets all of its supply from three reactors in Europe. In October two of them shut down for planned maintenance at the same time, and then the third sprung a fault. “Something like 75% of our supply was lost,” said Dr Stephen Harden, from the Royal College of Radiologists. All patients needing urgent diagnostic scans were seen on time, but thousands of more routine check-ups were delayed. The interruption only lasted three weeks, but it highlighted what Dr Harden called the “ageing and fragile” supply chain. He explained: “It makes a really strong case for making these radioisotopes in the ***.” Dr Tom Wallace-Smith wants to “reignite Britain’s neutron industry” In 2017 a *** Government report said six nuclear reactors made 85% of the radioisotopes used worldwide. By 2030, five of them will be retired. Many of these reactors were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Building a new one is expensive and takes years. In North Wales, there are plans to build such a reactor, which will cost £400m. Like all nuclear fission plants, they are controversial. Their raw material is uranium, and the radioisotopes they produce are, by design, radioactive. There are 18 staff at the new start-up firm, Astral Systems, but that will grow in the next year. Astral Systems has developed technology that can now make the same radioisotopes used in hospitals, on demand. Small reactors could be built for under £1m, less than the price of the scanner that uses the radioactive product. Now, the team is building a new kind of fusion reactor, which will be able to produce any kind of radioisotope for research or medicine, right by the hospitals that need it. Dr Randeep Kulshrestha runs the Nuclear Medicine department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary At the Bristol Royal Infirmary, I watched as a patient lay on the scanner bed, ready for his session. He was fully clothed, but the vital preparation was internal. “Three hours before the scan, we inject patients with a tiny amount of radioactivity,” explained consultant radiologist, Dr Randeep Kulshrestha. The radioisotope is tagged to substances that will go to whatever area doctors are interested in, for example the bones. The camera will then pick up the radioactivity in such a way that doctors can see how, for example, a ******* has spread. Images from a scan using radioisotopes that show how ******* has spread to a patient’s bones. The areas lit up orange or purple are affected. Dr Kulshrestha showed me pictures taken from an anonymous patient, where doctors suspected ******* had spread from his prostate to his bones. Sadly for the person involved, the images are stark. Areas on the bones are lit up orange, where the ******* has grown on their bones. “These radioisotopes form a vital part of the diagnostic process”, Dr Kulshrestha told me. “We couldn’t work without them these days.” Source link #******* #scans #revolutionised #nuclear #startup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Estrella turns up uber high-grade surface manganese in Timor-Leste Estrella turns up uber high-grade surface manganese in Timor-Leste Local geologists working for Estrella Resources have picked up a rich deposit of transported alluvial manganese at the company’s Soru prospect, with early observations suggesting grades running as high as 95 per cent. The prospect is part of the company’s northern leases that make up its Lautém manganese project in Timor-Leste. Further investigation determined the manganese may have leached from the surrounding hills due to erosion to form a supergene deposit before breaking up and creating a tertiary deposit of rock fragments and boulders across the hillside and in the local creek systems. Estrella’s local geological team have now collected samples and mapped out the alluvial manganese over a wide area of nearly 1.5 kilometres by 700 metres. To push resource definition efforts forward, Estrella has sent the preliminary samples back to Australia for laboratory analysis. Early observations suggest extremely high-grade manganese oxide concentrations. Assay results are expected by late March. This is a promising development and our team is currently working to ascertain the grade, width, and source of the manganese. We have already transported several indicative samples back to Australia for laboratory analysis. In parallel with its fieldwork, the company has also applied to the Timor-Leste government for an upgraded environmental licence to kickstart trenching and drilling at the project. This will pave the way for a deeper exploration program. The latest findings are similar to a discovery Estrella made two weeks ago at the company’s nearby Sica and Ira Miri prospects, where detrital material grading up to 40.1pc manganese accumulated on the valley floors. It appears to be transported material from supergene manganese outcrops in the hills above. Assays from Sica and Ira Miri, lying 10km to the north of Soru, showed low levels of the contaminants boron, arsenic, phosphorus and silica, making the manganese marketable to the steel industry. Manganese is used in the manufacture of steel to improve the quality of the end product and gives the producer more control over the process when manufacturing specific steel products. Estrella made a bold move last year to secure one of the first exploration licences in Timor-Leste as the nation turned the page on its turbulent past. In July and with the country’s newly instituted 2021 mining code in play, the company finally struck a joint venture deal with Murak Rai Timor (MRT), the State-run mining arm of the Timor-Leste government, to explore for manganese, copper and gold. Under the terms of the agreement, Estrella retains a 70pc interest in the venture, while MRT remains free carried for the balance until a final investment decision is made. At that point, MRT can elect to fund its 30pc share or hand it back to Estrella in exchange for a 2pc royalty on net smelter. The company now has its foot on a total landholding of 698 square kilometres in Timor-Leste. Its portfolio includes seven exploration concessions in partnership with MRT, covering 315 square kilometres and eight adjoining reconnaissance permits totalling 382 square kilometres. With minimal farming and a sparse population, the exploration leases are prime for exploration. The region is well-endowed with strong infrastructure for mining, being close to major roads, reliable power access and direct links to ports, making for streamlined logistics and operational efficiency. Estrella’s Soru discovery has come at a time when the global demand for manganese is on the up against a backdrop of increased geopolitical tensions and the need to lock up stable supplies of the steel additive. The company was also the first overseas company to strike an exploration deal in Timor-Leste, giving it the luxury of first mover advantage of cherry picking the best-looking leases in the country. It seems Estrella’s early decisions on which grounds to peg are starting to pay off handsomely, with a repeating story of hitting high-grade manganese almost every time the company sets foot in the field. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact: *****@*****.tld Source link #Estrella #turns #uber #highgrade #surface #manganese #TimorLeste Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

High school principal behind bars after deputies called to Coweta County home High school principal behind bars after deputies called to Coweta County home Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A metro Atlanta principal spent the night in jail after an investigation led to his arrest on Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Coweta County dispatch received a call regarding a dispute at a home on Rock Mill Court. Deputies began investigating the events leading up to the 911 call. The investigation led to the arrest of Stephen Allen. He was charged with battery and criminal trespass with property damage, according to the CCSO. He was booked into the Coweta County Jail. TRENDING STORIES: The sheriff’s office said Allen was not granted bond and is awaiting his first court appearance. According to the school’s website, Allen is the principal of East Coweta High School. Coweta County Superintendent Evan Horton sent the following letter to students and families following Allen’s arrest: “Good afternoon. The purpose of this letter is to communicate with you regarding Principal Steve Allen. As you may have seen in the news or on social media, Mr. Allen was involved in an incident at his home last night resulting in his arrest. Since this situation is not a school system incident, I do not have many details at this time. Mr. Allen is not on the school campus while all relevant facts of this matter are examined. My first priority is to make sure that students and staff are supported at East Coweta High School in light of this very unfortunate situation. I was on campus this morning, and East Coweta faculty and staff were ensuring a smooth day for students. District staff will be on campus throughout the days and weeks ahead to assist East Coweta’s leadership team as needed, in order to ensure that school continues as normal. As always, I invite you to call me or East Coweta High School’s Assistant Principals to discuss any concerns that you may have. Thank you for your partnership and patience and your support of East Coweta and our students.” [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Source link #High #school #principal #bars #deputies #called #Coweta #County #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Diablo 4 Needs to Steer Clear From a Major Companion Folly That Neverwinter Is a Victim Of Diablo 4 Needs to Steer Clear From a Major Companion Folly That Neverwinter Is a Victim Of Most RPGs today have some sort of companion or **** system. It’s especially true for ARPGs like Diablo 4, Neverwinter, and other games of the genre. But regardless of how cool these systems can be, the execution is what matters most. And that’s where we hope Blizzard doesn’t learn from Neverwinter’s mistakes. There is no space for pay-to-win in the game. | Image Credit: Blizzard In Neverwinter, all the good companions are locked behind paywalls, and it encourages a pay-to-win mentality. Since Diablo 4 finally got companions in the Vessel of Hatred expansion, we can assume that more are coming. We just hope Blizzard doesn’t make them pay to win too because there are a lot of other things to worry about right now. Diablo 4 should not learn from Neverwinter‘s mistakes Greed is not good. | Image Credit: Blizzard The companions in Neverwinter are AI-controlled allies that assist players in battle. You can get them in different forms from humanoid warriors to magical creatures and they all have their own stats and abilities. However, the game’s monetization model has turned this system into a pay-to-win nightmare. There’s a reason why the game has been called a cash grab over the last few years. If Neverwinter didn’t DEMAND you pay to be a dragonborn, I’d play it. Hopefully Warriors of Waterdeep doesn’t try the same *****. If it does? Then well I just won’t play — Faln (@DraconisCanis) October 19, 2019 Neverwinter’s monetization model is one of the biggest reasons behind its decline. The game may be free to play but rest assured, it’s not that simple. While some companions are free via in-game activities, the best ones with the highest item levels and most useful abilities, are locked behind paid content, such as Zen Store purchases and loot boxes. With Blizzard releasing companions in the Vessel of Hatred expansion, there’s a lot to learn from Neverwinter’s mistakes, especially in terms of microtransactions. Mercenaries have historically been a part of the Diablo franchise and these AI-controlled allies have now joined us in Diablo 4 too. Need to correct something – “Are Mercenaries minions?” is not a yes/no question. They do inherit player attributes (e.g. Thorns or Crit Strike Chance) but do not benefit from skills or affixes that explicitly buff Minions/Companions directly. Same as S3 Seneschal construct. — Rod Fergusson (@RodFergusson) August 29, 2024 But if Blizzard ties mercenary upgrades, gear, or special abilities to microtransactions, it’ll be the same kind of greed we’ve seen before. Not everyone can pay for progress like Elon Musk you know. If the developers make it so that players can pay for more power, it could be disastrous for the game’s long-term health. The older Diablo games have done companions well, just learn from them And Path of Exile 2 is waiting for the devs to trip up. | Image Credit: Blizzard The Diablo franchise has previously handled companions in a way that worked. We could hire mercenaries in Diablo 2 with in-game gold and give them weapons and armor to improve their effectiveness. In Diablo 3, followers had unique abilities and dialogue. One thing to note is that neither system forced players to spend real money to access or upgrade these companions. We all know Blizzard doesn’t have the freedom to try and make controversial changes right now, not with the meteoric rise of Path of Exile 2. PoE2 has quickly risen to success and has already become one of the best-selling games on Steam. Despite the fact that it’s only in Early Access right now, players are gladly paying for it and it shows. If Blizzard makes the mistake of bringing Neverwinter-style pay-to-win monetization to Diablo 4’s mercenary system, players could easily abandon ship and flock to Path of Exile 2. There’s no room for error given the competitive nature of the genre so let’s hope Blizzard knows what’s right. Source link #Diablo #Steer #Clear #Major #Companion #Folly #Neverwinter #Victim Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

World's largest brewer AB InBev posts fourth-quarter revenue beat even as volumes slide – CNBC World's largest brewer AB InBev posts fourth-quarter revenue beat even as volumes slide – CNBC World’s largest brewer AB InBev posts fourth-quarter revenue beat even as volumes slide CNBCAB InBev Beats Profit Estimates on Higher Margins in Biggest Brands BloombergAnheuser-Busch Inbev SA expected to post earnings of 72 cents a share – Earnings Preview TradingViewAB InBev Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Results Yahoo Finance Source link #World039s #largest #brewer #InBev #posts #fourthquarter #revenue #beat #volumes #slide #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

**** shop security camera captures chaotic puppy heist **** shop security camera captures chaotic puppy heist A man allegedly faked a seizure to distract **** shop staff in Colorado as his accomplice stole two bulldog puppies. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said a third suspect was also involved in the theft of the puppies, priced at $4,299 each. One puppy has now been returned to the **** shop. Source link #**** #shop #security #camera #captures #chaotic #puppy #heist Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'Nothing like F1 has ever done' – gearing up for new season 'Nothing like F1 has ever done' – gearing up for new season BBC Sport’s Liam MacDevitt attends the launch event for F1’s 75th anniversary season at the O2 Arena in London. Source link #039Nothing #done039 #gearing #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]