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10 heavy-hitting Eastern raiders planning WA invasion for Pinnacles carnival at Ascot over next five weeks 10 heavy-hitting Eastern raiders planning WA invasion for Pinnacles carnival at Ascot over next five weeks Some of WA’s best were on show at Ascot on the weekend, but their job to defend the local spoils has been made ******* with 10 eastern states-trained horses booked for the Pinnacles carnival. Source link #heavyhitting #Eastern #raiders #planning #invasion #Pinnacles #carnival #Ascot #weeks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** of the Reprobate – PC Review | Thumb Culture ****** of the Reprobate – PC Review | Thumb Culture ****** of the Reprobate is the follow up game to The Procession to Calvary from solo indie developer Joe Richardson, and the final game within the Immortal John Triptych. Those unfamiliar with Richardson’s work and who love Monty Python style humour really should rectify this immediately Source link #****** #Reprobate #Review #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite ****** agreement Indonesia says it has no overlapping South China Sea claims with China, despite ****** agreement By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China’s claims over the South China Sea despite signing a ****** maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the agreement risked compromising the country’s sovereign rights. Beijing has long clashed with its Southeast ****** neighbours over territory in the South China Sea, which it claims sovereignty over in almost its entirety via a “nine-dash line” on its maps that cuts into the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of several countries. ****** agreements with China in the strategic waterway have for years been sensitive, with some claimant states wary of entering into deals they ***** could be interpreted as legitimising Beijing’s vast claims. An arbitral tribunal in 2016 said the ******** claim, based on its old maps, has no basis under international law, a decision China refuses to recognise. A ****** statement issued at the weekend during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Beijing mentioned the two countries had “reached important common understanding on ****** development in areas of overlapping claims”. NO LEGAL BASIS Indonesia’s foreign ministry has repeatedly claimed the country is a non-claimant state in the South China Sea and that it has no overlapping jurisdiction with China. On Monday, the ministry said its position was unchanged and the agreement would have no impact on its sovereign rights. “Indonesia reiterates its position that those (********) claims have no international legal basis,” it said. “The partnership does not impact sovereignty, sovereign rights or Indonesia’s jurisdiction in the North Natuna Sea.” China’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Indonesia’s statement. China’s U-shaped line, based on its old maps, begins off central Vietnam and runs into waters off Indonesia’s Natuna islands, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of China’s Hainan island. It crosses into the EEZs of Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, and is patrolled by an armada of ******** coast guard, which has been accused by its neighbours of aggression and of trying to disrupt energy and fisheries activities. China typically says its vessels are preventing incursions into its territory. Indonesia’s foreign ministry said the economic agreement on maritime issues with China included fisheries and fish conservation, and hoped to be a model to safeguard peace and friendship. Some Indonesian analysts, however, said signing such an agreement could have repercussions and be interpreted as a change in stance. “If we refer to the official ****** statement, that means we recognise overlapping claims,” said maritime analyst Aristyo Rizka Darmawan, adding it could compromise Indonesia’s sovereign rights to exploit resources in its EEZ. He said Indonesia may have signed the agreement with the intention of boosting economic relations. Klaus Heinrich Raditio, a lecturer of ******** politics, said Indonesia never had overlapping claims to begin with and including that clause in the statement was “inappropriate”. “This ****** statement puts our national interests at risk,” he said, adding it could still be renegotiated. (Reporting by Stanley Widianto; Additional reporting by Liz Lee in Beijing; Editing by Martin Petty and Lincoln Feast.) Source link #Indonesia #overlapping #South #China #Sea #claims #China #****** #agreement Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Garden Of The Sea – Switch Review | Thumb Culture Garden Of The Sea – Switch Review | Thumb Culture Craft, explore and farm in Neat Corporations new cozy simulation game Garden Of The Sea. Originally released for VR, the team have made the game available on Steam and Nintendo Switch to open up to a wider host of players. Now you can also have fun exploring the man islands surrounding your new home! Source link #Garden #Sea #Switch #Review #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Abergavenny town centre ***** forces evacuation of houses Abergavenny town centre ***** forces evacuation of houses Houses have been evacuated and people urged to avoid the area as more than 100 firefighters tackle a large town centre blaze. Gwent Police and 14 ***** crews were called to the scene on Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, at about 20:35 GMT on Sunday. The affected building, at the rear of the Magic Cottage charity shop, remained alight on Monday morning but no injuries were reported. A number of nearby residents were evacuated, with Abergavenny Leisure Centre opened up to accommodate those affected and some still unable to return to their homes. Firefighters are using four water bowsers, two aerial ladder platforms, and a high volume pump (HVP) to tackle the flames. A cordon covering Frogmore Street, Regent Street, Princes Street and Baker Street is expected to remain in place for some time. Police urged residents to ensure all windows and doors were closed due to the smoke. Local resident Joe Pugh, said the “air was thick with smoke” in the town centre on Sunday night. “From what I could see it was widespread damage,” he told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast. “It was centred around a lovely old row of shops which are well known to residents. The reports were that it was spreading quite rapidly which was alarming, but thankfully no-one [was] hurt.” Mr Pugh said the affected building was best known for formerly being home to family-run business Richards of Abergavenny. “Frogmore Street is one of the main arteries through town for pedestrians and that building is one that was occupied for 90, 100 years by a family business… I think the whole town will feel the effects of this for some time.” Richard John, a ************* councillor for Mitchel Troy and Trellech ward, described the ***** as “horrendous” and “heartbreaking” as he thanked emergency services on X, formerly known as Twitter. Laura Wright, a Labour councillor for Grofield ward, said the ***** was “absolutely devastating”. She spoke of her gratitude to those “working hard to get everything under control and make sure that residents are safe”. Source link #Abergavenny #town #centre #***** #forces #evacuation #houses Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Monarchy – PC Review | Thumb Culture Monarchy – PC Review | Thumb Culture NoobFeed editor Mezbah Turzo writes – Monarchy is a finely crafted game that does everything right in its ability to combine strategic gameplay with incredible design, both in terms of art and gameplay. It offers delightful visuals, captivating mechanics, a well-balanced difficulty, and an array of mysteries and non-linear progression. Source link #Monarchy #Review #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bridgetown Show returns in November with jam-packed roster Bridgetown Show returns in November with jam-packed roster The Bridgetown Show is returning for a full day of free entertainment in two weeks timem with a jam-packed roster of fan-favourites and exciting new highlights. Source link #Bridgetown #Show #returns #November #jampacked #roster Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Anipang Matchlike Review – ********* iOS Anipang Matchlike Review – ********* iOS After Ani the bunny witnesses her carrot farm’s destruction by space-bound slimes, she vows revenge in this relaxing Match-3 RPG. Source link #Anipang #Matchlike #Review #********* #iOS Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scholz wants to talk to ****** about Ukraine ‘soon’ Scholz wants to talk to ****** about Ukraine ‘soon’ ******* Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to resume a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir ****** “soon” to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. “Yes, I have resolved to speak to the Russian president at the right time,” the ******* leader told a Sunday evening talk show on public broadcaster ARD. “But I am a responsible politician, I don’t do it alone,” Scholz added. A conversation with ****** requires contacts and conversations with a number of other parties. The situation must also be discussed with Ukraine, said Scholz. When asked when the right time for a conversation with ****** would be, Scholz replied: “Soon.” The chancellor stressed that it was important to ensure that “Ukraine can rely on us and others and does not have to ***** being left alone. And that we do everything we can to prevent this war from escalating.” Scholz added that “of course we have to see if there are ways to find out whether this war will go on forever or if we can find ways to end it.” In mid-October, Scholz said he was willing to talk to ****** about a just peace in Ukraine after Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that ****** was open to a dialogue with the ******* leader. In June, Scholz said he could not rule out a conversation with ****** in the future, but said it would only make sense if there was something specific to discuss. Scholz last spoke to ****** on the phone in December 2022, when he called for a diplomatic solution and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Russia began its all-out ******* on Ukraine in February 2022. Source link #Scholz #talk #****** #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why Starfield’s November 2024 Update is a Huge Deal for Xbox Series X Players Why Starfield’s November 2024 Update is a Huge Deal for Xbox Series X Players just_looken16d ago Yep even though the game was the worst one they made for everything but its technical state it must have made alot of money. Starfield also has paid quest’s along with paid mods who knows how much money they made on those. So like you said xbox must have seen enough cash rolling in to green light number 2 even though the first one story was a rush job at best. No way i am giving them cash for any other game they will be making unless it in gp or free again with a gpu that is how i got starfield. Source link #Starfields #November #Update #Huge #Deal #Xbox #Series #Players Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump started the rally but he could also halt it Trump started the rally but he could also halt it A trader wears a hat in support of *********** Donald Trump, after he won the U.S. presidential election, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. Andrew Kelly | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today Milestones for U.S. indexes All major U.S. indexes rose on Friday. During the trading session, the S&P 500 briefly traded above 6,000 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 44,000, new milestones for both. Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Monday on disappointment over China’s latest measures and soft inflation reading. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell as much as 2.5% before recovering slightly China inflation and retail sales China’s consumer price index for October rose 0.3% from a year earlier, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. That’s lower than the 0.4% increase that was expected. Meanwhile, China’s efforts to raise birth rates aren’t sufficient, analysts told CNBC in a story published on Singles’ Day, a massive ******** shopping event that celebrates singles. A fast-aging population and slow price increases mean retail sales on Nov. 11 may disappoint those in the industry. New record for bitcoin Bitcoin is trading at $80,869.33, according to Coin Metrics. That’s the first time the cryptocurrency has broken the $80,000 barrier. Traders think bitcoin will soar even higher. They piled more than $2.8 billion into the options market, ******** that bitcoin’s price will go beyond $90,000. $1 trillion market cap for Tesla Tesla’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion on Friday after an electrifying rally last week, ignited by Donald Trump’s victory, that pushed up its shares 29%. It’s now up 30% year to date. Meanwhile, CEO Elon Musk endorsed the idea, raised by Sen. Mike Lee, of allowing presidents to intervene in Federal Reserve policy. [PRO] Eyes on inflation data After a hot week in the stock market, spurred by the election of Trump as the next U.S. president and the Federal Reserve cutting rates by 25 basis points, inflation prints this week will determine if the buoyance in markets can continue. CNBC Pro’s Sarah Min gives a recap of what happened last week and what to look forward to this week. The bottom line When the numbers are this good, you’ve got to start with them. For the week, the S&P 500 climbed 4.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.61% and the Nasdaq Composite popped 5.74%. If that’s impressive, consider this: The small-cap Russell 2000 surged 8.57%. The markets have Trump to thank for that. “Equities are eager to price in Trump’s domestic growth policies,” Barclays strategist Venu Krishna said in a note to clients. That’s most evident in the outsized bump in the Russell 2000 compared with other indexes. Smaller companies tend to be more tied to the domestic economy, which is the focus of Trump’s pledges. Small-cap companies also have more floating rate debt. With the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut on Thursday, the debt burden on small caps will be reduced, leading to higher profits. The road ahead, however, might not be as smooth. Of the S&P companies that reported this earnings season, 84% beat expectations on profit. But their revenue “is more subdued, where the proportion of companies beating sales estimates has stayed weak,” JPMorgan Strategist Mislav Matejka wrote in a Friday note. And corporate financials, fundamentally, are what drive the stock market. The economy could experience some speed bumps too. Policies proposed by Trump, such as higher tariffs and stricter immigration, might decrease growth and increase inflation, or at least slow down the pace of disinflation, said Barclays. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari is also wary of inflation persisting. If tariffs become “**** for tat,” Kashkari said in an interview on Sunday, “that’s where it becomes more concerning.” The Fed, in response to that, could space out its rate cuts even more. While the Trump rally has gotten off to a roaring good start, it ******** to be seen when — and more importantly, how — it’ll end. — CNBC’s Sean Conlon, Yun Li, Jesse Pound and Hakyung Kim contributed to this report. Source link #Trump #started #rally #halt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mario & Luigi: Brothership And Over A Dozen Other Mario Games Are On ***** Mario & Luigi: Brothership And Over A Dozen Other Mario Games Are On ***** Whether you’re doing early holiday shopping or just want to snag a cheap game for your own library, a bunch of notable Nintendo Switch games are now on ***** at Woot. Most of the major Super Mario titles for Switch are featured in Woot’s impressive catalog of deals, including Mario & Luigi: Brothership, the latest Mario role-playing game that just released on November 7. You can save $10 on Mario & Luigi: Brothership, but you probably don’t want to wait too long to scoop it up, as Woot’s deals on recent Switch releases tend to sell out fast. Prime members get free (and fast) shipping on all orders placed at Woot. Best Nintendo Switch game deals at Woot Mario Games More Nintendo Switch Game Deals $50 (was $60) Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first entry in the series to release on a home console–though it also feels right at home on Switch in handheld mode. Brothership has garnered mixed reviews from critics, but it holds a 79 Metascore on review aggregator Metacritic (a GameSpot sister site). Fans of the series have been a bit more positive, as Brothership’s user score average is 8.4/10. The duo’s latest turn-based RPG is set in Concordia, a once prosperous world that has been broken into an island chain; it’s your job to reconnect it. You can also save on the most recent platformer in the Mario series, as Super Mario Bros. Wonder is available for $45 (was $60). The title brings Mario back to his side-scrolling roots, and the addition of Wonder Flowers makes the stages more dynamic than ever before. Collecting these magical objects radically reworks the level, causing pipes to come alive or enemies to stampede across the screen. Our Super Mario Bros. Wonder review gave it a 9/10, and it’s an easy recommendation for all Switch owners. Nintendo World Championships, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is also discounted to $45 (was $60). Consider giving the remaster a look if you want to enjoy engaging turn-based combat and a wonderful cast of characters. Our Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review awarded the charming role-playing game a 9/10, thanks to dynamic combat, beautiful HD visuals, and hilarious writing that’s held up nicely over the years. Woot really is having a Mario…. party, as you can also save big on Super Mario Odyssey ($40), New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe ($40), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ($38), and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury ($41). Oh, and an actual Mario Party is included as well: Super Mario Party is on ***** for $40. Note: Nintendo Switch games are region-free One quirk about shopping for Switch games at Woot these days is that you aren’t guaranteed to receive a North ********* version of physical titles. Nintendo Switch is region-free, however, so if you’re sent a *** or ********* version, you’ll still be able to play it in English without any issues. If you decide to purchase DLC, just make sure you’re purchasing the DLC from the same region. This adds an extra step, as you’ll need to access a different region’s eShop on your Switch with a new Nintendo account. This is understandably a dealbreaker for some users, but most of the Switch games on ***** at Woot don’t have DLC. But you should keep this in mind before buying a game with a heavy emphasis on DLC, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Source link #Mario #Luigi #Brothership #Dozen #Mario #Games #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats? Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats? Getty Images Thirteen species of bat inhabit Sheephouse Woods in Buckinghamshire, which border the high-speed rail line The chairman of the HS2 rail line said it was spending £100m on a shield to protect bats in ancient woodland in Buckinghamshire. Sir John Thompson cited it as one example of 8,276 “consents” required from public bodies, and expressed frustration at the ***’s regulations. How did the price tag reach £100m and why do major infrastructure projects become so complicated? Protecting England’s ‘rarest wildlife’ “We are facing a nature crisis with one in six species in the *** now facing extinction. That is why development must be sustainable,” said Oliver Harmar, chief operating officer at Natural England. The government body is tasked with enforcing laws that protect wildlife and the environment. Its role is not to decide whether big infrastructure projects go ahead, but to consult on the plans and ensure that damage to nature is avoided where possible, or compensated for if not. Many species are legally protected, such as badgers, bats and great crested newts, and Natural England has to issue a licence before any work can take place that could harm them. Natural England chairman Tony Juniper previously pointed out it received “a high number of inquiries” about HS2 by people keen on conservation. “Many concerns quite understandably relate to our rarest wildlife and habitats, such as ancient woodland and bats,” he said. Some of the bats benefitting from the one-kilometre long shield are Bechstein’s bats, one of the world’s rarest bat species. Mr Harmar said: “There is ample evidence – despite claims made to the contrary – that they [the bats] are at risk of colliding with high-speed trains.” PA Media The barrier will allow bats to cross the high speed line without being ********** (artist’s impression) ‘Size doubled’ Railway design engineer and author Gareth Dennis, who worked on the HS2 stretch through Calvert in Buckinghamshire, agreed. “Eighteen trains an hour in each direction is a lot of pressure,” he said. “We must protect our biosphere – it is not a zero-sum game,” he added, pointing to a recent report by the Office for National Statistics that valued *** ecosystems at £1.8 trillion. Natural England did not put forward the bat tunnel idea, but agreed that it would work when consulted. A spokesperson for HS2 Ltd said “multiple options” had been considered, including green bridges and restoring habitats, to “comply with laws protecting vulnerable species”. It said through “extensive engagement” with Natural England, “a covered structure was designed”. “Its size has doubled over time, partly due to the need to accommodate future provision for local rail services,” the spokesperson added. Mr Dennis explained that the structure “originally cost £40m, then some wranglings with East West Rail made it a four-track structure and pushed up the cost”. East West Rail is a different project aiming to link Oxford and Cambridge by train. PA Media Badgers are another species that is legally protected by Natural England Planning tussles Natural England is not the only body giving consent to aspects of HS2’s railway. Big infrastructure projects get a Development Consent Order (DCO) from the government, but local authorities are still granted controls over the design of buildings such as viaducts and tunnels. Planning consent can also be required for lorry routes, storing construction materials, communication masts, fences and lighting. HS2 Ltd said it had gone to the Planning Inspectorate to over-rule local authorities on at least 23 occasions – including when Buckinghamshire Council objected to the plan for the bat shield. It also requires consents from the Environment Agency “for water management, excavation below the water table and similar things”. Gavin Pearson, editor of New Civil Engineer, said: “In recent years, achieving a DCO has been taking longer than many think it should. “Good plans have sat waiting for years, which means things like cost projections will be out of date. “If you multiply that same problem for planning processes at local authorities, the implications can be huge.” He said engineering projects could cope with “complex planning rules”, but there was a “growing inability of planning processes to keep pace with applications”. HS2 Ltd HS2 will see high speed trains running between London and Birmingham ‘Ridiculous’ Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and ************* MP for North Cotswolds, said it was “ridiculous” that HS2 had needed to apply for 8,276 separate consents. “It should be a procedure whereby when the project is granted permission, these consents are automatic,” he said. The Local Government Authority, which represents local councils, declined to comment. Peter Martin, Buckinghamshire Council’s Deputy Cabinet Member for HS2, said: “Whilst the council wishes to protect species such as Bechstein’s bats, one of the country’s rarest species, it was never supportive of what seemed like extremely excessive costs for a single structure.” He said the council remained “fundamentally opposed to High Speed 2″. “We will continue to work tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the construction of the project on our local communities, environment, and infrastructure, particularly our roads, which are being severely damaged by HS2 construction traffic,” he added. PA Media The bat protection structure will run for 1km over the railway line, costing £100m ‘Tip of the iceberg’ The Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said the £100m bat shield was a “shocking example” of the “complete lack of efficiency” around the rail project, which could cost £66bn in total. As well as legal and planning costs and delays, the spiralling price has been blamed on inflation – especially a rise in the cost of materials such as concrete and steel – and poor forecasting. Ms Haigh said that while she recognises the “importance of meeting legal obligations” there must be a “sensible balance” when it comes to costs. “I have reinstated direct ministerial oversight of the project and will be looking at what other systemic reforms we can put in place to ensure public money is put to good use and not wasted. “Through this tighter control, we will remove barriers that lead to project delays and eye-watering additional costs to taxpayers,” she said. How does the *** compare?Getty Images High speed trains in France tend to run through fewer tunnels and cuttings, according to HS2 Ltd HS2 Ltd said one reason the project costs more in the *** than say France or Spain, which are renowned for high-speed rail, is due to the landscape. “More than half of the HS2 route is either in tunnels (32 miles) or cuttings (44 miles) which are a lot more expensive than building on the surface. ********* railways are generally on the surface,” said a spokesperson. “We also tend to have more environmental mitigations, like the bat structures or green bridges,” they added. However Mr Pearson said although “the *** has had some very high-profile cases of high-cost projects recently, this isn’t unique to the ***”. “Such challenges are quite common around the world, and although specific regulations will reflect different priorities in different countries, complexity is pretty normal now,” he explained. For example, it has been reported that EU legislation to protect the rare Siberian flying squirrel has also slowed down major infrastructure projects in places like Finland. Source link #cost #100m #HS2 #protect #bats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Review | NoobFeed Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Review | NoobFeed NoobFeed editor Ahnaf Tajwar writes – If you’re into classic COD mechanics with some fresh twists, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is worth a shot. The new omnidirectional movement, return of round-based Zombies, and rewarding progression make this one of the more exciting COD entries. Source link #Call #Duty #****** #Ops #Review #NoobFeed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation ‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation A novel strain of cyanobacteria, informally called “Chonkus,” has been identified in hydrothermal waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island, sparking interest for its potential in carbon capture. Discovered during a marine study aimed at collecting water samples from the shallow volcanic vents of Vulcano, this large cyanobacteria, formally designated as strain UTEX 3222, displays unique characteristics that may contribute to carbon sequestration efforts. The hydrothermal environment around Vulcano provides a high carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentration, which is thought to enhance the growth of Chonkus. Observations reveal that the cells of this cyanobacteria develop carbon-dense granules, which accelerate its sinking rate in marine environments. Scientists believe these adaptations allow Chonkus to absorb carbon directly from its environment, promoting its growth and leading it to settle in ocean depths, where it stores the captured carbon. Potential Benefits for Industrial Applications Chonkus’s ability to form large colonies and store carbon internally is not just valuable in its natural surroundings; it holds promise for industrial applications. By storing carbon more efficiently than other strains, Chonkus could reduce energy expenses for industries involved in carbon capture by up to 30 percent. Professor George *******, a prominent Health Sciences and Technology researcher affiliated with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, noted that the discovery taps into natural evolutionary processes, potentially assisting humanity in addressing the climate crisis through environmentally efficient means. Balancing Innovation and Environmental Caution While Chonkus exhibits a range of desirable traits for carbon capture, researchers advise cautious application. Large-scale microbial releases may disrupt existing ecosystems and carbon retention may not be permanent if these organisms ****. Nevertheless, given its resilience to high temperatures and rapid growth rate it holds potential for various bio-manufacturing uses, particularly in settings like bioreactors. Although there are still challenges to address, this discovery signals a promising step toward more sustainable carbon capture solutions through naturally occurring microbial adaptations. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. OxygenOS 15 Will Occupy 20 Percent Less Space on OnePlus 13 By Reducing Redundant Features: Report Google Cloud Partners With DeliverHealth to Bring AI Solutions for Clinical Documentations Source link #Chonkus #Algae #Italian #Coast #Holds #Promise #Improve #Climate #Change #Situation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hot Chili doubles down with option on new copper mine in Chile Hot Chili doubles down with option on new copper mine in Chile Hot Chili has inked an option agreement to buy 100 per cent of the historic La Verde copper mine in Chile, adding more land to its Domekyo concessions which it picked up earlier in the year. The company says the move to connect the two sets of leases will consolidate and provide access to a much ******* potential porphyry copper ******** covering 1.68 square kilometres, 30km south of its flagship Costa Fuego copper project. La Verde, which is in the centre of Domekyo – an area spanning 141 square kilometres – hosts 800m of strike, mainly from old open pit workings by prospectors looking for shallow porphyry copper oxide. The pits are just 15m deep and up to 200m wide in places, leaving plenty of exploration upside at depth. Historic drilling of the surrounding area has been very limited while the mining area itself has barely been touched. The deal gives Hot Chili the option to buy 100 per cent of the La Verde concession and involves the total payment of US$8.89 million (AU$13.47 million) as a series of non-refundable cash payments across three years to local owner SLM Los Dominiceros una de la Sierra Los Chiquerosmade. Starting with an upfront payment of US$320,000 (AU$485,000) to kick off the deal, the company must then stump up an additional US$680,000 (AU$1.03 million) within the first year and another US$1,000,000 (AU$1.5 million) by the second year. If Hot Chili then decides to go all-in, it can fully acquire La Verde within 36 months by making a final payment of US$6,890,000 (AU$10.44 million). Since April, the company has been running a series of exploration exercises across the Domekyo region including soil sampling, mapping and magnetic surveys. The work has also specifically stretched onto to the La Verde copper mine area as part of due diligence prior to signing the latest option agreement. Geological mapping of the outcrops in the open pit has revealed copper oxide mineralisation tied to porphyry-style quartz veins, fractures and faults, similar to its Cortadera ******** 30 km north. The company has been provided with access to historic data generated by Hudbay Minerals which conducted a reverse circulation and diamond drilling campaign in the nearby area to trace La Verde’s mineralisation beyond the original lease. A new 4,000-metre drilling program has already fired up at site. Two holes have been completed with early signs indicating extensive porphyry-style copper deposits, although assay results are still pending. Hot Chili is additionally conducting a water supply business case study for its core Costa Fuego copper project in the Huasco Valley. The study has now been fast-tracked and is expected to be handed down at the same time as the prefeasibility study on the Costa Fuego project itself in the first quarter of 2025. The water supply case study revolves around providing sea water to the project in the first instance followed by developing up a more extensive network of desalinated water supply to other mines and the local community. Costa Fuego is a huge porphyry project, hosting 2.9 million tonnes of copper, 2.6 million ounces of gold, 12.8 million ounces of silver and 68,000 tonnes of molybdenum. With $25.7 million in the bank as at the end of the September quarter, the company is well set up to keep moving forward. Not only is the water supply business model starting to take shape, but the prefeasibility study will also land in the next few months. Coupled with busying the drill rig across the newly optioned ground at La Verde and the wider Domekyo, the company has plenty of irons in the ***** as it bids to become a tier one copper producer in South America. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact: *****@*****.tld Source link #Hot #Chili #doubles #option #copper #Chile Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Review | NoobFeed Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Review | NoobFeed NoobFeed editor Joy writes – Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a light-hearted, nostalgic adventure made for its fans and anyone who delights in casual games of exploration, such as Animal Crossing. Its cozy rural village, Unbent, and the mysterious, dreamlike Coal Town provide a very nice backcloth to Shin-chan’s quirky interactions and simple tasks. Source link #Shin #Chan #Shiro #Coal #Town #Review #NoobFeed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

No Russian missile ******* on Ukraine after country put on high alert No Russian missile ******* on Ukraine after country put on high alert By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -No Russian missiles reached Ukraine on Monday after the air force put the country on high alert, reporting that a large number of ******** were taking off from Russian territory for the first time in more than two months. In anticipation of what the military expected to be a large-scale *******, Ukraine introduced preventative power blackouts and urged people across the country to seek shelter. “The air alert is related to the launch of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS strategic ********,” the air force said on its Telegram channels. But by 0630 GMT the missiles had not arrived. According to some Ukrainian military bloggers, the Russian ******** performed flights imitating the launch of missiles. Several regions and parts of Kyiv were without power, and social media footage showed masses of people gathering in the city’s metro stations – which have served as ***** shelters since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine in February 2022. At 0630 GMT, however, Ukraine was still under air raid alerts. On Aug. 26, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 200 drones and missiles, ******** seven people and striking energy facilities nationwide, in what Kyiv said was the “most massive *******” of the war. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Sergiy Karazy and Gleb Garanich and Olena Hermash in Kyiv; Writing by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Sonali Paul and Kim Coghill) Source link #Russian #missile #******* #Ukraine #country #put #high #alert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Vagrant Story Director Is Working On 2 New Games Vagrant Story Director Is Working On 2 New Games MadLad943d ago (Edited 943d ago ) Are my comments bad? I believe in paying for value. I’m a PC guy, therefore I don’t need to pay to play online. I also get access to 99% of titles that get released. So any service model I take part of actually have to offer me value. I don’t feel the need to get on my knees for Sony as they try to sell backwards compatibility back to you, and I can usually get their service games cheaper on either PC, or just at a used game store. I mean, feel free to get less value for more money to company who has shown, time and again this generation, they don’t respect their consumer base. Source link #Vagrant #Story #Director #Working #Games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump said to name N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to U.N. Trump said to name N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to U.N. Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues *********** Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues, Trump’s potential return to office 04:48 President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the ******* Nations and she has accepted the offer, they told the New York Post Sunday night. “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the ******* Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement to the newspaper. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York ***********, speaks to members of the media in the spin room following the first vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York on Oct. 1, 2024. Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images Stefanik confirmed her acceptance of the role in a statement to the newspaper. “I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the ******* Nations,” Stefanik said. “During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the ******* States Senate.” The post requires Senate confirmation. Stefanik, a vocal and staunch Trump ally and the No. 4 House *********** as chair of the House *********** Conference, would take on a role Nikki Haley held during the first Trump administration. The former South Carolina governor sought the G.O.P. presidential nomination during the just-concluded election season and threw her support to Trump after dropping out of the race. Haley said said she was “on standby” to do appear on the campaign trail on his behalf, but it didn’t happen. Stefanik spoke at the controversial Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in late October. Rep. Eloise Stefanik, a New York ***********, speaks during a campaign rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 27, 2024. ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Source link #Trump #N.Y #Rep #Elise #Stefanik #U.S #ambassador #U.N Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Starmer to join Macron for Armistice Day commemorations in France Starmer to join Macron for Armistice Day commemorations in France Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will join French President Emmanuel Macron for Armistice Day events in Paris on Monday morning, with the two men set to hold talks on ********* security and the likely impact of a second Trump presidency in the US. There is uncertainty about Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine after he said he could end the war with Russia “in one day”. Ahead of attending a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Macron and Starmer are expected to discuss Russia’s ongoing invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Downing Street said. Sir Keir, who is believed to be the first British leader to attend the ceremony on the Champs Elysee since Winston Churchill in 1944. Sir Keir will also meet French Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Questions have been raised following Trump’s US presidential election victory about what his second term could mean for US support for Ukraine and Nato. The *** and France have said backing Ukraine against Russia is essential when it comes to to protecting the ********* continent as a whole. Trump has previously told Nato members to increase defence spending, saying he would let aggressors such as Russia do “whatever the ***** it wants” to those that do not. On Sunday, Treasury Minister Darren Jones told BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme that the government wanted to increase defence spending from 2.3% to 2.5% of the national income. However, he did not say when the target would be reached or whether it would be met before the next election, which could be held in 2029, at the latest. Sir Keir joined other political leaders and members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, for the annual National Service of Remembrance ceremony at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday. King Charles led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts. As on Remembrance Sunday, two minutes of silence will be held on Armistice Day at 11:00 GMT. It marks the moment World War One ended, at 11:00 on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. Source link #Starmer #join #Macron #Armistice #Day #commemorations #France Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Review | NoobFeed Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Review | NoobFeed NoobFeed editor Mezbah Turzo writes – ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE feels more like a newer, better Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 rather than a remake of Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII. It is still playable and pretty fun, but with all its shortcomings, it’s hardly recommended unless you’re a fan or someone who’s looking for an RPG with a bit more to it. Source link #Romance #Kingdoms #Remake #Review #NoobFeed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

House vote hangs in balance as Trump appoints border czar House vote hangs in balance as Trump appoints border czar The *********** Party is edging closer to overall control of the US Congress, having already secured a majority in the Senate and needing less than five seats to take the House of Representatives. A party needs 218 seats to win a House majority and president-elect Donald Trump’s has 214, according to the latest data, compared with the Democrats’ 205. Since winning the presidential election last week, all eyes have been on Trump to see who he appoints to serve in his administration. So far, roles have been given to New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik – the new US ambassador to the ******* Nations – and Tom Homan, who Trump has said will serve as his The US government is made up of three branches: the Senate, the White House – both of which Trump and his party have already won – and the House of Representatives. Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana. Control of the House gives a party the power to initiate spending legislation and launch impeachment proceedings against officials. Leading both chambers would mean that most of Trump’s agenda would have a greater likelihood of winning congressional approval than if Democrats controlled one of them. Trump campaigned on promises, among other things, to “end inflation”, cut taxes and deport immigrants who are in the US illegally. Meanwhile, rumours are swirling around who Trump will offer his top cabinet jobs to. Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), had been tipped to become the next homeland secretary. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Homan would be “in charge of our Nation’s Borders (“The Border Czar”), including, but not limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security”. He continued: “Likewise, Tom Homan will be in charge of all Deportation of ******** Aliens back to their Country of Origin. Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.” In a statement to the New York Post, Trump also announced Stefanik as his pick for UN ambassador. She confirmed her acceptance of the role to the same newspaper, saying she was “truly honoured”. “During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the ******* States Senate,” she said. Elsewhere, Susie Wiles has already been appointed as the 47th president’s chief of staff. In his election victory speech, Trump called her “the ice maiden” – a reference to her composure – and said she “likes to stay in the background”. Other names in the running to join the administration are billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who played a key role in Trump’s campaign, and Robert F Kennedy Jr – who ran his own presidential campaign before endorsing Trump. Over the weekend, Trump announced that Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo – who both served in his first administration – would not be offered new positions when he returns to the White House in January. Source link #House #vote #hangs #balance #Trump #appoints #border #czar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Denied or closed with no payment’ ‘Denied or closed with no payment’ A busy hurricane season in Florida has forced the state’s largest insurance company to ******* a staggering percentage of residential claims. What’s happening? NOTUS, short for News of the ******* States, reported that publicly funded Citizens Property Insurance has denied 77% of claims stemming from Hurricane Debby in August, per Newsweek. Citizens spokesperson Michael Peltier explained that many of its customers who filed a claim related to Hurricane Debby reside in Tampa and the surrounding region. “That area received minimal wind damage but significant flood/surge damage. Since surge and flood are excluded, most of the claims have been denied or closed with no payment,” Peltier told the outlet, adding that “it makes sense that Citizens’ denial rate would be higher as we insure the riskiest and most flood-prone properties in Florida.” Why are the denied claims concerning? Citizens is supposed to function as a contingency plan for residents who can’t afford rising premiums or have been dropped by private companies. However, the increasing abundance and severity of storms and other extreme weather events — fueled by anthropogenic activities — have led the government entity to see a 130% spike in its active policies since 2019, jumping from 520,000 to 1.2 million as of October. This overreliance has caused concern among government officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis. “We can’t have millions of people on [Citizens] because if a storm hits, it’s going to cause problems for the state,” he said, per Newsweek. Watch now: Your favorite sushi might be threatened by climate change ​​”Citizens — according to its own documents — is potentially one catastrophic storm or storm season away from finding itself with losses that exceed its immediate ability to pay by many billions of dollars,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island told NOTUS. “Trying to recover billions of dollars from Floridians, who are already paying more than four times the national average for property insurance, is unlikely to be feasible economically or politically and raises serious questions about Citizens’ ability to pay out claims in a timely manner.” Mark Friedlander, the director of communications at the Insurance Information Institute, is also worried that the fallout of Hurricane Debby will foreshadow a similar claim denial rate for those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Newsweek pulled data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which found that over 21,000 claims filed with state providers for residential properties damaged by Helene have been closed as of Oct. 18, and 65% were done so without payment. Meanwhile, 64% of the 20,335 settled claims related to Milton were closed without payment. The combined worth of residential claims from both storms is estimated at nearly $2.8 billion. What’s being done about Florida’s insurance crisis? Officials have tried to address skyrocketing home and auto insurance rates by passing new laws and regulations. The Florida Department of Financial Services recently released a new guideline for insurance adjusters to mitigate “unfair and deceptive acts” and “post-storm ******.” Others have constructed disaster-proof homes equipped with hydrostatic vents and high-impact windows to limit the physical and financial repercussions caused by hurricanes. It’s also worth noting that, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, most homeowners insurance does not include flood damage. If you live in a flood-prone area, it’s worth reviewing your policy and checking with the FEMA-operated National Flood Insurance Program to see if you’re eligible for coverage. 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 #Denied #closed #payment Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nintendo Suing Alleged Switch ‘Leaker Streamer’ For $7.5 Million Nintendo Suing Alleged Switch ‘Leaker Streamer’ For $7.5 Million Jesse ‘EveryGameGuru’ Keighin has come under ***** from Nintendo for regularly and persistently streaming unreleased Nintendo Switch games despite the tech titan’s demands that he stop. Per the reports, Keighin regularly dismissed takedown notices and cease-and-desist orders, circumventing legal action from Nintendo to sometimes stream games as early as three weeks before launch. Nintendo has decreed that these actions are ‘promoting and encouraging the downloading of pirated copies of unpublished games’. They also allege that ‘EveryGameGuru’ has profited off this behaviour, prompting viewers to make cash donations to support his content-based pursuits. It Doesn’t Pay Nintendo doesn’t mess around when it comes to copyright infringement and leaks. This lawsuit could prove to be crippling for Jesse ‘EveryGameGuru’ Keighin, who rose to fame after regularly streaming unreleased Nintendo Switch games. For instance, he was caught playing Mario & Luigi: Brothership almost three weeks before it was released, and he was seen streaming Echoes of Wisdom almost a week before it dropped. Per the lawsuit, Nintendo has claimed: All of these streams were unauthorized and all compromised Nintendo’s legitimate prerelease marketing. They also promote and encourage downloading of pirated copies of unpublished games. After ‘dozens’ of takedown notices, Nintendo decided enough was enough and headed to the courts loaded for bear. It was revealed that the legendary gaming firm is seeking $150,000 in damages for each infringement, which could add up to as much as $7.5 million, per estimations. The lawsuit (picked up first by 404 Media) has revealed that Keighin took a happy-go-lucky approach to Nintendo’s legal mission, often ******* back at them via email and ‘rubbing their faces in it’. At one point, it’s claimed he said he had ‘one thousand burner channels’ and could keep up his streaming efforts day after day with ease. Do you think Nintendo’s lawsuit is fully justified? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news about the growth of India’s gaming market Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Nintendo #Suing #Alleged #Switch #Leaker #Streamer #Million Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]