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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The roots of Simple Plan's new album, Harder Than It Looks , go back 20 years. In celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their influential and very successful debut, No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls , the band tapped into the sound and feel of that record for the new album, adding in 20 years of experience since then, as well as the now adult themes in their life. The release of Harder Than It Looks is part of a big year for the Canadian pop-punk superstars, who will be out this year for a celebration of their Canadian lineage with fellow Canucks Sum 41 on the "Blame Canada" tour. I spoke with Simple Plan drummer Chuck Comeau about the new album, his fandom of Pearl Jam, why the band learned to embrace the success of their debut and not run away from it and much more. Steve Baltin: Let's start with the anniversary of the debut album. When you're in the midst of a record, you don't have time to appreciate … [Read more...] about Q&A: Simple Plan On New Music, 20 Years Of Success, Touring With Sum 41 And More

US officials say the number of unidentified flying objects reported in the last 20 years has increased, according to an AFP report. Scott Bray, a director of Naval intelligence, says there has been an increase in the numbers of unidentified objects in certain areas. “Since the early 2000s, we have seen an increasing number of unauthorised and/or unidentified aircraft or objects in military-controlled training areas and training ranges and other designated airspace.” Bray says the US military’s efforts to remove the stigma from reporting UFOs could well be behind the increase. It can also be attributed to advances in technology. However, Bray insists the Pentagon has not found anything to suggest that the objects are not from this planet. Hedging his bets however, he hasn’t ruled out that possibility. “We’ve made no assumptions about what this is or isn’t.” According to the AFP report, in June of last year, a report released by US intelligence officials claimed there was no … [Read more...] about Pentagon reports increase in UFO numbers over last 20 years

(CNN) Far too often, Dr. Debra Houry found herself covered in blood. As an emergency physician in the United States for about 20 years, Houry said, it was a "frequent occurrence" to treat young men in the emergency room for gunshot wounds. They often would "bleed out" on her as she was resuscitating them. Then she would search the hospital for a clean white coat to wear "so that I'd look respectable and presentable to talk to their families -- or to somebody that did survive but then was paralyzed or had traumatic stress as a result of it," Houry said. "That was heartbreaking." The rate of gun-related deaths in the US appears to be getting worse. Read More The US firearm homicide rate in 2020 was the highest recorded since 1994, according to data published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where Houry serves as acting principal deputy director and head of the National Center for Injury Prevention. … [Read more...] about US has the highest rate of gun-related deaths in more than 25 years, new CDC data shows

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Gas Bhd (PetGas), which saw its net profit tumbled 20.5% to RM410.58mil in the first quarter ended March 31, has declared a first interim dividend of 16 sen per ordinary share. The dividend amounted to RM316.6mil is payable on June 16 and the entitlement date on June 7. Revenue, however, rose 8.8% to RM1.45bil in the first quarter against RM1.34mil last year mainly driven by higher revenue from the utilities segment. PetGas said its utilities revenue improved as a result of higher product prices and higher electricity sales volumes recorded. It said its pre-tax profit (PBT) declined by 12.3% or RM82.2mil in tandem with lower gross profit, partially negated by the impact of favourable foreign exchange movement. Profit for the quarter decreased by 19.0% or RM102.4mil with lower PBT as well as a higher effective tax rate with the imposition of Prosperity Tax for the year of assessment 2022. The group’s total assets at RM19bil was slightly lower by … [Read more...] about PetGas 1Q net profit falls 20% to RM410.6mil

Bangkok, May 15, 2022 (AFP): South Korea stunned defending champions China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup on Saturday in an epic battle that went down to the wire in Bangkok. The holders were aiming for a 16th title in the women's team championship but with the countries deadlocked at 2-2 it all boiled down to a singles match between China's 15th-ranked Wang Zhiyi and 46th-ranked Sim Yu-jin. Sim, who turned 23 on Friday, sprang an upset by beating Wang 28-26, 18-21, 21-8 in a thrilling 88 minutes -- and with it South Korea's first Uber Cup crown in 12 years. "I can't believe it," Sim told reporters, adding that her team mates' support had helped her over the line and improved her confidence. "I also made mistakes but I tried to reduce the number of errors." Sim said by the time match pointed rolled around she was exhausted all she could think about was winning as fast as she could, so it would all be over. Korean women's singles coach Sung Ji Hyun -- who was part … [Read more...] about A well worth 12-year wait as South Korea dethrone China to win the Uber Cup in an unforgettable classic final

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Petronas Gas Bhd’s (PetGas) net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 (1QFY22) fell 20.5% to RM410.58 million from RM516.4 million a year ago due to higher fuel gas price coupled with higher costs in gas processing, gas transportation and regasification segments. In a bourse filing, the group said gross profits declined year-on-year (y-o-y) across the board, noting that the higher fuel gas price has squeezed the profit margin of the utilities segment. The group said that the higher effective tax rate with the imposition of the Prosperity Tax for the year of assessment 2022 also contributed to the lower net profit. Meanwhile, quarterly revenue climbed 8.8% to RM1.46 billion versus RM1.34 billion in 1QFY21. The quarterly revenue growth was mainly attributed to increase in sales from its utilities segment as a result of higher product prices and higher electricity sales volumes recorded. The group declared a first … [Read more...] about PetGas 1QFY22 net profit down 20% on higher costs, declares 16 sen dividend

This story is part of CNN Business' Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. New York (CNN Business) People are selling stocks , selling bonds, selling crypto, selling their failed hedge funds ... and putting cash in Under the Mattress Savings and Loan Corp. It's getting hairy out there. Typically, when the market has a day like it did Wednesday, you'd expect to see an immediate bounce-back, a sign that stocks got a little too expensive but they still have underlying value that the market has faith in — albeit at a lower price. Not today. After kicking the crap out of the Dow on Wednesday — sending it 1,100 points lower, Wall Street woke up Thursday and chose violence once again. Futures pointed to another day of losses ahead, trading between 1% lower in early morning trading. Stocks have sold off in essentially a straight, downward trajectory since January, for all the reasons you'd expect: inflation hovering at … [Read more...] about Want to make money in stocks this year? You’ll probably have to sell your soul

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin TOPLINE Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was arrested 18 months ago on spying charges in Russia, was on Monday found guilty in a Moscow court of receiving classified information, prompting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to call for his immediate release amid claims of a “sham” trial. KEY FACTS Whelan, a citizen of the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland, was sentenced in Moscow City Court to 16 years in a maximum security prison, after being convicted of spying for the U.S.. The 50-year-old, also a security executive in the U.S., says he is innocent and that he was set up by being handed a flash drive containing classified information of which he was unaware. He called the trial a “sham” in a written note held up to his cubicle in court on Monday. Pompeo tweeted shortly after the conviction that he was “outraged” at the decision “on the basis of a secret trial, with secret evidence, and without appropriate … [Read more...] about Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan Jailed In Russia For 16 Years On Spying Charges

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Before 2005 the word “influencer” probably had a different connotation than what it would have today. Over the last decade and a half, social media content creators have become a center of focus, often attracting much more attention than traditional celebrities. Over the years, influencer marketing has risen to become one of the most effective marketing and awareness creation forms. Of all the industries that utilize influencer marketing, the fashion and luxury industry has probably been one of the greatest benefactors. Influencers have also made most of their income from working with luxury brands. For the most part, this has been a marriage of convenience. Influencers with sizable active followership can make a substantial full-time income from their social media activities and marketing partnerships with luxury brands. However, that doesn’t seem to be enough these days as more and more influencers, and … [Read more...] about How Data Analytics Is Sponsoring A Slow Divorce Between Social Media Influencers And Luxury Brands

Actress Olivia Munn once was very candid about her obsession with hanging out with and talking to comedian John Mulaney. Munn and Mulaney are reportedly in the early stages of dating following his divorce announcement, People magazine reported Thursday. Since the news broke about the pair’s alleged relationship, an interview Munn did with Huffington Post back in 2015 has resurfaced. John Mulaney and Olivia Munn Are Dating: Source​ https://t.co/VAVVtDVVms — People (@people) May 13, 2021 “We were at a wedding together and I was like ‘Oh my gosh, do you and your fiancé want to go have dinner or something and go hang out?'” Munn recalled during the interview. (RELATED: John Mulaney Reportedly Uses Time In Rehab As Inspiration For Stand Up Jokes) “At first it was cool, and then I kept going up to him at the wedding like ‘So, you having fun?'” Munn added. “I was just so obsessed with hanging out with and talking with him.” Afterwards, Munn attempted to keep … [Read more...] about Olivia Munn Once Claimed She Was ‘Obsessed’ With John Mulaney Years Before They Reportedly Began Dating