Republican Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Republican North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s loss during the Tuesday primary election was “good” for the GOP and the country, according to a Wednesday appearance on CNN. Kinzinger spoke on CNN with John Berman about Cawthorn’s loss to Republican North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards and seemed to imply Cawthorn was more interested in “fame” than “actually governing.” . @RepKinzinger on Rep. Madison Cawthorn losing his NC primary: “It’s good for the country. It’s good for the party… it’s good to see him lose.” @JohnBerman pic.twitter.com/4sk3dGyf0I — Joanna Preston (@JoPrestonTV) May 18, 2022 “Madison Cawthorn lost, how do you feel about that?” Berman asked. “Well, it’s good. I mean it’s good for the country, it’s good for the party, it’s good for the 11th district of North Carolina,” Kinzinger responded. “I mean, you know, look, D.C. has become kind of a, a growing ground for people that are just more … [Read more...] about Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says ‘It’s Good For The Party’ And ‘Country’ That Madison Cawthorn Lost His Reelection Bid
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Keeping it Real with Real Vision’s Raoul Pal
A super slide for stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies rolled all the way into last week, right up until Friday, when the Nasdaq posted its strongest one-day gain since November of 2020. Despite Friday's gains, the major averages posted losses for the week, with the Dow closing down more than 2% and posting its first seven-week losing streak since 2001. The S&P 500 fell 2.5% and hit its longest weekly losing streak since 2011, while the Nasdaq fell 2.8%. It's been a rough, rough year across capital markets. A full $35 trillion in global market value has been erased since the beginning of the year. That's 14% of all global wealth, including a trillion dollars of losses in cryptocurrencies. To put those losses in perspective, 2008 saw a 19% decline in global market value, and that doesn't include non-financial assets such as housing. Still, perspective is everything, especially for investors who have been invested in the U.S. stock market for at least five years. Believe it or not, … [Read more...] about Keeping it Real with Real Vision’s Raoul Pal
More Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol, Russia says; US reopens Kyiv embassy
FILE PHOTO: Service members of Ukrainian forces who have surrendered after weeks holed up at Azovstal steel works are seen inside a bus, which arrived under escort of the pro-Russian military at a detention facility in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict in the settlement of Olenivka in the Donetsk Region, Ukraine May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko MARIUPOL, Ukraine — Moscow said nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in Russian-held Mariupol as it shored up a key gain in the south, while the United States became the latest Western country to reopen its embassy in Kyiv. Ukraine has ordered its garrison in Mariupol to stand down, but the ultimate outcome of Europe’s bloodiest battle for decades remains unresolved. Top commanders of Ukrainian fighters who had made their last stand at the Azovstal steelworks in the port city were still inside the plant, according to the leader of pro-Russian separatists in control of the area, Denis Pushilin was quoted by … [Read more...] about More Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol, Russia says; US reopens Kyiv embassy
Johor River Water Agreement among matters discussed by PM with Singapore foreign minister
Ismail Sabri (left) with Balakrishnan - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Issues related to the 1962 Johor River Water Agreement were among the matters discussed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during their meeting on Wednesday (May 18). In his latest posting on Facebook, Ismail Sabri said he received a courtesy call from Dr Vivian at his office in Putrajaya on Wednesday. “Many issues were discussed including the 10th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders Retreat, bilateral ties, investment, tourism, cross-border issues and the Johor River Water Agreement 1962. “We also discussed the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project, the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project, as well as Malaysia-Singapore maritime and airspace issues,” he said. He also expressed hope that the existing bilateral ties between the two countries would remain strong for mutual benefit. … [Read more...] about Johor River Water Agreement among matters discussed by PM with Singapore foreign minister
How ad-supported streaming will be used to track you
When you sign up for an ad-supported streaming service, the trade-off may seem straightforward: In exchange for watching commercials, you’ll pay lower prices (or perhaps nothing at all) . advertisement advertisement But by sitting through commercial breaks, you’re giving up more than just a few minutes of your time per hour. Smart TVs and streaming devices represent a treasure trove of data for marketers, who can learn a lot about you based on what you watch. By associating your streaming TV accounts with broader marketing profiles, advertisers can see if they’ve influenced your behavior on other devices and could potentially use that activity to further influence the ads on your TV. Ad tech experts say the data they get from streaming TV users is supercharging what’s already a booming business. The Interactive Advertising Bureau expects streaming TV ad spending to hit $21.2 billion this year, up from from $15.2 billion in 2021, AdWeek reports , … [Read more...] about How ad-supported streaming will be used to track you
How to write a script for a job interview that feels authentic
So, you have a job interview at a company you really like. It’s your dream job. Your interviews are scheduled, and you ready to start to preparing. But how? advertisement advertisement Most candidates research the company, the interviewer, and the job, then jot down notes on what they’ll say and write out questions to ask. But how many job seekers actually write out a script for themselves? Not many! They may fear sounding wooden or robotic in the interview. Or they suspect they’ll panic if they forget their lines. Don’t believe it. Without a script, you’re rudderless. You’ll deliver whatever comes into your head at the moment. And you won’t necessarily get across a clear, consistent message about your readiness for the job. As a former speechwriter, I can tell you, good scripts don’t come “in the moment.” There’s a slight chance you’ll get it right. But more likely you’ll deliver mixed messages that don’t add up to a clear and compelling picture … [Read more...] about How to write a script for a job interview that feels authentic
3 ‘creator’ soft skills that can get you hired
It wasn’t so long ago that creators were dismissed as frivolous curiosities. YouTubers and TikTokers were seen as kids with too much time on their hands and Instagram influencers as wannabe celebrities with a narcissism streak. advertisement advertisement Today, we know better. Content creation is serious business. The industry was worth $13.8 billion in 2021 with brands, marketers, and social media platforms reliant on creators to reach critical audiences. Meanwhile, creators themselves have proven they are legitimate entrepreneurs who boast some serious hard skills: photography and video editing, SEO, small business financial management, and contract negotiation. And with some, like Miss Excel Kat Norton earning six figures in a single day by hawking Excel tips on TikTok, it’s no wonder a majority of Gen Z and Millennials say they’d consider getting paid for the content they post online . But creators have also brought back into focus some of … [Read more...] about 3 ‘creator’ soft skills that can get you hired
Kuh Ledesma assures public post-elections: ‘God is in control’
Image: Instagram/@kuhledesma OPM singer Kuh Ledesma encouraged Filipinos to pray for the country’s leaders as she assured that God is “in control” amid the results of the May 9 elections. Ledesma, who was among the celebrities who campaigned for Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, admitted she was saddened by the results of the polls, as seen on her Instagram page yesterday, May 18. Both Robredo and Pangilinan fell behind in the Commission on Elections’ partial and unofficial count of votes. Presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has garnered the majority votes at 31.09 million as of Monday, May 16. “Alam ko there’s a lot of people who are sad. Ako rin nalungkot, sobra. Ilang days ko ‘yan ipinagdasal,” Ledesma said. (I know there’s a lot of people who are sad. I was also very sad. I prayed for it for days.) Despite this, Ledesma believes one should not remain sad for long. “Ayaw kong manatiling malungkot dahil I am grateful to … [Read more...] about Kuh Ledesma assures public post-elections: ‘God is in control’
Sen. Zubiri: Congress’ canvassing of votes is constitutional and must proceed
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. MANILA, Philippines — Amid petitions to suspend the canvassing of votes for the president and vice president, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has weighed in, to uphold the constitutional duty of Congress to proceed with the canvassing. “Congress is constitutionally bound to canvass the results for the President and Vice President. Nothing can prevent us from performing this duty to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. That is our democracy at work, and that is our sworn duty to the Filipino people,” Zubiri said. “We only need a few days to complete this task, and we commit that before June 30, we shall have our new president and vice president—the ones elected by the sovereign will of 31 million Filipino people.” “The suspension of canvassing of votes for the president and vice president would only promote instability, leaving us without leaders at a crucial time and trigger a constitutional crisis. We are still laboring under the … [Read more...] about Sen. Zubiri: Congress’ canvassing of votes is constitutional and must proceed
Comelec endorses mobile phone sales jump caused by vote-buying to PNP
The Comelec head office at the Palace del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila. (File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has endorsed the issue of increased mobile phone sales allegedly induced by massive vote-buying to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Commission on Elections (Comelec) acting spokesperson, Atty. John Rex Laudiangco, said Thursday that the PNP’s involvement in the investigation is separate from the effort of the National Telecommunications Communication (NTC) as well as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to get to the bottom of the matter. “Also, for the last [Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns] meeting, we have likewise endorsed to the PNP ‘yung (the) issue po ng (of) escalation ng (on) purchases ng (of) mobile phones sa (in) Surigao del Sur at sa (and in) Agusan del Sur,” Laudiangco said in a press briefing. “So, not only is the NTC looking on it, but also the [Armed … [Read more...] about Comelec endorses mobile phone sales jump caused by vote-buying to PNP