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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin We're only a few days away the start of 2022 NBA free agency, yet Kyrie Irving's future with the Brooklyn Nets remains up in the air. Last Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported "conversations about Irving's future have gone stagnant between him and the Nets." Irving can become an unrestricted free agent by declining his $36.9 million player option for the 2022-23 season, and Charania added that an "impasse currently exists among the parties that clears the way for the seven-time All-Star to consider the open marketplace." Last Wednesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Irving has a "list of teams" that he'd like the Nets "to consider on sign-and-trades" if he can't reach a long-term agreement with them. That list includes the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, although Wojnarowski clarified that Irving "isn't necessarily a … [Read more...] about An Opt-In-And-Trade Is Kyrie Irving’s Best Way Off The Brooklyn Nets

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Joe Biden is unlikely to dine with Kim Jong-un anytime soon. If he did, he might enjoy naengmyeon with a side of oi muchim . If Biden were to sit down with Ebrahim Raisi of Iran on the other hand, they might share a plate of khoresht-e hulu . A meal with Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela? Chivo al coco con mofongo might be on the menu. Over a seven-year period starting in 2010, residents of Pittsburgh could enjoy all of these delicacies at a take-out restaurant known as Conflict Kitchen . The premise was stunningly simple: Seven days a week, the proprietors served traditional dishes from nation-states in conflict with the United States. From Palestine to Cuba to Afghanistan, they rotated menus based on current events. For most of the proffered cuisines, Conflict Kitchen was the only option within driving distance. Although Conflict Kitchen is no longer open – and Pittsburgh is no longer a prime destination for chivo … [Read more...] about See The Provocative Designers Who Might Be The Next Nobel Peace Prize Winners At The Cooper Hewitt Museum

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Shares of Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd rose on Monday (June 27) in line with the positive broader market sentiment, expectations of higher oil consumption and improved profit margins. Hengyuan closed 35 sen or 7.74% higher at RM4.87 on volume of 2.61 million shares, much higher than the 200-day average volume of 1.4 million. The stock has rebounded 12.21% from last Monday's low of RM4.34. At the current price, the company is valued at RM1.46 billion. When contacted, MIDF Research analyst Imran Yassin Yusof said the general market sentiment was positive on Monday, which gave a boost to oil and gas stocks. "It could also be some bargain hunting activities," he added. Bursa Malaysia's Energy index rose 1.65% or 11.17 points to 688.66 to emerge as second biggest gainer after the Technology index, which was up 2.83% or 1.77 points to 64.39. Thong Pak Leng, vice-president of equity research at Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd, said high crude … [Read more...] about Hengyuan Refining shares up almost 8% amid positive market sentiment

Representative Image The Payments Council of India (PCI), the apex body of payments and settlement players in the country, has written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requesting the regulator to treat Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) with full Know Your Customer (KYC) done as equal to bank accounts. Moneycontrol could gain access to the representation which was sent to the RBI. The second ask in the letter was to allow non-revolving credit lines in full-KYC PPIs like wallets and prepaid cards. Non-revolving credit line means that the credit line is non-replenishable unless the customer is underwritten again for a new loan. "This will allow that a loan (given by a regulated lender) can be disbursed by the lender into a Full KYC PPI account," PCI noted in the letter. Plus, no minimum due should be associated with repayment and the customer should have a clear repayment schedule. Close The letter also argued that there are multiple use cases today where … [Read more...] about Payments council urges RBI to treat full KYC prepaid instruments like bank accounts

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Leaders of Group of Seven nations on Monday announced a support package for Ukraine, further sanctions against Russia and are reportedly nearing an agreement to set a price cap on Russian oil, a contentious issue as they debate ways to stave Putin’s war chest while mitigating spiraling inflation, soaring energy prices and an impending global food crisis. Key Facts Leaders of the G-7 —a group of the world’s seven largest economies which includes the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan— announced a suite of new measures against Moscow, including imposing higher tariffs on Russian goods, restricting Russian gold exports and imposing new sanctions on officials and organizations supporting the war effort. The group also unveiled a new support package for Ukraine, including the provision of military hardware, using the higher tariffs on Russian goods to help Ukraine and “financial, … [Read more...] about G-7 Leaders Nearing Price Cap On Russian Oil Funding Putin’s War Chest

People stand next to cars destroyed by a Russian missile strike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at a residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine on June 26, 2022. (Reuters filepix by Sofiia Gatilova) - A + A KYIV (June 27): Western nations on Monday pledged unwavering support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, including more sanctions on Moscow and air-defence systems, as Russian forces closed in on the last big city still held by Ukrainian troops in eastern Luhansk province. Two Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, southeast of Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding 40, senior Ukrainian officials said. "It's useless to hope for decency and humanity from Russia," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on Telegram. Leaders of the Group of Seven major democracies, meeting at a German alpine resort, said they would keep sanctions on Russia for as long as necessary and intensify international … [Read more...] about West pledges unwavering support for Ukraine as missiles strike shopping centre

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By Nathan Resnick Sending out a press release is a great way to get significant attention for your company. While the majority of journalists use press releases as a source for news, standing out in today’s digital environment can be difficult. Some news outlets receive hundreds of press releases in a single day—so it shouldn’t be surprising that 70% of journalists spend less than a minute reading each one. You don’t have much time to make an impression and get that coveted press coverage for your brand. Putting in some extra work to make sure the press release will be a smashing success before you send it out can make all the difference. What makes a great press release? 1. Your content is truly newsworthy This is the first big test: Is the topic of your press release actually newsworthy? Is it something that journalists—and the wider audience they serve—will care about? In many ways, … [Read more...] about 4 Signs Your Latest Press Release Will Be A Success

Kris Bryant says he’s healthy and happy to be back and insists he doesn’t feel the pressure of trying to revive the stumbling Rockies. But he also knows that he’s not a miracle worker for a team that’s been in last place in the National League West since May 10. “They just want me to be myself, be a good teammate and be another guy here,” the left fielder said Monday before the Rockies (31-42) hosted the Dodgers (45-26) at Coors Field. “Going back to the offseason, that was the message that was preached to me and I enjoyed that type of team message. “I feel like when you go out there and try to be who you’re not, that’s when things just, kind of, don’t go your way. I just want to be the type of player that I am, and whether that’s a good day, a bad day or a so-so day, I’ll just keep putting the uniform on every day and continue to be who (I am).” Bryant, 30, who missed 44 games because of a lower-back injury that required two stints on the injured list, was scheduled to … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant returns to Rockies: “I just want to be the type of player that I am”

The race to save the planet has given an urgency to corporate efforts to make and deliver net-zero carbon commitments. But for their companies to be truly sustainable, CEOs must focus not only on the E in ESG but also on the S and the G. Human rights, workplace safety, fair pay for a fair day’s work, ethical business practices—these are just a few of the social and governance issues that CEOs must address in their company and in the companies they do business with—their suppliers. advertisement advertisement This is not just about complying with regulations. It is about fulfilling the terms of an unwritten social license to operate. But doing the right thing is hard. To help CEOs, we have identified a series of actions that they should instruct their CPO and the procurement team to take in order to address social and governance issues. To start with, companies should set out their social and governance expectations in their supplier code of conduct, … [Read more...] about To truly address ESG, your company has to also consider its suppliers

Have an idea for a new product? Early on, spend some time determining what your strategy for bringing it to market will be. Is venturing required, or can you license it instead Personally, after venturing uniquely shaped guitar picks geared towards fans and licensing many of my ideas , I'd choose the latter every time. That's because running a small business, even an ultimately successful one, stressed me out. Who wants to worry about cash flow? I much preferred the freedom to keep creating that licensing affords. Primarily because you can get to market faster, licensing to a large company is also one of the best ways of protecting yourself. These are among the many benefits of licensing . If this is the route you choose, it's understandable, then, that you might be asking yourself how to get the highest royalty rate possible. Royalty rates differ across industries. Knowing what's typical can be extremely helpful when negotiating, so get familiar with the … [Read more...] about How to Get a Higher Royalty Rate For Your Invention