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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Of all the voices calling for Major League Soccer to stop through FIFA international match windows, Thiago Almada’s agent is unlikely to be one of them. Almada’s value as arguably the most certain European-bound current MLS star has been in plain sight through his opening four games of the 2023 Regular season. The 21-year-old Argentine ( who is already a World Cup winner ) merely scored four goals and assisted four more to start the new campaign, helping his team earn 10 points from 12 in the process. But any lingering doubts of his value to his current club were truly erased by the misery his side endured on Saturday night in their first game of the year without him. With Almada one of several Atlanta players away on international duty, a team that entered having won back-to-back games by a combined seven-goal margin was on the other side of a 6-1 hiding to a Columbus Crew team also missing key internationals. And … [Read more...] about Atlanta United’s Thiago Almada May Have Boosted His Transfer Value Saturday … Without Playing

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In late February, British-Iranian human rights activist Vahid Beheshti set up camp opposite the entrance to the Foreign Office in central London and began a hunger strike. He had one main demand: that the UK government designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp as a terrorist group. More than a month later, he is still there, having lost around 11 kilos. “Sometimes I get cold. Sometimes I get weak and sometimes I think I have energy. Then the next hour it drains out again,” he said on March 24, on the 30th day of his hunger strike. “Physically [I’m] getting weaker but internally [I’m] getting stronger and I'm determined to continue until we achieve this great goal.” His aim is a policy that, until recently, seemed to be high up the agenda of the London government. At the start of the year, the UK seemed to be on the verge of proscribing the IRGC. Government minister Leo Docherty told the House of Commons on … [Read more...] about Activists Push, But Europe Hesitates To Call Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Terrorists

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you’re wondering about getting your child certified in scuba diving, you might consider doing it while on vacation. There are several reasons why. 1. Part of the certification process involves online coursework (aka homework), and it’s easier to get buy-in from a kid when the payoff is scuba diving in the Caribbean with a chance of seeing turtles, rays and a plethora of other fish. 2. The water is warmer in the Caribbean than other options in the U.S. (including the quarry in Pennsylvania, where many New Yorkers go for their open water dives). 3. Doing their open-water dives in a place brimming with marine life will get your child interested in making scuba diving a life-long activity. 4. It’s one-stop-shopping, which is easier for everyone. Once you decide that you’re going to get your child certified on vacation, the next question is where you should do it. While there are plenty of places in the … [Read more...] about Getting Your Child Certified In Scuba Diving While On Vacation

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Secure Act 2.0 brought about several consumer-friendly policies that should help people save more over time, as well as more flexibility when it comes to how funds in a 529 college savings plan can be used. Specifically, families will soon be able to move up to $35,000 from a 529 college savings plan into a Roth IRA for the account beneficiary, although annual contribution limits apply. This becomes an option for savers in 2024. Because annual contribution limits come into play here, maximizing the cap on this benefit will take several years. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set the annual contribution limit across all IRA accounts at $6,500 for 2023 (unless you're 50 or older, in which case you can contribute up to $7,500 per year). ADVERTISEMENT The 529 plan making the transfer must also be open for at least 15 years, so it's not possible to open an account, fund it quickly, then move money … [Read more...] about Prevent State Tax Issues Before You Move 529 Funds To An IRA

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin 1. Aman takes over Rosa Alpina The iconic Rosa Alpina hotel, in Italy’s UNESCO-protected Dolomites, has been providing hospitality since 1939 and is about to enter perhaps its most exciting chapter yet – as a fully-fledged Aman resort. Having presided over Rosa Alpina for three generations, the Pizzinini family will remain at the helm of the serene mountain retreat. The long-term partnership with Aman sees the family unite with the brand’s philosophy of intuitive service and a luxury home-away-from-home experience. Currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, the illustrious property will reopen under its new guise for the 2024/25 winter season. The revamp of Rosa Alpina will be overseen by long-time Aman collaborator Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects, who most recently masterminded the monumental transformation of the Crown Building to become Aman New York . The redesign will include a … [Read more...] about Need To Know: Five Essential Hotel Updates For Travel Lovers

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Co-Founder and CEO of Varonis , responsible for leading the management, strategic direction and execution of the company. In the movie Apollo 13 , three astronauts returning to Earth are unaware of their perilous reentry. Back in Houston at Mission Control, chief flight director Gene Kranz (played by Ed Harris) comments on the unfortunate events, saying: "Is there anything they can do about it?" No one dared to speak. "Then they don't need to know." If Kranz was in IT security, he'd probably have a thing or two to say about actionable information and how there's sometimes too little and many times far too much. In this article, I'll share how automation can help turn the right information into action, helping to defend against cyberattacks, mitigate risk, shore up compliance and improve productivity. You Can't Unbreach Data The biggest security risk businesses face is lasting damage, which … [Read more...] about What Automation Means For Cybersecurity—And Your Business

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Global technology and business solutions provider NTT and its subsidiary NTT DATA have strengthened its partnership with IndyCar. NTT and IndyCar announced on March 27 its entitlement extension will begin in 2024 after completion of the current agreement. NTT and NTT DATA will continue as the official technology partner of the NTT IndyCar Series, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500, and the IndyCar/NASCAR Brickyard weekend. It will increase its involvement through its Smart Venue application at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as well as enhancements to its mobile app and continued data integration and transformation of the sport. The multi-year agreement also includes official technology partner status. “NTT is an excellent partner across our enterprise with strongexpertise and a deep commitment to our sport,” said Roger Penske, Chairman, Penske Corporation. “From Smart Venue technology at the … [Read more...] about IndyCar, NTT And NTT DATA Sign Multi-Year Agreement

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Almost a decade of conflict has devastated the lives of millions of children in Yemen. UNICEF and partners are providing urgent humanitarian aid. As the war in Yemen stretches into its ninth year, children remain caught in the crosshairs. More than 11,000 children were killed or seriously injured between March 2015 and November 2022, according to UN-verified reports. Fierce conflict, economic collapse and a crippled social support system have left 11 million children across the country in need of one or more forms of humanitarian aid. Thousands of children killed or injured, millions suffering from malnutrition The conflict has also exacerbated the country's ongoing malnutrition crisis: 2.2 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition; more than 540,000 under age 5 have been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, a life-threatening condition if not treated urgently. “The lives of millions of … [Read more...] about UNICEF: After 8 Years Of War, 11M Children In Yemen Need Humanitarian Aid

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin With Earth Day fast approaching, many of us are trying to find ways to use more earth-friendly items to help us, help the planet. Many companies are now doing their part and are offering products that use sustainable manufacturing processes, organic ingredients and recycled packaging. You can now find these green products in unexpected categories, ranging from furniture to socks to gummies. Below are some of my favorites. Thuma Beds Thuma has created furniture that is beautifully designed and incredibly easy to assemble. The Thuma bed can be put together in minutes and looks incredibly stylish once assembled. Even better, the Thuma bed is officially GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning that all of the materials used meet some of the world’s most rigorous third party emissions standards, making the bed both good for the environment and the consumer. These sleek beds are made from upcycled rubberwood with a lifetime … [Read more...] about Earth Day Is Almost Here–Go Green With These Cool Products