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Investing in recent years has been supported by ever-growing amounts of data, yet one area stands clear when it comes to making informed decisions on where wealthy individuals put their money – sustainable investing. For investors who wish to make a positive impact on society and the environment, Eleonore Bedel, global head of Sustainable Investment at BNP Paribas Wealth Management has a simple message: helping clients to make an informed choice that reflects their convictions is itself the conviction behind everything she and her colleagues do.
"Our responsibility is to make sure that all the financial and non-financial information a client needs is on the table and the client can make a decision in keeping with his or her goals. Whatever expectations our client may have, we will find the right solution," she says.
Before that, however, comes helping the client to decide what is most important to him or her. As Bedel explains, "The most important thing for us is to understand what clients expect. Many clients haven't necessarily prioritised their convictions before they come to speak to us and may need time to think about what they want."
BNP Paribas Wealth Management has created an array of solutions that clients can consider, to see with which they most clearly identify. For instance, they may decide to invest in themes that link economic activity with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, or they may wish to select multi-asset investments in companies with the best ESG practices.
The Wealth Management team has also created a digital tool, myImpact, which helps clients to define their impact profile, and then relationship managers can determine the best solutions aligned with the clients' values.
Changing perceptions and championing choice
BNP Paribas Wealth Management's most recent study of global entrepreneurs showed that 58% of respondents believed that sustainable investing required some kind of trade off in performance terms. Bedel rejects the idea that there is necessarily a tension between the two. As she points out, "We assess both the quality of the asset managers and the ability of any financial instrument to deliver the level of risk, return and impact that suit the client's convictions."
Moreover, each client will have a different outlook and objective; the skill lies in understanding their requirements and selecting the appropriate assets in which to invest. "Many clients don't wish to sacrifice the return on their investments, and the impact of their investments is secondary," explains Bedel. "Others want a high impact regardless of the return. Others have the financial security to take a high-risk approach and will do so in order to create the impact they are looking for."
With the choices you make as an investor, you can have a really positive effect with your wealth
The indications are that although it is a relatively new area, interest in impact investment is growing rapidly. BNP Paribas Wealth Management's research on entrepreneurs suggests that 70% of investors worldwide are more willing to invest sustainably than 18 months ago, and almost 50% have invested some of their wealth sustainably. Among younger entrepreneurs, the trend is even more noticeable. Three quarters of 'Millennipreneurs', aged under 35, are more interested in sustainable investment now than at the start of 2018.
With nearly 15 years' experience in recommending positive impact investments, BNP Paribas Wealth Management has developed its proprietary Clover rating system, which shows each fund's sustainability level. The methodology assesses the sustainability of both the fund and the asset management company that runs the fund. Clients decide which Clover level they are comfortable with. "We aren't just offering clients something that is sustainable, but we can explain why it is sustainable," Bedel adds.
Many of BNP Paribas Wealth Management's clients have been moved by events far away, such as forests burning or other natural disasters, and sometimes by what is happening closer to home. They want to have a positive impact in the way they consume and recognise their responsibilities, but they haven't necessarily yet made the link with impact investing. By investing, they can create a powerful accelerator effect.
As Bedel explains, "Once you arrive at a certain level of wealth, with the choices you make as an investor, you can have a really positive effect with your wealth. Even if you have the right car, the right kind of heating and lifestyle, as an investor choosing, for instance, to invest in low carbon companies, you can have a far greater impact."


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Gibsons at the helm for WCHS, Port Allen matchup
Published 6:30 am Friday, September 24, 2021
WOODVILLE — For the first time in Jeffery Gibson's coaching career, he will coach against his younger brother Don Gibson when Wilkinson County High School takes on Port Allen Friday night. It is the home opener for Wilkinson County.
The Gibson brothers grew up in nearby Amite County and were competitive in everything – from the football field to the basketball court.
"Naturally we have been competing since we were young," Jeffrey said. "I can remember when we were young and Nintendo was out. We would be playing John Madden Football. The score in the fourth quarter would be seven to seven. He would knock the stick out of my hand and I would knock the stick out of his. We were just trying to win against each other."
After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Jeffery followed his brother to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they coached at Central High School. He was the defensive and offensive line coach and his brother was the defensive coordinator. He would run the scout team offense and compete against his brother in practice.
They had always coached together or were at schools far enough apart they couldn't play each other. Jeffery and Don coached in Oklahoma, Louisiana and Mississippi.
He said Don would be prepared this week.
"Trying to break him down on film, he is good at disguising things," Jeffrey said. "We have been dotting our Is and crossing our Ts. We have been working hard in film study. Last week, we didn't play well."
WCCA has come back this week in practice and tried to correct a lot of the sloppy play from their 54-6 loss to Crystal Springs.
On offense, Port Allen has another Gibson taking the field as Jeffery's nephew Brennan Gibson plays wide receiver. He is a freshman but has a lot of explosive speed, Jeffery said.
"He is a special player and I'm excited," Gibson said. "He is a heck of a ball player. I have been watching him for a while since he was young. I think last week he scored their first two touchdowns. We have our hands full with him."

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Carvoeiro is set to receive a much-needed cultural boost as plans for an amphitheatre to be located behind the picturesque cliff-top church are unveiled.
Work could start as soon as this year but the open-air venue is only expected to be ready in 2015 – with some luck in time for the summer. The Resident learnt about the plans first-hand from Lagoa Mayor Francisco Martins during a recent interview.
The facility will be built in a desirable seafront location and will follow the style of the boardwalk, which runs parallel to the sea from the church all the way to the 'A Boneca' tourist hotspot with its interesting rock formations.
"The amphitheatre will be in perfect harmony with its surroundings and is expected to become a popular venue, particularly due to the area's natural beauty where visitors can take in the spectacular sea views," said Francisco Martins.
Concerts, theatre and other cultural events could all be enjoyed in this new venue next year.
The Algar Seco area in Carvoeiro has recently undergone major improvement works. The latest project was the inauguration of the cliff-top boardwalk in April this year. Previously, the local avenue had also been narrowed and resurfaced to allow for wider pathways for pedestrians and car park spaces.
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Saturday, March 2nd, from 5-8 p.m., the Duluth Photography Institute teams up with John Heino Photography for the Capture Duluth Exhibit, which features twenty different photographers. Radio Gallery talks with John Heino about the changing world of photography, and how events like this are beneficial for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature.
By Maija Jenson and Cloey Walsh
Radio Gallery 2-27-2013: John Heino
Maija Jenson and Cloey Walsh
In the last weekend of September, through Capture Minnesota, over two dozen photographers participated in the Capture Duluth Soiree. After spending the last few months editing these photos, several of these people will be meeting up again as they exhibit their work at the Duluth Photography Institute. This is a great opportunity for photographers to get together and discuss their methods, as well as a time to appreciate the magnificent scenes their cameras have captured along the beautiful north shore. Listen as Heino of John Heino Photography discusses how he got his start, as well as some of the tricks he uses when photographing nature.
Radio Gallery airs Wednesdays at 4pm and Fridays at 7:45am and is brought to you by:
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Five Lessons from the Conrad Murray Conviction in Michael Jackson's Death
Victims of bad physician behavior everywhere are rubbing their eyes in disbelief today after seeing photos of Dr. Conrad Murray in handcuffs following the jury verdict that found him guilty of manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
Thousands of doctors like Murray have been able to get away with harming patients and making the same sort of poor choices that have led to patient deaths and yet very few of them have ever been criminally convicted.
But the Murray case offers a bit of hope. In Jackson's death, at least, justice is going to be served. His family undoubtedly wishes Murray were going away for life, but the fact that he is going to serve any time at all is a huge moral victory.
Here are five lessons from the Murray case, as I see them, for regulatory agencies, prosecutors, patient advocates and health writers.
1. Go criminal. As Antidote noted before, the Murray case was not prosecuted criminally just because Jackson was one of the most famous people in the world. Murray made some incredibly bad decisions and practically handed prosecutors a pile of evidence. The case was so out of step with typical practice that defense experts told Jack Leonard and Andrew Blankstein at the Los Angeles Times they thought that Murray's attorneys should have made a big deal out of the fact that the case had gone criminal instead of being handled by the medical board. And they're right. Very similar patient deaths are left to state medical boards, which only have the power to fine and restrict licensure.
So, let's assume that Jackson's fame was the biggest factor in making this case go criminal. Well, why not treat every dead patient like a celebrity? Make them famous by prosecuting the case like you mean it. Show the world how important they were to their family and friends. Jackson was preparing for a comeback tour. Other patients who have died were preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary, getting started on a new career or just being welcomed into the world. They deserve justice, too.
2. Stick to the standards. Murray gave Jackson the anesthesia drug propofol – over and over – in Jackson's home, nowhere near a surgical suite with the proper equipment and staff. Prosecutors repeatedly drove home this key fact in the case. Murray's use of propofol was so outside the norm that even his own defense witness could not talk his way around it.
Murray's medical expert, Dr. Paul White, told jurors that unlike Murray, he had never administered propofol in someone's bedroom nor had he heard of anyone doing so. Deputy District Attorney David Walgren asked him, "If Michael Jackson had come to you, Dr. White, and indicated that he would like to hire you to administer propofol to him to put him to sleep each night in his bedroom, would you do it?" White answered, "Absolutely not. That would be a job that I would never consider."
More medical boards need to focus on the standard of care in similarly basic terms and not let physicians or their hired experts muddy the waters. Ask the experts, "Have you done this? Does this seem like the safest course for the patient?"
3. Don't blame the victim. Leonard and Blankstein wrote in the Los Angeles Times: "Murray's defense team tried to introduce evidence developing their contention that Jackson was hooked on the narcotic Demerol, financially desperate and under intense pressure to deliver on his comeback tour to pay off debts and resurrect his music career. But the defense strategy sustained a blow before the trial when Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor barred Murray's attorneys from calling more than a dozen witnesses. The judge ruled that their testimony would divert jurors from what should be the focus of the trial: whether Murray acted recklessly or with criminal negligence during his care of Jackson."
Medical board cases are riddled with physicians and their hired experts blaming the patients for what went wrong. Patients may very well in some cases play a role, but the focus should be right where the judge placed it. Did the physician act negligently?
4. Let the victim speak. Jackson himself left behind what was probably the most damning testimony in the case. When prosecutors played a tape of a voicemail Jackson had left for Murray, the singer was so clearly lost in a sedative fog that no reasonable physician would have administered any more drugs to him.
Remember, this was not a cancer patient or terminally ill person. This was a 50-year-old man on the verge of a major comeback tour who, by some accounts, looked to be in excellent physical shape just two days before his death. What did Murray do after he heard that voicemail? He ordered 40 more bottles of propofol.
5. Apply the categorical imperative. Perhaps the best summation of the Murray case was offered by Vesna Maras, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor. She told Leonard and Blankstein at the Times: "Can you imagine what would happen if that was allowed in every clinic in L.A. where the patient tells you what medication they need and the doctor is, 'Oh, OK,' " she said. "That's the amount of judgment Murray exercised in this case." Patients complaining to a medical board about a physician should keep that framing in mind. What would happen if this doctor did this type of thing all the time? Remind medical boards – and prosecutors – of the widespread damage that could be done. Health writers should keep that in mind, too.
Keep Jackson and Murray in mind when you hear about a patient harmed by a negligent physician. Jackson's legacy, undoubtedly, will be his songs, but maybe his death will nudge regulators and prosecutors toward taking patient safety cases more seriously, too.
Related Posts:
Conrad Murray's Mistakes: Why does Michael Jackson's doctor face criminal charges when others don't?
Conrad Murray's Mistakes 2: Lack of training fueled criminal case in Michael Jackson death
Conrad Murray's Mistakes 3: Using a hospital-only drug in Michael Jackson' bedroom
Conrad Murray's Mistakes, Part 4: When Michael Jackson collapsed, story spun out of doc's control
Conrad Murray's Mistakes, Part 5: Isolated from his peers, Michael Jackson's doctor had no cover
Wrong doctor or wrong patient? Michael Jackson's physician has some explaining to do
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President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, were mostly polite during the final presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election at Belmont University, Tennessee, a stark change from the first debate.
Kristen Welker of NBC moderated the Oct. 22 debate during which microphones could be cut off after the allotted times to prevent the candidates from repeating the chaotic first debate. The second debate was canceled after Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
Seven topics were discussed: fighting COVID-19, national security, American families and economy, immigration, race in America, climate change and leadership.
Fighting COVID-19
Trump claimed he has done a great job handling the virus, but Biden blamed Trump for the deaths of thousands of Americans because of his administration's slow response, which Trump took credit for.
"I do take responsibility. But it's not my fault it came here; it's China's fault," Trump said.
Trump said a vaccine will be released in a "few weeks," the latest by December. The moderator pointed out that many experts predict the general public will only have access to a vaccine in 2021.
The President said Operation Warp Speed ensures that the military will distribute the vaccine quickly.
Biden said it will take longer than a few months for the public to get access to a vaccine and said the science around it has to be transparent.
To battle the next stages of the pandemic, Biden will enforce mask regulation and rapid testing and slowly open schools and small businesses with supported resources and money to flatten the curve.
"I will end this. I will make sure we have a plan," Biden said.
On the contrary, Trump wants to reopen states faster because he said the economy would die if we don't.
Trump claimed he used appropriate measures regarding handling of the virus and that other world leaders had congratulated him for the country's response.
"We closed up the greatest economy in the world to combat this virus that came from China," he said.
Trump added that states with who originally had big spikes of COVID-19, like Texas and Florida, have seen improvements.
However, Biden said Trump's actions were insignificant, given that more than 220,000 have died.
"Anyone who is responsible for that many deaths should not remain President of the United States," Biden said.
He said it's predicted that over 200,000 more people will be dead by the end of the year if masks are not worn — wearing masks would save at least 100,000 of the 200,000.
National Security
Biden doubled down on foreign influence — including Russia, China and most recently Iran — on the election as well as voter security. He said that countries are "interfering with American sovereignty" by tampering with the election.
"Any country, no matter who it is, that interferes with American elections will pay a price," he said.
He also criticized Trump for his inaction on foreign interference in the election.
Trump hit back claiming both Russia and Iran want him to lose the election because there has been "no one tougher" with respect to sanctions and NATO. Trump also said that Biden didn't do anything with respect to Russia during his terms as Vice President.
"You and Barack Obama let Russia take over a big part of what should have been Ukraine," he said.
Both candidates veered off topic and engaged in a debate over their personal taxes.
Biden cleared up any uncertainty around his taxes.
"I have released 22 years of my tax returns," Biden said.
He questioned Trump's secrecy over his tax audits because Trump has never made his tax returns public.
Trump claimed that he has been treated "horribly" by the Internal Revenue Service.
"I was put through a phony witch hunt for three years. Mueller, 18 angry democrats and FBI agents spent 48 million on an investigation and found nothing on me," he said.
Trump said he wants to release his tax returns and will do so once he reaches a deal with the IRS.
Families and the Economy
Biden highlighted the importance of healthcare. He said that "not a single person" would lose their healthcare under his plan.
"Healthcare is not a privilege; it's a right," he said.
Trump focused on COVID-19 relief bills, touting three successful relief packages he has already passed. But he criticized Speaker of the House, Nancy Peolsi, for the lack of a fourth bill.
"Pelosi does not want to approve the relief bill. I do," Trump said.
He also emphasized the importance of re-opening the country.
Both candidates debated over the minimum wage. Biden said he supports raising the minimum wage to bail out schools and small businesses while Trump said the minimum wage is a decision for the states. He said raising the minimum wage would result in businesses firing employees.
The moderator asked the candidates how they will reunite the more than 500 detained immigrant children that have been separated from their parents at the border.
Trump said the government was working on it and would reunite them soon. He switched gears, however, saying most of the children that come over the U.S./Mexico border are brought by cartels and smugglers — commonly referred to as "coyotes" — not parents.
Biden refuted Trump's claim, and emphasized that the children come over with parents, and that they are purposefully split from their families by the Trump administration to disincentivise illegal immigration.
"They got separated from their parents. That makes us a laughingstock, and violates every notion of who we are as a nation," Biden said.
Additionally, Biden said that within 100 days of his election, he will send Congress a plan to provide a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people.
"Over 20,000 of these people are first responders taking care of people during this crisis. We owe them," Biden said.
Trump said his administration has gotten rid of many "horrible things" in the last three years that were set up under the Obama administration. He said Biden had eight years to reform immigration, but failed to do so.
Trump and Biden also had opposing viewpoints on the "catch and release" practice set up by the Obama administration. The policy releases illegal immigrants into the country on the condition that they attend a court hearing to defend their status.
Trump said it was a "disaster."
"A murderer would come in. A rapist would come in. We would take their name, and we would release them into our country. Less than 1% come back," Trump said.
Biden defended the policy. He said Trump is the first president to make immigrants who are seeking asylum defend their case in another country.
Race in America
Biden claimed that systemic racism is a real problem that needs to be addressed, by providing better opportunities for education, health care and loans.
"I've laid out a clear plan as to how to do those things, " Biden said.
Trump again said Biden has not accomplished this in his 47 years of politics.
"I have great relationships with all races. I am the least racist person in this room." he said.
Biden argued for more lenient crime rules, such as eliminating jail time for drug-related crime and replacing it with addiction treatment.
"No one should be going to jail for drug related problems. They should be going to rehabilitation," Biden said. "That's why I'm running. To change his terrible policies."
Trump pushed back.
"But why didn't you do it four years ago? You guys did nothing. I ran because of you," he said.
Climate Change
Biden said his climate change plan will be better for the economy than Trump's, and that Wall Street statistics back this.
Biden said the oil industry contributes to climate change. He wants zero carbon emissions by 2025. The U.S. would rejoin the Paris Climate Accord if he won.
Trump said he pulled the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord because we would spend trillions and lose businesses. He emphasized that the U.S. is currently doing "an incredible job" environmentally.
"We are energy independent for the first time," Trump said.
The moderator questioned the candidates about their abilities to enforce policies on foreign countries, given their histories with foreign countries.
Biden's son worked in China and served on the board of a Ukranian energy company during Obama's term.
Biden said his son's work did not and will not stop him from enforcing U.S. policies on China.
When questioned about his Chinese bank account, Trump said it was a business bank account that was started in 2013 and closed in 2015, before he ran for president.
On the topic of foreign relations, both were questioned about North Korea's expansion of their nuclear arsenal.
North Korea's expansion of its nuclear arsenal was raised as a concern.
Trump said he has excellent relations with North Korea.
Biden said North Korea is a serious threat.
"They have much more capable missiles than ever before," he said.
Finally, candidates were asked: "Imagine this is your inauguration day. What will you say in your address to Americans who did not vote for you? "
Trump responded that we would have to make our country as successful as it was before COVID-19 came from China.
Biden finished the debate assuring voters that as president, he would represent everyone and promised to grow the economy, deal with systematic racism, use clean energy and create millions of jobs.
"I'm an American president. I represent all of you whether you voted for me or against me," he said. "We're gonna choose science over fiction. We're gonna choose hope over fear. We're gonna choose to move forward because we have enormous opportunities to make things better."
— By Sanjana Anand, Arjin Claire, Nihal Gulati, Ethan Monasa, Arijit Trivedi and Arikta Trivedi


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Get in on the hottest new token around
The highly anticipated METABLAZE token presale is finally here! Before we get into how to take part in Phase One of the presale, please check out our Website and read our previous Medium articles that explain exactly what METABLAZE is and how to register for your Launchpad Account.
In this article, we are going to guide you through all the details of this process, as well as give you some general tips if it is your first time contributing to a cryptocurrency presale project.
What is a Token Presale?
A Token Presale is a crowdfunding tool used to build capital for a new project. In exchange for your contribution in other cryptocurrencies, METABLAZE is giving you MBLZ tokens. Token presales are also known as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs).
MBLZ Token Presale Phase One Overview
· Token Sale Location: METABLAZE Website
· Token Total Supply: 420,000,000,000 MBLZ
· Token Allocation, Phase One: 19,320,000,000 MBLZ (4.6% of total supply)
· Price Per Token (BUSD): $0.00007764
· Additional Bonus: 10% in MBLZ Tokens
· Minimum Purchase: 250 BUSD
· Maximum Purchase: 100,000 BUSD
· Start Date: February 22, 2022
· Soft Cap: 1,250,000 BUSD
· Hard Cap: 1,500,000 BUSD
· MetaRoyal NFT Bonus
— $10,000 contribution = 1 NFT
— $25,000 contribution = 3 NFTs
— $50,000 contribution = 6 NFTs
— $100,000 contribution = 13 NFTs
More information can be found in the METABLAZE Whitepaper
How can you participate in the MBLZ Presale?
In a previous article we described the step-by-step process of registering for the presale by creating an account on our Launchpad and verifying your identity. The launchpad account is where you'll be able to keep track of your token purchases made during the presale offering.
Is there a White List?
There is no White List! This is a fair presale, in which are selling our tokens on a first-come, first-serve basis until we reach the hard cap of $1,500,000 BUSD.
When does Presale Phase One start and end?
Presale Phase One will begin on February 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM Eastern (New York) time. You can use Google to convert this time to your local time.
Presale Phase One will automatically end when the hard cap of $1,500,000 BUSD is reached.
What cryptocurrencies can be used to pay for the MBLZ tokens?
You can pay for your MBLZ tokens with mainnet Binance Coin (BNB-BEP2), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH).
Pay attention to the exchange rate, as they can fluctuate prior to the beginning of the presale due to market volatility.
Can you use any wallet to pay for your tokens?
Yes, you can use any wallet that contains the cryptocurrency shown above. This includes Binance, Kraken, Trust Wallet, Metamask, Coinbase, Bittrex, and many more.
Will you have to pay a gas fee when purchasing presale tokens?
Yes, any transaction that occurs on the blockchain is charged a gas fee. Make sure that your wallet has enough of your chosen cryptocurrency to cover this amount!
What is the MetaRoyal NFT?
The MetaRoyal NFTs are a work of art, each one hand-sculpted and then painted for a truly stunning presentation of exquisite quality. A maximum of only 200 of these NFTs will be minted on OpenSea. Anyone owning a MetaRoyal NFT will receive royalties from the secondary sale of ALL of our NFTs!
Why should you buy tokens during the presale?
During Presale Phase One, each MBLZ token is priced at $0.00007764 BUSD. This is a 61% discount on the upcoming launch price of $0.0002 BUSD. In addition, METABLAZE will be giving contributors an extra 10% bonus during this phase. Buying now also allows you to purchase your tokens before they are launched on PancakeSwap, where a 10% transaction tax will be charged.
Of course, we strongly encourage you to read our Whitepaper thoroughly. Don't contribute blindly — make sure you are going to participate in a project that has enough potential to thrive in the long run. It is crucial to know that you are contributing to a real project that is not a scam!
What is the Presale funding being used for?
The funding that comes in from the Presale phases will be used directly to build our project. The majority of the money will go towards liquidity in PancakeSwap, and the next largest expenses are Marketing and Development. None of the Presale funds will be used to pay the founders or core team.
Step-by-step instructions to buy MBLZ tokens
You can buy the METABLAZE (MBLZ) tokens by visiting our Website. Click on the BUY TOKENS button to be taken to our Launchpad. Again, please see our previous article to pre-register and get your identify verification (KYC/AML) out of the way ahead of time. Also, make sure you've funded your purchasing wallet in advance!
You will be directed to our LAUNCHPAD. You will need to sign in to your account. If you haven't signed up for a launchpad account, you can find instructions in a previous article.
You can now logged in and can view your Dashboard. Click the BUY TOKENS NOW button.
You will be presented with several ways to purchase your $MBLZ tokens. Choose the currency that you plan to pay with and enter the number of tokens you want to purchase. You will be able to see the current exchange rate and the number of tokens you'll receive as your presale bonus.
Choose your payment method.
Send the EXACT AMOUNT of your payment to the QR Code or Wallet Address that appears on your screen. The Wallet Address will be specific to the type of cryptocurrency you have chosen to pay with. It is very important to send the exact amount requested, including decimals!
** You do NOT need to create a CoinPayments account to send your payment. This is informational, as this is the location of the METABLAZE wallet address. **
Depending on the blockchain, it may take some time for your transaction to be confirmed. After successful payment you will receive an email confirmation. You can also check your token balance on the METABLAZE Launchpad Dashboard.
These are NOT the actual tokens! The actual MBLZ tokens will be airdropped directly to your BSC (BEP-20) wallet when both presale phases are complete and the caps have been met.
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET to add your Smart Chain (BEP20) wallet address to your METABLAZE Launchpad account if you haven't done so already. This wallet address is critical because this is where your $MBLZ tokens will be airdropped after the completion of the presale.
How can you follow your crypto flow to our wallet?
Because we are accepting several cryptocurrencies as payment for your MBLZ tokens, your contribution will be sent to a specific wallet in our COINPAYMENTS account. Your coins/tokens will arrive in our CoinPayments wallet, then immediately converted to BUSD-BEP20 to provide stability to the fund amount.
Our BUSD-BEP20 wallet address is: 0x2043a108B46C159ef8659d2a7865f326190a34CD
Every night, our BUSD-BEP20 wallet is swept automatically to the METABLAZE Presale Gnosis safe.
Our Gnosis Safe wallet address is: 0x07538e3057382242a8a430a26434c8Ebaa80315C
How do you know your funds are safe?
The wallet that your cryptocurrency contribution has been sent to is in our COINPAYMENTS account. METABLAZE founders were required to do KYC/AML in order to set up an account with CoinPayments.
In addition, our Gnosis Safe has six owners — our core team members — and no transactions may be made without approval by four team members.
Join the METABLAZE community!
Keep checking with us regarding our token sale and project progress. If you have any questions, do not hesitate write a comment below or contact our team through any of our official channels.
Frequently Asked Questions about the METABLAZE token and upcoming presale are available here.
You can follow the project development via:
The official project website: https://metablazetoken.com
Telegram: https://t.me/meta_blaze
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meta_blaze
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metablazetoken
Contact us: https://metablazetoken.com/#contact
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Uber Technologies is selling its autonomous driving unit, Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), to self-driving car startup Aurora, the companies said, in a move that would accelerate the ride-sharing company's goal to achieve profitability, Reuters reads.
The equity deal valued the ATG at $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. This marks a major drop in valuation for ATG, as it raised $1 billion from a consortium of investors including Toyota Motor Corp and SoftBank Group Corp at a valuation of $7.25 billion last year.
Following the sale announced on Monday, Uber is also investing $400 million in Aurora, which values Aurora at $10 billion, the people added. Uber will hold about 26% ownership interest in Aurora on a fully diluted basis, the company said in a filing.
Aurora, which is working to develop self-driving trucks, cars and delivery vehicles, will collaborate with Uber to launch self-driving vehicles on its ride-hailing and food delivery network. Uber is also working on building out its freight logistics platform but is not operating its own trucks at present.


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Messi failed to report for coronavirus testing at Barcelona's training complex on Sunday; club president Josep Maria Bartomeu stated in September 2019 Messi would be able to leave for free before start of 2020/21 season
Monday 31 August 2020 11:23, UK
La Liga has dashed Lionel Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona on a free transfer by stating his release clause will have to be paid if he is to leave the Nou Camp.
Messi notified Barcelona this week he intends to walk away from the club by exercising a clause in his contract that allows him to leave for free at the end of each season.
Even though the deadline to exercise the clause has passed, Messi's lawyers believe Barcelona should honour it as the season had to be extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, La Liga has bolstered Barcelona's stance, with the club insisting the clause has expired and the only way Messi will be allowed to leave is if his €700m release clause is paid in full.
A La Liga statement on Sunday read: "With regard to the different interpretations (some of which are contradictory) relating to the current contractual situation of FC Barcelona footballer Lionel Andres Messi that have been published across various media outlets in recent days, having analysed the player's contract with the club, La Liga would like to clarify the following.
"The contract is currently valid and contains a release clause which is applicable should Lionel Messi decide to trigger the early unilateral termination of the contract, in accordance with article 16 of Royal Decree 1006/1985 of 26 June, which regulates the special employment status that professional sportspeople have.
"In compliance with the applicable regulations and protocol that apply in such instances, La Liga will not carry out the prior visa-release process for the player to be unregistered from the (Royal Spanish Football) Federation if the sum in the aforementioned clause has not been paid beforehand."
La Liga's intervention comes just hours after Messi failed to report for coronavirus testing at Barcelona's training complex, meaning he will be unable to participate in Ronald Koeman's first training session as the club's new head coach on Monday afternoon.
It is understood the 33-year-old warned the club in advance via Burofax - a form of recorded delivery provided by Spain's postal service - that he was not going to be present. If Messi does manage to negotiate his Barcelona exit, Manchester City are currently the favourites to sign him.
Messi's representatives are expected to meet with Barcelona officials next week to discuss the current impasse, and the 33-year-old still wants to personally meet with the club hierarchy to negotiate his release. The club have so far refused and said they will only meet to talk about a new contract.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's push to depart the Nou Camp comes after Barcelona finished the season without a trophy for the first time in 12 years and ended the campaign with a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
A BarcaTV interview with club president Bartomeu from September 2019, in which he confirms Messi would be able to leave Barcelona for free before the 2020/21 season, has resurfaced online.
"Messi has a four-year contract that he signed two years ago, which stipulates that he can leave Barcelona before the final season, which is 2020/21," Bartomeu said in the interview.
"It's a personal decision for the player, whether he wants to retire or go to play wherever he wishes. It's a clause that other players have had as well, such as Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Carles Puyol, when we last extended their contracts.
"I don't think we need to worry about the players that I've mentioned and Leo Messi because they're so passionate about Barcelona that I doubt they'd want to move to another club, but they have to have that freedom to decide their futures and when they want to retire because they've earned it.
"I know Leo is very much a 'Cule' and I hope he stays at Barcelona for many more years."
Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
"I think the situation is that Messi wants a meeting with the Barcelona board to reiterate his desire that he wants to leave.
"Barcelona's position is not going to change. Messi and his representatives think there is a clause in his contract which means he can leave for nothing this summer.
"I think the message he will get in that meeting from Barcelona is 'you are not going anywhere for free, if you want to leave we believe your contract says that there is a release clause of €700m, that is what it will take'."
Spanish football expert Alvaro Montero told Sky Sports News the seeds for Messi's decision were sown when he met new boss Ronald Koeman last week:
"The main thing is that the meeting last Friday with Ronald Koeman was not as good as they expected for a football club like Barcelona.
"The meeting with Koeman didn't go well, from Messi's opinion.
"Koeman told him that he didn't count, for example, with players such as Arturo Vidal or Luis Suarez. And Messi didn't like that.
"The way of Koeman treating him in the media and the way he has expressed the way he wants to work in Barcelona wasn't liked by Messi, so I think that was the situation."
Spanish football journalist Alvaro Montero on Sky Sports News:
"Manchester City is the best option because of the money, because of the Premier League and because of Pep Guardiola. Put everything together and it is a good situation for Messi.
"This evening in Spain, on a television programme, they said that Manchester United could be an option. Many people in Italy are saying that Inter [Milan] could be an option. I don't think so because there is a difference in the financial situation of the Premier League and Italy, France, Spain or Germany.
"Of course, the Premier League is also maybe the best league in the world so I think Premier League plus Manchester City plus Guardiola is a good cocktail altogether.
"We know the union of Guardiola and Messi at Barcelona eight or nine years ago was amazing. Maybe the best team in the world ever. I would say there is a huge possibility of Manchester City and I would say they are the first ones in this race."
Jamie Carragher admitted he would relish watching Lionel Messi playing in the Premier League, but said he does not believe the signing would make Manchester City unbeatable.
"I'd love to see Messi in the Premier League," Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports.
"I want to to watch him and I want to analyse him and look at him on Monday Night Football. The only place he can really go is Manchester City with the history he's got with the manager and with the financial clout the club have got."
All the latest news, analysis and rumours from the window in one place.
The summer transfer window will run for 10 weeks from July 27 and close at 11pm on October 5.
A domestic-only window for trades between the Premier League and EFL then runs from October 5 and closes on Friday, October 16 at 5pm. Follow all the news and analysis on Sky Sports News and across Sky Sports' digital platforms, including with our dedicated Transfer Centre blog.


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Market Update March 16, 2020 with Jeff Krumpelman, Bill Greiner & Katrina Scott
As markets plunge over continued coronavirus concerns, the Fed slashes its benchmark interest rate to near zero, and headlines talk about recession, it might be hard to know what move to make with your investments. Hear what our Chief Economist Bill Greiner, Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Krumpelman, and Chief Investment Officer Katrina Scott have to say about the latest market swings, what history tells us about recessions and the potential for recession in the face of ongoing uncertainty. Above all, they share why it's important to stay invested.
This video is limited to the dissemination of general information and is not intended to be legal or investment advice. Nothing herein should be relied upon as such. The views expressed are for informational purposes only and do not take into account any individual personal, financial, or tax considerations. There is no guarantee that any claims made will come to pass. Mariner Wealth Advisors ("MWA") does not provide all services listed in this piece. Some services are provided by affiliates and are subject to additional fees.
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Today I had to drive down to Carmichael, a village in Lanarkshire to pick up a new lawnmower. The old lawnmower was not very old at all but was designed by Germans who apparently believe that lawns consist of only one type of grass, not much use when you have three lawns on a hill. When the self-propulsion pegged out, I heaved a sigh of relief and got rid of the Einhell junk. Who designs a lawnmower that cannot cope with grass, and cannot collect it?
Anyway, I got to thinking as I drove down, as my satnav redirected me onto some horrific ring road which involved circling my house in ever increasing circles about three times on the way there, about what I really wanted from the Wolfe event, were I to move heaven and earth to actually get there.
- Apparently my first priority was to establish that I am very funny via a series of hilarious and pointed greetings. Who cares? I can be quite cruel too, especially when you are being a total dickwad. Wolfe is well aware of this, so if he responds that he does not want me to attend, it is my own fault as well as his for being a plonker in the first place.
- I spun this out in my head, to the point of actually having the conversation I have been waiting to have for the last seven years. That conversation is actually about work, what his aims are, and how my unused academic material could be used to give him the kudos required to make more of the European market. Why do I even still care about this? He certainly doesn't. He is quite happy, good for him. He probably still sleeps on Shazzie's floor when he is over here and is incapable of moving on to adult life anyway.
- I then got to imagining setting up an actual meeting, and when I got to the imaginary meeting, he turned up with at least one dry looking hippy chick with the intention of humiliating me again. (hahaha the fat chick is here to see me) When I took this idea further to making my gooseberry departure, I realised that my wanting to see him was nothing at all to do with lugging on his lingam, and everything to do with recovering my face. This, going by past experience, would not suit him at all as he has a great love of being totally disrespectful right up until it turns out that you are a lot smarter than he expected you to be, at which point he runs. If this is how I think of him, why am I wasting my time on this?
Prior to my having this reality check, I was thinking optimistically that he might actually be quite pleased to see me, he may have grown out of being a plonker, and that things might end up OK between us. Not in a grand romantic sense, but at least he would understand that my attention seeking novels are just that and I do not actually bear him any real ill will. He seemed to have big difficulties with that. Most of my rather acerbic material prior to the books was aimed at getting his attention rather than harming him in any way. (it is all removed now, so don't bother looking)
Now that I have realised that I am trying to save my face, and this is still about Facebook blocking and me feeling small, I feel like an idiot. Why do I even care? If I want to write my tiresome book, which still will not sell as Ina is still pretty much a nonentity, I have to write it regardless. He will soon lift anything useful if he bothers reading it. (highly unlikely)
It is all extremely tiresome, and getting me nowhere. Why go to all the trouble of getting there, with a no refund policy and the likelihood that he will freak out? There has been no acknowledgement from the organizer that they even have my enquiry, never mind a response, so I am thinking it is likely that they will not respond until it is way too late anyway.
See how reality differs from positive thinking, anyone? It would have been nice if my imaginary friend wasn't imaginary, but he decided against it some time ago.


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Are you impressed by Kevin Durant's rap skills? If so, you have something in common with JaVale McGee.
Speaking with ESPN The Magazine's Sam Alipour, the former Golden State Warriors center spoke to KD's skills on the mic:
I've been hearing for years from guys around the league that your old teammate Kevin Durant has some skills as an emcee.
Oh yeah, KD can rap for real. He probably has ?like 100 songs that he doesn't put out. We worked together on some things that he's got on his hard drive. I don't think he's gonna release it because he might get sued by Nike for all the curse words in our songs. [Laughs]
Here. For. This.
As a quick aside, definitely check out Alipour's entire piece. He and McGee touch upon almost everything, including fatherhood and the big man's rattail, during their interview.
Anyway, this is a pretty sound endorsement from McGee. We have evidence that KD can spin a little bit. His super-secret rap song co-recorded with LeBron James during the lockout was recently (and no doubt strategically) leaked to the masses. Yours truly personally didn't care for it, but it also wasn't anything close to terrible. Both Durant and LeBron maintained what appeared to be pleasantly average flow.
Sign me up for dump of Durant's hard drive, though. We've gotten a taste of NFSW KD on social media in recent years. It'd be great to have a sampling of his profanity-packed beats—you know, for the sake of seeing whether McGee is correct about his skills and not at all for the purpose of our general glee.


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Jennifer Aniston Adopts Rescue Dog Saying: 'He Stole My Heart Immediately'
"The Morning Show" actress locked eyes with the handsome Lord Chesterfield and it was love at first sight. She couldn't resist his floppy ears and puppy breath.
Lord Chesterfield is Jennifer Aniston's new rescue dog, who she said, "stole my heart immediately."
She shared the exiting news on her Instagram page, featuring a video of her new pup all tuckered out. "Hi! I'd like to introduce to you the newest member of our 🐾 family…this is (a very tired) Lord Chesterfield."
The adorable puppy appears to have fallen asleep while chewing on a bully stick. Aniston can be heard in the video saying, "Chesterfield. Have you fallen asleep with your bone in your mouth? I think you have." The video has gone viral with over 9 million views and thousands of people praising Aniston for adopting.
Lord Chesterfield was adopted from Wagmor Pet Hotel & Spa in Los Angeles, which the actress commended in her post. "A HUGE thank you to @wagmorpets for the incredible work you do. Grateful you take such great care of these rescues and find them their forever homes."
Chesterfield, a Great Pyrenees mix, joins Aniston's other two dogs Clyde, a schnauzer mix, and Sophie, a pit bull. She doesn't view her beloved dogs as pets but as her kids.
Her dogs are often featured on her social media, so follow her for more irresistible photos. She recently posted a photo of Clyde encouraging people to vote.
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Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in South Dakota
Situated in the center of the country, South Dakota offers urban attractions and rugged natural beauty. From badlands jutting into the sky to National Music Museums, South Dakota offers several reasons to take a vacation.
The outdoors is truly stunning in South Dakota and is what draws the most visitors. The Black Hills on the western side of the state define most outdoor adventures. Within these wooded acres, which supported indigenous populations for thousands of years, visitors find an array of attractions, including underground caves and larger-than-life monuments.
As evident in the patriotic nature of monuments like Mount Rushmore, the landscapes of South Dakota also come with a unique history that adds to the experience of visiting. Other places to visit, like Deadwood, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Good Earth State Park, also expand on the history of the region.
Find your own story to tell with our list of the top attractions in South Dakota.
Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues.
1. Mount Rushmore National Monument
This historical monument is South Dakota's most prominent tourist attraction. Carved majestically into the side of the mountain are the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. The carving, designed by Gutzon, was begun in 1927, halted for several decades, and finally completed in 1991.
In its creation, more than 400,000 tons of rock was blasted from the side of the mountain. The monument is illuminated in the evening and accompanied by a patriotic ceremony. Located on the terrace overlooking the monument, the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center is a fun part of any visit. The 0.6-mile Presidential Trail allows visitors to get a closer look at the monument.
While Mount Rushmore is often a defining feature of a South Dakota vacation, most people only spend about a half day at the monument. The Black Hills surrounding Mount Rushmore offer many more days to add to a vacation itinerary. To make the most out of the area, it's recommended to look into some of the best campgrounds near Mount Rushmore.
Address: 13000 SD-244, Keystone, South Dakota
2. Badlands National Park
The dramatic landscape of Badlands National Park consists of uniquely formed hills and pinnacles made from the erosion of clay and sand. A large herd of bison roams freely within the park, adding a unique element to the whole experience. This inhospitable scenery is strangely beautiful and one of South Dakota's most visited destinations
Lined with parking places and viewpoints, the Badlands Loop Road tours the scenic environment from the northwestern Pinnacles Entrance to the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Changing vistas of rugged rock formations are the real appeal of this scenic route, as well as the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, one of the last remaining intact prairie landscapes in North America.
The Cedar Pass area is home to the park's eight designated trails. Routes like the Door, Window, and Notch Trails offer an easy hike into the challenging environment. Maps can be obtained from the park administration or from visitor centers.
3. Custer State Park
As one of the best state and national parks in South Dakota, Custer State Park covers a wide range of different terrain. A large herd of bison roams the peaceful landscape, which is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife. And Granite peaks tower over the forests, lakes, and streams.
Scenic drives, like the Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road, provide easy access to the park with great views along the way. And several campgrounds within the park host visitors from around the world. For the more adventurous, there are trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
One must-travel route in Custer is the Sylvan Lake Shore Trail. This waterfront route leads around the rock-lined reservoir and has many side trails to explore. In the same area, hikers will also find the challenging trailhead leading up to Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, and the highest peak in the state.
Another must-see attraction in Custer is the 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road in the southeast corner of the park. The best time to make this scenic loop is early morning or late evening, when the resident bison are most active.
Address: 13329 U.S. 16A, Custer, South Dakota
4. Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park, located just north of Hot Springs, is home to a huge karstic cave system, thought to be among the largest in the world. It was discovered in 1881 by a hunter, who noticed a draft coming from a split in the rock. The cave contains a unique and delicate cave structure known as "boxwork," which is found in few other places in the world.
The only way to explore Wind Cave is through one of the many Park Ranger guided sightseeing tours that take place nearly every day of the year. Different tours are available for different ability levels, with most routes following along lighted and cement pathways installed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
For those not interested in an underground tour, the above ground area of the park is also very beautiful, with rolling hills and roaming bison. The Elk Mountain Campground at the national park sits among these above-ground surroundings and provides a less crowded experience than other campgrounds in the area.
5 . Mammoth Site
The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs features a large number of Columbian mammoth bones. More than 60 mammoths, including three woolly mammoths, have been discovered at this site. Visitors can see partially uncovered mammoth bones shown as they were found, in a covered, climate-controlled building.
Guided tours are available, giving visitors a glimpse of the excavation process. Junior and Advanced Paleontology Classes are available for anyone interested in getting their hands dirty. The on-site Ice Age Exhibit Hall displays some of the fossils being found underground.
Address: 1800 US Bypass, Hot Springs, South Dakota
6. Deadwood
Dense Black Hills scenery surrounds Deadwood. And this blast-from-the-past destination is steeped in the rich history of the Black Hills Gold Rush.
Deadwood's Wild West origins are on full display and waiting to be experienced throughout the downtown streets. Some of the top attractions of Deadwood include reenacted shootouts on Historic Main Street, the Adams Museum, and the Broken Boot Gold Mine.
Another fun place to visit in Deadwood, the Mount Moriah Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the biggest characters of the Wild West, including "Wild Bill" Hickok, who met his demise in a local Deadwood establishment.
The city still has a touch of its wilder days, but much of the fun is centered towards families looking to enjoy a South Dakota vacation.
7. Spearfish Canyon
Spearfish Canyon is a beautiful natural area known for an abundance of ponderosa and spruce pine trees, as well as stunning waterfalls and dramatic cliff walls. Popular roadside attractions and hikes in Spearfish Canyon include Bridal Veil and the Rough Lock Falls, and the Spearfish Peak and Little Crow Peak.
While anytime of the year guarantees beautiful natural scenery along the 22-mile route, the entire area is particularly scenic in the fall, when the foliage begins to change color.
Just north of Spearfish is the geographical center of the United States. The city of Spearfish, the northern terminus of Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, is a great basecamp, with a lively community and several places to spend the night.
8. Good Earth State Park at Blood Run
On the western side of the state and outskirts of Sioux Falls, Good Earth State Park has a deep history in the area despite its relatively new status as a state park. Good Earth State Park, as part of the larger Blood Run National Historic Landmark, occupies a lush area that once served as a thriving trading center and gathering places for the Oneota peoples.
The site is currently regarded as one of the oldest areas of human history in the country. Visitors today can learn about the culture and history of the area through a newly installed 11,000-square-foot visitor center.
The park also maintains over 650 acres of native habitat, including interpretive trails that lead to the Big Sioux River. These allow visitors to experience the environment that has hosted these Native American people for thousands of years.
Address: 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
9. Old Courthouse Museum
The Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls is a restored 1800s quartzite building with three floors. The interior contains several interesting features, including murals on the walls showing life in an earlier era of South Dakota. All the museum displays exhibits relate to the history of the state and town.
Admission is free, although donations are accepted. Popular permanent exhibits at the Old Courthouse Museum include a replica of a 19th-century schoolroom and an artifact-filled gallery dedicated to the first World War.
Address: 6th and Main Street, Sioux Falls
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Legislation is being introduced in the U.S. Senate today that would make it illegal for packers to own or feed livestock intended for slaughter. The bill's author, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, says the legislation will help to level the playing field for smaller livestock producers. Grassley says "Packers that own livestock can use their own animal supplies to strategically pull out of the market when the price is high and jump back in when the price is low. This is a big temptation for packers and an incentive to manipulate prices and (is) very unfair to the family farmer." Grassley says no packer should have that kind of influence.Grassley says "I understand the need for packers but they're not the whole pie. They're only a piece of the pie. This bill will inject into the marketplace competition, access, transparency and, of course, fairness for the family farmers." Grassley, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, will hold a hearing Wednesday on the Central American Free Trade Agreement, or CAFTA. He says "Iowa farmers need to understand that when we export agricultural products to these countries, that they have very, very high tariffs going into those countries, making it more difficult for us to do that. When there's products coming from CAFTA countries to the United States, there's already a very low tariff, so reducing these tariffs then are going to be very helpful to American agriculture by leveling the playing field." The hearing will address general issues surrounding the trade agreement. Grassley says Central America and the Dominican Republic make up the second-largest U.S. export market in Latin America, behind Mexico and just ahead of Brazil.
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On Thursday 3 May, the country goes to the polls. The local elections are the first since the snap general election on 8 June 2017, and are set against a background of national political instability. So as the public have their say, what can we expect as the results start to come through?
The big picture
It has not been the easiest of weeks for the Prime Minister. Following the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary late on Sunday evening in the wake of the Windrush scandal and confusion over immigration targets – with the opposition arguing that Rudd was 'carrying the can' for the Prime Minister – Theresa May has had to mastermind a mini-reshuffle to complete her cabinet.
There is constant scrutiny of the ongoing Brexit negotiations, with last year's general election weakening rather than strengthening the UK's Brexit negotiation power. It will be interesting to see whether the split in public opinion on Brexit between London and other regions is reflected in the electoral fortunes of the parties, if Leave-supporting voters prove more willing to back the Conservatives.
The Prime Minister may be preparing for a long election night. A ComRes opinion poll this week revealed, however, that almost half of Britons think Labour would be worse for the economy, which is traditionally a good indicator of electoral performance. Labour, moreover, has had a tumultuous few weeks. Public recriminations about anti-Semitism have been unwelcome so close to an election. And for all that no government wants to lose a Cabinet member in election week, the Conservatives would much rather they were talking about deporting illegal immigrants, where they believe they enjoy public support, than the Windrush scandal.
Ones to watch
Before we look at London – where every borough is up for election, with Labour hoping to make major gains – it is worth a look outside the capital, with seats being contested on approximately 150 councils. Labour had a good year in 2014, when these council seats were last up for election, which means they have more to defend this time around.
Several big cities, including Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham, are having all-out elections. Labour is targeting Trafford, currently the only Greater Manchester council it does not control. Since Labour launched its local election campaign in the borough, their failing to take control would be seen as a blow. Across the Pennines, Dan Jarvis MP is the favourite to become mayor of the Sheffield City Region and follow Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram from Westminster to city hall.
Elsewhere, the Liberal Democrats are defending six councils, and the Green Party are defending 2,200 seats. In 2014, UKIP was approaching its high-water mark as an electoral force, attracting more votes than any party other than Labour or the Conservatives: they are likely to lose a lot of that ground.
Metropolitan battle lines
London will be a key battleground, and is always a focus for media attention. Labour will be looking to take a number of flagship boroughs from the Conservatives, arguably setting expectations so high that they will be difficult to meet. Boroughs to watch include the traditional Conservative strongholds of Wandsworth and Westminster, heavily targeted by Labour. Similarly, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is likely to be closely watched as the handling of the Grenfell tragedy continues to be scrutinised.
Time will tell…
Political prediction has become a very risky game in recent years, and it is likely that the electoral map will tell different stories in different parts of the country come Friday morning. What we do know is that the election will help us answer some important questions about the state of British politics.
- Will election results in London reflect those elsewhere, or show growing differences?
- Will the Conservatives lose control of electoral bastions, or hold out?
- What happens to the 2014 UKIP vote?
- Can the Liberal Democrats rebuild the local base they need to support a stronger national party?
At Redwood Consulting, we will be watching all of the action unfold, and will keep you updated as England makes its views known.


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This week it's been reported that an iPad has exploded and Apple have delayed the launch of the Apple TV, could the Californian tech giant be in trouble?
Despite the fact that the Cupertino, Calif. tech company, Apple, seem to be the leader in terms of smartphones and tablets, the creators of iPhone and iPads once wasn't on top of the market. Of course, they had to start somewhere and while they've very much gotten to where they are now by making very good products (and releasing lots of them) in part, it's the furore surrounding their product releases and the subsequent media furore surrounding the hype that keeps sales high. Now, that could all be in jeopardy as news outlets are reporting that the Apple TV has been delayed and that an iPad has exploded in Australia.
The first, more dangerous piece of Apple news from the week is that 'exploding' iPad. Sitting on a store shelf in Australia, the iPad in question was a demo model found in a Vodafone store in the country's capital of Canberra. The iPad reportedly produced "A burst of flames" according to eyewitnesses, causing the fire brigade to be brought into to extinguish them and thankfully no shoppers or shopkeeps were hurt. However, it was previously reported that the combusting iPad could have been one of the new iPad Air tablets, recently released by Apple, meaning that their new line of tablets could actually be a fire hazard. The incident was so serious that an Apple representative visited the store to retrieve the iPad and radio silence from the company since suggests that all is not well with its flagship tablet.
In turn, rumours in the backend of Apple's operations also paint a shadow over things as the company have reportedly delayed the release of the Apple TV yet again, seeing the device potentially released all the way in 2015. Rather than being due to a relatively workable technological issue, the delay is possibly due to a lack of content deals as they are struggling to score unique, competitor-beating deals with publishers who just don't want to play ball. Apple TV was previously rumoured to be released in 2014 but not wanting to launch a television device with nothing to watch means that Apple fans, critics and interested consumers alike will have to wait longer for Apple's small-screen project.
We'll keep you posted once we know more.
Source: news.co.au, NDP DisplaySearch
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Yesterday I saw this ad in the subway station…
At first I thought, "Oh, that's such a pretty picture there on the screen… fish, water, blue, nature, sun, how nice!" But then I saw something completely different: A herd, moving in unthinking unison, swimming, spiraling, like brainless automatons towards a bright light, towards a god they neither know nor understand.
Was this the same company that 30 years ago, in one of the most famous ads of all time, told us to break free, to think for ourselves?
The thing about words (and images, too) is that they often mean two completely different, and sometimes opposite, things. Same words, completely different meaning. Know that when you're communicating, you might think you're saying one thing, but your audience might be hearing you say something completely different.
It's almost impossible to know if there's a disconnect without regular "polling" of your audience's mood and attitude. But when people get nervous, as they often do on stage, it can be hard to do that "polling."
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