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Twins Daily Front Page News
Conceptualizing a Creative, Realistic, Winning Contract for Carlos Correa
By Nick Nelson,
November 29, 2022 in Twins Daily Front Page News
Agree that this is creative and expect there is a real chance it would get the job done. But I sure hope that it doesn't get done. Why, I cringe when I think of paying this type of money for 10 years.
I believe that Royce Lewis is and should be the Twins shortstop over the next 5-8 years. I don't see the need to break the bank to sign Correa. And this contract would break the bank.
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JYTwinsFan
Over Thanksgiving, I was pondering something just like this, thanks for crystalizing it so well. If the Twins won 1 world series in that first four years and Correa was an average contributor the rest
baul0010
I like it... But, it's also not my money.
This might be what it takes, but I would only do this deal if Mr. Joe Pohlad is going to increase the budget a moderate amount to the $160-70M range. Otherwise, I would be concerned that we would hav
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Good article Nick. I can't see the Twins going that many years at that total value. I think that they are OK with a high AAV for a shorter number of years because they value that flexibility.
I'd be concerned that when FA hit for our up and coming players that we may not be able to offer a competitive salary to retain them and end up with any aging Correa and always having to supplement that with minimum salaried players.
That said, I would not be totally disappointed with this offer in the short term, just not the long-term.
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Greglw3
11 hours ago, Steve71 said:
This might be what it takes, but I would only do this deal if Mr. Joe Pohlad is going to increase the budget a moderate amount to the $160-70M range. Otherwise, I would be concerned that we would have too many financial eggs in one basket for the long run. What happens if Correa falls off after 2 or 3 years? Twins with a sub-$150M budget would be hamstrung.
Mr. Joe Pohlad needs to do exactly that. For a modest 160-170 MM, he gets a team that can compete for playoff success. And the perpetually filled Target field, concessions and parking would repay him handsomely. Joe Pohlad has a major opportunity here! I don't like opt outs but after year 4 works fairly well, although I'd be happy with after year 5 or 6. But if Correa and Boras want that, as Nick has conceived the contract, I'd be OK with it, then strike quickly for Contreras or Rodon. And I want Brantley and/or Haniger too. Shed Kepler's salary to make room in the new era budget! Oh and David Robertson too!
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48 minutes ago, Fire Dan Gladden said:
Sounds right NIck, I think this contract offer would get it done. I also think it is probably 10% higher than anything he would be offered (though it may be what it takes to get him to come here). I think the opt outs would be necessary, as the Twins would probably be promising him a a better complimentary cast. If it doesn't happen, he could leave.
We all would need to understand the last 3 years we would be overpaying for his skills, but the 10 years is less scary with his age than some of the others.
I also agree the bigger picture needs to be looked at: Ownership and the FO would need to use this contract as a stepping stone, not an excuse. There would need to be some willingness to push the Twins self-imposed salary cap when needed. Not sure if I see that happening over the long haul.
I like the contract structure and couldn't agree more on the intent - this would have to be a stepping stone as PART of team building, not the end all and be all of that effort. The Twins still badly need a LH catcher, a quality starter, and a RH OF. To pull all of this off, we probably had to trade Urshela's salary, probably need to say goodbye to Kepler and maybe Polanco (hope not on Polanco), and may need to trade Farmer if we can sign Correa although I think Farmer is the perfect utility infielder for this team. Even at $160 million payroll the only way this works is to have a team of star(s) and Young guys who are still cost controlled. Sign Correa to this kind of a deal, sign Rodon or Bassitt, sign Hanigar, sign Navaez, and find a reliever. This probably gets you to about $165m and should give us a competitive team in the make the playoffs and make some noise sense.
BTW, I do think the opt outs make sense and I think they are necessary to entice a guy like Correa. He can get 275-325m from 4 or 5 different teams. He'll go where he thinks he can be well paid AND win. The opt outs give him security and put pressure on the Twins to stay competitive so he'll stick around. Good structure.
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srlarson
signing correa does no good.....he cannot pitch......until you solve that...you are just wasting money!!
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12 hours ago, JYTwinsFan said:
Over Thanksgiving, I was pondering something just like this, thanks for crystalizing it so well. If the Twins won 1 world series in that first four years and Correa was an average contributor the rest of his career (or left after 4), that would be well worth it. If you proceed with a strategy like this, I think you start with a bottom line at $300mil and let another team push you up to the $325mil (which is likely to occur).
I'm also curious about something from the forum community. Opt Outs are clearly around for good barring some larger shift in economics or strategies. Why haven't we (or will we?) start to see Team Options attached to the Opt Out year...essentially the equivalent of a "right of first refusal" for teams...embedded into contracts? It would work something like this as an example:
Player Opts out of deal after year 4
Team can automatically resign player (like an option) at a pre-agreed price (e.g. the established run rate of $40mil) before they hit the open market.
This way the player has the ability to leverage their performance potential and seize the market rate, but the team is also protected from outright losing the player to the competitive market if they are still performing at the high level, reducing fan anxiety and continuing player/team partnerships that are genuinely working. You could also get creative with what that option looks like. It could trigger multiple years or just one. It could be a pre agreed price or something similar to the "qualifying offer" where it is an average of the top X players salaries.
Gerrit Cole and I believe Trevor Story have this clause, or similar, in their contracts. If Cole opts out the Yankees have the option to resign him for 1 year at $36 million. In Story's case he can opt out and Red Sox can add another year onto his deal. But I do like your idea, it puts some risk back on the player.
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14 minutes ago, jdgoin said:
Ah thanks for this @jdgoin. I'd not seen those details when those deals were made. I suspect we may see more of this.
EGFTShaw
Nothing gets the comments going like spending $$$s.... LOL
I like it. May tweak it in a couple of ways.
The 2nd opt out make it mutual, I think this is after 7 years.
Increase the Front Loading by $1M than Mad Max and overall contract to be $1M more than the Corey "Night Moves" Seager's contract. Boras would love this.
Remember, he could always be traded if the Twins eat a bit of the contract.
I'm still on board with C4 aging along Cal Ripken Jr, so this contract would be good. A bit of an overpay perhaps at the beginning, but as non-traditional player in the FA market, it is what the Twins may have to do.
Regardless of the rest of MLB, this would new and very creative for the Twins.
On the note of year-to-year spending budget, $170M is going to be the new $140M in a year or three.
laloesch
2 hours ago, Whitey333 said:
Someone on here said that if the Twins won the world series in the first four years of a potential Correa signing that it would be worth it. Does anyone really think this team l, currently constructed, has any chance of winning a world series? IMO it's going to take a lot more than Correa to win a world series. When there is so much money tied up into one player it's nearly impossible to be able to afford upgrades needed in other areas. Let's move on from this Correa nonsense and redistribute those payroll dollars into other areas.
I agree. I'd rather not tie up that much money up in one player when Lewis is on deck as the future. This team needs a catcher, at least one good starter (Rodon comes to mind), and other pieces. Correa will tie up too much funds when the rest of the team is full of holes like swiss cheese.
Doctor Gast and roger
11 hours ago, Nick Nelson said:
Could you name one?
There has never been a front-loaded $300M contract signed in MLB history, let alone one with an option layout like this. I'm not sure what you mean by "structured this way" other than the vaguest of generalizations.
You're probably correct Nick. There hasn't been a front-loaded $300M contract, especially with opt outs that I remember. My point was there are front-loaded contracts with opt outs at lesser dollar amounts and fewer years that would provide a framework, no matter the total dollar figure. Nolan Arenado, Eric Hosmer, J.D. Martinez, Chris Sale all have front-loaded contract with opt outs. Player opt outs are also used liberally in the NBA.
By "structured this way" I meant a long-term contract where the money is front-loaded and includes opt out clause or two. I wasn't trying to be vague or generalize.
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13 hours ago, BK432 said:
If there's a path, it's something like this, though I wonder if the AAV is slightly light. But it's in the ballpark, and if the Twins have the cojones, it's an offer structure they should consider. Correa would certainly listen, and it would be at the very least close.
I'm not afraid to look naïve: the Twins should sign Correa, and more than that, I expect them to. This is what they need to come and play.
I actually think the AAV is a little high. 29-30 should get it done.
If the Twins offer this tomorrow, Correa likely signs this tomorrow, just like Boras did with Seager and the Rangers.
And just like the Rangers, it is because this offer will likely outbid the market by $30mil or so*.
*Based on the general expectations of the ten or so analysts that I have read and/or listened to
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1 hour ago, Greglw3 said:
How bout all three? Contreras, Rodon, and Correa? That would be phenomenal, lol.
bap3141
I like this, Nick, with the addition of an extra $1M to set the record. Obviously, the Twins already have a seat at the table and this might even put them at the head of the table. Then they need to hope that one of the large market teams like the Yankees or Dodgers don't swoop in with $330M+ -- which is a very real possibility.
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The reason I've liked Correa long-term is that he is still under 30. Paying a Josh Donaldson, Miguel Cabrera or even Albert Pujols superstar dollars for their declining years is something I don't want to see. Correa should be a great ballplayer for the proposed highest salary years. If he was still at the top of his game after four years and wanted a bigger deal, more power to him. Thank you and goodbye.
Regarding Lewis, he is an "if" for 2023. If he returns in full health coupled with a Correa signing, he is a huge trade chip or a future fixture in the outfield or third base.
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If you wanna play that "what if" game you'll never sign an elite free agent in the entire existence of your franchise.
They'd be betting on their ability to develop cost-efficient pitching, but I'm okay with that. Even at a 150M payroll, I'm good with allocating $55M on two up-the-middle superstars in their prime in Correa and Buxton and building around them.
I think we would hit that range 150-160 million payroll in the next 2-3 years. When we are close to the amount dropping down a level.
I'm sure it's just me, but 10yrs instead of 8-9 and $325M instead of $290-300M just sounds a year too long and about $30M too high. I mean, he's under 30yo and I've become a huge fan, but, I just don't get how 10 and $300+ in 2022 is the same going in to 2023 when he's a year older now.
I think the framework here would probably get it done. The $40M seems a little high to me, but again, maybe it's my perception. I think the $40M per does keep Boras and Correa from asking for an opt out after the 3rd season though. I do think this deal works for both sides. I like the upfront money to not only lower the $ obligation later in the deal, but to free up more $ for the rest of the roster in those years.
If we're going to be serious about this, make the offer and get it done. If they don't like this deal, I honestly don't know what else the Twins could or should do. Time to pivot if they say no.
adorduan
Does this proposal come without a no trade clause?
It seems as though many Twins fans have become enamored with Carlos Correa (like me) because he's a superstar that fits in well and seems to want to be here. But let's be honest, if the Twins hadn't landed him last year, and were in on Dansby Swanson this off-season, most Twins fans would be elated.
To that end; Xander Bogaerts would be an excellent consolation prize. And I believe that he'll be much more affordable. If it would afford the Twins the chance to also be in on Carlos Rodon, Brandon Nimmo, and/or a right handed bat or some relief help, I'd be okay with that.
To be clear, I'd like to see Correa back but pivoting might open up more dollars for other signings without drastically increasing cap. And, of course, if they can find a taker for Kepler and/or Polanco (I'd love to get Nimmo on this team).
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My problem with this is I think the Twins will need to start replacing Correa at shortstop after about 4 years. I don't think he hits well enough to be a DH or first baseman. He may last longer than 4 but does anyone see him playing shortstop in 10 years? 9? 8? 7?. There is a point in this contract like all long contracts that you will wish the player would just retire.
You could also kick in a limited no trade clause, with a choice of say 10 teams.
On the other hand you could look at drafts for the next 5 years as simply looking for the best starting pitcher options. We have drafted a lot of middle infielders and corner outfielders the past 5 years.
3 hours ago, bap3141 said:
I completely agree. Using round numbers, if the choice is...
Option 1: Correa @ 9/300
Option 2: Bogaerts @ 7/200
I want Bogaerts. He is Correa's superior on offense, though the gap is not large.
On defense, he is about average. Correa has more years left to play SS and is superior on defense by about the same amount the Bogaerts is on offense.
Between offense and defense, they bring essentially the same value over the next 2-3 seasons.
And Bogaerts's superior offense likely plays better at 3B or 2B when it is time to move down the defensive spectrum, making the deal more valuable in those last 2-3 years of the contract.
Plus, Bogaerts has a sizeable lead in average games played and PAs per season over their respective careers.
The advantage you get from a Correa signing is likely better production in years 4-7 of their respective contracts as Bogaerts is, and will always be, two years older.
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1 hour ago, jdgoin said:
Ahh gotcha. I guess I view it as creative in that it's never been done quite at this scale, to this extreme, and certainly not by a team like the Twins. Very true though that contracts like Arenado's and Hosmer's have pushed in this direction.
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Steve71: "This might be what it takes, but I would only do this deal if Mr. Joe Pohlad is going to increase the budget a moderate amount to the $160-70M range. Otherwise, I would be concerned that we would have too many financial eggs in one basket for the long run. What happens if Correa falls off after 2 or 3 years? Twins with a sub-$150M budget would be hamstrung."
Nick "If you wanna play that "what if" game you'll never sign an elite free agent in the entire existence of your franchise.
They'd be betting on their ability to develop cost-efficient pitching, but I'm okay with that. Even at a 150M payroll, I'm good with allocating $55M on two up-the-middle superstars in their prime in Correa and Buxton and building around them."
Nick, while I can agree with your statement on playing the "what if" game, you are missing Steve's point here. With some glaring holes in the lineup, the pen, and perhaps top of the rotation, there is no way the Twins should be putting all their eggs in two baskets. $40MM to Correa precludes any other significant upgrades with a $140MM budget. We had Correa and Buxton(and his standard diminished playing time) in 22. How did that work out.? And has this FO shown the ability to develop an internal pitching pipeline? Yes, Ryan and Duran are very promising, but who else, after 6 years of drafting and development, can be counted on? And yet, you want to rely on this FO's track record?
Concentrating on resigning Correa is a fool's errand unless it is combined with ownership's pronouncement that they are committed to breaking our playoff drought by giving the FO a clear directive that the only goal of 2023 is to win or else, and back this statement up by raising the budget to a $160-180MM range this offseason.
I would have zero expectation of Jim Pohlad ever uttering such words, but there is always hope that the new generation will be different. C'mon Joe, let's pony up and get serious for a change! Twenty years without one playoff victory has made this franchise a laughingstock.
heresthething, EGFTShaw and TopGunn#22
1 hour ago, mike8791 said:
The alternative to signing Correa is that this FO has to find better ways to spend that $40M. You don't seem confident in them, so why wouldn't you rather just take the "safe route" with a proven nucleus of superstar players instead of trying to cobble together mid-tier guys?
I would say it worked out pretty well with Buxton and Correa this year, they were both 4-win players and worth a combined $65M according to Fangraphs.
Well, in response to Nick's post just above, there are 3 other "premium" SS options in the FA market that might be available at lower cost/shorter terms. This might stretch their self-imposed budget to acquire other assets.
Turning back to Correa, I for one would rather offer him 5/$200 than these 9 and 10 year contracts being discussed. He is a wonderful player, but he may not be when he is 36-38 years old. Pay a very healthy AAV for his good years; if he wants an opt-out at some point (not in 1 year like last contract), sure. Perhaps with a team option to extend him an additional year for $40M.
This is entirely realistic Nick. I prefer Correa but Bogaerts is a strong #2 candidate. And I agree with Steve71, if we sign Correa to that deal we would need to see our payroll expand into the $160-$170 million range. If the Twins put a good product on the field and are competitive, the revenue will follow making a contract like this doable. But this is a BIG step. To make this move, a plan to be competitive while Buxton and Correa are under contract has to be in place.
MangLitch
On 11/28/2022 at 11:11 PM, GNess said:
How many teams actually win the world series with a generally fiscally-conservative, don't take risks approach? For a sample, take the last ten seasons - really only the Royals in that span could be described in that manner.
Champions are bold and take calculated risks. Yes, a long term deal such as this is taking a chance. At least, it's taking a chance on a proven MLB elite-level SS and leader.
Risk avoidance is another term for also-ran in sports.
Fortune favors the bold....
Didn't Matt Damon say that once? I hope you have better success with it lol
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21 hours ago, stringer bell said:
I like this idea too. Correa is a known substance whereas Lewis isn't. Also Lewis could slide into the 2B spot too. Why not have that problem of too many good players and not knowing where to put them.
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On 11/29/2022 at 9:18 AM, Whitey333 said:
No, because currently constructed, the Twins only have 1 catcher. But ask that question in March while the Twins are at Ft. Myers in 80 degree weather at spring training.
21 hours ago, adorduan said:
In my opinion it should not. I am a fan of C4 AND this proposal, but he is getting the $$s.
No to a NT clause
And I still would like to see a Mutual Option put in there.
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"Taken together, these papers show that by implementing a robust series of actions in California to support building electrification, we can slash emissions at the least cost to consumers," said Panama Bartholomy, Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition.
The three reports, California's Building Decarbonization Opportunity, Rate Design for Building Electrification, and Strategies and Approaches for Building Decarbonization, precede the California Public Utility Commission's (CPUC) release of a draft Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR) on the issue of building decarbonization. The PUC will address the OIR at a January 31 meeting, as it prepares to implement SB 1477 - the first legislatively mandated building decarbonization bill in the country, authored by Sen. Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park), that will grow the market for clean, low-emission heating sources in new and existing homes and buildings.
California's Building Decarbonization Opportunity highlights recent work by the California Energy Commission, showing that a decarbonization strategy that relies on building electrification will save consumers billions of dollars compared to other carbon reduction strategies. Even still, the report identifies significant barriers to electrification for consumers and the workforce -- including upfront costs, workforce readiness and regulatory tools that don't account for the full suite of benefits of decarbonization.
"To hit our climate goals, 50 percent of new space and water heating in California's buildings must be electrified by 2030, moving to 100 percent by 2045. We need a long-term strategy across regulatory bodies in California to drive down costs and quickly grow consumer experience with low-emission technologies," said Bartholomy.
Adjusting key rate design levers is another way the PUC can send price signals to customers that will help them integrate zero-emission appliances into their lives in ways that reduce costs for all Californians, according to the second brief, Rate Design for Building Electrification.
The report recommends addressing baseline allowances, providing optional time-of-use rates that reward off-peak electricity use, and revisiting high usage charges for residential customers. The third report, Strategies and Approaches for Building Decarbonization, highlights best practices from across the nation that will help guide California's implementation.
"By incorporating best practices to cut building emissions, California can pursue zero-emission buildings in a way that upholds our values - with a focus on affordability and equity, supporting workers, and creating a positive experience for consumers," added Mejia Cunningham.
These reports are the first in a series of papers and policy guidance from the Building Decarbonization Coalition. The group will release a Policy Roadmap to guide California decision-makers early next month.
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There are times when you enter the need of additional space either to store your tools or sometimes your vehicle possibly at times you might want to have a very space for the pets. When you are in need of such room every once in awhile then your reply to your requirement will be the sheds.
The benefit of investing in a shed is that you can customize it based on your needs. There are many types of sheds available that you can change as outlined by your preferences from storage to some garden shed and in many cases from time to time to some work shop. There are sheds to decide to have double doors instead of one if you work with it for something huge. You can further change the shed in accordance with your need by choosing such facilities like adding windows for your shed and also determining to have shutters rather than doors. These are couple of the many facilities that may be availed when getting a garden storage shed.
The garden storage shed that you're planning needs to be fulfilling your need and purpose. You can further take into account the fashion in your home when choosing your shed because it will probably be nice if the shed can compliment your house as opposed to being there in the same way a wooden box. A shed when designed well though may look small but is going to be capable to store many larger items.
Now when constructing a shed you simply must make certain that the spot where the shed is going to be put up has level flooring so your roof as well as the walls come in proportion when fitted together. It is important to be sure there is no inclination plus that according to the dimensions given every one of the measurement needs to be correct. If you are using cost under consideration when scouting for the bottom type that is certainly whether it ought to be a concrete floor or possibly a wooden floor then you should know that both will set you back the same.
When building the shed you should make sure that you are employing the plywood of your quality in order that there isn't any cracks later on as they are often seen once the plywood is of cheap quality. The design in the structure should always be square and possesses mostly been seen that your shed is first built by fixing its rear wall then the leading. Once the walls they fit only then do we slide on the top of the shed. You can order special sheets and nail it further on the roof.


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It's Sunil Grover's birthday and here's how Kapil Sharma wished his former co-star!
It's Sunil Grover's birthday and here's how Kapil Sharma wished his former co-star!
The duo worked together on "The Kapil Sharma Show" and "Comedy Nights With Kapil".
"Wish u a very happy birthday @WhoSunilGrover paji … may god bless u with all the happiness of this world. Lots of love always," Kapil tweeted.
Sunil was part of the hit ensemble of comedians on Kapil's show, until the news came that Kapil allegedly assaulted and abused him in an inebriated state while on a flight from Australia earlier this year.
Since then, the two have remained tight-lipped about their fight. Kapil Sharma's former co-stars Ali Asgar and Chandan Prabhakar also left the show after Sunil Grover's exit. Ali Asgar recently said that Sunil Grover and Kapil Sharma's fight fuelled his exit while Chandan Prabhakar re-joined the show few weeks ago.
However, Kapil, in a live chat on Twitter, earlier revealed that he misses spending time with Sunil. He also said that Sunil is like brother to him and he would welcome him with open arms whenever he decides to return to the show.
Meanwhile, Bharti Singh, who joined Kapil Sharma's show recently, also wished Sunil Grover. She Instagrammed a picture of herself with Sunil Grover. "Happy birthday my superstar frnd," Bharti captioned her post. Bharti Singh began shooting for The Kapil Sharma Show in June. Her fiancé Haarsh Limbachiyaa was appointed as the scriptwriter.
Happy birthday my superstar frnd @whosunilgrover #talented #funny#frnd#mastikhor #godblessyou ??????????
Sunil's other friends from the industry Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarty, Varun Dhawan also wished him a happy birthday.
This man is soo talented can do anything. Happy birthday @WhoSunilGrover. Hope we get to see you perform many more characters.
Sunil Grover has been a part of films like Ghajini, Heropanti and Gabbar Is Back. He released his song Mere Husband Mujhko Piyar Nahin Karte recently.
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Chvrches at Roseland Theater
Chvrches Tickets
Chvrches comes to Roseland Theater on Saturday 1st October 2022 as part of their extensive North American 2022 Tour. The Scottish pop band began their tour on 13th May from Mexico City and will wrap up the trek on 3rd October in Boise, Idaho. The band will perform in New Orleans, Birmingham, Portland, Alabama and more destinations. Their fourth studio album arrived in August 2021, called Screen Violence. It will be their first trip to the U.S since the release, and fans are pretty excited to hear the album live for the first time. If you're a Chvrches fan, you cannot miss out on this concert at the famous Roseland Theater on 1st October 2022.
Chvrches latest album, Screen Violence's announcement came alongside their single, "How Not to Drown," featuring the Cure's Robert Smith. The song won the Best Song by U.K. artist at BandLAB NME 2022 awards and became the most popular single from the record. The album has also been a huge hit, garnering many positive reviews from fans and music critics.
Chvrches takes their musical inspiration mostly from the synth-pop genre, but they also include elements of indietronica, indie pop and electronic dance. Their wide range of genres makes them a really attractive music outfit, especially for live events. Their on-stage energy is unmatchable, with incredible chemistry among the band members who have been together since 2011. Their debut EP was released in March 2013 and included the hits "The Mother We Share", and "Recover". They released their debut studio album, The Bones of What You Believe in 2013 to critical acclaim, and it reached the fifth spot on the Sound of 2013 list by BBC. Since then, they have made a real mark on the music industry, being a popular act in their hometown Scotland, and having a huge fan following in the U.S. They are expected to sell out most of their concerts pretty quickly, so if you want to catch them live, make sure you buy your tickets ASAP!

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Imagine advertising a full page advert in a magazine which will cost in excess of $5,000, not to mention the cost that may come from hiring a professional marketer to compile a reasonable advert to get you 5 seconds of the readers' attention.
You are much better off to promote through "education" than putting together a banner or an advert and hoping someone will take notice. You do not need to be a brilliant writer or rocket scientist to get published. Just be genuine, and offer useful and interesting content to your reader. Most importantly don't sound like an advertisement; be helpful, practical, and your effort will eventually pay off.
Is the target a bi-monthly, monthly or a quarterly publication? If you submit something now and gets accepted, it will not appear in the next issue. Magazines often work 3 to 6 months in advance, so get prepared in advance.
Flip through the magazine and see what topics they cover. If they already covered staff retention, it's very unlikely they will consider the same topic again for a while. Also look into their archive and see what they covered in the past. If you can take a new approach to an old topic you'll still have a good chance.
The best way to determine their target audience is by looking at the advertisement, you may not always trust what they say in an ad, but you can be certain they have done their homework in researching the demographics.
Editors prefer an article between 600 – 850 words. Only for a feature article, they will consider something between 1000 to 1500 words.
Some publication prefer a formal approach in the third person, other publication may prefer a more conversational style. For journals, it is always very formal and academic. For magazines, they prefer to use case studies to illustrate a point.
After doing all the home work and before sending your article to be considered, pay 100% attention to the title and the first paragraph. If the first paragraph is not compelling enough, you can certainly expect that the editor is not going to look further.


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#### Flavored Lab runner ####

[![npm][npm-image]][npm-url]

[lab][lab] is the test framework par excellence used in the [hapi][hapi] ecosystem but it can be also used in any non-hapi project. It's quite simple to use and has a built-in coverage system which uses [esprima][esprima].

Currently, the version 5.x of lab provides a limited interface, it's not as flexible as it should be, but more important, it doesn't include a programmatic way for executing the tests. For instance, you cannot execute a global `before()` or `after()` hooks. If you need to execute slow tasks to prepare the testing environment, you're forced to execute it for each test file.

[npm-image]: https://img.shields.io/npm/v/labby.svg?style=flat
[npm-url]: https://npmjs.org/package/labby
[lab]: https://github.com/hapijs/lab
[hapi]: https://github.com/hapijs/hapi
[esprima]: https://github.com/jquery/esprima


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var express = require("express"),
    app = express(),
    bodyParser  = require("body-parser"),
    methodOverride = require("method-override"),
    mongoose        = require('mongoose');

// Connection to DB
mongoose.connect('mongodb://localhost:27017/DBmatrix', function(err, res) {
  if(err) throw err;
  console.log('Connected to Database');
});

app.use(bodyParser.urlencoded({ extended: false }));
app.use(bodyParser.json());
app.use(methodOverride());

var models = require('./models/matrix')(app, mongoose);
var matrixController = require('./controllers/3-D_matrix');

app.use(express.static(__dirname + '/html'));

// API routes
var matrix = express.Router();

matrix.route('/matrix')
  .post(matrixController.createMatrix)
  .get(matrixController.getMatrix);

matrix.route('/matrix/:id')
  .put(matrixController.updateMatrix)
  .post(matrixController.operateMatrix);

app.get('/',function(req,res){
  res.sendFile('index.html');
});

app.use(matrix);

app.listen(3000, function() {
    console.log("Node server running on http://localhost:3000");
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Curtain comes down on Qatar International Table Tennis Championship
Elite 16 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Opening Round's Draw…
MIKATI FROM GRAND SERAIL: PETROLEUM ACTIVITIES IN LEBANESE WATERS WILL…
FAYYAD AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF TWO AMENDING ANNEXES TO…
LEBANON: QATARENERGY JOINS TOTALENERGIES & ENI ON TWO EXPLORATION BLOCKS
The Emir of Qatar arrives in Riyadh with an unannounced…
UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack near Jerusalem synagogue
Steady progress for Qatar Grand Prix Fencing Championship 2023
Al Shaqab Racing's Al Matafi wins Al Judhay Cup
FAYYAD AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF TWO AMENDING ANNEXES TO ENERGY AGREEMENTS AT GRAND SERAIL: A PRELUDE TO A NEW PHASE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO CONSOLIDATING LEBANON'S POSITION ON THE OIL MAP IN THE REGION
Lebanon witnessed today a historic event represented in holding the official signing ceremony of the "amending annexes to the Exploration and Production Agreements in Blocks 4 and 9", on the…
MIKATI FROM GRAND SERAIL: PETROLEUM ACTIVITIES IN LEBANESE WATERS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON COMPANIES, PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH & CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL ECONOMY'S GROWTH
The launch of the Iraqi-Qatari Forum in Erbil
The President of the Republic: The government is serious about implementing important strategic projects and completing the Faw Grand Port project
Paris, TotalEnergies and Eni have completed the transfer to QatarEnergy of a 30% interest in exploration Blocks 4 and 9 off the coast of Lebanon. The agreements were endorsed in…
The Emir of Qatar arrives in Riyadh with an unannounced visit
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland's travel to Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Qatar
UAE strongly condemns burning of a copy of Holy Quran in the Netherlands
The UAE has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist in The Hague, Netherlands.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed the UAE's permanent rejection of all practi…
UAE condemns terrorist attack that targeted military camp in Somalia
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted an military camp in Hawadli, north of the Somali capital Mogadishu, which resulted in the death of a number of soldiers.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and I…
Swiatek to headline Qatar TotalEnergies Open
Doha: The Qatar TotalEnergies Open will return with a bang with nine out of the world's top ten players confirmed to participate in the 2023 edition to be held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha from February 13 to 18.The Qa…
Mustafa Nadhim: We have the advantage against Qatar tomorrow
Baghdad The national team player, Mustafa Nadhim, said that the Qatar match will be difficult for both teams, but we have the advantage as we play on our land and among our fans who are keen to support us.Nadhim added: We are keen to implement the duti…
Former German residents appreciated by the UAE embassy in Berlin
Berlin: With a festive gathering on its premises, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Berlin celebrated the initiation of the UAE Alumni Association. The newly created group will serve as a networking platform for people currently living in Germ…
WHO EMRO | COVID-19 situation updates for week 50 (11-17 December 2022)
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to spread at the regional and global levels. As of 17 December 2022, the global cumulative incidence reached 648 889 162 reported cases and 6 660 713 associated deaths at a case-fatality ratio (CFR) of 1.03%. …
HEALTH MINISTER TO RECEIVE CHRONIC DISEASE MEDICINES PROVIDED BY QATAR RED CRESCENT ON MONDAY
Caretaker Minister of Public Health, Firas Abiad, will receive a donation of chronic disease medicines provided by the Qatar Red Crescent and funded by Qatar Charity, during a press conference to be held upcoming Monday in the presence of Qatar's Ambas…


Join UAR and Blue Seventy for our wetsuit demo night and open water swim instruction on June 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Our Blue Seventy rep will be on site with a variety of wetsuits to take out for a splash in the lake. We will also have two US Masters Swimming coaches on hand for open water swim instruction! Try out wetsuits before you purchase, learn from experienced swimmers and win some Blue Seventy gear!
Commit to purchasing a wetsuit the night of the demo and score 30% off your purchase!


I am so proud to be a part of Northwell Health! We are truly #Madeforthis!
It was a fantastic experience for me, being a part of an awesome organization!! I AM PROUD & DEFINITELY MADE FOR THIS!!!!!!!
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Microsoft is scrambling to fix a bug in its SharePoint 2007 groupware after a Swiss firm abruptly released code that could be used in an attack.
The proof-of-concept code was released Wednesday, just over two weeks after security consultancy High-Tech Bridge says it disclosed the issue to Microsoft on April 12.
Although Microsoft hasn't said much about the seriousness of the bug, security experts worry that hackers could exploit the flaw in order to steal sensitive corporate information used by SharePoint customers, who use the software for building Web portals and collaborating on internal projects.
High-Tech Bridge discovered what is known as a cross-site scripting flaw in SharePoint. If the attacker can get a SharePoint user to click on a link, the bug lets the attacker essentially take control of the user's account.
"With a little bit of insider knowledge you can send a link to a SharePoint user, and if you can cross-site script them, you can do data exfiltration on whatever their account has access to," said Jeremiah Grossman, chief technology officer with Web security consultancy WhiteHat Security.
"Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in a compromise of the application, theft of cookie-based authentication credentials, disclosure or modification of sensitive data," High-Tech Bridge said in a note posted with its code. The company could not be reached immediately for comment.
Even if attackers could take control of a user's account, they might still have a hard time getting data outside of the corporate network, said Thierry Zoller, a principal security consultant with Verizon Business. "It is currently unclear whether there are means to exfiltrate documents over this attack vector," he said via instant message.
Microsoft has reproduced the bug on its internal systems and is now working on a security advisory that will include more information on the bug and what customers can do to secure their systems, said Jerry Bryant, a Microsoft security program manager in an e-mail message.
Two weeks isn't much time to fix a big, especially one that was disclosed the day before Microsoft's monthly security updates, but High-Tech Bridge says that it automatically discloses vulnerability details two weeks after notifying the vendor.


As a diversified financial services player with an extensive footprint in 11 African countries, we are able to support and promote top local talent across various industries.
From awarding top achievers in professional services and financial journalism, to celebrating South Africa's top artists, Sanlam aims to recognise and reward work of outstanding quality.
Sanlam have partnered with the SA Professional Services Academy for the SA Professional Services Awards (SAPSA). The awards recognise the professional excellence of individuals across industries like accounting, management consulting, architecture, legal, quantity surveying, and engineering.
The Academy, established in 2014, promotes professionalism in the professional services industry and provides a platform for interaction across disciplines. As part of the joint venture, Sanlam and the Academy will host information sessions focusing on trends in professionalism and ethics within professional services firms.
The 3rd edition of the SAPSA awards will be held in February 2018 and will be judged in two main categories namely commerce, law and management on the one hand; and the built environment on the other. The winners of these categories will compete for the position of overall winner at both organisation and individual levels.


Collard greens (known as sukuma-wiki in East Africa), is one of the most consumed vegetables in Kenya. Recently, other countries in East Africa are catching up. It was one of our favorite greens when we lived in Kenya. I eat different varieties of home prepared collards by our maid and my step mom. And until today, I love these greens. The First time I saw collards in USA, I knew they were sukuma wiki, even though they were not as green as the ones in Kenya. I have been to a few cities in USA, and I have noticed that collards are much cheaper in the South compare to other regions.


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North Mansion and Tenant House, also known as the General William North House, is a historic home located at Duanesburg in Schenectady County, New York. The North Mansion was built about 1795 by General William North (1755–1836). It is a 2-story, five-bay, rectangular frame residence topped by a low-pitched hipped roof pierced by two large central chimneys.  It is representative of the Georgian style. The main entrance is flanked by slender pilasters and a slightly projecting pediment.  The tenant house was constructed in the 1780s and is a -story, altered saltbox-style residence.  Also on the property is a contributing barn.

The property was covered in a 1984 study of Duanesburg historical resources.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

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ASSA's Emily McNeill appointed to USSSA committee
Emily McNeill helping kids learn to swim in Vietnam
As part of the Australian Swim Schools Association's growing international links, the Association's Events and Inclusion Manager, Emily McNeill, has been appointed to the United States Swim Schools Association's (USSSA) Special Abilities Committee.
McNeill, who coordinates ASSA's Inclusion Committee, will use the position to further enhance sharing of information and resources.
ASSA chief executive Ross Gage says overseas appointees are rare but McNeill is held in high regard by the USSSA, and her appointment will reinforce the strong relationship between both associations.
McNeill says she is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful committee and excited to help further strengthen the relationship between that committee and ASSA's Inclusion Committee, initially through the joint video library project on teaching learners with disability swimming and water safety skills.
Dave Crenshaw to present
ASSA has also confirmed that leadership expert Dave Crenshaw has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Australian Swim Schools Conference component of the International Swim Schools Spectacular 2018, to be held concurrently with SPLASH! on the Gold Coast.
As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Crenshaw has helped transform many thousands of businesses leaders worldwide and has been acknowledged as a stand out presenter at past US Swim Schools Conferences.
He will be presenting The Focused Business: How to Conquer Chaos in Your Business.
The International Swim Schools Spectacular 2018 is being held on the Gold Coast from July 30 to August 4, 2018. SPLASH! is being held on August 1 and 2, 2017.
Watkins appointed to CPSISC committee
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American Airlines expands joint business with Qantas
Qantas and American Airlines have announced an expansion to their relationship which will see the US carrier fly from Los Angeles to Sydney for the first time and Qantas return to San Francisco.
American Airlines will begin daily direct flights between Los Angeles and Sydney from 17 December this year.
The new flights will operate on American's flagship Boeing 777-300ER, which Qantas says will replace four of its Boeing 747 Sydney-LAX flights per week and one Boeing 747 Melbourne–LAX service per week.
Those 'spare' jumbo jets will allow Qantas to restart direct Sydney-San Francisco flights six days a week from December on its Boeing 747.
Tourism Australia Managing Director John O'Sullivan welcomed the capacity increases and the decision by American Airlines to add Australia to its international network, which he said represented great news for the tourism industry and US/Australia tourism more broadly.
"The United States is one of our largest volume and highest spending markets, with more than half a million American visitors pumping more than $2.6 billion tourism dollars into our economy each year.
"As part of our Tourism 2020 ambitions, we hope to grow the US market to more in excess of $5 billion by the end of the decade, and if we're to achieve those sort of numbers we still need a significant and sustainable growth in aviation capacity. America Airlines obviously has a huge footprint within the United States and also significant marketing resources which, when combined together, will significantly improve access and awareness of Australia amongst many millions of American holiday makers and business travellers," he said.
Sullivan said Tourism Australia would be working with American Airlines, Destination NSW and Sydney Airport Corporation to support the forthcoming launch.


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Eighth Circuit Backs Bank's Policy of Termination for Disqualifying Convictions
Richard E. Gottlieb
A bank did not engage in age bias when it terminated an employee after learning that he had a prior conviction that disqualified him from employment, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit has affirmed.
In a second decision, the same panel doubled down on its holding in a separate case involving African-Americans and Latinos who sued the bank after the same rescreening process. The court held that the bank's policy of terminating or withdrawing offers of employment to individuals with disqualifying convictions did not violate Title VII because the policy was a business necessity.
When Richard Eggers applied to work at a national bank in 2005, he answered "no" to an application question about whether he had ever been convicted of any crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust. The bank hired Eggers for its Home Mortgage division.
In 2010, the bank switched to a more sophisticated system of background checks using fingerprint-based screening. The Home Mortgage division, among others, was required to undergo rescreening. Eggers signed off on the review and again indicated that he had no prior convictions for crimes involving dishonesty or breach of trust. However, the new background check revealed that Eggers had a fraud conviction from 1963 and that he had served two days in jail.
Under federal law, the conviction barred Eggers from working for the bank. Referred to as "Section 19," 12 U.S.C. Section 1829(a)(1)(A) prohibits "any person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or a breach of trust" from becoming or continuing as an employee of any institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The statute provides harsh penalties for violators, including fines of up to $1 million per day and/or five years' imprisonment.
Individuals with prior disqualifying convictions under Section 19 may apply for employment waivers with the FDIC, and banks wishing to hire—or continue to employ—Section 19-disqualified individuals also may sponsor waiver applications.
When the bank learned of Eggers' disqualification, it offered him leave time to obtain a waiver. Eggers refused, and the bank terminated his employment. Eggers applied to the FDIC for a Section 19 waiver. But when he obtained it, he refused the bank's offer of reinstatement and instead filed suit.
He alleged the bank violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) by refusing to sponsor Section 19 waivers and by failing to provide job applicants and employees with prescreening notice of the opportunity to obtain waivers. These two practices resulted in a disparate impact against older workers, Eggers claimed.
The bank moved for summary judgment. The district court granted the motion and the plaintiff (with Eggers' widow substituted as his representative) appealed. The U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit affirmed.
Federal law—not company policy—triggered the plaintiff's disqualification from employment, the court noted, rejecting Eggers' argument that establishing a job qualification is not a requirement in an ADEA disparate impact case.
"[E]ven assuming that the Section 19 disqualification does not bar Eggers's claim, Eggers failed to present statistical evidence of any kind that the two challenged policies created a disparate impact among [bank] employees older than 40," the court wrote.
To avoid summary judgment, the plaintiff was required to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to the case, but Eggers failed to do so, the court said. "Because Eggers failed to present any statistical evidence of a disparate impact … summary judgment for [the bank] is appropriate for lack of a prima facie case."
Just a few weeks later, the same panel considered a different lawsuit based on similar facts. There, ten African Americans and Latinos sued the same financial institution, alleging race-based employment discrimination under Title VII and state law based on the bank's policy of terminating or withdrawing offers of employment to any individuals with a Section 19 disqualification.
Between December 2011 and March 2013, the bank terminated at least 136 African-American, 56 Latino and 28 white employees because of Section 19, according to the plaintiffs; between February 2013 and November 2015, at least 1,350 conditional job offers to African-Americans and Latinos were withdrawn, compared with 354 withdrawn from nonminorities.
But the Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of the bank. "Here, African American and Latino employees were terminated (or potential employees were not hired) at rates at least twice those of non-minorities," the court said. "But even assuming that the disparate impact was caused by [the bank's] policy of uniformly applying Section 19, the district court correctly recognized that the bank's 'sound business decision was to terminate regardless of race or age or ethnicity.'"
Noncompliance with Section 19 could place the bank at risk of daily fines, the panel noted, and any financial institution would prefer for customers to be served by individuals who have not been convicted of crimes of dishonesty.
"In our view, [the bank's] policy of summary employment exclusion following a Section 19 disqualification is a business necessity," the court said.
Nor was the court persuaded by the argument that the bank could have ameliorated the disparate impact by giving advance notice of the need for a Section 19 waiver and/or sponsoring a waiver, finding that the statistics provided by the plaintiff were insufficient to support the inference that the alternative practices would result in proportionally more nonwhite employees receiving waivers, thereby reducing the disparate impact.
To read the opinion in the ADEA case, click here.
To read the opinion in the Title VII case, click here.
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String of shareholder proposals for 2022 proxies seek to move pharma companies to address long-standing access issues
Dec 1st 2021
On World AIDS Day, investors caution the pharma industry's business model contributes to de-facto apartheid as race and income become focal points in the global struggle to gain access to life-saving medicines.
NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2021 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) and Investors for Opioid and Pharmaceutical Accountability (IOPA) who are shareholders in leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, today announced a group of proposals they are submitting for 2022 proxies that collectively seek to highlight how the sector is failing to prioritize equitable access to its products, particularly COVID-19 vaccines, and therapeutics.
As news of the new Omicron variant sent shudders through markets and precipitated border closings around the world, the investors warned pharma companies to act swiftly and responsibly to undo the de-facto vaccine apartheid that they have helped to create. As an example, pharma companies have been actively resisting the imposition of the TRIPS waiver, a temporary waiver of intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 vaccines to facilitate their manufacture by generics companies, which would facilitate global access.
Seven pharma companies will receive proposals, most of them receiving multiple proposals, with requests ranging from reports on how public funding for the development of COVID medicines is being considered in the companies' access strategies to how their lobbying activities align with their public statements regarding access. In all, there are 16 proposals, and while the requests are different, they are united by the common goal of helping shareholders understand how pharma companies are addressing or failing to address access and affordability gaps. There are five distinct proposals:
1. Anti-competitive Practices (AbbVie; Amgen; Eli Lilly; Gilead; Pfizer): Requests a report on how pharma companies oversee risks related to anti-competitive practices, including whether the full board or board committee has oversight responsibility, whether and how consideration of such risks is incorporated into board deliberations regarding strategy, and the board's role in Pfizer's public policy activities related to such risks.
Said Lydia Kuykendaal of Mercy Investment Services which led the filing at Gilead, "In creating 'patent thickets', allegedly infringing on patent rights, and participating in other delay tactics to hinder access to life-saving drugs, Gilead has taken clear steps to put profits over patients. Moreover, as investors, we cannot be expected to adequately operate in a market that is manipulated by illegal anticompetitive behavior."
2. Lobbying Alignment with Access Strategies (Amgen; Eli Lilly; Gilead and J&J): Requests a report on whether the company's lobbying activities (direct and through trade associations) align with the company's own positions on health equity and access. The Board of Directors should report on how it addresses the risks presented by any misaligned lobbying and the company's plans, if any, to mitigate these risks.
Said Kevin Thomas of SHARE, which led the filing at J&J, "There's a serious disconnect between the pharma industry's lofty statements about access to medicines and their lobbyists' opposition to any efforts to make it a reality. If the company's lobbyists and its trade associations are off in Washington systematically undermining the company's own stated commitments to health equity and access, then it's time for the board to step in and set it right."
3. Public Investment/Access (J&J; Moderna; Pfizer): Requests a report on whether and how receipt by Pfizer or its business partners of public financial support for development and manufacture of vaccines or therapeutics for COVID-19 is being or will be considered when making decisions that affect access to such products, such as setting prices.
Said Cathy Rowan of Trinity Health which led the filing at Pfizer, "Unequal vaccine access continues to fuel the pandemic. Clearly, governments must address the moral obligation for vaccine equity, but pharmaceutical companies also have a critical responsibility. Pfizer does not disclose whether or how it considers the role played by public funding in expediting the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and in reducing the risk associated with scaling up manufacturing in making decisions that affect vaccine access."
4. Racial Equity Audit (J&J; Pfizer): Requests that the board of directors oversees a third-party racial equity audit analyzing the company's impacts on nonwhite stakeholders and communities of color. Input from civil rights organizations, experts on race and healthcare outcomes, and employees should be considered in determining the specific matters to be analyzed.
Said Gerry Hudon, Secretary Treasurer at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), "Pfizer's own disclosures have referenced improving access in 'underserved communities' and 'historically disregarded populations'. We also know the distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine has been inequitable in 'underserved communities'. Our requests are about fairness and transparency."
5. Transfer of tech and I.P. (Moderna; Pfizer): Requests a report analyzing the feasibility of promptly transferring intellectual property and technical knowledge ("know-how") to facilitate the production of COVID-19 vaccine doses by additional qualified manufacturers located in low- and middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank.
Said Abby Maxman President and CEO of Oxfam America which led the filing at Moderna and Pfizer, "At this moment of unprecedented peril for public health and the global economy, we must seek all options to bring the vaccine to everyone, everywhere as quickly as possible. This must include the transfer of technology to leverage the world's full manufacturing capacity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Continuing to prioritize short-term profits over people's lives is not only immoral, it is also a grave risk to all companies, investors, and our economy."
The investors say today's access to medicine gaps are a repeat of mistakes pharma companies made during the HIV/AIDS pandemic when they failed to prioritize access to AIDS medicines in low- and middle-income countries which disproportionately suffered the ravages of the disease.
ICCR also announced the release of its Pharmaceutical Equity Expectations which provide a roadmap for companies committed to equity, justice, and safeguarding the human right to health.
Said Meg Jones-Monteiro, ICCR's Program Director for Health Equity, "In light of the lack of movement that companies have made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and quite frankly what they clearly did not learn from the HIV/AIDS pandemic, we felt we needed to reassert the responsibility of a company to support equitable access through its business model, and not as a philanthropic commitment or simply through statements but rather real, meaningful change."
About the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR)
Celebrating its 50th year, ICCR is the pioneer coalition of shareholder advocates who view the management of their investments as a catalyst for social change. Its 300-member organizations comprise faith communities, socially responsible asset managers, unions, pensions, NGOs, and other socially responsible investors with combined assets of over $4 trillion. ICCR members engage hundreds of corporations annually to foster greater corporate accountability. Visit our website www.iccr.org and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn , and Facebook.


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THE TOUR OF DUTY
Maro, Lea and the many colleagues that have went towards the granted destiny they tell the story of the destiny that cannot be opposed by overcoming the misunderstanding, fights and many obstacles. The colleagues that sacrifice themselves by accepting their destiny and betrayal without meaning in belief, is what the gods did not expect. The TOUR OF DUTY displays the content that draws the self-determination rather than obediently accepting the destiny decided by the world that is controlled by the gods.
DevelopmentDRAGONFLY GenrePC Game/ Traditional RPG Year of Release1996
KARMA signifies ties and destiny. For the instance of KARMA, the basic background is like the confrontation of good and evil but ultimately, it is not. The main character, Zid Hartman is born with the complex destiny and the secrets of his birth, how he is hidden and who he is raised by cannot be known but Zid is at work as a mercenary soldier in the Azores kingdom. As a mercenary soldier, he only feels his vitality when flourishing his word. To him, the Egoilde continent is neither beautiful nor dreamy. He is a character that receives work and has to see blood and death before peacefully falling asleep.
Ultimately the story begins by him finding out his birth secret by killing his father who had been chased after within the conspiracy of the dishonest gods without his understanding. This does not mean that Zid fights for righteousness or vengeance. Also, Zid is not a character of goodness or righteousness. He continues to fight because of the born occupation. Zid, who is filled with the retribution for the deeds of a former life, overcomes his deeds through his two colleagues and opposes against the dishonest gods of the world and retroacts his destiny till he feels his limitations.
The outlook on the world of KARMA can be considered as being a bit cynical. Ultimately, the character fights against the suppression of the gods controlling the Egoilde but there exists no awareness of good or evil amongst the characters. There only exists the road chosen for them.
Foreign OutcomeAdvanced into China, Taiwan, Japan, Italy and German
AwardsBest Video Award, Korea Game Excellent Award in 1997, Excellent Game of the Month in December of 1997
Valpurgis night
As the fantasy role-playing game, it is the game of building a story by developing the character it was made for the low-aged level to direct the atmosphere of a fairy tale. Also, the popular cartoonist Mina Hwang took charge of designing the characters to attempt at upgrading the characters. Numerous fun events are prepared during the focus portion or the turning point of the story and the start of the game begins with an event. Besides from the events, videos and maps are naturally connected in many parts for the FULL 3D mini game to be inserted to elevate the enjoyment of the game.
DevelopmentDRAGONFLY GenrePC Game/ Simulation RPG Year of Release1999
Anpan Man
As the game based on the cartoon of the same name in 1998, it is the action game excluding the nudity and violence for users who haven't come in contact with games to easily absorb into the game. The game was subjected towards the low-age level that holds the wide recognition by using the character to the maximum. Overall, the main stage is constructed with a total of 15 stages. Each stage is mostly based on the cartoon series of Anpan Man for the stage construction fulfilled with individuality and the main game is variously constructed through the full-faced scroll method game that can give the dimensional effect and stage using the flying function as well as the zip scroll action to add to the enjoyment of the game.
DevelopmentDRAGONFLY GenrePC Game/Action Year of Release1998
Anpan Man 2
Just like the previous title, as the action arcade game that can be easily enjoyed by anyone with fully livening up the feeling and atmosphere of the cartoon film, Anpan Man, it was built for the first time users or the low-aged users to easily focus into the game. Both the zip scroll arcade and shooting game can be enjoyed and is constructed of 23 stages including the shooting stage.
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