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Siyabonga Dube bought his mother a house to say thank you
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- Lamontville Golden Arrows right-back, Siyabonga Dube bought his mother a house to thank her for all her sacrifices
- He is a child of three and before he bought th house, they all stayed in his grandmother's tiny place
- Dube is a father of a 2-year-old princess who is his biggest fan
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Siyabonga Dube gave back to his mom for all the years she spent supporting him and making sure that his dreams became a reality.
The Lamontville Golden Arrows right-back chose to use his money to buy his mom a house rather than blowing it on flashy cars and women, .
Dube still uses public transport as he felt that buying his mom, Thulekile Dube, a house in Lamontville was more of a priority.
He is the youngest of three children. Dube has an older brother who is the eldest and an older sister who is the middle child. He supports his entire family, reported Sunday World.
Before he bought the house for his mother, they all lived in his grandmother's small house.
Dube expressed how thankful he was for all the sacrifices his mother had to endure for him. He said that she was selfless in her acts and deserved the world.
Briefly.co.za learnt that he bought her the house to say thank you for everything she has done for him and his siblings.
"This house is her reward for taking care of us under trying conditions."
He is blessed with a mother of gold and said that it is because of her he did not get into 'things like drugs'.
Dube's father passed away when he was just a small boy so his mother had to take on the role of father as well. She stepped up and played the role of both parents.
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Dube is now a father himself. His two-year-old princess, Lisakhanya, is his biggest fan. She attended 16 Abafana Bes'thende matches this season.
He has become a wonderful father and a model man. His mother definitely has many reasons to be proud.
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Trinity Church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York located on 79 Broadway in lower Manhattan. The church has a long history, starting with its charter from King William, III in 1697, and its land purchase by the Church of England in 1969. Queen Anne helped to increase the landholdings of the church and in 1709 William Huddleston founded Trinity School as a Charity School held in the Church.
During the American Revolutionary War, some of the parishioners were members of the First and Second Continental Congress. The original church burned in 1776 during the Great New York City Fire. It was rebuilt and torn down two more times until the current building which was finished in 1846. In 1976, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
There are three burial grounds around the church, where visitors can go, where such notable personalities as Alexander Hamilton, Captain James Lawrence, William Bradford, Alfred Tennyson Dickens, and John James Audubon lie in rest. There are 23 large bells that ring every day before and after 11:15 am.
There is also a bronze sculpture, which was created from the tree roots of an ancient sycamore tree that stood next to the church. It fell during the September 11th attacks, as the church was serving as a refuge for survivors. Sculptor Steve Tobin used the roots as the base for the bronze sculpture, as a memorial for 9/11.
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United States.- Elcano experts do not expect progress in relations with the United States and fear conflict between Algeria and Morocco
Tony Joseph 2 weeks ago 6 min read
09-22-2021 Elcano experts do not expect progress in relations with the US and fear a confrontation between Algeria and Morocco. They warn that "economic vulnerabilities", "a volatile political climate" and a change of ministers do not help Spain Política Poole Moncloa/Borja Puig de la Belacasa.
He warned that "economic weaknesses", a "turbulent political climate" and a change of ministers do not help Spain.
The year 2022 will certainly not bring significant progress in Spain's bilateral relations with the United States, according to experts at the Elcano Royal Institute, who warn of the risk of confrontation between Algeria and Morocco and a whole range of "vulnerabilities". They affect. Do they not help the government in its foreign action.
In their report 'Spain in the World in 2022: Perspectives and Challenges', the lead researchers of the Spanish think-tank review, among others, the iconic aspects of Spain, security challenges or relations with other countries.
In the context of the current uncertainty, "Spanish foreign policy may benefit from various strengths and potential opportunities, but it will also be conditioned by weaknesses of a political, economic and managerial nature," they underline.
The government has expressed its "willingness to promote more ambitious foreign action in the medium term", but the "short-term conditions have proved unfavorable to demonstrate leadership, anticipation and projection" expressed in the foreign action strategy announced last April.
According to the researchers at Elcano, the pandemic has once again shown "significant economic vulnerabilities in the country such as insufficient industrial and innovation capacity, a great deal of dependence on tourism and financial problems with only European funds temporarily postponed." Is."
Political climate and change of minister
"The turbulent internal political climate is another factor that prevents foreign policy and better use of existing opportunities in the EU," they said, pointing to, among other things, the situation in Catalonia and "strong polarization on almost all domestic issues". it is said. ,
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They also highlight the "discontent" in the Ministry of External Affairs, through which five have been in the limelight since 2016, with the resulting "change of stage". "Each of these relays has been accompanied by a corresponding proposal to renew plans, organization charts and tools, without giving much time for the new thrust to bear fruit," he laments.
In the case of the new minister, José Manuel Albers, "he begins with the advantage of a close relationship with the prime minister, of whom he has been his chief international advisor for years, both in the party and later in Moncloa", as well. In addition to learning from "The Contents of the Portfolio of Being a Career Diplomat."
"Looking beyond 2022, Spain's normalcy on the international and European landscape will be marked by the speed with which the economy recovers and the implementation of green and digital sector reforms earmarked for the next generation of EU funds. Ability". From 'Think Tank'
"From a more political point of view, the aim is to establish a dynamism of certainty and stability that extends to operational management as well," emphasize the experts, who stress that, among other things, the future of the coming months. will be on the agenda. Madrid NATO Summit.
Relations with the European Union and the US
At the European level, one year to be implemented during the presidency of "to define priorities and guidelines for the timely implementation and conduct of reforms and investments agreed with the Commission in the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan for 2022 Spain". Is. It is the EU's turn that it will hold in the second half of 2023.
Regarding the issue, they regret the "setback" of the EU Secretary of State Juan González-Barba's departure in late December, highlighting that "in just six years" six people have captured taken as "A post whose average term in the first three decades of membership has been about five years."
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Issues that are being debated and of particular interest to Spain include changes to the permanent status of the European recovery instrument, as well as reform of fiscal regulations, although Elcano experts doubt this last case. Resilience and development of the stability pact, which the government defends, before the end of 2022, as the pact expires next year.
As far as the United States is concerned, Joe Biden's arrival means a change in transatlantic relations, but also "the end of an era" as Washington's interest level in Europe "decline".
At the bilateral level, the report acknowledges that relations have been "without friction" over the past year, citing "disputes over the brief meeting at the NATO summit" between Sanchez and Biden.
Experts say the new US ambassador to Madrid, Julissa Reynoso, will arrive soon and that "a summit between Washington and Madrid is not expected before the NATO summit." "Everything indicates, therefore, that the Spain-US agenda will continue exclusively through the transatlantic channels (Brussels-Washington), which reduces Spain's potential," he says.
Russia, Latin America and the Maghreb
With regard to Russia, they emphasize that the Spanish position has been "traditionally influenced by geographical remoteness and low-intensity economic relations." "Spain does not have a specific foreign policy towards Russia, but develops it within the framework of the European Union and NATO", they highlight in another article.
Russia's challenges to the EU are also those for Spain, they are part of the EU's Eastern Neighborhood Policy (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine), citing "energy dependence", among those countries Brussels and Ukraine. Moscow, and the absence of a European security and defense structure."
In this context, Spain could play a "dual role", a "dual role" within NATO by contributing "in monitoring the airspace of the Baltic countries" on the one hand and "to strengthen European unity in its relations" on the other. can perform. Russia. ", which includes "strengthening the democratic resilience of member states and supporting democratic change in former Soviet states" to avoid Moscow's influence.
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"Spain faces 2022 with renewed challenges in its regional and bilateral relations in Latin America, but also in diplomatic and economic relations (investment and trade)," the expert emphasizes in another article in the report.
On a bilateral level, "the nature of the link depends on the ideological political bias of each country and each government," with Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba as the most complex countries. On the other hand, they are committed to working with the High Representative and the European External Action Service to attempt to restart relations between the European Union and Latin America.
Finally, he warned that "the risk of escalation between Algeria and Morocco is real" after Algiers broke ties with Rabat in August. "A direct armed confrontation or with the involvement of the Polisario Front" should not be ruled out, which "could set North Africa on fire, destabilizing its Mediterranean and Sahelian neighbourhoods."
Thus, they consider it urgent to "look for de-escalation routes to avoid more evils", emphasizing that Spain "needs to reduce tensions and establish channels of dialogue among its southern neighbors". Must seek."
"If this route does not produce results and the conflict threatens national interests, the Spanish government should adopt more assertive and firm measures, which will have the greater political and social support they have and demand greater coordination among European countries." level," he outlines without explaining what kind of action should be taken.
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Tesla sure has talked big about an electric pickup truck that's supposedly in development. Well, it looks like rival Rivian has something to say, but more importantly something to show. It's their R1T electric truck that just debuted at this year's L.A. Auto Show. It's huge news in the world of trucks and EVs since it combines the best of both worlds.
The R1T just happens to look pretty awesome thanks to a conventional pickup truck shape but with futuristic sculpting that sets it apart from every conventional truck out there. Details like a solid front end and truly unique pill-shaped LED headlights give the R1T a look like nothing else on the road.
Green means "Go!" thanks to the LED light bar charging indicator up front.
There's also an LED light bar that spans the full width of the front end and turns green when it's plugged in for charging. While driving, it's a soft but bright white. There's also a full-width red taillight across the back of the tailgate that matches the front.
Who says water and electricity don't mix. The R1T gets properly dirty.
The range of the R1T is an amazing 400+ miles from its 180 kWh battery pack. That's 80 kWh more than the Tesla Model X that only gets 289 miles on a single charge. Talk about showing up the other guy. The performance is also staggering, rocketing to 60 mph in three seconds. Folks, that's faster than a Porsche 911T by over half a second. And you can't haul lumber in a 911. Oh, and did we mention that the R1T can tow 11,000 pounds? Yep.
What's more, the R1T is also off-road capable, so it walks the talk. There are functional skid plates in front and back, and there's something Rivian calls a "skateboard" platform that underpins the R1T. Their electric-vehicle-specific chassis will be the basis for all of their future vehicles, including an upcoming SUV. The chassis uses high-strength steel and aluminum for lightness and rigidity. The R1T ain't just some show truck.
The R1T can control torque at each wheel independently, making for excellent off-road traction, as well as on-road, and it also has an air suspension at all four corners that can actually raise the truck over five inches from its standard ride height. And because there's no air intake because of its electric nature, it can wade into a meter of water.
Rivian paid just as much attention to the interior as it did to the exterior design and the truck's capability. It looks nothing like any truck on the market today (and pretty much different from any passenger car, as well). It's not only futuristic with its two huge screens but opulent, as well. Dash, HVAC vent, and center console design are truly special. Rivian even paid attention to the ease of cleaning for all surfaces. They Doors, dash, seats, and floor carpet are stain resistant and can be wiped down easily.
The storage capability in the R1T also happens to be unrivaled and unique thanks to its electric nature and battery storage low in the vehicle. There's the truck bed, the large front trunk, and a nifty tunnel that extends the full width of the truck. The doors that open for that space can also be used for steps to unload items from the roof or bed. Hell, you can even sit on them.
Inside the bed, there's a port for an air compressor hose that pulls air from the suspension. You can operate power tools or even inflate your tires with it. Ingenious, really. There are also ample USB and USB Type-C ports, even some in the headrests for the rear passengers to easily access. There are even four in the bed and a 110V outlet. You can plug in a fridge, microwave, electric stove, you name it. It's really the first vehicle of its kind to exploit its EV nature this well.
This storage section in front of the rear wheel is brilliant. No passengers, please.
The R1T will apparently be Level 3 autonomous tech-ready. What this means is hands-free driving, according to Rivian. That's a big step from today's technology, and the promise that this tech will be ready by the truck's launch in 2020 is a stretch. If they can pull it off, that will be something else.
In terms of range and pricing, there will be different battery sizes: 180 kWh (400+ miles), 135 kWh (300 miles) and 105 kWh (230 miles). The most expensive version will start around $90,000, and the cheapest will run about $70,000. The level of tech, power, and versatility in the R1T should make it truly attractive to those who want something different in a pickup truck, and we're excited to see this new brand enter the fray. Rivian has clearly done their homework. Now, Telsa has some catching up to do.
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Litecoin Price Analysis: LTC is Trying to Find a Direction
Sep 27 2018 · 18:35 UTC | Updated Oct 1 2018 · 10:46
by Dmitriy Gurkovskiy · 2 min read
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Litecoin is adding 1.20%, trading at around $57.95.
On Thu Sep 27, Litecoin is adding 1.20%, trading at around $57.95. Over the last few weeks, Litecoin was range trading, but the overall midterm trend is still descending, as seen on D1, says Dmitriy Gurkovskiy, Chief Analyst at RoboForex.
Previously, LTC tested the midterm ascending channel support, but failed to break it out. Locally, the crypto is still able to get back to $59.40, and then rise to $62.60. The MACD is in line with it, as it's ready to break out the zero line and head into the positive territory.
The last high demand period for Litecoin was in May this year, and there have been no major buyouts even since.
For now, the key support for Litecoin is at $55.76, and in case it gets broken out, the crypto may reach $47.02. Meanwhile, the resistance is at $64.00. The MACD is rising and ready to enter the positive territory, which is buy signal. The Stochastic has stopped going down in the positive area, but is still confirming the already formed sell signal.
Fundamentally, Litecoin is in focus when its creator Charlie Lee comments on the crypto market and on LTC in particular.
A few days ago, Mr Lee said he saw Litecoin was under pressure of both traders and some funds that were 'on the same page'. According to Lee, this is not for nothing. Litecoin is said to be protected with the most state of the art technologies, which makes it one of the most secure. According to Lee, total amount of Litecoin daily transactions is around $200M.
The major goal for Lee is developing the network, including Lightning Network, and promoting the crypto among the investors. The fears around Litecoin are explained by its great potential. Marketing campaigns against Litecoin are based on FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt), but Lee does not think this is a serious issue.
The same method is used to persuade people that Litecoin has faded out and has no future, Lee says. He personally thinks, however, that this is not the case.
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Thomas Sivright (or Sievwright) of Meggetland and Southhouse  (1783–1835) was a 19th-century Scottish landowner, art collector and bibliophile.

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He was born in Meggetland House, west of Edinburgh the eldest son of Thomas Sivright (1739-1813). The large mansionhouse stood south of the junction of Colinton Road and Polwarth Terrace. The huge grounds are now the Meggetland sports fields. The house was lost to a railway line in the 19th century.

In 1817 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Sir David Brewster, John Jamieson, and James Bonar. He was elected at the same time as James Skene and William Pulteney Alison.

Over and above his country estates he had a townhouse at 7 West Maitland Street in the West End of Edinburgh.

He died on 6 November 1835. He is buried with his parents in St Cuthberts Churchyard at the west end of Princes Street in Edinburgh. The grave holds a unique position under the west steeple, at the end of the main approach path from Lothian Road.

His valuable book collection was sold by auction in 1836. The auction included several very rare drawings with works by William Blake, Rembrandt, Rubens, Piranesi and Durer. His large collection of Greek and Roman coins and other curiosities was also sold.

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Lajos Szűcs (* 8. August 1973 in Budapest) ist ein ehemaliger ungarischer Fußballtorhüter.

Sportlicher Werdegang
Szűcs begann seine Karriere als professioneller Fußballspieler bei Újpest Budapest. Als Stammspieler in der Nemzeti Bajnokság war einer der Garanten, dass sein Klub im vorderen Ligabereich mitspielte und sich regelmäßig für den Europapokal qualifizierte. In der Winterpause der Saison 1997/98 folgte er einem Angebot des deutschen Klubs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, der im vorherigen Sommer in die Bundesliga aufgestiegen war. Beim Pfälzer Erstligisten sollte er als Ersatz für den verletzungsbedingt längerfristig ausfallenden Petr Kouba mit Andreas Reinke um den Stammplatz zwischen den Pfosten kämpfen. Lediglich als dieser verletzungsbedingt ausfiel, konnte er ihn vertreten und verhalf in drei Bundesligaspielen zum Gewinn des Meistertitels.

Nachdem mit Uwe Gospodarek beim 1. FC Kaiserslautern ein weiterer Torhüter verpflichtet worden war, kehrte Szűcs im Sommer 1999 zunächst auf Leihbasis nach Ungarn zurück und heuerte bei Ferencváros Budapest an. Im Sommer 2002 verpflichtete ihn  der Klub endgültig. Bei seinem neuen Klub entwickelte er sich zum Nationalspieler und kam bis 2005 zu drei Länderspieleinsätzen. Von 2005 bis 2015 spielte er bei Lombard Pápa. Im Jahr 2009 stieg er mit dem Klub in die Nemzeti Bajnokság auf und war dort bis zum Abstieg 2015 Stammtorwart. Anschließend wechselte er zu Dunaújváros FC in die zweite Liga, ehe er sich Anfang 2016 Drittligist Rákosmenti KSK anschloss. Dort übernahm er im Jahr 2016 das Traineramt.

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Q: Fill a matrix from a matrix of indices I want to fill a matrix from an array of indices :
import numpy as np

indx = [[0,1,2],[1,2,4],[0,1,3],[2,3,4],[0,3,4]]
x = np.zeros((5,5))
for i in range(5):
    x[i,indx[i]] = 1.

The result is :
array([[ 1.,  1.,  1.,  0.,  0.],
       [ 0.,  1.,  1.,  0.,  1.],
       [ 1.,  1.,  0.,  1.,  0.],
       [ 0.,  0.,  1.,  1.,  1.],
       [ 1.,  0.,  0.,  1.,  1.]])

As desired.
Question
Is there a way to do this in pure python/numpy without looping ?

A: Use advanced-indexing after intialization -
x[np.arange(len(indx))[:,None], indx] = 1

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The prime objective of the three year pilot Coal Compilation Project (CCP), initiated in the 1989/90 fiscal year, is to provide coal resource maps to stimulate and support industry exploration programs, and assist government in matters of resource management. An essential feature of the program is the use of cost effective Geoscience Information System (GSIS) technology that allows the database and various thematic maps to be analyzed, updated, and displayed with complete flexibility at any scale.
Each map set is intended to be a stand alone, unique product contributing to an overall synthesis of information. Maps generated can be at a regional or reconnaissance level. Collection of new data has been limited. Data compiled and evaluated has been based on the following principal sources; Alberta Research Council/Alberta Geological Survey (ARC/AGS); Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB); Geological Survey of Canada (GSC/ISPG); and information from the coal industry sector. Industry has cooperated and supported the CCP by providing unpublished corporate reports to the AGS. The availability of these reports has been an essential component toward the success of this project.
The CCP may encompass up to eighteen 1:50 000 scale mapsheets, to be completed over the three year period. Nine mapsheets have been completed to date, four during the 1989/90 fiscal year and an additional five during the past 1990/91 fiscal year.
Custom maps and database searches can be obtained by contacting the Coal Geology Section, Alberta Geological Survey, Alberta Research Council. Raw coal exploration data� that are in the 'public' domain can, for a nominal fee, be viewed in microfiche form at the Records Center of the Energy Resources Conservation Board in Calgary, Alberta. Arrangements can also be made to acquire copies of all/selected data.
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Richardson, R.J.H., Langenberg, C.W., Chao, D.K. and Fietz, D.W. (1991): Alberta Geological Survey - coal geology: coal compilation project - Donald Flats: NTS 83E/16; Alberta Research Council, ARC/AGS Open File Report 1991-07, 42 p.


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Q: Where is the screen rotate lock in Ubuntu 22.10? Where is the screen rotation lock in Ubuntu 22.10 ?
(This prevents the display from rotating, if you rotate your laptop screen by 90°, 180°, or 270°).
I expected this to be available in the quick settings popup, but it is not there.
I searched in the Settings app, and did not find it there.
(I thought this feature existed in prior versions of Ubuntu).


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A visitor to the US who does not need a visa. Visa waiver tax implications are the same as for a B-1/B-2 Visa. See the B-1 Visa and Visa Waiver page for further information and examples.
A special endorsement to a B-1/B-2 visa for crewmembers on foriegn vessels working in US waters. The Coast Guard isses the OCS letter to the vessel which is typically engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas.. A number of unusual tax circumstances are encountered when working with personnel off the continental shelf which are described on our OCS page.
Crewmember of foreign vessels. Usually issued so that the crewmember may transit to the vessel. Special income and payroll tax exemptions apply to these visa holders if the vessel is involved in international transportation.
An inter-company transfer visa. A company may transfer an employee from a foreign related company to the US company using this visa. All compensation must be included in the US W-2 even if paid by a foreign employer. All payroll tax withholdings apply.
An alien with special skills may be brought to the US on this visa. All wages are reported on the W-2 and subject to all tax withholdings.
Similar to an H-1 visa but typically valid for only year. Only Canadian and Mexican employees hold this visa.
A trainee visa used for a training program in the US. Special exemptions for income or living expense reimbursements may be available in a tax treaty. Advance planning may signficantly reduce the US tax liability. The income and FICA exemptions available to a trainee on a J-1 visa do not apply to an H-3.
Permanent residents are taxed very much like US citizens. See the Permanent Resident page for more information.
A visa issued to a foreign national studying in the US. Special exemptions from Social Security, Medicare and FUTA/SUTA may apply while at school or in optional practical training. An exemption from income tax for foreign paid compensation may also apply. See the Substantial Presence Test page for an special exception when determining tax residence.
A trainee visa. Similar income and social tax considerations apply as for an F-1 visa holder.
Government and certain international organization employees typically exempt from US tax and reporting requirements.


Oregon (Liberal state politicians) are trying to ram a "Universal Registration" law down the collective throats of Oregonians, and they may succeed in getting it passed. But only they (the legistlators) think it will be enforceable.
There's a lot of talk about "unenforceable (or unenforced) laws", but perhaps the legislators are not paying sufficient attention to the idea that when they make unjust laws, they make criminals out of honest men and women, They are actually undermining both the law, and the moral imperative for a nation which is based on the Rule of Law rather than the Rule of Men.
Last week, I wrote to my state representative saying that I was agains the bill to establish a "Universal Background Check" in Oreon (SB941) because (a) it was not enforceable, and (b) because if it were to be enforced, it would make criminals out of honest citizens, and (c) because it would establish a de facto 'gun registry'.
It's nobody's business who I sell a gun to, or who I buy a gun from. So .. thank you very much Oregon Liberal State Senators, but FOAD.. (Pound sand?) IF you enact this law, you will make a criminal of me for doing that which I have been doing responsibly for fifty years: legally buying and selling guns from other responsible gun owners ... which I am.
'... it depends on the definition of what 'innocent' is ...."
Who decides whether we or not we are 'innocent'?
Who rules? The administrators we hire (via elections) to enforce OUR rules, or the out-of-control nabobs they often turn out to be?
Or do we get to look at the situation, and somehow decide wheter their agendas are the same as ours?
I think they're looking for control. We're just looking for freedom.
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Stephen Curry done talking about LeBron James face of the NBA
Chris Maurice
Stephen Curry Tired of Talking About LeBron James and the True 'Face of the NBA'
Stop asking Steph Curry about competing with LeBron James. He doesn't care.
"It's really annoying for me," said Curry when asked about trying to steal another title from James. "That's not what I'm playing for, to be the face of the NBA or to be this or that or to take LeBron's throne or whatever. You know, I'm trying to chase rings, and that's all I'm about. So that's where the conversation stops for me."
Oh c'mon, Steph. You know you like it. First, it was Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James, now it's LeBron James vs. Steph Curry. The King had a few years as the undisputed man, but now Curry is spoiling his championship window.
Even if Steph doesn't care about the comparison, LeBron can't be happy. Bryant is retired, and the San Antonio Spurs are getting old. This was supposed to be the LeBron James era—his long-awaited Michael Jordan moment. He got the Space Jam 2 role, all he needed was three or so more rings.
Curry and the Golden State Warriors weren't part of the plan.
All of a sudden, LeBron has some serious competition again. And the Warriors are made up of young stars, too, so they aren't going to retire like the rest of his nemeses. But who would have thought LeBron would be competing not only for his championships but also to remain the face of the league.
"I'm not in the business of ranking or debating who is what," continued Curry. "At the end of the day, it's about winning, and the fact that we won a championship last year and were the last team standing, obviously, is what was most important to me."
In other words, "I won, so I'm better."
"I don't think there's just a face in the NBA," said Klay Thompson, throwing fuel on the fire. "I think there's faces because it's such a star-driven league, and players really make the league because there are so many great athletes."
In other words, "What about me? I'm good too; I'm the face!"
I hate to break it to you, Klay, but LeBron is the face of the NBA. If y'all pull off the repeat, then maybe Steph has some room to talk. Unfortunately, casual fans don't know who you are because ESPN doesn't worship you.
After the NBA Finals media days, I'm cheering even harder for the Cleveland Cavaliers. One thing I noticed watching LeBron, Klay and Steph is that while James has nothing but respect for the Splash Brothers, Steph and Klay are only worried about promoting themselves.
"I think it might be easier for the common fan to relate to Steph because it's hard to be 6'8, 260 [pounds] and have a 40-inch vert and be the fastest guy on the floor," continued Thompson. "So, I mean, the casual fan might relate better to Steph because he doesn't have that athletic, just God-given ability. It's tough to say. It's just personal preference, honestly."
I hope LeBron doesn't hear that. Where the hell does Klay get off saying one of the hardest working players in the NBA is running off "just God-given ability."
Sure, LeBron has a natural ability that most don't, but does Steph not? Are we supposed to believe that anyone could work hard and be considered one of the best shooters of all time? Is Steph just outworking literally everyone in NBA history?
I guarantee you he doesn't shoot as much as Ray Allen did back in the day. I know for a fact that prime Kobe would work circles around him.
As Tim Notke said (and Kevin Durant and Tim Tebow made famous), "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
I don't care how gifted you are. No one makes it to the NBA without working for it. Not even Yao Ming.
And you sure as hell don't become LeBron James without working your ass off for it.
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World Under Siege Showcases 8 Fine Actors, Release Date, & Other Details
World Under Siege Showcases 8 Updates: The stories are unpinned by the heavy technology, futuristic quality, and a wide time-frame span and also encompass the entire 21st century.
The world is under blockade. The 'new normal' is not other than reassuring. Human beings are in confinement and are being pulled apart from each other. They are grappling with grief, anxiety, and befuddlement and are being funded for themselves. But in reality, are we really alone? Are we safe entirely?
Solos the seven-part of the anthology series of Amazon Studios. It is liberally employing sci-fi devices which shows us why and how we may neither. Even if we are facing a devastating pandemic we are not without any hope. It is only because of the sense of solidarity that has not deserted mankind. Healing has always existed within the realms of possibility.
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The creator of Al Pacino series Hunter, Showrunner David Weil is going to craft a showcase for eight fine actors who will be going to bring empathy and intelligence for bearing up the interpretation of isolated, beleaguered individuals who are struggling to seek solace within their own selves – and without.
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The stories have been unpinned by the heavy technology, futuristic quality, and wide time-frame span, which encompass nearly the whole 21st century. Few of the characters reveal themselves through the monologues. Many other people lay bare from their demons inside them through a mixture of confessions and conversations.
The title of each episode is in the name of the characters: Leah, Tom, Peg, Sasha, Jenny, Nera, and Stuart. The story of each protagonist is distinct, and it is not necessarily limited only to experiences during the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Solos are going to be directed by Sam Taylor Johnson, Zach Braff, and Tiffany Johnson. The show has been bookended by Anne Hathaway and Morgan Freeman. The opening episode has been written by Weil and is directed by Braff. Hathway is playing the role of Leah.
Leah is a woman who is in her mid-30s which is slogging away in the basement for making contact with her future self. She is shown desperately for traveling forward in time. She has also believed that the only way of helping her ALS- affiliated mother out of her pain.
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With the proliferation of DIY tax software programs such as TurboTax flooding the market, it can be tempting for financially pinched small business owners to forgo the services of an accountant when filing their taxes. But according to several experts, that could be a serious mistake. Following are some reasons why a small business owner should, at least, have a tax accountant review their returns before filing.
Believe it or not, there are several salient items that even the most deftly assembled software program can miss. Unlike an accountant who deals with thousands of returns over a career, software programs are not designed to detect oversights.
To prove his point, Levenhagen, who launched his business four years ago, says he is frequently contacted by small business clients who use software programs to file their taxes. In one instance, his client, a sole proprietor, didn't understand that business and personal returns are filed together. The software missed this.
An accountant with years of experience working with small businesses will have likely encountered any tax situation you present. Sure, it might end up costing more than the investment in a tax software program, but the short-term pain of parting with a few dollars compensates for an outcome that could be dire to your bottom line.
"Tax professionals will know additional things to watch out for like audit red flags," says Levenhagen. "For example, you get people who have too many round numbers on their returns because they're just guessing or estimating their expenses. And there'll be a lot of numbers that end in zeros. That's not a good situation." Levenhagen explains that such facile approximations could raise the suspicions of the IRS.
Make sure that the tax professional you're consulting has a solid reputation as someone who is knowledgeable, reliable and well informed when it comes to current tax laws and trends. Ask trusted colleagues or associates for referrals. Don't pick the first name in a Google search result without doing your due diligence.
Linda de Marlor, president of Tax-Masters, an accounting firm in Rockville, Maryland whose client base is also heavily comprised of small businesses, agrees wholeheartedly. She recalls an example of small business owner client who came to her after dealing with an inept CPA.
Tim Kerin, who with his wife Tracey, owns several businesses including a commercial construction firm, learned a very difficult lesson when he and his wife visited an ineffectual CPA several years ago to get a second opinion.
What ensued was a business owner's nightmare—an IRS audit. Kerin says that he and his wife have paid $95,000 in legal and accounting fees, and that the ordeal has been a financial drain on the couple's business operations. Although they did not lose their various businesses, Kerin notes they did have to lay off several employees, sell two company vehicles, and close a storage unit.
The ordeal inspired the Kerins to launch Learning Lessons in Business, a two-year old consulting firm designed to educate business owners on various challenges. Kerin's negative experience with the CPA notwithstanding, he does feel that small business owners who do their own taxes are taking unnecessary chances.
Small business owners looking to save money by preparing their own tax returns may be doing themselves—and their companies—a serious disservice. With tax laws continually changing, there may be deductions or other items that you, as a busy entrepreneur, simply can't keep up with. Even if you feel confident about the reliability of your software program and your gift for numbers, always seek out the opinion of a tax professional who is trained to file returns just to make sure you're not missing anything. It may be the best money you ever spend.


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Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (09-22 January 2023)
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After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe has strived to break its energy dependence. In response to these efforts, Mediterranean countries and major energy companies such as Eni, Total, Exxon Mobil, Israeli energy firms, and Qatar Energy scrambled to discover and exploit new energy resources, build new ways of transportation, and upgrade the existing ones.
In this respect, more and more activities, e.g. the discovery in the Nargis-1 well of Egypt and projects that will increase the volume of resources and enhance connectivity between the two regions, can be anticipated in the coming months and years, especially discoveries of natural gas and increasing the transportation capacity via LNG.
Europe is already on its way to the Green transition despite the resistance and other hurdles. Increasing energy prices and demand have contributed to supplier countries' economies. However, most of these initiatives are short-term band-aids for the deep wounds in Europe. They are likely to be small or medium-sized projects unless they are consistent with the decarbonisation efforts.
All these developments take place in a challenging geopolitical environment along with elections to be held in Cyprus, Greece, and Turkiye and the countries' domestic problems though the distinction between domestic, regional, and international issues become blurred. Libya and Cyprus continue to be two primary faultlines in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Elections in Libya do not seem on the horizon. The competition between rival factions, mainly the interim government and parliament, intensifies and pushes them to seek outside parties' support. Ankara strives to leverage its relationship with Tripoli to break its isolation and overcome its exclusion from the regional dynamics. The decision of a Tripoli court to suspend the energy deal could be a blow to Ankara. Yet, the court did not provide a detailed justification for the decision and left room for appeal. Hence, we need to watch what will come next.
The drilling efforts in off south Cyprus and south Crete will be conducted in the "disputed" zones. For the former, Ankara demands a fair share of the Turkish Cypriots. According to the UN roadmap supported by the international community, the resolution should be based "on a bizonal, bicommunal federation." This means that the Turkish Cypriots should have a share in the discovered resources.
On the other hand, the Turkish side articulates that the solution must be based on a two-state solution which is not even supported by countries such as Germany, which has good relations with Turkiye. Therefore, the two-state solution proposed by Ankara is inconsistent with their demands for Turkish Cypriots' share. In an ideal situation, the UN roadmap should be applied, maybe with some changes, and the Northern part of the island can benefit from the discoveries accordingly.
The Greeks object to this idea mainly to avoid a tacit recognition of the Northern part as well as use this as a bargaining power if the sides come to the table again. The Turks believe they should get their fair share irrespective of the resolution of the Cyprus issue. Although this is an intricate but old issue, the context is entirely different this time.
Currently, the situation on the Island is not encouraging, which also reverberates into a report by the UN Secretary-General. In this pessimistic environment, Ankara deploys additional military assets into Northern Cyprus, where a large Turkish military presence exists.
Hardliners are in power in both Northern Cyprus and Turkiye. Cyprus, Greece and Turkiye will face elections next year. Turkish President Erdogan struggles with the plunging economy and his decreasing popularity, and this election is a matter of survival. Erdogan and Turkish commentators frequently issue threats against Greece. In the meantime, Mitsotakis's government suffers from spyware scandals. Therefore, tensions between both countries are very high, and both sides opt to mobilise constituents by using nationalist sentiments.
The Eastern Mediterranean can provide alternative energy resources to Europe and also become a ticking bomb as new resources are discovered. It is implausible that there will be an all-out war between Athens and Ankara. However, there might be an intended crisis or an awkward incident, e.g. dog fights or clashes between coast guards and navies can ignite unexpected and dangerous situations.
Therefore, we are in a challenging period and in dire need of diplomacy and common sense to avoid further escalation and conflicts. Last but not least, big players should encourage regional nations to come to the table instead of thinking only about their short-term interests.
Exploding Numbers in Migration
According to figures from different European and national agencies, migration is significantly on the rise in the Mediterranean region. Moreover, Erdogan started to approach Assad in a bid to mend frozen ties with regional countries. Turkiye hosts 3.7 million Syrian refugees per the UN, which is an acute problem for the country. If Syrians are decided to be sent back, then a new migration wave can be expected.
Taken with the current increase of migration in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean, Europe must seriously consider appropriate responses and alternatives to the unfolding realities. Northern Europeans should not disregard their responsibility and show solidarity with their peers. On the other hand, southern European countries should stop pushbacks and concluding deals with regional countries, including inhuman applications, notably pullbacks to curb migration. These deals can be easily weaponised, like energy.
Militarising and criminalising migration is also another major problem for Europe. State and government officials target humanitarian workers and agencies. This only helps far-right politicians and creates double trouble. Nonetheless, the Russian invasion of Ukraine showed that Europe could overcome problems with unity and solidarity.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (19 Dec 2022 - 08 Jan 2023)
19 Dec 2022 – 08 Jan 2023
In this respect, more and more discoveries and projects that will increase the volume of resources and enhance connectivity between the two regions can be anticipated in the coming months and years, especially discoveries of natural gas and increasing the transportation capacity via LNG.
Europe is already on its way to the Green transition despite the resistance and other hurdles. Increasing energy prices and demand have contributed to supplier countries' economies. Most of these initiatives are short-term band-aids for deep wounds of Europe and the regional governments, and they are likely to be small or medium-sized projects unless they are consistent with the decarbonisation efforts.
All these developments take place in a challenging geopolitical environment. For instance, the drilling efforts in Block 6 off south Cyprus and south Crete will be conducted in the "disputed" areas. For the former, Ankara demands a fair share of the Turkish Cypriots. According to the UN roadmap supported by the international community, the resolution should be based "on a bizonal, bicommunal federation." This means that the Turkish Cypriots should have a share in the discovered resources.
Greece had already published a NAVTEX message to expand the zone where ExxonMobil conducts seismic surveys off the coast of Crete into a disputed area with Libya. Extension of territorial waters around Crete is also frequently articulated by Greece, which Ankara considers as a casus belli.
The Eastern Mediterranean can provide alternative energy resources to Europe and but become a ticking bomb as new resources are discovered. Even though an all-out war between Athens and Ankara seems implausible, there might be intended crisis or awkward incidents between coast guards, and the navies of both sides can ignite unexpected and dangerous situations.
Therefore, we are in a challenging period and in dire need of diplomacy and common sense in order to avoid further escalation and conflicts. Last but not least, big players should encourage regional nations to come to the table instead of thinking only about their short-term interests.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (05- 18 Dec 2022)
05-18 Dec 2022
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe has strived to break its energy dependence. As a response to these efforts and the EU Green Deal objectives, Mediterranean countries scrambled to find and exploit new energy resources, build new ways of transportation, and upgrade the existing ones. In this respect, more and more discoveries and projects that will enhance the connectivity between the two regions, especially increasing the transportation capacity via LNG, can be anticipated in the coming years.
On the other hand, all these developments take place in a challenging geopolitical environment. The Libya-Turkey deal exacerbates the tensions between Greece and Turkey in a sensitive environment in which Cyprus, Greece and Turkey will face elections next year. Turkish President Erdogan struggles with the plunging economy and his decreasing popularity and frequently issues threats against Greece. In the meantime, Greek PM Mitsotakis suffers from the spyware scandals. Therefore, both sides opt to mobilise constituents by using nationalist sentiments.
In this context, Athens launched a diplomatic campaign against the Libya-Turkey maritime accord. The issue is raised in every venue, e.g. in bilateral relations, European institutions, as well as in the UN. Moreover, Greece published a NAVTEX message to expand the zone where ExxonMobil conducts seismic surveys off the coast of Crete into a disputed area with Libya. Turkey has dispatched the drilling ship Abdulhamid Han into the undisputed zones, and Erdogan already stated that they could send survey vessels if other countries, notably Libya, request. As a result, the situation is becoming a tit-for-tat, similar to the crisis between Ankara and Athens in 2020.
Other countries, notably Cairo, support Athen's efforts since Turkiye irked regional countries by pursuing assertive and unilateral policies. However, they also follow similar policies to Ankara in their responses. Libya has a caretaker UN-backed government whose primary function is to deliver elections. After criticising the legitimacy of the Libya-Turkey deal, Greece pushed Libya to demarcate their borders, even requesting the US to exert pressure on the Libyan government, which is considered not to have a mandate by Greece.
After Greece decided to expand the survey area into the disputed zones with Libya, this week, Egypt also unilaterally demarcated its Western borders in a bid to push Libya. These moves indicate that regional countries pursue a pragmatist zero-sum approach rather than a principled one. Pragmatism generates a fragile environment and hinders solutions that diplomacy can produce. It is worth reminding that relationships or deals built upon pragmatism can change overnight. Therefore, we are in a challenging period and dire need of diplomacy and common sense in order to avoid further escalation and conflicts. Last but not least, big players should encourage regional nations to come to the table instead of thinking only about their short-term interests.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (21 Nov - 04 Dec 2022)
In recent weeks, the Mediterranean region has witnessed very swift and unexpected moves and countermoves. After the demarcation deal between Libya and Turkey, Cairo suspended the reconciliation process with Ankara. However, just after three weeks, Sisi and Erdogan, who have been long-time enemies, shook hands on the sidelines of the World Cup in Qatar. It was read by observers if both countries could be opening a new page or not.
Make no mistake, the rapprochement with Egypt has been the slowest one when compared with the Gulf countries for two primary reasons; Turkey's support of the Muslim Brotherhood and the fact that they support rival factions in Libya. A few days after the handshake, Egypt inked an agreement with Greece regarding the delimitation of Search and Rescue Areas (SAR) and Flight Information Regions (FIR). The demarcated zones overlap with areas delimited by the Libya-Turkey deal. Therefore, this can be read as a response to Libya and Turkey.
In this context, Athens launched a diplomatic campaign against the Libya-Turkey maritime accord. The issue is raised in every venue, e.g. in bilateral relations, European institutions, as well as in the UN. Moreover, Greece published a NAVTEX message to expand the zone where ExxonMobil conducts the seismic surveys off the coast of Crete into a disputed area with Libya. Turkey keeps the drilling ship Abdulhamid Han in the bay of Antalya, and Erdogan already stated that they could dispatch survey vessels if other countries, notably Libya, request. As a result, the situation is becoming a tit-for-tat, similar to the crisis between Ankara and Athens in 2020.
Not all the news is bad. After the historic deal with Lebanon, Israel accepted the Qatari Energy Consortium to be involved in the drilling activities in the Lebanese waters. Most of the waters in the Kana-Sidon reservoir belong to Lebanon, whereas Israel holds a veto right in the decisions. Moreover, the Gaza gas deal signed by Egypt and the Palestinian authority awaits its response from the new government of Israel. The agreement with the Israel-Lebanon deal gives a glimmer of hope to the Palestinians that Israel can agree with the proposals, which can boost cooperation, calm down the tensions, and eventually support their cash-strapped economies.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (07-20 Nov 2022)
27th Global Climate Conference (COP27)
COP27 was organised in the Mediterranean region, warming 20% faster than the global average. Considering the scramble to find new energy resources in the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the upheaval in the Mediterranean and the broader MENA region, there is an additional need for efforts to combat climate change.
This struggle has a high price tag, and developing countries demand funds from developed nations. The agreement on loss and damage can be considered a remarkable development, though there are flaws in how the money will be collected and distributed.
The summit is also described as "untransparent, unpredictable and chaotic" and claimed to be one of "the worst talks on climate." Egypt strives to portray itself as a pioneer in climate efforts in the region and polish its damaged diplomatic image by using the summit. The Egyptian foreign minister had already suggested the EIB and EBRD provide funds for natural gas projects in the last month.
Yet, the host nation comes under fire for the bad management of the conference as well as the crackdown on political and climate activists. Apart from the environmental concerns, the EU or member states barely have brought up the issue of human rights when dealing with Egypt.
Egypt's position is strengthened with the tacit support of France and Greece to counter Turkey. In order to break its isolation in the region, Ankara had changed track and put an immense effort into mending relations with Cairo. Lastly, the presidents of both countries shook hands and gave a warm photo to the press this week; that is the first personal meeting in years. It also came a few weeks after Egypt suspended the reconciliation process with Turkiye because of the Libya-Turkiye deal. Their support of rival factions in Libya is an issue of profound dispute among the countries.
Libya: A faultline in the region
Turkiye's close relationship and the disputed deals with the Tripoli government irked Greece. Having demanded the US pressure Libya to demarcate borders with Greece, the Greek FM went to Libya for a planned meeting with the head of Libya's Presidential Council, Mohamed Younis Menfi. Nonetheless, Dendias suspended his trip by citing his previous request to only meet with Menfi when the Libyan FM, who signed deals with Turkiye, appeared at the airport to welcome him.
This put the Greek Foreign Minister in an awkward situation since he headed to Eastern Libya and met with Khalifa Hafter, the commander of the self-styled LNA, afterwards. As a result, he avoided facing the foreign minister but came together with a contested military figure. This shows that not only Turkiye but also Greece pursues a pragmatist approach rather than a principled one.
Greece-Turkey Relations
Relations between the two countries did not see any change. Erdogan maintains his escalatory rhetoric against Greece on different venues. Strikingly, this situation has repercussions for Ankara's F16 deal with Washington. On top of the elections he faces next year, he may use the disputes for bargaining with the US since a powerful group of senators opposes the deal.
In addition to Libya, Turkiye inked a deal with Algeria for oil and gas exploration. The agreement has political objectives, e.g. increasing Ankara's footprint in Africa more than financial gains.
After returning to power, Netanyahu's approach against Turkiye was a question mark. He pledged to sustain the so-called "new era" in the relations. However, Israeli officials stated on different occasions that this rapprochement would not be at the expense of Greece. That's why the Greek defence minister paid a visit to Athens after he cancelled the previous one when he was in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart.
In sum, regional countries pursue a pragmatist approach to short-term gains and a zero-sum mentality. This generates a fragile environment and hinders solutions that diplomacy can produce. It is worth reminding that relationships or deals built upon pragmatism can change overnight, and two wrongs do not make a right. Therefore, diplomacy is the only way out.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (24 Oct – 06 Nov 2022)
24 Oct – 06 Nov 2022
The Chaos in Libya and its Repercussions on the Region
The chaos and uncertainty in Libya persist since the presidential elections did not take place on the planned date for various reasons. The Eastern factions claim that the mandate of GNU (Government of National Unity), the interim government, ended in December 2021. International actors published a joint statement in order to defer unilateral actions for taking control of Tripoli.
The postponement of the elections exacerbates the existing stalemate in Libya and undermines the limited legitimacy of the Dbeibeh government. Moreover, one week ago, Khalifa Haftar stated that he was about to take "decisive action," meaning that he can launch a strike against Tripoli. This is expected since the longer the uncertainty, the bigger the risk of armed conflict.
In this context, the Tripoli government inked new agreements with Turkiye about oil and gas exploration as well as receiving military support, notably for the procurement of Turkish drones. The former aims to bring Turkish drilling ships to the contested maritime zones delimited by the 2019 Libya-Turkey maritime deal, while the latter is about to solidify the GNU's military posture against a military escalation.
As expected, Cyprus, Egypt and Greece blasted these deals, and Western countries, such as the US, the EU, and Germany, criticised the Libyan government and urged them to avoid engaging in such agreements until the elections occur.
Following the deal, Cairo suspended the normalisation process with Ankara, and Athens requested Washington to exert pressure on the Tripoli government to engage with Greece to demarcate the Exclusive Economic Zones.
Greco-Turkish Disputes
The Libya-Turkey deal exacerbates the tensions between Greece and Turkey in a sensitive environment in which Cyprus, Greece and Turkey will face elections next year. Turkish President Erdogan struggles with the plunging economy and his decreasing popularity. In the meantime, Greek PM Mitsotakis suffers from the spyware scandals. Therefore, both sides can opt to mobilise constituents by using nationalist sentiments.
The Turkish government frequently raises the issue of demilitarisation of the islands and issues threats against Greece. The drilling vessel Oruc Reis also operates in the Gulf of Antalya. If Turkey sends the drilling vessel to the contested waters off Coast Crete, Cyprus, or Libya, then it may raise the already-high tensions.
On the other hand, Greece articulates in different venues about extending the territorial waters to 12 nautical miles, which Ankara considers as casus belli. SYRIZA leader Tsipras also called the government for the extension, though it is worth asking why he did not make this decision during his term if this is not lip service before elections.
In this respect, we are in a tough period in dire need of diplomacy and common sense.
Lebanon-Israel-Cyprus
Another country struggling to have a functioning government and economic turmoil in the region is Lebanon. The current President Aoun's term has ended without a successor. Meanwhile, in Isreal, Benjamin Netanyahu, who pledged to reverse the historic maritime deal with Lebanon, returns to power after winning the last elections.
Beirut is currently engaging with Cyprus for border talks and energy companies in order to set the stage for exploration activities since it badly needs cash flows and strives to exploit the resources in the region.
Considering that the US threw its weight to end the dispute and Israel already started the testing phase in the Karish field, it will be challenging for Netanyahu to keep the promise he made before the elections. Nonetheless, the situation is still fragile, and any move can spark tension.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (10-23 Oct 22)
Assessment (10-23 Oct 2022)
A report devised by the European Commission criticised Ankara in many respects, notably for "unauthorised drilling activities," and states that the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean returned to the levels of 2020. Among the escalatory rhetoric and tensions between Ankara and Athens, the Turkish survey vessel Oruc Reis was spotted in the East Aegean last week, for which the Turkish Navy already had issued a NAVTEX warning last month. According to the data from marine traffic, she currently operates in the Gulf of Antalya.
Meanwhile, the Turkish State Broadcaster (TRT) published maps indicating Greece within the range of a new and indigenously developed short-range ballistic missile named Tayfun. President Erdogan stated that the test of the Tayfun missile was a message to the Turkiye's enemies.
On the one hand, Ankara has approached Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to mend its ties and decouple them from Cyprus and Greece since it is excluded in the newly established East Med Gas Forum. On the other hand, the Turkish government is trying to put pressure on Greece by using various tools, e.g. dispatching Oruc Reis, signing MoUs with Libya, conducting a show of force, and raising the "demilitarisation" issue on international venues.
After the war in Ukraine, Turkiye also aims to bolster its image and seek implicit support from Russia. News about opening a consulate and starting flights to Northern Cyprus and the statements regarding making Turkey an energy "hub" shows that Putin is willing to give this support, at least at the rhetorical level, in order to undermine the efforts to bring energy resources from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe, an alternative to the Russian gas. However, the feasibility and significance of Russia's actions are other questions worth asking.
Mediterranean Crisis Horizon (05 Sep-09 Oct 22)
In early 2022, the Turkish government signalled that this year would be a year of normalisation. Despite the widespread scepticism regarding the authenticity of these efforts, Turkiye has made substantial progress. The rapprochement with Israel can be considered the most critical outcome of this period, which ends with the (re)appointment of the ambassadors.
The relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE also ameliorated, and they even concluded some deals with Turkiye. On the other hand, Cairo is still hesitant to proceed with Ankara, keeping it at arm's length, and ties between Ankara and Athens start to deteriorate after a calm period.
Regarding Egypt, there is no significant change to transform the relations, and the problems remain; Turkiye's support for Muslim Brotherhood, though Ankara imposed restrictions on their activities and the fact that they are backing the opposing sides in Libya.
When it comes to the Greco-Turkish relationship, there is a pessimistic picture, and the current situation marks a profound shift in the reconciliation efforts. There are two primary reasons for this change.
First, Ankara-Washington relations have soured in recent years, and it was somehow managed via Trump's personal relationship with Erdogan, which ended after the change of the US administration. In this context, Erdogan could not set a personal meeting while the Greek PM was given the opportunity to address the US Congress. In his speech, Mitsotakis implicitly urged the US Congress to impose conditionality or not to provide upgraded F-16s, which Turkiye badly needs since it was removed from the F-35 programme.
Following this development, the Turkish president said he no longer recognised Mitsotakis. Turkish officials and commentators articulated that Turkiye is encircled by Cyprus and Greece, which are armed by the US and make threats against Greece.
Second, elections are approaching in both countries. Especially for Erdogan, the next election is a matter of survival since he has significantly lost his popularity and support. Therefore, he expects to attract constituents and boost his and his coalition's image by invoking nationalist sentiments.
In this context, three salient issues are needed to be watched about Greco-Turkish relations; the demilitarisation of the Aegean Islands, the Cyprus issue, and sending of survey vessels to the disputed maritime zones. All can cause escalation and even an incident in the region.
According to circulating scenarios, the Turkish government may opt to send special forces to the tiny islands, annexe Northern Cyprus, or increase tensions by dispatching drill ships escorted by the Turkish Navy, should Erdogan think he will lose the elections.
Israel-Lebanon and Israel–Cyprus
Meanwhile, in the South of the Eastern Mediterranean, Israel resolved two disputes with Cyprus and Lebanon. These are significant developments when Europe badly needs to diversify its energy resources.
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EUR/USD to extend gains towards 1.2100
The EUR/USD pair recovered its long-term bullish stance reached 1.1945 this week, a fresh 2-month high, retaining most of its gains heading into the weekend. According to FXStreet's Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik, the world's most popular currency pair is poised to challenge 1.2000.
"The coronavirus pandemic is out of control in all US states but Hawaii. Hospitalizations in the country have been hitting records for seventeen days in-a-row, currently at 90K. As of Friday, the country has a sad record of having reported roughly 270K deaths. Things are just a bit better in Europe although the Continent reported 225,308 new cases and 5,276 deaths on Thursday. France is slowly moving into easing restrictions while German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that some measures would remain 'for the foreseeable future,' as the country reached its highest daily death rate since the pandemic began."
"December's first week will bring the preliminary estimates of the EU and Germany inflation data and the official US November ISM PMIs, which usually trigger relevant movements. Germany and the EU will unveil October Retail Sales figures, while on Friday, the US will release the Nonfarm Payroll monthly report. The country is expected to have added 520K new job positions in November, while the unemployment rate is expected at 6.8%."
"1.1960 is the only resistance level in the way towards the year high at 1.2011. Beyond this last, the pair could go near the 1.2100 figure before finally giving up. Supports, on the other hand, come at 1.1880 and 1.1790. Losses below this level seem quite unlikely in the current fundamental scenario."
AUD/USD to extend its advance to fresh yearly highs above 0.7413
The EUR/USD pair recovered its long-term bullish stance reached 1.1945 this week, a fresh 2-month high, retaining most of its gains heading into the weekend. According to FXStreet's Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik, the world's most popular currency pair is poised to challenge 1.2000. Key quotes "The coronavirus pandemic is out of control in all US states but Hawaii. Hospitalizations in the country have been hitting records for seventeen days in-a-row, currently at 90K. As of Friday, the country has a sad record of having reported roughly 270K deaths. Things are just a bit better in Europe although the Continent reported…


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Rini advanced to second on a passed ball.
Rodriguez reached on a fielder's choice; Monasseri advanced to second; Rini advanced to third.
Misiur singled down the lf line, RBI; Rodriguez advanced to second; Monasseri advanced to third; Rini scored.
Testa reached on a fielder's choice; Misiur advanced to second; Rodriguez advanced to third; Monasseri out at home p to c.
Sandoval doubled to left field, 2 RBI; Testa advanced to third; Misiur scored; Rodriguez scored.
S. Devorin homered to center field, inside the park, 2 RBI; C. Petrie scored.
Lalier to lf for Silva.
Ramirez advanced to second on a wild pitch.
E. Schaffer doubled to left field.
D. Rivera doubled to center field, RBI; E. Schaffer scored.
Selimovski singled down the lf line; D. Rivera advanced to third.
M. McCormack reached on a fielder's choice, RBI; Selimovski out at second 2b to ss; D. Rivera scored.
Johnston to p for Bearden.
Johnson reached on a fielding error by ss.
Lalier homered to center field, 2 RBI, unearned; Johnson scored, unearned.
B. Betley to p for B. Koref.
E. Schaffer hit by pitch.
D. Rivera doubled to right center; E. Schaffer advanced to third.
C. Petrie singled to right center.
Cain pinch hit for Ramirez.
Ramirez to cf for Cain.
Monasseri singled up the middle.
Misiur singled to third base.
Solis pinch ran for Misiur.
Johnson walked, RBI; Sandoval advanced to second; Solis advanced to third; Cleckner scored.