advertisement advertisement advertisement 2020 was one of those years that will “live in infamy” as President Franklin D. Roosevelt put it. And, with the first weeks of 2021 giving its predecessor a run for its money, there has been little time to come up for air, pause, reflect, and respond to any of the events we have endured. advertisement advertisement But, for those of us who are committed to change, it is imperative that we do just that. One of the greatest inequities the last year brought to the surface in glaring detail, was the disproportionately negative impact of the economic downturn on Black-owned businesses. Because Yelp is in the business of helping businesses, this is where we felt we could be the most intentional and authentic in our response. From that starting point, our plan grew to encompass five strategies that we’ve observed have been put into practice by other companies to support Black-owned … [Read more...] about This is how companies can meaningfully support Black-owned businesses
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What is Chaos Magic? Wanda’s Powers Explained in ‘WandaVision’ Episode 8
The latest episode of WandaVision didn't push the plot of the show too far, but it gave a ton of background on Wanda's life and especially how her powers work. In Episode 8 titled, "Previously On," Agatha Harkness takes Wanda on a tour of the Avenger's life from her childhood in Sokovia to arriving in Westview and creating this alternate reality that has taken the residents of the town hostage. Along the way, we finally get a better understanding of Wanda's powers and why Agatha has her eyes on her. SPOILER ALERT! The following will spoil events in WandaVision Episode 8. If you don't want to know what happens in the episode before watching it on your end, don't proceed. WANDA'S POWER ORIGINS Agatha wants to know about Wanda's abilities and how she created the hex magic around Westview. That is why she arrived and takes Wanda into her own consciousness to discover the origin of her powers. We are transported to Sokovia back when Wanda and Pietro were kids. We see the … [Read more...] about What is Chaos Magic? Wanda’s Powers Explained in ‘WandaVision’ Episode 8
Niger set for first-ever peaceful transition of power
Niger is due to hold a run-off presidential election on February 21 after no candidate was granted a majority of the vote in last year's December 27 election. The election is expected to be a historical moment for the West African country, with incumbent president Mahamadou Issoufou planning to voluntarily step down after two five-year terms in office. Transitioning power to a new democratically-elected leader will be a first for Niger. The Sahelian nation has only functioned as a multi-party democracy for a decade. Since gaining independence from France in 1960, it has experienced multiple coups and has never witnessed a peaceful hand-over of power. How Niger handles the electoral process at the polls and in the days following will determine how the country has democratically matured in the last ten years. "February 21 is an opportunity eagerly awaited by the people of Niger to witness a transfer of power from an outgoing president to another," political analyst and … [Read more...] about Niger set for first-ever peaceful transition of power
New America’s Cup yachts can fly like the wind, says sailor
WELLINGTON: With design teams drawing on the aeronautics and aerodynamics expertise of Airbus and the McLaren Formula One team, the new superfast America's Cup boats are harnessing the power of the wind like never before, a former professional sailor told Reuters. Team New Zealand will defend the America's Cup next March off the coast of Auckland, with teams from Italy, Britain and the United States battling in a challenger series through January and February for the right to face them. The regatta will be sailed in new AC75 foiling monohulls that are capable of speeds of more than 50 knots (92kmh) as they glide above the surface of the water. "I have seen them come past me and it's pretty impressive," former Team New Zealand member Mark Orams told Reuters of watching the yachts as they were put through their paces at Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. "We have machines that are flying with the invisible power of the wind. They're flowing at not twice the speed of the invisible … [Read more...] about New America’s Cup yachts can fly like the wind, says sailor
High Court’s inference on key factor in Parti Liyani acquittal ‘quite different’ from what she said: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: An inference the High Court made about a major factor in acquitting former Indonesian maid Parti Liyani’s was “quite different” from what she said, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4). The minister was referring to what Ms Parti said to two family members of former Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong about complaining to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), after she was told she had been dismissed. READ: Chief Justice grants investigation into Parti Liyani's complaint of misconduct against prosecutors Ms Parti was convicted in March last year of stealing S$34,000 from Mr Liew and his family, but the conviction was overturned by the High Court on Sep 4. In Justice Chan Seng Onn's judgment, the judge outlined several issues with the conviction findings and how the case was handled. The judge also noted that a “police report was made just two days after Parti made explicit to two members of Liew’s family of her … [Read more...] about High Court’s inference on key factor in Parti Liyani acquittal ‘quite different’ from what she said: Shanmugam