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‘The earlier, the better’Early Intervention was created in 1986 to address developmental delays in children like Alexander as soon as possible. “In a way, Early Intervention is contributing to some social inequity,” she explained. J.B. Pritzker signed a budget in June giving Early Intervention providers a 10% raise. Although Aria started speech therapy promptly, she has been on the waitlist for developmental therapy for more than a year. “I wonder if we would have had the Early Intervention in-person session earlier, if things would have been better by now,” Garcia said.

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☆ Turkey's economy will get 'tighter and tougher,' says advisory firm
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTurkey's economy will get 'tighter and tougher,' says advisory firmRachel Ziemba of Ziemba Insights says the governor of the Central Bank of Turkey is trying to front-load monetary policy adjustments in an effort to avoid making things worse.

Persons: Rachel Ziemba Organizations: Central Bank of Locations: Central Bank of Turkey

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing growing skepticism from some leading rich and developing nations as the residual impact of sanctions against Russia is deepening divisions among the Group of 20 countries. Russia and China, meanwhile, have declared a “no limits” partnership of their own. And the economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — known as BRICS — is trying to increase its use of local currencies instead of the U.S. dollar. Russia is hoping it can use its power over Ukraine’s Black Sea exports as a bargaining chip to reduce Western sanctions. That may be difficult as G20 nations increasingly gravitate into blocs and with some leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, opting to skip the summit.

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☆ Bolsonaro is a 'big headache' for the Biden administration, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBolsonaro is a 'big headache' for the Biden administration, analyst saysRachel Ziemba, founder of Ziemba Insights, discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's self-exile in Florida.

☆ Rouble slumps to weakest vs dollar since May
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Alexander Marrow | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

By 0939 GMT, the rouble was down 2.5% against the dollar at 70.60 , after hitting 70.7550 earlier. The rouble has already lost more than 8% this week against the dollar and around 12% since a cap on Russian oil prices came into force. FALLING REVENUESThe rouble has been catching up with the weakening of Russia's balance of payments, said Rachel Ziemba, founder of Ziemba Insights. "In recent months, Russian export revenues have fallen as it sharply reduced gas exports and the EU oil embargo is limiting oil revenues." The rouble-based MOEX Russian index (.IMOEX) was 0.6% higher at 2,131.8 points, rebounding from a near eight-week low hit in the previous session.

☆ Rouble slumps past 70 vs dollar for first time since May
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Alexander Marrow | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

By 0713 GMT, the rouble was down 2.1% against the dollar at 70.31 , after hitting 70.6775 earlier. The rouble has been catching up with the weakening of Russia's balance of payments, said Rachel Ziemba, founder of Ziemba Insights. BCS World of Investments said the rouble continuing to plunge would likely also see the RTS index fall. The dollar-denominated RTS index (.IRTS) was down 1.3% to 654.6 points, flirting with more than two-month lows. The rouble-based MOEX Russian index (.IMOEX) was 0.5% higher at 2,130.6 points, rebounding from a near eight-week low hit in the previous session.

Data from Bloomberg Economics shows that El Salvador tops its ranking of emerging market countries that are vulnerable to a debt default. Another survey by the institute found that 76 out of 100 small and medium-size enterprises in El Salvador do not accept bitcoin payments. But in 2022, recent data shows that only 1.6% of remittances were sent to El Salvador via digital wallets. Meanwhile, its other national currency, bitcoin, is revered for the fact that it, too, is impossible to mint out of thin air. "Bitcoin doesn't solve any of El Salvador's important economic problems," he added.

☆ Trina McGee, who played Angela on ‘Boy Meets World,’ says she was asked to ‘turn down’ her ‘Black meter’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Another “Boy Meets World” mystery was solved during a recent episode of the rewatch podcast, “Pod Meets World.” Trina McGee, who portrayed Angela Moore during the final three seasons of the sitcom, revealed why she wasn’t part of the series finale. She’s somehow taking our light.’ [That] was the gist of it,” said McGee, who played Shawn Hunter’s (Rider Strong) girlfriend on the show. I remember when I was doing ‘Angela’s Ashes’ episode, somehow my Black meter had slipped up and I was at about a 9. Just got her for her hat.’”After the scene, McGee told Friedle his comment referring to her as Aunt Jemima was not okay. McGee recalled feeling “very small,” to which Friedle responded, “How could you not?”“It literally changed my life,” he continued.

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