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☆ A generation that won't be forgotten by the Saudis
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Nov 22, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; Saudi Arabia midfielder Salem Al-Dawsari (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against Argentina during a group stage match during the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium. read moreOnly the heroics of Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais prevented a humiliating defeat, though they still finished bottom of Group C, three points behind group winners Argentina. Yes, in Saudi Arabia we know the players well, but they are unknown to fans around the world," Renard said. Saudi Arabia has been playing a bigger role in sport globally. Saudi's football federation is also hoping Cristiano Ronaldo can be lured to a local club after the Portuguese forward had his contract terminated by Manchester United.

☆ Stablecoins fall few cents short of respectability
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( John Foley | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

That will reignite the debate over how to regulate digital assets – especially when it comes to stablecoins, the most money-like part of the cryptoverse. Stablecoins are digital assets designed to have a steady value, usually by being pegged to a real-world currency like the U.S. dollar. For each dollar of stablecoin a user holds, there’s supposed to be a dollar, or something like a dollar, sitting in a metaphorical vault. And in the case of some so-called algorithmic stablecoins, what backs the stablecoin might be another digital token with no fundamental value. The total sum of major U.S. dollar stablecoins outstanding is just under $145 billion, according to CoinGecko.

The Massachusetts motorist accused of plowing into an Apple store at a “consistent high rate of speed” told police his foot got caught on the accelerator and he couldn't brake in time to avoid the deadly crash, officials said Tuesday. Police respond to the scene of a crash inside an Apple Store in Hingham, Mass., on Nov. 21, 2022. Rein states his right foot became stuck on the accelerator and his vehicle accelerated," according to a court document. Rein stated he used his left foot to try to brake but was unable to stop the vehicle and the vehicle crashed through the front of the Apple Store. "As he explained, his foot got stuck on the accelerator — as he explained to me, it was kind of between the accelerator pedal and the side and his foot got stuck," King said.

☆ I have 3 passive income streams that bring in more than $5,100 a month—here's how I got started
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

After serving more than 125 weddings, I've been able to use my brand to create three passive income streams that generate more than $5,100 a month. Sharing products I lovePassive income earnings: $3,000 a month I have been blogging about wedding planning since 2011. I love sharing behind-the-scenes looks at my life and business with my 100,000 social media followers and 40,000 newsletter subscribers. Creating online coursesPassive income earnings: $2,000 a month In 2017, I created my first course to teach people how to start a wedding business. I typically do this by sending them surveys and polls, either on social media or through my newsletter.

☆ Home prices will decline a little but this is not 2008, says former Zillow CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | 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 EmailHome prices will decline a little but this is not 2008, says former Zillow CEOSpencer Rascoff, Pacaso co-founder and chairman, and former Zillow CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how much home values will fall, how the real estate market can get 'unstuck' and what will keep home prices stable, relative to 2008.

☆ Bank of England warns risks to UK financial stability haven't gone away
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Mark Thompson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A slump in UK government bonds that promise to protect investors from inflation — known as index-linked gilts — was the latest source of risk, it said. “Dysfunction in this market, and the prospect of self-reinforcing ‘fire sale’ dynamics pose a material risk to UK financial stability,” it said in a statement. Starting Tuesday, the Bank of England will include index-linked gilts in its emergency £65 billion ($71.7 billion) bond-buying program announced on Sept. 28. The market meltdown began after Prime Minister Liz Truss’ government unveiled £45 billion in unfunded tax cuts on Sept. 23. And with monetary and fiscal policy now working in opposite directions, we think the broader risks around UK monetary [and] financial stability are growing,” he added.

☆ Small-business owners may be particularly at risk of burnout. Here are 3 ways to avoid and beat burnout, including writing a 'don't do' list.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

InsiderStudies and surveys suggest small-business owners and entrepreneurs are at risk of burnout. This article is part of Talent Insider, a series containing expert advice to help small business owners tackle a range of hiring challenges. Some studies suggest that small-business owners and entrepreneurs are particularly at risk. In a survey conducted in March by Capital One, 42% of small-business owners said they'd struggled with burnout in the past month. Insider spoke with three experts, including a highly successful serial entrepreneur, about how founders and small-business owners can keep burnout at bay.

☆ What to do when a job interview question leaves you stumped
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-21 | by ( Kathryn Vasel | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

You’re in the middle of a job interview, a question comes your way and you’ve got… nothing. Even if you’ve prepared for hours, a question can come out of the blue and leave you stumped. Interviewers are going to want to hear about how you’ve handled tough situations or problems in your previous roles. “You can say: ‘That’s a great question, let me think about that for a second,’ look up and around and gather your thoughts,” said Ruggiero. “Repeat the question back to the hiring manager: ‘Now let me get this straight: Are you asking XXXX?’” said Skirboll.

☆ Nava comercială eşuată în Canalul Suez a fost deblocată după aproape o săptămână
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-29 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

Nava comercială eşuată în Canalul Suez a fost deblocată luni, după aproximativ o săptămână, a anunţat Inchcape Shipping Services, astfel că circulaţia este aşteptat să fie reluată curând. Nava de 400 de metri cu peste 16 000 de containere la bord a fost deblocată la ora locală 04.30 şi a fost asigurată la acel moment, Inchcape, prestator de servicii din domeniul maritim, a anunţat pe Twitter. Nava Ever Given a rămas blocată pe diagonala sectorului sudic al canalului marţea trecută, oprind traficul pe ambele sensuri între Europa şi Asia. BREAKING : EVER GIVEN ship has been UNSTUCK & Moving into #Suez Canal after 6 Days!! Leth Agencies din Egipt a scris pe Twitter că ea a fost parţial repusă pe punctul de a pluti, aşteptând confirmarea oficială a Autorităţii Canalului Suez.

Persons: Joyce, Osama, Preţul Organizations: Suez Canal Locations: Canalul Suez, circulaţia, Inchcape, Europa, Asia, Suez, Egipt

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