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☆ 11 slang terms you'll only hear in prison, according to correctional officers
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Jenny Powers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Insider spoke to former correctional officers about the slang terms used to do their jobs. Correctional officers, like professionals in a variety of industries and fields, use specific terminology to describe their on-the-job routine and duties. It's also crucial for prison officers to have an understanding of the lingo used by inmates. Insider spoke to several former officers who shared some of the slang terms used within the confines of prison walls — along with their definitions. Bean hole/Bean slotA bean hole — also known as a bean slot — is the metal opening in the prison cell door.

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New-crop soybeans last printed a January high in 1999, one of three such instances in the last half-century. The last time new-crop corn and soybeans both made their year-of-expiration highs in January was in 1985, though on different days. In the last two decades, June and November have been the most common months for new-crop soybeans’ high, at five apiece. In a highly unusual twist, soybeans also made their yearly low in August 2013.CBOT November soybeans: month of highSOYBEANS VERSUS CORN? However, that phenomenon has not yet been seen for Brazil’s upcoming bumper corn harvest, which will be collected most heavily during June and July.

☆ Why Warren Buffett is so keen on Japan's versions of Berkshire Hathaway
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Tim Hornyak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

But Warren Buffett added a spark in April when he visited Japan to announce that Berkshire Hathaway boosted its investment in Japanese trading houses to 7.4%. Buffett said the five — Itochu Corp., Marubeni Corp., Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui, and Sumitomo Corp. — are comparable to Berkshire itself. Samurai roots for Buffett's Japanese stocks The five trading firms that Berkshire has invested in are the biggest of Japan's so-called sogo-shosha, or general trading companies. Today, Japan's trading companies derive most of their revenue from non-trade activities. Shosha: The Big Five Mitsubishi The largest of Japan's trading companies is Mitsubishi Corp. , set up in 1954.

☆ Harvard gut doctor: Avoid these 8 foods if you always feel bloated after eating—what to eat instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Dr. Jacqueline Wolf | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But one common cause is related to what we eat, particularly foods that are poorly absorbed by the gut. Carbonation can cause bloating, so opt for flat water or vegetable juices. Black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and soy beans are most likely to give you gas. Stevia and monk fruit extract are healthier and less likely to cause gas or bloating. GrainsFoods that contain gluten can cause bloating in people who are intolerant.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday made its third consecutive announcement of old-crop U.S. corn sales to China, totaling 1.92 million tonnes over three days. Corn sales to China had not flashed on consecutive days since May 2021, and the last corn flash to China before this week was in August. China expects its 2022-23 imports at 18 million tonnes, down from nearly 22 million in the prior year. Brazil is done shipping corn to China for now, having exported 2.2 million tonnes of corn to China between November and February, including just one cargo in February. China is banking on a huge Brazilian safrinha crop, having bought at least 1.5 million tonnes for shipments starting in July.

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☆ Russia asks Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to speak on Ukraine arms at UN
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Russia has asked Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters to speak to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday at a meeting that Moscow requested to discuss the delivery of weapons to Ukraine. said a U.N. Security Council diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity. Waters was criticized by supporters of Ukraine when he published an open letter on his website in September to Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska. The 15-member Security Council has met dozens of times since Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine last Feb. 24. But it is unable to take any action because Russia is a veto power, along with the United States, China, Britain and France.

Export inspections, a proxy for actual exports, totaled a preliminary 8.2 million tonnes in January 2023 compared with 6.5 million a year ago and 8.9 million in January 2021. January 2022 soy shipments totaled 6.4 million tonnes, a couple of cargoes above the five-year average. U.S. soy export sales were decent last month as Brazilian farmers have been stingy sellers of their huge impending harvest. Trade estimates ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wednesday supply and demand report suggest analysts are mostly content with the agency’s latest forecast for 2022-23 U.S. soybean exports of 1.99 billion bushels (54.2 million tonnes). Weekly U.S. soybean export inspectionsKaren Braun is a market analyst for Reuters.

an officer is heard screaming while pulling Nichols out of his car. Officers are seen pinning Nichols to the ground on his side while grabbing his arms and giving him contradictory orders. "You guys are really doing a lot right now," Nichols is heard saying during the encounter. Police officers talk after the attack on Tyre Nichols during an arrest in Memphis, Tenn. on Jan. 7. One officer claims that during the initial traffic stop, he repeatedly tried to get Nichols to stop driving.

As of Jan. 19, U.S. soybean sales for 2022-23 totaled 46.5 million tonnes, up 5% from a year earlier. Robust sales are not necessarily needed from here as only 7.6 million tonnes stand between Jan. 19 sales and USDA’s full-year forecast. Net U.S. soybean sales to unknown destinations in 2022-23 are record-large for the date at 4.6 million tonnes. Sales to China of 28.2 million tonnes as of Jan. 19 are up 11% from last year. Some 129,000 tonnes had been sold to China in the week ended Jan. 19, revealed in Thursday’s weekly export sales.

Nine vessels totaling 606,540 tonnes of Brazilian corn were set for sail to China this month, according to Tuesday’s shipping lineup from Williams Shipping Agency. Phytosanitary requirements prevented China from importing much corn from Brazil before last month, when Beijing approved several Brazilian corn traders for export. China’s remaining U.S. corn balance is thin, with unshipped 2022-23 sales at 1.8 million tonnes as of Nov. 24. Exporter association Anec on Wednesday pegged Brazil’s December soy exports at 1.7 million tonnes, below the five-year average of 2.5 million. China and unknown destinations, frequently assumed to be China, purchased 1.9 million tonnes of U.S. soy in the week ended Nov. 10.

☆ Patagonia is suing Gap, claiming the retailer copied its fleece pullover and is hoping to trick shoppers into thinking it's a collab
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Patagonia filed a lawsuit against Gap, claiming that Gap copied the clothing brand's snap-front fleece pullover. The suit says that Gap's product could fool shoppers into thinking it's a Patagonia collaboration. The outdoors retailer says Gap's Arctic Fleece pullover for men and kids uses "look-a-like" design elements of Patagonia's Snap-T Fleece. A close-up of the front pocket of Gap's fleece, left, and the front pocket of Patagonia's fleece, right. Gap pulled Yeezy products from its stores in October, and the company said during its third-quarter earnings this month that it sustained a $53 million write-down related to Yeezy Gap merchandise.

☆ We're feeling really bullish about the holiday season, says L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | 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 EmailWe're feeling really bullish about the holiday season, says L.L. Bean CEO Stephen SmithL.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his outlook for the holiday season. He also discusses how the company was able to navigate supply chain issues.

☆ Don't bank on free returns: 60% of retailers roll out stricter policies
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Roughly 60% of retailers said they're making changes to existing returns policies, with fewer promising free returns, according to a recent survey of retail executives. "These adjustments in return policies are not there to cover costs," Kieboom said. "The more money retailers lose on returns the more they have to make up for that by raising prices," Beitelspacher said. How to avoid return feesStill, shoppers love free returns almost as much as they love free shipping. In fact, 98% of consumers said that free shipping was the most important consideration when shopping online, followed by more than three-quarters who said the same about free returns, according to a recent report by PowerReviews.

☆ 12 of Our Favorite Gifts Based on Google’s New Holiday 100 List
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Betsy GoldbergWhen it comes to gifting, it’s gratifying when you find that just-right present that captures a person’s essence. That’s why we’re recommending a shortlist of high-quality presents sparked by Google’s new list of the top trending searches of 2022. (And, in fact, we have, in our roundup of the best gifts for coffee lovers.) Proof it’s a popular item: Google searches for digital picture frames went up by 650% this year. Perhaps that’s why searches for electric toothbrushes peak every winter, as people tend to focus more on health in the new year.

China accounts for 60% of global soybean imports, and upon arrival, the beans are crushed into protein-rich hog feed to support the country’s strong appetite for pork. When soybean imports are strong, that often indicates healthy feed demand and a sufficiently large hog herd. China substantially upped pork imports in 2019 after disease spread through its hog herd starting in 2018, potentially killing up to 40% of the country’s pigs. China’s pork imports have risen a bit since the mid-year slump due to a notable increase in Brazilian shipments since the beginning of this year. Through October, China’s 2022 soybean imports of 73.2 million tonnes were down 7.5% on the year.

☆ Liz Truss was defeated by the bond market. Investors aren’t satisfied yet
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Julia Horowitz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London CNN Business —After a bruising three-week battle with bond markets, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted defeat on Friday. The price of 30-year UK government debt, which has been whipsawed in recent weeks, fell after the press conference. The Bank of England was forced to announce three separate interventions to avoid a full-scale meltdown in the UK government bond market. That’s putting investors on edge, especially since more details on the revised Truss plan aren’t formally expected until Oct. 31. Global dynamics could also make it more difficult for UK markets to find their footing even as the government backtracks.

☆ Potential mass shooting at Texas homecoming football game thwarted after police receive tip
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Police said a tip helped them stop a potential mass shooting at a Texas high school homecoming football game and led to the arrests of two 18-year-old men. An AR pistol and a 60-round magazine were found in the vehicle, Everman Emergency Services said in a Facebook statement. A Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office deputy received a tip about a "credible and potentially imminent threat" at the game. Gipson and Cooper are in the custody of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office said the two suspects face several felony charges, according to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.

Crop Watch corn and soybean fields is right around the corner and producers have mixed feelings heading into the busy season, which should pick up speed within the next two weeks. Scores will be finalized upon harvest and final Crop Watch yields a few times in the past have surprised high or low by more than a point. Only three Crop Watch soybean fields are seen besting last year’s final yield scores: Minnesota, western Illinois and Indiana. Photos of the Crop Watch fields can be tracked on my Twitter feed using handle @kannbwx. Crop Watch Producers 2022Karen Braun is a market analyst for Reuters.

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☆ I stayed at luxury treehouse resorts in 4 different states. My favorite perk was the outdoor hot tubs — here's what they were like
▼ + stars: | 2021-08-22 | by ( Jessica Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She says amenities like steam showers and outdoor hot tubs made each treehouse modern and cozy. Recently, I've stayed at four treehouse resorts in four different states. The Mohicans Treehouse Resort in Glenmont, OhioEl Castillo at The Mohicans Treehouse Resort in Glenmont, Ohio. After an evening of wine and movies, a hot steamy outdoor shower while hearing the crickets chirping felt fantastic. Hidden Pond Resort & Tree Spa in Kennebunkport, MaineHidden Pond Resort & Tree Spa in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Ce alte denumiri puteau avea serialele devenite arhicunoscute în zilele noastreSerialele pe care le cunoaștem și le iubim puteau avea alte denumiri dacă producătorii nu și-ar fi ascultat intuiția. Într-o lume paralelă, ar fi existat „Mr. Cauliflower” în loc de „Mr. Bean” sau Six of one în loc de Friends. Mai jos am pregătit o selecție de denumiri alternative ale filmelor îndrăgite de noi.

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