Republicans are gathering in Orlando, Fla., this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual event that allows grassroots activists, prominent commentators and lawmakers to rub elbows while discussing the present and future state of the GOP. While the gabfest happens every year, this week’s conference is the first to take place after former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE left the White House, allowing possible 2024 presidential contenders to test their appeal to a base that remains in lockstep with the former president. CPACs in the past few years have been lovefests for Trump, who used the event to launch his political career in 2011 and made several appearances while he was in the White House. This year is not expected to be any different — … [Read more...] about Five things to watch at CPAC
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Golden statue of Trump at CPAC ridiculed online
A golden statue of former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE was unveiled late Thursday at t he Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., quickly prompting ridicule from social media users, many of whom compared it to the Old Testament account of the Golden Calf. Video showed the statue being rolled out through hallways at the annual right-wing conference. The structure includes a golden figure of Trump wearing a suit jacket and red tie, paired with American-flag shorts and flip flops. Several people stopped to pose with the statue, with one woman saying, “Awesome,” and another person commenting, “That is so cool.” Another person can then be heard in the video starting to chant, “four more years.” ADVERTISEMENT Despite the praise from … [Read more...] about Golden statue of Trump at CPAC ridiculed online
Hidden fees to watch out for when choosing an online brokerage
If you're looking to start investing, then you're not alone. Online trading has grown in popularity in recent years, with easy-to-use platforms and transparent trading. Besides knowing the risks in trading, however, you should also be aware of the fees you will have to pay. While the advertised fees listed on many brokerages websites might seem marginal (less than 1 per cent per transaction), not all are transparent. Moreover, these "hidden fees" could make or break your trading experience with a firm. Below, we break down all the fees you need to be aware of before you start investing. High platform fees Some online trading platforms will charge you a platform fee or custodian/custody fee. These administration fees give you access to the platform and are used for maintenance and improvement of the services. These can be charged monthly or annually, and billed every month, six months, or year. Platform fees can range from 0 per cent - 2 per cent of the amount you hold in your … [Read more...] about Hidden fees to watch out for when choosing an online brokerage
YouTube watch time in Singapore jumps more than 30% as more stay home during pandemic
SINGAPORE: As COVID-19 disrupted lives all over the world, people in Singapore stayed home as well, spending more time watching videos online as they sought ways to cope amid the pandemic. In YouTube's annual news release on trending videos in Singapore, the video platform on Tuesday (Dec 1) said its watch time in the country grew by more than 30 per cent over the last year. Topping the list of trending videos was the Apr 3 national address by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, announcing the COVID-19 "circuit breaker" as the number of infections escalated in Singapore. Streamed live on CNA's YouTube channel , the video saw Mr Lee outline "significantly stricter measures" to contain the spread of the virus. As of Tuesday, the video had more than 1.7 million views. An earlier speech by Mr Lee on the COVID-19 situation, on the Prime Minister's Office's YouTube channel , was number 8 on the list. YouTube said the popularity of these two videos was because viewers … [Read more...] about YouTube watch time in Singapore jumps more than 30% as more stay home during pandemic
F&B outlets in CBD, tourist areas seeing slow recovery; businesses need to pivot online: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE: Some segments in the food and beverage (F&B) sector are still seeing slow recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said, reiterating the need for F&B companies to transform and diversify their revenue streams. “Recovery remains slow for some segments, including outlets in the Central Business District and tourism-focused areas, as well as catering companies,” he said in prepared remarks on Monday (Nov 30) after visiting the Swee Choon dim sum restaurant in Jalan Besar. Despite this, Mr Chan highlighted that many food services companies are “on a path of steady recovery”, with revenues back to around 70 to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic sales. “To seize business opportunities in the new operating environment, F&B companies must embark on transformation efforts to diversify into new revenue streams,” he added. “Companies need to accelerate their efforts in digitalisation, productivity, innovation and … [Read more...] about F&B outlets in CBD, tourist areas seeing slow recovery; businesses need to pivot online: Chan Chun Sing
Chittagong Vikings vs Rajshahi Kings LIVE Streaming: Watch BPL 2016 Match 16 live telecast online
Two of the giant teams in the form of Chittagong Vikings and Rajshahi Kings take on each other, in Match 16 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2016, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Friday, as the live cricket streaming of the match is available on Sony LIV, and channel9.com in Bangladesh, while the live telecast of the match is available on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD, and Channel 9 in Bangladesh. Rajshahi are currently placed in the fifth spot in the points table with a couple of points from three games, while Chittagong are a place down in the sixth spot, with a couple of points as well from five games. Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2016: Points table and team standings Earlier on Thursday, a poor show by the Chittagong Vikings batsmen handed the Dhaka Dynamites a comfortable 19-run victory as the teams faced each other in Match No. 14 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2016. The match was played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury … [Read more...] about Chittagong Vikings vs Rajshahi Kings LIVE Streaming: Watch BPL 2016 Match 16 live telecast online
WandaVision Episode 8: What’s Up With Vision?
WandaVision Episode 8 had a mid-credits scene, much like Episode 7. If you missed it, head back to Disney+ and give it a watch, because we're getting into spoiler territory here. If you've already watched the episode in full, it will come as no surprise: we need to talk about what's going on with Vision. The scene shoots us back to SWORD, in one of their compounds just outside the Hex, where Director Hayward has hunkered down--but we quickly learn he's not just twiddling his thumbs or patiently watching the Westview bubble for activity. No, it turns out that everything we'd been shown about Wanda's break-in at SWORD HQ was fabricated. She did enter the building, and she was looking for Vision, but she left without his corpse. Also, whatever Darcy found by hacking Hayward's files was likely doctored or misinterpreted as well--why would he have been tracking Vibranium within the Hex when he already had Vision's Vibranium parts? It turns out that SWORD had already secretly … [Read more...] about WandaVision Episode 8: What’s Up With Vision?
Commentary: Why China is turning sour on Australia wines
CANBERRA: Why might Beijing have chosen to use anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations as informal economic sanctions? On Monday (Aug 31), the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced it has commenced an investigation into whether Australia has been subsidising winemakers. This follows a parallel investigation launched two weeks ago to examine allegations that Australian winemakers have also been “dumping” their wares into China at artificially low prices in order to expand market share and undercut local competitors, contrary to international trade rules. Despite a plea from China’s foreign ministry spokesperson not to “draw unnecessary associations” when the first investigation was launched, the Australian government quickly declared claims of illegal subsidies and dumping “baseless”, while industry and analysts denounced the investigation as a politically motivated sanction. READ: China warns of 'shadow' over ties with Australia, tells it to stop 'whining' READ: … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why China is turning sour on Australia wines
Four years in, Trump has plenty of unfinished business
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump swept into office nearly four years ago as an outsider who promised to get things done quickly on behalf of the American people through sheer force of will and unrivaled knowledge about the art of the deal. He has checked off some items on his to-do list. Trump pushed through the most significant overhaul of the US tax system since President Ronald Reagan. Trump, as he said he would, tilted the Supreme Court further to the right with confirmation of two conservative justices and likely a third, Amy Coney Barrett, in the coming days. WATCH: Watch Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off in final US presidential debate READ: No knockouts at Biden, Trump debate 12 days before election His promise to get tough on illegal immigration has resulted in a surge in migrant apprehensions at the US-Mexico border. But Trump has also faced the same hard truth that each of his White House predecessors learned: Governing is rarely easy. A look at … [Read more...] about Four years in, Trump has plenty of unfinished business
Commentary: Japan sure is smug about beating COVID-19
TOKYO: Early in the morning after Tokyo’s first really big Friday night in months, I passed the comforting sight of an elegantly suited salaryman facedown and comatose in the gutter. His briefcase, slightly ajar, revealed an un-stolen laptop; you could hear his phone ringing; his hip pocket bulged with an un-pilfered wallet. To businesses across Japan, the sight of white-collar customers out of lockdown and back on the tiles will come as a blessed relief. To a certain segment of the country, the man’s unstolen chattels and the cultural norms that protected them explain – obliquely but instinctively – the “Japan model” of relative COVID-19 resilience and how the nation clawed its way back to recovery. READ: Commentary: COVID-19 has shown that we can be gracious. How do we make it last? READ: Commentary: COVID-19 reveals how low-tech Japan actually is - and has chosen to be THE MINDO THEORY Taro Aso, finance minister and deputy prime minister, put this train … [Read more...] about Commentary: Japan sure is smug about beating COVID-19