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The Center for Biological Diversity filed a comprehensive legal petition today urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to take bold, unprecedented action to stem the global wildlife extinction crisis by strengthening the Endangered Species Act’s implementing regulations. Noting that “extinction is not inevitable — it is a political choice,” today’s petition calls on the two federal agencies to not only undo the Trump-era rollbacks to the Act, but to push for ambitious new regulatory safeguards that strengthen all aspects of the law. The petition calls on the services to holistically address the threat of climate change, reduce illegal political interference that undermines scientific integrity, strengthen law enforcement and add new measures to ensure accountability for extractive industries that harm the habitats of endangered species. “The Endangered Species Act has saved hundreds of irreplaceable plants and animals from extinction, but it could be doing so much more good,” said Stephanie Kurose, a senior policy specialist at the Center. “Despite the law’s remarkable success, the services have been reluctant to fully implement it, succumbing to years of political and industry pressure to weaken what is the only hope for imperiled species. The time for reform is now.” In addition to undoing the Trump-era rollbacks — which the Biden administration has started to do, but at a sluggish pace the petition calls for more ambitious improvements to achieve the Act’s mandate that extinction be halted “whatever the cost.” Some of those improvements include: Empowering career scientists to make science-based decisions without fear of political reprisal; Guaranteeing that federal agencies can no longer ignore the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions from their actions on climate change and climate-imperiled species; Strengthening protections for critical habitat to protect key areas where species can live; Creating a scientifically defensible definition of recovery; Defining “significant portion of its range” to fulfill Congress’ intent that species be protected before they are threatened with worldwide extinction; Requiring all federal agencies to have proactive conservation programs in place for listed species harmed by their actions; Requiring habitat conservation plans to confer a net benefit whenever development activities harm endangered species; Strengthening protections for foreign listed species; Strengthening the regulations governing the reintroduction of experimental po[CENSORED]tions; and Revamping the enhancement permitting program to address dubious trophy hunting practices overseas that do not actually enhance the survival or propagation of species. “Combating the extinction crisis and restoring our natural heritage are monumental challenges that will require the services to be more visionary than any other administration in history,” said Kurose. “We challenge Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and the Biden administration to change the status quo and do whatever it takes to protect our planet for future generations.” https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2022/03/08/petition-urges-biden-administration-strengthen-endangered-species-act-save-life

Wide citrus-soaked gardens, pouches of pumpkin seeds sold off by the parcel, and a lingering chirp of laughter: the Giza Zoo at its prime was a vision of nature trapped in concrete modernity – brimming with the rare and endemic, open-expanse enclosures and endangered fauna. It was one of the few green areas in Cairo, covering upwards of 80 acres, making it the largest zoological garden in the Middle East and oldest in Africa. It was brought into being by none other than the notorious, Euro-enamored Khedive Ismail in the late 19th century. Initially part of the harem gardens, it featured a variety of exotic plants imported from India, Africa, and South America; a banyan tree planted in 1871 can still be seen in its mature glory to this day. It seemed like a reconstruction of Eden: 20,000 individual animals, 400 species, and an array of animals never before seen to the local public. By the late 1870s, it was considered a “natural history museum” that encompassed “spacious European standards.” Its attendance was testament to its novelty: by the end of the Second World War, the zoo was considered one of the finest world-wide, with an annual 3.4 million visitors by 2007. Today, the sanctuary is a memory – an unfortunate one. Lodging sickly animals and untreated manure piles, the zoo has not only outstayed its welcome in certain milieus, but lost its place in the public sphere: entire areas have been cast into shutdown, smeared with unmentionables and keyed by jaded lovers Ahmed and Rana. More Info: https://egyptianstreets.com/2022/03/07/giza-zoo-a-case-for-ethical-conservation/

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it would phase out imports of Russian oil and oil products by the end of 2022, which it said would give the market and businesses more than enough time to find alternatives to the imports, which make up 8% of demand. "The government will also work with companies through a new Taskforce on Oil to support them to make use of this period in finding alternative supplies," Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said. The UK will phase out the import of Russian oil and oil products by the end of the year, the Business Secretary has announced. The move announced by Kwasi Kwarteng was matched by US President Joe Biden as the West looks to tighten the squeeze on the Russian economy following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Britain will phase out Russian imports of oil and oil products by the end of 2022, business minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Tuesday, calling on businesses to use the transition period to ensure a smooth transition. “This transition will give the market, businesses and supply chains more than enough time to replace Russian imports – which make up 8 percent of UK demand,” Kwarteng said on Twitter. On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government would set out a new energy supply strategy as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent rally in energy prices accelerated the need for new energy sources and greater self-reliance. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/uk-to-phase-out-russian-oil-and-oil-products-by-end-2022/ar-AAUMOpM?ocid=BingNewsSearch

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Working is rarely more enjoyable than free time, but the best office gadgets and toys can make it significantly less of a drag. They’re usually the kind of thing you don’t give much of a thought when you’re in the office proper, but once you’re home and attempting to create your own work area, you begin to notice their absence. The big items — a desk, a chair, a laptop — are obvious, but they’re just the starting point. Almost everyone is spending more time working from home now, and it’s important to create a workspace that allows you to be productive and comfortable. Even more crucially, however, the best office toys and gadgets help define your workspace as being for work, while the rest of your home is for non-work. Maybe that’ll get you to stop checking your email at 10pm. (Seriously, stop that.) If you're looking for something to keep your kids entertained while you're hard at work in your home office, then our guide to the best STEM toys can help you out, with a range of educational toys for toddlers and kids. Best office toys and gadgets for productivity Despite the digitization of everything, there are some times it’s easier (and more satisfying) to simply jot something down in a notebook. The problem is that then you have to convert those analog notes into digital form, thus negating whatever efficiency advantage you gained in the first place. Enter the reMarkable, a tablet and stylus that mimics the feel of writing on paper with remarkable (ha!) The reMarkable 2.0 is as easy to use as its analog counterpart; just a few taps are necessary to create a new notebook, copy/paste text, or markup an image. The upgraded stylus has an “eraser” on the end that makes cleaning up mistakes intuitive and fast, and digital brush options will delight anyone who needs to whip up a quick sketch. Best of all, everything in the reMarkable can then be emailed or uploaded directly from the device. The typical knowledge worker has certain sites, documents, and apps they have to access frequently enough to make them bookmarkable — or even just constantly open in a browser tab. The Stream Deck Mini an elegant, satisfying, and fun replacement for those methods. Originally designed for streamers who need to access many kinds of tools without breaking the flow of their show, the Stream Deck is a collection of hot keys that does whatever you personally need it to do. Rather than hunt through folders for that client’s information or simply leaving Photoshop open at all times, poke one of the Stream Deck’s chunky buttons to get what you need. We could make the case that having much-used materials appear at the press of a button frees up a surprising amount of brain cycles (and it does) but it’s also just plain fun. Creating custom icons for each button adds a tiny bit of delight to otherwise routine work interactions, especially if they’re animated gifs. So, yes, this is really little more than a physical collection of bookmarks and macros, but pushing fat buttons is one of life’s small pleasures. Indulge. Leaving your phone plugged in all day is a sure way to avoid the constant war with a draining battery, but it’s also very inconvenient. A charging pad is a more user-friendly option, but it’s tough to give precious desk or office space over to something that only serves one function, and only some of the time. Enter the phone charging mouse pad, which justifies its footprint by serving two ongoing needs. If your phone needs a boost, just drop it next to your mouse while you work. The one caveat (and to be fair, it’s a big one) is that not all designs work with all kinds of phones, so it’ll be important to do your research to make sure your handset is compatible. On the other hand, some models are large enough to charge a laptop, should you care to use it for that when not mousing around. We've suggested the JCREN wireless charging mouse pad, but there are plenty of different models out there that you can check out. A sudden power outage can destroy hours of work with one swift zap and depending on the nature of the outage, it can fry your equipment, too. You likely already have your electrical devices plugged into a surge protector of some sort (and if you don’t, you should) but taking that one step further with a backup battery gives you the protection you need to save everything before shutting down. A unit like the CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD might seem like overkill, but you’ll be thanking your foresight if and when you ever need it. The LCD interface is easy to use and the alarm beep makes a power outage impossible to miss. It’s a little on the larger side, but worth dedicating a corner of your desk or office to. If you need something smaller (or bigger) than the CyberPower model we showed here, there are plenty of options on the market for surge protectors, battery backups, and combination units. This entry could easily go either in productivity or comfort, because a good keyboard provides both. Your computer came with a keyboard, of course, but a mechanical or semi-mechanical keyboard provides options you may not have realized exist. With customizable key mapping that works with either PC or Macs, keyboards like the Fujitsu HHKB ease pressure on key joints, placing high-usage keys and shortcuts within immediate reach. More importantly, they make the most wonderfully satisfying clacky noises as you type. There’s something so comforting about that sound as your fingers fly across the keys. Be warned, though — mechanical keyboard culture is a rabbit hole from which you may never return. Best office toys and gadgets for comfort Air quality is something you don’t really think about until it’s made your life miserable. Pet dander, seasonal allergens, even wildfire smoke — the stuff you suck into your lungs impacts your comfort in numerous ways. Having an air purifier in your home, or at least the rooms of your home where you spend the most time is an easy way to dramatically improve your quality of life. The Coway Air Purifier is self-regulating, which means it’s only running when it detects contaminants in the air. Its sleek design prevents it from being an eyesore and its quiet hum is easy on the ears. Replacing the filters is a snap, too; just be prepared to be horrified at how filthy the old ones get. You were breathing all that stuff! Ugh! The model we've suggested is probably going to sit near your desk rather than on it, as it's quite a big boy. There are smaller air purifiers out there though. While you can absolutely use the Govee Aura smart table lamp as, you know, a thing to make your desk area brighter, that’s not really its best use case. The Aura comes with many pre-set designs like “Forest” or “Sweet” that change color to evoke a certain mood or ambiance. It can also react to ambient sounds, pairing a light show with music. Changing the Aura’s display can be done in a very basic on the unit itself; for real customization, you must use the companion app. The app also allows you to create your own color schemes and animations, or download new ones from the Aura community. It will light up your workspace a little but it will light up your soul a lot. “It’s a clock.” That’s your excuse for having this game system on your desk in full view. And indeed, it is a clock, and a cute one! It’ll show you the time in big blocky digits, which is nice. But it’s perhaps the ultimate fidget toy, given that it’s also a faithful reproduction of the original Super Mario Bros. game. The one big downside to the Super Mario Game & Watch is that it doesn’t come with its own stand, leaving you to devise a handy display method on your own. If you’re not big into Mario, no worries: There’s one for The Legend of Zelda, too. if you're confused about the name, it's because this is a remake of a 1980s product, and back then you could get away with calling a 5-inch long piece of plastic a watch. The 80s were a wild time. Why is microwaved coffee so gross? This is the question that has baffled physicists for years. Ok, not really, but once coffee goes cold it’s surprisingly hard to warm it back up to a place of palatability. The secret, of course, is to simply drink it before it goes cold, but that’s not always possible when you’re working from home. The solution? The Ember Smart Coffee Mug, which works battery powered mug (you heard us) that pairs with a charging coaster and app to keep your warm beverage at exactly the right temperature. Is it a lot of money to spend on warmth? Perhaps. But you deserve it. (And just look at the copper version!) Being properly hydrated is good for your skin, your internal organs, and your brain, and yet you almost certainly don’t drink enough water. It can be a surprisingly hard thing to keep track of over the course of the day, which is why making a conscious choice to improve your water drinking habits is a smart decision. Enter the smart water bottle, which tracks your consumption and prompts you to take a nice healthy swig every now and again. Different models offer different benefits; choose whichever suits your lifestyle. If you’re at your desk most of the day it likely won’t matter if the bottle is a little on the heavy side. If you normally don’t drink water because it doesn’t taste like anything, select a bottle that lets you add fruit or other flavoring. Just drink more water!

New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI/PNN): In a recent announcement, BMC Software andBMC Cares is an ongoing global engagement to inspireempower BMC's workforce to invest In people and enrich communities across the Globe through digital literacy, interventions, and Accessibility to create An Autonomous Digital Enterprise. BMC Cares in collaboration with Robotex India are empowering over 250 girls from zilla parishad government schools in Pune On Future skills required to increase their employability and bridge gender divide in the STEM Ecosystem. With the unique initiative 'Girls Who Build Robots', BMC Software aims to address STEM and Gender gap education equality gap issues and empower government school students in future skills like coding, Robotics, STEM, enabling them to pursue future opportunities in the digitized World. Speaking about the initiative Wendy Rentschler, Head of Global CSR said "The UN reports that for India to maintain its position as a global growth leader, more concerted efforts at local and national levels, and by the private sector are needed to bring women to parity with men. Initiatives that support the UN's call to action, like BMC's partnership with Robotex India, are imperative to make this a reality"Chaula Diwanji, Global CSR Business Partner Said, "By fostering digital literacy and supporting groups like the Robotex India, and others striving to bridge the digital literacy gap, we all have the power to invest in the women who will become the technology and business professionals and leaders of tomorrow."This project for the state of Maharashtra, will be implemented by Robotex India along with its supporting partner Rotary club of Pune central charitable trust and CSR support from BMC Software. Commenting on the initiative more Ali Siddiqui - CPO said, 'As we build for the future at BMC, we are focused on increasing gender representation to support greater diversity of thought to drive innovation. The Autonomous Digital Enterprise includes everyone, our technology frees people to create the future."Payal Rajpal Director Robotex India states 'With 'Girls who build robots' initiative, Robotex India aims to train over 2 million girls by 2023 on the grounds of coding, robotics and AI employable skills. Robotex India has educated 25000 students from government schools in rural, tribal, urban India. It thus aims at bridging the gender gap in STEM and preparing students from marginalized communities from rural India for the jobs of future."This story is provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/PNN) https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/272365510/bmc-software-and-robotex-india-come-together-for-the-initiative--girls-who-build-robots

Hackers have successfully stolen internal company data and source code for Galaxy devices from Samsung, the South Korean tech giant confirmed today. News of the breach was first reported earlier this month, with a hacking outfit named Lapsus$ claiming responsibility. The group, which recently hacked Nvidia, shared screenshots purportedly showing roughly 200GB of stolen data, including source code used by Samsung for encryption and biometric unlocking functions on Galaxy hardware. In a statement today, Samsung did not confirm or deny the identity of the hackers, nor whether or not they had stolen data related to encryption and biometrics. But, the company said that no personal data, belonging either to employees or customers, had been taken. “we do not anticipate any impact to our business or customers” “There was a security breach relating to certain internal company data,” said Samsung in a statement reported by Bloomberg News and SamMobile. “According to our initial analysis, the breach involves some source code relating to the operation of Galaxy devices, but does not include the personal information of our consumers or employees. Currently, we do not anticipate any impact to our business or customers. We have implemented measures to prevent further such incidents and will continue to serve our customers without disruption.” In the case of the recent Nvidia hack, the hacking group Lapsus$ attempted to blackmail the company, threatening to leak data online unless Nvidia removed cryptocurrency mining limiters from certain GPUs and made the drivers for these video cards open source. It’s not clear if Lapsus$ has made any threats to Samsung trying to extort specific concessions. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/samsung-confirms-hackers-stole-galaxy-source-code/ar-AAUIZCG?ocid=BingNewsSearch

International Women’s Day – today – is a day to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and to celebrate the efforts of women around the world to shape a gender equal future. Yet, right now, we find ourselves facing the twin challenges of Covid recovery and the climate crisis. As well as claiming far too many lives, the Covid-19 crisis has compounded existing inequalities across the world. Scotland is no exception: even before the pandemic our economy was hardwired to marginalise women, who were more likely to live in poverty at any point in their lives, more likely to be in precarious work and much more likely to undertake underpaid and unpaid care work. But Covid-19 has dealt a massive blow to our ambitions for a more equal society. Today is the day to redouble efforts to tackle inequality and transform our society. This year, the UN theme for International Women’s Day recognises the contribution of women and girls to tackling the climate crisis – ‘gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’. Today is about hope, and about recognising that in taking on these challenges we can also fight back against existing inequalities. But we must be cautious: alive to the risk that the transition to a low carbon economy could further entrench gender inequalities. If that’s to be avoided, Scotland’s transition must be about so much more than reform of our energy sector: instead it should herald a systemic and societal transformation. Decarbonisation can offer an opportunity to tackle the diverse inequities in Scottish society. The Scottish Government must take radical action to build an economy that is fit for the future: creating a gender transformative, caring economy that values, rewards and invests in care. Crucially this must include concerted action to tackle the poverty facing the nation’s carers, whether paid or unpaid; the majority of whom are women. Such steps would demonstrate that a caring economy is also an environmentally friendly economy: jobs in care are green jobs. But such a transformation can only be achieved through a change in mindset: of politicians, both national and local, and the civil servants who support them. Policy making must be guided by feminist principles and analysis: a basic starting point would be to ask the question: how will this impact women and men or girls and boys differently? Will particular groups of women be negatively impacted by this policy choice? And of course, if politicians are going to do more than simply pay lip service to tackling gender inequalities than we need our systems and structures to hold them to account. That’s why the Scottish Women’s Budget Group has joined forces with Oxfam Scotland, One Parent Family Scotland, Scottish Care and the National Carer Organisations, including Carers Scotland, to call for a new National Outcome on care to be added to Scotland’s National Performance Framework. We must measure what we value and, right now, nobody’s measuring care. This International Women’s Day it is time to recognise and value the role that care, and those who provide it plays as we together build a gender equal economy in Scotland that can respond to the climate crisis. https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/lets-build-a-gender-equal-economy-that-can-respond-to-the-climate-crisis-sara-cowan-3600151

If everyone in the developed world rung in these changes, emissions would fall by a quarter, according to research out today The sheer magnitude and complexity of the climate crisis can leave many people feeling helpless and apathetic. Why bother giving up beef if BP is drilling for more oil? What’s the point in cutting back on air travel when airlines run empty flights just to keep their airport slots? Anyone asking themselves such questions may be cheered by research published today. It found that citizens have direct influence over 25-27 per cent of the emissions savings needed by 2030 to avoid ecological meltdown. In other words, people have more agency over the climate crisis than they might think. That’s not to absolve governments and corporations of their responsibilities. Without greater ambition from the public and private sectors, the climate crisis will intensify. Last week’s IPCC report – the most alarming to date – underscored the need for bold climate leadership. The window in which to act, it warned, is closing. Today’s research was carried out by academics at Leeds University, in collaboration with the global engineering firm Arup and the C40 group of world cities. It found that making dietary changes is the single biggest thing people can do to reduce emissions, followed by giving up fast fashion. “Citizen action really does add up,” said Rachel Huxley, director of knowledge and learning at C40 Cities. “This analysis shows the collective impact that individuals, and individual choices and action, can contribute to combating climate change.” The study is the launchpad for a new climate movement, dubbed The Jump. It aims to encourage people in developed countries to make lifestyle changes for the sake of the climate. https://www.positive.news/environment/how-can-i-help-stop-climate-change/

U.K. media regulator Ofcom has found that the BBC’s News at Six program breached its rules and made “significant mistakes” in reporting on a Scottish political scandal. The incident, which took place in Feb 2021, saw BBC Scotland editor Sarah Smith reporting live on a segment about former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond. The story related to a number of sexual harassment claims against Salmond (which he denies) and how they were handled by his successor Nicola Sturgeon. During the segment, Smith reported: “Alex Salmond said he believes Nicola Sturgeon has misled Parliament and broken the Ministerial Code, which he thinks means she should resign.” However, Salmond had explicitly said it was not for him to say what the consequences should be for Sturgeon. The BBC did not apologize for the error but acknowledged it in a number of other ways including posting a summary on the BBC complaints website and issuing a clarification via Smith’s Twitter page. Nor did the BBC’s internal complaints body, the ECU (Executive Complaints Unit), uphold a complaint from someone who had asked them to examine the issue. However, Ofcom has now found the report broke its broadcasting rules. “News must be reported with due accuracy,” said a spokesperson for Ofcom. “This program broke our rules by including a significant inaccurate statement that was not acknowledged or corrected on air.” “Our investigation also uncovered differences between the BBC’s published final decision on the program and its response to a particular complainant. The BBC must be transparent in how it handles and resolves complaints, and we will consider this case as part of our review of BBC regulation”. “Our investigation found the BBC’s editorial guidelines do not clearly reflect our requirements around on-air corrections and the BBC should amend its editorial guidelines to tackle this. We intend to discuss this matter further with the BBC as a priority.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/bbc-news-breached-ofcom-rules-made-e2-80-98significant-mistakes-e2-80-99-in-alex-salmond-reporting/ar-AAUJCGw?ocid=BingNewsSearch

Howdy Zombies, I hope you are well I have a suggestion for the server that might be interesting if you haven't proposed it before which would be to add a section "Features with points" in Game Menu so that players will have the possibility to buy things with points instead of ammo's. These are some examples: Double Damage 100,200,300 Ammo Packs Mods (Sniper,Survivor,Nemesis,Assassin) that can be bought once per map for each player Golden AK-47 Server Slot Sonic Abilities Anyway this would be very interesting for you and the players + admins as some servers have this section in their Game Menu so why not have also their own Features with Points depending on what you are going to add in it and how much it will cost as well.

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Australia's Banhammer At It Again RimWorld was made unavailable for purchase by Australian customers on Steam today. This was announced by a news post on the RimWorld Steam page. According to the post, users who already purchased RimWorld are still able to play the game and receive updates. Access to the community forums and workshop are also still available. Australian users are still able to purchase expansions for RimWorld if they already own the game. They will also be able to play these expansions with no issue. The post goes on to say that the reasoning behind banning RimWorld comes from a classification of the console version of the game as "Refused Classification (RC)." In other words, the game is banned from being sold in Australia. Furthermore, the post explains how a Refused Classification doesn't normally affect the availability of Steam games. "We did not expect this to affect the Steam version," said the post. "in previous similar cases, as with Disco Elysium for example, an RC rating on a console version did not affect the availability of the PC version on Steam." In a previous article, we discussed the RimWorld console leak, and explained how PC games don't typically require classification in Australia. When PC games do get classified, though, the classification doesn't typically impact the availability of the PC version. This time, it appears that the rating board took the extra step. At the end of their post, the developers promise to resolve the situation as soon as possible.h Why was RimWorld banned? The Classification Board is notorious for banning games containing themes of drug use. The Bug Butcher, a 2D side-scrolling shoot'em up, received the notorious "Refused Classification" because of a drug power-up being in the game. Fallout 3 was forcibly revised to meet Australia's classification standards by changing the name of "morphine" to "Med-X," (even though the mechanics remained the same), and they decided to make the change universal rather than just a regional one. A more recent example of this drug-related refusal of classification comes from Disco Elysium, which has a strong thematic focus on substance abuse and addiction, although that one did not affect PC availability. RimWorld's heavy simulation aspects that dip into addiction are the most likely culprits for the game's refused classification. It's also possible that any sexual themes within the game are to blame for the refused classification, especially considering the fact that colonists can maintain relationships. MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death was refused classification in Australia for what developers describe as "an interactive touch system on the character menu." Developers of Genital Jousting, an unsurprisingly erotic game centered around combat with cartoonish genitalia, didn't bother getting the game classified for potential sale as they assumed the game would receive a refused classification anyway. There are other countless examples of games being banned in Australia, including Valkyrie Drive Bhikkuni, Outlast 2, The Medium, and Mary Skelter 2. Interestingly enough, We Happy Few was able to appeal its ban, effectively reversing the process and allowing the game to be sold to those over the age of 18. Were the developers of RimWorld able to do the same, logic dictates the game would once again be purchasable via Steam if they could make a successful argument after investing the cost. RimWorld is available on PC right now via Steam (unless you're in Australia). A recent update to RimWorld reduces micromanagement by improving the biosculpting mechanic. The update also includes changes to the caravan and archonexus systems. For more information on RimWorld, stay tuned to TechRaptor. https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/rimworld-banned-steam-australia

If you're a hardcore Autoblogger, you've probably noticed our daily deals posts. We search every morning for the most po[CENSORED]r automotive products the internet has to offer. Today during our search, we noticed something peculiar. The top-selling "Automotive" product on Amazon was in fact this respirator mask. Now, we check these "bestseller" lists every day, and we've never seen a respirator mask anywhere close to the top. What caused the massive spike in mask sales? Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably already know the answer. Just yesterday, NBC News reported, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), issued a statement about the coronavirus that originated in China, stating, "It's not so much a question of if this will happen [in the United States] anymore but rather more a question of exactly when this will happen and how many people in this country will have severe illness." Naturally, the coronavirus is weighing on the minds of people around the world, and it seems those fears are being reflected in the purchase of any respirator mask that people can get their hands on, including masks intended to protect against spray paint fumes and pesticides. The official guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to improve your chances of staying healthy doesn't start with respirator masks at all. If you're concerned about your health, the CDC recommends "everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, such as avoiding people who are sick, avoiding touching your eyes or nose, and covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue. People who are sick should stay home and not go into crowded public places or visit people in hospitals. Workers who are sick should follow CDC guidelines and stay home when they are sick." If you feel you must use a respirator, though, the CDC guidelines recommend an N95 FFR (filtering facepiece respirator) mask. To the untrained eye, these masks may just look like everyday surgical masks, but they are different, and the differences are important. Click here for a handy infographic from the CDC where you can learn more. So why is this Darth Vader-looking mask on Amazon the No. 1 selling automotive product today? Because it's a P95 respirator. The "95" means that it's rated to filter out at least 95% of tiny airborne particulates, just like the N95 masks recommended by the CDC. The P simply means that it's resistant to oil, which the N95 masks are not. Now, we're not doctors here, and we aren't going to pretend to know anything about the efficacy of certain masks against certain viruses other than what we read online, same as you. But the interest in this mask, which is otherwise a pretty obscure industrial product, is an interesting example of how concerned some people are and how the virus is having effects you might not have expected. Rather than seeing you all walking around wearing paint-booth respirators, we'd rather connect you with the latest information on the virus and the practical ways you can protect yourself. Check out the CDC's coronavirus homepage for all the facts. https://www.engadget.com/bestselling-automotive-product-amazon-today-162700131.html

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA – Get Rating) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Wednesday morning, Zacks.com reports. They currently have $24.00 target price on the software maker’s stock. According to Zacks, “American Software Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, markets and supports a portfolio of application software solutions that enable businesses to respond to today’s dynamic global marketplace. The company’s software and services solutions are designed to automate many planning and operational functions principally in the areas of: (i) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), (ii) Flow Manufacturing, (iii) E-Commerce Solutions and (iv) Logility Value Chain Solutions(TM). The company’s products are designed to provide rapid return on investment. “ Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Maxim Group upped their price target on shares of American Software from $34.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a buy rating in a report on Friday, November 19th. Sidoti upped their price target on shares of American Software from $26.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a buy rating in a report on Monday, December 20th. StockNews.com downgraded shares of American Software from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a report on Saturday, February 19th. Finally, B. Riley cut their price target on shares of American Software from $24.50 to $23.00 in a report on Thursday, February 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, American Software currently has an average rating of Buy and an average price target of $30.25 3 Stocks Set to DoubleAmerican Software stock opened at $21.28 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $22.95 and its 200-day moving average price is $24.81. American Software has a twelve month low of $18.41 and a twelve month high of $33.26. The company has a market cap of $708.37 million, a PE ratio of 57.51 and a beta of 0.75. American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 22nd. The software maker reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.04. American Software had a net margin of 10.09% and a return on equity of 9.86%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.07 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that American Software will post 0.28 earnings per share for the current year. The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 6th will be given a $0.11 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 5th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.07%. American Software’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 118.92%. In other American Software news, CFO Vincent C. Klinges sold 6,527 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.50, for a total value of $159,911.50. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 9.70% of the stock is owned by insiders. Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. FMR LLC lifted its position in shares of American Software by 107.5% in the 1st quarter. FMR LLC now owns 2,075 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,075 shares during the period. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of American Software in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of American Software in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $66,000. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. lifted its position in shares of American Software by 387.2% in the 3rd quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 3,118 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 2,478 shares during the period. Finally, Macquarie Group Ltd. lifted its position in shares of American Software by 308.4% in the 3rd quarter. Macquarie Group Ltd. now owns 3,753 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $89,000 after purchasing an additional 2,834 shares during the period. 84.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. About American Software (Get Rating) American Software, Inc engages in the development and marketing of supply chain management and enterprise software solutions. It operates through the following segments: Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT) Consulting, and Other. The SCM segment offers supply chain optimization and retail planning solutions. https://www.etfdailynews.com/2022/03/06/american-software-nasdaqamswa-raised-to-buy-at-zacks-investment-research/

s Reuters reports, Microsoft, Google, YouTube, and Facebook are taking action against Russian news channels, with Google blocking their apps and ads on their websites. Governments around the world are applying sanctions against Russia due to its war with Ukraine. But they’re not the only ones using business and economic means to punish Russia. A number of private companies—including many US tech giants—have found their own ways to hit back against the invasion. Though this list is not complete, these are some of the biggest corporations that are sanctioning Russia right now: – Apple – Airbus – Alphabet (Google and YouTube) – Boeing – Disney – Exxon Mobil – Facebook – Ford – Harley-Davidson – Mastercard – Microsoft – Netflix – Reddit – Snap – Twitter – Visa So how are these companies sanctioning Russia? Each is doing its own thing, and few have an outright ban on all of their products or services provided to Russia. For example, Apple has stopped all sales of the company’s hardware from its online Russia store; however, its app stores are still alive in the country. But the company has removed RT News and Sputnik News for download outside of Russia, reports MacRumors. Other tech companies are also targeting RT News and Sputnik News. As Reuters reports, Microsoft, Google, YouTube, and Facebook are taking action against Russian news channels, with Google blocking their apps and ads on their websites. YouTube and Facebook are also taking similar ad measures. As AdWeek reports, Snap has stopped running all ads in Russia and Belarus, as well. And over on Reddit, the world’s most po[CENSORED]r message forum has added the r/Russia and r/RussiaPolitics to the quarantine list. Some of the biggest economic sanctions from private companies come from Mastercard and Visa. As The Hill reports, both have said they will block Russian banks from their networks. The entertainment industry is getting in on sanctions as well. WarnerMedia has announced that The Batman will not hit Russian theatres as planned this weekend, while Disney announced all of its films will be halted in Russia. Netflix has said it will not be adding Russian media channels to their service, as recent Russian law requires. In South Africa, Naspers owned media entity, Multichoice, became the first African company to disconnect a Russian news channel Russia Today on its platform DSTV. https://www.iol.co.za/technology/these-big-tech-companies-in-the-us-and-big-businesses-are-sanctioning-russia-d0e9b5d8-60b1-4141-9604-f001d536b3cc