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A Swiss Watchmaker With Deep Ties to India Is Back From the Dead–Again

Article content(Bloomberg) — Luxury watchmaker Favre Leuba plans to unveil more than two dozen timepieces later this year, priced as much as 24,000 Swiss francs ($26,489), as part of a brand relaunch that seeks to expand the Swiss pioneer’s appeal beyond its majority Indian consumer base.Watchmaker Abraham Favre started a workshop in Switzerland in the 18th century, laying the foundation of a business that would later tie-up with the Leuba family, giving birth to the Favre-Leuba brand. The company, which once owned the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre, was one of the top innovators of the Swiss watch industry before the quartz crisis of the 1970s and ’80s forced it to pass through several hands.Article contentIndia’s Tata conglomerate acquired the dormant Favre Leuba brand in late 2011 and launc...
Referéndum y dictaduras
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Referéndum y dictaduras

El referéndum convocado desde el ejecutivo, en el momento y con la pregunta que a este le interese, fue inventado para subvertir la democracia y consolidar el poder de un líder autoritario. En varias tradiciones políticas un referéndum que se controla desde el Ejecutivo se denomina plebiscito, aunque el...
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What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

Article contentHere’s what to know about the cargo ship Dali that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six bridge construction workers presumed dead.MONSTERS OF THE OCEANArticle contentIf stood upright, the Dali would reach almost to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris or about two-thirds of the way up the Empire State Building in New York.Article contentIt can carry the equivalent of almost 10,000 standard-sized metal shipping containers, and at the time of the accident was carrying nearly 4,700 containers. But while those figures are impressive, the Dali pales in comparison to the world’s largest container ships, which can carry more than 24,000 containers. There are environmental and economic advantages to operating giant container sh...
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Robeco, Lombard Odier Among Buyers of New Adani Green Bonds

Article content(Bloomberg) — Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV and Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA were among buyers in Adani Green Energy Ltd.’s recent green bond sale, a sign of confidence for the renewable energy business even as some observers raise environmental concerns about the wider Adani group.Adani Green and associated firms raised $409 million this month in the conglomerate’s first debt sale since a damaging short-seller report last year. The 18-year bond attracted orders worth seven times the deal size, with proceeds used to redeem a $500 million green note maturing in December.Article contentAs a producer of renewable energy, Adani Green has emerged as one of the more appealing arms of the group for investors concerned about financing planet-warming CO2 emissions....
Rubicon Organics Reports 2023 Financial Results
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Rubicon Organics Reports 2023 Financial Results

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail LinksGlobeNewswireAuthor of the article:Published Mar 27, 2024  •  16 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Article contentNet revenue of $40.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023Adjusted EBITDA1 of $4.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023Achieved operating cash flow of $5.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023Achieved Free Cash Flow2 of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 20236.9%3national market share of premium...
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A $500K house was built on the wrong Hawaii lot. A legal fight is unfolding over the mix-up

Article contentHONOLULU (AP) — A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaii was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake.She’s now mired in legal wrangling over the mix-up.Article contentAnnaleine “Anne” Reynolds purchased a one-acre (0.40-hectare) lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park, a subdivision in the Big Island’s Puna district, in 2018 at a county tax auction for about $22,500.She was in California during the pandemic waiting for the right time to use it when she got a call last year from a real estate broker who informed her he sold the house on her property, Hawaii News Now reported.Article contentLocal developer Keaau Development Partnership hired PJ’s Construction to build about a dozen homes on the properties the developer bought in the subdivision...
VIQ Solutions Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
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VIQ Solutions Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN Press ReleasesBusiness Wire News ReleasesAuthor of the article:Published Mar 27, 2024  •  14 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Article contentMISSISSAUGA, Ontario — VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2023. Results are...
Dundee Corporation Holds the Line on Cost Reduction, Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
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Dundee Corporation Holds the Line on Cost Reduction, Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail LinksGlobeNewswireAuthor of the article:Published Mar 27, 2024  •  8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Article contentTORONTO, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (the “Corporation” or “Dundee”) today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023. All currency amounts in this press release are in Canadian dollars, except as otherwise indicated.FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2023 RESULTSArticle contentRepor...
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France’s Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is ‘terrible’ and outdated

Article contentSAO PAULO (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron told Brazilian executives on Wednesday that a proposed deal between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is bad for both parties.Speaking at a forum in Sao Paulo, Macron said the Mercosur-EU deal is outdated and needs reworking to take climate change into account. His comments reinforced his opposition, which has been the most outspoken among European leaders.Article content“The trade deal with Mercosur as it is being negotiated now is a terrible deal. For you and for us,” Macron said, according to the translation into Portuguese by Sao Paulo’s Industry Federation, whose headquarters held the event. “It was negotiated 20 years ago. We need to rebuild it.”Article contentMacron opposes any agreement ...
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Coinbase scores minor victory vs SEC, but lawsuit to proceed

The lawsuit alleges that the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has violated securities laws by facilitating the trading of at least 13 crypto tokens that should have been registered as securities. Coinbase is also accused of operating as a national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency without the necessary registration. However, Judge Failla did grant Coinbase’s motion to dismiss one part of the SEC’s lawsuit. The claim that Coinbase acted as an unregistered broker through its wallet application was dismissed, providing a partial victory for the exchange in what promises to be a protracted and costly legal battle. Despite this, the ruling overall supports the SEC’s stance on cryptocurrency regulation and aligns with previous court decisions favoring the ...
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COTI Teams Up with Civic for Enhanced Digital Identity Control

COTI, recognized for its fast and secure privacy layer on Ethereum, is partnering with Civic, a notable name in Web3 identity management solutions. This collaboration aims to bolster data protection for Civic users by integrating COTI V2’s privacy technology into Civic’s decentralized identity (DID) services. Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of COTI, mentioned: “We’re excited to integrate COTI V2’s confidentiality layer into Civic’s platform. Civic is a key player in Web3 identity management, and we’re committed to working alongside such leaders. Our collaboration with Civic’s skilled team to develop Dynamic DID is something we look forward to.” With COTI V2, Dynamic DIDs become part of Civic Pass, serving as both a verified credential and a unique, non-transfe...
BlockDAG Takes on Chainlink (LINK) Crypto, and RON With DeFi Card and 5000x Profit Potential
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BlockDAG Takes on Chainlink (LINK) Crypto, and RON With DeFi Card and 5000x Profit Potential

BlockDAG has captured the spotlight with its remarkable $9.8 million presale in the crypto world, where innovations emerge quickly. The platform’s introduction of a DeFi card redefines how we utilize cryptocurrencies, seamlessly integrating them into our daily financial activities. This initiative promises a future where digital currencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin are as straightforward to spend as traditional fiat money. BlockDAG’s ecosystem is designed to facilitate online shopping, ATM withdrawals, and in-store purchases with cryptocurrencies, setting a new benchmark in the crypto-payment domain. As Chainlink (LINK) crypto and Ronin price prediction make their mark in the blockchain landscape with their unique offerings, BlockDAG’s DeFi card emerges as the best cry...
Lithium Royalty Corp. Reports Q4 2023 Results
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Lithium Royalty Corp. Reports Q4 2023 Results

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN Press ReleasesBusiness Wire News ReleasesAuthor of the article:Published Mar 27, 2024  •  24 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Article contentRoyalty revenue up 200% and 228% for the quarter and 2023 respectivelyRecord capital deployed to increase royalty assets by $65.5 millionLRC acquired 8 royalties in 2023, including 6 following the Initial Public OfferingOver 87% of capital deployed in 2023 was directed to assets that were either in construction or fully fi...
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Court finally decides on Sam Bankman-Fried sentence, experts predict 20 years

The sentencing, set to take place in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York under Judge Lewis Kaplan, follows Bankman-Fried’s conviction on seven felony charges, including wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering, in November 2023. Legal experts predict a sentence ranging from 20 to 30 years due to the gravity of his offenses, with prosecutors seeking a 40 to 50-year in prison, while the defense argues for a six and a half years term. The sentencing process, outlined by former federal prosecutor Samson Enzer, will begin with Judge Lewis Kaplan reviewing materials including victim letters and sentencing submissions. A guideline suggests a 100-year range, but the final sentence will follow arguments from both sides and impactful...
Tirando del hilo del Beti-Jai: la pelota vasca como deporte de moda en Madrid y pionero de la mujer deportista
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Tirando del hilo del Beti-Jai: la pelota vasca como deporte de moda en Madrid y pionero de la mujer deportista

El frontón Beti-Jai, por fin, abre de forma permanente desde este jueves. Una de las joyas arquitectónicas de la ciudad –único superviviente en su género–, este frontón monumental al aire libre fue durante décadas un secreto doloroso de la arquitectura de Madrid. Tan secreto que una lona cubrió durante dos décadas su fachada con la única intención de que nadie s...
Sirios Announces Closing of the First Tranche of a Private Placement of $269,250
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Sirios Announces Closing of the First Tranche of a Private Placement of $269,250

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail LinksGlobeNewswireAuthor of the article:Published Mar 27, 2024  •  6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Article contentNot for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United StatesMONTREAL, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SIRIOS RESOURCES INC. (TSX-V: SOI) (the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, for aggregate gross proceeds of $269,250 (the “Offering”). A tot...
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DeFi Winter Thaws: A Look at the Emerging Landscape

In the last year, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation, evolving from a period of stagnation, often referred to as the “DeFi winter,” to a promising phase of growth and maturity. A detailed analysis by Exponential.fi, a leading investment platform for cryptocurrency holders, offers an insightful exploration into the current dynamics of the DeFi market, highlighting pivotal trends that suggest a shift towards a more robust and sustainable ecosystem. The report can be downloaded here. A Shift in Investor Priorities: From High Yields to Security One of the most significant changes observed is in investor behavior, with a noticeable drift from the previous chase for high yields towards a pronounced emphasis on security. Astonishingly,...
Catholic Teachers Ratify Agreement on Central Terms
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Catholic Teachers Ratify Agreement on Central Terms

Article contentTORONTO, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) has released the following statement from President René Jansen in de Wal, announcing that the Association’s 45,000 Catholic-teacher members have ratified the agreement on central terms for a new contract.“This was a long and challenging round of negotiations, with more than 20 months of bargaining and 58 days at the bargaining table.Article contentThroughout the process, Catholic teachers made it clear that they would do whatever it takes to stand up for students and publicly funded education, and we want to thank our Catholic teacher-members, as well as the students and families we serve, for their patience and support in reaching a deal.Article contentOur goal in this ...
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South Carolina House OKs bill they say will keep the lights on. Others worry oversight will be lost

Article contentCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A wide-ranging bill backers say will ensure South Carolina has plenty of electric power passed a key vote Wednesday in the House, but opponents complained it would roll back billions of dollars in lessons learned after a proposed nuclear plant never generated a watt of power.The 88-21 vote was almost all along party lines. The bill faces one more routine vote before heading to the Senate. That chamber’s leadership supports the idea of assuring future energy flows but is much more skeptical of removing oversight seven years after ratepayers lost billions when a pair of utilities were paid to build two nuclear reactors before they ever started working.Article contentThe short term goal for supporters of the bill is to make sure private Dominion Energy ...
Transform Your Financial Future with ARKMining’s Innovative Blockchain Solutions
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Transform Your Financial Future with ARKMining’s Innovative Blockchain Solutions

The world of cryptocurrency has expanded rapidly, drawing in a diverse group of investors eager to tap into its potential. Yet, the complexity of cryptocurrency trading and mining can be daunting for many. Enter ARKMining, your gateway to earning passive income daily through a groundbreaking approach.     Introducing ARKMining: Your Partner in Cryptocurrency Mining At the heart of ARKMining is a dedication to revolutionizing cryptocurrency mining. Their latest innovation? A mining platform that simplifies how investors earn cryptocurrency daily. Thanks to cutting-edge technology and algorithms, ARKMining offers a path to consistent returns in the ever-evolving crypto market. Effortless Earnings with ARKMining’s Advanced Platform ARKMining’s platform stands out by dynamically ...
Crisis entre PP y Vox de València: los ultras plantan a Catalá en el pleno y paralizan las ayudas por el incendio de Campanar
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Crisis entre PP y Vox de València: los ultras plantan a Catalá en el pleno y paralizan las ayudas por el incendio de Campanar

“María José Catalá hizo la distribución de áreas y delegaciones en el Consistorio y decidió que iba a haber unas delegaciones que iban a ser de empleo y de emprendimiento. Se da la circunstancia que el que dirige el área de empleo y emprendimiento soy yo, y los concejales que dirigimos las áreas de empleo y emprendimiento somos concejales de Vox. Lo demás yo creo que son brindis al sol, si no, pues que la señora alcaldesa haga una nueva distribución de áreas”. ...
Wage-cost savings cited as main reason to automate in CFO survey
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Wage-cost savings cited as main reason to automate in CFO survey

Article contentCompanies are adopting automation to replace labour as they seek to reduce costs, a survey of chief financial officers showed.About half of financial decision-makers report implementing software, equipment, or other technology to automate tasks previously completed by employees, according to the survey conducted by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. The main reason to move toward automation was simply to save money — that dwarfed all other reasons given.Article content“We find that companies that experienced higher wage bill growth in 2023 are more likely to have adopted automation,” the survey said.The results suggest that these firms expect to see some return on their investment in the form of reduced pay ex...
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MyShell Raises $11 Million for its Decentralized AI Consumer Layer

MyShell, a decentralized AI consumer layer, announced today that it has raised US$11 million in a Pre-Series A round, with participation from a cohort of high-profile investors, including Dragonfly, Delphi Ventures, Bankless Ventures, Maven11 Capital, Nascent, Nomad Capital, OKX Ventures, etc. Prominent angel investors, such as former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, NEAR Protocol Co-Founder Illia Polosukhin, former Paradigm Investment Partner Casey K. Caruso, and ex-Parafi partner Santiago R. Santos also joined the round, which brought MyShell’s total amount raised to date to $16.6 million. “MyShell is poised to revolutionize the AI creator ecosystem,” MyShell CEO Ethan Sun said. “With this new funding, we’re not just scaling our operations, we’re catalyzing a movement...
Windows 11 Home is on sale for a limited time
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Windows 11 Home is on sale for a limited time

Breadcrumb Trail LinksBusiness EssentialsWindows 11 Home is on sale for a limited timePublished Mar 27, 2024  •  1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Get your home computer up to speed. Photo by Getty ImagesReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Article contentThis article was created by StackCommerce. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through our links on this page.Modern professionals are held accountable for the company’s well-being around the clock. Having a reliable home computer is a necessity.Article contentConsidering a home computer needs a reliable a...
El exjuez corrupto Salvador Alba defiende desde la cárcel “la dignidad e independencia de nuestros tribunales”
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El exjuez corrupto Salvador Alba defiende desde la cárcel “la dignidad e independencia de nuestros tribunales”

El exjuez corrupto Salvador Alba Mesa, condenado a seis años y medio de prisión por los delitos de prevaricación, cohecho y falsedad documental, ha solicitado a una jueza de Madrid que envíe a la Fiscalía un artículo de opinión del director de Canarias Ahora, Carlos Sosa, publicado en la revista Mongolia por considerar que es un “ataque a la dignidad e independencia de nuestros tribunales”. ...
Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments
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Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments

Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN Real EstatePMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Canadian PressSammy HudesPublished Mar 27, 2024  •  3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada's six largest cities remained stable at near all-time high levels last year, driven by a surge of new apartment starts despite demand still outpacing supply for rental housing. New homes are built in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian PressArticle contentThe Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada’s six largest cities remained stable at near all-time high levels last year, driven by a surge of new apartments _...
El PP dará luz verde en el Senado para que el Supremo pueda juzgar a Baltar por un delito contra la seguridad vial
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El PP dará luz verde en el Senado para que el Supremo pueda juzgar a Baltar por un delito contra la seguridad vial

El Partido Popular, que cuenta con mayoría absoluta en el Senado, tiene intención de votar a favor de que la Cámara Alta autorice la instancia del Tribunal Supremo (TS) para dirigir un procedimiento penal contra su senador José Manuel Baltar por un delito contra la seguridad vial por presuntamente conducir un coche a 215 kilómetros por hora en la autovía A-52, tal y com...