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Kari Lake-Linked Tech Firm Superfeed Wreaking Campaign Finance Havoc in Arizona
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Kari Lake-Linked Tech Firm Superfeed Wreaking Campaign Finance Havoc in Arizona

Questions have been raised about a series of apps that are providing information on Arizona’s conservative candidates. In fact, thanks to the Trump campaign’s ex-chief operating officer and financial patron to Arizona gubernatorial aspirant Kari Lake, the Grand Canyon State has a whole slew of them. The app Superfeed Technologies developed for Lake appears to be the most popular of the four apps which the Phoenix-based firm has developed for GOP candidates in Arizona—seemingly free of charge. More than a thousand Android users and an unknown number of iPhone holders to date have downloaded the tool, which provides regular updates…
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Does Poor Posture Cause Back Pain?
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Does Poor Posture Cause Back Pain?

October 24, 2022 · 7:00 AM Photo by Budgeron Bach on Pexels.com No, according to these three credentialed experts at The Conversation. A snippet: There is a common belief that “good” posture is important to protect the spine from damage, as well as prevent and treat back pain. Good posture is commonly defined as sitting “upright”, standing “tall and aligned”, and lifting with a squat technique and “straight back”. Conversely, “slump” sitting, “slouch” standing and lifting with a “round back” or stooped posture are frequently warned against. This view is widely held by people with and without back pain, as…
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UK finance minister Hunt vows to win back financial market trust
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UK finance minister Hunt vows to win back financial market trust

By William James and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -New finance minister Jeremy Hunt promised to win back Britain’s economic credibility by accounting for every penny of the government’s tax and spending plans, while insisting that his boss Prime Minister Liz Truss remains on the overall charge. Truss was appointed Hunt on Friday in an attempt to rescue her leadership as confidence in her ability to run the country drained away within both her own Conservative Party and international financial markets. Investors have sold British government bonds heavily since Sept. 23 when Hunt’s predecessor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a string of unfunded…
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UK finance minister cuts short IMF trip as pressure builds for U-turn
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UK finance minister cuts short IMF trip as pressure builds for U-turn

Truss is under immense pressure to rethink her economic policies as opinion polls show support for her government has collapsed. Jacob King | Pa Images | Getty Images LONDON — UK bond yields fell on Friday after it was announced Prime Minister Liz Truss will hold a news conference later in the day. It comes amid mounting speculations that Truss is considering a U-turn on parts of her government’s market-rocking tax cuts. UK government bonds — known as gilts — rallied sharply, hitting a session high on reports Truss will hold a press conference at 2 pm London time. The…
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We’re off to Chennai – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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We’re off to Chennai – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Only a few months into the year, 2020 is already proving to be more exciting than ever. This March, RoSPA will be launching our first ever Awards Excellence Forum in India. Taking place on Tuesday, March 24at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Campus in Chennai, India. This free event is a phenomenal example of just how far the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards scheme reaches across the globe. Hosting this international event is International Awards Ambassador Stephen Storey. With over 27 years of experience in the health and safety industry, combined with his rich RoSPA Award winning history, Stephen will be…
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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

If you’ve ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you’ve participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK are now participants in the system as drivers and riders, whether they’re aware of it or not. But how can you and other road users stay safe? What is the gig economy? The term ‘gig economy’ is used to describe the 1.1 million people in the UK who work in a free market system in which temporary positions are common place. The gig economy is made up of three main…
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10 companies at risk from an Apple iPhone slowdown
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10 companies at risk from an Apple iPhone slowdown

Tech suppliers could soon be feeling the ripple effects of a slower-growing Apple (AAPL). On Thursday, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan cut his rating on Apple stock to Neutral from Buy, citing a potential reset of Street profit forecasts due to less than brisk uptake of pricey new iPhone 14s. The call came after reports surfaced earlier in the week that the tech giant would slow iPhone production amid softer-than-expected demand. “We expect material negative estimate revisions driven by weaker consumer demand (Services already in slowdown and we expect products to follow),” Mohan warned. That downgrade prompted Mohan’s colleague…
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Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems
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Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems

The growth of Islamic banks provides Muslims living in North America with options that reflect their beliefs. (Shutterstock) For years, Muslims in North America have struggled to find ways to purchase homes while complying with Islamic law, or shariah. The Qur’an prohibits both the collection and payment of interest. For more than a million Canadians, these religious structures are limited access to conventional mortgages. Recently, however, companies such as the Canadian Halal Financial Corporation have emerged to fill this void. The creation of a vehicle in North America to enable Muslims to finance home ownership is part of an emerging…
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