FORT COLLINS — Somebody offered Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi $600,000 to enter the transfer portal? That coach either didn’t watch the kid’s Wyoming tape or didn’t care. “The way we build football teams to win is being challenged by the transfer portal and NIL,” CSU football coach Jay Norvell said Wednesday as the Rams celebrated the first day of college football’s early signing period with 19 commitments. “But something has to be done. If a school tampers with players on somebody else’s roster, they should get fined. They should be docked scholarships. Right now, people are breaking the rules and buying their way out of it … Look what’s happened all over. Look at Arizona State, Tennessee, Michigan. Nobody gets penalized for breaking the rules, so it’s very frustrating.” Poaching accusations aside, it’s been a solid fortnight for the Rams, even with the fallout from a certain reality show that dropped earlier this month. Within 12 hours of the curtain lifting on the first wave of National Signing Day madness, Norvell had stitched together a class that ranked as the overall No. 1 in the Mountain West by 247Sports.com. CSU got off to a similar start last December before winding up at No. 3 in the league overall, per 247Sports. Chatfield’s Dagan Myers and Ralston Valley’s Jack Moran are talented locals and legacies, while SoCal wideout Jordan Ross is a burner who the recruitniks say is one of the best prep prizes the Rammies have ever landed. And yet the biggest win of the week was probably when all-everything receiver Tory Horton announced that he was putting off an NFL future to return for a fifth season of collegiate eligibility. Horton? Back. Fellow wideout Justus Ross-Simmons? Back. Whatever Fowler-Nicolosi was offered on college football’s open market, the young Texan decided to double down on the Green and Gold via social media. Half the battle for Norvell and his staff, as long as college football continues riding shotgun with the “free market,” is going to be re-recruiting the cream of his roster, every dang year. So far, so good. Of course, now that you’ve secured BFN, the next step is developing him. Dude’s game didn’t improve much between Boulder and Honolulu, if we’re being frank, while the offense went pretty much as he did — all over the place. Fowler-Nicolosi’s highs (22 touchdown passes, that Boise State second half) and lows (16 picks, that Boise State first half) turned the Rammies into the kind of roller-coaster ride that would be banned in 17 states. In hindsight, Norvell’s Year 2 might’ve produced the most 5-7 of any 5-7 team in recent memory. The bad came with “yeah, buts.” The good had caveats. CSU beat Boise State for the first time ever, although it took the mother of all Hail Marys to pull it off. The Rams topped the Broncos and San Diego State, the Mountain West’s favorite TV teams, at home. Flipside: An 0-3 mark in trophy games vs. CU, Air Force and Wyoming. And two of those rivalry pelts, in Boulder and at Laramie, felt as if they were ripped from the Rammies’ collective grasps. Actually, a bunch of games fell into that camp. Seven of CSU’s tilts wound up being decided by nine points or fewer. The Rams went 3-4 in those contests. They led big at Utah State. They were on top at UNLV with four seconds left on the clock. They led at Folsom Field with 37 seconds left. Every team the Rams beat this past autumn wound up firing their head coach. The Buffs already suck up much of the metro’s oxygen, all things being equal. But the presence of Deion Sanders in Boulder nearly Hoovered up the lot. The only way to get some of that air back is by winning on the scoreboard. “I had a conversation with one kid last week,” Norvell recalled. “And I just said … social media is like driving down the street and you see a party and you weren’t invited and you wish you could be in there. I told this kid, ‘You’re never going to be happy in your life if you’re peeking over your fence into somebody’s backyard and wishing you could be over there.’ That’s what social media is to these kids and they think there’s ‘something better’ out there.” While Wednesday’s signings confirm the notion that The Norvell Express is still chugging forward, you also can’t shake the feeling that the Rammies missed a window. That they missed a chance to rub The Jay Way in the face of a certain big brother who wears cowboy hats and sunglasses at night, in the scut of a circus that can’t find the steak to match a clamorous, bumptious sizzle. Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams. #Jay #Norvells #biggest #recruiting #wins #CSU #Rams #roster

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Musicians and celebrities including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave have paid tribute to The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan at his funeral in Ireland.Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and Irish President Michael D Higgins were also guests at the church in County Tipperary.The service included several musical performances, organised by Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard.At one point, MacGowan's family danced as Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill led a group of musicians in a rendition of the Pogues' Fairytale of New York.The acclaimed songwriter died aged 65 last week, after being unwell for some time.Read more on this story here. Video produced by Gianluca Avagnina. #Shane #MacGowan #funeral #Key #speeches #performances #service #tributes

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রাশিয়ার অভ্যন্তরে ব্যাপক অন্তর্ঘাতমূলক কর্মকাণ্ড পরিচালনার পরিকল্পনা করেছে ইউক্রেনের গোয়েন্দারা। তাদের লক্ষ্য ইউক্রেন চলমান যুদ্ধ রাশিয়ার অভ্যন্তরে, সম্ভব হলে ক্রেমলিনের একেবারে দোরগোড়ায় পৌঁছে দেওয়া হবে। রাশিয়াকে এমন আঘাত হানা হবে যাতে তারা, অনুভব করতে পারে যে—তাদের হৃৎপিণ্ডে তীক্ষ্ণ সুই ঢুকিয়ে দেওয়া হয়েছে। মার্কিন সংবাদমাধ্যম পলিটিকোকে দেওয়া এক লিখিত সাক্ষাৎকারে ইউক্রেনের নিরাপত্তা সংস্থা এসবিইউ-এর প্রধান মেজর জেনারেল ভাসিলি মালিয়ুক এই হুমকি দিয়েছেন। তিনি বলেছেন, ‘আমরা তো আমাদের পরিকল্পনা ফাঁস করতে পারি না। তবে আমাদের পরিকল্পনা শত্রুদের হতবাক করে দেবে।’ জেনারেল মালিয়ুক রুশদের ইঙ্গিত করে বলেন, ‘দখলদারদের বুঝতে হবে লুকানো সম্ভব হবে না। আমরা সব জায়গায়ই শত্রুদের খুঁজে বের করব।’ তবে ইউক্রেনীয় গোয়েন্দারা রাশিয়ায় কী ধরনের অভিযান চালাবে সে বিষয়ে স্পষ্ট করে কিছু না বললেও কিছু ইঙ্গিত দিয়েছেন তিনি। যেমন, ইউক্রেনে রাশিয়ার দখল করা ভূখণ্ডে রুশ সম্পদ, বিশেষ করে সামরিক সম্পদের ওপর হামলা চলবে অব্যাহতভাবে। এমনকি প্রয়োজনে রাশিয়ার অভ্যন্তরেও হামলা চালানো হতে পারে। এ সময় মালিয়ুক মজা করে বলেন, ‘আমরা সব সময়ই নতুন সমাধান খুঁজছি। তাই তুলা সব সময়ই জ্বলতে থাকবে।’ ইউক্রেনে সাধারণত তুলা জ্বলা বলতে বিস্ফোরণকে বোঝানো হয়। বিষয়টি ইঙ্গিত করে তিনি বলেন, ‘এসবিইউ নির্ধারিত লক্ষ্যবস্তুকে কেন্দ্র করে হামলা চালায়। আমরা শত্রুর হৃৎপিণ্ডে সুই ঢুকিয়ে দেব।’ তিনি আশা প্রকাশ করেন, এসব কর্মকাণ্ড ইউক্রেনের জয়কে ত্বরান্বিত করবে। এসবিইউ প্রধান জানান, মূলত ক্রিমিয়া ও কৃষ্ণ সাগর এলাকাকে কেন্দ্র করে এসবিইউ বিভিন্ন অন্তর্ঘাতমূলক কর্মকাণ্ড পরিচালনা করবে।!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '789528345043763'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); #রশয়র #হৎপণড #তকষণ #সই #ঢকয় #দওয় #হব #ইউকরনয় #গয়নদপরধন

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Hundreds gathered outside a migrant shelter on the Lower West Side Wednesday night, three days after a 5-year-old migrant staying there died in a medical emergency that has confused and frustrated migrants, volunteers and health care advocates.For advocates, the death of Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero is a symbol of the effects of repeated chaos between governments struggling to house and care for record numbers of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border.“When there are folks who are sending (migrants) from the border, coming to us from Texas, and not really respecting human life, someone’s going to get hurt,” said John Zayas, senior pastor at Grace and Peace Church in Austin, who was part of an initiative where faith-based and philanthropic groups opened their doors to hundreds of migrants staying in police stations in November.The scene outside the shelter was busy prior to the vigil as organizers set up yellow flowers and roses and candles on the pavement in anticipation of the gathering.“Arepa, arepa, arepa!” shouted migrants from the sidewalk, as they passed out the traditional Venezuelan corn pancake from styrofoam coolers. Cars honked as they drove by, and volunteers passed out coats from their trunks to dozens of migrants staying in the shelter.At around 4:30 p.m., an ambulance pulled up to the shelter — one of at least 10 that have arrived at the crowded warehouse since Jean Carlos died Sunday.A memorial for Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero on the ground next to candles during a vigil for the 5-year-old who died over the weekend at a Lower West Side shelter on Dec. 20, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)His parents reported their son had been sick for a couple of days prior to his death, according to police.Around 3 p.m. Sunday, staff at the shelter at 2241 S. Halsted St. began performing chest compressions on Jean Carlos and called for an ambulance after his lips turned purple and his eyes rolled into the back of his head, according to a police report.The boy was pronounced dead at Comer Children’s Hospital and the cause of death is under investigation, authorities said.Doctors treating migrants have reported asylum-seekers exhibiting strep throat, ear infections, stomach flu, rashes and chronic conditions that weren’t treated in their country of origin.The Chicago Department of Public Health has seen an increase in chickenpox cases, especially in the last four weeks. Most cases have been in people newly arrived from the U.S. southern border living in shelters.Britt Hodgdon, a social worker trained as a trauma therapist, spoke out at the vigil.”This was a preventable death. This was also a predictable death,” she said, imploring city shelter staff to take measures to improve conditions inside.[ Volunteer networks step up to provide health needs to migrants at police stations ]The Martinez Rivero family arrived in Chicago on Nov. 30, according to the city. The boy’s parents were devastated, Matt DeMateo, executive director and pastor at New Life Centers who is consoling the family told the Tribune Tuesday.Tim Noonan, a volunteer who had been helping migrants staying at the Morgan Park District (22nd) police station believed the ambulance that picked up the child should have been called sooner. He is concerned about the health care provided at city-run shelters.Volunteers, activists and members of the community attend a vigil for 5-year-old Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero who died over the weekend at a Lower West Side shelter on Dec. 20, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)“It makes you really angry,” he said. “I mean you wouldn’t treat a dog like this.”Noonan said Wednesday night’s vigil was for all Venezuelan children and the heartache they went through to get to the United States. Volunteer groups want to put together a bill of rights for migrants calling for food, medical attention, mental health support, among other basic necessities, Noonan said.Noonan went to the vigil to make sure migrants get the “dignity they deserve.”Just a few weeks ago, thousands of migrants were sleeping on the ground and outside police stations in tents in subfreezing temperatures. The city has scrambled to clear them out before winter descended on the encampments.[ As temperatures fall, the number of sick children sleeping outside of police stations increases, migrant advocates say ]Over 26,100 migrants have come to the city over the past 15 months, and numbers haven’t ceased. A chartered plane from Texas arrived at O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night carrying over 120 migrants, according to Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson for Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. Five more buses were expected Wednesday.As of Monday, there were over 14,000 migrants staying in 27 buildings across the city. Volunteers helping migrants at stations question whether the rush for shelter has led to crammed, unsanitary conditions in shelters.On Tuesday, there were over 2,400 migrants staying at the shelter where Jean Carlos died.Amy Blair, a family physician and associate professor at Loyola University Medical Center echoed other volunteer sentiments that migrants were getting better medical care at police stations than they are at city-run shelters.“It takes a lot of staff to be able to provide acute care for 2,300 people in one place, and across the shelters there’s even more,” she said.Blair has been providing medical services to migrants at Catherine-St. Lucy-St. Giles Parish in Oak Park. Migrant families take public transportation from shelters to receive care.She said that as a medical provider, it is frightening for her to send people back to a system that lacks adequate health workers. What worries her most, she said, is how the 5-year-old’s death will affect other migrants.“I think that the fear of what happened at (Halsted) is likely to have reached other shelters,” she said.Gabriela Ojeda, 21, a Venezuelan woman standing near the crowd paying their respects to a tiny photo of Jean Carlos lit by candles, said she has been at the shelter on Halsted Street for two months. She said everyone is sick inside.”Because there’s no space, the kids are sleeping so close together. They catch illnesses from each other,” she said.She looked at her 11-month-old son wrapped in a blanket in her husband’s arms.”It was him,” she said. “Who’s to say it couldn’t be my child?”[email protected] Published: Dec 20, 2023 at 7:46 pm #Vigil #held #death #5yearold #migrant #boy #Chicago

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied an adjourned sentencing hearing, according to a court filing dated Dec. 20.Bankman-Fried’s legal team requested the sentencing hearing to be adjourned for four to six additional weeks, which would postpone sentencing into May 2024. Bankman-Fried’s sentencing date is currently set for March 28, 2024.Lawyers stated that Bankman-Fried’s defense needs additional time to collect materials needed for the sentencing submission and to prepare for an upcoming pre-sentencing interview that is scheduled for Dec. 21.Lawyers additionally argued that the sentencing process should not begin until other charges omitted from Bankman-Fried’s earlier trial are resolved. Those charges, in part, involve allegations of foreign bribery and campaign finance violations and will be addressed in a trial scheduled for March 11, 2024.Judge Lewis Kaplan denied the request. He noted that Bankman-Fried has already been granted one extension to provide more time to file sentence submissions. That request was granted on Nov. 18, according to past reports.Judge Kaplan also stated that the current sentencing date was set without objection from the defendant. He added that Bankman-Fried has had more than six weeks to prepare for the pre-sentencing interview set to take place Thursday.SBF was convicted in NovemberBankman-Fried was convicted on Nov. 2 of all counts related to fraud and other crimes at FTX and its sister firm, Alameda Research.Though Bankman-Fried faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison, many legal experts believe he will receive a considerably shorter sentence. Some estimates suggest that he might serve less than 25 years in prison.Four other former executives at FTX and related companies have also reached guilty pleas with U.S. prosecutors. Though those executives reached plea deals with the intent of receiving lenient or no sentencing, each deal partially allows for sentencing. Only FTX DM co-CEO Ryan Salame is known to have a sentencing date at present; his sentencing hearing is set for March 6, 2024. #Sam #BankmanFrieds #request #postpone #sentencing #denied

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Finding the sugar daddy of your dreams means working with the best sugar daddy apps available. But how do you know which ones are legit and which ones just aren’t worth your time or hard-earned money? Frankly, it can be hard to tell on the surface. Since sugar relationships have exploded in popularity, and many young people want to find a sugar daddy, sugar sites and apps have grown like wildfire. It’s also in part due to changing social norms, with sugar relationships becoming more common and normalized. Fortunately for you, we’ve done the work to pick the eight best sugar daddy apps. Don’t worry about wasting your time or money—we’ve got you covered.  So, keep scrolling for a comprehensive overview of the very best sugar daddy apps for sugar babies and daddies. We’ll be covering pros and cons and key details for each app, plus providing answers to FAQ at the end. 8 Best Sugar Daddy Apps in 2023 1.  Sugarbook: Best overall Sugarbook is one of our top recommendations as one of the most popular sugar dating platforms in the whole world. That said, it’s userbase resides primarily in the Asian and Pacific regions, meaning this app may be less useful for you. But hey, many sugar relationships involve enjoyable luxury travel, so that might be no issue for you. If Sugarbook’s geographical focus works for you, then you’re in luck. This is one of the longest-running and most innovative sugar apps around. While some sugar sites only offer an iOS app or an Android app, Sugarbook features both. (Note that, due to political issues in Malaysia and other restrictions, these apps aren’t available directly through the App Store or Google Play.)  Top features of Sugarbook include livestreaming with options for gifts, ID and payment verifications, and the “Terms of Relationship” feature, which helps ensure daddies and babies are on the same page from the get-go. Plus, premium members have access to private photos and unlimited messaging, which is great value on the whole. Thanks to its livestreams and other innovative features, Sugarbook offers a robust experience for online sugar dating, as shown by its high success rates for many users. Pros: ID and payment verification Innovative features like livestreaming High-value premium membership Cons:  Mobile apps must be installed through Sugarbook A fair number of bots and scammers 2. Secret Benefits: Best for sugar babies Secret Benefits has risen fast in the world of sugar dating, now boasting over 20 million monthly visitors! This is largely because it’s been able to innovate and offer a consistently reliable experience for sugar babies and daddies alike. This is all great news for potential users, as it means there’s a constantly expanding userbase, meaning that good matches are more likely.  There are many more babies than daddies on Secret Benefits, but that’s pretty normal for sugar sites. So, babies will have some fierce competition, and daddies will be able to be more selective, so long as they come prepared to spend.  Some great aspects of Secret Benefits are its video verification option, which helps attract more sugar daddies, its free sign-up process, and an array of neat features. For example, sugar daddies can spend to become a baby’s “top admirer,” which allows them, with your permission, to view your private photos and videos. This aspect of consent is important to Secret Benefits and helps ensure comfortable, safe, and mutually beneficial relationships to form. The free sign-up means there’s no real barrier to entry. That said, daddies will need to buy credits to send messages. This is typical for sugar sites, however, and shouldn’t be an issue for genuine sugar daddies who have cash to spend.  Sugar babies can use the site completely for free, on the other hand, and they will generally have a positive experience as shown by reviews on sites such as Sitejabber, where one baby spoke of meeting a “really fun and generous” daddy.  Pros:  Massive and fast-growing userbase, over 20+ million monthly visits Free for babies Innovative features Cons:  No app (but optimized for mobile) Many more babies than daddies 3. Sugar Meet: Best rated apps Sugar Meet is a newer sugar app that focuses on making connections in your local area. While long-distance relationships can still be fulfilling (especially for sugar babies), many daddies want some form of physical connection.  Sugar Meet describes itself as an “Uber-style dating app.” By this they mean that they want to enable users to find possible babies or daddies with whom they may be compatible. It does this by starting with an icebreaker that allows you to begin chatting in a friendly and low-pressure way.  While Sugar Meet is a promising app with solid reviews on the Apple app store, it’s still a bit new to tell. It’s probably worth a go, but new users should understand that it doesn’t yet have the reach of some of the other bigger sites and apps reviewed in this article (e.g. Secret Benefits or Sugarbook). Pros: Fast-growing platform  Innovative features iOS app Cons:  Still building its userbase and reputation “Uber-style” emphasis isn’t always a plus No Android app 4. Our Secret: Best for sugar daddies Our Secret is one of the most popular sugar sites and for good reason. It’s managed to attract a large userbase of people who are looking for discreet sugar relationships. Compared to many sugar sites, it does a bit better in terms of limiting fake profiles and having active users. While Our Secret isn’t quite as robust as some competitors in terms of features, it still does decently in this category. In fact, the “Top Admirer” and “Secret Albums” features are fun tools that can help spice up the dating game. These are ways that sugar babies and daddies can spoil and tease each other in a way that’s fun and fresh.  Our Secret is simple to get started with, just make sure you don’t pass over the registration questionnaire. Remember—your profile is your virtual first impression, so you always want to make it a good one. Plus, you simply won’t be as “findable” to other members if you skimp on your profile details.  There don’t appear to be iOS or Android apps at this time, but the Our Secret site is at least user-friendly and optimized for mobile.   Pros:  Large userbase looking for sugar relationships Decent search filtering options Mobile-optimized interface Cons:  Limited features compared to competitors No apps 5. Elite Singles: Best educated userbase Elite Singles has a simple mission. They want to connect “elite singles.” Their site claims that 85% of their userbase has an “above-average education”—we’re not sure if that means more than a high school diploma or more than a bachelor’s degree. In any case, with many new members each month, Elite Singles can be a solid option for finding a sugar daddy.  Part of Elite Singles’ appeal for sugar babies lies in the fact that they specifically target more mature and educated members. This means that sugar babies are more likely to find successful and wealthy options than on a typical dating site.  Getting started with Elite Singles is pretty straightforward. You sign up, take their personality test, detail your preferences, and then their algorithm does the rest. This makes it a good option for people who don’t have a lot of time on their hands.  The only major drawback is that the the matches are limited to 3-7 “top” matches per day, and you also can’t search for members who are more than 50 miles away from you, which could potentially prevent you from finding a sugar daddy who might only be an hour or two away by car.  Should you want to try Elite Singles yourself, you can check out their Android and iOS apps for free. You should note, however, that the premium membership must be paid in full up front.  Pros:  Time-saving matching feature Inactive profiles get filtered out Targets more mature and professional clients Cons: Premium membership can’t be billed monthly Matches and search radius are both limited 6. Millionaire Match: Best income verification Millionaire Match (MM) has a pretty self-explanatory name. It’s designed for sugar babies looking to find a wealthy sugar daddy or mommy. After all, it kind of defeats the purpose to find a “sugar daddy” who’s actually broke. Millionaire Match aims to fix this with an exclusive site that certifies the income to ensure people have the money they say they have. There are some fantastic features that work well for both babies and daddies, including unlimited messaging (with a Gold plan), private notes (helps you keep track of profiles of interest), and profile boost. One drawback is that some profiles are left fairly vague, but to be fair that’s a problem on many sugar sites and apps.  There are some complaints about MM on sites such as Sitejabber and Trustpilot, but there are positive reviews as well. Users tend to like the apps and how intuitive and sleek they are. On the other hand, there have been some frustrations regarding customer support.  You can download the MM app through both Google Play (Android) and the App Store (Apple/iOS). The apps have about the same rating at the time of writing, with the iOS app having a better score (4 stars to 3.3 stars). Pros:  Income verification iOS and Android apps Trending site with growing userbase Cons: Poorly reviewed customer support  Limited search options 7. SugarDaddyForMe: Best features SugarDaddyForMe has been around for a while now, and yet it’s not one of the most reviewed or utilized sugar sites. This is a bit of a shame since it definitely competes with many of the other sites and apps reviewed here.  The sign-up process with SugarDaddyForMe is pretty smooth and typical of most sugar sites and apps: name, email, date of birth, etc. Once you’ve signed up, you have access to the free features on the site, which are fairly substantial. For example, you can search and browse profiles, use the “Send Kiss” feature, see recent user photos, and more. That said, you can’t communicate with other users with a free account, which is pretty standard for sugar dating sites. Silver and Gold memberships with SugarDaddyForMe come with some solid benefits, including messaging, uploading photos, video chat, profile boost, and more. There are also some advanced search and filtering options that can help speed up your hunt for the ideal sugar daddy or baby, including Power Match, which involves messaging to compatible users. One downside is there are a fair number of fake profiles, which can be distracting and a waste of time at best, and potential scammers at worst.  Ultimately, SugarDaddyForMe is a solid option for sugar dating. It’s a shame there are no mobile apps, but at the very least you can count on a mobile-optimized browser version for when you’re on the go.  Pros:  Solid verification process Neat features like Power Match Ability to promote your profile Cons: Limited messaging on free memberships No apps (but mobile-optimized 8. Sugar Daddy Meet: Best features Sugar Daddy Meet is a top sugar site with a ton of options (userbase pushing 7+ million now). Around since 2007, this is one of the more reputable sites in the game, and many people have found excellent sugar relationships through Sugar Daddy Meet.  Sugar Daddy Meet uses a neat feature called “Let’s Meet,” which enables quick matches. You simply click whether you like the person who comes up or not. Like many dating apps, this leads to a list of mutual matches with whom you can start messaging at a moment’s notice. Sending messages does require a premium membership, while replying to messages is enabled for free memberships.  Sugar Daddy Meet boasts an array of neat features, including sending winks, using advanced filtering options, proposing a gift for the first date, seeing how active other uses are (e.g. last log-in time), and much more. It’s highly customizable as well through each user’s Settings.  While Sugar Daddy Meet isn’t trending quite as highly as other sugar sites and apps reviewed here (e.g. Secret Benefits), it’s still a major player in the sugar dating game. Plus, it has relatively solid ratings on review sites such as Sitejabber and Trustpilot (3.96 and 3.6, respectively).  Pros:  Long-running sugar site (since 2007)  Over 7 million members  Optimized for mobile + Android app  Cons: Many profiles are blank No iOS app Tips for Finding a Sugar Daddy Finding a sugar daddy takes more than just using the right app. While that’s a super important place to start, there are many other factors to consider if you want to lock down the sugar daddy of your dreams. So, besides choosing one of the highly rated sugar daddy sites or apps reviewed above, be sure you remember the following key tips: Be engaged and engaging – Some sugar daddies may want “arm candy,” but very few of them will ever want someone who is totally boring and vapid. You should be engaged and engaging. In other words, you should act like he’s the most interesting person in the world, and you should be able to hold your own in conversation. The last thing sugar daddies want is someone who ignores them or stares at their phone, whether you’re at home or out together in public.  Take care of yourself – For better or worse, a sugar baby typically gains their position by being attractive in some way to the sugar daddy or mommy. While it depends on the person, many of them can be superficial and judgmental. Take care of yourself through healthy eating, exercise, and maintaining good hygiene.  Easy breezy – Sugar daddies generally are looking for someone light, playful, and fun—easy breezy. They may want a distraction from their work, from their partner, or who knows what. In any case, they typically want to have a good time. If you bring drama into their life, cause disputes, etc., then they won’t likely keep you around for long. Know what makes them tick – You want to know what makes them tick, not what makes them ick. After all, we all have our likes and dislikes. Whether it’s something like what kind of comedy they prefer, or what they’re into in the bedroom (if it is a sexual relationship), lean into what makes your sugar daddy tick. Everyone loves to laugh and have a good time, so this can be your key to a long and lucrative sugar relationship.  Be adventurous – You should absolutely have your limits in place as a sugar baby. Anyone who signals they won’t respect them is waving a big red flag in your face. Stay safe out there by ensuring that potential daddies respect your limits. Now, that said, it’s best to be adventurous. The more you can be “up for anything,” the more likely it is that your sugar daddy will enjoy spoiling you with surprises and gifts. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The world of sugar dating can be overwhelming. Have no fear, though, because our FAQ will help answer some of your most pressing questions when it comes to safely and productively becoming a sugar baby.  What is the best app to find a sugar daddy? The best app to find a sugar daddy is probably Sugarbook or Secret Benefits. Ultimately, though, the best app to find a sugar daddy will depend on your specific needs and preferences. You should ask yourself the following questions, for example:  Do I need an Android or iOS app?  What is my ideal sugar daddy?  What are my general preferences when it comes to an app?  Is it free for me to use? Asking yourself such questions will help you figure out what the best app for you to find a sugar daddy is. After all, everyone has unique needs and wants.   How do I find a legit sugar daddy?  You can find a legit sugar daddy by using one of the apps reviewed in the article above. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to find a sugar daddy thanks to the explosion in interest and in apps targeted for sugar relationships. So long as you use a legitimate app, you can find a legitimate sugar daddy.  What are the best apps to become a sugar baby?  The best apps for becoming a sugar baby may ultimately depend on your needs and preferences, but here are our top five recommendations: Secret Benefits Sugar Meet SugarDaddyMeet Sugarbook Millionaire Match If you use one of these apps, which are reviewed above, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a sugar baby.  What is the safest sugar daddy website?  In general, legitimate sugar daddy websites and apps are safe for use. They must abide by regulations, and they also actively work on keeping out bad actors (e.g. bots and scammers). That said, you should always proceed with caution—for example, never give over your personal bank information to a sugar daddy you’ve never met. In our view, here are a few of the safest sugar daddy sites and apps: Sugar Meet Sugar Daddy Meet Sugarbook What does a sugar baby do? Generally speaking, a sugar baby provides companionship to a sugar daddy. In exchange for being spoiled and receiving gifts, dinners, vacations, etc., a sugar baby will provide a varying degree of companionship and affection for the sugar daddy. This isn’t always sexual in nature, as that depends on the terms established by the sugar baby and daddy. It’s important to be upfront about expectations from the get-go to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Is it okay to have a sugar daddy? Some people may wonder if it’s ethical or moral to have a sugar daddy. Ultimately, the answer is a personal one. So long as no laws are broken and everything is consensual, then it’s hard to say it’s an issue. That said, these relationships can be complex. For example, does the sugar daddy have kids and a wife? Is that a problem for you? In the end, you want to have a respectful and consensual relationship between two adults that doesn’t harm anything or anyone else. In that case, we would say it’s just fine to have a sugar daddy (or sugar baby).  What are the best sugar daddy apps for iPhone? The best sugar daddy apps for iPhone are Sugar Meet, Elite Singles, and Millionaire Match.  What are the best sugar daddy apps for Android? The best sugar daddy apps for Android are Sugar Meet, Elite Singles, Millionaire Match, and Sugar Daddy Meet.  Are sugar daddy apps legit? Sugar daddy apps can certainly be legit, but it depends on which one you choose. Since sugar dating has become more popular and societally acceptable, tons of sugar sites and apps have popped up overnight. 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12 Dec Bitfinex to List Gomining Token (GOMINING) Posted at 12:29h in Media Releases by admin ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands – December 12, 2023 – Bitfinex (https://www.bitfinex.com/), a premier digital asset trading platform, is pleased to announce the upcoming listing of the Gomining Token (GOMINING), an innovative utility token at the core of the GoMining protocol. GoMining is a cutting-edge Liquid Bitcoin Hashrate protocol that offers a unique approach to Bitcoin mining. By leveraging the power of NFTs on the Ethereum chains and the Bitcoin blockchain (ordinals), GoMining provides users with a digital representation of Bitcoin hashrate. This allows for simplified participation in Bitcoin mining without the need for physical infrastructure, democratising access to, and opening up new possibilities for Real World Asset (RWA) applications in Decentralised Finance (DeFi). The GoMining Token serves multiple functions within its ecosystem. It acts as a discount token for electricity payments, enabling NFT hashrate owners to mine more bitcoins at reduced costs. Additionally, it is instrumental in protocol governance, allowing users to vote on proposals and participate in rewards distribution through a veGMT contract, similar to the veCRV model. “We are pleased to announce the addition of the GoMining Token to our platform, offering Bitfinex customers a new avenue for engaging with Bitcoin mining and DeFi opportunities,”said Henry Child, Head of Tokens at Bitfinex. “The GoMining protocol represents a significant advancement in bridging traditional mining and DeFi. Its dual utility in both providing cost savings and facilitating governance makes it an attractive addition to our platform.” This announcement follows a series of recent successful token listings by Bitfinex, including  TOMI, TIA, among others. Last month, Bitcoin miners hit a significant milestone in terms of monthly revenue generated in 2023, reaching a peak of $1.16 billion. November 2023 not only stood out in terms of total earnings but also set a record for the highest monthly fees collected by miners all year. Deposits for GOMINING will open on December 12, 2023, at approximately 1:30pm UTC, with trading set to begin on December 14, 2023, at 1:30 pm UTC. The token will be available in trading pairs against the US Dollar (USD) and Tether tokens (USDt). To obtain access to GOMINING on Bitfinex, customers can visit https://www.bitfinex.com/. *All users of www.bitfinex.com are subject to Bitfinex’s terms of service (“TOS”). Please note that U.S. persons (as defined in the TOS), among other prohibited persons (as defined in the TOS), are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly holding, owning or operating an Account (as defined in the TOS) on www.bitfinex.com.  About Bitfinex Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital token trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for traders and global liquidity providers. In addition to a suite of advanced trading features and charting tools, Bitfinex provides access to peer-to-peer financing, an OTC market and margin trading for a wide selection of digital tokens. Bitfinex’s strategy focuses on providing unparalleled support, tools, and innovation for experienced traders and liquidity providers around the world. Visit www.bitfinex.com to learn more. Media contact for Bitfinex [email protected] For official logos and branding please visit  https://www.bitfinex.com/press/#press-downloads #Bitfinex #List #Gomining #Token #GOMINING

The Wider Image: Myanmar hills embrace silkworms over poppies Myanmar has become the world's largest source of opium, thanks to domestic instability and a decline in cultivation in Afghanistan, the United Nations said in a report on Tuesday.The 95% decline in opium cultivation in Afghanistan after a drug ban by the Taliban in 2022 has seen global supply shifted to Myanmar, where political, social and economic instability brought about by a 2021 coup drove many to poppy farming, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report said.Myanmar farmers now earn about 75% more from opium poppy farming, as average prices of the flower have reached about $355 per kilogram and the cultivation area has increased by 18% year on year, from 40,100 to 47,000 hectares, boosting the potential yield to its highest level since 2001, the UNODC said."The economic, security and governance disruption that followed the military takeover of February 2021 continue to drive farmers in remote areas towards opium to make a living," UNODC Regional Representative Jeremy Douglas said.Opium cultivation areas expanded most in Myanmar's border regions in northern Shan State, followed by Chin and Kachin states, as yield expanded by 16% to 22.9 kilogrammes per hectare because of more sophisticated farming practices, UNODC report said.The surge in fighting between the Myanmar military and armed ethnic-minority groups will most likely accelerate the expansion of opium cultivation, Douglas said. The Myanmar junta did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.The expansion of opium cultivation feeds into a growing illicit economy in Myanmar that include high levels of synthetic drug production and trafficking as well as other criminal enterprises from money laundering to online scam centres run by organised crime.>> Source: Reuters      Latest News #Myanmar #worlds #largest #source #opium

We’re losing America’s young people. They may not be physically leaving the U.S., but a new poll shows they’re throwing American ideals overboard. As The Hill reported Wednesday, only about half of young Americans say democracy is the greatest form of government. Less than a week after the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, an event that set the nation on its course to independence, and only half of young Americans think democracy is worth achieving? This doesn’t bode well. The Economist/YouGov’s poll shows that among U.S. adults surveyed, support for democracy is strongest among older Americans, but it declines in every subsequent younger age bracket — with the weakest levels of support among adults younger than 45. Only 54% of U.S. adults ages 18-29 agree with the statement, “Democracy is the greatest form of government,” including 21% who agree strongly and 34% who agree somewhat. Another 34% say they neither agree nor disagree, and 12%t say they disagree. That level of support is similar among U.S. adults ages 30-44. How did this happen? Do they not know that our democracy is a key reason why so many people immigrate to America? Are they oblivious to the harsh realities of life under non-democratic regimes around the world? Ignorance plays a large role in this. As we’ve seen from young people declaring Israel a colonizer as they march on college campuses, history remains a mystery for too many. And those who slam America and its policies, from our own politicians to movements abroad, have made good use of the knowledge vacuum rampant among the young. When you get your news from TikTok and political instruction from the influencers on Insta, it’s no wonder understanding and appreciation for America’s democratic form of government is absent from the chat. The poll found that support for democracy significantly higher among older demographics — with 70% of U.S. adults ages 45-64 agreeing that democracy is the best form of government, and 86% of adults ages 65 and older saying the same. What are these young people doing with their blasé attitude about democracy? Nothing. A recent poll from Harvard University’s Institute of Politics showed young voters were less likely to say they planned to vote in the 2024 election. Among respondents aged 18-29 who said they voted in the 2020 election, only 49% said they would “definitely” vote in the next presidential election; 17% said they would “probably” vote in the 2024 election. These are alarming numbers going into an election year, and a red flag for those concerned about our country’s future. Civics classes, once a staple in high schools, need to be supercharged for today’s students. You won’t vote if you don’t understand why you should. Civics classes for adults should be supported by local leaders – both in person and online. Polls and events that illustrate lack of knowledge about history, politics, government and current events are warning signs for the country. America needs knowledgeable citizens for the nation to thrive. There’s a lot of work to do.   Editorial cartoon by Chip Bok (Creators Syndicate) #Democracy #hit #among #young #Americans #problem

Ethereum is a new blockchain version with deduced methods to update its network. In mid-September 2022, an update called “Ethereum Merge” was launched. That update is also referred to as Ethereum 2.0, which allows Ethereum to enable new applications and scale its transactions to reduce cost by driving greater utility on-chain.Let’s move directly into knowing more about Ethereum.What is Ethereum 2.0?The transition from Ethereum 1.0 to 2.0 is not at all a random event. The main aim of this project is to make the blockchain network more accessible, cheaper, faster, more effective, and more secure.Ethereum 2.0 staking upgrade heralded the consensus mechanism of Ethereum from the PoW (Proof-of-Work) model to PoS (Proof-of-Stake).Here are some of the benefits of Ethereum 2.0 -More eco-friendly and less computation power:The proof-of-stake (PoS), which Ethereum employs, does not call for high-end computing power to solve complex problems, as does the proof-of-work (PoW) model. This makes it environmentally friendly as one PoW transaction is expected to use as much energy as the typical American home uses in a week.Increased efficiency and scalability:Ethereum 2.0 can process 100,000 transactions per second, compared to Ethereum 1.0'salmost 25 to 30 transactions per second. The Sharding approach makes it possible for this improved scalability. Sharding makes Ethereum faster than the previous blockchain version, according to reports, by allowing it to store and retrieve data as well as use “Shard Chains” for transactions.Making ETH a deflationary asset:The merging would substantially limit the amount of ether distributed as block rewards. Around 13,000 ETH are purportedly mined each day. The merging would result in a daily decrease to 1,600 ETH. All of which would guarantee that there are fewer coins in circulation, decreasing the inflationary nature of ETH.High-security level:In order to enable a decentralized network and secure the blockchain by minimizing the attack surface area, Ethereum 2.0 requires a minimum of 16,384 validators. This guards against a network-wide 51% assault.More network participation:More people can take part in Ethereum 2.0 if the hardware requirements are reduced. Validators don’t have to store data by themselves when utilizing Sharding. Instead, they might use data approaches to verify that the network has made the data usable. Also, more people can participate in the staking process if they have 32 ETH to lock in, which also helps in boosting network activity.Here are some of the risks that are associated with Ethereum 2.0 -Possible scams:Some crypto-related businesses go under the name “ETH 2,” pretending that ETH (Ether) was what was updated to Ethereum 2.0. This attempts to trick users into exchanging their ETH for the fictitious ETH 2.Feasible drop in ETH value:The value of ETH and other cryptocurrencies based on the Ethereum blockchain could decrease if things go wrong after the integration.Conclusion:The main goal of an updated Ethereum network (Ethereum 2.0) is to make it faster and more secure while maintaining accessibility. Expectations are high among specialists in the field and amateurs due to the switch from the PoW methodology to the PoS model and the introduction of Sharding. The merger has a profound effect on the DeFi market. The final outcome will only become clear with time. #Ethereum #2.0s #blockchain #version #CointradeIndia

নিজেরে জন্মদিনে গোল করার এমন ভাগ্য খুব কম খেলোয়াড়ই পান। তবে সচরাচর এমনটা দেখা যায় না। সেদিক থেকে নিজেকে ভাগ্যবান ভাবতে পারেন কিলিয়ান এমবাপ্পে। নিজের ২৫তম জন্মদিনে গোল পেয়েছেন পিএসজি ফরোয়ার্ড। ত-ও ১টি নয়, ২টি। জোড়া গোল করে নিজেই নিজেকে জন্মদিনের দুর্দান্ত উপহার দিলেন এমবাপ্পে। ফরাসি ফরোয়ার্ডের মুহূর্তটি আরও স্মরণীয় হয়েছে তাঁর ভাই ইথান এমবাপ্পের জন্য। গতকাল এমবাপ্পের বিশেষ দিনেই আবার অভিষেক হয়েছে ইথানের। ম্যাচের যোগ করা সময়ের ৯২ মিনিটে বদলি নামেন ১৬ বছর বয়সী এই মিডফিল্ডার। বিশেষ দিনে অবশ্য গোল করা নতুন কিছু নয় এমবাপ্পের কাছে। এর আগে ১৯তম জন্মদিনেও গোল করেছেন তিনি। ২০১৭ সালে কায়েনের বিপক্ষে ৩–১ গোলে জয়ের ম্যাচে পিএসজির হয়ে দ্বিতীয় গোলটি করছিলেন ফরাসি ফরোয়ার্ড। এবার অবশ্য মেসের বিপক্ষে দ্বিগুণ করেছেন গতকালই ২৫ বসন্তে পা দেওয়া এমবাপ্পে। এমবাপ্পের জোড়া ও ভিতিনহার ১ গোলে পার্ক দ্য প্রিন্সেসে ৩–১ গোলের জয় পেয়ছে পিএসজি। প্রথমার্ধে কোনো গোল না হলেও স্বাগতিকদের হয়ে ৪৯ মিনিটে শুরুটা করেন পর্তুগালের মিডফিল্ডার ভিতিনহা। ৬০ মিনিটে প্রথমের পর ৮৩ মিনিটে দ্বিতীয় গোল করেন এমবাপ্পে। এর মাঝে ৭৩ মিনিটে মেসের হয়ে ব্যবধান কমানো গোলটি করেন ম্যাথিউ উদোল।!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '789528345043763'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); #জড় #গল #জনমদন #রঙলন #এমবপপ