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Composed of a single cell, amoeba seem harmless enough: They look like playful critters waltzing under the spotlight of a microscope until they come upon a group of bacteria. Then, these previously innocuous amoeba suddenly morph into sinister blobs, engulfing the bacteria and slowly ripping them ...

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Canterbury Cats coach Aaron Ford has named an exciting team to contest the K Cup in September. Eleven of the 2018 team return to the side and this experience will be bolstered by the inclusion of … See full story on Canterbury Hockey

Two key takeways: Don’t rely on China markets or count on MFP payments.

Here's something you've heard us say a million times before: The gender wage gap is real and it impacts women's ability to prosper. Research has shown over and over again that women in the U.S. currently earn on average about 80 cents for every dollar a man makes, and the gap is even worse for most women of color.

Politics, Geopolitical & Conflict - Following recent tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, oil tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz are turning off their transponders to avoid detection in an effort to stay safe. Other tankers are hugging the Saudi coast once inside the Persian Gulf. Shell confirmed it is continuing to travel through the Strait, but is not using UK-flagged vessels to move its oil. BP is also moving oil through the Strait on contracted vessels. - Germany... Читать дальше...

It has been an interesting couple of days in oil futures. The commodity had its worst day for a while yesterday as traders reacted to Donald Trump’s tweet threatening an escalation in the trade war with China. This morning (Friday), however, oil is bouncing back, and at the time of writing has recovered around half of yesterday’s losses. So, which move should traders and investors trust, the drop or the bounce?The pattern shown in the above chart for the futures contract, CL, is one that is familiar to stock traders. Читать дальше...

Despite bullish fundamentals this week that saw over 8 million barrels shaved off US inventories, shrinking OPEC production in July, a force majeure declaration by Libya, and continuing tensions in the Persian Gulf, oil prices saw the largest daily loss in years on Thursday after President Donald Trump tweeted that his administration would be putting a “small additional tariff of 10%” on the remaining $300 billion of Chinese goods and products coming to the US. Did US Oil Giants Just Score Big in China? Читать дальше...

Friday August 2, 2019 1. Shale hit, offshore growing- Employment is shrinking in the U.S. shale sector, but growing offshore. - “This is a clear effect of the increase in offshore sanctioning. We expect offshore commitments to nearly double from 2018 to 2020, and sustain high levels of spending over the next five years,” says Matthew Fitzsimmons, vice president on Rystad Energy’s oilfield services team. - Demand for offshore oil services will reach $442 billion by 2025, according to Rystad Energy, up 45 percent from 2018. Читать дальше...

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are trading only slightly lower for the week despite a steep sell-off on Thursday. After edging higher $3.97 over nine trading sessions, these gains were wiped out in just one day as prices plunged to their lowest level since June 18. The catalyst for the plunge in prices was the announcement of additional tariffs on China by the United States. The news came as a surprise since the two economic powerhouses had just ended its first round of renewed trade... Читать дальше...

China’s CNPC, Indian ONGC, and Malaysian Petronas may exit Sudan’s oil industry as the African country’s unpaid dues to the trio swell. The Economic Times reports these have reached US$500 million to date for ONGC alone, after several years during which troubled Sudan has failed to pay the three companies for oil extracted from their jointly operated blocks, 2A and 4. The Indian company has been seeking arbitrage on the receivables for a year now. CNPC is the largest partner in the project, with a stake of 40 percent... Читать дальше...

An escalation of the trade war sent oil prices plunging on Thursday, and China is threatening to retaliate if the new tariffs come into play Oil prices fell by 7 percent on Thursday, the worst single-day performance in over four years. President Trump’s surprise announcement that he would put a 10 percent tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports caused a widespread selloff in equities and oil prices. China said that it would retaliate if the tariffs go into effect. Trump left open the possibility that the U.S. could hold off... Читать дальше...

A dramatic timber ceiling unfolds out from a capacious living zone to shade the northern facade of this family home. The facade is angled to take in the best garden views and solar aspect. The house is designed to endure as the family grows. It utilizes tough materials like Australian hardwood and the structural concrete floor slab is exposed. Adjacent the main living area is a screened-off playroom, and beyond this are four bedrooms and plenty of utility space.

Being turned down can help you turn your business around.

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned shipping company, Bahri, runs a fleet of container ships that carry bullets, bombs, guided missiles and tanks that are used in the war in Yemen.

There’s an unsettling quality to people who insist on looking you directly in the eyes. Over time, we’ve collectively established a hard social limit on how long someone is allowed to hold your gaze before the interaction becomes awkward, uncomfortable, or even threatening. Luce, the new film from writer/director…

Barry Blitt’s Daily Cartoon identifies the products mentioned during the Democratic debate.

Director Jennifer Kent’s debut feature, The Babadook, is considered one of the best horror films of the decade, but her follow-up has another kind of monstrosity on its mind. Set in Tasmania in 1825, The Nightingale provides an unflinching look at colonialism through the eyes of a young Irish convict (Aisling…

Since the Yankees failed to add pitching before the trade deadline, how do they stack up against the Astros?

The Ragin' Cajuns head football coach Billy Napier talks about his team as they're about ready to start camp ahead of the 2019 season. Continue reading…

Don’t rely on China markets or count on MFP payments

The newest Dodgers' 2019 Topps Now card makes note of Clayton Kerashaw's recent strikeout feat. Last night he recorded his 2,397th strikeout to surpass Dodger legend Sandy Koufax on the Dodgers' all-time strikeout list -- only Don Sutton and Don Drysdale have more. Go here to check it out and order. Per Rowan Kavner at Dodger Insider:
“I heard the crowd, but I was a little bit frustrated at myself at the time,” Kershaw said. “But after the game, I have the ball right here. It was really cool.... Читать дальше...

President Trump threatens new Chinese tariffs, North Korea increases pressure with latest missile launches, and here are the cars and trucks most likely to get stolen in the U.S.

Level Change Podcast | June M. Williams

Episode 31 discussion: Cris Cyborg’s ongoing issues with Dana White, new fight announcements, ABC issues new definition for grounded opponents, UFC Newark preview.

The issues of fraud, unethical behaviour and lack of accountability continue to dominate recent media headlines and remains a consistent theme across both the public and private sector.