The announcement that former president Jimmy Carter entered hospice care provides important awareness about patients’ options as they transition to the end of life. My experience as a hospice medical director indicates that there is a long way to go in raising that awareness. Every time I witness a patient or family member crumple at the suggestion of hospice or palliative care, I despair over the misconception, even by my fellow health care providers, that either means giving up. Both medical specialties offer comprehensive, interdisciplinary care that relieves the stress and symptoms associated with complex, serious illness. A key difference is palliative care interventions can be provided along with life-prolonging treatments. Hospice manages physical, psychosocial, and spiritual issues for those who are expected to live six or fewer months who have decided against curative measures. Both palliative and hospice care respect and honor the patient’s wishes. Every journey toward end of life is unique, as is an individual’s goal of care, whether it is to remain pain-free, spend another special holiday with loved ones, or resolve difficult family dynamics. Like so many others, my thoughts are with Carter and his family. So, too, is my heartfelt gratitude for making […]

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LUNC market may be oversold, with potential for buying opportunities. Investor confidence in the LUNC market reduced, and a negative trend is likely. Short-term bounce back is possible as oversold condition attracts buyers. In the last 24 hours, the Terra Classic (LUNC) market has plummeted, with bears effectively pricing it between $0.0001427 and $0.000148. When writing, the negative pressure is still intense, and LUNC is valued at $0.0001434, a drop of 3.00%. During the fall, market capitalization, and 24-hour trading volume fell by 3.12% and 31.56%, respectively, to $846,769,089 and $44,791,739. This fall suggests a likely negative trend in the market and a reduction in investor confidence. This drop might result in additional asset price drops and extended periods of low trading volumes. LUNC/USD 24-hour price chart (source: CoinMarketCap) With a value of -1.23, the Fisher Transform oscillates below its signal line, indicating that the LUNC market oversold conditions and a possible purchasing opportunity may exist. This mindset stems from the Fisher Transform trend showing that the current bear reign may end, and the market may turn around. With a Relative Strength Index (RSI) score of 30.24 and moving below its signal line, there is further indication that the […]

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Baron Funds, an investment management company, released its “Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund” fourth quarter 2022 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here . In the fourth quarter, the fund declined 7.1% (Institutional Shares) compared to a 2.2% gain for the Russell 1000 Growth Index and a 7.6% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For the year 2022, the fund declined 50.5% compared to 29.1% and 18.1% respectively for the benchmarks. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2022. Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund highlighted stocks like Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META ) in the Q4 2022 investor letter. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a technology company that develops products to connect people. On March 3, 2023, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) stock closed at $185.25 per share. One-month return of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) was -0.44%, and its shares lost 1.18% of their value over the last 52 weeks. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has a market capitalization of $480.287 billion. Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund made the following comment about Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) in its Q4 2022 investor letter: “We also […]

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Permission granted by D&S Car Wash Supply Recently we’ve seen coverage sprouting in trade media, newsletters and industry blogs referring to a transformation underway in the travel center, truck stop and C-Store industries. Perhaps you’ve noticed buzzwords like overhaul, upgrade, enhanced services and expanded selections sprinkled in these stories and reports. In this article we address one facet of the transformation trend that is often overlooked or underplayed yet quite possibly offers the greatest potential for growth. Background For years, fleet operators and independent truckers have faced the daunting challenge of keeping the exterior of their vehicles clean on a consistent basis. The difficulty stems from three key factors: Limited Options . Fleet size and geographic disbursement determine the feasibility of certain options. Typically, only those over 100 vehicles with a central terminal invest in on-site truck wash equipment. Both large and smaller fleets may contract for mobile wash service to provide scheduled on-site cleaning. Hand washing by fleet employee(s) or independent driver is not uncommon and a commercial truck wash facility is a frequent choice of fleets and drivers. High Costs. Each option has distinct cost components that contribute to the actual expense incurred per wash. These include […]

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ClearBridge Investments , an investment management company, released its “ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Strategy” fourth 2022 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here . The strategy underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, in the fourth quarter. In the quarter, the strategy gained in eight of the ten sectors it invested in on an absolute basis. Health care, financials, and IT sectors were the leading contributors while communication services and utility sectors detracted from the performance. Stock selection was favorable on a relative basis while sector allocation detracted from the performance. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2022. ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Strategy highlighted stocks like ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML ) in the Q4 2022 investor letter. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) engages in semiconductor equipment systems development. On March 3, 2023, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) stock closed at $637.38 per share. One-month return of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) was -3.71%, and its shares gained 10.98% of their value over the last 52 weeks. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) has a market capitalization of $251.504 billion. ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Strategy made the following comment […]

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Zophobas morio is a species of darkling beetle, whose larvae are known by the common name superworm or kingworm. Photo: Canva In the next 3-4 years, insects in Russia can account for a 5% share of protein used in pet food production, said Denis Ter-Akopov, general director of ONTO, a Moscow-based company producing zophobas, mealworm, black soldier fly, and dried cricket. Currently, the Russian pet food market is undergoing a transformation, which involves a departure of foreign brands and a shortage of pure proteins, including Ento proteins, Ter-Akopov told to Russian publication Veterinary and Life . Sales on the Russian pet food market now reach 300 billion roubles ($4 billion) per year, but most of the demand for insects comes from the owners of the terrarium and exotic animals: aquarium fish, rodents, hedgehogs, birds, he added. It is possible to reduce or increase the protein composition of the pet food, as well as fat, sodium, or calcium content, through introducing certain necessary nutrients into the insects’ diet.” Calibrating nutritional value In a bid to expand the demand, ONTO has recently released a line of insect-based pet food for cats. “We produce cat food from meat ingredients and add protein-lipid […]

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Banks have been competing for decades on retail customers where the opportunities are now comparatively modest, but the commercial card market is still relatively untapped and presents new revenue growth areas writes Network International’s Saudi Arabian Managing Director Abdulaziz Al-Dahmash. (File photo: Reuters) Abdulaziz Al-Dahmash Updated: 06 March ,2023: 04:31 PM GST One in five respondents to a 2019 survey in Singapore said they would rather get a cavity filled than complete an expense report and I am certain most of us here in the region can relate. If you have ever sat at your desk late in the evening at the end of the month spending hours filling an Excel sheet and stapling or gluing them to a Mount Everest of receipts, then you’ve felt the same pain. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Despite living in the digital payments era , far too many large companies in our region still rely on this cumbersome manual system as they continue to make cash, cheque, and electronic transfers for most business transactions such as business travel, petty cash, and purchasing activities, rather than using commercial payment cards. In Saudi Arabia […]

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SAN DIEGO, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (NASDAQ:ROIC) announced today that it amended and extended its $600 million unsecured credit facility, extending the maturity date by three years (from February 2024 to March 2027). Additionally, the interest rate will now be based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) with an adjusted pricing grid, and a Sustainability Metric feature, and related pricing grid, were also added. Existing provisions to extend the maturity date for two consecutive six-month periods and an accordion feature, which allows the Company to increase the facility amount by an additional $600 million, were maintained. Additionally, ROIC amended its $300 million unsecured term loan, which will also now be based on SOFR. The accordion feature provision, which allows the Company to increase the facility amount by an additional $200 million, was maintained. Michael B. Haines, Chief Financial Officer of Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. stated, “By extending out the maturity date on our credit line, we continue to maintain our long-standing, strong and flexible financial position.” The unsecured credit facility’s banking group included KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc., M&T Bank, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Regions Bank and U.S. Bank, National Association as Joint […]

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The Commanders’ locker room got poor marks according to players, which offers a new owner an opportunity. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) In an awkward ownership purgatory, the Washington Commanders are left to answer for shortcomings that may or may not be correctable, depending on whether their temperamental owner sells the team . They’re a dumpster fire staring at the hose that could save them, except no one is certain whether the water is coming. The closer the end seems, the more the franchise’s reputation burns. It seems Daniel Snyder cannot yet grip his golden parachute because his hands are too clammy from dealing with a mountain of legal problems that he wants to disappear if he cashes out of the NFL. But beyond the news of his attempts to receive indemnification and evade accountability for his many alleged misdeeds , the entire organization has had to deal with yet another embarrassment about its chintzy operation: It has been rated the league’s worst workplace for players and their families . That revelation came via a player survey administered by the NFL Players Association. The purpose wasn’t to humiliate the Commanders; it should be noted that players were dissatisfied with most […]

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