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Beursblik: Moody's verlaagt ArcelorMittal naar junkstatus

(ABM FN-Dow Jones) Moody's Investors Service heeft de kredietrating van ArcelorMittal verlaagd van Baa3 naar Ba1, wat gelijk staat aan een zogeheten junk status. Dit bleek vrijdagavond.




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Beursblik: belegger rekent niet op zomerrally

(ABM FN-Dow Jones) Beleggers zijn in mei iets positiever over de financile markten, maar verwachten geen zomerrally. Dat bleek zaterdag uit de nieuwe BinckBank Beleggersbarometer, waarin beleggende klanten hun oordeel over het beursklimaat geven.




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Tesla moet fabriek in Californie dichthouden

(ABM FN-Dow Jones) Tesla mag zijn fabriek in Californi nog niet openen, ondanks dat coronamaatregelen in de Amerikaanse staat iets worden versoepeld. Dit werd vrijdagavond laat bekend.




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Oil prices; Russian insights; Robert Hope and Australian intelligence

In the last few years, the renewable industry has been going from strength to strength. However 2020 might see that end. So what needs to be done to sustain the industry and protect Australia's electricity prices from the whims of the oil controllers?




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Where to for the global economy, and pandemic politics for the US and China

Some pundits say capitalism can never recover from Covid-19, and there will need to be bigger government. Others say the future economic recovery rests with the business sector. Guests: Adam Tooze Historian of economic crises Professor of History and Director of the European Institute at Columbia University Rana Foroohar Global economic analyst with CNN, and global business columnist with The Financial Times Percy Allan Economist, and former Secretary of NSW Treasury Public sector advisor Professor at the Institute of Public Policy and Management, UTS and The global pandemic has been revealing in many ways in how people, countries and governments manage the situation. But what is it saying about the two major superpowers, the US and China? And where does that leave Australia, a question which has been on the minds of foreign policy experts for some time; now many of them feel its time has come. Guests: John Prideux, US editor The Economist and host of the podcast, Checks and Balance. Richard McGregor, senior fellow at the Lowy Institute, author of numerous books on East Asia, his latest is Xi Jinping; The Backlash Allan Gyngell, National president of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and host of podcast Australia in the World.




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Higher education catches the virus; India and Australia's stymied relationship; The Pick - books, film and audio

Even as universities scramble to stay alive, there is no lifeline from the government. What's gone wrong?




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Populariteit en gebruik vaste telefoonlijnen blijft dalen

Het aantal Nederlandse consumenten dat een vaste telefoonlijn belangrijk vindt, blijft dalen. Een trend die al in 2014 ingezet is. De meest voorkomende reden waarom consumenten nog een vaste telefoonlijn in huis hebben? Omdat de vaste telefoniedienst onderdeel uitmaakt van het internet en bellen abonnement of alles-in-1 pakket. Dat zegt ruim een kwart (26%) van de consumenten in het meest recente telefoniemarkt onderzoek van Telecompaper.




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Vergelijk alles-in-1, internet, tv en bellen

Grootste provider vergelijkingssite voor internet, tv en bellen (ADSL, VDSL, kabel, glasvezel). Beste service en de laagste prijzen: altijd cashback!




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Provider Freedom gaat toch al 128 klanten aansluiten

Internet provider Freedom, de 'opvolger' van het door KPN ingelijfde XS4ALL, zou vorige week groots van start gaan. Het zal echter niemand verbazen dat de uitbraak van het coronavirus ook hier roet in het eten gegooid heeft. De lancering is voor onbepaalde tijd uitgesteld. De geplande Launch Party in Paradiso was drie weken geleden al afgelast.




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KPN en XS4ALL verhogen tarieven per 1 juli

KPN en XS4ALL hebben zojuist bekendgemaakt de tarieven voor bestaande klanten per 1 juli te verhogen. Beide providers geven als reden voor de tariefsverhoging de inflatie, met daarbij investeringen in netwerken en diensten. Klanten die wegens de prijsverhoging kosteloos het abonnement willen opzeggen kunnen dit doen voor 1 juli 2020.




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Omzet telecom daalt maar kwaliteit breedband stijgt

De ACM publiceerde onlangs de meest recente Telecommonitor, een open halfjaarlijkse rapportage, over de status van de telecommarkt in de tweede helft van 2019. Daarin worden naast informatie over marktaandelen en abonnementen in de mobiele- en breedbandmarkt ook de jaaromzetten gepubliceerd die de vaste en mobiele netwerken genereren.




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What does the coronavirus reveal about us?

Is there a way of responding to the coronavirus that is both effective and ethical? That contributes to the tasks of social cohesion and mutual concern?



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  • Government and Politics
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Can we cultivate social solidarity in a time of physical distancing?

Any meaningful recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will require imagination, risk, solidarity and vulnerability; it will mean refusing to ‘free-ride’ and a willingness to sacrifice. How can we cultivate this capacity for social solidarity in our time of social fragmentation and mutual distancing?



  • Ethics
  • Community and Society
  • Health
  • Epidemics and Pandemics

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Christopher & Lambe’s Opponents Revealed

The draw for the boxing has been made, with Bermuda’s Tyler Christopher and Andre Lambe both finding out their opponents for the CAC Games in Colombia. Lambe will take on Alexander Rangel Madariaga from Colombia, while Christopher will battle Luis Jose Rodriguez Fernandez from Panama in his first match up. Related Stories Video: Teresa Perozzi […]

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Video: Bermuda’s Olympic Medalist Clarence Hill

[Written by Generation Next’s Eron Hill] This past week, I was blessed with the opportunity to sit down with Bermuda’s only Olympic medalist, Mr. Clarence Hill. At the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal, Canada, Mr. Hill successfully fought his way to the winner’s podium, having earned a bronze medal in boxing. This heavyweight champion of […]

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Photos: Nikki Bascome Defeats Alvin Lagumbay

[Updated with photos] Bermudian boxer Nikki Bascome won by a unanimous decision, defeating Alvin Lagumbay from the Philippines at last night’s boxing event at the Victualling Yard in the Royal Naval Dockyard. In the undercards, Andre Lamb representing Rego’s Gym defeated Deyshawn Williams representing Eastern Queen Boxing Club USA, and Krista Dyer from Bermuda Sanshou Association […]

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Final Fight Night Of 2019 On November 23

Bermuda’s boxing fans will have a night of entertainment on November 23rd at the Fairmont Southampton featuring “local elite fighters and headline Professional IBA Welterweight Title Fight between Mexico and Portugal”. The event online post says, “Bermuda, Mexico and Portugal will come together to celebrate for the final fight night of 2019! Featuring local elite […]

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Fight Night: Local Boxers To Take To The Ring

The Bermuda Boxing Federation announced the team of local fighters for the upcoming ‘Return Fight Night’ to take place at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel on November 23rd. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Boxing Federation is pleased to announce its team of local fighters for the upcoming Return Fight Night to take place at the Fairmont […]

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Fight Night To Feature Three Professional Boxers

Epic Entertainment is getting ready to host the Fight Night Champion on January 18th, with Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome to match up against England’s Ryan Oliver, with Bermuda’s Andre Lambe and Mikey Parsons also set to make their professional debut. A spokesperson said, “Epic Entertainment is getting ready to start the year with a hard-hitting, action-packed boxing […]

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Heatwave - Central Heating

Heatwave sizzle at the peak of their popularity.




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Alice Russell - To Dust

Russell deserves to move from cult concern to a queen of British soul.




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Be Thou My Vision (Arr. by McKay Crockett - TTBB) [Physical Sheet Music&91;

As performed by BYU Vocal Point - TTBB. 

Traditional Irish Melody. Words by Eleanor Hull. Arranged by McKay Crockett. Published by BYU Music Publishing Group (BYUPSM0120).

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What Child Is This? (Arr. by McKay Crockett - TTBB) [Physical Sheet Music&91;

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Traditional English Melody. Words by William C. Dix. Arranged by McKay Crockett. Published by BYU Music Publishing Group (BYUPSM1218).

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Lead, Kindly Light (Arr. by James L. Stevens - TTBB) [Physical Sheet Music&91;

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Music by John B. Dykes. Lyrics by John Henry Newman. Arranged by James L. Stevens. Published by BYU Music Publishing Group (BYUPSM1420).

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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Arr. by McKay Crockett - SATB) [Physical Sheet Music&91;

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Traditional Polish Carol. Arranged by McKay Crockett. Additional Lyrics by Nancy Byrd Turner. Published by BYU Music Publishing Group (BYUPSM0220).

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Vocal Point [Vinyl&91; - BYU Vocal Point

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Various Artists - Sound City: Real to Reel

Dave Grohl and friends celebrate creativity and friendship on a mostly successful set.




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John Grant - Pale Green Ghosts

Grant swaps pastoral 70s sounds for synth-pop on a stunning second solo LP.




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And So I Watch You From Afar - All Hail Bright Futures

A ridiculously optimistic and happy third album from the Belfast band.




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Bring Me The Horizon - Sempiternal

A fourth album of successful progression from metallers with grander designs than most.




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Urbanisation and COVID-19, an unplanned wandering, Persian new year, budget food and Montreal




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Alison Roman, urban politics of COVID-19, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Berlin




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Stephanie Alexander, Ben Shewry, Hetty McKinnon and more on their lockdown kitchens and a journey to Mount Everest




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Cities in the time of Covid-19, a mind-jaunt around the Botanic Gardens, tomato rudimentals and Samoa via Braybrook




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Russian food in the Arctic circle, privacy in a pandemic, Japanese curry, Viennese social housing and the Great Barrier Reef




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Talkback: Parents, children and remote learning during coronavirus

While some parents are sharing picture-perfect posts about their home-schooling skills, others are pulling their hair out as they try to work and get their kids through this sudden introduction to remote learning. What lessons can we take from this crazy situation?




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Alone, Together: the title track

Steven wrote to us with a song suggestion which is actually the title track of this segment Alone Together - where you put up music that helps us all in this time of disconnection. We're playing one of those songs each day on Life Matters as a way of lifting all our spirits.




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Alone, Together: We Shall All Be Reunited

In this time of keeping our distance, we can still connect. Through music. The Life Matters team invites you to email us your song choice to help us all in these troubled times, and the story behind that choice. We'll being playing one of those songs each day on Life Matters as a way of lifting all our spirits. We can't wait to hear from you!




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Corona Tales — Fig, Actually: a romance for the COVID age

When we're hidden away from each other, with only the faint whiff of a figgy cologne to fuel our romantic fantasies, what hope is there for new love to bloom? In the search for romance, Melanie Tait follows her nose.




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Were Australian lockdowns worth it?

On today's show: * Were the lockdowns worth it? * Why is the tracing app critical time set to 15 minutes? * When is it likely that we will be able to travel interstate again?




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Giving it all away: how one man chose a simpler life

Once a wealthy business owner, Brent Flower, or "Hammer" as he prefers, says that when he gave away everything he owned, he felt like he could fly.




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Alone, Together: Mongolian metal

In today's Alone Together series, Pam has suggested a track that is totally out there, so you have been warned! We'll be playing one of those songs each day on Life Matters as a way of lifting all our spirits. This one lifts the roof.




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Walking Together: David Wardong Collard and John Holley

David Wardong Collard and John Holley share the story of their working relationship and friendship.




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Alone, Together: Neil Diamond and a yabby

It's Mary's song today for our Alone Together series. She writes: "My son was helping me in the garden and announced 'There's a lobster in the grate!' A yabby had been washed out of one Adelaide's many creeks and had managed to climb up our drain and through narrow bars where it cowered under a leaf..."




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What is remdesivir and what's all the fuss about?

On today's show: * What's remdesivir? * Where does it come from? * What do we know about side effects? * What about that study from China that found it provided no benefit? * Is lifting restrictions now too risky? * What does all the research into SARS-CoV-2 mean for the common cold?




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Alone, Together: Don't Fight It

Your song for us this Friday comes from Lee who writes that 2018 was her annus horribilis. One song that helped was from The Panics. "His beautiful voice, great harmonies and lyrics are perfect for the current situation especially when we really don't know where this current situation will lead us."




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Talkback — what are you looking forward to when this is all over?

Eating out, going clothes shopping, hugging a friend? Depending on your circumstances, these are some of the things you may not have been able to do during the lockdown. But coronavirus restrictions are slowly being eased in some parts of the country - so what's top of your 'to-do' list, when you're allowed to do it?




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Passing on the family legacies of medicine, public health work and reggae music

Do you have a vocation that's been passed through your family for generations? For Dr Mark Wenitong — the legacy of health work has been passed from his mother, through him and onto his son. And that's not the only family tradition being continued... Reggae music has also been a big part of his family's livelihood.




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Corona Tales — Joe's Just 4 Men

Radio National Fiction's presents Corona Tales — stories of family, friendship and even romance under the cloud of COVID-19. Phil Spencer is an Englishman, and he's never been really comfortable talking about love.




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Alone, Together: Ghost Town

Andy writes: "You asked for suggestions of music to play during the pandemic... How about this one? — the lyrics seem quite relevant." From Andy this is the Specials and Ghost Town.