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Rockets beat Cavs 114-104 for 5th straight win

CLEVELAND Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 20 points, and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Aaron Holiday scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter for Houston, which is 10-1 since starting [.].

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Takeaways from AP report on how Border Patrol monitors US drivers for ‘suspicious’ travel

The U. S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious, The Associated Press has found. Here are Takeaways from the AP’s investigation: What did the AP investigation find? The Border Patrol’s predictive intelligence program has resulted in people being [.].

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Promoters to meet Culture Ministry; Queen’s Park ready to fill gap

The TT Promoters Association said they are open to working with promoters. The oval’s president Dr Nigel Camacho said the venue’s management has received some calls but declined to say there was an uptick in requests to rent the facilities for Carnival events. In a phone interview on November 19, he said, “We have not seen it yet fully. There have been some calls and enquiries but, like all other venues, we try to adhere to the stipulations and requirements of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) and other bodies.” The oval is situated in Woodbrook, just outside the heart of Port of Spain and, for this reason, it was often seen as an ideal location, Camacho said. “We will accommodate requests within reason. “I think it is very interesting that the Prime Minister spoke about the timelines of when the party should finish. I like the recommendation. It is not typical for the way the country has been for the last 20 years. Most people tend to like to go out at 10 pm.” He said Queen’s Park was focused on developing areas inside the club that would be amenable to smaller events, in addition to hosting big concerts and events on the field. Camacho said the venue has been an important one to TT for more than a century. “Be it parties, concerts or other types of events, we are open to what the promoters want. We are willing to talk with, meet with and accommodate them (promoters) as necessary. “We are ready to pick up the slack, if it is needed, in terms of addressing the need for venues.” Camacho did not shy away from some of the challenges equally faced by the oval. It is situated in the Woodbrook neighbourhood, which is residential, and there were also parking issues, he said. Yet, he saw its location and ability to negotiate parking in nearby facilities as positives. Annually, there are a number of promoters who use the facility but the government’s announcement of an increase in alcohol led to a slight, downward trend in bookings, Camacho said. “This announcement was only made last week and particularly the one on Hasely Crawford only last night. So I think it is going to take a few days for the promoters to reassess their position. “But we have been getting calls and people are indeed interested in the Queen’s Park.” He said he believed there was a cost difference in the fees for private venues as opposed to the government-managed facilities. “We try to stay marketing value at the Queen’s Park. We try to find out what the other venues are being rented for and try to keep our pricing in a reasonable range and don’t out-price ourselves from the market.” Camacho promised to work with the TTPA, ensure they understood what Queen’s Park was about, what the facility offers, as a venue, and work in getting a price structure at market value. However, he saw this recent development as an opportunity for balance between community well-being and the Carnival culture. “There has been a lot said by various parties: some not so nice, some understanding. I think we need to strike a balance. “Yes, we are a Carnival society. But, at the same point, we also need to respect the people who reside in these areas. I think this is a great opportunity for us to do that.” The post Promoters to meet Culture Ministry; Queen’s Park ready to fill gap appeared first.

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Powershot V1 shows Impressive Dynamic Range Results

Photonstophotos dropped a new camera into its analysis, and to be honest, the results surprised me a bit. Now, if you weren’t aware, the V1 has a slightly larger than Micro Four Thirds sensor. I expected the PowerShot V1 to fare worse than Canon’s own APS-C sensors because of the higher pixel density and the [.].

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Bitcoin recovery on edge amid Fed rate cut uncertainty & ‘liquidity squeeze’

The post Bitcoin recovery on edge amid Fed rate cut uncertainty & ‘liquidity squeeze’ appeared com. Key Takeaways Will BTC recover this week? It depends on the Jobs report. A weak report could improve the odds of a Fed rate cut, sentiment, and trigger a relief rally. But a strong labor could deepen the sell-off. What’s the analysts’ outlook on the same? Swissblock believes BTC could stabilize, while QCP Capital and Nansen analysts warned of a potential dip to $80k. Bitcoin [BTC] consolidated recent losses above $90k, after briefly slipping to $89. 2k on the 18th of November, ahead of the September Jobs report scheduled for the 20th of November. This will be the most crucial macro print of the week, having been delayed due to the U. S. government shutdown. It will influence expectations for a Fed rate cut and, by extension, the market sentiment in risk assets. At the time of writing, the market was pricing a nearly 50/50 scenario, either for a cautious rate pause or a 25 bps cut. For Singapore-based crypto trading firm, QCP Capital, the Jobs report will determine whether the market rebounds or accelerates the current sell-off. “Overall, conditions look more late-cycle than recessionary, but with fiscal constraints, uneven consumption, and liquidity thinning, the coming data will decide if TC’s drop is a shakeout or the start of a broader risk-off phase.” Is BTC’s drop below $90k inevitable? As mentioned by QCP Capital analysts, U. S. dollar liquidity has also thinned out since late October, a stance reiterated by Arthur Hayes, founder of BitMEX. Collectively, the deleveraging event on the 10th of October, the macro uncertainty, and the ‘liquidity squeeze’ have compounded market rout across risk assets, including.

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