![]() This entire system was created on the basis of a complex of enterprises for the extraction of copper ore and the production of copper, located in the Karaganda region. In Soviet times, this complex served the needs of the military-industrial complex, and now its main client, as we have found out, is the Chinese economy. Until recently, the Kazakhmys corporation was in fact a real monopoly, crushing all copper mining and production in the country. In a 2011 report , it was even named the world’s only copper vertical integrated corporation. At that time, the copper empire included 18 mines, a network of GOKs, copper smelters and four coal-fired power plants. The latter accounted for 20% of all national electricity generation. Three stations served the interests of the corporation itself, and the fourth (Ekibastuz GRES‑1), where the corporation owned half of the stake, worked both for domestic industrial consumers and for export (10% of the generation went to Russia). ![]() The corporation’s investment plans were implemented solely by attracting funds from Western investors buying the company’s shares. As a result, this led to the division of the corporation into two parts - rent, which exists due to the exploitation of old assets and available raw materials, and investment, the future of which is connected with the implementation of plans to launch a giant copper deposit in the Russian Far East to supply raw materials to the market of the People’s Republic of China. ![]() The main goal of privatization was to create a mechanism capable of generating resource rent for a narrow circle of trusted persons. This explains the transformation of the network of legally independent industrial plants into a single corporate structure, which is a real monopoly of the type of the early twentieth century. The placement of shares of this monopoly on the London Stock Exchange has become a mechanism for the Kazakh elite to legalize the structure created in Kazakhstan and the resource rent extracted with its help. ![]() ANTI CORRUPTION HOTLINE September 26, 2021Ĭorporation “Kazakhmys” is both unique and at the same time typical for Kazakhstan history. More precisely, this is the history of the Republic of Kazakhstan, concentrated in one corporation. Its essence is that the legacy of the Soviet industry was privatized in the interests of the country’s political elite, and management was entrusted to a group of nominal owners. ![]()
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![]() A concept or a person is dead when you can no longer remember the name of that concept or the name of that person," said Clark.Īltars are traditionally set up in homes and sometimes surround headstones in cemeteries. "That was the other element of the indigenous world. Each year, on November 1 and 2, people will gather around altars to celebrate and speak the names of those who have passed on. The Marigold flowers line the edges of the altar to guide souls back to earth.ĭia de los Muertos has become a fusion between the customs of indigenous and Mexican cultures. Wind is represented by paper and earth represented by fruits and vegetables. "A little container of water to refresh the soul as they come back," explained Clark. The altar includes fire – flames from candles to light the way. So if you're a 'catrina', which means you're a female skeleton, you will have your face painted with your eye makeup on," she said. The skulls on the altar speak to who a person was. It’s not meant to be morbid but rather a celebration of life. It’s an altar built for the dead and is a centerpiece of Dia De Los Muertos celebrations. Different elements help guide the souls.Yes, you are loved you will never be forgotten always in our hearts,” Snow Bear said.What exactly are ofrendas? What do they represent for Día de los Muertos? A simple explanation and why they are important is below.Įllen Riojas Clark, a professor of culture studies, peels away the different layers of “ofrendas”. ![]() “We are going to take all of these names of the ancestors that are loved, and we’re going to put them in a cauldron and light them, and send them up to the Sky World, so that they are all acknowledged in the Sky World. Following the La Catrina and El Catrín pageant, a medicine woman with the Apache tribe, Leanne Snow Bear, and members of Kalpulli Ketzalkoatl Ehecatl, an Aztec dance group, performed a blessing ceremony for the ofrenda as the sun went down. Throughout the day, visitors left handwritten notes with names of loved ones and brief messages at a public ofrenda placed on a long picnic table in the park. “There was a huge Mexican miner population, and I think it’s really nice to honor that part of our culture.” In Murphys, everybody thinks of the Irish miners, and the Mexican community kind of gets overlooked,” said Susan Lyneis, of Murphys, who stood behind the bar of the tasting room. “It’s nice that the Day of the Dead brings some of the original culture of town. The Hovey Winery set up an ofrenda for founder Chuck Hovey, who passed away earlier this year. “It took awhile to get here, but it was well worth it.” At first, I was kind of hesitant, because this is my culture, and I didn’t think it was going to be as on-point, but I really enjoy it. “(It’s my) first time here, and I love that it’s true. Nearby, Jasmine Gomez-Zavala, of Tracy, was also selling handmade traditional crafts. I just think that Murphys does it right.” “They have the Catrina contest, Mexican music, and it’s just so rich in culture. They get what this celebration is all about,” she said. “The weather’s always fantastic and I think people get it. McHone said that it was her second year celebrating in Murphys. “It’s all things that are related either to Frida Kahlo, Día de Los Muertos or our Mexican culture.” “Everything is handmade by me – handsewn, hand-created, handcrafted,” she said. “If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”Īs Rondalla Presencia de Amor played traditional music from the gazebo in the park, Rose McHone, of Twain Harte, stood behind a table filled with handmade crafts. They will always live in our hearts, so they are never truly dead,” she said. “Today of all days, there are no coincidences. When the child had died, Grijalva had made a memorial video for her using the song “Greensleeves.”Īs Grijalva was putting the finishing touches on her altar, a musician behind her began playing the tune. A photo of a baby girl was placed on her altar. Grijalva said that she was sure she had already been visited by lost loved ones earlier in the day. When you’re forgotten, that’s your true death,” she said. Your natural death, when you’re buried, and when you’re forgotten. You celebrate your ancestors, your families, your friends – the people closest to you,” she said. 1 is Día de los Santos – that’s for the babies – and Nov. ![]() ![]() I got mine from this guy’s office, he invented it: it makes a huge difference- Joe Rogan ApJoe Rogan Sleep App and Device Bryan Keropian, based out of Los Angeles, who designed and patented the sleep apnea device that he It’s a mouthpiece. Rogan disclosed that he uses a mouthpiece, but not a CPAP sleep apnea machine, that made a “world of difference” for Joe Rogan’s sleep and snoring.Īccording to him, the sleep mouthpiece holds his tongue down, preventing it from falling back in his mouth, allowing him to breathe easier while sleeping and therefore preventing snoring. On JRE #1369 with Christopher Ryan, they talk about sleep apnea. Greenfield replied, “you delay a decision or replying to an email or responding to a text message, until you’ve got a full night sleep on it… You wake up with such a better answer.” Does Joe Rogan Have Sleep Apnea? Perhaps, “sleeping on it” is very beneficial for Rogan’s creation of stand-up comedy jokes. Going to sleep and using your subconscious,” said Rogan. “There has been a lot of work done on actually going to sleep with a problem, this whole idea of sleep(ing) on it, there’s actually something real to that. They talk about the value of “sleeping on a problem.” Walker wrote a book, Why We Sleep, that was discussed on the podcast and is highly recommended.Īlso see: 15 Awesome Book Recommendations From Joe RoganĪnother good podcast for learning about Joe Rogan sleep, is episode #1235 with Ben Greenfield. And he added that alcohol puts you in a sedative state, often misrepresented as sleep, but it’s a totally different thing. Walker told Rogan that alcohol and marijuana help people get into sleep, but block Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, providing a negative effect. When we gain an hour of sleep we see a 21%… - Joe Rogan November 7, 2019 When we lose an hours sleep due to daylight savings time we see a 24% increase in heart attacks. The #1 sleep recommendation he gave was to pursue regularity – go to bed at same time, wake up at the same time, no matter what day or if it’s the weekend.Īnother key point was when Rogan told Walker about his Sober October experience, going free from alcohol and drugs for one month, and he noticed that one of the benefits was getting much more vivid dreams, in addition to feeling more energized. *Joe Rogan talks with Matthew Walker about the science of sleep That’s where Walker gave some critical sleep advice… ![]() Rogan admitted to Walker that sometimes the constant grind of travel, flights, and hotels leaves him zapped of energy. A neuroscientist and sleep expert, Walker shares details about how to get better sleep, supplements for better sleep, and the affects of alcohol and marijuana on sleep. The Best Joe Rogan Sleep Podcast Episodes: #1109 & #1235īy far, the best Joe Rogan sleep podcast episode is #1109 with Matthew Walker. Let’s dive deeper into how Joe Rogan sleeps. ![]() “Not me baby, I like sleep.” – Joe Rogan sleep quote, on whether he likes to go low on sleep Is Rogan someone who takes pride in the hustle, by only sleeping 4 or 5 hours a night? ![]() In addition, Rogan uses the WHOOP device, which provides personalized sleep data to Rogan, and he even uses a mouthpiece that helps him with breathing and snoring. He had legendary sleep expert Matthew Walker, aka the “Sleep Diplomat,” on his podcast in episode #1109. ![]() There are a few resources that have helped Joe Rogan sleep better. So how does he fit sleep into a schedule so jam packed, and how does Joe Rogan sleep? Rogan grinds harder than almost anybody on the planet. He’s always on the road, from UFC commentating to stand-up comedy, and recording multiple JRE podcasts per week – all while maintaining a family and a workout regimen. You make bad dietary choices.” -Joe Rogan on JRE #1369 with Christopher Ryanĭespite Joe Rogan’s hectic schedule he still tries to get as much sleep as he possibly can, aiming for 7-8 hours per night. ![]() ![]() An integrated, basic to-do list rounds out this handy app. Out of Milk also allows you to create a dedicated shopping list of things you need immediately and a pantry list for things to pick up down the road or when they’re on sale. You can also add prices to each item so you can see what your bill will be - before you get to the checkout. ![]() It took seconds to make the entire shopping list. In testing, we opened up the pantry and scanned anything we were running low on. Do that, and it will automatically add them to a list, with no typing required. The best feature of this app is the ability to scan barcodes. Naturally, your grocery lists are shareable, too. There’s also built-in recipe storage that allows you to post items to the grocery list from within the recipe itself. Need to add more information to your list? AnyList can tack notes onto individual items, which is another standout feature. While you’ll need an upgraded account to access this feature, photos mean you can share your list with someone else (perfect for pandemic shopping) and still get exactly the brands and sizes you want.ĪnyList also organizes your groceries for you by where items are located in the store, and it has a vast database of items already in the app so you can add food quickly with a single tap. Take the functionality of a basic grocery list app, add the ability to include a photo of what’s on the list, and you’ve got AnyList. You can use the barcode scanner to easily add specific items to your grocery run, and when you cross items off, it drops them to a separate list so you can still see them until you choose to delete them permanently. With both a paid premium version and a free app, Our Groceries lets you link your Google Assistant so you can add items by voice with any Google smart speaker or Google Assistant app. This way, you can do your regular grocery shopping for a much cheaper price. The app lets users browse, filter, and find the best weekly grocery deals by combining local deals with coupons from their favorite brands. It doubles up as a coupon finder along with being a grocery list app. How convenient is that? Plus, the app is free to use for both Android and iOS, so anyone can use it with little to no restrictions.įlipp offers an effective approach to creating grocery lists. You can get personalized recipe suggestions and directly add the required ingredients to your shopping list. Mealime lets you combine your recipe app with a shopping list. ![]() Due dates mean you’ll get a reminder on the day if you need to pick up bananas, and you can set tasks to repeat as well - perfect for regular shopping trips. Todoist lets you customize themes and comes with animated movements that give you a bit of a boost when you check something off. This productivity app can be adapted for groceries, to-do lists, and collaborative tasks, so it’s a true workhorse. You can even share notes with certain people, so you can run a collaborative grocery store list for your household. It syncs up to Google’s cloud services, and it has a desktop app as well, making it incredibly useful for jotting down quick lists before you head out the door in the morning or at night. Google’s Keep app lets you create lists by store or topic and add to it with the help of Google Assistant. It syncs to Apple’s iCloud, so it’ll stay updated across different iOS devices, and you can even snap pictures of any handwritten grocery lists you have to keep them easily available. “Hey Siri, add milk to my grocery list” couldn’t be an easier way to note something you’ve run out of before you forget. The iPhone’s Notes app lets you ask Siri to create and add to topic-specific lists. The absolute easiest way to start, maintain, and curate any list is to use what your phone supplies. If you’re looking for more productivity apps, check out our list of the best iPad Pro productivity apps, too. Here are the best grocery list apps to use for iPhone and Android for making lists to help you with your shopping. There are plenty of apps that can help you stay on top of your grocery list-making while also providing plenty of other great features like budgeting assistance, list organization, and coupon gathering. That’s where the best grocery list apps come into play. Staying properly organized, however, can be a little trickier than simply asking Siri or Alexa to make a list of the things that are on the top of your head. Fitbit Versa 3Īs we’ve started moving away from paper in favor of jotting down notes on our phones, grocery lists have begun to migrate from small handheld notebooks and scraps of paper to become permanent residents of our phones’ home screens. ![]() ![]() ![]() coal industry, the sleeping-car porters were organized in the 1920s, and by the 1930s the United Auto Workers was organizing the car-manufacturing industry,” Guy said. ![]() “Within a few years the United Mine Workers began a westward sweep that organized virtually the entire U.S. Despite being prematurely snuffed out, however, the Pullman strike sparked tremendous growth in the American labor movement. The workers walked out, and railroad workers nationwide joined the action by cutting Pullman sleeping cars out of trains.įederal intervention ended the strike in 1894, and its leader, Eugene V. ![]() Pullman, Guy explained, responded to the panic by cutting his workers’ wages 25 per cent while continuing to charge them the same rent on his houses. Pullman ignored his workers so he could focus on his bottom line.” But when the financial panic of 1893 reduced demand for his sleeping cars, Mr. Pullman built to keep his workers happy, sober and loyal-and to make sure they didn’t try to join unions. “Historic Pullman is ground zero for rail labor,” said UTU Illinois Legislative Director Bob Guy. labor movement got its baptism of fire-the former company-owned Town of Pullman, where the famous Pullman sleeping cars were built, on Chicago’s South Side. WCPT talk-show host Dick Kay will serve as master of ceremonies.Īnd it all happens at the very spot where the U.S. Pat Quinn–praising the rise of the labor movement. It’ll be food, fun, music, historical exhibits and old-fashioned political oratory-led by Illinois Gov. on September 7, a grand mix of 20 labor unions, labor federations, civic organizations and historical associations will kick off an old-fashioned Labor Day fest. CHICAGO (Aug.18)–Have you ever attended a real Labor Day celebration-the kind where the beer and the barbecue are the supporting players and the rights of working people are the stars of the show? ![]() ![]() ![]() Here's hoping this is not only Shazam's last outing but the nail in the coffin of the smarmy superhero as well. The show chronicles the life of Max Guevara (X5-452), a genetically enhanced super-soldier, portrayed by Jessica Alba as an adult, and. Dark Angel premiered in the United States and Canada on the FOX network on October 3, 2000, but was canceled after only two seasons. It may be a shoddily made Skittles ad masquerading as a superhero riff, but it's Levi's performance that sends it into the stratosphere of cringe. Dark Angel 1990 R 1 h 31 m IMDb RATING 6.1 /10 13K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:44 2 Videos 72 Photos Action Crime Horror A Renegade Cop is forced to work with an FBI Agent in order to bring down a group of Drug Dealers with sinister plans. Dark Angel is an American biopunk/cyberpunk science fiction television program created by James Cameron and Charles H. The DC movie is exceedingly grating, labored and annoying, and that's in large part due to star Zachary Levi's utterly confounding performance as Shazam. Dark Angel became known in thrash metal circles for their ability to deliver some of the genres most challenging and articulate albums without ever losing. The Los Angeles Times: "One whiff of the Shazam! sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods and you'll find that this overly jokey approach is well past its expiration date. The film isn't terrible, but it's busy, formulaic and rather joyless." It somehow sidestepped the digitally tooled blockbuster cynicism, but Fury of the Gods falls right into it. Dark Angel was not only James Cameron's first foray into the world of non-documentary television, but it was also one of the first times he had to collaborate in a 'writers room' type of environment- two things that he speaks very highly of and says influenced his later film career. had a breezy screw-loose charm that felt not so much superhuman as good old human. Variety: "The origin story was the charm, but the sequel is hobbled by a less buoyant hero and bland villains. IndieWire: "While Shazam! Fury of the Gods doesn't entirely recapture the giddy fun of the first film, its humor, sweetness, and delightfully human heroes remaining bright spots in a genre too often obsessed with the dark and the gritty." This one-night drama tells the extraordinary true story of Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, played by Golden Globe winner and Emmy award nominee Joanne. ![]() ![]() ![]() A license can be purchased from or via menu/Register button from within Helicon Remote. Limitations: free (unregistered) version does not allow shooting in raw format. 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 5DS R (5DSR) Helicon Remote is a free app from Google Play that allows you to tether your phone or tablet to a Canon or Nikon DSLR (only works on newer devices). 1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D C, 1D X, 1D X Mark II You can use this app to find out whether your device has full USB OTG support: Those will not detect cameras, even if they detect other devices like USB sticks or mice successfully. Note that some Android devices have limited USB support. USB host (also called USB OTG) support (USB OTG adapter is required if your device doesn't have full size USB socket). Please see for more information about the desktop version of Helicon Remote Hyper focal distance and DOF calculator Geotagging (on devices with GPS receiver) Extra long exposures (BULB mode) - up to 32 min (all Canon cameras, all Nikons EXCEPT D90, D300(s), D700, D5000, D5100, D7000, D3, D3S, D3X) Automated focus bracketing (focus bracketing, exposure bracketing and time lapse shooting can be combined in any way possible) ![]() Wi-Fi support (Nikon WT and Canon WFT modules, Canon 6D, Nikon D7100 etc.) USB OTG adapter is required if your device doesn't have full size USB socket! The app can only be used on device with USB OTG (host mode) support. Helicon Remote is a utility for tethered shooting and camera remote control compatible with all recent Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras (except for D3000 / D3100 / D3200 / D3300 / D3400 - these are NOT SUPPORTED. ![]() ![]() ![]() ProRes was intended for post-production workflows like editing and coloring. But that means it has a larger file size. But the downside is the image quality isn't as robust and it takes a long time to encode an H.264/H.265 video.Īpple ProRes uses less compression to retain more of the image quality and color, and encode and decode faster. Video codecs work in a similar way and H.264/H.265 videos use more compression to create a smaller file. But the more you fold a piece of paper, the more creases it will have. To fit it into a smaller envelope, you need to fold the paper more. Imagine folding a piece of 8.5x11-inch paper to fit into an envelope. ![]() What's the difference between Apple ProRes and H.264/H.265 video codecs? Apple's ProRes software API allows third-party apps like Filmic Pro the option to record ProRes 422 Proxy, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT and ProRes 422 HQ. Natively the default Camera app will capture ProRes 422 HQ. There are several different types of ProRes. Keep in mind, ProRes files are large, roughly 6GB for 1 minute of video. Phones with 128GB are limited to 1,080p at 30fps. IPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max models with 256GB of storage or more can record ProRes video up to 4K 60fps. What video resolutions and frame rates can use ProRes? Other codecs include H.264 and H.265, which are currently what's in use on all phones. A codec like Apple ProRes compresses that video into something smaller without deteriorating the color and quality too much. Raw uncompressed video takes up an enormous amount of disk space. Pretty much all videos get compressed when you record them. ProRes video would allow Soderbergh and other iPhone filmmakers to retain better color, which would give them more latitude to adjust in post-production. For CNET review videos, I often supplement video I shoot with a dedicated camera with footage I shot with my iPhone. Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh shot two feature-length films with an iPhone. This makes it faster to edit because you don't have to spend time optimizing the file.Ĭurrently, there are a number of people who use iPhones to capture footage for films and videos, professional or otherwise. In recent years, video cameras such as the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K have been able to record video and save the file as ProRes on an SD card or hard drive. Why would you want Apple ProRes on an iPhone? It's a widely used codec optimized for smoother video playback in editing software like Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve. ProRes can compress a video into a small file while retaining a lot of the image quality and color. The iPhone 13 Pro with ProRes could take video shooting to another level. In the meantime here's everything you need to know about Apple ProRes. Maybe ProRes support was the missing piece? Perhaps there'll be an iOS or iPadOS version of Final Cut Pro in the future? We'll see. ![]() When the M1 iPad Pro was released, a common complaint reviewers and YouTubers had was that it lacked MacOS-like pro apps such as Final Cut Pro X. The popular iOS editing app Luma Fusion also announced support for ProRes video. ![]() And that's why the iPad Mini and its slightly larger, more edit-friendly screen is important. You're not only able to record videos in ProRes but also edit them. There are other related benefits for ProRes on the iPhone 13. Read more: CNET's iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max reviews The new iPad Mini, like the new iPhones, has an A15 Bionic processor and also supports ProRes videos. But they won't be the only Apple devices that can. The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max are the first phones to support the Apple ProRes video codec. ProRes protects the image quality of the video while allowing for fast encoding and decoding. ProRes video files have a lower amount of compression compared to the more common H.264 and H.265 codecs currently used on the iPhone. (The feature garnered Apple an Engineering Emmy Award in 2020.) This comes weeks after the app Filmic Pro added the ability to record ProRes videos in its app.Īpple first announced ProRes at its September event, when it unveiled four versions of the new iPhone 13 which mirrored last year's iPhone 12 family with a standard, Mini, Pro and Pro Max models.Īpple ProRes optimizes videos and is especially useful for people who color grade or use editing software like Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro. On Monday, Apple released iOS 15.1 which included the addition of ProRes in the native Camera app. ProRes video has finally arrived on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. ![]() ![]() ![]() 11 Jay-metal 25 days ago I wonder what she’s up to now I always liked Yunano. ![]() Title : talks - eng + romaji, lyrics - eng + romaji + jpnĠ0:00:38.104 : en:Mezase! Super Lady -2014 nendo-Ġ0:14:51.023 : en:Gokigen! Mr ToropikaroriiĠ0:19:01.039 : en:Aogeba Toutoshi -2014 nendo-Ġ0:23:15.290 : en:Tenshi To Akuma / TwinklestarsĠ0:27:35.787 : en:Spin in the Wind / Pro Wrestling ClubĠ0:32:48.232 : en:Talk (End of the school year closing sale with Shirai Saki & Yunano Notsu)Ġ0:38:10.721 : en:Piece de Check! / Purchasing ClubĠ0:42:32.716 : en:Minipati - Special Medley - 2014 / Cooking Club MinipatiĠ1:08:36.500 : en:Intro to Heart no HoshiĠ1:14:13.415 : en:Intro to Mikansei SilhouetteĠ1:19:59.294 : en:Takaramono (Graduation song of Kikuchi Moa, Mizuno Yui, Taguchi Hana & Notsu Yunano)Ġ1:44:16.817 : en:Sakura Gakuin 2014 Graduation CeremonyĠ2:26:08.259 : en:Tabidachi no Hi ni -J-MIX 2014- (encore)Ġ2:34:24. Wanting to wish SG's 2nd Talk Chairman, Notsu Yunano-san ( ) a VERY Happy 23rd Birthday today Hoping her day is a fun one celebrating with family and friends. Title : talks - eng, lyrics - eng + romaji Name: Yunano Notsu Japanese: Born: DecemBirthplace: Tokyo, Japan Height: Blood Type: Drama Series Odd Family 11 11 Nin mo Iru (TV Asahi / 2011) - Kumiko (ep. Notsu Yunano left the unit after her graduation on March 29, 2015. Writing library : libebml v1.3.0 + libmatroska v1.4.1Ĭodec ID/Info : Advanced Sub Station Alpha The original members are Notsu Yunano and Shirai Saki. Writing application : mkvmerge v6.4.1 ('Omega Point') built on 22:05:10 Movie name : Sakura Gakuin - The Road to Graduation 2014 ~Kimi ni Todoke~ Enako Ren Komai Mayu Miyamoto Ririka Tanabe Hazuki Mukai Yurika Agatsuma Yuno Ohara Miki Nishino Emiri Otani Sono Miyazaki x Neon Jitoe x Misaki Aramaki Nana Owada Yuki Fujiki EX Taishu 2021.09. Hana wants to sing and dance, Yunano being actress, Moa stay with BABYMETAL and Yui have lots of plans for the future. Yunano is a member of the school club Pastel Wind. The recently graduated from Sakura Gakuin, Moa Kikuchi, Hana Taguchi, Yui Mizuno and Yunano Notsu were interviewed by Oricon Style to talk about their time in Sakura Gakuin and their future plans. Описание: The Road to Graduation 2014 ~Kimi ni Todoke~ - первый Blu-Ray и пятый DVD от Sakura Gakuin, содержащий Sakura Gakuin 2014 Nendo Graduation Concert, проведенный 29 марта 2015 года в NHK Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.Īkamaru226 / DJ_zady / Dwarfda / EraYaN / fernaldi01 / konchiniwa / Kumametal / maron-metal / missingreel / monsterpanda / Onji / redfreesias.`03 / ShadeSlayer / soupman2001 / TheThrawn / Upgoon / Xanthon She is one of three girls who joined Sakura Gakuin in Spring 2012. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes that means a delay between utility companies eating higher costs while waiting for an increase to kick in. There is a process that they take to request increased rates. Regulated utility companies cannot simply pass all rising costs onto consumers right away. Inflation can work against the utility sector in two ways, both of which I believe have been keeping utilities down.įirst of all, higher inflation can put earnings pressure on the sector. The primary reason for this is inflation, which causes two potential headwinds for the utility sector.Īs we can see, utilities are currently the second-worst performing sector - though in an otherwise terrific year with all sectors green overall. It has mainly been the laggard as we go through 2021. I believe that one area of the market that is showing some value is the utility sector. Often we look at the interest expense without the leverage expense simply because that leverage should be increasing the benefit for investors (i.e., the idea is it is paying for itself.) Performance - Buy Utilities When including interest expenses, this climbs to 1.59%. Though, it certainly wouldn't hurt if it was a bit less due to the significant size of the fund. This isn't overly expensive if we look at other CEF expenses. However, for now, it has been a considerable benefit of incredibly cheap debt of just an average rate of 0.93% for the period ended April 30th, 2021. Due to this floating rate, that could result in higher interest rates when the Fed begins rate hikes next year. They are currently charged a rate of 1-month LIBOR plus a spread of 0.80%. Still, at this time, this is a relatively modest amount of leverage. In hindsight, that wasn't the right move, which has meant a somewhat more muted return for this fund. However, last year they had deleveraged to minimize the risk to their portfolio through the COVID pandemic. This was an increase from the end of fiscal 2020. Around $395 million of this s leverage through borrowings. UTG is a sizeable fund with $2.491 billion in total managed assets as of September 30th, 2021. This can be positive as equities generally provide greater returns for the risks taken over the longer term. UTG's strategy is to "invest at least 80% of its total assets in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks and debt instruments of companies within the utility industry." While they leave the door open for greater diversification across asset types, they primarily and consistently focus on equities. Earlier this year marked the 12th increase going back to early 2004. UTG has even boosted its monthly distribution several times. That's quite a feat considering that CEFs launched previous to those years now have two black swan events under their belt. For closed-end funds, the primary returns are going to be derived from those distributions that they payout.įor UTG specifically, they are one of only a handful of CEFs that have never cut their distribution, while at the same time having inception previous to 2008/09's financial crisis. They've done this via a steady distribution and even some appreciation. Reaves Utility Income Fund ( NYSE: UTG) has been delivering consistent returns for shareholders since its inception. ![]() ![]() Written by Nick Ackerman, co-produced by Stanford Chemist ![]() |
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