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Unpaid Bills
Billing Process Overview
Assessment Process Overview
Legislative Hearing Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Billing Process Overview
- Haulers mail out invoices on the 5th day of the first month of quarterly service. You should see your quarterly garbage bills in January, April, July, and October. The quarterly bill sent out in January covers the 1st Quarter of service (January through March).
- Each quarterly bill is due on the 25th of the billing month. In order for your hauler to receive payment, it must clear your bank or financial institution by the due date.
- If your hauler does not receive payment by the due date, the hauler may apply a late fee of 5% of the original invoice.
- If your hauler does not receive payment by the end of the second month of quarterly service, the hauler may apply a second late fee of 5% of the original invoice.
- If your hauler does not receive payment by the end of the third month of quarterly service, the hauler may apply a third late fee of 5% of the original invoice.
- At the end of the quarter, all unpaid bills are turned over to the City for assessment. Your hauler can no longer take payment for that quarter.
Assessment Process Overview
If a quarterly garbage bill is not paid in full at the end of the quarter, the remaining balance of that quarter's bill (including any late fees that were added) is turned over to the City for assessment. Once the balance is turned over to the City, your garbage hauler cannot take payment for that quarter. If you wish to pay the garbage bill before it is assessed to the property, you must pay the City of Saint Paul Assessment Office.
- The City of Saint Paul Assessment office will send you a delinquent account notice. The notice will be titled, "INVOICE AND FINAL NOTICE OF DELINQUENT CHARGES." The notice will include the due date (30 days from the issue date) and a brief description of the charges due. Payment can be made with check or credit card. Payment cannot be made over the phone. You can find instructions to pay at www.stpaul.gov/assessments.
- You will have an opportunity to dispute the bill at a legislative hearing before the bill is assessed to the property.
- If the City of Saint Paul Assessments office does not receive payment for the outstanding garbage bill and the assessment is approved by City Council, the bill will be sent to Ramsey County to be assessed to your property. If a bill is assessed to the property by Ramsey County, it will incur additional administrative fees.
If you have general questions about the assessment process, you can contact the assessment department at 651-266-8858.
Legislative Hearing Process
If the City of Saint Paul Assessment office does not receive payment for the delinquent charges by the due date on the INVOICE AND FINAL NOTICE OF DELINQUENT CHARGES, the City will send out a second notice, titled "Public Hearing Notice Ratification of Assessment."
- The notice will include the scheduled date, time, and location of your legislative hearing. The notice will also include a webform URL to enter your stated reason for appeal to be presented during your legislative hearing. You will receive this notice approximately three weeks before your legislative hearing date. If you need assistance filling out the legislative hearing webform, you may call the City at 651-266-6101 and a representative can assist you.
- During your hearing, the legislative hearing officer will make a recommendation about the assessment. This recommendation will be provided to the City Council for their approval of the final assessment roll.
- If you disagree with the legislative hearing officer's recommendation, you may attend the City Council hearing to dispute the recommendation. The date, time, and location of the City Council hearing will also be listed in the Public Hearing Notice Ratification of Assessment.
- The City Council will either approve or remove the pending garbage assessment for your property.
- The approved assessment roll will be sent to Ramsey County.
Frequently Asked Questions
My hauler says I don't owe anything. Why is the City sending me notice of a delinquent charge?
When an unpaid bill is turned over to the City, your garbage hauler will zero out your account. When your hauler looks at the account balance, they will not see the amount that has been turned over to the City. When the next quarterly invoice is issued, that will be the only balance owed to the hauler. Because you did not make a payment for the previous quarter, you are now responsible for paying the amount owed to the City.
I already paid my bill and I don't think I owe this balance to the City.
Depending on when you made a payment to your hauler, you may still be responsible for paying the delinquent charge to the City:
- If you made a payment to your hauler after the end of quarterly service, that payment was unable to be applied to the unpaid bill for that quarter. Once the unpaid bill is turned over to the City, your garbage hauler cannot take payment for that quarter. Instead, the payments made to your hauler would be applied to the next quarter's bill. You are still responsible for paying the delinquent charge to the City.
- If you made a full payment on your invoice (including any late fees) to your hauler before the end of quarterly service and believe the delinquent charge was issued in error, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Public Works will investigate the issue with your garbage hauler directly.
I recently purchased the property. I did not use garbage service during the quarter with the delinquent balance. Am I still responsible for paying the delinquent charge to the City?
Yes. The City charges the delinquent balance to the property, not the owner. Because the previous owner left a portion of their bill unpaid, the new property owner is now responsible for the unpaid amount. You can try to contact your title company to recover the outstanding amount the previous owner failed to pay, but you are ultimately responsible for the unpaid bill.
Can I dispute the charge because I don't want garbage service?
You will have the opportunity to speak at a legislative hearing if you would like to dispute your delinquent charge. However, under citywide garbage service, all residential properties up to four units are required to have a garbage cart and receive garbage service for each dwelling unit. There is no option to opt out of citywide garbage service.
When are the late fees applied?
If the invoice goes unpaid, a late fee of 5% of the original invoice may be applied at the end of the first, second, and third month of quarterly service.
Do I have to go to a legislative hearing?
You are not required to attend your scheduled legislative hearing. You can attend the hearing if you wish to dispute the delinquent charge because you believe it was issued in error.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do not dispute your bill or attend your scheduled legislative hearing, the City Council will approve the assessment. The approved assessment roll will be sent to Ramsey County for inclusion on your property tax statement. You will see the delinquent charges, as well as additional service charges, on your next property tax statement. The City will add a $2.50 assessment charge onto your outstanding amount to cover the cost of assessment administration.


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The surest way for government leaders to make national news and ruin a promising career is to be photographed or filmed eating a Big Mac or a Kentucky Fried Chicken – and loving it!
Washingtonians rightfully expect (and even demand) that their leaders swear allegiance to the good life and that they prove it by what and where they eat. To the Washington establishment, good dining habits are of paramount importance for success; it lets everyone know that the leaders are ambitious. As a reward, they are received by green-book socialites with open arms and featured in popular magazines dining with playful Hollywood starlets and friendly interns for the public to envy.
The less fortunate, those diehard rednecks who still eat fast-food with their hands and belch after each meal, those men and women, on the other hand, are often rudely shunned. As a result, career-wise, they never amount to much. Unlike their savvy colleagues, the only news they make is on the back pages of some hometown tabloid, photographed devouring grilled foods like hot dogs and hamburgers at some county fair.
For them to be accepted by Washington power players, they would have to reinvent themselves and turn into something truly beautiful. Those who refuse or can't, for whatever reason, are immediately identified as enemies of the establishment and turned over to the Culinary Police (CP).
Armed with smart phones, the CP has proven to be a highly professional and formidable group. Staffers are seen almost everywhere, disguised as waiters, bellboys and even tourists. Each one is fully trained at Snoop Academy in Virginia (SAV) to record and photograph slip ups as subtle as renting an apartment near a notorious all-night fast-food franchise to smuggling a Wendy Burger or a Domino Pizza in a Neiman Marcus or Dean and DeLuca bag into the Capitol Building. In Washington, where everyone's business is everyone's business, such behavior is taken very seriously by the CP, and it is thoroughly investigated.
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Many promising careers in Washington have been ruined by fast-food addicts who insist on maintaining bad eating habits. To protect Washington's impeccable image of good taste, the CP in serious cases has been known to resort to shock therapy to straighten those fast-food addicts out. This usually means compiling an incriminating dossier with salacious photos, designed to expose in nauseating detail an elected leader's lack of dining decorum. Almost immediately after the dossier makes the news, the victims are publicly disgraced and in special cases turned into a joke for Saturday Night Live. Their only chance for recovery – for saving what's left of a political career – is for them to make a full confession and seek immediate medical attention.
Once again the CP comes to the rescue. Its first task is to teach the addict to eat with utensils, ideally European style with a fork in the left, instead of the right hand. The next step is to turn them into a Pavlovian blue-blood trained to crave laboratory-perfected foods prepared to resemble haute or nouvelle cuisine. For the uninitiated, this is food that has been carefully tested to taste like fast-foods (to minimize withdrawal for the addicts). Its primary value to green-book socialites is that it resembles, when photographed, haute or nouvelle cuisine, especially in the right setting – like a black-tie dinner party on Capitol Hill or in Georgetown.
Those lucky ones who are meticulously groomed by the CP emerge from their addiction transformed from the dowdy to the glossy – dressed simply in a slit-to-the-hip black dress and a plastic pearl-like necklace or in a roomy dark suit and an illuminating rainbow-colored rayon tie. To the world, they epitomize the real thing. Within no time, they are mingling with the Georgetown and Capitol Hill crowd at gala dinner parties, where they can enjoy chemically altered foods to the point of satiety. In such a setting, with black-tie waiters weaving through the crowd, carrying silver-plated trays filled with elegant-looking and familiar-tasting foods like pastries stuffed with tuna or tartlets topped with corned beef hash, it can be said with certainty that they have arrived and made it to a gourmet's paradise. Once initiated into this glitzy world of excess, many find it difficult to break away, and some have been known to overstay their welcome by gorging themselves until the paramedics arrive.
For many Americans, this view of the glamorous world of parties and high-end dining is all they really know about Washington. Many don't realize there is another Washington, one off limits to most people, especially nosey reporters. It is headed by the movers and shakers. To uncover them, all you need to do is ask them what a Giant or Safeway is, or how did they ever develop such a cool chemical-free demeanor.
To rise to this level, a politician must have a CP security clearance and a record of excellent dining habits with world leaders. Unlike the flashy Georgetown and Capitol Hill crowd, the movers and shakers live a discrete life and are rarely seen in public. Their habitat is private 18th Century estates in Virginia and Maryland or private clubs so exclusive that only a few outsiders know the names.
Within their special circle, they are referred to as the Old Guard, a select group of men and women with access to some of the finest foods and recipes in the world. A mix of ages and races, this gilded group of insiders are united by their love for exotic foods, sprinkled gently with organic spices and herbs and heated to perfection by Cordon Bleu trained chefs.
Trendy international frozen-food companies who discover the Old Guard's inner sanctum have been known to pay astronomical prices for just a few food scraps from the dinner table. Once obtained, those scraps are shipped to company labs where scientists carefully identify the magic flavors of the food and recreate them with genetically altered waste and unpronounceable chemicals for leading food emporiums like Costco and Walmart to sell to American food snobs.
Eager to enrich themselves, many Old Guard members negotiate deals with the industry, often as quickly as they can dial Moscow and order Vodka and caviar. In a few rare cases, an Old Guard member may experience guilt for their participation in this corrupt practice, and they will blow the whistle on the frozen-food industry. To prevent a major Washington scandal, the CP once again steps in and publicly disgraces the whistle blower – this time for "colluding with the Russians."
Fortunately, this doesn't occur often. The smart ones wisely avoid such scandals by accepting the financial incentives from the food industry and use the money for their gilded retirement.
Joe David is the author of numerous food-related articles that have appeared in such publications as Christian Science Monitor, U.S. Airways, Chile Pepper, and more. One of his six books, Gourmet Getaways, 50 Top Spots to Cook and Learn (Globe Pequot Press, 2009), takes the reader on a journey across America, where 50 of America's finest chefs offer cooking classes in some of the most enchanting settings. For more information about the author and his writings, visit www.bfat.com.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will begin volume production of 16nm FinFET process products in the second quarter or early third quarter of 2015, according to company co-CEO CC Wei.
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First Vice-President of the production Department Rippe Ashish Birla (Asheesh Birla) stated that the company took 50% of the cryptocurrency market of India.
During the panel discussion "Scaling and Digital Disruption in Fintech", held in June at the Wharton school of business, Birla spoke about the strategy RippleNet in India in relation to potential partners and customers. According to Birla, the target audience of the company in this region covers two billion people that initially complicated the access to the local market. Recalling the preparatory stage, he said
"How to make two billion people customers Ripple? We have that to distribute bitcoin to all inhabitants, two million to just give away?"
He added that the Ripple in the first place wanted to establish cooperation with the three largest banks of India that would provide the company access to 80% of the market. The change in strategy occurred as a result of insight about the future of banks:
"We realized that within five years another billion people in India will use banking services only through mobile phones. Therefore, we focused on mobile service providers and telecommunication companies."
This decision, said Birla, provided service penetration Ripple by 50%; however, he included those businesses and organizations that had not formally joined RippleNet, but with whom appropriate arrangements are made. At this stage the implementation of the strategy Ripple closes at least one trade in a week and cooperated with the banks.
The latter has caused confusion among users. Some openly expressed his position in the comments section of the blog Ripple: community active development of the market of India seems strange due to the instability of the relevant legal field. From April there is a ban on the provision of banking services to cryptocurrency exchanges, and Central Bank of India periodically publishes warnings about the dangers of investing in cryptocurrencies, and the absence of ICO official licenses.
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Nina Dobrev wore Matthew Williamson on the carpet at last night's Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG party in LA. She was joined by many other small screen awards season regulars, including Downton Abbey's Lady Mary Crawley, Michelle Dockery. Also out for the fun evening was Revenge's Ashley Madekwe, True Blood's Joe Manganiello, with his new girlfriend Bridget Peters, and Homeland's Morena Baccarin and Morgan Saylor. Additionally, more stars of The Office and Modern Family turned out — click through to see photos from the event! Ashley made the rounds in an embellished dress from Monique Lhullier, and Michelle looked lovely in Peter Pilotto.


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Internet of Things with Azure
IoT isn't anything new, companies have been using devices to measure and quantify data for a while now. So why is it that IoT has become a buzzword in recent years?
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Once you have a device, you need to be able to get the data; which brings us to another contributing factor, which is internet connectivity. Internet connectivity is just about everywhere making getting data from devices easier than ever.
With the low cost of devices, and internet connectivity everywhere, you could deploy tens of thousands of devices; however supporting so many devices, especially if they're connected simultaneously, is an infrastructural challenge. So another contributing factor is the cloud, which helps us to build highly scalable, highly available solutions.
The cloud's benefit to IoT doesn't end there. Major cloud vendors also offer tools for big data and machine learning. After all, what's the point of collecting all of that data if you can't use it to gain insights.
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I have been taking karate for quite a few years now. I'm a black belt, not quite a beginner. It takes lots of hard practive…yet I am pretty sure that I would still have a great deal of trouble using it against an attacker, especially one with any size behind them.
So how do you defend yourself? Is a self-defense course the answer?
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Even after years of practicing karate, my basic instincts still take over.
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Leading Nigerian entrepreneur Kola Aluko was joined today by Oscar Winning actor Jamie Foxx and British fashion designer, Ozwald Boateng to mark the launch of a new chapter for African development.
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When dealing with PDFs that contains sensitive information, it is advisable to use PDF encryption. This prevents an unapproved person from accessing confidential information in your PDF. You can also restrict printing, editing, and copying of content. In this article, we'll cover how to encrypt a PDF with PDFelement.
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Day one of the 2010 Tornado European Championships provided the sailors with some challenging conditions. The famous Ora winds filled in from the South after a postponement and picked up to 30 knots towards the end of racing.
ITA President and World Champion Roland Gaebler commented on the racing saying 'This really is the best of Lake Garda, rodeo sailing with the famous Ora winds. It was one of the hardest racing days for me from over the past 10 years.'
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The designer shuttered a successful firm in Vancouver and moved to Paris to become a pastry chef, but the story doesn't end there. Jackie Kai Ellis adds another noun (author) to her personal history this month with the release of a memoir, The Measure of My Powers. The book recounts a handful of her many travels, and so she shares her favorite places and the very practical items she brings along.
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Saqib Bhatti was installed as the youngest and first Muslim president in the 205-year history of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).
The 33-year-old, a director at accountancy firm Younis Bhatti & Company, succeeded Paul Kehoe at last weeks annual meeting at the Radisson Blu hotel.
Since graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science in 2007 with a Bachelor of Laws degree, Mr Bhatti has immersed himself in striving to promote Birmingham, its people, its businesses and its diversity.
He became a member of the Institute of Asian Businesses (now the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce) and was its president for four years. He is currently director of both the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and the Westside Business Improvement District, and is also a senior policy adviser to the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe.
Mr Bhatti will now be focusing on two themes during his two-year tenure as president of the Chamber.
He said: "As the new president, I have decided on two themes to focus on. As a region we have a trade surplus with China and the United States. Our small and medium businesses, however, are still not exporting enough and the opportunities are out there.
"With GBCC's exceptional international offering and the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce, British American Business Council and the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, I believe we are best positioned to start addressing the gap.
"My second focus will be to champion the contribution that our businesses make to the economy and to society. Businesses can be and are a force for good. Too often, however, we are overlooked or worse, vilified as a community when something goes wrong with a minority.
"As the new president of the Chamber of Commerce, I am determined to ensure that our leaders and policymakers recognise the immense contribution that our 3,000-strong membership make to the economy and to not take us for granted.
"To be able to adapt and address the inevitable headwinds, we require support and collaboration.
"The greatest certainty I have is that the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and its members will be pivotal in us achieving our potential. Of this, I have no doubt."
Outgoing president Paul Kehoe told the meeting via a video link that he "had a ball" during his two-year term and reflected on Mr Bhatti's new presidency.
He said: "Saqib Bhatti will be one of the youngest Chamber presidents in the country and will be, I am sure, a great leader and set an excellent example to his peers on the role that the next generation can play in ensuring that business, trade and commerce remains a force for good across the Greater Birmingham Region.
"It has been my pleasure to serve the Greater Birmingham business community for the last four years as vice-president and president. I have had a ball and it's been a real pleasure to work with some great people – whom are ably led by our chief executive, Paul Faulkner."
The Chamber's strong financial position has allowed it to improve member services through its investment plan, Paul Faulkner said.
He added: "I am delighted that we have again recorded a strong financial performance for the 2017/2018 financial year. The Chamber continues to make surpluses sufficient to fulfil our pension fund obligations and increase our revenue reserves.
"And this has allowed us to improve member services through our Investment Plan. We have deliberately reorganised our operations so that we could de-risk the business going forward by creating income streams that are less dependent on any single element of the business.
"And in tandem with all of this, we have created great policy and communication strategies backed by an amazing events programme, with over 250 taking place during the year.
"Businesses still value the personal contact that takes place through networking at a myriad of events, which is headed by our annual dinner – now THE showpiece of the Birmingham business world.
"I'd like to highlight and thank the amazing team I work with at the Chamber, who strive tirelessly to support our members and make a positive difference every day.
"Welcome also to our new President, Saqib Bhatti. I've been fortunate to see at close quarters over the past few years what an impressive person and leader Saqib is. His four years as President of the ABCC will certainly stand him in good stead for the next two years, and we are very much looking forward to working closely together and continuing to drive the Chamber forward.
"I'd like to place on record my thanks to our outgoing President, Paul Kehoe. I feel extremely fortunate and blessed, both from a professional and personal perspective, to have had the opportunity to really get to know Paul well and to work in tandem over the past two years.
"I have learned an incredible amount from him and seen the massively positive impact he has had on the Chamber during his Presidency. It has been a true pleasure working with Paul as our President, and I am delighted that he will be continuing to add his experience and leadership to the Chamber family as a member of our Board."
David Waller, chairman of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, spoke of his pride in the achievements of the team's performance under the leadership of chief executive Paul Faulkner.
He said: "We have enjoyed another year of continued growth and success in all of our key areas, providing the voice of business in the region, delivering services to members and running an extensive programme of networking events.
"Our annual dinner at the ICC was the largest ever with over with over 1,400 delegates. I am very proud of the Chamber team who, under the leadership of our chief executive Paul Faulkner, has grown our membership, improved our service provision and provided exemplary support to our business membership."
Pictured (l-r): Steve Allen, Saqib Bhatti and Paul Faulkner.


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Stocks rallied on Wednesday, with benchmarks notching four consecutive days of gains, as investors bet on more U.S cities planning to reopen businesses in the near-term as the coronavirus pandemic eased.
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The S&P 500 rose for a fourth straight session, its longest winning streak since early February, and closed at its highest level since March 4. A double-digit percentage advance in shares of Boeing (BA) powered the Dow higher by more than 2%, or 527 points, by Wednesday's close. The Nasdaq advanced by about 0.8%.
Despite the rally, more dour economic figures underscored the damage wrought by the COVID-19 crisis, with U.S. employers shaving off nearly 2.8 million private payrolls in May, according to a report Wednesday from ADP. It sets the stage for Friday's nonfarm payrolls report, which analysts expect to show another surge in the unemployment rate.
However, markets shrugged off the data, which as the data beat consensus expectations by a mile. On average, Wall Street economists expected private sector job losses to total 9 million for the month, according to a Bloomberg survey.
"The ADP report isn't always a reliable predictor of the [nonfarm payrolls] data, but it suggests that the pace of job loss moderated noticeably between April and May, even though it remained substantial relative to pre-COVID-19 norms," JPMorgan Chase economist Daniel Silver wrote in a note on Wednesday.
"This is a message broadly consistent with some other related signals, and the labor market likely has benefitted from the easing of restrictions on activity in many places in recent weeks," he added.
Equities in Europe and Asia also rose after a survey from Caixin/IHS Markit showed China's services sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) jumped to 55.0 in May, the highest since October 2010. Meanwhile, crude oil prices held at a three-month high of more than $36 per barrel, after a Bloomberg report cast some doubt over the likelihood of OPEC and its allies agreeing to extend oil production cuts this month.
Market participants largely looked past ongoing protests, looting and unrest that has taken place over multiple days in major metropolitan areas across the country.
"The reason the market is not paying attention yet is the market doesn't believe it's going to impact the economy, nor earnings," Paul Schatz, Heritage Capital chief investment officer, told Yahoo Finance's The First Trade.
Some health professionals, however, voiced concerns that mass gatherings could exacerbate the spread of the coronavirus. Still, the most recent data on new case growth has held in-line with recent trends so far, with confirmed cases in the U.S. rising 1.2% to 1.82 million between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, or about in-line with the seven-day trend, according to Bloomberg-compiled data.
Multiple cities extended curfews as officials tried to implement measures to curb instances of violence, but most still intend to proceed with easing lockdowns. New York City, which has seen crowds gather over the past five days, extended its curfew through Sunday and moved up the start time to 8 p.m., after initially instating a curfew Monday evening.
4:03 p.m. ET: S&P closes at highest since March 4
Here were the main moves in markets as of 4:03 p.m. ET:
S&P 500 (^GSPC): +42.05 (+1.36%) to 3,122.87
Dow (^DJI): +527.24 (+2.05%) to 26,269.89
Nasdaq (^IXIC): +74.54 (+0.78%) to 9,682.91
Crude (CL=F): +$0.09 (+0.24%) to $36.90 a barrel
Gold (GC=F): -$34.40 (-1.98%) to $1,699.60 per ounce
10-year Treasury (^TNX): +8.1 bps to yield 0.7610%
2:45 p.m. ET: Domestic crude oil prices settle 1.3% higher to more than $37 per barrel
Front contracts for U.S. West Texas intermediate (CL=F) settled higher by 1.3%, or 48 cents, to $37.29 per barrel on Wednesday. This marked the second straight session of gains for the commodity, sending prices to a fresh 12-week high.
12:41 p.m. ET: Stocks extend gains as session rolls on, led by Financials
Stocks added to gains Wednesday afternoon, with the Financials and Industrials sectors leading the way higher in the S&P 500. Boeing and American Express led advances in the Dow, with the former up more than 8%.
Here were the main moves in markets, as of 12:41 p.m. ET:
S&P 500 (^GSPC): +35.57 points (+1.15%) to 3,116.39
Dow (^DJI): +418.46 points (+1.63%) to 26,161.21
Nasdaq (^IXIC): +56.99 points (+0.6%) to 9,665.52
Crude (CL=F): -$0.39 (-1.06%) to $36.42 a barrel
Gold (GC=F): -$30.20 (-1.74%) to $1,703.80 per ounce
10-year Treasury (^TNX): +8.2 bps to yield 0.762%
11:53 a.m. ET: Warner Music Group opens at $27 per share, after IPO priced at $25
Warner Music Group began trading on the Nasdaq at $27 per share, jump 8% from its IPO price. The stock is trading under the ticker WMG.
Earlier, the company raised $1.93 billion in an upsized initial public offering, representing one of the largest U.S. listings so far this year. Warner Music Group sold seventy-seven million shares at $25 each.
The pricing of Warner Music Group's IPO was delayed by a day to observe the music industry's Blackout Tuesday, a day meant to pay tribute to George Floyd and protest policy brutality and racism.
10:01 a.m. ET: US services sector activity improves in May, but still holds in contraction
The Institute for Supply Management's non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 45.4 in May from 41.8 in April, beating consensus estimates for a print of 44.4.
The headline PMI figure still held below the neutral level of 50.0, however, indicating contraction in the U.S. services sector.
9:31 a.m. ET: Stocks open higher
Here were the main moves in markets, as of 9:32 a.m. ET:
S&P 500 (^GSPC): +21.97 points (+0.71%) to 3,102.79
Dow (^DJI): +230.14 points (+0.89%) to 25,972.79
Nasdaq (^IXIC): +30.27 points (+0.31%) to 9,638.82
Crude (CL=F): +$0.06 (+0.16%) to $36.87 a barrel
Gold (GC=F): -$25.30 (-1.46%) to $1,708.70 per ounce
10-year Treasury (^TNX): +4.6 bps to yield 0.726%
8:30 a.m. ET: Dunkin' is making the donuts, and people are buying them again
The Donut indicator? In a regulatory filing, Dunkin' Donuts underscored the market's growing optimism over a recovery, noting that comparable store sales have shown "significant sequential improvement" in the last few weeks:
Dunkin' U.S. comparable store sales have been improving week-over-week during the second quarter. As of the week ended May 23, 2020, quarter-to-date comparable store sales declines were approximately 23 percent for open stores. During the week ended May 23, 2020, comparable store sales declined 15 percent for open stores, representing a significant sequential improvement over the decline of 25 percent for the week ended April 25, 2020, as reported on the Company's first quarter earnings call on April 30, 2020.
The coffee giant attributed the rise to a boost from drive-thru locations; brisk traffic during 11 a.m to 2 p.m. and higher ticket orders; and more mobile app usage that facilitates deliveries and curbside pick-ups.
Dunkin's stock (DNKN) rose over 1% in pre-market action, in line with a broader market that was poised to jump at the opening bell.
8:20 a.m. ET Stocks remain in the green after grim ADP data
The U.S. economy lost an additional 2.76 million jobs last month, according to ADP's May private payrolls data. However, traders continue to bid up stocks decisively with the focus remaining on the economy's slow recovery from coronavirus lockdowns.
Here were the main moves in markets, as of 8:20 a.m. ET:
S&P 500 futures (ES=F): 3,092.00, +15.00 (+0.49%)
Dow futures (YM=F): 25,887.00, +186.00 (+0.72%)
Nasdaq futures (NQ=F): 9,680.25, +32.50 (+0.34%)
Crude (CL=F): $36.30, off -0.51 (-1.39%)
Gold (GC=F): -$8.40 (-0.48%) to $1,725.60 per ounce
10-year Treasury (^TNX): +1.7 bps to yield 0.697%
7:25 a.m. ET Wednesday: Stock futures extend gains
Here were the main moves in markets, as of 7:25 a.m. ET:
S&P 500 futures (ES=F): 3,090.75, up 13.75 points (+0.45%)
Dow futures (YM=F): 25,873.00, up 172 points (+0.67%)
Nasdaq futures (NQ=F): 9,679.75, up 32 points (+0.33%)
Crude (CL=F): -$0.58 (-1.58%) to $36.23 a barrel
Gold (GC=F): -$8.40 (-0.48%) to $1,725.60 per ounce
10-year Treasury (^TNX): +1.7 bps to yield 0.697%
7:01 a.m. ET Wednesday: Home purchase applications rise for seventh straight week
An index tracking mortgage applications for home purchases rose 5% over last week for the week ending May 29, seasonally adjusted, the Mortgage Bankers Association said in its weekly report Wednesday.
This marked the seventh straight advance for the index in a protracted rebound from early April, when the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures were at their peak and led to a slump in housing market activity. The unadjusted index for purchases also rose 19% versus the same week last year.
"The pent-up demand from homebuyers returning to the market continues to support a recovery from the weekly declines observed earlier this spring," Joel Kan, MBA's associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, said in a statement. "However, there are still many households affected by the widespread job losses and current economic downturn. High unemployment and low housing supply may restrain a more meaningful rebound in purchase applications in the coming months."
Applications for refinances, however, fell 9% from the previous week for a seventh straight week of declines.
"After reaching a peak of 76 percent earlier this year, refinances now account for less than 60 percent of activity, and the index is now at its lowest level since February 21," Kan said.
6:06 p.m. ET Tuesday: Stock futures open little changed
Here were the main moves at the start of the overnight session for U.S. equity futures, as of 6:06 p.m. ET:
S&P 500 futures (ES=F): 3,078.75, up 1.75 points (+0.06%)
Dow futures (YM=F): 25,699.00, down 2 points (-0.01%)
Nasdaq futures (NQ=F): 9,654.25, up 6.5 points (+0.07%)
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OVER ten governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the Progressives Governors' Forum are expected to join the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, in flagging off the governorship campaign of the candidate of the party in the September 10 governorship election in the state, Mr Godwin Obaseki, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City today.
Meanwhile, over one thousand police officers and the anti-bomb unit of the state Police Command took over the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium Benin City Friday with a view to ensuring a hitch free exercise.
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Disclosing the presence of the APC governors for the event, Oshiomhole said, "while the PDP couldn't get any national person of note to present a tattered flag, our own national chairman will be around, as a former governor, former federal Permanent-Secretary and National Chairman of the governing party to present the flag to our candidate. And my brother governors will be coming from Friday, all the Progressives Governors will be here to show solidarity. We are not going to be represented by one governor. The Governors will come."
Asserting that the flag off will signal the final death of the PDP in the state, the state chairman of the APC, Anslem Ojezua who briefed newsmen, said "as I am speaking with you now, we already have about five APC governors in the state and more are being expected. Our Vice President will be arriving tomorrow morning.
"This is for all Edo people and you will see them at the stadium tomorrow. We are not PDP that went to hire crowd to pretend that they have people when they have no body. We are also going to see tsunami because notable PDP leaders will be defecting to the APC today. We are not talking about just PDP members but those who are the foundation members of the PDP in Edo state.
"They are tired of the tattered umbrella so they want to move to a progressive party. They have seen the difference between the PDP and the APC, while the APC government has worked for them very sincerely in the past seven and half years, the PDP was here for ten years and nothing was achieved. These people are elders who want something good for their people and they are going to help achieve victory for APC in the coming election.
"This is the time to show appreciation for what the APC government has done by voting in another APC governor. Oshiomhole has done well and that is why you see a lot of people dumping the PDP for the APC across the state. But Saturday's rally will be the final burial of PDP in the state" he stated.


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Our list of some of the best First Contact books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
1. First Contact: Conversations with an ET (2013)
Telepathic contact with an ET on another planet. In this book you'll learn: This is vital information you need to know now about our past, present, and future contacts with ETs….
2. The Visitor: First Contact SF (2019)
The Visitor – hard, near-future science fiction for the reader who likes realism.Specialist astronaut Evelyn Slater encounters a small, ancient, badly damaged, alien artefact (UK spelling) on the first ever space-junk elimination mission. Where was it from? Who sent it?International governments impose a security clampdown. Evelyn leads a team of hand-picked scientists who make amazing discoveries within the alien device. Secrecy becomes impossible to maintain. When the news is finally released, she becomes embroiled in international politics, worldwide xenophobic hatred and violence.This…
3. In Her Name First Contact (2009)
In the first book of the In Her Name: The Last War trilogy, the Terran survey ship Aurora makes a startling discovery in an uncharted star system: two planets inhabited by an advanced, and decidedly unfriendly, non-human civilization. Disabled by gigantic alien warships before it can escape, the Aurora is boarded by nightmarish blue-skinned warriors with claws and fangs who slaughter the crew in ritual combat using primitive weapons. The sole survivor, Midshipman Ichiro Sato, is returned to Earth as a messenger bearing a device that warns of an impending attack.For that is the way of the…
4. Contact (1997)
In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who — or what — is out there? In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future — and our own….
5. 3zekiel (2019)
Deep within the Congo, a team of scientists prepares for the greatest adventure in humanity, making First Contact with an intelligent extraterrestrial species, only they're not alone. Could First Contact be our last?…
6. Criminal Procedure: From First Contact to Appeal (5th Edition) (2014)
This comprehensive text uses a real world focus to cover all of criminal procedure, from first contact to appeal. is a comprehensive introduction to criminal procedure, from first contact with the police, all the way through to appeal. The text is divided into five parts: (1) Introduction; (2) Search and Seizure; (3) Interrogations, Confessions, and Identification Procedures; (4) The Beginnings of Formal Proceedings; and (5) Trial, Conviction, and Beyond. The latter two topics are rarely covered in conventional criminal procedure books, particularly at the level of detail found in this…
7. Genesis (First Colony) (2017)
Escaping wrongful imprisonment wasn't something Connor had in mind, but being put into stasis aboard Earth's first interstellar colony ship was something he couldn't have prepared for.For three hundred thousand colonists, the new colony brings the promise of a fresh start…a second chance. Connor might be the wrong man for the colony, but he's the right man to see that it survives what's coming.A new world with new challenges, but the mission has changed.If you love military science fiction from the greats of the past and present, you'll love Genesis – First Colony , a…
8. The Three-Body Problem (2016)
"Wildly imaginative, really interesting." ―President Barack Obama on The Three-Body Problem trilogy Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction…
9. Fracture (First Colony) (2019)
Colonel Sean Quinn is stranded in another universe, along with two thousand people under his command. They've been hiding from the enemy long enough, now it's time to return home. Outnumbered against a superior foe, Sean must risk everything in a daring operation, but the mysterious enemy has a few surprises of their own. Meanwhile, a division threatens to tear the colony apart and Connor Gates is caught in the middle. Their best chance to prepare for a formidable multidimensional aggressor is to form an alliance with one of their victims, but the more they learn about New Earth's inhabitants, the more resistant to an…
10. Vigilance (First Colony) (2019)
Six months ago, Connor learned what the alien race that populated New Earth feared—a mysterious enemy who nearly brought about the collapse of an entire civilization. To help the colony prepare for this new threat, Connor rejoins the Colonial Defense Force. Using alien technology, Connor opens a gateway to another universe hoping to learn more about the threat. Instead, he receives a colonial distress beacon. Six months ago, they'd left people behind on a mission, all presumed dead. The beacon might be them, or it might be a trap, but Connor will not ignore…
11. Legacy (First Colony) (2017)
After narrowly defeating the invading enemy fleet, there is evidence that the attack isn't over. Thousands have died and all that stands between human extinction and the invaders are the remnants of the colonial military. Connor must find a way to rally the colony using every scrap of ingenuity to stop the invaders. But will he succeed when he finds himself pitted against mankind's ultimate enemy? This could be mankind's final hour . . . or its greatest victory….
12. Darkover: First Contact (Darkover Omnibus: Darkover Landfall & Two to Conquer) (2004)
This omnibus features two classic, long-unavailable Darkover novels-Darkover Landfall and Two to Conquer-in one volume for the first time….
13. Dawn of Procyon (2016)
A distant planet. A deadly secret. Seventeen years after it began, the interstellar war has taken its toll: the inhabitants of Earth are desperate to find a way to defeat the Argoni, a merciless and horrifying alien race. Light years away from the fighting, mechanic Landry Stanton lives a peaceful, mundane life on the desolate planet Procyon A, and that's just the way he likes it. But when an unauthorized trip to the other side of the planet leaves him shipwrecked and stranded alongside a hostile alien that wants him dead, Landry discovers a terrifying secret:…
Best First Contact Books that Should be on Your Bookshelf
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Genesis and download some first contact books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
First Contact and Time Travel
Author(s): Zoran Živković
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2018, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
First Contact with Deep Learning: Practical Introduction with Keras
Author(s): Jordi Torres
Publisher: jorditorres.org, Year: 2018, Size: 3 Mb, Download: epub
The Americas' First Theologies: Early Sources of Post-Contact Indigenous Religion
Author(s): Garry Sparks, Robert M. Carmack, Sergio Romero, Frauke Sachse
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Year: 2017, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
Discovering Florida: First-Contact Narratives from Spanish Expeditions along the Lower Gulf Coast
Author(s): John E. Worth
Publisher: University Press of Florida, Year: 2014, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
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Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, Year: 2013, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
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Begin your weekend on a healthy note with a nutritious brunch at these cafes in Singapore.
Singaporeans love their weekend brunches and are even willing to queue for them. But sometimes, instead of digging into indulgent, carb-heavy and greasy breakfast plates that will send you right back to bed, it pays to start your weekend right with a light and nutritious meal that does not compromise on taste. Here are 11 spots you can have a guilt-free and enjoyable brunch at.
Common Man Coffee Roasters
Five years in existence and still going strong, River Valley neighbourhood's favourite cafe and all-day-brunch spot continues to open to packed houses on the weekends. Their 7.30 am start is an early riser's dream come true, and apart from their amazing coffee, their healthy breakfast plates are delicious and wholesome too. Top picks include the House-Made Crunchy Granola ($14), served with berries and honey Greek yogurt, which is fibre-rich and hearty. There is also the Sautéed Kale and Egg White Scramble ($18), with asparagus, sweet pea, broccoli and parmesan – easily one of the best ways to eat kale in the city. Packed with tons of vegan and gluten-free options, and even fresh juice blends, Common Man Coffee Roasters is a great breakfast spot for a variety of healthful diets.
Where: #01-00, 22 Martin Road
For more info: Visit www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com or call 6836-4695.
(Also read: 7 Affordable Brunch Spots In Singapore)
Little Farms Cafe
It's no surprise that the Little Farms' cafes serve up healthy meals, as they use the same exceptional produce that is sold in their gourmet grocery stores. At their Valley Point seated cafe, expect a succinct menu of breakfast plates like the Smashed Avocado ($17), with poached eggs and marinated feta on sourdough. Over at the Holland Village outlet, there is a glass display of freshly-prepared grain salads like the Wild Rice with Chicken ($14) and the Quinoa, Tomato and Bocconcini Salad ($12). There is also a selection of gluten-free baked goods, quiches, pies and frittatas available on rotation, for dine-in or takeaway.
Where: #01-20, 491 River Valley Road and No. 3 Lorong Liput
For more info: Visit www.littlefarms.com/pages/little-farms-cafe or call 6262-0619 or 6365-2557 respectively.
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A morning meal at Sarnies can range from clean and green, to hearty and power-packed. The food here caters to a variety of dietary needs, and high protein, low carb, vegetarian options and more are all taken care of. An #eatclean start to the day is with their Acai Bowl ($16.50) of fresh mango, strawberries, and banana with coconut chips, nuts, seeds and goji berries, or opt to create your own healthy plate with their list of brunch sides like eggs (any style), roasted tomatoes, mixed greens, avocado, smoked salmon and more ($3 to $6.80 per side). They also do raw and vegan superfood shakes that are filling enough to be a breakfast on-the-go, such as the Bulletproof ($9) which is a blend of cocoa, banana, cashews, flaxseeds, coffee and coconut oil.
Where: 136 Telok Ayer Street
For more info: Visit www.sarniescafe.com
(Also read: Drinking Coffee Every Day Found To Reduce Cancer Risk)
Como Cuisine
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In lush Dempsey Hill within the Como Dempsey cluster of restaurants, Como Cuisine's breakfast plates are as clean and elegant as the bright interiors. The menu is peppered with dishes from across the Como group's wellness resorts and hotels around the world, so expect therapeutic brews like the Body Guard ($7) which is a long black with ginger, manuka honey, and cold-pressed coconut oil and fresh juice blends like the Green & Clean ($12) of apple, fennel, spinach, spirulina, seeds and nuts. Food-wise, nothing is run of the mill here. A bite of their crisp and airy 7-Grain Waffle ($18) served with smoked trout, crème fraiche, zucchini and herbs will have you wanting more all weekend.
Where: 18A Dempsey Road
For more info: Visit www.comodempsey.sg/restaurant/como-cuisine or call 1800-304-6688.
The Lokal
The Duxton neighbourhood brunch favourite does healthy breakfasts really well. They have a flexible menu, where you can create your own breakfast plate off a list of house-made sides ($2 to $7 each). The Lokal's house-smoked mackerel and homemade ricotta are legendary and excellent with a side of eggs. For the indecisive, they serve an excellent Grain Bowl ($18) of barley, farro, quinoa, a 64-degree egg, flavour-packed with pickled and raw vegetables and a mirin-soy dressing. All of the healthy options on their menu can be made gluten-free and in some cases vegan too.
Where: 136 Neil Road
For more info: Visit www.thelokalsingapore.com or call 6423-9918.
(Also read: 20 Best Places in the CBD for a Healthy Salad Fix)
You may not want to head back into the CBD for brunch on the weekend, but we promise you this one is worth it. Hrvst (pronounced 'harvest') is a vegan restaurant, and their food will surprise you (in a good way). Their Saturday-only weekend brunch menu is compact, and you can look forward to dishes like the zucchini frittata with twice-cooked spuds, avocado, ketchup and basil ($16), and the rosti with soy sausage and garlic aioli ($14). The dishes boast exceptional flavour and texture, all without the use of any eggs, dairy and meat. Ingredients are mostly all-natural and free of nasties. Tip: Grab a seat on their 'airmocks' in their outdoor terrace garden for those weekend chill vibes.
Where: #05-01, OUE Downtown Gallery, 6A Shenton Way
For more info: Visit www.abt-hrvst.com or call 6920-7500.
Halcyon & Crane
Finally, a cafe that serves healthy (and delicious) meals on the Orchard Road shopping belt. Halcyon & Crane at Paragon is a sight for sore eyes, with its elegant interiors and menu of beautifully-presented, healthful dishes. On their all-day-breakfast menu is the Healthy Mixed Grains and Pumpkin Salad ($18), where a bountiful mix of white beans, pearl barley, kamut, quinoa, buckwheat and more, are tossed with honey roasted pumpkin, beetroot, avocado and kernels of corn in a honey citrus dressing. There is also the fruity Pistachio and Apple Birches Muesli ($17), which is an overnight oats bowl topped with fresh and dried fruit, pistachio and quinoa. A great way to kickstart a day of retail-therapy.
Where: #03-09, The Paragon, 290 Orchard Road
For more info: Visit www.facebook.com/halcyoncrane or call 9727-5121.
(Also read: Review: Halcyon & Crane Serves Up Delicious Brunch with a Sichuan Twist)
The Living Cafe
It wouldn't be a list of healthy cafes without mentioning this Bukit Timah stalwart that has been serving mostly raw-but-delicious meals to healthy noshers since 2011. The entire menu at The Living Cafe is free of preservatives, additives, dairy and red meat. Brunch on weekends begin at 9am (perfect for a post-morning run) and the menu features everything from a Chia Pudding ($10) with seasonal fruits (raw, vegan and gluten-free) to a Breakfast Burrito ($16.50) of scrambled eggs, mushroom ragout, spinach, a raw cashew mayo, and eggplant treated to mimic bacon. Soy-laced coffees, fresh-pressed juices, superfood smoothies and kombucha, are all available here.
Where: 779 Bukit Timah Road
For more info: Visit www.thelivingcafeasia.com or call 6468-4482.
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The menus differ slightly at their two locations, but healthy breakfast options are available at both Cluny Court and STPI. Located a stone's throw away from the Botanic Gardens, Sprmkt at Cluny Court is a great spot for brunch after a morning exercise session in the park. The Acai, Pili Nuts and Overnight Oats Bowl ($15) with bananas and yogurt is a protein- and fibre-rich start to the day. At their Robertson Quay outlet, the menu boasts a whole section dedicated to superfood grain bowls, and hearty brunch plates like The Veggie Breakfast ($19) of eggs (scrambled, fried or sous-vide) served with roasted vine-ripened tomatoes, avocado, mesclun salad and brioche. Fresh-pressed juice blends like the Fat Blaster (grapefruit, orange, lemon, ginger, $10) will make healthy pairings with your brunch plates.
Where: #02-13, Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road and STPI, 41 Robertson Quay
For more info: Visit www.sprmrkt.com.sg or call 9736-4170 and 9736-4032 respectively.
(Also read: 5 Places to Get a Healthier Brunch Fix)
Bearded Bella
Not only do we love their 'neighbourhood cafe' vibe, this Craig Road cosy spot opens at 7.30 am every day, allowing early risers to begin their day with their Aussie-style brekkie plates and excellent coffee. You cannot go wrong with the Smashed Avocado ($17) — it is topped with nuts and seeds, served with sweet potato crisps, quinoa, feta cheese and pomegranate on grain toast. Bearded Bella's version of scrambled eggs, the Spiced Scramble ($18), is flavour-packed with turmeric, mushroom and truffle oil, and fibre-rich with the addition of kale. Plus, the light-filled shophouse space is an Instagrammer's dream.
Where: 8 Craig Road
For more info: Visit www.beardedbella.com or call 9880-0775.
The Butcher's Wife
This Tiong Bahru spot is Singapore's only 100 per cent gluten-free restaurant, and whether you are intolerant or not, it is a great spot for a low-carb brunch that does not compromise on flavours. They open at 11am, so breakfast here is late, leisurely and more like a brunch. Brunch dishes are not typical at The Butcher's Wife — there is the House-Made Granola ($21) served in a blueberry and Roselle jam smoothie bowl with chia seeds, fresh fruit and almond butter and light mains include the Organic Poached Eggs and House-Cured Salmon ($25) served with sweet potato rosti, feta, tomato sambal and avocado. To drink, there are fresh juice blends like the Coco Loco ($12) of coconut, agave, almond milk and pineapple.
Where: 19 Yong Siak Street
For more info: Visit www.thebutcherswifesg.com or call 6221-9307.
(Also read: Hip Dining Enclave Alert: 7 Restaurants to Check Out at Seletar Airbase)


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It might be like Woodstock in Lana Del Rey's mind, but for most of us, Coachella represents an escape into the very best that modern day music has to offer. Now in its 19th year, Coachella has become one of the most important festivals on the calendar, and it will continue to push boundaries like never before in 2018. For the first time ever, iconic hip-hop and R&B acts such as Beyoncé, Eminem and The Weeknd have replaced rock stars entirely at the main stage, and these headliners are joined by a diverse lineup that features more women than any previous year.
However, before fans can soak up the California sun and a weekend of incredible music, some tough choices need to be made. Whether you're watching live in the desert or from the comfort of your own home via live stream, you'll need to decide which artists deserve your attention most - and that's where we come in. So fill up your water bottles, slap on some sunscreen and grab your crystal-covered body stocking as we round up the 20 performances Highsnobiety readers will not want to miss between April 13-15 and April 20-22.
Times listed reflect Weekend 1 schedule, all listed in PST
When They're On: 3:45-4:20 p.m. (Mojave) Schedule Conflicts: Skip Marley Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "LMK" Why You Should See Her: Technically stunning, Kelela's debut album Take Me Apart is an extraordinary tour de force that mesmerizes thanks to silky production and her sinewy voice. Pulsing, hallucinogenic music has never sounded so good, so you would do well to start your day here.
Kali Uchis
When They're On: 5:00-5:45 p.m. (Outdoor Theatre) Schedule Conflicts: SuperDuperKyle Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Tyrant" ft. Jorja Smith Why You Should See Her: The music of Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis defies labels - and throughout her just-released debut album, she uses her lush voice to push the boundaries of reggaetón, funk, and R&B with ease. If that doesn't entice you, you may need to stop by the medical tent to get your pulse checked.
Daniel Caesar
When They're On: 6:10-7:00 p.m. (Outdoor Theatre) Schedule Conflicts: Bleachers, The Neighborhood Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Get You" ft. Kali Uchis Why You Should See Him: Daniel Caesar's atmospheric take on gospel and R&B will hypnotize audiences long enough for them to temporarily forget their dehydration and relentless urge to pee. Everyone's a winner here.
Vince Staples
When They're On: 7:10-8:00 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: The War on Drugs Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Big Fish" Why You Should See Him: Although he might be a big fish in a decidedly not small pond now, that doesn't mean Vince Staples won't bring his A-game to Coachella, bringing out banger after banger while critiquing the very notion of stardom along the way.
When They're On: 9:55-10:45 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: Perfume Genius, Soulwax Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Love Galore" ft. Travis Scott Why You Should See Her: SZA's meteoric rise to fame has been well-documented, but now's the time for you to see this "20 Something" star cut her exes down to size in the flesh, adding a touch of sultry passion to the festival. Only downside is that this slot should have been longer.
The Weeknd
When They're On: 11:25 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: Jamiroquai Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Can't Feel My Face" Why You Should See Him: Who else would you rather see this weekend than The Weeknd himself? Now that he's back on form with the EP My Dear Melancholy,, it's the perfect time to take a glimpse at the beauty behind the madness and lose yourself in the soulful, sexual fantasies of everyone's favorite starboy.
When They're On: 6:05-7:00 p.m. (Mojave) Schedule Conflicts: Cherry Glazerr, MØ Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "JUNKY" Why You Should See Them: It didn't take long for the 'Internet's first boy band' to refine their sound across the space of three album releases in 2017, and now they've made it to the big leagues. You owe it to yourself to see rap's most imaginative crew live in full force.
Tyler, The Creator
When They're On: 7:55-8:45 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: Benjamin Brooker, Fleet Foxes Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Yonkers" Why You Should See Him: Forever controversial and entirely unforgettable, Odd Future alumni Tyler, The Creator recently began a more incisive, confessional journey on his album Flower Boy, but you just know that he'll still bring that "Yonkers" energy to his main stage performance on Saturday.
Jorja Smith
When They're On: 9:00-9:45 p.m. (Gobi) Schedule Conflicts: HAIM, Oh Sees, The Black Madonna Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Let Me Down" Why You Should See Her: Need to take some time to chill after a long day of partying and waiting in endless lines? The smoky soul sound of UK singer Jorja Smith is exactly what you need at this stage of the night. Just make sure you stick around for her purrfect anthem "I Am" from the Black Panther soundtrack.
Post Malone
When They're On: 10:05 p.m. (Sahara) Schedule Conflicts: Alt-J, Hundred Waters, Jungle Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Rockstar" ft. 21 Savage Why You Should See Him: No rockstars are headlining Coachella this year, but hip-hop's very own official rockstar is bringing his uniquely catchy brand of rap to the Sahara stage on Saturday. His music will continue to loop in your ears long after the sun comes up and you start regretting everything you did the night before.
When They're On: 11:05 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: None, there is no where else you should be at this time. Biggest Crowd Pleasers: "Crazy in Love", "Formation", "Single Ladies", the list goes on… Why You Should See Her: Does this really need explaining?
When They're On: 3:45-4:30 p.m. (Mojave) Schedule Conflicts: Japanese Breakfast, Laney Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Caroline" Why You Should See Him: The playful Portland rapper will be an early highlight on Sunday thanks to his easygoing charm and wit, but what we're really hoping to see during his set is a surprise cameo from Mel B, who popped up in the video for his single "Spice Girl". Say you'll be there, Scary Spice!
Cardi B
When They're On: 6:00-6:35 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: AURORA, Jessie Ware Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Bodak Yellow" Why You Should See Her: Cardi B is the unapologetic female rapper that we need right now, so make sure you catch her live at her most unfiltered before she gives birth and takes some well-deserved time out. To miss this set would be a mistake that you'll end up complaining to your grandchildren about decades from now.
When They're On: 6:55-7:40 p.m. (Gobi) Schedule Conflicts: 6lack, John Maus, French Montana Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Classic Man" Why You Should See Him: If you haven't listened to Jidenna before, allow the "Classic Man" to introduce you to his Wondaland at Coachella this year, but don't even try to match his style. While the dandy rapper will likely perform on stage in one of his signature suits, you'll be crushed between sweaty fans covered in dust, so prepare accordingly.
When They're On: 7:20-8:05 p.m. (Mojave) Schedule Conflicts: Jidenna, Portugal The Man, Princess Nokia Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "PRBLMS" Why You Should See Him: The bravado of 6lack's moody flow and confessional lyrics are a far cry from Jidenna's smooth vocals, so it might be tough for some to choose between the two on Sunday. Honestly though, 6lack has already proved himself one to watch, so it might be worth checking him out now before he hits the big time (even more) with future releases.
Princess Nokia
When They're On: 7:50-8:40 p.m. (Sonora) Schedule Conflicts: 6lack, Ibeyi, Miguel Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Tomboy" Why You Should See Her: The self-proclaimed "G.O.A.T." is far from conventional, and this is precisely why Princess Nokia is more than worthy of your time on Sunday night. After just one album, the American rapper is already hip-hop royalty, and if she plays her cards right, a memorable performance at Coachella could force her to change her name to Queen.
When They're On: 8:30-9:20 p.m. (Outdoor Theatre) Schedule Conflicts: King Krule, ODESZA, Princess Nokia Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Adorn" Why You Should See Him: Constant comparisons to Prince are unfair; Miguel is an accomplished artist in his own right, and you'd be a fool to miss out on the kaleidoscopic dream world that he'll take you to on Sunday night with a combination of ethereal vocals and psychedelic energy. Get ready to sing your 'wildheart' out.
When They're On: 9:20-10:00 p.m. (Gobi) Schedule Conflicts: Migos, A Perfect Circle, The Drums Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "How Does It Feel" Why You Should See Her: We know you're probably thinking about ditching Kamaiyah in favor of Migos, but don't be so hasty. Singled out as a future contender in XXL's "2017 Freshman Class", the Californian rapper channels the eccentricity of '90s visionaries like Missy Elliott without ever copying their style - and her live performances are not to be missed.
When They're On: 9:30 p.m. (Sahara) Schedule Conflicts: A Perfect Circle, Kamaiyah, The Drums Biggest Crowd Pleaser: "Bad and Boujee" ft. Lil Uzi Vert Why You Should See Him: Need a bit of culture in your life? Commercially viable yet still far removed from pop, the Migos boys will undoubtedly be a Coachella highlight this year for fans who like to keep it bad and boujee. Culture II didn't hit the critical heights of the first installment, but who cares when Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff continue to dominate the charts so effortlessly?
When They're On: 10:20 p.m. (Coachella Stage) Schedule Conflicts: Barclay Crenshaw, Michael Mayer Biggest Crowd Pleasers: "Without Me", "Lose Yourself", "Love The Way You Lie" Why You Should See Him: Whether you still enjoy Slim Shady's music two decades later or think his latest project was anything but a revival, there's no denying the fact that Eminem has hits to spare. As the biggest selling rapper of all time, Marshall Mathers could fill out an entire day of the festival solo. Come for the early classics and stay to see if his new songs hold up in comparison.
Now, check out our illustrated analysis of the 5 types of people you're definitely going to see at Coachella this year.


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One of my all time favourite horror movies ever made is John Carpenter's The Thing. It captured that feeling of isolation and distrust perfectly, mixing it with gory nightmare-fuel to build up a work of art for the horror movie genre. The prequel movie may not have been quite as good, but that wasn't the only canon expansion to The Thing's storyline.
In August of 2002, a full 20 years after the release of the movie, developer Computer Artworks released The Thing for PlayStation 2, published by Konami. As the 2011 movie was a prequel, this PS2 Survival Horror game remains the only canon sequel to the movie to this day. At release, it garnered positive reviews, typically scoring between 7 to 8 out of 10. it was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies around the world. However, that doesn't really help you to know whether it is actually a good game. So, let's take a look at this Survival Horror sequel, shall we?
The Thing for PlayStation 2 picks up shortly after the cliffhanger ending of the movie as two teams of U.S Special Forces land at both the American and Norwegian research stations featured in the movie. The lead character, Blake (captain of Bravo team) takes his team to investigate the American research station to determine what has happened to the researchers and the team itself. Upon finding the small spacecraft that the Blair-Thing was constructing in the movie, the team quickly finds themselves pulled into the psychological horror of The Thing.
The game manages to capture the paranoia of the movie brilliantly, with every character showcasing their own ways to deal with the fact that you don't know who could be The Thing. Computer Artworks did a great job with the storyline in this sense, as every character interaction feels believable considering the situation that they have found themselves in.
However, in the second half of the game, the plot does devolve into a pretty generic Survival Horror plotline involving government conspiracy theories and genetic experimentation. This feels like a sudden swerve away from the previous uncertainty that permeated the plot of the movie and game. It was this uncertainty about The Thing and its intentions that helped add to the paranoia and sense of fear. By taking this away and focusing on government conspiracies instead, the game does lose some of its storyline prowess.
The Thing plays like a typical third-person shooter, as many Survival Horror games do. The controls are exactly as you would expect them to be, with the ability to run, strafe and crouch, as well as interact with the world and other characters. However, you also have the ability to switch into a first-person mode when aiming, in order to make combat easier for you. In terms of enemies, there are actually only three varieties, of a sort; the common Scuttlers, the stronger Walkers and then the boss monsters. Whilst this lack of variety for general enemies may seem to be a bad thing, the fact that they won't die unless you burn them gives a nice tactical element to the game.
However, despite being a Survival Horror game, the enemies and combat aren't really the main focus when it comes to gameplay. This is because, like in the movie, psychology and paranoia are the driving forces for The Thing. For example, every single NPC in the game has a Fear and a Trust scale that changes the way they act based upon events in the game and the way you handle yourself. The Trust scale features four levels; 100%, green, yellow and red. If an NPC has 100% trust in Blake, then they will follow your orders no matter they are. When in the Green level, they will follow most of your orders, but won't attack another NPC. At the Yellow level, they have doubts about whether Blake is The Thing and won't follow orders, and if they get into the Red level, they will believe you are The Thing and attack you.
On the other hand, when it comes to the Fear scale, there are just three levels; normal, scared and the so-called "crack up" level. When scared, their performance is hindered – soldiers won't be able to aim properly and medics won't heal as well. However, the worst comes into effect when they enter the "crack up" status. In this state, you have a very small window to calm them down again before they give in to their fear and kill themselves.
As if that wasn't enough to deal with, whilst some NPCs are scripted to be turned into The Thing at specific points of the game, a hidden infection system within the game means that they can become "infected" at any time. For example, whenever you are in combat, the game uses a probability score to determine whether one of the NPCs gets infected. You won't know that this has happened, though, as their behaviour won't change. Then, after a set period of time, they will transform into a Walker enemy and attack the team.
This creates a constant feeling of distrust within you as you never truly know who in your team is human and who is The Thing. Because of this mechanic, the game doesn't need to have a huge variety of enemies – the biggest enemy is your own mind as you start to second guess your teammates and try to work out who is infected.
There really isn't that much to say about the graphical presentation of The Thing. It looks like a game that was released in 2002 should do. The user interface is pretty common for the time, and the game doesn't really offer anything that stands out for the time. The animation is relatively smooth, even if your right arm appears to be locked in place when holding a gun and running.
When it comes to the environments, they manage to recreate the research facilities very well, capturing the claustrophobic and isolated style of the movie. You also get to see the remains and aftermath of the events from the movie as well, which adds a great touch to the immersion of the game.
Overall, the graphics are adequate, not really adding anything to the game, but not taking anything away either. To me, this is the right balance for The Thing. It didn't need to be a AAA, unlimited-budget project that looks outstanding. It needed to focus on the gameplay and atmosphere, and that is exactly what the developers have done.
And That's All Folks
The Thing is an amazing PlayStation 2 game that works on psychological horror and paranoia to scare you, rather than jump scares and excessive amounts of body horror. Graphically, it hasn't aged particularly well (but doesn't look ugly) and the gameplay is outstanding. If you're looking for a new Survival Horror game to play on your PS2, this is definitely one you need to get your hands on!
Have you played The Thing? What did you think of it? Let me know in the comments below!


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Photo: Colin Clark; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Diced tomato and a dollop of garlicky pesto add freshness and color to this quick chicken-pasta soup. Searing the chicken thighs first creates browned bits that add savory richness to the broth.
How to Make It
Heat a Dutch oven over high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes, browning on all sides. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add stock; bring to a boil. Add tortellini; reduce heat to medium, and simmer 6 minutes or until tortellini are done. Stir in spinach, salt, and pepper. Divide soup among 6 bowls; top evenly with tomato and pesto.


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B-town are even known for their great sense of fashion and have often been spotted on the red carpet and other glamorous events, flaunting their designer attires.
However, they have also made headlines many times for faux pas associated with their clothing and have contributed to the content of the gossip columns. Although it is not new for models to face embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions on the ramp, the ones involving Bollywood actresses have turned more heads.
While some of these incidents have turned scars for a few actresses, a few others have helped these Bollywood butterflies hog the spotlight and even gain career mileage. These are the top 100 of the most shocking fashion oops moments involving Bollywood personalities.