Monthly Archives: December 2023

Advocate Stresses for Expansion of Genetic Screening Program in Quebec Canada

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In Quebec Canada a movement is started to incoprorate two extra genetic disorder disease in government genetic carrier testing program.Mucolipidosis and Zellweger syndrome is increase in population in recent past.

Testing Program

The government current program screens for 4 inheritable diseases.Majority affected people from Haute Cote Nord Charlevoix Lac Saint Jean and Saguenay. Peirra Lavoie is very emotional he lost two children due to lactic acidois a genetic disease incorporated in present screening program.

In current program these sickness includes motor neurophaty, type 1 hereditary tyrosinemia, spastic astaxia, hereditary sensory.

The current program requires $100,000 annually including the two additional disease would augment the budget by $10,000. He also undermine the huge emotional and financial rise on families when a child is born with these incurable diseases. People are very grieved that children are continue to be born with these symptoms are not included in existing testing programs.

Two years before a request was made to the Ministry of Health to incorporate Zewellger syndrome and mucolipidosis into the testing program.

Thesre diseases has extreme disabling nature and high carrier rate. These are incurable and lead to chilhood death in majority of cases.But INESSS not preferring to include these diseases.

Toyota recalls 25,815 bZ3 EVs due to false remaining power estimate in China

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Toyota is recalling several thousands of bZ3 electric vehicle in China, the first recall after the moel went on sale in April.

Due to improper program of the power battery controller various vehicles in the recall have an extra deviation in the remaining power projection which they have not been fully charged for various consecutive times and continue to be driven at high speeds.

When this happens the remaining battery charge shown on the vehicle instrument is higher than the actual remaining charge and in worse scenario the vehicle will lose power before the charging warning light comes on

Originaly unfold in China on October 25, 2022 the bZ3 is the 2nd model in Toyota bZ series after the bZ4X SUV. FAW Toyota will improve the control program of recalled vehicles through Over the Air technology of the battery, free of charge, to reduce safety hazard.

The FAW Toyota bZ3 is powered by electric motors and blade batteries supply by BYD.It use an in vehicle system made by BYD Toyota EV Technology a joint venture between Toyota and BYD.

The car is mid size electric sedan based on Toyota e TNGA architecture. It measures 4725 mm in length, 1475 mm in height and 1835 mm width with a wheelbase of 2880mm.

The bZ3 is equipped with a single rear across the range available in 135 KW and 180kW choices both with peak torque of 303 Nm.This configuration permit the sedan to increase from 0 to 50 km h in 3.2 seconds.

Spring 2024: New Hopes and Progress

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The world is waiting for the arrival of spring. This season has special importance, revival and transformation. The blossoms of flowers, various colors are symbol of this mind blowing time. In 2024 spring open up with a host of astronomical events that captivate stargazers. From full moons to eclipses and meteor showers.This year bring a hope for those who look skyward.

For various person spring denotes a change from the cold winter months to a time of positivity and optimism. As daylight increases and temperature climb people find relax in the embrace of nature and a new energy to pursue their enthusiasm. The warmer weather gives the perfect location for outdoor movement and happy swing in mood.

During the astronomical phenomena open up and vernal equinox. Day and nigh share equal time period and balance to our enviroment. The Northern Hemisphere accept the advent of spring as the sun shine become direct permitting temperature to climb and days to lengthen.

The Southern Hemisphere farewell to summer bracing for the onset of autumn.

Spring has the smell of progress and fresh start, blossoms flourish, longer daylight hours feel a sense of importance. Metaphorically spring denotes new ideas, chances and mission to progress.

Spring does not consist of the longest day of the year. This honor goes to the summer solstice falling around june 20. During this solstice the Eath axial till move toward the sun resulting in the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere.

The 15 best holiday TV deals you can buy now and best Tv reviews

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If you desire to give someone gift with a TV. Here are some best TV deals for this holiday season. There are number of mindblowing deals on best TV from the superb TV brands. Whether your budget is quite large or minimum you can select some best tv from the list below.

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It has outstanding design. 3 side Bezeless Design. More screen less Bezel.Connection are on backside 3HDMI 1 USB Port. Optical Anthena Connection. LAN Connection.4K Crystal Processor. Pur Color.Contrast Enhancer. HDR on left. SDR on Right.Object Tracking Sound Lite OTS lite.Q symphony on.Adaptive sound. Motion Accelerator.Smart hub. 43 inches upto 65 inches

samsung cu8000 crystal uhd 4k smart tv

Five different sizes 43 inches 50 inches, 55, 65,75 inches. Vertical Alignment Panel or VAPanel.Better contrast and IPS. Different Modes. Boostup the brightness.Switch HDR to SDR.Penalty of input connection.Two HDMI on this side.

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Motion Xcelerator, Dynamic Crystal Color Airslim, Crystal Processor 4k. Smart Hub.

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Comcast says hackers stole data of 36 million Xfinity consumers

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Comcast has reveal that hackers stole the sensitive information of near 36 million Xfinity consumers. This vulnerability name as “CitrixBleed ” is found in Citrix networking devices often used by mega company.

Citrix made intrude in early October, however many company did not patch in time. Hackers have consume the CitrixBleed vulnerability to hack into mega name, such as international law firm Allen & Overy, the Commercial Bank of China, Aresospace king Boeing.

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The US Telecom big fish told that hackers exploiting the CitrixBleed vulnerability had reach to its internal system between October 16 and October 19 however company did not detect the malicious activity until October 25.

The company tells that undefined number of consumers, hackers may have also reached names, dates of birth, contact information, the last four digits of Social Security number and secret answers and questions.

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By November 16, Xfinity decide that “information was likely acquired” by the hackers. and in December the organization told that this consist of consumer data, hashed passwords, which are protect in a way that makes them unreadable to human being. It is not clear how the passwords were scrambled or using algorithm can be cracked.

Comcast says that “our data analysis is continuing and we will give additional info as appropriate” .

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Xfinity express it is requiring that consumer reset their passwords and use multi factor authentication which the company usually does require for all consumer accounts after xfinity hack.

We are not aware of any customer data being leaked anywhere nor of any attacks on our consumers said shadle.

 It is not confirm xfinity receive a ransom demand or the incident has been filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. as need by the regulator new data breach reporting rules.

comcast data breach 2023

comcast breach are 35.8 million consumers are affected. Comcast latest report shows the company has more than 32 million broadband customer suggesting this breach has impacted most.

xfinity data breach 2023, Comcast cable television and internet division became the current citrix bleed victim the company told in a notice to customers.

Accenture: Fiscal Q 1Earnings View

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Accenture PLC ACN on Tuesday reported fiscal first quarter net income of $1.97 billion. On a per share basis the Dublin company told that it had profit of $3.10. Income adjusted for non recurring costs were $3.27 per share.

Accenture share have increased 28% since the start of the year. The S&P 500 index has reached 23%. The stock has climbed 29% in the last year.

The company expects full year earnings between $11.97 to $12.32 per share. For the current quarter ending in Feburary, Accenture told it estimate revenue in between $15.4 billion to $16 billion.

The consulting company posted revenue of $16.22 billion in the time period.

Accenture forecasts second quarter revenue below estimates

The company estimate revenue in between $15.40 billion to $ 16 billion. Analysts polled by LSEG forecast revenue of $16.29 billion. Due to macroeconomic uncertainty IT service provider Accenture forecast second quarter revenue remain low Wall Street estimated cautious spending by client.

Accenture has reveal it target revenues in its current quarter to be lower than the past three months period due to negative earning effects.

The Irish American IT consultancy and outsourcing service provider estimate revenue in its fiscal second quarter of between $15.40 billion to S16 billion.

In a statement,Accenture expressed the projection reflects a negative 0.5% foreign exchange impact versus the second quarter of its 2023 financial year.

The group communication technology, media unit down by 10% in the latest quarter.

In a statement Chief Executive Julie Sweet also said generative AI assist garner $450 million in new bookings.

Central Maine Power Consumer will save more than initially thought in 2024

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It seems that Central Maine Power customers will save even more in 2024 than we thought. In recent past the Maine Public Utilities Commission announced that they approve the cost of electricity in CMP standard offer. For the first occassion in few years that amount had decreased. The new rate is about 35% less than in 2023.

Central Maine Power is one of the state mega electric utilities. The company serves about 650,000 consumers in 346 Maine municipalities. The company operates about 235,000 miles of distribution lines and has about 2900 miles of transmission lines.

The company is also dedicated to assisting the people of Maine. Central Mained Power is a assistant of the Travis Mills Foundation the Maine Veterans Project Partnership.

The reason for decrease was a reduction in the cost of natural gas. Much of CMP’s electricity is created through the burning of natural gas. There are gossips that price will drop down more.

Reduction is only in the cost of the electricity itself. Central Maine Power electricity delivery cost will drop by about 4% in 2024.Average CMP customer will save about $35 per month.It means you can save $420 for the next year.This saving will help you to purchase more grocery for your family.

CMP delivery Price will decrease to 11.7 per kilowatt hour from 12.2 cents starting next january.It is second announcement of drop rates in past two weeks.

Electric bill in Maine includes two parts delivery and supply.Delivery cost go to local utilities and supply cost go to the electricity generators.

CMP spokesman Jon Breed told that delivery price is derived from a complicated formula made by ISO New England the region grid operator and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The rate is attached with regional transmission service and cost of local.

4 Singapore REITs That Could Enjoy Greater DPU in 2024

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REIT Sector has faced a trouble year in 2023. The combination of high inflation and rising interest rates has decrease emotions for this asset class.

REIT will continue to be a charming assets class to create a steady passive source of income. Income investors should memorizes that REITs still need to pay out at least 90% of their profit as distribution to enjoy tax benefits.

I make 4 Singapore REITs that could recover upcoming year and post higher distribution per unit DPU for 2024.

OUE Commercial REIT (SGX: TSOU)

The REIT manager had completed a successful rebranding of Hilton Orchard Singapore with the completion of an asset enhancement initiative to increase the number of rooms to 1080.

Rental reversion was sharp 31.1% for the quarter. OUECR total leverage stood at 39.4% as of 30 Sep 2023 with 68% of its borrowing on fixed rates and the REIT has no refinancing requirement till 2025.

OUE Commercial REIT is a commercial REIT with seven assets in Singapore and Shangai with an AUM of $6billion as of 30 June 2023.

For 9M, 2023 OUECR revenue climb 22.4% year on year to $214.6 million while NPI climbed 25.4% year on year to $ 178 million.

Revenue per available room RevPAR for 3Q 2023 was nearly 60% higher at $345 compared with 2019.

Retail asset Mandarin Gallery Shopper traffic for 3Q 2023 was a 98% of pre pandemic levels with tenant sales. OUECR office segment view a positive rental reversion of 18.4% for the quarter with a high committed occupancy of 95.7%.

AIMS APAC REIT (SGX: 05RU)

AAREIT has a high quality tenant base with 81.1% and diversified gross rental income from tenants in defensive industries.

AAREIT encourages strong operating metrics with a mega portfolio occupancy of 98.1% along with a rental reversion of 38% for 1H FY 2024.

AIMS APAC REIT is an industrial REIT with a protfolio of 28 properties in Singapore 25 and Australia 3 with a total property value of $ 2.2 billion.

For first half of fiscal 2024 ending 30 septemeber 2023 AAREIT’s gross revenue climbe 4.4% year on year to $ 86.8 million.

NPI climb by 5.1% year on year to $64.3 million. However DPU down 1.1% year on year.

Aggregate leverage stood at just 32% opening the REIT to tap on debt for yield accretive acquisitions. 77% of its debt is hedged to fixed rates and REIT has no refinancing commitments for FY 2024.

First REIT SGX : AW9U

The REIT’s assets under management AUM standing at $1.15 billion as of 31 December 2022. First REIT is a healthcare REIT with a portfolio of 15 properties in indonesia comprising malls, hotels and hospitals. 14 nursing homes in Japan and three nursing homes in Singapore.

With no refinancing requirement until May 2026. First REIT is mitigated against increase in finance costs over the next two years.

First REIT is helped by sponsors in OUE limited SGX: LJ3 and OUE Healthcare limited SGX: 5WA with sponsors having 44.6% stake in the REIT.

Gearing level rises at 39% with nearly 86% of REIT loans pegged to fixed rates.

First REIT coul view rises DPU in 2024 should interest rates and strengthen REIT’s capital structure.

For the first nine months of 2023 First REIT total income roses 0.6% year on year.

DPU slipped by 6.1% year on year to $0.0186 due to higher finance costs and depreciation of operating currencies against the singapore dollar.

Net Property Income came in stable year on year at %79.1 million. However in the 3rd quarter of 2023 DPU has remained flat on quarter at $0,0062.

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT SGX: JYEU

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT or LREIT owns an office retail property in Singapore along with retail property 313 somerset. It is portfolio include three Grade A office building in Milan, Italy, Sky Comlex and Parkway Parade in Singapore.

LREIT released first quarter fiscal 2024 business update that saw a committed occupancy of 99.9%. LREIT has 61% of its debt hedged to fixed rates and no refinancing requirement till FY2025.

REIT fiscal 2023 ending 30 June 2023 gross revenue more than doubled year to year $204.9 million.

Santos and Woodside in focus more than $52bn gas and oil merger

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Australia two mega gas and oil companies in focus to built a partnership of more than $52bn to generate a remarkable ability in LNG in a sign of consolidation in the worldwide sector.

Santos and Woodside Energy on Thusrday told to media that they had eyes over a merger that would completely consolidate Australia LNG sector into one national company if merged.

Santos and Woodside Energy on Thusrday told to media that they had eyes over a merger that would completely consolidate Australia LNG sector into one national company if merged. According to survey that companies Japanese energy companies, ConocoPhilips,Saudi Aramco had all invested in Australia LNG sector over the course of the year.

The talks come after two mega US deals were hang in October with Exxon Mobil agreeing to purchase Pioneer for including debt and Chevron striking a $60bn takeover of Hess also including debt.

Woodside is a worlwide company have asset in Canada, Algeria and US. Company shares have down 20 percent due to uncertainty and hault to development projects in Western Australia.

Santos and Woodside have not reach transformative deals in recent past .Santos completed A$21bn deal for rival Oil Search in recent past but mulitbillion dollar offshore drilling project was not completed by a court challenge from the people of the remote Tiwi islands whose water it will run through.

Wood Mackenzie reveal that previous month $7bn of deals had been hang for Australian LNG assets in the first 10 months of 2023 making it one of the major destinations for global investment in the business sector.

Santos have faced investor pressure in latest months to consider a break up of the company to separate its Gas business from LNG assets.