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More than $21 million through PrairiesCan to build on Alberta’s strengths in commercializing innovative technologies that benefit people and communities in the green Prairie economyCALGARY, AB, July 4, 2024 /CNW/ – As global markets increasingly look for more sustainable ways of doing business, innovators across Alberta have new opportunities to create and commercialize technologies that offer benefits for both the economy and the environment. Alberta is already a national and global leader across key sectors that contribute to Canada’s prosperity—from energy, environment and aerospace to digital technology, life sciences and value-added agriculture.Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support clean technology advancements…
Chicago’s Patrick Bertoletti wins first men’s title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating ContestNEW YORK (AP) — Chicago’s Patrick Bertoletti has won the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the first time. Bertoletti won Thursday by consuming 58 hot dogs in a close, 10-minute contest that saw the leaders change hands. Earlier, Miki Sudo of Florida won the women’s division for the 10th time. Sudo, 38, set a new women’s world record by consuming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes. The event, held outside the flagship Nathan’s in Coney Island, Brooklyn, draws thousands of fans each year. The event’s biggest…
Clover Health Investments cloves The short ratio has decreased by 7.26% since the last report. The company recently 35.32 million shares were sold shortThis represents 8.81% of the total available common shares. Based on trading volume, On average, it takes traders 7.88 days to liquidate a short position.Why short selling is importantShort interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but not yet covered or settled. Short selling occurs when a trader sells shares of a company that they do not own in the hope that the price will fall. Traders make a profit from shorting if…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If an organization is structured like a rainforest ecosystem, it will have already built in internal resilience to withstand unexpected events, such as the board of directors firing the CEO or other executives.That’s exactly what happened at my previous company: The board of a medical clinic company asked me to step in as interim CEO to prevent a mass exodus of doctors and nurses. My job was to rebuild trust between management and staff to allow the ecosystem to thrive.Because physicians and nurses have high hiring potential, the uncertainty of losing executives…
The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the United States in 1776, and is usually a day filled with food, festivities, and fireworks. But there’s more to celebrate on this day. Our Independence Day celebrations are an opportunity to reflect on our country, the progress we’ve made, and the work we still have to do to strengthen our democracy and communities as we look to the future. Like a successful business, a democracy only works if all of its components work well. The skills that produced this great experiment are the…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Curve Communications CEO David Bercow said he trusts his employees to be able to do their jobs from anywhere. Curve Communications The number of “quiet holidays,” in which employees take time off without informing their superiors, is on the rise.CEO David Bercow said employees don’t feel the need to sneak out and take time off.He advocates trusting employees to get work done whenever and wherever is convenient for them. Taking quiet vacations — without telling your boss, or working around the world — is becoming more popular.Millennials in particular…
Is a historic stock market crash on the horizon? Hedge fund manager John Spitznagel has raised fears among some experts as he draws parallels between the current economic situation and the conditions that led to the devastating stock market crash of the Great Depression of 1929. While it’s foolish to predict the exact timing of a recession, taking steps to protect your finances is a smart move. Let’s take a closer look at some strategies that can help you weather a major market correction, if one occurs. So, will the stock market crash like in 1929? Understanding conflict concerns Spitznagel…
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – Courtesy of Chef Chad of Ruth’s MarketmaterialFor the Béarnaise sauce● ¼ cup dry white wine● ¼ cup white wine vinegar● 1 shallot, chopped finely● 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves● 3 egg yolks● 1 teaspoon lemon juice● 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt● 1/2 cup unsalted butter● 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves (finely chopped)For steak● 2 sticks of unsalted butter (room temperature)● ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley● 3 teaspoons of lemon juice● Kosher salt● Freshly ground black pepper● Four 14-16 ounce ribeye, New York strip, or T-bone steaks (trimmed)● 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil● 8 ounces of jumbo…
The thousands of delegates gathering in Chicago next month for the Democratic National Convention have, at least in theory, the power to choose their party’s presidential nominee.But in reality, the party’s delegates have not exercised independent power in more than half a century. Even after President Biden’s stumble in last week’s debate, more than 30 delegates interviewed by The Washington Post this week said they intend to fulfill the purpose for which they were elected and make Biden the Democratic presidential nominee after his overwhelming victories in primaries and caucuses across the country.But doubts are beginning to creep in as…