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Writers Guild sharply rebukes latest offer from Hollywood studios

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Hollywood studios said the offer "substantially improves" upon previous proposals. The Writers Guild rejected the latest offer from TV and movie studios in a statement on Tuesday night, thrusting the acrimonious negotiations into public view 113 days after Hollywood writers went on strike. The three-year contract offer includes a combined 13% pay hike over the term of the deal, an increase in residual payments and a vow that writers "will not be disadvantaged" if any part of a script is written by general artificial intelligence, according to a statement on Wednesday from The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, or AMPTP, the group negotiating on behalf of the studios. Under the deal, the studios will also share confidential viewership data with the union every three months and guarantee a 10-week minimum work period, the AMPTP said, noting that the proposal "substantially improves" upon previous offer s. Rebuking the offer , the Writer

How Kai Havertz has fared in new Arsenal midfield role

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Thierry Henry would later describe HIghbury as his own personal garden but Arsenal's all-time record goalscorer did not enjoy a seamless start to life in north London. Arriving as Nicolas Anelka's replacement, Henry failed to score in his first eight appearances for the club and used to tell the story of how one of his many wayward shots actually hit the clock at Highbury's Clock End. Henry was not only adapting to a new club but Arsene Wenger had set about moulding the left winger into a centre-forward. Two decades later, Kai Havertz is undergoing the same teething problems after a high-profile move from Chelsea in the summer. With the caveat that just 8% of the new Premier League season has been played, here's how Mikel Arteta's £65m acquisition has fared so far in a new midfield role. Creativity Kai Havertz has created five Premier League chances for Arsenal in three appearances / Clive Mason/GettyImages The atmosphere at the Emirates has never been better but th

Late Summer Bank Holiday (August 28th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? August 27th, 2018 August 26th, 2019 August 31st, 2020 August 30th, 2021 August 29th, 2022 August 28th, 2023 August 26th, 2024 August 25th, 2025 August 31st, 2026 What's the date pattern? Last Monday in August Tagged as Countries & Cultures Government & Legal What's the hashtag? #LateSummerBankHoliday Have we missed something? Taking place on the last Monday in August, the Late Summer Bank Holiday in the UK is a public holiday that was originally introduced as a way to give workers an extra day off at the end of the summer season, and it is still celebrated in this way today. Some people use the holiday as a chance to take a short vacation, while others use it to spend time with friends and family or to participate in local events and activities. Regardless of how it is celebrated, the Late Summer Bank Holiday is a much-anticipated and much-needed break for many in the UK, and it is a great time to enjoy the warm, sunny weathe

MLB picks 8/26: YRFI & NRFI best bets today | Pickswise

Don’t like sitting around for the entirety of a baseball game to watch your bet cash? Well then, the YRFI/NRFI market may be your new favorite betting strategy. Just reserve about 10 to 15 minutes to watch the first inning and forget about the other eight. We have all 30 teams in action today, starting in Detroit and coming to an end in Arizona. So, let’s get right into it, and don’t forget to check out our MLB picks on the side and total for every game today. Our YRFI/NRFI picks are available at DraftKings Sportsbook , and if you sign up right now, then you can bet $5 and secure $200 in bonus bets! Head over to DraftKings now by clicking this link .   Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins: NRFI (-115) It’s pretty wild to say, but the Washington Nationals are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They’ve gone 15-6 since August 2 and have dug themselves out from last place in the NL East, now occupied by the New York Mets. This afternoon, rookie right-hander Jake Irvin will take th

Bengals vs Commanders Prediction - NFL Picks 8/26/23

Washington Commanders (0-0) vs Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) Game Info: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 6:05 pm (FedEx Field) Betting Odds: Washington Commanders -3.5 -- Over/Under: 41.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds The Cincinnati Bengals and W

Jobs: Stop & Shop sets 1-day Career Fair for 19 Rhode Island stores

On-the-Spot Interviews Available for All Store Roles, Shifts, and Departments Nineteen of Stop & Shop’s Rhode Island stores will host a one-day, all-store career fair on Saturday, August 26 th  from 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Applicants interested in beginning a rewarding career with a thriving company can visit any of the select supermarket’s stores in Rhode Island for an on-the-spot interview.  Interviews will be held to fill more than 50 permanent, part-time open e-commerce and store roles, with starting rates of $15 an hour, including union positions in the bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, and produce departments. There are also unionized openings on the overnight crew, as well as for cashiers, porters, baggers, home shoppers, and drivers. The one day hiring event will take place at 111 store s across Kent, Providence, and Washington counties.  “Many members of Stop & Shop’s leadership team started as part-time associates. The roles we offer at Stop & Shop

Stewards chose "easy option" for Austria MotoGP sprint crash penalty – Martin

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The Pramac Ducati rider was handed a long lap penalty for last Sunday's Austrian GP after he was deemed to have been at fault for triggering a multi-rider pile-up on the opening lap of the sprint contest. The incident was investigated for several hours after the sprint race on Saturday, with Martin insisting he was not to blame. The stewards took a dim view of his actions, however, and he was awarded a long lap penalty for Sunday's full-distance race – which he served on the fourth lap, before going on to finish seventh. Martin continued to disagree with the penalty following the grand prix and was unhappy that the stewards couldn't issue him anything in the sprint . "No, I still watched the race a lot of times," he said when asked if he agreed with his penalty. "I spoke with a lot of riders, Randy Mamola, a lot of journalists. If you watch it again and again, you understand that it wasn't my fault. Just, it was a co

3G is being shut off across Australia. Here’s how to keep connected

It’s the end of an internet era, with the nation’s major telecommunications providers announcing that 3G will begin phasing out within months. While most smartphones are already connected to 4G and 5G services, a number of devices could require urgent action to remain connected . Medical monitoring devices, baby monitors, EFTPOS machines, security cameras and smartwatches are some of the devices that might still be reliant on 3G. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Vodafone will be the first to switch off 3G this year, rolling out the change on December 15. Telstra will shut off 3G in June next year, and Optus will say goodbye to the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications Technology in September next year. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/3g-is-being-shut-off-across-australia-here-s-how-to-keep-connected-TheFOXposts-33482.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Techno

National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (August 20th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every August 20th Tagged as Chocolate Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #ChocolatePecanPieDay #NationalChocolatePecanPieDay Have we missed something? For those who have an incurable sweet tooth, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge. It isn’t even necessary to feel too guilty about grabbing a piece of pie, because pecans have all kinds of Health benefits in them that they come by naturally. In fact, pecans contain more valuable antioxidants than any other type of nut, plus plenty of fibre, minerals and vitamins to round out their nutritional value. So grab some friends and get ready to celebrate National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day! History of National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day The word pecan comes from the Native American Algonquin language. As the only nuts native to north America, pecans have been eaten for generations in both the USA and Mexico, but they’ve only been grown commercially since the late 1

Go Bowling at the Glen 2023 Odds, Predictions & NASCAR Betting Picks

It’s time to Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday! Watkins Glen comes with just two races left in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season and a lot up for grabs in the playoff chase. The speedy layout of Watkins Glen can provide a lot of drama and perhaps a new winner on the season. With Daytona being the regular season finale this is the last chance to have a “more” standard race determine a win at The Glen. What does all that mean for betting? How can we approach the early betting lines for Sunday? Who are we predicting to win and get Top-10s at Watkins Glen? All that and more is below. DraftKings Sports book is currently giving new customers $150 in bonus bets when they bet $5. That’s all there is to it! Grab this amazing sign-up offer by clicking this link.   Watkins Glen Track Layout The famed road course in upstate New York, in the Finger Lakes region is always a challenge when the NASCAR Cup Series comes to town. It’s perhaps the fastest road course on the schedule year in and yea

MLB picks 8/16: YRFI & NRFI best bets today | Pickswise

The middle of the week brings a loaded 15- Game MLB slate with every team in baseball suiting up. With right around 40 Game s left in the season, intensity is ramping up for teams vying for a playoff spot down the stretch. Even on a Wednesday in August, this is a big Game for plenty of contenders. Today will be a nice bridge over the hump of the week for baseball fans, and one of the best ways to get some action for these matchups is by checking out our YRFI/NRFI best bets. We’ve cashed 3 of our last 4 plays in this market, so let’s keep the momentum going! You can also read our MLB predictions for picks on every Game , but for now, let’s dive into our YRFI/NRFI best bets. Head over to DraftKings Sportsbook to bet on these first-inning props. DraftKings has a great new-customer offer where you can bet $5 on ANY team and get $150 in bonus bets regardless of whether they win or lose! Click here to claim this great sign-up offer. Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays: NRFI (

Arsenal confirm signing of David Raya on loan from Brentford

Arsenal have completed the signing of goalkeeper David Raya on a season-long loan from Brentford. The Gunners allowed previous deputy Matt Turner to join Nottingham Forest earlier this month and have now replaced him with the in-demand Raya. A small loan fee has been paid and 90min understands Arsenal also have the option to buy Raya permanently for a total package of £30m. Sporting director Edu told the club's official website: "We welcome David to us on a season-long loan from Brentford. "David is a top-quality goalkeeper, who has consistently performed to a high level with Brentford in the Premier League . With David joining us we are adding quality and depth to our squad so we can perform at the highest possible level in all com Pet itions." Raya, who has been handed the number 22 shirt last worn by Pablo Mari during the 2021/22 campaign, signed a new two-year contract with Brentford before making the move, with the Bees also holding the option to extend that

NZ supermarket’s AI ‘meal bot’ generates poisonous recipes

A New Zealand supermarket AI recipe generator has come under fire for producing Recipes out of a potentially fatal concoction of non-food “ingredients”. Savey Meal-bot was created by supermarket Pak ‘n’ Save to help customers cut grocery bills amid the cost of living crisis, but one of the nation’s political commentators was quick to discover a disturbing flaw. Creatively combining the last limp vegetable in your crisper with some pantry staples has become more common as the cost of groceries continues to skyrocket, and this recipe generator works to make that process easier. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked by our team at Best Picks >> The web tool introduced in June allows users to input a minimum selection of three leftover ingredients, and then pumps out a recipe which utilises them all. But just because you can make a dish out of just lamb, cookies and mayonnaise and call it a “cookie lamb surprise,” doesn’t mean you should. Source: https://thefoxposts.