#statement ends. march 24 2025

[flare-the-pyrowing]

Hey guys

Guess who just finished the magnus archives

I'm struggling to articulate anything besides

MAN 💔

[teleportbooks]

Fandom Trumps Hate 2025

This is EHyde / Teleport Books' virtual stall for the 2025 Fandom Trumps Hate craft bazaar

I am offering one typeset and hand-bound book of a fanfic of your choice -- see above for some examples (including a few I've made for previous auctions) and see below for more info!

What I Will Bind:

I will bind fic up to 150,000 words in length. If you would like to have multiple shorter works bound as a single-volume anthology, I'm happy to do that as well.

You MUST have permission from the author, or have written the fic yourself. Blanket permission statements are acceptable; you can find a (non-exhaustive) list of authors with blanket permissions here.

I will ship worldwide, at no extra cost.

I will default to a case-bound, half-letter book (the size of a sheet of printer paper folded in half). However, if you'd prefer a different size, or a different bookbinding technique that I've worked with before (such as a stab binding), I can probably work with that!

I am willing to bind most types of content, but won't bind extreme underage sexual content, and reserve the right to refuse to bind a specific fic for any reason. If the fic you want bound is rated E, you will need to confirm that you are 18 or older.

While most of my fic bindings have been for MDZS fics and I would love to do more of those, I will bind fic from any fandom.

I am a self-taught hobbyist, and while I think I do alright, this will not be a professional fine binding.

If you want to ask about a specific fic before you bid, or have any other questions, please feel free to send me an ask or message me!

How it Works:

Fill out this form to place a bid. You can see the current bids here. Bidding will close on March 10 at midnight (end of the day) EST.

I will notify the winner by email within 24 hours of the auction's closing. After being notified, you'll have a week to send me proof of your donation of the winning bid amount to any of FTH's supported organizations.

[wolfsbanesparks]

Wolfsbanesparks Bookbinding Stall

Welcome to my Fandom Trumps Hate 2025 Crafts Bazaar stall!

I am once again participating in Fandom Trumps Hate, and this year I am offering my services as a bookbinder! Learn more about FTH from their FAQ!

What I'm Offering

A custom made, handbound book, fully typeset with a hard cover. Full color title page optional. Inclusion of full color fanart if permission is granted by the artist.

Depending on the length of the fic, the book can be bound as either a foilio, quarto, or octavo.

For ease of binding, the fic should be < 200k words OR a collection of shorter works whose total word count is in the same range. (If the story is slightly over this word count, there is some leeway here so feel free to DM me with details)

If you have specific design requests such as color scheme, cover design, decorative paper, etc. I am more than happy to work with your ideas! Final decisions will be made based on the materials I have access to.

Worldwide shipping! I am located in the US so if you will require international shipping let me know up front so I can plan for shipping costs and possible delays.

What I'll Bind

Your own work (fanfiction or original work)

Another author's work only if the author gives permission or has a public blanket permission statement for transformative works. Such a permission statement must be on their AO3 page or the site where they posted the fic. The bidder is responsible for obtaining permission for the story of their choice.

I will bind any fandom, ship, or rating with the caveat that you must be 18+ to receive an E rated work.

How It Works

The auction will run from Feb 21 to Mar 7 at 10 pm PST.

To enter the auction please fill out this google form.

You can check the current highest bid on this spreadsheet.

I will contact the winner by email within 24 hours of the end of the auction.

Upon winning the auction you must donate the amount specified on your bid directly to one of Fandom Trumps Hate's listed nonprofits.

You will have until March 12th to send me proof of your donation.

Once I have received proof of donation, I will contact you to hash out the details of your project!

The final product will be shipped within 6 months. I will provide you with tracking info once it is available.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about this fanbinding offer.

Good luck! I look forward to working with you!

Edit: you can find my other FTH offerings here!

[darkmaga-returns]

Houthis launch massive retaliation strike. Syrian Terrorists Smoke and Burn Alawites Out of Forests. Canada is in Crisis. Pfizer’s ‘Most Ethical Companies’ award. Shakespeare museum to be ‘decolonized

Lioness of Judah Ministry

Mar 17, 2025

Yemen’s Houthis Retaliate with Massive Attack on US Aircraft Carrier USS Harry Truman with 18 Ballistic Missiles and Drone — Vow to Target All U.S. Warships in Red Sea and Arabian Sea

Iran-backed Houthi terrorists launch a massive retaliation strike on the USS Harry S. Truman.

Just hours after President Trump authorized powerful military action to restore American deterrence in the region, the emboldened Houthis fired 18 ballistic and cruise missiles along with a drone attack, vowing to escalate against all U.S. warships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. On Saturday, President Trump, demonstrating his signature “peace through strength” doctrine, ordered a decisive and calculated military response against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump, donning his MAGA hat and signature golf attire, watched alongside top military officials as American forces obliterated Houthi terror positions.

Iran-backed Houthis claim second attack on US ships in 24 hours

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 24 hours, calling it retaliation for US strikes.

A spokesperson for the group says that “for the second time in 24 hours,” Houthi fighters launched missiles and drones at the USS Harry S. Truman and several of its warships in the northern Red Sea. The statement also vows to keep targeting Israeli vessels until the “siege” on Gaza is lifted.

UN chief calls for restraint in Yemen, end to military activities

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for "utmost restraint and a cessation of all military activities" in Yemen, his spokesperson said, after the United States launched deadly strikes in the country.

"Any additional escalation could exacerbate regional tensions, fuel cycles of retaliation that may further destabilize Yemen and the region, and pose grave risks to the already dire humanitarian situation in the country," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

Iran distances itself from Houthis as its terror proxy network falters – analysis

Tehran insists the Houthis act independently as US airstrikes intensify—what does this mean for Iran’s proxy network?

The US launched multiple strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthis overnight between March 15 and March 16. The strikes are not only extensive, but the Trump administration is vowing to keep up the pressure on the Houthis. Iran may now be distancing itself from the group. If Iran loses the Houthis as a major proxy, it will represent another setback to Tehran. It will also illustrate the overall weakness of the proxy alliance that former IRGC-Quds Force head Qasem Soleimani constructed over decades. Soleimani was killed by the US in January 2020. US President Donald Trump may now be kicking out another leg of Soleimani’s terror empire.

US says Iran must give up its nuclear program or else

The Trump administration wants Iran to abandon all aspects of its nuclear program, the US national security advisor said on Sunday, warning that all options are on the table should Tehran refuse.

"Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. All options are on the table to ensure it does not have one," Michael Waltz told ABC News on Sunday. "And that’s all aspects of Iran's program. That’s the missiles, the weaponization, the enrichment. They can either hand it over and give it up in a way that is verifiable, or they can face a whole series of other consequences," he warned. In 2015, Iran signed a nuclear deal with the United States and other world powers that imposed restrictions on its uranium enrichment capacity but effectively allowed it to maintain its nuclear program.

Air Force on high alert for resumption of Houthi missile, drone attacks on Israel

Israel checking whether missile from Yemen, which landed in Egypt, was aimed at Israel, as White House says heavy US strikes killed ‘multiple’ Houthi leaders

The Israeli Air Force was on heightened alert Sunday for potential missile and drone attacks by the Houthis in Yemen, as the White House said it targeted the group’s leaders in heavy strikes and vowed to continue to do so. The level of alert was already raised by the IAF last week, after the Iran-backed group threatened to resume attacks on Israel. The Houthis halted their attacks on Israel and global shipping routes when a ceasefire took effect in Gaza in January. But the rebel group announced last week that it would resume them until Israel lifted its blockade of aid to the Strip, which it enacted on March 2 after the end of phase 1 of the ceasefire-hostage release deal.

Dramatic decision: PM Netanyahu plans to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar over 'lack of trust'

Dismissal could cause new wave of mass protests against government and prime minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his decision to fire Ronen Bar, the director of the domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet, on Sunday evening. The dramatic decision follows months of escalating public tensions between the leaders and could cause a fresh wave of mass protests against the government and the prime minister. “Due to ongoing distrust, I have decided to bring to the government a proposal for a resolution to terminate the position of the head of the Shin Bet,” Netanyahu announced in a video message.

[saintmeghanmarkle]

"Service is universal" Remember how they were going to "serve"? by u/OwnEvidence2776

"Service is universal" Remember how they were going to "serve"? In this era of fast-passing news a lot can be quickly forgotten. I just want to remind how Markle started her separation from the royals. After the Queen rightly denied Markle's and H's endeavor with commercial use of the royal style, she was insulted. "In February 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stated that the Queen does not have jurisdiction over the use of the word "royal" After the Queen (again, rightly) pointed that Harry and his wife can't serve the nation after stepping down, she was again insulted by the insolent statement that the "service is universal". The only reason I watched the Markle drama all these years was to observe the ending. Truly pleased to see how Madame Duchess slides down from her global "universal service" ambitions to what she is truly used to. There is nothing more satisfying than to confirm Markle won't be able to fly any higher than a commercial entertaining platform. In a way her blowing down a slope in a sledge is a sum up of her journey. She started very high. "In a statement regarding their decision to step back from their roles as senior royals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stated "service is universal," emphasizing that they remain committed to serving the UK and the world, even outside the confines of the Royal Family".  The only way is down. post link: https://ift.tt/lkiDGIu author: OwnEvidence2776 submitted: March 24, 2025 at 07:35PM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit disclaimer: all views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments and reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

[cyberbenb]

Weimar+ group pledges more aid to Ukraine, weighs new Russia sanctions

The Weimar+ group announced on March 31 that it would increase aid to Ukraine while considering additional sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow into a ceasefire, Reuters reported.

Foreign ministers from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, and Poland, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, called on Russia to agree to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire on equal terms and with full implementation."

Moscow has refused a full 30-day ceasefire agreed upon by the U.S. and Ukraine in Jeddah on March 11, insisting on conditions that would undermine Kyiv’s defenses, such as a halt to foreign military assistance.

Although Washington brokered a partial truce in March, Russian forces attacked Kherson’s energy infrastructure on March 27, despite earlier claims that they had imposed a moratorium on such strikes since March 18.

The Weimar+ countries pledged to ramp up military, political, and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and warned that they are prepared to impose further sanctions on Moscow to ensure Kyiv secures the “best possible position to achieve a just and lasting peace."

Any future peace agreement must include reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, the group said, emphasizing that they are “ready to play a leading role in this regard.”

They also rejected any settlement that would limit Ukraine’s defense industry or restrict the presence of partner countries' military forces on Ukrainian soil.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 24 that Russian President Vladimir Putin would allow European peacekeepers to operate in Ukraine as part of a settlement, though Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly rejected the idea.

The meeting took place on the third anniversary of Ukraine’s recapture of Bucha, where Russian forces left behind mass graves and bodies of executed civilians in the streets.

The Weimar+ group reaffirmed its commitment to holding Russia accountable for war crimes and supporting efforts to establish a special tribunal within the Council of Europe.

The statement also stressed that Russian assets frozen by Western countries should remain inaccessible until Moscow ends the war and pays reparations for the destruction it has caused.

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, around $300 billion in Russian assets were frozen, with roughly two-thirds held in Europe.

While Ukraine has received loans backed by interest accrued on these funds, Kyiv has repeatedly urged full confiscation to finance its defense and reconstruction.

Weimar+ is a European diplomatic and geopolitical alliance introduced in February 2025 to expand the original Weimar Triangle, which included France, Germany, and Poland.

The alliance was formed in response to shifts in U.S. policy under Trump, particularly after his direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin on war in Ukraine, which excluded European participation.

Unless you act, ‘it’s just rhetoric’ — Baltic states skeptical of Western European leadership

As the U.S. chooses an increasingly hostile posture toward Europe, the U.K. and France have been gearing up to lead the continent’s defense without Washington. French President Emmanuel Macron has coined the term “strategic autonomy,” which envisions a self-sufficient Europe that can defend itself…

The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek

[freakiwildi]

WEEK 7: The Thin Line Between Sexy and Offensive? Or the Revolution of “Tit Out”

Eve, Eden, and the Fall of the Free Nipple

Let’s rewind way, way back to the Genesis of Eden and Eve, where humanity was fresh, raw, and unapologetically bare. The male and female form wasn’t something to hide; it was art. A celebration of divine design (Shaw, 1969).

But time has a habit of turning freedom into taboo. The world evolved, but not in favor of the female form. The same bodies once immortalized in sculptures, paintings, and ancient civilizations became censored, forbidden, and NSFW. Somewhere along the way, society decided that a woman’s chest—the same biological feature found on men—was inappropriate, sinful even. Meanwhile, men's torsos were given a free pass to roam the world, topless and unbothered. Women? Covered up. Restricted. Criticized. (Klinghoffer, 2020).

Welcome to the Digital Age Where "Sexy" Is a Loaded Weapon

Fast forward to today. We live in an era where sexy sells but only when it's on society’s terms. Social media has redefined what it means to be "empowered" vs "objectified," but the rules are still painfully uneven (Suzor, 2019).

A woman posts a picture with a hint of cleavage? Sexualized.A man posts a gym selfie, muscles flexing, abs on full display? Admired.

It takes a mere curve, a hip, a collarbone, the delicate shadow of cleavage for a woman to be deemed “too much.” Meanwhile, men flaunt their shirtless bodies with ease. Want proof? Consider the thirst trap culture. A man posting a print of his bulges or d*** prints are not negatively reacted to most of the time, in which the internet would be “opps, it looks at me first” or “omg that’s big”,.... But a woman even hinting at her equivalent? Scandal. Outrage. A social media witch hunt. (Weiss, 2024).

The negativity surrounding female exposure isn’t just frustrating—it’s an exhausting, centuries-old double standard that refuses to die.

Kendall, Bella, and the Power of the "Unapologetic Nip"

However, some women are challenging this deeply ingrained dynamic—not through protest, but through presence. Enter Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, two of the most influential women in fashion, who don’t just wear clothes—they weaponize them.

Both have graced the world’s biggest red carpets, fearless, sheer, and unapologetic. Free the nipple? They said, "We ARE the nipple." To some, they’re simply being sexy, daring, or even worse, considered slutty and attention-seeking. To others like myself, they’re reclaiming the narrative demanding that their bodies be seen on their own terms, not as objects but as statements.

This is not just about wearing sheer dresses—it is about breaking the chain of over-sexualization and selective modesty. It’s about women choosing when and how they want to be seen, not society dictating it for them. Through their bold fashion choices, they redefine femininity—not as something fragile and passive, but as something powerful, something masculine in its confidence and control.

So,... Where are “the tits” in the future?

At the end of the day, the body is just a body until society decides it is not. The rules are uneven, the criticisms unfair, but women everywhere are proving that sexy and empowered are not mutually exclusive. The rise of "Tit Out" is not just about fashion, nor is it a mere rebellion against norms. It is a demand for equal agency over self-representation. If men can exist freely in their skin, so should women without the weight of controversy attached. And whether the world is prepared for that shift or not, one thing is certain: the rules are being rewritten, one unapologetic choice at a time.

References:

Klinghoffer, D 2020, ‘Evolution Can’t Explain Sexual Modesty; Why Not?’, Evolution News, Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture, viewed 24 March 2025, <https://evolutionnews.org/2020/08/evolution-cant-explain-sexual-modesty-why-not/>.

Shaw, AB 1969, ‘Adam and Eve, Paleontology, and the NonObjective Arts’, Journal of Paleontology, vol. 43, no. 5, Paleontological Society, pp. 1085–1098, viewed <https://www.jstor.org/stable/1302418>.

Suzor, NP 2019, ‘Lawless’, Google Books, viewed 23 March 2025, <https://books.google.com.vn/books?hl=en&lr=&id=EjGdDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=with+the+development+of+social+media>.

Weiss, S 2024, ‘Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject’, Wiley.com, viewed 23 March 2025, <https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Subjectified%3A+Becoming+a+Sexual+Subject-p-9781509560196>.

[xtruss]

Telling The Federal Judiciary To “Fuck Off!” Will Donald J. Trash 🗑️ Trumpet 🎺 Defy The Supreme Court?

— Robert Reich | March 17, 2025

Friends,

Sorry to intrude on your inboxes for a second time today, but it’s necessary.

After a federal judge pressed the Trump administration to provide evidence by 5 pm today about whether the White House had violated the court’s order in deporting migrants with little to no due process, so-called border czar Tom Homan said that the flights would continue regardless. “We’re not stopping,” he said. “I don’t care what the judges think.”

In our system, judges don’t just “think.” They have the final say, unless their rulings are appealed to the Supreme Court, in which case the high court’s majority has the final final say.

This afternoon, it became apparent that Trump’s Justice Department shares Homan’s odd view of our judicial system. DOJ lawyers filed papers telling the judge that the administration would not provide any further information about the deportation flights, and that the court should vacate the hearing.

Tonight, speaking on Fox News, Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized the judge, saying “What he’s done is an intrusion on the president’s authority.”

What’s going on here?

A very dangerous game.

On Sunday night, Trump told reporters that a federal judge in California who ordered the administration to rehire thousands of fired probationary workers was “putting himself in the position of the president of the United States, who was elected by close to 80 million votes.”

Excuse me? In our system of government, courts pass judgment on actions of a president and the executive branch. Courts don’t put themselves in the “position” of a president. They act as the Constitution empowers them to act — as a co-equal branch of government.

If the executive branch doesn’t agree with what a lower-court judge decides, it can appeal to a higher court and ultimately to the Supreme Court.

Trump isn’t the only one to make this unconstitutional claim. In early February, Trump’s vice president, JD Vance, declared that “judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.” It was an odd statement coming from someone who has studied at one of America’s preeminent law schools — and it was logically absurd, since it’s up to judges (and eventually the Supreme Court’s justices) to determine a president’s “legitimate power.”

Robert Bernard Reich (Born June 24, 1946) is an American Professor, Author, Lawyer, and Political Commentator. He worked in the Administrations of Presidents Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. and James (Jimmy) Earl Carter Jr., and Served as Secretary of Labor from 1993 to 1997 in the Cabinet of President Bill Clinton. He was also a member of President Barack Obama's Economic Transition Advisory Board.

Let’s be clear. Trump has openly violated numerous laws and constitutional provisions — such as ending birthright citizenship; giving associates of Elon Musk’s government-slashing effort access to a sensitive Treasury Department system; transferring transgender female inmates to male prisons; placing thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave; and effectively dismantling USAID and folding it into the State Department.

In response, federal judges have temporarily barred a slew of Trump orders from taking effect.

But not until today has Trump or his regime blatantly refused to follow a judge’s order.

What happens when this or another lower-court ruling goes to the Supreme Court, and the high court rules against Trump?

Vance has said that if this occurs, Trump should “stand before the country like Andrew Jackson did and say, ‘The chief justice has made his ruling. Now let him enforce it.’”

Never mind that the quote attributed to Jackson is, as one scholar has noted, “probably apocryphal.” It’s heard more and more from Trump appointees these days, as exemplified by Homan’s remark this morning and this afternoon’s Justice Department filing.

Trump’s appointments in his second term are having the opposite effect of his first-term appointees. In his first term, they restrained him somewhat. Recall that the Justice Department’s top brass threatened to resign en masse if he appointed as attorney general the one assistant attorney general who was prepared to sell his soul to Trump and say the 2020 election was stolen from him.

This time, his appointees are magnifying his worst instincts. Rather than act as guardrails, they are egging Trump on.

Many people wonder if we’re in a “constitutional crisis.” Definitions of that phrase vary considerably, as do opinions about whether we’re in one now.

My worry is that Trump is surrounded by extremist anti-democracy nihilists, including his vice president, who are encouraging him to defy the Supreme Court.

If and when he does, we’ll be in a constitutional crisis that should cause every American to take to the streets.

[forblogmostly]

Hazoor Multi Projects Limited: A Report on Fund Utilization for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024

Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL), a prominent player in the real estate and infrastructure sector, has shared an important update regarding the utilization of funds raised through its Right Issue and Preferential Issue. This update aligns with the regulatory requirements stipulated under Regulation 32 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD1/162/2019 dated December 24, 2019.

The disclosure, submitted to BSE Limited, confirms that there has been no deviation or variation in the use of the funds raised through these mechanisms for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. This statement, duly reviewed by the company's Audit Committee during its meeting held on February 13, 2025, underscores HMPL's commitment to transparency and compliance in its financial operations.

Overview of Fund Utilization Right Issue The Right Issue mechanism, initiated by HMPL on March 15, 2024, aimed to raise funds to meet working capital requirements. While the total allocation for this purpose was Rs. 44.564 crore, a slight variance was noted in the utilization. Out of the allocated amount, Rs. 44.562 crore has been utilized effectively. A residual amount of Rs. 0.002 crore remains unutilized. This minor unutilized amount is attributed to the process of forfeiture involving unpaid partly paid-up shares. Specifically, the company is addressing the forfeiture of 14,459 such shares on which Rs. 22 per share was received. Despite this, there is no significant deviation in the overall objective or utilization of the funds raised through the Right Issue.

Preferential Issue On May 7, 2024, through an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), HMPL launched a Preferential Issue of warrants to raise Rs. 377.559 crore (assuming full conversion of warrants into equity). The funds were earmarked for various purposes, including investment in new and existing real estate projects, working capital requirements, general corporate purposes, and issue-related expenses.

By the end of the quarter, the company had utilized Rs. 148.042 crore out of the total allocated amount. The unutilized portion, amounting to Rs. 0.004 crore, relates to the ongoing process of warrant conversion into equity shares. Notably, there has been no deviation or variation in the planned use of these funds, ensuring adherence to the original objectives.

Assurance of Compliance and Monitoring The company has reinforced its commitment to accountability by engaging Informerics Valuation and Rating Pvt. Ltd. as the monitoring agency for the Preferential Issue. Both the Audit Committee and the statutory auditors have reviewed the utilization of funds, and no comments or concerns have been raised regarding the adherence to the approved objectives.

Conclusion This report reflects Hazoor Multi Projects Limited's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of governance and transparency in financial operations. The absence of deviations or variations in fund utilization underscores the company's meticulous planning and execution of its financial strategies.

As HMPL continues to forge ahead with its ambitious real estate and infrastructure projects, stakeholders can remain confident in its ability to manage resources effectively while ensuring full compliance with regulatory norms. This steadfast approach not only strengthens investor trust but also paves the way for sustained growth and success in the years to come.

[ngeeanncoop]

53rd Annual General Meeting

NP Co-op Annual General Meeting 2024 (12 Sep 2024)

The AGM was preceded by a talk on "Business Longevity: Going the Distance and Continuing the Good that You Do" by NP alumni Mr. Shawn Hoh [HMS (BZSE)]. Shawn shared about:

Examining Timeliness Business Principles

Adopting the Willing Mindset

Understanding the Importance of Playing the Long Game.

Following the presentation, the Board presented its annual report during the 53rd Annual General Meeting conducted on 12 September 2024 at LT58A.

During the AGM, the Chairman of the Board (Mr. Neo Tiong Cheng) thanked the following Board Members for the service for the period 15 September 2023 to the current AGM (12 September 2024) for the following office bearers:

Chairman: Mr. Neo Tiong Cheng

Secretary: Mr. Leow Teck Sim

Treasurer: Mr. Yoong Ee Chuan

Members:

Ms. Corliss Lin

Mr. Jayaperakash Jayadevan

Mr. Chew Xuan Hui

Mr. Steven Lim

Ms. Angie Phang

He also thanked the two Co-op Internal Auditors Ms. Lynn Goh and Ms. Chia Pei Lin and our NP Co-op Staff (Mr. Low and Jenny) for their invaluable contributions to the Co-operative for 2023-2024.

The President of NP Co-op (Principal of NP) has appointed the following to Board of the Co-op from 12 September 2024 to the next AGM in 2025. The office bearers were elected by the Board at their first board meeting on 12 September 2024 as follows:

Chairman: Mr. Neo Tiong Cheng

Secretary: Mr. Leow Teck Sim

Treasurer: Mr. Yoong Ee Chuan (co-opted into the Board/COM vide section 6.11 of the By-Laws)

Members:

Ms. Corliss Lin

Mr. Jayaperakash Jayadevan

Mr. Chew Xuan Hui

Mr. Steven Lim

Ms. Angie Phang

The number of Co-op members as at 30 August was 181.

During the year, the Co-op organised the following virtual events for the benefit of Co-op members:

(a) NP Co-op Family & Friends' day at Johor Bahru (Malaysia) Day Trip for Lunar New Year Shopping on 31 Jan 2024 (60 pax)

(b) A Guide to Will Writing, Lasting Power of Attorney and CPF Nomination on 2 Aug 2024 (56 pax)

The feedback from the events were generally positive and members were able to learn more about entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

Donations

The Co-op also donated $5,000 during the financial year to Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Student Aid Fund. The donations comprised the following:

(a) NP Co-op Student Aid Grant: $5,000 to support 5 academic students meeting Tier 1 Bursary (Government Framework for the Higher Education Community Bursary)

Financial Results

The Co-op achieve an unmodified (clean) opinion on the Co-op’s financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2024.

The Co-op had achieved a revenue of $242.9k in FY 23/24 vs $253.8k in FY 22/23 (-4.3% year-on-year). This was attributed to a decline in enrolment number of full-time pre-employment training (PET) students. In addition, students on average spent less time on campus due to initiatives such as "Wednesdays without Walls" where there were generally no time-tabled classes on Wednesdays during term time.

Profit for the financial year was relatively unchanged with a slight decline from $22.5k to $20.8k (-7.6% year-on-year). This was achieved from the good work put in by our two long-serving NP Co-op staff, Mr. Low and Mdm. Jenny Koh.

The Committee of Management continues to actively monitor the ongoing business environment and act in a prudent manner to manage the various risks.

On behalf of the COM, the Chairman thanked all members for their steadfast support to the Co-operative. He also expressed sincere appreciation to our stakeholders such as the current Principal/CEO of NP and President of NP Co-op (Mr. Lim Kok Kiang), Deputy Principals, Senior Management of NP, Director and Head of Estate, Eco and Safety Office.

We look forward to continue to serve members and the wider NP Community for the next term.

[jeneesa-michael890]

Weekly Market Outlook

It turned out to be a fabulous week of trade for Indian equity benchmarks with frontline gauges garnering weekly gains of over two percentage points and settling above their record 79,000 (Sensex) and 24,000 (Nifty) levels.

During the week, traders were seen taking bullish bets in fundamentally strong stocks in hopes of continuity in reforms and focus on the 100-day agenda of the NDA government. Sentiments are also buoyed by the expected revival in the technology space and consolidation in the cement industry.

Markets started the week slightly in the green as traders found some support after the GST Council at its 53rd meeting introduced sweeping reforms with an aim to simplify tax compliance and ease the burden on taxpayers.

Some support also came after S&P Global Market Intelligence said that the new government will likely focus on job creation and addressing farmers’ concerns in its first 100 days.

Markets extended their northward journey and looked resilient during most part of the week taking support from RBI’s statement that India recorded a current account surplus of $5.7 billion or 0.6 per cent of GDP in the March quarter. In the year-ago period, the current account deficit stood at $1.3 billion or 0.2 per cent of GDP.

Sentiments also remained upbeat with CRISIL Ratings’ report stating that capital goods makers are likely to see revenue rise 9-11% in fiscal 2025, led by continued significant outlays towards railways (including metros), defence, conventional and renewable sectors.

This compares with an expected around 13% growth in fiscal 2024. Optimism continued on Dalal Street taking support from RBI’s data showing that India’s financial position with the rest of the world improved over the year. The country increased its overseas assets more than it increased its foreign liabilities, largely due to a rise in reserve assets.

Key gauges continued to hit record levels one after other as traders took support with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) stating that India’s economy is set to achieve significant growth, with projections nearing 7.5% for the current fiscal year (FY25).

Some solace also came with CRISIL’s report stating that India’s current account surplus in the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal was aided by the narrowing of the merchandise trade deficit, an increase in remittances and a surplus in services trade. The country’s current account recorded a surplus of $5.7 billion, which is 0.6 per cent of the GDP, in the fourth quarter of the last financial year.

However, domestic markets ended the week off record highs as traders booked minor gains on the final day of the week as participants turned wary of the high valuations. Traders also took note of a report that Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) at its board meeting approved new criteria for a single stock F&O entry and exit, voluntary delisting norms and flexibility on the same, norms on finfluencers, measures to ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs and many other decisions.

Despite profit booking in the last session, Sensex and Nifty managed to settle above their psychological levels of 79,000 and 24,000, respectively. 

BSE movement for the week

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex jumped 1822.83 points or 2.36% to 79,032.73 during the week ended June 28, 2024.

The BSE Midcap index gained 191.28 points or 0.42% to 46,158.35 and the Small-cap index surged 193.88 points or 0.37% to 52,130.41.

On the sectoral front, S&P BSE TECK was up by 404.35 points or 2.41% to 17,164.41, S&P BSE Information Technology was up by 778.65 points or 2.15% to 36,951.36, S&P BSE Oil & Gas was up by 610.10 points or 2.11% to 29,473.40, S&P BSE Power was up by 138.80 points or 1.78% to 7,954.50 and S&P BSE BANKEX was up by 944.30 points or 1.61% to 59,640.90 were the top gainers.

S&P BSE Realty was down by 208.67 points or 2.36% to 8,634.76 and S&P BSE Metal was down by 685.83 points or 2.03% to 33,050.57 were the few losers on the BSE.

NSE movement for the week

The Nifty surged 509.50 points or 2.17% to 24,010.60.

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Nifty IT was up by 957.20 points or 2.72% to 36,157.50, Bank Nifty was up by 680.80 points or 1.32% to 52,342.25, Nifty Next 50 gained 411.65 points or 0.58% to 71,523.45 and Nifty Mid Cap 100 gained 307.75 points or 0.56% to 55,736.90.

FII transactions during the week

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the equity segment in the week, with gross purchases of Rs 132,345.34 crore and gross sales of Rs 117,951.08 crore, leading to a net inflow of Rs 14,394.26 crore.

They also stood as net buyers in the debt segment with gross purchases of Rs 12,056.35 crore against gross sales of Rs 7,676.37 crore, resulting in a net inflow of Rs 4,379.98 crore.

In the hybrid segment, FIIs stood as net sellers, with gross purchases of Rs 170.79 crore and gross sales of Rs 246.02 crore, leading to a net outflow of Rs 75.23 crore.

Outlook for the coming week

The passing week turned enthusiastic one for Indian equity markets, by hitting fresh record high levels garnering gains of over two percent this week.  

The coming week marks the start of a new month and auto stocks will be buzzing on reporting monthly sales figures. Market participants will be watching out for the HSBC Manufacturing PMI Final scheduled to be released on July 01.

The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI increased to 58.5 in June 2024 from May’s three-month low of 57.5, preliminary estimates showed.

HSBC Composite PMI Final, HSBC Services PMI Final scheduled to be released on July 03. Foreign Exchange Reserves data going to be out on July 05. 

The first session of 18th Lok Sabha and 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will be concluding on July 3. The first session of 18th Lok Sabha commenced on June 24. While 264th Session of Rajya Sabha had started on June 27. 

On the global front, investors would be eyeing few economic data from world’s largest economy, starting with Fed Williams Speech on June 30, followed by S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final, ISM Manufacturing PMI, ISM Manufacturing Employment, ISM Manufacturing New Orders, ISM Manufacturing Prices on July 01.

Redbook, Fed Chair Powell Speech, JOLTs Job Openings on July 02, Balance of Trade, Initial Jobless Claims, S&P Global Composite PMI Final, S&P Global Services PMI Final, ISM Services PMI, FOMC Minutes on July 03, Non – Farm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, Government Payrolls, Manufacturing Payrolls, Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count on July 05.

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Hegseth: US ready for war with China. WH Delays Canada, Mexico Automaker Tariffs. EU security could ‘crumble’ without US support. Trump gives ultimatum to Hamas. Is your child safe in Canada?

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Mar 06, 2025

US ready for war with China – Hegseth

The Pentagon chief’s statement comes amid escalating trade tensions with Beijing

The US is prepared to go to war with China if necessary, the Pentagon has announced, following Beijing’s threat of tariff retaliation in what marks another escalation in an ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified the US position early on Wednesday in an interview with Fox News, responding to the Chinese Embassy in the US, which said Beijing was ready to fight “any” type of war. “We are prepared,” Hegseth said, adding, “Those who long for peace must prepare for war.”

What CCP Fears If US Can Negotiate An End to Russia–Ukraine War: Analysts

China, facing political infighting and an ailing economy, risks emerging as America’s top threat if the Ukraine war ends. Can it withstand the pressure?

If President Donald Trump can negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, communist China could become the next target of the United States, analysts say. During a phone call on Feb. 24, Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed the “no limit” partnership he declared three years ago with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a show of unity, Xi told Putin that their nations are “good neighbors” and “true friends who have been through thick and thin together,” according to Beijing’s readout. Analysts said the warm sentiments expressed as the war in Ukraine marks its third year reflect the Chinese regime’s serious concerns.

BlackRock to take control of ports in Panama Canal from Hong Kong firm as US worries over Chinese influence grow

A consortium of firms led by BlackRock is buying two key ports in the Panama Canal from a Hong Kong-based firm as part of a $23 billion deal after President Donald Trump expressed concern that the strategic waterway was falling under Chinese influence.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with a portfolio of investments valued at $11.5 trillion, has agreed to purchase majority stakes in ports on both sides of the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison in a multipart transaction worth $22.8 billion, the companies announced on Tuesday. Beyond the Panama Canal ports, the deal with CK Hutchison includes 43 additional ports across 23 countries. The deal would shift control of the strategic ports of Balboa and Cristobal into American corporate hands, a move that aligns with the Trump administration’s concerns over foreign influence near the canal.

White House Delays Canada, Mexico Automaker Tariffs For One Month Amid Trump-Trudeau Deadlock

Reciprocal tariffs will still go into effect on April, 2...

Update (1415ET): It's official, President Trump is exempting automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, the White House said Wednesday. "We are going to give a one month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA," said WH spox Caroline Leavitt, referring to the trade deal negotiated with Canada and Mexico in Trump's first term. "Reciprocal tariffs will still go into effect on April, 2, but at the request of the companies associated with USMCA, the president is giving them an exemption for one month so they are not at an economic disadvantage."

[cryptozuhan]

Solana Price Prediction to a New All-Time High in 2024 Q1!

Solana (SOL) is a cryptocurrency that is developed and intends to offer a scalable, fast, and low-cost platform for blockchain projects, decentralized applications, and smart contracts. This asset implements a novel consensus mechanism working on Proof of History to attain high throughput and low latency.

Digging through the cryptocurrency background, in 2023 the price of Solana derived from $20 to $55. It is obvious that the price prediction depends on several factors including market trends, innovation, demand, and competition going through the market. There were different projects hitting the price predictions made for Solana back in 2023:

Changelly: By the end of 2023 the average price of Solana was expected to be $21.02 stating a minimum of $20.37 and a maximum of $23.00 value.

Statista: By January 2024, the price of Solana was predicted to hit the bar of the $106.66 segment, which implies a notable hike from the current price which was around $98.

Outlook India: Solana will resume its massive gains and is expected to hit a price worth $100 by 2023, quoting its strong fundamentals, increasing adoption, and innovative features.

So, considering a wide range of opinions and predictions regarding the future growth and price of Solana (SOL), which evinces the uncertainty and volatility of the digital industry. However, it is always recommended to perform your own research and analysis prior to any investment in cryptocurrency.

Overview

· Cryptocurrency: Solana

· Ticker Symbol: SOL

· Rank: 6

· Price: $16.51

· Price Change [24 hours]: 6.45%

· Market Cap Value: $32,773,994,459

· Circulating Supply: 427,635,517 SOL

· Trading Volume [24 Hour]: $2.9 Billion

· All-Time High: $260.06

· All-Time Low: $0.5052

Highlights

· Solana was introduced back in April 2020 boasting an initial price of $0.9511.

· SOL price reaches an ATH of $260.06 after a year on 6 November 2021.

· Recently, the price of cryptocurrency was cited at $76.64 which is decreased by 70% from its ATH.

· Though, by 2025, the Solana (SOL) price prediction is expected to peak at a price of $200.

· Meantime experiencing the fluctuations of the crypto market crisis, Solana surpassed many private and presale offerings, with one notable offering one month in advance of its exchange launch priced at $0.22.

· The primary Solana exchange launch price was mentioned to be $0.9511 and maintained the same below $10 till March 2021.

· Back in June 2021, the cryptocurrency raised over $300 million evaluating in a private sale, which encompassed different investments from Almeda Research.

Solana Ecosystem Growth

Solana (SOL) is considered one of the fast-growing blockchain platforms backing up major decentralized applications and releasing some potential use cases. As mentioned by the Solana Foundation, the developer ecosystem of Solana experienced noteworthy progress back in 2023 attaining around 2500 monthly active developers, enhanced developer retention, and escalated diversity of programming languages.

Check out some remarkable and striking achievements of the Solana ecosystem:

· Introducing the Solana Season Hackathon attracted over 13,000 participants attracting 43 countries and rounded around 350 projects.

· Solana threw the Breakpoint Conference in Lisbon, Portugal featuring around 100 speakers, 50 workshops, and almost 3000 attendees.

· Divulging the Solana Program Library (SPL) to offer a collection of on-chain programs that can further be composed into DeFi applications.

· Reinforcing the Wormhole Bridge allows feasible cross-chain communication between Solana and variant blockchains like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, etc.

· Solana consolidated with Metaplex [a protocol to create/manage NFTs on Solana].

· Moreover, the project joined hands with Audius [a decentralized music streaming project] that utilizes Sol as its primary blockchain.

The statements mentioned above are a few of the many instances of how Solana is scaling up its ecosystem and fascinating more developers/users with each passing phase. This project is said to be the fastest, scalable, and most secure blockchain in the space acquiring the target of 50,000 transactions per second, 1000 validators, and sub-second finality. Now, Solana is happy with a vibrant community of supporters, developers, investors, and enthusiasts, who are supporting and believe in the core vision and potential of the project.

Moreover, Solana’s native token (SOL) has also experienced a momentous hike in its value and market position in the previous year, marking the peak as a new all-time high and entering the bandwagon of one of the top 10 cryptocurrencies according to market capitalization.

2024 Upcoming Projects

Through the new wave of 2024, you will find many emerging exciting and ambitious cryptocurrency blockchain projects making a comeback as a completed or inaugurated project of this new year specializing in the fields of technology, finance, and entertainment. On the other, users are also interested in meme coins that are inspired by internet memes, humour, or say pop culture following the market trend. In comparison to the random cryptocurrency platform, these have a loyal fan base along with a stronghold of social media presence.

Here are some names of projects that might explode in 2024:

Bonk: A meme coin operating on the Solana blockchain quite popular for its speed, scalability, and low fees intends to develop a decentralized platform, particularly for meme creation and sharing. Using this platform, you can earn rewards for your creativity and the project is on its way to introduce its own NFT marketplace along with an exceptional gaming platform in 2024.

Bitcoin Minetrix denoted as BTCMTX: This is referred to as a stake-to-mine platform enabling you to mine Bitcoin with low entry barriers and offering high rewards. It has raised over $7.7 million in token presale and provides around 90% staking APY.

Pepe: A meme asset known as Pepe the Frog character which is now a symbol of internet culture purposefully designed to be a fun friendly coin. This coin supports various motives including animal welfare, environmental protection, and social justice. However, you will find this project boasts a vibrant community with a growing ecosystem of decentralised applications and NFTs.

AXM: AXMint deployed its native asset ‘AXM’ which not only allows you to stake and mine Bitcoin but also enables you to trade and hedge the future yield of assets. You can participate in the governance of the AXMint DAO and work in a multi-faceted role. The current price of AXM is 2˘02F7,488.67, market cap noted as 2˘02F1,497,734,0002. So, the price might reflect based on various factors like demand and supply, market conditions, and innovation.

Meme Kombat denoted as MK: A meme project merging various features of stake-to-earn and play-to-earn protocols. You can venture on the outcomes of battles performed between meme characters and in return earn MK tokens. Recently, the project raised around $6.3 million in token presale providing over 149% staking APY.

Shiba Inu: A meme coin usually referred to as the “Dogecoin killer” intends to surpass its rival in terms of popularity and value. However, the project boasts a loyal and passionate community naming themselves as the “Shib Army.” Apart from this, it also presents an ambitious roadmap showing the launch of its own decentralized exchange ‘Shibaswap’ along with its own blockchain ‘Shibarium’ in 2024.

ScapesMania: A unique and innovative platform that influences NFTs and VR to develop an immersive and interactive digital landscape in the crypto space. Using this project you can create, explore, and trade your scapes and in return earn SMN tokens. However, you will find that it has been rapidly gaining momentum since past phases in the market.

As per the research and predictions, we believe that these are some of the projects and tokens that are intended to make huge gains in 2024. Still, we mention and recommend investing in cryptocurrencies as a very risky and volatile task due to their nature subject to hype cycles, market fluctuations, and regulatory uncertainties.

So, before putting your money into any investment always do your own research and analysis. In case you are interested in learning more about the projects and Solana, you can visit the official website, read the official whitepaper, or join social channels for upcoming updates.

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Revolutionary Tax Credits Boost UK Creative Industries

Starting today, 1 January 2024, the UK's film, TV, and video game producers are set to benefit from new and more generous tax credits. This landmark change signifies the government's firm commitment to maximizing the potential of the UK's cutting-edge production industry and nurturing unique British talent.  

Overview of the New Tax Credit System

Transforming Creative Industry Support The government’s Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit and the Video Games Expenditure Credit have replaced the previous tax reliefs for film, TV, and video games. These new systems promise all companies more tax relief than before, offering greater flexibility in production decisions and more clarity on the credit amounts. Nigel Huddleston, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, emphasized the support for the makers of future blockbusters and hit games, saying, "We are backing the makers of the next Barbie, Happy Valley, and Grand Theft Auto with this new, more generous, tax credit system for British production talent."  

Enhanced Relief for Various Sectors

Boosting Children’s TV and Animation Under the new scheme, children's TV, animated TV, and films with £1 million of qualifying expenditure will receive an additional £42,500 in relief. High-end TV productions, films, or video games will benefit from £5,000 in relief. The uplift in relief for animation now includes animated films, promoting fairness across the industry.  

Calculating the New Credits

A Shift in Credit Calculation Producers will now calculate the credits directly from a production or game's qualifying expenditure, instead of adjusting the company’s taxable profit. This change in calculation method significantly alters the administration of creative industry tax benefits.  

Higher Credit Rates

Enhancing Tax Incentives Animation and children's TV productions will now be eligible for a higher credit rate of 39%, marking a 5.5% increase under the previous reliefs. The 34% credit rate for film, high-end TV, and video games is roughly equivalent to a 0.5% increase from the previous tax reliefs.  

Industry Feedback and Transition Period

Considerate Implementation Acknowledging the need for a smooth transition, the government has provided a grace period. Productions and games in development as of 1 April 2025 may continue using the previous tax reliefs until they end on 1 April 2027.  

Background and Context

A Collaborative Effort The reform in tax relief for entertainment productions and video games, announced in the Spring Budget of March 2023, was developed in close collaboration with the UK entertainment industry. The new system is part of the Finance Bill 2023-24 and is a testament to the government’s dedication to supporting the UK’s creative sector.  

Economic Impact and Future Prospects

Bolstering the UK Economy The UK's creative industry, already worth £126bn, is poised for further growth with these changes. The largest video game employee base in Europe, currently at nearly 21,000, will particularly benefit from these incentives. Additionally, the Chancellor's announcement of permanent full-expensing in the 2023 Autumn Statement is set to aid creative businesses significantly.  

Additional Developments

Supporting Theatre, Orchestra, and Museums In further support of the arts, the Chancellor extended relief rates for theatre, orchestra, and museums until April 2025. This move aligns with the government’s broader strategy to foster cultural and artistic growth in the UK.

In Conclusion

The introduction of new tax credits for the British film, TV, and video game industries marks a pivotal moment in the support and growth of the UK's creative sectors. These measures reflect the government's commitment to nurturing British talent and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in creativity and innovation.   Sources: THX News & HM Treasury. Read the full article