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Teenage Brain Aging and Covid-19: New Research Findings and Symptoms Revealed

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2023

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-12-23 12:30:00

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The Corona virus that caused the “Covid-19” pandemic continues to reveal new symptoms.

According to Newscientist, teenagers showed signs of accelerated brain aging during the Covid-19 pandemic, with girls affected to a greater extent than boys.

Researcher Neva Corrigan and her colleagues, from the University of Washington, USA, compared brain scans of children and adolescents, conducted before and during the pandemic, and during 2018, they collected brain scans from 109 teenagers between the ages of 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 years old.

The researchers used this data to create a model of how the thickness of the cerebral cortex changes between 9 and 17 years of age, and in 2021 during the pandemic, they scanned the brains of a separate group of 54 teenagers, ages 12, 14 and 16.

The results revealed that lockdown measures had a disproportionately harmful impact on teenage brain development in girls, which resulted in signs of accelerated brain aging.

Tourism stocks are set to recover in time for the high season. Crowds are flocking to book hotels. Brokers expect bright 2024 profits, pointing out “MINT” as the standout.

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2023

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-12-23 22:00:00

Travel stocks are more worth watching. After entering the tourist season in the 4th quarter of 2023, especially the celebration of the New Year Festival 2024, securities analysts Pointing to positive signs of a recovery in tourist numbers. From entering the high season Ready to evaluate next year’s profit trend as bright

Securities analyst Asia Plus Securities Company Limited stated in its analysis that The number of foreign tourists coming to Thailand during 1 Jan. – 17 Dec. 2023 is at 26.45 million people, in line with the full year assumption of 27 million people, considering that during the last week of the year there will be momentum from the year-end event during the year. new and the European travel season, while in 2024 it is expected that foreign tourists to Thailand will be 31.5 million, an increase of 14.9% from 2023.

At the same time, the research department maintains a normal profit view. Excluding special items from 4Q2023 to 1Q24, stocks with income mainly in Thailand (except MINT) climbed from the previous quarter. Supported by entering the high season. However, the weekly tourist numbers above are not very hot. As a result, the competition in average room rate (ADR) of hotels in Thailand in 2024 will be more closely watched by the market.

Strategically, the research department views that Shares of Minor International Public Company Limited or MINT shares will be able to outperform with an appropriate price of 38 baht following the share price since the beginning of the year has dropped 16.3% compared to the Thai stock market index which has decreased 16.4%. This is expected to be due to Mainly concerned regarding energy prices in Europe. (Quarterly profits are in line with the tourist season in Europe.) At present, electricity prices in the EU have gradually decreased to a level lower than before the unrest in the Middle East. In addition, the MINT stock price seems too counter-intuitive to European hotel stocks, reflected in the STOXX Europe 600 Travel & Leisure, which increased from the beginning of 2023 at 22%.

Company shares Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited or AOT shares estimates current profits in 2024 at 23 billion baht, growing 154% from 2023 or accounting for 95% of pre-Covid profits. This is lower than the estimate of Bloomberg Consensus as of 19 Dec. 2023 at 24 billion baht, approximately 3%, so it is still possible to monitor operations for the 1st quarter of 2024 (Oct.–Dec. 2023) once more before revising the estimate. In terms of AOT’s share price minus 19.7%, starting to make Risk to reward attractive as the main gateway to Thailand. Do not have to face competition factors in the country. Compared to Thai hotel stocks

Analysis side Maybank Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited stated that it still has a positive view of the hotel group. This is because profits are expected to grow strongly in 2024-2025, which will be driven by demand from foreign tourists. increasing profit margin and expansion of new hotels We believe that the stock price has already reflected the trend of core earnings contraction in 4Q23. As a result, we expect positive momentum to recover once more in 1Q24, supported by demand from Chinese tourists and Profit margin of food business

Meanwhile, the demand for leisure travel is increasing. And the recovery of customers in the business travel (MICE) segment will boost hotel group profits in 2024 to record highs, or grow 21% from the previous year. We also expect the important international tourist market to recover. such as Europe, South Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Meanwhile, the slow recovery of Chinese tourists Especially in group tour groups. will have limited impact This is because they are not the main target group for listed hotel operators. In addition, mainland tourists tend to spend less on accommodation compared to other countries. Meanwhile, the length of stay will be relatively short for Chinese guests.

However, shares of Minor International Public Company Limited or MINT are still our top stocks. This is due to strong profit growth and the cheapest share price. We believe the number of corporate customers will reach pre-pandemic peaks in 2024, which will support F&B room rates and growth and operating margins.

We also recommend buying the company’s shares. Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited or CENTEL shares as they benefit from the recovery of Chinese tourists. Amid the decreasing cost of food and utilities in the country. We expect CENTEL to have the highest profit growth in the group at 30% per year over 2024-2026, while the price remains attractive.

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2-0 win for Inter with Arnautovic against Lecce

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2023

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-12-23 21:53:01

Inter Milan celebrated a 2-0 home win over Lecce in the Italian football championship on Saturday with Marko Arnautovic in the starting line-up. The ÖFB team striker prepared the second goal spectacularly with his heel. The Serie A league leaders retained their four-point lead over their first pursuers Juventus following 17 rounds. The Turin team won 2-1 away at Frosinone. In the evening hit, AS Roma defeated champions SSC Napoli 2-0.

Arnautovic replaced Lautaro Martinez – the Argentine was missing due to a muscle injury in his left thigh – and started in the league for the first time this season. The 34-year-old missed two big chances in the first half: first he was denied from close range by Lecce goalie Wladimiro Falcone (11th), shortly followingwards Arnautovic narrowly missed the goal (22nd). Yann Bisseck did better, putting Inter in the lead with the back of his head (43′).

In the second half, Arnautovic shone when he served Nicolo Barella with his heel in world-class style, who then scored to make it 2-0 (78′). “That was an incredible assist. When it comes to understanding the game with his back to the goal, he is one of the best players I have ever played with,” praised Barella of the Viennese, who was congratulated by all his teammates following the action.

“You know that I’m in a difficult phase. It was difficult to get healthy, but now I’m slowly getting back into shape,” said Arnautovic, referring to his injury-marked autumn. Lecce ended the game with only ten men following Lameck Banda was red. Inter have been unbeaten in the league for eleven games and at the end of September.

Record champions Juventus achieved a difficult success at Frosinone. The winning goal for the “Old Lady” was scored by Dušan Vlahovic, who came on in the 54th minute, nine minutes before the end of regular time. Another goal was disallowed for offside by the Serb and Juventus.

Two other Austrians were also in action in Serie A on Saturday. Stefan Posch played through Bologna’s 1-0 win once morest Atalanta Bergamo, which saw his team jump to fourth place in the table. In Torino’s 1-1 home draw once morest Udinese, Valentino Lazaro was on the pitch for Turin until the 86th minute.

There was a success story for defending champion Napoli before the game kicked off in Rome: Serie A top scorer Victor Osimhen extended his contract early by one year until 2026. According to the “Gazzetta dello Sport”, the new contract should have an exit clause for a sum of between €120 and include 130 million euros. In addition, the 24-year-old’s salary is said to have doubled.

However, this did not provide a sporting tailwind, on the contrary: Osimhen was sent off with a yellow-red card once morest Roma, his teammate Matteo Politano was shown red for a kick. Lorenzo Pellegrini (76th) and Romelu Lukaku (96th) scored for the capital city team in the majority to win. Mourinho’s troops moved past the Neapolitans in the table and are now in sixth place.

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Family’s day: IAMGOLD Essakane grateful to its employees

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2023

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-12-18 07:59:43

• 21 employees admitted to exercise their retirement rights

• Promote family and intergenerational cohesion

• In the circle of the most successful private companies

At Family’s Day, the little ones also found what they were looking for.

A IAMGOLD Essakane, Family’s Day or Family Day, if you prefer, in the language of Molière, is of great importance for mine workers. Indeed, every five years, and for several years, the Management stops to celebrate this day which is intended to be an initiative to reunite the “Essakane family”.

For the 2023 celebration, the administration, employees and members of their families met at the BCEAO Air Center in Ouagadougou. An enchanting setting, far from offices and the squeaking of machines, for a friendly day where it was difficult to distinguish the employer and the employee, as harmony was so essential.

Family’s days have a very specific objective. According to the Human Resources Director of IAMGOLD Essakane, William Ouédraogo, it is regarding “paying tribute to the employees and their families who support them on a daily basis in their professional life project”. Besides this, there is also this desire to “promote family and intergenerational cohesion”, adds William Ouédraogo. Thus, the day covers a tribute to employees admitted to assert their retirement rights; an early Christmas tree for the benefit of workers’ children, as well as board games and training in family budget management.

This year, 21 IAMGOLD Essakane employees from different profiles (metalworker, cook, machine operator, etc.) are being admitted to retirement, following around 15 years of service for the majority. As a sign of recognition for their “good and loyal service” rendered to the company, these new retirees were rewarded with certificates and gifts from Management. “We want to tell you how proud we are of the missions accomplished,” declared the General Director of IAMGOLD Essakane, Tidiane Barry, to the workers heading for retirement. “If our company is one of the most successful in the country, it is because there are women and men who give of themselves,” added the General Director.

On behalf of his newly retired comrades, Théophane Daourou, in turn, expressed the gratitude of all those admitted to retirement for the honor done to them through Family’s Day. But it was an opportunity for the group of young retirees to submit grievances once morest the administration. Théophane Daourou, in particular, wished, on behalf of the group: the recruitment of at least one child of each retiree; prioritizing retirees as much as possible in the choice of service providers and suppliers; coverage for at least one year of health coverage; the payment of at least one year’s salary for all those admitted to retirement with a total of at least ten years of service.

For Thérèse Tiendrebéogo, the Family’s Day initiative must be developed and maintained. “It is unique and involves strengthening and promoting the well-being of employees while allowing spouses and children of employees to know more regarding the company, in particular its values and vision,” she confessed. The Managing Director of IAMGOLD Essakane is also part of this logic of perpetuating the initiative. Tidiane Barry also thinks regarding the institution of Family’s Day every year.

The complaints made by workers admitted to asserting their retirement rights do not seem to fall on deaf ears. In response to these concerns, the CEO of IAMGOLD Essakane indicated that the mine had a whole program that takes into account many of these concerns. “Retirement is a new life and you need to know it with peace of mind. IAMGOLD does and continues to do everything necessary to ensure this peace of mind. Every year, a certain number of workers retire and we know how to look at what is necessary for these people to be peaceful in their new life,” declared Tidiane Barry.

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IAMGOLD Essakane in the circle of the most successful companies

IAMGOLD Essakane is one of the most important private companies in Burkina. It is not only its General Director, Tidiane Barry, who claims it, the figures are illustrative. 90% owned by IAMGOLD Corporation and 10% by the State of Burkina Faso, the Essakane mine operates with nearly 2,500 employees, 97% of whom are nationals. With an annual production of 350,000 to 450,000 ounces of gold, IAMGOLD Essakane participates in the creation of national wealth with nearly 433 billion FCFA in direct contributions to the Burkinabè State between 2010 and 2020.

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