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Tradition tells the humble sandwich was invented in Britain, yet they seem to spell trouble for some British politicians, as the leader of the Conservatives Kemi Badenoch is finding out to her cost. Lunch is for wimps, says the new leader of Britain’s beleaguered Conservative Party in an apparent bid to sound tough. “What’s decompressing, what’s that? What’s a lunch break? Lunch is for wimps. I have food brought in and I work and eat at the same time. There’s no time... sometimes I get a steak”, she told The Spectator . Fair enough, lots of people eat at their desks, except Badenoch was about to launch an assault on what is probably the most-eaten British food and to make it worse, give an excuse for that which just comes across as a little odd. Sandwiches are not “real food”, she said, declaring “I will not touch bread if it’s moist”. Right-oh then. This wouldn’t be remotely as newsworthy if having a difficult relationship with sandwiches wasn’t already very clearly signposted for anyone with any interest in British politics whatsoever as an absolute minefield for an up-and-coming politician. Unserious as it may sound, a former leader of the Labour Party during their wilderness years found his time at the top ended not by bad policy or lacklustre performance at the dispatch box — although these were certainly factors — but because he looked like trying to eat a sandwich was going to kill him. Ed Miliband (pictured, top) has only now, a decade later, made a return to front-line politics. That’s how unforgiving the British public are. And if this seems petty, remember America feels the same way about their core-national-identity foods. Bill De Blasio will forever be associated with eating a pizza with a knife-and-fork . The rest of Britain has naturally piled on Badenoch with their takes. The left-wing Prime Minister, presumably thankful to have been handed such an easy way to appear on the side of the common man — in spite of absolutely all evidence to the contrary — has stated the obvious by hailing sandwiches as a Great British Institution and listed his favourite fillings. The former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was such a fan he said they were his favourite meal. The head of the British Sandwich Association calls the discourse “rubbish” and reminds us “We eat 3.5bn commercially-made sandwiches every year, this is part of our heritage.” Nigel Farage has declared he loves lunch time, although we all knew that, given being known for having a bottle of wine in the middle of the day is a big part of his personal brand. If a bit of meat and cheese between two slices of bread does to Kemi Badenoch what it did to Ed Miliband, precedent will well and truly have been set, British politics will have a sandwich test for aspirant Prime Ministers. But is that really such a bad thing?Bula Three stories make the front page of The Fiji Times for Friday, December 20. FIJI is likely to introduce a law banning Fijians under 17 years from accessing certain so[1]cial media platforms in the next 12 month! PUBLIC trust in the Fiji Po[1]lice Force is closely inter[1]twined with the media, says the Police Reset document which encourages the use of technology to humanise law enforcement officers. ACTING Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations of profes[1]sional misconduct, intimidation, and harassment against Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FI[1]CAC) Commissioner Barbara Malimali. Letters to the editor We have two pages of people’s opinions, on Pages 8 and 9. International Follow us for the best and most. Comprehensive coverage of international news. We connect you to some of the world’s best news agencies. We package International news for you, bringing you interesting news, and pictures. Synopsis It is difficult having to live with cancer! It’s tough when a loved one is suffering. As we reflect on the festive season, and the joy and festivities that’s expected this month, we take time to acknowledge companies and individuals who have come out in support of a good cause. We are reminded about how fragile life is and the importance of family support. We are reminded as well about the importance of early detection, and how this should fit into the greater scheme of things in our lives, especially when it comes to cancer, or specifically childhood cancer! Discovering you have a child with cancer can be a parent’s most traumatic experience. Many parents and guardians are lost. They feel uncertain and there is insecurity and a sense of fear. They sometimes are left to stare at a blankwall. This is where organisations such as Walk On Walk Strong (WOWS) Kids Fiji come in. They provide assistance and support for such families, and continue to be a reassuring presence out there in the public domain. Then there are the many supporters and donors who work behind the scenes. They make things happen for WOWS and for affected children. As we count down the days to Christmas Day, we are reminded again about the importance of early detection. That’s where the difference could lie between prolonging life, a cure, and getting very sick. Then there is the support base and reassurance. Our challenge continues to be on creating awareness about symptoms and what should be done when they develop. So it was encouraging to see organisations like BSP Financial Group Limited coming out in full force to support over 25 children battling cancer and their families, with a Christmas treat in collaboration with WOWS Kids Fiji (WOWS) recently. At the day’s event last week, BSP also presented a $20,000 donation to WOWS, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the foundation’s vital work in providing care and resources to families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer. Speaking at the event, WOWS Kids Fiji board member, Dr Mahmood Khalid highlighted the importance of holistic care in battling childhood cancer. “Cancer in children is curable, but it requires commitment and persistence. It is not just about medical treatment; it’s about support — from families, NGOs, and the community,” Dr Khalid said. He noted that the care children with cancer receive in Fiji is on par with treatment in Australia and New Zealand. We say living with cancer is an incredibly challenging journey for everyone concerned. Families need support and reassurance. They need to be motivated to be there for their loved ones. As we reflect on the joys of the festive season, let us commit ourselves to encouraging a culture of support and awareness for childhood cancer. Let’s celebrate the resilience of families, and the dedication and commitment of organisations like WOWS Kids Fiji and the generous spirit of donors. They all can make a difference for our children! Sometimes we just need to be reminded about the reality on the ground around us!
Do you have room in your portfolio for some exchange traded funds ( )? If you do, it could be worth checking out the four ASX ETFs listed below that are highly rated. Here's what you need to know about them: ( ) The first ASX ETF that could be a buy is the . It provides investors with access to leading ASX companies in a range of tech-related market segments such as information technology, consumer electronics, online retail and medical technology. This includes ( ) and ( ). This ETF was recently named as one to buy by the team at Betashares. The fund manager commented: "With the nascent adoption of AI, cloud computing, big data, automation, and the internet of things, there's a good chance that the next decade's major winners will come from the tech sector. Despite Australia's sharemarket skewing heavily towards financials and resources, investors can gain direct exposure to Aussie tech stocks via ATEC." ( ) If you are interested in generating an income from the share market, then the could be a great option. It aims to generate quarterly income through an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of the 20 largest blue-chip shares listed on the ASX. Betashares recently the ETF as an option to counter falling . It said: "Betashares' range of Yield Maximiser funds use a covered call strategy to offer additional income over and above dividends generated by the portfolio. This approach takes a two-pronged strategy: earning dividends from the underlying stocks and generating income from writing call options on those shares." At present, the ETF trades with a trailing 12-month dividend yield of 6.9%. A third ASX ETF for investors to look at is the . It provides investors with access to ~3,500 companies that are listed in developed and emerging markets across the world but excluding the United States. Vanguard notes that this makes it a convenient way to get broad exposure across developed and emerging non-U.S. equity markets around the world. Among the ASX ETF's holdings are companies such as , , , and . ( ) Finally, could be a great option if you want your global exposure to include US-based stocks. It provides investors with access to a large number of listed companies from major developed countries. At present, the fund has approximately 1,500 holdings, which makes it a great way to diversify a portfolio and provide it with exposure to global economic growth. Its holdings include many of those in the Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF as well as the likes of ( ), ( ), and ( ).COSTA MESA, Calif. , Nov. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Gold Flora Corporation , ("Gold Flora" or the "Company") (Cboe Canada: GRAM) GRAM a leading vertically-integrated California cannabis company, today announced the results of a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meeting") held today via live online webcast. Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting are discussed in detail in the Company's proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2024 , which is available online under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ) and on EDGAR ( https://www.sec.gov/edgar ). A total of 158,345,501 votes were cast or represented by proxy at the Meeting, representing approximately 55.04% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company ("Common Stock") as of October 29, 2024 , the record date for the Meeting. The proposal to approve an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the shares of Common Stock at a ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not greater than 1-for-50, with the exact ratio of, effective time of and decision to implement the reverse stock split to be determined by the Board of Directors (the "Reverse Stock Split"), was approved by a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock with 148,323,339 votes in favor of the Reverse Stock Split, 9,951,507 votes against the Reverse Stock Split, and 70,655 votes abstaining from the vote. The proposal to approve the potential issuance of shares (calculated on a fully-diluted basis) in excess of 25% of the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding pursuant to the conversion of certain promissory notes issued pursuant to a loan agreement between the Company and J.J. Astor & Co (the "Potential Conversion Issuance"), was approved by a majority of the votes cast at the Meeting with 113,427,880 votes in favor of the Potential Conversion Issuance, 3,956,051 votes against the Potential Conversion Issuance, and 2,492,590 votes abstaining from the vote. The proposal to approve an adjournment of the Meeting in order to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient shares to be voted in favor of any of the foregoing proposals at the time of the Meeting (the "Adjournment Proposal") was approved by a majority of the votes cast at the Meeting with 146,494,305 votes in favor of the Adjournment Proposal 9,390,364 votes against the Potential Conversion Issuance, and 2,460,832 votes abstaining from the vote. However, no such adjournment was required as the Reverse Stock Split and Potential Conversion Issuance proposals were both approved. About Gold Flora Corporation Gold Flora Corporation is a female founder led, vertically-integrated cannabis leader that owns and operates multiple premium indoor cannabis cultivation facilities, 16 retail dispensaries in strategic geographies, a distribution business selling first party and third party brands into hundreds of dispensaries across California , and a robust portfolio of cannabis brands and SKUs aimed at different consumer segments, including Gramlin, one of the fastest growing brands in the state across the key categories of flower, vapes, concentrates, and prerolls. The Company's retail operations include Airfield Supply Company, Caliva, Coastal, Calma, King's Crew, Varda, Deli, and Higher Level dispensaries, and its distribution company operates under the name Stately Distribution. Gold Flora Corporation's indoor cultivation canopy currently comprises approximately 107,000 square feet across three facilities in its Desert Hot Springs campus and two San Jose cultivation facilities. In addition, the Company has entered into leases for two state-of-the-art indoor cultivation facilities in Palm Springs , with 53,000 square feet of canopy to start operation once licensing is complete. The Company also has the option to expand further in the future depending on market demand, with already entitled acreage providing approximately 240,000 square feet of canopy. The Desert Hot Springs campus also houses the Company's manufacturing and extraction facilities and Stately Distribution. This centralized location provides for optimal security and logistics benefits and protects the product as it moves though the Company's larger pipeline. With hubs throughout the state, the Company distributes many prominent brands, including its own premium lines of Gramlin, Gold Flora, Cruisers, Caliva, Roll Bleezy, Aviation Cannabis, Jetfuel Cannabis, Mirayo by Santana, and Monogram. Third party brands are increasingly contacting the Company in search of reliable input sources and established distribution. References to information included on, or accessible through, websites and social media platforms do not constitute incorporation herein by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites or social media platforms, and the reader should not consider such information to be part of this press release. For the latest news, activities, and media coverage, please visit www.goldflora.com . Forward Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to the expectations or forecasts of business, operations, financial performance, prospects, and other plans, intentions, estimates and beliefs, and may include statements regarding Gold Flora's expected financial condition and performance, the current and projected market, and growth opportunities for the company. Words such as "will," "potential" and "intends," or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward–looking statements are based on Gold Flora's current projections and expectations about future events and financial trends that it believes might affect its financial condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy and financial needs, and on certain assumptions and analysis made by it in light of the experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate. Forward-looking information and statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward looking information and statements herein. Although Gold Flora believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, in light of the use of assumptions and the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in such information and statements, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and accordingly readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance upon such forward-looking information and statements. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable laws, Gold Flora does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements contained herein or to update the reasons that actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in any forward-looking information and statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise. SOURCE Gold Flora Corporation View original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2024/27/c0483.html © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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