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The Danville-Pittsylvania Group will hold a planning session for its future growth

The Regional Prosperity Partnership, an organization focused on preparing for future growth in Danville and Pittsylvania County, will hold The big sort December 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

The free event is a tabletop exercise in which participants will assess regional and national trends based on their local impact, certainty, and community preparedness. Participants will prioritize the trends of the Regional Prosperity Partnership as it continues to engage the community in a forward-looking mindset and collaborative strategy that will prepare citizens, businesses and government for the change that comes with growth.

The event follows a November 14 presentation by futurist Rebecca Ryan, who encouraged attendees to think like futurists and harness the momentum to create the best future for the region. The Big Sort will examine STEEP trends in society, technology, economics, education and politics.

There is no charge for The Big Sort but attendance is limited to 80 and online registration is required at https://www.dpchamber.org/events/details/id/632/the-big-sort

Additional Big Sort sessions will take place across the region in early 2023.

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Roanoke blacksmith takes the honor

Garden and Gun and its partner Explore Asheville announced the winners of the magazine’s thirteenth annual Made in the South Awards, celebrating products made in the South in six categories: Home, Food, Beverage, Craft, Style and Outdoors.

Heart & Spade Forge, based in Roanoke, received the honor of first place in the Home category for its carbon steel cookware.

“Being recognized by your peers on the national stage is amazing,” said founder and blacksmith Jed Curtis. “My life’s obsession is metal. Each piece requires approximately 16 hours of manual labor, plus 25 years of experience at the anvil, to create. It’s a privilege to forge heirlooms for families, placing Heart & Spade – and Roanoke – at the center of their traditions.

Curtis bought his first anvil when he was just 5 years old, built his first shop at 15, and met his mentor, New York blacksmith Mitch Fitzgibbons, soon after. After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Roanoke College, Curtis opened his shop in 2016. Since then, his carbon steel cookware has found its way into kitchens and restaurants around the world. Heart & Spade has been featured nationally in publications such as Taste of the South, The local palace and Okra. Curtis has also collaborated with professional chefs to perfect his cookware.

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The Mongtomery museum to mix art and psychology

The Montgomery Museum of Art and History is trying something brand new – offering self-help mental health tactics and strategies using art exhibits, materials and spaces as helpful tools . This four-part interactive series called “The Art of Happiness” will focus on aspects of positive psychology and the role art can play in our overall happiness and well-being. This series of programs will take place at the Montgomery Museum on the third Thursday of each month, December through March, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The museum will remain open late on these dates to allow attendees to view all of the museum’s exhibits and spaces. As the number of places is limited, early registration is encouraged.

“The goal of this new series of programs is to highlight and raise awareness of mental health and accessibility issues while simultaneously offering unique methods and strategies for dealing with things like stress, anxiety and depression,” said Casey Jenkins, executive director of the Montgomery Museum. in a report.

Sessions will be led by Shelby Wynn, a licensed art therapist and licensed professional counselor in the Carilion Clinic’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. The first session on December 15 will explore the ability to face the words; an understanding of thoughts and emotions. The second session on January 19 will feature visual music by abstract design. The third session on February 16 will facilitate mindfulness and meditation by carving. The final session on March 16 will focus on Zentangle and the ability to practice mindfulness when other coping skills are inaccessible.

“I’m so excited to partner with the Montgomery Museum for the next few months. Art is such an integral part of mental health – whether it’s fine art, movement, or music – and it’s inspiring that an organization like the museum finds it important to bridge the gap in mental health awareness,” Wynn said. “I’m honored to be a part of something so innovative.”

All materials will be provided by the museum and no artistic experience is required. This is not an outpatient group therapy session, but rather a free self-help community building experience. For more information on this series of programs and to register, please visit https://montgomerymuseum.org/arttherapy/

Three members of K-pop boy group Stray Kids have tested positive for Covid-19 again, with South Korea recording more than 50,000 new cases in one day.

In an announcement, Stray Kids’ agency JYP Entertainment said members Lee Know, Han, and Seungmin had contracted Covid-19.

“We inform you that Stray Kids members Lee Know, Han and Seungmin tested positive for Covid-19 on November 19 (Saturday),” the agency said.

He added: “After showing mild cold symptoms on November 18 (Friday), Lee Know and Han took Covid-19 self-test kits and tested positive. The members immediately went to a hospital that day to receive PCR tests, and Lee Know, Han, and Seungmin received positive results today.

“All Stray Kids members have received their third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and Lee Know, Han, and Seungmin are following government guidelines by being quarantined and in separate living areas from other members,” it said. he declares.

The agency stated, “The five members except Lee Know, Han, and Seungmin all received PCR tests or rapid antigen tests from medical professionals and tested negative. All members will continue to focus on their personal hygiene and monitor their health. »

As a result, Lee Know will not be participating in the TV music show “Music Core” on November 19.

All three members have already tested positive for Covid-19. Han and Seungmin were diagnosed with Covid-19 in March while Lee Know contracted the virus in the United States in July.

On November 19, South Korea recorded 50,589 new cases of Covid-19, compared to 49,418 new cases recorded on November 18.

Over the past seven days, from November 13 to 19, South Korea recorded an average of 52,437 new cases per day to bring the total number of confirmed cases to 26.5 million since 2020.

Kobi Jonz has teamed up with TOPANGA HILLS MAFIA to bring you an afro reggaeton infused song with a trending video called MONEY POWER.

A statement from the record label said the video features a high fashion design of Ventry pieces and styled by Project David.

The statement also noted that Kobi, who was born in Lagos, would be working on his new studio album and has been spotted with many of Afrobeats top producers and artists as he pursues his musical aspirations in the US and around the world. .

The statement read: “TOPANGA HILLS MAFIA is a creative collective made up of Jay Silva – dj/producer from Mexico, Michael Eisner – dj/producer from California and Christopher Torres – producer/film/photo from Los Angeles.

When TOPANGA HILLS MAFIA is not producing or remixing songs like ‘Jungle FT Rich The kid (TOPANGA HILLS MAFIA remix), they have events like ‘Electric daisy Carnival festival’”

The statement adds that Christopher of TOPANGA HILLS MAFIA travels the world documenting artists such as Grammy-nominated rapper Tyga, rapper SYMBA and he is the official videographer of the world’s No. 7 dj, Grammy-nominated Steve Aoki. these last years.

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MANILA — Debuting during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020 hasn’t stopped South Korean boy band Drippin from gaining fans, but the health crisis has kept them from meeting supporters in person.

That’s why the pop act consisting of Yunseong, Hyeop, Changuk, Dongyun, Minseo, Junho, and Alex felt elated when they finally came face to face with their fans, called Dreamin, during the extended play promotions. (EP) “Villain: Zero” last June.

“I met my fans for the first time and it was truly amazing. I have always missed them so much and I was so happy to finally meet them in person,” Minseo said in a recent interview with ABS-CBN. News.

It’s been an eventful year for Drippin, who also met overseas fans for the first time when he performed in Thailand last September. The band also expanded their discography with their “Villain” trilogy of albums.

Launched in January with the “Villain” EP, the series saw the band turn to a darker, bolder concept, away from the bright, youthful vibe shown in previous singles like “Young Blood” and “Free Pass. “.

The trilogy incorporated storytelling, with the music videos for singles “Villain” and “Zero” featuring the story of a war between characters called X and DX.

On Tuesday, Drippin unveiled the final chapter of the trilogy through his first full album “Villain: The End.”

The package contains 10 songs, including lead single “The One,” which fuses heavy rock-inspired guitar riffs into the fast-paced drum and bass genre.

Below is Drippin’s interview, which has been edited for brevity and clarity:

Q: What message were you trying to convey through the “Villain” albums and how does “Villain: The End” differ from previous albums?

XANDER: I think through these albums we managed to get the message across that Drippin can go through anything when they’re together. I want to thank everyone who supported our “Villain” trilogy until the end.

The difference between our new album and the previous ones is that it shows the end of the war between X and DX, so I think the K-pop group Drippin on year of many firsts song (“The One”) has a somewhat light atmosphere, unlike the previous two albums.

Q: What were the first reactions from the members when they learned that Drippin was finally going to release a full album?

HYEOP: We were all so excited to release our first full album and it motivated us to try even harder.

Q: Can members share their favorite song from the album except “The One”?

YUNSEONG: I like “Deja Vu” because the sexy vibe of the song really suits me. I’m sure Dreamin will like it too.

CHANGUK: My favorite is “Deja Vu” because it has a cool atmosphere and the melodies are very memorable.

DONGYUN: My favorite is “Silence”. The song is emotional and it’s not only a sentimental song, but it’s also exciting to listen to.

JUNHO: My favorite will always be “Deja Vu”. As soon as I heard it, the lovely melody caught my ears and I think it’s a song that makes my head spin a bit because of its quality.

XANDER: My favorite song is “Champion” because it’s powerful and makes me feel like I can be a champion one day. Moreover, I particularly like my role in the song.

Q: What’s next for Drippin after the “Villain” series?

YUNSEONG: After finishing the “Villain” era, we can come back with different genres of songs with our own interpretation of them.

Q: Last September, you visited Thailand, which was your first overseas program. I’ve seen video clips of fans welcoming Drippin at the airport. How was this experience?

CHANGUK: I was very nervous because it was my first time going overseas as a member of Drippin. However, when I arrived in Thailand, I heard the fans cheering me on and welcoming me. I think I will be able to remember this moment for a long time.

YUNSEONG: When I got off at the airport, I remember the cheers of Thai fans welcoming us. I would like to thank everyone who was at the airport to encourage and support us.

Q: Since we are talking about overseas promotions, can members give specific countries they would like to visit?

HYEOP: There are so many countries I want to visit but I want to play in the United States, where my sister is staying at the moment.

MINSEO: I want to play in the Philippines. I know how much our Dreamin Filipinos miss us so I can’t wait to play for them.

JUNHO: Of course, I want to go to different countries and play, but the country that comes to mind now is Indonesia. I want to play with the energy of the Indonesian fans.

XANDER: I want to play in my home country, Germany.

Q: It’s been two years since Drippin debuted. What do you consider to be your greatest achievement so far and what goal does the band have for the future?

JUNHO: The biggest achievement for us is successfully concluding the “Villain” series. I think I’m attached to it because it’s a project we’ve all worked hard on for a long time. The goal I want to achieve is to win first place [on a music show] with our music.

More K-pop interviews on ABS-CBN News

BLACKPINK has topped November’s girl group brand reputation rankings. This is notably the sixth consecutive month in which pink venom singers top the list.

Rookie girl group NewJeans have gone up close, almost one-on-one with BLACKPINK. Another popular Gen 4 girl group, IVE, ranked third in the November Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings.

The two all-time popular Korean girl groups TWICE and Girls’ Generation took the fourth and fifth spots respectively in the November girl group brand reputation rankings.

BLACKPINK scored a Brand Reputation Index of 5,678,123 for November

Blackpink is No. 1 again in the Brand Reputation Index for the month of November, with the score of 5,678,123!

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BLACKPINK, which had a turbulent year, topped November’s girl group brand reputation rankings with a brand reputation index of 5,678,123.

Not only did they release their highly anticipated album NE ROSEbut have also released the second full album of their career so far, THE ALBUM back in 2020.

They came out pink venomthe fiery pre-release single, in August and released NE ROSE with the title song Close in September. Following the release of their second full album, YG Entertainment revealed that the members will be embarking on a world tour, their most ambitious yet.

Beginning in Seoul, South Korea on October 15, the girls will travel to the United States and Europe, after which they will fly to Asia, Australia and the Middle East, along with others dates to be added in 2023.

It is billed as the biggest world tour ever undertaken by a K-pop girl group. The top-ranking keyphrases in the pink venom the singers’ keyword analysis includes “world tour”, “Instagram” and “concert”, related to their recent NE ROSE around the world and their incredible presence on social networks, especially on Instagram.

Their top-ranked related terms included “execute”, “record” and “advertise”, with a positive feedback score of 85.91% in the positivity-negativity analysis.

The Korean Business Research Institute decides the ranking based on various factors including media coverage, social media interaction and community participation of various popular Korean girl groups with data collected during a one-month period from 13 October to November 13.

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hype boy NewJeans Singers ranked second with a Brand Reputation Index of 5,412,686, marking an impressive 71.02% increase in their score since October. They also went from number 5 in October to number 2 in November.

love dive IVE Singers retained their third place with a Brand Reputation Index of 4,395,657, marking a slight 6.08% increase in their score since last month.

Two of Korea’s most popular girl groups, TWICE and Girls’ Generation, ranked fourth and fifth respectively in November’s girl group brand reputation rankings.

TWICE ranked fourth with a brand reputation index of 2,664,683, while Girls’ Generation rounded out the top five on the aforementioned list with a brand score of 2,430,151.

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BLACKPINK’s first music video BOMBAYAH reaches 1.5 billion views on YouTube

On November 12, BLACKPINK’s music video for BOMBAYAH reached the 1.5 billion views mark, becoming the first K-pop music video in history to achieve this feat. BOMBAYAH was released on August 8, 2016 at 8 p.m. KST, and is one of the double tracks of their debut album Square One.

BLACKPINK now has three music videos – BOMBAYAHDDU-DU DDU-DU, and Kill this love, who reached 1.5 billion views on YouTube, making him the first K-pop artist in history to achieve this feat.

D-CRUNCH has officially ended.

The boy group’s agency AI Grand Korea made the heartbreaking announcement at the boy group’s fan cafe on November 9. The decision was made after a long discussion with the other members of the group.

In an official press release regarding the disbandment, D-CRUNCH apologized to their fans for the heartbreaking news, stating:

“Hello. This is Ai Grand Korea. After discussion with the group members, we have decided to disband the group. We are very sorry for causing many fans to worry with this sudden news.

After group idol Dylan’s recent departure in October 2022, the boy band has continued as a six-member group.

The D-CRUNCH fancafe will close in November 2022

A recent press release announcing the disbandment of D-CRUNCH also informed DIANA (fans of the boy band) that the official social media profiles and fancafe of the Dream group will be closed in November.

“The official fan cafe and official social media accounts will all be shut down in November. We ask fans to take this into consideration.

On a heartfelt note, AI Grand Korea expressed their gratitude to all the band members who shared a long journey with the agency, while also thanking the boy band’s fans for their unwavering support and love even in difficult times. , stating:

“We sincerely thank the members of D-CRUNCH who have been with Ai Grand Korea for a long time. We deeply thank DIANA and all the fans who loved D-CRUNCH during this time and ask that you send your undying love and support to the members. who will start again in various fields.

Learn more about D-CRUNCH and their latest album

D-CRUNCH debuted as a nonet in 2018. The K-pop group initially consisted of rappers Hyunho, OV, Minhyuk, Chanyoung, Jungseung, and Dylan. The vocalists of the group were Hyunwook, Hyunoh and Hyunwoo. During its first two years, the band released a series of fantastic mini-albums and singles, which contributed to the band’s meteoric rise to fame.

Earlier in March this year, the band released their second single album, Addiction, before the split of the group. A total of four mini albums, two single albums, two digital singles, a Japanese single and a single in Japan have been released by the boy group.

After idol Hyunwoo went on hiatus from the group in 2020 due to injury, things quickly started to go downhill. Hyunwoo finally left the group soon after. The next member to leave the group was Minhyuk, in 2021, who left to pursue a solo career in the music industry.

Dylan’s most recent departure in October 2022 for personal reasons and serious health issues likely spelled the end of the boy band. The members have now reportedly decided to pursue their solo careers in various fields. More details on the individual artists’ future plans have yet to be disclosed.

Today, we’re going to take a look at the well-established Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG). The company’s shares have received a lot of attention due to a substantial price increase on the NASDAQGS over the past few months. As a large-cap stock with high analyst coverage, you can assume that any recent changes in the company’s outlook are already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still trade at a relatively cheap price? Let’s take a look at Warner Music Group’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

See our latest analysis for Warner Music Group

Is Warner Music Group still cheap?

According to my multiple price model, where I compare the company’s price-earnings ratio to the industry average, the stock currently looks expensive. In this case, I used the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio since there is not enough information to reliably predict the stock’s cash flow. I find Warner Music Group’s ratio of 32.45x to be higher than its average of 24.14x, suggesting the stock is trading at a higher price relative to the entertainment industry. But is there another opportunity to buy cheap in the future? Since Warner Music Group’s share is quite volatile (i.e. its price movements are amplified relative to the rest of the market), this could mean that the price may drop, giving us another chance to dip. to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator of stock price volatility.

Can we expect growth from Warner Music Group?

Future prospects are an important aspect when considering buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking to grow your portfolio. Buying a big company with solid prospects at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company’s future expectations. Warner Music Group’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 73%, indicating a very optimistic future. This should lead to more robust cash flow, fueling higher share value.

What this means for you

Are you a shareholder? It appears the market has well and truly priced in WMG’s positive outlook, with the stock trading above industry price multiples. However, this raises another question: is this the right time to sell? If you think WMG should be trading below its current price, selling at a high price and buying it back when its price falls towards the industry PE ratio can be profitable. But before making this decision, see if its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on WMG for a while, now might not be the best time to get into the stock. The price has outpaced its industry peers, which means there are likely to be no more benefits from poor pricing. However, the bullish outlook is encouraging for WMG, which means it is worth digging into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

So, if you want to dig deeper into this stock, it is crucial to consider the risks it faces. Example: we have identified 2 warning signs for Warner Music Group you need to be aware and 1 of them is important.

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Culture Minister Neil Gray met young artists on Wednesday during a visit to performing arts organization Lyra in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.

Over the past 10 years Lyra has built a world-class professional arts community for children in one of Scotland’s most deprived areas.

By seeing performances, taking lessons in drama, music and dance, and being empowered to create her own work based on what interests her, Lyra is improving the quality of daily life for children affected by poverty, involving an average of 2,000 children per year.

Each week during school terms, local children receive free after-school and Saturday lessons in theatre, music and dance. Children audition and commission professional artists they work with over the course of a school year to create a new piece of music, drama or dance. The new orders are presented at the annual Bright & Wild festival in May for an audience of friends, families and locals.

Throughout the year, Lyra’s Culture Crew program brings professional companies to perform their shows in Artspace’s theater – giving young people the chance to learn marketing, box office and theater skills. Lyra also works outside of her building with other local community groups and performs professional shows at other cultural venues.

The Minister met and discussed with young beneficiaries of the organization, had the opportunity to see and participate in some workshops, and to visit Lyra’s theater and workshop.

The visit celebrated Lyra’s 10-year residency at Artspace in Craigmillar, located in the SPACE development, owned and managed by Places for People Scotland, which provides retail space to local organizations and charities.

Jo Timmins, Founder and Artistic Director of Lyra, said: “It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet Mr. Gray and introduce him to some of the many young people who come each week to enjoy the theatre, music and dance.

“Working at Craigmillar and Niddrie is a privilege, bringing the magic of the arts to children and young people who otherwise might not have the opportunity. Lyra builds confidence, raises aspirations, increases creative skills and helps overcome low self-esteem in children disadvantaged by inequality.

Culture Minister Neil Gray said: “It has been a pleasure to take part in Lyra’s birthday celebrations and to see first hand the impressive range of activities of the performing arts organisation.

“Our children and young people have experienced significant disruption in all aspects of their lives as a result of the pandemic and the activities of cultural organizations, like Lyra, are playing an important role in helping them recover and reconnect.

“The Scottish Government is keen to support children from diverse backgrounds by expanding opportunities for them to take part in cultural activities.”

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In recognition of the legacy and heritage of the old Meadowbank and its over 50 years of sporting history, a Wall of Honor was unveiled in the atrium featuring over 45 names. The wall honors people who have made significant contributions to Meadowbank’s past and its legacy as a sporting and community venue. The laureats…

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Sony Group Co. (NYSE:SONY – Get Rating) – Oppenheimer lowered its fourth quarter 2023 earnings estimate for Sony Group shares in a research note published Wednesday, November 2. Oppenheimer analyst Yang now expects the company to post earnings of $0.94 per share for the quarter, down from its previous forecast of $1.09. The consensus estimate of Sony Group’s current annual earnings is $5.06 per share. Oppenheimer also released Sony Group earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 at $6.12 EPS.

SONY has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Goldman Sachs Group began covering Sony Group in a research report on Wednesday, September 7. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. Macquarie upgraded Sony Group shares from a “neutral” rating to an “outperforming” rating in a Friday, July 8 report. Cowen lowered his price target on Sony Group shares from $144.00 to $102.00 in a research note on Wednesday. StockNews.com assumed coverage from Sony Group in a report on Wednesday, October 12. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, Cowen lowered its target price on Sony Group from $144.00 to $102.00 in a report released Wednesday. Three research analysts rated the stock with a hold rating and one gave the company a buy rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $109.67.

Sony Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:SONY opened at $71.37 on Thursday. The company’s fifty-day moving average price is $70.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $80.53. The company has a debt ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.60 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The company has a market capitalization of $88.28 billion, a price-earnings ratio of 11.70, a PEG ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.95. Sony Group has a one-year low of $61.72 and a one-year high of $133.75.

Institutional entries and exits

Major investors have recently been buying and selling shares of the company. Theleme Partners LLP purchased a new position in Sony Group in Q1 worth approximately $69,098,000. AGF Investments Inc. increased its stake in Sony Group shares by 39.6% during the first quarter. AGF Investments Inc. now owns 1,535,680 shares of the company valued at $157,730,000 after purchasing an additional 435,542 shares last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. bought a new Sony Group equity stake during the first quarter at a value of $38,003,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in Sony Group in Q2 for a value of approximately $20,444,000. Finally, Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Sony Group by 10,993.0% in the 1st quarter. Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 243,936 shares of the company worth $2,375,000 after purchasing an additional 241,737 shares in the last quarter. 7.69% of the shares are held by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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