Toronto rapper NAV has no problem speaking straight facts. The hip-hop superstar went online this week to dish out some major truth to his fans and haters alike.

The hip-hop heavyweight went to his Twitter page to speak up. NAV admitted he gives his own power moves priority over what others think.

If I gave a f*ck what people think id prolly still be livin w my mom -NAVs Twitter

Earlier this week, NAV went the cinematic route with a trailer to break big news. The video teaser revealed his new Good Intentions album title and its May 8 release date.

Clocking in at exactly one minute, the trailer forGood Intentionsis made up of a series of small clips of NAV working late nights in the studio. Backed by a lush arrangement of nocturnal piano notes, the trailer features voiceovers by NAV, explaining how hes been able to meet all his goals in the last year with his previous album, including reaching number one on the charts. The trailer also shows brief moments where other artists are with him in the studio, like the latePop Smoke, who is expected to be a feature on the LP other features includeTravis Scott,Young ThugandGunna.Good Intentionsis slated to land on May 8, packing a total of 17 tracks. (HYPEBEAST)

A few nights ago, NAV went to his Instagram page to unexpectedly apologize to producers Don Cannon and DJ Drama. He publicly extended his hand to both musicians about overreacting last year.

Shout-out to DJ Drama and Don Cannon. I definitely over reacted last year! Nothing but love 100. Album Coming Soon. -NAVs Instagram

Last year, NAV publicly called out both Cannon and Drama. He pointed the finger at them for not clearing a verse by their protg Lil Uzi Vert for his album.

I had an open verse for the longest, and Uzi blessed us with one, NAV said about a song titled Habits before sharing why it didnt make the cut. Unfortunately, DJ Drama and Don Cannon wont clear his verse legally. I used to be a big fan of them since Gangsta Grillz mixtapes and thought they support new artists. I guess its all about the $$$$ for them now! (The FADER)

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The days blend into one. COVID-19 life, as we know it, has become one of constant repetition.

It can be hard to find motivation in pretty much anything under lockdown.

After interviewing three motivational speakers for Mancunian Matters, it quickly became evident that they undoubtedly have the necessary tips and advice to boost morale amidst a global pandemic.

Ranging from business strategies to mental health to goal-setting: these motivational speakers have shared the essential ways of keeping and staying motivated in lockdown.

ENJOY THE CALM

A specialist in business, Campbell Macpherson has been working within the industry for nearly thirty years. Whilst he is primarily known in the business world, Macpherson has also revealed his lockdown advice for the general public.

Enjoy the calm. Ive seen so many posts from social media gurus and life coaches that say this is your opportunity to play the piano and write the book youve always wanted to, and whilst that is good, this is actually the time to enjoy the calm.

Youve got the time to actually call up friends you havent spoken to for so long. Youve got the time to sit and contemplate.

If youre in a safe place, theres no need to be rushing around and worried: just enjoy the calm.

Having won at the 2018 Business Book Awards with The Change Catalyst, Macpherson has also added his expert advice for the business-orientated audience in lockdown.

Now is the time to plan. Enjoy the calm but actually now is the time to plan how youre going to take off. Youve studied the plane, youve landed the plane, now plan for takeoff because the world will be very different in the future.

Is your strategy fit for purpose? Are you really clear about why you exist, and for whom, and why people would choose you? Do you have a digital strategy? Do you have a sustainability strategy?

Now is the time to put those things together because youre not so frantic with your day job.

CONNECT

Maria Mander specialises in positive well-being, aiming to incorporate a culture of wellness & positivity into the workplace.

A Reiki practitioner, mindfulness tutor, and qualified life coach, Mander has emphasised the importance of mental health during this time.

Mander takes direct inspiration from the new economics foundations guide on wellbeing & incorporates their ways for wellbeing into her own advice.

First of all, its connect. Making sure youre connected to your friends, colleagues and family. I think thats absolutely key to supporting your mental wellbeing.

The second one is exercise. Make sure youre exercising every day and be creative with that.

Take notice, use this time. Youre never going to get this time again. Declutter your house, read a book or rediscover an old hobby: use this time to do all those things you never get a chance to do.

Mander has also stressed the importance of disengaging with the news so often, enhancing your ability to maintain your wellbeing and mental health.

Tune out of the news. Watch the news once a day but try and tune out of it so youre not living in constant anxiety and fear.

BIG, FAT, HAIRY GOAL

David Hyner is a renowned specialist in goal setting & motivation. Therefore, its no surprise that Hyner values this status of lockdown as a period where people can start setting their own goals.

Set yourself a big, fat, hairy goal. A massive goal.

Do not set a realistic and achievable target, because thats what everybody does.

The top 3% of people: be it business, sport or science; the most effective people on the planet set big goals.

"Set a big goal, break it down into realistic & achievable steps. If youve got a massive goal and everything is realistic and achievable, nothings stopping you.

Having previously hosted radio shows on positivity for the BBC, Hyner notes that a source of positive thinking can come from helping others during this time.

Take personal responsibility, that could even mean doing something for somebody else.

Doing something that means you have to get out of bed at 7 am because you have to take an old ladys dog down the road every single day. Do something that gives you a sense of responsibility.

It keeps the mind absolutely switched on.

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COVID-19 has placed one-third of humanity into a lockdown. Manufacturing, supply chain, event management, travel, and trade are some of the worst-hit industries. The world is facing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The global economy is tumbling.

Organizations of all sizes have implemented cost-cutting measures to minimize losses. While some have enforced mandatory pay cuts, others are laying off people. According to NPR, 26 million people have lost their jobs in a matter of 5 weeks. All of us have been affected to some extent.

These are worrisome times, indeed. Every source of inspiration is valuable at the moment. Former U.S. President Harry S. Truman famously said, Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. Books have the power to inspire. They impart positive thoughts. This is crucial to get you back on track.

Heres our list of the best motivational books to read during the lockdown:

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Alain Ngalani has been given the momentous task of welcoming former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort to ONE Championship, and he relishes that challenge. In fact, its providing him with new motivation after a prolonged period of listlessness.

Ngalani, who hails from Cameroon and now lives in Hong Kong, says the bout will most likely occur in the ONE light heavyweight division under a modified rule setthough the pertinent details are still being hashed out. The date of this showdown is also a moving target amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Whatever the case, Ngalani is fired up for the opportunity to step onto the canvas with a legend like Belfort. He views this fight as the perfect opportunity to get back on track after a tough loss to former Cage Warriors champ Mauro Cerilli and a stretch of diminishing motivation.

Vitor Belfort is a legend, theres no denying that, Ngalani said of his adversary. To me its a privilege to meet him in ONE Championship. Im looking to redeem myself and this fight is bringing me a lot of excitement. It brings the motivation and lights a new fire in me.

We as fighters go through a lot. We go through injuries, we go through ups and downs, and sometimes we lose ourselves. You lose yourself, and youre there but youre notthere.Youre lacking that fire, youre lacking that thing you need to identify and find yourself again. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity because its bringing joy to my training, its bringing excitement, its bringing the fire, and thats what I needed. I needed something to wake me up.

While Ngalani is thrilled about the opportunity at hand, the task of beating Belfort will not be an easy one. That being said, the kickboxing specialist likes his chances particularly under a special rule set that will most likely emphasize the striking side of the mixed martial arts arsenal.

The rules will be altered, he said. If we base it on striking, Im pretty happy with that.

Ngalani also believes his size and physicality could be a big factor in this matchup. He naturally floats around ONEs light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, whereas Belfort will likely have to hit the weight room to bulk up for this matchup.

I can see his training [on social media], Ngalani said. I can see hes training with some big, tough guys, and thats good for him.

My size hasnt changed, he added. Im naturally this size. Im very comfortable walking around at this weight, and I think thats an advantage for me. Im not forcing it.

Despite his confidence, Ngalani recognizes hell be an underdog in this matchup. Hes 44 years old, and 4-5 in MMA, so his doubters will have plenty of ammunition.

They can only motivate me, Ngalani said when asked about the people counting him out in this fight. Ive heard it all. Ive heard a lot of negative comments, and so on, and fair enough. You know, I went into MMA just to have fun and compete and challenge myself, and sometimes I felt, in my last few fights, that I wasnt there. There were also injuries that I was dealing with. [All of that] brought my record to what it is, and its not in my favor, and it doesnt reflect greatly on me.

I can understand people saying negative things about me, but it doesnt take away from the fact that I remain who I am. I remain dangerous, I remain athletic. I remain a very capable knockout artist.

Alain Ngalani considers this Vitor Belfort matchup the biggest fight of his combat sports career in MMA, kickboxing or Muay Thai. Needless to say, hes going to be overjoyed if he can prove his doubters wrong and win it.

Its going to be awesome, he said, envisioning the win. Its one of those rare moments where you have an opportunity, and you go out there and you do what you do best. This is what I do best. I love this sport, and a moment like that [beating Belfort], I cant imagine. Im so excited that words cant describe it.

I respect Vitor. Hes a great athlete. But at the end of the day, were going to go out there and draw swords. After that, Ill still have 100 percent respect for him, no matter the outcome of the fight, but Im going there to take that [win].

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Today is the last Friday of this semester.

It marks the end of the last full week of school.

For some of us, thats the last full week of schoolever.

I dont know about you, but these realizations hit me particularly hard today. I am a graduating senior this semester, and while things havent exactly gone as planned for me these last couple of months, realizing that Im almost done is about 50% relaxing.

Its 50% other emotions too but lets not get into those

If youre like me, you might have a rough time staying motivated right now. The semester is closing out, we havent seen our beautiful campus since early March nearly two months ago now the weather is nice, and all I want to do it sit outside with a book ignoring my responsibilities.

Just one more week, and then that can really be a reality.

For now, though, work, school, and other responsibilities are piling up. In the midst of the chaos, my work area has gotten pretty cluttered, so much though that Ive actually been moving my school books and laptop outside each day instead of sitting at my desk. The clutter is stressful. The fresh air is wonderful.

So today, we are gonna talk about that motivation to finish this semester off as the strongest we have ever been. Im here to give you some hints to help you out through this last week or so of school, so stick with me and we can do this thing. Together.

While this might sound like the five-second rule, I can guarantee you it has nothing to do with food. The two-minute rule is the idea of, throughout your day, if you see a task that needs to be done that takes less than two minutes, go ahead and knock it out so it wont pile up into a bigger task. Here are some tasks that match that description:

The two-minute rule can knock off a lot of stress from your day-to-day life and can help you with work, school, chores, and any other tasks that might now be your favorite things to do.

Set up a ratio for yourself of reward to work. For example, for every thirty minutes you spend cramming for an exam, you can spend ten minutes playing games on your phone. Find the ratio that works for you, as some people benefit from a longer period of work, and others benefit from short bursts. Here are some rewards you can give yourself after doing your work:

Using a work:reward ratio can not only keep you motivated to finish your work, but it can also help break up the monotony of having to study for a big test or write a long paper. These tasks can be difficult to do in one sitting, so break them up into manageable chunks with small rewards sprinkled in between.

Pro-tip: If you want to embrace a healthy lifestyle, dont let junk food be a reward for you. Eating a junky snack every hour or so can cause drowsiness and irritability in addition to making you less healthy. Instead, if you need a snack between work sessions, consider a piece of fruit, some nuts, a glass of milk, or something else that is not a processed food.

These are two tips I have adapted during my four years of college to help me to get more stuff done in a more effective and efficient manner. What works for me may not work for everyone, so feel free to adapt these to your own needs and figure out what works best for you.

Do you have any ideas to help stay motivated for the remainder of the semester? Tell us your ideas down below! And join us next week to learn about the power of positivity, healthy snacks for finals cramming, and more!

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The Arizona Cardinals used their sixth-round pick to select California linebacker Evan Weaver. He was one of the most productive defensive players in the country last year and was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.

General manager Steve Keim was impressed by his confidence and intensity when he spoke with him.

The rookie linebacker has the mentality you want to see in a linebacker. Two things motivate him winning and hitting people.

I think winning and hitting people as hard as you possibly can and really taking the soul out of people, he said after being drafted after being asked what he loves about football. Once you get to the third, fourth quarter, they dont want to play anymore because they just dont want to hang with you. And just wanting to do it and the will to have to beat somebody up for a whole four quarters and just keep it going through a 12-game season, but now 16. Just having the will and want to win.

Weaver should be an intense special teams contributor as a rookie.

The competition between him and special teams Pro Bowl alternate Dennis Gardeck should be fun to watch.

Fans like it when their team wins. They like to see hitting from their teams defensive players. If Weaver plays the way he talks, he should very quickly become a fan favorite.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wires Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.

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*Are you someone whos interested in secretive and occult subjects? Then you may already know the meanings behind military or government secret handshakes.

You might also be into things like astrology, tarot card readings, or other new-age things. But have you heard of numerology before? As you may guess, this has to do with numbers and their roles in our lives.

What is numerology? And is numerology real? Well tell you everything you need to know about numerology in this article.

What Is Numerology?

Numerology is the belief of a connection between certain numbers and the events that happen in our lives. This is because numerologists believe that each number has its own energy, or vibration.

Today, the term vibration is also used when describing the power held within other new-age items, such as crystals and essential oils. If youre into new-age things, then youll probably notice this term around a lot.

Is Numerology Real?

We can define numerology, but is it real? For that question, the answer is up in the air.

For most people, they think recurring numbers in their lifetime are just a coincidence, and that the mind chooses to see a pattern. But for others, they do believe that numerology is a real thing.

As far as we know, its something akin to religion. There are people on polarizing sides of numerology, but theres no concrete evidence of it not being real.

For most people, its something fun to look into, but not a serious belief. They treat it as theyd treat astrology; while its fun to get readings, they dont really let it run their lives. In your case, it may be ideal to do so as well.

Pythagoras, the Father of Western Numerology

If youve tried to research numerology, then you might have come across the Pythagorean numerology chart. And if youve taken high school math, then that name probably sounds familiar.

Thats probably because youve learned the Pythagorean theorem. This is an equation that lets anyone figure out the lengths of any side of a triangle, provided that its a right triangle (it has a 90 degree angle). The equation goes like this: a+b=c, with c being the hypotenuse, or the longest side of the triangle.

Although this is a theorem, its actually a widely accepted equation, as its been proven to be true in concrete terms. Because of this, you might think anything else Pythagoras came up with is concrete as well, such as the Pythagorean numerology chart. Hes considered the Father of Western Numerology, after all.

Both Pythagoras and his followers highly believed in the powers associated with numbers. This was why he came up with his triangle theorem. He also discovered how music had mathematical properties to it as well.

But when it comes to his numerology chart, its probably best taken with a grain of salt.

Pythagorean Numerology Chart

When it comes to the Pythagorean numerology chart, each letter in the Latin alphabet is assigned a particular number from 1 to 9, with 3 on each number except for 9 (there are only 2 letters here).

To get your name number, youd add together all of the numbers associated with each letter of your full name. Then, you add those digits together. If that results in a number that has more than one digit, then you add them together again.

You keep doing this until youre left with one number. That is then your name number.

If you ever get your name changed, then youll have to recalculate this number.

Calculating Your Life Path Number

Another way to get the number your life is associated with is to calculate your life path number. This is a simpler method, as you just add up all the numbers in your birthdate. Then, you do the same calculations as with the name number, until you reach one single number.

What Life Path Numbers Mean

Now you know the numerology basics on how to calculate your name or life path number. But what does this mean, exactly?

For instance, if you get a number 1 as a result, youll want to know the life path number 1 meaning. Well, number readings in numerology are pretty similar to the ones you get in things like astrology.

For example, people who have the number 1 as a life path number tend to be full of life, energy, and passion. They also love to discover new things.

Other things linked to your life path number include your family, health, and love life.

Do note that although you reach one number that dominates your life, its most likely not the only one that influences how it goes. You can think of the other ones as supporting numbers, such as your birthdate, social security number, and other important numbers you collect throughout your lifetime.

You may also keep running into certain numbers in your lifetime. If you keep seeing recurring digits, then you might want to pay attention, as this may be lifes way of catching and directing your attention to something important.

Impress Your Friends With Your Newfound Numerology Knowledge

So what is numerology? Its the fascinating study and belief that links numbers to certain things happening.

Whether or not you subscribe to this belief, you have to admit that its a pretty interesting concept. So the next time you meet up with your friends, youll have some fantastic information to share with them. And who knows, maybe youll get someone else down the rabbit hole with numerology!

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(Press Staff Photo by Geoffrey Plant) Clockwise from top left: Daily Press Publisher Nick Seibel moderated Thursdays virtual candidate forum, asking questions submitted by members of the audience who tuned in via Zoom, while reporter Geoffrey Plant asked questions on behalf of the newspaper. Patrick Cohn and Gilbert Guadiana are running for county treasurer in the Democratic primary.

The two Democrats running for Grant County treasurer, Patrick Cohn and Gilbert Guadiana, participated Thursday evening in the first of at least four Daily Press primary candidate forums. The event was held live on Zoom and simulcast over Facebook, and about 22 people took part in the Zoom question-and-answer panel discussion.

All of the countys revenue, collected through property and gross receipts taxes, fees, as well as grants, loans and legislative allocations from the state or federal government, passes through the Treasurers Office. All outgoing funds also pass through the office. Input and output and record-keeping is how both candidates described the job of treasurer; the custodian of the county funds, is how Cohn put it.

Why be treasurer?

Guadiana, a Harvard graduate who once worked at Chino Mine before working in the California state Auditors Office and in Marin County government, said he wants to be treasurer in order bring his experience largely from outside New Mexico with government finances to bear, and to further my role in being a strong advocate for Grant County and ensure the successful collection of taxes.

He was born in Grant County and moved back to his birthplace in 2002 after many years living in California, and recently retired from a job in health care in Deming.

Guadiana serves on the Cobre Schools Board of Education, while Cohn serves on the Silver school board. Both men graduated from Cobre High School and got their initial secondary degrees at Western New Mexico University, before going on to obtain further credentials at other institutions.

I have supervised and managed in the banking field for 17 years, Cohn said. I have maintained an excellent rating in all positions held in my work. Being a lender, I have become very familiar with the Treasurers Office and the Assessors Office and property taxes in the county; whether it is assisting customers in retaining their current property information or getting mobile homes considered real property using the online treasurers portal, I became familiar with that already and with the staff from both offices.

Running for treasurer has always been a calling to me, Cohn continued. I believe I can make the Grant County Treasurers Office a model treasurers office for the state.

Cohn later qualified his repeated statements that he would make the Grant County Treasurers Office the best in all New Mexico counties by saying the current Treasurers Office is doing a fine job.

What would you change?

Ive attended some County Commission meetings, and noticed there is no sight of an investment policy. I believe there is a policy, but I would like to revisit that if I am elected, Cohn said, adding that he would like to revamp the policy so I could develop and implement investment strategies for sound investment to improve the return on investment. Once we have a policy, I would form a committee with the county manager, commissioners and financial director and better assess the investment policy. I dont see that happening right now.

Guadiana went more deeply into current county investment policy and recommended staying the course, though a follow-up question from Daily Press publisher and forum moderator Nick Seibel sparked an idea in Guadianas head concerning local green energy investment of county funds.

It excites me just thinking about the county investing in green energy. I think it would be [minimally] volatile, unlike fossil fuels, and it is an industry that can be viable, Guadiana said. It is an exciting prospect.

I know there is about $7 million invested by the county, and I wouldnt necessarily make any changes, knowing that investment strategies need input from people more learned on it than I am, Guadiana said.

He added that he would like to figure out how to help legislators or the attorney general give either the assessor or the treasurer some kind of discretion or policy to follow when it comes to delinquent property taxes. The issue could become a major problem as COVID-19-related economic disruptions threaten both property owners ability to pay their taxes, and the countys reliance on collecting them. The county generates about 60 percent of its revenue from property taxes, Guadiana noted.

One thing I would like to see looked at is whether the treasurer can forgive the penalties related to the delinquent payment of property taxes, Guadiana said. There are different opinions. Some say if you do it before reporting it to the state, there is no harm, no foul but that isnt written [in statute].

I would at least like the blessing of the attorney general, if not an actual legislative fix that would amend state law, Guadiana said, adding that such a move should be either universal or based on criteria like financial hardship so as not to put the county at great risk, by laying the discretionary authority of such decisions on the treasurer or the assessor.

Cohn said that forgiving tax payments, penalties and interest on late payments, or other solutions to help financially troubled taxpayers, will have to come through legislation.

Property tax caps

It is capped already, and there is only an increase of 2 percent allowed from year-to-year, in line with the infamous California Proposition 13, Guadiana said, noting that the rule caused great strain on many [governmental] entities, but gave great relief to the taxpayer in both California and New Mexico. I am glad to see that here.

I would talk to legislators to get a [further] cap on [property taxes], especially for our senior citizens, Cohn said.

Veteran tax assistance

We need communication between the Treasurers Office and the Assessors Office, all the elected officials, on how to get that corrected, so that doesnt happen to our military veterans, Cohn said, in answer to an audience question about some property owners having difficulty getting their veterans tax exemption and/or disabled veterans property tax waiver.

The documentation is pretty straightforward I am surprised there would be a dilemma like that, Guadiana said, but I know [Grant County Assessor] Raul Turrieta pretty well, and I am sure we could resolve these issues fairly quickly. Helping the person obtain the form, that would be a place to start.

I am a veteran, and I dont want to see anyone denied their $4,000 benefit, Guadiana added.

How to invest funds?

My plan and vision for the Treasurers Office would be to focus on developing and implementing sound investment policy after forming solid relationships with the county commissioners, public officials, county manager and financial director to plan a better future for Grant County, Cohn said. Investment for financial growth for the county by responsibly distributing tax dollars and investing tax money, in accordance with an investment policy. That being said, you have to have quality tax collection, maintain the financial records and improve the efficiency of the office.

The extent of the Treasurers Office [investment responsibility] is to identify things that could be a good investment opportunity, but the ultimate say is the County Commissions, Guadiana said.

But I did not

choose the deputy

Neither candidate could say who he would hire as his deputy treasurer, although both men said they would look to hire the best person for the job, regardless of whether that person came from within the county government or from without.

Next Thursday, May 7, the two candidates competing in the Democratic primary race for Grant County Commission District 5 will take part in the second of the Daily Press virtual forum events. Incumbent Commissioner Harry Browne is up against retired businessman Simon Ortiz.

That Zoom event, and all the forums, will be available online at dailypressforums.com. All forums begin at 6 p.m., and will also be available live on the Daily Press Facebook page. Archived forum videos are also available to watch on demand on Facebook.

Monday, May 11, is the date set for the Democratic Sixth Judicial Districts district attorney forum, with Deming attorney Michael Renteria and current Deputy District Attorney Norman Wheeler; and Thursday, May 14, for the forum in the hotly contested Democratic District 28 state Senate race between incumbent Sen. Gabe Ramos and educator Siah Correa Hemphill.

A forum for the Republican U.S. House primary race is also being planned, although candidates have not yet agreed to a date.

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Ariel Investments co-CEO and president Mellody Hobson speaks at the 2017 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Investment expert Mellody Hobson is a firm believer in teaching kids about investing.

She'd like it taught at every school in America even at a young age.

"It should be like learning a language," Hobson, co-CEO and president of Chicago-based Ariel Investments, said in a recent online interview with Sal Khan, founder and CEO of the nonprofit education platform Khan Academy. "I have a 6-year-old and she takes Spanish at school.

"Once you can start early, you become very facile in the language and I think that's very, very important," added Hobson, who was named by Time magazine in 2015 as one of the "100 Most Influential People" in the world. She also also serves as vice chair of the Starbucks board and director of JPMorgan Chase's board, and previously the chairman of the board for DreamWorks Animation.

Yet for many Americans, early schooling in investing is not a reality.

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Aside from having the family's banker, stock broker or financial analyst imparting lessons, one thing parents can do is buy their children a share of stock every year as a gift for their birthday or a holiday.

It's something Ariel Investments co-CEO and chief investment officer John Rogers received from his father every birthday and Christmas instead of toys, starting when Rogers was 12 years old, according to Hobson.

While you may not want to do the "instead of toys part," you can still teach your kids the fundamentals of investing, she said.

"You can do that with a child by giving [them] gifts of stock of things that they know and like," Hobson noted. "That's the gift that keeps giving, instead of the toy that becomes obsolete at some point."

That could mean names like toy-maker Mattel, Playstation maker Sony, McDonald's or Nike things that kids, or teens, "understand fundamentally," she explained.

Doing so "ultimately may create some interest there that they can watch and understand the benefits of ownership and equity as opposed to consumerism."

Hobson is clearly passionate about the cause, once calling financial illiteracy "dangerous" for society. She is chairman of After School Matters, a Chicago-based non-profit that provides teens with high-quality after school and summer programs.

"You can go to high school in America today and take woodshop or auto and not a class on investing," she told Khan Academy. "Who is whittling in their spare time? Who is clearing their own carburetor?"

Yet understanding the basics of things that have a "profound potential effect on your long-term financial security" like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and market capitalization "we don't teach it."

The "fire" was lit for her to teach others about money after she rose out of a "challenging" childhood and discovered her love for investing.

I was desperate to understand money. Not make it. Not have a lot. Understand it.

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co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments

As a child, her family faced evictions and lived in abandoned apartments that her single mother tried to fix up and rent in order to make a living.

"I was desperate to understand money," Hobson said. "Not make it. Not have a lot. Understand it.

"I thought if I could understand money, I could have a better life," she added.

While attending Princeton University, she worked as an intern at Ariel Investments. After graduating in 1991, she went to work for the firm and has been there ever since.

"I really love the business that I am in," Hobson said.

"We get to make people's lives better because we grow their money in their pension fund or their kids' college education money that's in our mutual funds, whatever it might be, so that they can have a better outcome and that's as fulfilling as anything that anyone can do."

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2020 / Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ("Zoom" or the "Company") (ZM) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and indexed under 20-cv-02353, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants who purchased or otherwise acquired Zoom securities between April 18, 2019, and April 6, 2020, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.

If you are a shareholder who purchased Zoom securities during the class period, you have until June 8, 2020, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at http://www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 9980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

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Zoom provides a video communications platform application ("app") that allows users to interact with each other primarily in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Users may connect through frictionless video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The Company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video experiences and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. The Company serves education, entertainment/media, enterprise infrastructure, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, non-profit/not for profit and social impact, retail/consumer products, and software/Internet industries, as well as individuals.

On March 22, 2019, Zoom filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC in connection with its initial public offering ("IPO"), which, after several amendments, was declared effective by the SEC on April 17, 2019 (the "Registration Statement").

On April 18, 2019, Zoom filed a prospectus on Form 424B4 with the SEC in connection with its IPO, which purported to provide information necessary for investors to consider before partaking in its IPO and purchasing the Company's newly publicly-issued stock (collectively with the Registration Statement, the "Offering Documents").

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operational and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Zoom had inadequate data privacy and security measures; (ii) contrary to Zoom's assertions, the Company's video communications service was not end-to-end encrypted; (iii) as a result of all the foregoing, users of Zoom's communications services were at an increased risk of having their personal information accessed by unauthorized parties, including Facebook; (iv) usage of the Company's video communications services was foreseeably likely to decline when the foregoing facts came to light; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

The truth about the deficiencies in Zoom's software encryption began to come to light as early as July 2019. However, due in large part to the Company's obfuscation, it was not until the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April of 2020, with businesses and other organizations increasingly relying on Zoom's video communication software to facilitate remote work activity as governments increasingly implemented shelter-in-place orders, that the truth was more fully laid bare in a series of corrective disclosures. As it became clear through a series of news reports and admissions by the Company that Zoom had significantly overstated the degree to which its video communication software was encrypted, and organizations consequently prohibited their employees from utilizing Zoom for work activities, the Company's stock price plummeted, damaging investors.

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The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See http://www.pomerantzlaw.com

SOURCE: Pomerantz LLP

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