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ABC News Quiz: It's been a huge week of stories big and small

It's been a huge week of news stories big and small. How many do you remember? Test that memory in our news quiz.




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ABC News Quiz: Test your memory of news from around the world

There's been big news from all around the world this week — reckon you've kept up with it all? Test yourself with our news quiz.




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ABC News Quiz: Will you get the numbers like Biden?

Joe Biden cleaned up and Michael Bloomberg limped away with just one small win on Super Tuesday. Will you emerge victorious from this week's News Quiz?




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An ABC interview with Nancy and Jim Beaumont just before a Dutch clairvoyant was due to visit Adelaide




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SA Government orders a review into EPA policies, after ABC report on Nyrstar chemical spills

The SA Government has ordered a review into the Environmental Protection Authority's policies over notification of environmental incidents, following an ABC investigation into two chemical spills at Port Pirie's Nyrstar smelter.




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Shaylan Smith and her great-grandfather have made a short film for ABC Me




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Tasmanian Liberals look to drop Eric Abetz from top spot on Senate ticket, ABC understands

Tensions are rising within the Tasmanian Liberal party as some look to drop veteran Eric Abetz from the top spot on the Senate ticket in favour of his apprentice, Jonathon Duniam.




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BCN3D raises $3M in funding and spins out of Polytechnic University of Catalonia

BCN3D, a Barcelona-based desktop 3D printing OEM, announced today that it has raised $3 million through seed funding.



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Jack Price, ABC Rural




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Empire building: ABC News feature on Willeroo Station in 1972




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New ABC Heywire Trailblazers program seeks young regional game-changers

A new program supporting young innovators in regional Australia is launched by the ABC and the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.




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'Trolls' streaming win sparks feud between NBCUniversal and AMC

A surprise digital success story is now sparking a battle between U.S. movie theater chain AMC and the prominent Hollywood studio.





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ABC to Air ‘Moana,’ ‘Thor: The Dark World’ and ‘Up’ for ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ Summer Movie Lineup

ABC is bringing back "The Wonderful World of Disney" this summer with a quartet of titles from the Disney Plus film catalogue. The network has announced that it will air "Moana," "Thor: The Dark World," "Up" and "Big Hero 6" across four Wednesdays this summer, starting with the world broadcast debut of the Auliʻi Cravalho […]





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Empty sets - BBC Archive

"Give your video calls a makeover, with this selection of over 100 empty sets from the BBC Archive." Very good. (via @wonderlandblog)




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Jeffrey Siegel, et al. v. HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

(United States Second Circuit) - Affirmed. The district court granted Defendants’ motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. Plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege that the defendants knowingly aided or abetted November, 2005 attacks in Jordan.




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Keane v. HSBC Bank USA

(United States First Circuit) - In a civil procedure action, the district court's dismissal of plaintiff's case after his attorney failed to appear at a scheduled motion hearing is reversed for abuse of discretion where there was no suggestion of intentional failure to appear, no prior neglect by counsel to appear, the district court gave no notice that failure to appear would result in dismissal with prejudice, and plaintiff's claims would be left without a single merits determination.



  • Property Law & Real Estate
  • Civil Procedure
  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility

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HSBC’s Branch Banking Hours To Change

As of Monday [May 11], HSBC’s Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open on weekdays from 9.00am through 1.00pm “to provide...




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'AIMP Nashville Pubcast' In-Depth Publisher Interview Series

Debut Episode Of Weekly Series Features Conversation With Ree Guyer Of Wrensong Music




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HBC Fall Festival Celebrates 12 Years Of HBC Fest

This Is The Second Installment Of HBC Fest In The 12th Year Of The Hae Bang Chon Music Festival With A Great Lineup Taking Us Into A New Decade For Independent Music




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Subcontracting Concepts (CT), LLC v. De Melo

(California Court of Appeal) - Held that an employee who filed an administrative wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner could not be forced into arbitration, because his employment contract's arbitration clause was permeated with unconscionability. Affirmed the denial of a petition to compel arbitration.



  • Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
  • Labor & Employment Law

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HBC Festival In Seoul, Celebrating The Art Of Live Music.

2019 Hae Bang Chon Fall Music Festival




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HBC Festival 2018 May Music Fest

For 13 Years The HBC Festival Has Been Entertaining People From Around The World In A Tiny Little Area In Seoul Korea.




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Jeffrey Siegel, et al. v. HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

(United States Second Circuit) - Affirmed. The district court granted Defendants’ motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. Plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege that the defendants knowingly aided or abetted November, 2005 attacks in Jordan.





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HSBC’s Credit Card Alerts Offer Fraud Protection

HSBC is introducing credit card alerts to assist in protecting customers against fraud. A spokesperson said, “With over $5 billion in card related fraud losses being reported globally in 2019, every card holder should be aware of the importance of keeping their card data safe. “One of HSBC’s top priorities is to find ways to […]

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HSBC Bermuda Year End Financial Results

“HSBC Bermuda’s total operating income before expected credit losses remained flat compared to 2018 at US$281 million, with decreases in net interest income offset by higher net fee income, dealing profits, and gains on financial investments”, according to the HSBC Bermuda Year End 2019 Financial Results report. “The charge for the change in expected credit […]

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HSBC Bermuda Offer ‘Debt Relief Measures’

Customers can apply for interest-only payments and/or deferred payments for up to 3 months for loans and mortgages, customers may apply for a moratorium for their credit cards & Personal Line of Credit payments for up to 3 months, and credit card over limit and late fees will be waived for a 3 month period, […]

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Covid-19: HSBC Bermuda To Donate $180,000

HSBC Bermuda will be donating a total of $180,000 to support those impacted by Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The bank is adopting a broad based, community support approach in recognition of the increasing pressures currently facing the charitable sector, as they work to assist a number of local residents negatively impacted by the global pandemic. […]

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HSBC Bermuda To Open April 9th & 16th

HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges, and Somerset branches will open on Thursday, April 9th and Thursday, April 16th from 9 am through 12 pm, to provide limited banking services to the public. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced today that the HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open on Thursday April 9th and […]

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BCB Bank Services During “Shelter In Place”

Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] will open its branch, located at 34 Bermudiana Road, for any of their vulnerable clients on Thursday, April 9 and Thursday, April 16 from 9am to noon. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] has obtained approval from the Minister of Finance to open its branch, located at 34 Bermudiana Road, […]

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HSBC Branches To Open April 23rd & April 30th

HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges, and Somerset branches will open on Thursday, April 23rd, and Thursday, April 30th from 9am through 12pm to “provide limited banking services to the public.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced today that the HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open on Thursday April 23rd and Thursday April […]

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HSBC Bank Branches To Open Next Week

HSBC Bermuda has announced that its Harbourview, St. George’s, and Somerset branches will open on Tuesday [May 5] and Thursday [May 7] from 9.00am through 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced that the HSBC Harbourview, St. George’s, and Somerset branches will open on Tuesday, May 5th, and Thursday, May 7th, from 9am through […]

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Basketball: Players Invited To Tryout For CBC

The Bermuda Basketball Association have released a list of players they have invited to tryout to represent Bermuda at the Caribbean Basketball Championships [CBC] in 2020, with a mixture of younger players and mature players having been invited. Bermuda CBC 2020 Invited Players List Steveland Brown-Darrell Kieron Burgess Adam Correia Chris Crumpler Dion Easton Jr . […]

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Photos/Video: Auto Solutions & HSBC Auto Show

The Auto Solutions and HSBC Auto Show was held today [Dec 3] at the #1 Car Park on Front Street with free admission and test drives available. Vendors were on hand with food and drink available for purchase and a DJ kept visitors entertained throughout the day. Local vendors were also on hand with hobby cars, demonstrating them around […]

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HSBC Bermuda Launches ‘Fairer Tales’ Book

HSBC has partnered with British children’s author, Emma Dodd,to launch a book entitled “Fairer Tales” which aims to “dismantle some of the more stereotypically held gender beliefs and educate children aged 5-7, about the importance of cultivating financial independence in women.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced the launch of their ‘Fairer Tales’ initiative […]

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BCB To Hold Cricket Analyst Course In January

A Cricket Analyst Course will be hosted on January 11 and 12, with the course open to anyone interested in becoming a cricket analyst for the BCB, National or Club teams. A Bermuda Cricket Board spokesperson said, “The BCB & Richard Berridge of Cricket West Indies will be hosting a Cricket Analyst Course on January 11 […]

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BCB Pee Wee “Have-A-Go” Cricket Program

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] will be hosting a Pee Wee ‘Have-A-Go’ Cricket Program beginning on Saturday, February 29 at the Berkeley Institute gym. A spokesperson said, “Registration for the free BCB Pee Wee ‘Have-A-Go’ Cricket Program for children ages 5 – 7 opens today. The program takes place at Berkeley Institute gym on Saturday, […]

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BCUA To Offer Basic Cricket Umpire Course

The Bermuda Cricket Umpire’s Association [BCUA] will be offering an eight week Basic Cricket Umpires Course from March 10 to April 28 at Charities House on Point Finger Road in Paget. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the BCUA will be having a Basic Cricket Umpires Course commencing 10th March to 28th April 2020. […]

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Register For The BCB Easter Cricket Camp

Registration for the 2020 Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Easter Action Cricket Camp is now open for boys and girls aged 7 to 13. The BCB Easter Cricket Clinic, which is sponsored by Chubb, will be held from March 30 to April 3 at West Pembroke School. Registration is $120 and the deadline for registration is […]

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Covid-19: BCB 2020 Cricket Season Update

As a result of the current pandemic Covid-19, the Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board has been meeting [virtually] to discuss possible changes in operation for the 2020 cricket season. A spokesperson said, “Once the Bermuda Government advises the public that we can go back to operations as normal, notice will be given on the […]

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BBC Features Leverock’s One-Handed Catch

BBC Sport recently held an online voting contest to determine which matches and moments fans would like to see again, with the fourth place vote going to Bermuda’s Dwayne Leverock for his iconic catch at the 2007 World Cup. The BBC Sport story said, “The International Cricket Council has opened its archive, and all week […]

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Cricket: BCB & BCUA Hold Virtual Meeting

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB ] & the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association [BCUA] held a video conference meeting to discuss the 2020 league season, including matters concerning the impact of the Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board and the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association held a preliminary planning session, via video conference for the […]

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HSBC & TEDS Annual Feeding Programme

In partnership with The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS], an estimated 400 staff members of HSBC Bermuda are getting set to volunteer to help cook hot meals at St. John’s Church Hall and distribute grocery hampers to members of the community. A spokesperson said, “In partnership with The Eliza DoLittle Society, HSBC Bermuda’s workforce strive to […]

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ABC’s Bermuda Triangle TV Show Vanishes

A proposed new network TV series about the Bermuda Triangle has vanished without a trace from the ABC 2019/2020 schedule. Commissioned by US broadcaster earlier this year, the pilot episode for the science-fiction drama Triangle was officially passed on by the network this week [Sept 27]. All of the other show on the ABC fall line-up […]

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HSBC Announces Resignation & Appointment

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, HSBC announced the resignation and appointment of directors. The filing stated: HSBC Managed Portfolios Limited HSBC Corporate Money Funds Limited HSBC Specialist Funds Limited [each a “Company”] Director Resignation and Appointment The Board of Directors of each Company wish to announce the resignation of Mr. Anthony Joaquin […]

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Swimming: Esposito Helps UMBC Finish 2nd

Vanessa Esposito concluded representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving at the 2020 America East Swimming and Diving Championships. Esposito and her teammates finished second to New Hampshire, New Hampshire scored a total of 876 points, while the UMBC women compiled 759.5, ahead of five other squads. On the final […]

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Monument Re Donates $120,000 To BCF

Monument Re has donated $120,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation’s [BCF] Emergency Fund, with contributions from individual staff members matched by the company. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that the company is donating $120,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation’s Emergency Fund. “The donation represents contributions from the company together with generous contributions from […]

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HSBC’s Branch Banking Hours To Change

As of Monday [May 11], HSBC’s Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open on weekdays from 9.00am through 1.00pm “to provide limited banking services to the public.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda announced today that, effective Monday 11th May, the HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open every weekday from 9.00am through […]

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Video: BCB ‘Stay Home Cricket Challenge’

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is challenging players and fans across the island to record themselves doing drills and share the resulting videos on social media. A BCB spokesperson said, “Our 2020 season may be on hold due to Covid-19, but this is the perfect time to #StayHome and work on your cricket skills.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ […]

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