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Friday afternoon, Eskom announced that stage three loadshedding will be imposed from 5 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday.

The nation is currently in stage four after experiencing stage six earlier in the week.

Since the start of the holiday season, load-shedding has been a daily occurrence, and the entire nation has faced widespread power outages.

The Electricity Utility stated they would finalize the loadshedding plans for Christmas Day based on the condition of the power grid at a later date.

Friday’s announcement of the company’s annual statistics revealed an increase in financial performance, but sustained poor plant performance and excessive debt levels remain a concern.

“Revenue climbed to R246.5 billion due to a 15.06% increase in tariffs and a 3.4% increase in sales volume.”

At the end of March 2022, its net loss was R12.3 billion.

#EskomMediaStatement

Eskom’s yearly statistics demonstrate an increase in financial performance; but, poor plant performance and excessive debt levels remain a cause for concern.

Visit https://t.co/v6vpxeOVpk to access the complete set of reports for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2022. pic.twitter.com/WmHf46gv9y

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom SA) December 23, 202

»Loadshedding has reached stage three«

Chrissy Teigen is enjoying the end of her pregnancy in the sun.

On Wednesday, the model, 37, showed off her baby bulge in a double of Monday Swimwear bikinis while on vacation with her family.

The “Cravings” cookbook author uploaded an Instagram Reel with the sly comment “@mondayswimwear comes through with a comfortable and cute boulder holder.”

Teigen posed in the black Carla Roja underwire bikini top ($90) and incredibly small tie-string bottoms ($72) for her mirror selfie.

Her husband, John Legend, 43, confirmed his pleasure with a succession of heart-eyed emojis.

“I adore your boulders,” journalist Yashar Ali said.

“You look amazing!” one commenter raved, adding, “Do you know what you’re having or will it be a surprise?”

Teigen said, “I wish I could let it be a surprise but we know! A lot of folks think boy!”

But not everyone was delighted with the pregnancy post.

“No [sic] offence but why do you need to display yourself and obviously John doesn’t care! Just asking,” one troll questioned. “Is this truly necessary?” another eye rolled.

“That’s not cool. Used to be secret and concealed,” remarked a commenter. Teigen playfully answered, “NOT COOL!”

The Sports Depicted model uploaded a photograph of herself and her 4-year-old son Miles playing in the water with the caption “storks illustrated.”

The author of “Cravings” joked about how long her pregnancy feels.
Instagram/Chrissy Teigen

Teigen previously posed in a pink bikini from the same brand on the same tropical holiday, using Monday Swimwear’s Hanalei Bottom in Sunset Tie Dye ($76) and the matching triangle top ($86).

“OMG I feel like she’s been pregnant foreverrrrrr,” she joked to her fans. “How do you think I feel? Thank you.”

Teigen and Legend have two children, named Luna and Miles.
Images from Getty for DreamWorks Anim

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model announced to her Instagram followers in August that she was expecting again, following a miscarriage at 20 weeks in 2020.

Teigen and Legend also have a four-year-old son, Miles, and a six-year-old daughter, Luna.

»Pregnant Chrissy Teigen flaunts her baby bump in bikinis, declaring, “Boulder holder!”«

»St. Francis and the story of the first Nativity scene«

Inflation as measured by a metric frequently monitored by the Federal Reserve decreased this month, providing further evidence that a prolonged rise in consumer prices appears to be abating.

The Commerce Department said on Friday that prices grew 5.5% year-over-year in November, down from a revised 6.1% increase in October and the weakest increase since October 2021. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 4.7% year-over-year. Additionally, this was the smallest increase since October 2021.

Prices increased 0.1% from October to November, following a 0.4% increase the prior month. Core prices rose 0.2%.

Inflation, which began rising a year and a half ago as the economy recovered from the coronavirus recession of 2020, continues substantially over the Fed’s desired annual growth rate of 2%.

“From the standpoint of the Federal Reserve, the economy is going in the right direction toward the end of 2022, but not quickly enough. Chief Economist of PNC, Gus Faucher, stated in a research note that higher interest rates are hurting on consumer expenditure, especially for durable items, and that inflation is decreasing.

Since March, the central bank has hiked its benchmark interest rate seven times in an effort to rein in inflation.

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Higher prices and interest rates may have a negative impact on American consumers. Their expenditure increased by only 0.1% from October to November, and did not increase at all after correcting for inflation.

Rubeela Farooqi, senior U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, wrote in a research note, “We anticipate a slowdown in household expenditure when the Fed raises rates further in 2023.”

Nevertheless, Americans’ after-tax income increased 0.3% in November, even after adjusting for inflation.

The Fed is said to follow the personal consumption expenditures price index, which was released by the Commerce Department on Friday, much more attentively than it does the better-known consumer price index by the Labor Department. November’s year-over-year CPI increase of 7.1% was less than June’s 9.1% year-over-year increase, which was the largest such increase in four decades.

PCE tends to demonstrate a lower inflation rate than CPI. In part, this is due to the fact that rents, which have skyrocketed, carry double the weight in the CPI compared to the PCE.

When inflation spikes, the PCE price index also attempts to account for changes in shopping behavior. Thus, it can detect, for instance, when consumers transfer from expensive national brands to less expensive retail brands.

»The Fed’s preferred inflation indicator has dropped to 5.5%«

This week, the dominatrix who requested the Florida municipal commission for $1 million in government funds was advertising a local S&M nightclub.

The ‘Mistress’ who addressed city officials and threatened to spank each commissioner if their request was granted is known as ‘Mistress Krave,’ according to DailyMail.com.

‘Mistress Krave’ and her two’slaves’ addressed the meeting in full bondage garb, replete with latex garments, boots with stiletto heels, helmets, and chains. The trio had a laser-like concentration on their demand for a prison for law-abiding Sunshine State residents.

The doms appear to be advertising a forthcoming S&M club in the area. According to their website, KRAVE Nightclub in Miami is scheduled to open in February as a nightclub, art space, “sexy circus,” burlesque, and performance space.

The women-owned and -operated adult playground promises “no rules, no labels, and no restrictions” for individuals who are “adventurous and open-minded.”

The dominatrices are shown here entering the Fort Lauderdale city commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday night wearing full S&M garb, complete with shackles, ready to make their proposal for a dungeon for the taxpayers and citizens.

Outside a door to what is probably the soon-to-be-opened nightclub, a promotional sign asks, “What Are Your Kraving?”

The club’s Instagram feed is filled with teases, featuring photos and videos of scantily clad women and men in bondage attire with the question: “What Are You Kraving?”

Guests who dare to enter will be met at the entrance by a 50-foot-tall sculpture of a pair of legs wearing fishnet stockings and scarlet heels.

According to the club’s press release, KRAVE X MIAMI is a totally immersive venue where all characters from the KRAVE universe come to life.

Nobody knows who is or is not a member of the KRAVE show, and everyone is required to participate.

Once inside, the experience begins with performances such as KRAVE Mistress, the Naughty Nun, ‘Ashley the TikTok-obsessed social media influencer,’ and even a ‘angry convenience store employee who taunts you as you enter through the secret back entrance.’

One of the doms is shown responding to questions from readers regarding the nightclub’s debut.

Guests who dare to enter will be met by a 50-foot-tall sculpture of a pair of legs in fishnet stockings and scarlet heels, urging them to let go of their inhibitions.

Since the commission’s introduction, their Instagram has received an influx of positive engagement, with many comments complimenting their efforts to bring dungeons into the light.

A admirer wrote, “A revolution I want to be a part of… history in the making.”

‘Yes! It’s a fetish revolution!’ said someone else.

Another fan wrote, “Where do I cast my vote for this motion?” Where, d*mn you?!

DailyMail.com made multiple failed attempts to contact Mistress Krave and her entourage. However, according to the city commissioner’s office, their offices have been inundated with calls since the odd constituent request.

During the meeting of the city council, the doms distributed business cards. When it was their turn to talk on the open mic, they commanded the entire room; even the council members were captivated.

The doms returned to their seats during the meeting in a single file.

During the meeting, the doms distributed business cards, and when it was their turn to speak on the open mic, the entire room was captivated, including the council members.

“Good evening counsel peoples, you may call me “Mistress,” stated the speaker, whose only exposed body portion was her dark red lips.

“I am neutral on the proposal to approve a deal for the purchase of proprietary yard waste processing and disposal equipment.” I find it intriguing, though, that you will pay almost $1,000,000 to flush your secrets down the drain, including the condom I know you used to cheat on your spouse.

So, I propose using a quarter of that mill to finance doms and subs in Broward County – to establish a dungeon created for us by us – taxpayers and voters.

In conclusion, she stated, “Do not let my dazzling appearance deter you from fulfilling your obligation to fulfill my request.” You are discharged; I look forward to spanking each and every one of you at the new prestigious prison.

As the doms moved away from the platform and toward their seats, the meeting attendees, who were predominantly middle-aged men and women, appeared to be largely undisturbed by the proposal.

As he cleared his throat, one of the commissioners responded, “Okay, thank you.”

“And, happy holidays to you,” he added before he laughed. Who else would like to speak?

Someone in the audience stood and asked the city manager, “Are there any districts with dungeons?”

The manager responded, “Not to my knowledge.”

»At a Florida city council meeting, Dominatrix promoted S&M nightclub«

The Sheridanverse is expanding with the release of the new Yellowstone prequel, 1923, on Paramount+.

The Western series explores the origins of the Dutton family, focusing on Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren). The series will examine the early twentieth century, when pandemics, record drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression plagued the mountain west and the Dutton family, who resided there.

The majority of the action takes place in Montana. In his review for Decider, Joel Keller noted that there are numerous “side trips to the Native school and to Kenya.” This is reflected in their international filmmaking experience, which spanned various nations.

Curious about the filming locations for 1923? Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about this new Yellowstone spinoff’s filming locations.

Where Was the Film 1923 Filmed?

Montana began production for 1923, according to local news sources. NBC Montana stated in June that the Civic Center in Butte, Montana was rented out “for several months” and filming took place in the historic Uptown, creating more than 160 jobs and possibly as many as 500 employment.

However, production continued around the world. Taylor Sheridan, creator of 1923, 1883, and Yellowstone, and David Glasser, executive producer, discussed their filming experiences with Deadline. Sheridan added, “I would argue that 1883 was the most costly first season of a television show ever produced,” before comparing the series to Game of Thrones.

The two continued their discussion about the four nations where they had filmed, which included South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Malta.

“You saw 6,000 sheep and 3,000 animals, and as long as this exhibition continues, you’re in Africa.” All real. “You realize how difficult it is to move a crew around in Africa in 2022 with Covid, with all the rules and politics?” Sheridan asked, emphasizing that they weren’t just in “one tiny preserve.”

Glasser claimed that they also visited the European country of Malta and the city of Kabul.

1923 is currently available to view on Paramount+.

»Where was ‘1923’ shot? ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel Filmed in Several Countries«

In 2023, Michael Conforto will return.

The left-handed hitting outfielder signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Giants on Friday, according to Jon Heyman of The Post. The contract has a one-year opt-out clause and is contingent on a physical.

The deal was initially reported by USA Today.

Michael Conforto missed the 2022 season as a result of shoulder surgery.

The 29-year-old Conforto did not play in 2022 due to a January shoulder injury that required surgery. After declining the Mets’ $18.4 million qualifying offer, he became a free agent.

In seven seasons with the Mets, Conforto hit.255 with 132 home runs, 396 RBIs, and an OPS of.824 to earn a spot on the 2017 All-Star team.

Aaron Judge’s decision to return to the Yankees and Carlos Correa’s deal falling apart due to a “difference of opinion” on a medical have hampered the Giants’ ability to attract free agents so far this offseason (he later signed with the Mets). However, Conforto should give their lineup some zest.

»Michael Conforto will join the Giants following a lengthy period of free agency«