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Ninjas in Pyjamas and Natus Vincere stayed alive in their respective groups at the BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2023 on Tuesday in Copenhagen.
Ninjas in Pyjamas outlasted Complexity Gaming 2-1 in the lower-bracket final of Group A, while Natus Vincere beat BIG in the Group B lower-bracket final.
The winning teams moved into the grand finals of their respective groups, where a victory would mean automatic qualification into the Fall Final.
NIP opened with a 16-9 win on Mirage, but Complexity countered with a 16-7 result on Overpass. The third map, Nuke, needed overtime before NIP could pull out the clinching win, 22-20.
Daniil ‘headtr1ck’ Valitov of Ukraine led NIP with 66 kills and a plus-17 kills-to-deaths differential. Complexity’s Jonathan ‘EliGE’ Jablonowski led all players with 70 kills on a plus-17.
NaVi defeated BIG 16-11 on Ancient and 16-14 on Mirage. All five players for NaVi finished with positive K-D differentials, led by Romania’s Mihai ‘iM’ Ivan (47 kills, plus-11) and Ukraine’s Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyliev (42 kills, plus-13).
The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event began with a double-elimination group stage, with the field split into three groups of four teams.
All matches are best-of-three and the winners of each group will advance straight to the Fall Final. The remaining nine teams advance to the seeded play-in stage to compete for three more Fall Final berths.
Play continues Wednesday with two matches:
–Team Vitality vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas (Group A grand final)
–FaZe Clan vs. G2 Esports (Group C lower-bracket final)
BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2023 Final prize pool and points distribution:
1-3. $27,500, 2,400 BLAST Premier points, qualifies to Fall Final — TBD
4-6. $17,500, 1,800 BLAST Premier points, qualifies to Fall Final — TBD
7-9. $8,500, 800 BLAST Premier points, qualifies to Fall Showdown — TBD
10-12. $5,666, 300 BLAST Premier points, qualifies to Fall Showdown — TBD
Celebrities have been known to pay over $1500 for the Vampire facial. Kim Kardashian West put the facial in the limelight back in 2013 with a scary selfie of herself during a “vampire facial.” She has since then not advised others to go through the procedure. Other celebrities such as model Bar Refaeli and British actor Rupert Everett have also had the procedure. It’s been touted as a mini facelift without going under the knife.
A controversial beauty procedure known as the “vampire facial” has grown in favor recently and promises youthful, beautiful skin. This technique, made popular by celebrities, involves drawing out a patient’s own blood, separating the platelet-rich plasma (PRP), then injecting or micro needling the PRP back into the face. While supporters of this practice tout a variety of advantages, including an increased collagen production and skin renewal, it is important to investigate any potential risks.
How the Vampire Facial is Performed
A small amount of the patient’s blood is drawn during a vampire facial, usually from the arm. The plasma, which contains platelets rich in growth factors, is then separated from the other blood components by spinning the blood in a centrifuge. This platelet-rich plasma is either topically administered or directly injected into the skin using tiny needles to increase absorption by micro needling.
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The concentrated growth factors in PRP, according to proponents of the vampire facial, can heal some skin disorders like acne scars and hyperpigmentation as well as enhance skin texture, decrease fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulate the formation of collagen. Additionally, they assert that using the patient’s own blood lessens the possibility of negative effects.
Hazards of the Vampire Facial
The possibility of contamination or illness is a serious risk related to vampire facials. Bacteria can enter the treatment area through improper sterilization procedures, unsterilized equipment, or untrained practitioners. Two clients of a New Mexico spa received an HIV diagnosis after receiving a vampire facial in 2018, drawing attention to the dangers of bloodborne illnesses and the value of sterile procedures.
Skin damage and allergic reactions pose risk.
A popular method in vampire facials is micro-needling, which involves making microscopic incisions in the skin to promote collagen formation. But if done improperly or too forcefully, it can cause skin injury, scarring, and protracted redness. The micro needling solution or other items used during the operation could also cause allergic reactions in those with sensitive skin, which could result in inflammation and irritation.
In New Mexico, a spa was shut down for people testing positive for aids due to contaminated needles. The facial involves needles so the procedure can involve dangerous pathogens. A “vampire facial” at a New Mexico spa has been linked to a new HIV case, state health officials said on Wednesday, years after the establishment shuttered. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, the patient’s only self-reported HIV risk exposure occurred during a vampire facial they had at VIP Spa in Albuquerque in 2018.
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Cosmetologists performing these procedures must be trained for blood borne pathogens and certificates should be displayed by salon or the licensed practitioner.
Scientific Evidence Not Supported
Although a few tiny studies have suggested PRP therapy may have some advantages, there is still a dearth of research to back up the effectiveness of vampire facials. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, while PRP has demonstrated promising results in a few medicinal applications, there is not enough evidence to warrant its use in cosmetic procedures. The claims relating to the efficacy of vampire facials should be addressed with caution in the absence of strong clinical data.
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Celebrity singer Ed Sheeran recently performed in Detroit and fans were thrilled when he paid homage to hometown celebrity rapper Eminem with the song Lose Yourself. His web fans were thrilled listening to his rendition. However, halfway through the performance, celebrity rapper Eminem surprised fans by appearing on the stage and joining the English singer in his performances, and web fans went wild with joy and excitement.
On Saturday, Ed Sheeran performed at Detroit’s Ford Field. He acknowledged celebrity rapper Eminem’s hometown by singing Lose Yourself from eight mile. He told the ecstatic crowd that he had rehearsed the super hit earlier that day, and “We’ll see how it goes.”
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Suddenly there was a huge surprise as Detroit celebrity Eminem not only joined him on stage but proceeded to make the popular hit a double delight, as he rapped on stage. Detroit fans and other web fans who might have traveled across the nation, borders or continents were thrilled to hear the performances by Ed Sheeran and Eminem.
Sheeran addressed the effusive audience at the show and said, “Can I just say, he was gonna come out and do one song, but I said you can’t come out in Detroit and just do one song.” He questioned the crowd, “Do you want another song?”
Of course, Eminem stayed on stage, and they performed Stan. Sheeran was Dido to the celebrity rapper’s obsessed fan.
After the mind-blowing performance, Eminem said, “Detroit I missed you.”
Celebrity singer Ed Sheeran and legendary rapper Eminem have performed together on a few occasions, the newest one was in 2022, when Detroit celebrity Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The rapper performed a medley of his tracks along with celebrity singers such as Ed Sheeran for Stan, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler for Sing For The Moment and more.
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Earlier in 2017, Ed Sheeran made a guest appearance on the celebrity rapper’s track River from Revival, while Eminem appeared on Remember the Name, on Sheeran’s No. 6 Collaborations Project in 2018.
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PNC Financial Services (NYSE:PNC) reported its Q2 earnings results on Tuesday, with EPS of $3.36 coming in above the Street estimate of $3.29. However, the revenue for the quarter was $5.29 billion, lower than the Street estimate of $5.45 billion.
Compared to the previous year, net income in Q2 declined by 11% to $1.5 billion. Additionally, net interest income decreased by $75 million, or 2%, to $3.5 billion. This decline was attributed to increased funding costs and lower loan and securities balances, despite higher yields on interest-earning assets.
Looking ahead, the company revised its outlook for net interest income for the year. The bank now expects it to grow between 5% and 6%, which is lower than the previous projection of 6% to 8% growth.
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) shares gained more than 4% intra-day today after the company exceeded expectations with its Q2 results. The company reported EPS of $1.83 on revenue of $13.62 billion, surpassing the Street estimates of $1.71 on revenue of $13.51 billion. This marks a 9% year-over-year increase in revenue.
Novartis demonstrated strong sales growth and robust margin expansion, leading to an increase in the company’s guidance for 2023. The positive performance was observed across core therapeutic areas and key geographic regions. CEO Vas Narasimhan emphasized the company’s confidence in its mid-term growth outlook, thanks to growth drivers and a promising pipeline with upcoming milestones for Kisqali, Pluvicto, and iptacopan.
Novartis revised its full-year revenue forecast, now expecting high-single-digit rate growth compared to the previous mid-single-digit rate projection.
Jefferies analysts anticipate a “quiet quarter” for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), but raised the price target to $225 from $210 ahead of the upcoming Q3/23 earnings, scheduled to be reported on Aug 3. The firm maintained its Buy rating.
The analysts acknowledge that after Apple outlined its long-term computing vision in June, this earnings call will refocus on the iPhone and services as the key drivers of the stock. They expect both segments to demonstrate enough resilience to deliver a quarter in line with or slightly better than expectations.
The firm predicts revenue of $83.6 billion for the quarter, surpassing the Street estimate of $81.6 billion. Regarding hardware, the analysts foresee flat iPhone revenue, a decrease in iPad revenue, an increase in Mac revenue due to higher unit sales compensating for lower average selling prices, and a slight decline in wearables revenue.
Roth/MKM analysts increased the price target for Uber (NYSE:UBER) to $59.00, maintaining a Buy rating. Shares rose more than 3% intra-day today.
The analyst states that their UBER model has been updated, with Gross Bookings and Revenue estimates for 2023/2024 remaining above consensus and unchanged. However, EBITDA and EPS estimates for 2023/2024 have been raised by 15%. The new price target of $59 is based on 0.60x 2024 Gross Bookings and 25.0x 2024 EBITDA.
Despite Uber’s strong year-to-date performance of over 90%, the Buy rating is reiterated due to the anticipated accelerated generation of free cash flow in the future, as well as potential non-fundamental catalysts such as S&P 500 addition, stock buybacks, and corporate development actions.
The Las Vegas Aces have the best record in the WNBA and have clinched a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup.
The short-handed Los Angeles Sparks have lost five games in a row.
These teams are in very different positions going into Wednesday night’s matchup in Los Angeles, the final game for each team before the All-Star break.
The defending champion Aces (18-2) are coming off a 98-72 drubbing of the visiting Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.
Las Vegas outscored Phoenix 26-12 in the second quarter to take a comfortable 52-34 halftime lead. Jackie Young had 23 points to lead four Aces scorers in double figures.
“I don’t think we’re at our peak of playing our best basketball,” said forward A’ja Wilson, who added 20 points and eight rebounds.
It was the Aces’ second consecutive victory since losing to 80-78 to the host Dallas Wings on Friday. The Aces are undefeated at home and haven’t lost consecutive games.
The Sparks’ latest loss was to the league-worst Mercury, 78-72 in Phoenix on Sunday.
Los Angeles (7-12) already was without five players before starter Dearica Hamby went down with a sprained ankle in the first half against the Mercury.
The Sparks did get a boost from guard Jasmine Thomas, who had season highs of 29 minutes and 10 points to go with four assists. Thomas, 33, was playing her 12th game this season after suffering a season-ending ACL injury last year.
“She brings a veteran presence,” said coach Curt Miller, who also coached Thomas with the Connecticut Sun. “She understands this league. She understands how hard it is to prepare, how hard it is to win and the fine line between winning and losing.”
Lexie Brown (non-COVID illness), Layshia Clarendon (foot), Chiney Ogwumike (foot) and Nia Clouden (knee) are listed as out for Wednesday’s game.
“There’s still so much (time) left,” Thomas said. “We can’t look ahead. We can’t look behind us and see the games where we could have won.”
Jackie Young poured in 23 points to lead three scorers with at least 20 as the Las Vegas Aces shot better than 50 percent from the floor for much of the night en route to a 98-72 blowout win against the visiting Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday.
Young added six assists for Las Vegas (18-2), which took control in the second quarter, outscoring Phoenix 26-12 to take an 18-point lead into intermission of the Commissioner’s Cup matchup.
The Aces opened the second half with an 18-6 run over the first 4:58 of the third quarter to lead by 30.
Chelsea Gray collected 21 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, and A’ja Wilson added 20 points and eight boards for Las Vegas. Young, Gray and Wilson combined to shoot 25 of 39 from the floor.
Coming off her franchise-record, 40-point performance in Sunday’s win at Minnesota, Kelsey Plum chipped in 17 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Every Las Vegas player who saw the floor scored. Kiah Stokes rounded out the starters with seven points, and Cayla George — who scored three points off the bench — grabbed five rebounds in 16 minutes.
Phoenix (4-15) shot only 27 of 70 (38.6 percent) from the floor overall and 6 of 19 (31.6 percent) from 3-point range, compared to the Aces’ 9-of-25 (36 percent) shooting from beyond the arc.
Michaela Onyenwere led the Mercury with 18 points off the bench on 7-of-13 shooting, while Brittney Griner added 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Phoenix’s next three leading scorers — Diana Taurasi (11 points), Shey Peddy (10) and Moriah Jefferson (nine) — shot a combined 10 of 29.
Brianna Turner, who grabbed a game-high nine rebounds, scored two points on 1-of-4 shooting.
The Mercury have lost four of their last five games and 10 of their last 12.
Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a stress fracture in her left foot, the team said Tuesday.
It was not clear when the 22-year-old sustained the injury. She put in a normal workload of 25 minutes on Sunday in Indiana’s most recent game, a loss to Dallas.
The second overall pick in the 2022 draft has started all 51 games she’s played in her WNBA career, including 19 games this year. Smith is averaging 15.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in her sophomore campaign and has put up 14.3 points and 8.6 boards per game for her career.
The Fever will host the New York Liberty on Wednesday in their final game before the WNBA All-Star break. They have lost seven games in a row.
Indiana also said guard Lexie Hull — also a 2022 first-round pick — has a broken nose and will miss Wednesday’s game. Hull played 34 minutes against Dallas. She is averaging 5.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game this season in 19 games (17 starts).
