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Wales Online
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Everyday summer item could cause £200 damage to your car
Everyday summer item could cause £200 damage to your car The oily substance is notorious for leaving nasty stains on vehicle upholstery It's the nemesis of car seats (Image: Getty Images/Car Culture ) Motorists who make this hot weather mistake could face a £200 repair bill, it was been warned. As Wales is currently experiencing a heatwave, don't get caught out by this costly error. Drivers have been warned to avoid contaminating car seats with sunscreen or sun cream - as the oily substance is notorious for leaving nasty stains on vehicle upholstery that can be a nightmare to remove. Motorists might ultimately have to pay for their vehicle's cabin to be professionally cleaned, an expense which can cost £200. Managing director at Select Car Leasing, Graham Conway, said the water-resistant nature of sun cream is what makes it "the nemesis of car seats". He explained: 'When the temperature rises, sun cream is a must, particularly if you're out and about in the car, as harmful UV rays can penetrate both windscreens and side windows. 'But sun cream and car seats are also a recipe for stains that can be near-impossible to remove. Article continues below 'Sun cream is, by its very nature, water resistant so that it doesn't disappear from your skin at the first sign of sweat or moisture. 'But because it's resistant to water, sun cream also repels common interior car cleaning products. If it's left too long on vehicle upholstery, you might struggle to get rid of the stain at all.' According to experts at the British Skin Foundation, there are two main types of sunscreen in the UK; chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens. Mineral sunscreens often appear much whiter on the skin and contain the chemicals titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. And it's these oxides that can leave a stubborn white residue on car seats, particularly leather or artificial leather. Mr Conway added: 'Prevention here is better than cure - if you accidentally slap sun cream on your car seats, try and remove it with a cleaning wipe as soon as you can." For more stubborn sun cream car stains, the advice differs between experts, with some recommending using a mild degreaser or applying white wine vinegar to the stain. Other advice is simply to use baby wipes - with a pack of wipes costing just £1. American YouTuber and dermatologist Dr. Scott Walter's advice has been viewed more than 35,000 times. In the video, he says: 'I love sunscreen but one thing I hate about it, it gets all over my car. I finally found something to clean it without doing any damage - baby wipes. Baby wipes do a fantastic job of removing it without hurting the leather or other parts of the car.' Mr Conway said that when the sun is out people should use at least SPF 15 sunscreen with UVA protection when in their car. But he added: 'You should avoid leaving a bottle of sunscreen in your car's glovebox. 'While it might be convenient when it comes to applying protection before you set off on a journey, some of the active ingredients in sunscreen actually break down when exposed to high heat from sitting in your car, rendering it less effective.' Article continues below
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Home BancShares (HOMB) Could Be a Great Choice
Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases. Based in Conway, Home BancShares (HOMB) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of -3.04%. Currently paying a dividend of $0.2 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 2.92%. In comparison, the Banks - Southeast industry's yield is 2.43%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.59%. Taking a look at the company's dividend growth, its current annualized dividend of $0.80 is up 6.7% from last year. Home BancShares has increased its dividend 4 times on a year-over-year basis over the last 5 years for an average annual increase of 9.55%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Home BancShares's current payout ratio is 38%. This means it paid out 38% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend. Earnings growth looks solid for HOMB for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 is $2.29 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 13.93%. Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout. High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that HOMB is not only an attractive dividend play, but also represents a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Home BancShares, Inc. (HOMB) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Government urged to extend free travel for children under nine and pensioners to commercial services
An organisation representing private bus operators said it would cost €1m to extend the free travel scheme for children using commercial as well as state bus services, in a pre-budget submission to the Department of Finance. The Coach Tourism and Transport Council also wants financial incentives and funding to decarbonise the national bus fleet. It said in the third quarter of this year, the National Transport Authority will allow passengers under nine on state transport providers free of charge. The organisation said the same benefits will not be afforded to those using commercial services. It claimed this disparity is creating an unfairness for passengers, establishes an urban-rural divide, and unfair competition in the marketplace. Chairperson David Conway said the expansion of free travel is a welcome development in recent years. 'We would urge the government to include commercial operators in the next phase of the roll out of free transport, particularly for the free transport scheme for children under-nine which is due to brought in in 2026,' he said. He said this would be an important step in ensuring that thousands of families who use commercial bus operators on a daily basis can avail of an important cost reduction, 'particularly when we provide many transport routes where the state cannot". Mr Conway said the IT infrastructure is already in place, as commercial providers are part of the Young Adult Leap Card and Free Travel Pass schemes. Due to a shortage of drivers, the organisation wants older drivers to be able to continue working longer. "We know that many drivers over 70 are well able to continue working as school bus drivers,' said Mr Conway. 'They should be allowed to continue serving the communities that they have for many years.' A CCTC spokesperson said its members operate more than 95pc of school transport services and provide almost all private coach hire. It represents nearly 90 operators with a combined fleet of 11,500 coaches. Operators include, Kavanagh Coaches, Flightlink, Aircoach and Wexford Bus. Previously, a report by the National Office for Traffic Medicine warned the government of potential risks if people over 70 were allowed to drive school buses.
Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘There's no place I'd rather be': Belfast Giants' leading scorer becomes first player to return for new season
Bringing back last season's leading scorer and a former Elite League Player of the Year Scott Conway represents a fantastic start to the Giants' off-season business, the 30-year-old centreman agreeing a one-year contract extension at the SSE Arena for his fourth season with the team. One of the deadliest finishers in the British game at present, the Basingstoke native netted a team-leading 33 goals and 74 points in 70 games last season, with his goal tally ranking fourth in the entire Elite League. Anchoring a line with linemates J.J. Piccinich and, for the latter half of the season, David Goodwin, Conway helped the Giants to the League and Challenge Cup double, scoring the vital tying goal in the game that won them the League title in Nottingham, and was named British Player of the Year and to the Second All-Star Team as well. 'There's no place I'd rather be. Belfast is a special city, and this organisation means a lot to me. From the moment I arrived, the fans have made me feel like one of their own,' commented Conway on his re-signing. "I'm proud to wear the Giants jersey and incredibly motivated to help bring more success to this club. We were pleased to win back two trophies last season, but it didn't end the way we wanted, so the hunger and fire are there – we've got unfinished business for sure.' Following a successful college career with Providence College, and two years in the pro ranks in North America, Conway first joined the Giants in the first season back after the Covid-19 pandemic and was an instant hit, rifling in 41 goals in 69 games that season on his way to a League and Cup double, scoring the League championship-winning goal in Sheffield, and a First All-Star Team nomination. If his first season was good, then his sophomore season at the SSE Arena was even better, Conway named the Elite League Player of the Year for helping the Giants win the Grand Slam thanks to his unstoppable form, bagging 53 goals and 113 points in 66 games as the team defended their trophies and then added the Play-Off title. That also included a star turn in the Giants' Champions League games that season, the 10-times capped Great Britain international scoring on home ice against both Davos and Ocelari Trinec, two European powerhouses. And he returned after spending the 2023/24 season away in Slovakia with Dukla Trencin to lead the Giants to more success last campaign, once again playing a significant scoring role in bringing two trophies back to the organisation. 'We're very pleased to have Scott back for the 2025/26 season. He's been a key part of our success in recent years, and his work ethic and leadership, on and off the ice, make him an invaluable asset to this team,' said Giants head coach Adam Keefe. "Cons is a proven competitor and having him commit to another season is a big statement about where we're headed and the standards we're setting from the outset.'
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Review: The Haunting of Agnes Gilfrey, Oran Mor, Glasgow
⭐⭐⭐⭐ A storm is brewing over Mull in Amy Conway's new comedy thriller that forms the latest offering from A Play, a Pie and a Pint's current season of lunchtime theatre. Agnes and her American TV actor husband James have arrived late at the old house where they are having a belated honeymoon. Greeted unexpectedly by housekeeper Mrs Carlin, Agnes and James are also seeking to escape other domestic pressures. Once things start going bump in the night, however, old ghosts making their presence felt see things spiral into a nightmare. Only when Agnes confronts a few demons does the storm calm. Shades of Inside Number 9's meticulously observed pastiches of hammy horror pulp fiction TV tropes abound in Katie Slater's production of Conway's script. This is the case from the creepy portrait of the former lady of the house Constance Laird resembling real life characters, to at one point having Manasa Tagica's Jack appearing to believe he is in a reality show. Then there is the way absolutely everyone in a 1970s thriller has a high-flying job in one creative industry or another. It is there most of all, however, in Mary Gapinski's larger than life embodiment of Mrs Carlin, whose deadly patter sounds purloined from a Victorian tombstone. Read more theatre reviews from Neil Cooper: Beyond such wilfully OTT archness there is some serious stuff at play here that says much about women, autonomy and the impending tick of the biological clock that has seen the female of the species too often presented as a mad woman in the attic of one sort or another. Played out on Fraser Lappin's pitch perfect depiction of a crumbling Highland pile and co-presented with Mull's arts centre An Tobar and Mull Theatre, Conway and Slater's construction sees Gapinski, Tagica and Sarah McCardie's Agnes having tremendous fun with all this. Conway's play nevertheless reclaims old myths in a deceptively subtle fashion to put women at the centre of this new spin on gothic fiction.
