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Marie woman is organizing a night where singles can meet each other in person instead of on dating apps.  Alysha Jordbro has a fun evening planned next month when she will host Resolution Romance Speed Dating with 30 local singles at Mane Street Cafe and Lounge Jordbro decided to organize a speed dating event after noticing that meeting people in real life is almost non-existent now.  “Most people rely on online dating to find their partner and it’s often not successful . it can take a really long time,” she said in an interview with SooToday The Resolution Romance Speed Dating night is recommended for people who are between 30 and 45 years old “It is going to be set up like speed dating in the movies There will be 15 tables that everyone gets to rotate between so you get about three minutes with each person.  “Every table will have some conversation starters to help the conversation flow,” Jordbro said.  Each participant will receive a card with everyone’s name on it you check off ‘yes’ or ‘no’ if you’re interested in seeing them again.  “This will eliminate the pressure of having to ask anyone for their number or if they are interested in going on a date,” she said.  There will be a break mid way through for people to mingle and at the end of the night they will turn in their date cards.  “Within a day or two I will reach out to everyone to share their matches and contact information then it’s up to them to set up their first date,” Jordbro said She said there will be no pressure or judgment because "everyone will be there for the same reason looking to hopefully find their person." "The advantages of meeting someone in person are possibly experiencing a spark if there’s chemistry right away," she said.  "Being able to read non-verbal cues through body language or overall demeanour can really give you a good feel of someone right away meeting in person can also encourage people to be their true selves which can be challenging when communicating online."  Jordbro was also inspired to organize this event by her background in behaviour therapy.  but she’s hoping to organize more speed dating events.  “Hopefully it’s a success because I’m already planning more events for different age groups like 21-plus and adults on the autism spectrum,” Jordbro said.  Tickets for the Jan. 25 event are around $33, which includes a drink ticket, and are available here. all tickets for women are sold out and there were some tickets left for men There is also a waiting list in case people decide they can't attend after all has placed a significant carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on hold.  The company cited an immature market for carbon capture as the primary reason for halting the project which was slated to begin operations in 2028.  The project aimed to capture up to 150,000 metric tons of CO2 annually from the Jordbro biomass plant for storage in the North Sea Less than a year after submitting the environmental permit application Vattenfall announced the suspension of the large-scale BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) project Vattenfall stated that while the project planned to capture biogenic CO2 from the Jordbro combined heat and power plant the current market conditions are not conducive to its successful implementation due to significant uncertainties and a lack of economic viability The Swedish media outlet SVT initially reported the decision which Vattenfall clarified was not a definitive termination The company emphasized that the environmental application would remain active and that the project could be resumed if market conditions improve Vattenfall has been exploring CO2 capture technologies at its Swedish combined heat and power plants since 2021 the company’s history with CCS projects dates back further Vattenfall invested billions of Swedish Kronor in capturing and storing CO2 from its coal-fired power plants the company opted to divest its coal-fired power plants selling Nordjyllandsværket in 2015 and its German plants the following year Relevant: Sweden Launches BECCS Reverse Auction Call the EU and its member states have renewed their focus on CCS technology with increased support.  Denmark recently earmarked $4.1 billion (DKK 28.7 billion) while the Swedish government recently approved a $3.2 billion (SEK 36 billion) grant for carbon capture projects Vattenfall has determined that the market for CCS is still not mature enough for the Jordbro project to proceed The company had initially planned to store the captured CO2 likely at sea in the North Sea or potentially on land in Denmark Read more: EU Approves €3B Carbon Capture Aid In Sweden Marie local is bringing a fresh approach to dating for the 50-plus crowd with an upcoming event that’s proving more popular with women than men Alysha Jordbro, founder of No Swipe Society is organizing a Dancing Through the Decades Speed Dating event on March 29 at Mane St The event aims to provide an alternative to online dating apps for older adults seeking companionship “Hearing so many people struggle with online dating apps gave me the idea to host in-person speed dating events,” Jordbro said “While that event was being advertised I had several people over the age of 50 reach out to me requesting an event for their age group.” The upcoming event is designed for 40 participants Jordbro has noticed a significant imbalance in bookings “The strong demand for women for this event reflects a common trend in the dating world,” she said “Women over 50 are often more proactive about seeking new social connections while men in the same age group may be more hesitant to put themselves out there in a structured dating setting.” Jordbro is implementing new strategies to attract male participants “I’m planning on doing more advertising in male-dominated spaces and offering discounts if they attend with a friend,” she said No Swipe Society announced a “buy one The event’s format will combine speed dating with social activities followed by two rounds of speed dating mixed with dancing Participants will have the opportunity to meet 20 potential matches with each speed date lasting about five minutes Jordbro’s first event started with a 30-plus age group she expanded to cater to the 50-plus demographic “I figured if people in their 30s were struggling with online dating people in their 50s must be in the same boat,” Jordbro said She remains optimistic about the event's potential I had multiple participants let me know that they connected with their matches and went on first dates.” Jordbro handles most of the planning and advertising herself Café and Lounge for the assistance in creating a “wonderful evening,” for participants but the two for one option for men makes each ticket $27.96.  Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Woman dies in explosion west of Stockholm as two men killed in two separate shootings I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Three people have been killed in overnight shootings and an explosion in Sweden, as deadly violence linked to a feud between criminal gangs escalated. A man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Jordbro on Wednesday night just hours after an 18-year-old man was shot dead in a Stockholm suburb The deadly shootings were followed by an explosion early on Thursday that killed a woman in her 20s in Uppsala Local media said the woman was likely not the target of the blast and police are treating her death as murder The two shootings bring the death toll from gun violence in September to 11 making it the deadliest month for shootings since police started keeping statistics in 2016 It is not yet known whether the three incidents are linked but Swedish media said at least two were connected to a feud between criminal gangs a growing problem in Sweden which has seen a spate of drive-by shootings and bombings Two gangs — one led by a Swedish-Turkish dual national who lives in Turkey the other by his former lieutenant — are reportedly fighting over drugs and weapons Three people have been arrested over the Jordbro shooting while two are being held in connection with the Uppsala explosion which was so violent that the fronts of two houses were completely destroyed two powerful explosions ripped through a street in central Sweden injuring at least three people and damaging buildings with bricks and window sections strewn across the road Sweden’s center-right government has been tightening laws to tackle gang-related crime, while the head of Sweden’s police has said that warring gangs have brought an “unprecedented” wave of violence to the country. Earlier this week, Sweden’s justice minister Gunnar Strömmer reiterated that the government will increase the penalty from three years to five years for possessing explosives without a permit from the start of April, when new legislation comes into force. 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[email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three people were killed overnight in separate incidents in Sweden as a feud between criminal gangs escalated, making September the deadliest month on record for gun violence in the country. Two gangs are reportedly fighting over drugs and weapons, and this month has seen a sharp increase in fatal shootings in the northern European country, which has a relatively low crime rate and is considered a very safe place to live. Late Wednesday, an 18-year-old man was shot dead in a Stockholm suburb. Hours later, one man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Jordbro, south of the Swedish capital. Early Thursday a woman in her 20s died in an explosion in Uppsala, west of Stockholm, that police are treating as murder. Swedish media said the woman who died was likely not the intended victim and that the real target was the house next door. At least two of the three deaths were linked to a feud between criminal gangs, Swedish media reported. Two gangs — one led by a Swedish-Turkish dual national who lives in Turkey, the other by his former lieutenant — are reportedly fighting over drugs and weapons. National Police Commissioner Anders Thornberg said Thursday that the gang feud was “a serious threat to the safety and security of the country.” In the whole of 2022, 116 people in Sweden lost their lives to deadly violence, covering murder, manslaughter and assault with a lethal outcome, according to the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention The latest fatal shootings bring the death toll from gun violence in September alone to 11, Swedish broadcaster SVT noted. That would make this the deadliest month for shootings since police started keeping statistics in 2016. Speaking Thursday on Swedish broadcaster TV4, Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer said,”It is a deeply tragic development. I understand that people feel anger, fear and sadness.” Magdalena Andersson, leader of the opposition Social Democrats, called for the military to be sent in. She told Swedish radio that the military could free up police by carrying out some transportation and guard duties. Strömmer said that it was “not relevant to deploy the military,” but that he was prepared to listen to all parties when it comes to solving the wave of violence. Four people have been detained on suspicion of complicity in the fatal shooting in Jordbro. Police said that two people have been arrested over the Uppsala explosion, which was so violent that the facades of two houses were blown away. The blast wave could be felt by seismic monitoring stations some 20 kilometers (12 miles) away, the TT news agency said. “We assume that those who have been affected by the incident have nothing to do with the national conflict,” said Catarina Bowall, a senior officer with the Uppsala police. “This is one of the worst explosions in the area,” local police chief Ulf Johansson said. Uppsala, some 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of Stockholm, has been the scene of many feud-related shooting and explosions. Earlier this week, two powerful blasts ripped through dwellings in central Sweden, injuring at least three people and damaging buildings. The center-right government has been tightening laws to tackle gang-related crime, while the head of Sweden’s police has said that warring gangs have brought an “unprecedented” wave of violence to the country. The new data centre consists of two data centre containers located at Vattenfall’s biomass-fired district heating plant in Jordbro, south of Stockholm. Vattenfall provides the infrastructure and the secured site space, Cloud&Heat Technologies runs the operations, contributing together to a CO2-free computing process. “The demand for high-performance and low-cost computing capacity is increasing rapidly, especially for Internet of Things & Artificial Intelligence applications. Our new data centre at our pilot site in Sweden is ready for operation for customers expecting cost-efficient, reliable, and fossil free computing capacity,” says Birger Ober, Project Manager at Vattenfall. Given the increasing importance and demand of green IT, Cloud&Heat Technologies and Vattenfall aim at enhancing this project and providing more prospecting solutions to promote further sustainable data infrastructures. Open image viewerPolice in Sweden at the scene of a deadly shooting in Jordbro on 28 September STT2.10.2023 18:56The Stockholm-based gang "Dödspatrullen" (roughly Death Patrol) organised the smuggling of hundreds of kilogrammes of illegal drugs into the Finland Finland's National Bureau of Investigation and the Helsinki Police Department have worked on the case with Swedish authorities The suspected crimes were allegedly carried out between June 2022 and May 2023 Swedish police tipped off Finnish authorities with an address in Finland that led to the discovery of a suspected drug distribution operation Police suspect that the drugs were brought to Finland in trucks via the northern border Authorities have seized more than 100 kilogrammes of drugs The suspects involved in the case range in age from 21 to 25 all four of whom were remanded in custody in absentia at the end of May STT reported that three of the suspects have since been extradited to Finland According to authorities the investigation is also linked to the seizure of a large number of weapons in Sweden last spring. The tabloid AftonbladetOpens an external website reported in April that Stockholm-area police seized more than 20 firearms during a single operation likely making it the biggest such raid in years Authorities in Sweden have struggled with a major uptick in gang violence in recent times with more than 10 gang-related deaths last month alone The reason for the uptick in violence is thought to be related to inter-gang disputes and competition Swedish police told national broadcaster SVT on Monday that authorities are starting a nationwide operation to stop the wave of violence The effort will include increased inter-agency cooperation as authorities respond to eventual explosions or shootings in the future The law enforcement effort will also include help from the Swedish military The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Background: Majid was born in Uppsala in 1986 and used to run an ice cream kiosk along with his mother as a teenager His first offence was a break-in at the age of 19 He was handed an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence in 2009 for smuggling cocaine into Sweden “He was one of a group of young people in Uppsala who took a wrong turn very early,” lawyer Tom Placht “You could talk to some of them and even help to nudge them in the right direction but there were others who you couldn’t even talk to – and he was one of them.” He was released from prison in spring 2015 and sentenced to prison again in July that year for assisting a kidnapping and assisting an aggravated assault and was allowed to leave Sweden in 2019 due to a rising threat against him European police managed to crack encrypted messaging service Encrochat was of particular interest to police due to his organising role in major drug trades as well as messages showing off thick wads of cash and Rolex watches A number of arrests were made and an international warrant was issued for Majid who managed to evade capture and remain active by gaining Turkish citizenship through buying a property in the country worth around 4 million kronor Abdo has previously been sentenced for weapons possession and serious drug offences and was handed a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence in 2016 An international arrest warrant for serious drug offences was issued for him last autumn as police suspect he was involved in smuggling 100 kilo of amphetamine into Sweden What happened between Majid and Abdo to spark this conflict “It’s a proxy war we’re seeing right now,” Swedish crime reporter Katrin Krantz, from the Expressen newspaper, told The Local in our Sweden in Focus podcast have both been detained by Swedish prosecutors many times over for serious crimes and something has made them turn against each other.” According to Swedish public broadcaster SVT the conflict started when someone affiliated to Abdo was attacked shots were fired at an address in Istanbul linked to Majid which may have been an attempt to murder him “We know there have been several attempted attacks in Turkey but everything just seems to have imploded there,” Krantz said was shot through an open window in a revenge killing in Gränby “When Ismail Abdo’s mother was murdered in Uppsala it turned into this spiral of violence that is now playing out it’s everywhere where people who are connected to these people live," said Krantz “I would say that that was the start of this very violent period we’ve seen.” the Foxtrot network organises large-scale drug smuggling to Sweden for wider distribution both within Sweden and beyond its borders amphetamine and cannabis marked with fox symbols have been seized by police wear diamond-studded gold rings in the form of a fox to show their loyalty Police suspect that the May network acts as foot soldiers for Majid On the other side of the ongoing gang conflict in Sweden is the Dalen network Foxtrot is also in conflict with another gang which was at the centre of a violent motorcycle gang conflict in Scandinavia in the 1990s “The conflict with Dalen was behind what we call the first wave of violence that we saw maybe from January and until the summer and we also saw some attacks on Bandidos that we think are connected," said Krantz Earlier this year SVT reported that both sides of that particular conflict agreed to not attack each others’ family or friends after a number of attacks on parents and other relatives of gang members but the latest wave of violence isn’t covered by this ceasefire as it’s due to an internal rift within the Foxtrot gang Please log in here to leave a comment