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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the start of the agency’s annual Arbor Day Poster contest.
Each year, DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program coordinates the contest to promote the value of trees in the environment and New Yorkers’ lives. The winner of the contest will have their photo or artwork reproduced as the 2025 Arbor Day Poster to commemorate the holiday.
The contest is sponsored by the New York State Arbor Day Committee, which includes DEC, the Empire State Forestry Foundation, the New York State Arborist Association, State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Sylvamo North America.
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DEC is accepting original photograph and artwork submissions on behalf of the committee until 5 p.m. on Dec. 31. Entries must feature trees in New York State and be submitted through the online poster contest submission form.
For more information about the contest email arborday@dec.ny.gov. To obtain past New York State Arbor Day posters, contact any local DEC forestry office or call 518-402-9428, or visit the DEC website.
– NYSDEC | https://www.outdoornews.com/2024/10/15/new-york-dec-announces-annual-arbor-day-poster-contest/ | 2024-10-15T18:03:16Z |
Randstad (OTCMKTS:RANJF – Get Free Report) and Robert Half (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Randstad and Robert Half”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Robert Half has higher revenue and earnings than Randstad. Robert Half is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Randstad, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
Insider & Institutional Ownership
24.0% of Randstad shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of Robert Half shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Robert Half shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Randstad and Robert Half, as provided by MarketBeat.
Robert Half has a consensus price target of $67.86, suggesting a potential downside of 1.27%. Given Robert Half’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Robert Half is more favorable than Randstad.
Summary
Robert Half beats Randstad on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Randstad
Randstad N.V. provides solutions in the field of work and human resources (HR) services. The company provides temporary staffing and permanent placement services; job posting; and résumé services on digital platforms. It offers inhouse, enterprise and digital, and tech suite services. In addition, the company provides managed services programs, recruitment process outsourcing, outplacement and career development, and online talent acquisition. It has operations in North America, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Iberia, other European countries, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Randstad Holding NV and changed its name to Randstad N.V. in April 2018. Randstad N.V. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands.
About Robert Half
Robert Half Inc. provides talent solutions and business consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through Contract Talent Solutions, Permanent Placement Talent Solutions, and Protiviti segments. The Contract Talent Solutions segment provides contract engagement professionals in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal and administrative, and customer support. This segment markets its services to clients and employment candidates through both national and local advertising activities, including radio, digital advertising, job boards, alliance partners, and events. The Permanent Placement Talent Solutions segment engages in the placement of full-time accounting, finance, and tax and accounting operations personnel. The Protiviti segment offers consulting services in the areas of internal audit, technology consulting, risk, and compliance consulting. It offers it services under the Robert Half brand name. The company was formerly known as Robert Half International Inc. and changed its name to Robert Half Inc. in July 2023. Robert Half Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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CAVENDISH, Vt. – When Japanese knotweed is mentioned, people often cringe, and tell tales of how it’s taken over parts of their yard and is impossible to kill. However, it’s long been part of traditional medicine in Asia for centuries, as a treatment for such ailments as inflammation, infections, skin burns, and, most recently, Lyme disease.
While knotweed was brought to the Americas in the 1800s as an ornamental plant, other plants that had medicinal properties were brought to the Americas by the colonists. In addition, the “seed trade” was big business, with middle- and upper-class landowners buying plants from around the world to study in their back yards.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will host their third workshop on plants, this time focusing on the invasives. This talk will feature garlic mustard, plantain, barberry, eucalyptus, ragweed, and other plants that were introduced or traveled with settlers. We’ll be exploring plants that can do damage to existing ecosystems, yet also offer medicine.
The workshop will take place at the Cavendish Town Library, 573 Main Street, Proctorsville, starting at 2 p.m. Dr. Charis Boke, a member of the Dartmouth College faculty in anthropology, will once again be speaking. Boke is currently writing “Poison, Power, and Possibility: Building Relations with Medicinal Plants,” which will explore the poetics, politics, and practices of contemporary herbalists in North America, leaning on ethnographic research, botanical histories, and lived experience to examine what it takes to remedy what ails us. Boke was involved in helping with the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Garden at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia.
For more information, please call 802-226-7807, or email margocaulfield@icloud.com. | https://vermontjournal.com/outdoor-news/chs-invasive-plant-workshop/ | 2024-10-15T18:03:16Z |
The ex-Nestle worker said he sustained a life-threatening injury when an iron locker fell on him on 4 September 2021.
The National Industrial Court in Ibadan on Tuesday awarded a N10 million compensation against Nestle Nigeria PLC for negligence, leading to an injury sustained by an employee of the company, Ilesanmi Temokun.
Mr Temokun had, through his counsel, Tope Temokun, instituted a negligence suit against the company and Mary Bolajoko Consultancy Services Limited over the injury sustained while working in the firm's premises.
The claimant's counsel had informed the court that his client sustained a life-threatening injury when an iron locker fell on him on 4 September 2021 while working at the company's premises.
He urged the court to award the sum of N10 million as compensation/damages in favour of his client and against Nestle Nigeria PLC.
Nestle's lawyer, Abraham Adeoye, had urged the court to dismiss the suit for lacking in merit.
However, the trial judge, John Peters, in his judgement on Tuesday, said it was the duty of employers to make the workplace safer for their employees.
Mr Peters said that if the iron locker in the cloak room of the company was adequately fixed, the accident resulting in the fall of iron locker on the body of the claimant would have been avoided.
He said that the injury sustained by the claimant led to his being diagnosed with spinal shock at the hospital and advised him to restrain from carrying out strenuous work or standing for long hours.
The judge said that the claimant was a young man of about 35 years of age and had been advised to restrain from engaging in stressful work at that age.
He said that he held no cost of action against the second defendant because she was the one that recruited the claimant for the first defendant (Nestle Nigeria PLC).
"I hold that the first defendant holds the claimant a duty of care.
"The claimant has discharged the burden of proof on him.
"The claimant is awarded a sum of N10 million as compensation for the injury sustained while working in the premises of the first defendant.
"A cost of N500,000 is also awarded as litigation cost in favour of the claimant," he said.
According to the judge, the judgement cost will attract 20 per cent per annual interest until it is fully settled.
(NAN) | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150628.html | 2024-10-15T18:03:17Z |
4 Biggest takeaways from Atlanta Falcons NFC South road win
By Nick Halden
2. Atlanta has zero pass rush
This was already evident through the first five weeks of the season but never has it been worse. Carolina's offensive line is struggling and dealing with a myriad of injuries. If ever your pass rush was going to come to life it would be against the Panthers and Andy Dalton. Dalton wasn't sacked once on Sunday leaving the Falcons bottom of the league in that category thus far.
Not only that but yet again a quarterback with below-average wheels gashed the Atlanta defense. Lorenzo Carter couldn't finish the play and Dalton rambled to his right scrambling for a huge gain and furthering Atlanta's defensive frustrations.
If the Falcons are serious about being a playoff team that is a serious January threat they must fix the pass rush. The team winning four games while being bottom of the league in sacks and run defense speaks to the job of the coaching staff, quarterback, kicker, and dynamic safety duo.
Atlanta's front office should be calling remaining veteran free agent pass rushers as well as failing teams to gauge trade prices. It is time for the Falcons to fix a problem that has been following them for much of the last decade. | https://bloggingdirty.com/4-biggest-takeaways-from-atlanta-falcons-nfc-south-road-win-01ja49j7xtgg/2 | 2024-10-15T18:03:17Z |
Brent Venables Says There Have Been Discussion to Redshirt Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold
This was supposed to be the season Jackson Arnold took over as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback, but instead, it might be the year he redshirts.
Arnold, a sophomore, began the season as the Sooners’ QB1 as a prized 5-star recruit who made his first career start against Arizona in the Alamo Bowl last year. But during his fifth career start, a loss to Tennessee in Week 4, Arnold was benched and replaced by Michael Hawkins Jr., another highly touted freshman like Arnold was the season before. Hawkins has started both games since, and even after a rocky performance last week against Texas, OU coach Brent Venables has assured he still plans to stick with Hawkins at quarterback.
Not seeing the field since being benched, Arnold has appeared in only four games this season, meaning if he didn’t trot out there again this season, he could redshirt. And Venables on Tuesday during his weekly press conference admitted that was a possibility for the young quarterback.
“It's been discussed between us,” Venables said. “What was told to Jackson, ‘We put you in, it's because we need you to help us go win.’ And we're certainly sensitive to everything. We're not sitting here with our head in the sand or naive to what it is. But, man, he's a great teammate. He wants to be the starting quarterback at the University of Oklahoma. His focus and his priority is with the team, where he is right now. He's practiced extremely well the last couple of weeks.
“I feel that it's only right to give Mike the opportunity to be the quarterback and to have, again, a body of work that says he's either is or isn't the right guy. And what he learned from his past mistakes every week is a season of its own, as we know, every opponent is going to present different issues and problems every week that you play, offense or defense, the kicking game, there's always a different, there's some DNA that you're going to do that is always going to be the same, things that you can hang your hat on, and then there's always you got a game plan and so you want to give guys an opportunity to show how well they can, quickly they can pick up those things and execute them on game day, things of that nature.”
Arnold was 3-1 in his four starts this season, completing 60% of his passes for 538 yards and seven touchdowns compared to three interceptions. He also rushed for 138 yards and a pair of TDs. He arrived at OU as the headline of the 2022 class. Arnold was a top-25 recruit in the country out of Denton Guyer (TX).
Last season as a freshman, Arnold appeared in five regular-season games, plus the start in the bowl game after Dillon Gabriel entered the transfer portal. He threw passes in only four games, going 11-for-11 in his debut against Arkansas State, but still burned his redshirt after entering for the fifth time against BYU when Gabriel was ruled out of the game at halftime.
Arnold was ultimately benched in the second quarter in OU’s SEC opener against Tennessee after the Sooners struggled offensively throughout their nonconference schedule.
“Jackson's been fantastic, all things considered,” Venables said. “He’s taken it in a really tough-minded way, and he's ready to play, and if he wasn't, he wouldn't still be here every day.” | https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/brent-venables-says-there-has-been-discussion-to-redshirt-oklahoma-qb-jackson-arnold-01ja8gffxhnt | 2024-10-15T18:03:18Z |
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he envisions a future where preparations for recovery from disasters would no longer be necessary.
He emphasized the need for a safer, adaptive, inclusive, and disaster-resilient region in his speechat the opening of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).
“We must strive to create a future where the need for recovery becomes less frequent,” he said.
He said the Asia-Pacific is now called to lead the global effort to reduce disaster and climate risks as well as to protect the public while building sustainable economies.
Citing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the President said stakeholders are enjoined to “redouble and synergize” their efforts to accelerate its implementation.
“It also remains crucial to align our goals under this framework with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement,” he said.
Toward this, Marcos urged an increase in investments and the development of financing mechanisms for disaster risk reduction.
He said that sustained and predictable data and financing would help address disaster risks better.
“This entails ensuring that developing countries, particularly the least-developed countries, landlocked countries, and developing small island states, are provided greater access to these resources to advance their policies and build disaster resilience,” he said.
Phl role in Loss and Damage
Fund Board
Earlier this year, the Philippines was selected to host the Loss and Damage Fund Board which provides support in the recovery of climate-vulnerable countries from losses and damage caused by climate change.
“We are hopeful for a fund that will benefit climate-vulnerable countries, many of whom are in our region,” Marcos said.
He underscored the importance of issuing bonds which is key to funding projects that protect oceans and ecosystems.
“Given our archipelagic nature and the looming threat of climate change, investing in the blue bond market is essential to ensuring the responsible stewardship of our natural wealth, the safeguarding of our coastal communities, and the sustainable growth of industries like fisheries and tourism,” he said.
“Our country’s most promising sectors for growth comprise renewable energy, green buildings, sustainable agriculture and water management,” he added.
Key steps
Marcos listed key points to achieving the goal for 2030 as prescribed in the Sendai Framework.
These include the building of stronger societies for the most vulnerable communities; listening to and empowering the people to contribute to disaster risk reduction; acknowledging climate change and disasters as catalysts for human displacement; policies that create safe pathways for migration; and supporting individuals displaced by disasters to enable them to rebuild their lives with dignity and security.
In addition, empowering local authorities and working with the youth in implementing nature-based and ecosystem-centered solutions that address their unique challenges and at the same time honor their local traditions and practices are also on the same path to achieving the goal of the region.
In this age of technological advancements, Marcos said “innovation must be at the heart of all our strategies” noting that today’s advancements in technology, data analytics and early warning systems can revolutionize disaster preparedness and response.
He reiterated his administration’s strategy and response of a “whole-of-nation” approach, engagement in open dialogue, and engagement with the private sector, particularly in advancing investments and practices in environmental, social, and governance areas.
Legal framework
Marcos also stressed the need for a stronger international legal framework that will serve as a guide to disaster prevention and response.
“We must advocate for stronger international legal frameworks that guide disaster prevention and response,” he said.
“This endeavor aims to fill critical gaps in international disaster response laws; uphold the rights and dignity of affected persons; establish clearer obligations, and enhance humanitarian coordination,” he added.
Through these efforts, Marcos said he sees the APMCDRR as an opportunity to send a powerful message to the world that the Asia-Pacific region is ready to lead in disaster risk reduction and climate action. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/marcos-sees-resilient-asia-pacific | 2024-10-15T18:03:19Z |
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Baku State Vocational Education Centre of tourism and Social
Services and the "CASA Baku" culinary School have launched the
first pilot group of students in the culinary speciality,
Azernews reports.
The graduation ceremony took place at Ateshgah Fire Temple with
representatives from the State Agency for Vocational Education
under the Ministry of Science and Education, the Baku State
Vocational Education Centre of Tourism and Social Services, as well
as the "CASA Baku" Culinary School in attendance.
Chairman of the State Tourism Agency, Fuad Nagiyev, addressed
the event.
In his speech, he emphasised that the development of gastronomic
tourism is one of the country's primary focusses, adding that
extensive work is being done to preserve the examples of the
national cuisine and promote Azerbaijan as a gastronomic
destination worldwide.
"The development of gastronomic tourism is one of the priority
areas for our country. Extensive work is being done to preserve
examples of our national cuisine and promote Azerbaijan as a
gastronomic destination worldwide," he said.
Chairman of the State Tourism Agency also pointed out that the
national cuisine samples had been passported by the State Tourism
Agency, and the country's biodiversity potential had been
integrated into agro-gastro tourism routes.
"The State Tourism Agency has passported samples of the national
cuisine, and the country's biodiversity potential has been
integrated into agro-gastro tourism routes. Additionally, the
training of professional chefs and the development and
specialisation of young cooks have been supported. The
establishment of a pilot training group for chefs is also one of
such projects. This programme is invaluable experience for the
professional development of young cooks," he underlined.
Following this, a video showcasing the one-year culinary
training program was presented.
It was mentioned that there has been no tertiary level education
for the culinary specialty in Azerbaijan until now; therefore, the
State Tourism Agency, in collaboration with the State Agency for
Vocational Education, the Baku Tourism Vocational School, and the
"CASA Baku" Culinary School, created this pilot group.
Within the framework of the project, 18 students with special
skills received vocational training in culinary specialities.
Experts from the "CASA Baku" Culinary School, as well as other
local and foreign specialists, were involved in the training
process.
During the event, diplomas were awarded to the 18 graduates of
the first pilot group. They handed over chef jackets to the members
of the second pilot group. It was also reported that there are
plans to establish a faculty in higher education institutions in
Azerbaijan for the culinary speciality in the future.
At the event, a dinner menu prepared by the graduates of the
pilot group was presented to the guests in a modern style.
Note that gastronomic tourism has become one of the fastest
growing innovative tourism sectors, which positively impacts the
economy and fosters entrepreneurship.
Another advantage of gastronomic tourism is that it can be a
great way to explore new cultures and experience authentic local
cuisines.
World-famed for its food, Azerbaijan is now taking decisive
steps in the gastronomic tourism world. The country offers a wide
variety of gastronomic opportunities.
The country has been consistently working to promote the
country's culinary heritage through a number of initiatives.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews' staff journalist, follow her on
Twitter: @lmntypewriterrr
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Jerry Jones says he will not fire Mike McCarthy mid-season in contentious radio interview
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he would not fire head coach Mike McCarthy during the season during a defensive interview on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday.
Many have speculated about McCarthy's future after an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions. The 47-9 loss was the Cowboys' biggest home loss since Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989.
The last Cowboys coach to be fired in the middle of a season was Wade Phillips, who was fired 8 games into the 2010 season after a 45-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Jones said he "won't be making any other" mid-season firings when asked on Tuesday morning.
When 105.3 The Fan host Shan Shariff pushed Jones about the team's lack of moves in the offseason, the Cowboys' owner became defensive.
"This is not your job. Your job isn't to let me go over all the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it. That's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions," said Jones.
When the hosts tried to laugh off the response, Jones said he was not kidding.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
"You really think you're going to sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things that I've done wrong and without going over the rights?" Jones asked.
Jones continued the interview despite the complaints.
The Cowboys have a bye this week.
They will be back on the field in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. | https://www.fox4news.com/sports/jerry-jones-says-he-will-not-fire-mike-mccarthy-mid-season-contentious-radio-interview | 2024-10-15T18:03:22Z |
A 2023 repeat. Bucks will again be chasing and breeding does earlier than usual this year. What does that mean?
This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are already an OutdoorNews.com subscriber, you can log in here. If you are not and would like to read this and all the other great content OutdoorNews.com has to offer, click here. | https://www.outdoornews.com/2024/10/15/new-york-outdoor-news-2024-rut-tracker-early-action/ | 2024-10-15T18:03:22Z |
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has called for transparency amid the rising crisis surrounding the Vice-Chancellor's appointment at the University.
ASUU chairman, UniAbuja chapter, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, yesterday emphasised the union's commitment to monitoring developments surrounding the VC appointment to ensure transparency.
He stated, "ASUU is not involved in this matter. We do not set the selection board; we are here to ensure transparency and due process."
Allegations of compromised selection standards and favouritism have raised significant concerns among sources from the University.
The controversy initially began after the tenure of former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdulrasheed Na'Allah ended on July 1, 2024.
In March, the previous Governing Council advertised inviting applications from qualified candidates. The advertisement stipulated that candidates must be professors with at least five years of experience at a recognised university.
However, following the dissolution and reconstitution of the university's governing councils, the new Council published a second advertisement on August 26, 2024, which notably omitted the requirement for candidates to have ten years of post-professorial experience. This change has sparked further concerns about the integrity of the selection process.
Investigations indicate that Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi, who became a professor in 2022 and was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor, has served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor since Na'Allah's departure.
Allegations suggest that Na'Allah facilitated her appointment as a reward to her father.
The former council chairman is accused of bending the rules to secure his position five years ago.
Sources have alleged that Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismail Kaita (retd), the Chairman of the Governing Council, recently published a vacancy advertisement that lowered the VC position criteria, purportedly favouring the acting VC.
These new criteria have been criticised for contradicting the university's establishment laws and the guidelines provided by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for VC appointments.
Earlier this year, the university called for applications with defined qualifications. The March 15 advertisement mandated that candidates must have a doctorate in a relevant field, at least five years of experience, and demonstrate administrative capabilities and a record of scholarly excellence in reputable journals.
The August advertisement, however, shifted these requirements, now demanding ten years of active teaching and research experience and evidence of postgraduate supervision for at least five years.
This alteration has drawn widespread criticism, with many asserting that UniAbuja should not succumb to lowered standards that could tarnish its reputation among Nigerian academic institutions.
Despite these assertions, the university's management has claimed no succession crisis at UniAbuja.
Dr. Habib Yakoob, the university's spokesperson, explained that the search for a new vice-chancellor is just beginning.
He noted that applications for the VC position have recently closed, and the sorting process has yet to commence.
"The advert for the position was placed on August 26, 2024, and just expired last week," he clarified, asserting that claims of favouritism are unfounded.
Yakoob pointed out that the congregation elected members for the search team only last week, and only the selection and search committees (comprising Council, Senate, and Congregation members) have been constituted so far.
He dismissed imposition or preferential treatment suggestions for any candidate as speculative and premature.
However, reports from within the university indicate that a contentious Council meeting occurred, where attempts were allegedly made to favour the acting VC, raising serious questions about the qualifications and integrity of the selection process.
An official said, "There was a stormy session last Friday over an attempt by the chairman of the Governing Council to impose the acting VC, who does not qualify by any standards."
Concerns about lowering standards for the current VC vacancy echo similar allegations from five years ago when standards were reportedly adjusted for Prof. Na'Allah's appointment. Many believe ongoing manipulations within the Council have precipitated a crisis that threatens the integrity of the university's leadership and governance. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150646.html | 2024-10-15T18:03:23Z |
Breaking Down Oklahoma State's Weeknight Games Under Mike Gundy
Oklahoma State is set to play on Friday night, and it is no stranger to weeknight affairs.
On Friday, OSU will kick off the second half of its season at BYU as it searches for its first Big 12 win. Under Mike Gundy, the Cowboys have plenty of experience playing on weeknights in the regular season and have had plenty of success.
In Gundy’s first 19 seasons, OSU played on a weeknight in 12, playing 15 such contests. In those games, OSU is 13-2 and undefeated at home. The 8-0 mark in Boone Pickens Stadium includes 2023’s Friday night matchup against Kansas State that sparked a five-game winning streak to turn the season around.
While the Cowboys have had incredible success on weeknight games under Gundy, one loss will always taint their record. The Cowboys have won eight straight weeknight games, and their most recent loss was arguably the most crushing loss in school history.
On Nov. 18, 2011, OSU played a Friday night game at Iowa State. Holding a 10-0 record with national title hopes, the Cowboys blew a 24-7 lead before falling to the Cyclones in double overtime 37-31. Easily the best team in OSU history, the 2011 squad still managed to dominate Bedlam, win the Big 12 and the Fiesta Bowl.
However, the sour taste from that game has still not dissipated in Stillwater. That night was also the most recent instance of OSU playing an away conference game on a weeknight and the only time under Gundy until Friday’s matchup at BYU.
OSU’s only other weeknight loss under Gundy came in 2007 in a Friday night loss at Troy early in the season. Despite historical success, OSU is likely to suffer its third weeknight loss on Friday when it faces No. 13 BYU, which will mark the team’s first weeknight matchup against a top 25 opponent under Gundy.
READ MORE: How to Watch Oklahoma State vs. BYU: Kickoff Time, Streaming and Odds
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4 Biggest takeaways from Atlanta Falcons NFC South road win
By Nick Halden
3. Bijan Robinson finally looked the part of a star
There is no questioning Bijan Robinson's off-the-field attitude and energy are that of one of the league's top stars. Whether it is his recent acting debut in Outer Banks or almost universally going top-three in this year's fantasy drafts Robinson has the reputation of a star.
A great thing for an Atlanta Falcons team that hasn't had a star of this level since Julio Jones was in his prime. However, Robinson had all of the attention and respect without the expected production. That changed this week with Robinson and Allgeier driving the Atlanta offense.
Bijan looked explosive out of the backfield and was a capable receiver. While Tyler Allgeier was still the team's leading rusher Bijan did his part. Looking like the star Atlanta has been searching for all season. Though to be fair to Robinson, the back did have a strong game against the Eagles as well. This was overshadowed by Kirk Cousin's impressive game winning drive.
If this is the version we get of Bijan moving forward the Falcons are a real NFC threat. Even with the defensive issues, Robinson allows them to shorten the game and move the ball even when Cousins isn't at his best. | https://bloggingdirty.com/4-biggest-takeaways-from-atlanta-falcons-nfc-south-road-win-01ja49j7xtgg/3 | 2024-10-15T18:03:24Z |
Panamanian-flagged MV Ever Core, a new joint service by Evergreen and Wan Hai Lines settled last August, was received at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in Cagayan de Oro.
In a statement by the Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) on Tuesday, it said that the new bi-monthly service enhances MCT’s connectivity with key international markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan through the ports of Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Shekou, Subic and Cebu.
The said service will further strengthen MCT’s role as an important gateway for trade in Mindanao.
Aurelio Garcia, MCT chief executive officer, said: “This new partnership with Evergreen and Wan Hai further demonstrates our commitment to providing enhanced connectivity to Mindanao’s exporters and importers.”
Noted Garcia, “As we continue to grow and expand our network, we’re confident that this new service will bring greater value to the region’s agricultural sector and foster economic growth.”
Coconut by-products
The 1,984 TEU vessel operating the service alternates with Wan Hai Lines’ Mindanao — Hong Kong — Taiwan (MHT) service and is designed to meet the timely export needs of coconut by-products.
Moreover, the additional capacity and improved schedules will help ensure that agricultural exporters can reliably meet the increasing demand from international buyers of one of Mindanao’s primary exports.
MCT continues to enhance its facilities and expand its service offerings, positioning itself as a vital hub for international trade in the Southern Philippines.
The terminal commits to supporting the region’s growth and providing timely, efficient trade solutions for customers by increasing capacity and introducing new shipping line services. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/mv-ever-core-arrives-in-mct-2 | 2024-10-15T18:03:25Z |
Coppernico Metals Inc (OTCMKTS:CPPMF – Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 260,700 shares, a drop of 24.7% from the September 15th total of 346,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 96,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.7 days.
Coppernico Metals Stock Up 12.5 %
OTCMKTS:CPPMF traded up $0.04 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $0.36. 12,535 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 35,572. Coppernico Metals has a fifty-two week low of $0.00 and a fifty-two week high of $0.41. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $0.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $0.22. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The company has a market capitalization of $77.18 million, a PE ratio of 4.00 and a beta of 2.01.
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Leyla Aliyeva Meets With Vice-President Of National Observatory On Children's Rights In Morocco
Date
10/15/2024 10:10:13 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
During her visit to Morocco, Leyla Aliyeva, the vice-president
of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, met with Ghizlane Benjelloun, the
vice-president of the National Observatory on Children's Rights
(ONDE), Azernews reports, citing Azertag.
At the meeting, issues related to children's social support, the
activities of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the social field, and
projects implemented for the care of children were discussed.
Representatives of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation were invited to
the 13th anniversary of the establishment of the National
Observatory on Children's Rights in 2025.
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SEASON DATES
For a complete list of fall hunting seasons, including trapping, waterfowl and pheasant and other small game seasons, visit: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/seasons
OCT. 19-25: Northern Zone Muzzleloading Season.
OCT. 26: Northern Zone rifle season begins.
OCT. 19 – NOV. 1: Southern Zone fall turkey season.
NOV. 2-15: Southern Zone crossbow season begins.
NOV. 16: Southern Zone big game rifle season begins.
EVENTS/SHOWS
OCT. 16: Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited Seminar: Salmon Restoration & Habitat Improvement Efforts in the Saranac River Watershed, Saratoga Public Library, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Info: https://adktu.weebly.com.
OCT. 27: North Eastern Arms Collectors Association Inc. Gun Show, American Legi- Hall, Babylon, N.Y. Info: 631-241-3299.
NOV. 3: Midstate Arms Collectors, Oneonta Gun & Knife Show, Oneonta Elks Lodge, 84 Chestnut St., Oneonta, N.Y. Info: contact Sandy Ackerman, 607-748-1010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NOV. 8: CNY Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society 42nd Annual Banquet, Theodore’s Restaurant, Canastota N.Y. Info: 315-720-6669.
NOV. 9: Morehouse Rod & Gun Club Game Dinner, Morwehouse, N.Y. Info: 518-339-2650.
NOV. 9: Whitetails Unlimited Cortland County Chapter Banquet, Greek Peak Resort, Cortland, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304.
NOV. 9-10: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Springville VFD, Springville, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
DEC. 1: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Kings Catering and Party House, Canandaigua, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
JAN. 4-5, 2025: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
JAN. 17-19, 2025: Yankee Sportsman Classic, Essex Jct., Vt. Info: www.yankeeclassic.net.
JAN. 18-19, 2025: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Wolcottsville VFD, Akron, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
JAN. 24-26, 2025: New York Sportsman’s Expo, Syracuse, N.Y. Info: https://www.newyorksportsmansexpo.com
FEB. 28 – MARCH 2, 2025: Feb : Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show, Rockland County College, Suffern, N.Y. Info: 845-319-3976.
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SHOOTS
Allied Sportsmen of WNY: Fall trap league, Sundays and Tuesdays through Oct. 22, Alden, N.Y. Info: 716-684-0403.
Blodgett Mills Sportsmen’s Club: Trap shoots Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m, and Sundays 9 a.m. to Noon. Cortland, N.Y. Info: 607-423-2716.
Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Association: Trap Shoot, Thursday evenings 6 p.m. Info: 607-692-4843.
West Canada Creek Association: Weekly Trap Shoots Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at 4pm, West Canada Creek Assn., State Rt. 28, Newport. Info: 315-219-2365.
Williamson Conservation & Sporting Club (Wayne County): Free trap and skeet shoots for ages 12-19, shells for 12 and 20 gauge and 50 clay targets provided. Info: 585-721-4890, 585-266-6173.
MEETINGS
Central New York Izaak Walton League: Last Tuesday each month 7 p.m., Fayetteville-Manilus Rod & Gun Club, Manlius. Info: 315-420-9209.
CNY Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society: Oct. 23 meeting, Dewitt Fish & Game Club, Jamesville, N.Y Info: 315-391-5175
Cortland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Homer. Info: 607-849-6718.
Federation Of Sportsmens Clubs Of Sullivan County: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. White Lake Fire House. Info: www.sportsmensfederation.com/, or call 845-798-4612.
Hague Fish & Game Club: Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., West Hague Road, Hague N.Y. Info: hfg12836@yahoo.com.
Keuka Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., IWLA Clubhouse, Penn Yan, N.Y. Info: 315-729-3574.
North Eastern Arms Collectors Association Inc.: Second Wednesday each month, American Legion Hall, Babylon, N.Y. Info: 631-241-3299.
Orange County Trappers: Monthly, 7:30 p.m., Shawangunk Fish & Game Association. Info: 201-931-6069.
Oswego County Trappers: First Tuesday of the month (except July and November) at 7 p.m. at The Leatherstocking Club, Route 104, New Haven. Info: 315-591-0581 or 315-591-3525.
Rome Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rome. Info: 315-336-2460.
Schenectady County Conservation Council: First Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Guan Ho Ha Fish and Game Club, Scotia. Info: 518-355-0657.
Utica Chapter Izaak Walton League: Monthly, MWP Arts Institute, Utica. Info: 315-853-1066
Warren County Conservation Council: First Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Info: buck@adkhunter.com. | https://www.outdoornews.com/2024/10/15/new-yorks-outdoor-calendar-42/ | 2024-10-15T18:03:28Z |
An outbreak, suspected to be Cholera, has killed six persons and fourteen others hospitalised in Yabo Fada Salkawa Community in Yauri under Yauri local government area of Kebbi State.
People of the community were said to have lived at a river where they usually drank contaminated water coming into the river, which resulted in their death.
Briefing the newsmen yesterday in Birnin Kebbi over the incident, commissioner for Health, Comrade Yunusa Is'mail Yauri said based on the reports his ministry received from dispatched health personnel in the area, the deceased victims died as a result of drinking conterminated water.
He confirmed that six died and fourteen others were hospitalised at Yauri General Hospital on Sunday evening.
The commissioner, however, was not sure whether those who died were as a result of cholera, vomiting or diarrhoea.
According to him, six out of those admitted were discharged on Monday.
Comrade Yauri, however, said the government took adequate measures by blocking the upcoming flow of contaminated water into the river.
He also disclosed that overhead tanks were provided for the community to have good drinking water and drugs for those victims receiving medical attention at the hospital.
The commissioner warned residents to stop using water which flows from far distance without boiling it. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150661.html | 2024-10-15T18:03:29Z |
Why NCAA is Investigating Oregon Ducks Over Savvy Dan Lanning Penalty vs. Ohio State: In-Season Action Looms?
The Oregon Ducks' late-game "trickeration" against the Ohio State Buckeyes is now being looked at by the NCAA.
According to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, the NCAA Football Playing Rules Committee is "engaged" in investigating the seemingly intentional 12-men penalty committed by the Oregon defense late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 32-31 win over Ohio State. The flag helped moved the ball up five yards for Ohio State's offense but also drained the clock down from 10 seconds to six seconds.
Those precisous few seconds ultimatey made the difference, as the Buckeyes were unable to get into comfortable field goal range with enough time left. The game ended when Ohio State quarterback Will Howard inexplicably rushed up the middle for a 12-yard gain to the 26-yard line, burning the final six seconds off the clock. The Buckeyes still had a timeout in their pocket but were unable to use it as a result.
While the decision to intentionally commit a penalty is well within the current rules, Steve Shaw, the NCAA secretary rules editor, told Dellenger that discussions have begun on how to address it. According to Shaw, per Dellenger, the Big Ten officiating crew handled the situation correctly by having the time drain off the clock.
“We’ve had good dialogue on this play,” Shaw told Dellenger. “We’ve recognized the way it played out.”
When speaking to the media on Monday, Oregon coach Dan Lanning appeared to admit that the situation was one the team prepared for, and it worked out in their favor.
“(Jabbar Muhammad) wasn’t one on one, we actually had a safety on top. So, it’s called “dog” - when you play. But he wasn’t in an extremely tight coverage, but he was in “dog” coverage where he had a safety on top of him and there was a timeout before that. We spent an enormous amount of time on situations. There’s some situations that don’t show up very often in college football but this is one that, obviously, was something we had worked on. You can see the result,” Lanning said.
The Ducks only committed three penalties for 25 yards, but their final flag likely made a difference in winning or losing one of the biggest games in program history.
Now up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 Poll, Oregon will look to keep things rolling when it hits the road to face the 1-5 Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday in West Lafayette, IN. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. PT and the game will be broadcast on FOX.
MORE: Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes Officiating Being Called Into Question
MORE: Oregon Ducks Impress 5-Star Defensive Line Recruit Jahkeem Stewart on Visit to Eugene
MORE: What Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Said After Loss to Oregon Ducks: Officiating 'Cost Us'
MORE: Did Oregon Ducks’ Dan Lanning Intentionally Commit Penalty During Ohio State Game?
MORE: Oregon Ducks’ Traeshon Holden Apologizes To Ohio State, Teammates, Fans For Ejection
MORE: Oregon Ducks, Ohio State: Deafening Autzen Stadium Breaks Attendance Record | https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/ncaa-investigating-oregon-ducks-savvy-dan-lanning-penalty-ohio-state-in-season-action-looms-ryan-day | 2024-10-15T18:03:30Z |
4 Biggest takeaways from Atlanta Falcons NFC South road win
By Nick Halden
4. Raheem Morris continues to show an elite ability to adjust
Ideally, you don't allow the Carolina Panthers to make this as much of a game as they did in the first-half. However, Raheem Morris made great halftime adjustments allowing the Falcons to control the clock and get off the field. Carolina's lack of fear of the Falcon pass rush and ability to run the ball made keeping them off the scoreboard challenging.
Atlanta managed to do just that for the majority of the second-half and allowed Cousins, Robinson, and Allgeier to take over. Zac Robinson and Raheem Morris both have had their struggles but redeemed themselves with great adjustments.
Looking at how the offense has changed each week and how Atlanta comes out in the second-half you can't help but appreciate the coaching staff. It isn't perfect and there are still a lot of improvements to be made. Still, for a rookie staff, this is an impressive start.
If Morris and DC Lake can figure out how to generate a pass rush this will be a team no one wants to play in January. | https://bloggingdirty.com/4-biggest-takeaways-from-atlanta-falcons-nfc-south-road-win-01ja49j7xtgg/4 | 2024-10-15T18:03:30Z |
Oregon Ducks Uniforms: Green Nike Dunk Cleats Unveiled For Purdue Boilermakers Game
The Oregon Ducks have flexed their relationship with Nike once again. As Oregon faces Purdue on Friday night, the Ducks will be wearing Nike Dunk cleats in a custom green and yellow colorway. New uniform designs for the 2024 season wasn't enough, so Nike and the Ducks decided to wear limited edition Oregon cleats.
Even those who aren't sneaker heads can appreciate the fashionable cleats that the Ducks will be wearing on Friday night. With a green base, the design features yellow and silver accents on the laces and the Nike Swoosh. The bottom of the cleats matches the silver swoosh as well.
The Ducks have not yet announced which Generation O uniforms they will be wearing with the new cleats, but one can assume it will be a combination of the Gang Green and Mighty Oregon designs.
Against the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Ducks debuted the all-black 'Fly Era' uniforms for the prime time kickoff in Autzen Stadium. The Gang Green and Mighty Oregon combinations feature more of the traditional green and yellow, matching the Nike Dunk cleats.
Before the season began, Oregon Ducks football equipment administrator Kenny Farr and the team's uniform committee planned the different uniform combinations for the whole season. A graduate of Oregon, Farr has been a member of the Ducks' equipment staff since July of 2008.
“It was great to sit down there in the room with Kenny and see everything he had planned for the year.” said Bassa. “To the little details that he does with what helmet we’re gonna wear, what socks we’re gonna wear with this. It was amazing just to be part of history. I know this is going to be a huge year with the uniforms and stuff like that. I know people are excited.”
Obviously, Farr has a major role when it comes to Oregon's uniform combinations as the Ducks remain on the cutting edge of athletic apparel and design with some help from those at Nike.
On Oct. 5, the Ducks released an original colorway of Nike Dunks called "What the Duck," reflecting 25 years worth of designs. The shoes are part an NIL initiative "Ducks of a Feather," a brand that benefits Oregon's student-athletes in collaboration with Oregon's NIL collective Division Street. It remains to be seen if the Nike Dunk cleats that the Ducks are wearing on Friday will be made available for fans to buy.
Division Street is considered one of the best NIL collectives in the country because of its organization and efficiency as well as its relationship with Nike. Oregon alumni and donors such as Phil Knight, Sabrina Ionescu, and Ed Maletis have played a large role in the collective's formation. Former Nike executive Rosemary St. Clair is the CEO.
While Oregon's players will be looking good as they face Purdue on Friday night, the Ducks certainly care more about their play on the field instead of their fashion.
MORE: Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes Officiating Being Called Into Question
MORE: Oregon Ducks Impress 5-Star Defensive Line Recruit Jahkeem Stewart on Visit to Eugene
MORE: What Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Said After Loss to Oregon Ducks: Officiating 'Cost Us'
MORE: Did Oregon Ducks’ Dan Lanning Intentionally Commit Penalty During Ohio State Game?
MORE: Oregon Ducks’ Traeshon Holden Apologizes To Ohio State, Teammates, Fans For Ejection
MORE: Oregon Ducks, Ohio State: Deafening Autzen Stadium Breaks Attendance Record | https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-ducks-uniforms-unveil-nike-dunk-cleats-green-purdue-boilermakers-phil-knight-nil-dan-lanning-big-ten | 2024-10-15T18:03:31Z |
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (Symbol: AMAT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $200.98, changing hands as low as $197.78 per share. Applied Materials, Inc. shares are currently trading off about 7.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of AMAT shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, AMAT's low point in its 52 week range is $129.21 per share, with $255.89 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $197.41. The AMAT DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/applied-materials-amat-shares-cross-below-200-dma-0 | 2024-10-15T18:03:31Z |
Passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) can now enjoy faster and more reliable free WiFi following the upgrades implemented by the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC).
According to NNIC, passengers can now expect average internet speeds of 50-60 Mbps at NAIA terminals, with peak speeds reaching 115 Mbps. This is a significant improvement from the previous year.
The “NewNAIA” free WiFi network is currently accessed by an average of 1,000 people per hour across all terminals and passengers can now also enjoy free WiFi for up to three hours, eliminating the previous two-hour cap and the requirement to provide personal information.
NNIC partnered with Converge and PLDT/Smart to provide improved and more reliable WiFi coverage. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/nnic-boosts-naia-free-wifi | 2024-10-15T18:03:31Z |
Atlanta Falcons fans have one clear reason to believe in this team after 4-2 start
By Arkesh Ray
This 2024 Atlanta Falcons squad is completely different from times of old. The Falcons currently sit at 4-2 which is not only atop the division but second in the entire NFC as of now. But that is not what sets them apart, this Falcons' team is actually a second-half team.
The Falcons have three game-winning drives this season, each of them in epic fashion. But the real deal here is the second-half adjustments the Falcons have made every game, which have helped them win their four games. These are changes the previous two coaching staffs would never have been capable of. Raheem Morris has changed the culture and expectations overnight for Atlanta Falcons fans.
In the first half of games, the Falcons have given up 77 points, almost 13 points per game. But in the second half, they have only given up 37, a little over six points per game. In their last two second haves they have only given up a combined nine points, an impressive feat after letting the Buccaneers score 24 in a half and the Panthers score basically at will prior to the half.
The Falcons have not allowed a team to score more than 11 points against them in the second half of a game, meaning no team has scored more than one touchdown against the Falcons in the second half.
Raheem Morris is a true culture setter. A changer actually, changing the reputation of the Falcons, making key adjustments to make them a second-half team, which in years past they most definitely have not been.
Hopefully, this continues into the season and leads to a playoff berth... and maybe more. It would be the first time Atlanta has made the playoffs since 2017 breaking a long seven-year drought. There is reason to believe Atlanta now has the right leadership and pieces in place to make it happen and give Atlanta fans hope for what is to come. | https://bloggingdirty.com/atlanta-falcons-fans-have-one-clear-reason-to-believe-in-this-team-after-4-2-start-01ja5pqavcnk | 2024-10-15T18:03:32Z |
Europa Clipper launch: A NASA scientist on probing if life can exist on Jupiter moon
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Could life exist elsewhere in the universe?
Scientists are a step closer to discovering whether earthlings are alone in the universe as NASA’s most technologically advanced planetary spacecraft, the Europa Clipper, launched on Oct. 14 to head out on a 5 ½-year voyage to Europa, one of Jupiter’s 95-plus moons.
Why We Wrote This
A story focused onThe launch of the Europa Clipper mission to a potentially habitable celestial body – a moon of Jupiter – is a leap forward in the quest to answer one of humanity’s greatest questions: Is there life beyond Earth?
NASA planetary geologist Erin Leonard is part of a scientific team that will be analyzing Europa’s icy crust and underlying oceans to find out if that celestial body holds the conditions for life as we know it here on Earth. In a Monitor Q&A session, Dr. Leonard explains that Europa’s salty water and bedrock create a kind of chemistry similar to Earth’s and will be a good indicator for habitability.
She says one of the most exciting things about the mission for her is contemplating “questions that we don’t even know to ask yet.”
She adds: “There’s also this larger philosophical question of whether we understand life at all. Does life have to originate in a way that it originated on Earth?”
Could life exist elsewhere in the universe?
Scientists are one step closer to discovering whether earthlings are alone in the universe, as NASA’s largest and most technologically advanced planetary spacecraft, the Europa Clipper, launched on Oct 14. The Clipper will head for Europa, one of Jupiter’s 95-plus moons, to find out if that celestial body holds the conditions for life as we know it here on Earth.
The Clipper is 10 years in the making, and will take 5 ½ years more to get to Europa. Over the course of 49 flybys that will take 3 ½ years, the Clipper will send back data allowing scientists to examine Europa’s oceans, rock, and atmosphere. Scientists believe the oceans, in particular, are similar to Earth’s and will be a good indicator for the possibility of life there.
Why We Wrote This
A story focused onThe launch of the Europa Clipper mission to a potentially habitable celestial body – a moon of Jupiter – is a leap forward in the quest to answer one of humanity’s greatest questions: Is there life beyond Earth?
Erin Leonard has been part of the Clipper mission since its inception. The planetary geologist and Clipper project staff scientist talked with the Monitor about the mission’s science and goals, and what it all means for humanity.
The discussion has been edited for clarity and length.
What exactly are you looking for? What will indicate conditions for life?
There’s this question of whether you have some sort of nutrient cycling on Europa that might be able to sustain life.
The simplest way I explain it is: water plus rock plus energy plus time. We have water, which we think is like our ocean water on Earth. We think there’s a rocky interior – Europa’s core – that’s in contact with that subsurface ocean. That water-rock interaction is what’s producing that chemistry that you need for life potentially. That’s how we think life originated on Earth; at these mid-ocean ridges on Earth where you had the ocean water in contact with rock, in contact with heat and magma coming out of Earth’s interior.
The energy for Europa is generated through its slightly elliptical orbit around Jupiter. It causes Europa to almost breathe or flex, and that flexing generates a lot of heat in the rocky interior and then it has to come out. We think this has all been simmering together for 4 billion years. And we don’t know how long it takes for life to originate. It could be instantaneous. It could be a billion years. That’s why it’s important that we have that time component.
What are the questions about habitability?
A lot of that is about the stability and the composition of the ocean. We think it’s salty. We don’t know exactly what salts are in there or are there organics in there also. That’s a really important chemical piece for habitability. If you think about it, life might be able to originate, and then it eats everything. And if those nutrients aren’t refreshed it’s going to die. And so there has to be a cycle, a nutrient cycle also within Europa. And we think that may come from the young surface.
Europa’s surface is so young, about 100 million years old. Earth’s surface is about 200 to 300 million years old. We think that there could be some essence of plate tectonics going on in [Europa’s] icy shell that’s refreshing the surface. Oxidants in the harsh radiation environment actually produce oxidants on the surface that can then be transported in the ice shell and then into the ocean. That may provide this nutrient conveyor belt, if you will, to help refresh nutrients in the ocean that may sustain life.
What does that mean to us on Earth if life can exist on other planets, other moons?
It’s such an amazing, big question: Are we alone? And I think it’s amazing from both a fundamental humanity perspective and also from a very scientific perspective. We have one data point for life in the universe. We don’t know if we’re special and unique or if we are more common than we thought.
If we deem Europa habitable, we need to go and understand whether it’s actually inhabited, right? And there’s important implications. If it’s inhabited, maybe we understand how life originates and maybe we’re not alone in the universe. And maybe life is really common. And that would blow my mind, right? And if it’s not inhabited but we deem it to be habitable, then maybe we’re missing something. Maybe we don’t know how life really originated on Earth. We’re missing some piece to the puzzle. And it’s really hard when you only have this one data point of Earth to understand how life originates, where life might originate, and therefore whether we’re alone in our solar system or alone in the universe.
There’s also this larger philosophical question of whether we understand life at all. Does life have to originate in a way that it originated on Earth?
What are you most looking forward to discovering?
I’m excited for the answers to the questions that we don’t even know to ask yet. We think we know some stuff about Europa. But we’re going to learn so much and discover so many things with this very capable and amazing spacecraft that I don’t even know what those questions are yet.
This is a generational mission. Not only do we do it for ourselves, but we do it for the next generation. I use Voyager 2 and Galileo data still, data that’s coming up on 50 years old and 20 years old. Not only do we do missions like this for our own scientific curiosity, but also to produce these datasets that are going to last for generations to come. And that is also just so cool to think about. It’s an exciting responsibility. It’s also a big responsibility to make sure that you’re producing these datasets that are going to be valuable for generations to come. | https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2024/1014/europa-clipper-launch-nasa-life-jupiter-moon | 2024-10-15T18:03:33Z |
The House of Representatives has condemned the alleged inhumane treatment of the Super Eagles and the delegation by the Libyan Football Federation/Libyan Government.
This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kabiru Amodu (PDP-Zamfara) at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.
Moving the motion earlier, Amodu said that, the Super Eagles of Nigeria was expected to play a return match fixture of the Africa Cup of Nation qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.
He said that the match was scheduled to hold on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 after the North African team was defeated by the Super Eagles 1-0 at Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria.
The rep said that, the Super Eagles of flew to Libya on Sunday October 13, 2024 to play the return match of the qualifiers at the Martyrs of February Stadium, Benghazi, Libya scheduled for 8:00 PM of Tuesday October 15, 2024.
According to him, among the Nigerian contingent are House of Representatives members led by the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Sports and also the Deputy Governor of Edo, Board members and the entire crew of NFF.
"Concerned about the frustrating 18-hour ordeal faced by the super Eagles of Nigeria at Al-Abraq International Airport in Libya, where they were left stranded on arrival at 14:00hr on Sunday October 13, 2024 till the team and the contingent departed from the airport, after 18 hours.
"The team and the delegation were en-route to Benghazi in Libya, before their aircraft was unexpectedly diverted mid-flight to Al- Abraq, a small Airport typically reserved for hajj operations.
"Inspite of diverting the flight to a small airport with little or no amenities, the Libyan authorities did not allow the team to get out of the airport or move to their hotel, no access to the internet, no food, the airport was cordoned and they were held hostage for 18 hours.
"The fatigued and frustrated players resolved not to play the match any longer due to the hostilities by the Libyan Football Federation/Libyan Government," he said.
The house condemned in totality the inhumane treatment, frustration of the Super Eagles and the delegation by the Libyan Football Federation/Libyan Government.
In his ruling, the Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas sympathised with the Super Eagles, appreciated their patriotism and mandated the Committees on Sports and Foreign Affairs to investigate the incident. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150663.html | 2024-10-15T18:03:33Z |
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Gulnara Khalilova's collection "Miniatür" has been demonstrated
at the 7th Ethno fashion Week of the Turkic World titled "Woman and
Fashion" in the city of Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,
Azernews reports.
The fashion collection, which reflects Azerbaijan's medieval
studies and carpet patterns, including Garabagh motifs, was met
with great interest.
The events were attended by the President of the Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, along with state and
public figures, representatives of culture and science, creative
intelligentsia, and youth.
The event was organized by TURKSOY with the support of the
International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) and the
Association of Turkish-Cypriot Women Entrepreneurs.
The main goals were to strengthen cultural ties between Turkic
states and to showcase ancient traditions. Workshops and
exhibitions featuring the works of designers were also held as part
of the events, involving representatives from twelve countries.
President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar
highly praised the rich cultural heritage of the Turkic world and
presented commemorative awards to the designers.
Note that Gulnara Khalilova is the head of the Center for
National Clothing of Azerbaijan, a member of the Eurasian
Association of Ethnodesigners, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Art
Studies.
She is the founder of the brand Cizgi. Her collections have been
successfully showcased at fashion weeks and other international
events in the USA, UK, Sweden, Austria, Romania, Turkiye, Russia,
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Norway,
Serbia, and other countries.
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In Norway, having a joyful, secure childhood is a right enshrined into law
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Just north of Oslo, Sylvia Lorentzen’s two child care programs straddle a narrow, winding road that leads up to the lush forests that encircle parts of Norway’s capital.
In Norway’s system of universal child care, children ages 5 and under immerse themselves in nature. In the winter, those in Ms. Lorentzen’s care learn to ski and sled. In the summer, they swim, canoe, and rock climb – and then rest in hammocks.
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Around age 4, they learn how to safely use a knife. Then they huddle together outside, whittling wooden figures out of sticks to practice. By age 5, they are cutting logs with a saw and building fires. Toddlers nap outside, bundled inside puffy, miniature sleeping bags affixed to their strollers.
Universal child care is “both seen as an investment for the society and an investment for the child,” says Kristin Aasta Morken, a program leader in the city of Oslo. Public funding covers 85% of operating costs for child care programs in Norway. Parents pay about $182 per month.
In the United States, it’s parents, mostly, who cover the costs for this care – though some employers and local jurisdictions may offer partial reimbursement.
“Kindergarten is so important to level out social inequities,” says Robert Ullmann, head of a consortium of child care centers. “In Norway, we think it’s democratic that everyone can have the same opportunities and move out of being poor. Social differences are something Norway does not accept.”
Robert Ullmann is standing next to one of the floor-to-ceiling windows that shattered 13 years ago when a car bomb exploded a few blocks away.
He’s the head of a consortium of child care centers throughout Norway. Its main office is here on the third floor of a nondescript building on Møllergata street. Just a few blocks away is the Regjeringskvartalet, a cluster of government buildings in central Oslo.
“That’s the prime minister’s office. That’s our ‘Capitol Hill,’” says Mr. Ullmann, pointing out the top of a building just beyond the rusty roof of the building across the road.
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But it’s now closed. In 2011, a far-right extremist placed a van full of explosives in the government center, causing a blast that killed eight people and wounded more than 200. Hours later, the same assailant opened fire at a youth summer camp 24 miles from central Oslo. He shot and killed 69 people, most of them teenagers and young adults affiliated with the youth wing of the country’s Labour Party.
The force of that blast shattered all the windows in Mr. Ullmann’s office, too. It was summer, so only two employees, one of whom was pregnant, were at their desks at the time. They were not wounded.
The deadly attacks, extraordinarily rare for Norway, affected him deeply, however. Mr. Ullmann, who heads the nonprofit Kanvas and the 64 child care centers it runs, started to reflect about his mission, his organization, and the important role it plays in Norway’s national commitment to the very youngest of its children.
“How can a young guy come up here and become a terrorist?” Mr. Ullmann says, looking out the window as he recalls that day and its existential aftermath. Norway, after all, has long been one of the most crime-free countries in the world.
As the head of an organization devoted to the care and education of children under 5 years old, he has a partial answer: “What’s important is that everyone feel they’re included,” he says.
Indeed, his reflections embody what has long been a primary belief in Norwegian early education: In order to build a nation of thriving adults, you must provide childhoods that are joyful, secure, and inclusive.
“A really important pillar of Norway’s early ed philosophy is the value of childhood in itself,” says Henrik D. Zachrisson, director of the Centre for Research on Equality in Education at the University of Oslo. “Early ed is supposed to be a place where children can be children and have the best childhood possible.”
It’s an idea that undergirds Norway’s nationalized approach to its “kindergartens,” which here serve children age 5 and younger, including toddlers and infants.
In the United States, the idea of child care often connotes a place to leave children so parents can go to work, and mostly at their own expense. Sometimes, these child care centers are called “preschools,” since American kindergarten is understood as a single year for mostly 5- and 6-year-olds.
On a drizzly morning earlier this year at Preståsen Kanvas-barnehage, one of Mr. Ullmann’s kindergarten programs in south Oslo, children roam around an expansive play yard, building sandcastles under the canopy of a large pine tree. Others zoom down a hill on bikes.
In another playground on campus, children shriek as they splash through a large puddle. This draws more children hoping to play. Rather than caution the children about getting wet, a teacher walks over and hands them buckets to have at it.
Children with disabilities, who are often segregated in American child care programs, are included in activities. Some of them have a city-funded aide who attends to their needs.
In some rooms, posters on the wall show pictures of common items or common requests, so children still learning Norwegian can point to what they need. In one room, children are learning about the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr.
At a different Kanvas location, administrators have placed a rack of free clothes and boots in the front lobby, with instructions telling parents to take what they need.
“Kindergarten is so important to level out social inequities,” says Mr. Ullmann. “In Norway, we think it’s democratic that everyone can have the same opportunities and move out of being poor. Social differences are something Norway does not accept.”
Norway’s commitment to universal preschool and child care
In the U.S., child care is largely seen as an individual family’s concern. It is parents, mostly, who cover the costs for this care, though some employers and local jurisdictions may offer partial reimbursement.
In fiscal 2024, the U.S. federal government provided states with over $25 billion in block grants focused on the child care needs of families living in poverty. Nearly 6.3 million American children under age 5 qualify for these funds. Yet only about 840,000 of these children, or about 13%, benefit from these grants, according to an analysis by First Five Years Fund, a Washington-based advocacy group.
In Norway, universal child care is “both seen as an investment for the society and an investment for the child,” says Kristin Aasta Morken, a program leader in the city of Oslo’s focus on upbringing and education.
Ironically, Norway’s policies have been inspired in part by American studies that found troubling language skills gaps between higher- and lower-income children. Other influential American scholarship also revealed high educational returns from investing in early childhood programs.
“The argument I’ve heard is that if you don’t send your children to kindergarten, then you steal some possible experiences from them,” says Adrian Kristinsønn Jacobsen, a doctoral candidate at the University of Stavanger in Norway who studies early childhood science education rooted in experiencing nature.
There are important contexts affecting each country’s approach, however. Norway is home to about 5.5 million people, and about 82% are ethnically Norwegian. This population lives in an area roughly the size of Montana. Norway is also a top producer of oil, which helped generate a per capita household income that was over $104,000 in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund.
The U.S., on the other hand, has 62 times the number of residents that Norway has and a far more diverse population. In 2022, per capita household income in the U.S. was about $77,000.
In Norway, nearly 1.4% of the country’s gross domestic product goes toward early childhood programs. The U.S. spends less than 0.4% of its GDP, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Public funding covers 85% of operating costs for child care programs in Norway. As of this summer, the tuition parents pay has been capped at about $182 per month. This applies to both public and private programs, and includes in-home kindergartens, which preserve a certain amount of choice for parents. Programs receive funding on a per-child basis. Kindergartens that care for children under 3 years old receive twice the funding of those ages 3 to 5, since toddlers and infants require more individualized care.
Norwegian children are guaranteed a spot in a kindergarten after they turn 1 year old – about the time many parents’ paid leave ends. If parents decide not to send their children to a kindergarten, they receive financial assistance to stay home.
Norway’s understanding of kindergarten is deeply ingrained in its culture. But these benefits, signed into law in the Kindergarten Act of 2006 – which repeats the word “play” 56 times – also express some of the country’s deeply held values.
Child care programs must acknowledge “the intrinsic value” of childhood, according to the 63-page law. “The Kindergarten must be based on fundamental values in the Christian and humanist heritage and tradition, such as respect for human dignity and nature, on intellectual freedom, charity, forgiveness, equality and solidarity, values that also appear in different religions and beliefs and are rooted in human rights,” the law declares.
The law goes on to insist that kindergarten programs “must be a challenging and safe place for community life and friendship,” allowing children to develop their “creative zest, sense of wonder and need to investigate.”
The law proclaims, too, that kindergartens should “promote democracy and equality and counteract all forms of discrimination.”
What can the U.S. learn from Norway’s approach to child care?
About 7 miles north of Oslo, Sylvia Lorentzen’s two child care programs straddle a narrow, winding road that leads up to the lush forests that encircle parts of Norway’s capital.
Such a setting offers limitless opportunities for children to immerse themselves in nature. In the winter, those in Ms. Lorentzen’s care learn to ski and sled. In the summer, they swim, canoe, and rock climb – and then rest in hammocks.
Around age 4, they learn how to safely use a knife. Then they huddle together outside, whittling wooden figures out of sticks to practice. By age 5, they are cutting logs with a saw and building fires.
It’s 11 a.m. on a Tuesday this past spring at Ms. Lorentzen’s kindergarten, Turi Sletners Barnehave. It’s 39 degrees Fahrenheit outside, but toddlers, who have yet to set foot inside, are bundled up in colorful snowsuits and boots, crunching through the wet snow blanketing their picturesque play yard.
The toddlers splash through muddy puddles and giggle as they chase Ms. Lorentzen’s petite, playful dog.
As the morning wears on, the five toddlers make their way up a gentle slope and step inside a large tent modeled after one commonly used by the Indigenous Sami people of northern Europe. There, the children crowd around a metal firepit and peer at the remnants of their last bonfire.
“What did you find?” asks their teacher, Paula García Tadeo, as a child holds up some charcoal remnants. Ms. García looks closely and nods before instructing the child to put them back.
Another child reaches into the remnants and starts to taste an ashy piece of wood. “Don’t eat it,” she says calmly.
For Ms. Lorentzen and many other early educators here, this sort of laid-back morning, marked by child-led outdoor exploration, is exactly how both child care and early childhood should look.
For Norwegians, experiencing nature and playing outdoors is not just a national tradition; it’s a staple of living.
There’s a name for it here: friluftsliv, which translates to “outdoor life.”
There’s never a wrong time for friluftsliv. In fact, Norwegians have a saying: “There is no bad weather, just bad clothes.”
It’s standard for Norwegian kindergartens to have rows of cubbies just inside the door, each storing layers of spare clothes, including rain and snow gear and boots and mittens.
Indeed, Norwegian children in publicly supported kindergartens spend, on average, 70% of their days outside. This includes the fact that in winter, kids only spend about a third of their time in the midst of friluftsliv.
The country’s embrace of nature, experts believe, is one factor in Norway’s continuing high ranking in international studies of happiness, many of which find that spending time in nature can decrease anxiety and improve cognition.
Here at Ms. Lorentzen’s Turi Sletners, toddlers nap outside, bundled inside puffy, miniature sleeping bags affixed to their strollers.
“Putting all the pieces together, it’s a pretty consistent set of evidence that there are fairly long-term effects” of Norway’s early childhood programs, says Dr. Zachrisson at the University of Oslo.
“Which is funny, because what they do the first year is [walk] around in the woods, eating sand and hugging trees,” he says. “And [it’s] super interesting to try to think of what causes them to do much better on the math test in fifth grade.”
What does Norway’s focus on outdoor play mean for safety?
But what about the risks? On an April afternoon this year, children of professors and researchers at the University of Oslo are roaming around in the expansive play yard of Blindern Barnestuer, a kindergarten just across the street from the university.
In one area, a group of small children crowds around a teacher sitting on a bench as he paints insects on some of their faces at their request. Other kids chase each other up hills as a nearby pirate flag waves overhead. A group of preschoolers balances on an obstacle course constructed of wooden pallets and boards, and they clutch each other’s coats for stability. In another area, 4- and 5-year-olds are climbing trees and dangling from branches.
It looks dangerous – as did the fire and wood-carving knives at other kindergartens. As did the preschoolers chasing each other with brooms or standing on swings. Even now, as kids jump down several feet from tree limbs.
Anne Gro Stumberg, one of the kindergarten’s top teachers, called “pedagogical leaders” in Norway, is unperturbed.
“We allow them to experience, and if they fall down, so what?” Ms. Stumberg says. “I can’t remember having one injury – not a serious injury.”
At Blindern, teachers purposefully avoid teaching formal academics, such as letters and numbers, unless a child is expressly interested in it.
“We think that’s what they’re going to learn in school,” says Ms. Stumberg. “I don’t think it’s necessary to try to learn [reading] before school. There are so many other things that are very important, like all of the social skills, and how to move and do things on your own, and to be able to have your own limits.”
Norway refers to kindergarten staff members as “role models,” and its kindergarten law is exacting when it comes to teacher qualifications and student-teacher ratios.
Programs are required to have one pedagogical leader for every seven children under the age of 3, and one for every 14 children older than that. That leader must be supported by two other teachers. In total, there should a 3-1 ratio of children to staff members for those under age 3, and a 6-1 ratio for those older.
At Jarbakken barnehage, a kindergarten in northwest Oslo, director Mailinn Daljord says qualified teachers are vital.
They must be able to help children through the most critical of lessons: teaching them emotional regulation.
“I want [children] to like being in kindergarten,” she says. “But I also want them to feel disappointment, sadness, and disagreement with others, because here we have grown-ups that will help them with their emotions, so they will learn to handle those situations on their own when they get older.”
One thing Ms. Daljord, like Mr. Ullmann, does not want children to experience is bullying or exclusion. This year, she is especially focused on interactions and inclusion. Her teachers gather small groups of children during play to provide support with their interactions and give children ample opportunity to form connections with peers.
At certain times during the year, Ms. Daljord’s teachers meet to evaluate how much they themselves interact with individual children. Then they zero in on those getting less attention. Often, these are the most challenging.
“You need to do something to make sure all the kids are getting the same, and that they are seen and acknowledged for the person they are,” Ms. Daljord says.
Nearly a decade ago, while visiting a park in the U.S. with her then-nearly 3-year-old daughter, she was approached by an American parent who chastised her for sitting on a bench while her daughter ran free. The woman told Ms. Daljord that she “needed to watch her, and stay close.”
It was to her an amusing clash of contrasting cultural sensibilities.
Why Norway pays parents to stay home with their kids
Norway’s early childhood policies have set it apart. On a host of measures by a host of scholars, the country ranks at or near the top of countries that support the well-being and flourishing of children.
Yet aspects of Norway’s kindergarten system are still being developed, experts say, and many believe the country must adapt as its population becomes more diverse.
Between 2003 and 2018, the percentage of children from ages 1 to 5 attending kindergarten increased from 69% to 91%. Today, Norway is trying to focus more attention on those young children who are behind in language development.
“We’ve known for some time that the quality varies,” says Veslemøy Rydland, professor at the University of Oslo and one of the lead researchers for the Oslo Early Education Study. Despite government requirements, staffing lower-income kindergartens, where turnover rates are higher, can be difficult.
Over the past decade, the number of children with parents who speak a non-Scandinavian language other than English has nearly doubled. Almost 20% of children in Norway’s kindergartens primarily speak a language other than Norwegian. In some cities, as much as 35% of children are minority-language speakers. During the past decade, too, child poverty rates have begun to rise.
Not all of Norway’s early childhood researchers are convinced that the country’s informal approach to early learning will work as its demographics evolve.
“This pedagogy has been doing a great job in protecting childhoods ... and giving children the opportunity to explore,” says Dr. Rydland. But when children have that much freedom, she says, they may not be exposed to activities that could be beneficial, like whole-group reading, if they aren’t interested in it.
Some newcomers are also skeptical of the Norwegian model. Parents who have immigrated to Norway sometimes struggle to accept the freewheeling Norwegian approach to child care, expecting more academics or structure, even for their youngest.
Many immigrants also choose not to enroll their children in kindergarten at all, preferring Norway’s generous but divisive social policy that pays parents who stay home to care for their children – which is sometimes called “cash for care.”
Norwegian educators say this is unfortunate, since children new to Norway are the ones who could benefit the most from its child care system and from more exposure to the Norwegian language.
Norway’s aim: A universal child care system rooted in trust
Elise Kristin Hagen Steffensen, director of Barnebo Barnehage in north Oslo, describes Norwegian kindergartens as a system based on trust.
Programs report issues, as small as forgetting to lock a window or as big as teacher mistreatment of children. Ms. Hagen Steffensen regularly writes reports for the city, explaining how the organization is meeting various parts of the law’s requirements.
Officials may visit, especially if a kindergarten is struggling. The government tracks staffing numbers and parent satisfaction metrics. But there are no fines when troubles arise or a program struggles to conform to the law’s strict regulations. Instead, local kindergarten officials strive to help programs improve.
It’s a sense of trust that seems to pervade Norwegian society. Fences are few and far between in Norway. The country’s “right to roam” law allows individuals to freely and responsibly enjoy “uncultivated” areas, regardless of who owns them.
Looking forward, Norway’s early educators and experts aren’t quite ready to declare full success in building their system, especially as the country’s demographics slowly begin to change. Many still would like to fine-tune existing standards to better ensure the high quality of kindergartens, including even lower student-to-teacher ratios – which are already very low compared with ratios in the U.S.
Mr. Ullmann at Kanvas, too, thinks there is still room to improve Norway’s fierce commitment to early childhood education and care.
“If you take the money and the structural quality that we offer in Norway, yeah, compared to every other country in the world, these are more or less the most expensive kindergartens in the world,” Mr. Ullmann says. “It’s fantastic when you compare it to every other country.”
But, he adds, even that may not be enough when it comes to the youngest of children, on whom the future rests.
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PM tells French President Israel rejects any ceasefire that allows Hezbollah to rearm and regroup to threaten northern Israel again, criticizes Macron for seeking to host conference with countries that deny Israel's right to self-defense. | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/642381 | 2024-10-15T18:03:34Z |
We think of ourselves as efficient and effective hunting machines, who if permitted, could set up camp in a local woods and walk back out a week later with 11 deer hides and enough venison to feed the hungriest half of the Chicago Bears roster.
In reality, the average hunter among us is only good for about 1.3 to 1.8 deer per year. That’s it. And it sounds about right.
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Pioneer Bankshares (OTCMKTS:PNBI – Get Free Report) and Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:CBNK – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.
Dividends
Pioneer Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Capital Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Capital Bancorp pays out 17.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.
Volatility and Risk
Pioneer Bankshares has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Capital Bancorp has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
Capital Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Pioneer Bankshares.
Profitability
This table compares Pioneer Bankshares and Capital Bancorp’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Pioneer Bankshares and Capital Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.
Capital Bancorp has a consensus price target of $27.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.92%. Given Capital Bancorp’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Capital Bancorp is more favorable than Pioneer Bankshares.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
56.1% of Capital Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Pioneer Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 32.5% of Capital Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Capital Bancorp beats Pioneer Bankshares on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Pioneer Bankshares
Pioneer Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Pioneer Bank, Inc. that provides various banking and related financial services to individual consumers, small to medium size businesses, and professional community in the United States. The company offers various deposit products, which include business and personal checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its personal loans comprise personal installment and single-pay, and auto loans; and business loans consists of operating capital, equipment loans, investment properties, lines of credit, business expansion, and property acquisition or construction, as well as home mortgage and home equity loans. In addition, the company provides credit and debit cards, safe deposit boxes, online and mobile banking tools, merchant services, and cash management services. Further, it offers investment products, such as individual retirement accounts, 529 college savings plans, small business investment strategies, fixed, and variable annuities. Additionally, the company provides personalized investment advisory services, as well as securities and insurance products and services. Pioneer Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Stanley, Virginia.
About Capital Bancorp
Capital Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Capital Bank, N.A. that provides various banking products and services to businesses, not-for-profit associations, and entrepreneurs in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. It operates through Commercial Banking, Capital Bank Home Loans, and OpenSky segments. The company offers a range of deposit products, including checking and savings, time, interest bearing and noninterest-bearing demand, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and credit cards. It also originates residential mortgages; issues trust preferred securities; and provides residential and commercial real estate, construction, and commercial and industrial loans, as well as other consumer loans, such as term loans, car loans, and boat loans to small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, real estate investors, and small residential builders and individuals. Capital Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
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Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier prove Atlanta Falcons have many ways to win
By Nick Halden
For the first five weeks of the Atlanta Falcons 2024 season, the team relied on their safety duo, Kirk Cousins, and Younghoe Koo. If the team won a game, it was one of the three or a combination of all of the above. Sunday's win on the road in Carolina showed a new path for the Falcons to win games.
Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson combined for 200-rushing yards and both made an impact in the passing game as well. For the first time all season, Kirk Cousins was able to sit back and wasn't asked to engineer a game-winning drive. This is the duo Arthur Smith thought he had a season ago and one Atlanta hopes continues to produce at this level moving forward.
If Bijan Robinson continues to produce at this level the Atlanta Falcons will be relevant in the conference
Atlanta's run defense and pass rush are both in complete disarray. If there is a path for this team playing late into January it is reliant on Kirk Cousins and the offense. Having Bijan Robinson finally playing like the star he was expected to be changes things for Atlanta.
If it were to continue the game is going to slow down and grow far easier for Cousins. With all of that said, this is only the second good game Robinson has played this season, and it was against the Carolina Panthers. Believing this is what the Atlanta duo can be moving forward is without question the glass half-full reading.
Still, it is encouraging to see Robinson live up to expectations and for the Falcons to show yet another way they can win. In seasons past, this is the obvious gameplan the team either ignores or simply can't execute. It is the first time we've seen both Allgeier and Robinson contribute at a high level in a meaningful win.
A great step for the Atlanta offense and more growth for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson who continues to make needed adjustments and find ways to help his team win. | https://bloggingdirty.com/bijan-robinson-and-tyler-allgeier-prove-atlanta-falcons-have-many-ways-to-win-01ja49t3pad9 | 2024-10-15T18:03:39Z |
A warning to NJ residents planning travel to Italy in 2025
Italy happens to rank as one of the top three places for New Jersey travelers in 2025. So, if you're one of these folks, you should be aware that prices are going to increase substantially next year.
2025 will be a Jubilee year in Rome and Vatican City.
Celebrated every 25 years, Jubilee is expected to draw millions of pilgrims from around the world for this cultural and spiritual event.
Many people from our area fly into Rome, even if it is not their final Italian destination.
SEE MORE: Hey, New Jersey: Italy is a dream vacation! (Part 1)
According to data from InsureMyTrip, you can expect their trips to Italy in 2025 to be far more expensive than in previous years.
Overall, it is good to know that the average cost of a trip to Italy in 2025 is $9,770 – a 28.6% increase compared to 2024’s average of $7,596 and a 32.7% rise from 2023 when the average trip cost was $7,366.
Airfare is expected to be higher than normal, especially flying into Rome. Other major airports in Italy, such as Milan or Florence, may not be as affected.
Cost isn’t the only thing travelers need to consider when planning an Italian vacation in 2025 – there will be increased crowds, new restrictions and security changes.
So, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your European adventure.
✈️ BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST RATES
✈️ PLAN YOUR VISIT AWAY FROM MAJOR EVENTS
✈️ PREPARE FOR CROWDS AND EXTENDED WAIT TIMES
✈️ STAY INFORMED ABOUT LOCAL RULES AND RESTRICTIONS
✈️ BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE
With trip costs rising, travel insurance might be a better idea than ever before, especially if you are traveling to Italy next year.
It might be wise to get a policy that covers trip cancellations, delays, medical emergencies, and other unforeseen events.
Given the large crowds and potential for disruptions, insurance would ensure that your trip investment is protected in the event of unexpected issues.
And, having traveled to Italy many times, any year you should expect the unexpected. If you're planning to go, plan your trip carefully and Buon Viaggio!
Dennis Malloy's dream vacation to Italy (Part 2)
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Most popular town names that NJ shares with the rest of the country
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Waddington and Massena, both on the St. Lawrence River, have garnered a solid reputation in the world of professional bass fishing.
Both B.A.S.S. and Major League Fishing regularly hold top-pro bass tournaments here (although they’re taking a break in 2025). Along the shores of the big river, and almost within bird-shot distance of Canada, however, are some prime opportunities for hunters, especially waterfowl hunters, and even bowhunters too.
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Frank Johnson of King George Music Group to Perform Live at Seven Horsemen Billiards
FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Southern Soul sensation Frank Johnson of King George Music Group is set to perform live at Seven Horsemen Billiards, located at 715 West Rowan Street, Fayetteville, NC, on October 26, 2024 at 10 PM. The highly anticipated concert coincides with Fayetteville State University’s Homecoming Weekend and celebrates the three-year anniversary of “The Mo You Know Growth Impact Radio” hosted by ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul.
"I believe this concert is exactly what the city needs," said ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, Public Relations Director for Seven Horsemen Billiards and host of “The Mo You Know Growth Impact Radio,” which airs every Monday at 10 AM on WIDU. "We are excited to bring Frank Johnson's soulful sound to Fayetteville during this festive weekend."
Johnson will perform fan-favorite hits, including his chart-topping single “Hate on Me”, promising an unforgettable night for Southern Soul enthusiasts.
“We want to continue to grow with Southern Soul music,” said Michael Hayes, owner of Seven Horsemen Billiards. “Our stage is their second home, and we’re proud to host another electrifying performance.”
This concert will also set the stage for the Blues is Alright Tour, where Johnson’s mentor, King George, will headline at the Crown Complex on November 2, 2024.
Tickets for the concert are available on Eventbrite https://themoyouknow.me/FrankJohnsonLive and at Seven Horsemen Billiards. Early Bird tickets will be on sale from September 18 through October 20 for $20.
The show is proudly presented by Seven Horsemen Billiards, The Mo You Know, and Jerome Scott The Insurance Guy.
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Apple TV+ is running full speed ahead on Slow Horses: The Emmy-winning spy drama has been renewed for a sixth season.
The show that stars Gary Oldman as the leader of a group of dysfunctional British spies — unaffectionately known as the Slow Horses — just had its fourth season premiere on Sept. 4. It was renewed for a fifth season earlier this year.
"Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I'm delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure," said Apple TV+'s Jay Hunt.
Season six is adapted from Joe Country and Slough House, respectively the sixth and seventh novels in Mick Herron's "Slough House" book series.
All four seasons of Slow Horses hold a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, the streamer points out.
The six-episode sixth season will see "the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge," Apple teases.
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Domestic air passenger traffic rises 6.38% to 1.30 crore in Sept
Mumbai: Domestic carriers flew 1.30 crore passengers in September, which is 6.38 per cent higher compared to the year-ago period, according to official data released on Tuesday.
In September last year, airlines carried 1.22 crore passengers.
IndiGo’s market share rose to 63 per cent while that of Air India climbed to 15.1 per cent in September 2024, as per the data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
AIX Connect, which was merged with Air India Express this month, topped the list of airlines in terms of On Time Performance (OTP) at 70.1 per cent, replacing Akasa Air, whose OTP slipped to 62.1 per cent.
The data showed that Vistara’s market share dipped to 10 per cent and that of AIX Connect slipped to 4.1 per cent last month.
The overall domestic market share of Air India Group comprising Air India, AIX Connect and Vistara touched 29.2 per cent.
In September, Akasa Air and SpiceJet carried saw 5.73 lakh and 2.61 lakh passengers, respectively. While Akasa Air’s market share stood at 4.4 per cent, that of SpiceJet dropped to 2 per cent.
Crisis-hit SpiceJet saw its market declining 64 per cent in September compared to January when it had cornered 5.6 per cent of the total 1.31 crore domestic air passengers flown by the Indian airlines.
Meanwhile, the OTP of IndiGo stood at 69.2 per cent, followed by Vistara (69.1 per cent) and Air India (68.1 per cent). The OTP of SpiceJet and Alliance Air in September stood at 30.4 per cent and 53.8 per cent, respectively.
OTP of scheduled domestic airlines is computed for four metro airports -- Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
As many as 48,222 passengers were impacted by flight cancellations and airlines spent Rs 88.14 lakh towards compensation and facilities for them in September.
Flight delays impacted 2,16,484 passengers last month and airlines spent Rs 2.4 crore towards facilitation, as per the data.
For denied boarding, airlines shelled out Rs 75.08 lakh towards compensation and facilities for 756 affected passengers. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/domestic-air-passenger-traffic-rises-638-to-130-crore-in-sept-583232 | 2024-10-15T18:03:43Z |
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After a successful run in theaters -- and just in time to creep you out for Halloween -- Alien: Romulus is now available to rent or buy on digital streaming platforms.
The 20th Century Studios follow-up to Ridley Scott's 1979 classic Alien and James Cameron's beloved 1986 sequel Aliens was directed by Fede Álvarez, who directed the micro-budgeted 2016 horror hit Don't Breathe.
The logline teases, "While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe."
The digital release comes packed with supplemental extras, including a feature on how Álvarez opted for practical effects over digital wherever possible — including a close-up look of how they brought the creepy facehugger aliens to life.
Alien: Romulus is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an Audience Score of 85% and made more than $349 million worldwide, the second-highest-grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.
The film comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Dec. 3.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper spoke alongside with FEMA and other state officials Tuesday morning to provide an update on North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene.
This comes after officials say FEMA workers paused some operations briefly and adjusted recovery efforts in NC due to threats made over the weekend.
According to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, William Parson, 44, was armed with a handgun and rifle, threatening FEMA officials outside a grocery store that is functioning as a storm relief site. He faces a criminal charge of "going armed to the terror of the public."
Misinformation has been a source of contention in the aftermath of Helene.
"If you're participating in spreading this stuff, stop it," Cooper said Tuesday. "Whatever your aim is, the people you are really hurting are those in western North Carolina who need help. The safety of our government and volunteer response workers, including FEMA, remains a top priority. I've directed the Department of Public Safety to coordinate law enforcement assistance for FEMA and other responders who need it to help ensure their safety and security, so people can keep getting the help that they desperately need."
92 people are still unaccounted for in the state, he said.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said misinformation about operations "has got to stop."
"Let me be clear, I take these threats seriously, and the safety of these responders is and will remain a priority for me and my team now," Criswell said. "Over the weekend, out of an abundance of caution, we made operational changes to keep FEMA personnel safe, but none of the changes we made impacted ongoing search and rescue or other life safety operations."
FEMA has continued to help those affected by Helene, she added. All normal operations have resumed.
Cooper also gave updates to progress made in western NC:
He also said there are some communities back open and welcoming visitors, which is paramount in getting their economy back up and running. | https://abc7ny.com/post/wnc-hurricane-helene-misinformation-fema-threats-hurting-recovery-gov-roy-cooper/15430603/ | 2024-10-15T18:03:45Z |
Falcons must trade for former Bulldog who dominated Sunday Night Football
New York Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari was among the few stars in Week 5's Sunday Night Football matchup. The depth player pushed into duty due to injury was unblockable as he helped limit a hot Cincinnati Bengals team to just 17 points.
The fourth-year player has had limited playing time due to the presence of Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. However, with an injured Thibodeaux, Ojulari took the majority of snaps and proved he could be a high-impact player.
With their two star edge rushers, the Giants can't give Ojulari the playing time he deserves. The Atlanta Falcons need to step in and bring him back home as they try to fix a pass rush that has been the worst in the NFL.
Falcons should aggressively pursue Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari
The New York Giants don't appear to be going anywhere this season with their roster, so they will consider moving some of their non-cornerstone players for the right price. One of those players could be Azeez Ojulari, who is in the final year of his rookie deal.
The Atlanta Falcons desperately need to add another pass rusher because having five sacks through six games is downright embarrassing.
The Georgia-born Ojulari should be their top target after seeing what he did to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5. On just 35 dropbacks, he took down Joe Burrow twice and added two QB hits, two tackles for loss, and four tackles.
He is the perfect target because he won't break the bank and has high upside. It feels like he is ready to break out when given consistent playing time.
Through his first four years, Ojulari has 19 sacks, 93 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, and 31 quarterback hits. Most of that production came the year before New York drafted Kayvon Thibodeaux as a rookie.
The Falcons do have to tread lightly when making trades. They lost a draft pick due to the tampering violations and traded a third-rounder for Matt Judon. Giving up too many picks can have long-term consequences for the franchise.
Nevertheless, pass rush is a problem that could wreck this season's high hopes. If no one steps up then a trade has to be made before the deadline. | https://bloggingdirty.com/falcons-must-trade-for-former-bulldog-who-dominated-sunday-night-football | 2024-10-15T18:03:45Z |
In a sign Israel may expand its ground operations against Hezbollah while bolstering its own defenses, its troops have cleared landmines and established new barriers on the frontier between the Golan Heights and a demilitarized strip bordering Syria, security sources and analysts said.
The move suggests Israel may seek to strike Hezbollah for the first time from further east along Lebanon's border, at the same time creating a secure area from which it can freely reconnoiter the terrorist group and prevent infiltration, the sources said.
While demining activity has been reported, sources who spoke to Reuters — including a Syrian soldier stationed in south Syria, a Lebanese security official and a UN peacekeeping official — revealed additional unreported details that showed Israel was moving the fence separating the DMZ toward the Syrian side and digging more fortifications in the area.
Military action involving raids from the Golan and possibly from the demilitarized zone that separates it from Syrian territory could widen the conflict pitting Israel against Hezbollah and its ally Hamas that has already drawn in Iran and risks sucking in the U.S.
Israel has been trading fire with Tehran-backed Hezbollah since the group began launching missiles across Lebanon's border in support of Hamas after its deadly attack on southern Israel triggered Israel's military campaign on Gaza.
Now, in addition to Israeli aerial strikes that have caused Hezbollah significant damage in the past month, the group is under Israeli ground assault from the south and faces Israeli naval shelling from the Mediterranean to the west. By extending its front in the east, Israel could tighten its squeeze on Hezbollah's arms supply routes, some of which cut across Syria, Lebanon's eastern neighbor and an ally of Iran.
Navvar Saban, a conflict analyst at the Istanbul-based Harmoon Center, said the operations in the Golan, a hilly, 1,200 square km (460 square mile) plateau that also overlooks Lebanon and borders Jordan, appeared to be an attempt to "prepare the groundwork" for a broader offensive in Lebanon.
"Everything happening in Syria is to serve Israel's strategy in Lebanon - hitting supply routes, hitting warehouses, hitting people linked to the supply lines to Hezbollah," he said.
Israel's mine removal and engineering works have accelerated in recent weeks, according to a Syrian intelligence officer, a Syrian soldier positioned in southern Syria and three senior Lebanese security sources who spoke to Reuters for this story.
Fortifications
The sources said the demining had intensified as Israel began ground incursions on Oct. 1 to fight Hezbollah along the mountainous terrain separating northern Israel from southern Lebanon around 20 km (12 miles) to the west.
In the same period, Israel has ramped up strikes on Syria, including its capital and the border with Lebanon, and Russian military units — stationed in Syria's south in support of Syrian troops there — have withdrawn from at least one observation post overlooking the demilitarized area, the two Syrian sources and one of the Lebanese sources said.
All of the sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss their monitoring of Israel's military operations in the Golan, most of which was seized by Israel from Syria in 1967.
The Syrian soldier stationed in the south said Israel was pushing the fence separating the Golan and the demilitarised zone (DMZ) further out and erecting their own fortifications near Syria "so there would not be any infiltration in the event this front flares up."
The soldier said Israel appeared to be creating "a buffer zone" in the DMZ. A second senior Lebanese security source told Reuters that Israeli troops had dug a new trench near the DMZ in October.
One senior Lebanese security source said the demining operations could allow Israeli troops to "encircle" Hezbollah from the east.
The DMZ has been home for the last five decades to the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), mandated to oversee the disengagement of Israeli and Syrian forces after the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
A UN peacekeeping official in New York said that UNDOF had "recently observed some construction activity being carried out by Israeli military forces in the vicinity of the area of separation," but did not have further details.
Russia leaves overlook point
Asked about the demining, the IDF said it "does not comment on operational plans" and it "is currently fighting against the terrorist organization Hezbollah in order to allow for the safe return of northern residents to their homes."
UNDOF, Russia and Syria did not respond to requests for comment by Reuters.
A report to the UN Security Council on the activities of UNDOF, dated Sept. 24 and seen by Reuters on Oct. 4, cited violations on both sides of the demilitarized zone.
Russian troops, meanwhile, have left the Tal Hara outpost, the highest point in Syria's southern Daraa governorate and a strategic overlook point, according to the two Syrian sources and one of the Lebanese sources.
The Russians had left because of understandings with the Israelis to prevent a clash, a Syrian military officer said. Syrian authorities, whose country is part of Iran's so-called "Axis of Resistance," have sought to remain out of the fray since regional tensions soared after Hamas' Oct. 7 assault last year.
Reuters reported in January that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had been discouraged from taking any action in support of Hamas after he received threats from Israel. Hezbollah too had "steered away" from building up any forces in the Syrian-held Golan.
Syria's army has not made additional deployments, the Syrian military intelligence officer told Reuters.
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Courts Should Grant Bail To Ordinary Accused People As They Did To Er Rashid: Sajad Lone
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea blew up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South on Tuesday, Seoul’s military said, adding it had conducted a “counter-fire” operation in response.
Pyongyang’s military last week vowed to permanently seal its southern border after spending months laying mines and building anti-tank barriers in the wake of leader Kim Jong Un declaring the South his country’s “principal enemy.”
The North also accused Seoul of using drones to drop anti-regime propaganda leaflets on the capital Pyongyang, with Kim convening a security meeting to direct a plan of “immediate military action” in response, state media reported Tuesday.
“North Korea has detonated parts of the Gyeongui and Donghae roads north of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL),” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday, referring to inter-Korean infrastructure that once connected the two countries.
“There has been no damage to our military, and our forces conducted counter-fire in areas south of the MDL,” it added.
The roads have long been shuttered, but destroying them sends a clear message that Kim is not prepared to negotiate with the South, experts said.
“This is a practical military measure related to the hostile dual-state system that North Korea has frequently mentioned,” Yang Moo-jin, president of the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, told Agence France-Presse.
The North may also be looking to erect more physical barriers along the border, Yang said, adding that the road detonations could be “preparatory work.” | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/north-korea-blows-up-roads-connecting-to-south | 2024-10-15T18:03:45Z |
dForce USD (USX) traded down 0% against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 12:00 PM E.T. on October 15th. One dForce USD token can currently be bought for $1.00 or 0.00001526 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last seven days, dForce USD has traded 0.2% higher against the U.S. dollar. dForce USD has a market capitalization of $14.56 million and approximately $2,387.19 worth of dForce USD was traded on exchanges in the last day.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day:
- Dogecoin (DOGE) traded 0.8% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.11 or 0.00000171 BTC.
- UNUS SED LEO (LEO) traded up 0.2% against the dollar and now trades at $6.14 or 0.00009221 BTC.
- Litecoin (LTC) traded down 0.1% against the dollar and now trades at $66.57 or 0.00099951 BTC.
- Uniswap (UNI) traded down 4.3% against the dollar and now trades at $7.84 or 0.00011775 BTC.
- NyanCoin (NYAN) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $2.40 or 0.00008809 BTC.
- MegaCoin (MEC) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $4.30 or 0.00015776 BTC.
- Polymath (POLY) traded 94.7% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0902 or 0.00000135 BTC.
- WhiteCoin (XWC) traded 35.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0110 or 0.00000017 BTC.
- ReddCoin (RDD) traded up 195.4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0002 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- Lotto (LOTTO) traded down 2.1% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0005 or 0.00000002 BTC.
About dForce USD
dForce USD (CRYPTO:USX) is a PoW/PoS token that uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm. It was first traded on February 28th, 2022. dForce USD’s total supply is 286,466,058 tokens and its circulating supply is 14,593,989 tokens. dForce USD’s official Twitter account is @dforcenet and its Facebook page is accessible here. dForce USD’s official website is dforce.network. dForce USD’s official message board is medium.com/dforcenet.
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In time for Halloween — this is New Jersey’s biggest fear
With Halloween just around the corner, fears are top of mind.
The folks at Casino.ca set out to figure out the most consuming fears in each state in the U.S..
Shockingly the biggest fear for those of us in the Garden State isn’t a Trenton politician, our mismanaged roads, or our property taxes.
What are the most popular fears in the United States?
😱 Death reigns as America's biggest fear, dominating in 17 states
😱 Heights claims the 2nd spot, lurking in 8 states and districts
😱 Snakes slither into 3rd place, causing anxiety in 6 states
😱 Public speaking and enclosed spaces tie for 4th place, each haunting 4 states
😱 Failure and spiders round out the top 5 list, each feared in 2 states
3% of the 3,000 respondents claimed to be completely without fear, which I find insane.
As for us in New Jersey, our biggest fear is enclosed spaces.
One respondent even said that they were so determined to avoid a cramped elevator that they went up 67 flights of stairs just to make it to an interview.
Wow.
Here’s an unsettling statistic from the study: the average American thinks about their biggest fear around four times a week.
When asked if they would hypothetically face their fears for a payment of $1,000, people were pretty divided:
😱 33% said they’d only take the plunge if guaranteed safety
😱 27% flat-out declined
😱 24% were willing to embrace their fears for the cash
😱 16% said they needed to think it over
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While the original Joker had been compared to Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, that film's acclaimed screenwriter Paul Schrader wasn't impressed with Todd Phillips' panned sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.
In a chat in Interview magazine, Schrader said he got to the theater to see the movie, but "I saw about 10 or 15 minutes of it. I left, bought something, came back, saw another 10 minutes. That was enough."
He added, "It's a really bad musical."
When pressed for details, he had some choice words for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, as well as their respective characters Joker/Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn.
"I don't like either of those people," he sniffed.
"I don't like them as actors. I don't like them as characters. I don't like the whole thing. I mean, those are people who, if they came to your house, you'd slip out the back door."
The Oscar-nominated writer used to be a film critic, and it seems other critics agree with his review: Joker: Folie à Deux has a 33% from them on the aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
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Gadkari urges auto industry to promote ethanol and flex fuels
New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked representatives of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more acceptable to the public.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in a post on X said, Gadkari chaired a review meeting with representatives of SIAM at Transport Bhawan to discuss the readiness of the automobile industry for ethanol and flex fuels.
The dialogue discussed how the industry is preparing to launch ethanol-powered vehicles in the coming months, it added. “He asked SIAM members to look into ways of making them more acceptable to the public, citing Brazil’s successful integration of flex fuels and biofuels in its transportation,” MoRTH said.
Gadkari also engaged in an insightful discussion on how a shift to biofuels from fossil fuels will aid India in being self-reliant, reduce pollution and annual import of fossil fuels, and help consumers receive fuels at lesser price — all while benefitting our farmers. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/gadkari-urges-auto-industry-to-promote-ethanol-and-flex-fuels-583230 | 2024-10-15T18:03:49Z |
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Apple TV+ is running full speed ahead on Slow Horses: The Emmy-winning spy drama has been renewed for a sixth season.
The show that stars Gary Oldman as the leader of a group of dysfunctional British spies — unaffectionately known as the Slow Horses — just had its fourth season premiere on Sept. 4. It was renewed for a fifth season earlier this year.
"Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I'm delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure," said Apple TV+'s Jay Hunt.
Season six is adapted from Joe Country and Slough House, respectively the sixth and seventh novels in Mick Herron's "Slough House" book series.
All four seasons of Slow Horses hold a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, the streamer points out.
The six-episode sixth season will see "the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge," Apple teases.
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LOOK: Purdue Reveals All-Black Uniform, Script Helmet for Oregon Game
After teasing an alternate uniform earlier in the season, Purdue is giving fans a glimpse of what it will wear for Friday night's game against No. 2 Oregon.
On Tuesday, Purdue football's social media team dropped a video of the alternate uniform it will wear at Ross-Ade Stadium when the Ducks come to town. The Boilermakers will sport an all-black look, complete with a "Script Purdue" logo on the helmet.
Below is the video that the social media team shared on Tuesday:
Those are pretty sleek.
Purdue is off to a rough start, opening the year with a 1-5 record. Ryan Walters and the Boilermakers nearly pulled off a monster upset on the road last week, falling 50-49 to Illinois in overtime.
Can Purdue use some of that momentum to shock the world on Friday? Kickoff between the Boilers and Ducks is set for 8 p.m. ET and the game will air on FOX.
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Preparations have been put in place for the oath ceremony of the chief minister and his council of ministers at the Sher-i-Kashmir International convention Centre (SKICC) on Wednesday, officials said.
The chief minister and his ministers will be administered the oath of office and secrecy by J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at 11:30 am.
Security has been tightened around the venue of the swearing-in ceremony, the officials said.
“The security has been beefed up especially as a lot of VVIPs will be attending the event. We will ensure the smooth conduct of the event,” the officials added.
Invitations to attend the oath ceremony have been sent to the constituents of the INDIA bloc.
National Conference (NC) Kashmir provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani said it was not clear yet who all will be attending the ceremony.
“We will get to know about the VVIP attendees later this evening after receiving their confirmation,” Wani said.
Sinha on Monday invited the NC vice president to take oath as the J&K chief minister.
The invitation came a day after the Centre revoked President's rule in the Union Territory.
In a letter to Abdullah, Sinha said,“I have received a letter of 11th October, 2024 from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, wherein it has been informed that you have been unanimously elected as Leader of the Legislature Party.”
He said he has also received a letter from Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra, CPI(M) secretary G N Malik, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national secretary Pankaj Kumar Gupta and Independent MLAs-elect Payare Lal Sharma, Satish Sharma, Mohammad Akram, Rameshwar Singh and Muzafar Iqbal Khan extending their support to the NC.
“I am pleased to invite you to form and lead the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. As separately settled, I shall administer Oath of Office and Secrecy to you, and to those recommended by you for induction as members of your Council of Ministers, at SKICC, Srinagar on 16th October, 2024 at 11:30 a.m,” Sinha said in his letter.
The LG's emissary had handed over the letter to Abdullah and informed him about the date and time of the swearing-in ceremony.
Abdullah was unanimously elected the leader of the NC Legislature Party on Thursday, setting the stage for his second term as chief minister. His first term, from 2009 to 2014 when Jammu and Kashmir was a full-fledged state, was also under an NC-Congress coalition government.
The NC won 42 out of the 90 seats which went to poll in the recent elections, while the Congress won six. Together, the two pre-poll allies hold a majority in the 95-member assembly - five members are to be nominated by the LG.
Their strength is further bolstered by the support from five Independent MLAs-elect and a lone AAP MLA-elect.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday that he opposes a unilateral cease-fire in Lebanon.
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s actions aim to eliminate Hezbollah’s threat and ensure the safe return of northern residents.
The phone call followed a report in French newspaper Le Parisien that claimed that Macron criticized the Israeli leader in a closed government meeting, saying that Israel was created by a UN decision and thus cannot disregard UN resolutions.
Earlier this month, Macron urged a halt to arms deliveries to Israel, which has come under scrutiny over its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza and mounting civilian death toll.
"I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron told broadcaster France Inter. "France is not delivering any," he added during the pre-recorded interview.
Macron reiterated his demand for a cease-fire in a call with Netanyahu the next day. Following the conversation, Netanyahu's office responded by emphasizing that, given Iran's backing of terror groups, Israel expects its allies to support its efforts, not impose restrictions that would ultimately bolster "Iran's axis of evil."
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Solaire Resort and the German Club of the Philippines celebrates the biggest Oktoberfest festivities on 19 and 20 October at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire North.
Guests can indulge in an array of classic German dishes and the finest brews from world-renowned Weihenstephaner, the official beer sponsor of Oktoberfest. To add to the German charm, there will also be live entertainment by Bavarian Sound Express throughout the night.
Families will surely enjoy a unique Oktoberfest experience at Solaire North, with 20 October open to children of all ages. They can join a variety of activities, such as a bouncy castle, a German costume photo booth, face painting and carnival games. Oktoberfest guests who want to make the most of their visit to Solaire North can also take advantage of exclusive room packages, available for booking until 16 October for stays between 18 and 20 October. Enjoy a 20-percent discount on the Bed and Breakfast Rate, which includes a buffet breakfast for two at Fresh.
Get ready to indulge in beer paired with a traditional German spread, such as Brotkorb (breadbasket), an essential centerpiece of oven-fresh German breads, and Laugenbrezel (Bavarian-style soft pretzels), which are perfect for pairing with Obatzda, a creamy German beer cheese dip. There’s also Wiesen jause, featuring a delightful spread of German cold cuts and cheeses. Choose from Münchner Wurstsalat (Munich-style sausage salad), Kartoffelsalat (classic German potato salad) or Krautsalat (tangy white cabbage salad).
Guests can also enjoy sausages like Rostbratwurst, a grilled and spicy pork sausage served alongside tangy sauerkraut, roasted potatoes and rich onion jus, as well as Frankfurter sausage paired with creamy German potato salad and a freshly baked Kaiser roll. Don’t miss the Oktoberfest Haxe, or slow-roasted pork knuckle, which comes with a wheat beer sauce, and Rindsgulasch, a hearty beef goulash made with braised beef ragout, served with bread dumplings and a side of red cabbage. The dessert station includes Apfelstrudel (classic apple strudel), Kaiserschmarrn (shredded caramelized pancake) and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest gateau).
Experience an extraordinary celebration of German culture at Solaire Resort North. Tickets are now available at oktoberfest.ph, offering a chance to be part of Quezon City’s most authentic Oktoberfest event yet. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/oktoberfest-brings-beer-brats-and-bavarian-fun-to-the-north | 2024-10-15T18:03:51Z |
What Western New Yorkers Use For Emergency Ice Removal
Local meteorologists are predicting that the first snowflakes of the season could fall this week in Buffalo, New York, and only a few are thrilled about it. With snow means a possibility of snow storms, icy conditions, layering up, snow removal, and of course ice scrapers.
It’s October, so it’s a gamble as to whether or not it will snow this month, but it’s good to always be prepared.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is projecting that there will be “calmer, gentler” winter, which is a very different look than last year. While temperatures won’t be as cold this year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting “plenty of snow,” especially in the Buffalo region – so hopefully you have an ice scraper in your car before then.
But if you happen to forget an ice scraper, or refuse to believe summer is over and you don’t want to grab your scraper from the garage, there is a last resort option that you can usually count on.
Chief Meteorologist at WGRZ, Patrick Hammer, actually mentioned this idea first on Daybreak in 2023. He said that the “best old school scrapers” (when it comes to ice on the windshield), you could always use a “CD case” or “visa credit card.”
Admittedly, there have been times when I didn’t have an ice scraper in the car, due to unexpected ice overnight or it got cold back when I worked overnight shifts, and I never thought once to try such an incredible idea.
But turns out, tons of people do it all the time!
One TikTok user was even surprised by how well the CD case method works.
Do you think REO Speedwagon would mind someone using their CD to get the ice off their car?
Considering they are from the Midwest, they probably would understand the struggle.
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President visits Rambam Medical Center in Haifa and meets with IDF soldiers who were injured in combat in Lebanon. | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/642384 | 2024-10-15T18:03:53Z |
It's desperation time for non-existent Atlanta Falcons pass rush
By Nick Halden
Despite being off to a 4-2 start on the season the Atlanta Falcons defense is quickly approaching desperation time. Yes, Raheem Morris and the Atlanta defense have proven to adjust well and finish games strong. However, what they have been unable to adjust is this team's complete inability to put any pressure on the opposing quarterback.
This has been a struggle for the defense since Week 1 and is something Raheem Morris talked about in his postgame presser. The Falcons rank dead last in the league even behind the tanking New England Patriots or inept Carolina Panthers. This Atlanta pass rush has been historically bad and it is time for the team to make a change.
Atlanta's lack of an answer for their pass rush has followed the franchise for much of the last decade
This isn't a new or unexpected problem for an Atlanta roster that lost Calais Campbell and Bud Dupree in the offseason. Bralen Trice was the only drafted Atlanta edge rusher this season and the rookie was lost for the season before ever playing a snap. This left the Falcons with Lorenzo Carter and Arnold Ebiketie as their starting options.
A trade for former Patriot Matthew Judon left reason to believe Atlanta's problems might be solved. If Judon played to his potential and Ebiketie was able to continue to develop perhaps Atlanta's pass rush might be capable.
Six games into the 2024 season and it has been anything but with Judon also not putting up the numbers expected. While the veteran is having an impact, teams have quickly learned he is the only threat in Atlanta's pass rush.
It is desperation time for a unit that has only five sacks in six games thus far. Failing to sack Andy Dalton once behind an injured and struggling Carolina offensive line should be the final straw. A sign that this team must go out both in free agency and the trade market attempting to get better. Whether it is a big swing at the position or a series of smaller additions it would be close to impossible to do anything but improve.
Lorenzo Carter has shown you he cannot be relied on, and Arnold Ebiketie hasn't developed as expected. Atlanta has been bailed out by their quarterback, kicker, and a great secondary getting stops and creating turnovers. Fortune that is bound to run out if the team cannot find a way to give better support and offer something close to a capable pass rush. Six games in and this team being by far the worst in the league at rushing the passer is a signal something must be done. | https://bloggingdirty.com/it-s-desperation-time-for-non-existent-atlanta-falcons-pass-rush-01ja49p97nxs | 2024-10-15T18:03:53Z |
The brand new Scheels is set to open at Woodland Hills Mall on Saturday, October 19 and I had a privilege of getting a sneak peak of the store before it opens.
In my opinion, this is like an amusement park inside a mall with a Ferris Wheel, aquarium (in partnership with the Oklahoma Aquarium), Rollerball, candy store, kids zone and cafe on top of numerous items worth shopping for:
@k95.5tulsa Talk about #epic 😍 The new @SCHEELS store in #tulsa is like an #amusementpark inside a #mall 👀 Make sure you check it out for yourself! #CapCut #scheels #newstore #grandopening #fyp @cait_ontheradio
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If you’re looking for anything that has to do with the outdoors, Scheels is the place you want to visit!
Be sure to attend their grand opening event happening on Saturday, October 19 at 7 a.m. for fun activities including food trucks, DJ, local mascots, marching bands, cheer teams and more before their doors open at 9:30 a.m. | https://www.1033theeagle.com/entertainment/video-heres-sneak-peak-brand-new-scheels-before-it-opens-this-saturday/RVKAQRIU25FYHH26QIWHJ7RPG4/ | 2024-10-15T18:03:54Z |
RIL expects to complete merger with Disney’s India biz in Q3
New Delhi: The merger of media assets of Reliance Industries and the India business of global media house Walt Disney is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of this fiscal, according to a regulatory filing by Mukesh Ambani-led group.
The fair trade regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has already approved the merger of Viacom18 and Star India. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has sanctioned the merger scheme.
“The companies are in the process of obtaining other requisite approvals for the completion of the transaction and transaction closer is expected in Q3 FY25,” informed Reliance Industries on Monday in its quarter earning statement.
The merger of Reliance Group-controlled media assets, TV18 Broadcast and E18, with Network18 Media & Investments, has already been sanctioned by the NCLT and became effective on October 3, according to the statement.
Earlier on September 27, the government approved the transfer of licenses for Non News & Current Affairs TV channels, previously held by media entities of Reliance Industries, to Star India. “The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, vide its order dated September 27, has granted its approval for transfer of Licenses relating to Non News & Current Affairs TV channels held by Viacom18 Media Private Limited in favour of Star India,” it had said.
Viacom18 is the holding company that owns the media and entertainment business of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and Bodhi Tree Systems. Both sides are in the final stages of the merger, making some adjustments in the business, as per the CCI directions.
On August 30, the NCLT had approved the scheme of merger of Viacom18 Media and Digital 18 Media, holding media and entertainment assets of Reliance Industries with Star India.
The scheme had proposed the transfer and vesting of Media Operations Undertaking from Viacom 18 and Jio Cinema into Digital18, a subsidiary of Viacom 18. This would be followed by “demerger, transfer and vesting of V18 Undertaking from Digital 18 into Star India”.
The merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Co.’s India business will create the country’s largest media empire worth over Rs 70,000 crore.
Earlier, the CCI had said it had cleared the “proposed combination involving Reliance Industries Ltd, Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, Digital18 Media Ltd, Star India Pvt Ltd and Star Television Productions Ltd, subject to the compliance of voluntary modifications”. Viacom18 is part of the Reliance Industries Ltd group, while Star India is wholly owned by The Walt Disney Company. Star Television Productions, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, is indirectly owned by The Walt Disney Company. The CCI, however, did not disclose voluntary modifications in the original deal made by the two parties.
As per the deal, Mukesh Ambani-led RIL and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent of the combined entity that will house two streaming services and 120 television channels. Walt Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent stake in the combined entity, which will also be India’s largest media house. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/ril-expects-to-complete-merger-with-disneys-india-biz-in-q3-583233 | 2024-10-15T18:03:56Z |
eCash (XEC) traded up 4.2% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on October 15th. During the last week, eCash has traded up 10.3% against the dollar. One eCash coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. eCash has a market cap of $732.04 million and $66.18 million worth of eCash was traded on exchanges in the last day.
Here’s how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day:
- Bitcoin (BTC) traded 1.5% higher against the dollar and now trades at $66,600.70 or 1.00000000 BTC.
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH) traded down 0.3% against the dollar and now trades at $353.06 or 0.00530116 BTC.
- Arweave (AR) traded up 0.6% against the dollar and now trades at $19.67 or 0.00029533 BTC.
- Bitcoin SV (BSV) traded down 1% against the dollar and now trades at $48.35 or 0.00072597 BTC.
- Syscoin (SYS) traded down 1.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.10 or 0.00000156 BTC.
About eCash
eCash (CRYPTO:XEC) is a proof-of-work (PoW) coin that uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm. It launched on July 1st, 2021. eCash’s total supply is 19,770,879,673,090 coins and its circulating supply is 19,770,826,548,090 coins. eCash’s official website is e.cash. The Reddit community for eCash is https://reddit.com/r/ecash and the currency’s Github account can be viewed here. eCash’s official Twitter account is @ecashofficial and its Facebook page is accessible here.
eCash Coin Trading
It is usually not possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as eCash directly using US dollars. Investors seeking to acquire eCash should first purchase Ethereum or Bitcoin using an exchange that deals in US dollars such as Coinbase, Gemini or GDAX. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Ethereum or Bitcoin to purchase eCash using one of the exchanges listed above.
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Stanford football legend could soon see a bigger role for the Arizona Cardinals
When the Arizona Cardinals drafted Marvin Harrison fourth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, it inevitable that Stanford Cardinal legend Michael Wilson would be forced to take on a supporting role, with Harrison’s arrival in Arizona sparking hype that the franchise found its new number one wide receiver. But after Harrison was injured in the Cardinals’ most recent game, it opened the door for Wilson to become the star of the show.
Going down in the second quarter with a concussion, Harrison was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game, forcing Wilson to have to step up and take over as the team’s top receiver. Despite catching only two passes for 21 yards, Wilson found the end zone, catching an 18-yard pass from Kyler Murray with two minutes left in the first half to get the Cardinals on the board. Wilson’s score also was the only touchdown that the Cardinals scored in the game as they only managed to get two more field goals in the 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Wilson, who was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round of last year’s draft, started in 12 out of the 13 games that he played in during his rookie campaign, finishing the season with 565 yards and three touchdowns, stepping up big when star wide receiver Marquise Brown went down with an injury later in the year. A very strong route runner and a physical player who fights hard for a catch, Wilson has quietly evolved into an elite playmaking option for Murray. Without Harrison, the Cardinals only have Greg Dortch, Zay Jones, Zach Pascal and undrafted rookie Xavier Weaver at receiver, making Wilson’s impact that much more important.
Starting the season off slow, Wilson began to get some serious action in week three where he caught nine passes for 64 yards in a loss to the Detroit Lions. Since then, the Cardinals have really incorporated him into the game plan. After the Lions game, he proceeded to put up a seven-catch game against the Commanders the following week. In week five against the 49ers, Wilson had his best game of the season so far, catching six passes for 78 yards and was a key reason the Cardinals pulled out the upset win.
Only in his second season, Wilson is still developing as an NFL player but the promise that he has shown early in his career should instill optimism that an elite wide receiving duo could soon be in full force in Arizona.
Coming off of a loss, the Cardinals will get a longer week to prepare for their next game and climb the standings, as they will face off against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium in one of the two games that will be part of Monday Night Football. Kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m. (PT). | https://www.si.com/college/stanford/cardinal-in-the-nfl/stanford-football-legend-could-soon-see-a-bigger-role-for-the-arizona-cardinals-01ja6jn9wykp | 2024-10-15T18:03:57Z |
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Launch of the new e-hailing platform announced during a signing ceremony between DTC and Bolt at GITEX Global
Bolt's world class digital platform will enable DTC to unlock a greater share of the AED 6 billion market opportunity presented by Dubai's taxi and e-hailing sector
Agreement supports DTC's ambitious growth strategy to expand its customer service offering in the mobility sector and enhance its overall digital market position in Dubai
Dubai, UAE, 15 October 2024 : Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (“DTC” or the“Company”), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has today announced it has signed a strategic partnership with Bolt, the global shared mobility platform, to launch its e-hailing platform in Dubai.
The strategic partnership with Bolt, which is launching in the UAE for the first time, will provide innovative e-hailing solutions whilst enhancing customers' digital mobility experience and expanding smart transportation services throughout the Emirate, in line with DTC's ambitious growth strategy.
Bolt, will be DTC's strategic partner for the provision of e-hailing services in the Emirate. The company, which was founded in 2013, has experienced rapid growth in recent years and operates in over 600 cities across 50 countries. Bolt offers a diverse range of mobility solutions, including e-hailing, food and grocery delivery, scooter and e-bike rental, and short-term car rental.
The launch of the new e-hailing platform was announced during a signing ceremony between DTC and Bolt at GITEX Global.
Mansoor Alfalasi, Chief Executive Officer of DTC, signed the Partnership Agreement with Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, in the presence of; H.E.
Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Estonia; and H.E. Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Chairman of Dubai Taxi, along with members of the Company's Board of Directors.
Bolt's world class digital platform will enable DTC to unlock a greater share of the AED 6 billion market opportunity presented by Dubai's taxi and e-hailing sector.
For Bolt, the partnership marks the next stage of its ambitious expansion plans across the Middle East and follows the growth and success of its business in Saudi Arabia which it has operated since 2017 and its launch of Egypt earlier this year.
Strategic expansion
Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi, stated,“This landmark strategic partnership brings together DTC's position as the UAE's largest fleet owner with over 6,000 taxis and limousines and Bolt's position as a leading global shared mobility platform. The combined strengths of both companies will create an unparalleled local mobility leader that supports DTC's ambitious plans for growth.”
Alfalasi also emphasised that the agreement reflects DTC's commitment to supporting the Roads & Transport Authority (Dubai) directives to transition 80% of taxi trips to e-booking in the coming years and that the strategic move will significantly strengthen DTC's leading position and bolster its vital role in shaping the future of urban mobility in the Emirate.
Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt , said:“There are over 3.5 million cars registered and operating on the UAE's roads which can cause increased travel time, congestion, accidents and pollution.
This long-term strategic partnership with Dubai Taxi Company will create a new shared mobility platform in Dubai, reducing the need to use a private car which will have a positive impact on the Emirate and the people living here.”
Innovative services
The partnership allows DTC to utilize infrastructure and technology created by Bolt which will improve DTC's operational capabilities by incorporating the most recent digital vehicle booking technologies into DTC's ecosystem. Furthermore, DTC will benefit from Bolt's global footprint which will allow it to tap into a worldwide customer base.
The strategic partnership reinforces DTC's status as a leading smart transportation operator in the region, whilst also highlighting its commitment to providing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that cater to the future demands of Dubai and the wider UAE.
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The indictment of Vladislav Victorsson, 30, and his partner, Anna Bernstein, 18, for their involvement in an Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli officials has brought renewed focus on Victorsson's vast criminal history.
The Shin Bet and Israeli police revealed their alleged connection to the plot on Monday, sparking a wave of social media reactions, particularly regarding Viktorson’s disturbing past.
In 2015, Victorsson, who had since changed his last name to McLoughlin, was convicted of multiple sexual offenses against minors. At the age of 20, he was sentenced to two years in prison after being charged with statutory rape, sodomy and indecent acts involving six girls aged 12 to 14.
The prosecution, led by the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office, accused Victorsson of exploiting the vulnerability of minors, meeting them in public places like the Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv and through social media. In one case, he was accused of assaulting a girl in a parking lot, continuing the attack despite her protests, telling her "I know you like it."
Victorsson also distributed explicit images of his victims he took or asked them to take for him without their consent, a detail that resurfaced online in recent days.
During his remand hearing, prosecutors presented a confrontation between Victorsson and one of his victims, in which she described how he forcibly performed a sexual act on her, saying, "After I said no six times, he finally stopped." Victorsson reportedly responded, "I always stop after two."
During his interrogation, Victorsson admitted to most of the acts attributed to him but denied forcing himself on any of the minors. When questioned about why he engaged in sexual relations with underage girls and whether he knew it was illegal, he replied, "I knew it was wrong, but I didn’t know what the consequences would be." In another instance, he remarked to investigators, "I got to stop meeting minors."
Upon his release, Victorsson was arrested again in 2019 for violating his probation terms by contacting minors via social media. "There is an evidentiary foundation and a reasonable suspicion that the suspect committed sexual offenses against minors. In recent days, it emerged that the suspect made contact with several minors through social networks. He then met with them and performed sexual acts on them. The investigation also revealed that the suspect photographed the minors naked," his detention order stated.
His connections to Tel Aviv’s gothic youth subculture earned him notoriety, with multiple individuals recalling past encounters with him. After his conviction and time in prison, acquaintances posted the allegations against him on social media. "I remember this story, they talked about how he would lure girls to the underground parking lot at the [Dizengoff] Center and then rape them there," wrote one Facebook user named Jack.
"I was one of the complainants who stood against him," another user wrote in 2022. "I was the one who exposed his second phone, where he distributed pictures and videos of the girls, including sexual acts he filmed without their knowledge. The number of Facebook accounts and family name changes he’s made won’t help him hide his face unless he gets plastic surgery."
A third user wrote: "I knew someone who was part of the investigation back then, and she said he told the investigator, 'I usually stop after the third no.'" Another user wrote: "I didn't know him, and now I found out he's part of the kink community and even participated in parties. I'm shaking."
Victorsson, for his part, denied any connection to the allegations and wrote in a past Facebook post. "I heard a rumor that people are trying to frame me, spreading nonsense about my time at the Center and calling me a rapist," he wrote. "It's true that I spent two years in prison, but not for the reasons they are trying to pin on me. I was sentenced back then because, in the distant past, I was too kind to people who didn’t deserve it."
Following the announcement of his involvement in the espionage case, many of his former acquaintances resurfaced their accounts on social media. "Remember Vlad from 2015? Now he's an Iranian agent. I’m shocked," wrote one acquaintance. "He was looking for work in the [Revolutionary Guard] Corps," joked another user named Sergey.
Bernstein, also implicated in the Iranian plot, is a model from Petah Tikva and is listed on Facebook as engaged to Victorsson. Her personal life came under scrutiny after a TikTok video surfaced showing her dog convulsing, allegedly after consuming a cannabis-laced cookie. Victorsson defended her, claiming the incident was accidental.
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Eric Jed Olivarez earned his spot in the finals of the Rep. Edwin Olivarez National Open tennis championship Monday with a tough win over Loucas Fernandez, 6-0, 7-6(0), at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque.
After breezing through the first set, the top-seeded Olivarez found himself in a dogfight in the second as Fernandez staged a strong comeback with the latter taking a commanding 4-0 lead. But Olivarez demonstrated resilience, winning four straight games to force a tiebreaker.
In the end, the seasoned player’s experience shone through as he outlasted Fernandez in the tiebreak to advance to the championship round of the Group A tournament.
Olivarez thus moved one win away from his second consecutive Open title, having already triumphed in the Mayor Eric Olivarez National Open last August.
However, his path to the championship is far from guaranteed, as he faces the up-and-coming John Benedict Aguilar on Wednesday’s final.
Aguilar, an 18-year-old rising star from Camalig, Albay, pulled off a thrilling upset in the semis, toppling second-seeded Vicente Anasta in three sets, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
After losing the opening frame, Aguilar found his rhythm, dominating the next two sets with powerful baseline play and impressive shot-making.
His victory over the veteran Anasta is a testament to his talent and potential, as the young prodigy continues his quest for his first Open title.
Aguilar’s journey to the finals has been remarkable. After a dominant second-round win over Ethan Ante, 6-0, 6-2, he overpowered Vince Serna, 6-1, 6-0, before advancing to the semis via retirement from Eric Tangub.
Aguilar then showed his mettle against Anasta, battling back from a first-set loss to claim the win and set up a finals showdown with the seasoned Olivarez.
Olivarez, meanwhile, has been in fine form throughout the tournament, cruising through the early rounds.
He defeated Ariel Cabaral, 6-1, 6-0, Elvin Geluz, 6-4, 6-1, and John Kendrick Bona, 6-3, 6-0, en route to the semis.
Against Fernandez, Olivarez showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the first set, but had to dig deep in the second to secure the win. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/olivarez-nears-open-crown | 2024-10-15T18:03:57Z |
While the original Joker had been compared to Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, that film's acclaimed screenwriter Paul Schrader wasn't impressed with Todd Phillips' panned sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.
In a chat in Interview magazine, Schrader said he got to the theater to see the movie, but "I saw about 10 or 15 minutes of it. I left, bought something, came back, saw another 10 minutes. That was enough."
He added, "It's a really bad musical."
When pressed for details, he had some choice words for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, as well as their respective characters Joker/Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn.
"I don't like either of those people," he sniffed.
"I don't like them as actors. I don't like them as characters. I don't like the whole thing. I mean, those are people who, if they came to your house, you'd slip out the back door."
The Oscar-nominated writer used to be a film critic, and it seems other critics agree with his review: Joker: Folie à Deux has a 33% from them on the aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
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Dead mom warned NJ Transit of dangerous trees before crash, family says
⭕ The RiverLine train struck a tree on the tracks in Mansfield Monday morning
⭕ The operator was identified as Jessica Haley by her family's attorney
⭕ The lawsuit claims she and others warned NJ Transit about trees along the tracks
The Bucks County family of the operator of the NJ Transit RiverLine train that struck a tree on the tracks plans to file a lawsuit claiming the agency was aware of the "troublesome" trees along that section of track.
The train heading south on Monday morning with 42 passengers on board struck the tree passing through Mansfield Township just after 6 a.m. killing the operator of the train. 23 passengers suffered mostly minor injuries. 19 others continued on their trip via bus, according to NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier.
Service on the line was suspended between Florence and Trenton for a second day Tuesday to allow for track repairs and the area around the crash to be “thoroughly evaluated." Substitute bus service is being provided.
The National Transportation Safety Administration (NTSB) said in a tweet late Monday it is investigating the crash.
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Mother of 3 dies in NJ Transit crash
The train operator has been identified as Jessica Haley, 41, of Levittown, Pennsylvania. She was the mother of three young sons, according to her family's Philadelphia-based attorney Kila Baldwin.
Baldwin said her sister Rebecca, the administratrix of Jessica's estate, has served notice of their intent to file a lawsuit to the State of New Jersey, NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Southern JJ Rail Group, Alstom, the Burlington County Board of Commissioners, and Township of Mansfield.
The sisters both work for Alstom, which contracts with NJ Transit. Rebecca is also a conductor, according to the claim.
Baldwin in a statement said that Jessica and Rebecca were among the many operators and conductors who reported for years the trees were "troublesome" and needed attention.
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Lawsuit: NJ Transit was warned about trees along the tracks
Trees considered dangerous were marked with an "X" but were never dealt with, the attorney said.
A small retaining wall was put up in the area of the crash after a mudslide to prevent debris from falling on the track. Baldwin said it's the duty of all the companies that operate trains to make sure the tracks are clear for the safety of all who use the tracks.
"This never should have happened, and we will be investigating the case carefully to hold all responsible parties accountable. The family is understandably devastated and intends to pursue this matter to the fullest extent of the law to prevent anyone from ever suffering the same fate as Jessica," Baldwin said.
Baldwin in her release did not disclose what the family seeks in the lawsuit.
Under New Jersey law, a tort of claim must be filed within 90 days.
NJ Transit on Tuesday morning did not respond to New Jersey 101.5's request for comment about the tort.
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Aptiv PLC (APTV) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this company have returned +3.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.3% change. The Zacks Technology Services industry, to which Aptiv belongs, has gained 9.2% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings Estimates
Here at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Aptiv is expected to post earnings of $1.69 per share, indicating a change of +30% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.3% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.28 points to a change of +29.2% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.84 indicates a change of +24.8% from what Aptiv is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.6%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Aptiv.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth Forecast
Even though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Aptiv, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $5.18 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +1.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $20.21 billion and $21.45 billion estimates indicate +0.8% and +6.1% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise History
Aptiv reported revenues of $5.05 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -2.9%. EPS of $1.58 for the same period compares with $1.25 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.32 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -5.09%. The EPS surprise was +15.33%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates just once over this period.
Valuation
No investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Aptiv is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Conclusion
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Aptiv. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
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1966 - Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd (who were paid £15 for the gig), The Move, Denny Laine, Soft Machine, Yoko Ono and a West Indian steel band all appeared at the launch for the International Times (which became the first and longest running British hippy paper), at London’s Roundhouse. Beatle Paul McCartney attended the event in Arabian dress. The flyers for the evening stated: ‘Bring your own poison, bring flowers & gass (sic), filled balloons’. Admission was 10 shillings (50p) on the door.
1973 - Keith Richards
Keith Richards was found guilty of trafficking cannabis by a Court in Nice, France. The Rolling Stone was given a one-year suspended sentence and a 5,000 franc fine. He was also banned from entering France for two years.
1988 - Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with their fourth release, ‘New Jersey.’ The album produced five Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 singles, the most top ten hits to date for a hard rock album.
1996 - Motley Crue
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was charged with assault for attacking a cameraman who was trying to take pictures of Lee and his wife Pamela Anderson Lee outside an L.A. club. After pleading no contest, Lee was sentenced to four months in prison.
2000 - Radiohead
Radiohead went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Kid A’, the group’s fourth album became the first Radiohead release to debut at No.1 in the US.
2000 - U2
U2 went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Beautiful Day’, the group’s fourth UK No.1 single and taken from their album ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’.
2008 - Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi became the latest musician to disapprove of the use of his songs in John McCain’s US presidential campaign. The Bon Jovi song, ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’, was used during rallies held by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Foo Fighters, Heart and Jackson Browne had all asked Mr McCain to stop using their tracks in his presidential bid. Bon Jovi, a Democrat supporter, threw a $30,000 (£17,000) per person, fund-raising dinner for Democratic candidate Barack Obama at his New Jersey home in September.
2014 - U2
U2 frontman Bono said he was sorry after their latest album was automatically added to the libraries of all iTunes users around the world, saying the move was a “drop of megalomania, a touch of generosity”. iTunes users complained that the 11-track Songs of Innocence had been added to their music library without permission and that it was not clear how to delete it.
2021 - Elton John
Elton John achieved his first UK No.1 single in sixteen years when his collaboration with Dua Lipa, ‘Cold Heart (Pnau remix)’, rose to the top of the UK Singles Chart during its fifth week in the top-ten. | https://www.1033theeagle.com/entertainment/who-was-making-rock-history-this-day/TFEND4JOFNGYFAMC4SZVIZA5RY/ | 2024-10-15T18:04:01Z |
UAE to examine India’s concerns on import surge of silver, platinum alloy
New Delhi: India has raised its concerns over jump in imports of silver products, platinum alloy, and dry dates from the UAE and urged the country to ensure that the rules are not circumvented under the free trade agreement (FTA), an official statement said on Tuesday.
The UAE has agreed to examine the concerns raised by the India, the commerce ministry said. Following significant increase in imports, India sought review of certain provisions of the FTA with the UAE that came into force on May 1, 2022.
The concerns were raised during the second meeting of the joint committee (JC) under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in the UAE on October 14. The Indian delegation was led by Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo and Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs, Ministry of Economy of the UAE, Juma Al Kait co-chaired from the UAE side.
“Indian side raised the issue related to the recent surge in imports of silver products, platinum alloy and dry dates and urged UAE to verify compliance to the rules of origin norms and ensure that the rules are not circumvented,” the ministry said.
The UAE is the third-largest trading partner of India with $83.65 billion bilateral trade in 2023-24. Seeking an urgent review of the pact, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said the India-UAE CEPA allows unlimited imports of gold, silver, platinum, and diamonds from the UAE into India with zero tariffs in the coming years.
GTRI has claimed that many imports do not meet Rules of Origin conditions and, hence, do not qualify for concessions.
India’s gold and silver imports from UAE have skyrocketed 210 per cent to $10.7 billion in 2023-24. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/uae-to-examine-indias-concerns-on-import-surge-of-silver-platinum-alloy-583231 | 2024-10-15T18:04:02Z |
TCU Football Week 8 Opponent Preview: Utah Utes
Coming off a bye week, the TCU Horned Frogs (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) visit one of college football's most daunting environments to play the Utah Utes (4-2, 1-2). Utah lost its starting quarterback for the season, but the Utes thrive on excellent coaching, a tough defense, and dragging opponents down into a rock fight. This Saturday night, under the dark skies of Rice-Eccles Stadium, TCU is in for one of its toughest and most physical games of the season.
TCU at Utah kicks off Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 p.m. CT, from Rice -Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Catch the game on ESPN or on the radio at 92.5 FM KZPS.
Utah vs. TCU Series History
Utah owns a 5-3 all-time series lead against TCU, a series that spans two other conferences (now three). The two played in 1996 and 1997 during TCU's brief stint in the WAC, both games won by Utah. After departing the WAC and later on joining the Mountain West, TCU and Utah once again shared a league briefly. The teams split a six-game series, with TCU winning the final two in 2009 and 2010.
Three games in the series (2005, '07, '08) were decided by a single score and three more were decided by 14 points or less (1996, '97, '06). Now returning to the same league in the Big 12, we expect more close games in the series.
Utah Players To Note
Unfortunately, veteran quarterback Cam Rising will again miss the rest of the season with an injury. The seventh-year never seemingly recovered from an ACL tear suffered in the 2022 Rose Bowl, prompting him to miss all of the 2023 season. He saw a few games of action before suffering a cut on his hand that benched him. It's uncertain if the hand laceration or knee injury prompted the shutdown.
Isaac Wilson, brother of former BYU QB Zach, likely starts the rest of the way. In three starts, Wilson threw for 722 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions (55.7% completion on the year). He did start for the Utes' win at Oklahoma State–at the time a big, ranked win–but otherwise was beaten by Arizona two weeks ago.
Defense is where Utah makes its money. Defensive tackle Junior Tafuna is the latest in a long line of all-conference players at the position. Runningmate Keanu Tanuvasa might make a push at All-Big 12 this year, already picking up four QB hits and a sack from defensive tackle.
Corner Cameron Calhoun is the highest-graded defensive player at Pro Football Focus this season. Calhoun stepped in for senior Kenan Johnson, who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1. Since then, he's allowed just 6-of-16 targets to be caught and intercepted a pass while in coverage.
Sizing Up The Utes
With Rising supposed to return to the lineup this year, we thought we'd see a return to Utah's 2021 and 2022 form, scoring 35+ regularly and holding opponents under 20 points. But even with Rising in the lineup, Utah scored 23 points against Baylor and 19 against Arizona State; without him, 22 and 10 points.
The offense revolves around the running the football with Micah Bernard (680 yards, 2 TDs). Bernard ranks fourth in the Big 12 in rushing yards and tied for fourth at 6.5 yards per carry (min. 30 carries). They're an offense happy to line up and get four yards on first down, three yards on second down, and roll the dice with a 3rd & 3. Given the size of the offensive line–a unit where all five starters check in at 6-4, 300 pounds or larger–it's a fine strategy.
While Utah has the guys on defense, the production hasn't quite been there, particularly in the pass rush. Tafuna beats his blocks less than 9% of the time and Tanuvasa, less than 5%. Even edge rushers (who generally have a higher pass rush win rate), anyone with 100 or more pass rush snaps beat their block fewer than 10% of the time.
It's a real issue that's resulted in the 99th-ranked sack rate for the Utes (4.4%), far below last year's 25th-ranked unit (7.9%).
Fortunately, the coverage has been so good from the secondary that opposing quarterbacks average the 18th-worst passer rating against Utah. Particularly on the road–Rice-Eccles Stadium is one of the most daunting environments in college football, less the Big 12–this game will be a tough one for Josh Hoover.
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham doesn't get his flowers enough. Over 20 years, Whittingham has done nothing but win (career .672 win percent), no matter the personnel. We saw it last season, finishing the regular season 8-4 despite a scoring offense ranked 88th without Rising. So just because Utah doesn't have its starting QB out there Saturday, don't underestimate the Utes' ability to muck a game up and win.
Opponent Rundown
Team: Utah Utes
Record: 4-2 (1-2 Big 12)
Coach: Kyle Whittingham (20th year here)
Scoring Offense: 22.4 points per game (90th)
Scoring Defense: 20.4 points allowed per game (26th)
Utah 2024 Schedule
*Utah's Week 2 game vs. Baylor did not count toward Big 12 standings. It was the second of a non-conference home-and-home scheduled before conference realignment.
TCU at Utah Game Info
- When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9:30 p.m. CT
- Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City, UT)
- TV: ESPN
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(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Statement attributable to UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban and WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau
BEIRUT, 15 October 2024
– 'During a three-day visit to Lebanon, we witnessed the devastation and sensed people's fear and confusion. For them, the future remains uncertain as long as their country is under fire. The war that the world wanted to avoid in Lebanon is now happening and has already triggered a catastrophe.
'We visited shelters and informal tented settlements, engaged with affected communities and met with government officials and civil society partners who are working around the clock to respond to the needs. Each person had a story – a story of forced displacement and multiple struggles. We also visited the Masnaa Checkpoint where hundreds of thousands have crossed into Syria, further complicating the humanitarian response.
'Families are living in perilous circumstances. And as the conflict worsens, the psychological toll on the population, particularly among children and youth, is increasing. Almost every child in Lebanon has been impacted in some way. Many have been victims of bombardments, losing loved ones, their homes, access to education and are facing an uncertain future in possibly deeper poverty.
'Around 1.2 million people have been affected, with a significant impact on vulnerable communities. Nearly 190,000 displaced individuals are currently sheltered in over 1,000 facilities, while hundreds of thousands more are seeking safety among family and friends.
'In response, UNICEF and WFP have been working hand in hand to deliver vital support across Lebanon. WFP prepositioned food at strategic locations, effectively meeting the needs of approximately 200,000 people dailywith ready to eat food and cash. Working with government ministries and partners, UNICEF is delivering essential support to children and their families– primary health care, water and hygiene kits, mattresses and blankets – and psychosocial support services to respond to the mental health concerns of children being rolled out in shelters.
'We have seen remarkable solidarity amongst Lebanese communities, supporting one another during these challenging times. However, due to the scale and severity of the needs, coupled with pre-existing vulnerabilities and pressure on social services, the social fabric is challenged and must be considered in our response, including through assisting also vulnerable hosting communities and being sensitive to their concerns.
'The voices of local families resonate with our concerns: they continue to feel at risk, even after fleeing immediate danger. Parents are expressing anxiety about their children's safety, including in newly designated shelters. There is an urgent need for their protection, as specified by international humanitarian law.
'International humanitarian lawmust be respected. All parties must prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. This includes protecting schools, hospitals, water systems, and ensuring safe passage for civilians fleeing conflict zones. No child should face the indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in populated areas. And all those trying to reach them with life-saving assistance should also be protected.
'As aid agencies, we are preparing for the reality that the needs are increasing. While we continue providing immediate assistance, it is crucial support is mobilized to enable a scaled-up response. We need additional funding, without conditionalities to provide assistance. We urge the international community to get behind these efforts and collaborate in keeping ports and supply routes open and call on parties to the conflict to ensure these routes are protected to enable unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance.
'Above all else, the children and families of Lebanon need this war to end. To protect them from violence, ensure they can receive essential supplies and services, and prevent a further deterioration of the situation. A ceasefire is urgent.'
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Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos increased by 3.3 percent to $3.2 billion in August from $3.1 billion recorded in the same month of last year as demand for goods and services continued to grow.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday reported the August level pushed up total remittances in the first eight months to $24.74 billion, higher by 3 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
Most personal remittances in August came from workers with valid contracts for one year or longer at $2.47 billion, while the remaining $670 million came from those with less than one-year contracts.
Cash remittances through banks
Specifically, cash remittances sent through banks in August reached $2.89 billion, up by 3.2 percent from $2.8 billion seen last year.
As a result, such remittances grew to $22.2 billion or by 2.9 percent billion from January to August.
Land-based workers continued to send more funds in August, with 3.2 percent growth in cash remittances year-on-year.
Meanwhile, those of sea-based workers rose by 0.7 percent.
Top country remittances
Top country sources of cumulative remittances were the United States with a 41 percent share, followed by Singapore with 7 percent and Saudi Arabia with 6.1 percent.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said the higher remittances levels reflected Filipino households’ stronger consumption of goods and services.
“The continued growth is still a good signal for the overall economy as an important growth driver, especially in terms of consumer spending which accounts for about 70 percent of the Philippine economy,” he said.
The economist said families back home needed more funds to support their children’s schooling, while they also started setting some money aside for the Christmas season.
The continued growth is still a good signal for the overall economy as an important growth driver, especially in terms of consumer spending which accounts for about 70 percent of the Philippine economy.
“Overseas Filipinos’ remittances are still near record highs on a monthly basis in view of the expected seasonal surge in remittances and conversion to pesos during the Christmas season in December, the biggest spending by households in a typical year,” Ricafort said.
Remittances could grow further
He said remittances could grow further, especially if the US dollar weakens against the peso.
Ricafort shared that the US dollar/peso reached 55 to 56 levels in September and was already higher at 56 to 57 levels in most of October from 58.92 on 27 June. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/overseas-filipinos-remittances-up-33-in-aug | 2024-10-15T18:04:03Z |
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Last night, a touching graduation ceremony took place for the first cohort of the Hero to Hero program at Haida Ranch in Moshav Hemed. This innovative rehabilitation program brings together two unique populations—IDF soldiers wounded during Operation Iron Swords and young adults with special needs who serve in the IDF as part of the Special in Uniform program. During the ceremony, as emotions ran high, rocket sirens blared—a painful reminder of the security situation that many of the program’s participants live through daily.
Avivit Malka Ben Gaon, founder of the program, described the moments during the sirens as extraordinary: "The moment the sirens went off, it was a powerful and emotional scene. Wounded soldiers lay over their Special in Uniform comrades, hugging and comforting them—just like comrades in arms on the battlefield. It was a moment of deep connection, where the true strength of the program was revealed—wounded soldiers and individuals with special needs supporting each other, even in the most difficult moments.
You could see how some participants were scared while others tried to calm them down, with some even starting to sing to break the tension. Soon after the sirens ended, everyone stood up, the band began to play, and suddenly everyone was singing together at the top of their lungs. This collective singing brought a great sense of calm. Commanders, donors, civilians, organization staff, religious and secular people, individuals with special needs, and 'normative' individuals alike—everyone was on the ground, protecting themselves and others. It was an unbelievable, powerful, and moving sight, where everyone was equal in that moment, regardless of background or status."
The Hero to Hero program is an initiative of Yad Layeled Hameyuchad, which also operates the Special in Uniform program, in collaboration with Jewish National Fund USA. The program aims to create a group rehabilitation process that unites two seemingly different populations who share experiences of struggle, strength, and resilience. Wounded soldiers and special needs participants support one another, with each serving both as a mentor and a mentee, a caregiver and a patient.
Avivit Malka Ben Gaon, founder of Gallop, a center specializing in trauma recovery through equine-assisted therapy, is the visionary and director of the program, which only began this year as a response to Operation Iron Swords. They don't just grow stronger together, Avivit explained. They build each other up and learn to face their pain as a united force. Each participant brings something unique to the rehabilitation process, resulting in a powerful connection that transcends physical healing.
The story of Matan Pelech, one of the program’s participants, exemplifies its profound impact:
Matan Pelech, 21, from Hod Hasharon, served as a soldier in the Nahal Brigade and was injured during combat in Gaza. He was part of the first battalion to enter Gaza on foot and fought there for almost two months. During one operation, while guarding a building that held 35 prisoners, he noticed a terrorist running toward his comrades. Without hesitation, Matan left his position to protect his fellow soldiers and was shot in the pelvis during the firefight. After being evacuated by helicopter and spending months recovering in Sheba Medical Center, Matan began his long rehabilitation journey.
My comrade Tomer and I prevented the terrorist from surprising the platoon and causing more significant damage, Matan recalls. I was hospitalized at Sheba for two and a half months, and I'm still undergoing rehabilitation. I had to relearn how to walk and sit. The Hero to Hero program was a ray of light for me during some very dark times. I even managed to ride a horse—an incredible achievement for someone like me.
Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Tiran Attia, Director of Special in Uniform and Jewish National Fund USA representative, also praised the program’s significance and impact:
Hero to Hero is far more than physical rehabilitation, said Attia with emotion. It serves as a bridge between two worlds—wounded soldiers and the heroes of Special in Uniform. This encounter, where everyone stands on equal footing, reveals the true strength of the program. They’re not just learning from one another; they’re discovering that each one of them has something unique to contribute that the other didn’t have before.
Attia added: When we started this program, we didn’t realize how profound its impact would be on the participants. When you see a wounded soldier holding his head high and successfully riding a horse, alongside a special needs participant who’s helping and encouraging him, you understand that this program touches the soul of each individual.
The ceremony concluded with a tremendous sense of pride in the progress made by each participant, and above all, in the unique bond forged between the wounded soldiers and the young adults with special needs. Although it’s only in its first year, the Hero to Hero program has already proven its importance as a transformative initiative that creates deep connections between true heroes—each undergoing a journey of renewal and recovery. | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/397691 | 2024-10-15T18:04:05Z |
These Two Upstate New York Cemeteries Are Home To The Creepiest Ghost Stories
Ghost stories and urban legends are all part of the Halloween fun, but these two cemeteries in the Capital Region are home to them all year long.
Do you dare visit Albany Rural Cemetery or Vale Cemetery during the spookiest time of the year? Of course you do! That's all part of getting into the spirit of things. If you grew up here you most likely know the legendary tales that have come out of these two historic cemeteries. But have you seen any for yourself?
As someone who enjoys dabbling in the "unexplained" I have to give these places a visit in the Fall. Not just for the fact that I could see an Urban Legend come to life (but probably not), but also because of how gorgeous these properties are.
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Living in Albany I visit the Rural Cemetery a lot and there are still corners of this massive property that I haven't even begun to explore. One place that always gives me the chills is the potter's field. This is where they took those buried on the State Street burial grounds and relocated them. Along with that famous spot there are other many notable celebrities buried here.
The ghost stories from Albany Rural range from people to animals. There is said to be a "gray lady" who wanders the grounds whose body was found in a lake. A horse also is said to haunt the cemetery after it died after ramming its head into a monument. Anna T. Osterhoudt was shot to death at her husband's grave in the cemetery and visitors have claimed to have seen her there from time to time.
Vale Cemetery has even more chilling stories about that property. Black and white ghosts are said to wander the grounds. When people say black ghosts they are talking about shadow figures. You don't believe in shadow figures until you've seen one. If I never see one again that will be too soon.
Vale Cemetery is also home to statues that allegedly cry blood as spirits that can be seen sitting in trees above you as you move through the property. People have claimed to see lights when there is no one there as well as singing from inside the chapel that is not an active chapel.
Personally, that Chapel in the middle of Vale gave me some uneasy feelings. Some have claimed that the cemetery itself could be a portal to hell, so maybe that's why I was feeling that way.
Two of the Capital Region's Most Haunted Cemeteries
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Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 2,420,000 shares, an increase of 10.0% from the September 15th total of 2,200,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,030,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days. Currently, 1.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages have commented on ELV. Barclays raised their price objective on Elevance Health from $611.00 to $622.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 10th. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of Elevance Health in a report on Monday, June 24th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $643.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of Elevance Health from $624.00 to $589.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 19th. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Elevance Health from $575.00 to $585.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 18th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $600.00 price target on shares of Elevance Health in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $605.07.
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Insider Buying and Selling
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Elevance Health
Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Centaurus Financial Inc. bought a new position in Elevance Health during the fourth quarter worth $137,000. EP Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Elevance Health by 11.9% during the 4th quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,677 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,262,000 after purchasing an additional 284 shares during the period. Scarborough Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Elevance Health during the fourth quarter valued at about $111,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Elevance Health by 20.8% in the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 899 shares of the company’s stock valued at $424,000 after buying an additional 155 shares during the period. Finally, SageView Advisory Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Elevance Health by 109.2% in the fourth quarter. SageView Advisory Group LLC now owns 1,416 shares of the company’s stock valued at $697,000 after buying an additional 739 shares during the period. 89.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Elevance Health Stock Performance
Shares of ELV stock traded down $19.29 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $489.73. The company had a trading volume of 1,194,638 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,022,078. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $531.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $529.09. Elevance Health has a one year low of $435.99 and a one year high of $567.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 1.49. The company has a market capitalization of $113.82 billion, a PE ratio of 19.26, a PEG ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.82.
Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 17th. The company reported $10.12 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $9.99 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $43.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.99 billion. Elevance Health had a net margin of 3.89% and a return on equity of 20.64%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $9.04 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Elevance Health will post 37.26 earnings per share for the current year.
About Elevance Health
Elevance Health, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health benefits company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Health Benefits, CarelonRx, Carelon Services, and Corporate & Other. It offers a variety of health plans and services to program members; health products; an array of fee-based administrative managed care services; and specialty and other insurance products and services, such as stop loss, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health insurance benefits.
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Foo Fighters are among the finalists for the 2024 Anthem Awards.
The annual ceremony, now in its fourth year, is described as the "most comprehensive social impact award," and honors the "purpose and mission-driven work of the individuals, companies, and organizations making a difference worldwide."
Dave Grohl and company are recognized in the Health - Awareness (Nonprofit) category for their March performance at the Power to the Patients benefit concert in Washington, D.C., which called for transparency in health care pricing.
"The Anthem Awards shine a spotlight on those who are not just dreaming of a better world, but actively creating it," says Patricia McLoughlin, general manager of the Anthem Awards. "The inspiring work of Anthem Finalists serves as a beacon of hope and positivity amid challenging times and I encourage everyone to support their remarkable work through Anthem Community Voice, reinforcing our collective mission to uplift those who are making a difference."
The winners of the 2024 Anthem Awards will be announced Nov. 19. For more info, visit AnthemAwards.com.
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2026 Defensive Back Talks Tennessee Visit
Tennessee had multiple recruits on campus for the Florida vs. Tennessee game. One of the recruits on campus was Jalen Williams. Williams is a 2026 four-star defensive back from Kell High School in Georgia.
Following his visit the 2026 DB caught up with Tennessee on SI.
“The visit was cool. I had never been to the stadium. I only saw the practice facility when I camped in the summer but it was good to see the gameday atmosphere, the school, and fans in general,” said Williams. “The game was intense! It was looking shaky early. Gators seemed to come out more ready at first, but Tennessee settled in and started making plays. At one point I did think Gators were bout to sneak the W out.” Tennessee walked out of Neyland Stadium with an overtime win over Florida by a score of 23-17.
Williams had the opportunity to speak with the coaching staff briefly. This was mainly due to the large demand of talent in the area compared to the average Saturday recruiting scene. “I spoke briefly with Coach Ruzic when I did my height and weight check-in. I saw coach Martinez very briefly, but he didn’t really speak to me.”
He is unaware if he will visit again in-season as the season concludes. He is hopeful when he does visit again he will have the opportunity to speak with more of the coaches for a longer period of time. “As of right now, I don’t think so. Not in season anyways. Maybe after the season when I can spend more time with the coaches and get a better feel for everything. For now, I’ve gotta prioritize the schools I feel are prioritizing me. So I’ll regroup and talk with my parents and coaches and move from there.”
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Report offers pathways to progress through faster, greener, more inclusive growth
WASHINGTON, USA – At today's feeble pace, it could take more than a century to eliminate poverty as it is defined for nearly half the world – people who live on less than $6.85 per day, according to the World Bank's new Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report. The report offers the first post-pandemic assessment of global progress toward eradicating poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The global goal of ending extreme poverty – defined as $2.15 per person per day – by 2030 is out of reach: it could take three decades or more to eliminate poverty at this threshold, which is relevant primarily for low-income countries. Almost 700 million people – 8.5 percent of the global population – live today on less than $2.15 per day, with 7.3 percent of the population projected to be living in extreme poverty in 2030. Extreme poverty remains concentrated in countries with historically low economic growth and fragility, many of which are in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Today, 44 percent of the world's population lives on less than $6.85 per day, the poverty line for upper-middle-income countries. The number of people living under this poverty line has barely changed since 1990 due to population growth.
“After decades of progress, the world is experiencing serious setbacks in the fight against global poverty, a result of intersecting challenges that include slow economic growth, the pandemic, high debt, conflict and fragility, and climate shocks,” said Axel van Trotsenburg, World Bank senior managing director.
“Amid these overlapping crises, a business-as-usual approach will no longer work. We need a fundamentally new development playbook if we are to truly improve people's lives and livelihoods and protect our planet.”
Indermit Gill, Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Senior Vice President for Development Economics , said:
“Low-income countries and emerging market economies will do well to acknowledge the inevitability of tradeoffs among these objectives, but also to appreciate some synergies. Policies to reduce air pollution, for example, contribute both to climate and developmental goals. Sustained investments in education and health provide higher poverty and prosperity-related payoffs in developing countries than do tax-financed social assistance programs. And well-executed government initiatives to increase the capacity of farmers to adopt new, climate-smart, technologies can reduce poverty, spread prosperity, and preserve the planet.”
Progress in reducing the Global Prosperity Gap, the World Bank's new measure of shared prosperity, has stalled since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a slowdown in inclusive income growth over this period. On average, incomes around the world would have to rise five-fold today to reach the level of $25 per person per day, the minimum prosperity standard for high-income countries.
The number of economies with high-income inequality has declined over the past decade. Yet, 1.7 billion people – 20 percent of the global population – still live in high-inequality economies, concentrated mostly in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa. High inequality reflects a lack of opportunities for socioeconomic mobility, which hinders prospects for inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
Nearly 1 in 5 people globally are likely to experience a severe weather shock in their lifetime from which they will struggle to recover. Almost all those exposed to extreme weather events in Sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of experiencing welfare losses due to their high vulnerability.
Future poverty reduction requires economic growth that is less carbon emissions-intensive than in the past. Reducing extreme poverty, measured at $2.15 per day, would not come at a high cost for the planet, since the poorest countries contribute relatively little to emissions. However, reducing poverty at the higher standard of $6.85 per day – the poverty line typical of upper-middle-income countries – could lead to a significant increase in emissions. Each country needs a tailored approach based on their income-level, prioritizing certain policies and managing synergies and trade-offs across goals.
Low-income countries should prioritize poverty reduction by delivering economic growth via greater investment in job creation, human capital, access to services, and infrastructure, while improving resilience. Middle-income countries should prioritize income growth that decreases vulnerability to shocks, along with policies to reduce the carbon intensity of growth. In high-income and upper-middle-income countries where carbon emissions are high, the focus should be on cutting emissions while finding ways to alleviate job losses and other short-term costs that can result from such cuts, particularly for people living in or vulnerable to poverty.
Strengthening international cooperation and boosting finance for development are also critical for a successful transition toward more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.
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SUBIC TOWN, Zambales — Fishermen turned over some P15.5 million illegal drugs they found floating near Lubang Island in Mindoro Occidental Monday afternoon.
In two separate turnovers, eight fishermen turned over 1,800 grams of suspected shabu to the Subic Municipal Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Zambales at the Barangay Hall of Matain, while another crew member turned over 490 grams of illegal drugs to Barangay Sisiman in Mariveles, Bataan.
According to Zambales Police Provincial Office Director Ricardo Pangan Jr., these eight fishermen found 11 pieces of transparent plastic pack containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu that was knot tied.
Pangan said that the illegal drugs have a total weight of 1800 grams of shabu worth P12,240,000.
Aside from the drugs, the fishermen also found two plastic packs with Chinese markings and a green eco bag along with the drugs.
The fishermen recounted that while they were fishing some 90 nautical miles from Lubang Island, they found the illegal drugs along with the said pieces of evidence floating. The group then picked up the drugs and went back to their hometown to surrender the pieces of evidence to the authorities.
The fishermen were identified as Jayson Ausejo Y. Ponce, Jay Lenares Y. Agustin, Henry Flores Y. Pinton, Artur Baustista Y. Artagame, Raffy Villar Y. Zuñega, John Albert Carles Y. Fuentes, Danilo N. Acosta, and Jinggoy Estrada. All fishermen are from Subic Town, except Estrada who is from Samal, Bataan.
Meanwhile, fisherman Roland Abasca surrendered two packs of suspected shabu weighing more or less 490 grams to the Bataan Police Provincial Office at the Barangay Sisiman Hall on Monday afternoon.
Abasca was among the fishermen who found the illegal drugs floating some 90 nautical miles from Lubang Island. The market value of the drugs he turned over to the Bataan PIU and PDEU was worth P3,332,000. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/p155-m-floating-drugs-found-near-lubang | 2024-10-15T18:04:10Z |
The Winter Street Center in Bath will host Jud Caswell, one of Maine’s most respected and beloved singer-songwriters, for an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the center’s event hall. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic Winter Street Church. Suggested minimum entry donation is $15.
Caswell will perform a tribute to Jim Croce, including “Time in a Bottle,” “Operator (That’s Not the Way it Feels),” “Bad Bad Leroy Brown,” “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy),” “Roller Derby Queen” and “Photographs & Memories.”
Caswell is an award-winning songwriter and exceptionally fine multi-instrumentalist who has been performing in his native state of Maine and beyond for more than 25 years. In 2006, he made a splash on the national scene, winning the legendary Kerrville New Folk competition. He has had his songs taught at Berklee College of Music, recorded by Judy Collins and named “#4 Song of the Decade” by New York’s WFUV. His record “Live at the Seagull Shop” was the No. 1 album on the Folk Alliance International radio charts in March 2020. Caswell is currently releasing a series of albums of music that he recorded during the early months of the pandemic.
Winter Street Center is located at 880 Washington St. in Bath, directly across from the Patten Free Library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited.
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Sukkot: The Deep Well of Love
Wisdom is wasted on fools. If you give wisdom to a fool, declared our sages, he will sully it with his folly. On the surface, this makes little sense: if fools don’t have wisdom, it can’t be wasted on them. But there is a deeper meaning here. Intellectual wisdom is wasted on those who lack emotional wisdom.
If your heart yearns for G-d, it is fitting that you fill your mind with the Torah—G-d’s wisdom will find a home in your heart. If your heart yearns for folly, filling your mind with G-d’s wisdom is a waste. It won’t find a home in your heart. Intellectual wisdom is the highpoint, but emotional wisdom is the key.
The High Holidays
This helps us understand the order of the High Holidays. They begin with Rosh Hashanah, which means head of the year. The head is the seat of the brain, the home of intellectual wisdom. Rosh Hashanah is a day for contemplation. It is the anniversary of creation when we contemplate G-d as our creator and our role as His creations. We analyze the power differential in our relationship and recognize that G-d is infinitely more exquisite, vast, powerful, majestic, mysterious, wise, and capable than us.
We are like an infinitesimal speck in a raging tempest tossed about over an endless abyss. The speck would feel small and helpless. In G-d’s presence, we conclude, we have much to be humble about. We sense our paucity relative to his endless greatness. We sound the Shofar and acknowledge our faults and His perfection. We resolve to be better, and in that resolution, we feel His embrace. In His presence, we sense deep mystery; in His embrace, we feel great strength and are buoyed.
Yom Kippur is not just a different cup of tea but an entirely different kettle. It is not intellectual at all. Yom Kippur is deeply emotional. We are like the high priest dressed in pure white vestments on the holiest day of the year, entering the holiest place on earth. The pure of the pure in the holy of holies.
This is not a time for contemplation, it is a deeply emotional experience. We dig deep into the innermost chambers of our hearts and make a home for G-d. Concurrently, G-d opens the deepest chambers of His proverbial heart and makes a home for us, yes even sinners like us. We love G-d and He loves us. Our heart of hearts opens wide and pulsates deeply in His holy of holies. It is a time of profound feeling.
It is like staring deep into a loved one’s eyes and finding a reflection of ourselves. As water reflects the face that peers into it, so does the heart reflect the hearts of those who love it. We love G-d on this day, and He loves us in turn. G-d peers deep into our hearts and finds Himself. We peer deep into G-d’s heart and discover ourselves. G-d makes Himself vulnerable on this day and lets us in. He grants us access to His holiest of holies. We enter, and what do we find? His love for us.
By the time Yom Kippur ends, we are in a deep loving relationship with G-d. We don’t just contemplate G-d as on Rosh Hashanah. We love G-d; He has a home in our hearts. At this time, it is appropriate to say that our intellectual wisdom has found a home in our emotional wisdom. We are an amalgam of both.
This sets the stage for Sukkot. The Sukkah is G-d’s home. There is no other Mitzvah that we enter fully. We don a talit (prayer shawl) but are not immersed in it. We eat a matzah (it enters us), but we don’t enter it. Yet, we enter the sukkah wholly and completely. The reverent sanctity of the Sukkah is not a foreign environment for us. Entering G-d’s home feels a lot like entering our own home.
All Jewish Citizens
The Torah says that all Jewish citizens dwell in the Sukkah. The mystics (III Zohar p. 103a) explained it like this: If you are of the root and branch of the Jewish soul, you can enter the shade of the Sukkah. If your heart yearns for G-d, you have a home in the Sukkah. All year long, our hearts are scattered. We want so many things that our desire for G-d can get buried. After Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, our hearts are open for G-d. We are the root and branch of the Jewish people. We belong in the Sukkah.
Rosh Hashanah opens our minds to G-d, Yom Kippur opens our hearts to G-d, but in a context of reverence. On Sukkot, we resonate with joyful love. Entering the Sukkah feels like entering G-d’s home. A pulsing feeling of joy courses through our veins, our hearts melt with ecstasy, and our pulse beats with love. Immersed in G-d's sacred will, our hearts are open to G-d, and His heart is open to us.
The Inner Jew
The Torah says venikdashti betoch benei Yisrael, I will be sanctified among the children of Israel (Leviticus 22:32). There is a much deeper way to translate this passage. I will be sanctified within the children of Israel. Within them means in their depths. When their heart, their inner dimension, opens wide for me, I am sanctified.
Yom Kippur opens our inner dimension to G-d. Aaron was the first High Priest of the Jewish people to enter the Holy of Holies. Since then, every high priest has acted as his successor.
Let’s break down the Hebrew letters of the name Aharon. It begins with alef, which signifies G-d. Numerically, alef is one, as is G-d. The next letter is hei, which is numerically five. Reish, is two hundred, Nun is fifty. These numbers, five, fifty, and two hundred, are each in the middle of their numeric order.
Five is the middle number from one to ten. Fifty is the middle number from ten to a hundred. Two hundred is the middle number from one hundred to four hundred. (Only the numbers one through four hundred are represented in the Hebrew alphabet. This makes two hundred the middle number in the hundred series.)
This means that when Aharon, or his successor, the high priest, enters the holy of holies on Yom Kippur, he opens the heart, the central inner dimension of the Jewish people, to the alef—the one G-d. This opening resonates loudly and joyfully on sukkot as we rejoice in G-d’s home.
The Festive Meal
There is one key distinction between Yom Kippur and Sukkot. To enter G-d’s holiest realm on Yom Kippur, we need to fast. We need to shed our link to the material realm and act like angels for a day. However, to enter G-d’s home on Sukkot, we are required to eat. It is not enough to enter the Sukkah and fast. We must enter and enjoy a festive meal.
On Yom Kippur, we dig deep into our hearts to find a wellspring of holiness—a place divorced from the hedonic plane. On Sukkot, we are already plugged into this sacred wellspring, and it encompasses our entire spectrum, the highest and the lowest, the inside and the outside.
Eating is holy on Sukkot; sleeping is holy on Sukkot, everything is holy on Sukkot, so long as we do it in the Sukkah. G-d’s home is all-encompassing on Sukkot. He embraces us fully in every dimension. As long as we are in His home and reveling in His embrace, everything we do is a Mitzvah.
No wonder Sukkot is the most joyful holiday of the year.
Rabbi Eliezer (Lazer) Gurkow, currently serving as rabbi of congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario, is a well-known speaker and writer on Torah issues and current affairs. | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/397692 | 2024-10-15T18:04:11Z |
Community Invited To Amerikick Princeton’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat
Amerikick Princeton is excited to announce it will be hosting its 5th Annual Trunk or Treat.
It's become a not-to-be-missed Halloween tradition in Lawrenceville.
Save the date for this event that's a favorite among families in the area, and this year promises to be the best one yet.
With more candy, fun contests, and a spooky atmosphere, it’s sure to be an evening to remember!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Amerikick Princeton, 2901 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (Back Area)
Vincent Little, the owner and head instructor at Amerikick Princeton, shared his excitement: "We love seeing the community come together, and our Trunk or Treat has become a highlight of the year. We’re going all out with tons of activities, contests, and more than 500 pounds of candy."
What to Expect:
- Candy Galore: Over 500 pounds of candy will be up for grabs during pre-Halloween trick-or-treating!
- Kid-Friendly Haunted House: A spooky but not-too-scary haunted house for the little ones.
- Costume Contests: Show off your most creative costumes, whether you’re a princess, superhero, or wizard.
- Decorated Car Contest: Parents and volunteers deck out their trunks with themes like superheroes, haunted graveyards, and more!
- Prizes and Raffles: Win cool prizes for the best costumes and decorated trunks.
- Surprises at Check-In: Special treats await all visitors at the registration desk.
You are encouraged to come dressed in your best Halloween costumes, decorate your car trunks, and join in on the fun.
It’s a great way to kick off the Halloween season, and Amerikick Princeton can’t wait to welcome everyone.
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Registration is FREE, but, make sure to reserve your spot at this year’s Trunk or Treat.
Don’t miss out on the spookiest, most fun event in Lawrenceville.
For more details and to reserve your spot now, click here.
Happy Halloween.
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Edmonton’s Choice for Oil Changes: LubeFX+ Delivers Quality Service with a Personal Touch
Since its establishment in 2016, LubeFX+ has emerged as the go-to destination for oil changes, tire services, and vehicle maintenance in Edmonton.
We Value Integrity, Speed & quality Service above all!”
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Founded by Eddie Sayed, LubeFX is more than just a quick-lube center—it’s a place where customers find quality service delivered with integrity, speed, and a personal touch.— Eddie Sayed
Eddie Sayed's vision for LubeFX+ was simple yet ambitious: to create a space where customers could trust their vehicles' care, receive valuable insights into preventative maintenance, and enjoy a friendly, efficient service without the hassle of appointments. This vision has quickly set LubeFX+ apart in Edmonton’s competitive automotive market, creating a reputation for quality that extends beyond just a typical oil change.
A New Excellence in Quick-Lube Service
LubeFX+ takes pride in offering Edmonton’s drivers more than just oil changes. The team at LubeFX+ understands that proper vehicle maintenance is essential for long-term performance and safety, and they take the time to educate customers on the importance of preventative fluid maintenance. This approach empowers vehicle owners, enabling them to make informed decisions about their car care and ensuring they can keep their vehicles running smoothly for years to come.
"We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers," says Eddie Sayed, owner of LubeFX+. "To us, that means providing honest, professional service while educating our customers about the benefits of regular maintenance. We want our customers to leave here feeling confident about their vehicle’s condition, knowing that they’ve received the best care possible."
Speed, Efficiency, and Convenience: The LubeFX+ Promise
In today’s fast-paced world, LubeFX+ understands that customers have busy schedules and need service they can rely on without compromising their time. That’s why LubeFX+ offers a convenient, no-appointment-needed drive-thru service that ensures customers can get back on the road quickly. Whether it’s an oil change, tire check, or other routine maintenance, the LubeFX+ team works efficiently to provide high-quality results in record time.
"Speed and quality don’t have to be mutually exclusive," says Sayed. "At LubeFX+, we pride ourselves on delivering quick, top-tier service while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. We know how valuable our customers’ time is, so we focus on getting them in and out, but with the confidence that their vehicle has received the best care."
Built on Values: Integrity, Customer Care, and Community
Since opening its doors, LubeFX+ has been committed to working with integrity, providing customers with a welcoming environment, and staying true to its mission of delivering exceptional customer service. These values have not only built a loyal customer base but have also made LubeFX+ a trusted name in Edmonton’s automotive service industry.
"We know that the automotive industry is highly competitive," says Sayed. "But we believe that what sets us apart is our commitment to doing good business—treating every customer with respect, honesty, and genuine care. Our team takes pride in offering a service that reflects these values, and it’s the reason why so many people trust us with their vehicles."
LubeFX+ also understands the importance of giving back to the community that has supported them over the years. The company is proud to engage in local initiatives, from supporting charity events to participating in community drives that make a positive impact on Edmonton’s neighborhoods.
The LubeFX+ Experience: More Than Just an Oil Change
At LubeFX+, the focus is on creating a positive, memorable experience for every customer who walks through their doors. The friendly and knowledgeable team is always ready to answer questions and provide insights on how customers can best take care of their vehicles. By prioritizing customer education and transparent communication, LubeFX+ has cultivated a service experience that extends far beyond a simple oil change.
Why Edmonton Drivers Choose LubeFX+
For many in Edmonton, LubeFX+ has become synonymous with reliability, quality, and outstanding customer service. The company’s commitment to integrity, coupled with their ability to deliver fast, efficient service, has made LubeFX+ a trusted name in vehicle maintenance. Customers know that when they drive into LubeFX+, they’re not just receiving an oil change—they’re gaining a partner in maintaining the health and performance of their vehicle.
Looking to the future, Eddie Sayed and his team remain dedicated to enhancing the LubeFX+ experience even further. With plans for continued growth and innovation, LubeFX+ is excited to keep serving the Edmonton community with the same passion and dedication that has fueled its success from day one.
Eddie Sayed
LubeFX+
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China to build lunar space station, explore habitable planets under new plan
Beijing: China on Tuesday announced plans to launch a manned lunar mission, construct a lunar space station and explore habitable planets and extra-terrestrial life to expand its space programme in the next few decades.
China’s top space bodies unveiled a national mid- and long-term development programme for space science, which will guide the country’s planning of space science missions and space research from 2024 to 2050.
An established space power, China in recent years built its own space station which is currently in operation besides launching several space missions, including a lunar probe that collected samples for the first time from the far side of the Moon and brought them back to Earth for scientific studies. The programme released by the China Academy of Sciences (CAS), China National Space Administration and the China Manned Space Agency to the media here outlined the goals of China’s space science, including 17 priority areas under five key scientific themes, and a three-phase roadmap. The international lunar research station initiated by China will be constructed during the second phase from 2028 to 2035, Ding Chibiao, vice president of the CAS, told the media here.
The programme also outlines a roadmap for the development of space science in China through 2050. In the first phase, leading up to 2027, China will focus on the space station operation, implementing the manned lunar exploration project. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/world/china-to-build-lunar-space-station-explore-habitable-planets-under-new-plan-583237 | 2024-10-15T18:04:09Z |
Alex Van Halen's given his first interview since the death of his brother Eddie Van Halen, talking to Rolling Stone ahead of the Oct. 22 release of his memoir, Brothers.
In the interview, Alex talks about his reaction to his brother’s 2020 death, telling the mag it led to a diagnosis of PTSD.
“I shut down,” he says. “I was yelling and screaming. I was beside myself.”
Alex also dishes a little dirt, blaming David Lee Roth for the collapse of a planned Van Halen tour following Eddie’s death.
“The thing that broke the camel’s back, and I can be honest about this now,” Alex says, “was I said, ‘Dave, at some point, we have to have a very overt — not a bowing — but an acknowledgment of Ed in the gig.' ... And the moment I said we gotta acknowledge Ed, Dave f*****' popped a fuse. ... The vitriol that came out was unbelievable.”
Roth did not comment on the accusation, although the mag notes Alex and David are still in touch.
Alex says looking at it now he can't imagine touring without Eddie. As for former frontman Sammy Hagar playing Van Halen songs on tour with guitarist Joe Satriani, the mag says Alex wouldn't even say Sammy's name.
"The heart and the soul and the creativity and the magic was Dave, Ed, Mike (Anthony), and me," he says. Rolling Stone notes the only mention of the Van Hagar years in the book was Alex writing, "We had a lot of other singers over the years."
Also in the article, Alex tells Rolling Stone that in 2001 they almost got Ozzy Osbourne to front the band, but it didn't happen because he was in negotiations for the MTV reality show The Osbournes.
Finally, talking about Eddie, Alex says, “I just miss him. I miss the arguments. I live with it every day. And I can’t bring him back. I can’t make things right.”
But he says he feels his brother’s presence.
"He was there this morning," he says. "He's fine. Wherever he is — he's fine."
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The New York Jets just keep digging the hole deeper.
They put everything into one shot this season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. They're 2-4, one of the most disappointing teams in the league. They have fired their coach, Robert Saleh, and in their first game without him they made a month's worth of mistakes and lost a big game to the Buffalo Bills.
If the Jets had won that game, Tuesday's trade for Davante Adams would have made more sense. Now it just seems like they're chasing losses.
The Jets sent a conditional third-round pick that can become a second to the Las Vegas Raiders for Adams. The whole Adams situation isn't the best look for the Raiders either, but we'll come back to that. For now it's the Jets, already all-in, reaching in their pocket to put more chips in the middle but with a bad hand.
There's a scenario in which this all works out for New York. But you have to tell a fairly unbelievable story to get there.
Jets' Davante Adams trade doesn't solve their issues
Adams essentially replaces Mike Williams as the Jets' No. 2 receiver, a few months after the Jets signed Williams to a $10 million deal as part of their veteran shopping spree. In a perfect world Adams is the All-Pro that Aaron Rodgers remembers from his Green Bay Packers days. In reality, he's a 32-year-old receiver whose numbers were way down last season — 1,516 yards and 15.2-yard average in 2022 to 1,144 and 11.1 in 2023 — and is joining a new team in midseason.
By the time Adams gets going in the Jets offense, if he ever does, it might be too late.
Adams could be a big help, giving the Jets a needed secondary option in the passing game after Garrett Wilson (though Allen Lazard has been quite productive) and it could help the Jets take off. But what's the real ceiling for this team?
The Jets are two games behind the Bills now, and the Bills have a road win over New York for tiebreaker purposes. if the Jets don't rally to overtake the Bills in the AFC East, the fight for a wild card spot might not be as tough as first anticipated due to down seasons from the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins. Prudently, the Jets would have been better off looking toward what comes next rather than shipping off what might be a top 75 draft pick.
For this to all feel like a success, Adams would have to have a nearly immediate impact, reverse a troubling downward career trend, the 2-4 Jets would have to go about 8-3 to make the playoffs, then in the playoffs they would have to get on a hot streak against division winners who look way better than them right now. Maybe Jets fans would be happy with a playoff appearance and a one-and-done exit. It has been 14 years since they made it at all.
But even for that, the Jets would have to be a different team than they've shown the past six weeks. Adams doesn't fix all the issues with penalties, he won't make the offensive line better and he won't help kicker Greg Zuerlein out of his slump either.
Why didn't the Raiders trade Adams before?
The Raiders side makes more sense. They aren't paying any more of Adams' salary in the trade. That makes the dead cap hits a manageable $13.67 million this year and $15.7 million in 2025 according to Spotrac. It's a significant cap savings for a player that had a $44.1 million cap hit coming next season.
But the whole situation has been odd. The Raiders don't have many stars and Adams was a player who was front and center late last season in getting Antonio Pierce the permanent head coaching job. If the Raiders did want to move away from one of their only marketable stars just two years after a major trade for him, why not do it in March when his value would have been higher? Switching lanes three games into the season, when the Raiders aren't any better or worse than expected, makes it seem like Las Vegas doesn't have a plan. Getting a conditional third for Adams is fine but it's not transformative. At least there's more salary cap room for next season, although probably no enticing quarterback to spend it on.
Maybe it works out for everyone. The Jets make the playoffs with a new-look offense. The Raiders wisely use all that extra salary-cap space next offseason to take a big step in their never-ending rebuild. But at the moment, it's hard to find a clear winner to Tuesday's big trade. | https://www.1033theeagle.com/news/national/davante-adams-trade/77SOYV6Q5QAIMQGCDXHSND6WWQ/ | 2024-10-15T18:04:14Z |
Texas Longhorns' Anthony Hill Named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are coming off of a dominant 34-3 blowout of the Oklahoma Sooners this past weekend, in which the defense held their Red River rivals to just 237 yards of total offense, including 89 yards on 39 carries (2.3 YPC) in the run game.
The Longhorns also held true freshman QB Michael Hawkins to just 19 of 30 passing for 148 yards with five sacks, 30 QB pressures, and 11 tackles for loss.
One of the main contributors to that dominance on defense was the play of linebacker Anthony Hill, who finished the game with 11 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks, leading the team in all three categories.
As a result of that play, Hill was named the SEC Defensive Player of the week.
Now he has earned some national recognition, being named the Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week in college football for his efforts.
Hill was also the leading man for the Longhorns' postgame festivities. Just after the clock hit zero, Hill and edge rusher Barryn Sorrell planted a Texas flag through an old Baker Mayfield Oklahoma jersey. He also called out Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman - who previously made t-shirts featuring the words "Oklahoma only fears God, Texas fears Oklahoma - by posting "Texas fears nobody."
“I just feel like it was the right thing for me to do," Hill Jr. said after the game. "I've seen all the stuff they posted last year, so I feel like it was right for me. It's just to get a little touch of something on them, so I just had to get me a little something to just to make the team and make us feel good.”
Hill Jr. won co-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year last season after posting 67 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and five sacks, and he's picking up right where he left off. Halfway through the season, he leads the Longhorns with 42 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. With the way he's playing, he's headed for an All-SEC selection and likely more.
Hill and the Longhorns will now prepare for their toughest matchup of the season, when the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs come to town on Saturday.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 pm on ABC. | https://www.si.com/college/texas/news/texas-longhorns-anthony-hill-named-walter-camp-national-defensive-player-of-the-week-01ja8jsp900h | 2024-10-15T18:04:15Z |
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Collaboration between the government of Grenada and Mount Sinai, a leading healthcare provider, is aimed at transforming healthcare services for Grenada
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada – The government of Grenada signed an agreement with the prestigious, New York-based Mount Sinai health System (Mount Sinai), aimed at modernizing and improving the delivery of health and medical services to all Grenadians.
This agreement with Mount Sinai is the beginning of a unique partnership, which will transform Grenada's healthcare system through the strengthening of the existing Grenada General Hospital in the initial phase.
The partnership is a major milestone under Project Polaris, which includes the development of a state-of-the-art, smart research hospital in Hope Vale, Grenada. Project Polaris is the cornerstone of the transformation and modernization of the health and wellness sectors in Grenada.
The collaboration with Mount Sinai reinforces the government of Grenada's commitment to transform its healthcare system and improve access to reliable and high-quality healthcare for all Grenadians. Therefore, this process involves addressing the problems that exist at the Grenada General Hospital, ahead of the completion of the Country's new hospital.
The Mount Sinai team will assist the Grenada General Hospital in the development and strengthening of its operations, quality and safety systems, and human resources.
The collaboration will involve clinical and administrative leadership from Mount Sinai, who will serve as advisors to the Grenada General Hospital and the government of Grenada. Ultimately, this initiative will focus on enhancing healthcare outcomes, upskilling the existing healthcare workforce through training and education, and creating new opportunities for Grenadians.
Health minister Philip Telesford, said:
“This agreement with Mount Sinai represents a major transformative partnership that will fortify the capabilities of our General Hospital. The government of Grenada's collaboration with Mount Sinai underscores the importance of shared commitment, expertise and mutual support, in advancing the delivery of healthcare. By working together, the government of Grenada will elevate the quality of care provided to our citizens and ensure that our dedicated healthcare professionals have access to world-class training and resources. This collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of our people and country, as we strive to make Grenada the Healthcare Capital of the Eastern Caribbean.”
Szabi Dorotovics, MD, MBA, president of Mount Sinai International, said:
“The relationship between Grenada and Mount Sinai is focused on what we believe is so important: enabling all Grenadians and those in the surrounding region to have access to the highest international standards of healthcare. We recognize that this initiative is rooted in a country-wide effort to strengthen Grenada's healthcare system, to promote empowerment and equity, and enhance access to necessary healthcare services, and will do our part to help Grenada realize that vision. We are honored to assist with this undertaking and are thankful for Grenada's trust and partnership.”
Jonathan Wetzel, MBA-H, FACHE, executive director, Mount Sinai International, said:
“From the early stages of discussions with leadership in Grenada, it was clear that this initiative will have a significant impact on the lives of all Grenadians and as such, it is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Mount Sinai. We are excited to begin working with our counterparts in Grenada, for the benefit of all Grenadians, to assist in realizing the vision to transform healthcare delivery and promote healthcare equity in the country. It is humbling to have a role in such an effort.”
The government of Grenada and Mount Sinai look forward to a fruitful collaboration that will set new benchmarks in healthcare delivery and positively impact the lives of patients in Grenada and in the Caribbean region.
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Razon-led Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has secured a P72-billion Syndicated Refinancing Facility for its subsidiary, Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc. (BRHI), with Sureste Properties Inc. (SPI) as surety.
In a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, Bloomberry said the new loan, signed at Solaire Resort, replaces a P73.5-billion term loan from 2018 and a P20-billion loan from December 2020.
"This refinancing will help lighten our debt service and preserve cash as Solaire Resort North ramps up," Bloomberry chairman and CEO Enrique K. Razon Jr. said.
Bottom line improved
"It will also improve our bottom line and ensure consistent returns to shareholders."
The 10-year refinancing, set to mature in October 2034, features a back-ended repayment schedule, with more than 65 percent of the balance due in the last five years.
The new loan carries an interest rate 75 basis points lower than the previous facilities and includes an option to fix the rate within the next 12 months, allowing the company to benefit from potential rate cuts.
Lenders include BDO Unibank Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands, China Banking Corp. and Philippine National Bank.
BDO Capital and Investment Corp. served as lead arranger, with BDO Unibank’s Trust and Investments Group acting as facility agent and paying agent.
P4-billion consolidated net income
In the first half of 2024, Bloomberry posted a P4-billion consolidated net income, down 37.5 percent from P6.4 billion a year ago due to lower gaming revenues and pre-operating expenses linked to its new Solaire North project.
Consolidated net revenues fell by 3 percent to P24.8 billion, while EBITDA dropped 23.21 percent to P8.6 billion from P11.2 billion last year.
Despite the lower numbers, Razon noted that additional synergies and favorable operating leverage from Solaire North are expected to drive profitability in the coming quarters. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/p72-b-refinancing-facility-secured-for-bloomberry-resorts-and-hotels-inc | 2024-10-15T18:04:16Z |
The following local talent and special guests will be taking the stage for an evening of country and bluegrass music hosted by Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass:
• Brennan Cruce
• Dr. Jeff Lawrence
• Lacie Duncan
• David Conyer
• Richie Lindsey
• Darby Asher
• Jay McElwain
• Tina White
• Beth Goldman
Members of the Old Kentucky Hayride's house band include Glen Browning, Lead Guitar; Richard Maxfield (Crittenden Co. Music Hall of Fame Member), Lead Guitar; Grant Carter, Lead Guitar; Eli Moss, Drums; Randall Riley; Pedal Steel Guitar; and Kevin Rutherford, Piano. | https://crittendenpress.blogspot.com/2024/10/old-kentucky-hayride-is-saturday.html | 2024-10-15T18:04:16Z |
THE FLATS – The Brent Key Coach’s Show, Georgia Tech football head coach Brent Key’s weekly radio show, will air live from the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on Georgia Tech’s campus this Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m.
Bringing the Brent Key Coach’s Show on campus ahead of Saturday’s showdown versus No. 12/11 Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is in thanks and recognition of Tech students’ unprecedented support of the Yellow Jackets this season. Georgia Tech sold out its entire allotment of student season tickets prior to the first home game of the year, and the full amount of single-game tickets dedicated to Tech students have been claimed for each home game of the season to date.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) led all Georgia Tech student groups in football attendance in 2023 and is among the leaders in 2024.
Thursday’s show at the SAE house (221 4th Street NW) is open to all Georgia Tech students, but due to space limitations and safety considerations, is not open to the general public.
Fans can hear the Brent Key Coach’s Show live on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets app and on Georgia Tech Sports Network stations across Georgia, including 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan in Atlanta. Following the Brent Key Coach’s Show from 6-7 p.m., the live programming will continue from the SAE house with The Good Word, which can be heard exclusively on the GT Yellow Jackets app and 680 The Fan from 7-8 p.m.
Georgia Tech (5-2) returns home this Saturday to face No. 12/11 Notre Dame (5-1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. A limited number of single-game tickets for Georgia Tech-Notre Dame showdown remain available and can be purchased by clicking HERE.
2024 GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL TICKETS
Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets for Georgia Tech’s two remaining home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in 2024 – Nov. 9 vs. Miami (Fla.) and Nov. 21 vs. NC State – and a limited number of single-game tickets for the Notre Dame game on Oct. 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking HERE.
Full Steam Ahead
Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics’ goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O’Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.
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Lincoln Theater will host a live presentation of “Talking Art in Maine” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, spotlighting artist Maureen Egan, a revered painter whose work explores themes of healing, life’s natural cycles and the awe-inspiring beauty of the world around us. This ongoing series, hosted by local artist Emily Sabino, features in-depth conversations with distinguished artists and curators who have made significant contributions to the state’s vibrant arts scene. The event is free and open to all.
Egan, who has been showcasing her work in Maine for nearly two decades, is known for her evocative use of color and symbolism, blending reality with imagination, telling stories through her paintings. Egan’s work has delved into a variety of profound themes, ranging from her personal healing journey through breast cancer to her deep connection with nature. Her autobiographical book, “The Light From Here,” serves as a testament to how art can be a vehicle for personal transformation. Her paintings have celebrated the grandeur of landscapes, explored spiritual concepts and paid homage to Maine’s natural beauty.
“My artistic practice has taught me that an image, especially color and light, can truly help a person feel a comforting or empowering shift,” Egan said in a prepared release from Lincoln Theater.
To make her art more accessible, Egan also offers prints and note cards, which are available in galleries and shops throughout Midcoast Maine and through her website at eganart.com.
Sabino, “Talking Art in Maine” host, is an abstract representational painter living in Midcoast Maine, whose work often explores the interconnectedness of nature and the human experience, bringing a unique perspective to these one-on-one conversations. Her paintings have been exhibited widely across Maine, and she plays an active role in Maine’s arts community as a board member of the Union of Maine Visual Artists.
Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in Damariscotta. More information is available online at lincolntheater.net or by contacting the theater office at info@lincolntheater.net or 563-3424.
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ELIS (XLS) traded up 3.4% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 13:00 PM ET on October 15th. One ELIS token can currently be purchased for $0.11 or 0.00000170 BTC on exchanges. ELIS has a total market capitalization of $22.77 million and approximately $81,452.04 worth of ELIS was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last week, ELIS has traded down 4.6% against the dollar.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day:
- Toncoin (TON) traded down 1.3% against the dollar and now trades at $5.24 or 0.00007832 BTC.
- BITCOIN ADDITIONAL (BTCA) traded up 1.9% against the dollar and now trades at $66,933.32 or 0.99974027 BTC.
- GateToken (GT) traded 1.5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $9.13 or 0.00013632 BTC.
- SingularityNET (AGIX) traded 1.5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.63 or 0.00000943 BTC.
- Axie Infinity (AXS) traded 0.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $4.86 or 0.00007255 BTC.
- BITICA COIN (BDCC) traded 0.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0400 or 0.00000060 BTC.
- Geegoopuzzle (GGP) traded 0.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $4.35 or 0.00006492 BTC.
- Ankr (ANKR) traded 0.3% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0276 or 0.00000041 BTC.
- MetisDAO (METIS) traded up 10.1% against the dollar and now trades at $41.02 or 0.00061271 BTC.
ELIS Token Profile
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Biden-Harris Breaking the Ten Commandments: Part Eight - When Government Corrupts Its God-Given Sword
This is the eighth installment in The Western Journal’s series “Biden-Harris Breaking the Ten Commandments.” Click here to read the rest of the series.
Like many of the other commandments we have covered in this series, the eighth packs much more meaning that can be gleaned by isolating it .
“You shall not steal,” Exodus 20:15 said.
Within the biblical context, stealing is so much more than the simple act of taking an object that doesn’t belong to you.
The eighth commandment (like all the others) speaks to deeper truths about morality.
For example it — the very Word of God — assumes private ownership of property. After all, if that property didn’t belong to someone else, how could you steal it?
From that assumption flowed the vast economic human flourishing
Theologian Wayne Grudem agrees that the foundational importance of the Eighth Commandment on modern society should not be understated.
He also made a point to note that governments “violate” this commandment “at their peril.”
“[T]his commandment provides the necessary foundation for all human flourishing on the face of the earth. Governments and cultural traditions violate the Eighth Commandment at their peril, for wherever this commandment is ignored, entire nations remain trapped in poverty forever. When that happens, they tragically fail to achieve many of God’s purposes for them on the earth,” Grudem wrote in The Gospel Coalition.
Unfortunately, the Biden-Harris administration has indeed violated — and facilitated the violation of — the Eighth Commandment, and just as Grudem predicted, peril has followed.
The current administration’s failure regarding the Eighth Commandment is two-fold.
On the one hand, the president’s administration has refused to take definitive action against evildoers committing this crime, as is its God-appointed duty. Doing so inevitably encourages and incentivizes more theft.
On the other hand, the Biden-Harris regime also disregards property rights with its punitive taxation and inflationary spending.
Biden and Harris are devaluing and pilfering the very property of those who they are ordered by God to protect.
Refusing to Bear the Sword
In part one of this series, we discussed how the Biden-Harris administration had fashioned itself into a false god, violating the First Commandment.
This administration did so, in part, by attempting to replace God’s morality with its own.
But the second way it did so was by abandoning its God-given assignment to punish wrongdoers (see Romans 13:4).
Many thieves, robbers, looters and other purveyors of violent crime have been free to do so over the past few years thanks in large part to the Biden-Harris administration’s empowering of George Soros-funded district attorneys across the country.
These prosecutors, which one 2020 Heritage Foundation report referred to as part of the “rogue prosecutor movement,” have helped push soft-on-crime policies in cities all over the U.S.
“[Soros-funded prosecutors] brazenly usurp the constitutional role of the legislative branch by refusing to prosecute entire categories of crime, abuse the role of the county prosecutor, fail to protect victims of crime, and ignore the rising crime rates that flow from their radical policies,” the authors of the report wrote.
A slightly more recent report from the Heritage Foundation revealed exactly how Biden and Harris have helped fund that soft-on-crime approach.
“[Biden] is partnering with and empowering many of those who view our criminal justice system as being systematically racist and who have been working to undermine it by supporting rogue prosecutors around the country — including in places like Chicago and St. Louis where violent crime casualties rival those you would expect to see in a war zone,” the report noted.
When Taxation and Inflation Go Too Far
In “Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book II,” reformer John Calvin made clear that “theft” as described in scripture covers so much more than the mere pilfering of personal items.
“God sees the intricate deceptions with which a crafty man sets out to snare one of simpler mind, until he at last draws him into his nets. He sees the hard and inhumane laws with which the more powerful oppress and crush the weaker person … And such injustice occurs not only in matters of money or in merchandise or land, but in the right of each one; for we defraud our neighbors of their property if we repudiate the duties by which we are obligated to them …”
Undoubtedly, two such ways “crafty” men use “laws” to steal from the “weaker person” are through taxation and inflationary spending.
Inflationary spending, as economist Milton Friedman liked to put it, is “taxation without legislation.” It is a means for the government to fill its own coffers while devaluing your own property.
The government simply prints its own money, so it has more to spend, but this increase in the money supply devalues everyone else’s.
The other way men take advantage of the law to steal from others is through taxation.
Pastor Doug Wilson made this case quite succinctly in a 2014 blog post.
“The baseline, the starting point, is that property belongs to the individual. He is the one that Thou shalt not steal applies to. He is the one with the house, the vineyard, the lawn mower, the wallet, the smart phone, and so on. Whenever the Bible talks about property, it always talks about it two categories,” Wilson wrote.
“The first is God’s absolute ownership of all things (Dt. 10:14), and the second is the relative ownership that you and your neighbor enjoy (Dt. 8:18). When we talk about the state possessing things, this possession is derivative. The state extracts value from the taxpayer, the appointed steward of God’s wealth, and this extraction can also be divided into two categories. This value can be extracted lawfully, or the state can play the role of the thief. So how are we to tell the difference?”
Wilson argued that the level of government taxation cannot rival God’s 10 percent tithe, it cannot fund any functions outside of what God has ordained for the government and those taxes must be “lawful and in accordance with the established constitution of the people.”
Now, can this Christian writer tell you exactly where the line is between sinful and just taxation? No, not with complete certainty (though Wilson’s three points of criteria seem a good place to start).
But what he can say is that our current tax system is vastly overly punitive to a sinful degree and is helping fund all sorts of functions not ordained by God.
It’s wrong that your taxes are funding counterproductive welfare programs that keep minorities poor and incentivize poor, single mothers to stay single (see part five of this series).
It’s also wrong that your tax dollars are funding the killing of babies in the womb (see part six).
There are many other great examples of tax financing dubious schemes.
A favorite of this writer comes from a story told by the great conservative economist Thomas Sowell. Sowell — for most of his career a free-market advocate — was actually once a Marxist … until he worked at the U.S. Labor Department.
While there, Sowell discovered that minimum wage laws were hurting the very people they were supposed to help.
Upon bringing this information to his superiors in the government, he was met with indifference.
“It forced me to realize that government agencies have their own self-interest to look after, regardless of those for whom a program has been set up,” Sowell wrote, per Reason.
“Administration of the minimum wage law was a major part of the Labor Department’s budget and employed a significant fraction of all the people who worked there. Whether or not minimum wages benefited workers may have been my overriding question, but it was clearly not theirs.”
Essentially, Sowell discovered that many government jobs are predicated on policies remaining in place, even if those policies don’t work.
This keeps the tax dollars flowing their way, employing various departments full of bureaucrats — even if none of them are doing anything to help the taxpayer.
That whole system is wrong, and the extent to which this is happening likely goes much further than just the Labor Department.
The degree to which tax dollars are propping up such departments and funding counterproductive jobs is flat-out theft.
The government wasn’t ordained to reorganize society. It was ordained to punish evil.
Hopefully someday soon it can return to fulfilling that purpose.
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President Isaac Herzog visited today, Tuesday, the northern Israeli cities of Kiryat Bialik and Haifa. The President first visited the emergency operation center in Kiryat Bialik and met with local leaders of cities across the Western Galilee region, and representatives of the Home Front Command in the area. The meeting was attended by the mayor of Kiryat Bialik, Eli Dukorsky, and the mayor of Kiryat Motzkin, Tziki Avishar.
The President continued his visit at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa and, together with the center's director, Professor Michael Halberthal, met soldiers who were injured during the fighting in Lebanon.
The visit concluded at the crisis management center in the city of Haifa, where he met with the city's mayor, Yona Yahav, and officers from the Home Front Command, and police and emergency forces operating in the city.
In his remarks, the President praised the local leaders and citizens for their strength and resilience, and sent a strong message to the people of Lebanon who he noted were paying the price for Hezbollah's ongoing war of terror against Israel.
He commented, "Hezbollah has been threatening Haifa and this vicinity all throughout and yet, the people of Haifa are strong, resilient. The mayor and his team are outstanding, and I'm sure we shall overcome and we shall undermine their capabilities.
"The world should understand that we've offered, time and again to reach an amicable solution on the border with Lebanon. Unfortunately, Hezbollah refused time and again, and today, Sheikh Naim Qassem threatened again and again to link the situation in Lebanon to other frontiers. So let me tell the people of Lebanon: you are paying the price for a vicious regime of terror headed by Hezbollah, you are paying the price. Instead of a good, decent life for a country that was once the pride of the Middle East, Lebanon, now you're paying the price, and the price is getting heavier and heavier. And I think pressure on Hezbollah is imminent, on Iran is imminent. The world community should confront them strongly and demand an immediate solution and an exit from this war by way of securing a silent and a peaceful border between us and Lebanon." | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/397693 | 2024-10-15T18:04:17Z |
New Jersey 101.5 personalities on the Freehold comedy stage, Oct. 19
It's one thing to be a "standup guy" on the radio; it's another when you can do it on the comedy stage and make people laugh.
That's what's happening Saturday, Oct. 19, when New Jersey 101.5 personalities Steve Trevelise, Jill Myra, and Eric Potts appear in "Comedy For Kirby" hosted by Dennis Malloy.
All proceeds go to the family of Dave Kirby, our old marketing director who lost his life earlier this year.
The show, which is not only BYOB but you can also bring your own food, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Freehold Independent Fire Company Number 1 at 30 Siloam Road in Freehold.
Tickets for this incredible show are only $30 and can be purchased here.
There's a limited number of seats available, so get yours now!
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