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Hayek Kallen Investment Management decreased its position in Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL – Free Report) by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 45,629 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after selling 572 shares during the quarter. Oracle accounts for approximately 2.7% of Hayek Kallen Investment Management’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Hayek Kallen Investment Management’s holdings in Oracle were worth $7,775,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Oracle during the 4th quarter worth about $65,000. SageView Advisory Group LLC raised its holdings in Oracle by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. SageView Advisory Group LLC now owns 12,812 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $1,463,000 after acquiring an additional 1,975 shares in the last quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in Oracle by 103.7% during the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,039 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $215,000 after acquiring an additional 1,038 shares in the last quarter. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH grew its stake in Oracle by 3.4% in the first quarter. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH now owns 106,361 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $13,360,000 after purchasing an additional 3,487 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Insight Wealth Strategies LLC increased its position in shares of Oracle by 5.0% during the 1st quarter. Insight Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 13,586 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $1,707,000 after purchasing an additional 651 shares during the last quarter. 42.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Oracle Price Performance
Shares of ORCL stock traded down $1.62 on Tuesday, reaching $174.50. The company had a trading volume of 2,246,972 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,485,172. The stock has a market capitalization of $480.90 billion, a PE ratio of 47.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.29 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.68. The business’s 50-day moving average is $152.60 and its 200 day moving average is $137.28. Oracle Co. has a one year low of $99.26 and a one year high of $178.61.
Oracle Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 24th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.92%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 10th. Oracle’s payout ratio is 43.13%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have recently commented on ORCL shares. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on Oracle from $135.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 10th. Guggenheim increased their price target on shares of Oracle from $185.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 13th. Melius Research upgraded shares of Oracle from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, September 16th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on shares of Oracle from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on Oracle from $140.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 11th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twenty have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $167.42.
Insider Transactions at Oracle
In related news, EVP Maria Smith sold 6,320 shares of Oracle stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total transaction of $1,042,800.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 42,889 shares in the company, valued at $7,076,685. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. In other Oracle news, Director Leon E. Panetta sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $137.89, for a total transaction of $2,068,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 58,090 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,010,030.10. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Maria Smith sold 6,320 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total transaction of $1,042,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 42,889 shares in the company, valued at $7,076,685. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Company insiders own 42.80% of the company’s stock.
Oracle Profile
Oracle Corporation offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its Oracle cloud software as a service offering include various cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise performance management, Oracle Fusion cloud supply chain and manufacturing management, Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management, Oracle Cerner healthcare, Oracle Advertising, and NetSuite applications suite, as well as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing.
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ATLANTA — Police in Atlanta are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run.
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New Street, contrary to its name, is one of the oldest parts of Madras, George Town to be precise. It is a narrow and nondescript north-south thoroughfare connecting Geils (now Gills) and Mannady Streets. The question is, why ‘New’ and for how long has it been that way? To that I have no answer.
I can only hazard a guess that this name is in some way connected to the creation of the Mannady area. And that is a story which, no matter how many times it is recounted, always fascinates. Time was when the area near Central Station, and long before that landmark came up, was a mound, or rather, two mounds. There was Narimedu or Hogg Hill, which was roughly where the Park Town Post Office now stands, and to its right was a nameless rise, which the British jocularly named Mont Blanc. And before we dismiss these as inconsequential, let me add that Narimedu features in the land grant that the Raja of Chandragiri gave the British, which led to the building of Fort St. George.
Initially, Hogg Hill was considered a suitable site for constructing a new Fort St. George, should the old one be washed away by the sea. But by 1750, there was a growing perception that the mound was a security threat to the Fort as enemy cannon could be stationed there. For the next thirty years, the English rather sporadically took action — houses and buildings were demolished but the mound remained. It was in the 1780s, with Hyder Ali threatening Madras, that the necessity to flatten the ground became pressing. It was estimated that around 214,000 cubic yards of sand would have to be removed and dumped into the sea. Tenders were floated and many bid for it.
Work began in January 1781 and continued for much of the year. The soil was, contrary to earlier opinion, put to use. Low-lying land at various places was acquired by the Government for levelling and a small part made it to grounds belonging to Stephen Popham, lawyer, prospector and public busybody. He was one of the many petitioners who had pressed the Government for action on Hogg Hill and he benefited from it.
His land, now raised to ground level by soil from the mound, became Mannady and Broadway — new areas where none existed before. Mannady, as the name suggests, was because soil was rammed in to raise the height. And branching off on both sides of Mannady Street were new roads, in a neat grid. It is my theory that the first of these was New Street and while the others got names to commemorate, this one never did. Given that no politician of today would consider George Town streets worthy of renaming, it has survived to tell the tale. Again I must add here that this is just my conjecture and there could well be some other explanation for the name.
The earlier reference I can get to New Street dates to 1902. Oddly enough, it does not feature in a street directory of 1932 that I frequently refer to, but my guess is that this may be a clerical omission.
Mont Blanc survived till the 1850s when it was flattened too. The space made way for a garden used by convicts from the Central Jail just opposite. In the 1880s, this became Adam’s Park, probably commemorating W.P. Adam, who was briefly Governor of Madras, dying in Ooty. The park made way in 1911 for the M&SM Railway headquarters, which is where Southern Railway functions from even now.
(V. Sriram is a writer and historian.)
Published - October 15, 2024 11:24 pm IST | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/mysteries-behind-chennais-street-names-old-and-new/article68756440.ece | 2024-10-15T18:17:19Z |
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Capitol Hill — The House of Representatives officially resumed session today after their break, but had to adjourn due to insufficient attendance, with only 20 members present, far below the required quorum of 37 of the 73 members.
Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, who presided over the session in the absence of Speaker Fonati Koffa, expressed frustration over the poor turnout, which hindered the progress on critical legislative matters. The session was meant to mark the opening of the third quarter of the 55th Legislature.
Deputy Speaker Fallah ordered the sergeant-at-arms to locate and bring back the absent members, but the efforts were in vain. He also issued a stern warning to the lawmakers, emphasizing that their commitment was essential for the legislature's functionality. "The honeymoon is over," Fallah declared, directing Chief Clerk Mildred Sayon to notify absent members of the urgency to attend the next scheduled session on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
This issue of absenteeism is not new to the legislature, as similar patterns have disrupted previous sessions, raising ongoing concerns about the effectiveness and commitment of Liberia's lawmakers.
The enforcement of the quorum rule is vital to ensuring that decisions are made by an adequately representative group, safeguarding the integrity of Liberia's democratic process. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150614.html | 2024-10-15T18:17:21Z |
Tory ex-minister Gavin Williamson launches bid to boot out all bishops from the House of Lords and says it's 'ridiculous' that Iran is the only country other than Britain to reserve space for the clergy in their parliament
Sir Gavin Williamson will table an amendment to Labour's bill to block hereditary peers that would see all bishops kicked out of the House of Lords.
The former Conservative chief whip will make the case that Iran is the only other parliament in the world that reserves space for the clergy.
The Tory MP – who is expecting to get cross-party support for the change – said that it was wrong that he as an Anglican had greater representation than his Catholic children.
He will urge Labour to meet its manifesto commitment to bring about significant reform to the Parliament's upper chamber, which they have watered down.
Should Sir Gavin's amendment be selected, Labour MPs will have to vote it down – a vote in favour of the bishops – which will be uncomfortable for many who want Lords reform to go further and the party to honour its manifesto commitments.
Sir Gavin Williamson will table an amendment to Labour's bill to block hereditary peers that would see all bishops kicked out of the House of Lords
The Tory MP will urge Labour to meet its manifesto commitment to bring about significant reform to the Parliament's upper chamber
There are 26 'Lords spiritual' – as the Church of England bishops and archbishops are known – in the House of Lords. They include Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury
Sir Gavin will make the case that Iran is the only other parliament in the world that reserves space for the clergy
Sir Gavin said: 'Labour promised significant reform of the House of Lords, but they are not doing that.
'This is an opportunity to make the House of Lords more reflective of today's modern world, but also to make sure it is better run.
'Instead of breaking another manifesto promise, the Government should use this as an opportunity to make change.
'It's ridiculous that the only other major country in the world that has clergy in the legislature is Iran.
'Isn't it about time to wake up to the reality that this requires reform?'
There are 26 'Lords spiritual' – as the Church of England bishops and archbishops are known – in the House of Lords.
They include Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, and the bishops of London, Durham and Winchester.
All bishops are required to retire at the age of 70 when they are replaced by a female bishop. There are now six female bishops in the Lords.
Sir Gavin said Labour should stick to its manifesto commitment to reform the upper House and said he would table an amendment to scrap seats for bishops.
Less than 2 per cent of the British population attend Anglican services on a Sunday and more people selected 'no religion' than Christian in the 2021 census, he said.
He also noted that during the 2022-23 parliamentary session, the bishops took part in 6 per cent of divisions, compared with an average of 45 per cent for all members.
During the same period, they asked 204 oral questions out of a total of 7,641 across the House of Lords.
The last Labour government removed most hereditary peers from the Lords in 1999 but allowed 92 to remain in a short-term compromise to get the legislation through.
Sir Keir Starmer's manifesto described the existence of peers who inherited their titles from their parents as 'indefensible'.
It also said that Labour would introduce a mandatory retirement age of 80 and committed to transforming the House of Lords into a second chamber that is 'more representative of the regions and nations'.
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‘MasterChef SA’ heats up: Wild card Refe stuns as top contenders slip
Even Refe, who won the challenge, had room for improvement. Chef Ebie was puzzled by her avo and chocolate truffles.
Refe Dimbaza, the wild card who re-entered the MasterChef kitchen after being ousted in the Top 10 round. Picture: Provided
The latest results from MasterChef South Africa have left everyone guessing who might take home the R1 million prize.
Refe Dimbaza, the wild card contestant who made a comeback after being eliminated in the Top 10, wowed the judges with the best dish of the day.
Meanwhile, three contestants who have consistently been at the top found themselves struggling at the bottom, facing elimination.
The trio in trouble this week included Naledi Matshitse, a dedicated homemaker from Muldersdrift, who had previously earned an unprecedented four elimination-free spots in the competition. Alongside her were the show’s two youngest contestants, Bridget Mangwandi and Nabila Shamshum. In the end, it was Naledi, a fan favourite since her strong performance in the season’s first challenge, who had to say goodbye.
Chef Ebie du Toit takes contestants on a flavour trip
This week, guest judge Chef Ebie du Toit, the trendy head chef of Johannesburg’s upscale Pot Luck Club, showcased his luxurious brunch spreads, beloved by millennials and Gen Z. The Season 5 contestants were tasked with creating three fancy brunch items inspired by Chef Ebie’s offerings, aiming to take him and the judges—Zola Nene, Chef Katlego Mlambo, and Justine Drake—on a “flavour trip.”
The required dishes included a brunch classic with a twist, a reimagined brunch cocktail as a dish, and an upscale take on avocado toast. The contestants had access to the Pick n Pay Pantry, and the Avo Grower’s Association provided top-notch avocados. However, they had just two hours to whip up their stunning creations.
Generational gaps and culinary pressure
Even though Nabila is part of Gen Z, she found the challenge overwhelming. Unlike the typical social media-savvy cooks, she’s more of a homebody, enjoying painting and cooking hearty meals for her mixed-heritage family. Plus, as a teetotaler, she felt stressed about the cocktail dish.
Refe, known for her hearty servings, worried about meeting the challenge’s upscale requirements. On the other hand, 68-year-old Penny Rider, the oldest contestant, was acutely aware of the generational gap in culinary skills. Even social media influencer Chanel Brink felt the pressure, questioning if she could meet Chef Ebie’s standards.
‘Bougee, bougee! What does bougee even mean?’
However, no one was more anxious than Naledi. “Bougee, bougee! What does bougee even mean?” she panicked. With three kids at home, she wasn’t used to the fancy cooking style. Initially overwhelmed, she decided to take a deep breath and elevate her usual home-cooked meals, even attempting a Piña Colada with pap for her cocktail dish.
Eastern Cape contestant Lona Rode stayed relatively calm, even as he had to rethink some of his initial ideas. In contrast, Bridget, who loves all things fancy, was confident. She thought her pairing of Durbanville Hills Champagne with oranges was brilliant, and she used crayfish on her avocado toast. She rated her dishes quite highly, giving her avocado toast an 8 out of 10, her Crayfish Eggs Benedict an 8.5, and her Mimosa a 9.
MastersChef judges says flops and confusion reign
For the first time this season, the judges were disappointed by the overall quality of the dishes. Their critiques were harsh, especially from Justine, who expressed frustration at the contestants’ lack of creativity despite having access to fantastic ingredients. “What we got was confusion. It felt like they took the luxury ingredients, overcooked them, and called it something else,” she remarked.
Bridget’s spread didn’t look as appealing as she had hoped. Chef Ebie commented that it “just looks sad” and said she would not be named the “face of bougee” as she imagined. Although she praised her dessert, her other dishes fell short, with Chef Katlego unable to cut her avocado toast properly and the hollandaise being undercooked.
Nabila’s plating showed off her design skills, but she overcooked her salmon, and her Avo Flatbread was a disaster, lacking seasoning and proper knife work.
Flavours down south and presentation in shambles
Naledi was understandably nervous while presenting her brunch and didn’t meet the bougee theme at all. “When Chef Ebie sent everyone on a flavour trip, the bus was going north, but this bus went south,” Chef Katlego sighed.
While the MasterChef judges enjoyed the flavour of her Piña Colada dessert, her knife skills let her down, and serving a sandwich for a fancy brunch was simply not acceptable. The caramelized onions were nice, but the bread was overtoasted, and the chicken was dry and lacked seasoning.
Even Refe, who won the challenge, had room for improvement. Chef Ebie loved her Grapefruit Mimosa Granita and praised her Shakshuka with chorizo and quail eggs, but he was puzzled by her avo and chocolate truffles.
MasterChef South Africa Season 5 premieres on S3 (formerly SABC3) on Saturdays at 19:00. The rebroadcasts are on SABC 2 on Sundays at 18:30 and S3 on Wednesdays at 18:00.
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UCI rankings confirm superiority of Tadej Pogačar, UAE Team Emirates in 2024 - Analysis
Astana, Arkea-B&B Hotels still facing relegation threats as WorldTour cycle heads into final year
The results that Tadej Pogačar accomplished in 2024, with victories in the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships, were so far and above all others in the pro peloton that the Slovenian earned almost twice the number of UCI points as his nearest rival, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quickstep), the October 14 rankings showed.
The UCI World Rankings for individuals are calculated on a rolling 12-month window. As the season draws to a close this week, Pogačar ends his 160th week as the world's number 1 rider, racking up 11,655 points compared to Evenepoel's 6,073 points.
Pogačar scored 1,300 for his Tour de France overall win, 1,100 for the Giro d'Italia GC, 900 for winning the world title, 210 for each of his six Tour stages and 180 for each of his Giro stages.
He also scored 800 points each for winning Il Lombardia and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, 520 for his third place in Milan-San Remo, 500 for winning the GP de Montréal and 400 for winning Strade Bianche, plus a slew of other points for minor placings and classifications.
Pogačar's massive tally of points is in part due to the UCI's 2023 revamp of the points structure, which awarded relatively fewer points for one-day races and placed more emphasis on the Grand Tours, but it is more than double the best total for a year before the new rules - set by Pogačar in 2021 when he scored 5,363 points.
Evenepoel also had an exceptional season, with two Olympic gold medals, his world title in the time trial, and his podiums in the Tour de France, Paris-Nice and Il Lombardia, among other results contributing to his tally.
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) finished his season in third place in the individual rankings with 4,790 points.
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2024 Team Rankings
Pogačar's team has yet to close out the season, fielding riders at the last three races of the season in the Tour of Guangxi, Giro del Veneto and Veneto Classic. There is no chance of the team ceding the number 1 slot in the team rankings, however, as they have a lead of more than 16,000 points over Visma-Lease a Bike. Soudal-Quickstep climbed to third, getting ahead of Lidl-Trek.
UAE Team Emirates set a record, according to the team, of 76 wins by 20 different riders for the 2024 season - the most since 2000 when Mapei-Quickstep won 72 races with 23 different riders.
The 2024 Team Rankings determine which ProTeams will earn automatic invitations to the WorldTour events. Lotto Dstny and Israel-Premier Tech have a lock on the top two places for ProTeams which will earn them automatic wildcard invitations to all of the WorldTour races in 2025.
Uno-X Mobility, as the third-best ProTeam, are set to earn automatic invitations to the WorldTour one-day events in 2025.
WorldTour Relegation rankings
With the 2024 season drawing to a close, the WorldTour futures of Astana Qazaqstan and Arkéa-B&B Hotels are still bleak. The UCI rules for the WorldTour include 'sporting criteria' where every three years, teams must be in the top 18 of the combined three-year rankings to qualify for a WorldTour licence. The current period ends at the end of the 2025 season.
Two years in, Astana are 21st in the three-year rankings and Arkéa-B&B Hotels is 19th. Both teams are lagging well behind Cofidis, who are in 18th - Arkéa trail by 2,366 points while Astana are a much more distant 4,782 points down.
Astana have fallen a long way since the last three-year cycle. They were seventh and eighth in 2020 and 2021, respectively, but then dropped to 13th at the end of the 2020-2022 period. With the retirement of Vincenzo Nibali and the loss of sponsor Premier Tech after 2021, the team faced a major rebuilding period.
They've been at the bottom of the rankings for WorldTeams for the past two years and, while they've signed a few key riders in Sergio Higuita, Diego Ulissi and Wout Poels, they face a massive uphill battle to remain in the WorldTour.
Arkéa-B&B Hotels, in comparison, have been steadily in the relegation zone, just barely sneaking into the WorldTour thanks to an ingenious strategy of eschewing WorldTour races to gain points at smaller events. The change in the UCI points structure hasn't benefited the French team, however, and they have lagged in 19th ever since.
There is still a chance that Cofidis could continue their downward trajectory and drop beneath Arkéa - they were in serious danger of being demoted in 2021 but turned around their performances in 2022 to salvage their place in the WorldTour. Since then, they've dropped from 15th to 18th in the cumulative rankings and have lost ground to Team DSM-Firmenich-Postnl.
Lotto Dstny, now in 9th, and Israel-Premier Tech in 14th in the three-year rankings appear certain to return to the WorldTour in 2026 after being relegated in 2022. Uno-X Mobility don't appear to have enough momentum to overtake any of the teams in the top 18 and their WorldTour ambitions may have to wait until 2029.
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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis. | https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-rankings-confirm-superiority-of-tadej-pogacar-uae-team-emirates-in-2024-analysis/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:23Z |
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McFarlane Debuts Venom The Amazing Spider-Man #316 Statue
The Marvel Universe has returned to McFarlane Toys as the unveiled a new collection of collectible statues that bring iconic moments to life
Article Summary
- McFarlane Toys unveils Marvel statues, spotlighting iconic Venom moments.
- Venom transforms from Spider-Man's foe to anti-hero and deity.
- The Venom statue is inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #316.
- Available for pre-order, this collectible is priced at $29.99.
Venom is one of Spider-Man's most iconic villains, which was first introduced back in 1988 with Marvel Comics The Amazing Spider-Man #300. The symbols original was acquired by Spider-Man during the events of Marvel Comics Secret Wars event, giving the web-slinger a new sleek black and white suit. After taking it over with Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, the suit was found to be a living parasite and can be pretty aggressive when threatened. Even though the suit gave Peter more engird and power, it let him unleash more anger, almost turning him into a villain. Soon, he would remove the symbiote, only leading it onto failed Daily Bugler reporter Eddie Brock, who also had a grudge against Peter Parker.
Soon, these two would bond over their hatred for the same character, creating Venom, a deadly unstoppable force that would go from villain to anti-hero and even a god within the Marvel Comics Universe. Originally created by Todd McFarlane, the Toddfather is now adding his version of Venom to his new line of 1:10 Art Scale Marvel Comics statues. Featuring the artwork of The Amazing Spider-Man #316, this big bad is ready for some brains with this highly detailed statue that is priced at $29.99. Pre-orders are already live on McFarlane Toys Store and will release alongside Wolverine, Hulk, Magneto, and Green Goblin.
Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man #316) 1:10th Scale
"Venom's back and ready to tear Spider-Man a new one! But why does Venom hate Spidey so much? With Todd McFarlane on pencils the real question is: Who Cares?"
- Inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man Issue #316.
- 1:10th Scale collectible with environmental base and backdrop scene.
- Included collectible art card with character artwork on the front, and comic synopsis.
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For a long time after winning Olympic gold in 2012, Florent Manaudou would only be happy if he was achieving his (very lofty) goals in swimming. When he didn’t meet them, he would go into a depression that could last weeks.
In the past season, heading into his 4th Olympics in his home country, Florent discovered a way to bring joy back into his sport: focus on the sport, not the medals. By finding joy in his day-to-day training and the process of improvement, Manaudou was able to have a much healthier outlook on his swimming than ever before. | https://swimswam.com/florent-manaudou-finally-found-joy-in-swimming-not-medals/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:23Z |
Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years, the pharmacy chain said on Tuesday. It's part of the company's plan for a turnaround, as it faces retail competition and lower prescription payouts.
Chief Executive Tim Wentworth said about a quarter of the company’s stores are unprofitable. Walgreens has been on a $1-billion cost-cutting spree. It's already been shutting some stores, shaking up leadership and renegotiating its deals with insurers.
Walgreens, which also owns the British drugstore chain Boots, reported a net loss of $3 billion in the latest quarter. This was actually better than expected, with sales growing 6%.
Walgreens isn't the only big pharmacy chain attempting a turnaround. Rite Aid last month emerged from bankruptcy; CVS has also closed stores and reportedly weighs a breakup to undo its mergers with the insurance company Aetna and with Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager.
The convenience-store part of pharmacy chains has been losing shoppers to Amazon, Walmart, Costco, grocery stores and dollar stores. Many of those rivals also fill prescriptions, competing for pharmacy customers, too.
Pharmacy chains have over-expanded to thousands of locations over the years, signing long-term leases for pricey corner locations. But many shoppers have criticized the quality of the stores, complaining about understaffing and the inaccessibility of items that are locked up to prevent theft. Pharmacies, for their part, have complained about shrinking profits for filling prescriptions, citing dramatic declines in reimbursement rates.
In light of these challenges, CVS and Walgreens have looked for profits elsewhere. They've tried to add primary-care clinics, a project that costs a lot of time and money. The chains have also proposed new payout structures for prescriptions, with Walgreens on Tuesday warning that it would be "willing to walk away from a line of business, if it doesn't make sense."
"I'm very confident that over a two- to three-year period we will have reset the framework for reimbursement discussions," Walgreens CEO Wentworth told investors on Tuesday.
He also added that Walgreens is focusing on adding more store-brand products to its chain. That tactic has been successful for Boots in Britain, though it has not done as well in the U.S. so far. Wentworth also said the chain would work to re-hire workers from stores that will close and added that overall, "Many of our actions across this turnaround will take time."
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Clarksville, TN – As most folks are aware our Shelter is completely full of adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies.
This is a very critical as well as time-sensitive situation, and we want to start showcasing and highlighting as many available, adoptable pets from the shelter as possible so they can find their forever families.
All pets are fully vetted, some are already neutered and spayed which means they can go home the same day. The others will be immediately spayed and neutered before heading to their new homes.
Please take a moment to go to MCACC’s Petfinder page to check out all adoptables. www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=TN20&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added
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Also please feel free to share these pets and of course MCACC welcomes volunteers to come walk and spend time with all the animals so they can continue to interact with people and feel the love.
Snowball is a one year old female Pitbull/Terrier mix. She is so funny and goofy but so full of love! She is fully vetted and will be spayed upon adoption. What this sweetheart lacks in training she makes up in love and affection.
She is good with kids but obedience training is recommended just due to her energy and excitement. She will be a wonderful addition.
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Maddox is a young male Shepherd mix. He is fully vetted and will be neutered upon adoption. He will be a great addition to an active family who will take him on all kinds of adventures. Come for a meet and greet!
Memphis is an adult Golden Retriever mix. He is fully vetted and neutered so he can go home the same day! How can you resist that sweet face? Come down and meet this boy.
Atlas is an adult Shih Tzu/Chihuahua mix. He is fully vetted and will be neutered before heading to his forever family.
Pearl is an adult female Domestic Shorthair. She is fully vetted, litter trained and will be spayed before heading home with her new family. She gets along well with other cats.
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Oscar is a young male Domestic Shorthair. This handsome guy is fully vetted, litter trained and neutered so he can go home with his family the same day.
These wonderful pets and so many more are eagerly waiting for their forever families to come find them. If you are looking for or know someone looking for a new family member, please stop by and check out all these beautiful souls. Thank you. | https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2024/10/15/montgomery-county-animal-care-pets-of-the-week-for-october-15th-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomery-county-animal-care-pets-of-the-week-for-october-15th-2024 | 2024-10-15T18:17:23Z |
Kamala Harris' Publisher in 'Damage Control Mode,' Accidentally Leaks Internal Message About Plagiarism Scandal: Report
The publisher of a 2009 book by now-Vice President Kamala Harris that has been cited for plagiarism is in “damage control mode,” according to a conservative activist who publicized the plagiarism on social media.
On Monday, conservative activist Christopher Rufo posted excerpts of “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer,” that was co-authored with Joan O’C Hamilton. Rufo used the excerpts to document instances of plagiarism.
All told, Austrian professor Stefan Weber, found 27 instances of plagiarism, according to Fox News.
All of which has Chronicle Books, which published the book, in a tizzy, Rufo wrote in a post on X.
BREAKING: Kamala Harris’s publisher, Chronicle Books, is in damage control mode. The company accidentally sent my team an internal communication indicating that VP Lauren Hoffman is requiring that all inquiries about Harris’s plagiarism go through the higher ups. pic.twitter.com/seiF3bu0R2
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
“Kamala Harris’s publisher, Chronicle Books, is in damage control mode,” Rufo wrote.
“The company accidentally sent my team an internal communication indicating that VP Lauren Hoffman is requiring that all inquiries about Harris’s plagiarism go through the higher-ups.”
Rufo attached a screenshot to the post
“Hey Sarah, Per Lauren Hoffman (VP, Executive Director, marketing and publicity) please do not respond or comment on any inquiries regarding SMART ON CRIME, and please continue to forward them directly to me. Really appreciate your help on this it is a very sensitive topic,” the screenshot said.
The Harris campaign downplayed the allegations.
“This is a book that’s been out for 15 years, and the vice president clearly cited sources and statistics in footnotes and endnotes throughout,” James Singer, a campaign spokesman said, according to The New York Times.
The Times also issued its own conclusion: “The New York Times found that none of the passages in question took the ideas or thoughts of another writer, which is considered the most serious form of plagiarism. Instead, the sentences copy descriptions of programs or statistical information that appear elsewhere.”
EXCLUSIVE: This is another instance of verbatim plagiarism by Kamala Harris, which we had provided to the New York Times over the weekend—and which the Times refused to acknowledge in its report today.
This makes six significant instances. And we have more in reserve. pic.twitter.com/DULCaoyYSP
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
That led Rufo to post yet another example of plagiarism on X.
“This is another instance of verbatim plagiarism by Kamala Harris, which we had provided to the New York Times over the weekend—and which the Times refused to acknowledge in its report today. This makes six significant instances. And we have more in reserve,” he wrote.
Paraphrasing Solzhenitsyn: They know Kamala lied. They know that we know Kamala lied. In America, plagiarism has become a moral pillar of the regime—and they will slander anyone who notices.
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
Invoking a famous quote from the Soviet dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Rufo delivered a scathing judgment of the reaction to the Harris scandal.
“Paraphrasing Solzhenitsyn: They know Kamala lied,” he wrote in a post on X. “They know that we know Kamala lied. In America, plagiarism has become a moral pillar of the regime — and they will slander anyone who notices.”
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PARSIQ (PRQ) traded 4.8% lower against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 12:00 PM Eastern on October 15th. Over the last seven days, PARSIQ has traded 10.4% lower against the dollar. One PARSIQ token can now be bought for $0.0750 or 0.00000113 BTC on major exchanges. PARSIQ has a total market capitalization of $20.68 million and approximately $884,920.38 worth of PARSIQ was traded on exchanges in the last day.
Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day:
- Aidi Finance (BSC) (AIDI) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
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PARSIQ’s launch date was October 1st, 2019. PARSIQ’s total supply is 310,256,872 tokens and its circulating supply is 275,656,872 tokens. PARSIQ’s official website is parsiq.net. The Reddit community for PARSIQ is https://reddit.com/r/parsiq_net. PARSIQ’s official message board is blog.parsiq.net. PARSIQ’s official Twitter account is @parsiq_net and its Facebook page is accessible here.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The first day of early voting has begun in Georgia and the turnout is already high, according to the Secretary of State.
“At 10 a.m. we already had 71,000 people vote early today. It looks like this is going to be a record breaker for the first day of voting,” said Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger.
“It was very easy and pleasant,” DeKalb County voter, Loretta Hunt told Channel 2′s Audrey Washington. “This is the most important election there’s going to be in my lifetime.”
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“I had to vote early,” Sandra Menes said outside a DeKalb County polling location on Tuesday.
Menes said she is excited to make her voice heard at the polls and she thinks others will be too.
“I’m hoping especially in Georgia that there is a very heavy turnout. We need everyone to vote,” Menes said.
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Ethan McGhee proudly posted his ‘I vote’ peach to his jacket after he voted early.
“It just feels good to know I got it out of the way,” Ethan McGhee told Washington.
“I think more than ever people understand that if you don’t vote, you don’t get to mope,” explained McGhee.
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SCALI RASMUSSEN's JEFFREY ERDMAN NAMED DEI&A VISIONARY
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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Shareholder Jeffrey Erdman and has been recognized by Los Angeles Times as a 2024“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Visionary,” highlighted in a special supplement.“These thought leaders are overcoming headwinds – especially in the form of social backlash to diversity, Equity, inclusion and accessibility – to achieve their goals, however challenging they may be,” states the publication.“Based on submissions of dozens of nominated DEIA professionals and experts, the below list represents some of the most prominent game changers in the business world today.”
“Jeffrey Erdman is a senior litigation and trial attorney at Scali Rasmussen with nearly a quarter-century of litigation experience to both state and federal courts of California,” states the feature.“His litigation practice covers various business sectors, including insurance, manufacturing, service industries and real estate disputes.”
“[Erdman] has been a national board member of SAGE - Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders and previously served on the ONE Archives Foundation board for 10 years,” the profile continues.“He has provided pro bono legal services and was awarded the State Bar President's Pro Bono Services Award in 2008. Erdman was recognized by the Los Angeles LGBT Bar Association with the Co-President's Award for Leadership in 2004 and by the Mountains AIDS Foundation with the Richard Taylor Leadership Award in 2001.”
Erdman's has earned multiple accolades for his excellence, including being named to Lawdragon's“2025's 500 Leading Litigators in America” list and being recognized as a Legal Visionary by Los Angeles Times in 2023.
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The Midlands Inclusive Eye Health Project has brought hope to 2 370 individuals, providing 1 604 with free cataract surgeries and 766 with spectacles.
The Provincial Medical Director, Dr Mary Muchekeza, said this milestone achievement underscores the province's commitment to universal healthcare.
She said this during her address to health personnel and other delegates attending the World Sight Day (WSD) commemorations at the Midlands State University (MSU) main campus in Gweru yesterday. The day saw hundreds of students receiving free eye health screenings and spectacles.
The WSD commemorations are meant to raise awareness of eye health issues and are held across the globe annually.
"To date, through the Midlands Inclusive Health Project alone, 1 604 people have received free cataract surgeries, and 766 people have received spectacles."
The project's impact, she said, extends far beyond statistics, transforming lives in marginalised communities.
Dr Muchekeza said with the provincial eye unit at Gweru Provincial Hospital now equipped with high-value ophthalmic equipment, residents can access quality eye care, reclaiming independence and dignity.
"This support aligns perfectly with the Government's vision to ensure health services for all, leaving no one behind," she said.
Dr Muchekeza said the 2024 World Sight Day theme, "Love Your Eyes", carries a special focus not only on general eye health but also on the well-being of children, emphasising the importance of nurturing good vision.
"Today, we celebrate our collective efforts to safeguard vision, acknowledging the progress we have made, while also turning our attention to future generations. Ensuring children receive the proper eye care is important to their education, development, and future opportunities. Healthy eyes mean a brighter future--not just for individuals, but for entire communities," she said.
Dr Muchekeza said as the Ministry of Health and Child Care, with the primary mandate of providing eye health services, they are fortunate to have the strong support of partners and donors, who are bankrolling eye health initiatives in the province.
"I want to acknowledge organisations such as CBMG, HelpAge, and others whose contributions have been instrumental in strengthening the delivery of eye health services in our province," she said.
Dr Muchekeza said the Midlands Inclusive Eye Health Project has been an outstanding example of how partnerships can improve access to eye care, especially for those in underserved areas.
"Their support has enabled us to reach children and adults alike, delivering critical eye care services, surgeries, and spectacles that have changed lives. This support complements the Government's vision to ensure health services for all and leave no one behind," she said.
Dr Muchekeza said many children suffer from uncorrected refractive errors and other preventable conditions that can impact their learning and quality of life.
"This is why today's theme, focusing on children, is so important--it reminds us that the foundation of a healthier future starts with caring for young eyes. I hope that service provision today targeting young adults in the university will be cascaded to school children," she said.
Dr Muchekeza said healthcare providers, educators, and community leaders, are responsible for raising awareness and ensuring that children receive regular eye examinations, early diagnosis, and appropriate interventions.
Doing so, she said, will help children succeed academically and socially while reducing the long-term burden of visual impairment.
"We need to continue building the capacity of healthcare workers, strengthening our health systems, and advocating for policies that prioritise eye care, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children. Initiatives like World Sight Day are vital in keeping this agenda at the forefront of our efforts," said Dr Muchekeza. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150566.html | 2024-10-15T18:17:27Z |
Kim Kardashian seen for 1st time on set of her new show All's Fair amid ex Kanye West's twisted lawsuit
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Kim Kardashian has been seen for the first time on the set of her new show, All's Fair.
The actress wore a black SKIMS pajama set with her hair carefully pulled back. She had a peace sign on the air and the other hand on a desk as she pouted for the camera.
Next to her was Hollywood icon Glenn Close as well as veteran TV star Niecy Nash.
The photo was shared by Nash on Instagram as she revealed that Kim had kindly gifted her cast mates SKIMS pajamas. 'This is what happens when our leading lady @kimkardashian gifts our cast @skims It's a Pajama Party on the set of #All'sFair with the icon @glennclose ❤️ Thank you Kimberly,' wrote Nash in her caption.
Kim - who plays a lawyer on the show - hit the like button.
This comes soon after a bombshell lawsuit was filed against her ex-husband, 47-year-old Kanye West, by his former assistant claiming sexual harassment and stalking.
Kim Kardashian has been seen for the first time on the set of her new show, All's Fair. The actress wore a black SKIMS pajama set with her hair carefully pulled back
Next to her was blonde icon Glenn Close as well as veteran TV star Niecy Nash. The photo was shared by Nash on Instagram as she revealed that Kim had kindly gifted her cast mates SKIMS pajamas
Kanye has been slapped with a big lawsuit this month.
West is facing the accusation in an 86-page lawsuit filed by his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta.
Lauren said the harassment took place during her employment with the rapper between 2021 and 2022.
She first launched a lawsuit against the performer in June, but recently added amendments to her filing.
Lauren says in her papers Kanye's alleged workspace 'sexual playground' was made up of a 'makeshift bedroom' she claims was often set up for the musician with a mattress, pillows, and blanket in a private room or closet.
Her suit also states Kanye regularly hosted sex parties at luxury hotels and tried to 'expose' her to the orgies.
DailyMail.com also revealed the papers contain an allegation from OnlyFans model Lauren his wife Bianca Censori, 29, acted as his 'orgy coordinator'.
It was added his wife Bianca was his former 'sex-party participant' and 'coordinator'.
Kanye has previously denied her claims, branding any allegations from Lauren 'baseless'.
Kim also shared on Tuesday morning that she was on set reading the late Lisa Marie Presley's memoir that was finished by Lisa's daughter Riley Keough
This comes soon after a bombshell lawsuit was filed against 47-year-old West by his former assistant claiming sexual harassment and stalking. Kanye and Kim in 2019
West and Bianca Censori at Marni RTW Fall 2024 in February in Milan, Italy
Lauren's lawsuit says he 'roofied' her using a drink before raping her at a party with disgraced rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 54, who is now in jail in New York awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution.
Her filing also says Kanye had an 'obsession' with wanting to bed his partners' mothers, which she said was part of his 'kink'.
Kanye allegedly messaged Bianca on September 28, 2022 saying he wanted to have sex with her mother Alexandra, who was visiting from Australia at the time.
Details from the filing have been released by various media outlets over the last 48 hours, with the latest being that his office was a center for the rapper to indulge his kinks.
Kardashian at the 2024 ChainFEST Los Angeles VIP Night at Skylight Row on October 5,
Kim's show All's Fair is from Ryan Murphy. Kardashian will portray a powerhouse lawyer and owner of the firm.
It is a legal drama was originally announced in December 2023 and is reported to follow an all-female divorce law firm in Los Angeles.
Murphy described the program as 'a high-end, glossy, and sexy adult procedural,' per Deadline.
Murphy serves as a writer, director, and executive producer on the series.
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Bob Layton Draws The Terminator For Dynamite
Bob Layton Draws The Terminator For Dynamite in November
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- Marvel legend Bob Layton brings his iconic style to Dynamite's Terminator series with an FOC cover for issue #2.
- The Terminator #1 was a hit, selling over 61,000 copies, driven by strong storytelling and acclaimed creators.
- Dynamite taps Layton, known for Iron Man, to draw a special cover featuring the iconic Terminator machine.
- Layton's Terminator #2 cover channels his classic work on humanoid machines, embodying his signature flair.
Bob Layton is best known for his work on Marvel Comics titles such as Iron Man and Hercules, co-creating War Machine. He co-founded Valiant Comics with Jim Shooter, co-creating X-O Manowar, and later became Editor-in-Chief and Senior Vice President. The upcoming Armor Wars is based on his work for Marvel. But it seems that Dynamite Entertainment will be using his reputation for drawing humanoid machines on their Terminator series.
Terminator #1 was a monster hit for Dynamite, hitting over 61,000 in orders. And now for Terminator #2, Bob Layton is drawing a very special Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) cover.
"The Terminator #1 by writer Declan Shalvey (ThunderCats, Alien) released everywhere fine comics are sold on Wednesday October 9. The series opens a new expanding web of stories depicting Skynet unleashing a wave of Terminators against resistance fighters, their ancestors and allies, across the globe and the timestream. It's been met with great acclaim so far from both fans and critics, and support from retailers.
"Excitement around the return of the franchise to comics, a successful six-figures BackerKit campaign for archival reprints, the top tier creative team, and all the great coverage from press and influencers helped The Terminator #1 blast past 61,000 copies sold. An upcoming piece for a "Final Order Cutoff" exclusive variant cover of The Terminator #2 features artwork by comics titan Bob Layton. His legacy makes him the perfect fit for The Terminator, with the stunning cover showcasing the iconic killing machine in all its shiny glory!
"Getting his start as the apprentice of innovator and master Wally Wood, Layton quickly rose the ranks to become a signature inker of the 1970s and beyond, often contributing pencils and writing as well. His work on Iron Man is perhaps his most signature, across multiple celebrated tenures and returns. His artwork is instantly recognizable in depicting the armor-encased hero, and similar creations like Metallix."
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Saigon, 1975-The war is winding down, and American forces are in retreat. One G.I. is enjoying his final leave in South Vietnam's capital city when he is urgently recalled to the front. Back on the line, Private Duggan finds that his sector is being overrun by a mysterious enemy force one that doesn't operate like any Viet Cong or NVA unit he's ever faced.
As rumors spread through the ranks about a "one-man Charlie platoon," Duggan and his squad suddenly come under murderous fire. Through the thick jungle air the trapped men spy their attacker a lone figure, seemingly impervious to bullets and grenades, completely devoid of fear or hesitation. Implacable. Inescapable. Inhuman.
Author DECLAN SHALVEY (ThunderCats, Alien) and artist LUKE SPARROW (Star Trek) get down in the mud with the second issue of their hotly anticipated new Terminator series, opening a groundbreaking new front in the war against the machines and featuring bulletproof covers from SHALVEY, EDWIN GALMON, DREW MOSS, and DAVID COUSENS!In Shops: Nov 13, 2024 SRP: $4.99
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Thomas Ceccon, in an interview with Corriere della Sera, opens up about feeling emotionally drained after his Olympic success and how a personal betrayal pushed him to excel. He discusses his love for swimming but reveals challenges in balancing relationships and his career. Ceccon also reflects on his training, including moving to Australia to regain motivation for the next big competitions, and touches on his admiration for athletes like Rafa Nadal while critiquing the lack of support from peers like Federica Pellegrini.
For the full interview, visit the Corriere article.
THE TRIUMPH AND THE ANXIETY OF THE AFTERMATH
Thomas Ceccon explains how exhaustion affected his performance at the Paris Olympics, leaving him out of the 200m backstroke final. Struggling with heat in the Olympic village, he couldn’t sleep well and felt fatigued. Despite briefly resting in the garden, where a photo of him went viral, Ceccon acknowledges his team’s disappointing result in the relay. He reflects on his physique, noting its natural suitability for swimming, and humorously adds that he had once tried tennis but didn’t pursue other sports.
Ceccon admits that glory is not always a blessing. “I feel drained”, he confesses,
The more you win, the higher you go, but the more you also go down. I struggle to start life over again. (Corriere.it)
Behind the triumphant grin is a reality of sleepless nights and a motivation that seems to dissolve.
“I go to bed at dawn, at six in the morning, and sleep until the afternoon,” he recounts. And it is not only the physical fatigue that weighs, but also the mental fatigue, the anxiety of someone who has given everything to achieve one dream and now finds himself having to find another. “My generation is anxious,” , he says, and for him that anxiety is not an enemy, but a push: “It means you care, you’re trying to do something important.”
THE BETRAYAL THAT FORGED A CHAMPION
Ceccon opens up about feeling emotionally drained and struggling with his routine after the Paris Olympics. He shares how, despite earlier successes, he’s now facing sleepless nights and difficulties returning to normal life. Ceccon reveals that his initial motivation came from a heartbreak caused by a betrayal he discovered on social media. While he used swimming as a way to channel his pain, he also reflects on the challenges of balancing relationships with his athletic career and the sacrifices involved in his personal life.
It was a betrayal of love, discovered on social media when he was only 18, that gave Thomas the final push to emerge. “I saw her on Instagram with someone else. She was a very good person, but it ended, and I threw myself into swimming to vent the anger,”, he reveals. This pain, paradoxically, became the fuel that brought him to the top of the world. “When things are going well, you get bored. Pain brings out the best in you, “ he says with a wisdom that seems far beyond his age.
AN IRON IDOL AND A LONELY VOICE
If Ceccon found his way through swimming, it was also because of strong inspirational role models, such as Rafael Nadal, “the greatest fighter in the history of sports, ” according to him. But despite his admiration for big names, there is a dissonant note in his narrative. Federica Pellegrini, a legend of Italian swimming, never played a special role in his life, despite training in the same pool: “She never came to say a word to me,” Ceccon confesses – a coldness that does not seem to affect his admiration for the athlete.
A NEW COURSE IN AUSTRALIA
Today, Thomas Ceccon is looking for new stimulation and motivation. He has decided to leave Italy temporarily and move to Australia, where he hopes to regain the focus that seems to have been lost amid the sleepless nights and the echoes of Olympic success. “I need to find my motivation again, “ he affirms. In Australia, away from the spotlight, he hopes to return to loving swimming as he once did and rediscover that spark that led him to imagine, as early as age 15, that he would one day win Olympic gold.
Ceccon is not just the champion everyone sees, but a young man searching for a balance between incredible sporting success and personal life.
As his words remind us, behind every medal is a story of sacrifices, disappointments, and moments of introspection. Thomas Ceccon teaches us that even champions sometimes have to find a whole new way to keep winning – not only in the pools, but also in life. | https://swimswam.com/heartbreak-sacrifice-and-sleepless-nights-thomas-ceccons-struggles-after-olympic-highs/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:29Z |
NBC Securities Inc. lessened its position in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 0.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 26,174 shares of the company’s stock after selling 97 shares during the period. NBC Securities Inc.’s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $4,451,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Boomfish Wealth Group LLC lifted its position in PepsiCo by 6.0% during the third quarter. Boomfish Wealth Group LLC now owns 8,450 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,437,000 after buying an additional 476 shares during the period. Occidental Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 12.6% during the 3rd quarter. Occidental Asset Management LLC now owns 21,975 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,737,000 after acquiring an additional 2,464 shares during the period. Cliftonlarsonallen Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the third quarter worth approximately $1,976,000. Iams Wealth Management LLC increased its position in PepsiCo by 4.1% during the third quarter. Iams Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,698 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,139,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wesbanco Bank Inc. raised its stake in PepsiCo by 1.2% during the third quarter. Wesbanco Bank Inc. now owns 152,685 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,964,000 after purchasing an additional 1,877 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on PepsiCo from $185.00 to $183.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. BNP Paribas started coverage on PepsiCo in a report on Monday, June 24th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $174.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays decreased their target price on PepsiCo from $186.00 to $183.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 10th. Morgan Stanley cut shares of PepsiCo from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $185.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Friday, September 20th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, PepsiCo currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $183.92.
PepsiCo Stock Up 0.4 %
NASDAQ:PEP traded up $0.73 on Tuesday, reaching $176.83. The stock had a trading volume of 1,098,744 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,483,409. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 12-month low of $158.03 and a 12-month high of $183.41. The stock has a market cap of $243.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.11 and a beta of 0.53. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. The company has a 50-day moving average of $173.56 and a 200 day moving average of $172.08.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 8th. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.30 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 57.32% and a net margin of 10.18%. The firm had revenue of $23.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.25 EPS. PepsiCo’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.15 earnings per share for the current year.
PepsiCo Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 6th were paid a dividend of $1.355 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 6th. This represents a $5.42 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.07%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 78.66%.
PepsiCo Profile
PepsiCo, Inc engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through seven segments: Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; Latin America; Europe; Africa, Middle East and South Asia; and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and China Region.
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Week 6 was another wild ride at the running back position for fantasy football managers. 12 total RBs scored 18 or more fantasy points on the week, and several of the names on the list to accomplish the feat were particularly shocking, including Sean Tucker, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tyler Allgeier and Bucky Irving.
Tucker and Irving in particular took advantage of a prime opportunity in Week 6 thanks to an absence from starting RB Rachaad White. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs from scrimmage, and HC Todd Bowles acknowledged Monday that they've made these backs have made their case for a "three-headed monster" — great news for fantasy. Not.
Luckily our fantasy football analysts are here to help you navigate the treacherous waters of the Buccaneers backfield moving forward. Find out where Tucker, Irving and others landed in our team's Week 7 RB rankings for half-PPR scoring leagues:
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Plagiarism Expert Drops Damning Post After Being Cited in NYT Article Downplaying Allegations Against Kamala Harris
As one gets older, one finds solace in the little extras in life, the little things you don’t usually notice.
The flowering tree that’s unusually fragrant this year. An especially well-made burger from your favorite greasy spoon. A long email or message from an old friend you haven’t caught up with in ages. A “CONSERVATIVES POUNCE!!” story in The New York Times where the inadvertent hilarity goes beyond the headline.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the “CONSERVATIVES POUNCE!!” meme, Kevin D. Williamson, then of National Review, penned a handy guide to it in 2018:
“When a Republican does something stupid or wrong and gets criticized for it, the story is that a Republican has done something stupid or wrong. When a Democrat does something stupid or wrong, the story is ‘Republicans pounce!’ on the episode, cynically looking to wring some petty advantage out of the mess. For those who lean Democrat, that is a much more pleasant story to report.”
The establishment media have since found a thesaurus kicking around their collective newsrooms and have found a few synonyms for “pounce,” with “seize” being the most popular.
Thus, when the Kamala Harris plagiarism story broke, I was heartened to see this headline/subheadline in Monday’s Times: “Conservative Activist Seizes on Passages From Harris Book; A report by Christopher Rufo says the Democratic presidential nominee copied five short passages for her 2009 book on crime. A plagiarism expert said the lapses were not serious.”
Rufo — with the aid of others, it must be noted — had indeed “seized” upon the facts that large portions of Vice President Kamala Harris’ unremarkable 2009 book “Smart on Crime” were indeed lifted, without citation, from other sources. Among those sources: the notoriously biased Wikipedia.
Yes, Harris (and/or her ghostwriters; who knows whose hand was on the MacBook keyboard when the eminently missable volume was being written?) had committed the unpardonable sin that community college professors across this fruited plain warn against: Don’t even cite Wikipedia, much less copy it.
And trust me, we’ll get to the matter of the plagiarism in a second, just in case you haven’t been fully caught up in the latest transgressions the media has been willing to overlook in order to keep the “joy” and “vibes” of the August Harris-Walz campaign going as the leaves begin to turn and Election Day gets closer.
But, in addition to the “CONSERVATIVES SEIZE!!” headline in the notoriously biased New York Times, do note the subheadline in which the newspaper also notes that it had consulted a “plagiarism expert,” and he’d said “the lapses were not serious.”
Said “plagiarism expert” promptly pounced/seized on that part, saying he’d done no such thing.
So, here’s some of the plagiarism identified by Rufo — a fellow at the conservative Manhattan Institute known for both the think-tank’s City Journal as well as his own independent journalism — and Dr. Stefan Weber, described by no less than the Times itself as a “‘plagiarism hunter’ terrorizing the German-speaking world.”
Well, now he’s doing a number on the English-speaking world, as well:
We can begin with a passage in which Harris discusses high school graduation rates. Here, she lifted verbatim language from an uncited AP/NBC News report: pic.twitter.com/pZv5mD3m5t
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
In a section about a New York court program, Harris stole long passages directly from Wikipedia—long considered an unreliable source. She not only assumes the online encyclopedia’s accuracy, but copies its language nearly verbatim, without citing the source. Here is Harris’s… pic.twitter.com/qrwHE8AAgk
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
Finally, when attempting to write a description of a nonprofit group, Harris simply lifted promotional language from an Urban Institute report, and failed to cite her source: pic.twitter.com/WpcC0SkpT5
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
That’s not a good look, particularly in the wake of a spate of high-profile plagiarism cases that derailed several top lefty academics over the past year.
To be fair to the candidate, I don’t know that Harris has even read the book, much less written it. However, the Times — pretty much one of America’s two newspapers of record, shoddy though its reputation may be these days — was willing to brush off these claims as minor.
“The passages called into question by Mr. Rufo on his Substack platform involve about 500 words in the approximately 65,000-word, 200-page book. Ms. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, wrote the book with another author when she was the district attorney in San Francisco,” the “CONSERVATIVES SEIZE!!” story stated.
“In a review of the book, The New York Times found that none of the passages in question took the ideas or thoughts of another writer, which is considered the most serious form of plagiarism. Instead, the sentences copy descriptions of programs or statistical information that appear elsewhere,” the article continued, admitting, however, that “five passages that Mr. Rufo cited appeared to have been taken partly from other published work without quotation marks.”
But then the Times brought in the big guns: “Jonathan Bailey, a plagiarism consultant in New Orleans and the publisher of Plagiarism Today.” He’s the one who supposedly justified the subheadline, since “his initial reaction to Mr. Rufo’s claims was that the errors were not serious, given the size of the document.”
“This amount of plagiarism amounts to an error and not an intent to defraud,” he was quoted as saying. Rufo, according Bailey, according to the Times, according to Bailey, was trying to “make a big deal of it.”
And then Bailey “POUNCED!!”
From a post he published on the social media platform X:
“For those coming here from the NY Times Article. I want to be clear that I have NOT performed a full analysis of the book,” the quoted plagiarism expert wrote. “My quotes were based on information provided to me by the reporters and spoke only about those passages.”
For those coming here from the NY Times Article. I want to be clear that I have NOT performed a full analysis of the book. My quotes were based on information provided to me by the reporters and spoke only about those passages.
— Jonathan Bailey (@plagiarismtoday) October 14, 2024
The Times does not make that clear. It introduces Bailey’s quote by writing “that his initial reaction to Mr. Rufo’s claims was that the errors were not serious, given the size of the document.”
The implication is that he assessed the criticisms in comparison to the entire book.
But the reality is, Bailey was given the passages the Times wanted him to examine, he considered them, then gave a quote, which was turned into an overall assessment that “the lapses were not serious.” And that was then turned into part of the summary headline.
Journalisming, folks!
Rufo also posted a rejoinder to this, noting that his team would get in touch with Bailey with a fuller report on the book:
My team will send you the full dossier with more than a dozen of the accusations. The New York Times was dishonest with you. Even CNN confirms that it is absolutely plagiarism. It’s not too late to salvage your reputation and tell the truth. Set the record straight. pic.twitter.com/nw5LCQXIeO
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 15, 2024
I’m not sure whether Mr. Bailey — who has his pronouns in his X bio — is going to “salvage [his] reputation and tell the truth,” as Rufo puts it.
However, it is telling when someone apparently at the top of the NYT’s collective contact list on plagiarism stories puts out a quote implying that the newspaper had misrepresented what he said and what he was opining on.
And considering that the conditions under which he gave his opinion are not spelled out clearly in the article, it’s damning.
The only shock is that this could come as a shock to anyone.
All I know is that the odds have to be non-zero that there’s some permutation of this headline in the Times on Tuesday or Wednesday: “Conservatives Seize Upon Plagiarism Expert Pouncing Upon Trusted Media Source’s Debunking of Harris Plagiarism Allegation Seizure. Also, Seize. And Pounce.”
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JenesisDigital Partners with accessiBe to Enhance Web Accessibility for Insurance & Title Agencies
Empowering Insurance & Title Agencies with Cutting-Edge Solutions for ADA Compliance and Enhanced User Experience.
With this collaboration, we’re empowering insurance and title agencies to provide an inclusive web experience that not only complies with regulations but also improves their overall business outcomes.”
ELON, NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- JenesisDigital, a leader in digital marketing for insurance and title agencies proudly announces a strategic partnership with accessiBe, the global frontrunner in web accessibility solutions. This collaboration is set to transform the digital landscape for insurance agencies by improving the accessibility of their websites, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and creating a seamless web experience for users with disabilities.— Eddie Price, President of JenesisDigital
The partnership will allow JenesisDigital to offer accessiBe’s innovative accessWidget to its clients. accessWidget is an AI-powered solution that helps people with disabilities navigate websites with ease, offering features like keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and customized user modes such as Blind User Mode. These functionalities ensure that all users can access and interact with insurance agency and tourism websites effectively.
One of the primary advantages of this collaboration is the ability of insurance and title agencies to mitigate the risk of ADA-related lawsuits, as accessiBe’s technology ensures websites meet the necessary legal standards. Additionally, the partnership guarantees continuous compliance through monthly accessibility reports and performance certificates, ensuring websites adhere to the latest ADA and WCAG requirements.
Beyond legal compliance, the partnership is expected to deliver significant business benefits. Accessible websites not only provide an inclusive experience but also perform better on search engines, helping insurance and tourism agencies improve their online visibility. This broader reach allows agencies to tap into an expanded audience, including the estimated 20% of the population with disabilities. Businesses that implement accessiBe’s solutions may also qualify for a $5,000 tax credit, further enhancing the value of the partnership.
In a competitive digital marketplace, showcasing a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has become increasingly important. By prioritizing web accessibility, insurance agencies can strengthen their brand reputation and build stronger connections with their customers. This commitment to inclusivity, combined with the legal and SEO benefits of an accessible website, offers a compelling return on investment for agencies looking to grow their online presence and enhance customer loyalty.
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"At accessiBe, we are committed to making the web accessible for everyone. Our partnership with JenesisDigital underscores our shared dedication to enhancing digital inclusivity and ensuring that all users can experience the full benefits of online platforms. Together, we aim to create a more accessible digital landscape that empowers individuals of all abilities," said Deryck Othon, Partner Success Manager at accessiBe.
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JenesisDigital’s commitment to web accessibility extends beyond simply offering accessWidget. The company is launching a comprehensive web accessibility service to ensure that its clients’ websites meet ADA and WCAG standards. This service includes setup and installation of accessWidget, ongoing monthly maintenance to ensure compliance, and detailed monthly reports outlining any updates or adjustments needed to maintain accessibility. Additionally, clients will receive monthly performance certificates, which serve as proof of compliance and offer legal protection.
This service mitigates the risks associated with legal challenges and offers long-term benefits in terms of search engine optimization and audience expansion. Accessible websites perform better on search engines, resulting in increased traffic and potential sales growth. With a simple installation process, accessWidget can be seamlessly integrated into most website platforms, ensuring that agencies can maintain compliance without needing constant developer involvement.
JenesisDigital’s partnership with accessiBe marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to provide cutting-edge solutions for the insurance and title agency industries. By prioritizing accessibility, JenesisDigital is helping their clients create more inclusive digital experiences. It also delivers tangible business benefits through improved SEO, broader audience reach, and a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Viral TNA Star Joe Hendry Announces Plans For Next Big Hit Single
TNA Wrestling's Joe Hendry made a splash online earlier this year when he was able to get his self-recorded theme music to reach the top of the iTunes chart in the United Kingdom. Though he's still with TNA, his viral success led to Hendry being used as part of the company's partnership with WWE, and many fans believe he will end up in the larger promotion after Hendry's TNA contract expires in 2025.
Yesterday, Hendry posted a video to X (formerly known as Twitter), revealing to fans his plan to get another single to the top of the charts. However, this time, Hendry has a more specific goal in mind.
Now I have your attention...
Christmas No.1?
Who Believes? 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/AoHu1xq8Eo
— Joe Hendry (@joehendry) October 14, 2024
It seems Hendry's next musical release will be a Christmas song, with the TNA star aiming to reach the top of the iTunes chart specific to that holiday. While he didn't specify when the song will be released, Hendry did state that it is "nearly time" while asking fans to support the track.
Despite its success, Hendry's previous chart-topping single, called "I Believe In Joe Hendry," isn't actually a recent release. In fact, Hendry had been using the song as his entrance music since at least 2019. However, when Hendry began pushing for fans to support the track, the viral hit took off and brought him a great deal of attention.
The wrestler's current run with TNA began in 2022, when the company was still known as Impact Wrestling. Hendry is currently preparing to challenge Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship, with the match set to take place at TNA Bound for Glory 2024, on October 26 in Detroit, Michigan. | https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1688840/viral-tna-star-joe-hendry-announces-plans-next-big-hit-single/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
Due to the overwhelming response from the industry, the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town – has introduced an exclusive exhibition-only pass. The pass – available for purchase on www.AECWeek.com - provides access to the latest innovations in African energy, offering a more flexible way for stakeholders to participate at the largest energy event on the continent.
In addition to the exhibition, the pass offers access to the technical workshops, taking place on the exhibition floor over the course of the week. Featuring a series of technical presentations, the workshops provide strategic insight into industry trends and market dynamics. Covering various technical aspects of the energy value chain, the workshops address major challenges, emerging opportunities and tech-driven solutions. Secure your pass today and seize the chance to engage with the innovators of today, the technologies of tomorrow and the companies driving the industry forward.
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As the premier event for the African energy industry, AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 covers the entire energy value chain and associated sub-sectors. The exhibition features companies from across the sector, showcasing the technological innovations that are driving the industry forward. Highlighting the best of what African energy has to offer, the exhibition serves as a unique opportunity for networking, engagement and partnerships. For a full list of exhibiting companies visit https://AECWeek.com/exhibitors/
The exhibition-only pass offers delegates the chance to go beyond the booth with access to the technical workshops. Topics range from energizing Africa to energy transition implications to legislative and regulatory dynamics to merger&acquisition activity and more. Situated in the exhibition floor, the technical hubs are a prime opportunity for companies to provide technical presentations and insights. Attendees will gain insight into the future of energy, learn about ground-breaking projects while discovering new opportunities for collaboration and investment.
“AEW: Invest in African Energy is more than just a conference: it is a movement. This year’s event goes beyond dialogue to offer unique and flexible opportunities for the industry to engage, connect and drive projects forward. The exhibition-only passes do just that, featuring a series of in-depth insights on industry-leading themes. With the pass, AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 creates greater opportunity for stakeholders to participate at the biggest energy event in Africa, in line with our shared goal of making energy poverty history by 2030,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.
The AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 exhibition-only pass includes access to the exhibition and technical workshops taking place in the exhibition area. The pass excludes access to the main conference, open networking events, energy club, Just Energy Transition Concert, Gala Dinner and site visits. For more information, visit www.AECWeek.com.
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Al Pacino Says He Nearly Got Fired From 'The Godfather' During Filming
Al Pacino 'The Godfather' Bosses Thought I Sucked ... Nearly Gave Me The Boot!!!
"The Godfather" could have turned out to be a completely different flick, because it turns out Al Pacino was very nearly given the axe from his iconic portrayal of Michael Corleone!
The role eventually landed Al an Oscar nom, so it’s wild to think the studio initially wanted Ryan O’Neal, Robert Redford, or Warren Beatty instead. And, even after director Francis Ford Coppola championed Pacino for the gig, the journey to prove the naysayers wrong was super rocky.
Al spills the tea in his memoir "Sonny Boy" ... saying just a week and a half into filming, Francis dropped the bomb that Paramount wasn’t feeling him for the role.
Francis even showed him footage of his performance, and Al acknowledged he wasn't killing it, despite admitting he was deliberately underplaying Michael because he wanted to explore the character's journey and potential.
Luckily, Francis still had Al's back, and he bumped up the filming of the iconic restaurant shooting scene to show the Paramount bosses what he was made of.
And boy, did it pay off! Al poured everything into that scene, filming for a grueling 15 hours as Michael blasted away at Al Lettieri and Sterling Hayden’s characters from point-blank range.
He also shared his costars were like a safety net for him, understanding he was carrying the weight of the world -- and the threat of getting canned -- on his shoulders, so they really stepped up to keep his spirits high. | https://www.tmz.com/2024/10/15/al-pacino-almost-fired-from-the-godfather/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
Members of Congress Urge FBI To Investigate Terror Threats From Anti-Israel Student Groups at Columbia
‘Federal intervention is now necessary’ to address the calls for violence made by Columbia University Apartheid Divest.
Members of Congress are calling on the FBI to “do your job” and immediately address the murderous terror threats made by a coalition of anti-Israel student groups at Columbia University.
Senator Ernst and Representative Elise Stefanik on Monday sent the agency a letter citing numerous violent remarks made by a member of Columbia University Apartheid Divest, Khymani James, in a now-viral video. His shocking remarks include, “Zionists don’t deserve to live,” and, “Be grateful that I’m not just going out and murdering Zionists.”
Mr. James was suspended in April after the video, which he posted on social media, resurfaced online. He is suing the school for what he claims to be an unfair suspension.
While the anti-Israel coalition issued an apology last spring on behalf of Mr. James, who was a prominent leader of the Columbia encampment movement, it backtracked on its statement in a letter published on October 8, the day after the anniversary of Hamas’s massacre in Israel, claiming that the apology “does not represent Khymani or CUAD’s values or political lines.” The apology has since been removed from the group’s social media pages.
In its October 8 statement, the group also affirmed its support of “liberation by any means necessary, including armed resistance,” and claimed: “In the face of violence from the oppressor equipped with the most lethal military force on the planet, where you’ve exhausted all peaceful means of resolution, violence is the only path forward.” It signed off its statement by repeating a rallying cry: “Long live Palestine, long live the Intifada, and long live the Resistance.”
The group had already made its stance on violence clear a week earlier, when it endorsed a Hamas terror attack at Tel Aviv that killed seven people, calling it a “bold attack” and “a significant act of resistance.”
“It’s rare for potential perpetrators of violence, particularly school-based violence, to widely and publicly broadcast their intent in such a way as it becomes national news,” the lawmakers wrote. “But that’s exactly what the Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), a coalition of student groups, did on October 8, 2024.”
These threats, the lawmakers argue, “demand immediate attention and a thorough investigation to prevent any acts of terrorism.”
The anti-Israel coalition is made up of Columbia’s chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice For Peace, both of which were suspended from campus last year for violating the school’s protest policies. Students for Justice in Palestine is facing a lawsuit for allegedly acting as a terror arm of Hamas on college campuses. The groups have continued to organize on campus through the CUAD alliance.
CUAD was one of the leading organizers behind the anti-Israel encampment that took hold of Columbia’s campus following Hamas’s October 7 attack and the ensuing war in Gaza. The resulting violence and harassment unleashed on Columbia’s Jewish students in the spring even prompted leaders of Columbia’s Jewish community to tell the students to “return home” because “Columbia University’s Public Safety and the NYPD cannot guarantee Jewish students’ safety in the face of extreme antisemitism and anarchy.”
The lawmakers pointed to CUAD’s role in perpetuating violence against Jewish students, noting that “these threats aren’t idle.”
“In light of the considerable violence occurring for which this group is already responsible, and Columbia University’s inability and unwillingness to police its own campus necessitating it to request the NYPD intervene, federal intervention is now necessary,” they wrote.
According to a threat assessment tool used by the FBI, the lawmakers add, CUAD’s threats and past actions make their most recent statement a “medium-level threat,” which usually warrants “investigation as a possible criminal offense.”
“The time to act is now. Rarely has the FBI had such public and obvious evidence of potentially imminent violence,” they write in their letter. “This cannot become another instance in which a terrible case of violence takes place at a school and the FBI issues a statement after the fact that the perpetrators were ‘on its radar,’ but did nothing.”
The lawmakers continue: “Put simply, the writing is on the wall and you have no excuse. Do your job.” | https://www.nysun.com/article/members-of-congress-urge-fbi-to-investigate-terror-threats-from-anti-israel-student-groups-at-columbia | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The dates of MP assembly by-polls were declared on Tuesday along with those of Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Budhni and Vijaypur by-elections will be held on November 13, and the results will be announced on November 23.
Process for filing papers, which will begin from October 18, will continue till October 25. The scrutiny of the papers will be done on October 28, and the last date for withdrawal of names is October 30.
After Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan fought the Lok Sabha election from Vidisha, Budhni assembly seat fell vacant. The Vijaypur seat fell vacant after Forest Minister Ramniwas Rawat defected from the Congress to the BJP. The Congress and the BJP are trying to find candidates for these two seats.
Rawat, who is fighting as BJP candidate from Vijaypur, is set to get a ticket. The BJP has prepared a panel of names for Budhni seat. The panel consists of the names of former MP Ramakant Bhargava, Kartikey Singh Chouhan, Gurprasad Sharma, Rajendra Singh Rajput and Asharam Yadav.
The Congress is discussing the names of candidates for these two seats. The names of Mahesh Rajput, Rajkumar Patel, and Dharmendra Chouhan are doing the rounds as party candidates from Budhni.
Similarly, the name of Mukesh Malhotra is doing the rounds from Vijaypur. The Congress is also thinking to make a BJP leader join the party and give him a ticket from this constituency. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/by-polls-in-budhni-vijaypur-set-for-november-13-bjp-congress-gear-up-for-key-battles | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
We're onto Week 7, folks! We're now through six weeks of the fantasy football season and have had the opportunity to reassess our preseason misses. One of the biggest preseason misses was the value that veteran wide receiver Terry McLaurin could have with rookie Jayden Daniels under center.
[Week 7 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | D/ST | Kickers]
After years of waiting for the right quarterback to come along and contribute to his fantasy relevance, it appears that Daniels is the right answer. Through just six games, McLaurin has already matched last year's receiving touchdown total, scoring in three of the last four games. Though it was a slow start to the year establishing the Daniels-McLaurin connection, it's official that he's back into consideration as an every week flex, and more than that.
Find out how high our team has McLaurin ranked this week in our Week 7 flex rankings as he gets prepped to take on the Carolina Panthers, ranked top 10 in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing wideouts:
Who are your favorite flex plays in Week 7? And who are you sitting to play them? | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/fantasy-football/6OG6GML3JZX4HOF7RAZUVL25DA/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
Windsor’s Landmark Cinemas Is Nearing Completion
The transformation of the former Silver City into a new modern Landmark Cinemas location continues.
The renovations include fully powered luxury recliner seating in all eight auditoriums, featuring a heated seat with an adjustable headrest, wider armrests, side table, and coat hook, all wrapped up in a privacy enclosure for additional personal space and comfort.
The fully renovated cinema will also feature Landmark’s Laser Ultra experience, providing the latest 4k digital projection technology and Dolby Atmos® immersive sound to deliver the ultimate in sight, sound, and comfort. Movie Lovers can join EXTRAS, Landmark’s loyalty program for free to collect points for free movie tickets, concession items and more.
Opening is planned for late fall. | https://windsorite.ca/2024/10/windsors-landmark-cinemas-is-nearing-completion/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
Bay Area drivers react to Newsom signing bill targeting gas price spikes
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that aims to lower gas prices by granting the energy regulators the ability to require oil refineries to have a minimum amount of gasoline in storage at all times. Kara St. Cyr reports. | https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/bay-area-drivers-react-to-newsom-signing-bill-targeting-gas-price-spikes/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global electric vehicle testing, inspection, and certification market size was valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach from USD 1.47 billion in 2025 to USD 4.15 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 13.80% during the forecast period (2025–2033).
New York, United States, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electric vehicles were developed to replace conventional modes of transportation that pollute the environment. Electric vehicles have grown in popularity as a result of numerous technological advancements. Electric vehicles (EVs) outperform conventional vehicles in fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, ease of home charging, smoother ride, and lower engine noise. Battery, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are the three types of electric vehicles. In addition, electric vehicles do not require oil changes, but they are marginally more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles. Installation and system integration of electric vehicles necessitates stringent safety checks. Testing, inspection, and certification of electric vehicles are prominent service factors for the development of electric vehicles and a crucial step for the advancement of automakers and suppliers.
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Market Dynamics
Growing Numbers of Electric Vehicles Worldwide Drive the Global Market
The escalating environmental concerns and the negative impact of conventional vehicles have opened the market to alternative vehicles. EVs are predicted to have a bright future, and the price of batteries, one of the essential components of an EV, is expected to drop significantly over time, making them more affordable. Automakers are anticipated to make substantial investments to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles and play a crucial role in market expansion. The deployment of electric vehicles will be boosted by factors such as increased fuel economy, low carbon emissions and maintenance, the convenience of charging at home, a smoother ride, and reduced engine noise. The rate at which electric vehicle manufacturers introduce new EV models is accelerating.
Increased Demand for Electric Vehicle Testing, Inspection, and Certification in Emerging Economies Creates Tremendous Opportunities
The competitive landscape of the global market is highly fragmented, with a large number of key players. According to the SR report, intense competition will be among the world's leading companies for a larger market share. In order to increase their market share, businesses will be compelled to employ aggressive marketing and business strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions. Emerging economies like China and India will likely present businesses with lucrative opportunities. In addition, the market in these developing nations is extremely promising. The quantity of goods exported from these countries to developed nations has increased dramatically in recent years. The middle-class populations of Britain, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) are experiencing rapid economic growth, and as a result, they require high-quality resources with appropriate certifications.
Regional Analysis
Europe is the most significant global electric vehicle testing, inspection, and certification market shareholder and is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 13.94% during the forecast period. The need for testing, inspection, and certification in this region is primarily driven by the government's increasing mandates for certification and enforcement to sell and the growing consumer awareness of quality requirements. Recent safety scandals involving Volkswagen, BMW, and Daimler demonstrate the need for independent testing and certification facilities. Companies have not only imposed more stringent rules and requirements but have also increased their reliance on a third party for evaluation, allowing independent testing, inspection, and certification businesses to flourish in the region. Several automotive OEMs are headquartered in Europe, including Volkswagen Group, Groupe PSA, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Volvo, and Daimler AG.
North America is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 11.93% over the forecast period. Emerging technology and strict environmental standards altered the entire industry's outlook for enforcing regional requirements and regulations. In addition, the rising demand for periodic inspection and testing of electric vehicles is anticipated to boost the market. Bureau Veritas, an international leader in testing, inspection, and certification facilities, intended to hire more engineers, surveyors, regulators, auditors, laboratory technicians, and company support personnel in 2020. The company intends to hire over 2,000 individuals in the United States. It is anticipated that the national availability of testing, inspection, and certification services will increase.
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Key Highlights
Based on application, the global electric vehicle testing, inspection, and certification market is bifurcated into safety and security, connectors, communication, and EV charging. The safety and security segment dominates the global market and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 14.23% over the forecast period. Based on service type, the global electric vehicle testing, inspection, and certification market is bifurcated into testing, inspection, and certification. The testing segment owns the highest market share and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.03% over the forecast period. Based on source, the global electric vehicle testing, inspection, and certification market is divided into in-house and outsourcing. The outsourcing segment is the most significant contributor to the market and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 14.95% over the forecast period. Europe is the most significant global electric vehicle testing, inspection, and certification market shareholder and is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 13.94% during the forecast period.
Competitive Players
DEKRA SE
SGS Group
TUV SUD
Bureau Veritas S.A.
Applus Services S.A.
Intertek Group PLC
British Standards Institution
Eurofins Scientific
Rina S.P.A.
Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll
TUV Rheinland Group
NSF International
UL LLC
Lloyd'sLloyd's Register Group Limited
Element Materials Technology
Recent Developments
March 2023- UL Solutions revealed plans to establish a new battery testing laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in the middle of 2024. The facility will be one of North America's most comprehensive battery testing and engineering laboratories.
January 2023- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), along with UL Solutions, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation to promote the deployment and use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries more securely.
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Air taxi growth demands efficient vertiports and traffic control systems
The demand for air taxis is rising, but regulatory approval and consumer trust remain significant hurdles, analysts warn.
The air-taxi market is predicted to grow exponentially by the end of the decade, but experts have warned that its future depends on a well-planned network of vertiports that would need to be integrated into existing infrastructure and supported by advanced air traffic management systems.
By 2029, the air-taxi market is predicted to grow to $80.3bn from the $4.9bn that it was worth last year, according to Spherical Insights, a market research firm. This market demand is “driven by the need for an alternative mode of transportation and the increasing problem of traffic congestion in metro cities”, a report by Mordor Intelligence said.
However, despite the interest and demand, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), low-altitude aircraft that can travel between cities and airports avoiding traffic, face a number of challenges before becoming a reality.
“Air mobility is set to transform our skies, much like how cars revolutionised ground transportation in the 20th century,” Amad Malik, an AI and aerospace expert, told Al Jazeera.
“As this technology matures, we’ll see a gradual introduction of various flying vehicles, from small delivery drones to larger air taxis and even flying ambulances. Keeping all this traffic safe and conflict free is going to become a big challenge.”
As well as needing to secure regulatory approval and convince consumers they are safe, eVTOLs need infrastructure for landing and take-off – vertiports.
Air taxis in the Middle East
Aviation news outlet Airports International, citing industry stakeholders, predicts that Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will only “become a reality in North America and Europe later this decade”. However, it added that “air taxis will be flying passenger services in the Middle East within a couple of years”.
Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority said it was launching a consultation on how these eVTOL airports would fit into existing small airfields, and how they would operate safely and efficiently.
Dubai saw vertiport developer Skyports Infrastructure sign a deal with a Dubai-based provider of paid public parking facilities, to provide parking facilities for vertiports, according to IoT World Today. Dubai’s initial AAM network will consist of four vertiports – at Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Downtown and Dubai Marina.
“We will see more vertiports being developed or planned in the short term, particularly in congested areas where helicopter and traditional aerial transportation access is limited,” Nicolas Zart, founder of Electric Air Mobility, told Al Jazeera. “Initially, these vertiports may be located on the outskirts of major cities as they test the concept of AAM before moving into urban centres.”
With these eVTOLs touted as the future of urban air mobility, the market has not only gained a lot of attraction but also investment.
Earlier this month, Toyota Motor Corporation said it will invest another $500m in Joby Aviation to support certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi. In July, Chrysler parent Stellantis said it would invest an additional $55m in Archer Aviation.
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“Managing this new aerial traffic will be like upgrading from a small-town intersection with a few stop signs to a complex city-wide traffic system with thousands of vehicles. Current air traffic control systems are designed for a limited number of large aircraft, not swarms of smaller vehicles,” Malik said.
“While there are initiatives focusing on drones, we need a comprehensive solution. It’s like having separate rules for cars, motorcycles and bicycles on the same road. It might work with low traffic, but becomes chaotic as volume increases. Emergency flying vehicles will need priority lanes in this new aerial highway. Without proper management, increased air traffic could potentially slow down critical services.”
While air taxis are also aimed at the “wealthier customers” for now, aircraft manufacturer Vertical Aerospace claims they could end up being as cheap as an Uber ride once production grows. This would, in turn, see an increase in the low-altitude air traffic.
“Historically, new technologies and services often begin with military applications followed by wealthier consumers. This initial adoption drives mass manufacturing, ultimately making the technology accessible to a broader audience,” Zart said.
“Currently, a single-seat eVTOL can range from $90,000 to about half a million dollars, but as production ramps up, prices are expected to align more closely with the cost of a car or a bus.” | https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/10/15/air-taxi-growth-demands-efficient-vertiports-and-traffic-control-systems | 2024-10-15T18:17:32Z |
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Vélez-Málaga town hall in the Axarquía area on the eastern Costa del Sol has made a public appeal to stop the proliferation of illegal waste dumps in various parts of the western nuclei of the municipality. A growing number of uncontrolled dumps have been registered in recent days in particular in rural areas of Almayate and Cajiz.
As a result, in a message posted on the social media pages of Almayate, Valle-Niza and Cajiz town hall offices, they have asked that residents “take care of what belongs to everyone”. The message continues: “It is everyone's responsibility to keep our environment clean and pleasant for everyone. Unfortunately, we have detected several points in the areas of Almayate and Cajiz where rubbish has been thrown inappropriately, affecting our community and the environment”.
The message goes on to say, “There are appropriate ways to dispose of waste "We have a 'punto limpio' [municipal dump] where you can take those materials that should not end up in the street. In addition, we inform that the Local Police will intensify controls on illegal dumping of waste, to ensure compliance with the rules and to preserve the cleanliness of our streets.”
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A bill to compel road transport workers nationwide to undergo periodic drug tests is awaiting President Bola Tinubu's assent.
Speaking yesterday in Abuja during the third annual conversation conference on mental health awareness day, the MD/ CEO of Intersect Consortium, Dr Vincent Udeze, said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, had set up a committee that thoroughly worked on the bill, after which it was sent for assent.
He said the World Health Organisation (WHO) ,s theme this year, "Mental health in the workplace," resonates because the importance of mental health in a workplace cannot be over-emphasised.
"Evidence suggests that one in four people will experience mental health challenges in their lifetime. If there are 300 people in this event, 75 of us will experience mental health challenges in our lifetime.
"There's no way of describing physically what people are facing, feeling emotionally, so a lot of times, workers report it as malaria."
Udeze, who is a consultant psychiatrist, said that mental health losses are about N1 trillion in developed economies, given the impact.
"Evidence shows that if you look into the mental health of a staff, there will be tremendous job satisfaction, morale will be high, and they will be more productive," he concluded.
Earlier, the chairman of the occasion, the chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), stated that substance abuse in Nigeria had assumed a fresh dimension despite measures put in place by the government in line with international convention to counter drug use among Nigerian youths.
He noted that drug use is prevalent irrespective of the divide, gender, ethnic or economic status and that one out of four drug users in Nigeria is a woman.
"The need for drug testing policies in our workplaces cannot be overemphasised. Workplace policies, industries, transportation, and healthcare, especially those governed by safety regulations, are required by law to have drug-free workplaces.
So it is essential to implement drug testing policies in these workplaces. Random drug testing of personnel will ensure early detection of drug use in workplaces.
The NDLEA CEO said mental health affects everyone irrespective of biological disposition and identity and promotes a culture of inclusivity and support.
Also, in his remarks, the Minister of State, Youth and Development, Engr Ayodele Olawande, said that the mental intelligence of a majority of Nigerians has been touched. Still, with engagement, it can be re-engineered.
He said, It's time to put more energy into challenging our people, and I'm challenging myself to focus more on the mental health of our young people."
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said the federal government was implementing modalities to support the well-being and health of government workers.
He said it is imperative to collaborate to develop policies that support mental health initiatives, improve access to services and ensure that every humanitarian worker in government is well supported to carry out their responsibilities. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150654.html | 2024-10-15T18:17:33Z |
DETROIT -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Harris will appear at a town hall-style event in Detroit hosted by the morning radio program "The Breakfast Club," featuring Charlamagne Tha God, who is especially popular with Black males. Trump, meanwhile, will tape a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner.
The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
The focus on Black men sharpened last week when former President Barack Obama campaigned for Harris in Pittsburgh and said he wanted to speak "some truths" to Black male voters, suggesting some " just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
The vice president's campaign says it doesn't believe Black men will flip in large numbers to supporting Trump, especially after strongly backing Democrat Joe Biden, with Harris as his running mate, in 2020. They are more concerned about a measurable percentage of Black males opting not to vote at all.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator elected from the state of Georgia, issued a stark warning Tuesday to other Black men that voting for Trump will be "literally dangerous" for them, as the former president heads to Atlanta for a rally.
"He will be dangerous every time you get in the car and you deal with the issue of driving while Black," Warnock said.
He argued that Democrats' job is to reach Black men who are deciding whether to vote at all. "The issue is folks have got to understand that if you do not vote, it's a vote for Donald Trump," Warnock said.
Harris' campaign has also placed special emphasis on other male voters, including creating " Hombres con Harris," or "Men with Harris," a group that is using celebrities and key elected officials to organize events on her behalf meant to appeal to Hispanic men.
As she campaigns in Detroit, Harris faces other potential challenges in Michigan, including Arab activists angered by the Biden administration's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza. Dearborn, outside Detroit, is the largest Arab-majority city in the U.S.
Still, the vice president's campaign expects to see strong support on Election Day from white, college-educated voters in Michigan at rates that might exceed Biden's in 2020, and she hopes to expand the margin by which Trump lost many of the state's key suburbs four years ago.
She's also seized on insults Trump made about Detroit last week while campaigning there. He said if Harris wins, "Our whole country will end up being like Detroit." He added, "You're going to have a mess on your hands."
Trump has maligned cities hosting him before, but Harris said it was proof he was "unfit to be president." Her campaign also released an ad voiced by actor Courtney B. Vance, a Detroit native, that declares: "What Donald Trump doesn't understand, or care to learn, is that when he said, 'Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she's your president.' That he should be so ... lucky."
Trump is scheduled to return to Detroit later this week for a rally.
The former president figures to do well with rural voters, but team Harris hopes to at least keep things closer. And while Harris' support among women is strong, Trump aims to keep her from running up the score.
Trump has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
"You will be protected, and I will be your protector," Trump said then. He's also suggested that, should he win, women will no longer have a reason to think about abortion, after three Supreme Court judges that he appointed helped in 2022 to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed a woman's right to the procedure.
In Chicago before members of the Economic Club, Trump defended his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all.
"To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is 'tariff,'" Trump told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who interviewed him at the event. Micklethwait has repeatedly pressed Trump on warnings from economists that the costs of high tariffs will be passed along to American consumers, raising prices.
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Associated Press Writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta and Jill Colvin in Chicago contributed to this report. | https://abc7chicago.com/post/kamala-harris-donald-trump-election/15431699/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:33Z |
Fires sweep through Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming
The toughest decision one makes when dealing with natural disasters centers around when to act.
“We weren’t worried the day the Elk Fire started in the Big Horns,” noted fifth-generation rancher Nate Kane who ranches with his family near Ranchester, Wyo. “I thought, ‘This isn’t going to be anything. It’s late September, it’s not going to take off.’ Plus, at that time, the fire wasn’t on our permit.”
Kane’s family and an uncle run 450 head on a U.S. Forest Service permit. They trailed their cows up the mountain July 16 and were due to come off Oct. 10. But on Sunday, Sept. 29, a cold front rocketed in, and the fire blew up. There was a large smoke plume, and the fire blew across multiple drainages on the eastern face of the mountains.
The Kanes have a history of running cattle in the Big Horn Mountains. Even before the government established the Bighorn National Forest in 1897, Kane’s great grandfather used the mountain pastures for summer grazing.
Kane explained that cows were located in an area called Freeze Out Point that was looking like it might have fire. Before Highway 14 closed to traffic, the Kanes drove back up the mountain to move their cows.
“The face of the mountain was on fire, so we moved the cattle back to the Hay Creek Pasture. When the fire started, the Padlock Ranch had probably 600 yearlings in the area, so they had trailed them to a holding trap near Freeze Out. Sunday night the trail to Freeze Out was on fire, and the U.S. Forest Service wouldn’t let Padlock go in to get their cattle. We ended up going in any way to move our cows and let the Padlock’s yearlings out of the trap and left the gates open so they could scatter.”
Tuesday, Oct. 1, although the fire made another run, the Kane’s felt their cows were in a safe location. The family kept a close eye on the fire and were in touch with other permittees and Forest Service personnel. They moved cows again to a safer location Thursday, but after another cold front blasted through Friday night, it was time to come home.
TIME TO MOVE THE CATTLE
The Watch Duty (a popular fire-tracking app) map showed half of the pasture the cows were in had burned.
“I was nervous going up there Saturday because we did not know where the fire was exactly and we didn’t know which way we were going to go, trailing down the highway and or using the trucks. We talked to a hot shot crew, and they believed we could make it to that pasture. Our plan was to trail them over the highway and get cattle trucks in,” said Kane. However, when they arrived, they realized not as much had burned as originally thought, so they opted to trail the cattle out via the face of the mountain. The cattle trail home every autumn on the same trail, so easily walked off the mountain.
“We certainly appreciate everyone who were on standby to use their cattle trucks,” Kane said. “We were never in any danger. There were not any giant blazes in the trees or falling timber. The Padlock’s cowboys rounded up their yearlings, and we came off the mountain together. A special shout out to the Forest Service’s Cordell Perkins who facilitated our trips in and out of those mountains.”
Although the Kane family annually trails their livestock through the small town of Dayton every year heading home, this year seemed special to the residents. The town had been in SET mode, preparing to evacuate for days. Kane estimates the distance from the mountain lease to the home ranch at 20 miles and takes three days.
“Saturday, Oct. 5, was an exceptionally long day. We got them trailed all the way home Monday, Oct. 7. So far, we have not seen any respiratory problems. We went through a lot of ash dust, though, and that’s not good for their lungs. We will keep a close eye on them.”
“I don’t know who is happier to be back home, us or the cows,” Nate added.
LOOKING AHEAD
The family has launched into their usual fall work of preconditioning and pregnancy testing and will wait to consider what the future holds for grazing in the forest.
“We have five pastures leased in the Bighorns; three have burned and the fourth one is currently on fire. The fifth one is the smallest. We expect a deferment, but don’t know for how long. We will try making plans in November or December.”
Taking a positive spin on the situation, Kane added, “I believe the grass that will grow in the mountains will be phenomenal not only for the livestock, but for the wildlife.”
The X-X ranch near Parkman, Wyo., is private land that lies in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains against the elk winter range. A wet 2023 followed by a wet spring in 2024 and then a hot, dry summer caused the perfect storm of abundant dry grass and incredibly dry forest conditions. Add a strong wind and lightning, and the recipe for disaster was set.
“We lost about a third of the ranch to the fire, it pretty much torched that whole area,” said X-X Ranch Manager David Hannahs. “We saw two different runs out of the timber, and we fought it on the grass as best we could. There were times when the wind and temperatures were too intense and there wasn’t much you could do until you hit a road or very large fire break.”
The ranch custom grazes yearlings, which fortunately had been shipped before the fire. What remains for grazing next year will need to be assessed. Since they lost a large portion for grazing, that portion will need to rest and the ranch manager will see how it grows back.
“Unfortunately, in the foothills the greatest problem is going to be erosion if we get heavy moisture,” Hannahs said, adding, “Probably the best thing that could happen now is a heavy snow dump to get pressure to force the moisture into the ground rather than having it hit and rolling off.”
In addition, the ranch lost 3,500 acres of fencing. Although the pipe and steel post fence survived, the older wooden posts and braces will need to be rebuilt.
“We’ll be assessing that and seeing how much we can afford to bite off this early fall or early spring,” the ranch manager said.
Large herds of elk come down from the mountains into the foothills this time of year and the fire had them streaming down. The X-X has an outfitter who holds elk hunts; it remains to be seen where the elk will settle since their usual habitat has burned.
“If they stay on the north end, we may be able to have some hunters later in October,” Hannahs said.
Although the fire continues to sweep down the mountains, Hannahs said it was rewarding seeing people helping each other.”
“When that fire started, we had five to six neighbors who all had pump tanks on their pickups. Thanks to their huge effort, our buildings are safe, and we put out fire from affecting other parts of the ranch. Neighbors helping neighbors has been going on all summer long in this area of our country.”
The fire, which was started by lightening, has consumed more than 87,000 acres as of Sunday, Oct. 13 and a little less contained at 28%. | https://www.thefencepost.com/news/fires-sweep-through-big-horn-mountains-in-wyoming/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:33Z |
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati told Al Jazeera he had "received American assurances" that Israeli strikes in Beirut would be reduced. | https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy-defense/artc-israeli-defense-minister-gallant-israel-will-respond-to-iran-soon-lethally-and-precisely-live-blog | 2024-10-15T18:17:33Z |
Key Takeaways
- Google Shopping revamp includes AI-generated briefs for tailored product recommendations.
- New features, like a personalized 'For You' feed, and a dedicated Deals page enhance the user experience and help discover products based on user preferences.
- The enhanced shopping experience is currently limited to the US.
Google's Search engine dominance is one that the tech giant has earned through years of anticompetitive practices rich image and search optimization and integration with apps like Google Maps, Google Lens, and more. The arrival of AI with Gemini ushered in a new era of Google Search, and it looks like Google Shopping is now getting the same treatment.
The product discovery experience, which highlights products from sellers and advertisers who have chosen to showcase their products on Google Shopping, lets you search for what you see with Lens, filters results by type, brand, retailer, what’s nearby, sale, and more, and it even lets you see what certain clothes would look like on a body type like yours with a 'Virtual Try-On’ feature.
Now, as part of a major revamp, Google has introduced a revamped Google Shopping experience, one that has been "rebuilt from the ground up with AI," complete with a new logo.
Google’s new AI shopping tool lets you see how clothes fit other people
Making online shopping a tiny bit more convenient
For starters, Google suggests that the new experience will reduce research fatigue — highlighting the most relevant products according to your query at the top, with an AI-generated brief that surfaces "top things to consider for your search, plus products that meet your needs."
The tech giant shared an example where it searched for a very winter jacket specific to the temperature in the Pacific Northwest. Prompts like "Men’s winter jacket for Seattle" will show AI-generated briefs to highlight key considerations for your specific winter jacket needs and climate.
The brief looks similar to Google Search's AI overviews, and highlights top recommendations, alongside an explanation on why they're suited for your needs. The enhanced tool retains the Virtual Try-On feature, which, in this case, would allow you to try on the jacket once you've zeroed in on a specific listing. It's worth noting that, similar to AI Overviews' initial rollout, the enhanced shopping experience, too, is limited to the US for now.
An Instagram-like For You page, but for products
The platform now also features a scrollable For You-like feed with products Google 'thinks' you'll like. According to the tech giant, this personalized feed highlights products based on your preference, which it likely gauges from your product search history and past purchases. Users can head to the Google Shopping menu and tap "Shopping preferences" at the bottom to disable the personalized feed.
Elsewhere, while it retains older price-related features like comparison, insights, and tracking, Google Shopping is also rolling out a dedicated 'Deals' page, which Google suggests would highlight solid discounts on products that fall in your preference. The new Google Shopping is rolling out across the US now and is expected to be widely available in the country in the coming weeks.
How to use Google's built-in shopping list (and why you definitely should)
Follow these simple steps to make the most of Google Shopping | https://www.androidpolice.com/google-shopping-gets-its-own-version-of-ai-overviews-for-your-product-searches/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:33Z |
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The prime minister's new beach house has just made his job — and his colleagues' — much harder
I'm sure we can all agree on certain baseline entitlements for our political leaders. They are allowed to have houses. They are allowed to live in nice houses. They are allowed to sell houses for a profit, and use the proceeds to buy even nicer ones.
All of this is true. With pleasing symmetry, it's currently true of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Neither grew up with personal wealth. Both made astute real estate investments back when you could go to a house auction as a Young Person and buy a fixer-upper without having to bring along your Dad, Logan Roy.
It is fair and reasonable for these men to buy expensive homes.
It was fair and reasonable at the beginning of this week, and it'll be fair and reasonable at week's end. And it is eminently possible for this fairness and reasonableness to co-exist with the fairness and reasonableness of another assessment.
Which is that the prime minister's decision to buy, jointly with his partner Jodie Heydon, a $4.3 million clifftop beach house, with ocean views so expansive that they would challenge the visual field of an owl, right in the middle of a national housing crisis, right before an election campaign at which the single most reverberant issue is the cost of maintaining just one home, is the most baffling strategic initiative since Scott Morrison said (I'm paraphrasing here) "Just spitballing, fellas… how bad would it be if we just didn't tell people I'm in Hawaii?"
Not because the PM doesn't have the right to do whatever he wants with his own money, or because he's not entitled to happiness or a nice new life with his lovely fiancee, who is a successful woman and presumably brings a substantial contribution to the kitty. Ms Heydon, who should not be punished for falling in love with a person in public life, is allowed to live in a nice house too.
The cold truth is, nevertheless, that this purchase just made the prime minister's professional life — and those of his colleagues — much, much harder.
The beachside house creates a simple metaphor
Sometimes the events that change the course of a political leader's fortunes are minor ones. And on paper, an Australian prime minister's purchase of a $4 million home in NSW is not a big deal. Houses in NSW cost a lot. But it's the shimmering ancillary factors that will make this a tough one to outrun.
- Simplicity: The housing crisis is a perilous and dank maze of submerged interlocking caverns called things like Supply, Demand, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Population Fluctuation, Historic Tax Policy and The Pitfalls Of Modern Federalism. To get anywhere at all, the serious housing policy spelunker requires industrial-strength headlamps, 9,000 metres of sturdy cable, nerves of steel and that lovely doctor from South Australia who got the Thai kids out.
There is much quality research and reporting of these factors. But who would bother, now that a bumper sticker — "Your Kids Are Dropping Off A Housing Cliff, PM's Just Bought A Palace On One" — is so readily available? The house is so dramatically nice (the sparkling ocean! The glass walls! The cathedral ceilings! Views from the bath!) that this story — already a simple one to tell — comes with an unforgettable metaphor about life elevated above the concerns of everyday Australians. Like most campaign bumper stickers, its power derives from the simplicity of the slogan.
- Common Purpose Among Disparate Enemies: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton yesterday primly declined to comment on the PM's real estate venture. Obviously, this is very substantially because Mr Dutton has only just offloaded a kajillion-dollar Brisbane penthouse whose bath views rival those of the retirement home that's just been purchased by the man Mr Dutton hopes to send into retirement at his earliest convenience. But Mr Dutton really doesn't have to say anything.
On this occasion, he can let his colleagues carry on about how "out of touch" the "battler's PM" has become, drawing for breath only to tap in their mortal enemies The Greens, who couldn't possibly have designed a clearer shot at goal. The Coalition isn't too bothered about renters but love an opportunity to push at the already-ajar door of the perception that the PM is out of touch. The Greens, already established as the spokes-party for renters, cannot believe that the clearest reinforcement of their claim that Anthony Albanese has defected to the landlord classes has come from the man himself.
- Content Gift For Above-Mentioned Enemies: A house is fine. An expensive house is fine. A waterfront house is possibly also okay. But for any political leader of whom there exists Pacific Islands Forum dance footage involving a) a tropical shirt and b) a flower garland and c) hip gyration of any kind, the purchase of a home in a beach town called Copacabana should just be flat-out banned.
One assumes that the clean-up job around this development will involve a grim-faced staffer from the PMO flying nonstop to Palm Springs to intervene personally with Barry Manilow in an attempt to stitch up the rights to his 1978 hit, given the nightmarish ease with which it could be re-engineered into a campaign jingle, viz:
His name was Albo, he was a battler
Grew up with public housing blues
Now he's gone for ocean views
Maybe he'll rent it, and do the cha-cha
Look it won't be all that weird
If it's negatively geared
(chorus: Aaaat the Copa… Copacabana
Take it up with my financial planner)
- Timing. Buying a fancy house when you already have two taxpayer-funded ones to live in plus a fully paid-off investment property, just before an election, in the hot flush of a genuine housing crisis, is kind of bold. Of course, Mr Albanese did not control the precise timing of the news breaking. But for it to break – thanks to Sydney radio presenter Ben Fordham of 2GB – on the day the PM was due to make a housing announcement, in the electorally dicey state of Queensland… OUCH.
In buying the house, the PM forgot one of the 'golden rules of leadership'
The prime minister's personal news took colleagues by surprise yesterday. Any government MP defending a marginal seat knows how deeply their constituents are feeling the deterioration of housing affordability. A new paper — The Slow Erosion of the Australian Dream, published this week by Accent Research and the Redbridge Group — demonstrates that pessimism about housing affordability for younger generations is shifting voter sentiment against the ALP, especially in working-class suburban electorates.
Only 15 per cent of Australians think that younger generations will be able to afford to buy a home without family assistance. Optimism is even lower in working class suburban seats, the report found, and is actively driving anti-Government sentiment. In Queensland, these included the electorates of Blair, Oxley and Rankin — the electorate held by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, where the PM appeared yesterday to make a housing announcement that was immediately engulfed by his own purchase.
Additional detail supplied to the ABC by Redbridge yesterday reveals that of the top ten electorates most strongly of the view that immigration is to blame for the housing affordability crisis, five — Capricornia, Dawson, Wide Bay, Maranoa and Flynn — are in Queensland.
Tony Barry, a former Liberal Party staffer and strategist who joined forces with Labor stalwart Kos Samaras to form The Redbridge Group, said the research showed that governments and oppositions alike had not made the case for immigration, which — combined with a failure to deliver adequate infrastructure — was adding to the heat of voter sentiment around housing affordability.
"The optics are diabolical," said Mr Barry of Mr Albanese's house purchase, likening it to former prime minister Scott Morrison's Hawaiian holiday, which the researcher said was readily recalled by voters until the end of his prime ministership.
"One of the golden rules of leadership is that you just can't do all the things you'd like to do. Like overseas holidays, like selling investment properties, like buying spectacular waterfront real estate." | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/the-politics-of-prime-minister-anthony-albanese-beach-house/104474458 | 2024-10-15T18:17:33Z |
A meeting of Experts on the sidelines of the recently concluded United Nations General Assembly has come up with modalities on how to improve the impact of the African Diaspora on Business Development on the Continent.
The meeting Co-hosted by global communications firm Allison Worldwide and African public relations company BHM, brought together executives from various African nations and across the U.S. to discuss strategies for sustainable development and economic growth across the continent.
The managing director, Africa, of Allison Worldwide, Claudine Moore, in her opening remarks emphasised the importance of leveraging communication and stakeholder engagement for Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
The discussions at the event focused on Africa’s youthful population as a significant driver of future growth, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under 30.
Projections indicate that by 2030, one-fifth of the global population will be African, underscoring the continent’s increasing importance on the world stage.
A panel on technology and finance featured insights from Iyin Aboyeji of Future Africa; Tobe Okigbo of MTN Nigeria and Anie Akpe of African Women In Tech (AWIT).
Okigbo says the business landscape on the continent has become very impressive adding that “African businesses are not just solving local problems; they’re turning billion dollar problems into billion dollar opportunities.”
Speaking about the opportunities available for Africa’s diaspora, Aboyeji added, “There is an opportunity for Africa’s diaspora to better orchestrate impact on the continent by facilitating its major inflows to deliver value on the ground. The diasporan community can, for example, leverage aggregated remittances as capital to establish sustainable infrastructure on the continent.”
The creative economy also took centre stage during a discussion led by media executives Sam Onyemelukwe, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development, TRACE and Ayo Animashaun, Founder & CEO at Smooth Promotions, Hip TV, and The Headies.
He highlighted the global impact of African pop culture and how African creatives are shaping global trends and narratives.
For his part, Animashaun spotlighted the economic potential of the creative industries, noting that the creative sector is a powerful engine for job creation and economic growth in Africa.
Speaking on the event’s significance, Ayeni Adekunle, Founder and CEO of BHM, asserted, “this gathering is an opportunity to have the right conversations about our continent – the opportunities and the challenges. We’re providing guests with a space where conversations can flow freely, turning ideas into impactful initiatives that foster sustainable growth across Africa.”
Speakers at the event highlighted Africa’s potential for investment and collaboration with recent data from the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) showing that although 2023 was a challenging year, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the continent remained relatively stable at $48 billion, although this represented just 3.5 percent of total global FDI.
Claudine Moore, Managing Director for Africa at Allison, added, “The Africa Breakfast Convos represents a unique opportunity to bring together influential voices and decision-makers from across Africa, the U.S. and beyond. We’re facilitating meaningful dialogue that will drive sustainable growth and social impact across the continent.”
The Africa Breakfast Convos is in alignment with UNGA79’s broader theme of global progress and sustainable development.
Participants stressed the importance of public-private partnerships and engaging the African diaspora to drive economic growth on the continent.
As the event concluded, there was a palpable sense of optimism about Africa’s future and its potential to lead in sectors like renewable energy and technology, setting the stage for more productive collaboration and continued investment in the continent’s sustainable development. | https://www.tvcnews.tv/2024/10/african-tech-finance-experts-brainstorm-on-diaspora-other-issues/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:34Z |
Joey King says she broke down in TEARS when she saw her 'wife' Sabrina Carpenter take the stage in Chicago
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Joey King was thrilled to support her best friend Sabrina Carpenter during her Sunday night show in Chicago.
The hitmaker, 25, has been on the road for her Short and Sweet tour, and King, also 25, took her nieces to see concert in their home town.
'I got to see my wife perform in chi town last night and I cried of course,' the Uglies star wrote on social media. Joey and Sabrina have known each other for over 10 years.
'She’s just the shortest and sweetest pop star I’ve ever seen,' the 5ft4in actress said about the 5ft0in singer.
Referring to a track on Carpenter's latest album she added, 'I might let her make me Juno.'
Joey King was thrilled to support her best friend Sabrina Carpenter during her Sunday night show in Chicago where the hitmaker was performing on her Short and Sweet tour
Instead of hanging out in the VIP section, the We Were the Lucky Ones star spent her time with the fans in the mosh pit, and she brought her nieces and sisters-in-law along with her.
Video from the night show her dancing and jumping to the tracks Please Please Please and Good Graces.
When a fan wrote it seemed weird King chose to hang out with all of Carpenter’s not-so-famous fans, the actress replied she just 'wanted to mosh babe!'
The Act star did keep her profile somewhat lowkey, wearing a pink Chicago White Sox hat with a pink T-shirt and and darker pink mini-skirt.
Carpenter was wearing a baby pink negligee on stage for part of the show.
In a post in her Instagram Stories showing the two friends embracing backstage, King praised her pal's performance writing, 'I love you my brina. perfect girl. perfect show. Feel so lucky to watch you shine.'
King took her family backstage where the Espresso artist posed for photos with the group.
Another snaps include the excited aunt and nieces in front of United Center, posing beneath a huge poster of Carpenter.
'I got to see my wife perform in chi town last night and I cried of course,' the Uglies star wrote on social media. 'She’s just the shortest and sweetest pop star I’ve ever seen,' the 5'4" actress said about the 5'0" singer
Instead of hanging out in the VIP section, the We Were the Lucky Ones star spent her time hanging out with the fans in the mosh pit, and she brought her nieces and sisters-in-law along with her. 'Literally the time of my life,' was the way King described the experience
The group, which included King's sisters-in-law Jennifer Piet and Sarah Piet Houston, also made sure to take a selfie in the mosh pit
'Ugh I love being an aunt,' King scrolled across the picture.
The group, which included King's sisters-in-law Jennifer Piet and Sarah Piet Houston, also made sure to take a selfie in the mosh pit.
Both Carpenter and King met each other when they were working for Disney as kids, but didn't become close until a few years ago, when they ran into each other at a charity event.
King took her family backstage after the show where the Espresso artist posed for photos with the group
Another snaps include the excited aunt and nieces in front of United Center, posing beneath a huge poster of Carpenter. 'Ugh I love being an aunt,' King scrolled across the picture
'Funny thing is,' King told Rolling Stone, 'Her and I have always known each other and we’ve always been friends, but we didn’t become as close as we are now until like around four or five years ago. but we've known each other for over 10 years.'
The two have made up for lost time.
Carpenter sang at King's September 2023 wedding to The Act director Steven Piet in Mallorca, Spain, and also referred to King has her 'wife' in a post celebrating the nuptials.
My wife got married and I wept and wept. I felt so immensely lucky to be part of your special day. I love you both dearly, congrats on your love.'
For the big day, Carpenter learned to sing Tjugonde, by the Swedish band Amason, in Swedish. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13962287/Joey-King-cried-saw-wife-Sabrina-Carpenter-perform.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:17:34Z |
MEXICO CITY — (AP) — Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, "Esquinas." Her newest album, "Encuentros," makes it clear that this is not a temporary interest: She's dedicated to exploring the folk music in depth, and by adding modern fusions.
“Obviously, a lot of people can say ‘You do it because it’s trendy,’” Becky G said in Spanish during a video interview from Los Angeles before the last Friday release of the album. “I think what I found in myself, when we were creating ‘Esquinas,’ was something so real to me, something so sincere, something so vulnerable as an artist, that I felt so obsessed with the process. And we didn’t want to stop.”
She says her fans have told her that when she sings regional Mexican music, they notice her voice takes on a different tone. She says they can hear Rebbeca — her real name — and her true essence beyond the Becky G pop persona.
The album starts with “XLAS NUBES,” which translates to “By the Clouds,” a song that stands out for its acoustic guitar arrangements. According to Becky G, it stemmed from the vision of a person falling through the clouds, as if in a dream.
“Every song has a thread that takes you on that adventure,” she said. “We decided to mix instruments from other genres and a production style in my vocals that makes it feel a little more modern. And that, for me, was a lot of fun.”
The album, produced by Adrián Pieragostino, features ranchera, mariachi and contemporary corridos fused with other genres such as bolero, cumbia and Colombian vallenato.
“When I was creating music in the other genres, if it was pop music, if it was reggaeton, we were always playing and mixing genres. So, I decided, ‘Why not do it with regional music?’” she said.
Still, there are traditional moments on the album, like the accordion-fueled ranchera “Desierto” (“Desert”), where she sings about wanting an ex to run out of water in the desert. Her siblings approved the song, she said, and told her she should include it in her concerts.
“It reminds me a lot of the music I listened to when I was a child. That’s the music that my grandmother listened to, that my mom listened to,” she said, describing the song as “cortavena” (“cutting veins”) music — spiteful songs that are a part of regional Mexican music's cathartic appeal.
“Todo” (“All”) features Delilah, a rising artist. “We wanted it to sound like when you’re singing near someone,” Becky G said. “It’s a very big song, but very quiet. It’s a very difficult style to achieve, but I think we did it really well, because it feels so big, it feels like a Disney song. I’m obsessed with her voice, Delilah’s voice. I think our voices together is magic.”
The concept of the album started with “Mercedes,” featuring Oscar Maydon, where Becky G shines atop regional Mexican instrumentation. For her, it is a perfect song to listen to in the car, hence the Mercedes Benz-referencing title.
Visually, Becky G said she wanted to make her music videos and album artwork appear narrative, reflecting her city, community and culture in Los Angeles.
“Anyone who sees this, if they live in London, anywhere in the world, they’re going to see it, and they’re going to understand who Becky G is,” she said. That also translates to the album cover, in which she appears posing under the sun, with LA in the background.
She's already thinking about the concept and title of the next album — and won't rule out whether it will be called another word that begins with the letter “E."
“I don’t want to stop, this is what I love, it’s everything to me," she said. “And having these opportunities to continue learning from my art and representing our stories, expressing myself and finding myself as a woman is a very beautiful process.”
Becky G is currently on tour in the U.S., performing “Encuentros” songs live, as well as those from “Esquinas” and her pop and reggaeton eras.
“I always say that my shows are how I like my tacos,” she said, “with a little bit of everything.”
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://www.wdbo.com/entertainment/becky-g-says/UY5N4YFDHFCIPJSYZ2BI7YUQQ4/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:34Z |
Devon Energy Corporation’s DVN shares have gained 8.1% in a month, outperforming the S&P 500 index’s return of 4% and the broader Zacks Oil and Energy sector’s decline of 5.1%.
While the one-month performance paints a positive picture for investors, looking at the last one-year performance is crucial for a fuller understanding. DVN’s stock has declined 9.2% in the past year, suggesting it is on a gradual path to recovery. Another stock from the same industry, EQT Corporation EQT, registered a 14.4% decline in share price in the same time frame.
Devon Stock’s One-Month Price Performance
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Devon’s shares are trading above the 50-day moving average, indicating a bullish trend.
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Should you consider adding DVN to your portfolio only based on the recent share price recovery? Let’s probe further.
DVN Stock Rides on Strong Multi-Basin Asset Portfolio
Devon Energy’s multi-basin portfolio and focus on high-quality assets continue to boost its production. Strategic acquisitions and divestitures of non-core assets enable the company to concentrate on core assets. Devon completed the acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy last month this acquisition adds a high-margin production mix that enhances Devon’s position as one of the largest producers in the United States.
The company already raised its production volume twice in 2024. It is expected that the ongoing strong performance from existing assets and contribution from new acquisitions will allow DVN’s management to increase the production volume guidance again in 2024.
Devon Energy possesses assets that can deliver sustainable production for many years into the future and provide reliable and affordable energy to its customers. The assets currently owned by Devon can sustain the production levels for more than 10 years. The ongoing exploration activities continue to replenish production volumes and add new reserves. Devon expects its exploration expenses in the range of $15 to $25 million for 2024.
Devon also has a diverse commodity mix, with a balanced exposure to oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production volumes. The company continues to evaluate opportunities to add more high-quality resources to its portfolio.
Devon’s low-cost operation boosts its margins. Devon is also working to reduce its drilling and completion costs and is aligning personnel with the go-forward business.
Devon Raises Shareholders' Value
Devon Energy has designed a strategy to deliver higher cash returns to its shareholders compared with the broader market. Devon Energy returned $532 million to its shareholders in the first half of 2024 through share buybacks, fixed dividends and variable dividends. The company benefits when energy prices are high and accordingly pays a higher variable dividend to its shareholders. The current dividend yield is 2.05% better than the Zacks S&P Composite’s yield of 1.5%. Check DVN’s dividend history here.
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The company repurchased shares worth $2.7 billion as of June 30, 2024, and management has increased its share-repurchase authorization by 67% to $5 billion through mid-year 2026.
Devon Stock Returns Better Than Industry
Devon Energy’s return on invested capital (ROIC) has outperformed the industry average in the trailing 12 months. ROIC of DVN was 10.29% compared with the industry average of 7.71%. The company has been investing effectively in profitable projects, which is evident from its ROIC.
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Devon’s Shares Are Trading At a Discount
Devon Energy shares are somewhat inexpensive on a relative basis, with its current trailing 12-month Enterprise Value/Earnings before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization (EV/EBITDA TTM) being 4.27 compared with its industry average of 6.
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To Sum Up
Devon Energy has a balanced exposure to oil, natural gas and NGL production, and its low-cost production structure boosts margins. The contribution from its multi-basin assets generates free cash flow and assists the company in strengthening its balance sheet and increasing the value of its shareholders.
Devon Energy is a high-quality stock with strong ROIC, and is trading at a discount. Investors might weigh their options to add this stock with a VGM Score of B, which indicates a strong performance.
Those who already own this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock would do well to retain it in their portfolio.
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The pressing need for warehouse robotics interoperability
Future warehouse success depends on robot interoperability.
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In the future, companies will most likely be running different types of robots from different vendors in the same facility. Companies need to prepare for this reality by deciding how these different robots will communicate with one another.
Dan Gilmore is chief marketing officer at robotics software provider Roboteon. He has been a frequent writer and speaker on warehouse technologies for many years.
Raj Senguttuvan is Sr. Vice President of Product at Roboteon. He has deep experienced in emerging technologies and business development for Industrial and Consumer applications.
Interest in warehouse robotics remains high, driven by labor pressures and a general desire to further automate distribution processes. Likewise, the number of robot makers also continues to grow. By one count, more than 50 providers exhibited at the big MODEX show in Atlanta in March 2024.
In distribution environments, there is especially strong interest in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for collaborative order picking. In this application, the AMR meets pickers at the right inventory location, and the workers then place picks in totes on the robot, which then moves on to another location/picker or off to packing, greatly reducing human travel time.
While the use of robots in distribution is still early in its maturity, for many, if not most, companies, the future is one of heterogeneous robots—different types of bots from different vendors operating in a given facility. With the growth in robotics, these different robots will often need to communicate with each other—either directly or indirectly through use of an integration platform—to automate the flow of information and work. This is broadly termed “interoperability,” and it is an important concept for companies planning warehouse robotics initiatives, with the ultimate goal of achieving a “plug and play” environments where new robots can easily be added to the automation mix and processes adapted over time.
Interoperability example
Why is interoperability important?
Consider the following example. A company buys perhaps 20 AMRs to support collaborative picking. A few years later, additional AMRs are needed to support growth. But now there is another AMR from a different vendor that the company prefers for cost, design, change in stock keeping unit (SKU) attributes, or other factors.
Interoperability will allow a company to keep the AMRs they have and seamlessly add the new AMRs to the mix. Beyond basic integration, a company will want to manage the robots across both vendors in terms of visibility, task assignment, performance measurement, and more, operating as if it’s a single fleet.
That’s a good example of what interoperability is all about.
Are there interoperability standards?
There are some initiatives across the robotics sector to develop cross-vendor integration protocols that will make interoperability much easier. However, these standards, such as VDA5050 (a standardized interface for automated guided vehicles) and the Mass Robotics 2.0 AMR Interoperability Standard, are either not widely used or are still under development.
Many vendors have also started offering support for what is called a “robot operating system” (ROS/ROS2). However, this is a loose, open source framework (not a full standard) that doesn’t fully address the interoperability challenge.
The robotics platform alternative
In the absence of useful standards, companies still have a few options for achieving interoperability. One is the traditional approach of manually programming interfaces between different robots and interfaces between robots and software systems such as warehouse management (WMS) or warehouse execution systems (WES).
The downsides of this approach are well understood. They include extended developing times and the high cost to get the integrations done, as well as a significant lack of flexibility down the road, with some added risk thrown into the mix as well.
A better alternative is the use of a platform strategy. Which begs the question: What is a robotics platform?
A robotics software platform is a middleware ecosystem—cloud-based or on-premise—that provides various capabilities and services from integration to fulfillment planning and execution. It also acts as a bridge between automation systems and various enterprise software applications.
The starting point for any robotic platform success is, in fact, integration. That integration capability includes advanced tools that enable flexible “no code/low code” approaches to connecting robot fleets.
The right platform can also more rapidly integrate with WMS/WES or other software applications, using AI to greatly accelerate the often time-consuming data-mapping process. Once the WMS/WES is connected to the platform, then the robots are also connected to enable real-time, bidirectional access to the WMS/WES data.
Such a platform delivers interoperability across robot types and connects different automated processes. A simple example would be a communication from the platform to a robot needed to move goods from receiving to reserve storage, where another robot is made aware via the platform that there is a new putaway task ready for completion.
Other interoperability considerations
To maximize interoperability opportunities, companies should consider the following interoperability-related capabilities that may be available from a given robotics platform:
Flexibility in integration based on robot software functionality: Different robot vendors come with software at different levels of maturity. An interoperability platform should be able to work with robotic vendors at any level of software functional capability, ensuring flexibility in robot selection.
User experience consistency: For interoperability to be functionally effective, the user interface across robotic-enabled processes should be consistent, so that users can easily interact and switch between different tasks.
Flexible communication protocols: A platform should provide support for a wide range of different protocols, such as application programming interfaces (APIs), socket communication (a two-way communication link between a server and a client program), web services, ROS/ROS2.0, and VDA5050, to name just a few.
Observability: AMRs especially will generate huge of amount of data on their movements and activities that can be used for analytics. The robotics platform should normalize data packets from different vendors to create a unified dashboard.
Safety and risk mitigation: A robotics platform can help achieve safety across different types of robots by understanding the safety protocols of different machines and coming up with a common set of rules. These rules will exist in an extended fleet manager that runs in the platform and sits on top of the fleet managers of each individual brand of AMR.
While some of these capabilities may not be relevant in a company’s early years in warehouse robotics, they could prove valuable down the road, so give them some consideration today.
Interoperability use cases
We’ve already covered a couple of common robotic interoperability use cases:
Adding new robots of the same type but from a different vendor and having all of them operate together as a single fleet.
Connecting different types of robots or automation to support multi-step process flows (for example, receiving to putaway).
Here is another: One global consumer goods company wants to heavily automate distribution processes but give individual regions or countries they operate in the flexibility to select the vendor for a specific type of robot (for example, a layer picker) and be able to easily plug that specific equipment into the larger platform infrastructure. This allows a centralized automation strategy with local execution.
The Interoperability Imperative
For a significant and growing number of companies, the future on the distribution center floor will be robotics of multiple types and vendors. To maximize flow and productivity, these heterogeneous environments must adopt interoperability strategies, enabling systems of different types to operate as if a single fleet. While standards to help with all this may arrive in future, for now a robotics integration and execution platform will provide an attractive alternative to traditional programming-heavy approaches.
I’m repeatedly asked, which companies use their supply chain networks as their anchor of corporate competitiveness, embracing variability, harnessing visibility, and competing with velocity?
The top supply chain networks I admire demonstrate a clear “competitive moat” with their supply chain networks and have a market-based strategic advantage. While I somewhat appreciate the historical answers to the question, “Who are your top supply chains?”¾the answers to this question tend to be based on the tactical views of balanced scorecards, return on equity or assets, and how supply chains impact business performance. However, my top supply chains are above that fray.
I am a true believer that strategy is very different from tactics. So, I put a different lens on the question. My top supply chains are my industry “icons”: Intelligently Curated Orchestration Networks. Companies that see their supply chain networks as strategic assets embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete with velocity by deliberately curating their supply chain network.
The supply chains I admire use their supply chains not just as logistical tools but as strategic weapons, transforming them into powerful engines of market-based advantage to rise above the competition. These companies Intelligently Curate and Orchestrate their Network.
What supply chains truly stand out?
Which companies have redefined the role of supply chains, turning complexity into opportunity and positioning themselves as leaders in the face of uncertainty? Three companies that are using their supply chain networks as an anchor of corporate competitiveness are Banner Engineering, Tracegains, and Altana.
Banner Engineering
At the heart of Banner's success is its ability to embrace variability by harnessing the visibility of their customer's wants and needs and a deep understanding of their suppliers' capacities and capabilities. This insight allows them to embrace variability by serving multiple industries with thousands of different products at an unmatched velocity. Banner doesn't merely adapt to change; it thrives on it. Each year, they introduce over 30 new products, consistently creating solutions that customers love.
Minneapolis-based Banner Engineering, founded in 1966, has emerged as a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial automation products. With a portfolio of more than 10,000 products, Banner serves multiple industries, including automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, packaging, electronics, materials handling, and logistics. Their extensive range includes award-winning sensors, wireless systems, machine safety equipment, indication devices, and LED lighting.
Banner's supply chain is not viewed as a cost center but as a strategic advantage. By leveraging a network of 5,000 engineers and support personnel, Banner has built a 360-degree view of its ecosystem. This finely tuned machine allows them to recombine ideas, technologies, and processes while continuously delivering value. It's this interconnectedness—between customer needs and supplier capabilities—that enables Banner to stay ahead of the competition, not just today but in the uncertain future that lies ahead.
The company's engineering prowess is a key factor in its success. Banner designs and engineers products that create a preferred customer lifecycle experience. Their ability to combine and recombine with speed, quality, consistency, and support is unparalleled. Design engineering and orchestrating the supply chain have become Banner's competitive advantage.
Banner's approach to innovation is about velocity—the ability to accelerate innovation, design new solutions, and respond to customer needs at a speed unmatched by their competitors. This is the secret of supply chain mastery. It's not just about being fast or efficient; it's about seeing the interconnections and using that visibility to continuously create new products and services with velocity.
Banner's global impact is significant, with operations on five continents and a worldwide team of over 5,500 employees and partners. In fact, a Banner product is installed somewhere in the world every two seconds. The company's commitment to personalized service and attentive support, offering both face-to-face and virtual interaction with customers, has helped them solve tough applications and advance manufacturing processes globally.
Banner Engineering's success stems from its ability to embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete on velocity. By leveraging their engineering knowledge and relationships with customers and suppliers, Banner continues to innovate and provide cutting-edge automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.
TraceGains
TraceGains' success can be directly tied to empowering manufacturers to embrace variability through their massive catalog, which allows them to rapidly increase the velocity of product introduction and their ability to harness visibility and embrace variability, enabling a high-velocity "ingredients to product" supply chain. The company has positioned itself as a de facto standardizer of processes and methods for sourcing, building trust that allows its ecosystem to rapidly source, assemble, and reassemble ingredients-based products with unmatched velocity, quality, and process assurances.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, TraceGains has emerged as a pioneering force in the food and beverage industry. The company's innovative platform provides a 360-degree view of a hyperspecialized ecosystem, connecting ingredients manufacturers with consumer product manufacturers across a vast network of 75,000+ supplier locations and 525,000+ ingredients/items.
TraceGains' supply chain network serves as both a graph and an intersection point, mapping suppliers against product requirements, quality credentials, and manufacturer pedigree requirements. This comprehensive view forms the foundation of the company's competitive moat, providing unparalleled insights and capabilities to its clients.
The power of TraceGains' platform is exemplified by its approach to ingredient taxonomy. For instance, an ingredient as seemingly simple as garlic is meticulously categorized within their network, from raw and organic to processed, chopped, and packaged in specific container sizes. This granular level of detail enables precise matching and sourcing capabilities.
TraceGains' intelligent network continuously monitors global events through “horizon scanning,” tracking adverse events, import refusals, and recalls. This real-time intelligence allows customers to remain informed about issues relevant to their specific ingredient needs, avoiding unnecessary concerns about unrelated incidents.
A key strength of TraceGains lies in its commitment to standardization and curation. Working closely with large customer advisory groups, the company has developed standardized data formats for numerous forms and data types, including allergens, nutrition, sustainability, and supplier and item risk assessments. This standardization significantly reduces friction in the supply chain, as suppliers can enter data once in a standardized format, which then automatically propagates to all their customers on the network.
TraceGains rapidly accelerates the velocity its customers can source, assemble, and reassemble its products. By leveraging artificial intelligence and standardizing data across its network, TraceGains enables manufacturers to source, assemble, and reassemble products with unprecedented speed and precision. The company's approach transforms potential chaos into order, using the power of its supply chain network to anticipate disruptions and act proactively.
Their supply chain’s main strength? Turning chaos into order. TraceGains has turned variability into its greatest strength, enabling a supply chain that is as agile as it is reliable and capable of meeting the unique demands of each customer while sourcing from the most appropriate suppliers with the highest fidelity at velocity.
Altana
Altana enables its customers through its supply chain network to embrace variability by providing a digital, dynamic, universal global supply chain map. By harnessing visibility through its federation, Altana allows for the standardization of multi-party workflows, enabling companies to combine, recombine, monitor, and surveil their supply chain at high velocity.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, Altana has emerged as a force in supply chain network management by operating on an even larger scale, connecting governments, logistics providers, and businesses around the globe through a federated system of supply chain intelligence, offering unprecedented visibility and insights into global value chains.
Central to Altana's innovation is its proprietary "federated learning" architecture. Unlike traditional centralized data models, Altana has pioneered a decentralized, "hub-and-spoke" approach. This revolutionary design allows customers to share intelligence without ever exposing their underlying data, thereby maintaining data sovereignty, privacy, and security for all participants in the network.
The Altana “knowledge graph” is a testament to the power of this approach. It now comprises more than 2.8 billion shipments, tracking over 500 million companies and 850 million facilities down to the part-site level, with more than 125 million distinct facility-to-facility relationships. This vast network creates a common operating picture of the world's interconnected supply chains, spanning across governments, logistics providers, financial services companies, and other associated service providers.
Altana's Value Chain Management System enables real-time visibility into supply chains that cross borders and industries. For instance, a top global retailer uses Altana to understand potential upstream exposure to forced labor in its value chains, ensuring compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Simultaneously, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses the same system to enforce this law, while logistics giants like Maersk utilize it to model global value chains for the shipments they handle.
This interconnected ecosystem allows for unprecedented coordination and streamlining of compliance and enforcement activities. Parties that would otherwise be unable to share data due to fragmentation, silos, and interoperability issues can now view the same network relationships, remediate compliance exposures, and act collaboratively to facilitate trusted trade and avoid disruptions at borders.
The impact of Altana's innovation extends far beyond individual companies. By creating a shared source of truth for global supply chains, Altana is helping to recalibrate and rebuild secure and trusted supply chains on a global scale. This approach aligns with key principles of supply chain network competitiveness: embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete with velocity.
My Industry ICONS
My industry ICONS have turned their supply chain networks into competitive weapons. They’ve learned that variability is not a hindrance but a source of strategic advantage. Through their supply chain networks, they enable their customers to embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete on velocity, which is what sets them apart. Like a finely organized complex adaptive system, they have curated and cultivated their hyperspecialized networks to achieve something competitively differentiated.
Banner Engineering, TraceGains, and Altana use their supply chain networks and 360-degree view to a strategic advantage. Their relationships and knowledge of their federations' capability and capacity define their strategic positions, and their ability to harness surveillance and enable rapid recombinant behavior creates their moats.
The companies that will dominate the future understand that success is not just about making the right tactical decisions on a day-to-day basis; it’s about building the infrastructure that allows you to evolve and adapt to tomorrow’s challenges. Banner Engineering, TraceGains, and Altana are not just companies—they are supply chain ICONs. Shining examples of what can be achieved when you embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete on velocity.
Supply chain managers at consumer goods manufacturing companies are tasked with meeting mandates from large retailers to implement item-level RFID. Initially these requirements applied primarily to apparel manufacturers and brands. Now, realizing the fruits of this first RFID wave, retailers are turning to suppliers to tag more merchandise.
This is one more priority for supply chain leaders, who suddenly have RFID added to their to-do list. How to integrate tagging into automated production lines? How to ensure each tag functions properly after goods are packed, shipped, and shelved? Where to position the RFID tag on the product? All are important questions to be answered in order to implement item-level RFID. The clock is ticking on retail mandates.
Different products, new RFID considerations
Hangtags, the primary form of apparel product identification, present a relatively easy way to attach an RFID tag. Pressure-sensitive labels likewise can carry an RFID inlay. The inlay, consisting of a microchip and antenna, holds the product’s unique identifying information. This tiny device is activated when the RFID reader passes by it. For nonapparel products, in many cases, there is no way to attach a hangtag. Therefore, a pressure-sensitive RFID label often must be put directly on the product. If the product is packaged in a box, the RFID carrier can be attached to or placed inside the box. Either way involves the use of just the right solutions, including the adhesive, shape, dimension, and placement. Moreover, there must be an efficient way to attach the labels to products. This requires process engineering and sometimes capital investment to integrate RFID labeling into highly automated manufacturing lines.
Metals, liquids, and low-surface-energy (LSE) materials pose hurdles for RFID item tagging. Tag and label inlays cannot be read properly through metals and liquids, and the pressure-sensitive labels do not always stick well to product surfaces containing silicone, vinyl, polyethylene, and polystyrene. Very small items are also difficult to tag. Metal paint cans, caulk or paste tubes, lipsticks, and reusable water bottles are just a few products that present RFID tagging challenges.
In other cases, it is not so much the product itself that hinders readability but rather the shipping method. For example, it is relatively straightforward to apply an RFID tag or label to a bag of fertilizer. But the fertilizer bags might be stacked 60 deep on a pallet. The pressure is too much. It damages the inlay, killing the tag’s readability. So, RFID tags, which were perfectly fine coming off the production line, are now dead from the stacking pressure.
Solutions and testing
RFID tagging and labeling programs take time to get right. While some manufacturers can set up a successful process in a few weeks or months, for others it can take six months, nine months, a year or longer. Variables influencing implementation time include capital equipment investments, the product types (for example, are the materials, shapes, or surfaces potentially problematic?), label supplier capacity and capabilities, and third-party testing rounds.
The good news is that best practices are being refined every day to incorporate RFID on difficult-to-tag products. A case in point is finding answers to RFID-inlay readability issues on metal or liquid products. There are ways to attach an RFID label to the product’s lid or cap.
The University of Auburn RFID Lab is the de facto U.S. authority on all things retail RFID. Through its ARC program, the lab works with end users to make sure RFID tags meet or exceed their required performance and quality levels. Walmart, for example, requires its suppliers to source from Auburn RFID Lab’s ARC program-approved inlay companies. “ARC is a test system and database that stores comprehensive performance data of in-development and market available RFID tags,” according to the lab’s website. “ARC has been working with end users to translate RFID use cases into specific levels of performance in the ARC test environment.”
High-quality RFID tags and labels are at the heart of it all. The following are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing an RFID tag and label provider:
What are their quality control and testing capabilities? Can they confirm that every tag is readable? Do they have software to verify that UPC and RFID information match up? Do they possess familiarity with Auburn’s RFID Lab approval process?
What is their capacity? How many thousands or millions of inlays do they create per day? Are there minimum order quantities?
What are their order management and shipping processes like? What is their delivery speed? How easy are they to order from? Where are their print facilities located?
Do they offer customization? Do they possess specialized equipment? Can they die cut irregular shapes, including very small dimensions? Do they possess adhesive expertise and application equipment? Do they have solutions for metal, liquid, and other difficult-to-tag items? Are they able to configure label rolls to work on automatic label dispensers?
It takes trial and error to implement RFID item tagging for nonapparel products. Effective, compliant programs do not manifest overnight. Collaboration with experienced label providers and the Auburn RFID Lab will help manufacturers overcome even the most complex RFID tagging challenges. There will be a roadmap to success, and the results in the form of better inventory visibility, swifter sell-through, and stronger sales will be well worth it.
About the Author
George Hoffman is chairman and CEO of FineLine Technologies, a service bureau providing barcode and RFID-integrated labels and tags. All opinions are the author’s own.
Forklift batteries power the fleets at the center of facility operations. If your batteries are well-maintained, your team is empowered to drive efficient, sustainable, and productive operations. Given your forklift battery can also be as much as 30% of your forklift’s total cost, taking care of it is crucial not just for its longevity and efficiency, but in creating a safe, productive, and cost-effective facility. Improper battery care can create a financial strain on your company along with plenty of safety hazards.
Pulling from decades of experience helping some of the largest and busiest facilities across the country with their power management challenges, I’m sharing the most common mistakes that can shorten your forklift battery’s life by up to 60% or one to three years.
Most common forklift power system design mistakes
Four of the most common mistakes are associated with how a company designs its forklift power system, which includes not just the battery but also chargers and changers.
Not considering your batteries as part of a power system. Your system design should be based on more than just the forklift’s battery specification. The best power systems are built after an assessment of your facility’s applications and workflows, such as when and how batteries are watered. To drive higher uptimes and longer battery life, companies need to optimizing not just for everything they do today but also consider their future plans.
Using the wrong charger. Many companies, trying to save a little money, switch to new batteries but use old, mismatched chargers. For example, they change their batteries every five years, but only buy new chargers every 10-20 years. While the battery technology has improved, the charger (the intelligence) hasn’t, and that means they may not be getting the most out of their new battery equipment as far as charge profiles and efficiency. This shortens battery life, drives up power bills, and in the long term, ends up being more expensive than simply buying new chargers.
Having malfunctioning chargers. Chargers are designed to provide power to batteries up until 100% capacity. When a new model of charger is unable to provide full power, it is often due to malfunctioning power modules or communications issues between battery modules and the charger itself. Additionally, older style high frequency (HF), silicon controlled rectifier (SCR), and Ferro chargers may experience output capacity drop off due to malfunctioning fuses, diodes, SCRs, insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), and capacitors. If left unchecked, the reduced output of these chargers will cause batteries to sulfate and ultimately fail.
Not planning a charging standard operating procedure (SOP) in advance. Most companies charge when it’s best for the operator, but it’s important to set up a charging schedule that also takes into account the needs of your facility and your batteries. A schedule that accommodates both the operator’s and the battery’s needs will lengthen lifespan tremendously. This requires regular monitoring to ensure compliance with the charging SOP. If this is not maintained, batteries will often fail due to the lack of consistent charging.
Most common forklift power maintenance mistakes
The remaining common mistakes focus on how a company maintains its batteries and chargers.
Not implementing an equalization schedule. Lead acid batteries require an equalization charge on a regular basis to maintain their long-term health and capacity. Build a plan for equalization into your battery charger plug-up times, then set those schedules into your chargers.
Not watering correctly. Batteries need to be watered on a schedule. Ideally, batteries are watered right after charging to avoid electrolyte overflow issues, chemical spills, and degradation. Proper water levels ensure electrolytes stay in balance and batteries don’t overheat. These expensive mistakes add up over time.
Having a malfunctioning single-point watering system. Single-point watering systems are employed for labor savings in the weekly watering of batteries. While useful, these systems are subject to failure due to abuse and just normal wear and tear. Oftentimes, these systems will fail at individual watering points and are not noticeably malfunctioning. This will lead to unequal watering and ultimately a series of battery failure points over time. This too must be regularly monitored for proper function.
Not responding swiftly to maintenance issues. It’s important to set up a maintenance schedule so you can ensure every battery and charger gets attention when it should. Early identification of issues, paired with course correction, can nip issues in the bud, greatly extending the life of your equipment.
Your forklift batteries are the preservers of power at your facility. If properly cared for, they power smooth and reliable operations that keep downtime at bay. The unexpected can and will happen every single year—that’s just a part of business. But the expected, that is something we can prepare for. Companies that take a proactive approach to their power and their facility’s unique power are poised to take on any challenge with an uninterrupted power supply.
More than ever before, supply chain businesses are faced with dynamic conditions due to consumer buying trends, supply chain disruptions, and upheaval caused by other outside forces including war, political instability, and weather conditions. Supply chain companies, including warehouses, must be able to pivot quickly and make changes to operational processes without waiting for weeks or months.
As a result, warehouse management systems (WMS) need to be agile enough to make changes to operational processes and turn on a dime in today’s fast-paced world. Traditional warehouse management systems, however, are rigid and complex, not easy to customize or change. In addition, integrations—especially to modern technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning—can be problematic.
Furthermore, traditional warehouse management systems depend on the expertise, experience, and knowledge of software developers to hand code applications. This type of technical labor is costly and can be hard to find, leading to dependence on the WMS software developer. Whenever changes or customizations to traditional WMS are needed, experienced software developers are needed, and this effort is usually time-consuming and expensive.
One solution is to consider a warehouse management system built on a low-code application platform (LCAP). Unlike traditional warehouse management systems, software applications built on LCAPs are more flexible, adaptable to meet changing business requirements, easier to integrate, and scalable.
[subhead] What are low-code application platforms?
LCAPs give users a visual, drag-and-drop interface that allows them to create applications by assembling prebuilt components, integrations, and templates. This simplification of the software development process facilitates faster prototyping, iteration, and deployment.
It also enables application development to be open to nontechnical users who may have significant experience, knowledge, and expertise in warehouse operations. Nontechnical users can work alongside IT resources to automate workflows, create business rules, process flows, and data models. To do this, visual tools are used to replace the need for writing complex code. Event-driven triggers and actions are leveraged to automate repetitive tasks and integrate with other systems. This can lead to better alignment of operational processes within the warehouse.
Low-code application platforms may also include features to promote team collaboration. Multiple users can work on the same project simultaneously, and version control mechanisms help to ensure that changes can be tracked and managed efficiently. In case it becomes necessary, rollback can be used to return to previous versions.
Low-code application platforms include tools for deployment, hosting, and maintenance. Applications can be deployed by users to a variety of environments with only minimal configuration. Maintenance and updates can be handled within the platform, and automated testing and deployment pipelines are frequently used.
Seven benefits of LCAPs
There are many benefits to using an LCAP as opposed to a traditionally coded warehouse management system, including:
1. Adaptability and ability to customize. LCAPs provide significant value for a WMS due to the speed at which applications, features, and customizations can be developed and deployed. This can help to ensure higher customer satisfaction and the ability to adapt more rapidly to supply chain disruptions, changes in demand, and advances in technology.
LCAPs help solve the challenges faced by a rigid traditional WMS by making the WMS faster and easier to tailor to meet customer or business requirements without high-priced IT resources. This can translate into time and labor savings for the warehouse operator.
2. Integration. Atraditional WMS often does not have the capability of integrating with cloud-based services, limiting the ability for it to take advantage of the cost benefits, flexibility, and scalability of cloud computing. In addition, it is often challenging for traditional warehouse management systems to integrate with automation technologies including robotics, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), conveyor systems, and other technologies.
Because LCAPs leverage built-in connectors as well as application programming interfaces (APIs) that facilitate integration with other systems, integration is seamless, ensuring a more efficient, cohesive ecosystem. This ease of integration can aid in unifying data across different systems to improve decision-making and information visibility.
3. Scalability. As a business grows, warehouse operations typically become more complex. This complexity typically leads to the need to handle increased volumes of data and more complicated workflows as well as expanded warehouse operations. This can present challenges for traditional warehouse management systems.
Low-code application platforms are able to scale more easily to handle increased volumes of data, more operational complexity, and additional functionality without a complete overhaul of the WMS. It is faster and easier to make quick adjustments on a WMS built on an LCAP. The system can easily scale up or down to handle new business requirements, changes in demand, and much more.
4. Security. Older warehouse management systems may lack the advanced security features required to protect sensitive data from cyber-attacks. Modern low-code application platforms typically include robust security measures to ensure that data is protected.
5. Up-to-date user interface and user experience. The outdated user interfaces commonly found with many older warehouse management systems can hamper productivity and lead to errors. WMS users need to have a streamlined user interface, designed to focus their attention on operations, without distractions.
Using a WMS built on an LCAP can improve the user experience and boost productivity. This is because LCAPs often feature intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the overall user experience. This makes it easier for warehouse workers to navigate the software, reducing errors and frustration.
6. Real time visibility. Older warehouse management systems may not be able to provide visibility into warehouse operations, inventory levels, and order status in real time. This can reduce the responsiveness to customer and market demands and delay decision-making.
One advantage of using a WMS built on an LCAP is that it can be integrated to IoT devices and sensors. This will enable the capture of real-time data on inventory levels, environmental conditions within the warehouse, equipment status, and more.
7. Data management. Today, with the popularity of online shopping, a WMS needs to be able to handle a high volume of orders with many individual items per order. A traditional WMS, which is designed to handle goods by the case or pallet, rather than by the individual saleable unit, may have performance issues, such as with data lock up or data retrieval, when handling large volumes of data.
Using a WMS built on an LCAP can facilitate the integration of multiple data sources into one unified platform, improving data accuracy and consistency. All data is available in one place. In addition, there are built-in tools for data validation, cleansing, and governance. This helps to ensure high data quality, essential for reliable real-time data visibility.
Transformative potential
Technology continues to advance. Software development continues to evolve. By taking advantage of low-code application platforms to simplify the software development process, supply chain professionals can ensure that they are able to keep up with these changes.
LCAPs enable rapid development, customization, and deployment of software applications, enabling businesses to respond to changing market conditions and technological advances. The result is notable cost and time savings, increased efficiency, and more effective operations. Using LCAPs, companies can take advantage of increased flexibility, scalability, and adaptability to be more competitive, drive operational excellence, and support growth.
Gartner recently published a report discussing the big changes being wrought by artificial intelligence (AI) for procurement. The analysis begins with some intriguing data points:
By 2026, virtual assistants and chatbots will be used by 20% of organizations to handle internal and supplier interactions, and by 2027, 50% of organizations will support supplier contract negotiations with AI-enabled tools.
Data literacy and technology skills will be equally as important as social and creative skills (that is “soft skills”) for procurement staff.
By 2027, 40% of sourcing events will be executed by nonprocurement staff.
By 2029, 80% of human decisions will be augmented—not replaced—by generative AI (GenAI), as humans will maintain their comparative advantages in ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge.
One of the reasons for the forecasted rapid adoption of AI is that the technology seems to respond to a key pressure point on procurement as a function: the lack of staff or staff with the right skills and experience. Staffing concerns are driving procurement organizations to increasingly lean on digital technologies, especially AI and automation, to help. Let’s explore Gartner's argument.
Substantial increase in interest
Thanks to the advancements in the technology skills of procurement professionals and decision support software, there has been a remarkable 17-fold increase in interest in AI applications for procurement in 2023 compared to 2022. Gartner's team anticipates a substantial surge in AI pilot initiatives in 2024. It also sees this as a trend expected to establish widespread acceptance and utilization of AI in procurement in the years ahead.
In particular, the application of GenAI is expected to expand throughout the entire procurement process—presenting opportunities to enhance both the speed and efficiency of operations within the department. For example, autonomous sourcing solutions driven by AI are progressively becoming more adept at handling responsibilities and decision-making that traditionally demanded the expertise of seasoned sourcing professionals.
This expansion enables organizations to streamline sourcing events effectively, transforming them into a more accessible process. Consequently, individuals outside the professional sourcing realm, such as those in the line of business, can now define requirements, pinpoint supplier sources, and initiate and manage sourcing events. In essence, sourcing is evolving into a skill rather than merely a function.
As outlined by Gartner, failing to adopt AI technologies in procurement may place organizations at a significant competitive disadvantage in terms of cost efficiency and agility compared to their peers. To avoid falling behind, the analyst firm is advising procurement leaders to wholeheartedly embrace transformative technologies that will promote and cultivate collaborative relationships with suppliers.
Making AI your servant, not your master
To be clear, procurement professionals will remain pivotal decision-makers. While human decisions will be enhanced by GenAI, humans will continue to make a vital contribution via their knowledge, creativity, and insight.
The unique contribution of GenAI is its ability to generate fresh content, complete missing information, and formulate sample outcomes or scenarios. This capability will play a supporting role in strategic decision-making, augmenting the human decision-making process. Procurement organizations, for example, will want to use virtual agents to automate repetitive tasks, such as purchase request (PR) approvals, internal and external communication, and supplier approvals, enabling human teams to focus on other areas.
To make this work, procurement staff will need to adapt as technology changes the nature of their work, and companies will need to make attracting top talent a priority. Certain skills will be at a premium as AI becomes more prevalent in everyday operations.
This “future-proofing” of skills needs to occur along two axes. One axis is technical. The cornerstone of all AI models is high-quality data and that means organizations need to foster proficiency in data literacy. The ability to identify pivotal data elements influencing decision-making becomes paramount in unleashing the complete potential of technology investments. This ensures that AI incorporates the most relevant data for its intended purposes.
However, the human element will also remain crucial, and this is the second axis. The creativity of procurement staff will be even more highly valued than it is today, given that AI's limitations lie in comprehending problems lacking sufficient data or precedent. Here, skills such as critical thinking will be essential. It will also be important to make connections with internal and external stakeholders. As a result, the ability to make effective presentations and secure stakeholder engagement are also expected to be in high demand. Companies need to think long-term when it comes to professional development and prepare for a future when these capabilities will be essential.
As another analyst firm, McKinsey, has said, it’s the procurement leaders capable of demonstrating quantifiable and long-term value to the enterprise who will become strategic partners to the C-suite.
Moving the needle in procurement
While these predictions are close at hand, they can sound future tense. Yet leading global companies, like adidas, BT, Tesco, and Santander Bank, are already using AI to maximize returns on billions of dollars of spend via autonomous sourcing.
For example, telecommunications company BT is using an autonomous sourcing platform to manage two-thirds of the organization’s £13 billion annual indirect spend—a percentage that BT wants to increase over time to 100%. Buyers have so far put more than 1,000 projects through the platform, automating admin-heavy tasks and cutting go-to-market time for project delivery that made a difference in overall performance. The platform supports various sourcing scenarios, including requests for proposal (RFP), requests for information (RFI), requests for quote (RFQ), sole source, delivery of staffing, supplier panels, and more. It also enables the creation and customization of requirements and the collection of supplier responses in different formats. Consequently, BT reports that autonomous sourcing allows nonprocurement team members to effortlessly initiate a request “with one sentence.”
Clearly, procurement leaders should make plans now to leverage the full power of procurement AI and GenAI. As Gartner recommends, organizations need to start by:
Building a roadmap that shows the technologies organizations need in key areas such as collaboration, negotiation, and sourcing;
Exploring which types of work can be commoditized; and
Looking very carefully at AI procurement vendor offerings—including their research and development (R&D) spend and focus.
But whatever you do, don't delay. CPOs need to start working with CFOs to introduce AI-powered sourcing quickly and secure the results the organization needs to meet the challenges of an uncertain global economy.
Why? Because this AI future is here today. As committed autonomous sourcing user BT has said, “We’re not thinking about if GenAI could help us. Instead, we’re doing it—and across billions of pounds of spend.” | https://www.thescxchange.com/blog/warehouse-robot-interoperability | 2024-10-15T18:17:37Z |
Following the commitment of Viliami Moala, we looked at his film and some notes from our team for this scouting report.
With reports from recruits rolling in, we put together some thoughts and quotes from the weekend visits.
Today on the Inside Read, we take a 3-2-1 look back at the win over Ohio State.
Oregon defensive starsJeffrey Bassa, Jabbar Muhammad, and Matayi Uiagalelei reflect on win over Ohio State.
Stewart, Johnson, and James Reflect on Oregon's 32-31 Thriller Over Ohio State. | https://oregon.rivals.com/news/oregon-offensive-report-card-ohio-state | 2024-10-15T18:17:37Z |
Chilliwack – Chilliwack Red Sox baseball have accomplished a lot the last 4 months and are a part of some big things like USA prime (largest and top travel ball in USA ), OTU baseball, as well as private tutors and will be starting an U11 and U13 travel ball team with tournaments in Canada and USA .
Red Sox have their last outdoor practice this Friday October 18 from 7-8:30pm at Townsend Park #3.
On Saturday October 26, they are at hit house Abbotsford and will remain there until the end of March .
In November they offer tutoring one week and a 2 hour practice sessions
For more information, contact Mike Gottschalk – Chilliwack Red Sox Baseball
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For years, singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, refused to write a memoir; she told people she thought her life wasn’t interesting enough to fill a book.
"I think she's had a complicated relationship with existing in the public eye and wanting to connect to people and share her story, but also really not enjoying having attention on her," Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough says.
Eventually, Lisa Marie changed her mind about the memoir. She began making audio recordings about her life and reached out to Keough for help with the project. A month later, in January 2023, Lisa Marie died suddenly, and Keough had to decide whether or not to complete the book.
"I received the tapes. And then I kind of put it off for a while because I was like, why am I doing this to myself?" Keough says. "But the project of the book really felt like a duty to me. ... It felt like just a task that had to be done, so then I think I approached it in that way."
The book, From Here to the Great Unknown, takes its title from a lyric from the song “Where No One Stands Alone,” featured on a 2018 compilation album of Lisa Marie singing duets with archival recordings of her father's favorite gospel songs. In the book, Lisa Marie describes growing up in Graceland and shock of losing her father when she was 9. She also looks back on her three marriages, her battle with addiction and the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020.
Keough, who is listed as a co-author of the memoir, says she struggled throughout to capture her mother's voice.
"[Lisa Marie] was very complicated and she was very candid and honest and raw and tough and wild and rebellious," Keough says. "But she also had a side to her that was very sort of childlike and naïve as well. And [she was] one of the most loving people I've ever met. But also I don't know if she could ever receive love, which was interesting."
Interview highlights
On Lisa Marie’s relationship to her parents, Elvis and Priscilla
I think that she was so close with her father, like she was a daddy's girl and he was everything to her that the loss of him was so great. And I think that dictated the relationship she had with her mother. …
Priscilla was a very young mother, and obviously my grandmother was living in this world that was totally overwhelming and unusual and she [had] to be Elvis' wife. And I think there was a lot of pressure on her to be perfect and to be the perfect wife and woman that ever lived. … And I think that my mom and her were very different. Like my mother was very wild and unruly and rebellious and radical kind of, and [Priscilla] was very well mannered and perfect, kind of the opposite of my mom, so I think they would butt heads often. … I also think that that had to do with the fact that she was in grief, too, so I think that she was acting out. She was angry at the universe for taking her father away and that everything and everyone was not him.
On Lisa Marie’s account of the day Elvis died in 1977
She always felt protective over that story. I always got the sense that she would never share the details of that day publicly, but then when I got the tapes, I heard that she wanted to share the details of that day. …
She basically came into my grandfather's room and he was in his bathroom and she saw him in there and then somebody grabbed her and brought her out into her room. And the ambulance came. And I think she says she went to smoke a cigarette. She was 9 years old. And then she watched him get brought down the stairs on a gurney. And she kind of says she remembers seeing his shoes or his hand or something like that. And he gets wheeled out of the house. And then a few moments later, his father, Vernon, basically, she hears him yelling and saying, “My baby's gone” … and I think Vernon said, “Your daddy's gone.”
On the family grieving alongside the public
The whole world was grieving her father, and she talks about watching people come through the house and people fainting and having to be carried out and ambulances coming to get people. ... I think it was a very interesting way to grieve. And I think that it kind of maybe didn't leave her a lot of room for her own grief.
On Lisa Marie’s connection to Graceland
She was very happy to be at Graceland. And in general, like if we were in Memphis, she just loved it there. She wanted a house there. And it was where she grew up and had some of her best memories as a child. We always had a lot of fun there. We would have dinners there and Thanksgiving and when the tours were over, obviously we would hang out in the house and they would take the ropes down and it was just like a family home for us. We would hang out in the living rooms and me and my brother would run downstairs and play pool with our cousins. And so we got to experience it as a home growing up. … And her father's room, which has never been part of the tour, her room in her father's room are upstairs in the house, and it's really only been a few people who are allowed up there and just our family. And she kept a key with her, and it was just a place that she went. It was like a place of comfort for her. I think she really felt her father in the room.
On Lisa Marie’s marriage to Michael Jackson being questioned as a publicity stunt
Their love was very genuine and they were in love and they were in a real relationship and slept in bed together and were very normal. But I think that when you're that famous, there's a lot of people around. I think both camps kind of had people in their ears about each other. My mom started to perceive that maybe he was on drugs and he started to maybe get the idea that she was on to him maybe being on drugs. And then I think there was paranoia. I think my grandmother was apprehensive about the marriage and brought that idea up to my mom, and I think it just kind of exploded.
On Riley’s relationship Jackson
I think my mom says something in the book that people might kind of pass over, which is really kind of indicative of the whole thing, which is that like the version of Michael that was in her/our lives or that she was with, was different to, I think, the version that he presented on TV. Even the way he spoke was different. Probably with Elvis, too: There's the version of Elvis Presley for the world and then there's the version at home. And I think my experience with Michael was he felt like a human being and spoke differently. I remember the first time I saw him on TV, his register was higher and that's not how I was used to hearing him. And I remember thinking: That was interesting. So I think that in my life he felt like my mom's husband, like a stepfather.
On Lisa Marie seeing Elvis impersonators at her shows
She used to, before shows, peek out the side of the curtain and and find where they would be so that she wasn't surprised when she went out there and she would just peek around and kind of go, OK, there's one in the back, there's one over there so she wasn't shocked. … It's like some kind of wild fever dream to go out on stage and perform to your dead father, or like someone in costume. It's bizarre. People's relationship to him was as if he was like this sort of like God, you know? And so I don't think there was a lot of humanizing going on with her. It's not that they had ill intentions. I think that they're just fans and just maybe didn't realize how weird that would be for her.
Copyright 2024 NPR | https://www.wrvo.org/2024-10-14/elvis-granddaughter-says-it-was-her-duty-to-finish-lisa-marie-presleys-memoir | 2024-10-15T18:17:37Z |
Hezbollah's deputy chief Naim Qassem says the militant group will inflict "pain" on Israel but he has also called for a ceasefire as a conflict rages between them in south Lebanon.
Israel has been turning up the heat on Hezbollah since it began incursions into the region after killing Hezbollah leaders and commanders, including its veteran secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah last month in the biggest blow to the group in decades.
"The solution is a ceasefire, we are not speaking from a position of weakness, if the Israelis do not want that, we will continue," Qassem said in a recorded speech.
"But after the ceasefire, according to an indirect agreement, the settlers would return to the north and other steps will be drawn up."
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which says its operation in Lebanon aims to secure the return of tens of thousands of residents forced to flee their homes in northern Israel because of Hezbollah attacks.
Qassem said Hezbollah reserved the right to attack anywhere in Israel because its enemy has done the same in Lebanon.
He said more Israelis will be displaced and "hundreds of thousands, even more than two million, will be in danger at any time, at any hour, on any day".
"We will focus on targeting the Israeli military and its centres and barracks," he said.
On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue to attack Hezbollah "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon - including Beirut".
Israel has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday, two weeks after the Israeli military began incursions into south Lebanon to battle Hezbollah.
The figures underscore the heavy price Lebanese are paying as Israel tries to destroy the Iran-backed group's infrastructure in their conflict, which resumed a year ago when it began firing rockets at Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.
In Washington DC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Israel must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza to avoid legal action involving US military aid, according to news reports and sources.
The United States told the UN Security Council last week that Israel needs to address urgently "catastrophic conditions" among civilians in the Gaza Strip and stop limiting aid deliveries.
The UN refugee agency's Middle East director Rema Jamous Imseis said new Israeli orders to leave 20 villages in southern Lebanon meant more than a quarter of the country was now affected.
"People are heeding these calls to evacuate, and they're fleeing with almost nothing," she told a briefing in Geneva.
Israeli strikes have killed at least 2350 people over the last year, the Lebanese health ministry said, and more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced.
The majority have been killed since late September when Israel expanded its military campaign.
The toll does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
The health ministry said 41 people were killed and 124 were wounded on Monday.
About 50 Israelis, both soldiers and civilians, have been killed, according to Israel.
Israel expanded its bombing campaign in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 22 people in a strike in the north on a house where displaced people were sheltering, health officials said.
"What we are hearing is that amongst the 22 people killed were 12 women and two children," UN human rights office spokesman Jeremy Laurence said of the strike on Christian-majority Aitou.
He called for an investigation into the strike which he said has raised concerns with respect to "the laws of war".
Rescue workers were still pulling bodies out of the rubble in Aitou on Tuesday, local media reported.
Israel has not commented on the strike but says it takes all possible precautions to avoid civilian casualties. | https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/conflict/hezbollah-says-israel-to-face-pain-but-also-urges-truce-c-16406434 | 2024-10-15T18:17:37Z |
Why Mark Henry Didn't Like Swerve Strickland Shoving AEW's Shelton Benjamin
MVP has been aggressively going after Swerve Strickland since his debut in AEW, and with Shelton Benjamin at his side, the veteran seemingly had hopes this would entice the former AEW World Champion to enter their stable. However, Strickland wasn't happy with what MVP said during the recent AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view, shoving Benjamin in the heat of the moment, which Bully Ray notably criticized.
While Mark Henry originally disagreed with Bully, he later expressed an opinion that lined up better with his co-host. "I don't like it from the standpoint that we didn't get to see something; we didn't get to see the tiger pounce!" Henry explained during an episode of "Busted Open Radio." Henry further described the segment as robbing fans of seeing Benjamin as the threat he is, and noted how Swerve dodged a bullet. "I think it was a lack of respect for Swerve to push him, and him not to be able to retaliate."
Henry recalled following Benjamin's career for 15 years, and noted several impressive physical and athletic feats that he's seen the former United States Champion perform. "Me and Shelton are very similar, our upbringings were surrounded by violence and we didn't want to go to prison," Henry explained, noting how their shared background made both men not ever want to portray bad guys. "But I made the most money I ever made being the bad guy," Henry added, suggesting that Benjamin follow this example, and that he should be the type of guy that will smash your face. "We might be talking about this moment next year as 'AEW didn't know what they got when they picked up Shelton Benjamin.'"
If you use any quotes from this article, please credit "Busted Open Radio" and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription. | https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1688844/mark-henry-didnt-like-swerve-strickland-shoving-aew-shelton-benjamin/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:38Z |
Kanye West Previews 'Bully' Album With 'Beauty and The Beast' Track
Kanye West There's 'Beauty' In Being a 'Bully' Chop-Up-The-Soul Kanye Is Back!!!
Kanye West's move to Tokyo to finish his "Bully" album appears to be time well spent -- he's back in his OG producer bag à la "College Dropout" era.
On Tuesday, Ye fired off the completed version of his latest track "Beauty and the Beast," on Instagram ... a song he first streamed during his "Vultures 2" listening sesh in Haikou, China at the end of last month.
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Ye's estranged producer pal Mike Dean labeled the song a "'Donda' leftover" -- but fans have been receiving the song well, especially with him returning to his OG soul-sample sound!!!
Mike Dean says Beauty And The Beast is a leftover from DONDA https://t.co/jOjNXC1Mf4 pic.twitter.com/MyAa7mCFmp
— yeunrlsd (@yeunrlsd) September 28, 2024 @yeunrlsd
Ye says he put the finishing touches on the track in Japan and was excited about exactly how he did it ... by using the ASR and SP-1200 drum/sampler machines, similar to some of his earliest classic compositions.
The track is light on subject matter and doesn't mention wifey Bianca Censori like the title suggests ... but there's an overarching theme here to keep his fans happy.
After all, the fans are the ones still keeping the music and merch movement going, which he paid forward to Consequence by financing his recent album all the way from Tokyo!!!
No word on a release date for "Bully," but his last two albums hit No. 1 and 2 on the Billboard 200, all this year.
It's definitely go time!!! | https://www.tmz.com/2024/10/15/kanye-west-previews-bully-album/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:38Z |
- Emaar (www.Emaar.com) is offering an exclusive New Year’s Eve experience at Burj Park, with front-row views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and synchronised Dubai Fountain show, live entertainment, and curated food and beverage stalls.
- While Burj Park is a ticketed experience, other viewing areas in Downtown Dubai will remain free and open to the public.
- Tickets for Burj Park, starting at AED 580 for adults and AED 370 for kids above the age of 5, will be available from October 24, 2024, at https://MyDubaiNewYear.Emaar.com.
Following the success of last year’s exclusive New Year’s Eve experience, Emaar is proud to once again offer a premier celebration at Burj Park, providing attendees with front-row views of the world-renowned Burj Khalifa fireworks and synchronised Dubai Fountain show. This year’s event promises an even more refined and unforgettable experience, with live entertainment, kids’ workshops, a curated selection of food and beverage options, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and friends to celebrate the arrival of 2025.
Burj Park will once again be the ideal location for guests looking to enjoy the iconic Burj Khalifa light, music, and fireworks show in an exclusive, ticketed setting. Guests can secure a coveted direct view, ensuring an experience free from the usual New Year’s Eve crowds. Whereas Burj Park offers this ticketed experience, the rest of the public viewing areas in Downtown Dubai will remain free and open to the public, allowing everyone to enjoy the spectacular display.
Starting at 3:30 pm on December 31, 2024, guests can enjoy a vibrant array of live entertainment throughout the day, including DJ performances, live bands, and children's activities. More than 10 food and beverage stalls will offer a wide range of dining options, creating a truly festive experience.
Tickets are priced at AED 580 for adults and AED 370 for kids above the age of five (inclusive of VAT). Each ticket includes a food and beverage voucher (AED 60 for adults and AED 30 for kids) adding to the seamless experience. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a combination of picnic tables, drum tables, and bean bags to ensure comfort for all attendees.
Emaar has streamlined the guest experience with improved navigation and designated badge collection points. Attendees are requested to collect their badges from December 26 to 30 to ensure smooth entry to Burj Park. Colour-coded navigation flags will further assist guests in finding their way to the venue.
Tickets will go on sale starting October 24, 2024, and can be booked through the official website: https://MyDubaiNewYear.Emaar.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Emaar.For more information:
Emaar Marketing Department
Email: PR@emaar.ae | https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/africa-press-releases/elevate-your-2025-celebration-with-front-row-views-and-entertainment-emaars-exclusive-burj-park-new-years-eve-fgipv4wr | 2024-10-15T18:17:38Z |
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In her reply to Assembly Speaker’s notice, Congress MLA from Bina said that she had not left Congress party and had not joined BJP, sources said on Tuesday.
LoP Umang Singhar had filed a petition against the former Congress MLA from Vijaypur, Ramniwas Rawat and Nirmala Sapre under the anti-defection law on July 5. According to the petition both the Congress MLAs had joined BJP during Lok Sabha elections.
MLA Rawat had announced joining BJP, and submitted his resignation to the Assembly Speaker. Later he became minister. MLA Sapre had also joined the BJP during Lok Sabha elections, but she had not resigned from the Congress party or the Assembly membership.
Sources said that the MLA had counter-attacked the LoP by saying that he should provide proof that she had joined BJP. MLA Sapre told Free Press, “I have submitted my reply to the Speaker and it is confidential and the Speaker will decide on it.”
The principal secretary of state assembly, AP Singh said that on October 21st Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar will decide on the petition. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/congress-mla-nirmala-sapre-denies-defection-to-bjp-assembly-speaker-to-rule-on-petition | 2024-10-15T18:17:38Z |
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Anti-Corrosion Coating market size was valued at USD 32.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach from USD 34.23 billion in 2025 to USD 48.69 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.50% during the forecast period (2025-2033).
New York, United States, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The electrochemical reactions that lead to corrosion-induced changes in the appearance of metals and detrimental effects on their structural integrity are slowed down or stopped by anti-corrosion coating. These coatings are helpful in various end-user industries because of their anti-corrosion qualities, including marine, oil and gas, industrial, construction, energy (power plants, solar, wind turbines), and automotive. In-depth explanations of the various anti-corrosion coating production technologies are also provided in the report. Solvent-borne, water-borne, powder anti-corrosion coatings, and high-energy cure coatings are frequently used technologies.
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Market Dynamics
Superior Performance of Anti-Corrosion Powder Coating Drives the Global Market
The anti-corrosion powder coating application process is more efficient than solvent-borne and water-borne coating processes because it does not call for flash-off or drying time. With this efficient and simple powder coating process, there is little need for operator training or oversight. Powder coating delivers a consistent coating because it does not drop or run. It has a high resistance to chipping, scratching, and wear and tear because of the thermal bonding process. It is free of VOCs and does not emit harmful air pollutants or HAPs. The over-sprayed powder coating can be recycled, resulting in maximum utilization and minimal waste. Lower exhaust volume makes it possible to recycle air into the plant, saving energy. Powder coatings are also available in various high and low gloss colors, textures, and basic and decorative performance qualities. The most efficient use of powder coatings results in cost savings, which raises the demand for anti-corrosion powder coatings.
Growing Demand for Anti-Corrosion Coating in Marine Industry Creates Tremendous Opportunities
Anti-corrosion coating manufacturers can significantly reduce frictional resistance in the propellers and machinery parts of ships, yachts, and boats by developing cutting-edge coating systems. Marine paints must develop in the crucial area of energy efficiency, according to VSM of the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association. One of the new initiatives the Indian Minister of Shipping implemented in 2019 to enhance operations at important ports is the construction of new berths and terminals to increase capacity. These are some of the center's actions to increase trade at essential ports. This is expected to open up new opportunities for the anti-corrosion coating market over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is the most significant global anti-corrosion market shareholder during the forecast period. Shipbuilding and repair centers are located in Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and China. The easy accessibility of efficient anti-corrosion solutions, lower labor costs, and robust regional shipping traffic contribute to Asia-Pacific's maritime anti-corrosion coating industry. The Asia-Pacific region's population and economic growth expand the construction industry. Additionally, renewable energy sources like solar and wind development are aided by rising consumer spending power and quickly advancing technology in China, India, and Japan. As a result of the expanding construction sector and rising energy consumption, the market for anti-corrosion coatings is expected to expand in the Asia-Pacific region over the forecast period.
North America is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period. The production of solvent- and water-based coatings is the highest in North America. The American Association of Galvanizers produces over 13 million tons of zinc annually. Steel corrosion prevention uses more than half of the annual production of zinc coatings. More zinc is recycled every year because it can be recycled indefinitely; 80% of the zinc available for recycling is recycled. Due to the strict environmental regulations and growing concerns about VOC emissions in North America, the market for anti-corrosion powder coatings is growing. The expansion of the automotive industry is aided by both the technological advancement of the area and the growing acceptance of electric vehicles. The demand for anti-corrosion coatings in North America is expected to increase significantly over the next few years due to significant government spending on the military and the thriving oil and gas sector.
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Key Highlights
Based on type, the global anti-corrosion coating market is bifurcated into epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, alkyd, zinc, and chlorinated rubber. The epoxy segment is the highest contributor to the market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period. Based on technology, the global anti-corrosion coating market is bifurcated into solvent–borne, water-borne, and powder coating. The solvent-borne segment owns the highest market share and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. Based on the end-user industry, the global anti-corrosion coating market is bifurcated into marine, oil and gas, industrial, construction, energy, and automotive. The marine segment dominates the global market over the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is the most significant global anti-corrosion market shareholder during the forecast period.
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Nippon Paint Holdings
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The Dow Chemical Company
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August 2022- Nippon Paint Marine added a new anti-corrosive universal primer to its E-Marine range of paints suitable for most applications and meet IMO performance standards for ballast water tanks. September 2022- Axalta announced the launch of Abcite® 2060, a single-layer solution for Flame Spray coating technology, enabling exceptional anti-corrosion protection without the need for a coating line.
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US and Canada impose sanctions, blacklist pro-Palestinian group Samidoun
Curbs against Palestinian prisoner support network imposed amid mounting pressure since Israel’s Gaza war began.
The United States has imposed sanctions against the Palestinian prisoner support network Samidoun, accusing the organisation of being a “sham charity” that raises funds for a blacklisted, left-wing Palestinian political faction.
In a statement on Tuesday, the US Department of the Treasury said Samidoun acts as an international fundraiser for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which Washington has designated as a “terrorist” group.
“Organizations like Samidoun masquerade as charitable actors that claim to provide humanitarian support to those in need, yet in reality divert funds for much-needed assistance to support terrorist groups,” Treasury official Bradley Smith said in the statement.
The US sanctions were imposed in coordination with the Canadian government, which on Tuesday designated Samidoun as a “terrorist entity”.
Canada said the group “has close links and advances the interests of” the PFLP, which is also listed as a “terrorist” organisation in the country.
“Violent extremism, acts of terrorism or terrorist financing have no place in Canadian society or abroad. The listing of Samidoun as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code sends a strong message that Canada will not tolerate this type of activity,” Dominic Leblanc, Canada’s minister of public safety, said in a statement.
Samidoun did not immediately respond to Al Jazeera’s request for comment on Tuesday’s sanctions and “terrorist” designation.
On its website, Samidoun – also known as the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network – described itself as “an international network of organizers and activists working to build solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in their struggle for freedom”.
“We work to raise awareness and provide resources about Palestinian political prisoners, their conditions, their demands, and their work for freedom for themselves, their fellow prisoners, and their homeland,” it said.
Pro-Israel groups across North America and Europe have been pushing to list Samidoun as a “terrorist” group for years.
But the organisation came under renewed scrutiny in recent months during mass protests in Canada, the US and elsewhere against Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, which has killed more than 42,200 Palestinians in the besieged enclave since early October 2023.
Just weeks into the Israeli military’s bombardment of Gaza late last year, Germany – a staunch ally of Israel – banned Samidoun after it said the group disseminated “anti-Israel and anti-Jewish propaganda” and “glorified” the Palestinian group Hamas.
In a statement at that time, Samidoun rejected the German ban as an attempt “to repress dissent with the full force of the state”.
“This attack should be of serious concern to all who carry out political work, especially for Palestinian liberation,” the group said.
On Tuesday, the US also designated a Canadian citizen it said serves as a member of the PFLP’s leadership abroad and helps raise money for the group.
The US sanctions freeze the targeted individual’s and organisation’s assets in the country and prevent any US citizens or entities from doing business with them. | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/15/us-and-canada-impose-sanctions-blacklist-pro-palestinian-group-samidoun | 2024-10-15T18:17:39Z |
Welcome to Week 7, friends! We're officially through (at least) half of the regular fantasy football season which means crunch time for your lineups. Luckily, the scheduling gods offered us a lighter slate of bye weeks this go-around, with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye, meaning we should have the bulk of our starting lineups in place ... barring injury, of course.
There are plenty of interesting games on the slate this week, but expect everyone's eyes to be on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — a matchup of Super Bowls LIV and LVIII, each of them games where MVP QB Patrick Mahomes emerged victorious. Brock Purdy will face Andy Reid's Chiefs coming off a bye — an area where the Chiefs have had success historically — but there's no doubt that the Niners have the better personnel on offense to set their QB up for success.
That's certainly been reflected in their fantasy football value this year, as Purdy has had two games of 24+ fantasy points this year, while Mahomes seeks his first game of more than 18 points through his first five games.
Will Chiefs-49ers be the fantasy-scoring bonanza we all hope it will be? To help you make your lineup decisions, our fantasy experts have ranked their top plays at each position in their Week 7 fantasy football rankings for half-PPR scoring formats:
Good luck with your Week 7 matchups! | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/fantasy-football/A3725AFWSDNOFJSZYTVOHPSW4I/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:38Z |
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A research team from the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture La Mayora (IHSM, UMA-CSIC) in Algarrobo on the eastern side of the Costa del Sol has developed a bioplastic made from cellulose, for packaging fast food. The aim is that it can be used to cover bread, cakes or biscuits, or as a complement to other solid packaging such as that used for meat or fish.
To make it the researchers mixed commercial cellulose, which is the main component of the plants, and glycerol, an oily alcohol that has lubricating and softening properties. "This is a simple strategy that had not been studied until now," says IHSM La Mayora researcher Susana Guzmán.
She explained that for the first time real tests have been carried out and that during the experiment it was proven that the new material improved the shelf life of the product. "We saw that it remained fresh for up to a week, whereas with a similar material (paper) it barely lasted two or three days," she told SUR.
One of its characteristics is that it is environmentally friendly, repels water and pathogenic micro-organisms and has physical properties very similar to those of paper film, such as elasticity, transparency and malleability. According to the experts, the aim was to find a simple way to develop a material from agricultural waste that is transparent, resistant and biodegradable, as an alternative to commonly used plastics derived from fossil fuel sources.
As the researchers explained in the article 'Transparent, plasticised cellulose-glycerol bioplastics for food packaging applications', published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, they used cellulose, a substance that provides rigidity and resistance to plant cell walls, to develop the material. They then dissolved it into a transparent solution and added glycerol, a substance with binding properties, which gave the mixture its plasticising qualities. "We had to carry out several experiments with different proportions until we found an acceptable range of composition for contact with food," said the researcher.
After preparing different solutions, the scientific group evaporated the solvent and obtained different transparent films. All of them showed good resistance and retained their properties without decomposing on contact with food, a requirement for their potential use in packaging.
To test it, they wrapped small biscuits and evaluated the hardness of the biscuits at different times, demonstrating that the food is better preserved when protected by this bioplastic. "These tests that we have carried out serve as a first step to continue with the development of this bioplastic, which could be used in the future in markets, fast food restaurants or bakeries," explained Guzmán, who makes it clear that the research "is still on a laboratory scale" and that "for the moment, it is not going to replace polyethylene, but we continue to make progress on alternatives".
The team is continuing to work on improving parameters that are "very important for the food industry", such as the oxygen barrier, which allows food to be isolated and thus delay its deterioration.
Finally, they subjected this material to a degradation test in seawater to see how it decomposes naturally in aquatic environments. They confirmed that this bioplastic degrades more easily due to its glycerol content, as microorganisms can consume and feed on it.
The next step for the Sustainable Agri-Food Materials group at the IHSM is to improve the formulation of this bioplastic to make it more water-resistant. In parallel, they are working with other materials such as potato and tomato waste, as well as the shells of small crustaceans, to develop environmentally friendly and human-friendly coatings for food packaging.
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Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR – Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 3,280,000 shares, a decrease of 25.1% from the September 15th total of 4,380,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 933,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.5 days.
Portland General Electric Trading Up 2.1 %
NYSE:POR traded up $1.00 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $48.55. The stock had a trading volume of 267,309 shares, compared to its average volume of 946,053. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $47.41 and a 200 day moving average of $45.04. The company has a market capitalization of $5.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.22, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 0.59. Portland General Electric has a one year low of $39.13 and a one year high of $49.45.
Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 26th. The utilities provider reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $758.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $716.43 million. Portland General Electric had a net margin of 9.24% and a return on equity of 9.15%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.44 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Portland General Electric will post 3.09 EPS for the current year.
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Analyst Ratings Changes
POR has been the topic of several analyst reports. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Portland General Electric in a report on Thursday, September 12th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $47.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on Portland General Electric in a report on Friday, September 20th. They set a “hold” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. Evercore ISI assumed coverage on Portland General Electric in a research report on Wednesday, September 25th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $54.00 target price for the company. KeyCorp upgraded shares of Portland General Electric from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 22nd. Finally, Barclays downgraded shares of Portland General Electric from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $48.00 to $49.00 in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $47.00.
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Insider Activity at Portland General Electric
In other news, SVP Maria Angelica Espinosa sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.30, for a total value of $120,750.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 14,263 shares in the company, valued at $688,902.90. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. In other Portland General Electric news, COO Benjamin Felton sold 1,886 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total transaction of $90,528.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer now owns 30,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,446,816. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Maria Angelica Espinosa sold 2,500 shares of Portland General Electric stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.30, for a total value of $120,750.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 14,263 shares in the company, valued at approximately $688,902.90. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 5,486 shares of company stock worth $262,153. 0.54% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. LRI Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Portland General Electric during the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV lifted its holdings in shares of Portland General Electric by 767.2% during the 2nd quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 581 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 514 shares during the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Portland General Electric in the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new position in Portland General Electric during the 1st quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Hexagon Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Portland General Electric by 140.6% during the 1st quarter. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC now owns 919 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 537 shares in the last quarter.
Portland General Electric Company Profile
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. It operates six thermal plants, three wind farms, and seven hydroelectric facilities. As of December 31, 2023, the company owned an electric transmission system consisting of 1,254 circuit miles, including 287 circuit miles of 500 kilovolt line, 413 circuit miles of 230 kilovolt line, and 554 miles of 115 kilovolt line; and served 934 thousand retail customers in 51 cities.
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Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week on Sunday Night Football. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock. See below for additional information on how to watch and live stream the New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers game.
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New York Jets:
The New York Jets lost 23-20 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Aaron Rodgers completed 23-of-35 for 294 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to WR Garrett Wilson, who caught eight passes for 107 yards in the loss. WR Allen Lazard made six catches for 114 yards.
Sunday marked the Jets’ first game under Jeff Ulbrich as interim head coach. Having served as the team’s defensive coordinator since 2021, Ulbrich entered this role without any prior head coaching experience.
The Jets fired Robert Saleh last Tuesday after the team’s Week 5 loss against the Vikings. Saleh, who was in his fourth season in New York, concluded his tenure with a 20-36 record.
The New York Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010—that is the longest active playoff drought both in the league and in franchise history. Jets team owner Woody Johnson is determined to turn that around and says the organization wants “to bring a lot of change this week”.
RELATED: Raiders reportedly agree to trade Davante Adams to Jets
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The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 4-2 with a 32-13 win against the Raiders on Sunday, putting an end to their two-game losing streak. RB Najee Harris finished with 14 carries for a season-high 106 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown—his first of the season. QB Justin Fields completed 14-of-24 for 145 passing yards and added a season-high 59 rushing yards, along with 2 rushing touchdowns.
Russell Wilson, who signed with the Steelers in March and was named the starting quarterback entering the season, has yet to make his debut due to a calf injury. However, that can change this Sunday according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
“Russ proved his health last week and we’re looking hard at it this week, Tomlin said. “It is up for consideration.”
RELATED: Mike Tomlin on huge crowd of Steelers fans in Las Vegas - “It was special to be part of”
How to watch New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers:
- When: Sunday, October 20
- Where: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
- Time: Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with Football Night in America
- TV: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
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How do I watch Sunday Night Football?
If you have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can watch Sunday Night Football on your TV or with a TV provider login on the NBC Sports app, NBC app, or via NBCSports.com. Check your local listings to find your NBC channel. If you can’t find NBC in your channel lineup, please contact your TV provider.If you don’t have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can stream Sunday Night Football on Peacock. Sign up here.
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Dengue: 8 more die, 1108 hospitalised
Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 223 this year.
During the period, 1,108 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 164 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 174 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3,680 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country. A total of 44,764 dengue cases have been reported since 1 January 2024.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year. | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mw1owky2fg | 2024-10-15T18:17:40Z |
On Monday, the first anniversary commemorating the Palestinian massacre of Israelis, a one-day summit brought together top US and Israeli leaders and pro-Israel organizations in Texas to Bless Israel and honor the victims of the attacks.
“The heart and mission of the October 7th Memorial Summit is to mobilize a formidable coalition of Jewish and Christian leaders, pro-Israel organizations, and Texas dignitaries to commemorate the victims of the Hamas terror attacks on October 7th, 2023, to champion Israel and the Jewish community by effectively contributing to the larger conversation, to educate about the rise in antisemitism in the US and beyond, and to bless victims, families, and the displaced in Israel,” the website states. “From a heartfelt Prayer Breakfast to thoughtful panel discussions and a luncheon with a major keynote speaker, this event will be a meaningful memorial.”
About 400 people attended the event at the Marriott Quorum Dallas Addison, while another 900 viewed the live stream. Sharon Michaels, the director of Israel365’s Dallas division, was thrilled with the turnout.
“Texas is a big state but people came from all over,” Michaels told Israel365. “People came from out of state. I spoke to one man who came all the way from Atlanta just for the one-day event.”\
The event began with a prayer breakfast and lasted over eight hours, but the energy was high throughout.
“Nick Vujicic was inspiring and got a standing ovation,” Michaels said. “Ted Cruz reaffirmed his status as a true lover of Zion. He said simply that either we stand with Israel or we stand with the terrorists. He described how the current administration is actively standing with the terrorists.
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The summit can be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
Speakers included Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, Member of Knesset Ohad Tal, TBN show host Erick Stakelbeck, Australian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, Pastor Larry Huch, Nova Festival survivor Ofir Burgana, Congressman Chip Roy, Israeli Consul Livia Link-Raviv, and Doris Liber, the mother of Guy Illouz, a hostage murdered in Hamas captivity.
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Topics included “Combating the Rise in Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism on American Campuses,” a panel discussion on the War against Israel and the West, an onstage “Israel War Room Experience” presentations by survivors of Oct. 7, and a preview of the Israel365 and The Israel Guys film, “Oct.7: What next?”
The organizations involved in the summit have been working with families, displaced families, youth, widows, orphans, and injured IDF soldiers with everyday provisions, PTSD support, youth activities, and more.
Israel365 was a charity partner in the event.
Ruthy’s Farm, a therapeutic horse farm in Israel, was a charity partner in the summit. They have been providing therapeutic horse support to at-risk women and youth and IDF soldiers suffering from PTSD.
Israel Magen Fund was also a charity partner in the event. The fund provides provisions and extra security equipment to affected communities throughout Israel.oughout Israel. | https://israel365news.com/397001/dallas-summit-standing-with-israel-on-oct-7/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:40Z |
The guys who didn't practice today were Rashad Jeanty, Ethan Kilmer, Frostee Rucker, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. The one guy that was limited was Deltha O'Neal.
Q: How do you think the offensive line has played?ML:
I think we're pretty blessed. We didn't play as well on Monday night as we could have. But Alex (Stepanovich) played quite a bit at center and Scott (Kooistra) played quite a bit at right tackle. Stacy (Andrews) and Andrew (Whitworth) played the other two spots, and Bobbie played at right guard. We were seven guys deep. Counting Levi (Jones), we'll have 8 players that can go in and play winning football.
Q: How much did the depth help you win the game Monday night?ML:
I think depth, condition, and a lot of other things play factors when you have a hot humid game like that. I can't put a degree on it, but hopefully, those are things that will help you win football games.
Q: You re-signed Antonio Chatman and waived Nate Lawrie. What are your hopes for Chatman?ML:
You're making more of it than what it is. Antonio was on our team, and we needed to make a move for an other offensive lineman. We were too late in the week last week, and Nate was part of the plan on offense, so we couldn't make the move last week. This week we made that move. When we get the opportunity we'd love to have Nate back here.
Q: When you look at the Cleveland-Pittsburgh game, do you think Cleveland played better than the score indicated?ML:
I don't think they played their best football. They turned the football over a bunch and gave Pittsburgh a short field a number of times. Pittsburgh didn't score as many points as they could have scored, so I think the Cleveland defense made some plays to do that. I don't think Cleveland comes away feeling good about the football game at all, and I'm sure they're hard at work to play better this Sunday.
Q: Jamal Lewis appears to be a little bit smaller. Is he the same running back that he was in the past? Is he quicker maybe?ML:
I'll just say Jamal is a fine player, and we'll see him on Sunday.
Q: Does the amount of violence and hard hitting on the field ever shock you?ML:
Guys are larger than they have been. They continue to get faster and are generally stronger. They eat better, and our playing surfaces are better. With everything improving, obviously the collisions will be more violent. On the other side of it, kids don't go out on the street and play football anymore. Some of the fundamentals of football aren't being taught.
Your high school coaches are no longer part of the high school so they come in from outside and are trained differently. Colleges can't spend as much time with their guys on the field because their spring football is limited as far as contact goes. It becomes a game of non-contact until you have contact. We will continually see more instances of guys getting injured. It's a shame, because the game is going backwards, because people who don't quite understand what it takes end up legislating rules.
Q: With the allegations in New England regarding sign stealing, how much do you guard against that?ML:
If it's true, they took it to a different level. You always guard against those kind of things. Offensively, with the coach-to-quarterback communicator, you've taken the ability to steal plays away, which is what we were trying to get for the defense as well, but not everyone agreed on the system. You can still look at defensive signals and have an idea of what is being called. We do things at the line of scrimmage with both offense and defense, which has always been part of football. There are certain ways legislated as ethical and certain ways that aren't.
Q: Are you in favor of someone on defense having a headphone? ML:
Yes. It's a matter of coming up with a solution which would make it equitable.
Q: Can you talk about Levi (Jones) and Willie (Anderson's) status for Sunday?ML:
Their status will be just like it was for last week, and it won't change until we get out there Sunday.
Q: Robert Geathers made some big plays. How good can he be?ML:
He played very well. He made a lot of plays and was involved in a lot of plays. As time goes on, I think Robert will continue to play better and better. It was a good football game all around.
Q: What's your message to the special teams coverage units?ML:
We have to do better. We have to punt the ball better, kick better, cover better. We have to do better. It's like the quarterback, everyone has to do their job better. It doesn't start with one person or one thing.
Q: The way Darrin (Simmons) reacted when Terrence McGee returned that kickoff a couple years ago, I'm sure he didn't sleep well Monday night:ML:
I don't think any of us sleep well when we give up plays. All of our coaches are involved and all of us feel responsible for it. We have to do better. Guys have to get to the right spots and certainly get the ball. We have to do things right.
Q: Against this division, you're 10-3 in the last 13 games. You obviously built this team to do well in the AFC North:ML:
Again, this is another one, and if we don't win this one, nothing else matters. This is what counts now.
Q: Does Mike Brown ever talk about the Cleveland rivalry with you?ML:
Yes. This is an important game for Mr. Brown. He wants to beat the Cleveland Browns.
Q: Can you talk about the impact of Lemar Marshall on the linebacker corps, and the linebackers in general?ML:
We have room for improvement. Caleb Miller, Lemar Marshall, Landon Johnson, and Ahmad Brooks all did good things. I think there are things that we need to do better. I think collectively it will be a big challenge this week. This is a team (Cleveland) that does things in their running game, and we need to be in the right spots and fits defensively. Lemar, coming in, has been a starter in the NFL and brings some stability to come in and learn a new terminology in two weeks and go out and play a football game. The level of professional that he is shows through.
Q: Rashad Jeanty said about Lemar, 'I don't know if he knows it or not, but he's a leader':ML:
He's been a guy who was in front of the huddle in Washington for three years. He had an opportunity and seized the moment in Washington, and hasn't looked back.
Q: Levi didn't play. Is this a message that a player cannot dictate who will play to the coaches?ML:
We have never had that. I think you're making something out of nothing.
Q: Do you think he will play?ML:
I do. I believe Levi will play, and probably start at some point.
Q: With Eric Steinbach at Cleveland, is it an issue that he knows the play calls?ML:
We've changed things to contend with that. | https://www.bengals.com/news/marvin-lewis-press-conference-722335 | 2024-10-15T18:17:40Z |
EXCLUSIVEHas Victoria Beckham played matchmaker in Romeo's new romance months after split from Mia Regan?
As a mother incredibly close to her children, Victoria Beckham is undoubtedly invested in her son’s love lives and was devastated when Romeo split from his childhood love, Mia Regan.
And as the 22-year-old debuted his romance with the 23-year-old photographer and ‘wild child’, Gray Sorrenti, it may come as no surprise that Posh Spice, 50, links her son to his new flame.
Gray is the daughter of Victoria’s friend and collaborator - the famed fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti - who shot the campaign for Posh’s first collaboration with Reebok in 2019.
Sorrenti is best known for creating Kate Moss’s iconic Calvin Klein ad in the 90s but has also taken pictures of the mother-of-four for her publicity images.
Posh said in 2019: ‘I am behind the camera with Mario all day and then at the end, I am the one who has to be on the other side of the camera. Having to wear both hats can be stressful.’
Romeo Beckham and Gray Sorrenti confirmed their romance after they were spotted in New York on a romantic stroll locking lips and hugging
Five years later, their children were enjoying a romantic stroll in New York this week and they packed on the PDA, locking lips and wrapping their arms around each other.
Romeo and Gray were first spotted together when the Beckham's second eldest son was in Paris supporting his mum last month and was seen getting a cab together after the Saint Laurent party.
It comes as Romeo announced he was leaving Brentford FC reserves team, and football altogether, to follow in his fashionista mother's footsteps.
Posh no doubt approves of the relationship as she has followed Gray on Instagram for years who is a rising star in the fashion world, following in her father’s footsteps as a photographer.
A fellow ‘nepo baby’ with Romeo, Gray has shot ad campaigns for the likes of Loewe, Saint Laurent and Calvin Klein as well as a slew of celebrity magazine covers.
Awkwardly, another long-term follower of Gray is Romeo’s ex-girlfriend, Mia Regan, who dated the former footballer for five years before he confirmed their split in February.
Mia, who is a model and social media influencer, has been liking Gray’s pictures on Instagram since 2021 when she was still going out with Romeo.
But the pair split after reportedly having an argument, with Mia moving out of his home in Battersea and both confirming it on their Instagram saying, ‘After five years we friendzoned each other.’
Romeo's parents, Victoria and David Beckham, with Gray's parents, Mario Sorrenti and Mary Frey in New York 2019
Romeo's older brother Brooklyn with Mario Sorrenti in 2017 at the Calvin Klein fragrance Obsessed? launch at Spencer House
Mia Regan and Romeo Beckham dated for five years before calling it quits in February having 'friend-zoned' each other
Victoria was said to have been devastated by the split as she was very close to Mia who was a muse for her label.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: ‘Mia and Victoria have always been the two that have been close - in fact, Mia was at her side through the fallout with Nicola and was a constant support.'
Romeo and Mia are still friends, but for Victoria, it isn't the same, so she is so relieved to have Nicola in her life properly now.
'Victoria is all about family, and she has longed to have close relationships with her sons' partners.'
The former Spice Girl famously had a fallout with her eldest son Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham during preparations for the couple’s wedding in May 2022.
Mia Regan and Romeo Beckham at the Netflix premiere of the David Beckham documentary 2023 three months before they officially split
Gray Sorrenti is an rising star in the fashion industry and Victoria Beckham is no doubt overjoyed at the pairing
Speculation was rife at the time, but it appeared that the problems began after it emerged that Victoria didn't have time to make Nicola's wedding dress.
Instead, the bride wore Valentino - and later gave an interview insisting that ditching Victoria's offer was not intended to be a slight against her new mother-in-law.
Nicola said: 'I was going to and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realized that her atelier couldn't do it, so then I had to pick another dress.'
But the women have reconciled and Nicola has since often called her mother-in-law’s designs ‘genius’ and the pair are undoubtedly closer than ever. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13962565/Victoria-Beckham-Romeos-new-romance-months-split-Mia-Regan.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:17:40Z |
Shreveport, Louisiana, fulfillment center uses eight different robot models: Sequoia, Robin, Cardinal, Sparrow, Proteus, Hercules, Titan, and an automated packager.
Ben Ames has spent 20 years as a journalist since starting out as a daily newspaper reporter in Pennsylvania in 1995. From 1999 forward, he has focused on business and technology reporting for a number of trade journals, beginning when he joined Design News and Modern Materials Handling magazines. Ames is author of the trail guide "Hiking Massachusetts" and is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism.
Mega-retailer Amazon says its newest fulfillment center, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, uses 10 times more robots than previous warehouse designs, and relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to direct the eight different models deployed in its bustling operation.
“Over the years, we’ve built and scaled the world’s largest fleet of industrial robotics that ease tasks for employees and improve operational safety while creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs along the way,” the company said in a blog post Wednesday. “For the first time, we have introduced technology solutions in all key production areas at the site, meaning our employees will work alongside our growing fleet of robotic systems seamlessly in a way that wasn’t possible until now.”
The Shreveport site spans five floors and more than 3 million square feet—equivalent to 55 football fields—making it one of Amazon's largest sites. It will employ 2,500 employees once it’s fully ramped up.
The technology at the center of the huge building is called Sequoia, a “multilevel containerized inventory system” that can hold more than 30 million items, making it five times bigger than Amazon’s first deployment of that system in Houston, Texas.
As inventory and packages move through the facility, Robin, Cardinal, and Sparrow—an AI-powered trio of robotic arms—sort, stack, and consolidate millions of items and customer orders. The latest version of Sparrow uses computer vision and AI systems that give it the versatility to handle over 200 million unique products of all different shapes, sizes, and weights.
And Proteus, which Amazon calls its “first fully autonomous mobile robot,” navigates carts of packages to the site’s outbound dock so they can be loaded into trucks, while safely moving around employees in open spaces. The remaining three robot models include larger AMRs called Hercules and Titan and a packaging automation system that creates custom-sized packages to fit each order’s dimensions.
Although the increased automation allows the facility to handle more orders than older sites, Amazon insists it is not replacing workers’ jobs. “As we deploy this new generation of robotics across our network, we expect our headcount to continue to grow and we’re really excited by how this technology also creates more opportunities for skilled jobs. In fact, our next-generation fulfillment centers and sites with advanced robotics will require 30% more employees in reliability, maintenance, and engineering roles,” the company said.
According to Amazon, it trains workers for skilled jobs by helping them earn certifications through a corporate “Career Choice program” and a “mechatronics and robotics apprenticeship” that provides hourly wages up to 40% higher than entry-level roles.
Fort Worth, TX – September 10, 2024 – EP North America, a fast-growing, lithium-ion focusedmaterial handling equipment provider offering innovative and competitive options to the market, today debuted two new forklifts. The CPD45F8/50F8 and EFLA251 help warehouse and DC managers provide powerful lithium-ion solutions that will upgrade any fleet of diesel and LPG warehouse vehicles and are available today via EP North America’s dealer network.
“EP North America continues to expand its portfolio to solve a wider range of material handling applications, leveraging our unparalleled strength in lithium-powered solutions,” said Jason Bratton, general manager, EP North America. “Whether leading occasional or multi-shift operations, these lithium-ion powered solutions provide exceptional value, quality and dependability that we believe our dealer network and their customers have been looking for.”
The CPD45F8/50F8 is an IPX4 Rated, pneumatic forklift designed for outdoor use to suit applications up to 10,000 lbs. The CPD45F8/50F8 utilizes an integrated EP Energy 80V lithium-ion battery, requiring zero maintenance and eliminating ongoing fuel costsassociated with diesel/LPG units. By removing the internal combustion engine, it reduces fatigue by eliminating vibration, heat, noise and exhaust, which creates a more comfortable and productive work environment.
EFLA251 is a Class I forklift engineered to provide a direct alternative in both utilization and cost to Class IV LP equivalent. Featuring a lifting capacity of 5,000 lbs., the EFLA251 is powered by an EP Energy 80V Lithium-ion battery with onboard charging as a standard feature and is capable of empty-to-full in just over two hours, eliminating all dependencies on LPG.
EP controls cost and supply through a vertical integration strategy that ensures readily available stock and consistently short lead times on factory orders. EP has loaded dedicated demo units to its fleet to make available through the remainder of 2024, supporting its efforts in driving conversion adoption from IC to E.
About EP North America
EP North America is leading the IC to E movement in North America, offering a range of material handling solutions from lithium-ion Class 1 forklifts to lithium battery solutions, stackers, pallet jacks and task support vehicles. For more information, visit epforklifts.com or follow us on social media.
The Raymond Corp. has expanded its energy storage solutions business with the opening of a manufacturing plant that will produce lithium-ion and thin plate pure lead (TPPL) batteries for its forklifts and other material handling equipment. Located in Binghamton, N.Y., Raymond’s Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence adds to the more than 100-year-old company’s commitment to supporting the local economy and reinvigorating Upstate New York as an innovation hub, according to company officials and local government and business leaders who gathered for a ribbon cutting and grand opening this week.
“This region has a rich history of innovation,” Jennifer Lupo, Raymond’s vice president of energy solutions, supply chain, and leasing, said in welcoming attendees to the ribbon cutting ceremony Monday.
Lupo referred to the new factory as an “exciting milestone” in Raymond’s history and described it as the next step in the company’s energy storage solutions business, which began nearly 10 years ago with the development of a lithium-ion battery to power its “walkie” pallet jack. That work has expanded to include larger batteries and other technologies to support battery-electric equipment.
“We’re not just keeping up with the electrification movement,” Lupo said. “We’re leading it.”
Raymond, a business unit of Toyota Material Handling, has been building forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment at its nearby Greene, New York, headquarters since 1922. The Binghamton factory supports local efforts to boost manufacturing and innovation in New York’s Southern Tier, which was recently designated as a regional technology and innovation hub by the Biden Administration.
Raymond is leasing the 124,000 square foot facility at 196 Corporate Drive, situated in an established industrial park. The manufacturer is currently utilizing just 10,000 square feet of the space to produce its 8250 lithium-ion battery, which can power Raymond’s class 1 and class 2 fork trucks, as well as a smaller TPPL battery for powering pallet jacks.
The Binghamton factory employs 15 people, but the company expects to scale up quickly in space and personnel, adding 12 to 25 employees next year and ramping up to 60 employees by 2027, according to Jim Priestly, battery manufacturing manager for energy solutions at Raymond.
The Binghamton facility also represents Raymond’s larger commitment to helping develop greener, more sustainable supply chains, according to company President and CEO Michael Field.
“We recognize energy’s critical role in shaping our future,” Field told attendees at the grand opening, adding that Raymond is seizing the opportunity to participate in the clean energy transition locally and beyond.
“This facility is just the beginning,” Field said.
That hiring surge marks a significant jump in relation to the company’s nearly 17,000 current employees across North America, adding 21% more workers.
That increase is necessary because U.S. holiday sales in 2023 increased 3.9% year-over-year as consumer spending grew even amidst uncertain economic times and trends like inflation and consumer price sensitivity. Looking at the coming peak, a similar pattern is projected for this year, with shoppers forecasted to drive a 4.8% increase in holiday retail sales for 2024, Geodis said, citing data from Emarketer.
To attract the extra workforce, Geodis says it will offer competitive wages, peak premium pay incentives, peak and referral bonuses, an expedited payment option, and flexible schedules. And it’s using an AI-powered chatbot named Sophie to serve as a virtual recruiting assistant.
“We acknowledge the immense responsibility we have to our customers to deliver exceptional service every day, and this is especially true during peak season,” Anthony Jordan, GEODIS in Americas Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said in a release. “Because peak season is the most business-critical sales period of the year for many of our retail clients, expanding our workforce is vital to ensure we have a flexible, dynamic team that can handle anticipated surges in demand.”
“Unrelenting labor shortages and wage inflation, accompanied by increasing consumer demand, are driving rapid market adoption of autonomous technologies in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics,” Seegrid CEO and President Joe Pajer said in a release. “This is particularly true in the area of palletized material flows; areas that are addressed by Seegrid’s autonomous tow tractors and lift trucks. This segment of the market is just now ‘coming into its own,’ and Seegrid is a clear leader.”
According to Pajer, Seegrid’s strength in the sector is due to several new technologies it has released in the past six months. They include: Sliding Scale Autonomy, which provides both flexibility and predictability in autonomous navigation and manipulation; Enhanced Pallet and Payload Detection, which enables reliable recognition and manipulation of a broad range of payloads; and the planned launch of its CR1 autonomous lift truck model later this year.
Seegrid’s CR1 unit offers a 15-foot lift height, 4,000-pound load capacity, and a top speed of 5 mph. In comparison, its existing autonomous lift truck model, the RS1, supports six-foot lift height, 3,500 pound capacity, and the same top speed.
The “series D” investment round was funded by existing lead investors Giant Eagle Incorporated and G2 Venture Partners, as well as smaller investments from other existing shareholders.
Austin, TX - (September 3, 2024) – AutoScheduler.AI, an innovative Warehouse Orchestration Platform and WMS accelerator, announces the company is sponsoring a webinar hosted by DC Velocity magazine to discuss PepsiCo/FLNA’s (Frito Lay North America) warehouse transformation using AutoScheduler.AI’s AutoPilot.
Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler.AI, and Peter Hanna, a leader at PepsiCo, will share how AutoPilot is revolutionizing operations at PepsiCo/FLNA. Faced with rising demand, shrinking margins, and complex operations, PepsiCo turned to AutoScheduler.AI’s cloud-based AutoPilot platform to optimize warehouse operations and improve efficiency, including a 30% increase in product picks per hour.
“PepsiCo has been focused on driving value for customers through innovative supply chain processes that improve fulfillment times, reduce operating costs, and maximize productivity,” says Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler.AI. “Our AI algorithms can prioritize customer orders based on predefined rules and criteria while considering warehouse constraints, which helps to improve customer satisfaction and overall profitability.”
At the free webinar on September 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, attendees will:
•Learn how AutoPilot unifies data across systems for better visibility.
•Discover how advanced algorithms maximize productivity and minimize costs.
•See how AutoPilot provides comprehensive, real-time insights for informed decision-making.
•Hear about the impressive gains at PepsiCo/FLNA, including a 30% increase in picks per hour.
AutoScheduler.AI AutoPilot smooths warehouse operations by orchestrating and planning all activities in real-time on top of an existing WMS. It considers space, time, labor, dock doors, and more constraints to ensure that orders are fulfilled on time and in full. Clients gain efficiencies and value in their supply chains through optimized labor, schedules, touches, and inventory.
To register for the free webinar, visit: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4676523/A2108DE2BC89DF1C73F2FCB1C1A5863F?partnerref=auto
About AutoScheduler.AI AutoScheduler.AI orchestrates warehouse activities directly on top of your WMS, optimizing operations for peak performance. Developed alongside industry leaders like P&G and successfully deployed at prominent companies such as Pepsi, General Mills, and Unilever, our AI and Machine Learning platform seamlessly integrates with your existing systems. Focused on labor planning, inventory workflow, human-robotics interaction, and space utilization, we streamline operations, reducing travel and inventory handling while maximizing OTIF rates and labor efficiency. With prescriptive analytics driving insights, our clients harness the power to enhance efficiencies and generate value across their supply chains. Reach out to us at info@autoscheduler.ai for more information. | https://www.thescxchange.com/move/store/amazon-warehouse-shreveport-louisiana | 2024-10-15T18:17:43Z |
Obaidul Quader said he won't flee, but even AL leaders don't know where he is
"We were born in this country, we will die in this country, we will not flee. Where will we flee! I will not flee. If necessary, I will go and stay at Fakhrul shaheb's house" -- these words aimed at BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir were uttered on 29 January last year by Awami League's general secretary Obaidul Quader, who had been the minister for road transport and bridges at the time.
When Obaidul Quader made this statement at an Awami League public meeting held at the historic madrasa grounds in Rajshahi, also present on stage were Awami League president Sheikh Hasina, who was the prime minister at the time.
Much water has flowed under the bridge over the last one and a half years since then. BNP's movement was thwarted and Awami League came to power for the fourth consecutive time through a one-sided election on 7 January this year. But then the Awami League government was toppled from power in the July-August student-people's uprising. On 5 August Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of prime minister and left the country.
There is no clue of where Obaidul Quader may be. He is in hiding and does not appear on the virtual world either. Before the fall of the government, he would be delivering speeches and statements almost every single day. But over the past 2 months and 10 days he has made no statement or speech for the media.
In the meantime a parody song based on Obaidul Quader's "palabo na" (I won't flee) statement has gone viral on social media. His various statements have proven to be perfect meme fodder. There is a host of other parodies and humorous skits centering Obaidul Quader's "words of wisdom".
After the fall of the government, most of Awami League's top level leaders, including Sheikh Hasina, have left the country. It has been learnt that most of them are staying in India. Even mid-level leaders and leaders of associate organisations have also taken up abode in India. Many of these leaders are keeping in communication with media persons and with party men at home and abroad.
Over the past one and a half months this correspondent spoke over phone with several central leaders of the party. None of them could give any information about the whereabouts of Obaidul Quader. In fact, there isn't even any information as to whether Obaidul Quader has been in contact with any of the leaders.
"The game is on" - and now he's off
The Awami League leaders have all sorts of speculations about where Obaidul Quader could be possibly located. Some say he crossed over the Jashore border into India on 5 August. Some say he is in UAE. Then again, some think he is in hiding within the country.
Several leaders close to Obaidul Quader said he had been in Dhanmondi of the capital till 5 August afternoon. But since then there is a blank of whether he had been in contact with anyone.
Several audios have cropped up of Awami League's president Sheikh Hasina speaking over phone with leaders and activists home and abroad. But there has been no information of the second most important person of the party, Obaidul Quader, speaking to anyone. Before 5 August he had been busy holding meetings with party leaders of various levels every day. During the movement of the opposition before the national election, he had delivered speeches as the counter rallies and meetings in the streets. His taunting remark "khela hobe" ("the game is on") was met with a volley of discussion and debate. But then he himself took off with no trace. That is now the topic of discussion and debate.
Surprised at Quader and angry too
Leaders close to Obaidul Quader say that from his student life he had been adroit at catching the media's attention. Before the 1/11 caretaker government takeover, when he had been the party joint general secretary, his statement about shutting off the oxygen supply to Bangabhaban had created a stir.
When Awami League came to power in 2009, he was not given berth in the cabinet. He would regularly deliver speeches at various mushroom organisations of Awami League. Many within the party would sardonically refer to him as the "nation's conscience".
Towards the end of 2011, Obaidul Quader was appointed the government's communication minister. There is talk within the party that after criticising the government at all these random organisations, he was given place in the cabinet. After becoming minister, he travelled the length and breadth of the nation and would summon media persons to deliver his statements.
While Obaidul Quader remains out of the media scene and out of sight, the party's presidium member Jahangir Kabir Nanak, joint secretary Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif and AFM Bahauddin Nasim have been posting statements and remarks in their verified Facebook pages
After he became general secretary in 2016, Obaidul Quader became even more visible in the media. Since then he remained the party's general secretary for three terms. And then after the change in government, that Obaidul Quader is nowhere to be seen. This has not only surprised the party men, but angered them too.
A central leader of Awami League presently in India said, on condition of anonymity, after Obaidul Quader became general secretary of the party, other leaders hardly got a chance to speak. The leaders who didn't get that chance are now trying to be vocal. Obaidul Quader has sunk into complete silence.
After Obaidul Quader became general secretary, almost every day he would take part in events of his ministry or of the party and then publicise his speeches through the media. If there were no events, he would send his statements to the media as press releases. During the Covid pandemic, he would hold regular virtual press briefings from his home. He developed heart ailments in 2019 and was under treatment for about three months in the country and in Singapore. After that, this is the first time that Obaidul Quader has been absent for so long from the media.
A central leader of Awami League said, Obaidul Quader would try to stay in the media limelight by any means. He alone knows under what conditions he remains away from the media and the party leaders and activists for the past two and a half months.
Party leaders irate
When the country was faced with the tumultuous movement of the students and the people, Obaidul Quader and other central leaders held a meeting at the Awami League central office on Bangabandhu Avenue on 31 July with former Chhatra League leaders. Obaidul Quader faced the ire of the former Chhatra League leaders that day and some of them chanted "bhua, bhua" (fake, fake) at him. He has to rush out of the auditorium.
Many of the former Chhatra League leaders that day told the media people, the former student leaders were summoned after the party fell into trouble. Yet at other times the party general secretary would misbehave with them. He would just go around with a handful of his sycophants. That is why they expressed their anger.
Party leaders say that after the failure of party and the government during student-people's movement and after the fall of the government, the blame game has stepped up. And the party leaders and activists hurl most of the blame at Obaidul Quader. Many leaders apprehend Obaidul Quader will face an untoward situation if he comes out into the open.
While Obaidul Quader remains out of the media scene and out of sight, the party's presidium member Jahangir Kabir Nanak, joint secretary Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif and AFM Bahauddin Nasim have been posting statements and remarks in their verified Facebook pages. They have been placing their statements before the media too. But some party men have been annoyed with these posts too. They say that they castigate the government from the safety of being abroad, while those in the country have to face the flak.
No picture of Quader on FB
On 5 July Obaidul Quader made the last post on his verified Facebook page. He posted up 12 pictures of himself in different poses at the Padma Bridge project's Service Area-1. The post got over 10,000 likes, hearts and laughing emojis. Of this, 52,000 were laughing reactions. Over 38,000 comments were made and the pictures were shared over 7500 times. No posts on his Facebook page since then.
Earlier he would post pictures of himself in all sorts of poses at regular intervals on Facebook, taken in front of his house, in his office, in the Padma Bridge area and so on. He would post pictures with foreign ambassadors or guests too. But he did not post up pictures of party programmes much. | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/7yimukuh4k | 2024-10-15T18:17:43Z |
The NFL’s offseason change to kickoffs was designed to cut down on concussions while also creating more returns and it has worked on both fronts.
During a media session at Tuesday’s owner’s meetings, NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said, via Albert Breer of SI.com, that 32 percent of kickoffs have been returned so far this season. That’s up from 17 percent last season.
That rise in returns has not led to a rise in concussions. NFL executive vice president for health and safety Jeff Miller said, via multiple reporters, that there has only been one concussion on the play so far this season.
Kickoff returns could go up even more in the future. There has been talk of moving touchbacks to the 35-yard-line from the 30 and the drop in concussions on returns should make that more appealing when it comes up for discussion this offseason. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-says-theres-been-one-concussion-on-kickoffs-this-season | 2024-10-15T18:17:43Z |
TAKE ONE: A SMALL STEP IS A GIANT LEAP
I was somewhat – and understandably – harsh on how Oregon looked early in the season. There seemed to have been a dropoff in the performance of the offensive line, the offense was nowhere nearly as explosive as last season, and the defense did not appear to be significantly better than they were last season.
There were a lot of early kinks that needed to be ironed out which appeared to be more than just kinks; they seemed more like fatal flaws—issues that could relegate the Ducks out of the expanded 12-team playoff. I don’t know that I underestimated the talent so much as I thought the coaches were missing a link; they were not finding a way to create the connection that had been so talked about in the preseason. There seemed to be a lack of synergy on the field.
To be frank, I never doubted that this team had a strong bond off the field, but sometimes that connection simply does not translate to on-field performance. We’ve seen it before with talented rosters that just don’t click in game situations despite great camaraderie in the locker room. Even against Michigan State, there seemed to be a missing link between merely good and truly elite. Many of the same execution errors that cost Oregon wins against Washington in 2023 were rearing their heads again, and it looked like the coaching had not made much growth over the offseason either.
Then came the Ohio State game, where almost everything seemed to mesh. There was better execution, better chemistry, and simply put: better overall play. The Ducks rose to the challenge of facing a top-tier opponent in a way that may not have been predictable to those who don’t see every rep at practice. By no means am I implying the game against Ohio State was a masterpiece of perfection. Quite the contrary. There were still noticeable flaws. The play of the special teams was lackluster for most of this game. There were at least five points left on the field thanks to a gaffe on an extra point, a failed two-point conversion (only made necessary by the first missed PAT), and a missed field goal. These were costly mistakes that, in another game, could have swung the result in the opposite direction.
There were also some head-scratching play calls that left fans wondering what exactly the strategy was at certain moments. At the same time, there were flashes of brilliance in other decisions — the onside kick being a prime example. That call not only showed a level of aggressiveness and trust in the team’s ability to execute under pressure but also shifted momentum in a pivotal moment. The timing and audacity of the move reminded me that when this team is dialed in, they’re capable of beating anyone in the country.
That’s why this game felt like a turning point. For all the preseason talk about talent, leadership, and goals, it wasn’t until this game that we saw Oregon come anywhere close to fully embracing its potential. The team didn’t just win; they adapted, they responded, and they fought through adversity in a way that eluded them earlier in the season. There’s no question that this win will resonate throughout the rest of the season, setting a new standard for what Oregon football can be. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a step forward, and in this chaotic sport, that’s often what matters most.
Moving forward, the key will be to sustain this level of execution and to clean up the areas that still need improvement. Special teams play can no longer be an afterthought if Oregon is to challenge for a national championship. The offense needs to continue to build on its chemistry, and the defense, which finally showed signs of real growth against Ohio State, needs to maintain that edge against every opponent.
If they can do that, this team will not only make the 12-team playoff but might have a legitimate shot to make some noise when they get there. The foundation is there; now it’s all about putting it together consistently.
TAKE TWO: WHEN HYPERBOLE IS TRUTH
When I talked about the recruits that were on campus last week and through yesterday, it was somewhat straightforward as a discussion on who would be in town and how important some of the visits were. We have long talked about recruiting being the lifeblood of college football. Without talent, good teams do not rise to the next level. In college football talent is king and talent is acquired through recruiting.
I know Jedd Fish thinks Oregon and Ohio State buy talent and ‘poor little Washington’ cannot afford to compete – but that sounds a lot like the Oakland A’s owner. What is worse is that both are being disingenuous. Washington has a significantly larger alumni base than does Oregon and they have plenty of wealthy boosters. Their issue is not the lack of money itself, but an inability to manage and understand the change in the game.
In the days prior to scholarship limits, Washington used its advantages to acquire as much talent as possible and park it on the bench – just to keep the talent away from schools like Oregon. And in those arcane days, there was no way out once you were parked on the bench at a school. The National Letter of Intent was airtight and college football was exempt from anti truest.
So when the playing field was leveled and teams could no longer just pay scholarships to over a hundred players to park them on a bench – bag men showed up to get the best-of-the-best to their schools.
Washington is hardly poor – they are just not organized in their approach to modern college football and Jedd Fisch understands this. He also knows that his Huskies just gave up 40 points to one of the worst offenses in college football.
He failed to recruit and that is the ultimate sin in college football. It relegates you to mediocrity. This weekend couldn't have been more perfectly timed for the Ducks. As Oregon prepares for its first season in the Big Ten, the victory over a marquee opponent like Ohio State sent a clear message to recruits: Oregon is no longer just a program with potential, they are now a contender on the biggest stage. Head coach Dan Lanning and his staff seized this moment, with several recruits, both current commits and top targets, speaking about how the game changed their perception of the program.
The commitment of defensive tackle Tomuhini Topui underscores the immediate recruiting impact. Topui is a crucial piece for Oregon's future in the trenches, and the game-day atmosphere solidified his decision. It’s moments like these that show how the Ducks are successfully competing with—and beating out—traditional powerhouses for elite talent. Top recruits, like five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord, who is committed to Ohio State but reevaluating his options, were left in awe. This victory plants seeds that could eventually flip high-profile recruits and even draw interest from talent committed elsewhere, such as Washington and USC.
But beyond just individual commitments, this weekend was a broader statement. It validated the decisions of current commits like quarterback Akili Smith Jr. and linemen Demetri Manning and Ziyare Addison, further entrenching their belief in the program. For Oregon, retaining top talent is just as critical as securing new commitments, and the game reaffirmed to these recruits that they made the right choice.
The timing also matters for Oregon’s long-term recruiting strategy. As the Ducks prepare to enter the Big Ten, they need to continue attracting national talent that can help them compete against the likes of Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State. Winning big games like this is the best advertisement for the program. The recruits saw more than just a football game—they witnessed the passion of the fan base, the coaching prowess of Dan Lanning, and the type of winning culture Oregon is building.
This win, however, isn’t just about the 2024 or 2025 classes. Some of the top 2026 and 2027 recruits were also in attendance, and their reactions were telling. Young prospects like linebacker Kaden Henderson and cornerback Josiah Molden were left in awe, with Molden praising the game as one of his favorites. The long-term ripple effects of this victory will be felt for years to come as Oregon continues to build relationships with the next wave of elite talent.
Ultimately, the weekend proved that Oregon is not just keeping pace in the arms race of college football recruiting—they are setting the tone. The Ducks' ability to host and impress recruits during such a monumental win sets them up for continued success in the Big Ten and beyond. With this victory, Oregon didn’t just win a game—they took a massive step in solidifying their status as a national powerhouse poised to compete for championships for years to come. | https://oregon.rivals.com/news/take-two-a-small-step | 2024-10-15T18:17:43Z |
Video: The Miz Tries In Vain To Explain Why He Wanted WWE Raw Match With R-Truth
After spending most of the year holding the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships, things have turned sour for The Miz and R-Truth after the former turned on the latter on September 30. Though neither man appeared on "Raw" last week, the former partners and SummerSlam hosts were pitted against each other on this week's show, and it was during the downtime before this match that Miz tried to get his feelings out on the situation, albeit to no avail.
Taking to X during "Raw" last night, Miz posted a video showing him attempting, multiple times, to set the record straight regarding why he turned on Truth and why he wanted a match against his former partner. Unfortunately for Miz, every time he tried to explain the situation, he would be interrupted by none other than Truth himself. This occurred in the hallway, the locker room, the bathroom, and eventually culminated at the gorilla position, where Miz informed a seemingly clueless Truth that they were wrestling tonight after Truth requested Miz be in his corner.
I need to get something off my chest. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/lxpD37NZWN
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) October 15, 2024
The match would turn out to be a bit of a mixed bag for both parties. At first, Miz appeared to put the bad blood aside by shaking hands with Truth, but the good vibes changed after The Final Testament appeared, distracting Miz and leading to R-Truth rolling him up to secure the victory just a minute in. Truth attempted to celebrate with both a bewildered Miz and The Final Testament, who proceeded to toss Truth back in the ring, where Miz laid out his long-time friend with the Skull Crushing Finale. | https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1688863/video-miz-tries-vain-explain-wanted-wwe-raw-match-r-truth/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:44Z |
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Chilliwack Red Sox Baseball Winter Camp Invite
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) 87% of Americans say they have a positive opinion of bottled water as a beverage choice
Alexandria, VA, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The vast majority (88%) of Americans say they consume bottled water, according to a new national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). And almost 9 out of 10 (87%) of Americans say they have a positive opinion of bottled water as a beverage choice.
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (89%) say water (any type, from any source) is among their most preferred beverages (up from 83% in 2022).
Americans' love for bottled water (still and/or sparkling, unflavored and/or flavored) is growing, as 69% say the convenient and healthy packaged drink was among their most preferred non-alcoholic beverages (up from 65% in 2022), compared to soda (regular and/or diet) at 61% and coffee at 60%. That statistic aligns with the fact that bottled water continues to be America's No. 1 beverage, outselling soda (by volume) for the eighth year in a row in 2023 and is projected to remain on top again in 2024, according to Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC).
Many bottled water drinkers are also informed about the environmental impact of drink packaging, with 44% correctly choosing recyclable plastic (PET, HDPE, PC) as having the least impact on the environment (compared to glass, carton or aluminum). Glass bottles, paperboard cartons, and aluminum cans all create more waste, emit more greenhouse gases, and use more water and energy to produce .
Nine in 10 Americans (90%) say bottled water should be available wherever other drinks are sold.
If plain bottled water is not available when people are away from home, 68% of those who identify bottled water as among their most preferred beverages say they would choose another packaged drink: soda (18%), sports drink (7%), tea (7%), juice/fruit drinks (6%), sparkling bottled water (6%), functional water (5%), coffee (5%), sweetened bottled water (4%) bottled tea (4%), energy drink (4%), flavored bottled water (2%), and other (1%). One percent say they would stay thirsty. And the remaining 31% would choose water from other sources, with 10% saying they would drink filtered tap water, 11% who would drink water from a water cooler using a refillable or disposable cup, 6% whowould drink tap water, and 5% who would drink from a drinking fountain. (Figures do not add up to 100% due to rounding.)
Eleven percent of Americans say they drink only tap or filtered tap water, while 18% said they drink only bottled water. Seventy-one percent of Americans drink both bottled water and tap or filtered tap water. And of bottled water drinkers that have a packaging preference (88%), 75% prefer to purchase plastic bottles, 16% prefer to purchase glass, 6% prefer metal cans and 3% prefer cartons.
“Drinking water-whether it's tap, bottled, or filtered-should always be encouraged,” says Jill Culora, IBWA's vice president of communications.“With the high rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in our on-the-go society, bottled water provides a safe, healthy, and, as is noted in your story, convenient beverage choice.”
“According to BMC, people are increasingly choosing beverages with fewer calories, so they are shifting away from less healthy packaged drinks and are choosing the healthiest option – bottled water,” says Culora.“People who make this switch are also helping the environment because not only are bottled water containers 100% recyclable (including the cap), but they also use much less plastic than soda and other packaged beverages.”
Bottled water containers, on average, use almost one-third less PET plastic than packaged soda beverages (8.3 grams vs. 23.9 grams for 16.9-ounce containers). Soft drinks and other sugary beverages need thicker plastic containers due to their carbonation and/or bottling processes, read more here.
Bottled water drinkers find many factors important when choosing a beverage, but taste (97%), quality (95%), and safety (90%) are top of the list. Bottled water drinkers also say that features like ready to enjoy (82%), convenient packaging when on the go (81%), and re-sealable containers (79%) are important to them when choosing a beverage. Among those who say bottled water (plain, sparkling or flavored) is among their most preferred beverages, 59% say no calories are important when choosing a beverage, while 67% say the lack of artificial sweeteners is important.
Bottled water containers are 100% recyclable – even the caps. And bottled water is the most recognized and recycled PET plastic container in curbside recycling systems. In fact, bottled water containers make up approximately 53% (by individual package count) of all PET plastic collected in curbside systems throughout the United States. Soda bottles make up only 16% of the PET plastic containers (by individual package count) collected in curbside programs, according to the National Association for PET Container Resources' 2022 Postconsumer PET Bottle Bale Composition Analysis.
IBWA encourages consumers to make healthy hydration a part of their daily lives and to pick bottled water as their packaged beverage of choice, whether it's at home, at the office, or on the go. And remember – always recycle all plastic beverage containers.
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Survey Methodology:
The 2024 survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of International Bottled Water Association from September 16-18, 2024, among 2,069 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,141 are bottled water drinkers (not sweetened/not flavored/not sparkling bottled water). The 2022 survey was conducted online from September 19-21, 2022, among 2,057 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,085 are bottled water drinkers (not sweetened/not flavored/not sparkling bottled water). For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Jill Culora, 703-647-4609.
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Worst drought in century devastates Southern Africa with millions at risk
Over 27 million lives affected by worst drought in a century, with 21 million children malnourished, says WFP.
Millions of people across Southern Africa are going hungry due to a historic drought, risking a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe, the United Nations has warned.
Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have all declared a state of national disaster in the past months as the drought has destroyed crops and livestock. Angola and Mozambique are also severely affected, the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) said in a briefing, warning that the crisis is expected to deepen until the next harvests in March or April next year.
“A historic drought – the worst food crisis yet – has devastated more than 27 million lives across the region,” said WFP spokesperson Tomson Phiri. “Some 21 million children are malnourished.
“October in Southern Africa marks the start of the lean season, and each month is expected to be worse than the previous one until harvests next year in March and April. Crops have failed, livestock have perished, and children are lucky to receive one meal per day.”
Tens of millions of people in the region rely on small-scale agriculture that is irrigated by rain for their food and to make money to buy provisions.
Aid agencies warned of a potential disaster late last year as the El Niño weather phenomenon led to below-average rainfall across the region. Its impact has been further intensified by rising temperatures linked to climate change.
In July, a UN official said it was the worst drought to hit the region in a century. It has wiped out 70 percent of the harvest in Zambia and 80 percent in Zimbabwe, WFP’s acting regional director for southern Africa, Lola Castro, said.
The lack of rain has also slashed hydropower capacity in the region, leading to major electricity cuts, while Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced wildlife culls to relieve pressure on resources.
Authorities in Namibia and Zimbabwe have resorted to killing wildlife, including elephants, to provide meat for hungry people.
Scientists say sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most vulnerable parts of the world to climate change because of its high dependency on rain-fed agriculture and natural resources. Millions of African livelihoods depend on the climate, while poor countries are unable to finance climate-resilience measures.
Experts have also warned that climate change-induced droughts and irregular rainfall patterns are negatively impacting the yield, development, taste, and harvest periods of various crops. | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/15/worst-drought-in-century-devastates-southern-africa-with-millions-at-risk | 2024-10-15T18:17:45Z |
Hundreds of school students have been rewarded with special medallions struck by the Perth Mint for their work encouraging peers to donate to Telethon.
At a presentation ceremony in West Perth on Tuesday, Premier Roger Cook praised the Telethon Student Ambassadors for showing leadership and driving donations within their school communities.
The gold-plated medallions have a unique imprint of beloved Telethon mascot Fat Cat.
“It’s so important, but not just the fundraising, it’s talking to other kids about the importance of supporting Telethon and supporting kids less fortunate than themselves,” Mr Cook said.
“It’s wonderful that they’re spreading that right around the school community. The medallion is to recognise their great effort continuing to support Telethon. And that’s when Telethon is at its best when kids are helping kids.”
As part of the program, young leaders drive their school’s Telethon fundraising efforts, including organising events, delivering presentations and co-ordinating activities.
Christ the King School head boy Christian D’Adamo, whose school raised more than $3000 for Telethon, said kids had a special bond with each other.
“One for all, all for one — kids want to help each other, and it’s really good to be able to enforce that sort of thing for kids that aren’t as fortunate as us,” he said.
“We have kids helping other kids in need — it’s really good to have everyone working together to get some money raised for Telethon.”
Edgewater Primary School pair Anaia Jacob and Claire Wright, who led their school to raise more than $1100, said they had run multiple fundraisers to ensure sick kids could get better. | https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/telethon/telethon-2024-school-students-given-special-perth-mint-medallions-for-encouraging-peers-to-donate-c-16355967 | 2024-10-15T18:17:44Z |
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Bring On The Bad Guys… Slithe Stars In ThunderCats #10 in November
ThunderCats #10 by Declan Shalvey and Joe Mulvey, out from Dynamite Entertainment in November, stars Slithe.
Article Summary
- Discover the villainous Slithe in ThunderCats #10, a unique spotlight issue from Dynamite Entertainment.
- Experience a thrilling perspective shift to the Mu'Tants before the third phase starts in November.
- Enjoy captivating art from Joe Mulvey and striking variant covers from top industry names.
- Delve into Slithe's past and inner conflicts, exploring the rich ThunderCats mythology further.
ThunderCats #10 by Declan Shalvey and Joe Mulvey, out from Dynamite Entertainment in November, is a villain-focused issue before their third phase begins. "The Mu'Tants have hunted and battled the ThunderCats, and their conflicts began back on Thundera before its fall. They then also found themselves on Third Earth, and that's when their deadly alliance with Mumm-Ra began. Their most conniving member and leader is the slithery Slithe, who stars in ThunderCats #10."
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In this special standalone issue, the perspective shifts from the besieged ThunderCats to the attacking Mu'Tants. In the quiet before the assault seen in issue #9, Slithe thinks back over his old life on Plun'Darr, and how his world was shattered by the Great War with Thundera. But even as he readies his forces, other eyes are upon him unsuspected watchers who are neither Thunderan nor Mu Tant!
Acclaimed author DECLAN SHALVEY is joined by guest artist JOE MULVEY for this thoughtful tale of adversaries and loss, complemented by captivating covers from SHALVEY, DAVID NAKAYAMA, LUCIO PARRILLO, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and RAHZZAH! ALL CARDSTOCK COVERS In Shops: Nov 20, 2024 SRP: $4.99"Much of the series has of course been focused on the titular 'Cats, though many later issues have given particular page-time to specific members as writer Declan Shalvey continues fleshing out his characterization of these beloved figures. Readers have even met brand new characters, with the blockbuster introduction of Calica and the mysterious Apex. Now it's time to flip the table and direct the spotlight onto the iconic villains of this mythos. The Mu'Tants are the fearsome faction that have constantly hunted and battled the ThunderCats. Their conflicts began back on Thundera before its fall. They then also found themselves on Third Earth, and that's when their deadly alliance with Mumm-Ra began. Their most conniving member and leader is the slithery Slithe, who stars in ThunderCats #10. In the climactic ThunderCats #9, the 'Cats face a brutal assault from the Mu'Tants. This follow-up issue pauses, reverses, and flips the perspective from the besieged ThunderCats to the attacking Mu'Tants. It starts amidst the quiet before the storm, with Slithe thinking back to his life on Plun'Darr before the Great War with Thundera shattered life for all involved. Guest artist Joe Mulvey (Happy Hill, The Last Ride of Pillar & Pryde) signs up for this thoughtful tale of adversaries and loss alongside Shalvey. This issue can be seen as both an essential entry for the ongoing narrative and ever-expanding lore, but also a perfect one-off for readers trying out the series and an artist spotlight.
"Being able to work with a creator like Declan Shalvey on a property like ThunderCats that I grew up loving is a genuine pinch me moment," said artist Joe Mulvey. "Couldn't be more proud to work on this issue. Epic action, twists and emotional moments any comic book fan will love."
"I've been a fan of Joe Mulvey's work for quite a while and I thought this issue was the perfect opportunity to work with him," said writer Declan Shalvey. "It's been really exciting to concentrate the narrative solely on Slythe for an issue and have a great artist like Joe showcase him. Joe's doing fantastic pages and I can't wait for the ThunderCats audience to see it."
Slithe is also featured across several of the variant covers for ThunderCats #10, by David Nakayama, Lucio Parrillo, Declan Shalvey, Jae Lee, and Rahzzah. | https://bleedingcool.com/comics/bring-on-the-bad-guys-slithe-stars-in-thundercats-10-in-november/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:45Z |
80 Gauteng and Limpopo pupils hospitalised for suspected food poisoning in recent days
Suspected food poisoning hospitalises more than 80 pupils in Gauteng and Limpopo, prompting investigations and food safety warnings.
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Suspected incidents of alleged food poisoning among South African children are continuing after more than 80 pupils were hospitalised in separate incidents in Gauteng and Limpopo in the last few days.
Last week, six children in Naledi, Soweto, died soon after eating chips they bought from a spaza shop in the area.
Although the incident was blamed on food poisoning, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promised a “thorough investigation” when he spoke at the funeral.
47 Tshwane pupils hospitalised for suspected food poisoning
Also last week, 74 female West Rand Grade 12 learners were hospitalised and later discharged after being treated for suspected food poisoning.
In the latest incident, 47 pupils from Rapelego Primary School in New Eersterust, Hammanskraal, received medical treatment at Jubilee Hospital, Odi Hospital, Tshwane District Hospital, and Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital on Monday due to suspected food poisoning.
ALSO READ: Locals must open own spaza shops
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) confirmed on Tuesday that the majority of the pupils, aged between nine and 14, were discharged between Monday and Tuesday.
By Tuesday afternoon, only four children remain in hospital, with one child at a private facility.
“The Grade 5 learners [were] reported to have consumed chocolates purchased from another learner that had an expiry date of June 2024. The learners then presented with gastrointestinal issues with some experiencing breathing difficulties,” the department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, said.
Pupils consumed expired chocolates
The GDoH again urged the public to be vigilant about food safety and ensure the proper handling of perishable and non-perishable food items.
The department also advised people not to consume food that is expired, even if it might still look edible.
ALSO READ: ‘This feels like a curse’ – Emotions run high at memorial for Naledi food poisoning victims
In Limpopo, Makhado mayor Dorcus Mboyi visited three pupils who fell ill after eating snacks from a spaza shop near Denga Secondary School in Ha-Nthabalala on Monday. According to the municipality, the pupils are in a stable condition at Elim Hospital.
In a separate incident, 31 pupils from Mukhwantheli Secondary School complained of stomach pains after eating food during an educational tour at Schoemansdal Museum.
The children were taken to Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital for medical assessment.
34 Limpopo pupils hospitalised
Mboyi urged both pupils and food vendors to remain vigilant.
“We strongly urge all tuckshop owners and street vendors to ensure that the food they sell is safe and meets health standards. Learners should also take care to check the expiry dates and quality of food before purchasing,” she said.
ALSO READ: UPDATE: Over 70 matriculants hospitalised after suspected poisoning discharged
Although these incidents have been blamed on food foisoning, an expert told The Citizen that it may not be the case.
The expert, who cannot be named because he is not allowed to speak to the media, said spaza shops often sell pesticides, such as aldicarb, also known as two-step, in small packets that the owners make up themselves from containers of pesticides.
Spaza shop food and inspections
He added that spaza shops also buy snacks in bulk and make up smaller packets to sell at their shops. However, they do not adhere to safety standards and handle the pesticides and the snacks without the necessary precautions to prevent contamination.
Meanwhile, inspectors from the National Consumer Commission (NCC) found expired food, foreign products, and even bullfrogs in spaza shops in Naledi on Tuesday.
Additional reporting by Ina Opperman
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The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) will break ground on its revitalization project Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.
After securing a $54.4 million construction loan, the development will move forward with plans to build two buildings on either side of the aquatic center and dive tower, which were recently renovated.
The ISHOF says Wednesday’s groundbreaking will be “the dawn of a world-class facility that will redefine aquatic sports and tourism globally,” with a Hall of Fame museum and an aquarium among the headlining features of the redevelopment and expansion.
The new east building will feature a welcome center, the ISHOF museum, a café, a surf simulator machine, a roof deck and approximately 27,000 square feet of office space. The west building will include the museum gift shop, a teaching pool, parking garage, another café, exhibit spaces, VIP suites, a grandstand to watch diving, an event center and a rooftop restaurant.
Each building will rise five stories, with new space totaling nearly 331,000 square feet.
The expansion was designed by Miami-based architect Arquitectonica.
“Thanks to the inspirational leadership of the City of Fort Lauderdale, our one-of-a-kind International Swimming Hall of Fame is being reborn,” said Dr. Bill Kent, Chair of the ISHOF Board. “The new facilities, including the aquarium, will be a new jewel in the crown of tourist destinations for all of Broward County,”
The $54.4 million construction loan was secured by the ISHOF from Washington, D.C.-based MACQ – Florida II LLC, covering the project with a maturity date of June 15, 2026. The loan came after the Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved the development project in September 2023.
During construction, the Hall of Fame will be relocated to a temporary facility.
“The reconstruction of the International Swimming Hall of Fame reaffirms Fort Lauderdale’s position as a global leader in aquatic sports and tourism,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. “We are excited to see the transformation of this iconic location and what it will offer residents and visitors for generations to come.”
The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 16, at 11:00 am at 1 Hall of Fame Drive in Fort Lauderdale. | https://swimswam.com/international-swimming-hall-of-fame-set-to-break-ground-on-218-million-development-project/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:46Z |
Shares of Propel Holdings Inc. (TSE:PRL – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $34.39 and last traded at $34.25, with a volume of 14980 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $33.45.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently issued reports on PRL shares. Scotiabank raised shares of Propel from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their target price for the stock from C$28.00 to C$34.00 in a research note on Friday, October 4th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised shares of Propel to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 4th. Ventum Cap Mkts upgraded Propel to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 8th. Finally, Ventum Financial set a C$38.00 price target on Propel and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th.
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Propel Stock Performance
Propel (TSE:PRL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 7th. The company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.01. Propel had a net margin of 10.17% and a return on equity of 36.84%. The company had revenue of $146.06 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $137.00 million. As a group, analysts forecast that Propel Holdings Inc. will post 5.3923205 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Propel Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 16th were issued a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 16th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.67%. Propel’s dividend payout ratio is presently 39.16%.
About Propel
Propel Holdings Inc operates as a financial technology company. The company's lending platform facilitates to credit products, such as installment loans and lines of credit under the MoneyKey, CreditFresh, and Fora Credit brands to American consumers. It also offers marketing, analytics, and loan servicing services.
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Kamala Harris' Publisher in 'Damage Control Mode,' Accidentally Leaks Internal Message About Plagiarism Scandal: Report
The publisher of a 2009 book by now-Vice President Kamala Harris that has been cited for plagiarism is in “damage control mode,” according to a conservative activist who publicized the plagiarism on social media.
On Monday, conservative activist Christopher Rufo posted excerpts of “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer,” that was co-authored with Joan O’C Hamilton. Rufo used the excerpts to document instances of plagiarism.
All told, Austrian professor Stefan Weber, found 27 instances of plagiarism, according to Fox News.
All of which has Chronicle Books, which published the book, in a tizzy, Rufo wrote in a post on X.
BREAKING: Kamala Harris’s publisher, Chronicle Books, is in damage control mode. The company accidentally sent my team an internal communication indicating that VP Lauren Hoffman is requiring that all inquiries about Harris’s plagiarism go through the higher ups. pic.twitter.com/seiF3bu0R2
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
“Kamala Harris’s publisher, Chronicle Books, is in damage control mode,” Rufo wrote.
“The company accidentally sent my team an internal communication indicating that VP Lauren Hoffman is requiring that all inquiries about Harris’s plagiarism go through the higher-ups.”
Rufo attached a screenshot to the post
“Hey Sarah, Per Lauren Hoffman (VP, Executive Director, marketing and publicity) please do not respond or comment on any inquiries regarding SMART ON CRIME, and please continue to forward them directly to me. Really appreciate your help on this it is a very sensitive topic,” the screenshot said.
The Harris campaign downplayed the allegations.
“This is a book that’s been out for 15 years, and the vice president clearly cited sources and statistics in footnotes and endnotes throughout,” James Singer, a campaign spokesman said, according to The New York Times.
The Times also issued its own conclusion: “The New York Times found that none of the passages in question took the ideas or thoughts of another writer, which is considered the most serious form of plagiarism. Instead, the sentences copy descriptions of programs or statistical information that appear elsewhere.”
EXCLUSIVE: This is another instance of verbatim plagiarism by Kamala Harris, which we had provided to the New York Times over the weekend—and which the Times refused to acknowledge in its report today.
This makes six significant instances. And we have more in reserve. pic.twitter.com/DULCaoyYSP
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
That led Rufo to post yet another example of plagiarism on X.
“This is another instance of verbatim plagiarism by Kamala Harris, which we had provided to the New York Times over the weekend—and which the Times refused to acknowledge in its report today. This makes six significant instances. And we have more in reserve,” he wrote.
Paraphrasing Solzhenitsyn: They know Kamala lied. They know that we know Kamala lied. In America, plagiarism has become a moral pillar of the regime—and they will slander anyone who notices.
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
Invoking a famous quote from the Soviet dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Rufo delivered a scathing judgment of the reaction to the Harris scandal.
“Paraphrasing Solzhenitsyn: They know Kamala lied,” he wrote in a post on X. “They know that we know Kamala lied. In America, plagiarism has become a moral pillar of the regime — and they will slander anyone who notices.”
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2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship Kicks Off Thursday
Krafton will launch the 2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship this Thursday, as the opening rounds will be livestreamed this week
Article Summary
- 2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship starts Oct 18, livestreamed for fans worldwide on YouTube.
- 48 teams battle at London's ExCel Centre for a share of the $3M prize pool and the PMGC trophy.
- League Stage runs Oct 18-31, with the Grand Finals set for Dec 6-8 in London.
- Fans to watch top players from Teams REJECT, Tianba, and more shine after the World Cup.
Krafton will kick off the 2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship this week, as this year's event will start livestreaming games on October 17. Starting on Thursday, October 18, we'll see teams compete on the League Stage until October 31, followed by the Grand Finals from December 6-8 at London's ExCel Centre. We have more details from the team about the competition below, as the events will be broadcast on YouTube.
2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship
After the Group Draw, 48 teams will soon face off for the right to claim the prestigious trophy and their share of the $3,000,000 prize pool at the biggest PUBG Mobile Esports event of the year, held at London's iconic ExCel Centre. This is the first opportunity for fans to evaluate their favorite teams' matchups and anticipate an exciting tournament. The Survival Stage will take place from November 20th – 24th, where the remaining teams from the Group Stage will battle for one of 6 spots in the Grand Finals. The Survival Stage will be the final opportunity for teams to prove their worth and secure their position in the 2024 PMGC Grand Finals. The 15 best teams from the 2024 PMGC League Stage will then join the directly invited team Guild Esports in the 2024 PMGC Grand Finals. These 16 teams will go head-to-head in front of a live audience in London from December 6th to 8th, where one team will be crowned the 2024 PMGC Champion.
2024 PMGC Key Dates
- PMGC League Group Stage (31st October – 17th November)
- PMGC League Survival Stage (20th – 24th November)
- PMGC Grand Finals (6th – 8th December)
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With the number of days until Christmas rapidly decreasing (I know, we hate it too), we’re guessing that you might be starting to think about what to buy your loved ones this year.
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The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) has updated its list of prohibited substances and methods for 2025.
While most of the changes to prohibited substances and methods are very technical and best discussed with a doctor, there are a few ‘retail level’ highlights that athletes should be aware of.
The biggest one for the ‘retail’ audience is that athletes are now allowed to donate blood or blood components (for example, plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and peripheral blood stem cells) is not prohibited when performed in a collection center accredited by the relevant regulatory authority of the country in which it operates.
These methods have an overlap with the methods of blood doping, where an athlete’s blood is drawn and then reinjected later to boost performance.
Additionally, Xipamide, a diuretic commonly found in other prescriptions, has been added as an example of a banned diuretic.
WADA is also monitoring new substances for future analysis, including narcotics like codeine, dermoprhin, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, tapentadol, fentanyl, and tramadol.
- See WADA’s full 2025 update documentation here.
- See WADA’s full summary of major modifications and explanatory notes.
Descriptions below courtesy: WADA
Prohibited Substances
S0 Non-Approved Substances
- S-107 and S48168 (ARM210) were added to S0 as examples of the class of ryanodine receptor-1-calstabin complex stabilizers. The ryanodine receptor-1-calstabin complex is a major component of calcium storage and release, serving to maintain skeletal muscle
function.
S3. Beta-2 Agonists
- Based on a recent publication on potential performance-enhancing doses of inhaled formoterol, the dosing intervals were updated to ensure that ergogenic effects are not achieved. These new 12-hourly dosing intervals are consistent with manufacturers’ recommended use; the maximum delivered dose is unchanged at 54 micrograms over 24 hours.
S4. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators
- Elacestrant was added as an example of an anti-estrogen.
- Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c (MOTS-c) was added as an example of an AMP-activated protein kinase activator.
- For clarity, S519 and S597 were added as examples of insulin-mimetics. Insulinmimetics compounds or selective insulin receptor modulators (SIRMs) mimic insulin action by binding to the insulin receptor2.
S5. Diuretics and Masking Agents
- Xipamide was added as an example of a diuretic
Prohibited Methods
M1. Manipulation of Blood and Blood Components
- Donation of blood or blood components (e.g. plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and peripheral blood stem cells) including by apheresis is not prohibited when performed in a collection center accredited by the relevant regulatory authority of the country in which it operates. | https://swimswam.com/wada-loosens-restrictions-on-blood-donations-in-2025-prohibited-substances-updates/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:48Z |
South Africa book spot against Australia in T20 World Cup semifinals
The Proteas women's team have now qualified for the playoffs at three successive editions of the T20 World Cup.
The Proteas squad after hearing they had qualified for the T20 Women’s World Cup playoffs. Picture: Matthew Lewis/ICC/Getty Images
The Proteas are two matches away from lifting the T20 Women’s World Cup trophy after it was confirmed last night that they will face Australia in the semifinals tomorrow.
In the last Group B match in Dubai, the result went South Africa’s way, as the West Indies thumped England convincingly enough to allow the Proteas to secure a spot in the playoffs at the global showpiece in the UAE.
While the Proteas needed England to win in order to guarantee their spot in the last four, a West Indies victory was also sufficient provided they crushed their opponents, and the Windies team duly obliged.
West Indies v England
Batting first, England were carried by Nat Sciver-Brunt, who made 57 off 50 balls, and they took a knock when captain Heather Knight retired due to injury when she was on 21.
Spin bowler Afy Fletcher returned 3/21 to lead the West Indies attack, as they restricted their opponents to 141/7.
ALSO READ: Proteas women need to sharpen up if they reach World Cup semis
In response, chasing 142 to win, opening batters Hayley Matthews (50) and Qiana Joseph (52) got West Indies off to a spectacular start, attacking during the powerplay as they shared 102 for the first wicket.
After they were removed, the Windies went on to reach 142/4 with 12 deliveries to spare to secure a six-wicket victory, and the result was enough to allow the Proteas to progress to the playoffs on net run rate.
Tight battle for semifinal places
Though South Africa, West Indies and England all achieved six points in their group, West Indies finished top of the table with the best net run rate, while South Africa grabbed second place ahead of England who settled in third and missed out on a place.
The Proteas will now face Australia in the first semifinal in Dubai tomorrow, while West Indies will meet New Zealand in the other semifinal in Sharjah on Friday. The final of the tournament will be contested in Dubai on Sunday.
It is the third successive time the SA women have reached the playoffs at the global T20 spectacle, as they target a spot in their second straight final after losing to Australia in the trophy contest in Cape Town last year.
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Guild Wars 2 Launches Shadow of the Mad King 2024
Shadow of the Mad King 2024 has been added to Guild Wars 2, as players have a ton of new Halloween-related content to enjoy
Article Summary
- Shadow of the Mad King 2024 offers new Halloween content in Guild Wars 2.
- Collect spooky decorations to transform your homestead and guild hall.
- Explore Mad King's Labyrinth, raceways, and face eerie enemies.
- Challenge Mad King Thorn in Ascent to Madness dungeon showdown.
ArenaNet has launched the official Halloween content for Guild Wars 2 this year, as players can dive into Shadow of the Mad King 2024 today. You'll see a number of new additions, from the town being transformed to a new quest and puzzle being added, to a boss battle with the Mad King Thorn, and several other additions. We have the rundown from the team below, as the content is now live.
Guild Wars 2 – Shadow of the Mad King 2024
It's time to go trick-or-treating! You can earn daily and weekly achievements by ringing a Haunted Bell in another player's homestead or guild hall. Each visit rewards you with bonus trick-or-treat bags, so make sure to stop by and enjoy some festive fun! Get ready to deck out your homestead in spooky style! This Halloween season, we're introducing brand-new decorations that will bring all the eerie vibes to your space. From the new Antique Bell and Haunted Bell to the Gargoyle and Flame-Bearing Gargoyle, you'll have everything you need to transform your homestead into the ultimate haunted haven.
Whether you're hosting friends or just setting the mood for trick-or-treaters, these new decorations will make your place the most frightful stop this Halloween! Guild hall decorations from past years' Shadow of the Mad King festivals will also be available to purchase in the form of Homestead Recipe Book: Halloween, volumes 1-9. Make sure to talk to the homestead vendor, Deft Lahar, in Lion's Arch during the festival to purchase your spooky homestead decorations! Something wicked this way comes! The Wizard's Vault is bursting with Halloween-themed challenges, pointing you toward all the eerie activities on offer. Collect that astral acclaim and claim your well-earned rewards!
- Lion's Arch: The city is transformed into a nightmarish vision filled with ghoulish decorations and a haunted atmosphere. Every two hours, Mad King Thorn himself will challenge players to a twisted game–obey his commands (but only when he says "Your Mad King says") and win keys to unlock his treasures!
- Mad King's Labyrinth: Explore the dark and winding maze of the Mad King's Labyrinth, battling hordes of twisted creatures, racing your mounts, and trick-or-treating for bags stuffed with ghoulish goodies. Be wary, though–dreadful enemies like the Grand High Viscount of Candy Corn and the terrifying Labyrinthine Horror stalk these shadowy halls.
- Mad King's Clock Tower: For thrill-seekers, the original heart-pounding jumping puzzle returns. Race against the rising miasma below! Or, if you prefer a slower pace, test your skills on the Stopped Clock Tower variant.
- Ascent to Madness: Ready for the ultimate showdown? Face Mad King Thorn himself in this spine-chilling dungeon encounter, available to players of all skill levels.
- Mad King's Raceway: Race through creepy courses on your mounts or rent a steed and join time trials or head-to-head races.
- Minigames: Speak to a Lunatic Boatmaster to jump into the frenzied chaos of Reaper's Rumble or the survival horror of Lunatic Inquisition. | https://bleedingcool.com/games/guild-wars-2-launches-shadow-of-the-mad-king-2024/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:48Z |
Plagiarism Expert Drops Damning Post After Being Cited in NYT Article Downplaying Allegations Against Kamala Harris
As one gets older, one finds solace in the little extras in life, the little things you don’t usually notice.
The flowering tree that’s unusually fragrant this year. An especially well-made burger from your favorite greasy spoon. A long email or message from an old friend you haven’t caught up with in ages. A “CONSERVATIVES POUNCE!!” story in The New York Times where the inadvertent hilarity goes beyond the headline.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the “CONSERVATIVES POUNCE!!” meme, Kevin D. Williamson, then of National Review, penned a handy guide to it in 2018:
“When a Republican does something stupid or wrong and gets criticized for it, the story is that a Republican has done something stupid or wrong. When a Democrat does something stupid or wrong, the story is ‘Republicans pounce!’ on the episode, cynically looking to wring some petty advantage out of the mess. For those who lean Democrat, that is a much more pleasant story to report.”
The establishment media have since found a thesaurus kicking around their collective newsrooms and have found a few synonyms for “pounce,” with “seize” being the most popular.
Thus, when the Kamala Harris plagiarism story broke, I was heartened to see this headline/subheadline in Monday’s Times: “Conservative Activist Seizes on Passages From Harris Book; A report by Christopher Rufo says the Democratic presidential nominee copied five short passages for her 2009 book on crime. A plagiarism expert said the lapses were not serious.”
Rufo — with the aid of others, it must be noted — had indeed “seized” upon the facts that large portions of Vice President Kamala Harris’ unremarkable 2009 book “Smart on Crime” were indeed lifted, without citation, from other sources. Among those sources: the notoriously biased Wikipedia.
Yes, Harris (and/or her ghostwriters; who knows whose hand was on the MacBook keyboard when the eminently missable volume was being written?) had committed the unpardonable sin that community college professors across this fruited plain warn against: Don’t even cite Wikipedia, much less copy it.
And trust me, we’ll get to the matter of the plagiarism in a second, just in case you haven’t been fully caught up in the latest transgressions the media has been willing to overlook in order to keep the “joy” and “vibes” of the August Harris-Walz campaign going as the leaves begin to turn and Election Day gets closer.
But, in addition to the “CONSERVATIVES SEIZE!!” headline in the notoriously biased New York Times, do note the subheadline in which the newspaper also notes that it had consulted a “plagiarism expert,” and he’d said “the lapses were not serious.”
Said “plagiarism expert” promptly pounced/seized on that part, saying he’d done no such thing.
So, here’s some of the plagiarism identified by Rufo — a fellow at the conservative Manhattan Institute known for both the think-tank’s City Journal as well as his own independent journalism — and Dr. Stefan Weber, described by no less than the Times itself as a “‘plagiarism hunter’ terrorizing the German-speaking world.”
Well, now he’s doing a number on the English-speaking world, as well:
We can begin with a passage in which Harris discusses high school graduation rates. Here, she lifted verbatim language from an uncited AP/NBC News report: pic.twitter.com/pZv5mD3m5t
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
In a section about a New York court program, Harris stole long passages directly from Wikipedia—long considered an unreliable source. She not only assumes the online encyclopedia’s accuracy, but copies its language nearly verbatim, without citing the source. Here is Harris’s… pic.twitter.com/qrwHE8AAgk
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
Finally, when attempting to write a description of a nonprofit group, Harris simply lifted promotional language from an Urban Institute report, and failed to cite her source: pic.twitter.com/WpcC0SkpT5
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 14, 2024
That’s not a good look, particularly in the wake of a spate of high-profile plagiarism cases that derailed several top lefty academics over the past year.
To be fair to the candidate, I don’t know that Harris has even read the book, much less written it. However, the Times — pretty much one of America’s two newspapers of record, shoddy though its reputation may be these days — was willing to brush off these claims as minor.
“The passages called into question by Mr. Rufo on his Substack platform involve about 500 words in the approximately 65,000-word, 200-page book. Ms. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, wrote the book with another author when she was the district attorney in San Francisco,” the “CONSERVATIVES SEIZE!!” story stated.
“In a review of the book, The New York Times found that none of the passages in question took the ideas or thoughts of another writer, which is considered the most serious form of plagiarism. Instead, the sentences copy descriptions of programs or statistical information that appear elsewhere,” the article continued, admitting, however, that “five passages that Mr. Rufo cited appeared to have been taken partly from other published work without quotation marks.”
But then the Times brought in the big guns: “Jonathan Bailey, a plagiarism consultant in New Orleans and the publisher of Plagiarism Today.” He’s the one who supposedly justified the subheadline, since “his initial reaction to Mr. Rufo’s claims was that the errors were not serious, given the size of the document.”
“This amount of plagiarism amounts to an error and not an intent to defraud,” he was quoted as saying. Rufo, according Bailey, according to the Times, according to Bailey, was trying to “make a big deal of it.”
And then Bailey “POUNCED!!”
From a post he published on the social media platform X:
“For those coming here from the NY Times Article. I want to be clear that I have NOT performed a full analysis of the book,” the quoted plagiarism expert wrote. “My quotes were based on information provided to me by the reporters and spoke only about those passages.”
For those coming here from the NY Times Article. I want to be clear that I have NOT performed a full analysis of the book. My quotes were based on information provided to me by the reporters and spoke only about those passages.
— Jonathan Bailey (@plagiarismtoday) October 14, 2024
The Times does not make that clear. It introduces Bailey’s quote by writing “that his initial reaction to Mr. Rufo’s claims was that the errors were not serious, given the size of the document.”
The implication is that he assessed the criticisms in comparison to the entire book.
But the reality is, Bailey was given the passages the Times wanted him to examine, he considered them, then gave a quote, which was turned into an overall assessment that “the lapses were not serious.” And that was then turned into part of the summary headline.
Journalisming, folks!
Rufo also posted a rejoinder to this, noting that his team would get in touch with Bailey with a fuller report on the book:
My team will send you the full dossier with more than a dozen of the accusations. The New York Times was dishonest with you. Even CNN confirms that it is absolutely plagiarism. It’s not too late to salvage your reputation and tell the truth. Set the record straight. pic.twitter.com/nw5LCQXIeO
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) October 15, 2024
I’m not sure whether Mr. Bailey — who has his pronouns in his X bio — is going to “salvage [his] reputation and tell the truth,” as Rufo puts it.
However, it is telling when someone apparently at the top of the NYT’s collective contact list on plagiarism stories puts out a quote implying that the newspaper had misrepresented what he said and what he was opining on.
And considering that the conditions under which he gave his opinion are not spelled out clearly in the article, it’s damning.
The only shock is that this could come as a shock to anyone.
All I know is that the odds have to be non-zero that there’s some permutation of this headline in the Times on Tuesday or Wednesday: “Conservatives Seize Upon Plagiarism Expert Pouncing Upon Trusted Media Source’s Debunking of Harris Plagiarism Allegation Seizure. Also, Seize. And Pounce.”
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Bafana’s AFCON place on hold after Congo draw
Mokwana strikes first for Bafana, but the Red Devils hit back to grab a point in Brazzaville.
Elias Mokwana scored Bafana’s only goal in Brazzaville. Picture: Richard Huggard/Gallo Images
Bafana Bafana will have to wait to seal their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, after only managing a 1-1 Group K draw with Congo-Brazzaville at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Debat on Tuesday.
Hugo Broos’ side remain in a fantastic position to make it to the finals in Morocco next year, but this was a surprising result, especially as South Africa had thumped the Red Devils 5-0 a few days earlier.
On a tricky artificial surface, Bafana struggled to get their flowing passing game going, and might have lost as striker Silvere Ganvoula flashed an effort just wide with seven minutes left.
Broos made just one enforced change from Friday’s 5-0 win in Gqeberha, Mamelodi Sundowns forward Iqraam Rayners coming in for the injured Lyle Foster.
That lifted the number of Masandawana players in the Bafana starting line-up to eight, with Kaizer Chiefs’ Rushwin Dortley, Polokwane City’s Oswin Appollis, and Esperance winger Elias Mokwana the odd men out.
In the 13th minute, Themba Zwane had a great chance to give Bafana the lead. But Zwane’s effort was brilliantly saved by 23 year-old Congo-Brazzaville goalkeeper Trey Vimalin, one of several changes to the Red Devils team from Friday’s disaster.
The home side were creating little, but were helped by a couple of unusually nervy moments from Bafana captain Ronwen Williams. Williams twice nearly gave the ball away on the edge of his own penalty, but just about recovered to clear.
Bafana winger Elias Mokwana provided a brilliant assist for Foster in Friday’s game. And he had a great chance to open the scoring here, but while his effort beat Vimalin it drifted just wide of the far post.
Broos’ side came even closer to scoring on the half hour mark, Rushwin Dortley’s header from a corner superbly cleared off the line by a Congo-Brazzaville defender.
Bafana did take the lead in the 33rd minute. Mokwana burst through on goal and while his first effort was saved by Vimalin, he tapped the rebound into an empty net.
Bafana were dealt a blow in the 40th minute when the mercurial Zwane was forced off with a serious-looking injury, and replaced by Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi.
There was controversy a couple of minutes from the break, as Bryan Passi’s long-range ball sent Mons Bassouamina through on goal, and hit a superb finish past Williams, only for the offside flag to rule the goal out. Angry home fans threw bottles onto the pitch.
Bafana did not heed the warning and in first half stoppage time Bassouamina again broke clear and drilled a finish past Williams, and this time the goal stood.
he home side came out fired up after the break, and nearly took the lead in the 51st minute, Passi’s header crashing back off the crossbar.
Oswin Appollis and Iqraam Rayners were replaced by Nyiko Mobbie and Thapelo Morena.
Bafana took more control of the game but still created few chances.
A win away to Uganda, or at home Sudan next month will be enough to secure qualification for Bafana. They may well make it to the finals anyway, if other results go their way. But this was a chance missed to finish the job.
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Kinaxis and ExxonMobil will design supply chain planning tools
Companies to create software tools for automated data visibility, improved inventory management and terminal replenishment, and enhanced supply scenario planning.
“ExxonMobil is uniquely placed to understand the biggest opportunities in improving energy supply chains, from more accurate sales and operations planning, increased agility in field operations, effective management of enormous transportation networks and adapting quickly to complex regulatory environments,” John Sicard, Kinaxis CEO, said in a release.
Specifically, Kinaxis and ExxonMobil said they will focus on a supply and demand planning solution for the complicated fuel commodities market which has no industry-wide standard and which relies heavily on spreadsheets and other manual methods. The solution will enable integrated refinery-to-customer planning with timely data for the most accurate supply/demand planning, balancing and signaling.
The benefits of that approach could include automated data visibility, improved inventory management and terminal replenishment, and enhanced supply scenario planning that are expected to enable arbitrage opportunities and decrease supply costs.
And in the chemicals and lubricants space, the companies are developing an advanced planning solution that provides manufacturing and logistics constraints management coupled with scenario modeling and evaluation.
“Last year, we brought together all ExxonMobil supply chain activities and expertise into one centralized organization, creating one of the largest supply chain operations in the world, and through this identified critical solution gaps to enable our businesses to capture additional value,” said Staale Gjervik, supply chain president, ExxonMobil Global Services Company. “Collaborating with Kinaxis, a leading supply chain technology provider, is instrumental in providing solutions for a large and complex business like ours.”
The North American robotics market saw a decline in both units ordered (down 7.9% to 15,705 units) and revenue (down 6.8% to $982.83 million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, as North American manufacturers faced ongoing economic headwinds, according to a report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).
“Rising inflation and borrowing costs have dampened spending on robotics, with many companies opting to delay major investments,” said Jeff Burnstein, president, A3. “Despite these challenges, the push for operational efficiency and workforce augmentation continues to drive demand for robotics in industries such as food and consumer goods and life sciences, among others. As companies navigate labor shortages and increased production costs, the role of automation is becoming ever more critical in maintaining global competitiveness.”
The downward trend was led by weakness in automotive manufacturing, which traditionally leads the charge in buying robots. In the first half of 2024, automotive OEMs ordered 4,159 units (up 14.4%) but generated revenue of $259.96 million (down 12.0%). The Automotive Components sector was even worse, orders 3,574 units (down 38.8%) for $191.93 million in revenue (down 27.3%). Declines also happened in the Semiconductor & Electronics/Photonics sector and the Plastics & Rubber sector.
On the positive side, Food & Consumer Goods companies ordered 1,173 units (up 85.6%) for $62.84 million in revenue (up 56.2%). This growth reflects the increasing reliance on robotics for efficiency in food processing and packaging as companies seek to address labor shortages and rising costs, A3 said. And the Life Sciences industry ordered 1,007 units (up 47.9%) for revenue of $47.29 million (up 86.7%) as it continued its reliance on robotics for efficiency and precision.
Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders working on transformation efforts are focused on two major high-impact technology trends, composite AI and supply chain data governance, according to a study from Gartner, Inc.
"SCP leaders are in the process of developing transformation roadmaps that will prioritize delivering on advanced decision intelligence and automated decision making," Eva Dawkins, Director Analyst in Gartner’s Supply Chain practice, said in a release. "Composite AI, which is the combined application of different AI techniques to improve learning efficiency, will drive the optimization and automation of many planning activities at scale, while supply chain data governance is the foundational key for digital transformation.”
Their pursuit of those roadmaps is often complicated by frequent disruptions and the rapid pace of technological innovation. But Gartner says those leaders can accelerate the realized value of technology investments by facilitating a shift from IT-led to business-led digital leadership, with SCP leaders taking ownership of multidisciplinary teams to advance business operations, channels and products.
“A sound data governance strategy supports advanced technologies, such as composite AI, while also facilitating collaboration throughout the supply chain technology ecosystem,” said Dawkins. “Without attention to data governance, SCP leaders will likely struggle to achieve their expected ROI on key technology investments.”
Confronted with the closed ports, most companies can either route their imports to standard East Coast destinations and wait for the strike to clear, or else re-route those containers to West Coast sites, incurring a three week delay for extra sailing time plus another week required to truck those goods back east, Ron said in an interview at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)’s EDGE Conference in Nashville.
However, Uber Freight says its latest platform updates offer a series of mitigation options, including alternative routings, pre-booked allocation and volume during peak season, and providing daily visibility reports on shipments impacted by routings via U.S. east and gulf coast ports. And Ron said the company can also leverage its pool of some 2.3 million truck drivers who have downloaded its smartphone app, targeting them with freight hauling opportunities in the affected regions by pricing those loads “appropriately” through its surge-pricing model.
“If this [strike] continues a month, we will see severe disruptions,” Ron said. “So we can offer them alternatives. We say, if one door is closed, we can open another door? But even with that, there are no magic solutions.”
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Flying Ship CEO Bill Peterson poses with a model of his unmanned ground-effect maritime cargo craft.
Perfect Planner, a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the material planning and replenishment process, and Flying Ship, an unmanned ground-effect maritime cargo craft, took home the second annual “3 V’s of Supply Chain Innovation Awards” tonight at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
This awards contest is hosted by Supply Chain Xchange and 3 V’s framework creator and supply chain visionary Art Mesher. It serves to recognize those companies that have created technology or automation solutions that exemplify Mesher’s 3 V’s framework of “embracing variability, harnessing visibility, and competing with velocity.”
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Art Mesher (left), creator of the 3 V's Framework, and Rick Blasgen (right), former CSCMP President and CEO, present Thomas Beil (center), CEO of Perfect Planner, with the 3 V's Business Innovation Award.
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Perfect Planner won the 3 V’s Business Innovation Award for its software solution that uses artificial intelligence to automatically generate daily "to-do lists" for material planners/buyers. All the “to-do’s” are ranked in order of criticality. The solution also uses advanced analytics to understand and address inventory shortages and surpluses.
The two other finalists for the Business Innovation Award were AutoScheduler AI, a predictive warehouse optimization platform, and Davinci Micro Fulfillment, which provides a micro fulfillment service out of a network for small distribution centers across the United States.
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Flying Ship was awarded the Best Overall Startup Award. The company has designed an unmanned flying ground-effect maritime vessel. Although the Flying Ship looks like a small aircraft or large drone, it is classified as a maritime vessel because it does not leave the air cushion over the waves, similar to a hovercraft.
According to Flying Ship CEO Bill Peterson, the craft is 75% less expensive than a traditional aircraft and “faster than anything on water.” The prototype has a wingspan of 6.5 feet and can be scaled up to deliver 10,000 pounds of freight to “anywhere with a coastline” using autonomous systems.
The other startup finalist included Arkestro, a predictive procurement orchestration solution, and Provision AI, an optimized replenishment and transportation scheduling solution.
I’m repeatedly asked, which companies use their supply chain networks as their anchor of corporate competitiveness, embracing variability, harnessing visibility, and competing with velocity?
The top supply chain networks I admire demonstrate a clear “competitive moat” with their supply chain networks and have a market-based strategic advantage. While I somewhat appreciate the historical answers to the question, “Who are your top supply chains?”¾the answers to this question tend to be based on the tactical views of balanced scorecards, return on equity or assets, and how supply chains impact business performance. However, my top supply chains are above that fray.
I am a true believer that strategy is very different from tactics. So, I put a different lens on the question. My top supply chains are my industry “icons”: Intelligently Curated Orchestration Networks. Companies that see their supply chain networks as strategic assets embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete with velocity by deliberately curating their supply chain network.
The supply chains I admire use their supply chains not just as logistical tools but as strategic weapons, transforming them into powerful engines of market-based advantage to rise above the competition. These companies Intelligently Curate and Orchestrate their Network.
What supply chains truly stand out?
Which companies have redefined the role of supply chains, turning complexity into opportunity and positioning themselves as leaders in the face of uncertainty? Three companies that are using their supply chain networks as an anchor of corporate competitiveness are Banner Engineering, Tracegains, and Altana.
Banner Engineering
At the heart of Banner's success is its ability to embrace variability by harnessing the visibility of their customer's wants and needs and a deep understanding of their suppliers' capacities and capabilities. This insight allows them to embrace variability by serving multiple industries with thousands of different products at an unmatched velocity. Banner doesn't merely adapt to change; it thrives on it. Each year, they introduce over 30 new products, consistently creating solutions that customers love.
Minneapolis-based Banner Engineering, founded in 1966, has emerged as a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial automation products. With a portfolio of more than 10,000 products, Banner serves multiple industries, including automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, packaging, electronics, materials handling, and logistics. Their extensive range includes award-winning sensors, wireless systems, machine safety equipment, indication devices, and LED lighting.
Banner's supply chain is not viewed as a cost center but as a strategic advantage. By leveraging a network of 5,000 engineers and support personnel, Banner has built a 360-degree view of its ecosystem. This finely tuned machine allows them to recombine ideas, technologies, and processes while continuously delivering value. It's this interconnectedness—between customer needs and supplier capabilities—that enables Banner to stay ahead of the competition, not just today but in the uncertain future that lies ahead.
The company's engineering prowess is a key factor in its success. Banner designs and engineers products that create a preferred customer lifecycle experience. Their ability to combine and recombine with speed, quality, consistency, and support is unparalleled. Design engineering and orchestrating the supply chain have become Banner's competitive advantage.
Banner's approach to innovation is about velocity—the ability to accelerate innovation, design new solutions, and respond to customer needs at a speed unmatched by their competitors. This is the secret of supply chain mastery. It's not just about being fast or efficient; it's about seeing the interconnections and using that visibility to continuously create new products and services with velocity.
Banner's global impact is significant, with operations on five continents and a worldwide team of over 5,500 employees and partners. In fact, a Banner product is installed somewhere in the world every two seconds. The company's commitment to personalized service and attentive support, offering both face-to-face and virtual interaction with customers, has helped them solve tough applications and advance manufacturing processes globally.
Banner Engineering's success stems from its ability to embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete on velocity. By leveraging their engineering knowledge and relationships with customers and suppliers, Banner continues to innovate and provide cutting-edge automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.
TraceGains
TraceGains' success can be directly tied to empowering manufacturers to embrace variability through their massive catalog, which allows them to rapidly increase the velocity of product introduction and their ability to harness visibility and embrace variability, enabling a high-velocity "ingredients to product" supply chain. The company has positioned itself as a de facto standardizer of processes and methods for sourcing, building trust that allows its ecosystem to rapidly source, assemble, and reassemble ingredients-based products with unmatched velocity, quality, and process assurances.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, TraceGains has emerged as a pioneering force in the food and beverage industry. The company's innovative platform provides a 360-degree view of a hyperspecialized ecosystem, connecting ingredients manufacturers with consumer product manufacturers across a vast network of 75,000+ supplier locations and 525,000+ ingredients/items.
TraceGains' supply chain network serves as both a graph and an intersection point, mapping suppliers against product requirements, quality credentials, and manufacturer pedigree requirements. This comprehensive view forms the foundation of the company's competitive moat, providing unparalleled insights and capabilities to its clients.
The power of TraceGains' platform is exemplified by its approach to ingredient taxonomy. For instance, an ingredient as seemingly simple as garlic is meticulously categorized within their network, from raw and organic to processed, chopped, and packaged in specific container sizes. This granular level of detail enables precise matching and sourcing capabilities.
TraceGains' intelligent network continuously monitors global events through “horizon scanning,” tracking adverse events, import refusals, and recalls. This real-time intelligence allows customers to remain informed about issues relevant to their specific ingredient needs, avoiding unnecessary concerns about unrelated incidents.
A key strength of TraceGains lies in its commitment to standardization and curation. Working closely with large customer advisory groups, the company has developed standardized data formats for numerous forms and data types, including allergens, nutrition, sustainability, and supplier and item risk assessments. This standardization significantly reduces friction in the supply chain, as suppliers can enter data once in a standardized format, which then automatically propagates to all their customers on the network.
TraceGains rapidly accelerates the velocity its customers can source, assemble, and reassemble its products. By leveraging artificial intelligence and standardizing data across its network, TraceGains enables manufacturers to source, assemble, and reassemble products with unprecedented speed and precision. The company's approach transforms potential chaos into order, using the power of its supply chain network to anticipate disruptions and act proactively.
Their supply chain’s main strength? Turning chaos into order. TraceGains has turned variability into its greatest strength, enabling a supply chain that is as agile as it is reliable and capable of meeting the unique demands of each customer while sourcing from the most appropriate suppliers with the highest fidelity at velocity.
Altana
Altana enables its customers through its supply chain network to embrace variability by providing a digital, dynamic, universal global supply chain map. By harnessing visibility through its federation, Altana allows for the standardization of multi-party workflows, enabling companies to combine, recombine, monitor, and surveil their supply chain at high velocity.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, Altana has emerged as a force in supply chain network management by operating on an even larger scale, connecting governments, logistics providers, and businesses around the globe through a federated system of supply chain intelligence, offering unprecedented visibility and insights into global value chains.
Central to Altana's innovation is its proprietary "federated learning" architecture. Unlike traditional centralized data models, Altana has pioneered a decentralized, "hub-and-spoke" approach. This revolutionary design allows customers to share intelligence without ever exposing their underlying data, thereby maintaining data sovereignty, privacy, and security for all participants in the network.
The Altana “knowledge graph” is a testament to the power of this approach. It now comprises more than 2.8 billion shipments, tracking over 500 million companies and 850 million facilities down to the part-site level, with more than 125 million distinct facility-to-facility relationships. This vast network creates a common operating picture of the world's interconnected supply chains, spanning across governments, logistics providers, financial services companies, and other associated service providers.
Altana's Value Chain Management System enables real-time visibility into supply chains that cross borders and industries. For instance, a top global retailer uses Altana to understand potential upstream exposure to forced labor in its value chains, ensuring compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Simultaneously, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses the same system to enforce this law, while logistics giants like Maersk utilize it to model global value chains for the shipments they handle.
This interconnected ecosystem allows for unprecedented coordination and streamlining of compliance and enforcement activities. Parties that would otherwise be unable to share data due to fragmentation, silos, and interoperability issues can now view the same network relationships, remediate compliance exposures, and act collaboratively to facilitate trusted trade and avoid disruptions at borders.
The impact of Altana's innovation extends far beyond individual companies. By creating a shared source of truth for global supply chains, Altana is helping to recalibrate and rebuild secure and trusted supply chains on a global scale. This approach aligns with key principles of supply chain network competitiveness: embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete with velocity.
My Industry ICONS
My industry ICONS have turned their supply chain networks into competitive weapons. They’ve learned that variability is not a hindrance but a source of strategic advantage. Through their supply chain networks, they enable their customers to embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete on velocity, which is what sets them apart. Like a finely organized complex adaptive system, they have curated and cultivated their hyperspecialized networks to achieve something competitively differentiated.
Banner Engineering, TraceGains, and Altana use their supply chain networks and 360-degree view to a strategic advantage. Their relationships and knowledge of their federations' capability and capacity define their strategic positions, and their ability to harness surveillance and enable rapid recombinant behavior creates their moats.
The companies that will dominate the future understand that success is not just about making the right tactical decisions on a day-to-day basis; it’s about building the infrastructure that allows you to evolve and adapt to tomorrow’s challenges. Banner Engineering, TraceGains, and Altana are not just companies—they are supply chain ICONs. Shining examples of what can be achieved when you embrace variability, harness visibility, and compete on velocity. | https://www.thescxchange.com/tech-infrastructure/technology/kinaxis-and-exxonmobil-will-design-supply-chain-planning-tools | 2024-10-15T18:17:49Z |
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Village People Singer Says Trump's Use of 'YMCA' Is Good for Business
Village People Singer No Longer Opposing Trump's Use of 'YMCA' ... It's Good for Business!!!
Village People frontman Victor Willis is no longer speaking out against Donald Trump using the song "Y.M.C.A." at DT's rallies ... admitting he's benefiting greatly from the publicity.
After the former prez danced for 40 minutes to a variety of songs, including the Village People's anthem, during his Pennsylvania town hall Monday evening, Victor issued a formal response ... in which he lamented 45's frequent use of the song ... but confessed there's not much he can do about it.
As he put it ... Trump is legally allowed to play "Y.M.C.A" at his events, since he previously applied for a political use license from Victor's performing-rights organization, BMI.
He continued ... "Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.' has greatly benefited the song. For example, when Trump started using 'Y.M.C.A' the song shot back up to #2 on Billboard's digital chart."
While Victor admitted he could get his wife, a lawyer, to revoke Trump's license ... he has decided not to, even though he doesn't support the Republican nominee.
Last year, Victor's wife sent Trump's campaign a cease and desist letter after 45 hired a Village People cover band to perform at Mar-a-Lago.
The band also spoke out when Trump supporters used the song at a rally during the 2020 election.
Per Victor, despite fans' eagerness for him to sue, he has decided to let Trump continue to use the song until the end of the presidential campaign ... saying a lawsuit would be "stupid and just plain hateful."
In fact, Victor said he doesn't outright dislike Trump ... but confirmed he is supporting Kamala Harris heading into the November election. He also noted that the VP is free to use "Y.M.C.A." if she wants to.
His bottom line is clear ... he wants to be left alone over Trump's playlist choice. | https://www.tmz.com/2024/10/15/village-people-singer-says-trumps-use-of-ymca-is-good-for-business/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:49Z |
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From the outside it may appear to be just another of the many property developments that have been built in Torrox-Costa on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol, in recent years. However, El Mirador, a complex of 37 terraced houses which has just been completed in the El Peñoncillo area, is an example of how bricks and mortar can be combined with clean and renewable energies, with a clear commitment to sustainability, creating a residential development that tries to save as much electricity and water as possible.
Among the special features of the development by the Danish company FAD Inversiones 2014 S.L. are the geothermal systems for heating the properties, efficient ventilation, insulation systems, carpentry and glass, as well as efficient use of water, with circuits for reusing rainwater and greywater from the toilets and showers for watering the green and communal areas. In addition, the homes are equipped with photovoltaic solar energy systems and home automation devices to control all domestic technology.
The Malaga architects Francisco Moreno and José María Carralero are responsible for this residential complex, which claims to be a pioneer in Andalucía. The total investment has been around ten million euros. Construction began at the end of 2020 and the 37 homes are now fully completed and have been sold to northern European buyers.
Moreno stressed that the complex, in addition to the commitment to respect for the environment and sustainability, has been developed “under the prism of an aesthetic design of maximum efficiency”. As such, the residential complex has a hot-cold, geothermal type community energy generation system. “The energy used to maintain indoor comfort, whether for cooling or heating, hot water for bathrooms, the heating of the swimming pools, both the communal pool and those of the nine homes that have private pools, or the jacuzzi, is always centralised and of geothermal origin,” said Moreno and Carralero.
According to the professionals, the system has two large heat pumps in a common area, which transfer energy to 32 excavated geothermal wells, 120 metres deep, located in the common areas of the complex. “The temperature at this depth remains stable throughout the year, as the ground mass has a high thermal inertia, absorbing the energy transported by the system, so the heat pumps always operate at maximum output. This optimum performance is stable, with very little variation from season to season,” Moreno explained. The efficiency of this system is 25 per cent compared to a conventional one, according to the architect, so that for every kilowatt of electrical energy consumed, six kilowatts of heating energy are obtained.
Each house in El Mirador has three energy meters “to measure the individual consumption of heating, cooling and hot water for the bathroom”. In addition, household appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines have geothermal hot and cold water connections available. According to Carralero, geothermal energy, as a renewable energy, is a system that reduces carbon dioxide emissions without reducing the level of comfort, without noise or machines outside, “with very economical maintenance” said Carralero. “There are individual homes in which it has been used, but we believe that this is the first development in which it has been implemented in Andalucía," he added.
As for water, the architect stressed that “it is a scarce resource” making it a priority to optimise its use in a context of extreme drought and climate change. To this end, El Mirador residential complex focuses on two aspects: quality and reuse. In the first, based on a specialised analysis of the quality of the water in the network, the residential complex has equipment that corrects the alkaline level by injecting carbon dioxide, “also treating the disinfection by self-generation of sodium hypochlorite by saline electrolysis, guaranteeing the purity of the treatment and superior water quality,” added Moreno.
As for reuse, in this property development in Torrox, rainwater and greywater, i.e. water from toilets and showers, are collected separately to be treated for reuse in a large underground community tank with a capacity of 140 cubic metres. The community has a regenerated, non-potable water supply, treated by ceramic ultrafiltration and disinfection, which provides free water for watering the green areas, flushing the communal areas and for use in toilets and urinals.
In the opinion of the Malaga architects, “this infrastructure significantly reduces the water consumption of the properties, diverting part of these demands with regenerated water”. They add that they are all measured in the homes but they “do not yet have data on the savings in electricity and water” as people have only just started to move in, “but we anticipate that it will be very significant”.
As for the photovoltaic energy, integrated into the shape of each house, the buildings are equipped with multi-panel units to generate electricity. "Independently of this, they also provide living areas, shade for the terraces and solar protection for the large windows," said architect Moreno. The electricity generation is always provided globally to the complex, for self-consumption of the common facilities such as water treatment, purification of the communal swimming pools (one outdoor and one indoor), the ‘wellness’ gym and the geothermal system.
The homes can control the communal video door entry system, the opening of the entrance door, the lighting of certain circuits and the underfloor heating in some rooms. “Optionally, they can be equipped with voice control, smoke detection, external door opening, weather station, sound system, window control, pergola, jacuzzi... as much as the user wishes,” said Moreno.
In terms of insulation, the façades and roofs have been built with a thick, 80-millimetre insulating panel on the outside to protect the heavy elements of the building from temperature changes. “This ensures that the mass of the house, its interior surfaces, is close to the comfort temperature, and therefore the surfaces of the interior rooms will radiate a comfortable temperature. It is always more pleasant and healthier to condition by radiation than by supplying air,” said Moreno.
Finally, the windows have been designed to offer maximum views, with slim, minimalist window profiles. In addition, they are fitted with multi-paned glass with an argon chamber, maintaining a high level of light transmission with high levels of insulation. In short, a development in which comfort does not compromise respect for the environment and energy efficiency. The homes, measuring 120 square metres, with three bedrooms, were priced at 495,000 euros.
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The 40-year-old woman named Ranu Sahu, who was allegedly held captive by her husband and in-laws in the Jehangirabad area of the city for 16 years, and was rescued by the police nine days ago, died during treatment at the hospital on the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday.
According to the police, Sahu’s in-laws have still not confessed to having harassed and tortured her. Mahila Thana police station TI Shilpa Kaurav told Free Press that after being rescued, Ranu was admitted to Chirayu Hospital in the city. At the time of her rescue, police found her tied to a pillar in the house. Police said Ranu was a mere skeleton weighing only 25 kg.
TI Kaurav said five days ago, she had shown signs of slight improvement, but her condition suddenly deteriorated on Monday late at night, and at around 3 am, she died. “During nine days of treatment at the hospital, Ranu could not give any statements to either police or the tehsildar,” she said. However, more sections of BNS shall be slapped against her husband and his kin.
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Investigating officials at the Mahila thana police, who have been spearheading the case, told Free Press that Ranu’s post-mortem had been carried out in the presence of her family members on Tuesday. After the arrival of the post- mortem reports on Wednesday, the exact reason behind her death would be known.
The investigating officials further added that Sahu’s father, Kishan Lal Sahu, had alleged that Ranu was being deprived of food and water by her in-laws, who demanded dowry from her. On the other hand, Sahu’s husband, Yogendra and his kin have refuted allegations of dowry harassment and said that she was mentally unstable, owing to which they used to keep her in seclusion.
Ranu‘s husband runs a cosmetic shop
Sources at the Mahila Thana police station told Free Press that Ranu married Yogendra in 2006. As alleged by Ranu’s father Kishan Lal, her in-laws had barred her from meeting him since 2008. Yogendra, as per sources, runs a cosmetic shop in the Barkhedi area of Jehangirabad. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/married-woman-held-captive-by-in-laws-for-16-years-who-was-rescued-by-cops-9-days-ago-dies-at-hospital | 2024-10-15T18:17:49Z |
Animals found living under the sea floor for the first time include worms and snails
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A deep-sea submersible found worms and snails living in cavities below the sea floor — the first time animals have been discovered in such habitats.
The creatures may have been pushed into their subsurface home by swirling waters from nearby hydrothermal vents.
What's next?
Researchers are now checking for microscopic animals present under the sea floor's surface.
Beneath the ocean floor, under hydrothermal vents spewing hot water, a community of animals thrive.
That's according to a study published today in Nature Communications which reports, for the first time, animals living in cavities below the sea floor in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Central and South America.
The team behind the find originally set out to undertake another experiment when they made the discovery, according to one of the researchers, Sabine Gollner from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research.
"We could not believe our eyes."
They saw giant tubeworms (Riftia pachyptila), each up to half a metre long, as well as snails and other types of worms dwelling in cavities formed by sheets of cooling lava 2,500 metres below sea level.
"We immediately knew that we made an important discovery," Dr Gollner said.
Life under a hydrothermal vent
Hydrothermal vents form at the boundary of two tectonic plates, deep in the ocean. Water is heated to scalding temperatures by magma below the surface and shoots out of fissures in the sea floor into the cold water above.
This mineral-filled hot water cools and deposits material around the vents, producing volcano-like tubes.
While the vents themselves can be extremely hot, the environment around a hydrothermal vent isn't quite as extreme — creatures living near the vents can expect temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius.
But, with no light making its way to these depths, the animals living there have developed amazing abilities to produce energy by other means.
One of the weirdest is the the giant tubeworm. These red and white creatures congregate in bunches, and while they can move about when they are larvae, they root themselves to one spot as adults.
They also have no stomach or digestive system, and require an infection from bacteria to produce their energy.
"The worm provides the bacteria with chemical energy … so it can live, [while] the bacteria provides food for the host," Dr Gollner said.
But while scientists have known that animals lived around the vents, the only life found under the sea floor were microbes — until now.
Hidden life revealed
As lava solidifies on the sea floor around hydrothermal vents, cavities can form between lava flows, similar to floors of a house.
Water can travel through cracks in the sea floor into the cavities, providing cold water for the hydrothermal cycle below.
As part of a research effort to study how tubeworms disperse in the ocean, Dr Gollner and her team used a remote-controlled submersible dubbed "SuBastian" to look for evidence of them in sub-sea-floor cavities.
To date, no tubeworm larvae have ever been found in ocean water samples. The researchers thought maybe the larvae dispersed via these sub-surface fluids, so they used SuBastian to crack open the top layer of a lava shelf and gain access to the cavity below.
The submersible took video and samples of what was below the sea floor.
"To our surprise, we found all kinds of hydrothermal vent animals," Dr Gollner said.
The team hypothesised that swirling water from the vent which percolated below the surface might push larvae of giant tubeworms and other creatures into cavities where they settle and take root.
Andrew Fisher, a hydrogeologist at the University of California, Santa Cruz who was not involved with the paper, says scientists have known for a while that large gaps can be present under the surface of the sea floor.
"Where there is space, life often finds a place to take hold," Professor Fisher said.
But he said finding evidence of such life is difficult because it lurks in small spaces and needs just the right conditions.
"That said, I don't think a lot of people have been looking systematically. There were other goals for a lot of vent expeditions, and lots of interesting life at the surface worthy of exploration."
For this study, the researchers could only look at the first layers under the sea floor, but with multiple layers of lava cavities beneath the surface, there may be animals even further down.
"The bigger critters may not be found too much deeper, but really we don't know," Professor Fisher said.
"Smaller, especially mobile creatures could go a lot deeper … as long as they have a source of nutrition."
What about other worlds?
While this is an exciting discovery for Earth, it may also have implications for other water worlds such as Jupiter's moon Europa.
Professor Fisher has undertaken research investigating hydrothermal vents on Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus, and believes there might be similarities.
"When probes finally land on Europa and burn through the ice to explore the underlying ocean, I would not be surprised if they find hydrothermal flow, but [finding] life is a bigger challenge," he said.
"Earth's sea floor and ocean are connected to the global carbon cycle, which ultimately depends a lot on photosynthesis. Elemental cycling processes on Europa, Enceladus and other bodies are likely to be very different, and it is not clear if conditions would be right for life to develop.
"If they are, it could be very different from on Earth."
Back on Earth, the study's authors are now trying to classify data collected during the expedition, and hope to find microscopic animals that might have been missed on SuBastian's video recording.
"In the future, we would like to explore if this sub-sea-floor habitat also exists in other parts of the ocean, so for example at hydrothermal vents in the Atlantic Ocean," Dr Gollner said. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-10-16/first-animals-under-seafloor-hydrothermal-vents-tubeworms-snails/104468848 | 2024-10-15T18:17:49Z |
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel could be in line for the England job.
The German has been speaking with the Football Association about the position this week.
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A source adds that discussions are advanced and that an announcement could even happen in the coming weeks.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is also said to have even approached about the job.
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Key Takeaways
- Android 15 offers new business-centric features for better device management and security.
- The private spaces feature creates a work-life balance barrier on work phones.
- The delay in Android 15's release was long, but it was worth it if bugs are minimized.
Android 15’s release has got the tech world buzzing, as it’s finally time to dive deep into the newest operating system from Google. While not every phone will get access to the new OS, such as some 2023 Motorola phones, every Google Pixel phone from the Pixel 6 and newer will get Android 15. We’ve already gotten used to a lot of the newest features and tools through the Android 15 beta versions, so there aren’t many surprises. For those who will update their work phones, they’d best be prepared to experience new features that should help companies in a variety of ways.
ARTICLE: Android 15: Availability, timeline, and what's new in QPR1 Beta 2
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Android 15 launched with many underlying business-centric features that will help with stronger management and security of company-owned devices. For employees with IT departments that like to use all of their available tools, this could lead to more restrictions on what apps they can access and when, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Among the new business tools with Android 15 are Android Theft Protection, private spaces, improved audit logging, and streamlined eSIM management.
The work-life balance fight continues
While we always recommend using your personal devices for anything not work-related, private spaces do help provide a barrier between your work and personal lives. Google says that this feature will provide employees with the ability to create password-locked folders within their personal profiles to “help protect sensitive personal apps” while working on the go. At the other end of the spectrum, companies will now be able to enforce default apps and extend security restrictions to apps outside work profiles. All in all, it’s a tug of war between employers and employees about who gets more control of their work phones.
We originally said that Android 15 could hit Pixel phones on October 15 (today’s date) back in September. This marked the longest delay between the OS’ source code going live on Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and it being made available on public, stable channels at 45 days. Previously, the 15-day delay between Android 12’s AOSP code availability and its stable version was the longest amount of time. While it was a long time to wait for Android 15, as long as bugs are kept to a minimum, we think it was worth it. | https://www.androidpolice.com/private-spaces-android-15-business/ | 2024-10-15T18:17:50Z |
The Brazilian was one of the hottest properties in the summer of 2003, when he had won the World Cup a year prior.
However, United ended up losing out to Barcelona, but did sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon a couple of months later.
Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Kenyon said on Ronaldinho: “We did chase him hard. We did look at him hard.”
“Absolutely wrong,” Kenyon replied on the transfer fee being the issue.
“This was the same as any other transfer.
“Alex (Ferguson) would be involved in it. Critical decisions, why he'd want him, where he wants him, where he would play etc. So, Alex was involved all the way through.
“Normally, in these cases you're dealing with the player and his agent. Here, we're dealing with the player, several agents and about 20 other people in the room. He's a great player, but suddenly we're into a whole different thing.
“Injecting that sort of culture around training, not normally on time, which is different. The Brazilian health culture, different. Fantastic player, but there's all sorts of other things that started to get introduced into all this, and he was clearly coming with a load of people.
“You know what United was like at that time. It was an institution, no one got treated differently than the rest.” | https://www.tribalfootball.com/article/soccer-fifa-club-world-cup-kenyon-says-man-utd-were-very-close-to-signing-ronaldinho-before-it-became-complicated-f9ddea3d-d09f-4166-a812-64df6377aeed | 2024-10-15T18:17:50Z |
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A nine-year-old boy who has been using a wheelchair after he fractured his leg is now at a loss without it after someone stole the vital piece of medical equipment in Malaga city.
Julen has needed the wheelchair since August after suffering a fracture to his leg fibula and fibula. Doctors are hesitant for him to put weight on his leg, not even with crutches, until it has fully healed. But now, Julen's mother said he can't even go to school after someone stole the wheelchair.
The family last saw it on the night of Saturday 12 October when they arrived home after spending the evening with friends. They parked their van near their home in the Girón neighbourhood and left the wheelchair inside it as Julen's father carried him inside the house.
"The next day I went for lunch with some friends and my husband called me at midday to tell me that he had gone down to the van and found it open," Julen's mother Jésica said.
The back door of the camper van had been forced. Some items were missing, but the most valuable of all was the wheelchair. "When my son arrived with his father and saw that it was missing... he couldn't stop crying. He kept repeating over and over again that now he wouldn't be able to go out in the street or to school," Jésica said.
To make matters worse, the wheelchair doesn't even belong to the family. When Julen broke his leg on 9 August while playing in a ball park, his parents started to look for a children's model, as the regular adult one would not fit through the corridors of their house. "We had no holidays and because we couldn't find a children's wheelchair, he couldn't leave the house. We ordered one from Amazon, but it never arrived. At least we got our money back," she said.
They finally found the child model Julen needed in an orthopaedic clinic in Malaga, where they rented it for 75 euros for four weeks. "We had planned to return the wheelchair at the end of the month because, if everything goes well, Julen will no longer need it. The cast has been removed and on 31 October he goes to the doctor for a check-up. The specialist who is treating him told the family that until then he cannot support his foot, so he cannot use crutches. The wheelchair acted as his way of getting around. He could go to school and they helped him in and out of it," Jésica said.
Julen's parents have reported the theft to the police and have been asked to take the van so investigators can take fingerprints. Julen's father, Santiago, has visited all the flea markets in Malaga to see if the wheelchair has been offered for sale. Family and friends have also made an appeal on social media to find the wheelchair. "People are turning their support to us. Hopefully it will turn up," Jésica said.
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