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Kingsmill survivor criticises `cruel withholding´ of Police Ombudsman report
The sole survivor of the Kingsmill Massacre has lambasted the “withholding” of a Police Ombudsman report into the atrocity as “cruel”.
Alan Black, 81, has described himself as being in poor health and said he fears he will go to his grave before finding out answers he has campaigned decades for.
Ten of Mr Black’s colleagues died and he was seriously wounded when republican terrorists posing as British soldiers ordered the workmen off a bus on the way home from work outside the village of Kingsmill in Co Armagh in January 1976.
They were asked their religion, and the only Catholic was ordered to run away.
The Kingsmill memorial wall at the scene of the atrocity in Co Armagh (PA)
The killers forced the 11 remaining men to line up outside the van before opening fire.
Mr Black survived despite being shot multiple times.
No-one has ever been convicted of the murders, which the Provisional IRA denied.
However in April following a long-running inquest, a coroner ruled that the shooting dead of the 10 Protestant workmen at Kingsmill was an “overtly sectarian attack by the IRA”.
Mr Black said they expected the publication of the Police Ombudsman report following the conclusion of the inquest, but are continuing to wait.
He has issued a second pre-application protocol letter to the office of the Police Ombudsman to try and secure the report.
He visited Stormont on Thursday along with Karen Armstrong, sister of victim John McConville, for a meeting with DUP Policing Board member Joanne Bunting.
“Why the Ombudsman’s office is doing this, and me in particular in bad health, I just do not know. It’s cruel, it really is cruel,” he said.
Asked how he felt when he saw a public inquiry announced into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, Mr Black said: “Everyone’s entitled, anyone who was taken the way Pat Finucane was taken is entitled, but we’re entitled as well.
“Why are we being passed from pillar to post, first with the inquest and now the Ombudsman, why are they doing this to us?
“They don’t want to open this can of worms, that’s my opinion. But that can of worms has to be opened. It can’t be allowed to fester. I’m 81, will I make 82, will we have that report.
“We have men dead over 40 years, I’m the only one that lived, I owe them and I will have to keep fighting and get whoever we can on our side.”
Ms Armstrong said they had been told by Ombudsman investigators that the report was completed in 2020, and questioned why the hold up.
She said her brother went to work that morning and never came home.
“We were left with basically no answers, even those first few weeks, we were reading information in newspapers, any detail we got were from newspapers, no-one from any position in security or government came to tell us anything,” she said.
“And that’s how we lived with Kingsmill for a long time. It was very, very difficult and still is to this day.
“John had plans, he wanted to go to college and study to be a missionary.
“We want truth. We haven’t even got an inch of that, and that’s what is wrong.”
Ms Bunting said Mr Black has used money in his legal action that he had saved for his funeral.
“It is appalling that some 48 years after this most brutal callous and sectarian of murders that caused embarrassment even for the IRA that to get to the truth, these families are still having to fight the very systems that were set up to support them,” she said.
“Mr Black is now 81 and in poor health. He has endured an eight-year inquest which frankly raised more questions than provided answers and as a result he has pinned his hopes for getting truth on the Police Ombudsman report, but he fears he may not live to see it.
“This matter should have been resolved and the report issued as soon as the inquest was over. The initial complaint was made in 2013.
“This is no way to treat innocent victims. It is shameful.”
A spokesperson for the Office of the Police Ombudsman said: “Given potential legal proceedings, it would be inappropriate to comment.
“However, we can confirm that we intend to provide the findings of our investigation in respect of the Kingsmill murders and attempted murder to those families and victims who brought related complaints and concerns to the Police Ombudsman.
“This will be within the timeframe determined by the transitional arrangements, which is prior to May 1, 2025.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962921/Kingsmill-survivor-criticises-cruel-withholding-Police-Ombudsman-report.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:51Z |
Pep Guardiola in talks to become England manager - after OFFERING his services before: report
England have opened discussions with Pep Guardiola, who has already been in touch with the FA over the job
England have begun talks with Pep Guardiola over becoming the next full-time coach of the Three Lions.
Questions still remain over whether current interim England manager Lee Carsley wants the role on a permanent basis: equally, there are no guarantees that the decision-makers at the FA have come down decisively on the former Under-21s boss to fill the role.
As a result, it seems that the feelers are still out to see which managers might consider the assignment and those at St. Georges Park have sounded out a premium Premier League name.
FA approach Pep Guardiola for England manager job
According to a report from The Times, the FA have made ‘informal contact’ with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
His current terms at the Etihad are due to expire at the end of this season. The Manchester club are understandably keen for the Spaniard to extend his stay, but it is believed Guardiola is yet to decide on his future, or indeed respond to the FA’s approach.
Guardiola may need to move quickly if he does want to take on the Three Lions gig, however, as further reports suggest that former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is in advanced talks to replace Carsley. It is said that a deal to bring the German coach in could move quite quickly, likely due in part to Tuchel currently being out of work.
Carsley has caused some confusion in recent days, at first appearing to favour returning to his former role with England’s youth side, before reversing that sentiment slightly to suggest he would still like to be considered for the role. With heavyweights like Guardiola and Tuchel re-entering the picture, according to multiple reports, it seems that the vacancy is still very much in play – while Pep has already come close to getting it.
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In 2013, it was reported that Guardiola had offered his services to the FA to become England manager. The FA turned him down: as they wanted someone English for the role.
“I would like to play a World Cup and a European Championship,” the Manchester City manager said in 2013. “I would like to live that situation. When I see the World Cup, I think I would like to be there. I had just one chance to do it as a player.”
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FourFourTwo believes that Carsley likely hasn’t done himself any favours through his relatively non-committal answers regarding his ambition to take the role on. Not only will it raise questions over his ability to handle more difficult questions in the spotlight of England camps, but it will also leave bosses wondering whether he’d be all-in if given the job.
Regardless, if England believe they can land someone with the stature of a Guardiola or Tuchel, then Carsley would likely have his work cut out to come out on top of the pile. | https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/pep-guardiola-in-talks-to-become-england-manager-after-offering-his-services-before-report | 2024-10-15T18:23:52Z |
Jigra box office collection day 5: Alia Bhatt-starrer struggles to cross ₹20 crore amid controversies
Jigra box office collection day 5: The Vasan Bala-directorial has been mired in controversies related to box office numbers, and received mixed reviews.
Jigra box office collection day 5: Alia Bhatt's solo release in 2024 did not match up to the expectations from fans. The film has not been doing well at the box office, and has shown no signs of recovery in the weekdays. As per the latest update on Sacnilk.com, Jigra has collected ₹ 1.60 crore on its fifth day of release, as per early estimates. (Also read: Even Alia Bhatt cannot save Vasan Bala's Jigra, which adamantly sticks to style over substance)
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The latest report states that Jigra slowed down even further on its first Tuesday. The film is yet to cross the ₹ 20 crore mark. The film registered the lowest opening for an Alia Bhatt-starrer in 10 years, with ₹ 4.55 crore. On its second day, it collected ₹ 6.55 crore. Day three showed some dip in earnings with ₹ 5.5 crore. The collections saw a huge drop on Monday, with ₹ 1.65 crore. With day 5 collections into account, Jigra has now collected ₹ 19.85 crore at the end of five days.
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Also starring Vedang Raina and Manoj Pahwa, the escape thriller is co-produced by Alia and her sister Shaheen Bhatt's Eternal Sunshine Productions and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. In Jigra, Alia plays a young woman, Satya Anand, who struggles to save her brother Ankur Anand, who is being tortured while being imprisoned in a foreign jail. Satya pledges to break Ankur out of prison after he is sentenced to death.
Since its release, the film has faced a number of controversies. Actor-filmmaker Divya Khossla Kumar recently commented that the film resembled the plot line of her last film, Savi. She had also accused Alia of manipulating the box office numbers of Jigra. Meanwhile Manipuri-based actor Bujou Thaangjam accused the casting team of Jigra of unprofessional behaviour. According to the actor, he was asked to be available in December to shoot for the movie, but never received a follow-up call.
Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jigra-box-office-collection-day-5-alia-bhatt-starrer-struggles-to-cross-20-cr-controversies-mixed-reviews-karan-johar-101729009567079.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:52Z |
The loser was never going to be in terrible shape for the rest of the season, so this one was mostly about pride from the start.
Pride means a lot, of course, but perhaps different things to each side in this case.
For Oregon, the game was a chance to prove it belongs in the Big Ten. That the Ducks’ home atmosphere is legit, and they have the players and coaching to compete with one of the conference’s all-time best brands.
The Ducks did all that.
Ohio State really could have used a win on that stage for a shot of confidence, proof their plan to return to the top of the heap in the Big Ten and beyond is working.
The Buckeyes did not get that.
So now what?
Ohio State entered the season with national championship or bust mentality, expectations that were both high and reasonable.
Or are they?
What if the defense just isn’t that good?
Multiple players on the unit have strong reputations based more on their recruiting ranking than anything they have ever done on a college field. Maybe they really don’t have it in them.
The same question can be asked of Jim Knowles. I don’t doubt what Ohio State’s defensive coordinator did at his previous stops was legitimate, but maybe he really doesn’t have the answers for stopping elite offenses when the stakes are highest.
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Of course, if you can’t count on your cornerbacks or your ends to win one-on-one, that limits what you can do strategically, but that’s really the whole reason Knowles was hired: To avoid having to rely on talent alone.
Ohio State played great team defense throughout the Jim Tressel era. Those teams did have some big game breakdowns, but the Urban Meyer/Ryan Day era has been marked by many more, and a common theme seemed to be over-reliance on winning one-on-on matchups across the field.
Knowles seems to be caught in between needing to win each play with the perfect call or letting the players handle it on their own. Attempts at the former failed against Michigan and Georgia in 2022, and the latter let them down last season.
Saturday night at Oregon was a little bit of both. Ohio State had multiple man coverage breakdowns, could not pressure the passer, was not good at stopping the run on early downs, did not force any turnovers and did not prevent big plays. (But other than that…)
Unlike last season at Michigan, Ohio State did at least force a punt in the second half, but that ended up meaning the Buckeyes lost by one instead of six.
Maybe this will turn out to be a blip, but this not being the first time Ohio State has failed to answer the bell defensively during its three-year Big Ten title doubt means fans are right to be concerned about long-term viability for the unit.
Maybe their problems have never been fixed just because they don’t have the wherewithal to do it — whether that lies with the players or the coordinator or both.
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On the flip side, the Ohio State offense arguably exceeded expectations at Oregon. Before the season, there was a thought the offense just needed to be average to score enough points to win in support of a great defense.
The opposite might end up being true.
He got stuck in no-man’s land on the final play Saturday night, but quarterback Will Howard showed a lot against the Ducks. He had one or two bad throws but overall played very well. He has leadership chops and knows how to get the ball to his playmakers.
Howard is a clear upgrade over what the Buckeyes had at quarterback last year, and not just because his legs can help the running game.
Howard’s 177.1 QB rating was higher than Kyle McCord posted at Notre Dame or Michigan and against Penn State last season (and higher than Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel had against the Buckeyes).
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He looked capable of carrying the team with his arm — aided by how good Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith are after the catch, of course — though perhaps Ohio State could have run the ball more.
That might be nit-picking given they scored 31 points against a good defense, but it might be necessary… to protect a suspect defense?
That will be one of many things to watch the rest of the season.
So, too, will be whether or not Ohio State finally tries some different things with its defensive front given the near total lack of production from that senior-laden unit.
What’s next? We’ll take a closer look at the rest of the season’s challenges tomorrow.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Netskope , a leader in secure access service edge (SASE) and security service edge (SSE), today announced new enhancements to the Netskope One platform, extending the company's already-market-leading data protection solutions to include integrated data security posture management (DSPM) capabilities.
Modern data protection continues to be a top priority for organizations as they optimize hybrid work environments, adopt artificial intelligence and machine learning tools at a rapid pace, grapple with privacy regulations, and encounter an ever-growing number of security threats. The Netskope One platform has for many years seamlessly delivered advanced data protection at scale across web, cloud, email, endpoint, and on-premises needs, and today does so for thousands of enterprise organizations worldwide, including over 30 of the Fortune 100.
Netskope has also been consistently recognized over the past decade for its leadership in data protection, including in the Gartner Magic QuadrantTM for Security Service Edge , where it is ranked as highest in execution and furthest in vision, and its companion Critical Capabilities for Security Service Edge report , where Netskope is among top-ranked vendors in data protection capabilities.
Now, through the continued expansion of Netskope One, coupled with Netskope's recent acquisition and integration of DSPM innovator Dasera , Netskope customers and partners will benefit from an even broader range of capabilities. Netskope's fully unified data protection solution can seamlessly deliver advanced security across web, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, email, endpoint, and on-premises use cases-including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data stores and data lakes.
"An enterprise's modern data security strategy aims to holistically know and control where their data is, what this data is, how it got there, the posture of the data store, how sensitive data is being used, who or what has access to it, and how to ensure real-time and granular data policies are enforced," said Sanjay Beri, CEO and co-founder, Netskope. "Our goal has always been to enable this modern data security strategy by bringing the broadest and deepest data protection using a single, holistic platform, which we call Netskope One. In my dialogue with security leaders around the world in the past months, it is clear that they are excited for DSPM capabilities to be part of the Netskope One platform. The last thing they want is yet another point solution trying to tackle one part of the data protection problem-so, having a truly unified platform like Netskope One to cover the breadth and depth of their use cases across web, cloud, email, endpoint, on-prem, and wherever their data is has been very appealing."
The Netskope DSPM module will be generally available as part of the Netskope One platform immediately.
The world's top technology analysts, including Gartner , IDC and Forrester , continuously validate Netskope as a leader in cloud, data, and network security, helping organizations address their most critical cloud, SaaS, web, and private application security needs as well as their most persistent network performance challenges, all at once. Combining SSE , SD-WAN , and Netskope NewEdge infrastructure, Netskope One is the only fully converged SASE offering that can deliver these capabilities using one engine, one client, one gateway, and one network.
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / ReflexAI, the leading innovator in AI-powered training tools, today announced the launch of Prepare Voice, the voice-to-voice simulation platform designed to revolutionize human support training. Building on the success of ReflexAI's existing portfolio, Prepare Voice introduces a new level of realism and immersion for high-emotion conversations in settings including contact centers, crisis lines, mental health, hospitals, education, and emergency dispatch. Prepare Voice provides organizations with a powerful tool for participants to practice and refine their skills in lifelike, dynamic interactions.
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The Power of Realistic and Dynamic Simulations
Traditional training methods - such as peer-to-peer roleplaying, e-learning modules, and classroom instruction - are valuable for developing many fundamental skills. However, research shows that they don't replicate the pressure and emotional intensity of live interactions. As a result, team members frequently lack the confidence and depth of skills to perform at a high level from their first day in support services.
Prepare Voice changes that dynamic by offering a fully immersive training environment where individuals engage in realistic conversations that mimic actual interactions. Organizations using ReflexAI tools report nearly 60% reduction in manual training time. Moreover, 93% of users report positive experiences on key measures including skill-building, confidence enhancement, and excitement for their jobs.
Key Features of Prepare Voice
Realistic Practice: Prepare Voice brings lifelike conversations to the training room. By emulating natural speech patterns, emotions, and unexpected turns, teams can better prepare for the unpredictable nature of human support interactions.
Tailored Scenarios: No two environments are the same. Prepare Voice is customizable, allowing organizations to simulate the specific scenarios their teams will face - from escalated emotions to particular, high priority needs.
Best-in-Class Platform: ReflexAI's platform exceeds the highest security standards including HIPAA and SOC 2. Supervisors can easily deploy and manage user cohorts with features including an intuitive progress center and dashboard features.
Data-Driven Insights: Prepare Voice focuses on measures beyond simple completion rates. With detailed analytics, supervisors can measure performance on key metrics such as empathy, adherence to protocols, and overall quality, ensuring continuous improvement during foundational training and long-term learning.
Why Prepare Voice Stands Out
Prepare Voice is more than just another training tool - it represents the future of human interaction training. By replicating real-world conversational dynamics and providing data-driven feedback, ReflexAI empowers organizations focused on measurable outcomes.
"Even organizations with established training programs share that they're missing an opportunity to provide extensive, realistic practice," said Sam Dorison, Co-founder and CEO at ReflexAI. "We're gratified that our tools have provided partners with better outcomes and clear ROI."
"With Prepare Voice, we're helping organizations take training to the next level by providing practice that mirrors real interactions," said John Callery-Coyne, Co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at ReflexAI. "It's critical to give them the confidence and skills they need to deliver exceptional support."
Prepare Voice is available today and can be integrated into any organization's existing training program. For more information on Prepare Voice and how it can transform your team's performance, visit ReflexAI.com/Prepare.
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ReflexAI is a leader in AI-driven training solutions for contact centers and human support services. ReflexAI's mission is to enhance the quality of human interactions by providing advanced simulation tools that build confidence, empathy, and performance in high-pressure environments. Our products are trusted by organizations across a range of industries, including crisis intervention, healthcare, and customer service.
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When actor Stanley Tucci isn't on a film set, there's a good chance you'll find him in a kitchen somewhere rustling up something tasty. Italian cuisine features heavily in his diet, as you might know from his TV program "Searching For Italy." Now in his new book, "What I Ate In One Year," he's reflecting on some of his simplest meals, as well as his more elaborate ones - from spaghetti with Tropea onion to roasted sea bass. At the age of 63, he's also offering some thoughts about life. Now, he told me his love of food began in his mom's kitchen. Her home-cooked meals still influence him to this day.
STANLEY TUCCI: Everything is centered around food. It was what you talked about before you ate. It was what you talked about while you were eating. And it was what you talked about after you ate (laughter).
MARTÍNEZ: You write that food does not bring you anxiety, that it just makes you happy. But how did you get there? Because for many people, eating a meal is one of the most stressful parts of the day in terms of, like, do I have time for it? What am I going to get? How does this fit into what else I've eaten today? I mean, a meal isn't a meal for people. It's just an annoyance.
TUCCI: No, I can understand that anxiety. I mean, yes, of course I have some anxiety about it. Like, you know, what do I really want to eat today while I'm filming? Because I know I have a craving for a huge bowl of pasta with something, but I can't have that because I'll just want to go to sleep and I won't be able to film the rest of the day. But at the same time, sort of planning ahead or just listening to your body - you know, your body tells you. If you're in touch with your body, your body tells you what you're supposed to have, and I like to follow that. And so I know at the end of the day, I think, OK. Oh, yeah. OK, I want to have this. And I'll go and make it, or I'll go to the place that makes it really well (laughter).
MARTÍNEZ: What makes for a great meal, Stanley, and how is that defined? What is a great meal?
TUCCI: A great meal starts with great ingredients. First of all, the quality of the ingredients makes a big difference, how those ingredients are combined. And then who are you sharing that meal with? That's absolutely crucial.
MARTÍNEZ: What if it's just yourself, that you're only sharing with yourself? Can that still be a great meal?
TUCCI: It can be, absolutely.
MARTÍNEZ: You also write that cooking, acting and directing are all related, so I'd love to know the answer to that question. How are they all related?
TUCCI: Well, they're all related in the sense that, you know, you take a certain number of ingredients, like the script or zucchini. And then you turn them into something else. There's a before, there's the thing, then there's the process and then there's the finished product. And there are rules to it, right, measurements, right? But those measurements can be like, maybe I'll put a little bit more of this. Just like, oh, well, I'm acting. Maybe I'll do a take this way.
MARTÍNEZ: So I turned 50 not that long ago.
TUCCI: I'm sorry.
MARTÍNEZ: (Laughter) I know, believe me. Halfway to 100, if I can make it there.
TUCCI: (Laughter).
MARTÍNEZ: Once I turned 50, I started hearing that clock in my head. You think about death a lot. You write about dreaming about death a lot. I think about it every single day. You had a cancer scare in 2018. You had oral cancer. You couldn't taste for a while. So you've actually had something that has threatened your existence, but how do you deal with thinking about death without it being debilitating?
TUCCI: Well, you know, I don't know. I think it's just - obviously, we have to recognize that it's inevitable, and we have no control over it. And once you acknowledge that you have no control over something, it does make it a little easier to deal with. But I think the hard part is when you see the people you love aging, and you see and you look at your own skin. And you look at your eyes, or you get up from a chair and you can't quite get up from that chair the way you used to. You know it's inevitable, and it is a scary thing. But if you let it consume you, then what good is that? And how are you - I think particularly if you have children, you're not doing them any service, are you?
MARTÍNEZ: No, no. I mean, no.
TUCCI: No. And there's so much more to see and so much more to be done that that's what we have to focus on.
MARTÍNEZ: How much did that scare you, when you went through oral cancer in 2018? I mean, you were on a feeding tube for six months.
TUCCI: The oral cancer was terrifying. I was shocked, and you feel like you're dying. And I felt like I was dying because the treatment was so awful, and yet, of course, it was the treatment that saved me. I was very lucky that I hadn't metastasized, and that's - so the cure rate was very high. But having watched my wife die of it, it was very scary. Even though I'm supposedly out of the woods, you're never really out of the woods.
MARTÍNEZ: No, the second we're born, right (laughter)?
TUCCI: Yeah.
MARTÍNEZ: We're in the woods the second we're born, yeah.
TUCCI: Yeah, you're in it.
MARTÍNEZ: One of the things that features heavily in your writing is wanting to freeze time.
TUCCI: Yeah.
MARTÍNEZ: Is this kind of thoughts of death? Is that a reason to freeze time, or...
TUCCI: Absolutely. No, I want to freeze time. I think I wrote that, you know, if I could be 40 years old for, like, a decade...
MARTÍNEZ: (Laughter).
TUCCI: ...That would be great. And then you go like, OK, now I'm ready. Now I'm ready to get a little older.
MARTÍNEZ: I read recently, Stanley, that you have no idea how you became a foodie sex symbol.
TUCCI: (Laughter).
MARTÍNEZ: Which I find shocking, because I think people find sexy when people are passionate about something. And you clearly are passionate about life, about your career and definitely about food. You're also very attractive (laughter). You're a nice-looking man who's in great shape.
TUCCI: Oh, you're very kind. Thank you (laughter).
MARTÍNEZ: How is this a mystery to you? How do you not understand how people would find everything that you'd put out sexy?
TUCCI: I don't know.
MARTÍNEZ: (Laughter).
TUCCI: I don't know. Like, it's not in my...
MARTÍNEZ: Wait, you ponder a lot of questions, Stanley.
TUCCI: Yeah.
MARTÍNEZ: How have you never pondered that one?
TUCCI: I have pondered it, and I'm happy about it. I mean, it's very strange at the age of 63 to - suddenly people go, oh, yeah, you're really sexy.
MARTÍNEZ: (Laughter).
TUCCI: You know? And you're like, oh, really? OK (laughter). I felt sexier when I was younger. But, you know, whatever.
MARTÍNEZ: Yeah, 63 is the new 40.
TUCCI: Yes, that's right.
MARTÍNEZ: Someone told me.
(LAUGHTER)
TUCCI: That's right.
MARTÍNEZ: Stanley Tucci's latest book is called "What I Ate In One Year: (And Related Thoughts)." Stanley, thank you very much for the chat.
TUCCI: Oh, thank you so much. Really nice talking to you.
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- American Heart Association Ventures invests in MDisrupt
- Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures and longtime healthcare veteran, joins the MDisrupt board
- MDisrupt's marketplace will be made available to thousands of the American Heart Association's professional members
- The American Heart Association and MDisrupt collaborate to expand the AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDisrupt, the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences industries, today announced it has received a milestone-based $1 million investment from American Heart Association Ventures, the newly established venture arm that leads and coordinates the Association's venture capital investments. In addition, the American Heart Association entered into a services agreement with MDisrupt.
The investment will support expanded adoption of MDisrupt's recently launched Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Health Expert Marketplace. The marketplace is designed to meet the growing demand by small and large companies for fast and reliable access to vetted clinical, commercial, and scientific experts to advise around designing, building, commercializing, and scaling healthcare products and services.
In addition, MDisrupt will add new features to the marketplace platform through a strategic collaboration with the Association to meet the needs of its members, providing new ways for them to engage with the health technology, health services, medical device and life sciences sectors. This collaboration will enable members to advance the Association's mission of spreading evidence-based, high-quality scientific expertise across the healthcare ecosystem.
"Healthcare experts are the catalysts behind scalable, science-based innovation. This strategic investment from American Heart Association Ventures accelerates our mission to provide health care and life sciences companies with unparalleled access to top clinicians and scientists, including those specializing in cardiovascular and brain health," said Ruby Gadelrab, Founder and CEO of MDisrupt. "Our collaboration with the Association will create valuable opportunities for thousands of members to engage with industry, apply their expertise in new roles, and shape the future of healthcare technology."
Healthcare industry veteran Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures, also joined MDisrupt's Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership experience and a proven track record in health innovation to support MDisrupt's continued growth.
"We are excited about this relationship because it allows us to bring even more value to the American Heart Association members and to further disseminate our members' impressive knowledge to advance solutions that are scientifically validated, evidence-based and essential for the healthcare industry," Suennen said. "We are thrilled to make this strategic investment in MDisrupt and to have this opportunity to support our members and the healthcare and life sciences marketplace by matching needs with expertise in a way that benefits all. Through this collaboration, MDisrupt will help give Association members a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare solutions."
American Heart Association Ventures is an investment platform that leads and coordinates the venture capital programs of the Association, building upon the overall mission by funding programs that ensure the translation of high quality, evidence-based science, research and clinical know-how into actionable, meaningful, equitable and sustainable positive impact for patients and the health care system.
Suennen added, "The collaboration with MDisrupt will help us deliver on our mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Building on more than 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, the American Heart Association is focused on driving breakthroughs and helping advance proven solutions that advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere."
Healthcare Experts - the Critical Factor for Success in New Healthcare Products and Services
While health tech, tech-enabled services, medical devices and life sciences are abundant with innovation, the path to success is challenging. For instance, in the United States, 75 percent of medical device start-ups fail, and 98 percent of digital health startups don't survive. The landscape for connected devices and apps is similarly daunting, with an astonishing 350,000 health apps available and more than 90,000 released in 2020 alone - yet about 53 percent are uninstalled within 30 days. Early-stage healthcare companies frequently falter because they lack clinical, regulatory, and commercialization expertise; they also face significant post-market hurdles such as recalls, reimbursement challenges, or poor market performance.
"Too many promising companies struggle not due to a lack of innovation but because they can't access deeply specialized healthcare expertise when it's needed most. Whether it's navigating complex regulations, generating evidence, commercialization, or engaging with payers and health systems, the nuanced, healthcare-specific guidance we provide through MDisrupt is critical. Unlike general expert platforms, we focus exclusively on every aspect of health care, offering vetted, curated experts who can accelerate a company's path to market. Our marketplace delivers the right expertise at the right time, empowering companies to move faster and more responsibly," said Gadelrab.
The MDisrupt marketplace currently provides access to more than 2,500 vetted experts who worked at established healthcare enterprises, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Walgreens, CVS, Willis Towers Watson, U.S. FDA, Optum, Humana, Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, and more.
MDisrupt's AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace connects health tech and life sciences companies, as well as venture and private equity funds, with vetted experts whose skills are highly specific and nuanced to meet healthcare's unique challenges. The platform's precision matching ensures that companies find the exact experts they need, whether for clinical, commercial, regulatory or reimbursement expertise. Companies can engage these experts in various ways, from hourly consultations and advisory boards to fractional, part-time, or full-time roles, ensuring flexibility and tailored expertise for every stage of their growth.
MDisrupt was founded by Gadelrab, a seasoned health tech executive who has successfully commercialized healthcare and life sciences, served on the executive team at 23andMe, and advised many leading companies in the biotech and genetics sectors. MDisrupt has raised $6.6 million to date, including its most recent $3 million in seed funding. Notable investors include The Venture Collective, Capita3, The Good Science Fund, Zane Venture Fund, Growth Factory, Susan Solinsky, Matthew Holt, and other strategic investors and industry leaders in the healthcare and technology sectors.
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MDisrupt is the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences industry, connecting companies with over 2,500 top-tier professionals, including clinicians, health system executives, and payor leaders. The company's AI-powered platform streamlines access to essential expertise, enabling rapid product development and validation. By uniting the best minds in healthcare, MDisrupt ensures that health innovations are built on a foundation of clinical rigor and are ready for market success acceleration. For more information, visit www.mdisrupt.com, and follow on LinkedIn.
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The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization" and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths.
The apartment building hit in the airstrike was in the small village of Aito, in the country's Christian heartland and far from Hezbollah's main areas of influence in Lebanon's south and east. The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon.
“I heard a loud noise, like a boom,” said Dany Alwan, who lives next door. “We ran outside, I saw the dust and the smoke and the rubble. There was a body here, another one there. It was a really ugly and painful scene.”
The three-story building had been rented out to the Hijazi family, which fled their home in the southern village of Aitaroun, according to Elie Alwan, Dany Alwan's brother and the building's owner. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated.
As rescue workers rummaged through the debris on Tuesday, they found the body of a child, and later a small leg and other remains that they put together in a white bag. The Lebanese military watched as a bulldozer cleared heaps of twisted steel, destroyed olive trees, and crushed rocks.
Over the past year, 2,350 people in Lebanon have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, according to the country's Health Ministry, which says roughly 25 percent have been women and children.
Hezbollah's acting leader vows to step up strikes against Israel
Earlier on Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said the militant group would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
Naim Kassem said Hezbollah is focused on “hurting the enemy,” comments made in a pre-recorded televised speech delivered on the same day the United States said it sent a small team of troops to Israel to support an American-made missile-defense system.
Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past year in support of Hamas' war with Israel in Gaza. Tens of thousands of northern Israelis have been displaced from their homes by those attacks — and Israel has said its war with Hezbollah is aimed at stopping those rockets so families can return home.
On Tuesday, Kassem signaled that Hezbollah would ramp up attacks further south in Israel, which it has already done by targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa. Kassem has headed the militant group since Sept. 27, when its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike.
Hezbollah began targeting Israel with rockets on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after the Hamas attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead and 250 as hostages in Gaza.
Israel's ensuing war against Hamas has left more than 42,000 people dead in Gaza, according to local health officials. They do not differentiate between fighters and civilians, but have said a little more than half the dead are women and children. Hezbollah has insisted it will continue to target Israel until a cease-fire in Gaza is reached.
“We cannot separate Lebanon from Palestine, or Palestine from the world,” Kassem said.
Also on Tuesday, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced the arrival of U.S. troops in Israel on Monday. The team will operate a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery there to defend against ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas, and has launched two missile attacks on Israel.
“Over the coming days, additional U.S. military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said.
Iran has warned U.S. troops would be in harm’s way if they launch another attack.
In Lebanon, Israel's bombardment and ground invasion have displaced more than 400,000 children in the past three weeks, according to Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director at UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency.
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DGCA lifts enhanced surveillance on SpiceJet
New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday said it has removed SpiceJet from enhanced surveillance regime in the wake of the airline taking actions to rectify deficiencies as well as raising funds to meet obligations.
On September 13, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) placed the budget carrier under the enhanced surveillance regime following financial constraints that could impact the airline’s mandatory obligations related to aircraft maintenance.
A total of 266 spot checks have been carried out by DGCA across various locations as part of the enhanced surveillance mechanism, the watchdog said in a release.
According to the regulator, it has been ensured that deficiencies found during the spot checks have been subject to suitable rectification actions by the airline.
“In light of the same and the financial infusion of additional funds into the company, Spicejet has been taken off the enhanced surveillance regime,” the regulator said.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation also said that random spot checks across the operational fleet to ensure continuing safety of operations.
Last month, crisis-hit SpiceJet raised Rs 3,000 crore from institutional investors and since then, it has cleared various dues, paid pending salaries to staff and reached settlements with some of the aircraft lessors.
Shares of SpiceJet were trading with gains over 1.66 per cent to Rs 66.80 apiece in afternoon trade on the BSE. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/dgca-lifts-enhanced-surveillance-on-spicejet-583244 | 2024-10-15T18:23:56Z |
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Ogun govt debunks allegation of challenging constitutionality of EFCC
The Ogun State Government has refuted claims that it joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The government in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade on Tuesday said the issue it is contending in court relates to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)’s Financial Guidelines, which it said unfairly limits the operations of states and local governments in the country.
According to the statement, the constitutionality of the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) had since been determined by the Supreme Court, and Ogun State considers discussions on the issue closed.
It stated that it had no factual reason or recent development to reopen the question of the EFCC’s constitutionality, adding that as a federating unit with law enforcement agencies of its own, it had no desire to undermine the Federal Government’s law and order objectives.
Providing clarification on the actual case filed by Ogun State in court, the statement said: “The case Ogun State has filed (SC/CV/912/2024) and the case that several states are party to (SC/CV/178/2023) litigate a very narrow issue that does not attack the constitutionality of the EFCC.
“Nigerians recall the obnoxious naira redesign policy, which was invalidated by the Supreme Court after Ogun State and other states successfully challenged the policy.
“A lesser-known fact is that around that time in January 2023, purporting to act under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Proceeds of Crime Act, and its enabling statute, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) released a Guidelines document and an Advisory which, among other things, placed limits on cash withdrawals by State and Local Governments. Ogun State disagrees with these limits because they do not align with our view of the law and cause significant governance disruptions.
“As such, the suit is targeted at invalidating the NFIU Guidelines and Advisory, insofar as they interfere with the economic and governance interests of Ogun State and its Local Governments.
“Especially now that the Supreme Court has guaranteed the Local Governments’ access to their funds, intrusive subsidiary legislation by unelected bureaucrats in the NFIU ought not to stand in the way of the justified free use of public funds” the statement concluded. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/ogun-govt-debunks-allegation-of-challenging-constitutionality-of-efcc/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:57Z |
The dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions between India and Canada is unlikely to hurt trade and investment ties between the two nations, a senior government official said.
“The situation isn’t worrying so far. Bilateral trade isn’t big enough to impact India’s overall trade basket. Canadian pension funds will continue to invest in India, even if they have to route it through countries such as Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, among others,” the official said.
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With a share of less than 1 per cent in India’s total trade, Canada is India’s 33rd largest trading partner, with total trade amounting to $2.68 billion during the first seven months of the financial year (April-October). However, the recent imbroglio could cast a shadow over the import of matar (peas) and masur (lentils) from Canada, which is a major source of these two vital pulses consumed in India.
India has increasingly looked to diversify its matar and masur procurement centres away from Canada over the past few years. Favourable currency trade with Russia and a diplomatic tussle with Canada are being cited as reasons for this shift.
In 2023-24 (FY24), India imported a record roughly 1.67 million tonnes (mt) of masur, of which Canada contributed around 46 per cent, while Australia contributed around 49 per cent. Similarly, in the case of matar, India imported around 1.16 mt in FY24, with Canada accounting for about 52 per cent and Russia for around 30 per cent.
Experts say that the possibility of a trade deal between India and Canada will remain on the back burner at least while the Justin Trudeau government is in power.
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Biswajit Dhar, a distinguished professor at the Council for Social Development, said that Canada is not a large partner, and its share in India’s overall trade is small. However, the opportunity for expanding market presence has now virtually disappeared.
“The escalation we are seeing now will impact the resumption of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, given that there is a full-fledged diplomatic row. The FTA will be in cold storage at least until the Trudeau government is out of power,” he added.
India’s exports to Canada stood at $3.84 billion during FY24, down from $4.11 billion in 2022-23. Major items of Indian exports include medicines, garments, diamonds, chemicals, gems and jewellery, seafood, engineering goods, rice, and electrical equipment, among others.
Imports from Canada stood at $4.55 billion in FY24, up from $4 billion a year ago. India’s import dependency on Canada is mainly dominated by items such as pulses, crude oil, fertilisers, aircraft and aviation equipment, diamonds, and bituminous coal, among others.
Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that despite major political friction, the on-ground impact on trade between the two countries has been minimal so far.
“This is largely because trade occurs at the private sector level, and neither India nor Canada has introduced regulations that restrict the flow of goods or services. In other words, while diplomatic relations may have soured, businesses on both sides have continued to engage, insulated from the political noise,” GTRI noted in a report. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/external-affairs-defence-security/news/india-canada-faceoff-intensifies-impact-on-trade-investment-not-likely-124101501099_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:57Z |
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Alex Mitchell´s availability for England´s autumn Tests looks under threat
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell’s availability for the autumn Tests looks under increasing threat as he continues his battle to overcome a neck problem.
Northampton boss Phil Dowson says that Mitchell is “improving very slowly”.
But he has not played this season, and there appears no immediate prospect of him returning to action.
England kick off their autumn campaign against New Zealand on November 2, followed by appointments with Australia, South Africa and Japan.
Mitchell, who has won 18 caps, is currently England’s clear first-choice number nine.
England head coach Steve Borthwick announces his autumn squad on Wednesday, with Bath captain Ben Spencer, who provided bench cover for Mitchell during both summer Tests against the All Blacks, Bristol’s Harry Randall and Leicester scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet all set to be included.“He (Mitchell) had an injection, and we are waiting to see how effective that has been,” Dowson said.
“So as frustrating as it is, and there are lots of questions around it, there isn’t a definitive timeline because people are reticent to do anything more invasive.
“So basically, a conservative approach is the best approach. Unfortunately, that is one without a timeline.
“We are sort of sat on our hands a little bit, waiting to see how he is. He is improving, but he is improving very slowly, and it is how we can accelerate that process without risking anything from a long-term point of view.
“I want to make sure that he’s not stressed about it, which he doesn’t seem to be. He is a bit frustrated, but we want to make sure we do the right thing by him personally.”
England head coach Steve Borthwick (Adam Davy/PA)
Borthwick has the final say on all medical and sport science matters affecting those England players given ‘hybrid contracts’.
As part of an eight-year Professional Game Partnership announced by the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby and Rugby Players’ Association, Borthwick will have freedom to select up to 25 players who will be paid as much as £160,000 annually in return for greater control of how they are managed on club duty, which includes deciding on medical issues such as when a player undergoes surgery.
Dowson added: “The (England) medics might want to have a look at him, so they might call him in and they might do that on an ad hoc basis or they might do that formally. That’s really up to Steve.
“The fact he hasn’t played for quite a period of time, and it is very slow, I can’t see that turning around in the short term.
“But at the same time they might want to monitor him, they might want to keep him close to the group, they might want to have him ready in there as Joe El-Abd (new defence coach) comes in and there is a change from a coaching point of view to make sure he is up to speed.
“So there are loads of reasons why I would see him in there, and I could also see why they would potentially give him time to stay at home. That’s a decision for Steve.
“The medics have been in constant communication, and they have got the note-taking system so they can see what treatment he has had, when he’s had it, what the specialist has said, what the scans say. They are aware of all the information like we are, and like we are, waiting to see the best route moving forward, really.”Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford, meanwhile, is continuing his recovery from a torn thigh muscle and could be fit ahead of the autumn games.
Ford was injured during Sale’s Gallagher Premiership defeat at Saracens in late September, although surgery was subsequently not required.
Sharks rugby director Alex Sanderson said that Ford will not be available for the Premiership encounter against Northampton on Friday, but he is set to train next week. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962923/Alex-Mitchell-s-availability-England-s-autumn-Tests-looks-threat.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:58Z |
Taiwan Innotech Expo 2024 Is Kicking Off On October 17Th!
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Showcasing Taiwan's technology Advancements on Five Trusted Industries, AI, and Semiconductors
TAIPEI, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taiwan Innotech expo (TIE), one of the largest annual Technology exchange events in Taiwan, will return this October 17th to 19th at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. This year, TIE brings together the R&D accomplishments of 11 government agencies of Taiwan in three themed pavilions: "Innovation Pilot," "FutureTECH," "Sustainability," and the "Invention Area". Under the theme "Smart Tech Island: The New Era of AI" TIE 2024 will highlight the latest technological advancement in Taiwan's five trusted industries, AI and semiconductors.
On the first day of the expo, 2022 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Dr. Alain Aspect, will be sharing the challenges of bringing quantum technology from the laboratory to real-world applications. He will also participate in panel discussions with international experts in the field, offering valuable insights into the latest technological advancements and emerging business opportunities in quantum technology.
TIE Serves as a Bridge for Facilitating International Technological Exchanges
TIE 2024 has invited 101 organizations from over 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, France, Japan, and South Korea, showcasing more than 149 cutting-edge technologies. Participants include world-class companies, top universities, and prestigious research institutions such as Micron, 3M, Harvard University, MIT, and theAIST. Through fostering deeper international technological exchanges, TIE 2024 seeks to empower Taiwanese companies to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and applications. The exhibitions and activities are anticipated to catalyze industrial transformation and upgrade, as well as strengthen international collaboration, further solidifying Taiwan's position as a global hub for research and development.
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St. Charles, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2024) - Formless Beauty, a vegan, cruelty-free beauty company founded by Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, today announced the launch of its newest product, the Luminous Exfoliant. The product marks the brand's entry into skincare products and is a game-changer for all ages and skin types, as it is carefully crafted using naturally derived ingredients to reveal a fresh and radiant complexion.
The gentle, anti-inflammatory facial scrub is made with volcanic sand and is free from parabens, gluten, synthetic fragrances, and animal testing.
"For the past decade, people have been begging me to share the secret of my skin, so I'm beyond excited to finally share it with our Luminous Exfoliant. Exfoliating has always been a must in my routine, and I'm so proud we've created something with amazing and natural ingredients that I actually use every day," said founder and CEO Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg. "We're so excited to bring skincare into the mix at Formless and share with women (and men) a safe and solid product that will keep their skin radiant and glowing," she added. "I have had glam done more times than I could count, and good skincare always remains the key to creating the best makeup look."
Since 2021, Formless Beauty has been a catalyst for Jenny's unwavering dedication to promoting health and wellness. The cosmetic line debuted with lip glosses and has since expanded to include mascara, eyeshadow, lashes, brushes, cream blushes, and now skincare, all free of hormone disruptors and other dangerous chemicals.
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Tensions between Canada and India have escalated dramatically. The Canadian government has expelled six diplomats in response to alleged criminal activities by Indian government agents. Now, among those expelled, the country's high commissioner, equivalent to India's ambassador in Canada. Canadian officials are linking these agents to homicides and acts of violence. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being involved in the assassination of a Sikh leader in British Columbia last year.
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PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU: We will never tolerate the involvement of a foreign government threatening and killing Canadian citizens on Canadian soil.
MARTÍNEZ: Now, to help us understand the growing crisis, we're joined by Marieke Walsh. She's a senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail in Ottawa. Marieke, so what led to this diplomatic fallout between Canada and India?
MARIEKE WALSH: Good morning. Well, it started a year ago when the prime minister rose in the House of Commons in this extraordinary moment to say that Canada had credible evidence that the Indian government or Indian government officials were linked to the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But it escalated to new heights yesterday in this dramatic series of events in which India said it was withdrawing its diplomats before the RCMP, which is our top policing service in Canada, had a press conference in which it accused Indian government officials working in Canada of being connected to homicides, to extortions, to harassment, to intimidation and other violent crimes, and of collecting information on the Sikh diaspora that lives in Canada and feeding that information to organized crime. So really extraordinary allegations that come with very little concrete evidence because in the Canadian justice system, we don't get that same access to information that you do in the United States upfront. So serious allegations leveled by the prime minister and the top police officer in Canada, to which the Indian government refuses them all, rejects them all, says they are all politically motivated. And that's led to this diplomatic chill between the two countries.
MARTÍNEZ: How has the United States reacted to Canada's expulsion of these Indian diplomats?
WALSH: The U.S. hasn't sent out a new reaction as far as we've seen so far. But when this first came to light a year ago, your secretary of state, Antony Blinken, said those responsible must be held accountable. This is very sensitive and tense for G7 allies because, as you know, President Biden and other Western allies are trying to build relationships with India and Narendra Modi to sort of offset the growing power of China. But the U.S. has also dealt with it. The U.S. officials also last fall announced that they had sort of stopped an assassination plot actually linked to the slaying in Canada. So it's not as though the U.S. is immune to this, but they're treading carefully.
MARTÍNEZ: There are almost 2 million people from India in Canada, seventh-largest Indian diaspora in the world. How are they reacting to this? I mean, is it just a strange situation for everyone involved?
WALSH: No, it's very personal. It's a very powerful situation. And the Indian government is right that there are domestic politics involved. The Sikh diaspora, which is part of the Indian diaspora in Canada, is a very powerful political player. Those organizations are saying they're relieved to see this information come forward, that they feel it validates their concerns and fears over many years. But we know there is dispute or dissent about this even within the government's own governing party from other people who say, you know, this is not the right way to do this.
MARTÍNEZ: That's Marieke Walsh, who reports for The Globe and Mail in Ottawa. Marieke, thanks.
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VIENNA, Va., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MindPetal, a leading provider of digital, data, and smart AI solutions for federal agencies, today announced that it has been awarded two significant executive agency contracts. These contracts demonstrate MindPetal's commitment to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of government agencies.
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A similar letter that Blinken sent to Israeli officials in April led to more humanitarian assistance getting to the Palestinian territory, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Tuesday. But that has not lasted.
“In fact, it’s fallen by over 50% from where it was at its peak," Miller said. "So the secretary, along with Secretary Austin, thought it was appropriate to make clear to the government of Israel that there are changes that they need to make again, to see that the level of assistance making it into Gaza comes back up from the very, very low levels that it is at today.”
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Austin and Blinken said in their letter. They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the requirements.
"We are making clear to the government of Israel that there are these changes that need to be implemented, that we give them an appropriate period of time to implement it,” Miller said.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. That official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a diplomatic matter, confirmed the U.S. had raised "humanitarian concerns" and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
The letter, which an Axios reporter posted a copy of online, was sent during a period of growing frustration in the administration that despite repeated and increasingly vocal requests to scale back offensive operations against Hamas, Israel's bombardment has led to unnecessary civilian deaths and risks plunging the region into a much wider war.
“We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90 percent of humanitarian movements” and other restrictions have kept aid from flowing, Blinken and Austin said.
The Biden administration is increasing its calls for its ally and biggest recipient of U.S. military aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while assuring that America's support for Israel is unwavering just before the U.S. presidential election in three weeks.
Funding for Israel has long carried weight in U.S. politics, and Biden said this month that "no administration has helped Israel more than I have."
Humanitarian aid groups fear that Israeli leaders may approve a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas, which could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are unwilling or unable to leave their homes without food, water, medicine and fuel.
U.N. humanitarian officials said last week that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months. About 80 trucks carrying aid have entered through crossings in Gaza’s north since Oct. 1, down from roughly 60 trucks a day previously, according to the U.N. website tracking deliveries.
COGAT, the Israeli body facilitating aid crossings into Gaza, denied that crossings to the north have been closed.
U.S. officials said the letter was sent to remind Israel of both its obligations under international humanitarian law and of the Biden administration’s legal obligation to ensure that the delivery of American humanitarian assistance should not be hindered, diverted or held up by a recipient of U.S. military aid.
Israel’s retaliatory offensive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas has killed over 42,000 people in Gaza, according to the territory’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. The Hamas attacks that launched the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted another 250.
The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project.
That aid has enabled Israel to purchase billions of dollars worth of munitions it has used in its operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, many of those strikes also have killed civilians in both areas.
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Nepal and Bhutan are seeking Indian investment to boost their hydroelectric output and export surplus power to New Delhi, officials from the two countries said on Tuesday at an industry event.
India, which aims for net zero emissions by 2070, is looking for renewable power to fuel its economic expansion. Nepal and Bhutan have surplus power and export 2,070 megawatts and 700 megawatts, respectively, to India.
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The two Himalayan nations seek investments to meet their power addition targets.
Bhutan aims to own 25 gigawatt of annual power generation capacity - 20 GW hydro and 5 GW of solar - by 2040, while Nepal seeks 28 GW generation capacity in the next 10-12 years, the officials said.
"To achieve (our target) we need access to financing from Indian banks, and access to the Indian energy market," said Chhewang Rinzin, managing director of Bhutan's state-run Druk Green Power Corp.
Indian private companies like Tata Power, Adani Group and Reliance Power have signed agreements with Druk Green for building hydro electric projects.
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Bhutan allows 49 per cent private investment in its hydro power project and if required would consider raising the limit to achieve its 2040 target, Rinzin said.
Nepal has an annual capacity to produce about 3,000 MW of power, which is 95 per cent hydro.
Indian private investment is required to develop potential projects, said Kul Man Ghising Tamang, managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority.
"Nepal's hydro power is open to all private companies and there is no restriction on investment," Tamang said, adding that multiple Indian companies including Adani group are working on projects that are under different stages of development. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/external-affairs-defence-security/news/nepal-bhutan-seek-indian-investment-in-hydro-projects-power-export-124101501161_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:03Z |
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Ogun pensioners laud Abiodun over minimum wage increase
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Ogun State chapter has commended Governor, Dapo Abiodun for the approval of N77,000 minimum wage to Ogun State workers, the highest so far announced in the country.
The pensioners stressed that the gesture is a true testimony of the sincerity of purpose and consideration towards the workforce of the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Waheed Oloyede and Secretary, Bola Lawal on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the gesture will propel the workers to be more productive to further enhance the economic and social status of the state.
They, however, decry that the paltry sum received by most pensioners at the moment is grossly inadequate to purchase drugs for various health challenges and meet the demands of the present-day economic challenges.
The union therefore called on the state governor to approve its request for the long-awaited consequential increase in pensions in line with the 2019 federal government circular on consequential adjustment of pensions.
“In addition to the above, your Excellency, we would be eternally and exceedingly grateful if the new wage increase can be extended to the benefit of us, the Ogun pensioners in accordance with section 210(3) of the constitution of the 1999 Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) or approval be made for increase in pensions whenever new wage increase occurs”, the statement reads. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/ogun-pensioners-laud-abiodun-over-minimum-wage-increase/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:03Z |
Govt issues guidelines to curb greenwashing by cos
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday unveiled comprehensive guidelines to regulate greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies, aiming to protect consumers and promote transparency in eco-friendly marketing. Greenwashing refers to claims by companies about any product or service having climate-friendly impact.
The new guidelines, issued by the consumer affairs ministry, aim to ensure that eco-friendly assertions are backed by verifiable evidence and clear disclosures. Briefing media, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare emphasized that the guidelines do not prohibit environmental claims but seek to ensure they are made with integrity and transparency.
“The claims have to be supported by verifiable evidence and independent studies,” the secretary said. For instance, terms like ‘100% eco-friendly’, ‘zero emissions’, and ‘cruelty-free’ must now be substantiated with accurate and accessible qualifiers. The guidelines provide definitions for ‘greenwashing’ and ‘environmental claims’ to establish clear parameters. Companies are required to use consumer-friendly language for technical terms, while comparative environmental claims must be based on verifiable and relevant data, with specific aspects of comparison disclosed.
Aspirational or futuristic environmental claims can only be made when supported by clear and actionable plans, she added. The new guidelines mandate that companies making environmental claims must disclose all material information in advertisements or communications, either through QR codes, URLs, or other digital media.
They must also specify whether the claim refers to the product as a whole, its manufacturing process, packaging, usage, or disposal. Specific environmental claims, such as ‘compostable’, ‘degradable’, ‘recyclable’, and ‘net-zero’, must be supported by credible certification, reliable scientific evidence, or third-party verification. These disclosures should be easily accessible to consumers.
The guidelines also address the use of technical terms, requiring companies to provide consumer-friendly explanations for concepts like ‘environmental impact assessment’ and ‘ecological footprint’.
While these guidelines are in addition to existing regulations, the consumer affairs ministry clarified that in case of any conflict with specific laws, the latter would prevail. The central authority’s decision will be final in cases of ambiguity or disputes in interpretation. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/govt-issues-guidelines-to-curb-greenwashing-by-cos-583242 | 2024-10-15T18:24:03Z |
Kanye West ‘replaced’ by clone: Kristin Cavallari fuels conspiracy theory, ‘they kill those…'
Amid Ye's legal woes, Kristin Cavallari, on her podcast, boldly suggests that Kanye West's recent changes are due to cloning, not just weight gain.
Kanye West has always been a topic of discussion, especially after his Vultures comeback, but Kristin Cavallari is turning heads with her latest theory. On her podcast, she candidly expressed her belief that the rapper has been replaced by a clone, insisting he’s “not the same person” we once adored as the music mogul. Amid mounting legal woes against Ye, many fans on social media also supported Cavallari's claims. She even went so far as to suggest the involvement of secret societies like the Illuminati.
Kanye West replaced by a clone?
Kristin Cavallari, known for her reality TV roots on Laguna Beach, isn’t holding back when it comes to Kanye West’s recent changes. On her podcast Let's Be Honest, she took a moment away from discussing her own life to explore a wild conspiracy theory, claiming that the Yeezy rapper has been replaced by a clone.
“Just look at him! Compare his old photos to what he looks like now. This isn’t the same f***ing person. It’s just not,” she said. “Don't cancel me Hollywood,” she added. While her co-host remained skeptical and didn’t seem to be buying into the theory, Cavallari insisted that the change is too big to be explained by weight gain alone.
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What Kanye said in his old interview?
Since Kanye West made his return to the music scene after facing backlash for his antisemitic remarks, he has continually found himself in the spotlight for various controversies, including legal troubles and odd public appearances. Fans have noticed that he seems to have gained weight, leading many to speculate that he isn't prioritising his health. Kristin Cavallari, however, believes there's more to the story.
Kristin Cavallari, however, believes there's more to the story. She suggests that secret groups and societies, like the Illuminati “who will kill those who speak the truth”, may be behind what she suspects is an alleged cloning. Referencing an old interview in which Kanye stated that if he ever disappeared and returned acting differently, it wouldn’t truly be him, she expressed her conviction, saying, “I believe this with every ounce in my body.”
"She is BOLD for this. Lol I’m here for it," a user commented. "SAVE KRISTIN!!! She’s speaking the truth!!!! PROTECT HER AT ALL COSTS!!” a second person chimed in. “I am backing that claim,” a third added.
Kanye West’s deepening legal woes
On the flip side, Kanye West is drowning in a sea of legal issues after his former assistant accused him of drugging and raping her at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' infamous parties. Diddy, who’s currently behind bars in Brooklyn on trafficking and sexual assault charges, is known for throwing wild bashes.
While Kanye initially pushed back against the allegations, the former OnlyFans model has now filed a new lawsuit, adding some shocking claims. She alleges that Kanye’s wife, Bianca Censori, played the role of an “orgy coordinator” for his wild fantasies, even suggesting that Kanye wanted to sleep with his mother-in-law!
Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/kanye-west-replaced-by-clone-kristin-cavallari-fuels-conspiracy-theory-they-kill-those-101729014670896.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:04Z |
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.
The Harris-Walz plan includes a focus on improving rural health care, such as plans to recruit 10,000 new health care professionals in rural and tribal areas through scholarships, loan forgiveness and new grant programs, as well as economic and agricultural policy priorities. The plan was detailed to The Associated Press by a senior campaign official on the condition of anonymity ahead of its official release on Tuesday.
It marks a concerted effort by the Democratic campaign to make a dent in the historically Trump-leaning voting bloc in the closing three weeks before Election Day. Trump carried rural voters by a nearly two-to-one margin in 2020, according to AP VoteCast. In the closely contested race, both Democrats and Republicans are reaching out beyond their historic bases in hopes of winning over a sliver of voters that could ultimately prove decisive.
Walz is set to announce the plan during a stop in rural Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania, one of the marquee battlegrounds of the 2024 contest. He is also starring in a new radio ad for the campaign highlighting his roots in a small town of 400 people and his time coaching football, while attacking Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
"In a small town, you don't focus on the politics, you focus on taking care of your neighbors and minding your own damn business," Walz says in the ad, which the campaign said will air across more than 500 rural radio stations in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. "Now Donald Trump and JD Vance, they don't think like us. They're in it for themselves."
The Harris-Walz plan calls on Congress to permanently extend telemedicine coverage under Medicare, a pandemic-era benefit that helped millions access care that is set to expire at the end of 2024. They are also calling for grants to support volunteer EMS programs to cut in half the number of Americans living more than 25 minutes away from an ambulance.
It also urges Congress to restore the Affordable Connectivity Program, a program launched by President Joe Biden that expired in June that provided up to $30 off home internet bills, and for lawmakers to require equipment manufacturers to grant farmers the right to repair their products.
The Harris-Walz plan includes a focus on improving rural health care, such as plans to recruit 10,000 new health care professionals in rural and tribal areas through scholarships, loan forgiveness and new grant programs, as well as economic and agricultural policy priorities. The plan was detailed to The Associated Press by a senior campaign official on the condition of anonymity ahead of its official release on Tuesday.
It marks a concerted effort by the Democratic campaign to make a dent in the historically Trump-leaning voting bloc in the closing three weeks before Election Day. Trump carried rural voters by a nearly two-to-one margin in 2020, according to AP VoteCast. In the closely contested race, both Democrats and Republicans are reaching out beyond their historic bases in hopes of winning over a sliver of voters that could ultimately prove decisive.
Walz is set to announce the plan during a stop in rural Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania, one of the marquee battlegrounds of the 2024 contest. He is also starring in a new radio ad for the campaign highlighting his roots in a small town of 400 people and his time coaching football, while attacking Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
"In a small town, you don't focus on the politics, you focus on taking care of your neighbors and minding your own damn business," Walz says in the ad, which the campaign said will air across more than 500 rural radio stations in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. "Now Donald Trump and JD Vance, they don't think like us. They're in it for themselves."
The Harris-Walz plan calls on Congress to permanently extend telemedicine coverage under Medicare, a pandemic-era benefit that helped millions access care that is set to expire at the end of 2024. They are also calling for grants to support volunteer EMS programs to cut in half the number of Americans living more than 25 minutes away from an ambulance.
It also urges Congress to restore the Affordable Connectivity Program, a program launched by President Joe Biden that expired in June that provided up to $30 off home internet bills, and for lawmakers to require equipment manufacturers to grant farmers the right to repair their products.
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Meta criticised over viral video left on Facebook that threatened LGBT people
Meta’s oversight board expressed serious concern on Tuesday over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gay.
The video was posted in Nigeria, one of more than 30 of Africa’s 54 countries where homosexuality is criminalised despite constitutional guarantees of freedoms. Such laws are often used to target and illegally arrest people suspected of being gay, with abuses against them often ignored.
The report said the damage done by the video, which was viewed more than 3.6 million times between December 2023 and February this year, was “immediate and impossible to undo”.
The board said the content “shared and mocked violence and discrimination” and though reported multiple times and reviewed by three human moderators, it stayed on Facebook for about five months despite breaking four different rules.
“With the video left up, the odds of someone identifying the men and of the post encouraging users to harm other LGBTQIA+ people in Nigeria increased,” the panel said.
“Even after it was removed, the board’s research shows there were still sequences of the same video remaining on Facebook.”
Meta´s oversight board expressed serious concern over the company´s failure to take down a viral graphic video (Thibault Camus/AP)
In the video, two men were seen bleeding as a crowd of people interrogated them about their identity and sexual orientation.
Meta could not be reached for immediate comment.
The company admitted two errors regarding the said video, the panel said, in that its automated systems identified the language spoken in the video as English while it was the Igbo language spoken in southeastern Nigeria “but not supported by Meta for content moderation at scale,” and that Meta’s human review teams also misidentified the language as Swahili.
“This raises concerns about how content in unsupported languages is treated, the choice of languages the company supports for at-scale review and the accuracy of translations provided to reviewers working across multiple languages,” the panel said.
In its report, the board recommended Meta update its Co-ordinating Harm and Promoting Crime Community Standard to include clear examples of “outing-risk groups”.
It also recommended it conduct an assessment of enforcement accuracy of the prohibition on exposing the identity or locations of those alleged to be a member of such groups, ensure language detection systems identify content in unsupported languages and provide accurate translations while routing content for review. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962931/Meta-criticised-viral-video-left-Facebook-threatened-LGBT-people.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:24:04Z |
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Ondo 2024: PDP governors affirm party unity, endorse party candidate
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday, at the Ondo state governorship rally reaffirmed its united front for the party amidst recent removal and counter-removal of national officials from the party.
Governor Adeleke who is the Chairman of the Ondo State Governorship Campaign Council told the party faithful that the PDP is one strong family and that leaders have met to ensure unity and respect for the party’s constitution, urging massive turnout to support the PDP candidate at the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
This affirmation was contained in a statement issued by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Tuesday in Osogbo.
According to the statement, Adeleke charged the Ondo electorates to, “Go out and cast your votes for Agboola. PDP remains one and the only alternative for a better today and tomorrow for Ondo people.”
Governor Seyi Makinde who also re-echoed the message of unity within the PDP said Ondo people should demonstrate love for good governance by voting for the party’s candidate in the next polls.
According to Makinde, the PDP as a virile party remains the best choice for the delivery of democratic dividends for the mass of Osun and Nigerians in general.
The Chairman of the PDP Governors’s Forum and the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammed announced to the audience that there is no longer any faction within the PDP, calling on the public to see recent development as a sign of a strong and dynamic political party.
“There is no faction in the PDP. We are one. You can see how we are demonstrating love and unity. We are putting our house in order”, Governor Muhammed stated.
The acting Chairman of the party, Usman Damagun urged the electorates to vote for the PDP.
Former Ebonyi Governor, Sam Egwu in his address called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that democracy Is not truncated in Nigeria by enforcing free and fair elections across the country.
Egwu who said Tinubu is now the father of all urged him to resist the temptation to capitalise on federal power within the electoral system, emphasising that democracy is best strengthened when people’s will is allowed to prevail. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/ondo-2024-pdp-governors-affirm-party-unity-endorse-party-candidate/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:05Z |
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Sokol, MS , joined Westat as our new Vice President of Data Architecture and Data Engineering. He is an experienced leader with more than 20 years of experience in data management and Technology delivery in public policy and has in-depth knowledge of implementing information systems, data, and analytics in corporate, nonprofit, and government programs. Sokol has managed large units of direct and indirect reports, matrixed teams, consultants, and subcontractors-collaborating within and across organizations and communicating effectively with executives, end users, and technologists.
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Serving as a subject matter expert on emerging technologies regarding data storage, management, and analytics as well as cloud infrastructure and AI
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Fact check: Funding for brownfield land development launched two years ago
The Prime Minister has said the Government “is rolling up its sleeves and delivering the change the British people deserve” as he announced £68 million of funding for councils to help build on disused brownfield land.
Sir Keir Starmer said: “I said this Government is on the side of the builders, not the blockers. And I meant it. This funding for councils will see disused sites and industrial wastelands transformed into thousands of new homes in places where people want to live and work. Our brownfield-first approach will not only ramp up housebuilding but also create more jobs, deliver much-needed infrastructure, and boost economic growth across the country.
“This Government is rolling up its sleeves and delivering the change the British people deserve.”
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The funding is part of a programme which was first announced in 2022 during Boris Johnson’s time as Prime Minister.
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The funding was announced by the current Labour Government under Sir Keir, but the programme it is part of was announced around two years before Labour won July’s election.
The funding is part of the Brownfield Land Release Fund. The Government release which announced the funding acknowledges in the penultimate paragraph that the fund “was launched in July 2022.”
Councils will get funding under the Government scheme (Andrew Milligan/PA)
On July 8 2022, the Government announced that a £180 million brownfield fund would “help to transform disused urban areas into 17,600 new homes” over the next four years.
At the time initially £40 million was made available, with the remaining £140 million being “made available to councils over the next 2 years.”
In December 2023 the Government, during Rishi Sunak’s premiership, announced the third round of funding for the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2.
This would provide up to £80 million, the Government said at the time.
The announcement from the Government on October 15 2024 confirmed that £68 million of this had been allocated, and listed some of the projects that would benefit. It said that 54 councils would benefit.
The release added: “The funding will mean councils can clear empty buildings, former car parks and industrial land to make way for the homes. This category of land is expensive to prepare for housebuilding, meaning sites are sat empty and an eyesore for local communities.”
The first Land Release Fund awarded £45 million to more than 70 council-led projects in February 2018. Applications for the Brownfield Land Release fund opened in April 2021.
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Sunnyvale, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2024) - The Duo Duo Project, a groundbreaking nonprofit based in California, has ignited international support to end the dog and cat meat trade. On September 14, 2024, in the heart of London, the organization hosted an exclusive Supporters Appreciation event that united British advocates with a joint mission: to abolish the inhumane treatment of animals in the illegal dog and cat meat industry.
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"We are living in a time where so many horrors feel out of our control," said Andrea Gung, founder and executive director of Duo Duo Project. "But this is one atrocity we can stop. The dog and cat meat trade is a winnable campaign, and the support from our British allies proves that change is not only possible, it's inevitable."
London, a city known for its leadership in global animal welfare movements, embraced the Duo Duo Project's message with passion and determination. Supporters at the event shared an overwhelming commitment to fight for the innocent lives at risk, fueling the nonprofit's efforts to expand its reach and impact.
Taking Action Beyond Words: A New Era in Animal Welfare
Duo Duo Project has been on the ground in China for over a decade, tirelessly working to shift public perceptions of dogs and cats as family members, not food. The organization has made strides through advocacy, education, and hands-on animal care. With the growing momentum from international supporters, they are launching a nationwide spay and neuter program in China aimed at directly combating the overpopulation problem that feeds the brutal black market for dog and cat meat.
Key initiatives include:
- Free spay and neuter services for stray animals.
- Mobile veterinary teams are expanding access to rural areas.
- Establishing a veterinary training clinic to empower local veterinarians.
A Global Movement for a Winnable Cause
The overwhelming support from British attendees reflects the growing international momentum behind the cause. London's commitment to animal welfare is more than a tradition-it's an active, passionate stand for global change. With international allies rallying together, Duo Duo Project's mission to end the dog and cat meat trade has never been more attainable.
What's Next for Duo Duo Project?
As Duo Duo Project continues to expand its initiatives in China, the organization is calling on supporters worldwide to join the fight. The London event is just one chapter in the nonprofit's growing network of allies determined to create a brighter, safer future for animals everywhere.
"Together, we can-and will-make a difference," Christy Griffin, Director of Campaigns, concluded. "This fight is winnable, but it will take all of us. London has proven that compassion knows no borders."
For more information on how you can support the Duo Duo Project, visit their website here.
About Duo Duo Project
Founded in California's Bay Area, Duo Duo Project is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending the dog and cat meat trade through education, advocacy, and compassionate action. Since its inception, the organization has been at the forefront of animal welfare, working in China on the ground 365 days a year to bring about lasting change for needy animals.
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People on Florida's Gulf Coast spent the holiday weekend picking up the pieces from the one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They also took solace from the damage that did not happen, thanks to decades of practice and preparation. NPR's Martin Kaste has this report.
MARTIN KASTE, BYLINE: Scott Gast lives in Madeira Beach, a community on the barrier islands near St. Petersburg. It's a place that in the last couple of weeks has seen both a storm surge and 110 mph winds.
SCOTT GAST: The surge of water just pushing things over, fences over, all the people's trash. As far as wind goes - and this last one was the high wind - we actually fared pretty well.
KASTE: Roofs are mostly intact. Windows look good. And he attributes this to Florida's tough building codes. He owns a local company called Gulf Beach Development, but he's also built houses in the Midwest.
GAST: Up north, we might go through five or six building inspections. Down here, we go through 27 on average per house - inspections.
KASTE: Florida's building codes have become progressively tougher since the devastation of Hurricane Andrew back in 1992. He says it affects almost everything in a house from hurricane thickness glass to a minimum number of nails driven into metal joist connectors.
GAST: If the construction techniques from up north were down here, we would probably see at least 50% of these buildings have major structural damage or collapse because they are not designed to handle the wind and the water.
KASTE: When it comes to water, new low-lying houses have to be elevated, which can mean a garage on the ground floor and living spaces upstairs. But you can't just jack up a whole building such as Tampa General Hospital.
(SOUNDBITE OF POWER WASHER RUMBLING)
KASTE: Cleanup crews at the hospital are working around a watertight barrier called AquaFence. The interlocking panels are 9 feet high, and they're bolted to the asphalt.
CHAYLA RODRIGUEZ: Nothing was flooded up here where the fences were at.
KASTE: Chayla Rodriguez (ph) is waiting for her ride after being in this hospital for both hurricanes. She gave birth to twins. She credits the fence sections for keeping this hospital functioning.
RODRIGUEZ: I was skeptical because the way they look, but they were great. So whoever thought of that idea was really smart.
KASTE: AquaFence is a product from Norway, but the person who thought to get this one is Dustin Pasteur, the hospital's vice president of facilities. He bought it back in 2019, but he says Helene was the barrier's first really serious test. He recalls inspecting the fence as the waters of Tampa Bay rose halfway up the other side.
DUSTIN PASTEUR: It did sound kind of eerie to be there with the water kind of booming on the backside.
KASTE: This fence cost about $1 million, and when a hurricane approaches, it takes 60 workers three days to put it up. Then they leave it up for the rest of hurricane season with entrance gates opened between the storms.
PASTEUR: You just know it's a matter of time before you're going to get a major storm surge, which this year has happened twice. We have to expect that this is going to become more common.
(SOUNDBITE OF CHAINSAW BUZZING)
KASTE: Down the coast in Englewood, retiree Eddie Pardo's (ph) cinderblock house remains solid, but it's soaked. He's lost almost everything, including family photos.
EDDIE PARDO: See the photo album? My daughters and son when they were 3, 4 years old.
KASTE: But then he bucks himself up.
PARDO: That's OK. I'll be back.
KASTE: Because he's already got plans to stormproof his house even more, starting with teak furniture and polycarbonate cabinets.
PARDO: And then I'm just going to make it as saltwater-proof as I can. And the next time it floods, I'm going to make it so I can open the back door and just power wash it out the back door and get on with my life.
KASTE: Another Floridian learning from the last storm to prepare for the next.
Martin Kaste, NPR News, St. Petersburg.
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America's iconic cookie brand opens its latest location at Westfield Oakridge Mall
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mrs. Fields, the beloved brand known for its irresistibly soft, fresh-baked cookies and sweet treats, today announced the grand opening of its newest location in San Jose, CA. The new store is located at Westfield Oakridge Shopping Center at 25 Blossom Hill Road, and opened its doors to the public on September 1.
The San Jose store marks the 30th Mrs. Fields location in California. Situated at the entrance of the food court on the first level near the escalator, the 200-square-foot kiosk features dynamic digital monitors and menu boards. Offering a full range of fresh-baked cookies, brownies, and made-to-order cookie cakes for special occasions, the store operates as a full-service kiosk with on-site baking.
The San Jose location is owned and operated by Andy Kurum and Jennifer Bakker, residents of Redondo Beach, CA. After over a decade in aerospace and software engineering, Andy sought a change from his 9-to-5 job and was eager to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. His introduction to Mrs. Fields came through a close friend, Yousuf Nabi, the largest multi-unit Mrs. Fields franchise owner. Inspired by Yousuf's success, Andy saw franchising as an attractive investment opportunity, particularly given the high foot traffic at Westfield Oakridge Mall and the strength of the Mrs. Fields brand.
"We're thrilled to bring Mrs. Fields' legendary cookies and treats to the people of San Jose," said Andy Kurum. "Mrs. Fields' products stand out for their quality and freshness, baked daily and made with the highest quality ingredients. Whether you're shopping for school, hanging out with friends, or simply enjoying a day at the mall, Mrs. Fields is the perfect sweet stop. We're excited to serve the community and look forward to becoming a favorite among San Jose shoppers."
Andy and Jennifer have plans to continue expanding their franchise within the Mrs. Fields brand. They aim to open additional locations in Northern California when the right opportunities arise.
Mrs. Fields has built a legacy of delighting customers with its signature cookies, brownies, and gift baskets for over four decades. As the brand evolves to meet the demands of modern consumers, it remains dedicated to delivering the same high-quality products that have made it a household name for generations.
"We're excited to grow Mrs. Fields' presence in California, the state where the brand's journey began," said Joe Lewis, CEO of Famous Brands International. "We're thrilled to offer our fresh-baked cookies and treats to even more Californians through our new San Jose location, and we're eager to support Andy and Jennifer as they bring the Mrs. Fields experience to the San Jose community."
The Mrs. Fields San Jose store will be open seven days a week during regular mall hours. To find the San Jose store or a Mrs. Fields store near you, visit MrsFieldsStores.com. Customers can also follow the brand's social pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news. For more information on franchising opportunities with Mrs. Fields, visit MrsFieldsFranchise.com.
About Mrs. Fields
Mrs. Fields is one of the original and most iconic cookie retail store brands in the world. It is the epitome of the American Dream. Debbi Fields was a homemaker when she had the idea of bringing her irresistible cookie recipes to the public. Debbi opened her first store in Palo Alto, California in 1977, over 45 years ago. The Mrs. Fields® name quickly became associated with warm, freshly baked cookies right out of the oven that were always made with high quality ingredients. Mrs. Fields now operates in 24 states and six countries and plans to continue expanding through franchising in the United States and internationally. Mrs. Fields is part of Famous Brands International, the parent company of Mrs. Fields and TCBY. To find a Mrs. Fields store near you, visit MrsFieldsStores.com or MrsFieldsFranchise.com to learn about Mrs. Fields cookie franchising opportunities. To stay updated on the latest news and promotions, follow Mrs. Fields on Facebook and Instagram.
About Famous Brands International
Famous Brands International is the parent company of two category defining, iconic brands: Mrs. Fields® Cookies and TCBY® (The Country's Best Yogurt). The company markets and distributes its products such as cookies, brownies, cookie cakes, frozen yogurt, and yogurt cakes through its Mrs. Fields and TCBY franchise stores. Serving millions of loyal customers around the world, Famous Brands maintains a presence in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Morocco, Panama, Taiwan and the Bahamas with over 360 franchised locations worldwide. The company is currently leveraging the category leading brand awareness of its iconic brands to pursue further franchise growth in both the United States and international markets. Famous Brands is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Investors looking for stocks in the Financial - Investment Management sector might want to consider either Federated Hermes (FHI) or Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Right now, Federated Hermes is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Blue Owl Capital Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that FHI is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
FHI currently has a forward P/E ratio of 11.55, while OWL has a forward P/E of 27.64. We also note that FHI has a PEG ratio of 1.31. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. OWL currently has a PEG ratio of 1.39.
Another notable valuation metric for FHI is its P/B ratio of 3. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, OWL has a P/B of 6.07.
Based on these metrics and many more, FHI holds a Value grade of A, while OWL has a Value grade of F.
FHI is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that FHI is likely the superior value option right now.
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BYU (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) was selected as the most surprising team. The Cougars have already surpassed their overall and conference win totals from their Big 12 debut last season, which ended with a five-game losing streak.
Oklahoma State and Kansas, two of the teams picked above them, have both lost their first three conference games. League newcomer Utah (4-2, 1-2) just fell out of the Top 25 for the first time this season,
The Cyclones and Cougars, tied with Texas Tech (5-1, 3-0) atop the Big 12 standings, don't play each other in the regular season. Iowa State does host Texas Tech on Nov. 2.
Top offensive player
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado. The quarterback and son of coach Deion Sanders leads the Big 12 with 336.3 yards passing per game and 17 touchdowns. He has completed 172 of 237 passes (72.6%) for 2,371 yards with four interceptions for the Buffaloes in their first season back in the league.
In Colorado's 31-28 home loss to No. 17 Kansas State, Sanders set a school record by completing 16 passes in a row. He finished 34 of 40 for 388 yards and three touchdowns, even after two-way standout Travis Hunter and three other receivers got hurt.
Top defensive player
Nick Martin, Oklahoma State. After his 140 total tackles and 83 solo stops in 2023 were the most for any Big 12 player since 2018, the Cowboys linebacker was having another outstanding season before a knee injury in the fourth quarter against Kansas State on Sept. 28. He had 47 tackles (28 solo) and 7 1/2 tackles for loss in the first five games. Martin is second in the Big 12 with his 9.4 tackles per game, trailing teammate Trey Rucker (11.5).
Top first-year freshman
Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The linebacker didn't play as a true freshman a year ago after a season-ending leg injury in spring practice. The son of former NFL All-Pro LB Jeremiah Trotter Sr. and brother of North Carolina LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is tied for sixth in the Big 12 with 46 total tackles. He has three 10-tackle games this season.
Top first-year transfer
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati. The quarterback transfer from Indiana is third in the Big 12 and 13th nationally with 287 yards passing per game. Sorsby has completed 133 of 201 passes (66.2%) for 1,722 yards with 13 TDs and three interceptions for the Bearcats (4-2, 2-1). He had multiple TD passes five times as a redshirt freshman with the Hoosiers last year.
Most surprising player
Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The bulldozing and versatile running back is third in the Big 12 with 128.8 yards rushing per game, second with his eight TDs, and first with his 7.3 yards per carry. Skattebo last season also took snaps at quarterback, lined up as a receiver and even punted. He has back-to-back 150-yard rushing games since a 100-yard receiving game.
Most disappointing teams
There was a tie between Kansas (1-5) and Oklahoma State (3-3).
The Jayhawks were coming off a 9-4 season when quarterback Jalon Daniels played only three games because of a back injury. With Daniels healthy, they went into this season in the Top 25, won their opener against an FCS team and have since lost five straight games, four by a touchdown or less.
Oklahoma State, the Big 12 runner-up twice in the past three seasons, has lost two league games at home. That includes a 24-point loss to West Virginia in their last game two weeks ago. Ollie Gordon II was the nation's leading rusher last season, but has 158 yards combined in the Cowboys' five games against FBS opponents.
Hottest seat
Baylor coach Dave Aranda survived a 3-9 record last year, but might not be as fortunate this season. The Bears (2-4) are 11-20 since Aranda's second season in 2021, when they set a school record with 12 wins after a Sugar Bowl victory. Aranda, LSU's defensive coordinator for a national title before going to Baylor, took over defensive play-calling this year. The Bears are 0-3 in the Big 12, allowing more than 38 points a game in those games.
Biggest injury
QB Cam Rising missed Utah's final Pac-12 season after a major knee injury during the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2, 2023. The 25-year-old and seventh-year senior quarterback injured his hand in Week 2 this season, missed three games and now is out indefinitely with a lower leg injury. He is 34-of-66 passing (51.5%) for 555 yards and seven TDs along with three interceptions.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held separate meetings with leaders of various SCO member states on the sidelines of the summit, exchanging ideas to promote bilateral ties and strengthen the intergovernmental international organisation.
Pakistan is hosting the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) summit on October 15 and 16. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or dialogue partners.
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According to official statements, Sharif held separate meetings with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, and Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov, discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.
During his meeting with Golovchenko, Sharif emphasised the importance of sustained exchanges to unlock the potential for cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, agricultural machinery, joint tractor production, and connectivity.
Golovchenko congratulated Pakistan on the successful organisation of the SCO meeting and lauded its positive outcomes. He expressed satisfaction over the direction of Belarus-Pakistan relations and affirmed Belarus' commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of shared interest. He also assured that Belarus would closely collaborate with Pakistan in its capacity as SCO Chair.
In his meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Rasulzoda, Prime Minister Sharif underlined the significance of close bilateral collaboration and expressed appreciation for Tajikistan's constructive participation in the SCO meeting.
Rasulzoda conveyed warm congratulations on the successful organization of the summit and reiterated Tajikistan's commitment to further enhancing ties with Pakistan. He thanked Pakistan for allowing sugar exports to Tajikistan, which would boost bilateral trade.
In his meeting with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov, Sharif expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of relations between Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. Japarov congratulated Pakistan on the successful SCO summit and reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan's desire to enhance bilateral cooperation. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/external-affairs-defence-security/news/pak-pm-holds-bilateral-meetings-with-sco-leaders-discusses-cooperation-124101501172_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:09Z |
Baba Siddique's shooters used Instagram, Snapchat to communicate, say police
Baba Siddique was shot dead by three persons in Mumbai's Nirmal Nagar area on October 12.
The Mumbai Police on Tuesday said that the conspiracy to kill former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique began about three months ago and that the accused visited his house several times without weapons, ANI reported.
“According to the information received from Mumbai Crime Branch, the entire planning of Baba Siddiqui's murder was done in Pune. Mumbai Crime Branch has so far recorded the statements of more than 15 people, including many eyewitnesses who were present at the time of the incident,” the police said.
Baba Siddique (66), a former Congress leader who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party earlier this year, was shot dead by three persons in Mumbai's Nirmal Nagar area on October 12. The shooting took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office.
Baba Siddique murder case: Four arrested in connection with the case
The police have so far arrested four people in connection with the case.
These include Haryana resident Gurmail Baljit Singh (23), Uttar Pradesh native Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap (19), both shooters, "co-conspirator" Pravin Lonkar from Pune.
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Harishkumar Balakram Nisad (23), hailing from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, is the latest to be arrested on Tuesday. The police claim that Nisad provided money and weapons for the crime.
Another suspected shooter Shivkumar Gautam, from Bahraich, and Lonkar's brother, Shubham Lonkar, are on the run. Shubham Lonkar is alleged to have been associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
“The fourth accused Harish arrested in the Baba Siddiqui murder case used to work as a middle man, the arrested accused Praveen and Shubham Lonkar (absconding accused) had given ₹2 lakh to the arrested shooters Gurmel Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap and this money was delivered through the fourth accused Harish,” the police.
Also Read | Mumbai police cannot take gangster Lawrence Bishnoi into custody. Here's why
Besides the money, two mobile phones were also provided to the shooters. The police said that the investigation revealed that the accused used the Snapchat app for chatting and Instagram to call.
The accused shooters – Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap – learned to shoot by watching videos on YouTube.
They were also given a photo of Baba Siddiqui and told that this was the target. “The house and office were also recced 25 days before the incident,” the police said.
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ClearGov Named NACo EDGE Partner With The Kansas Association Of Counties
The partnership expands access to the company's innovative budgeting solutions to Kansas counties looking to modernize their budgeting process.
In today's complex fiscal landscape, Kansas counties are looking for innovative tools to streamline their budgeting processes and improve transparency.”
MAYNARD, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ClearGov, the leading budgeting and planning solutions provider for local governments and schools, has been recognized as a NACo EDGE partner with the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC).— Bruce Chladny, Executive Director of the Kansas Association of Counties
The Kansas Association of Counties' mission is to advance effective, responsive county government in Kansas. Founded in 1975 as an instrumentality of its member counties, KAC serves county governments through legislative representation, technical assistance, leadership, and professional education.
ClearGov is already helping multiple counties in Kansas improve their budgeting process. This partnership will increase their exposure and enable the company to help even more of the state's 105 counties looking to modernize their processes. Additionally, ClearGov has an exclusive partnership with NACo (National Association of Counties) and several other state associations as the organizations' preferred budgeting solution.
KAC is also partnered with other NACo EDGE programs, including Nationwide, the NACo High-Performance Leadership Academy, and three+one, which further highlights the value of such partnerships in providing solutions to county governments.
ClearGov's comprehensive Budget Cycle Management suite automates and simplifies the entire budget process, from budget creation and approval to visual elements and publishing on public-facing communication tools that are ADA-optimized to ensure accessibility for all citizens. The cloud software eliminates error-prone spreadsheets, increases collaboration, provides full transparency, and saves government and finance teams countless hours annually.
"In today's complex fiscal landscape, Kansas counties are looking for innovative tools to streamline their budgeting processes and improve transparency. Our partnership with ClearGov offers our members access to cutting-edge budgeting technology that not only simplifies their work but also aligns perfectly with our goal of fostering efficient, accountable county governance. We're excited to see how this collaboration will empower our counties to better serve their communities," said Bruce Chladny, Executive Director of the Kansas Association of Counties.
"At ClearGov, we recognize the unique challenges faced by county governments in managing and communicating their financial data. Our partnership with the Kansas Association of Counties represents a significant step towards our shared goal of modernizing local government operations. By providing intuitive, powerful budgeting tools, we aim to free up valuable time for county officials, which allows them to focus more on strategic initiatives that directly benefit their communities," said Bryan Burdick, ClearGov President.
The complete ClearGov suite of budgeting and planning tools includes:
Capital Budgeting – Automate the collection, organization and optimization of capital utilization.
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Digital Budget Book – Produce an interactive, GFOA award-winning budget book in a fraction of the time.
Transparency – Tell a county's financial story to drive community support and engagement.
Digital ACFR – Confidently produce an award-winning Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in record time.
ClearPlans – Create, execute, and manage any type of plan (e.g., strategic plan, comprehensive plan, general plan, etc.).
About ClearGov: ClearGov® is the leading planning and budgeting solutions provider for local governments and schools. ClearGov’s budget cycle management solutions help local governments modernize and streamline their budgeting processes. ClearGov solutions are utilized successfully by more than 1,200 agencies and are powerful and affordable enough to support local governments of every size. For more information, visit www.cleargov.com.
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HPCL shines at NHAI exhibition with cutting-edge wayside amenities
Mumbai: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) made a significant impact at the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) exhibition, held in conjunction with the launch of the Humsafar Policy by Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in Delhi. The policy aims to enhance services on highways and expressways by onboarding existing and upcoming service providers.
At the event, HPCL’s stall showcased its extensive nationwide presence on national highways, highlighting its world-class wayside amenities designed to provide convenience and comfort to highway users. The stall also featured HPCL’s pioneering efforts in promoting green initiatives, including Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
HPCL’s stall received a special visit from Minister of State Ajay Tamta, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, who praised the company’s exceptional wayside amenities. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/hpcl-shines-at-nhai-exhibition-with-cutting-edge-wayside-amenities-583241 | 2024-10-15T18:24:10Z |
More than 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in the past three weeks, a top official with the UN children's agency said Monday, warning of a "lost generation" in the small country grappling with multiple crises and now in the middle of war.
Israel has escalated its campaign against the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group, including launching a ground invasion, after a year of its war with Hamas in Gaza.
Ted Chaiban, UNICEF's deputy executive director for humanitarian actions, has visited schools that have been turned into shelters to host displaced families.
"What struck me is that this war is three weeks old and so many children have been affected," Chaiban told AP in Beirut. "As we sit here today, 1.2 million children are deprived of education. Their public schools have either been rendered inaccessible, have been damaged by the war or are being used as shelters. The last thing this country needs, in addition to everything else it has gone through, is the risk of a lost generation."
While some Lebanese private schools are still operating, the public school system has been badly affected, along with the country's most vulnerable people such as Palestinian and Syrian refugees. "What I'm worried about is that we have hundreds of thousands of Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian children that are at risk of losing their learning," Chaiban said.
Strikes in Gaza
Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces tightened their squeeze around Jabalia in the north of the enclave on Tuesday, amid fierce battles with Hamas-led fighters.
Palestinian health officials said at least 17 people were killed by Israeli fire near Al-Falouja in Jabalia, the largest of Gaza's eight historic refugee camps, while 10 others were killed in Bani Suhaila in eastern Khan Younis in the south when an Israeli missile struck a house.
Earlier on Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike destroyed three houses in the Sabra suburb of Gaza City, and the local civil emergency service said they recovered two bodies from the site, while the search continued for 12 other people who were believed to have been in the houses at the time of the strike. Eight others were killed when a house was struck in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.
Later on Tuesday, the Gaza health ministry said one doctor was killed when he tried to help the people wounded by Israeli strikes in Al-Falouja in Jabalia.
It added that several medics were wounded when their ambulance came under Israeli fire in the northern and southern Gaza Strip.
Israel has escalated its campaign against the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group, including launching a ground invasion, after a year of its war with Hamas in Gaza.
Ted Chaiban, UNICEF's deputy executive director for humanitarian actions, has visited schools that have been turned into shelters to host displaced families.
"What struck me is that this war is three weeks old and so many children have been affected," Chaiban told AP in Beirut. "As we sit here today, 1.2 million children are deprived of education. Their public schools have either been rendered inaccessible, have been damaged by the war or are being used as shelters. The last thing this country needs, in addition to everything else it has gone through, is the risk of a lost generation."
While some Lebanese private schools are still operating, the public school system has been badly affected, along with the country's most vulnerable people such as Palestinian and Syrian refugees. "What I'm worried about is that we have hundreds of thousands of Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian children that are at risk of losing their learning," Chaiban said.
Strikes in Gaza
Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces tightened their squeeze around Jabalia in the north of the enclave on Tuesday, amid fierce battles with Hamas-led fighters.
Palestinian health officials said at least 17 people were killed by Israeli fire near Al-Falouja in Jabalia, the largest of Gaza's eight historic refugee camps, while 10 others were killed in Bani Suhaila in eastern Khan Younis in the south when an Israeli missile struck a house.
Earlier on Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike destroyed three houses in the Sabra suburb of Gaza City, and the local civil emergency service said they recovered two bodies from the site, while the search continued for 12 other people who were believed to have been in the houses at the time of the strike. Eight others were killed when a house was struck in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.
Later on Tuesday, the Gaza health ministry said one doctor was killed when he tried to help the people wounded by Israeli strikes in Al-Falouja in Jabalia.
It added that several medics were wounded when their ambulance came under Israeli fire in the northern and southern Gaza Strip.
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National Brush Day is celebrated in the United States every year on November 1st, the day after Halloween, to promote children's oral health and encourage good tooth-brushing habits recommended by dental professionals. On this day (and every day!), parents are urged to make sure their children brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day.
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This year, the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation is excited to introduce the DentSquad as part of its National Brush Day 2024 awareness campaign . Families are invited to join the #NBDDentSquad and fight tooth decay alongside the DentSquad heroes: Captain Paste, Doctor Brush, Floss Fury, and The Cool Rinse . Each hero brings their unique superpowers to combat plaque and promote healthy smiles, making oral care fun and engaging for kids and families across the country.
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To further the mission of ensuring healthy smiles for all, the DTA Foundation is asking families to join the fight by sharing photos of their completed DentSquad coloring sheets or activities. Tag # NBDDentSquad on social media or upload them to nationalbrushday to be entered for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.
In addition to the fun DentSquad activities, the DTA Foundation is providing free downloadable resources to help families, dental professionals, and organizations spread the word about National Brush Day. These downloadable materials can be found here and can be shared via email, social media, websites, and in-office displays. Resources include:
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"We're thrilled to introduce the DentSquad for National Brush Day 2024 and to continue our mission of promoting children's oral health," said Sarah Miller, Executive Director, DTA Foundation. "We look forward to seeing families and dental professionals nationwide join in the fun and help spread the message of healthy oral habits."
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Ondo Guber: Steer clear polling units – INEC warns people without PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has issued a stern warning to people without permanent voter cards, PVCs, to steer clear of polling centres during the November 16 Governorship Election in Ondo State.
INEC National Commissioner Supervising Ondo, Ogun and Osun States, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, gave the warning at the presentation of soft copies of the Register of Voters for the election to the political parties on Tuesday in Akure.
Ajayi pledged the Commission’s preparedness and determination to conduct a free, fair, credible, and inclusive election in the state, adding that 2,053,006 eligible voters were registered.
“It is important to reiterate to you that the Commission shall commence the distribution of the newly printed Permanent Voters Cards and the uncollected PVCs from the previous CVR exercise starting from Thursday.
“I strongly encourage all political party representatives to mobilise their supporters to come out and collect their PVCs.
“Also, the Civil Society Organisations and the media here present are to use their various strong outlets and platforms to encourage the general public, registrants, and eligible voters to come out en masse to collect their PVCs.
“Because without the PVC, nobody would be allowed to vote,” he said.
Ajayi said the collection of PVCs wouldn’t be by proxy as it was against the law, stressing that anyone found having more than one PVC would be made to face the full extent of the law.
He, therefore, called on Persons With Disability (PWD), PWD-focused CSOs, and groups to encourage any PWD to come out and collect their PVCs.
Ajayi said the Commission has made adequate provision for assistive devices which will ensure a seamless voting experience for all PWDs in the forthcoming election.
Speaking, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in Ondo State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the publication and presentation of the voter register were crucial and a statutory step in safeguarding the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.
Babalola said the presentation was a powerful reminder that the future of Ondo State was in the hands of its people. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/ondo-guber-steer-clear-polling-units-inec-warns-people-without-pvcs/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:11Z |
Alex Murdaugh settles wrongful death lawsuit that sparked downfall
Disgraced US lawyer Alex Murdaugh has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a teenager killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh’s youngest son that prosecutors said provoked him to later kill his wife and their son who wrecked the boat.
The agreement by an insurer to pay the 500,000-dollar (£381,847) policy Alex Murdaugh had on the boat ends the wrongful death suit that ultimately pried open Murdaugh’s finances and laid bare his schemes to steal millions from his clients and his South Carolina law firm.
The family of Mallory Beach, 19, sued the Murdaugh family and others after authorities said the boat Paul Murdaugh was driving crashed into a Beaufort County bridge in February 2019. Ms Beach was killed and several others were injured.
Paul Murdaugh, who was 19 at the time of the crash, was charged with felony boating under the influence. Investigators said he had a blood alcohol level over 0.28% — more than three times the legal limit.
Ms Beach’s family already received more than 15 million dollars (£11.5 million) from a settlement with the Parker’s Kitchen chain of convenience stores and others, as well as lawsuits with a family that held an oyster roast the group on the boat attended, a bar that served Paul Murdaugh liquor just before the crash, and Paul Murdaugh’s older brother, Buster, whose ID he used to buy the beer.
A snag with the insurer of the boat, Progressive, prevented the entire case from being settled last summer. Progressive would not pay until Alex Murdaugh was dropped as a defendant in the Beach family’s lawsuit, according to court records.
Once special receivers assured all Murdaugh’s assets were paid out, Ms Beach’s family agreed to end the case and the insurer paid the 500,000 dollars, Judge Daniel Hall wrote in an order filed on Monday.
Court records indicate the other passengers on the boat who were injured have also settled their lawsuits against Murdaugh and others involved in the crash.
Mark Tinsley, lawyer for Mallory Beach´s family, answers questions during Alex Murdaugh´s double murder trial in South Carolina in February 2023 (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP)
Alex Murdaugh, 56, is serving life without parole for the June 2021 shooting deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul at their Colleton County home. He has denied killing them and is appealing against his murder convictions.
But even if his murder convictions are overturned, he will remain in prison.
Murdaugh admitted stealing around 12 million dollars (£9.2 million) from his family’s law firm and from clients including a man who became a quadriplegic after a crash and from a trust fund intended for children whose parents were killed. He was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.
Prosecutors said one of the last things Murdaugh did before heading home the night of the killings was work on a financial statement he would likely have to present at a court hearing for the Beach lawsuit scheduled three days later.
Murdaugh feared an investigation into his statement would show he stole millions from clients and his law firm, prosecutors said, and the killings were a sinister, methodical plan to buy time to straighten out his finances and derail the wrongful death suit over the boat crash.
The lawsuit, which became known in the true crime world as the “Boat Case”, showed both his family’s longtime influence over Hampton County where for decades they controlled much of the criminal and civil courts and cracks in their control of their rural empire.
Nurses at the hospital where the injured teenagers were taken said Paul Murdaugh and his father tried to talk to them alone in the emergency room. One teenager said it appeared the family was trying to convince them to say someone other than Paul Murdaugh was driving the boat.
Ms Beach’s lawyer Mark Tinsley gave evidence at Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial that he wanted him to pay 10 million dollars (£7.6 million), and Murdaugh’s lawyer said he was broke and might be able to scrape together one million.
Mr Tinsley said that did not make sense with Murdaugh’s reputation and outward signs of wealth and asked for records of all of Murdaugh’s finances for the lawsuit hearing, which was postponed following the killings.
Alex Murdaugh killed his son Paul with two shotgun blasts and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, with four or five rifle shots outside their home, authorities said.
Alex Murdaugh said he called 911 after finding the bodies following a brief visit to see his ailing mother.
He told investigators who arrived that he wondered if the anger towards his son over the boat crash led to the killings. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962965/Alex-Murdaugh-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-sparked-downfall.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:24:12Z |
COLOGNE (dpa-AFX) - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Tuesday announced a $4 million penalty against Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish passengers who were traveling from New York City through Frankfurt to Budapest in May 2022.
Based on the alleged misconduct of some passengers, Lufthansa prohibited 128 Jewish passengers - most of whom wore distinctive garb typically worn by Orthodox Jewish men - from boarding their connecting flight in Germany.
Despite many of the passengers not knowing each other nor traveling together, passengers interviewed by DOT investigators stated that Lufthansa treated them all as if they were a single group and denied them boarding for the alleged misbehavior of a few.
The penalty is the largest ever issued by DOT against an airline for civil rights violations.
'No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today's action sends a clear message to the airline industry that we are prepared to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated,' said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. 'From cracking down on long tarmac delays to ensuring passengers are properly refunded, our department has strengthened our enforcement efforts to hold airlines accountable for their treatment of passengers, and we will continue to push the industry to serve passengers with the fairness and dignity they deserve.'
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A Trump town hall in Oaks, Pa., Monday night went from a Q-and-A session to a bizarre musical event in which Trump stood in front of his audience for an extended period while songs played on the sound system.
The town hall portion of the event lasted nearly an hour and was moderated by Kristi Noem, South Dakota's Republican governor who is a Trump ally.
The questioners were all friendly to Trump, with questions about how he would bring down inflation, as well as boost small businesses.
The town hall was paused twice for incidents in which the crowd called for a medic. Audience members shouted that the room was too hot.
As medics attended to people affected by the heat, Trump and Noem waited on stage. During the first pause, the crowd sang “God Bless America” together, after which Trump asked for someone to put the song “Ave Maria” on the sound system. An instrumental version soon began playing.
Shortly after the town hall resumed, there was another call for a medic.
“It’s steaming in here!” one man yelled as they waited for assistance, and the instrumental Ave Maria played once again, until the woman affected received help.
Trump joked about the heat in the room: “Personally, I enjoy this. We lose weight. We could do this, lose 4, 5 pounds.”
Trump then called for his “favorite chart” to be put up on screens -– the chart of border crossings that had been displayed in Butler, Pa., on July 13 when an assassin shot at Trump, hitting his ear. In addition, he asked that someone play a version of Ave Maria sung by Luciano Pavarotti.
“We’ll do a little music. Let’s make this a musical-fest,” he said.
Trump stood on stage until the song was over, at which point he stopped the question-and-answer portion of the evening.
“Let’s not do anymore questions. Let’s just listen to music,” he said.
Later, Trump ended the question portion and asked the audience to stick around.
“By the way, when we leave, you don’t have to go so fast. You can sit and listen. We’ll play a couple of songs. Some of you will be a little warm, but that’s OK. It’s not a bad thing. And if you want, we’re gonna do that, but I think it would be beautiful. Don’t you think? A little different.”
“I think it’d be amazing, sir,” Noem said.
“Nice to have imagin- isn’t it a nice thing to have imagination?”
Trump remained on stage for more than half an hour while an array of songs played, including “Hallelujah” as performed by Rufus Wainwright, as well as “November Rain” by Guns ‘n’ Roses.
On Tuesday, Trump, posting on his Truth social, called the evening "amazing."
"The Q and A was almost finished when people began fainting from the excitement and heat," he said. "We started playing music while we waited, and just kept it going. So different, but it ended up being a GREAT EVENING!"
The town hall came as three weeks remain in the voting season and Trump and Harris remain statistically tied, according to most polls. Both candidates are delivering their closing messages and drawing a contrast from their rival as they crisscross the country. Trump will deliver remarks on the economy in Chicago Tuesday, and pretape a town hall with women voters on Fox News that will air Wednesday. Harris is doing a town hall with the popular radio host Charlamagne tha God in her attempt to reach Black male voters.
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Continuing his efforts to deepen international collaboration and promote the peaceful use of space, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to Romania and Bulgaria, beginning Thursday, Oct. 17. Both countries have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of commonsense principles to commit to the peaceful exploration of space.
Nelson will meet with key government and space officials in each country, including Marcel Ciolacu, Romania's prime minister, and Rumen Radev, president of Bulgaria.
In Romania, Nelson will engage with Bogdan-Gruia Ivan, minister of research, innovation and digitization, and Daniel Crunțeanu, general director of the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA). He also will visit Romanian science and technology institutions to learn about the country's science facilities.
In Bulgaria, Nelson will meet with Dr. Rosen Karadimov, minister of innovation and growth, and visit the country's only satellite builder, which is producing satellites for organizations globally.
During his travels to both countries, Nelson will discuss the importance of international partnerships and collaboration in space, including the transatlantic relationships to NASA. Nelson also will meet with students to highlight the benefits science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and their roles as members of the Artemis Generation.
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The loser was never going to be in terrible shape for the rest of the season, so this one was mostly about pride from the start.
Pride means a lot, of course, but perhaps different things to each side in this case.
For Oregon, the game was a chance to prove it belongs in the Big Ten. That the Ducks’ home atmosphere is legit, and they have the players and coaching to compete with one of the conference’s all-time best brands.
The Ducks did all that.
Ohio State really could have used a win on that stage for a shot of confidence, proof their plan to return to the top of the heap in the Big Ten and beyond is working.
The Buckeyes did not get that.
So now what?
Ohio State entered the season with national championship or bust mentality, expectations that were both high and reasonable.
Or are they?
What if the defense just isn’t that good?
Multiple players on the unit have strong reputations based more on their recruiting ranking than anything they have ever done on a college field. Maybe they really don’t have it in them.
The same question can be asked of Jim Knowles. I don’t doubt what Ohio State’s defensive coordinator did at his previous stops was legitimate, but maybe he really doesn’t have the answers for stopping elite offenses when the stakes are highest.
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Of course, if you can’t count on your cornerbacks or your ends to win one-on-one, that limits what you can do strategically, but that’s really the whole reason Knowles was hired: To avoid having to rely on talent alone.
Ohio State played great team defense throughout the Jim Tressel era. Those teams did have some big game breakdowns, but the Urban Meyer/Ryan Day era has been marked by many more, and a common theme seemed to be over-reliance on winning one-on-on matchups across the field.
Knowles seems to be caught in between needing to win each play with the perfect call or letting the players handle it on their own. Attempts at the former failed against Michigan and Georgia in 2022, and the latter let them down last season.
Saturday night at Oregon was a little bit of both. Ohio State had multiple man coverage breakdowns, could not pressure the passer, was not good at stopping the run on early downs, did not force any turnovers and did not prevent big plays. (But other than that…)
Unlike last season at Michigan, Ohio State did at least force a punt in the second half, but that ended up meaning the Buckeyes lost by one instead of six.
Maybe this will turn out to be a blip, but this not being the first time Ohio State has failed to answer the bell defensively during its three-year Big Ten title doubt means fans are right to be concerned about long-term viability for the unit.
Maybe their problems have never been fixed just because they don’t have the wherewithal to do it — whether that lies with the players or the coordinator or both.
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On the flip side, the Ohio State offense arguably exceeded expectations at Oregon. Before the season, there was a thought the offense just needed to be average to score enough points to win in support of a great defense.
The opposite might end up being true.
He got stuck in no-man’s land on the final play Saturday night, but quarterback Will Howard showed a lot against the Ducks. He had one or two bad throws but overall played very well. He has leadership chops and knows how to get the ball to his playmakers.
Howard is a clear upgrade over what the Buckeyes had at quarterback last year, and not just because his legs can help the running game.
Howard’s 177.1 QB rating was higher than Kyle McCord posted at Notre Dame or Michigan and against Penn State last season (and higher than Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel had against the Buckeyes).
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He looked capable of carrying the team with his arm — aided by how good Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith are after the catch, of course — though perhaps Ohio State could have run the ball more.
That might be nit-picking given they scored 31 points against a good defense, but it might be necessary… to protect a suspect defense?
That will be one of many things to watch the rest of the season.
So, too, will be whether or not Ohio State finally tries some different things with its defensive front given the near total lack of production from that senior-laden unit.
What’s next? We’ll take a closer look at the rest of the season’s challenges tomorrow.
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Sales of term insurance policies to self-employed individuals surged 50 per cent year-on-year in September 2024, with 70 per cent of purchases driven by plans designed specifically for this demographic, according to data published by Policybazaar for sales on its platform.
The growth can partly be attributed to customised term plans that no longer require traditional income verification documents.
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“Traditionally, income tax returns and income computations were the primary documents used to determine eligibility,” says Bikash Choudhary, chief actuarial and governance officer, IndiaFirst Life Insurance.
“With flexible and specialised plans, it’s easier for business owners and freelancers to protect their families,” says Rhishabh Garg, head of term insurance, Policybazaar.
Challenges for self-employed buyers
Self-employed individuals often face hurdles in buying term insurance due to financial documentation that doesn’t fully reflect their earnings. This complicates underwriting.
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“Earnings may appear lower because of business expenses or other irregular income, while the insurance coverage sought is often significantly higher than reported earnings,” says Choudhary.
Madhu Burugupalli, senior executive vice president and head of products, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, offers an example of a buyer earning Rs 3 lakh annually who seeks coverage of Rs 5 crore. “Insurers will be cautious as there is no justification for such high coverage compared to the income,” he says.
Reliance on alternative data growing
Insurers are increasingly using alternative data to assess eligibility. According to Burugupalli, inputs such as the buyer’s
residence, car ownership (whether financed or owned), company turnover, credit score, and loan repayment history are now considered instead of income tax returns (ITRs) and income computations.
“Surrogate proofs, such as the Insured Declared Value (IDV) of a vehicle and data from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) database, help insurers evaluate financial stability,” says Garg.
Determining the sum assured
The sum assured can be calculated using human life value (HLV), obtained by multiplying annual income by the remaining years of work.
A common thumb rule suggests coverage should be 10-15x the annual income. Garg explains that if the family’s annual income is Rs 20 lakh and monthly expense is Rs 80,000 (about Rs 10 lakh annually), at least Rs 1 crore is needed to cover a decade of expenses. “With inflation doubling expenses every decade, this figure rises to Rs 2 crore in the next decade. Therefore, Rs 3 crore in coverage or 15 times the income is ideal, while the minimum needs to be 10 times,” says Garg.
Burugupalli adds that the family’s monthly living costs for determining insurance coverage must include school fees, home loans, and other necessities.
Points to keep in mind
Self-employed buyers should add riders like waiver of premium and accidental death benefit to their policy. The former ensures future premiums are paid by the insurer in the event of accidental disability or critical illness. “This feature allows the policy to continue even when income drops due to unforeseen circumstances. It’s a low-cost rider,” says Garg.
The accidental death benefit pays a higher amount — up to 100 per cent more — than the coverage, according to Garg.
Select a premium payment plan you are comfortable with. “Choose a plan you can adhere to comfortably, even if unexpected challenges arise,” says Burugupalli. Lastly, Burugupalli stresses the importance of full health disclosure when purchasing term insurance to ensure smooth claims processing. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/finance/personal-finance/term-insurance-for-self-employed-get-10-15x-cover-add-premium-waiver-124101500935_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:15Z |
Focus on safety of citizens: Amit Shah tells trainee IPS officers
Amit Shah stressed that all young officers will have to work with a ruthless approach to eliminate anti-national activities
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers to focus on the safety of citizens and the protection of their rights while adopting a ruthless approach to eliminate anti-national activities.
“The time has come for us to focus on our core work. Now is the time to protect the rights of citizens and make efforts to prevent atrocities against them. Protecting the rights of the poor, children and women are of prime importance,” Shah told probationers of the 2023 batch of the IPS (76th batch) in the national capital.
Shah said the biggest medal for any police officer posted as a district superintendent of police, a district police chief, in their youth would be that they are remembered by the people of the district for their good work for years.
“All the young officers will have to work with a ruthless approach to eliminate anti-national activities. While doing police work, the security of the nation should always be in our mind and our eyes should always be open to ensure the security of the nation,” the home minister told the young officers.
“The trainee IPS officers should contemplate and reflect on the time at which they have become IPS officers. They should contemplate this because the batch that will emerge as IPS officers this time will have a bigger responsibility than the previous 75 batches.
“The trainee officers should reflect because it is completely up to them and the batches coming after them whether our country will change the scale and enter the next generation of policing or not,” he added.
Asserting that “no one had the courage to insult our borders and our army”, Shah said, “we have done a lot to provide tight security to our borders and the rest is being done”.
“Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir, the north-east and left-wing extremism-affected areas were the three sores, but now we have succeeded in reducing violence by 70% in these three places. Today, Indian agencies have complete dominance in these three hotspots”, he said.
“The time has come that the police system should come forward to protect the fundamental rights of our citizens, the police system should be alert to minimise the crimes happening within the borders of the country and the time has come that we should be able to give justice to the citizen in the shortest possible time,” he added.
Shah underlined that the security of the nation does not mean only the security of the borders.
“The nation is made of its citizens. The security of the citizen is the basis of the security of the nation”.
In the Indian Police Service 2023 batch, a total of 188 officer trainees, including 54 women officers, have completed the basic course training phase-1. After two weeks of training with various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) in Delhi, the IPS trainee officers will undergo 29 weeks of district practical training in their respective cadres. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/focus-on-safety-of-citizens-amit-shah-tells-trainee-ips-officers-101729012338594.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:16Z |
Viral Reactions and Skepticism
Aman's revelation sparked widespread debate online. Users expressed amazement at the incredibly low rent, while some questioned the authenticity of his claim. One user humorously suggested he could sublet the room for ₹15,000, saying, "I think you can sub-rent it for 15k. Lol just kidding," highlighting the stark difference between his rent and the market rates in cities like Mumbai, where ₹15 barely buys a street food snack.Support for Subsidized Student Housing
Despite skepticism, many praised the subsidized housing initiatives at AIIMS, which allow students to focus on their education without the burden of high rental costs. One user commented, "Perks of AIIMS, enjoy and all the best buddy. This is a nice cozy apartment," reflecting appreciation for the financial relief these accommodations provide to students.Humor Adds to the Discussion
The post also inspired light-hearted comments. One user joked, "I actually got a similar one for free when I was arrested," while another hoped that such affordable rooms would be accessible to all students who secure seats in AIIMS for medical education, saying, "I hope these rooms are available for all students who secured seats in AIIMS for medical education or you got this room as a resident doctor."The Bigger Picture
Manish Aman's post highlights a significant issue: the challenge of finding affordable housing in India's major cities, where rising rent prices often make it difficult for middle-class and low-income families to secure decent living conditions. Stories about soaring rents in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru frequently trend on social media, sparking discussions about the housing crisis faced by many.As Aman's story circulates, it emphasizes the necessity of affordable housing solutions, especially for students and families grappling with the financial pressures of urban living. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of supportive housing initiatives that can alleviate some of these burdens.
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Indian users’ data must be stored locally, says Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani
New Delhi: Reliance Jio, the nation’s largest telecom company, on Tuesday said Indian users’ data must remain within the country as Chairman Akash Ambani pitched for “incentives” including that on electricity for Indian companies ready to set up AI and machine learning data centers.
Speaking at IMC and ITUWTSA 2024, Ambani termed AI as a revolutionary tool for the transformation of every area including healthcare, education, agriculture and manufacturing, and emphasised it is “critical” in realising India’s vision for a developed nation by 2047.
“AI is absolutely critical for realizing our dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Therefore, India under your leadership should urgently embrace AI with a holistic strategy driven by maximum ‘atma nirbhar’ efforts,” he said at the event which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jio, he said, is making all out efforts to bring the benefits of AI to every Indian, everywhere, just as it did for mobile broadband.
“We are committed to democratising AI, offering powerful AI models and services to everyone in India at affordable prices,” Ambani said.
He described Artificial Intelligence as the most revolutionary tool of transformation invented by the human mind, and said it will disruptively transform every aspect of lives, every facet of the society, and every sector of the economy.
It will “bring in an era of unimaginable abundance and efficiency”, he said, citing the potential for transformation in sectors such as manufacturing, education and agriculture.
“With AI, India has the potential to completely transform the manufacturing sector, including SMEs, so that India becomes the New-Age Factory and New-Age Services Centre for the World... The Agriculture sector, so that our farmers can become prosperous by growing more with less water,” he said on the power and potential of artificial intelligence.
AI in the health sector will make quality healthcare a reality and in the education sector it will ensure that every Indian student can have the best learning opportunities.
Jio is laying the groundwork for a national AI infrastructure, he added. Ambani further observed that the scale and speed of multilingual data generation in India, which will drive the AI revolution, will grow exponentially.
“We request the government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Centre Policy. Indian data should remain in Indian Data Centres,” he said.
Accordingly, Indian companies ready to set up AI and machine learning data centers should get all necessary incentives, including incentives for power consumption, he suggested. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/indian-users-data-must-be-stored-locally-says-reliance-jio-chairman-akash-ambani-583247 | 2024-10-15T18:24:16Z |
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Oshiomhole opposes bill for new drug awareness agency
Former Governor and serving senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole has kicked against the establishment of a National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation.
Responding to the Bill for an Act to Establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation, to coordinate and promote drug awareness, prevent substance abuse and facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and for related matters, Oshiomole argued that the National NDLEA is already fulfilling this role.
Oshiomhole believes that rather than creating another agency, we should focus on reinforcing the laws governing the NDLEA, as setting up a new organization would only lead to unnecessary expenses.
He said, “We have the NDLEA, the sole mandate of NDLEA is not only to address and prosecute drug traffickers, it is to deal with the whole drug abuse, enlighten those involved in drug abuse, they have training institutes.
“My suggestion is that we should look into the existing laws that have to do with NDLEA whose mandate is captured here substantially, to see whether we need to make amendments to that law. if there are certain things the agency is not able to do because of some gap in the law that established it”.
Oshiomole continued, “In my opinion, this idea of setting up an agency for every aspect of life where we have challenges if we were to do so, we would have so many laws.
“We need to see whether or not we need to strengthen the NDLEA or create a new agency. My worry is that we are spending so much money on overhead, we are going to have directors, officers etc all that goes into the current expenditure which adds little or no value to the quality of life of Nigerians.
” I agree we must deal decisively with drug-related issues but I’m not convinced we need to establish yet another agency that will be competing with the NDLEA”. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/oshiomhole-opposes-bill-for-new-drug-awareness-agency/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:17Z |
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Is Israel trying to starve people in north Gaza?
MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Aid workers and human rights groups are concerned that that is what Israel is trying to do with its new offensive. Jonathan Fowler is with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency that aids Palestinians.
JONATHAN FOWLER: The situation in north Gaza is like a catastrophe within a series of catastrophes.
MARTIN: His U.N. agency says civilians are given no choice but to leave or starve.
MARTÍNEZ: With us now is NPR's Daniel Estrin in Tel Aviv. Daniel, so help us understand what's happening in north Gaza.
DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: Israel's carrying out a new offensive there over the last two weeks, particularly in the Jabalia refugee camp. Israel says Hamas has been trying to regroup there. Residents have been telling us about artillery hitting their buildings, about armed drones flying through the neighborhood opening fire, about Israeli tanks in the streets. The United Nations says hundreds of people have been killed, including children, in that area in the last few weeks. It says Israel has blocked food deliveries to north Gaza for the last two weeks, and Israel has ordered all of north Gaza to evacuate. We spoke to one man who did flee his home in Jabalia. His name is Muhammad al-Balawi (ph).
MUHAMMAD AL-BALAWI: (Non-English language spoken).
ESTRIN: He said he was in a group of 25 people fleeing, and they lost 10 of them, who were injured or killed as they fled under fire. He said no one looked behind them as they fled, and his story really encapsulates what is happening in north Gaza. He fled to another part of north Gaza, but his relatives who stayed behind told him they've run out of food and drinking water.
MARTÍNEZ: OK, so when the U.N. aid agencies for Palestinians says that civilians are given no choice but either to leave or starve, is that actually Israel's stated policy?
ESTRIN: It's not a stated policy, but it could be an unstated policy. A former Israeli national security advisor has published a proposal to pressure Hamas to release Israeli hostages by ordering civilians to leave north Gaza, and whoever doesn't will be without food and water and will, along with Hamas militants, have to either surrender or die of starvation. Now, this is a proposal that's not an official government plan, but Israeli officials have said that they considered it.
On the other hand, the Israeli army denies that it's being implemented. But this proposal has gotten a lot of international attention and concern from human rights groups in Israel because of the implications of starving a civilian population. And also, Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted her concern yesterday about the lack of food that has reached north Gaza.
MARTÍNEZ: Could that international attention make Israel change its course?
ESTRIN: It might be. After Harris tweeted her concern about the lack of food yesterday, Israel did allow some flour into north Gaza, although rights groups say it will not be sufficient for the population there. I did speak to a former Israeli military official who closely follows the war, Michael Milshtein, and thinks that Israel did try to partially implement this flee-or-starve plan, but then Israel realized it doesn't seem to be working. He thinks Israel realized many civilians are not fleeing north Gaza and that kind of policy might even endanger hostages.
I think the big picture here is that Israel is not clearly explaining what its aims are and what its objectives are in north Gaza with its new offensive. And that points to the fact that there continues to be no explicit endgame for Gaza, for the Gaza war and civilians continue to pay the price.
MARTÍNEZ: That's NPR's Daniel Estrin in Tel Aviv. Daniel, thanks.
ESTRIN: You're welcome. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Katie Archibald says goals `as high as always´ ahead of injury return at worlds
Katie Archibald insisted her targets at the track world championships are “as high as they always would be” four months on from the horrific leg injuries that ruined her Olympics dream.
Archibald’s hopes of adding to her two Olympic golds at Paris 2024 were dashed as, weeks earlier, she suffered a fractured tibia and fibula, a dislocated ankle and ligament damage in a freak accident.
The muscle shrinkage in her left calf and a swollen ankle are reminders of that stumble over a step in her garden in June but she will make a swift return to action this week in Ballerup, Denmark.
A five-time world champion, Archibald will compete in the team pursuit and madison and while she rates herself at around 80 per cent physically, the 30-year-old Scot is itching to get her campaign going.
“As high as they always would be, probably higher than the average attendant,” she said, when asked about her objectives this week.
“The average attendant has been at the Olympics. It can sort of cut both ways of people feeling like they have unfinished business, that they want to redeem themselves (from how they fared at) the Games. But for a lot of people, they take an off-season. Maybe some teams won’t even enter.
“For me, it’s a major target, it always is. But I know that as far as worlds go, this won’t be the most competitive of the four-year (Olympic) cycle. I will be as competitive as I can be.”
Surgery after her fall was followed by rehabilitation, with Archibald admitting she was initially envious in the build-up to the Olympics before watching intently as her GB team-mates won 11 medals.
It is little wonder, then, that Archibald, who spoke about losing a slight sense of identity during her time on the sidelines, is revelling being back in the saddle, irrespective of how she performs.
“I wasn’t anxious to get back,” she said. “I just had a serious craving to get back to training, regardless of what result it would lead to, regardless of whether I’d be any good at it.
“It’s one thing to lose the Olympics but there really wasn’t much you can do (wearing) a boot. I got really into swimming and I did upper body work at the gym but none of it felt like a cathartic release.
“I’d lost being able to move properly. I’d lost my sense of community a little bit because cycling is that community to me and and my team were off on training camps, on holding camps and at the Games.
“The only emotion I felt that I was uncomfortable with (ahead of the Olympics) – the distasteful emotion I suppose – was jealousy more than anything else. When the racing actually started and once I could just be immersed as a fan of the sport, that was just the biggest escape.
Katie Archibald, left, is a two-time Olympic gold medallist (Danny Lawson/PA)
“Now that I am able to push again, the fact that I can turn up to the track sessions as a contributor, and not just a burden…I feel sort of more aware of those elements that are making me happier on the bike than than I’ve been in a long time.”
Archibald has already turned her attentions towards competing at the Los Angeles Olympics but is wary of viewing the 2028 Games through the lens of ‘unfinished business’.
“I can tell in myself that’s maybe a toxic driver,” she added. “I don’t think that’s how somebody gets to the top, by thinking ‘well, I wanted to do something. I’m just going to keep trying until I can’.
“The driver that I do have is I know that I’m good at this. I know that I really enjoy it. I feel super motivated for LA and I just do want to be cautious that I’m not just completing unfinished business.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962969/Katie-Archibald-says-goals-high-ahead-injury-return-worlds.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:24:18Z |
The China Healthcare Summit convenes top investors and BD&L leaders to discuss cross-border opportunities and how to evolve strategies for success in the global market.
In today's complex geopolitical climate, global drug development faces unprecedented challenges. Biopharma leaders and investors must rethink their strategies for pipeline development and partnerships.
While many are struggling to adapt, leading companies have found strategies that work.
Discover how to thrive in this new normal at the 11th BioCentury-BayHelix China Healthcare Summit, October 30 November 1, 2024, at the St. Regis Shanghai Jingan.
More than 50 KOLs will join the program to address:
How to reinvent your cross-border strategies to minimize risk and get globalization right
- Where China biotech innovation is headed beyond oncology
- Why scientists and drug developers need to stay coupled in the era of geopolitical uncoupling
- What global pharma and investors are looking for in China innovation
- Plus, take home an exclusive conference report from Insights Partner McKinsey Company on the new strategic context for multinational biopharma companies in China.
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"The first decade of the China Healthcare Summit chronicled the startling speed of China's innovation ecosystem. As we start into the second decade, we'll be looking for how fast Chinese entrepreneurs and investors and their partners can adapt to today's global landscape," said David Flores, President CEO of BioCentury. Flores co-founded BioCentury with Chairman Karen Bernstein in 1992.
"If you are an investor or biopharma dealmaker in search of innovation, this event is for you," said Joshua Berlin, Head of Corporate Alliances Business Development at BioCentury. "At the Summit you will have the opportunity to meet directly with China biotech CEOs looking to globalize their innovations."
The importance of the China Healthcare Summit in Shanghai is demonstrated by its collaborators. Insights Partner McKinsey Company is joined by sponsors Baker McKenzie, Davis Polk, Eight Roads Capital Advisors, Goodwin Procter, Lilly Asia Ventures, MPM BioImpact, Panacea Venture, Pivotal Bioventures, Qiming Venture Partners, Quan Capital, Roche, Sidley Austin, Sofinnova Investments and Veeva Systems.
To register, view the agenda, and learn how to get involved as a presenting company or sponsor, visit www.biocenturychinasummit.com or email Brian Denker at conferences@biocentury.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Thrombosis Day, the National Blood Clot Alliance ("NBCA"), the nation's leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of venous blood clots, is proud to announce its endorsement of DEFIANCE, a prospective, multinational, randomized controlled trial ("RCT") from Inari Medical that aims to advance clinical research for patients suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis ("DVT"). The DEFIANCE trial will evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of certain symptomatic DVT patients following treatment with mechanical thrombectomy using Inari Medical's ClotTriever System to treatment with anticoagulation medication alone.
"The vast majority of DVT survivors in the NBCA community were treated with the current standard of care, anticoagulation, and too many have developed the debilitating symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) with swollen legs, difficulty walking, skin changes and poorly healing open wounds," said NBCA President and Board Chair, Leslie Lake. "Mechanical thrombectomy procedures that remove clot using technologies like ClotTriever may reduce the risk of PTS in some DVT patients. NBCA commends Inari Medical for investing in DEFIANCE, a much-needed landmark trial which has the potential to impact future guidelines for patients."
The DEFIANCE trial will enroll up to 300 patients at up to 60 global sites. The trial's primary endpoint will be a composite of: 1) treatment failure or therapy escalation rates, and 2) severity of PTS assessed at the 6-month follow-up. The study's rigorous design will ensure that the results contribute to a better understanding of how these therapies perform in real-world practice, potentially guiding future treatment protocols and care decisions for DVT patients.
"Inari Medical is wholly committed to VTE patients and producing definitive evidence to support our technologies," said Dr. Thomas Tu, Inari's Chief Medical Officer. "We are honored to have DEFIANCE receive the endorsement of NBCA, the largest nationally recognized organization dedicated to supporting patients and families affected by blood clots through education, advocacy, and awareness. Our team is also grateful for the collaboration and dedication of our clinical trial investigators, who continually push the field forward in the name of better patient outcomes."
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Mumbai Police on Tuesday revealed details about how the conspiracy to kill Baba Siddiqui and said that the plan to kill Baba Siddiqui had started 3 months ago, the accused had gone to Baba Siddiqui's house several times without weapons.
According to the information received from Mumbai Crime Branch, the entire planning of Baba Siddiqui's murder was done in Pune.
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Mumbai Crime Branch has so far recorded the statements of more than 15 people, the police said.
According to the police, the fourth accused Harish arrested in the Siddiqui murder case used to work as a middle man, the arrested accused Praveen and Shubham Lonkar (absconding accused) had given Rs 2 lakh to the arrested shooters Gurmel Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap and this money was delivered through the fourth accused Harish, Mumbai Police revealed.
The fourth accused Harish arrested in the Siddiqui murder case used to work as a middle man, the arrested accused Praveen and Shubham Lonkar (absconding accused) had given Rs 2 lakh to the arrested shooters Gurmel Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap and this money was delivered through the fourth accused Harish, Mumbai Police revealed.
"Along with the money, two mobile phones were also provided to the shooters, Harish has been living in Pune for the last 9 years. The investigation also revealed that the accused used the social media app for chatting and for making calls," the police added.
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Accused shooters Gurmel Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned to shoot by watching videos on YouTube, the police said.
Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 4 accused so far and three accused are still absconding, search for whom is on.
The NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Siddique was killed after being shot at outside his office in Nirmal Nagar. He sustained two gunshot wounds to his chest before being brought to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital for emergency treatment, where he succumbed to death on Saturday night.
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Sharad Purnima 2024: Date, time, rituals and significance of the most auspicious full moon night
Sharad Purnima 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, time, rituals and significance of Sharad Purnima - the most auspicious full moon night
Sharad Purnima 2024: Sharad Purnima is a revered, Hindu festival, celebrated on the full-moon night of the Ashvin month. The auspicious day is also known as Sharad Poonam, Raas Purnima and Ashwin Purnima. On this day, the Hindu devotees worship Lakshmi to seek her blessings and even the Moon or Chandra is prayed to on this day. Sharad Purnima is considered holy and full of positive and auspicious energy. On this day, fasting is also observed by the devotees.
Date and Time
This year, Sharad Purnima falls on October 16, 2024. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima Tithi begins at 08:40 PM on Oct 16, 2024 and ends at 04:55 PM on Oct 17, 2024. While the moonrise is at 5:05 PM on October 16.
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Significance
As per Vedic astrology, Sharad Purnima is considered a holy day. This is the only day in the entire year when the moon rises and shines with all sixteen Kala(s). In Hinduism, it is believed that each Kala is linked with a unique human quality, and the union of these sixteen Kalas is deemed to form an ideal human personality. Lord Krishna, the avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born with all sixteen kalas, while Lord Ram had twelve kalas. So the rays become equivalent to amrit or holy nectar. And that’s why the moon god- Lord Chandra is worshipped. It’s also believed that during this time, Goddess Lakshmi visits Earth and the devotees worship her blessings.
Other than the philosophy of kalas, the moon also exhibits healing qualities during this time. It prompted the tradition of preparing the sweet dish- Kheer. It’s left under the moon to absorb the healing properties that are auspicious for body and soul. The devotees observe a fast on this day, and later in the evening when the moon comes out, they offer prayers and kheer. Later the next morning, it is distributed as prasad. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-culture/sharad-purnima-2024-date-time-rituals-and-significance-of-the-most-auspicious-full-moon-night-101728996675050.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:22Z |
In a press statement, BJP said on Tuesday that Nadda has appointed Laxman as the Returning Officer and he will be assisted by three co-returning officers- MPs Naresh Bansal and Sambit Patra as well as party Vice President Sambit Patra. These names were decided by the BJP National Executive Committee.
Party sources said the process of electing the next president will pick up pace after the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections get over on November 23. Meanwhile, the state units of BJP are electing their office-bearers who in turn will vote for the President. Though for all practical purposes the name of the President is decided by the BJP high command in consultation with the RSS brass and then conveyed to the state units, the party goes through the process of putting its team of office bearers in states during this process.
Nadda was given an extension in 2023 keeping the Lok Sabha elections in mind and will continue in the post till his successor is elected. The buzz of choosing a working president that began soon after Nadda was inducted into the Narendra Modi cabinet with the important portfolios of Health and Family Welfare as well as Chemicals and Fertilisers, died down when no such call was taken before the Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly polls.
The new President will be in place by mid-January and the election will be endorsed by the BJP National Council in the next few weeks after this. Speculations are rife about the probables but no clear front-runner has emerged as yet.
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Lechase Sets Leadership Structure To Continue Momentum, Build For The Future
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LeChase construction Services today announced senior leadership changes that position the company to continue its growth and momentum going forward.
William
H. (Bill) Goodrich
is appointed chairman. Goodrich, who has been with LeChase for nearly four decades, will also continue as CEO, a role he has held since 2007. He is responsible for setting the company's long-term strategy and vision, as well as serving as champion for the LeChase culture and values.
William
L. (Will) Mack
is appointed vice chairman, continuing his role in executive management and on the Board of Directors. He will assist Goodrich on direction and growth of the organization and Sayers on overall company performance. Mack joined the company in 1993 and had been serving as president since 2015.
Kyle
L. Sayers
is appointed president. He will assume responsibility for implementing LeChase's strategy and vision, while continuing to manage company performance, reputation and client relationships. Sayers has spent his career with LeChase, joining the firm in 1997. He had been serving as the firm's executive vice president since 2012, adding the role of chief operating officer in 2018.
R. Wayne LeChase , who had been chairman since 2007, is named chairman emeritus. While stepping back from the company's operations, LeChase will maintain a seat on the board and will serve as an ambassador for the company.
LeChase's father, Raymond, founded the firm in Rochester in 1944. Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the company achieved a milestone $1 billion in revenue in 2023 – serving clients from its offices across New York State as well as in North Carolina, New Jersey and Maryland.
"We're very proud of the foundation built during the company's first 80 years, and we expect to continue our growth as we enter the next 80," said Goodrich. "The culture Wayne and his father built truly inspires people to excel and to always do the right thing – for their colleagues, our clients, our business partners and our communities. We will continue to embrace that spirit, and those values, going forward."
Sayers echoed Goodrich's enthusiasm for the future. "This is a tremendous organization with a deeply talented team who serve a variety of outstanding clients," he said. "I look forward to working with everyone to achieve
new levels of success."
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PDP demands removal of REC ahead of Ondo poll
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has again demanded the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Ondo State ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in the state.
While flagging off its campaign in Akure, the state capital on Tuesday, the party disclosed that the REC has ties with the state, hence her tendency to be biased.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, who is the leader of the party in the southwest, Seyi Makinde urged the National Chairman of INEC not to allow Babalola to superintend over the election.
While appealing to the prospective electorate not to trade their votes, stressing that PDP states had proven to be better than APC-controlled states in terms of governance.
“Don’t trade your votes. We can now all see where vote buying has led us. You can see all the good things that are happening in Oyo, Osun, and all other PDP states in Nigeria. This is the beginning of the victory party for the PDP in Ondo State.
On his part, the Governor of Osun State and Chairman of the National Campaign Council, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who described the governorship candidate of the party as the best choice for the people, said, “Agboola is a tested hand. Anyone with God will never be put to shame. I bring you good news from Osun State.” | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/pdp-demands-removal-of-rec-ahead-of-ondo-poll/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:23Z |
PM Modi pitches global rules for digital world and ethical AI
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a fervent pitch for putting in place a global framework for use of digital technology and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying security cannot be an afterthought in an interconnected world.
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Telecommunication Union - WTSA and India Mobile Congress here, he favoured clear ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ to safeguard citizens.
“There is a need for a global framework... guidelines for digital technology,” he said. “Time has come when global institutions have to accept the importance of a rule-based framework for digital technology.”
Digital rules are important not just because they involve personal privacy, media disinformation, the accountability of tech giants and other issues of societal importance, but also because trade in goods and services rely on international flows of data.
Stating that digital tools and applications are beyond any physical boundaries and no country alone can safeguard its citizens from cyber threat, the Prime Minister said, “dos and don’ts have to be framed at the global level”. “For this, we have to work together. Global institutions have to take responsibility,” he said.
He cited the example of the aviation sector and said a similar framework is needed for the digital world. Global aviation regulations layout a set of technical, legal, and operational requirements to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of international flights.
Stressing the need of creating a ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ for technology on the global level, the Prime Minister highlighted the borderless nature of digital tools and applications and urged for international collaboration in combating cyber threats and collective action by global institutions.
The Prime Minister urged the members of the assembly to create standards that are inclusive, secure, and adaptable to future challenges, including ethical AI and data privacy standards that respect the diversity of nations.
Underscoring the need for consensus and connectivity in a world marred by conflicts, the Prime Minister said India is engaged in bringing the world out of conflict and connecting it.
“Be it the ancient silk route or today’s technology route, India’s only mission is to connect the world and open new doors of progress,” he said.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He also inaugurated the 8th edition of India Mobile Congress 2024 during the programme. He took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a human-centric dimension to the ongoing technological revolution, calling for responsible and sustainable innovation. He said that the standards set today will determine the direction of the future, stressing that principles of security, dignity and equity should be at the center of our discussions. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/pm-modi-pitches-global-rules-for-digital-world-and-ethical-ai-583249 | 2024-10-15T18:24:23Z |
Open Compute Project Foundation Expands Its Open Systems for AI Initiative
NVIDIA and Meta Contribute Modular Server and Rack Technologies Establishing New Multi-Vendor AI Cluster Supply Chain
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announced an expansion of its Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, with approved contributions from NVIDIA, including the NVIDIA MGX-based GB200-NVL72 Platform and in-progress contributions from Meta. The OCP launched this community effort January 2024, with leadership provided by Intel, Microsoft, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, AMD, ARM, Ampere, Samsung, Seagate, SuperMicro, Dell and Broadcom. The objective for the OCP Community with the Open System for AI initiative is to establish commonalities and develop open standardizations for AI clusters and the data center facilities that host them, advancing efficiency, sustainability and enabling the development of a multi-vendor supply chain that rapidly and impactfully advances the market adoption.
NVIDIA has contributed MGX based GB200-NVL72 Rack and Compute and Switch Tray designs, while Meta is introducing Catalina AI Rack architecture for AI clusters. The contributions by NVIDIA and Meta, along with efforts by the OCP Community, including other hyperscale operators, IT vendors and physical data center infrastructure vendors, will form the basis for developing specifications and blueprints for tackling the shared challenges of deploying AI clusters at scale. These challenges include new levels of power density, silicon for specialized computation, advanced liquid-cooling technologies, larger bandwidth and low-latency interconnects, and higher-performance and capacity memory and storage.
"We strongly welcome the efforts of the entire OCP Community and the Meta and NVIDIA contributions at a time when AI is becoming the dominant use case driving the next wave of data center build-outs. It expands the OCP Community's collaboration to deliver large-scale high-performance computing clusters tuned for AI. The OCP, with its Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, will impact the entire market with a multi-vendor open AI cluster supply chain that has been vetted by hyperscale deployments and optimized by the OCP Community. This significantly reduces the risk and costs for other market segments to follow, removes the silos, and is very much aligned with OCP's mission to build collaborative communities that will streamline deployment of new hardware and reduce time-to-market for adoption at scale," said George Tchaparian, CEO at the Open Compute Project Foundation.
NVIDIA's contribution to the OCP Community builds upon existing OCP ORv3 specifications to support the ecosystem in deploying high compute density and efficient liquid cooling in the data center. NVIDIA's contributions include: (1) its reinforced rack architecture that provides 19" EIA support with expanded front cable volume, the high-capacity 1400A bus bar, an NVIDIA NVLink cable cartridge, liquid-cooling blind mate multi-node interconnect volumetrics and mounting, and blind mate manifolds, and (2) its 1RU liquid-cooled MGX compute and switch trays, including a modular front IO Bay design, the compute board form factors with space for a 1RU OCP DC-SCM, liquid-cooling multi-node connector volumetrics, blind mate UQD (universal quick disconnect) float mechanisms and narrower bus bar connectors for the switch trays.
"NVIDIA's contributions to OCP helps ensure high compute density racks and compute trays from multiple vendors are interoperable in power, cooling and mechanical interfaces, without requiring a proprietary cooling rack and tray infrastructure — and that empowers the open hardware ecosystem to accelerate innovation," said Robert Ober, Chief Platform Architect at NVIDIA.
Meta's in-progress contribution includes the Catalina AI Rack architecture, which is specifically configured to deliver a high-density AI system that supports GB200.
"As a founding member of the OCP Foundation, we are proud to have played a key role in launching the Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, and we remain committed to ensuring OCP projects bring forward the innovations needed to build a more inclusive and sustainable AI ecosystem," said Yee Jiun Song, VP Engineering, Meta
The OCP Community has been actively engaged in building open large-scale high-performance computing platforms, and the AI use case is a natural extension of the Community's activities. As the AI-driven buildout moves along, trends show AI-accelerated systems to be deployed out to the edge, and on-premises at enterprise data centers, ensuring low latency, data recency and data sovereignty. At-scale problems discovered by hyperscale data center operators are solved by the OCP Community bringing innovations to all AI data centers such as modularity of servers, precise time keeping, security, liquid cooling and specialized Chiplet based System in Package (SiP).
"The market for advanced computing equipment to deliver on the promise of AI is moving rapidly, with vendors and hyperscale operators each developing their own custom solutions. While this rapid pace is essential to create a differentiated offering and maintain competitive advantage, it risks fracturing the supply chain into silos, raising costs, and reducing efficiencies. In addition, the potential environmental impact of such a large data center buildout must be attenuated. The timing is right, for collaborative innovations to drive efficiencies using less power, water and lower carbon footprint to impact the next generation of AI clusters that will be deployed by the hyperscale data center operators and also cascade to enterprise deployments. The contributions by NVIDIA and Meta and their continued engagement in the OCP community has the potential to benefit many market segments," said Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Infrastructure at IDC.
About the Open Compute Project Foundation
At the core of the open compute project (OCP) is its community of hyperscale data center operators, joined by telecom and colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with vendors to develop open innovations that when embedded in product are deployed from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through open designs and best practices, and with data center facility and IT equipment embedding OCP community developed innovations for efficiency, at-scale operations, and sustainability. Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives that prepares the IT ecosystem for major changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, and composable silicon. Learn more at www.opencompute.org. To learn more about the OCP's Strategic Initiative on Open Systems for AI, go to www.opencompute.org/ai.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Whenever Anton has free time after work, he sits at his kitchen table and spends a few hours assembling drones that will be sent to the front line.
“Our army needs a lot of them,” says Anton, a 35-year-old software developer, who declined to give his last name to avoid being targeted by Russia for his kitchen-top weapon-making. “People need to use factories in their own kitchens to assemble more and more drones.”
Ukraine has dramatically amped up domestic production of both attack and reconnaissance drones since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. This year, the Ukrainian government allocated $2 billion to produce at least 1 million first-person-view, or FPV, drones, which are equipped with cameras that transmit video to remote pilots. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told foreign arms manufacturers earlier this month that the country had already surpassed that, contracting 1.5 million drones in the first three quarters of this year. He added that Ukraine is now capable of producing 4 million drones annually. The government, military, private companies and regular citizens are all involved.
“When we started doing this, it was only three people. We were doing everything ourselves,” said Serhiy Pirohov, who in the summer of 2022 co-founded the volunteer drone-assembly network Social Drone UA, though he now works independently. “It was the goal from day zero to bring in more people and educate them so the goal is that everyone in the country should be able to assemble some kind of drone.”
Ukraine even opened a new armed forces' branch dedicated to drone warfare, which the Ukrainian Defense Ministry says is the first of its kind. Vadym Sukharevsky, the commander of this branch, known officially as the Unmanned Systems Forces, compared it to the creation of an air force. Russia may have more drones, he told the Economist magazine in July, “but qualitatively we are keeping them at parity.” Sukharevsky told a recent military tech conference in Kyiv that when the branch is fully structured, “we will be operating at sea, we will be operating on land and air ... plus we will be working on research and development.”
Ihor Lutsenko, a former Ukrainian lawmaker now in the Ukrainian military, is also pushing for the creation of an all-female drone unit because “we do not have enough soldiers at the front, and it’s time to include women,” he told NPR.
Meanwhile, more than 200 drone-producing companies have opened in Ukraine since 2022, including Skyassist, which has its offices in a no-frills neighborhood of Kyiv. Co-founder Ihor Krynychko points to a reconnaissance drone.
“This is the prototype,” he says. “Literally made in the kitchen.”
Skyassist produces hundreds of drones every month. Krynychko, a jolly engineer from Kharkiv, says Ukrainians are producing state-of-the-art drones because “we paid for this knowledge in blood, with our soldiers’ lives.”
“I remember being at a military exhibition in Poland last year and seeing beautiful-looking weapons by Lockheed Martin, Boeing and others and thinking ‘they’re beautiful but none of them would work in war for various reasons,’ ” he says. “It’s not because our engineers are necessarily smarter. We are at war and we know better than anyone else what’s needed at the front.”
Ukraine’s navy has used sea drones to drive Russian warships out of the Black Sea. More recently, last month, the government unveiled the Palianytsia, which has been described as both a missile drone and a rocket drone which can be used against targets far into Russian territory. The Ukrainian military is already using domestically produced long-range attack drones to hit ammunition depots deep inside Russia.
The biggest barrier to expansion, though, is money. Ukraine’s government and private sector are producing more drones than the state can afford to acquire. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and former Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin have urged other countries to help by buying Ukrainian drones.
Keeping up drone production helps Ukraine defend itself, says Krynychko, the co-founder of the drone-manufacturing company Skyassist.
“We have so many ideas for new drones,” he said. “We need time and resources to bring them to life.”
Hanna Palamarenko and Polina Lytvynova contributed reporting from Kyiv.
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Open Compute Project Foundation Expands Its Open Systems for AI Initiative
NVIDIA and Meta Contribute Modular Server and Rack Technologies Establishing New Multi-Vendor AI Cluster Supply Chain
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announced an expansion of its Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, with approved contributions from NVIDIA, including the NVIDIA MGX-based GB200-NVL72 Platform and in-progress contributions from Meta. The OCP launched this community effort January 2024, with leadership provided by Intel, Microsoft, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, AMD, ARM, Ampere, Samsung, Seagate, SuperMicro, Dell and Broadcom. The objective for the OCP Community with the Open System for AI initiative is to establish commonalities and develop open standardizations for AI clusters and the data center facilities that host them, advancing efficiency, sustainability and enabling the development of a multi-vendor supply chain that rapidly and impactfully advances the market adoption.
NVIDIA has contributed MGX based GB200-NVL72 Rack and Compute and Switch Tray designs, while Meta is introducing Catalina AI Rack architecture for AI clusters. The contributions by NVIDIA and Meta, along with efforts by the OCP Community, including other hyperscale operators, IT vendors and physical data center infrastructure vendors, will form the basis for developing specifications and blueprints for tackling the shared challenges of deploying AI clusters at scale. These challenges include new levels of power density, silicon for specialized computation, advanced liquid-cooling technologies, larger bandwidth and low-latency interconnects, and higher-performance and capacity memory and storage.
"We strongly welcome the efforts of the entire OCP Community and the Meta and NVIDIA contributions at a time when AI is becoming the dominant use case driving the next wave of data center build-outs. It expands the OCP Community's collaboration to deliver large-scale high-performance computing clusters tuned for AI. The OCP, with its Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, will impact the entire market with a multi-vendor open AI cluster supply chain that has been vetted by hyperscale deployments and optimized by the OCP Community. This significantly reduces the risk and costs for other market segments to follow, removes the silos, and is very much aligned with OCP's mission to build collaborative communities that will streamline deployment of new hardware and reduce time-to-market for adoption at scale," said George Tchaparian, CEO at the Open Compute Project Foundation.
NVIDIA's contribution to the OCP Community builds upon existing OCP ORv3 specifications to support the ecosystem in deploying high compute density and efficient liquid cooling in the data center. NVIDIA's contributions include: (1) its reinforced rack architecture that provides 19" EIA support with expanded front cable volume, the high-capacity 1400A bus bar, an NVIDIA NVLink cable cartridge, liquid-cooling blind mate multi-node interconnect volumetrics and mounting, and blind mate manifolds, and (2) its 1RU liquid-cooled MGX compute and switch trays, including a modular front IO Bay design, the compute board form factors with space for a 1RU OCP DC-SCM, liquid-cooling multi-node connector volumetrics, blind mate UQD (universal quick disconnect) float mechanisms and narrower bus bar connectors for the switch trays.
"NVIDIA's contributions to OCP helps ensure high compute density racks and compute trays from multiple vendors are interoperable in power, cooling and mechanical interfaces, without requiring a proprietary cooling rack and tray infrastructure — and that empowers the open hardware ecosystem to accelerate innovation," said Robert Ober, Chief Platform Architect at NVIDIA.
Meta's in-progress contribution includes the Catalina AI Rack architecture, which is specifically configured to deliver a high-density AI system that supports GB200.
"As a founding member of the OCP Foundation, we are proud to have played a key role in launching the Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, and we remain committed to ensuring OCP projects bring forward the innovations needed to build a more inclusive and sustainable AI ecosystem," said Yee Jiun Song, VP Engineering, Meta
The OCP Community has been actively engaged in building open large-scale high-performance computing platforms, and the AI use case is a natural extension of the Community's activities. As the AI-driven buildout moves along, trends show AI-accelerated systems to be deployed out to the edge, and on-premises at enterprise data centers, ensuring low latency, data recency and data sovereignty. At-scale problems discovered by hyperscale data center operators are solved by the OCP Community bringing innovations to all AI data centers such as modularity of servers, precise time keeping, security, liquid cooling and specialized Chiplet based System in Package (SiP).
"The market for advanced computing equipment to deliver on the promise of AI is moving rapidly, with vendors and hyperscale operators each developing their own custom solutions. While this rapid pace is essential to create a differentiated offering and maintain competitive advantage, it risks fracturing the supply chain into silos, raising costs, and reducing efficiencies. In addition, the potential environmental impact of such a large data center buildout must be attenuated. The timing is right, for collaborative innovations to drive efficiencies using less power, water and lower carbon footprint to impact the next generation of AI clusters that will be deployed by the hyperscale data center operators and also cascade to enterprise deployments. The contributions by NVIDIA and Meta and their continued engagement in the OCP community has the potential to benefit many market segments," said Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Infrastructure at IDC.
About the Open Compute Project Foundation
At the core of the open compute project (OCP) is its community of hyperscale data center operators, joined by telecom and colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with vendors to develop open innovations that when embedded in product are deployed from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through open designs and best practices, and with data center facility and IT equipment embedding OCP community developed innovations for efficiency, at-scale operations, and sustainability. Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives that prepares the IT ecosystem for major changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, and composable silicon. Learn more at www.opencompute.org. To learn more about the OCP's Strategic Initiative on Open Systems for AI, go to www.opencompute.org/ai.
Media Contact
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Open Compute Project Foundation
Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
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Politicians responsible for rampant drug abuse – Kano lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Kano South, Senator Sumaila Abdulrahman-Kawu has emphasized that politicians should bear a significant portion of the responsibility for the rampant misuse of hard drugs throughout the nation.
This comes as the bill for an act to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation, to coordinate and promote drug awareness, prevent substance abuse and facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and related matters, in 2024 passed a second reading at the Senate.
Speaking at the Plenary on Tuesday, Kawu revealed that most of the politicians are drug dealers, alleging that they support drug abuse in their various constituencies.
He said, “Most of our political constituencies, most of our houses when you go there, you will find out there is a mountain of drugs. And there are drug dealers in our offices and in our houses. I can take you to some of our political leaders who are in so many ways supporting or contributing to drug abuse in Nigeria.
“Let us ask ourselves during our campaign, what are we doing with the youths, How many of us here can swear with the Quran or the Bible, that they are not supporting drug-abuses in their constituencies?”
He further stated that to achieve the intent of the bill, all the leaders and politicians must work together with relevant stakeholders to stop drug abuse in Nigeria.
Kawu also suggested that before contesting in elections or accepting an appointment, politicians must undergo drug tests. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/politicians-responsible-for-rampant-drug-abuse-kano-lawmaker/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:26Z |
Regulatory News:
The GRESB1, which assesses the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices of more than 2,000 companies in the real estate and building sectors worldwide, has once again recognized Mercialys (Paris:MERY) which retains its "5-Star Green Star" status. This excellent result reflects the implementation of actions to reduce the environmental footprint of the Company's assets as part of its "4 Fair Impacts For 2030" strategy.
Mercialys, a leading real estate company in accessible retail, received a score of 91 out of 100, an improvement of one point compared to the previous year. This score is significantly higher than the average score of GRESB respondents, which stood at 87/100 in 2024.
The company also retains its "5-Star Green Star" status, the highest category of the benchmark, for the 8th consecutive year, placing it in the quintile of the top-performing companies.
The points particularly praised by GRESB this year include:
- the clarity of communication on its sustainability objectives, the transparency of the results achieved, and the robustness of the reporting processes
- the reduction of the environmental footprint of its assets (reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, reduction in water consumption)
This result reflects Mercialys's strong commitment to sustainable management of its assets. The improvement in the GRESB score is the result of the continuous and determined work of the company's teams to address current environmental and social challenges, in collaboration with its stakeholders.
To learn more about Mercialys's CSR strategy, the actions implemented, and its results, refer to the CSR Chapter of Mercialys 2023 Universal Registration Document.
1 The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) is an organization that provides standardized and verified environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2009, GRESB has become one of the leading ESG benchmarks for real estate and infrastructure investments worldwide, used by more than 170 institutional and financial investors to inform decision-making. For more information: www.gresb.com
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About Mercialys
Mercialys is one of France's leading real estate companies. It is specialized in the holding, management and transformation of retail spaces, anticipating consumer trends, on its own behalf and for third parties. At june 30, 2024, Mercialys had a real estate portfolio valued at Euro 2.9 billion (including transfer taxes). Its portfolio of 1,955 leases represents an annualized rental base of Euro 178.3 million. Mercialys has been listed on the stock market since October 12, 2005 (ticker: MERY) and has "SIIC" real estate investment trust (REIT) tax status. Part of the SBF 120 and Euronext Paris Compartment B, it had 93,886,501 shares outstanding at June 30, 2024.
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Liam Cameron claims Saudi Arabia draw has `ruined´ Ben Whittaker´s career
Liam Cameron claims he has “ruined” Ben Whittaker’s career following their draw in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Cameron had frustrated the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist before an incident where the pair fell out of the ring and the bout was ruled a split-decision technical draw.
The result was the first stain on Whittaker’s previously perfect professional record after he struggled against the 26-6-1 Cameron.
Speaking to the PA news agency, Cameron said: “It’s payback, he’ll learn from it. He’s a young lad who can’t go on like he’s gone on.
“I’ve ruined his career. It’s a very scary place for Ben when he’s in bed and he shuts his eyes at night. He can either fight me and get absolutely battered even when I’m at 50 per cent in there or he doesn’t take the rematch and retires, he’ll get slaughtered online.
“He’s been doing that to his opponents. There’s millions of views of him tapping the tops of their heads, showboating and embarrassing people and now he’s become the embarrassment.
Ben Whittaker drew his fight with Liam Cameron, with both fighters falling out of the ring (Zac Goodwin/PA)
“After the second round he was exhausted. You could see before the fall that he was off balance. I hit him with a body shot and it completely took his breath away.”
Whittaker left in a wheelchair after spraining his ankle in the fall.
Cameron questioned some of Whittaker’s pre-fight antics in the week leading up to their Riyadh Season bout.
“He wore t-shirts which said ‘body bag season’ which I don’t agree on because I have kids and I don’t want to hear it,” Cameron added.
“He said that he hopes I’m OK after this fight and that I don’t get hurt, basically meaning that he’s going to hurt me. He was slating my clothes, I didn’t have money to buy his Louis Vuitton – I wouldn’t wear it anyway.
“He called me all names under the sun. His team were awkward and wouldn’t speak. I nodded to him at the airport and was going to shake his hand, but he blanked me. From that day I thought ‘I’m going to get you’.
“I wasn’t going to let a Ben Whittaker type of guy, who’s not gone through anything I have in life, get past me.”
Since the fight, Cameron has landed a contract with Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962993/Liam-Cameron-claims-Saudi-Arabia-draw-ruined-Ben-Whittaker-s-career.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:24:25Z |
The New Development Bank (NDB) has given a go-ahead to the Himachal Pradesh Ropeways Corporation to float advance tenders for the construction of Rs 1,734-crore Shimla ropeway project.
Once complete, the project is expected to decongest the state capital.
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The tender process is expected to start soon and 50 per cent of the 13.79-km ropeway will be completed in two years, officials said here on Tuesday.
"A big success for state capital Shimla, NDB has given permission for floating advance tenders for the project, paving way for construction of the ropeway. The 13.79-km ropeway would be the longest ropeway in the country and second longest in the world," Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the portfolio of transport and ropeways, said in a post on his social media account.
The contribution of the Himachal Pradesh government will be 20 per cent while NDB will fund the remaining 80 per cent, of which 90 per cent will be subsidy and 10 per cent loan.
The ropeway, which will connect Tara Devi and Shimla, will be executed on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode. The ticket prices are yet to be finalised. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/ndb-gives-nod-to-float-tenders-for-rs-1-734-cr-shimla-ropeway-projects-124101501222_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:27Z |
Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers announces Bollywood star Sharvari as their brand ambassador
Celebrating 115 years of tradition with Bollywood star Sharvari.
Mumbai, October 10: Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, a trusted Marathi jeweller since 1909, inaugurated its 27th showroom at Phoenix Market City, Mumbai. Bollywood actress Sharvari, the brand ambassador, launched the Vibha collection, a modern twist on traditional Jondhale Mal.
Sharvari being a proud Marathi Mulgi and as the brand ambassador of Waman Hari Pethe Jeweller expressed her views said, “As a Maharashtrian, it is a matter of great pride for me to be a part of the Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers family. Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers have been providing us with traditional Marathi and modern jewellery till date so they have become a trusted choice for every woman. In my family, with my grandmom, mom and now my sister and me, it has been a tradition to own and wear a piece of this fine jewellery.”
To celebrate the milestone, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers are offering 25% off on gold making charges and 50% off on diamond making charges.
Ashish Pethe, partner of Waman Hari Pethe Jeweller said, "We honour tradition while embracing modernity, reflecting Maharashtra's cultural roots and progress." WHPJ has been a trusted jeweller since 1909 all set to open four new showrooms by March 2025, me and my team have decided to work relentlessly until we reach 30 more shops. Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers serves its customers so as to continue its legacy as the best shop stopper for gold, silver, diamonds, and Polki. WHPJ has been a trusted jeweller brand since 1909.”
A perfect blend of tradition and modernity, Waman Hari Pethe Jeweller’s will soon touch new horizons.
Disclaimer: This article is a promotional feature and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Hindustan Times. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sponsored-post/waman-hari-pethe-jewellers-announces-bollywood-star-sharvari-as-their-brand-ambassador-101729010707452.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:28Z |
Jeep India is all set to launch the Meridian facelift in the coming weeks. Ahead of the official launch, the brand has commenced with the bookings of the updated SUV for Rs. 51,000.
In terms of features, the facelifted Meridian will be offered in both five and seven-seat layouts. Further, the SUV will also benefit from connected car features and level 2 ADAS features. The Meridian variant lineup will most likely be revamped and could be offered in more variants.
Besides this, the Meridian will continue with the existing set of features that include a 360-degree camera, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, front parking sensors, and wireless charging pad.
Under the hood, the Meridian will continue to source the power from a 2.0-litre diesel engine. It will be available in manual and automatic gearboxes along with 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. | https://www.cartrade.com/news/2025-jeep-meridian-pre-bookings-open/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:28Z |
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A former Theranos executive learns Wednesday whether he will be punished as severely as his former lover and business partner for peddling the company’s bogus blood-testing technology that duped investors and endangered patients.
The sentencing for Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, who was convicted in July comes less than three weeks after Elizabeth Holmes, the company’s founder and CEO, for her role in the scheme. The scandal revolved around the company’s false claims to have developed a medical device that could scan for hundreds of diseases and other potential problems with just a few drops of blood taken with a finger prick.
The case threw a bright light on Silicon Valley’s dark side, exposing how its culture of hype and boundless ambition could veer into lies.
Holmes, 38, could have gotten up to 20 years in prison — a penalty that U.S. District Judge Edward Davila could now impose on Balwani, who spent six years as Theranos’ chief operating officer while remaining romantically involved with Holmes until a bitter split in 2016.
While on the witness stand in her trial, , 57, of manipulating her through years of emotional and sexual abuse. Balwani’s attorney has denied the allegations.
The two trials had somewhat different outcomes. Unlike Balwani, Holmes was acquitted on several charges of defrauding and conspiring against people who paid for Theranos blood tests that produced misleading results and could have pointed patients toward the wrong treatment. The jury in Holmes’ trial also deadlocked on three charges.
Balwani was convicted on all 12 felony counts, and his lawyers contend he deserves a far more lenient sentence of just four to 10 months in prison, preferably in home confinement. Prosecutors for the Justice Department are seeking 15 years. A probation report recommends nine years.
Duncan Levin, a former federal prosecutor who is now a defense attorney, described Balwani’s bid for a light sentence as “utterly unrealistic.” Levin suspects the judge may give greater weight to the Justice Department and the probation office recommendations, which mirror the sentences those agencies sought for Holmes.
The judge ultimately gave her 11 1/4 years in prison and recommended that the sentence be served in a low-security facility in Byran, Texas.
The Justice Department “has now conceded that both defendants deserve the same sentence, even though Balwani was convicted for far more counts,” Levin said. Since Holmes got an 11-year sentence, “it follows logically that he will get the same sentence.”
Federal prosecutors also want the judge to order Balwani to pay $804 million in restitution to defrauded investors — the same amount sought from Holmes. Davila deferred a decision on restitution during Holmes’ Nov. 18 sentencing until an unspecified future date.
In court documents, Balwani’s lawyers painted him as a hardworking immigrant who moved from India to the U.S. during the 1980s to become the first member of his family to attend college. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1990 with a degree in information systems.
He later moved to Silicon Valley, where he first worked as a computer programmer for Microsoft before founding an online startup that he sold for millions of dollars during the dot-com boom of the 1990s.
Balwani and Holmes met around the same time she dropped out of Stanford University to start Theranos in 2003. He became enthralled with her and her quest to revolutionize health care.
Balwani’s lawyers said he eventually invested about $5 million in a stake in Theranos that eventually became worth about $500 million on paper — a fraction of Holmes’ one-time fortune of of $4.5 billion.
That wealth evaporated after Theranos began to unravel in 2015 amid revelations that its blood-testing technology never worked as Holmes had boasted in glowing magazine articles that likened her to Silicon Valley visionaries such as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Before Theranos’ downfall, Holmes teamed up with Balwani to raise nearly $1 billion from deep-pocketed investors that included software mogul Larry Ellison and media magnate Rupert Murdoch.
“Mr. Balwani is not the same as Elizabeth Holmes,” his lawyers wrote in a memo to the judge. “”He actually invested millions of dollars of his own money; he never sought fame or recognition; and he has a long history of quietly giving to those less fortunate.” Balwani’s lawyers also asserted that Holmes “was dramatically more culpable” for the Theranos fraud.
Echoing similar claims made by Holmes’s lawyers before her sentencing, Balwani’s attorneys also argued that he has been adequately punished by the intense media coverage of Theranos, which has been the subject of a book, documentary and award-winning TV series.
Balwani “has lost his career, his reputation and his ability to meaningfully work again,” his lawyers wrote.
Federal prosecutors cast Balwani as a ruthless, power-hungry accomplice in crimes that ripped off investors and imperiled people who received flawed results. The blood tests were to be available in a partnership with Walgreen’s that Balwani helped engineer.
“Balwani presented a fake story about Theranos’ technology and financial stability day after day in meeting after meeting,” the prosecutors wrote in their memo to the judge. “Balwani maintained this façade of accomplishments, after making the calculated decision that honesty would destroy Theranos.” | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/nation-world/1590291/holmes-former-partner-faces-sentencing-in-theranos-case | 2024-10-15T18:24:28Z |
6 teachers face suspension over political association
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: October 15, 2024 10:55 PM2024-10-15T22:55:09+5:302024-10-15T22:55:09+5:30
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: District collector Deelip Swami directed the deputy director of Education to suspend six school teachers for refusing ...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: District collector Deelip Swami directed the deputy director of Education to suspend six school teachers for refusing election duty.
The departmental probe of the teachers will also be conducted as per the collector’s orders. The teachers refused election duty by informing the administration that they were members of a political party.
Meanwhile, teachers moved the High Court. The five teachers of Zia-ul-Uloom Ubed-ur-Rahman, Shaikh Azhar Ismail Shaikh, Shaikh Rahematullah Shaikh Inayatullah, Ansari Shadab Ahmed and Kaiserjahan Begum Mohammed Tajuddin and one teacher-Shaikhed Mohammed Nadim from Urdu Secondary School were appointed election officers.
They were absent for the training of election duty. So, a show-cause notice was issued to them. However, five of them filed a petition in the court seeking exclusion from election duty.
In the petition, the teachers stated that they were active workers of MIM and should be excluded from the election duty.
Rejecting the petition, the court said that employees of an educational institution should have a political association. Based on the court decision, district collector Swami directed the deputy director of education to suspend six teachers immediately. The district collector also issued orders to hold department enquiry of the teachers.
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By-elections to five assembly constituencies in Assam will be held on November 13, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday. While four of these constituencies were held by the BJP-led NDA, one was held by the Congress. The bypolls were necessitated as these assembly constituencies fell vacant with the election of the incumbent MLAs to the Lok Sabha earlier this year.
Dholai's BJP MLA Parimal Suklabaidya was elected to the Lok Sabha from Silchar. Behali's BJP MLA Ranjit Dutta won the Sonitpur Lok Sabha seat.
BJP ally AGP's Bongaigaon MLA Phanibhushan Choudhury was elected to the Lok Sabha from Barpeta, while UPPL's Sidli MLA Joyanta Basumatary was elected from the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha seat.
Congress MLA from Samaguri, Rakibul Hussain, had won the Dhubri Lok Sabha seat by a record margin of over 10 lakh votes.
The ruling NDA has decided that the BJP will contest Dholai, Behali and Samaguri, while AGP will fight in Bongaigaon and the UPPL in Sidli.
State Congress president Bhupen Borah went to New Delhi to finalise the party's strategy and candidates for the bypolls.
The notification for the bypolls will be issued on October 18, and the last date for filing nominations is October 25. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on October 28, and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 30.
The votes will be counted on November 23.
Dholai's BJP MLA Parimal Suklabaidya was elected to the Lok Sabha from Silchar. Behali's BJP MLA Ranjit Dutta won the Sonitpur Lok Sabha seat.
BJP ally AGP's Bongaigaon MLA Phanibhushan Choudhury was elected to the Lok Sabha from Barpeta, while UPPL's Sidli MLA Joyanta Basumatary was elected from the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha seat.
Congress MLA from Samaguri, Rakibul Hussain, had won the Dhubri Lok Sabha seat by a record margin of over 10 lakh votes.
The ruling NDA has decided that the BJP will contest Dholai, Behali and Samaguri, while AGP will fight in Bongaigaon and the UPPL in Sidli.
State Congress president Bhupen Borah went to New Delhi to finalise the party's strategy and candidates for the bypolls.
The notification for the bypolls will be issued on October 18, and the last date for filing nominations is October 25. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on October 28, and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 30.
The votes will be counted on November 23.
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When you enter the EMU take a left, go past the Jamba Juice, past the students studying for their midterms, walk until you reach the craft center, take a right and hidden in plain sight is the heartbeat of campus. A small tardis of a radio station: 88.1 KWVA Eugene.
“Those times where everybody’s not really awake yet, I turn on my home stereo and switch to 88.1. Well, who am I kidding? It’s always on 88.1,” cinema studies senior Joaquin Arriola, who goes by DJ Taco Supreme, said.
DJ Taco Supreme is a DJ and the production coordinator at KWVA since 2019. He manages the equipment, runs the station’s Sunday live sessions, and if you’ve ever tuned in you might have heard one of the PSA’s and station IDs —- think “you’re listening to 88.1 KWVA Eugene” at the top of the hour — he makes for the station.
“It’s really vulnerable. You think like, oh, it’s whatever. I’m not going to be nervous. And then you go on, you put the headphones on, you turn the mic up and you press on,” DJ Taco Supreme said. “You do that and a red light comes on and suddenly you’re speaking into a void of potentially everybody in Eugene and Springfield that could be listening.”
DJ Taco Supreme hosts “The Station Rotation Variety Power Hour” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays. His time slot consists of a mix of new music — which the station encourages all DJs to play — and the “classics,” which he described as Wu-Tang Clan, Deftones, Wilco and the Grateful Dead. It’s all about variety, he said.
“I think that every person will be confident in saying, ‘I have a pretty niche music taste,’ or ‘I have a pretty unique music taste,’ and then they come here and they realize physically how much music exists in the world,” DJ Taco Supreme said.
The mountain of CDs stacked floor to ceiling in the music director’s office might make that realization come a little faster for newcomers. Keep in mind: this mountain is only the uncatalogued CDs from the old KWVA office pre-2016 — back when the station was occupying a former women’s restroom prior to the EMU remodeling. All of the cataloged releases occupy their own shelves and most new releases are sent in digitally via email.
Jackson Kvikstad is a senior environmental science and music major as well as music director at KWVA Eugene. “Of the several hundreds of emails I get a week, I will give most of them a listen and try and discern like, ‘this would sound good on the radio’ or ‘this wouldn’t,’” he said.
Kvikstad, also known as DJ Fud, started working as the music coordinator over the summer. As a DJ, he hosts “The Evil Radio Show” on Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. where he plays primarily funk and soul.
Kvikstad said one of the requirements for being a DJ is playing a certain amount of new music —- qualified as music released in the last six months.
A constant rotation of new music is a symbiotic relationship between labels and radio. Playing and charting new music helps labels and promoters keep track of what’s popular. This keeps them sending in more music to the station.
DJ Taco Supreme said, “It’s great that we all have our own music tastes, but we all collectively have this attitude where we want to support new music that comes out.”
This is a big year for KWVA. The station has recently updated their outdated website, the last of the university’s departments to get one, according to DJ Taco Supreme. Additionally, KWVA is adding a second frequency extending to Oakridge, and they have begun uploading live sessions to their YouTube again.
While KWVA is expanding, other radio stations across Eugene are struggling. Many radio frequencies have been bought by corporations, such as Cumulus Media, and transitioned into programmed broadcasting, but KWVA remains run by people with a passion for sharing music with the world.
To keep the radio running is not as easy as hitting a button and choosing a song. DJ Taco Supreme spends approximately 25 hours a week in the station from DJing to hosting the live sessions featuring local bands from across Eugene. Kvikstad spends several hours every day in the office listening to new music and sharing it with the DJs. But both DJs said you get as much out of it as you’re willing to put in.
“There’s a certain soul of radio that’s been lost that is still alive and thriving at KWVA. If there’s one reason that people should listen to it over watching another episode of The Office, it’s to hear something real, to hear something unique,” DJ Taco Supreme said. | https://dailyemerald.com/153034/arts-culture/how-college-students-keep-radio-alive/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:29Z |
Nicole Nuzzo, owner of the home décor and design center Elevations Home Accents, is inspired by the ever-evolving world of interior design. “Being in the home furnishings industry for more than 15 years, I have developed a love for all things home,” she says. “Evolving to offer design services just makes sense.”
Nuzzo, with designer Judy Kish, offers everything from in-home consultations and renovation/new construction services to unique home improvement materials for both customers and other designers in the industry to access.
“Expanding Elevations Home Accents was always my intention,” says Nuzzo. “As our demand for services has grown, adding Kelley Dunn-Perez to the team has allowed us the luxury of spending more time with our clients to create personalized, elevated spaces.”
Elevations Home Accents is located at 1547 South Main Street in Waynesville. For more information, call 828.564.6730. | https://thelaurelofasheville.com/communities/shop-talk-elevated-designs-by-elevations-home-accents/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:29Z |
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Cyber in Minecraft is the first new credential product released under partnership between Prodigy learning and Minecraft Education and now available through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide.
DUBLIN, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ireland-headquartered global education technology company, Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education are delighted to announce the availability of the new 'Cyber in Minecraft' credential product, bringing credentialling with Minecraft Education to another key, in-demand skills area.
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Student in the classroom using Cyber in Minecraft
Today's announcement is a milestone for the partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education announced earlier this year , marking the first new credential product released under the partnership. This collaboration brings together the immersive world of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with the innovative educational solutions of Prodigy Learning, offering new opportunities for educators and students alike.
Businesses and organizations around the world are struggling to meet the evolving needs of the cyber workforce, and the education sector is battling to protect students from cyber threats including cyberbullying and data theft. A recent survey by Cyber revealed that 75% of educators say their students have a medium or high level of interest in learning more about cybersecurity careers and career paths. 'Cyber in Minecraft' addresses these challenges by engaging students in learning experiences that build key cyber security skills and provide them with information about relevant roles in industry.
Delivered in Minecraft Education, this brand-new credentialling pathway engages young and diverse learners through game-based learning with Minecraft's Cyber curriculum used by educators around the world and rewards their learning with credentials. It is an easy to teach solution enabling educators with little or no experience to deliver a standards-aligned curriculum in a critical subject area.
The Cyber in Minecraft pathway is comprised of three units covering Digital Citizenship, Networking and Security.
At the end of the pathway, the Cyber in Minecraft capstone credential exam enables students to prove their skills. If successful, students receive their Cyber in Minecraft Cybersecurity certificate and digital badge.
As well as helping protect students, the Cyber in Minecraft credential will open up career opportunities in cybersecurity for students around the world. The demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to increase with a recent report from Forbes indicating a global deficit of nearly 4 million cybersecurity workers. Expanding credentials in this field, along with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), will provide students with valuable skills that will serve them in their future careers.
Today's announcement builds on the successful adoptions of Coding in Minecraft in school systems across the globe including Alaska, Idaho, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington State, Northern Ireland and New South Wales and expands the reach of this award-winning product.
Along with Coding in Minecraft, the new Cyber in Minecraft product is now available for licensing through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide in addition to existing Prodigy Learning channels.
These offerings are just the beginning, with more innovative product solutions on the horizon.
Commenting, Andrew Flood, Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Learning , said:
"Building on our partnership announcement earlier this year, we are delighted to introduce Cyber in Minecraft, in collaboration with Minecraft Education. Cybersecurity is a critical area for skills development worldwide.
To thrive in this age of AI, every student needs the opportunity to learn cybersecurity concepts.
What better way to empower students to develop and prove their cybersecurity skills than through game-based fun in Minecraft Education?"
Commenting, Allison Matthews, Head of Minecraft Education at Microsoft , said:
"The new Cyber in Minecraft course combines Minecraft Education's powerful game-based learning platform with Prodigy Learning's credentialing expertise, and will equip students with essential skills like computational thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Cyber in Minecraft engages learners in an immersive cybersecurity curriculum and rewards their learning with credentials, preparing them for future careers in this critical field."
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Prodigy Learning is an award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills. These solutions range from skills assessments in education through to job-ready digital skills credentials.
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is a game-based learning platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play. Millions of educators and students in 115 countries use Minecraft Education, building future-ready skills like problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The platform offers standards-aligned STEM curricula, professional development, and fun challenges designed for all types of learners, developed with partners like BBC Earth, the Nobel Peace Center, NASA, UNESCO, World Wildlife Federation, and Code.
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A tanker truck crashed, rolled over and came to a stop right by a home in Oakland Park on Tuesday, leaving a massive mess and injured driver.
The truck spilled some of the 1,100 gallons of diesel fuel that it was carrying along with some of its own 200 gallons when the driver lost control in the area of Andrews Avenue between Commercial Boulevard and 53rd Court.
The Oakland Park Fire Department said the driver of the truck was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Aerial images showed the truck laying on its side between two homes, with white foam spread all around it. Emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, blocked intersections.
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The two closest homes to the crash were evacuated, and others were told to stay inside.
Neighbor Rafael Serrano said he felt on edge.
“If something happening with the gas or something, we got to get out of here. We don’t want to wait for something else," he said.
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Hazmat crews spent the morning pumping all the fuel from the tipped over truck to put onto another truck.
Fire officials described the slow process of prepping the truck before it was safe to tow, including drilling holes to drain the fuel while spraying a fire retardant foam so they don’t cause sparks that could ignite the whole thing.
“Any time you have a tanker truck on its side, they’re not supposed to be laying down. They’re not built for that. But luckily, it didn’t rupture," Oakland Park Assistant Fire Chief Marc Vermont said. "If it ruptured that’s a whole different story, but it’s still very dangerous still very volatile.”
Once the tank was empty, crews put dry ice inside to create carbon dioxide, to eliminate residual vapors.
Drivers are advised to take Northwest 9th Avenue as an alternate route to avoid delays, as closures were still in effect at noon.
Serrano said he sees a lot of accidents with people speeding and bushes blocking visibility.
“When I get out from this way rid many accidents because the test fix is kind of high speed and many bushes in between the road,” he said. "They got to do something about this intersection.” | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/tanker-truck-rollover-crash-leaves-driver-hurt-in-oakland-park/3445010/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:28Z |
Rupee rises 1 paisa to 84.04 against dollar
Mumbai: The rupee witnessed a range-bound trade and appreciated 1 paisa to 84.04 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as weak crude oil prices and suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank supported the local currency at lower levels.
Forex traders said the rupee was weighed down by significant foreign fund outflows, a negative trend in domestic equities and the overall strength of the American currency in the overseas market.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.06 against the greenback and traded in a tight range of 84.03 and 84.07. The unit settled for the day at 84.04, registering a rise of just 1 paisa over its previous close.
On Monday, the rupee recovered from its all-time low levels and appreciated 5 paise to close at 84.05 against the US dollar.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.18 per cent lower at 103.11.
FIIs were net sellers in the capital markets
on Monday, as they offloaded shares worth Rs 3,731.59 crore, according to exchange data. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/rupee-rises-1-paisa-to-8404-against-dollar-583245 | 2024-10-15T18:24:30Z |
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As we round out our series on entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), let’s talk about when the rubber meets the road: getting into the day-to-day running of your new business.
We’ve already discussed what ETA is and how to get started on the path to owning your own business, as well as where to begin looking and what to look for when buying a company. Now, you’re ready to get your hands dirty and test your entrepreneurial grit at the helm of your new business.
The biggest hurdle in this process is ensuring a smooth ownership transition. When done strategically, this can alleviate numerous headaches and problems while keeping the business moving forward despite changes at the top.
Finally, once the transition is complete, I will offer guidance on what success in running your business could look like.
Related: Want to Start a Business? Consider Buying One Instead — Here’s Why.
Prepping for day one
Before you get the keys to your new kingdom, you’ll want to do a few things to prepare as your first day as owner approaches.
- Transition of power: What are your plans with the current owner, and what will the transition plan look like? It’s critical to have that predetermined and agreed upon — legally, if necessary — so everything is mapped out to be smooth and seamless.
- Employee communications: Create a detailed communication plan with your new employees. Changes at the top make people nervous, so you’ll want to keep in touch consistently to help them transition.
- Time mapping: How will you utilize your first 90 days to fully understand the business? The first three months of your transition will be crucial for you as a new owner. You need to know how to make that time as valuable as possible.
The first 90 days
In my experience, the first 90 days are the most challenging yet most critical part of the transition.
Before you step into the office on day one, you must have a firm plan for this time and closely adhere to it. Otherwise, things can go sideways quickly.
Your first order of business is to figure out what the previous owner’s role will look like during this period. Most of the time, you want to transition them out over the first 90 days. It can be a delicate balancing act: You want to keep them around long enough to make the transition as smooth as possible, but not so long that they start to get in the way of change.
I see the latter happen all the time. Be sure you’ve set clear expectations with the previous owner on what you’d like their role to be during this time and how you plan to take the reins when the time comes.
This is also the time to start implementing your communication plan. Do so early and often to keep employees updated and reassured.
Be ready to ask questions and listen
The best thing you can do is come in as a new owner and listen.
If it’s small enough, build relationships with each employee and stakeholder and ask them questions. Get to know them to understand what they want to see moving forward. How can you try to make this smooth and comfortable for them?
Combine all your findings with your own ideas to create a more formal and public transition plan. Once that’s complete, share it with your team so everyone knows what to expect and feels their voices were heard.
Related: What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Business and Acquire Your Empire
After 90 days
You selected and purchased this business because it was strong and had a promising future. Now it’s time to leave your mark on it.
Start implementing your ideas into short-term and long-term goals, ensuring your management teams clearly understand them and are on board. Continue your research, identifying potential areas for growth and innovation, even if they aren’t addressed immediately. Even as you implement new changes, you should always be a student of your business and customers.
Improve operations
Before you bought the company, you had a good idea of which processes needed to be streamlined and which areas needed attention.
Now, it’s time to highlight those areas and find ways to invest in new technologies and infrastructure upgrades that will allow you to make these necessary adjustments.
Don’t forget the culture
It can be easy to get consumed by all the financial and technical details, and you let the business’s heart and soul slip through the cracks. Never stop focusing on your people.
Always seize opportunities to reassure them that you want to build on what they helped start. Ensure the work environment is positive and fosters open communication and collaboration. One of the best ways to do this is by incorporating town hall meetings to address any concerns head-on, share your vision transparently and establish yourself as a leader.
When power shifts within a company, people are naturally concerned about how it will impact their jobs or whether things they have come to expect and appreciate will change drastically. Honoring certain traditions and respecting rituals that are meaningful to your employees, even if you could do without them, is essential.
Finally, one of the best things you can do is recognize employees for their efforts early and often. Don’t heap disingenuous praise on people, but take the time to celebrate exemplary work, achievements and milestones.
Remember, your employees will be just as busy studying you and your leadership abilities as you are with their work ethic and productivity. Make sure you’re leading by example and building rapport at every opportunity.
Related: I Lead a Company Built Through Decades of Acquisitions. Here’s a Key to Making Them Successful
Final thoughts
To some entrepreneurs, taking someone else’s business and making it theirs feels like cheating. They prefer to do it their way no matter what comes. That’s entrepreneurial grit.
However, as this short series has shown, startup culture isn’t the only way to build a business. Sometimes, the best companies — regardless of size — are the ones that were already built but needed someone with fresh ideas and a daring spirit to create something even better. | https://www.taranganews.com/business/buying-a-business-3-secrets-to-master-the-ownership-transition-with-ease/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:30Z |
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VoteYourVision.org, a leading advocate for voter education and border security in partnership with Armed Forces Brewing Company, proudly presents Town Hall Number Six in its national series "Operation Restore Freedom: Borders and Elections Matter."
This amazing event will take place on site at The Armed Forces Brewing Company in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday October 26th, 2024. Featured guest speakers include Tom Homan-former Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sonya LaBosco-retired Supervisory Federal Air Marshall and Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller-a retired Marine officer known for his outspoken stance on authentic leadership and senior leader accountability.
Emceeing the townhall is Tera Dahl-former deputy chief of staff at the National Security Council who currently works as a broadcast journalist for Real America's Voice.
Borders and Elections Matter has three panels; Veteran's Panel, Whistleblower Panel and the Border Panel.
The Border Panel will discuss Narco-human trafficking and cartel influence as it relates to the greater DMV area. Panelists include Jaeson Jones and Victor Avila.
The whistleblower panel is led by Sonya LaBosco and features David Londo and more. This panel will highlight the journeys of these whistleblowers and discuss how federal whistleblowers have helped uncover systemic corruption.
Our featured panel, the Veteran's Panel will cover "One More Mission," how veterans can best serve their country and communities for life. The panel will also feature success stories of owners of Veteran Owned Businesses and other ventures. And of course, the event will also feature a "beer panel" hosted by AFBC staff!
Borders and Elections Matter will take place at Armed Forces Brewing Company in Norfolk, VA, with doors opening at 11:00 AM EDT. The town hall portion of the day, featuring the panel discussions and Q&A sessions, will commence at 1:00 PM EDT and conclude at 7:00 PM EDT. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is on a push this week to court Black voters, specifically men.
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While Black voters overwhelmingly back the Democratic ticket, Black men are not showing as much enthusiasm for Harris as they did for the Democratic nominee when President Biden ran in 2020 or when former President Barack Obama ran before him. And as some Black men gravitate toward former President Donald Trump, Democrats are concerned that, even in small numbers, this could cut into Harris' chances in key swing states.
MARTÍNEZ: NPR's White House correspondent, Deepa Shivaram, is traveling with Harris - joins us now from Detroit, Michigan. So Deepa, Harris is rolling out new policy proposals focused on Black men. She's going to be talking about it today. What's on the agenda?
DEEPA SHIVARAM, BYLINE: So she's going to talk about a lot of proposals with an economic lens, and she has a big focus on entrepreneurs. So part of this plan is to give one million loans to Black entrepreneurs and others - up to $20,000 - and those loans are forgivable. She also says she'll legalize recreational marijuana and make sure there's a role for Black entrepreneurs in that business. And Harris says she'll do more as president to try and protect cryptocurrency assets, and she points to how more than 20% of Black Americans own or have owned crypto.
MARTÍNEZ: OK, so that's the message. How's she going to get that message out?
SHIVARAM: So she'll be talking about her plans today at a town hall she's doing with radio host Charlamagne tha God. He's one of the hosts of the popular morning show, "The Breakfast Club." It airs on stations across the country and is popular among younger Black people in particular. It's a show candidates running for president often appear on. And Charlamagne can be a tough interviewer. You know, he's been critical of Democratic candidates in the past, like with President Biden when he was a candidate for President back in 2020.
MARTÍNEZ: Yeah. Last week, former President Barack Obama said he thinks Black men are having an issue with voting for a woman for president. How is Kamala Harris responding to that?
SHIVARAM: You know, she was asked about Obama's comments by The Shade Room, which is also very popular with Black audiences. And she didn't really acknowledge anything about her polls that have been showing some weakness with Black men. But she did say, in essence, that she doesn't take anyone's vote for granted just because of who she is. Take a listen.
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VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Black men are no different from anybody else. They expect that you have to earn their vote. And that's why I'm out here doing the work that I'm doing - about talking with folks, listening with folks.
SHIVARAM: And, you know, this is an election that's going to be so, so close. We keep saying it. So Harris has to drum up enthusiasm and support from her base voters, even as she also tries to spend time here trying to appeal to independent voters and Republican voters. And that's something we saw from her last night at a rally.
MARTÍNEZ: Where was that rally at?
SHIVARAM: So we were in Erie, Pennsylvania. It's a pivot county. So it went twice for Obama, then Trump in 2016, and then Biden last time around. And Harris did something new last night. She had a giant video screen, and she played a kind of highlight reel of things that Trump has said recently that her campaign feels haven't been getting enough attention.
And in these final weeks, you know, they're trying to break through to moderate Republican voters and independents and say, you know, hey, there are some things that Trump is saying that are dangerous - particularly his recent comments that, if he wins the election, the National Guard or even the military could be used to handle what he called, quote, "the enemy within" - in other words, his opponents. And, you know, I've been to a lot of Harris' rallies. This highlight-reel approach was a first, and we'll see if she uses it again later this week.
MARTÍNEZ: All right. So Erie, Pennsylvania, last night, in Detroit today - where does she go next?
SHIVARAM: She'll be ping-ponging around the blue-wall states this week - Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin. She's doing a lot more interviews as well, including a big one coming up tomorrow. She's sitting down with Fox News host Bret Baier, and it's her first time ever interviewing with the network.
MARTÍNEZ: That's NPR's Deepa Shivaram. Thanks, Deepa.
SHIVARAM: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Residents lament extended blackout after national grid collapse in Osun
Business owners and some residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital have begun to lament the blackout that has hit the town since Monday night.
The business owners lamented that the blackout and the high cost of obtaining fuel have made them lose income.
They also lamented that despite paying high electricity bills, they prefer to have light than service disruptions.
DAILY POST recalls that the national grid collapsed at exactly 6:58 pm on Monday night.
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC together with other DISCOs in statements revealed that as a result of the blackout resulting from the national grid collapse, several customers under their franchise will be affected.
Mojirade Alawode, a cold room owner, said she has had to switch to a generating set to fill the void caused by the blackout.
She said, “I have four freezers in my shop that need electricity to keep functioning and in these freezers are my goods which by their nature must remain cold.
“They are perishable food items and the low temperature is needed to preserve them or else I will end up losing money and my goods.
“I am in a Band A area in Osogbo and I must confess to you that running my business on electricity is cheaper than on fuel.”
Another resident, Adekunle Ojo said he is considering solar energy as an option since the national grid issue is becoming a recurrent dilemma.
“In my area, the light has been bad and this national grid collapse has just made it worse. We are in Band B and truly, it seems we have been forgotten with regards to electricity supply even in this same Osun.”
A business centre owner, Henry Omoye told DAILY POST that he has been running on alternative electricity supply since he opened for business today.
“I pray this grid issue is resolved. The cost of fuel in October is not the same as the time we had a grid collapse last.
“Things are expensive now, especially the cost of fuel, but there is a need for me to run my business. If I do not run it, I will not be able to meet the needs of members of my family.
“Government should come to our aid, there is a need to do something very fast.”
DAILY POST gathered that the location of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, National Control Centre, NCC, in Osogbo has made it possible for residents to enjoy a limited electricity supply. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/residents-lament-extended-blackout-after-national-grid-collapse-in-osun/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:32Z |
Tata Consultancy Services and London Marathon Events invite students to imagine digital innovations that can improve health and wellbeing for people
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / Despite significant advancements, the world is not currently on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims for good health and wellbeing. This was made clear in The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 which outlined evidence like, deteriorating life expectancy, little change in the world's maternal mortality ratio, and the fact that efforts to combat communicable diseases had been hampered by inequalities and emerging threats. As progress at the global, regional and personal scale is still needed, TCS, headline partner of the TCS London Marathon and the TCS Mini London Marathon, is working with London Marathon Events to call on youth aged 6 to 17 to participate in the goIT Monthly Challenge for the month of October, Innovate for a Healthier World.
"TCS and London Marathon Events share a desire to see people all over the world choose activities, habits and lifestyles that can improve and protect their health," said Layla Hall, School Engagement Manager, London Marathon Events. "We're pleased to bring young people to the table on the topic of health and wellbeing and believe they can be very influential."
Students are encouraged to generate and present ideas for digital innovations that can improve health and wellbeing for people in their families, personal circles, communities, or all over the world. Among many other possibilities, participants could explore strategies to educate people about self-care and health and fitness; find ways to reduce disparities among people of different genders, races and socio-economic background; or empower individuals to find the information they need to make good nutrition choices.
All entries should demonstrate support for the UN's SDG 3 and will be judged by industry professionals. Participating students (individuals or teams) in the virtual challenge will compete for prizes, mentoring, future recognition, and more.
The submission deadline is October 31, 2024.
To learn more about the goIT Monthly Challenge and to enter, visit on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG.
About TCS goIT Digital Innovation and Career Readiness Program
TCS' Go Innovate Together program (goIT) is TCS' flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customizable curriculum that teaches students the 21st century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics including design thinking, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more.
Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used key principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions and submit pitch videos based on a Monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the event with a Sustainable Development Goal ambassador, globally minded nonprofit or a TCS client. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students every month, exploring topics ranging from gender equality and systemic racism to protecting life under water.
Visit the goIT Monthly Challenge competition website to learn how to enter - or get your students involved - with this or upcoming challenges: https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG.
About Tata Consultancy Services(TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 56 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive powered, portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.
A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 601,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. For more information, visit www.tcs.com
About London Marathon Events
London Marathon Events (LME) organises a series of mass-participation events inspiring more than 200,000 participants every year. Its portfolio of world-class events includes the TCS London Marathon, the world's most popular marathon and the world's greatest festival of cycling. It is also a social purpose company, delivering outreach programmes which inspire activity in all ages, abilities and demographics to schools and communities across the UK. Since 1981, the London Marathon Foundation has made grants totalling in excess of £107 million to more than 1,700 projects in London and across the UK that help people to become and remain active.
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HIL auction: India defender Udita earns the big money
Barring Yibbi Jansen, the second most expensive player sold in the women’s auction, all other top buys were Indians
‘Udita for ₹32 lakh, going once, going twice, sold!’
Even though the costliest buy of the women’s Hockey India League (HIL) was less than half of the men – India skipper Harmanpreet Singh was sold to Soorma Hockey Club for ₹78 lakh – India hockey defender Udita was ecstatic at coming out as the most expensive player of the women’s auction here on Tuesday, going to Bengal Tigers for ₹32 lakh.
“My nervousness increased especially after watching the men’s auction the last two days. Also, the boys have played HIL earlier while it is the first time for us,” said the 26-year-old, who also doubles up as a penalty corner (PC) specialist.
“It is a proud moment for me. I was quite tense about how the auction will progress. But I guess I am really lucky to come out as the most expensive player of the women’s auction.”
Barring Yibbi Jansen, the second most expensive player sold in the women’s auction, all other top five costliest buys were Indians. Paris Olympics hero Jansen, who scored nine goals in the French capital to guide the Netherlands to gold, was sold to Odisha Warriors for ₹29 lakh.
While India forward Lalremsiami was sold to Bengal Tigers for ₹25 lakh to become the third costliest player, Sunelita Toppo went to Delhi SG Pipers for ₹24 lakh. Jharkhand’s Sangita Kumari was the fifth most expensive player, going to Delhi SG Pipers for ₹22 lakh.
Problems arose after the main Indian hockey team players were sold out in the first lot and there were no buyers for the rest of the core probables who had ₹10 lakh as their base price.
With a reduced team price purse of just ₹2 crore – it was ₹4 crore for the men’s auction – and four less teams than the men, the four outfit owners were finding it difficult to up the scale during the bidding wars as they had to purchase 24 players, including eight foreigners, in that cap. As a result, many Indian players went unsold in the morning session.
“The purse cap of ₹2 crore for women is too low to buy 24 players. It needs to change in the future,” said a team representative on condition of anonymity. “On top of that, there were eight teams in the men’s auction but only four in women, meaning half the slots available.”
Seeing they were going unsold, Indian senior and junior players, who were following the auction, made a collective appeal to the HIL governing committee, requesting them to reduce their base price from ₹10 to ₹2 lakh which the committee approved in quick time.
“We believe this adjustment will benefit both the players and the league, fostering greater competitiveness and excitement in women’s hockey,” said an HIL governing committee statement. “The Hockey India League remains committed to the development of the sport at all levels and continues to work closely with players to ensure the league’s success and growth.”
After the approval, Madhuri Kindo ( ₹3.40 lakh to Odisha Warriors), Jyoti Chhatri ( ₹5 lakh to Odisha Warriors), Deepika Soreng ( ₹2.20 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal ( ₹4.90 lakh to Odisha Warriors) all managed to get sold for the inaugural edition of the women’s HIL.
Both India skipper Salima Tete and goalkeeper Savita Punia were sold to Soorma Hockey Club for ₹20 lakh each.
Belgium’s Charlotte Englebert ( ₹16 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club), German Charlotte Stapenhorst ( ₹16 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club) and Australian Jocelyn Bartram ( ₹15 lakh to Odisha Warriors) were the other notable buys. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/hockey/hil-auction-india-defender-udita-earns-the-big-money-101729011493163.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:34Z |
Skoda is finally expanding its lineup below the Slavia in the form of the Kylaq SUV which has now been revealed in its first set of camouflaged images. This is Skoda’s answer to the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Toyota Taisor, Maruti Fronx, Renault Kiger, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO.
The teaser images reveal a Kushaq like profile up to the C-pillar at which point of time it becomes a sub-4 SUV. Other elements visible include the signature Skoda grille, LED DRLs, roof rails, rear disc braks, new alloy wheels and a different design for the tail gate when compared to the Kushaq.
It’s expected to pick up much of the Kushaq’s cabin in terms of features and layout and is expected to get features like virtual cockpit, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, and rear AC vents.
The Kylaq’s big seller is expected to be Skoda’s 1.0-litre TSI petrol that produces 114bhp/178Nm. This engine can be had with either a six-speed MT or a six-speed AT. This will be one of the most powerful engines in the class and is expected to help build its image among the rivals.
The car will be Skoda’s chance to tap into tier-2 and tier-3 markets where it currently has little to no presence due to lack of products. | https://www.cartrade.com/news/skoda-kylaq-new-teaser-reveals-more-details/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:34Z |
Chandigarh, The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that by-elections to four assembly seats -- Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC), Gidderbaha, and Barnala --in Punjab will be held on November 13. Counting of the votes will take place on November 23, said Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C.
The four assembly seats fell vacant after MLAs from these constituencies were elected to the Lok Sabha.
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who was Congress MLA from Gidderbaha, was elected from the Ludhiana parliamentary seat while Raj Kumar Chabbewal, a Congress MLA who later joined AAP, became MP from the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat.
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who was Congress MLA from Dera Baba Nanak seat, got elected from Gurdaspur parliamentary seat. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who was AAP MLA from Barnala, was elected as MP from the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat.
The Punjab CEO said the notification for the by-elections will be issued on October 18.
The last date for filing nominations is October 25 and the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on October 28, Sibin C said, adding that the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 30.
He further said with the announcement of the bypoll dates, the election code of conduct has come into effect in the districts where these constituencies are located -- Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Barnala.
The code of conduct will remain in force until the completion of the election process till November 25.
Sibin C said as of October 10, the total number of voters in the four constituencies is 6,96,316, with a total of 831 polling stations.
The Dera Baba Nanak seat has 1,93,268 electors and it will have 241 polling stations. In Chabbewal (SC) reserve seat, the number of voters is 1,59,254, with 205 polling stations.
The CEO added that in Gidderbaha, the voter count stands at 1,66,489 with 173 polling stations. Barnala has 1,77,305 voters and will have 212 polling stations.
Sibin C informed that Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner Uma Shankar Gupta and Hoshiarpur DC Komal Mittal have been appointed as the district election officers (DEO) for the Dera Baba Nanak and Chabbewal (SC) assembly seats, respectively.
DC Muktsar Rajesh Tripathi has been appointed as DEO for the Gidderbaha constituency, and Barnala DC Poonamdeep Kaur will be the DEO for Barnala seat.
Additionally, the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Dera Baba Nanak has been appointed as the returning officer for that constituency, while the additional deputy commissioner of Hoshiarpur has been named the returning officer for Chabbewal (SC).
The SDMs of Gidderbaha and Barnala have been appointed as the returning officers for their respective assembly segments.
The four assembly seats fell vacant after MLAs from these constituencies were elected to the Lok Sabha.
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who was Congress MLA from Gidderbaha, was elected from the Ludhiana parliamentary seat while Raj Kumar Chabbewal, a Congress MLA who later joined AAP, became MP from the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat.
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who was Congress MLA from Dera Baba Nanak seat, got elected from Gurdaspur parliamentary seat. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who was AAP MLA from Barnala, was elected as MP from the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat.
The Punjab CEO said the notification for the by-elections will be issued on October 18.
The last date for filing nominations is October 25 and the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on October 28, Sibin C said, adding that the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 30.
He further said with the announcement of the bypoll dates, the election code of conduct has come into effect in the districts where these constituencies are located -- Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Barnala.
The code of conduct will remain in force until the completion of the election process till November 25.
Sibin C said as of October 10, the total number of voters in the four constituencies is 6,96,316, with a total of 831 polling stations.
The Dera Baba Nanak seat has 1,93,268 electors and it will have 241 polling stations. In Chabbewal (SC) reserve seat, the number of voters is 1,59,254, with 205 polling stations.
The CEO added that in Gidderbaha, the voter count stands at 1,66,489 with 173 polling stations. Barnala has 1,77,305 voters and will have 212 polling stations.
Sibin C informed that Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner Uma Shankar Gupta and Hoshiarpur DC Komal Mittal have been appointed as the district election officers (DEO) for the Dera Baba Nanak and Chabbewal (SC) assembly seats, respectively.
DC Muktsar Rajesh Tripathi has been appointed as DEO for the Gidderbaha constituency, and Barnala DC Poonamdeep Kaur will be the DEO for Barnala seat.
Additionally, the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Dera Baba Nanak has been appointed as the returning officer for that constituency, while the additional deputy commissioner of Hoshiarpur has been named the returning officer for Chabbewal (SC).
The SDMs of Gidderbaha and Barnala have been appointed as the returning officers for their respective assembly segments.
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Artificial Intelligence lab at NVS
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: October 15, 2024 11:30 PM2024-10-15T23:30:08+5:302024-10-15T23:30:08+5:30
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Nath Valley School (NVS) inaugurated its state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab, recently. Chief guest and CEO of ...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Nath Valley School (NVS) inaugurated its state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab, recently. Chief guest and CEO of Expert Global Solutions Prashant Deshpande, NVS director Ranjit Dass, principal Dr Sharda Gupta, and vice-principal Aprna Mathur were present.
Dass urged the students to embrace the challenges of today's competitive world, emphasizing the importance of innovation and adaptability. Deshpande provided valuable insights into the history of computers and the evolution of AI, sharing anecdotes from his college days while pursuing engineering. His emphasis on the rapid advancements in technology served as a wake-up call for the students, motivating them to seize the myriad opportunities that lie ahead.
Students had an opportunity to explore the newly established AI lab, which is equipped with cutting-edge technology. They would receive training from the expert team at Expert Global Solutions.
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Teenager seen on CCTV with McDonald´s hours after boys were killed, jury told
A 16-year-old boy picked up takeaway food and drinks just hours after allegedly being involved in a murderous attack on two teenagers, a jury was told.
The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was captured on CCTV returning to a property in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol carrying a McDonald’s meal.
It is alleged he purchased the food six hours after being involved in the fatal assault on Mason Rist and Max Dixon shortly after 11pm on January 27 this year in Knowle West.
The 33-second attack on Mason Rist, left, and Max Dixon was captured on CCTV (Avon and Somerset Police/PA)
It is the prosecution’s case the 16-year-old was involved with Antony Snook, 45; Riley Tolliver, 18; and two boys aged 17 and 15, in murdering the two boys.
Snook is alleged to have driven the four teenagers to Ilminster Avenue in an Audi Q2 car where Mason, 15, and Max, 16, were attacked.
Bristol Crown Court heard how the boys, who were good friends, were then set upon by the teenagers armed with weapons.
They had been wrongly identified as being responsible for bricks being thrown at a house in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol earlier that evening, the jury of nine men and three women has been told.
Mason and Max sustained fatal stab injuries and both died in hospital later.
The five defendants were each charged with two counts of murder.
The 15-year-old boy has admitted murdering Mason but denies murdering Max.
The 17-year-old boy has admitted manslaughter relating to Max but denies murdering him and Mason.
Mason Rist and Max Dixon were pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident (Avon and Somerset Police/PA)
Snook is alleged to have driven the Audi Q2, while Tolliver and the three teenage boys are said to have been passengers, the jury previously heard.
On Tuesday, Ray Tully KC, prosecuting, took the jury through multiple CCTV clips showing the movements of some of the defendants in the hours after the attack.
Part of the footage, which was released to the media after being played in court, shows the Audi travelling along Pawlett Road minutes after the attack before arriving at an address in Hartcliffe shortly after.
The jury were told Snook was allegedly driving, while the 17-year-old boy was first to exit the vehicle, followed by the 16-year-old, before the car is driven away.
They also saw footage of a fire being lit in the back garden and items linked to the attack allegedly being disposed of.
Ray Tully KC, centre, said that Mason and Max had `absolutely nothing to do with any earlier incident and no connection whatsoever with those events´ (Elizabeth Cook/PA)
Mr Tully previously told how the property in the Hartcliffe area – which he said had a “rivalry” with the Knowle West area – was targeted at about 10pm on January 27.
CCTV footage showed people outside the house holding machetes and throwing bricks at the windows. A woman was left injured in the incident.
An hour later, Snook, Tolliver and the three teenage boys allegedly left the Hartcliffe area in Snook’s car armed with “fearsome weapons” and “hell-bent on revenge”, Mr Tully said.
They drove past Mason and Max, who had just left Mason’s home, and wrongly believed they had spotted those responsible for the attack.
Mr Tully previously told the jury: “They were entirely wrong about that. Max and Mason had absolutely nothing to do with any earlier incident and no connection whatsoever with those events.”
The boys were found lying fatally wounded on Ilminster Avenue and treated at the scene by police and paramedics.
Mason was pronounced dead at Bristol Children’s Hospital at 12.49am, while Max was pronounced dead at Southmead Hospital at 1.02am.
Home Office pathologist Dr Russell Delaney concluded that both boys died from stab wounds.
Snook was arrested at his home address about an hour after the incident, which took place shortly after 11pm on January 27, and the other defendants were arrested in the following days.
The trial continues. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-13962999/Teenager-seen-CCTV-McDonald-s-hours-boys-killed-jury-told.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:24:32Z |
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Fabtech 2024, HSG Laser, a global leader in metal shaping equipment and automation solutions, will unveil its ambitious U.S. expansion strategy. This plan includes the launch of three advanced automation solutions, alongside enhancements to its customer service network. HSG's latest initiatives underscore its dedication to supporting American fabricators with innovative technologies designed to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Since entering the U.S. market in 2020, HSG Laser has steadily increased its presence by delivering high-performance fiber laser cutting systems. Its Chicago-based office acts as a hub for operations, providing sales, service, and technical support. This expansion is a key part of HSG's strategy to offer localized solutions, fast-response service, and a robust support network for its growing U.S. customer base.
By focusing on delivering high-quality equipment at competitive prices, HSG Laser has earned a strong reputation across various industries. With over 25,000 machines installed in more than 100 countries, the company is now firmly committed to further strengthening its position in North America.
GV+Tower: A Cutting-Edge 2D Laser Cutting Solution
A highlight of HSG's showcase at Fabtech 2024 will be the GV+Tower, a fully automated 2D laser cutting system designed for large-scale production environments. Featuring a powerful 60kW fiber laser, the system can cut materials up to 3.9 inches thick, offering speeds up to 400% faster than traditional 12kW systems.
The GV+Tower integrates advanced automation features, including automated material loading and unloading, to reduce manual labor and boost productivity. Its seamless integration into existing production lines makes it an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking high-speed performance with an affordable initial investment.
TPSD: The All-in-One Tube Processing Solution
HSG also debut its all-in-one tube laser cutting solution, TPSD, which combines cutting, tapping, and drilling in a compact, efficient machine. Designed for industries such as fitness equipment, furniture, and job shop manufacturing, it accommodates tube sizes ranging from 0.47 to 10 inches in diameter.
With intelligent automation, the TPSD delivers precise and efficient processing, helping manufacturers reduce material waste, production time, and labor costs. This versatile solution offers a cost-effective approach to handling complex geometries with high precision.
Introducing HLGW Robo: A Cobot Laser Welding System
Also featured at Fabtech 2024 is the HLGW Robo, a collaborative robot laser welding system developed by HSG Japan. This cutting-edge solution is especially designed for industries with small to medium lot size.
The HLGW Robo offers exceptional flexibility, capable of handling a wide range of welding tasks with ease. Its integration with HSG Japan's advanced laser technology ensures efficient, high-quality, and safe welds, minimizing material distortion and enhancing overall production quality.
According to Danyel Benoit, Executive Consultant of HSG USA, "HSG's advanced automation solutions, soon to be showcased in our Chicago showroom, have all been designed to meet the evolving needs of U.S. fabricators, enhancing productivity while improving their competitive edge. This perfectly aligns with our vision of becoming the most reliable partner for our clients."
In addition to its product launches, Mitsubishi HC Capital America and HSG Laser are partnering to provide clients with enhanced financial support, further solidifying its position in the U.S. market. Mitsubishi HC Capital America is the largest non-bank, non-captive commercial finance company in North America. With its affiliate, Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, the company partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors and end-user customers, providing creative and customized equipment and commercial financing solutions.
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The Amber group and Korea Circuit, a pioneer of the Korean PCB industry, are proud to announce the Joint Venture (JV) for manufacturing PCBs into India. The JV sets the strategic foray into high technology and advanced manufacturing of HDI, Flex and Semiconductor substrates PCBs. This collaboration embarks on the shared vision of the bringing world class technology and manufacturing excellence to India and cater to fast growing domestic Electronics demand.
The Amber Group, through its subsidiary IL JIN Electronics, and Korea Circuit will hold 70% and 30% ownership respectively in this JV.
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The Walnut Cove Realty Sales and Retail Center is rapidly developing into a robust plaza full of thriving local businesses. In addition to Walnut Cove Realty, the plaza features Tribus Interior Design/Dillard-Jones Builders, Craigfields Hair Studio & Spa, SEPT Physical Therapy, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, and financial advisory firm Colton Groome. There are also four remaining spaces still available for new tenants.
“When curating the businesses for the Walnut Cove Realty Sales and Retail Center, our priority was to choose establishments that not only complement the area but also offer valuable services to the residents of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, High Vista and The Villas,” says Josh Smith, president of Walnut Cove Realty. “These communities are our neighbors, and we believed that with thoughtful selections, we could create a successful synergy that benefits both the local homeowners and small businesses alike.”
Arthur Rutenberg Homes has been a preferred builder for Cliffs Communities since 2006, so opening an office in the retail center across from the Cliffs at Walnut Cove felt like a perfect fit. “Aligning with Walnut Cove Realty also made sense as we have partnered together successfully for years,” says owner Bruce Pasquarella.
The plaza space is a second office for Colton Groome, which has been a corporate sponsor of the Cliffs for several years and also for charitable events like Weekend of Giving. “Given our close-knit relationship with this community, we thought it was a great way to express our commitment to our client-first mentality by offering the convenience and flexibility of two office options,” says Matt Groome, co-CEO with Tate Groome. “We hope this will cultivate stronger connections with our clients, as well as potential to continue building new relationships.”
Brittany Craig, owner, educator and lead stylist with Craigfields Hair Studio & Spa, has deep roots in Arden and was excited to add to the vibrancy of the Brevard Road corridor. “Small businesses are the backbone of our community,” she says. “With a large percentage of my business coming from this area, this retail center fits my plan for business growth like a glove. I love that the other small business owners that have come alongside me are thriving. I love that this community has welcomed all of us with open arms.”
The Walnut Cove Realty Sales and Retail Center is located at 1874 Brevard Road, Arden. Learn more at WalnutCoveRealty.com. | https://thelaurelofasheville.com/communities/walnut-cove-realty-sales-and-retail-center-attracts-a-collection-of-thriving-local-businesses/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:36Z |
Satcom spectrum allocation will be administratively, says Scindia
New Delhi: Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday rejected service providers’ demand to auction satcom spectrum but made it clear that radiowaves will come with a cost even if assigned without auction for satcom services.
Earlier in the day, Bharti Airtel founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal joined rival firm Reliance Jio in demanding allocation of spectrum for satcom services in the same manner as it is allocated to telecom players.
“The Telecom Act 2023 which was passed in December of last year has very clearly put this in Schedule 1 which means that satcom spectrum will be allocated administratively. That does not mean that spectrum comes without a cost. “ What that cost is and what the formula of that cost is going to be will not be decided by you and me but it will be decided by Trai,” Scindia said at India Mobile Congress.
“We have a regulatory authority for telecom and that regulatory authority has been empowered by the constitution to determine what that administrative pricing is going to be? I am very confident that they will come up with the best pricing that should be adopted provided that it is being given in an administrative manner,” Scindia said.
On September 27, 2024, Trai floated a consultation process to explore methodology and price for assigning spectrum to satellite companies to provide calling, messaging, broadband and other services in the country.
Reliance Jio last week sought Scindia’s intervention to get regulator Trai issue a revised consultation paper on a proposed spectrum allocation rule to ensure a level-playing field between terrestrial and satellite players. Jio in its letter to Scindia last week, referred to the Supreme Court’s judgement in 2G case and indicated that Trai’s failure to incorporate questions on level-playing field may lead to legal tussles.
Reliance Jio, in the letter dated October 10, mentioned that satellite communication companies such Elon Musk’s Starlink, Amazon’s Kupier, Bharti Group-backed OneWeb Eutelsat, and SES-Jio joint venture have expressed interest to provide their services in India, which will directly compete with land based mobile networks, and therefore a fair and transparent auction system for satellite services is essential to ensure level competition.
Mittal at the inaugural ceremony of India Mobile Congress and ITU’s World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly said that satellite companies interested in providing communication services in urban areas will need to buy spectrum like telecom companies.
“Those satellite companies who have ambitions to come into urban areas serving retail customers just need to take the telecom licenses like everybody else and be bound to the same conditions. They need to buy the spectrum as the telecom companies buy,” Mittal said.
Mittal’s Bharti Enterprise is the single-largest stakeholder in satcom services firm OneWeb and he earlier favoured administrative allocation of spectrum for satcom services.
Later Airtel issued a statement in which it said that the company has always maintained that it will use all technologies including satcom to ensure that every nook and corner of the country is covered for high-speed broadband connectivity.
“This position remains consistent. Airtel has tied up with Eutelsat OneWeb, which has a LEO constellation, only the second one in the world, through which it proposes to provide satcom services in India and Africa.
Scindia said that satellite spectrum across the world is allocated administratively.
“India is not doing anything different from the rest of the world. Conversely, if you do decide to auction then you are doing something which is different from the rest of the world. | https://www.millenniumpost.in/business/satcom-spectrum-allocation-will-be-administratively-says-scindia-583248 | 2024-10-15T18:24:36Z |
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. FLXS is slated to report its first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 21, after market close.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.9% and increased 108.3% year over year. Net sales topped the consensus mark by 1.2% and increased 4.7% from the prior-year quarter’s level.
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FLXS’ bottom line topped the consensus mark in two of the trailing four quarters, met on one occasion and missed once, with an average negative surprise of 2.5%.
Trend in Estimate Revision for FLXS
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flexsteel’s fiscal first-quarter earnings has increased to 62 cents from 54 cents in the past 60 days. The estimated figure indicates a 342.9% rise from the year-ago quarter's earnings of 14 cents per share.
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The consensus mark for net sales is pegged at $101.7 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 7.5%.
Key Factors to Note for Flexsteel’s Q1 Performance
Despite continued challenging conditions in the industry, Flexsteel’s net sales and earnings are likely to have increased year over year in the fiscal first quarter, driven by strong sales order growth through retail stores. The company's focus on expanding core markets, along with investments in innovation, product development, customer experience and marketing, is likely to have aided its performance in the to-be-reported quarter.
For the fiscal first quarter, the company expects net sales in the range of $100 million and $105 million, reflecting 5% to 10% growth compared with the prior-year quarter’s actual.
Moreover, FLXS' efforts, including leveraging sales growth, cost-saving initiatives and a profitable product mix, are likely to have aided its bottom-line performance in the to-be-reported quarter.
The company expects gross margin to be between 21.5% and 22% in the quarter under review, up from 19.5% reported in the year-ago quarter. FLXS carefully manages SG&A spending while investing in growth initiatives. It anticipates SG&A costs to range between $16.5 million and $17 million for the quarter.
However, the company views weak consumer demand as a major concern. The impact of inflation and high interest rates is expected to weigh on consumer confidence and the housing market, which is a key driver of furniture demand. Also, lower sales in the e-commerce channel, due to softer consumer demand, are likely to have dented the company's performance in the to-be-reported quarter.
What Our Quantitative Model Predicts
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for FLXS this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here, as you will see below.
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC has an Earnings ESP of +84.00% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
AMC is expected to register a 33.3% increase in earnings for the to-be-reported quarter. It reported better-than-expected earnings in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, the average negative surprise being 69.5%.
Planet Fitness, Inc. PLNT currently has an Earnings ESP of +6.33% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
PLNT’s earnings topped the consensus mark in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 7%. Earnings for the to-be-reported quarter are expected to decrease 1.7% year over year.
Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.53% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
BYD’s earnings for the to-be-reported quarter are expected to increase 3.68%. It reported better-than-expected earnings in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, the average surprise being 3.6%.
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Ms. Britt provides more than two decades of experience in financial leadership and strategic planning
PHOENIX, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Osaic, Inc. ("Osaic"), one of the nation's largest wealth management platforms, today announced the appointment of Kristy Britt as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Britt will oversee the firm's financial strategy, reporting, and capital management aligned to value optimization and operational efficiency, further enhancing Osaic's mission to empower entrepreneurial advisors to build thriving businesses and fulfill their clients' dreams. She will be based in Osaic's Scottsdale headquarters and will report to President and CEO Jamie Price.
Ms. Britt brings over two decades of experience in financial management and strategy for global public companies. She joins Osaic from Thomson Reuters, where she held several roles in financial leadership and strategic planning across the business, most recently serving as Head of Finance for the Operations & Technology organization. While at Thomson Reuters, Ms. Britt also led the execution of an enterprise-wide change program that impacted all facets of the company's business.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kristy to our leadership team," said Jamie Price, Chief Executive Officer of Osaic. "Through her proven track record in financial strategy and planning, she is the perfect fit to lead Osaic's finance department as we enter our next phase of growth. Her ability to drive innovation and navigate complex financial markets aligns seamlessly with our commitment to providing value to our network of financial professionals so they can better support their clients."
"It is an exciting time to join Osaic as the company takes significant steps to drive meaningful change in the wealth management space," added Ms. Britt. "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to enhance financial operations so that Osaic can continue to invest in its business, best serve our financial professionals, and advance advisor growth and productivity in a rapidly evolving market."
Ms. Britt holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from California State University, Sacramento.
She will take over as Osaic's Chief Financial Officer from Jon Frojen as part of an orderly succession process after his five years with the company.
About Osaic
Osaic, Inc. ("Osaic"), a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners, is one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management solutions, supporting approximately 11,000 financial professionals. Osaic's mission is to empower entrepreneurial advisors to build thriving businesses and fulfill their clients' dreams. Visit www.osaic.com to learn more.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: Osaic Wealth, Inc., Osaic Institutions, Inc., Osaic FA, Inc., and Osaic FS, Inc. broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Arbor Point Advisors, LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., and Osaic Advisory Services, LLC., registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by Osaic Wealth, Inc. are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser.
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Sit-at-Home: Don’t underestimate Southeast’s love for Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB to Soludo
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, warned Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State against underestimating the affection the people of the Southeast have for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
IPOB said Soludo and his cronies should be careful over the continent’s intimidation of residents of the state, adhering to the Mondays’ sit-at-home order.
Soludo had ordered traders across Anambra State to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order but it was flouted.
However, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful said those adhering to the sit-at-home order were doing so due to their love for Kanu and not the enforcers.
In a statement he signed, Powerful said: “We the great and noble family of the Indigenous People of Biafra under the command of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wish to inform Governor Chukwuma Soludo not to underestimate the deep affection Biafrans in the 13 contiguous states and especially those in core Igboland and diaspora have for the leader of Biafra Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Dear Governor, please know that people staying at home on Mondays are doing so voluntarily not because of any threat from inconsequential individuals or coercive action by any actors. Ask anybody, including those purportedly enforcing the order, they will tell you that the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is all they require to stop.
“Biafrans see this act of self-sacrifice on Mondays as the only way to register their protest and displeasure at the unwarranted and continued unlawful detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu which south-east governors, of which you are one, is actively aiding and abetting. The same people you are asking to abandon their quiet protest on Mondays are the same people you and your fellow governors from the southeast have repeatedly disappointed in your calculated failure to honour your word to visit the Nigerian president to formally request for the release of our leader. It’s nearly 6 months now since you and your fellow governors resolved in your meeting at Enugu to visit President Tinubu to effect the release of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but to date, nothing has happened.
“Insecurity in our own beautiful state of Anambra is still raging and you know that the only thing that can bring this sorry state of affairs to an immediate halt is the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yet you have failed to activate this solution. In fairness to you, you tried to appeal to the controllers of the last regime but they failed to see reason with you due to their pathological hatred of the Igbo race.
“It’s also on record that south-east governors have failed to honour their pledge to Igbo people worldwide to visit the presidency to press for the release of our leader. As long as this remains the state of affairs, most people will choose Monday as the day to protest their injustice against the unlawful detention of our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“You south-east governors are playing politics with this issue of Monday sit-at-home and the attending Insecurity across our land because you all underestimate the deep-seated anger and resentment our people feel at the importance of the leadership to make a simple trip to Abuja. Deep down in your hearts, you people- governors, are directly benefiting, financially, from the chaos and mayhem, death and misery bedevilling the ancient and sacred land of the Igbo race.
“Some of you governors who are happily enjoying an inflated security budget on the back of insecurity in our land, occasioned by the illegal incarceration of our leader, are to blame for the raging insecurity in our land because you are the direct beneficiaries of insecurity.
“Those that choose to sit at home on Mondays are exercising their right to peaceful protest. You are not in a position to sanction them when they have not broken any laws. Those choosing to sit at home are doing so because of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and nobody else. You cannot stop it by force.” | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/sit-at-home-dont-underestimate-southeasts-love-for-nnamdi-kanu-ipob-to-soludo/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:38Z |
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Although it may seem new since the pandemic, remote working has been around since the 1960s when approximately 4.7 million Americans worked from home. Those numbers fluctuated between 1960 and 2020 (never dipping below 2.2 or rising above 4.7 million) when things took a dramatic shift once the pandemic hit. As of 2021, it’s estimated that more than 27.6 million Americans call home their place of employment.
Before the pandemic, which normalized work-from-home scenarios, so-called freelancers were often viewed with considerable skepticism. Seen as lacking in professionalism and productivity, the cliechéd belief was that freelancers showed up to work in their PJs and goofed off all day.
Many in the gig economy have long argued that their productivity is higher due to reduced stress due to a shorter commute, less oversight and office politics. Absent those factors, people can do what they’re paid to do and, moreover, strike that much-coveted but often elusive work-life balance.
For better or for worse, the pandemic changed how we work and even live. Indeed, working from home offers flexibility that commuting to an office doesn’t. However, it also comes with some unforeseen challenges, such as isolation topping the list.
Adapting to a large portion of the team working remotely (sometimes in different countries), organization leaders manage their team members’ productivity differently than when their team members were in an office or a cubicle away. Among the differences is managing and fostering emotional resilience.
Related: How to Keep Motivation High in an Asynchronous Workplace
Dissecting emotional resilience
The term “emotional resilience” isn’t some 21st-century buzzword bingo. Emmy E. Werner, PhD, a German developmental psychologist, wrote the study, which followed the lives of 698 children in Hawaii.
The 40-year-long study looked at the long-term effects of living in chronic poverty with parents whose education didn’t go beyond the eighth grade. Of the 698 participants, 201 were raised in constant strife, which included alcoholism of one or both parents, mental illness and/or divorce. These children were classified as “highly at risk.”
However, of note was that one-third of the children from this high-risk group grew into competent young adults who exhibited resilience, eventually thriving in adulthood.
Werner discovered that supportive relationships and individual temperament played significant roles in fostering resilience. Werner’s work was pivotal in shifting the focus of psychological research from risk factors to understanding how individuals overcome adversity.
Related: How to Find Remote Jobs That Fit Your Values
Applying the Kauai study to today’s workforce
Dr. Werner concluded that people considered emotionally resilient are better at managing their emotions, even during times of high stress, and able to stay focused on solving problems. Given this, emotionally resilient employees are less likely to get bogged down by stress while maintaining productivity and engagement.
Given how much the world has changed from the 1960s to today, it’s safe to assume the majority of the current 27.6% of remote workers wouldn’t have chosen this arrangement, and yet they, like those who have chosen to work from home, have adapted to their “new normal.” Without the organic social interactions of an office environment, many remote workers may feel emotionally disconnected from their team and leadership, resulting in less productivity and diminished self-confidence. This is why emotional resilience is more critical than ever.
Buffer is a social media scheduler that also provides analytics. In 2021 and again in 2023, they surveyed people who work from home.
The 2021 survey of 2,300 people revealed that while 97% loved the flexibility of working from home and would recommend it, 27% found it difficult to unplug, 16% struggled with collaboration and another 16% were lonely.
By 2023, Buffer had increased the number of respondents to 3,000 people. Sixteen percent more respondents had learned how to unplug, and the percentage of those who had difficulty communicating and collaborating dropped by half. The numbers of those who experienced loneliness remained unchanged, and worse, 21% resorted to reclusiveness, leaving the house seldomly.
And these numbers make sense. In remote settings, where communication can feel impersonal and focused more on tasks than comradery, remote workers are challenged to prioritize emotional well-being above managing work outputs.
As it happens, emotional resilience isn’t something employees should be expected to develop on their own. More often than not, intentional support from leadership, including clear communication, empathy, and a focus on team connection, is what remote workers need to feel supported.
Related: Remote Work Is Here to Stay. It’s Time to Update the Way You Lead.
So, what should a leader or department head do?
Leaders who practice empathy in the workplace foster trust and improved communication, which invariably leads to increased productivity and happy employees.
There are many things heads of organizations and departments can do proactively to minimize the loneliness and disconnected feeling many remote workers experience.
Consider having regular and informal check-ins that go beyond work-related tasks. Inquire about your staff members’ well-being and be prepared to engage fully. These one-on-ones can help your team feel supported, which is crucial in a remote environment.
Everyone on your team must take breaks, but it’s particularly crucial for those working from home. Prioritizing downtime can go a long way to avoiding workplace burnout.
Consider ways to recreate the sense of community in an office. Virtual team-building activities and recognition events can help build camaraderie and reduce feelings of isolation.
Above all, staff members require safe, open forums where they can express themselves without retribution. Consider anonymous feedback channels or surveys to ensure everyone feels comfortable voicing their thoughts.
Related: 4 Lies We Are Telling Ourselves About Remote Work
Emotional resilience: Bringing it full circle
Dr. Werner’s Kauai Longitudinal Study revealed that supportive relationships and individual temperament played significant roles in fostering resilience. The inverse is true as well. Although temperament plays a role in resilience for many, equally important is the support of interpersonal relationships in those who don’t have the same innate coping skills. By anticipating this and being proactive, you can reduce remote working burnout and increase productivity while at the same time instilling trust. | https://www.taranganews.com/business/how-to-build-emotional-resilience-in-a-remote-environment/ | 2024-10-15T18:24:37Z |
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."
Copyright 2024 NPR | https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/2024-10-15/walgreens-will-close-1-200-stores-hoping-for-a-turnaround | 2024-10-15T18:24:38Z |
‘I quit Amazon’: Ex-manager shares how flattening hierarchy led to burnout and made her walk out
After nearly a decade at Amazon, Yvonne Lee-Hawkins resigned due to the pressures of managing a global team. The increased workload left her feeling burned out.
Yvonne Lee-Hawkins, a former HR professional at Amazon, recounted her unexpected journey into management. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, she found herself thrust into a high-pressure role overseeing a global team. The complexities of managing employees across diverse cultures and time zones proved to be a formidable challenge, as she shares in essay, according to Business Insider.
The former employee, who worked for the company for a long time described how the workload left her feeling stretched thin and disconnected from her team members, as she could no longer provide the individual attention she believed was crucial to effective management.
Why I left Amazon?
After nearly a decade in various HR roles, Hawkins found herself overwhelmed when her responsibilities expanded to managing 21 direct reports across multiple time zones. Despite her passion for Amazon, Lee-Hawkins ultimately made the difficult decision to resign when the demands of her position took a toll on her physical health and well-being.
She first joined Amazon in 2014 as a senior launch manager in the grocery delivery space. However, after just two years of constant traveling, she became completely burned out. She decided to change her career track and stepped into the HR department, where she continued for the next eight years. In 2019, she became a business partner but ultimately decided to leave, believing there was little room for growth and seeking a promotion. She then joined another Jeff Bezos company, but it didn’t work out, leading her to return to Amazon a year later.
Unexpectedly landed into a managerial role
This time, she joined as a program manager for business continuity, organisational changes, and mass layoffs. Soon after, she was unexpectedly promoted to manage two teams, leading to a staggering increase in her direct reports to 21.
Lee-Hawkins found herself with a lot more work when she was suddenly put in charge of two teams, each with 11 employees spread out across China, India, and some parts of Europe. Handling a team from all over the world and dealing with different time zones was a big headache for her.
Before this, she was only in charge of a few people who reported to her indirectly, and she was really good at making sure each person got some one-on-one time online to talk about their career goals and get support. But as her job got bigger, her meetings started going on for 11 hours a week, which was tiring but she managed to keep up with it.
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The burnout point
Things got worse when a coworker took maternity leave, adding another team to her responsibilities and bumping up her total number of direct reports to 21. This left Lee-Hawkins with no other option but to reduce the number of one-on-one meetings she had. The growing stress made her change how she communicated, focusing more on being efficient and using methods that worked regardless of where her team members were located.
However, as her workload kept piling up, she started feeling more and more stressed, realizing she couldn't give the personal attention her team members needed. In April, after months of struggle, she made the difficult decision to resign. “I stopped enjoying work. My work felt bureaucratic, and I was so focused on staying on top of each little task that I wasn't contributing to things that were moving the needle,” she said.
“I worry about this fallout continuing as Amazon prepares to flatten its organisation in January, but I still believe Amazon can be a magical place full of innovation, autonomy, and creativity,” she added. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/i-quit-amazon-ex-manager-shares-how-flattening-hierarchy-led-to-burnout-and-made-her-walk-out-101729010804734.html | 2024-10-15T18:24:40Z |
OWN A PIECE OF MUSIC MEMORABILIA BY MICHAEL JACKSON, PRINCE, OASIS, HENDRIX, GEORGE MICHAEL & MORE IN $2.5M AUCTION
PROPSTORE TO PRESENT ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST AUCTIONS OF ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA, FEATURING 350+ RARE AND UNIQUE MUSIC ITEMS AS PART OF EPIC 4-DAY EVENT
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ON FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2024, PROPSTORE WILL PRESENT ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST AUCTIONS OF ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA, FEATURING OVER 350 RARE AND UNIQUE MUSIC ITEMS. THIS AUCTION IS PART OF AN EPIC FOUR-DAY EVENT THAT WILL ALSO SHOWCASE AN INCREDIBLE SELECTION OF FILM AND TV MEMORABILIAAUCTION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
A SELECTION OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S OUTFITS AND PERSONAL ITEMS FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF OMER BHATTI, INCLUDING JACKSON’S PHOTO-MATCHED BLACK-AND-GOLD MILITARY JACKET, EST. $250,000 - $500,000, AND A SET OF FRAMED “BEAT IT” LYRICS, HANDWRITTEN BY MICHAEL JACKSON, ESTIMATED BETWEEN $50,000 - $100,000
RARE AND ONCE-LOST TAPES FEATURING UNHEARD JIMI HENDRIX MATERIAL WILL BE AUCTIONED AS PART OF AN EXTRAORDINARY TREASURE TROVE OF MUSIC MEMORABILIA FROM THE ARCHIVE OF PATRICIA ‘TRIXIE’ SULLIVAN, WHO WORKED CLOSELY WITH HENDRIX’S MANAGER, MIKE JEFFREY, IN THE LATE 1960S. PROPSTORE’S RESEARCH INTO THE COLLECTION OVER THE PAST MONTHS HAS REVEALED NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD HENDRIX TRACKS, PROVIDING FANS WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THESE RARE RECORDINGS AT THE UPCOMING AUCTION.
NOEL GALLAGHER’S FIRST GUITAR WHEN JOINING OASIS, A CREAM HOHNER JT60, WILL BE SOLD AS PART OF THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF OASIS GUITARS EVER BROUGHT TO AUCTION AND IS ESTIMATED TO FETCH BETWEEN $31,250 - $62,500. THIS REMARKABLE COLLECTION INCLUDES 15 GUITARS PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND PLAYED BY NOEL GALLAGHER.
FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. FINK - PRODUCER, KEYBOARDIST, AND SONGWRITER FOR PRINCE’S BAND, THE REVOLUTION - COMES AN OBERHEIM OB-8 8-VOICE POLYPHONIC ANALOG SYNTHESIZER USED BY PRINCE DURING THE RECORDING OF “PURPLE RAIN”, ESTIMATED BETWEEN $62,500 - $125,000. THIS COLLECTION INCLUDES OVER 50 LOTS, FEATURING INSTRUMENTS, COSTUMES, AND MEMORABILIA FROM FINK’S CAREER WITH PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION.
ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT JOHN LENNON AND BEATLES ITEMS TO HIT THE MARKET - JOHN LENNON’S FIRST VOX AMP USED WITH THE FAB FOUR, IS ESTIMATED TO FETCH BETWEEN $125,000 - $250,000.
OVER 50 STUNNING PRINTS FROM THE ROCKARCHIVE COLLECTION, SHOWCASING ICONIC IMAGES OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST LEGENDARY MUSICIANS INCLUDING BOB MARLEY, AMY WINEHOUSE, MADONNA, NIRVANA, OASIS, THE SEX PISTOLS, JOHN LENNON AND MANY MORE. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS FROM RENOWNED MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHER AND ROCKARCHIVE FOUNDER, JILL FURMANOVSKY
Registration is now open, and bids can placed online, over the phone or via absentee bidding at https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/399
In addition, in-room bidding will be open to the public at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London,
on Friday 15th November 2024
Last year’s UK music auction saw Michael Jackson’s Photo-matched Black-and-White “Pepsi Commercial” Leather Jacket from the PEPSI NEW GENERATION “STREET” MUSIC VIDEO (1984) sell for $312,500 - inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auctioneers, has announced today that over 350 items of music memorabilia to be available at auction. Instruments, handwritten lyrics, clothing, autographs and more will go under the hammer on Friday 15th November from 3PM GMT.
Registration and online proxy bids are now open at https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/399. In addition, in-room bidding will be open to the public at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London on 15th November 2024. Online and telephone bids can be placed throughout the event.
Top Music items to be sold at Propstore’s auction (with estimated sale prices) include:
MICHAEL JACKSON The Omer Bhatti Collection: Michael Jackson’s Photo-matched Black-and-gold Military-style Jacket est. $250,000 - $500,000
JOHN LENNON John Lennon’s First Ever Vox Amp - Fawn JMI Vox AC15 Twin est. $125,000 - $250,000
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION OB-8 8-voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Used by Prince est. $625,00 - $125,000
JIMI HENDRIX The Patricia “Trixie” Sullivan Collection: Master Tape Featuring Four Unreleased Demo Recordings and Original Box Featuring Handwritten Titles by Jimi Hendrix Estimate on Request
MICHAEL JACKSON Framed ''Beat It'' Lyrics Handwritten by Michael Jackson est. $50,000 - $100,000
OASIS Noel Gallagher's Owned and Autographed First Ever Oasis Guitar - Cream Hohner JT60 Played During Early Performances est. $31,250 - $62,500
KURT COBAIN Kurt Cobain’s Handwritten Music Video Requests Letter est. $18,750 - $37,500
QUEEN Freddie Mercury’s Screen-And-Photo-Matched “YEL 4'' Tour Used Piano Monitor Rig Flight Case, used in Queen’s famous LIVE AID performance est. $18,750 - $37,500
THE BEATLES Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr Autographed ''Life With The Beatles'' Booklet est. $12,500 - $25,000
PAUL MCCARTNEY: GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROAD STREET Handwritten Lyrics by Paul McCartney est. $12,500 - $25,000
OASIS Oasis Demo Cassette Tape and Noel Gallagher Handwritten Note est. $6,250 - $12,500
BRITNEY SPEARS ...Baby One More Time Tour Outfit est. $3,750 - $7,500
KATE BUSH Handwritten “Wuthering Heights” Lyrics and Autographed Single est. $3,750 - $7,500
BILLIE EILISH Photo-matched JETPACK Hom(m)e Jacket from a 2017 Press Shoot est.$2,500 - $5,000
GEORGE MICHAEL George Michael's Stage-worn NetAid 1999 Sunglasses est. $2,500 - $5,000
LADY GAGA Lady Gaga's Custom-Made Boots est. $2,500 - $5,000
STORMZY Stormzy Signed Glastonbury Set List est. $2,500 - $5,000
AMY WINEHOUSE The Rockarchive Collection: Limited Edition Union Chapel Backstage Print by Jill Furmanovsky, Autographed by Amy Winehouse, London, 2006 est. $1,250 - $2,500
MADONNA The Rockarchive Collection: Artist's Proof Silver Gelatin Print by Peter Cunningham, New York, 1982 est. $1,250 - $2,500
CHER Cher's Custom Distressed Jeans and Braces est. $1,000 - $2,000
ONE DIRECTION Harry Styles’ “You & I” Music Video Jumper est. $625 - $1,250
Propstore’s auction is suitable for fans with a variety of budgets. Some of the least expensive lots in the auction include: Autographed DAVID BOWIE Heathen CD, est. $375 - $750, a FREDDIE MERCURY Commissioned Christmas Card, est. $125 - $250 and Two Band Autographed Promotional Posters from OASIS est. $375 - $750.
Mark Hochman, Propstore’s Music Specialist, commented on the upcoming auction: “We’re excited to return for Propstore’s largest music sale yet, featuring over 350 amazing lots including exceptional pieces from Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Prince, Michael Jackson, Stormzy and many others. We’re especially proud to present the biggest collection of Oasis guitars ever brought to market, giving fans a chance to own a piece of British music history.”
REGISTRATION AND ONLINE BIDDING ARE NOW OPEN AT PROPSTORE.COM
ON FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, PROPSTORE WILL PRESENT ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST AUCTIONS OF ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA, FEATURING OVER 350 RARE AND UNIQUE MUSIC ITEMS. THIS AUCTION IS PART OF AN EPIC FOUR-DAY EVENT THAT WILL ALSO SHOWCASE AN INCREDIBLE SELECTION OF FILM AND TV MEMORABILIA
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Notes to Editors:
For further information, images and interviews please contact:
Bethany Willetts, bwilletts@blazepr.com
Registration is now open at: https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/399
Dropbox link to images (please copy and paste URL): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zuozpr1zyp476bebpr0lg/AONP48o9OKrX_IICeCmdqIc?rlkey=weu3u52az65qj0gg8woauh95w&dl=0
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Propstore is holding an auction preview exhibition at their UK office in Hertfordshire by appointment until Friday 8th November 2024. The exhibition will feature many lots from the auction, giving fans the opportunity to see props and costumes from the auction up close and ask questions the specialists questions. Visit propstore.com/liveauction to make a viewing appointment.
Propstore will hold live-stream exhibition events on social media in October and November. These events will offer opportunities to see artefacts from the auction up close and ask questions of the auction staff..
About Propstore
In 1998, Propstore founder Stephen Lane’s love for movies led him to hunt for the same props and costumes used to create his favorite films. He found that he could provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces and establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting—prop art.
Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world’s greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry’s major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on www.propstore.com.
Following our 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, Propstore was thrilled to receive the honor again in 2024, this time as the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise. Widely regarded as the highest accolade for business success in the UK, the King's Award for Enterprise recognizes British companies that have excelled in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
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