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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City librarian who was arrested while trying to stop the arrest of a library patron during a public forum has been acquitted on all charges.
Steve Woolfolk, the Kansas City Library's director of programming and marketing, was arrested in May 2016 as private security guards and off-duty police officers arrested Jeremy Rothe-Kushel, a library patron from Lawrence. The incident occurred during the question-and-answer segment of a talk by Middle East expert and diplomat Dennis Ross.
Rothe-Kushel was asking Ross several challenging questions when he was arrested, The Kansas City Star reported. A video of the event shows Rothe-Kushel asking: "When are we going to stand up and be ethical Jews and Americans?" He was standing at the microphone and speaking quietly when a guard grabbed him and he shouted, "Get your hands off of me right now!"
When Woolfolk tried to intervene, he and Rothe-Kushel were arrested. City prosecutors later dropped charges of trespassing and resisting arrest against Rothe-Kushel.
Kansas City Municipal Judge Joseph H. Locascio acquitted Woolfolk on Friday on all three counts he faced, remarking: "It was a public event."
R. Crosby Kemper III, executive director of the library, publicly protested the arrests, saying they violated free-speech rights and amounted to prosecutorial misconduct.
"I'm elated. I could not be happier," Woolfolk said afterward. "Free speech is a fundamental tenet of the library system."
Since the arrests, the American Library Association has given the Kansas City library the Paul Howard Award for Courage and Woolfolk received the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity.
The arrests occurred as Ross spoke at the inaugural Truman and Israel Lecture, established by the Truman Library Institute and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City.
Security isn't usually hired at such events, but the Jewish Community Foundation asked to hire private and off-duty police security for Ross. Library officials agreed on the condition that no one be removed from the audience without the library's permission.
"The good news is, justice was done," Kemper said after the trial. "It was always ridiculous."
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A man attempted to end his life by setting himself on fire on a thoroughfare at Poojapura in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. The injured, who was identified as Baiju, a native of Karakulam, came in front of the Mahila Mandiram, where his wife had been staying, and set himself ablaze on the road. Two police personnel from Poojapura station, who acted swiftly and tried to douse the flames to save the victim, also sustained burn injuries.
The man was rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital here for treatment. It is suspected that the man made the self-immolation attempt following family disputes. He had reached the spot along with his two children. Meanwhile, there were reports that the man did not receive immediate treatment after he was brought to the hospital.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline of Maithri – 0484-2540530, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre – 0495-2760000 and Direction Interventions System for Health Awareness (DISHA) – 1056.)
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Fremantle Dockers set to target West Coast Eagles star Ella Roberts ahead of western derby clash
A year after she became the first West Coast player to claim the western derby medal, Fremantle are not about to let teen sensation Ella Roberts run rampant again.
At just 18, Roberts ended the Dockers’ clean sweep of best-on-ground honours in last year’s derby with 24 touches, four marks and four tackles, despite the Eagles losing by eight points to remain winless against Fremantle from six attempts.
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India’s third largest IT services player HCLTech’s Q2 FY25 numbers beat estimates on growth and profits. Chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) C Vijayakumar sounded confident about the macro situation, saying discretionary spend was better in Q2 than Q1. In a video interview with Shivani Shinde, he talks about growth triggers, spend mindset and GenAI deal growth. Edited excerpts:
You have revised the revenue guidance up on the lower end. What stops you from upping the higher end of growth guidance?
We have to be cognizant of some macro and geo-political issues and also some
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Cardano (ADA) traded 0.5% lower against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 14:00 PM ET on October 15th. In the last seven days, Cardano has traded 4.6% higher against the dollar. Cardano has a total market cap of $12.61 billion and $390.43 million worth of Cardano was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Cardano coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.36 or 0.00000539 BTC on popular exchanges.
Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours:
- Ethereum (ETH) traded 1.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $2,589.03 or 0.03866887 BTC.
- Avalanche (AVAX) traded 2.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $28.41 or 0.00042435 BTC.
- NEAR Protocol (NEAR) traded 2.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $5.11 or 0.00007631 BTC.
- Uniswap (UNI) traded down 4.9% against the dollar and now trades at $7.84 or 0.00011711 BTC.
- Internet Computer (ICP) traded 3.7% lower against the dollar and now trades at $8.02 or 0.00011985 BTC.
- Hedera (HBAR) traded up 7.5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0568 or 0.00000085 BTC.
- Cronos (CRO) traded 0.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0777 or 0.00000116 BTC.
- Cosmos (ATOM) traded 0.5% higher against the dollar and now trades at $4.53 or 0.00006760 BTC.
- Fetch.ai (FET) traded down 2.8% against the dollar and now trades at $1.47 or 0.00002190 BTC.
- Algorand (ALGO) traded up 1% against the dollar and now trades at $0.13 or 0.00000190 BTC.
Cardano Profile
Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA) is a proof-of-stake (PoS) coin that uses the Ouroboros hashing algorithm. It was first traded on September 1st, 2017. Cardano’s total supply is 44,995,142,609 coins and its circulating supply is 34,967,190,802 coins. The Reddit community for Cardano is https://reddit.com/r/cardano and the currency’s Github account can be viewed here. Cardano’s official Twitter account is @cardano and its Facebook page is accessible here. The official website for Cardano is www.cardano.org. Cardano’s official message board is medium.com/feed/cardanorss.
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Rajasthan Govt To Sign Mous Worth 50000 Crore For Investment Purposes
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(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, Oct 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Principal Secretary on Tuesday informed that preparations are on to sign MoUs for investment proposals worth more than 50,000 crore in the pre-summit of the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit of Mines and petroleum sector, to be held in Jaipur on 8 November.
He informed that investment proposals worth more than Rs. 44721 crores of the mining sector have been signed-in road shows etc. held so far under the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit.
The Principal Secretary was reviewing the preparations for the pre-summit of the Mines and Petroleum sector to be held on 8 November under the Rising Rajasthan Summit at Khanij Bhawan on Tuesday.
He said that the mining sector of the state is progressing rapidly in terms of investment, employment and revenue.
He directed the officials to make efforts to bring more investment at the local level in the mining sector so that MoUs for more investment proposals from the mining and petroleum sector can be signed in the pre-summit to be held on 8 November.
He informed that through the Rising Rajasthan pre-summit, the mineral wealth of Rajasthan and the possibilities of the mining sector will be introduced to the participants of the pre-summit as well as people associated with the mining sector of the country and the world.
He informed that the pre-summit organised by the department has been kept theme-based. Participation of associations related to the mining sector will also be ensured in the pre-summit. Along with this, public sector institutions of the Central and state governments, private sector investors and academics of the state and country will also be included so that the Pre Summit can be multi-faceted and more useful.
Joint Secretary Mines gave information about the preparations for the Rising Rajasthan pre-summit, informing that a team of officers has been formed and given responsibility.
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Financial services company Capital Group on Tuesday divested a 1.7 per cent stake in IT firm Mastek for over Rs 148 crore through an open market transaction.
According to the bulk deal data available on the BSE, US-based Capital group through its arm SmallCap World Fund Inc offloaded 5.30 lakh shares, amounting to a 1.7 per cent stake in Mastek.
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The shares were sold at an average price of Rs 2,801.68 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 148.49 crore.
After the share sale, Capital group's holding in Mastek has come down to 6.24 per cent from 7.94 per cent.
Meanwhile, Aalidhra Textool Engineers bought 2 lakh shares of the company at an average price of Rs 2,800.81 per piece. This took the deal value to Rs 56.01 crore.
Details of the other buyers of Mastek's shares could not be ascertained.
Shares of Mastek rose 4.65 per cent to close at Rs 2,904.25 apiece on the BSE.
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The city is now letting Denton residents pay their neighbors’ utility bills with a donation.
It’s part of a new initiative called Powerful Connections that allows individuals to make donations and gift payments toward utility services for other residents, including electricity, water, solid waste or recycling.
Participants can choose to gift a specific individual or business, to donate to or send a donation to an anonymous family.
“By lifting each other up, we create a more resilient and united community,” Christa Foster, Denton’s customer service manager, said in a news release Friday. “Powerful Connections provides financial relief for those in need and offers a meaningful alternative for anyone looking to give a truly impactful gift.”
To participate, residents must provide as much information as possible about their intended recipient, including name, address, phone number and email address.
That information helps the city locate the account and ensure the gift is applied correctly. Participants may also choose to donate to an anonymous family in need.
Separate from Powerful Connections, residents can also make tax-deductible donations to an anonymous family experiencing financial hardship. That donation will be applied to the Plus One utility assistance fund for distribution to qualifying families.
Residents can fill out an online form to send their donations and complete the payment online, or download the form and mail payment or hand-deliver it to the utilities customer service office at City Hall East, 601 E. Hickory St.
Denton customer service representatives cannot disclose or confirm any account information, including account balances. Therefore, donors must designate the gift amount and fill out the form as completely and accurately as possible to ensure the payment is applied to the desired account.
Learn more about the new Powerful Connections program online.
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DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — While there’s still more work to do, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday praised Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a major storm.
“President (Ronald) Reagan used to say the most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’ There’s a lot of wisdom in that, but I don’t think The Gipper ever saw Florida respond to a natural disaster, because we get after it and we do make a difference,” DeSantis said at a news conference in front of a flooded road in Zephyrhills.
There were still about 170,000 customers without electricity, rivers continued to rise in some flooded areas and the state was still providing free gas to residents struggling to top of their tanks. But DeSantis pointed out that more than 4 million customers had power restored less than a week after the Category 3 storm.
At least 11 people died less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene inflicted major damage in Florida and other Southeastern states. The death toll from Helene is more than 240. While most gas stations were back up and running, the state still has 10 active fuel distribution centers providing free gas to residents. DeSantis said more than 2 million gallons had been distributed so far.
As happened two years ago during Hurricane Ian, parts of central Florida on Tuesday were flooding almost a week after Milton made landfall due to the rising St. Johns River.
In Seminole County, north of Orlando, crews closed roads along the shores of Lake Harney and Lake Jesup after several homes were flooded by the river. Since last Thursday, at least 15 people have been evacuated from homes in nearby Geneva and a neighborhood in Altamonte Springs located in a crook of the Little Wekiva River.
Water levels along the St. Johns River were expected to crest later in the week.
In Sumter County, home to the sprawling retirement community, The Villages, residents along the Little Withlacoochee River were being encouraged to evacuate as river levels rose. Residents who decided to evacuate were offered shelter at the Sumter County Fairgrounds.
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US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany from New York.
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that the fine is the largest the agency has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations, although Lufthansa was given credit for $2 million for compensation it gave the passengers, cutting the fine in half.
The department said most of the 128 passengers who were denied boarding “wore distinctive garb typically worn by Orthodox Jewish men.” Although many did not know each other and were not traveling together, they told investigators that Lufthansa treated them as if they were a group and denied boarding to all over alleged misbehavior by a few passengers.
They were among 131 passengers who were flying from New York through Frankfurt to Budapest to attend an annual memorial event to honor an Orthodox rabbi.
Some said flight attendants told them on the first flight about the requirement to wear a face mask and not to gather in aisles or near emergency exits. The Lufthansa crew members did not identify any passengers who failed to obey their instructions, which the airline said was due to the sheer number of violations and because many traded seats during the flight.
The captain alerted Lufthansa security about misbehavior among the passengers, which set in motion the steps that led to their being denied boarding on the connecting flight, according to a consent order in the case.
Lufthansa rejected “any allegation by the Department that the events in this matter resulted from any form of discrimination” and disputes that any employee acted on bias, but it acknowledged “errors in company procedure and communications.”
Lufthansa reached a settlement with most of the passengers in 2022.
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DETROIT -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Harris will appear at a town hall-style event in Detroit hosted by the morning radio program "The Breakfast Club," featuring Charlamagne Tha God, who is especially popular with Black males. Trump, meanwhile, will tape a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner.
The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
The focus on Black men sharpened last week when former President Barack Obama campaigned for Harris in Pittsburgh and said he wanted to speak "some truths" to Black male voters, suggesting some " just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
The vice president's campaign says it doesn't believe Black men will flip in large numbers to supporting Trump, especially after strongly backing Democrat Joe Biden, with Harris as his running mate, in 2020. They are more concerned about a measurable percentage of Black males opting not to vote at all.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator elected from the state of Georgia, issued a stark warning Tuesday to other Black men that voting for Trump will be "literally dangerous" for them, as the former president heads to Atlanta for a rally.
"He will be dangerous every time you get in the car and you deal with the issue of driving while Black," Warnock said.
He argued that Democrats' job is to reach Black men who are deciding whether to vote at all. "The issue is folks have got to understand that if you do not vote, it's a vote for Donald Trump," Warnock said.
Harris' campaign has also placed special emphasis on other male voters, including creating " Hombres con Harris," or "Men with Harris," a group that is using celebrities and key elected officials to organize events on her behalf meant to appeal to Hispanic men.
As she campaigns in Detroit, Harris faces other potential challenges in Michigan, including Arab activists angered by the Biden administration's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza. Dearborn, outside Detroit, is the largest Arab-majority city in the U.S.
Still, the vice president's campaign expects to see strong support on Election Day from white, college-educated voters in Michigan at rates that might exceed Biden's in 2020, and she hopes to expand the margin by which Trump lost many of the state's key suburbs four years ago.
She's also seized on insults Trump made about Detroit last week while campaigning there. He said if Harris wins, "Our whole country will end up being like Detroit." He added, "You're going to have a mess on your hands."
Trump has maligned cities hosting him before, but Harris said it was proof he was "unfit to be president." Her campaign also released an ad voiced by actor Courtney B. Vance, a Detroit native, that declares: "What Donald Trump doesn't understand, or care to learn, is that when he said, 'Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she's your president.' That he should be so ... lucky."
Trump is scheduled to return to Detroit later this week for a rally.
The former president figures to do well with rural voters, but team Harris hopes to at least keep things closer. And while Harris' support among women is strong, Trump aims to keep her from running up the score.
Trump has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
"You will be protected, and I will be your protector," Trump said then. He's also suggested that, should he win, women will no longer have a reason to think about abortion, after three Supreme Court judges that he appointed helped in 2022 to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed a woman's right to the procedure.
In Chicago before members of the Economic Club, Trump defended his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all.
"To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is 'tariff,'" Trump told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who interviewed him at the event. Micklethwait has repeatedly pressed Trump on warnings from economists that the costs of high tariffs will be passed along to American consumers, raising prices.
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Associated Press Writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta and Jill Colvin in Chicago contributed to this report.
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--APOLLO Insurance, a Canadian digital insurance provider and leader in embedded insurance solutions, has partnered with RentFund, a proptech company offering renters an innovative and accessible path to home ownership.
Since launching in 2019, APOLLO has revolutionized the digital insurance landscape by offering fully online insurance solutions that fit seamlessly into everyday workflows. With this new partnership, APOLLO continues to enhance its offerings for Canadian renters, giving them an added pathway to financial security and home ownership.
“We know home ownership is an ultimate goal for many renters, but it can often feel out of reach,” said Jeff McCann, APOLLO Founder and CEO. “This partnership with RentFund brings a fresh, forward-thinking solution, allowing renters to leverage their monthly rent payment into a future down payment on a house.”
RentFund’s platform offers renters a structured savings program designed to help them build toward a future home purchase. As part of the collaboration, APOLLO and RentFund will work together to provide renters with both financial security and a path to home ownership.
“We’re thrilled to partner with APOLLO Insurance,” said Thomas Deneve, RentFund Founder & CEO. “Together, we’re providing renters not only the insurance protection they need today, but also a clear path toward their goal of home ownership.”
In 2022, APOLLO became the only Insurance provider in Canada to integrate with Yardi Systems to enable instant insurance transactions and automate compliance, with real time tracking and alerts for property managers. Earlier this year, APOLLO launched FinShore, a wholly owned buy now, pay later (BNPL) subsidiary, to provide a fully embedded monthly payment option to their customers.
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About APOLLO Insurance
APOLLO Insurance (“Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd. and its subsidiaries”) is Canada's leading online insurance provider. Our proprietary platform allows insurance agents and their customers to purchase their policy immediately, from anywhere, on any device, 24/7. Unlike traditional paper-based processes, APOLLO leverages extensive data and sophisticated algorithms to quote, collect a payment, and issue policies without human intervention.
Through traditional agents and embedded finance partnerships, APOLLO is redefining the distribution of insurance. For more information visit https://apollocover.com/.
RentFund™
RentFund helps people renting in Canada gain a financial benefit from their rent payments and build toward homeownership. The mission of RentFund has always been focused on helping individuals own the place they live. The platform is accessible to anyone renting in Canada. Renters can easily sign up and instantly start receiving a return on their rent payments. Now, instead of rent payments being a costly expense for so many Canadians, with RentFund, they can finally benefit financially from their biggest monthly expense: rent.
Learn more about RentFund and the different solutions they offer to renters in Canada by visiting www.rentfund.com.
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Newswise — CHICAGO, IL (October 14, 2024) — The CLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, is excited to reveal the CLA World Elite Business Mastercard®, a financial solution crafted to cater exclusively to the distinctive financial needs of laundry owners: CLACard.org. The CLA card offers up to 2.1% unlimited cash back on all purchases, 3% cash back on laundry equipment and supplies, and an opportunity to get your CLA membership dues fully covered. These rewards were designed for business owners to be able to invest more into their business and add to their savings.
“The CLA World Business Mastercard® is a game-changer for laundry owners, offering unparalleled benefits that directly address the unique needs of our profession. This innovative card provides businesses with substantial cash-back rewards and a unique management platform to make managing your finances simple.” - Brian Wallace, President and Chief Executive Officer
Key Highlights of the CLA World Elite Business Mastercard:
Up to Unlimited 2.1% Cash Back*: Enjoy the flexibility of earning up to 2.1% unlimited cash back on all purchases, empowering laundry owners to maximize their profit margins.
3% Cash Back On Laundry Equipment and Supplies*: you can earn 3% back on the first $30,000 of spend at any laundry equipment or supplies merchants.
Cover 100% of CLA Membership Dues*: The CLA World Elite Business Mastercard® offers a one-time opportunity for cardholders to earn a waiver of their annual CLA dues for unbeatable membership value.
No Annual Fees & Unlimited Employee Cards: The CLA World Elite Business Mastercard® has no annual fees, making it a cost-effective choice for laundry owners.
QuickBooks Integration: easily sync your credit card transactions into QuickBooks, so you can spend more time focusing on your business, and less on accounting hassle.
Included Expense Management Software: The included expense management platform allows businesses to issue free and unlimited cards to different users/departments/locations, manage all of their spend limits, track all of their spending in real-time, and request receipts or memos associated with each purchase.
Apply With No Effect on Personal Credit*: Applying for the CLA World Elite Business Mastercard has no impact on personal credit.
Learn more or apply today at CLACard.org to experience the new method of reinvesting into your business.
*Important Notice:
*Important Notice: Affiniti Finance, Inc. is the program manager of the CLA World Elite Business Mastercard and is responsible for its operations, including but not limited to card issuance, rewards, management, and customer service. Cardholders are encouraged to review the comprehensive terms and conditions provided by Affiniti Finance, Inc., which can be accessed at affiniti.finance/legal. Affiniti Finance, Inc is not an FDIC-insured institution. CLA World Elite Business Mastercard is issued by Patriot Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated.
You will earn a total reward of 3% cash back on the first $30,000 of eligible purchases (then 1% if you do not have autopay set-up, 2.1% if you have weekly autopay set-up, or 1.75% if you have semi-monthly autopay set-up) made at laundry product merchants. If you do not have autopay set-up, you will earn an unlimited 1% cash back reward on all other eligible purchases. In the event that you have set up autopay, you will earn an unlimited 2.1% cash back reward (with weekly autopay) or unlimited 1.75% cash back reward (with semi-monthly autopay) on all other eligible purchases. If you make $30,000 of eligible purchases within the first 3 months of being approved for your Account, you will receive a reward point bonus that equates to the monetary value of the Authorized Signer's most recent membership dues cost with the CLA (the "CLA Credit"), with a maximum ceiling of $599. This CLA Credit arrangement remains subject to the terms and conditions governing CLA membership, which shall remain binding and applicable.
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India and Columbia have signed the Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement which will enable Indian and Colombian film producers to utilize a platform for collaboration on various facets of film making. The agreement is expected to deepen the engagement between the critical sectors of the film industries of both countries thereby, unfolding a new chapter of collaboration. The agreement was signed by the Honourable Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan and His Excellency Mr. Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia to India.
Colombia – 17th Country to sign Audio Visual co-production Agreement with India
The agreement between India and Columbia is expected to benefit producers from both the countries in pooling their creative, artistic, technical, financial and marketing resources for the co-production. It will also lead to exchange of art and culture and create goodwill among the people of both the countries thereby boosting cultural ties.
The agreement will also provide an opportunity to create and showcase India’s ‘Soft Power’ and lead to employment generation among artistic, technical and non-technical human resources engaged in film production including post-production and marketing.
The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan, highlighted the strengthening cultural and cooperative ties between India and Colombia. Speaking on the long-standing relationship, the Minister emphasized India’s diverse and multi-dimensional collaboration with Colombia.
“India has enjoyed a rich cultural exchange with Colombia over the years. We have cooperation in various fields, including science and technology, defence, IIT, health, and culture. The Government of India acknowledges the importance of co-production agreements, a significant step towards fostering international partnerships. Our first co-production agreement was a landmark moment, and we have consistently built on that foundation,” said the Minister.
The agreement is expected to boost the utilization of Indian locales for shooting. It will increase the visibility/prospects of India as a preferred film shooting destination across the globe and will lead to the inflow of foreign exchange into the country. The agreement will also lead to the transparent funding of Film Production and will boost export of Indian Films into the Columbian Market.
Audio-visual co-production agreements with various countries
Earlier, the Government of India had signed similar agreements with the Government of Italian Republic and Government of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2005, Federal Republic of Germany in 2007, Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil in 2007, Republic of France in 2010, Republic of New Zealand in 2011, Republic of Poland and Republic of Spain in 2012. More recent agreements were signed with Canada and China in 2014, Republic of Korea in 2015, Bangladesh in 2016, Portugal in 2017, Israel in 2018, Russia in 2019 and Australia in 2023.
Agreements unlock Government financial aid and support
The Co-production agreements signed so far seek to achieve economic, cultural and diplomatic goals. For filmmakers, the key attraction of a treaty co-production is that it qualifies as a national production in each of the partner nations and can avail benefits that are available to the local film and television industry in each country. Benefits accruing from such agreements include government financial assistance, tax concessions and inclusion in domestic television broadcast quotas.
Enhanced financial support for official co productions and foreign productions in India
India has increased the incentives for film production in India including for coproductions 12 times with the maximum incentive possible being 300 Million Rupees. The incentives scheme for official co-productions offers reimbursement of up to 30% of costs incurred in India, with a maximum of ₹300 Million. Services undertaken in India for Foreign Productions can claim an additional bonus of 5% for showcasing Significant Indian Content subject to a maximum of INR 300 Million. A further 5% can be claimed for employing 15% or more Indian manpower raising the reimbursement to 40% of the expenses.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, announced about India’s upcoming role as a global platform for the best in cinema, media, and entertainment. “Starting from the 20th of November, India will be hosting the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa which will showcase the best cinema from across the world and within India. ” said the Secretary.
The Secretary also highlighted that in February 2025, India will also be hosting the much-anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) which will witness the convergence of traditional broadcasting, films, and new forms of media and entertainment, marking a pivotal moment in the future of the industry.
Participants from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India –
I. Dr. L. Murugan, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting
II. Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary (I&B)
III. Ms. Neerja Shekhar, Additional Secretary(I&B)
IV. Ms. Vrunda Manohar Desai, Joint Secretary (Films)
V. Ms. Shilpa Rao Tanugula, Director, (IIS, IIMC, CRS)
Participants from Republic of Colombia
I. H.E. Mr. Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodríguez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia (Head of Delegation)
II. H.E. Dr. Victor H. Echeverri Jaramillo, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to India
III. Mr. Juan Carlos Rojas, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Colombia to India
IV. Ms. Laura Montejo Espitia, First Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
V. Ms. Alejandra María Rodríguez, Second Secretary, Embassy of Colombia to India
VI. Mrs. Minni Sawhney, Resource person.
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By Darla Buckhannon
Happy birthday to Jack Dragoni, Alex Davie, Judy Finley, Jamie Holder, Dustin Craig, Ely Kerber, Nancy Cutright, Floy Marvel, Cheryl Anders, Doris White, Lacey Rister, Misty Hibdon, Mildred Moudy, Stephen Shrum, Lindsay Cook, Greg Glastetter, Delores Turner, Sue Tyler, Jeanette Beck, Olivia Coomer, Karen Brown, Kathi Stone, Veria Naeve, Barbara Arnold, Hubert McDonald, Marcus Seyer, Brian Little, Jessica Swinford, Ron Dirnberger, Peter Dohan, Mary Long, Jo Rutz, Brian Friga, Dan Hinkebein, Kate Proffitt, Karen Senciboy, Karen Benton, Staci Pepple, Jack Coomer, Kyle Moyers, Danny Gordon and Rusty Duncan.
Happy anniversary to Bill and Mary Jo Pfefferkorn, Ron and Joy Moyers, Lefty and Ida Seyer and Larry and Paula Glueck.
Happy birth month to all Virgos! My birth month of August is over, the birthday cake has been eaten and it's back to the routine. My angel food birthday cake, with pink frosting, the ladies at Schnucks made was tops!
We hope everyone had a swell Labor Day weekend. We had some excitement in pigeon land. Last Sunday I mentioned our surprise to see four Mookies on our roof. Last Friday evening we saw them fly over Second Street and back to the roof. That startled us but the next event even more so. They flew again over Second then headed south across Elliott. A hen returned to feed her newly hatched Mookie but the others spent the night out. Richard and I walked the south end of town Saturday and saw two of them fly over Capshaw Street. When we returned home, Buddy, Richard's favorite Mookie, was sitting on top of the house across the street but soon flew off perhaps to round up the others.
Later that evening we saw them fly here and there. I just had to remind Richard that when we bought the first pair of Mookies, we asked the seller if they could fly since we had lost some fantails to hawks when they flew off. She told us they just walk around like chickens. These birds fly high and fast! Even in Dallas, we have driven down streets and alleys looking for lost birds and that was the case last Sunday. We enlisted Bob Burnett's help in locating the three after Mike Eichhorn reported that his wife Emily spotted two on a floatie at their pool! They were gone by the time Richard got there. But as it turns out, I was in the backyard and just happened to look up to see two fly overhead. Richard whistled, got on his bicycle and headed to where he thought they landed. He found them in the alley behind Randy Stroup's house. When Richard whistled, Buddy, the ring leader, flew to him. He netted the other bird, leaving one still on the loose.
on Monday, Richard spotted it on a rooftop at Second and Frates, and after several attempts he finally took Buddy down there and the lost one finally flew down. Richard, get this, walked the Mookie home like a parent walking a disobedient child home.
You can see plenty of birds and many other attractions at the SEMO District Fair. Be sure to drop by Aaron Horrell's Paint for a Cause in the Arena Building. Just $1 allows you to paint for one minute and goes toward a great cause -- the Cape Veterans Home.
The deadline for the Sept. 30 CHS Alumni Banquet is this Friday. Please get your checks in the mail to PO Box 172. They've heard from Red Devils from 1944 to 2014. It pays to read your email; Sue Gremer Ivie and Mayme Horrell Cobb won two free 2018 alumni dinners in the Mary Lankford Hopkins Sweepstakes!
Flu shots are available this Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center.
A sure sign of fall is when Ralph Enderle of New Hamburg starts cooking sorghum! Cooking starts this Saturday, the 16th. Yummy!
Are you ready for some football? I am although it was an enjoyable weekend of various sports. Regular NFL season is back, and tonight the Dallas Cowboys host the New York Giants. Now that former quarterback Tony Romo is a CBS sportscaster, there are no more Romo what ifs. Monday Night Football returns tomorrow with Hank Williams, Jr. back at the mic singing, "Are you ready for MNF?"
Remember to tell those special people in your life that you love them -- those three words mean so much.
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The construction of a poultry processing unit and a dry rendering unit for waste management will begin soon under the supervision of Meat Products of India (MPI), Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchurani has said. The project worth ₹10 crore conceived as part of the Kerala Chicken project has also received an administrative sanction, the Minister said. She was speaking after the State-level inauguration of the ‘Meats and Bites’ franchise outlets of MPI at the Olympia Hall in Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium here on Tuesday.
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“After the State government’s takeover of the MPI, which was initially incurring losses, the company is now going ahead with development-oriented projects. Starting franchises can ensure employment for many. The MPI has been distributing pure and rich meat and meat products to the people after scientific processing in a state-of-the-art system in compliance with food safety rules,” the Minister said. The Minister also said that there has been increasing acceptance for the MPI brand products among consumers.
The government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in milk, egg and meat production. “As part of this, 7,800 metric tonnes of meat is being produced through the plant built at Edayar at a cost of ₹32 crore. The plant in Eroor is producing four metric tonnes of value-added products per day,” the Minister said. The Minister also distributed the registration certificates to the franchise entrepreneurs on the occasion.
The ‘Meats and Bites’ outlets are being launched as part of a project to process and distribute MPI brand chilled and fresh meat, keeping in mind the desire and taste of consumers in addition to frozen meat products. In the first phase, as an entrepreneurial project, 250 franchise outlets are planned from Thiruvananthapuram to Thrissur.
The project will then be implemented in other districts. Around 30 MPI ‘Meats and Bites’ franchise outlets, which have already been registered and completed construction, will start functioning as part of the fourth 100-day action plan announced by the State government. Antony Raju, MLA, presided over the function.
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Dooo by Eunsoo Lee Wins Bronze in A' Robotics Awards
Innovative Robotic Arm for Single-Person Households Recognized for Excellence in Design and Functionality
COMO, CO, ITALY, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly prestigious and well-recognized award in the field of robotics design, has announced Dooo by Eunsoo Lee as the Bronze winner in the Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design category. This recognition highlights the exceptional creativity, practicality, and potential impact of Dooo within the robotics industry.Dooo addresses the unique challenges faced by single-person households in their daily lives, offering a practical solution that enhances convenience and efficiency. By serving as an extra set of eyes and hands, Dooo aligns with the growing trend of home automation and assistive technologies, catering to the needs of an expanding demographic.
The robotic arm features a versatile design that combines essential functions such as a Bluetooth speaker, lighting, and a gripper, with three interchangeable modules: a dust remover, dryer, and holder. Dooo's automatic module replacement mechanism seamlessly integrates the desired module with the arm, transforming it into a multi-functional tool that can be easily stored when not in use.
This recognition from the A' Robotics Awards serves as a testament to Eunsoo Lee's dedication to innovation and user-centric design. The award will undoubtedly inspire the designer to continue pushing the boundaries of robotics technology, developing solutions that enhance the quality of life for individuals and contribute to the advancement of the industry as a whole.
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About Eunsoo Lee
Eunsoo Lee is a senior at Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea, majoring in Industrial Design. As an aspiring industrial designer, she is actively engaged in various design projects to hone her skills and showcase her creativity. With experience interning at a design studio and a passion for participating in competitions and events, Eunsoo Lee aims to share her innovative ideas with the public and contribute to the design community.
About Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award recognizes outstanding designs that demonstrate a high level of creativity, practicality, and potential to positively influence industry standards. Winning designs are acknowledged for their professional execution, innovative use of materials and technology, and ability to enhance people's lives. The rigorous selection process involves blind peer review by an expert jury panel of design professionals, robotics industry experts, journalists, and academics, ensuring that only the most deserving entries receive this prestigious recognition.
About A' Design Award
The A' Design Award is an international, juried design competition that has been recognizing and promoting superior products and projects across all industries since 2008. With a mission to make the world a better place through the power of good design, the A' Design Award motivates designers and brands to develop innovative solutions that positively impact society. By showcasing pioneering designs on a global stage and celebrating the creative minds behind them, the A' Design Award drives the cycle of inspiration and advancement in the design world. Interested parties may learn more about the A' Design Awards, explore jury members, view past laureates, and participate with their projects at https://roboticsawards.com
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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) The announcement of by-elections for four assembly constituencies in Bihar - Belaganj, Imamganj, Tarari, and Ramgarh - has intensified Political activity in the state.
Unlike previous elections, this by-election promises to be more competitive due to the entry of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, making it a triangular contest alongside the traditional competition between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan). It would be interesting whether Prashant Kishor becomes the main challenger or ends up cutting votes of NDA or the Grand Alliance candidates.
The Election Commission's schedule sets November 13 for polling and November 23 for vote counting.
Political parties have ramped up their preparations, with meetings and candidate selection discussions already underway. For instance, the BJP held a high-level meeting in Delhi to strategise and select candidates for the bypolls. The BJP is gearing up to contest the election on the foundation of good governance and employment, with the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the achievements of Nitish Kumar being highlighted in their campaign.
BJP's Bihar spokesperson, Arvind Kumar Singh, stated: "Our workers remain engaged in election preparations throughout the year. We will approach the by-elections with confidence, based on the developmental work and employment generation efforts under the leadership of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar."
With the addition of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, the upcoming bypolls are expected to be a closely contested race, giving insight into the state's political climate ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Political parties from both alliances are currently fine-tuning their strategies to secure victory in these important by-elections.
The upcoming by-elections in Bihar have generated significant political momentum, particularly in the four assembly constituencies. With multiple parties contesting, including the RJD, BJP, JDU, CPI(ML), and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, the elections are set to be a fierce competition.
RJD spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari expressed confidence, stating:“The Grand Alliance will contest all four seats on the strength of Tejashwi Yadav's leadership. RJD aims to defeat the NDA by focusing on the popularity of Tejashwi's work and leadership.”
Among the four constituencies, the Ramgarh assembly seat is receiving particular attention. RJD is expected to field Ajit Singh, the younger son of the party's state president Jagadanand Singh, while BJP may nominate Ashok Singh. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj is also likely to enter the fray, with Anand Singh as their potential candidate for Ramgarh.
In Tarari, the seat vacated by Sudama Prasad of CPI(ML), strong contenders are emerging. CPI(ML) may field Raju Yadav as their candidate. On the BJP side, speculation suggests that Sunil Pandey's son could be chosen to represent the party after the Pandey family's recent induction into the BJP. Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor is reportedly preparing to nominate Anand Mishra, who has been actively touring the constituency.
Belaganj and Imamganj are also drawing political strategies from both alliances, with party meetings underway to finalise candidates.
Nikhil Anand, the national general secretary of BJP's OBC wing, mentioned that the NDA is in the process of discussing candidate names, and a final decision will be made by senior leaders in the coming days.
The upcoming by-elections for the Imamganj and Belaganj seats in Bihar are shaping up to be highly competitive, with significant political manoeuvring from all parties.
The Imamganj seat, a stronghold of the Hindustani Awam Morcha Secular (HAMS), has been vacated following Jitan Ram Manjhi's election as an MP. Manjhi has a long history of work in the region, and his party is considering fielding Deepa Manjhi, the wife of Bihar government minister Santosh Kumar Suman, to maintain the party's influence in the area.
On the other hand, the RJD is eyeing the seat as well, with potential candidates like Kshamta Devi, daughter of Bhagwati Devi, being discussed. She would add significant political weight to the RJD's chances in Imamganj.
For the Belaganj seat, vacated by Surendra Prasad Yadav after his election to the Lok Sabha, RJD sees it as a key constituency, as it has been a stronghold for the party. However, JD(U) is looking to capitalise on the vacancy. Surendra Prasad Yadav's son Baidyanath Yadav could be the RJD candidate from this seat while former MP Arun Kumar is making efforts to get the ticket of JD(U).
Prashant Kishor, leader of the Jan Suraaj, is positioning his party as a formidable third option, aiming to disrupt the traditional two-party dominance of the NDA and the Grand Alliance. Kishor has made bold claims, stating that he plans to defeat both alliances in these by-elections, presenting the contest as a key test for his party's influence ahead of the 2025 state elections.
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Canada’s foreign direct investment (FDI) into India doubled after the pandemic years even as India’s own investments into Canada show signs of slackening in recent years.
The cumulative equity FDI inflows from Canada rose from $1.8 billion in March 2019 to $3.9 billion in March 2024, shows data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The overall share is up from 0.42 per cent to 0.57 per cent during the same period, suggesting that Canadian FDI grew faster than overall FDI during this period (chart 1).
The FDI numbers
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Lawyers told to apologize for blasting recorded screams in a Philly neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers who blared a looped recording of a woman screaming as a test in their civil rights lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia must apologize in person and in writing to residents where the loud test took place, a federal judge ordered last week.
U.S. Judge John F. Murphy on Thursday described the hour-long predawn test on Sept. 23 as lacking foresight and judgment, resulting in “a deeply disturbing and potentially dangerous situation.” He gave the lawyers who oversaw the loudspeaker’s recorded screaming in south Philadelphia until the end of October to apologize to people who live nearby, about a block from the South Broad Street and Passyunk Avenue intersection.
“It was so jarring,” neighbor Rachel Robbins told The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was just really awful.”
The lawyers represent a man who is suing the city and several officers over his arrest, conviction and 19 years in prison for sexual assault before the conviction was vacated in 2020. The man was shot by police three times at the scene.
At issue in the lawsuit is whether the man, who said he was trying to help the victim in the case, could have heard the woman’s screams from two blocks away.
The loudspeaker was set up near row homes and a day care center that was preparing to open for the day. Murphy wrote that neighbors were upset, with some watching children go into the day care facility while the recording was played.
“Plaintiff counsel’s disregard for community members fell short of the ethical standards by which all attorneys practicing in this district must abide,” the judge wrote.
The apology must explain “their transgression,” Murphy wrote, and take “full responsibility for the repercussions of the scream test.”
A phone message seeking comment was left Tuesday for the lawyers who represent the man suing the city.
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US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
NEW YORK (AP) — The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.
The National Retail Federation said its 2024 forecast indicates that shoppers will make $979.5 billion to $989 billion worth of purchases in November and December, which would represent a 2.5%-3.5% increase over the same two-month period a year ago.
However, the $955.6 billion spent during the 2023 holiday shopping season was 3.9% more than in 2022.
This year’s predicted pace is consistent with the average increase of 3.6% from 2010 to 2019. During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans ramped up their spending. Holiday season sales rose 9% in 2020 from the year before, and they soared 12.4% in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation.
The trade group makes its calculations based on government figures. The numbers exclude sales at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
The forecast considers economic indicators such as employment, wages, consumer confidence, disposable income, consumer credit, previous retail sales and weather.
“Interest rates are still a little higher than they were in recent memory,” National Retail Federation CEO and President Matt Shay said during a call with reporters. “Consumers do have those interest rates and the lingering inflation on their minds. So we expect that consumers will continue to be more price-conscious and pragmatic in their spending decisions.”
The retail federation issued its look-ahead as the data shows U.S. consumers continuing to spend, powered by sturdy hiring, low unemployment and healthy household finances. Moreover, gas prices are coming down, leaving a little extra money for shoppers to spend on gifts. The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $3.2 on Tuesday; a year ago, it was $3.60, according to auto club AAA.
But there are plenty of challenges this season, including a presidential election that could create a big distraction from shopping in November. NRF officials said it was nearly impossible to measure the election’s impact on current or future spending.
With Thanksgiving falling on Nov. 28, there also will be six fewer days between the holiday and Christmas Day compared to last year. Other factors that could hurt holiday sales: the economic impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton, NRF officials said.
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, plans to advertise savings on Thanksgiving meal products starting Oct. 14, about two weeks earlier than last year.
NRF’s forecast was in line with the predictions of other analysts, which also point to a more restrained mood among shoppers.
Management consulting firm Bain & Co. said it anticipated November and December retail sales to rise by 3% as opposed to the 4.2% growth seen last year. AlixPartners, another consulting firm, expects sales for October through December to be up anywhere from 2% to 5%, lower than last year’s 6% increase. Consulting and research firm Customer Growth Partners predicted sales to grow 4% during the holiday period, just slightly below its figure from last year.
Meanwhile, Adobe Analytics predicts online sales will surge 8.9%, marking the highest spending pace since 2021 when it was 8.6%. A year ago, online sales were up 4.9%, compared with the previous year. Vivek Pandya, lead analyst, Adobe Digital Insights, noted that shoppers’ bigger interest in discounts will drive spending. Discounts should average about 30%, the same as a year ago, he said.
While the inflation rate is coming down, it’s still a big pocketbook issue for shoppers as many food items still cost considerably more than they did a few years ago.
James Zahn, editor-in-chief of industry trade publication The Toy Book, thinks shoppers are even more price-conscious than they were last year when it comes to buying toys. Toys under $20 are resonating with parents, he said.
Kohl’s executives said last week that shoppers, particularly those in lower income brackets, will feel more squeezed than a year ago.
Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer, said the cumulative impact of high prices on food and other essentials is eating into people’s savings. As part of its holiday strategy, Kohl’s plans to be aggressive with offering discounts. As for the presidential race, Kohl’s executives said they were not sure if consumers will hold back their buying ahead of the Nov. 5 election but it’s something they are monitoring.
“We’re just trying to follow the consumer, and we know that they’re going to feel squeezed once that Thanksgiving time frame hit,” Raymond told reporters.
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The Brain & Performance Centre in Dubai ambassador reveals how treatment at the DP World Tour company aided his recovery from a harrowing illness
Nico Colsaerts, Ambassador for The Brain & Performance Centre, Dubai, playing on the DP World Tour. - Supplied photo
After his recent career-changing runner-up finish at the DP World Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, UAE resident Nicolas Colsaerts has taken time to reflect on the past couple of years—both on and off the golf course.
Despite missing nine cuts in his previous 15 starts during the 2024 Race to Dubai campaign, the 41-year-old pushed one of the world’s best players to the limit. He was denied victory by a single shot when England's Tyrrell Hatton made a birdie on the 18th hole at St Andrews’ Old Course.
“I was fully present every second of the day, every shot of the day,” he told the DP World Tour media team. “When you stop putting unnecessary pressure on yourself, you can play the game freely, and it feels incredibly good.”
His runner-up finish has most significantly seen him regain his card for next season on the DP World Tour, and earned him almost €500,000 in prize money, considerably his biggest pay cheque since he won the Open de France in 2019.
As Colsaerts alludes to, he has faced personal challenges – publicly revealing in 2022 that he feared for his life after being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease - which have stood in his way of returning to his full potential, resulting in him balancing his playing opportunities with being a commentator.
Earlier in the 2024 season, he revealed he struggled with “toxic” self-criticism after finding it difficult to reassess his goals following his spell away with illness.
Colsaerts reflected on his treatment at The Brain & Performance Centre, Dubai—a DP World Tour company. The centre offers a groundbreaking and innovative brain performance medical treatment protocol. This program is based on over 15 years of accredited research studying the impact of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on the brain's regeneration process.
Colsaerts said: “Their extensive facilities are located in JLT, very close to Emirates Golf Club here in Dubai. They were the title sponsors of the DP World Tour tournament held on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in November 2023, which I participated in. That was when I first became aware of them and decided to begin treatment.
“I completed the Medical Programme at The Brain & Performance Centre, which ran for three months. It is designed to help athletes and sports enthusiasts improve their physical and mental performance, including focus, memory, and attention, as well as accelerate physical recovery,” he added.
“Each participant in the programme meets with the clinic’s expert medical professionals, using a combination of The Brain & Performance Centre’s proprietary Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), cognitive and physical training, and a personalised nutritional programme that focuses on two key areas: the cognitive and physical benefits. The HBOT involves breathing 100 per cent pure oxygen in a special room known as an HBOT Suite.’
“According to The Brain & Performance Centre, the biological effects of ageing can be reversed, and we can all regain the peak performance and quality of life we crave for,” Colsaerts said, “I began the original screening process early March 2023.(But) I have missed my job and passion terribly,’ concluded Colsaerts.
But it seems that the smile for Colsaerts is back with his confident gait has returned and we look forward to seeing his resurgence on the DP World Tour over the next few weeks, months and the 2025 season.
It seems that Colsaerts' smile is back, along with his confident stride. We look forward to witnessing his resurgence on the DP World Tour in the coming weeks, months, and throughout the 202
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Governor Roy Cooper spoke alongside with FEMA and other state officials Tuesday morning to provide an update on North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene.
This comes after officials say FEMA workers paused some operations briefly and adjusted recovery efforts in NC due to threats made over the weekend.
According to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, William Parson, 44, was armed with a handgun and rifle, threatening FEMA officials outside a grocery store that is functioning as a storm relief site. He faces a criminal charge of "going armed to the terror of the public."
Misinformation has been a source of contention in the aftermath of Helene.
"If you're participating in spreading this stuff, stop it," Cooper said Tuesday. "Whatever your aim is, the people you are really hurting are those in western North Carolina who need help. The safety of our government and volunteer response workers, including FEMA, remains a top priority. I've directed the Department of Public Safety to coordinate law enforcement assistance for FEMA and other responders who need it to help ensure their safety and security, so people can keep getting the help that they desperately need."
92 people are still unaccounted for in the state, he said.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said misinformation about operations "has got to stop."
"Let me be clear, I take these threats seriously, and the safety of these responders is and will remain a priority for me and my team now," Criswell said. "Over the weekend, out of an abundance of caution, we made operational changes to keep FEMA personnel safe, but none of the changes we made impacted ongoing search and rescue or other life safety operations."
FEMA has continued to help those affected by Helene, she added. All normal operations have resumed.
Cooper also gave updates to progress made in western NC:
He also said there are some communities back open and welcoming visitors, which is paramount in getting their economy back up and running.
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https://abc11.com/post/wnc-hurricane-helene-misinformation-fema-threats-hurting-recovery-gov-roy-cooper/15430603/
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognira, a leader in AI-powered enterprise promotion planning, is now partnering with Eversight by Instacart, a pioneer in AI-driven pricing. This integration aims to provide retailers with a seamless, integrated solution to manage and optimize promotions, markdowns, and pricing.
In today’s rapidly changing retail environment, where consumer expectations are continually evolving, retailers need to make informed and consistent decisions across regular, promotional, and clearance pricing. Traditional methods, marked by fragmented systems and ad-hoc communication, often fall short in keeping up with the fast-paced market. Retailers must align their merchandising, marketing, and operational strategies to achieve cohesive results and drive sustainable growth.
Cognira and Eversight are working together to address these challenges by offering an integrated, AI-powered platform that enables retailers to make data-driven decisions. This integration delivers tools to manage promotions, markdowns, and pricing, and help retailers optimize strategies, enhance margins, and increase operational efficiencies.
“We are thrilled to partner with Eversight,” said Dr. Hatem Sellami, Founder and CEO of Cognira. “Our collaboration brings together the best of both worlds—Cognira’s AI-driven end-to-end promotion management capabilities and Eversight’s AI-powered pricing solutions. Together, we are providing retailers with a unified platform that enhances decision-making, ensures seamless system alignment, and ultimately helps retailers stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.”
The partnership aims to address key industry challenges by helping retailers drive:
- Aligned Strategies and Decisions: Implementing consistent approaches across regular, promotional, and clearance pricing to ensure every decision supports the retailer's broader business objectives.
- Integrated Outcomes: Bringing platforms together to reduce friction across solutions and teams for both organizations’ joint partners.
- Data-Driven Insights: Leveraging advanced forecasting and data-driven recommendations to guide promotion and pricing management.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Cognira to empower retailers with a comprehensive solution that drives efficiency,” said David Moran, Co-Founder of Eversight. “Retailers are looking for ways to modernize their promotional and pricing strategies, and together with Cognira, we’re offering them a streamlined approach that reduces the need for multiple systems.”
About Cognira
Cognira is the industry-leading Promotion Solutions provider for retailers. PromoAI transforms how you plan, optimize and analyze promotions. By harnessing the power of AI and advanced analytics, PromoAI empowers retailers to seamlessly collaborate, streamline workflows, and drive smarter, more effective promotions. Explore Cognira’s PromoAI Solution or schedule a live demo to witness the future of retail promotion management: www.cognira.com
For further inquiries or to learn how this partnership can benefit your business, contact us at marketing@cognira.com.
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Newswise — Purpose The posterior superior alveolar (PSA) block injection is one of many techniques used to provide profound anesthesia for invasive dental procedures. This technique has a high success rate but is not without complication risks. The purpose of this study was to determine if pulpal anesthesia of the maxillary second molar could be achieved using a reduced needle depth of 10mm or 5mm compared to the traditional needle depth of 16mm.
Methods Sixty participants were asked to participate in three sessions. Each session started with a pre neural response test, followed by one randomized needle depth PSA injection, and ending with a post neural response test. The neural response test consisted of two parts, a cold refrigerant and a dental probe, on the buccal and interproximal surface of the maxillary second molar. After receiving a positive neural response, each participant received a posterior superior alveolar block injection using a short (21mm), 27-gauge dental needle with a randomized needle penetration depth of 16mm, 10mm, or 5mm. A post neural response test consisting of the same two parts as the pre-test was conducted on the maxillary second molar to evaluate for profound anesthesia.
Results Positive neural responses were obtained from 100% of the participants (n=167) during the pre-tests. Study results demonstrated an 85% success rate at the traditional 16mm needle depth and a 93% and 92% success rates for the reduced needle depths of 10mm and 5mm, respectively. Pulpal anesthesia of the maxillary second molar had been achieved at all three needle depths with no statistically significant difference in the rate of success. Furthermore, there were no adverse events observed.
Conclusion The reduced needle depth technique showed promise in achieving desired results of pulpal anesthesia with a reduced risk for complications associated with the PSA block injection. Additional studies are recommended to achieve evidence-based support for this reduced needle depth technique.
Authors: Aboytes, D; Gatlin, R; Calleros, C; Lee, L; Pizanis, V
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To address the immediate skill gaps in Andhra Pradesh, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for the Ministry of Education, Government of India, inaugurated a new National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension centre at the Andhra Medical Tech Zone (AMTZ) campus in Visakhapatnam today and engaged with the candidates at the center. The initiative underscores the central government’s commitment towards creating more avenues for skill training and expanding employment opportunities for the youth of Andhra Pradesh.
Sharing details, Shri Jayant Chaudhary informed that the extension centre will provide training in Computer Software Applications (CSA) under the Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS), starting from the 2024-25 academic session. It will also offer short-term courses on various applications of computers, under the Advanced Vocational Training scheme, implemented by the Directorate General of Training (DGT). This is a significant step in advancing skill development and empowering the local workforce.
The NSTI extension centre, housed at the AMTZ campus, is equipped with computer laboratory and furnished classrooms to train the students. Hostel accommodations, provided free of cost by AMTZ, are available for outstation candidates, along with mess facilities for all students on campus.
Shri Chaudhary expressed his gratitude to the state government for its support and reaffirmed the central government’s commitment, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, to strengthening skill infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. “This initiative will help provide better opportunities for a better livelihood to the locals,” he stated.
During the event, Shri Chaudhary also paid homage to the late President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, which was being commemorated at the institute. He spoke about Dr. Kalam’s immense contributions to science and education, emphasizing his visionary efforts to empower youth through skill development and innovation.
The establishment of the NSTI extension centre marks a significant step in the supporting the economic growth and boosting workforce employability.
Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director of AMTZ, pledged full support for the seamless operation of the extension centre. Ms. Trishaljit Sethi, Director General of Training at the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, also graced the occasion.
Before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, three NSTIs operated in the undivided state—NSTI Vidyanagar, NSTI Ramanthapur, and NSTI for Women—however, all remained in Telangana after the split, leaving a gap in Andhra Pradesh’s skill development infrastructure. This new extension centre seeks to address that gap.
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Ronald E. and Patricia S. Schaefer of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Rose Schaefer, to Eric Michael Lutes, both of Little Rock, Arkansas. He is the son of Charles D. Lutes of Jackson and Donna K. Campbell of Scott City.
Lauren received a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication with an emphasis in public relations in 2011 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is the treatment coordinator at Dental Solutions of Little Rock.
Eric received a certification in audio engineering from The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2009 and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2015. He is the ISP engineering manager at TriTechne, Inc. in Conway, Arkansas.
An Oct. 14 wedding is planned at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri.
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September 1982 to March 1983. In a matter of six months, Tamil Nadu saw two high-pitched by-elections:one to the Periyakulam (now called Theni) Lok Sabha constituency and another to the Tiruchendur Assembly seat. In both the by-elections, the ruling AIADMK emerged victorious.
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It was against this backdrop that a huge political controversy broke out over the allegation made by the then Local Administration Minister P. Kolandiavelu that the DMK president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, M. Karunanidhi, had purchased 100 acres of land in the name of his son, M.K. Alagiri, at Muthudevanpatti near Theni (then part of the Madurai district). In fact, the allegation was first raised by the Minister during the Periyakulam by-election. According to Karunanidhi’s autobiography, ‘Nenjukku Needhi’ (Vol III, pages 491-93), he stayed at the residence of ‘Cumbum’ N. Natarajan, (who was elected to the Lok Sabha from the constituency in 1980 but died in June 1982) in Muthudevanpatti for the by-poll campaign. It was this place that later became the subject of controversy.
On March 12, 1983, the Local Administration Minister raked up the matter again when the Assembly debated the State Budget. The problem erupted when members of the Left, S. Alagarsamy of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and N.Sankariah (CPI-Marxist) questioned the propriety of a large number of Ministers camping in Tiruchendur and emphasised the need for spending the taxpayer’s money judiciously. In fact, Kolandaivelu reminded the Leftists that West Bengal was no exception where Communist ministers in the then regime, led by the CPI (M), too had campaigned in by-elections. It was the turn of DMK’s legislators, A. Rahman Khan and Duraimurugan, known as firebrand legislators, to take on the Minister. The latter, now Minister for Water Resources, recalled that Kolandivelu had declared during the Periyakulam by-election that he was prepared to quit if he was not able to prove his charge that Karunanidhi had bought lands in his son’s name in Muthudevanpatti.
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Refer to BAC for solution
The Minister, who noticed the presence of Karunanidhi in the House, responded that the person himself could raise the issue. He reiterated that he did not say anything “without basis,” stated The Hindu on March 13, 1983. Having been provoked to react, the former Chief Minister rose immediately and denied “in the name of Anna [DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai]” that he had bought any land in the name of Mr. Alagiri and challenged the Minister to prove his charge and offered to resign if it was proved. Then, the Minister had clarified that what he meant during the by-election speeches was that the family of Karunanidhi had bought the lands in question. The Leader of the Opposition again challenged the Minister to set a date to prove his charge, whether it be one or two weeks. His point was that while he was ready to resign from the post of MLA, let alone the position of Leader of Opposition, whether Kolandaivelu, if not being able to prove his allegation, would be prepared to quit as Minister. Deputy Speaker P.H. Pandian, who was in the Chair, said he decided to refer the matter to the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) for a solution.
Nearly 20 days later (April 4), the Minister, who again raised the matter, appeared aggrieved over the BAC examining the allegation and asked why Karunanidhi’s counter-allegation, purportedly made outside the House, against him that he had indulged in “benami land transactions in Pollachi and Udumalpet” had not been referred to the Committee, whereas his charge was being looked into. The Leader of the Opposition sought to explain his position by stating that a perusal of the proceedings of the House a few weeks ago showed that he had not accused anyone of having indulged in benami transactions. He had only said the benamis were endless and only a judicial probe would expose them.
‘No basis for the allegation’
On April 15, Speaker K. Rajaram held that the Local Administration Minister had failed to substantiate his allegation that the Leader of the Opposition had purchased 40 hectares (approximately 100 acres) of land at Muthudevanpatti near Theni in his son’s name. The BAC, to which the issue was referred, went through the documents produced by both Karunanidhi and Kolandaivelu and unanimously felt “there was no basis for the allegation,” reported this newspaper on April 16, 1983. The BAC found no documentary evidence of the land purchase.
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The Speaker said six documents submitted by Karunanidhi, covering an extent of 8 acres 74 cents, were all registered sale deeds; these and the house tax receipt proved that the property in question had been acquired by four minor children of the deceased Member of Parliament.
The particulars collected by the Assembly department from the Sub-Registrar concerned confirmed that between 1971 and 1983, no encumbrance other than the six documents had been registered in respect of the property.
Following the ruling, there was speculation in the Assembly lobbies that the Minister had sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. However, when approached by pressmen, the Chief Minister said he had not received any such letter. The next day, Kolandaivelu himself scotched rumours about his resignation. “Why should I resign?” was his stand. Even though the DMK leader had, initially, persisted with his demand for the Minitser’s resignation, he did not pursue it subsequently. After the Budget session came to an end, the controversy had met its natural end.
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Cathedral Energy Services Ltd. (OTCMKTS:CETEF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 26,900 shares, an increase of 34.5% from the September 15th total of 20,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 44.8 days.
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Shares of CETEF remained flat at C$4.33 during trading on Tuesday. Cathedral Energy Services has a 1 year low of C$3.64 and a 1 year high of C$5.02. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is C$4.38 and its 200 day simple moving average is C$3.92.
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SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Permanent Judge In Karnataka HC
Date
10/15/2024 12:00:19 PM
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, on Tuesday recommended the appointment of Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah, an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court as permanent judge.
In August this year, the Collegium of the Karnataka High Court unanimously forwarded its recommendation for appointing Justice Rachaiah as a permanent judge.
The SC Collegium said that it consulted judges of the apex court, who are conversant with the affairs of the Karnataka High Court, in terms of the Memorandum of Procedure.
"A Committee of two Judges of the Supreme Court constituted by the Chief Justice of India in terms of the Resolution dated 26 October 2017 of the Supreme Court Collegium has assessed the judgments of Mr Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah," it said.
The SC Collegium stated that it has scrutinised and evaluated the material placed on record, including the opinion of the sole consultee-judge and the reports of the Judgment Assessment Committee, to assess the merit and suitability of Justice Rachaiah for appointment as permanent judge in the Karnataka High Court.
Bearing in mind all aspects, the Collegium resolved that Justice Rachaiah be appointed as a permanent judge in the Karnataka High Court against the existing vacancy.
"As the views of the Chief Minister and the Governor of the State of Karnataka have not been received, the Department of Justice has forwarded the above recommendation by invoking para 14 of the Memorandum of Procedure which provides that if the comments of the state constitutional authorities are not received within the prescribed time-frame, it should be presumed by the Minister of Law and Justice that the Governor and the Chief Minister have nothing to add to the proposal and proceed accordingly," said a statement uploaded on the website of the apex court.
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Hezbollah's deputy chief Naim Qassem said on Tuesday the Iran-backed group would inflict "pain" on Israel but he also called for a ceasefire as a conflict rages between them in south Lebanon.
Israel has been turning up the heat on Hezbollah since it began incursions into the region after killing Hezbollah leaders and commanders, including its veteran secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah last month in the biggest blow to the group in decades.
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"The solution is a ceasefire, we are not speaking from a position of weakness, if the Israelis do not want that, we will continue," Qassem said in a recorded speech.
"But after the ceasefire, according to an indirect agreement, the settlers would return to the north and other steps will be drawn up."
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which says its operation in Lebanon aims to secure the return of tens of thousands of residents forced to flee their homes in northern Israel because of Hezbollah attacks.
Qassem said Hezbollah reserved the right to attack anywhere in Israel because its enemy has done the same in Lebanon. He said more Israelis will be displaced and "hundreds of thousands, even more than two million, will be in danger at any time, at any hour, on any day".
"We will focus on targeting the Israeli military and its centers and barracks," he said.
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On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue to attack Hezbollah "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon “ including Beirut".
Israel has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday, two weeks after the Israeli military began incursions into south Lebanon to battle Hezbollah.
The figures underscore the heavy price Lebanese are paying as Israel tries to defeat the Iran-backed militant group and destroy its infrastructure in their one-year-old conflict.
The U.N. refugee agency's Middle East director, Rema Jamous Imseis, said new Israeli evacuation orders to 20 villages in southern Lebanon meant that over a quarter of the country was now affected.
"People are heeding these calls to evacuate, and they're fleeing with almost nothing," she told a briefing in Geneva.
Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,309 people over the last year, the Lebanese government said, and more than 1.2 million people have been displaced.
The majority have been killed since late September when Israel expanded its military campaign. The toll does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
Around 50 Israelis, both soldiers and civilians, have been killed, according to Israel.
Israel expanded its bombing campaign in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 22 people in an airstrike in the north on a house where displaced people were seeking refuge from Israeli strikes further south, health officials said.
"What we are hearing is that amongst the 22 people killed were 12 women and two children," U.N. human rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said of Monday's strike on Christian-majority Aitou.
He called for an investigation into the strike which he said has raised concerns with respect to "the laws of war".
Rescue workers were still pulling bodies out of the rubble in Aitou on Tuesday, local media reported. Israel has not commented on the Aitou strike, but says it takes all possible precautions to avoid civilian casualties.
CONCERN AT ATTACKS ON PEACEKEEPERS
The main focus of Israel's military operations in Lebanon has been in the Bekaa Valley in the east, the suburbs of Beirut and in the south, where U.N. peacekeepers say Israeli fire has hit their bases on numerous occasions and wounded peacekeepers.
Israel's military said about 20 projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory after sirens sounded in the Haifa Bay and Upper Galilee areas, and that some were intercepted.
The mass displacement in Lebanon during Israel's military campaign has revived the spectre of sectarian strife.
Lebanon's population consists of more than a dozen religious sects, with political representation divided along sectarian lines. Religious divisions fuelled the ferocity of a 1975-1990 civil war that killed some 150,000 people and drew in neighbouring states.
The U.S. has stood by Israel in its conflicts despite concerns over civilian casualties. The Pentagon said components for an advanced anti-missile system began arriving in Israel on Monday and that it would be fully operational in the near future, according to a statement on Tuesday.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.
The Middle East, meanwhile, remains on alert for Israel to retaliate against Iran for an Oct. 1 barrage of missiles launched in response to Israel's assaults on Lebanon.
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ED Attaches Properties Worth Rs 23 Crore In Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Case
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10/15/2024 12:00:19 PM
(MENAFN- IANS) Amaravati, Oct 15 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable and movable properties amounting to Rs. 23.54 crore in a case relating to misuse of funds in the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) Siemens Project case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad has provisionally attached the properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the central agency said on Tuesday.
The project was meant to promote skill development & entrepreneurship in Andhra Pradesh.
Meanwhile, the opposition YSR congress Party in Andhra Pradesh has reacted to the ED attaching properties in the case, claiming that the Central financial probe agency has confirmed that there was corruption in the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation Siemens Project.
"The ED has attached Rs.23 crore assets to confirm that there was corruption in Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation Siemens Project," YSRCP spokesperson P. Shiva Shankar Reddy said.
The YSRCP leader said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is the main accused in the case. He claimed that to divert public attention from this case, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was making baseless allegations against YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The CID had arrested Naidu on September 9 last year in the Skill Development scam which allegedly took place when he was the Chief Minister between 2014 and 2019. The next day a court in Vijayawada had sent him to judicial custody. The TDP chief spent 52 days in Rajahmundry Jail before he was released on bail by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The CID had said that Naidu is the prime accused in the alleged fraud in Skill Development Corporation involving approximately Rs 550 crore. According to the CID, the case revolves around the establishment of clusters of centres of excellence in Andhra Pradesh. The total estimated project value was Rs 3,300 crore but a huge loss was caused to the state exchequer. The agency had claimed that Naidu and the TDP were the beneficiaries of misappropriated funds.
Naidu had denied the allegations and termed them politically motivated.
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Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shot after wounding 2 fellow officers, chief says
DETROIT (AP) — Two Detroit police officers have been wounded after coming under gunfire from an off-duty officer who threatened suicide and later was fatally shot.
Police Chief James White told reporters that the off-duty officer had been struggling with a mental health crisis and that the officers who were wounded had arrived in response to a 911 call Monday afternoon.
The 13-year veteran of the department recently had returned to full duty after being off work for a time, said White, who added that the officer was working through a degenerative condition. The officer’s name has not been released.
White said the 45-year-old off-duty officer was wearing his uniform and shooting into the air with a rifle when the other officers arrived. The responding officers identified him as a member of the department’s special response team and said he was “threatening suicide,” according to White.
White said the off-duty officer then approached the vehicle the arriving officers were taking cover behind, striking one of the officers in the leg and the other “in the thigh area.” One of the wounded officers returned fire, killing the shooter, White said.
“Once they recognized it was one of our own members, they still had to do their job and make sure that everyone else was safe,” White said.
The wounded officers were in stable condition Monday night at a hospital.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration warns Israel it must boost humanitarian aid into Gaza within 30 days or risk weapons funding.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts and owned by Silverwest Hotels, has selected ROH to streamline sales operations, boost cross-department collaboration, and improve payment processes. The implementation of ROH will enable The Inverness Denver to enhance communication between its sales and finance teams, reduce aging AR and deliver a seamless mobile experience for client contracts and invoicing.
The decision to implement ROH at The Inverness Denver follows the success experienced by Silverwest’s Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton property. Inspired by the positive impact ROH has had on Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton’s operational efficiency, Silverwest Hotels engaged Crescent Hotels & Resorts to bring the platform to The Inverness Denver. With real-time updates and transparent AR management provided by ROH, The Inverness Denver team no longer has to spend valuable time tracking down, monitoring and reconciling payments–it all happens automatically.
“As revenue generation has evolved and hotels prioritize profitability, managing revenue streams has become more essential than ever. However, this process is often inefficient and costly, diverting sales and finance teams from their core missions, not to mention the trickle-down effect that can negatively impact hotel owners and operators as well,” said Jess Conroy, CEO and Founder of ROH. “Silverwest Hotels recognized the opportunity at hand to improve their payments process, benefiting both operations and hotel owners by driving greater efficiency and profitability. After seeing success at Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton, they quickly expanded ROH to The Inverness Denver. It’s gratifying to see our clients harness the power of ROH and run with it.”
The Inverness Denver, operated by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort located in the Denver Tech Center. Boasting over 60,000 square feet of event space and more than 300 rooms, the resort offers luxury and relaxation with an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa and diverse dining options that are ideal for meetings and social events.
If you’re interested in learning more about how ROH can unlock profitability for your hotels, please email: sales@roh.co
About ROH
ROH is the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform that optimizes the sales and finance teams, unlocking profitability for hotels. ROH drives conversions, increases revenue and provides real-time data and insights for large hospitality groups, asset owners and their brands. ROH’s leading technology, automation and workflow tools unlock productivity for hotel operators by enabling them to effortlessly manage sales, payments and finances all in one place.
Developed by industry leaders, ROH has established relationships with leading hospitality brands collectively managing over $4T in Gross Payment Volume (GPV), including Loews Hotels & Resorts, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Auberge Resorts Collection, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Evolution Hospitality.
ROH is quickly becoming the system of record for forward-thinking hospitality groups as they optimize sales and finance operations and is proudly backed by investors including Acrew Capital, 1Sharpe Ventures, Founders Fund, Moore Specialty Credit, Correlation Ventures, SilverCircle, Cleo Capital and GMO VenturePartners.
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Newswise — In 2020, the IRS labeled the Family Research Council an association of churches, making it exempt from certain tax filing requirements and eligible for special protection from IRS audit.
This action led members of Congress to ask the Treasury secretary and the IRS commissioner for a review of organizations claiming church status.
New research highlights how the federal tax law definitions for “church” and “convention or association of churches” require revision to address multiple recent developments in the American religious landscape, including religious organizations seeking such status when Congress did not intend them to benefit from the special protections for such organizations. This research, “21st Century Churches and Federal Tax Law,” from University of Notre Dame Law School Professor Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer and Loyola Marymount University Professor Ellen Aprill, was published in July in the University of Illinois Law Review.
Other new developments, including virtual participation in worship services by congregants and the increasing diversity of faith communities, are additional reasons for such a revision, Mayer and Aprill write. They also recommend a government study of compliance by all charities that are prohibited by tax law from supporting or opposing candidates to address public perceptions that churches and other charities often violate this rule.
Because the First Amendment to the Constitution protects the free exercise of religion, Congress granted “churches” and “conventions or associations of churches” special protections under federal tax law. The IRS has interpreted “church” to include houses of worship of all faiths, including synagogues, mosques and temples. And the IRS has interpreted “convention or association of churches” to include organizations with member churches from either a single denomination or multiple denominations.
As with other charities, churches and associations of churches can receive tax-deductible charitable contributions and do not pay federal income tax. These organizations are subject to various limits on their activities — including the prohibition on supporting or opposing candidates for public office — as a condition of receiving these benefits.
But unlike other tax-exempt charities, Mayer said, “Churches and associations of churches do not have to apply to the IRS for recognition of their tax-exempt status. They also do not have to file publicly available annual information returns, as do other tax-exempt nonprofits. And federal tax law protects them from audit by requiring a high-level IRS official to reasonably believe that they have violated the federal tax rules before beginning an investigation.”
To distinguish churches from other religious nonprofits, the IRS has long relied on a 14-factor test. Those factors include ecclesiastical government, formal doctrine, a distinct membership, ordained ministers, a regular congregation and religious services. The IRS does not require that all factors be present and does not give any factor controlling weight.
“In recent years, courts have become increasingly uncomfortable with the IRS’ 14-factor test because it draws heavily on the traditional characteristics of Protestant Christian churches,” Mayer said. “It therefore may be a poor fit for houses of worship of other faiths, especially given the increasing diversity of faith communities.” These courts have instead adopted an associational test that focuses on regular religious services and other gatherings of congregants.
Other recent developments have highlighted how the IRS’ approach is a poor fit for 21st-century houses of worship. Those include virtual gatherings by congregations, which ramped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a rising number of religious ministries seeking church or association of churches status to claim the special tax benefits these groups enjoy.
The IRS’ Family Research Council decision led members of Congress to send letters to the Treasury secretary and the IRS commissioner questioning whether it was correct and asking the IRS to review claimed church or association of churches statuses more generally. Under the IRS’ current view that associations of churches include organizations with church members from multiple denominations, Mayer and Aprill say that it appears the IRS ruling was correct.
Additionally, there has been a growing public perception that tax-exempt charities, and particularly churches, often violate the prohibition on supporting or opposing candidates.
To reflect all these developments, Mayer and Aprill recommend the IRS change its definition for churches to the associational one adopted by some courts, but modified to accommodate virtual participation in religious services. They also recommend that Congress limit associations of churches to single-denomination organizations and that the government study the extent to which tax-exempt charities, including churches, violate the prohibition on supporting or opposing candidates.
Religious organizations of all types would still enjoy tax exemptions and the ability to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. The recommended changes would only affect certain religious organizations by requiring them to file publicly available returns with the IRS and taking away some of the protections against IRS audit..
“Limiting that eligibility to churches and single-denomination associations of churches will reduce the risk that other tax-exempt charities will seek to avoid government and public oversight for nefarious purposes while still protecting the special role that churches have in our society,” Mayer said.
Contact: Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer, 574-631-8057, [email protected]
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The Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, has directed the Ministry to set up an iGOT Lab to facilitate online learning for all employees within the Ministry. This initiative follows a comprehensive review of the Ministry’s annual Capacity Building Calendar and the onboarding status of employees onto the iGOT portal.
During the review meeting with Mr.Sanjay Jaju Secretary I&B and other senior officers, Dr. Murugan directed that all Ministry employees should be on boarded onto the iGOT portal by October 19. The Ministry has recommended a selection of 16 courses, including Budget Management, Gender Sensitization, Leadership, and Team Building, to enhance the professional skills of its workforce.
To encourage participation, the Ministry has also decided to felicitate employees who complete the highest number of courses each quarter. Additionally, plans are in place to conduct a workshop to communicate the Ministry’s learning plan and departmental strategies effectively across all media units.
The Minister also reviewed the handling of grievances and RTI applications by the Ministry and emphasized the importance of timely resolution of all cases to ensure transparency and accountability.
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By Aaron Horrell
The beautiful monarch butterfly has black legs and a black body peppered with white dots.
Its wings are orange with strategic black lines. The black lines at the outer edges of the butterfly's four wings are sprinkled with more white dots.
Milkweed plants are vital for the monarch butterfly while in its caterpillar stage. The caterpillar wants to eat only milkweed.
There are at least seven different kinds of milkweed native to the state of Missouri. If you want to draw monarchs to your property, be sure to plant Missouri native milkweed plants.
The monarch will visit all kinds of flowers as a butterfly.
The flower shown here is a Missouri native called the tickseed sunflower.
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The entire administration in the State has been working for days on end to mitigate the damage likely to be caused by the heavy rain brought by the current northeast monsoon. But there was a time when people followed strange rituals to lessen the nature’s fury.
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“When tanks and rivers threaten to breach their banks, men stand naked on the bunds and beat drums. If too much rain falls, naked men point firebrands at the sky. Their nudity is supposed to shock the powers that bring the rain and prevent their future progress,” writes F.R. Hemingway, the author of Trichinoploy Gazettee.
The climactic scene of the film Kizhakke Pogum Rail directed by Bharathiraja portrays how the heroine is forced to go round the streets of the village naked and holding a lamp in her hands to pray for stopping the incessant rain.
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Hemingway’s book, published in 1907, says “when rain is wanted, an effigy called Koman (the king) is dragged round the streets and his funeral is then performed with great attention to detail.”
There is a belief in Tamil Nadu that fortune will smile at those who see a fox first in the morning. In Tiruchi region, there was a belief that “a crown awaits anyone” who sees a fox going from right to left. F.R. Hemingway said that omens and superstitions were deeply regarded.
Sembottu bird crossing
“It is also good to see a fox or jackal passing from right to left; but it is a very bad sign to see a ‘sembottu’ bird crossing one’s path from right to left. Indeed the proverb says do not go a step further if you meet a ‘sembottu’ bird going from right to left; but a crown awaits him who sees a fox do this,” writes the British official, who has recorded the popular beliefs and interpretation of dreams that prevailed among the locals.
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‘Sembottu’ or ‘Shenbagam’ is Greater Coucal or crow pheasant (Centropus sinensis), which finds reference in literature also. Thirumangai Alwar, one of the Vaishnavite minstrels, asks the bird to carry a message to Lord Madhava. Thiruthai Sempothey is the first line of the pasuram which also requests lizards, crow and other birds and animals to convey Thirumangai Alwar’s longing for Lord Vishnu.
But Shepherds of Tamil Nadu believe that the bird’s shadow will cause ill to cattle. Communist leader R. Nallakannu said he had witnessed shepherds chasing away the bird by throwing stones at them.
Many such beliefs continue among the people in various parts of the State.
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People wore masks during the pandemic caused by COVID-19 to guard themselves against corona virus. A sneeze of a person suffering from contagious disease spreads it to others. Hemingway said that it was a bad omen to hear sneezing or see a single Brahmin, widow, shikari, snake, oil or cat directly after leaving the house.
Tamil proverb
“It also bodes ill to the inmates if an owl, vulture, Brahmani kite, or ‘sembottu’ bird perches on the roof of a house, or if a bee nest, anthill, snake or tortoise is found inside it or if its wall cracks,” he records confirming the Tamil proverb, ‘Aamai puguntha veedum Ameena puguntha veedum uruppadathu (family will be destroyed if a tortoise or Ameena (the court officer) enters the house.) It was also considered ill omen if a sleeping man rolls over against another, and the only way to prevent the coming evil is to strike the sleeper and tear his cloth.
‘Royal road’
Long before Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, came out with his theory on interpretations of dreams, people in Tamil Nadu had their own interpretations. Freud said the interpretation of dreams was the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind.
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Hemingway said that to dream of a temple car in motion is considered to forebode the death of a near relation.
“To dream of a coconut falling from a tree or of being bitten by a snake foreshadows the birth of the child in a household, and to dream of a house or straw heap on fire foretells that some girl in the household is going to attain maturity,” he writes.
Another curious way of looking into the future was to stand in front of a temple and wait to hear if a lizard chirps first to the left and then to the right. “It this happens, it is a very good omen,” he says. If the order is reversed, the omen is bad. In many parts of the State, chirping of lizard is still considered as a confirmation of what one has just uttered.
A child born with the umbilical cord round the neck is a curse to his maternal uncle, unless a gold or sliver string be placed on its body and the uncle sees its image reflected in a vessel of oil. If a first born child died, its finger was always cut off lest a sorcerer digs up the body and extracts an essence (karuvu) form the brain to harm his enemies.
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Pandas arrive at National Zoo, but won’t be ready for public debut until January
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo’s long dark panda drought has come to an end,
Eleven months after the zoo sent its three wildly popular pandas — Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji — back to China, a new pair of bears arrived late Tuesday morning.
The three-year old giant pandas, named Bao Li and Qing Bao, were flown from China to Dulles International Airport in suburban Virginia, with a refueling stop in Alaska. They were loaded into special FedEx trucks and arrived at the zoo just before noon.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to prepare for the pandas’ arrival, and we’re thrilled to welcome Bao Li and Qing Bao to Washington, D.C., the only place you can see giant pandas for free in the nation,” said Brandie Smith, the national zoo director who travelled to China to take part in farewell ceremonies for the bears there. “As a result of our collective efforts, today we joyfully celebrate a new chapter of our 52-year-long giant panda breeding and conservation program.”
The zoo was closed Tuesday to facilitate the arrivals. The bears will be quarantined from the public for at least 30 days. A statement from the zoo set the date for the bears’ official public debut and the reopening of the renovated panada house as Jan. 24, 2025.
Bao Li (precious vigor) and Qing Bao (green treasure) arrive in Washington as part of a new 10-year agreement with Chinese authorities. The previous deal expired last year, leading to some concern among American panda-lovers that Beijing was gradually pulling its furry friendship ambassadors from American zoos amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Breeding pairs in zoos in Memphis and San Diego had already returned to China earlier and the four pandas in the Atlanta zoo left for China last week.
That anxiety turned to optimism last November when Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly stated a desire to continue the panda exchange programs. This year, a new pair of bears has been delivered to the San Diego Zoo, while another pair has been promised to San Francisco.
In Washington, National Zoo officials remained conspicuously silent about negotiations for a new panda agreement, but they expressed optimism about striking a new deal and launched a multimillion-dollar renovation of its panda enclosure in anticipation. Then in late May, Smith teamed up with first lady Jill Biden to announce that Bao Li and Qing Bao would be arriving by the end of this year.
Pandas have become one of the unofficial symbols of the nation’s capital, dating back to 1972 when the first pair — Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing — were sent as a gift from Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai following President Richard Nixon’s historic diplomatic visit to China. Later, a rolling series of 10-year cooperation agreements was struck.
“The giant pandas are an iconic part of the Washington, D.C., story, both for locals and incoming travelers alike,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC. “The interest and excitement associated with their return directly benefits the entire city, bringing further interest and visitors to our hotels, restaurants and other attractions.”
The exact terms of the deal are still unclear; under previous 10-year agreements the Chinese government receives $1 million per year, per bear. Any cubs born in overseas zoos are typically returned to China before they reach age four.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, credited the decades of cooperation with advancing research into panda preservation and breeding. During the lifespan of these agreements, giant pandas have been reclassified from an endangered species to merely vulnerable.
“The current round of cooperation will focus on prevention and treatment of major diseases, and protection of habitats and wild giant panda populations,” Liu said in an email. “We hope the arrival of the pandas will inject fresh impetus into exchanges between China and the U.S., and help to stabilize the broader bilateral relationship as well.”
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CM Adityanath Calls For Strong Laws To Prevent Human Waste Contamination In Food
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10/15/2024 12:00:20 PM
(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held an important meeting to discuss a proposed new law aimed at permanently preventing the recent incidents of contamination in food items like juices, lentils, and bread.
The meeting took stock of recent incidents of contamination in food items such as juices, lentils, and bread, involving human waste and unsanitary materials across various regions of the country. Chief Minister Adityanath is of the view that such occurrences are horrific and can adversely affect public health, as well as social harmony.
The Chief Minister emphasised that given the importance of ensuring the purity of food products and maintaining consumer trust regarding public safety, it is necessary to enact strict laws. Clear regulations must be developed concerning hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and street vendors, he directed. Those who violate the law should face imprisonment and fines. Such crimes should be treated as cognizable and non-bailable offences, the Chief Minister instructed.
According to a directive given by the Chief Minister, the law must ensure that there is no activity where anti-social elements conceal their identities to mix human waste and unsanitary materials into food and beverages. Strict action must be taken to curb such anti-social activities.
The directive further states that every consumer must have the right to access necessary information about food and beverage vendors and service providers. Therefore, it should be mandatory for vendors to display signboards at their establishments. All employees in food establishments must carry identification cards. There should be strict penalties for those who use false identities or provide misleading information.
Chief Minister Adityanath's directive further says that every food establishment must ensure that no food is contaminated. A sufficient number of CCTV cameras must be installed in kitchens and dining areas for continuous monitoring, with footage available for a minimum of one month upon request from the district administration.
When preparing food in kitchens and serving it in establishments, wearing hair covers, masks, and gloves must be mandatory. Food business operators must provide details of their employees to the relevant authorities.
If any employee in a food establishment is confirmed to be an infiltrator or an illegal foreign national, strict action must be taken against them. The law should include clear provisions in this regard, say the directives.
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DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — While there’s still more work to do, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday praised Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a major storm.
“President (Ronald) Reagan used to say the most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’ There’s a lot of wisdom in that, but I don’t think The Gipper ever saw Florida respond to a natural disaster, because we get after it and we do make a difference,” DeSantis said at a news conference in front of a flooded road in Zephyrhills.
There were still about 170,000 customers without electricity, rivers continued to rise in some flooded areas and the state was still providing free gas to residents struggling to top of their tanks. But DeSantis pointed out that more than 4 million customers had power restored less than a week after the Category 3 storm.
At least 11 people died less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene inflicted major damage in Florida and other Southeastern states. The death toll from Helene is more than 240. While most gas stations were back up and running, the state still has 10 active fuel distribution centers providing free gas to residents. DeSantis said more than 2 million gallons had been distributed so far.
As happened two years ago during Hurricane Ian, parts of central Florida on Tuesday were flooding almost a week after Milton made landfall due to the rising St. Johns River.
In Seminole County, north of Orlando, crews closed roads along the shores of Lake Harney and Lake Jesup after several homes were flooded by the river. Since last Thursday, at least 15 people have been evacuated from homes in nearby Geneva and a neighborhood in Altamonte Springs located in a crook of the Little Wekiva River.
Water levels along the St. Johns River were expected to crest later in the week.
In Sumter County, home to the sprawling retirement community, The Villages, residents along the Little Withlacoochee River were being encouraged to evacuate as river levels rose. Residents who decided to evacuate were offered shelter at the Sumter County Fairgrounds.
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Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy an entirely new way of experiencing events, concerts, and shows
UAE's capital city is set to be the next location to get the landmark Las Vegas Sphere, Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) announced on Tuesday, October 15.
Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy an entirely new way of experiencing events, concerts, and shows. The medium of entertainment is expected to match the scale of the Las Vegas Sphere with a capacity 20,000. It is also expected to draw visitors all year round.
The authority did not specify exactly where the sphere will be located, however, it did mention that the Sphere will be at a prime spot in the emirate.
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James L Dolan, executive chairman and chief executive officer, Sphere Entertainment, said, “Sphere is redefining live entertainment and extending the reach of its transformative impact."
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “We are excited to bring Sphere to Abu Dhabi in partnership with Sphere Entertainment, providing our residents and visitors with an extraordinary new form of entertainment. Sphere Abu Dhabi will seamlessly integrate advanced technology with captivating storytelling, creating unforgettable memories for everyone who visits."
Under the terms of the partnership, which are yet to be finalised, DCT Abu Dhabi will pay Sphere Entertainment a franchise initiation fee for the right to build the venue, utilising it’s proprietary designs, technology, and intellectual property.
Construction will be funded by DCT Abu Dhabi, with Sphere Entertainment’s team of experts providing services related to development, construction, and pre-opening of the venue.
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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RRA Capital, a leading Phoenix-based commercial real estate bridge lender and investment firm, announces the closing of a $27 million loan for the acquisition of a four-property, multifamily portfolio in North Carolina. This latest transaction, executed in partnership with Emerald City Associates (ECA), marks a significant milestone in their collaboration, with the parties having now closed $62 million across seven loans in the past five months.
Emerald City Associates specializes in acquiring, managing, and repositioning commercial real estate in select markets in the Southeast United States. ECA focuses on unlocking value by targeting historically underperforming communities, improving management, and deploying strategic CAPEX spend. ECA’s strategic approach has led to the acquisition of high-potential properties with significant upside.
The portfolio includes 384 units across four properties: Meadowbrook Apartments, Westwood Heights, Glenside Woods, and Parkside Villas, located in High Point, Greensboro, and Shelby, NC. RRA Capital provided a single financing facility for the entire portfolio, including financing for capital improvements.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Emerald City Associates on our 11th property with them,” said Boots Dunlap, CEO of RRA Capital. “Their ability to identify underperforming assets, negotiate competitive purchase prices, and execute swift value-add strategies makes them a strong partner in today’s market.”
Emerald City Associates acquired the properties at approximately 35% below the previous owner’s cost basis. This favorable acquisition price provides significant upside potential through planned renovations and operational improvements. RRA Capital’s financing will support ECA’s strategy, which includes completing renovations, upgrading exteriors and common areas, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Once stabilized, ECA plans to refinance with long-term, permanent financing.
About RRA Capital: RRA Capital is a nationwide commercial real estate lender and investment firm, specializing in bridge loans and structured financing solutions, up to $40MM. With a focus on value-add opportunities, RRA Capital delivers customized financing options that meet the unique needs of real estate investors and developers. Visit www.rracapital.com to learn more.
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Newswise — A University of Iowa researcher has developed two algorithms that can be used to reduce racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence.
Qihang Lin, associate professor of business analytics in the Tippie College of Business, developed the algorithms with the help of an $800,000 grant received in 2022 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Amazon.
“Machine learning is used to make many high stakes decisions,” said Lin, the co-lead primary investigator on the grant. “We want to help make sure those decisions won’t be discriminatory against people who have protected characteristics.”
Machine learning is the process of programming an algorithm to analyze enormous amounts of data to complete a task. As more data is added, the algorithm discovers more about its task and changes how it does things as a result, “learning” as it goes, just as a human would respond to learning new things.
However, Lin said algorithms can learn discriminatory things based on the data. For instance, an algorithm might conclude that Black criminal defendants are more likely to re-offend while on bail. But what the algorithm wasn’t told was that judges are more apt to require higher bails for Black defendants than for white defendants who commit the same class of crimes, so it makes higher prediction errors.
To counter this, Lin and Yang developed a machine learning model to predict if a criminal defendant will reoffend that reduces the likelihood of racial bias.
“Our method effectively reduces the gap of the error rates between all racial groups without compromising the accuracy of the model,” said Lin.
Similarly, AI algorithms that market financial services often discriminate against women because they incorrectly predict more men have incomes higher than $50,000 than women. As a result, they recommend more products more frequently to men than to women.
Lin developed an algorithm that successfully reduces that gender bias so female users can receive more financial product recommendations.
Tianbao Yang of Texas A&M University is Lin’s co-lead investigator and algorithm developer.
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Shares of Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU – Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Tuesday . Approximately 138,586 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 46% from the previous session’s volume of 257,254 shares.The stock last traded at $62.23 and had previously closed at $59.12.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several analysts have recently commented on LEU shares. Roth Mkm downgraded shares of Centrus Energy from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $55.00 to $62.00 in a research report on Thursday, October 10th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Centrus Energy to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 7th. Finally, Roth Capital cut shares of Centrus Energy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $67.00.
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Centrus Energy Stock Performance
Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 6th. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.77 by $1.12. Centrus Energy had a net margin of 22.96% and a return on equity of 299.92%. The company had revenue of $189.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $82.70 million. On average, equities research analysts predict that Centrus Energy Corp. will post 3.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Centrus Energy
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LEU. Point72 DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Centrus Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $42,000. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC purchased a new stake in Centrus Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $43,000. nVerses Capital LLC grew its position in Centrus Energy by 133.3% during the 2nd quarter. nVerses Capital LLC now owns 1,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $60,000 after purchasing an additional 800 shares during the last quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank grew its position in Centrus Energy by 181.8% during the 2nd quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 2,719 shares of the company’s stock worth $115,000 after purchasing an additional 1,754 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Centrus Energy during the 1st quarter worth approximately $216,000. Institutional investors own 49.96% of the company’s stock.
Centrus Energy Company Profile
Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel components and services for the nuclear power industry in the United States, Belgium, Japan, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment sells separative work units (SWU) components of LEU; natural uranium hexafluoride, uranium concentrates, and uranium conversion; and enriched uranium products to utilities that operate nuclear power plants.
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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.
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Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, held a review meeting with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) at Transport Bhawan today. They discussed how prepared the automobile industry is for using ethanol and flex fuels.
The discussion focused on how the industry is preparing to launch ethanol-powered vehicles in the coming months. Shri Gadkari also spoke about the benefits of switching from fossil fuels to biofuels, which will help India become more self-reliant (Atmanirbhar), lower pollution, reduce the country’s annual fossil fuel imports, and provide consumers with cheaper fuel options, all while supporting farmers.
He urged SIAM members to explore ways to increase public acceptance of these fuels, pointing to Brazil’s successful adoption of flex fuels and biofuels in its transportation system as an example.
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Sh. Harsh Malhotra was also present during the review meeting. Senior Officers of Ministry also attended the meeting with SIAM.
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New Street, contrary to its name, is one of the oldest parts of Madras, George Town to be precise. It is a narrow and nondescript north-south thoroughfare connecting Geils (now Gills) and Mannady Streets. The question is, why ‘New’ and for how long has it been that way? To that I have no answer.
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I can only hazard a guess that this name is in some way connected to the creation of the Mannady area. And that is a story which, no matter how many times it is recounted, always fascinates. Time was when the area near Central Station, and long before that landmark came up, was a mound, or rather, two mounds. There was Narimedu or Hogg Hill, which was roughly where the Park Town Post Office now stands, and to its right was a nameless rise, which the British jocularly named Mont Blanc. And before we dismiss these as inconsequential, let me add that Narimedu features in the land grant that the Raja of Chandragiri gave the British, which led to the building of Fort St. George.
Initially, Hogg Hill was considered a suitable site for constructing a new Fort St. George, should the old one be washed away by the sea. But by 1750, there was a growing perception that the mound was a security threat to the Fort as enemy cannon could be stationed there. For the next thirty years, the English rather sporadically took action — houses and buildings were demolished but the mound remained. It was in the 1780s, with Hyder Ali threatening Madras, that the necessity to flatten the ground became pressing. It was estimated that around 214,000 cubic yards of sand would have to be removed and dumped into the sea. Tenders were floated and many bid for it.
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Work began in January 1781 and continued for much of the year. The soil was, contrary to earlier opinion, put to use. Low-lying land at various places was acquired by the Government for levelling and a small part made it to grounds belonging to Stephen Popham, lawyer, prospector and public busybody. He was one of the many petitioners who had pressed the Government for action on Hogg Hill and he benefited from it.
His land, now raised to ground level by soil from the mound, became Mannady and Broadway — new areas where none existed before. Mannady, as the name suggests, was because soil was rammed in to raise the height. And branching off on both sides of Mannady Street were new roads, in a neat grid. It is my theory that the first of these was New Street and while the others got names to commemorate, this one never did. Given that no politician of today would consider George Town streets worthy of renaming, it has survived to tell the tale. Again I must add here that this is just my conjecture and there could well be some other explanation for the name.
The earlier reference I can get to New Street dates to 1902. Oddly enough, it does not feature in a street directory of 1932 that I frequently refer to, but my guess is that this may be a clerical omission.
Mont Blanc survived till the 1850s when it was flattened too. The space made way for a garden used by convicts from the Central Jail just opposite. In the 1880s, this became Adam’s Park, probably commemorating W.P. Adam, who was briefly Governor of Madras, dying in Ooty. The park made way in 1911 for the M&SM Railway headquarters, which is where Southern Railway functions from even now.
(V. Sriram is a writer and historian.)
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NFC North flexing its muscles early with each of its four teams at least two games above .500
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Never in the past two decades has any division started out as strong as the NFC North has this season.
With the undefeated Minnesota Vikings leading the way, all four NFC North teams are 4-2 or better. This marks the first time since the league’s 2002 realignment that all four teams in a division have won at least four games through the first six weeks of a season.
“The division is good,” Detroit quarterback Jared Goff said Sunday after the Lions rolled to a 47-9 victory at Dallas. “The division is really good. It’s probably the best division in football right now.”
It’s hard to argue otherwise.
The four teams in the division have a combined record of 17-5. It’s the first time in NFL history a division has had a .750 or better combined winning percentage through Week 6 or a later week in a season.
Minnesota is 5-0 and Detroit’s 4-1. That leaves the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers tied for last place despite 4-2 records that would give them at least a share of the lead in any of the NFC’s other three divisions.
Part of the reason all the NFC North teams have such strong records is the lack of intra-division games at this point of the schedule.
The only game matching two NFC North teams so far this season was the Vikings’ 31-29 victory at Green Bay on Sept. 29.
They’ve mostly been playing teams from outside their division instead. And they’re not just winning those games. They’re romping.
With the first-place Vikings idle Sunday, the other three NFC North teams won their games by a combined margin of 116-38. Green Bay beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 at home, while the Bears routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16 in London.
The four NFC North teams have a combined plus-211 point differential, the best for any division through the first six weeks of a season since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The best point differential through the first six weeks of a season before this year was the AFC West’s plus-173 in 2013.
“I just think there’s a lot of good teams in our division right now,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “So it will get interesting once we all start playing each other.”
This surge is particularly surprising because it’s not that long ago that the NFC North struggled to have more than one quality team.
Green Bay was the only NFC North team with a winning record in 2020 — though Chicago also sneaked into the playoffs with an 8-8 record that year — and was the only division member to avoid finishing below .500 in 2021. The Vikings were the only NFC North team to reach the playoffs in 2022.
Things started to change last season. Detroit went 12-5, earned its first postseason win in 32 years and reached the NFC championship game while Green Bay finished 9-8 and advanced to the divisional playoffs.
Now all the teams in the division have reason for optimism.
After going a combined 17-46-2 from 2018-21, the Lions have emerged as contenders under fourth-year coach Dan Campbell with help from astute drafting. The Packers made a seamless transition at quarterback last year when they traded four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers and handed the job to Jordan Love, who performed well enough to earn a four-year, $220 million contract extension. The Chicago Bears haven’t had a winning season since 2018, but they’re making major strides with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Some preseason prognostications suggested Minnesota would finish last in the division, since the Vikings were coming off a 7-10 season and had lost quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency. The Vikings instead have emerged as one of the NFL’s biggest surprises.
“It’s a lot of guys that are still hungry,” Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard said in describing his team. “A lot of guys have faced a lot of adversity. We’ve got guys that are either late picks, third round, whatever, undrafted. Guys are still in that mode of proving themselves.”
This fast start could enable the NFC North to have more than two playoff representatives for the first time since the NFL went to the eight-division format in 2002. The NFC North also could match what happened last year in the AFC North, where each team finished with a winning record: Baltimore (13-4), Cleveland (11-6), Pittsburgh (10-7) and Cincinnati (9-8).
Of course, the records of these NFC North teams could suffer once they start beating up on one another in divisional play. The NFC North finally has its second divisional matchup of the season Sunday when Minnesota hosts Detroit.
“It just makes those games that much bigger,” Packers center Josh Myers said. “Most of them are still coming, and they’re going to be huge.”
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AP Pro Football Writers Dave Campbell and Josh Dubow and AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins contributed to this report.
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Iran Holds Funeral For Slain Senior Commander
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(MENAFN- IANS) Tehran, Oct 15 (IANS) Iran held a funeral on Tuesday for the senior commander of the Islamic revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Abbas Nilforoushan, who was killed alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon late last month.
The funeral ceremony, held in Tehran's Imam Hossein Square, was attended by Nilforoushan's family, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, IRGC's Chief Commander Hossein Salami, and Commander of IRGC Quds Force Esmaeil Qaani as well as other high-ranking officials and military commanders.
At around 8:20 am local time (0450 GMT), Nilforoushan's body was brought to the square, where it was received by citizens with flowers, Xinhua news agency reported.
Attendees waved flags of Iran, Hezbollah, and Palestine and held pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Nasrallah, and Nilforoushan, while chanting slogans against the United States and Israel.
Nilforoushan will be laid to rest in his hometown Isfahan on Thursday evening, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency.
Nilforoushan, 58, was killed on September 27 during a meeting with Nasrallah when Israel launched a large-scale targeted strike on Hezbollah's headquarters in Dahieh, a southern suburb of Beirut. Nasrallah, along with several senior leaders of Hezbollah, was also killed during the attack.
Nilforoushan had been serving as IRGC's deputy commander for operations since 2019. When confirming his death in a statement, the IRGC said he was serving as a "military adviser" in Lebanon.
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Lawyers told to apologize for blasting recorded screams in a Philly neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers who blared a looped recording of a woman screaming as a test in their civil rights lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia must apologize in person and in writing to residents where the loud test took place, a federal judge ordered last week.
U.S. Judge John F. Murphy on Thursday described the hour-long predawn test on Sept. 23 as lacking foresight and judgment, resulting in “a deeply disturbing and potentially dangerous situation.” He gave the lawyers who oversaw the loudspeaker’s recorded screaming in south Philadelphia until the end of October to apologize to people who live nearby, about a block from the South Broad Street and Passyunk Avenue intersection.
“It was so jarring,” neighbor Rachel Robbins told The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was just really awful.”
The lawyers represent a man who is suing the city and several officers over his arrest, conviction and 19 years in prison for sexual assault before the conviction was vacated in 2020. The man was shot by police three times at the scene.
At issue in the lawsuit is whether the man, who said he was trying to help the victim in the case, could have heard the woman’s screams from two blocks away.
The loudspeaker was set up near row homes and a day care center that was preparing to open for the day. Murphy wrote that neighbors were upset, with some watching children go into the day care facility while the recording was played.
“Plaintiff counsel’s disregard for community members fell short of the ethical standards by which all attorneys practicing in this district must abide,” the judge wrote.
The apology must explain “their transgression,” Murphy wrote, and take “full responsibility for the repercussions of the scream test.”
A phone message seeking comment was left Tuesday for the lawyers who represent the man suing the city.
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TOLEDO, Ohio & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAMSA, a world-leading MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO) offering end-to-end market access services, and TERUMO, a global leader in medical technology, announced that they have entered into a strategic outsourcing partnership aimed at accelerating the regulatory approval and commercialization of Terumo’s product portfolio.
Based in Tokyo and operating globally, Terumo provides innovative medical solutions in more than 160 countries and regions. Its extensive business portfolio ranges from vascular intervention and cardio-surgical solutions, blood transfusion and cell therapy technology, to medical products essential for daily clinical practice such as transfusion systems, diabetes care, and peritoneal dialysis treatments.
“We are thrilled to facilitate Terumo’s growth through this strategic outsourcing partnership,” explained John Amat, NAMSA Chief Commercial Officer. “As part of this partnership, we have granted Terumo immediate access to clinical experts for study starts and capacity in addition to our skilled and talented teams of clinical and regulatory medical device experts. Together, we’ll accelerate the introduction of life-enhancing devices.”
The global MedTech industry is experiencing changing regulatory requirements and increasing clinical evidence demands. More stringent requirements can extend development timelines, increase costs and slow speed-to-market. NAMSA's strategic outsourcing solution and full suite of in-house services (clinical, preclinical, testing, regulatory) allows MedTech innovators to proactively mitigate risk, preserve capital and create more stakeholder value. This results in accelerated commercialization and products that are more readily available to patients that need them most.
Toshihiko Osada, Group Senior Managing Executive Officer, Terumo Corporation commented, “We strongly believe that the establishment of a global strategic partnership with NAMSA will enable us to realize a seamless, end-to-end development program that covers from feasibility studies to product launches on a global scale. This partnership is a pivotal step toward bringing cutting-edge technology and innovation to physicians and patients worldwide and we are excited about the journey ahead.”
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Helping medical device Sponsors improve healthcare since 1967, NAMSA is the world’s leading MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO) offering end-to-end services. Driven by its global regulatory expertise and in-depth therapeutic knowledge, NAMSA is dedicated to accelerating medical device product development, offering only the most proven solutions to move clients’ products through the product development lifecycle efficiently and cost-effectively. From preclinical and clinical research to medical device testing and regulatory compliance, NAMSA is the industry’s premier, trusted partner for successful development and commercialization outcomes. Web: namsa.com
ABOUT TERUMO
Terumo (TSE: 4543) is a global leader in medical technology and has been committed to “Contributing to Society through Healthcare” for more than 100 years. Based in Tokyo and operating globally, Terumo employs more than 30,000 associates worldwide to provide innovative medical solutions in more than 160 countries and regions. The company started as a Japanese thermometer manufacturer and has been supporting healthcare ever since. Now, its extensive business portfolio ranges from vascular intervention and cardio-surgical solutions, blood transfusion and cell therapy technology, to medical products essential for daily clinical practice such as transfusion systems, diabetes care, and peritoneal dialysis treatments. Terumo will further strive to be of value to patients, medical professionals, and society at large.
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Newswise — Jim Holmes, M.D., a professor of orhtopaedic surgery at University of Michigan Health is open to answering questions about what happens during a tibia break and what the recovery process looks like as we await further status updates on Aidan Hutchinson. Please contact Universtiy of Michigan Health PR Representative Valerie Goodwin at [email protected] to speak with Dr. Holmes.
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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.
The last rites of Baba Siddique were performed with full state honours in Mumbai at Bada Qabrastan on Sunday.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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A leading Indian woman scientist, Shubha Tole has been appointed as the president-elect of the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO). She is the first scientist from a developing country to be appointed to the top position. The IBRO governing council represents 69 scientific societies and federations from 57 countries worldwide. It recently elected new officers during its annual assembly in Chicago, USA. Ms. Tole, currently serves as the dean of graduate studies at Mumbai’s premier scientific research institute – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
The International Brain Research Organization is the global federation of neuroscience organizations which promote and support neuroscience around the world through training, teaching, collaborative research, advocacy and outreach. While speaking exclusively to The Hindu, Ms. Tole said, “Leadership position offers the opportunity to have impact on a wider range of issues and expands the range of people one can help. The importance of women role models cannot be under-emphasized in these matters.”
This is the exclusive interview she gave to The Hindu after being appointed to the position.
How significant is it for an Indian scientist to be appointed to IBRO?
I left India to join a PhD program at Caltech when I was 21. I returned after PhD (Caltech) and postdoc (University of Chicago) when I was 31. It is now 25 years since I’ve been running my lab at TIFR. My lab was the first one in India to explore the development of the vertebrate brain using modern transgenic approaches. Now, there is a growing neuroscience community in India that includes my own trainees having returned and set up their own labs in leading research and teaching institutions. I actively mentor younger faculty and promote the sharing of reagents, training opportunities and collaborations within the country. I am vocal on social media about issues that are important for Indian science to thrive. Whenever I am invited to give a scientific talk in any University/ Institution I offer a second talk about Career Planning/ Women in Science/ Mentorship/ How Graduate Programs could better support students. In this sense, I promoted DEI initiatives long before this was articulated as a desirable policy. I have served in international organizations for some time now. I am currently the President of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience; in the past, I served on the Ethics and Scientific Publications committees of the Society for Neuroscience and also on the Board of Directors of the ALBA Network. My election as IBRO’s President-elect is in a sense a recognition of this kind of engagement with the scientific and student community worldwide - something I have been doing outside of my research for my entire career.
How important is this appointment for women scientists across the world?
It is always meaningful for women to be elected to positions of leadership. Fortunately, in the biological sciences, this is not as rare an occurrence as it is in other STEM fields. But, a leadership position offers the opportunity to have an impact on a wider range of issues and expands the range of people one can help. The importance of women role models cannot be underemphasized in these matters.
How do you foresee your contribution to IBRO?
The experiences of challenges and creative solutions, interactions with the local community and shared efforts to overcome hurdles - all these are what I will contribute to my role in IBRO. In electing its first President-elect from outside Europe/ North America, IBRO is demonstrating its truly global identity. It is a privilege to serve the global neuroscience community through an organization like IBRO that has a network to reach aspiring and practising neuroscientists worldwide, including those from regions that may not have easy access to resources or networking opportunities.
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The Government of India has announced Special Campaign 4.0 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2024 with a focus on Swachhata and reducing pendency in the Government. The Special Campaign 4.0 places a greater emphasis on field/outstation offices in addition to the Ministries, Departments, and their subordinate offices under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
As part of the special campaign 4.0, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is giving special attention in reducing the pendency in number of references from Members of Parliament, Public Grievances and Public Grievance Appeals. Secretary, MSDE addressed all the senior officers and nodal officers of the Ministry on 11.10.2024, specifically emphasizing to reduce all these pending issues on a day-to-day basis. Further, Secretary, MSDE instructed to randomly consult the individual Grievant if his grievance is specifically addressed, as instructed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. A workshop with National Archives of India, was also organised to sensitize the officers of Ministry and attached field offices on the necessity of Record Management.
During the ongoing Special Campaign 4.0 progress is being monitored on day-to-day basis. As on 15th October, 2024, 40 Public Grievance cases, one reference of Hon’ble MP, 328 old files have been weeded out and in addition to 2,216 Cleanliness Target Units another 25-cleanliness campaign have been conducted. MSDE is diligently and proactively trying to dispose all pending matters much before the target date of 31.10.2024.
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The group's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, said the only solution was a ceasefire
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem. Photo: Reuters
Lebanese group Hezbollah threatened Tuesday to attack targets across Israel and said it would not be defeated by ongoing intense bombardment of its strongholds and leadership.
The group's deputy leader Naim Qassem said the only solution was a ceasefire.
"I am telling the Israeli home front: the solution is a ceasefire," he said in a speech broadcast live.
In another day of fighting, the Iran-backed group said it launched a barrage of rockets towards the northern Israeli city of Haifa and targeted Israeli bulldozers and a tank near the border.
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Israel responded with fresh air strikes around Lebanon, a day after an estimated 41 people were killed in attacks on the country, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
In his speech, Qassem vowed that the group "will not be defeated" and would begin widening the scope of its targets inside Israel.
"Since the Israeli enemy targeted all of Lebanon, we have the right from a defensive position to target any place" in Israel, he said.
Only after a ceasefire would residents of northern Israel be able to return home, he said, referring to Israel's stated war aim.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday told French President Emmanuel Macron he opposed any "unilateral ceasefire, which does not change the security situation in Lebanon".
Iran, which supports Hezbollah, has in recent days engaged in diplomatic talks around establishing ceasefires in Lebanon and war-battered Gaza amid growing fears of a broader regional conflict.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati told AFP that his country was ready to bolster its military presence in the south after any ceasefire, adding that Israeli troops were making brief cross-border incursions.
Security has been tightened in the country's only airport in Beirut "to remove any pretexts" for an Israeli attack, Mikati added.
Israel dramatically escalated its air campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon from September 23 and then launched a ground invasion a week later intended to push the group back from its northern border.
Hezbollah has been firing thousands of projectiles into Israel over the last year in support of Hamas, displacing tens of thousands of Israelis.
Israel's military targeted several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, including in the Bekaa Valley where a hospital in Baalbek city was put out of service, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported.
An Israeli strike on the northern, Christian-majority village of Aito on Monday killed 21 people, mostly women and children, according to a revised toll from the Lebanese health ministry.
The UN rights office called for a "prompt, independent and thorough investigation" of the strike which levelled a residential building reportedly being used by displaced people.
At least 1,356 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel escalated its bombing last month, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures, though the real toll is likely higher.
The war in Lebanon, which has suffered years of economic crisis, has displaced at least 690,000 people, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration.
Israel is also weighing how to respond to Iran's decision to launch about 200 missiles at the country on October 1.
Netanyahu's office said that Israel — and not its top ally the US — would decide how to strike back.
"We listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions based on our national interest," it said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Iranian barrage was in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Lebanon's Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian general Abbas Nilforoushan on September 27.
US President Joe Biden — whose government is Israel's top arms supplier — has warned Israel against striking Iran's nuclear or oil facilities.
According to a Washington Post report on Monday citing unnamed US officials, Netanyahu reassured the White House that Israel was only contemplating targeting military sites.
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Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCMKTS:CMPNF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 3,298,100 shares, an increase of 9.1% from the September 15th total of 3,023,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 32,981.0 days.
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Shares of OTCMKTS:CMPNF remained flat at $0.25 during trading on Tuesday. Champion Real Estate Investment Trust has a one year low of $0.25 and a one year high of $0.25. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $0.21 and a 200-day simple moving average of $0.20.
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$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.
Beyond restoring the cathedral’s iconic spire and medieval charm, the city announced plans Tuesday to revamp Notre Dame’s surroundings — to a tune of 50 million euros ($55 million) — into a serene, green oasis.
The project echoes a broader, post-Olympics eco-facelift that’s reshaping Paris from its historic monuments to its bustling avenues.
Among the key elements of this broader transformation are the revitalization of historic spaces like the Champs-Elysees and Place de la Concorde, a redesign aimed at reducing traffic around the Arc de Triomphe, and green promenades connecting the French capital’s landmarks.
Here’s a look at some of the eco plans for Paris in the coming years:
Notre Dame Cathedral: a rebirth in green
The reopening on Dec. 8 promises to be a historic moment for Paris, fulfilling President Emmanuel Macron’s vow made after the devastating 2019 fire for a five-year timeline. While the cathedral’s spire and oak-framed roof have been restored to their prefire glory, Paris City Hall’s plans for the area around Notre Dame are bringing something new.
The ambitious, future-facing project will create 1,800 square meters (around 20,000 square feet) of green space and plant 160 trees, according to a news conference at City Hall that featured speeches from Paris officials, including mayor Anne Hidalgo on Tuesday.
Hidalgo stated that the redesign will integrate nature and the Seine more fully into the area. Hidalgo emphasized that this transformation aims “to better highlight our beautiful cathedral and do it justice, while respecting its history.”
The redesign includes transforming the underground parking area into a visitor space complete with services and amenities. Additionally, the Seine’s adjacent quays will be revitalized, offering a new promenade along the river. A belvedere will provide panoramic views of the Ile Saint-Louis and the Seine, further enhancing the visitor experience.
The project will unfold in two phases, with the first, focusing on the parvis and surrounding streets, expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The second phase, which will include the renovation of Square Jean-XXIII and other nearby areas, is set to finish by 2030.
Place de la Concorde: A transformation
At the heart of Paris, the Place de la Concorde — home to the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk — will undergo a significant overhaul between 2026 and 2027.
Paris officials have enlisted the input of a dozen architectural experts to envision how to preserve its rich history, while aligning the plaza with the city’s modern green ambitions. Expect more greenery and less traffic as the revamp balances historical significance with a fresh eco-friendly design.
Eiffel Tower dispute
Not everything has been a picnic in Paris’s post-Olympics makeover.
Two of France’s most high-profile female politicians — Hidalgo and Culture Minister Rachida Dati — are engaged in a fierce battle over the future of the Eiffel Tower, casting a shadow over the city’s plans for its famed monument.
Hidalgo has proposed to keep the Olympic rings affixed to the Eiffel Tower beyond the Games, which ended in August. She argues that the rings symbolize the “festive spirit” of the successful Paris Olympics and wants them to remain at least until the next Summer Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
Critics, however, say Hidalgo is using the Eiffel Tower as a political billboard to boost her image before the 2026 mayoral election, in which she is expected to face off against Dati.
Dati has been vocal in opposing the plan, arguing that the tower is a protected heritage site and can’t be altered without proper consultation. She has accused Hidalgo of using the monument as a “personal campaign poster,” while Hidalgo counters that the rings are a harmless tribute to Paris’ Olympic success.
Dati has gone further, launching an ultimatum to push for the Eiffel Tower to be classified as a full historical monument — something Hidalgo has resisted. This would add extra layers of bureaucratic protection and control, potentially thwarting Hidalgo’s plans.
Champs-Elysees: A greener avenue
Paris’ Champs-Elysees, sometimes called “the most beautiful avenue in the world,” is receiving a 30-million-euro facelift, beginning with the renovation of its sidewalks, tree bases, and gardens that began in preparation for the Olympics.
With 150 proposals to “re-enchant the Champs-Elysees” over the coming years, this project aims to add even more green spaces and revive its historic charm, reinforcing its reputation as the world’s most beautiful avenue.
Arc de Triomphe: reducing traffic
Changes to the Arc de Triomphe’s bustling roundabout are designed to reduce traffic flow and calm the surrounding environment.
Traffic lanes encircling the famous monument will be trimmed, while the central ring will be widened, allowing for a quieter, more accessible space.
Leading from the Arc de Triomphe to the Bois de Boulogne, the Avenue de la Grande Armee is also getting the green treatment. Authorities plan to recreate a historic green promenade, transforming this major traffic artery into a lush, tree-lined boulevard that reconnects the avenue with the nearby forest, historically converted into a public park in the 19th century under Napoleon III.
Louvre Museum to go eco-friendly
Paris’ Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited, will undergo its own transformation under the “Louvre 2030” project.
Though specific details remain sparse, the project aims to address the growing influx of visitors, with a significant redesign of Place du Louvre planned to help manage the crowds and provide a more tranquil, green environment for visitors.
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Seller Assistant released Price List Analyzer, a tool that automates supplier price list processing and helps Amazon sellers identify high-margin deals.
SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- In October 2024, Seller Assistant introduced Updated Price List Analyzer , a powerful tool aimed at simplifying bulk price list processing for Amazon sellers. Designed for wholesale,
online arbitrage, and dropshipping sellers, this tool automates supplier price list analysis and identifies high-margin, profitable deals faster than ever.
The tool helps Amazon sellers quickly evaluate thousands of products, matching supplier UPC/EAN codes to Amazon ASINs, and providing essential profitability metrics such as estimated monthly sales, ROI, and profit margins for FBA and FBM products. It automates time-consuming tasks, such as converting UPCs to ASINs, calculating costs, and flagging potential issues like oversized or restricted products.
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UPC/EAN to ASIN conversion: Efficiently match supplier products to their Amazon listings.
Profitability insights: Provides sales estimates, profit, ROI, and margin metrics for informed decision-making.
Flagging risky products: Alerts sellers to potential issues like IP complaints, HazMat products, or high FBA fees. We also included custom warnings to draw your attention to tricky products and prevent expensive mistakes.
Bulk restrictions check: Easily identify restricted or gated products in bulk.
New metrics: We improved the end file you receive and added even more useful information. Added features like package quantity, shipping costs, inbound FBA fees, and 3PL fees for detailed cost analysis.
The Price List Analyzer ensures sellers can make data-driven sourcing decisions by processing up to 50,000 UPC/EAN codes in one click, offering detailed insights for optimizing inventory and selecting profitable deals.
With this upgrade, Seller Assistant continues to empower Amazon sellers by providing the tools needed to streamline product sourcing and boost profitability.
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Seller Assistant is an all-in-one product sourcing software offering features vital for Amazon sellers. It includes three extensions-Seller Assistant Extension, IP Alert, and VPN by Seller Assistant-and tools such as the Price List Analyzer, Seller Spy, Side Panel View, API Integrations, FBM & FBA Profit Calculator, and Restrictions Checker. With Zapier integration, sellers can create custom workflows to streamline their product sourcing process.
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Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shot after wounding 2 fellow officers, chief says
DETROIT (AP) — Two Detroit police officers have been wounded after coming under gunfire from an off-duty officer who threatened suicide and later was fatally shot.
Police Chief James White told reporters that the off-duty officer had been struggling with a mental health crisis and that the officers who were wounded had arrived in response to a 911 call Monday afternoon.
The 13-year veteran of the department recently had returned to full duty after being off work for a time, said White, who added that the officer was working through a degenerative condition. The officer’s name has not been released.
White said the 45-year-old off-duty officer was wearing his uniform and shooting into the air with a rifle when the other officers arrived. The responding officers identified him as a member of the department’s special response team and said he was “threatening suicide,” according to White.
White said the off-duty officer then approached the vehicle the arriving officers were taking cover behind, striking one of the officers in the leg and the other “in the thigh area.” One of the wounded officers returned fire, killing the shooter, White said.
“Once they recognized it was one of our own members, they still had to do their job and make sure that everyone else was safe,” White said.
The wounded officers were in stable condition Monday night at a hospital.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paired Power and Santa Clara University have partnered to provide direct clean energy for the first time to the University’s fleet of maintenance and other electric vehicles.
Paired Power, a leading American-made solar and microgrid electric vehicle charger manufacturer, installed two PairTree™ solar electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Santa Clara University’s facilities yard. As opposed to typical EV chargers that are powered by the electric utility grid, these derive their power entirely from clean solar energy. The installations mark a significant step toward SCU’s ambitious goals to reduce carbon pollution beyond traditional measures such as behavior change campaigns in residence halls and lighting upgrades in campus buildings.
“This installation is an important facet of our climate action work,” said Sean Collins, Santa Clara University’s assistant vice president for University Operations. “By integrating Paired Power’s solar EV chargers into our operations, we’re not only generating renewable energy to charge our fleet, we are also modeling for our students how an organization can take responsibility for reducing carbon pollution.”
Paired Power’s PairTree and PairFleet products for larger numbers of EV charging ports are already widely used by cities, public utilities, Fortune 500 companies, and federal government customers. SCU is one of the first area universities to install them to power a fleet.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University has long been a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship. The installation of Paired Power’s PairTree solar EV chargers aligns with SCU’s energy goals to drive down energy use through conservation and efficiency, install a more self-sufficient energy system, decarbonize purchased energy, and improve sustainable transportation options.
The PairTree chargers are a fully-integrated solar canopy system that combine solar energy with available grid power and battery storage to charge electric vehicles. With wind ratings of up to 130 mph and its low-maintenance design, PairTrees are built for durability in various environments such as extreme or unpredictable weather conditions. The system can provide reliable EV charging and energy storage day or night, making it an ideal solution for SCU’s fleet of electric maintenance vehicles and equipment.
“We’re excited to partner with Santa Clara University in their journey toward becoming a model of energy independence,” said Paired Power CEO Tom McCalmont, who formerly served on SCU’s Engineering Advisory Board. “Our PairTree chargers offer a resilient solution that harnesses the power of the sun while reducing the university’s reliance on the fossil fuel-powered grid, while providing a perfect model of how forward-thinking institutions can take advantage of solar technology to achieve their sustainability goals that matter to both students and stakeholders.”
The chargers featured quick one-day installation, excavation-free setup, and unique bifacial panel design that captures both direct and reflected light from the sun and the pavement to maximize energy yield.
The installation marks the latest in a series of initiatives outlined in SCU’s sustainability strategic plan Leading Through Laudato Si’ which maps the way for Santa Clara University to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world. The university’s leadership in clean energy solutions, combined with initiatives in academic, campus and community engagement, and resource management, advances its mission to prepare students to create a positive environmental, social, and economic impact in Silicon Valley and beyond.
“We are so grateful to SCU alumni Greenie and Donald Van Buren, who are big advocates for SCU and climate action,” said Lindsey Kalkbrenner, SCU’s sustainability director. The Van Burens brought SCU’s attention to this technology and have generously given their time, leadership, and transformative gifts to launch this project. “Working with alumni and local businesses to accelerate our progress on sustainability solutions is a beautiful way to directly enact SCU’s Impact 2030 strategic plan through our foundational commitment to position Santa Clara University as a climate-positive university,” Kalkbrenner added.
About Paired Power
Paired Power manufactures solar and microgrid electric vehicle charger facilities (EVCF) that pair solar energy with EV charging, energy storage, and the grid. Paired Power’s flagship product is PairTree™, a microgrid EV charger that pairs a 4.6kW solar array with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide Level-2 EV charging day or night. The company specializes in microgrid solutions for EV fleet charging that power transportation through resilient electrification without requiring utility upgrades. Born out of over two decades of sister company McCalmont Engineering’s designs, knowledge, and experience of large scale renewables projects, Paired Power pioneered and developed the technology to charge EVs directly from solar panels in 2016 and has been the leading innovator in this space since its founding. Based in Campbell, California, Paired Power is an American manufacturer whose products are eligible for solar and EV charger incentives at the 40% ITC rate for U.S. manufacturers under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). For more information, visit PairedPower.com.
About Santa Clara University
Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University sits in the heart of Silicon Valley—the world’s most innovative and entrepreneurial region. The University’s stunningly landscaped 106-acre campus is home to the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Ranked among the top 15 percent of national universities by U.S. News & World Report, SCU has among the best four-year graduation rates in the nation and is rated by PayScale in the top 1 percent of universities with the highest-paid graduates. SCU has produced elite levels of Fulbright Scholars, as well as four Rhodes Scholars. With undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, and graduate programs in six disciplines, the curriculum blends high-tech innovation with social consciousness grounded in the tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education. For more information, visit scu.edu.
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Newswise — Dr. Kyung Tae Kim from the Nano Materials Research Division at KIMS, has developed a bismuth telluride (Bi-Te) based thermoelectric material with artificially formed atomic-scale defects and proposed a solution to improve its properties in order to harness wasted thermal energy.
This is a semiconductor technology applied to thermoelectric power generators that generate electricity by recycling waste heat below 200℃ from industrial and transportation sectors such as factories, automobiles, and ship engines. Thermoelectric power generators are a combination of p-type and n-type semiconductors that reversibly convert temperature differences into electrical energy and vice versa. Until now, research has focused on improving the properties of p-type thermoelectric materials composed of bismuth (Bi) and tellurium (Te). On the other hand, n-type thermoelectric semiconductors containing selenium (Se) have been slow to improve their properties due to the difficulty in controlling the composition and microstructure, which has been pointed out as a hindrance to the commercialization of thermoelectric technology.
The research team focused on n-type thermoelectric semiconductors, which determine the performance of thermoelectric power generators, and made a breakthrough that has been stalled for decades. The key to the breakthrough lies in the doping material and manufacturing process.
- (Conversion of doping materials) Doping materials are elements that are added to improve the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor. Recognizing that p-type bismuth telluride with antimony (Sb) as a doping material are likely to achieve optimal performance, the team developed an n-type material that incorporates antimony (Sb) instead of selenium (Se), which is commonly used as a doping material for n-type bismuth telluride.
- (Manufacturing Process Innovation) The team also developed a method to artificially induce “atomic defects” that promote electron formation and “dislocation networks” that scatter the transfer of lattice phonons, a heat transfer medium, during the fabrication process of n-type thermoelectric materials, resulting in higher electrical conductivity and lower thermal conductivity. The technology uses a powder metallurgy route that is placed in a mold, heated, and then sintered making it easy to manufacture thermoelectric materials in the designed shape and size.
The n-type thermoelectric semiconductor developed through this technology clearly exhibits the thermal and electrical properties required for thermoelectric devices, such as more than doubling the electrical conductivity while decreasing the thermal conductivity. In particular, the team's thermoelectric technology, which boasts excellent energy conversion performance and allows for easy material combination, is expected to be applied to recycling heat at around 200℃ at room temperature, including human body heat.
The thermoelectric power generator market is growing at a CAGR of 8.2% and is expected to reach $1.18 billion globally by 2029. The research team is currently developing a thermoelectric power plant in collaboration with LIVINGCARE Co., Ltd. In addition, the team is conducting a fundamental study for a power generation system to recover waste heat generated from casting molds through cooperation with Hyundai Motor Company’s Ulsan plant.
Dr. Kyung Tae Kim, who is leading this research, said, “This study has laid a stepping stone to solving the property control of n-type thermoelectric semiconductor, which has been an obstacle to recycling various types of waste heat below 200℃,”and added, “The significance lies in the development of nanostructured thermoelectric material technology with controlled atomic-level defects using traditional powder metallurgy technology.”
This research was funded by the Fundamental Research Project of KIMS and the Bridge Convergence Project (Thermoelectric Research Center for Waste Heat Recovery) of the National Research Foundation of Korea. The research results were published on July 31 in the world-renowned academic journal, American Chemical Society's‘Applied Materials & Interfaces (IF: 11.1/ First author: Senior Researcher Soo-ho Jung)’ and were also selected as the cover paper.
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About Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS)
KIMS is a non-profit government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea. As the only institute specializing in comprehensive materials technologies in Korea, KIMS has contributed to Korean industry by carrying out a wide range of activities related to materials science including R&D, inspection, testing&evaluation, and technology support.
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A Journey Through the Social and Political Turmoil of the 1960s: Experience the Impact of a Movement for Peace and Justice
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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Beverly Johnson Biehr is pleased to announce the launch of her official author website to accompany her critically acclaimed book, Casualties of Peacemaking . This powerful narrative offers a unique look at the social and political upheavals of the 1960s, through the eyes of a young woman deeply involved in the fight for peace and justice.
Casualties of Peacemaking continues to resonate with readers for its candid and immersive portrayal of events like the 1968 Democratic National Convention and the anti-war demonstrations that defined a generation. Biehr draws on personal experiences to vividly recount encounters with figures like Bobby Seale and the broader movement for civil rights and peace during the Vietnam War era.
With its richly detailed exploration of the intersections between race, politics, and protest, Casualties of Peacemaking remains as relevant today as ever. Readers will find themselves drawn into the complex emotions and events of a time when America was at a critical turning point.
Now, with the launch of her official website , Beverly Johnson Biehr invites readers to dive deeper into her work and explore the historical contexts behind the book. The site offers exclusive content and interesting facts about the author.
Beverly Johnson Biehr commented, "While the book reflects on events from decades ago, the conversations it encourages are still vital today. I'm thrilled to provide readers with a space to engage with these important topics.”
Beverly Johnson Biehr is a writer whose work centers on the themes of social justice, peace, and activism. Her first-hand involvement in the civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s provides a unique and authentic perspective in her writing. She continues to engage readers and communities in dialogues about the lasting impact of those pivotal years.
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For the rollout of 730 Private Radio channels in 234 uncovered new cities in India, the Government has issued a Notice Inviting Applications from prospective bidders for E-Auction of Third Batch of Private FM Radio Phase-III channels.
Annual License Fee of FM channels in these cities shall be charged as 4% of Gross Revenue excluding GST. The reserve price for auction of channels in these cities is as per the TRAI recommended prices of 2022. The last date for submitting applications is 18th November, 2024.
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Golf by Miguel Arruda Wins Bronze in A' Furniture Design Awards
Innovative Folding Chair Design Showcases Artisanal Craftsmanship and Ergonomic Comfort
COMO, CO, ITALY, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly respected and well-recognized award in the field of furniture design, has announced Miguel Arruda as a Bronze winner for his exceptional work titled "Golf." This prestigious recognition highlights the significance of the A' Furniture Design Awards within the design industry, positioning it as a notable acknowledgment of excellence in furniture design.The Golf folding chair, designed by Miguel Arruda, showcases a remarkable blend of artisanal craftsmanship and ergonomic comfort. Its innovative design aligns with current trends in the furniture industry, offering practical benefits for users seeking functional and aesthetically pleasing seating solutions. The recognition from the A' Furniture Design Award underscores the relevance of this design to the evolving needs and standards of the industry.
Golf stands out in the market for its unique combination of rectangular and cylindrical elements, with the latter providing a special ergonomic relationship with the human body. Crafted from natural wood, the chair guarantees excellent mechanical resistance while maintaining a distinctive artisanal character. The folding mechanism, constructed entirely from wood without the use of metal parts, allows for easy storage and transportation, adding to its overall functionality and appeal.
This recognition from the A' Furniture Design Award serves as a motivating force for Miguel Arruda and his team to continue pushing the boundaries of design innovation. The award not only validates the excellence of the Golf folding chair but also inspires future projects that prioritize functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. By fostering creativity and setting new standards, this achievement contributes to the advancement of the furniture industry as a whole.
About Miguel Arruda
Miguel Arruda is a renowned Portuguese designer who has made significant contributions to the fields of sculpture, design, and architecture. With a background in sculpture from the University of Fine Arts of Lisbon and a degree in architecture from the Technical University of Lisbon, Arruda brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work. He has lectured on design and architecture both in Portugal and abroad, sharing his expertise at prestigious institutions such as Federico II University in Naples and the Polytechnic Institute of Milan. Arruda's designs have been showcased at major international fairs, garnering global recognition for their innovation and craftsmanship.
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The Bronze A' Design Award is a prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs that demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Recipients of this award showcase a high level of skill and resourcefulness in their work, incorporating best practices in art, science, design, and technology. The Bronze A' Design Award acknowledges designs that excel in their attention to detail, offering quality of life improvements and contributing to a better world. Winning designs are selected based on criteria such as innovative use of materials, ergonomic comfort, aesthetic appeal, functionality, durability, environmental sustainability, originality, production efficiency, space optimization, adaptive design, cultural relevance, inclusive design, technological integration, material exploration, user experience enhancement, craftsmanship excellence, design versatility, safety considerations, cost-effectiveness, and market potential.
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After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives.
“You’re just traumatized when you have these losses. At some point, you’re just glad you’re alive,” said Don Hornstein, an insurance law expert at the University of North Carolina. “And then you have to turn to the business side of this. It’s tough.”
Helene was a Category 4 storm that first struck Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 26, dumped trillions of gallons of rain and left a trail of destruction for hundreds of miles across several states. At least 246 people have died in what is now the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina, according to statistics from the National Hurricane Center.
Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton swept across Florida, killing at least 11 people. The Category 3 storm destroyed coastal communities, tore apart homes, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
The combined private insured losses from the two hurricanes could reach $55 billion, according to risk management firm Moody’s RMS.
Immediately after disasters like these, property insurance is likely not top of mind as people secure their safety and basic needs, but insurance claims are part of the process of resetting. Many buy the policies in hope they can help protect them when disaster strikes. But oftentimes insurance doesn’t cover what the policy holder thinks it does — or thinks it should.
Rhoda Moehring, who turns 86 this month, says she doesn’t have a lot of faith that insurance companies will help her salvage the flooded rental homes she owns in the river town of Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend.
“I usually get zip with these things,” Moehring said. ”‘Was I insured for that?’ ‘No, sorry, you weren’t.’ And it goes on and on. So I don’t put a whole lot of confidence in it.”
Moehring said she wasn’t sure about the details of her insurance policies and she’ll be relying on her son to help her navigate the claims process.
Here are some steps home and business owners should keep in mind when filing an insurance claim after a natural disaster.
ACT FAST, DO THE MATH
After the immediate emergency response, the first thing a homeowner or business owner should do is call their insurance agent or broker. The deadline to file a claim is generally about 60 days from the date of loss.
There are different types of policies that insure against damage. In the initial call, first focus on thoroughly understanding your policy, including coverage limits, deductibles and exclusions, so that you can do a rough calculation of what is covered and what deductibles are at play to decide if you should file a claim, experts said.
Many policies have payouts in complicated percentage formulas. For example, if your roof is damaged, your policy may spell out different deductibles depending on the roofing material, the age of the roof and even the wind speed from the damage event, and the percentage paid out may be based on the insured value versus the cost of replacement, said Amy Bach, executive director of the consumer advocacy group United Policyholders.
Homeowners should weigh their options, as a minor payout may not be worth the long-term ding on your claims history. That’s especially true if you don’t have flood insurance, as the average home insurance policy covers wind damage but generally doesn’t cover flood damage.
While Helene was primarily a flood event, there may be disputes over what is or isn’t “wind-driven rain” from Milton. Hornstein said the line between wind and water is a thin but very clear line that technical experts can determine. Should there be a proverbial tie, the law favors the insurance company.
“If the house was simultaneously destroyed by flood and, concurrently (by) wind, it’s not covered by private insurance,” Hornstein said.
Business owners should also check to see if they have business income or business interruption insurance, which covers the loss of income and other costs like expenses, salaries, or rent when a business is forced to close.
ALL IN THE DOCUMENTS
To file a claim, keep track of and document everything. Before and after photos and videos are ideal to jog your memory of what’s been lost and for proof to help bolster settlement claims. For business owners, keeping a record of costs that are incurred after the hurricane is important too.
“You may have evacuation costs, you may have business shut down interruption costs, you may have housing costs, you may have additional expenses that are unusual to your business,” said Steve Powell, executive vice president of property and catastrophe for claims management firm Sedgwick.
Once a claim is filed, the insurance company’s adjuster will come to survey the damage, typically within a few days if conditions allow. Be responsive to adjusters and make sure they see (and document) the damage that you see.
While it’s easy to get frustrated, adjusters are likely stressed too, said Lawrence White, an economics professor at the NYU Stern School of Business.
“To the maximum extent possible, try not come across as angry. Try to come across as reasonable,” White said.
If there’s disagreement or concern about the accuracy or fairness of the adjuster’s report from the insurance company, property owners can consider hiring a public adjuster for a second opinion. Their own adjuster can then lead the negotiations with the insurance company. First, however, owners should be aware of the fees the public adjuster charges and check their references.
“The insurance companies have totally the upper hand and when there’s a public adjuster, it does level the playing field a lot for the consumer having someone who speaks insurance and speaks damage,” Bach said.
REPAIR OR LAWYER UP
Be aware of the deadlines for accepting a payment offer or filing an appeal with the insurance company.
Once you agree to an insurance payout, know that you can update the claim if more damage is discovered during the repairs though there may be deadlines for how long a homeowner has to reopen a claim.
If the back-and-forth with the insurance company drags on, you may consider hiring an attorney to reach a settlement as a last resort. A dispute that ends up in arbitration could stretch out for a year or more.
About 90% of all insurance claims are settled without escalating into a court fight, said Charles Nyce, a professor of risk management and insurance at Florida State University’s College of Business.
OTHER AID SOURCES
For those with little or no insurance, there are government programs that can assist. The application process is similar to insurance claims: Contact the agency, determine eligibility and file an application.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers grants for home repair or replacement for applicants who meet certain conditions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development also offers certain grants that are available for hurricane survivors. And the Small Business Administration offers low-interest loans to renters, homeowners, business owners, and non-profits that suffered losses due to disasters. However, the government has warned that the SBA is running out of money to fund these loans unless its coffers are replenished by Congress.
For more details about these programs visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
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Pandas arrive at National Zoo, but won’t be ready for public debut until January
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo’s long dark panda drought has come to an end,
Eleven months after the zoo sent its three wildly popular pandas — Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji — back to China, a new pair of bears arrived late Tuesday morning.
The three-year old giant pandas, named Bao Li and Qing Bao, were flown from China to Dulles International Airport in suburban Virginia, with a refueling stop in Alaska. They were loaded into special FedEx trucks and arrived at the zoo just before noon.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to prepare for the pandas’ arrival, and we’re thrilled to welcome Bao Li and Qing Bao to Washington, D.C., the only place you can see giant pandas for free in the nation,” said Brandie Smith, the national zoo director who travelled to China to take part in farewell ceremonies for the bears there. “As a result of our collective efforts, today we joyfully celebrate a new chapter of our 52-year-long giant panda breeding and conservation program.”
The zoo was closed Tuesday to facilitate the arrivals. The bears will be quarantined from the public for at least 30 days. A statement from the zoo set the date for the bears’ official public debut and the reopening of the renovated panada house as Jan. 24, 2025.
Bao Li (precious vigor) and Qing Bao (green treasure) arrive in Washington as part of a new 10-year agreement with Chinese authorities. The previous deal expired last year, leading to some concern among American panda-lovers that Beijing was gradually pulling its furry friendship ambassadors from American zoos amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Breeding pairs in zoos in Memphis and San Diego had already returned to China earlier and the four pandas in the Atlanta zoo left for China last week.
That anxiety turned to optimism last November when Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly stated a desire to continue the panda exchange programs. This year, a new pair of bears has been delivered to the San Diego Zoo, while another pair has been promised to San Francisco.
In Washington, National Zoo officials remained conspicuously silent about negotiations for a new panda agreement, but they expressed optimism about striking a new deal and launched a multimillion-dollar renovation of its panda enclosure in anticipation. Then in late May, Smith teamed up with first lady Jill Biden to announce that Bao Li and Qing Bao would be arriving by the end of this year.
Pandas have become one of the unofficial symbols of the nation’s capital, dating back to 1972 when the first pair — Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing — were sent as a gift from Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai following President Richard Nixon’s historic diplomatic visit to China. Later, a rolling series of 10-year cooperation agreements was struck.
“The giant pandas are an iconic part of the Washington, D.C., story, both for locals and incoming travelers alike,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC. “The interest and excitement associated with their return directly benefits the entire city, bringing further interest and visitors to our hotels, restaurants and other attractions.”
The exact terms of the deal are still unclear; under previous 10-year agreements the Chinese government receives $1 million per year, per bear. Any cubs born in overseas zoos are typically returned to China before they reach age four.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, credited the decades of cooperation with advancing research into panda preservation and breeding. During the lifespan of these agreements, giant pandas have been reclassified from an endangered species to merely vulnerable.
“The current round of cooperation will focus on prevention and treatment of major diseases, and protection of habitats and wild giant panda populations,” Liu said in an email. “We hope the arrival of the pandas will inject fresh impetus into exchanges between China and the U.S., and help to stabilize the broader bilateral relationship as well.”
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BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pivot Payables Inc., a fintech company delivering corporate financial operations solutions, today announced a new integration with American Express. The integration offers American Express® U.S. Business and Corporate Card Members the ability to generate virtual Cards within PivotLynx, Pivot Payables’ accounting automation application, ensuring requests are routed to managers for budget approval and cost accounting. It also allows virtual Card spending controls to be individually applied. At statement closing, PivotLynx automates the reconciliation between the Card statement and the general ledger, eliminating manual accounting steps. To achieve this integration, Pivot Payables is participating in the American Express Sync Commercial Partner Program.
“We are teaming up with American Express to give our customers access to the control, enhanced security and cash flow management that come with using an American Express virtual Card, alongside the PivotLynx application,” said John Toman, chief product officer and co-founder of Pivot Payables. “The integration helps us provide an elevated user experience and more value to our customers.”
Eligible American Express U.S. Business and Corporate Card Members using virtual Cards in PivotLynx can:
- Establish specific controls for each on-demand virtual Card payment, including setting spending limits or expiration dates, and changing controls or deactivating on-demand virtual Cards at any time.
- Help manage budgets specific to projects and maintain visibility and control over spending with spending limits and expiration dates.
- Access virtual Card transaction data within the PivotLynx platform, reducing manual processes and improving reconciliation.
Enrollment is required and fees may apply. To learn more, visit https://www.pivotpayables.com/pivotlynx_virtualcards_americanexpress/.
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Songwriting challenge becomes personal for country newcomer, who isn't promised tomorrow
NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- WARDEL isn't one to shy away from commitment, as evidenced by his latest single, "Forever & Always," available today on the Epochal Artists/Virgin
music Group imprint. One of WARDEL's songwriting mentors, Silas White (Justin Timberlake, Brian McKnight), challenged him to write a wedding-themed love song--an exercise he assumed would be effortless given WARDEL's deep devotion to his long-term girlfriend and fiancé, Jannett. However, the task turned intensely personal for the country newcomer given that Jannett has been diagnosed with a rare central nervous system (CNS) brain tumor that is inoperable. How does one write a song about a lifetime commitment when tomorrow isn't necessarily promised?
To answer this question, WARDEL enlisted fellow songwriter, pop soul artist Matthew Grant ("King For A Day") to assist him in authoring a "timeless" love song--one that suggests that the commitment of time is divine and a blessing that further binds you to one another.
"For anyone who's ever felt that profound bond of true love, time is meaningless, yet you yearn to capture it eternally," states WARDEL. "
Produced by the sought-after Grady Saxman alongside WARDEL, and mixed and mastered by RIAA Gold-record engineer Luis Moreno (Ari Lennox, Chance the Rapper, Nick Cannon, etc.), the composition is a personal anthem for enduring love.
"Let me love you forever and ever
Forever, I know.
I'm leaving you never, no never
'Cause my body needs your soul.
And baby, God knows why
as the days go by
I keep finding reasons why
You're my forever and ever
Forever and always."
STREAM / DOWNLOAD "FOREVER & ALWAYS":
"Forever and Always" is the sixth single released by WARDEL. Since he burst onto the country scene in November 2023 with "Think About Me" (featured on Spotify's "Hot Country" editorial playlist), WARDEL's singles have captured nearly a quarter million streams on Spotify alone and earned upwards of 21.3K monthly listeners. STREAM / DOWNLOAD "THINK ABOUT ME": . For more information, please visit WARDEL.
ABOUT WARDEL:
Meet WARDEL (formerly known as Idrise), a dynamic artist who has transitioned from a globally recognized pop/R&B artist to rising star in the country music scene.
Born into a military family, the namesake son of Idrise Ward-El, Sr., Mr. USA 2002, IFBB (International Federation of Body Building) and Desert Storm veteran, WARDEL Jr. lived a nomadic life that exposed him to a wide array of cultures and musical influences. Following his father's footsteps, WARDEL innately joined the military and served as a linguistic specialist for US intelligence.
WARDEL's music career was launched in major singing competitions across the globe. He reached the final selections of“The Voice” in both Germany and the United States. These opportunities allowed him to showcase his talent and work with industry insiders and establish the foundation to build his worldwide fan base. However, his deep appreciation for country music (especially its lyric structure) and ever-widening acceptance of diversity within the genre prompted WARDEL's transition to the country format.
While new to the country scene, WARDEL's career as Idrise in the pop/R&B format is studded with impressive accolades: a finalist in MTV's“Cover of the Year,” a Top-10 artist on TAXI, recurrent entries on the German MTV and UK Music Week charts, and the accumulation of over 3 MILLION Spotify streams.
His collaborations are a roster of musical excellence, including Steve Diamond (Reba McEntire, Eric Clapton), Robbie Neville, Silas White (Justin Timberlake, Brian McKnight), Melanie Andrews (Janet Jackson), Jackie Boyz (Luke Combs), and more, which showcase his adaptability and musical diversity. His stage experience is extensive--he has opened for iconic acts, such as Boyz II Men, Keith Sweat, and Ginuwine, illustrating his ability to resonate with audiences across multiple genres.
With nearly 9 MILLION views across his YouTube channels for his songs and singles on which he is featured, WARDEL's transition and heartfelt dedication to country music is the final destination of an impressive musical journey.
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REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, the Maharatna CPSU under the aegis of Ministry of Power, handed over a project specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle). viz, Rajasthan-IV H-1 Power Transmission Limited to M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on 15th October 2024 at Gurugram.
M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) emerged as the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process conducted by RECPDCL, the BPC (Bid Process Coordinator), for development of the above transmission project on BOOT (Build, Own, Operate & Transfer) basis.
The project covers establishment of 765/400 kV (2×1500 MVA), 400/220 kV (2×500 MVA) & 220/132 kV (3×200 MVA) Kurawar sub-station with 2×330 MVAR, 765 kV Bus Reactor and 1×125 MVAR, 420 kV Bus Reactor along with associated works.
The SPV was handed over by Shri T.S.C. Bosh, CEO, RECPDCL to Shri Satyaprakash Dash, Company Secretary, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited in the presence of Senior Officials of RECPDCL, PGCIL and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited. The project is targeted for implementation in 24 months.
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China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:CLEU – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 233,200 shares, a drop of 24.7% from the September 15th total of 309,600 shares. Approximately 10.8% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 783,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.
China Liberal Education Trading Down 6.1 %
Shares of NASDAQ CLEU traded down $0.02 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $0.28. 377,867 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 885,489. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $0.27 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $0.94. China Liberal Education has a 52 week low of $0.20 and a 52 week high of $4.74.
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Energy stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the BSE Energy index falling 73.88 points or 0.58% at 12710.23 at 13:47 IST.
Among the components of the BSE Energy index, Oil India Ltd (down 5.18%), Reliance Industries Ltd (down 1.7%),Confidence Petroleum India Ltd (down 1.42%),Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd (down 1.4%),Coal India Ltd (down 1.17%), were the top losers. Among the other losers were Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (down 1.17%), Adani Total Gas Ltd (down 1.14%), Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Ltd (down 1.03%), Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd (down 0.9%), and Jindal Drilling & Industries Ltd (down 0.48%).
On the other hand, Aegis Logistics Ltd (up 6.27%), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (up 3.66%), and Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Ltd (up 3.03%) moved up.
At 13:47 IST, the BSE SmallCap was up 369.86 or 0.65% at 57002.24.
The BSE 150 MidCap Index index was up 5.53 points or 0.03% at 16739.11.
The Nifty 50 index was down 63.9 points or 0.25% at 25064.05.
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On BSE,1937 shares were trading in green, 1955 were trading in red and 119 were unchanged.
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The secretaries' letter outlined specific steps Israel must take within 30 days, including enabling a minimum of 350 trucks to enter Gaza per day, and instituting pauses in fighting to allow aid delivery
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Israel must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza to avoid legal action involving US military aid, according to news reports and sources, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
"We are writing now to underscore the US government's deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, and seek urgent and sustained actions by your government this month to reverse this trajectory," they wrote in an October 13 letter to their Israeli counterparts, posted by the reporter of an American news website on X on Tuesday.
A reporter for an Israeli news channel first reported the contents of the letter on X. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed the letter's veracity to Reuters.
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The State Department and Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the letter. Representatives for Israel's government also could not be immediately reached for comment.
Washington has frequently pressed Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza since the war with Hamas began just over a year ago, but the Biden administration has not imposed restrictions on the military aid the United States sends to Israel.
The reports come as Israeli forces expand operations into northern Gaza amid ongoing concerns about access to humanitarian aid throughout the area and civilians' access to food, water and medicine.
Reuters reported earlier this month that food supplies have fallen sharply since Israeli authorities introduced a new customs rule on some humanitarian aid and are separately scaling down deliveries organised by businesses.
The United States told the UN Security Council last week that Israel needs to address urgently "catastrophic conditions" among Palestinian civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip and stop "intensifying suffering" by limiting aid deliveries.
The secretaries' letter outlined specific steps Israel must take within 30 days, including enabling a minimum of 350 trucks to enter Gaza per day, instituting pauses in fighting to allow aid delivery and rescinding evacuation orders to Palestinian civilians when there is no operational need.
"Failure to demonstrate a sustained commitment to implementing and maintaining these measures may have implications for US policy ... and relevant US law," the letter said.
It cited Section 620i of the Foreign Assistance Act, which prohibits military aid to countries that impede delivery of US humanitarian assistance.
It also cited a National Security Memorandum US President Joe Biden issued in February that requires the State Department to report to Congress on whether it finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of US weapons does not violate U.S. or international law.
US officials earlier this year said Israel may have violated international humanitarian law using US-supplied weapons during its military operation in Gaza.
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Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names
LONDON (AP) — Anguilla is raking in extra revenue from registration fees for its .ai web domain thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, but it’s not the only place cashing in on demand for websites with distinctive address endings.
Here’s a look at some other places cashing in on their unique top-level domains:
TUVALU
Tuvalu is a string of coral atolls, scattered over hundreds of miles in the Pacific Ocean, located midway between Australia and Hawaii. It has one of the world’s smallest economies and its low-lying islands are vulnerable to climate change, but it does have a very valuable resource: the .tv web domain. Royalties from .tv, which web users might assume is short for television, have been climbing, especially after videogame streaming platform Twitch licensed the web address twitch.tv.
LIBYA
The North African country, which has been plagued by turmoil since longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s death in 2011, isn’t readily associated with internet culture. But Libya controls web addresses that end in .ly, which have become widely used as a so-called domain hack for websites with English names that end in -ly. Well-known examples include bit.ly, used by the weblink shortening service Bitly, and parse.ly, the website for online analytics platform Parse.ly.
MONTENEGRO
This Balkan country became an independent nation after the breakup of Yugoslavia. It’s one of Europe’s smaller countries — about 620,000 people — bordered by the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. Montenegro was assigned the .me web domain, which has become popular with people who want to claim their pronoun for personal branding.
Websites ending in .me are “often used for personal websites, portfolios, blogs and online resumes or portfolios because ‘me’ can be seen as a way to personalize an online presence,” website builder Wix says.
COLOMBIA
Websites that end in .co aren’t from a generic web domain for companies, like .com sites. The .co domain is assigned to Colombia, but the South American country allows anyone to sign up for its web addresses. Internet registrar GoDaddy says more than 2 million .co web domains have been claimed, including addresses claimed by Big Tech names like Amazon which uses it to redirect online shoppers to its .com home page. Google, meanwhile, informs visitors to g.co that the link is it’s official shortcut.
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. The letter, which restates U.S. policy toward humanitarian aid and arms transfers, was sent amid deteriorating conditions in northern Gaza and an Israeli airstrike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that killed at least four people and burned others.
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 at a briefing. “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.
“The letter was not meant as a threat,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters. “The letter was simply meant to reiterate the sense of urgency we feel and the seriousness with which we feel it, about the need for an increase, a dramatic increase in humanitarian assistance.”
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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AP reporter Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed.
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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kestra Holdings (Kestra Holdings) today announced that funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (Stone Point), a leading private equity firm focused on global financial services and related industries, has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the parent partnership of the company, replacing current partner Warburg Pincus LLC (Warburg Pincus), a leading global growth investor. Private equity firm Oak Hill Capital (Oak Hill) will remain a minority owner. The Kestra Holdings management team and a large number of Kestra-affiliated financial advisors and Bluespring-affiliated principals will retain equity positions in the company. Bluespring Wealth Partners is the acquisition arm of Kestra Holdings.
Stone Point first invested in Kestra in 2016, supporting its spinout from NFP before becoming a minority investor in 2019. Stone Point then sold its minority interest to Oak Hill in 2022. The firm’s return as majority shareholder represents a strong vote of confidence in the management team, its mission and financial services platform.
In its partnership with Warburg Pincus, Kestra Holdings significantly expanded its value proposition by helping deepen its service and technology platform, building Kestra Investment Management and growing Bluespring Wealth Partners into an acquisition force.
Kestra Holdings’ recapitalization will provide additional fuel to an already robust growth engine, which includes industry-leading recruiting, a powerful service and technology platform, and a high-growth wealth management acquisition business. Kestra will remain focused on serving independent financial advisors by expanding its unique wealth management offerings in Kestra Financial and Kestra Private Wealth Services, as well as accelerating its acquisition of premium wealth management firms through Bluespring Wealth Partners.
“We’re pleased with the successful partnership we had with Warburg Pincus and are excited to once again partner with Stone Point,” said James Poer, CEO of Kestra Holdings. “Stone Point’s expertise and partnership previously helped propel us along a successful path to establishing our unique value proposition – to support successful wealth management businesses with full and deep value while focusing on the life cycle of their entrepreneurial efforts. Today, our priorities are to strengthen that value proposition as we continue building a destination of choice for independent, successful wealth management businesses and professionals. With support from Stone Point and Oak Hill, we will continue scaling our platform and growing our expertise in serving and acquiring established wealth management firms seeking a monetization path that respects their legacy.”
Stone Point has over 25 years of private equity experience, having raised more than $35 billion in aggregate capital commitments to invest in more than 160 companies across 10 active verticals and 75+ sub-sectors. The investment activities of the firm are led by a senior management team of seven, with support from more than 80 investment professionals.
“We are thrilled to partner once again with James and the Kestra management team. We believe Kestra is a highly differentiated platform in the independent wealth management space and are excited to continue to strengthen Kestra’s value proposition and propel growth for the financial advisors it serves,” said Fayez Muhtadie, Co-Head of Private Equity at Stone Point.
"Our partnership with James and the talented team at Kestra has been exceptional. Kestra has built a worldclass platform, and we are confident that the organization will continue to thrive with Stone Point and Oak Hill as partners,” said Jeff Stein, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Financial Services, Warburg Pincus. “We look forward to watching Kestra’s continued success and momentum in the future," added Adam Levinson, Principal, Warburg Pincus.
Subject to customary regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. No impact to Kestra Holdings’ employees, financial advisors or operations is anticipated in connection with the transaction, and advisors’ clients will not be required to repaper their accounts.
Evercore served as Kestra Holdings’ financial advisors in this transaction, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as financing counsel for the company and Warburg Pincus. For further information about Kestra Holdings visit: www.kestraholdings.com.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel for Stone Point.
About Kestra Holdings
Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come. Kestra Holdings companies support independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Kestra Holdings is the direct or indirect parent company of Arden Trust Company (www.ardentrust.com), Bluespring Wealth Partners, LLC (www.bluespringwealth.com; including its investment adviser and wealth management firm subsidiaries), Kestra Investment Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, as well as Kestra Investment Management, LLC (www.kestraim.com), Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (www.kestrafinancial.com), Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC (www.kestrafinancial.com/private-wealth-services), and Kestra Institutional Services, LLC, all federally registered investment advisers.
About Stone Point Capital
Stone Point is an investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, with more than $55 billion of assets under management. Stone Point targets investments in companies in the global financial services industry and related sectors. The firm invests in alternative asset classes, including private equity through its flagship Trident Funds and credit through commingled funds and separately managed accounts. In addition, Stone Point Capital Markets supports its firm, portfolio companies and other clients by providing dedicated financing solutions. For more information, please visit www.stonepoint.com.
About Oak Hill Capital
Oak Hill is a longstanding private equity firm focused on the North America middle-market. Oak Hill applies a specialized, theme-based approach to investing and implements a highly systematic approach to theme development, proactive origination, and value creation in partnership with management to build franchises of lasting value. Over the past 35+ years, Oak Hill and its predecessors have raised over $23 billion of initial capital commitments and co-investments and invested in over 110 companies. For more information, please visit www.oakhill.com.
About Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus LLC is a leading global growth investor. The firm has more than $83 billion in assets under management. The firm’s active portfolio of more than 225 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Since its founding in 1966, Warburg Pincus has invested more than $117 billion in over 1,000 companies globally across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com.
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Functional Pet Food market - In 2020, the U.S. is projected to reach $1148.6 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period.
According to functional pet food market analysis, as per distribution channel, the pet stores segment is estimated to reach $1681.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.3%.” - Allied Market ResearchWILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The functional pet food market is rapidly growing as pet owners increasingly seek to improve their pets'
health and well-being through nutrition. Functional pet foods are formulated with specific ingredients aimed at delivering health benefits beyond basic nutrition, addressing concerns like digestive health, joint support, immune system enhancement, and overall vitality.
The global functional pet food market size is expected to reach $4,676.1 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2021 to 2030.
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Key Drivers of the Market
Growing Pet Humanization: Pets are increasingly viewed as family members, leading owners to invest in high-quality, specialized diets to ensure their pets' health and happiness.
Rising Awareness of Pet Health: Pet owners are more informed about the impact of nutrition on their pets' long-term health and are turning to functional foods to prevent or manage specific health conditions.
Increase in Pet Population: The rise in pet ownership, particularly among millennials and Gen Z, is driving demand for premium and functional pet foods.
Demand for Natural and Organic Ingredients: Consumers prefer pet food products made from natural, organic, and non-GMO ingredients that are free from artificial additives, fillers, and preservatives.
Advancements in Veterinary Science: Improved understanding of animal nutrition and health has led to the development of specialized foods that address particular needs like joint health, weight management, skin care, and cognitive support.
Market Segmentation
By Pet Type:
Dogs: The largest segment in the market, with a wide range of functional foods targeting issues like joint health, skin and coat care, digestive health, and weight management.
Cats: Increasing demand for functional cat foods, especially those focused on urinary tract health, hairball control, and skin and coat health.
Other Pets: Including small mammals, birds, and reptiles, which are gradually seeing more functional food products tailored to their specific needs.
By Ingredient Type:
Probiotics: Aimed at improving digestive health and nutrient absorption.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids: For skin and coat health, as well as anti-inflammatory benefits.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Often used to support joint health and mobility, especially in aging pets.
Antioxidants: To boost immune function and combat free radicals.
Vitamins and Minerals: Essential nutrients to support overall health and well-being.
By Form:
Dry Pet Food: The most popular form due to its convenience, long shelf life, and affordability.
Wet/Canned Pet Food: Preferred for its higher moisture content and palatability, often used in functional diets to address specific health issues.
Treats and Supplements: Functional treats are gaining popularity as an easy way to deliver health benefits in a form pets enjoy.
Regional Insights
North America: The largest market for functional pet foods, driven by high pet ownership rates, premiumization trends, and strong awareness of pet health.
Europe: Witnessing significant growth due to the trend of pet humanization and increasing demand for natural and organic pet food options.
Asia-Pacific: Expected to see rapid growth, with rising disposable incomes, increasing pet adoption rates, and growing awareness of pet health in countries like China, India, and Japan.
Latin America and Middle East & Africa: Emerging markets with a growing interest in premium and specialized pet food products.
Key Players in the Functional Pet Food Market
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Mars Petcare Inc.
Hill's Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive)
The J.M. Smucker Company
Blue Buffalo (General Mills)
Royal Canin (Mars Inc.)
WellPet LLC
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.
Diamond Pet Foods
Nature's Logic
These companies are focusing on innovation, developing new products with functional ingredients that cater to specific health needs, and expanding their product lines to meet growing consumer demand.
Market Trends
Rise of Grain-Free and Limited-Ingredient Diets: Many pet owners are opting for grain-free and hypoallergenic diets to prevent food allergies and sensitivities.
Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing: There is increasing demand for sustainably sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging in the pet food industry.
Personalized Pet Nutrition: Customization of pet diets based on breed, age, size, and specific health concerns is becoming more prevalent, providing tailored nutritional solutions.
Functional Pet Treats: Treats that provide specific health benefits, such as dental health or calming effects, are growing in popularity alongside traditional pet food products.
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Challenges in the Market
High Cost of Premium Ingredients: Functional pet foods can be more expensive due to the quality and specificity of the ingredients used, which may limit accessibility for some pet owners.
Regulatory Hurdles: Strict regulations and standards for pet food labeling and claims about health benefits can pose challenges for manufacturers.
Consumer Skepticism: Some pet owners may be skeptical about the effectiveness of functional ingredients, especially if there are no immediate visible results.
Future Outlook
The functional pet food market is expected to continue its upward trajectory as pet owners increasingly prioritize health and wellness in their pets' diets. With ongoing innovation in ingredient formulations and a focus on addressing specific health concerns, the market will likely see more personalized, science-based products. Sustainability and transparency in sourcing will also play a crucial role in shaping consumer preferences and driving the growth of this dynamic industry.
Conclusion
The functional pet food market represents a significant shift toward health-focused nutrition for pets, driven by the same wellness trends that influence human food choices. As the bond between pets and their owners strengthens, and awareness of the impact of diet on health grows, the demand for functional pet foods will only increase, leading to continuous innovation and new opportunities in this flourishing market.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. HWM is benefiting from solid momentum in its commercial aerospace market. The continued strength in air travel, with wide-body aircraft demand picking up, has been supporting OEM spending. Pickup in air travel has been positive for the company as the increased usage of aircraft spurs spending on parts and products that it provides. Solid demand for air travel is also encouraging airlines to purchase more aircraft, which is again driving its sales.
While the commercial aerospace market has remained the major driver for the company, the defense side of the industry has also been witnessing positive momentum, cushioned by steady government support. The company has been witnessing robust orders for engine spares for the F-35 program and spares and new builds for legacy fighters. Driven by strength across its business, HWM’s revenues increased 14% year over year to $1.88 billion in the second quarter of 2024.
Howmet’s sound liquidity position allows it to reward shareholders with dividend payouts and share repurchases. Exiting the second quarter, its cash equivalents and receivables were $1.52 billion against short-term maturities of $782 million. It generated a healthy free cash flow of $437 million in the first half of the year.
In the first six months of 2024, it paid out dividends worth $42 million and repurchased shares for $210 million. In July 2024, HWM hiked its dividend by 60% to 8 cents per share (annually: 32 cents). In the same month, the company’s board also approved an increase in its share repurchase program by $2 billion to $2.487 billion of its common stock.
HWM Stock’s Price Performance
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In the past three months, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has gained 26.1% compared with the industry’s 4.8% growth.
However, HWM has been witnessing weakness in the commercial transportation market. In the second quarter, revenues from the commercial transportation market declined 4% on a year-over-year basis. The company expects demand in the commercial transportation markets served by the Forged Wheels segment to decline in the second half of 2024 across most of the end markets due to lower OEM builds.
The company is also grappling with rising costs and expenses. In 2023, its cost of goods sold jumped 16.3% year over year while selling, general, administrative and other expenses also increased 15.6%. The trend continued in the first half of 2024, with the cost of goods sold increasing 9.2% to $2.6 billion. Selling, general, administrative and other expenses also increased 13.5% to $185 million in the first half of the year, primarily due to an increase in employment costs.
Stocks to Consider
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Markel Group Inc. MKL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
MKL delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 35.4%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Markel’s 2024 earnings has increased 3.5%.
Crane Company CR presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2024 earnings has increased 0.6%.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. PH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Parker-Hannifin’s fiscal 2025 (ending June 2025) earnings has increased 0.3%.
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Metal stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the BSE Metal index falling 619.36 points or 1.84% at 32980.19 at 13:47 IST.
Among the components of the BSE Metal index, National Aluminium Company Ltd (down 3.86%), Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (down 2.8%),Steel Authority of India Ltd (down 2.53%),Hindalco Industries Ltd (down 2.44%),NMDC Ltd (down 2.26%), were the top losers. Among the other losers were JSW Steel Ltd (down 1.89%), Tata Steel Ltd (down 1.86%), Vedanta Ltd (down 1.84%), Coal India Ltd (down 1.17%), and APL Apollo Tubes Ltd (down 1.07%).
On the other hand, Jindal Stainless Ltd (up 1.1%), moved up.
At 13:47 IST, the BSE SmallCap was up 369.86 or 0.65% at 57002.24.
The BSE 150 MidCap Index index was up 5.53 points or 0.03% at 16739.11.
The Nifty 50 index was down 63.9 points or 0.25% at 25064.05.
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On BSE,1937 shares were trading in green, 1955 were trading in red and 119 were unchanged.
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US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany from New York.
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that the fine is the largest the agency has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations, although Lufthansa was given credit for $2 million for compensation it gave the passengers, cutting the fine in half.
The department said most of the 128 passengers who were denied boarding “wore distinctive garb typically worn by Orthodox Jewish men.” Although many did not know each other and were not traveling together, they told investigators that Lufthansa treated them as if they were a group and denied boarding to all over alleged misbehavior by a few passengers.
They were among 131 passengers who were flying from New York through Frankfurt to Budapest to attend an annual memorial event to honor an Orthodox rabbi.
Some said flight attendants told them on the first flight about the requirement to wear a face mask and not to gather in aisles or near emergency exits. The Lufthansa crew members did not identify any passengers who failed to obey their instructions, which the airline said was due to the sheer number of violations and because many traded seats during the flight.
The captain alerted Lufthansa security about misbehavior among the passengers, which set in motion the steps that led to their being denied boarding on the connecting flight, according to a consent order in the case.
Lufthansa rejected “any allegation by the Department that the events in this matter resulted from any form of discrimination” and disputes that any employee acted on bias, but it acknowledged “errors in company procedure and communications.”
Lufthansa reached a settlement with most of the passengers in 2022.
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Jets are giving holdout Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade
Haason Reddick has been given permission to seek a trade, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said at the NFL’s fall meetings in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Reddick has not played this season while in a contract dispute with the Jets, who acquired him from Philadelphia in late March to boost their pass rusher. Instead, the star edge rusher has not been with the Jets since his trade was finalized and he passed his physical on April 1.
Drew Rosenhaus, who along with Ryan Matha now represents Reddick after the player recently switched agents, said Monday he was looking forward to getting the issues resolved as soon as possible. Rosenhaus attended New York’s 23-20 loss to Buffalo on Monday night, presumably in part to meet with Jets officials.
“He would like to be a New York Jet for years to come,” Rosenhaus said hours before the game, “and our goal is to make that happen.”
Apparently, Reddick would really like to play elsewhere. When asked if the Jets had given him permission to look for a trade, Johnson said simply: “Yes.”
During a conference call last Tuesday to discuss the firing of coach Robert Saleh, Johnson made a direct plea to Reddick to join the team.
The 30-year-old Reddick requested to be traded on Aug. 12, but general manager Joe Douglas quickly nixed that, saying New York would not grant his wish to be dealt. But it now appears it is heading that way, after all.
And it comes on the heels of the Jets agreeing to terms Tuesday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, to acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Las Vegas — reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Reddick was placed on the reserve/did not report list on July 25, the second day of the team’s training camp practice.
Reddick accumulated around $5 million in fines for not attending mandatory workouts and training camp. He also is forfeiting a game check for each one he misses, which is an additional loss of nearly $5 million.
The Jets could explore their options with teams seeking pass rushing help, perhaps such as the Detroit Lions, who will be without star Aidan Hutchinson after he was lost for the season with a broken tibia and fibula.
Reddick was scheduled to make $14.25 million in nonguaranteed base salary in the final year of his contract, but he wanted a long-term extension from Philadelphia. When the Eagles declined to give him a new deal, Reddick asked for a trade and ended up in New York.
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CLAREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synedgen, Inc., a biotechnology company targeting human glycobiology to treat gastrointestinal diseases, today announced a partnership valued at up to $119 million over a six-year period with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a center within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This contract aims to develop Synedgen’s lead therapeutic, MIIST305, to address Gastrointestinal Acute Radiation Syndrome (GI-ARS) arising from acute exposure to ionizing radiation. The initial phase of the award provides up to $17 million for proof-of-concept studies in two animal models. If all options are exercised, this BARDA contract will advance MIIST305 development through U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and contribute to the field of medical countermeasures research by optimizing a new nonclinical GI-ARS model for FDA acceptance.
“We are delighted to be partnering with BARDA to develop MIIST305 as a therapeutic to address GI-ARS,” said Shenda Baker, Ph.D., President and CEO of Synedgen. “No currently available FDA-approved therapeutic exists to provide protection to major gastrointestinal organs against acute exposure to ionizing radiation. Importantly, this program leverages Synedgen’s MIIST305 program to address gastrointestinal inflammation and damage from radiation, chemical or physiological sources, thus potentially meeting this unmet need.”
Synedgen has developed a drug design platform called Multivalent Innate Immune Signaling Target (MIIST) to identify and synthesize an innovative class of glycomedicines. MIIST305, derived from this platform, is a non-systemic therapeutic that modulates innate immune receptor responses and targets the anionic glycocalyx at the gastrointestinal cell surface to repair and restore the gut mucosal barrier. By doing so, MIIST305 is designed to mitigate the systemic hyperinflammation and dysbiosis that are characteristic of the gastrointestinal injury caused by acute radiation exposure. MIIST305 is shelf-stable and orally administered, obviating the need for specialized administration in an emergent scenario. In a Phase 1-ready program established independently of the partnership with BARDA, MIIST305 is also being developed as a therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC).
GI-ARS occurs when patients are exposed to a high level of radiation by sources which may be accidental or malicious in nature. ARS and UC are marked by similarities in disease pathophysiology, including mucosal barrier disruption, enterocyte death, activation of hyperinflammatory pathways, and dysbiosis. GI-ARS is a major radiation toxicity that can lead to sepsis and death. While there are four FDA approved products for hematopoietic acute radiation syndrome (H-ARS), there remains an unmet need for therapies that address GI-ARS. Together with BARDA, Synedgen is meeting this critical gap in national defense preparedness.
“Today’s announcement marks an important step in moving forward Synedgen’s innovative MIIST platform to produce therapies at the leading edge of medicine,” said LTC (retd.) Mark Bohannon, former Chief of the Medical Branch for the Joint Requirements Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JRO-CBRND). “The development of MIIST305 as an FDA-approved GI-ARS therapeutic, in addition to its development as a UC drug, would be a major step forward in our efforts to improve not just civilian health but also provide a necessary option for furthering U.S. medical countermeasures against radiation threats.”
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About Synedgen, Inc.
Synedgen, Inc. (Claremont, CA) is a biotechnology company developing Multivalent Innate Immune Signaling Target (MIIST) therapeutics that modulate and enhance the innate immune system. The company’s lead development candidate is MIIST305, an oral, glycocalyx-targeted therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC) and a medical countermeasure for gastrointestinal acute radiation syndrome (GI-ARS). MIIST technology has been validated with clinical trials in partnered programs and extensively peer-reviewed through National Institutes of Health grants and Department of Defense contracts. Synedgen’s GI-ARS program is funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR); Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, under Contract No. 75A50124C00047. For more information, please visit www.synedgen.com.
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Chorus Aviation Inc. (OTCMKTS:CHRRF – Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 319,000 shares, a decrease of 12.9% from the September 15th total of 366,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 63,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.0 days.
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CHRRF remained flat at $2.16 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $1.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $1.79. Chorus Aviation has a 1 year low of $1.40 and a 1 year high of $2.27.
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Research Alert
Newswise — Purpose Dental professionals are exposed to hazardous noise levels on a daily basis in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to compare the hearing status of dental hygienists who utilize ultrasonic scalers in the workplace compared to age-matched control participants (non-dental hygienists) who were not exposed to ultrasonic noise.
Methods A convenience sample of nineteen dental hygienists (experimental) and nineteen non-dental hygienists (control) was recruited for this study. A matched pairs design was utilized; participants in each group were matched based on age and gender to eliminate confounding variables. The testing procedure consisted of an audiologist performing a series of auditory tests including otoacoustic emissions test, pure-tone audiometry, and tympanometry on the experimental and control groups.
Results In the right ear, there were notable differences from 1000 Hz – 10,000 Hz and in the left ear from 6000 Hz – 10,000 Hz, with higher hearing thresholds in the experimental group of dental hygienists. While 56% of the univariate tests conducted on how many days were worked per week showed statistical significance, the regression line slope indicated those that worked more days had better hearing statuses. The variables for years in practice for dental hygienists, how many of those years were full-time employment, and how many years the dental hygienist had used an ultrasonic scaling device, also had many significant univariate tests for the experimental group only. These variables were more likely to serve as proxies representing true noise exposure. The paired t-test between the groups demonstrated statistically significant differences between the experimental and control group at 9000 Hz in both ears.
Conclusion While results from this study demonstrated various qualitative differences in hearing status of the control group (non-dental hygienists) and experimental group (dental hygienists), age was found to be the most critical variable. Furthermore, this data demonstrated differences in hearing status based on various frequencies between dental hygienists and age-matched controls that should be further explored with a larger population.
Authors: Suedbeck, J; Ludwig, E; Blando, J; Michalak, N
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Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Vehicles For Veterans has donated over $3 million to nonprofit, Operation Gratitude with the proceeds from car donations
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Vehicles For Veterans has surpassed $3 million in donations to national charity, Operation Gratitude, to support their mission to send Care Packages to Military and First Responder communities.
Operation Gratitude is a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to lift the spirits of and say“Thank You” to our Military and First Responder communities. Founded in 2003, Operation Gratitude creates meaningful opportunities for Americans to express their appreciation through hands-on volunteerism. The organization works with generous partners and donors like Vehicles for Veterans to send Care Packages to Deployed Troops, Veterans, Military Families, and First Responders. To date, Operation Gratitude has delivered over four million Care Packages, thanks to the dedication of Volunteers across the country.
“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone of $3 million in donations to Operation Gratitude,” Vehicles For Veterans executive director, Loren Dorshow, said.“We look forward to continuing our relationship with Operation Gratitude to support their important mission in helping American veterans.”
Vehicles For Veterans works with veteran charities across the U.S. who make a real difference. Operation Gratitude is an important part of VFV family of beneficiaries and they will continue to support through the proceeds from car donations.
"We are incredibly grateful to Vehicles for Veterans for their unwavering generosity and continued support of our mission, said Meg Barron, Executive Director of Operation Gratitude. Reaching this $3 million milestone is a testament to the powerful partnership we have built over the years. Their donations have allowed us to deliver Care Packages and heartfelt thanks to over 100,000 of Military and First Responder heroes across the country and around the world. We look forward to many more years of collaboration, making a difference together."
Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Vehicles For Veterans
Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Vehicles For Veterans is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) vehicle donation organization, benefiting veterans charities. Vehicles For Veterans donors receive free towing and a tax-deductible receipt. Car Donation Foundation has donated over $164 million and counting.
Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude is a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to lift spirits, say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express their gratitude through hands-on volunteerism. In March 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four Care Packages to deployed service members in Iraq. Since its inception, the organization has delivered more than four million Care Packages to Deployed Troops, Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Military Families, and First Responders. The Volunteers of Operation Gratitude are a generous and spirited grassroots network of Americans joined in common cause to say“Thank You” to all who serve our great nation. For more information, visit OperationGratitude or follow us on social media.
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South Africa also made it to the last four from Group B while England were eliminated from the competition
England's Maia Bouchier walks back to the pavilion after losing her wicket in the match against West Indies in Dubai ob Tuesday. — Reuters
An opening blitz by Qiana Joseph and Hayley Matthews helped West Indies thrash England by six wickets and storm into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
Joseph smashed 52 for her first T20 international half-century and skipper Matthews hit a 38-ball 50 as West Indies overhauled England's 141-7 with 12 balls to spare.
South Africa also made it to the last four from Group B while England were eliminated from the competition.
"Incredibly proud of the group. Up against the odds tonight but to put up a performance like that with the bat, with Joseph scoring her first T20I fifty — what a time to do that," said Matthews.
"We have been chasing (before in this tournament) and we back ourselves to knock off whatever runs are put on the board."
Matthews launched the West Indies chase with aplomb, hitting a six and two boundaries in the first over by Lauren Bell.
Joseph too joined the party, smashing left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone for two fours in a row as West Indies raced to 55-0 in five overs.
Matthews picked Charlie Dean for some special treatment, dispatching the ball over the square leg fence for three boundaries in the sixth over.
England were sloppy in the field, dropping as many as five regulation catches.
Joseph, named player of the match, was dismissed in the 13th over after hitting two sixes and six fours in her 38-ball innings.
Matthews also departed soon after but Deandra Dottin made 27 to give West Indies their first win against England in 14 matches and the first away from home in 10 years.
"Credit to them, they came at us hard, played the conditions well and put us under the pump. Tough to take but credit to Hayley and her team," said England skipper Heather Knight.
"We bowled too short and they played it well."
Put in to bat, England lost Danni Wyatt-Hodge (16) early with the opener being caught brilliantly just inches off the ground by Dottin (1-16) off Matthews (2-35).
Dottin was in the thick of action soon again when she ran out Alice Capsey for one with a sharp one-handed throw to wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle.
England suffered another blow as opener Maia Bouchier (14) was caught off leg-spinner Afy Fletcher (3-21) at extra cover, reducing the side to 34-3 by the seventh over.
Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt (57) helped rebuild the innings, sharing 46 runs for the fourth wicket.
After Knight retired hurt on 21 with a calf strain, Fletcher removed Amy Jones (7) and Charlie Dean (5) in successive overs.
Sciver-Brunt was the most impressive among the England batters, hitting five fours in her unbeaten 50-ball knock.
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As both a dermatologist and a mom of a tween, I see firsthand how skin issues like acne and oily skin can negatively impact a child's confidence” - Dr. Brooke JeffySCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Dr. Brooke Jeffy, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of btwn skincare , is excited to announce the release of her new e-book, Skincare Secrets for Teens & Tweens . This comprehensive guide offers parents and their children expert advice on establishing healthy, dermatologist-approved skincare routines, helping teens and tweens navigate the often confusing world of skincare influenced by social media.
"As both a dermatologist and a mom of a tween, I see firsthand how skin issues like acne and oily skin can negatively impact a child's confidence," said Dr. Jeffy. "My goal with this guide is to provide parents with simple, affordable solutions they can trust-whether their child is already skincare-savvy or just beginning to learn about the importance of taking care of their skin."
Dr. Jeffy created the e-book in response to the growing skincare trends promoted on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where teens are inundated with advice that isn't always reliable. Her guide cuts through the noise, providing teens with safe, effective skincare routines that can help prevent common pitfalls and keep their skin glowing and healthy.
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Five-Star Business Finance Ltd registered volume of 75.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 8.71 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 8.66 lakh shares
Mastek Ltd, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, Angel One Ltd, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on NSE today, 15 October 2024.
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Five-Star Business Finance Ltd registered volume of 75.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 8.71 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 8.66 lakh shares. The stock rose 6.75% to Rs.879.25. Volumes stood at 9.97 lakh shares in the last session.
Mastek Ltd recorded volume of 7.88 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 7.3 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 1.08 lakh shares. The stock gained 4.86% to Rs.2,906.25. Volumes stood at 2.83 lakh shares in the last session.
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd recorded volume of 235.69 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 7.26 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 32.46 lakh shares. The stock gained 7.05% to Rs.84.68. Volumes stood at 31.16 lakh shares in the last session.
Angel One Ltd witnessed volume of 167.53 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 6.86 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 24.41 lakh shares. The stock increased 14.44% to Rs.3,116.15. Volumes stood at 34.27 lakh shares in the last session.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd saw volume of 93.88 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 6.66 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 14.10 lakh shares. The stock increased 8.64% to Rs.898.20. Volumes stood at 20.03 lakh shares in the last session.
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US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
NEW YORK (AP) — The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.
The National Retail Federation said its 2024 forecast indicates that shoppers will make $979.5 billion to $989 billion worth of purchases in November and December, which would represent a 2.5%-3.5% increase over the same two-month period a year ago.
However, the $955.6 billion spent during the 2023 holiday shopping season was 3.9% more than in 2022.
This year’s predicted pace is consistent with the average increase of 3.6% from 2010 to 2019. During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans ramped up their spending. Holiday season sales rose 9% in 2020 from the year before, and they soared 12.4% in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation.
The trade group makes its calculations based on government figures. The numbers exclude sales at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
The forecast considers economic indicators such as employment, wages, consumer confidence, disposable income, consumer credit, previous retail sales and weather.
“Interest rates are still a little higher than they were in recent memory,” National Retail Federation CEO and President Matt Shay said during a call with reporters. “Consumers do have those interest rates and the lingering inflation on their minds. So we expect that consumers will continue to be more price-conscious and pragmatic in their spending decisions.”
The retail federation issued its look-ahead as the data shows U.S. consumers continuing to spend, powered by sturdy hiring, low unemployment and healthy household finances. Moreover, gas prices are coming down, leaving a little extra money for shoppers to spend on gifts. The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $3.2 on Tuesday; a year ago, it was $3.60, according to auto club AAA.
But there are plenty of challenges this season, including a presidential election that could create a big distraction from shopping in November. NRF officials said it was nearly impossible to measure the election’s impact on current or future spending.
With Thanksgiving falling on Nov. 28, there also will be six fewer days between the holiday and Christmas Day compared to last year. Other factors that could hurt holiday sales: the economic impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton, NRF officials said.
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, plans to advertise savings on Thanksgiving meal products starting Oct. 14, about two weeks earlier than last year.
NRF’s forecast was in line with the predictions of other analysts, which also point to a more restrained mood among shoppers.
Management consulting firm Bain & Co. said it anticipated November and December retail sales to rise by 3% as opposed to the 4.2% growth seen last year. AlixPartners, another consulting firm, expects sales for October through December to be up anywhere from 2% to 5%, lower than last year’s 6% increase. Consulting and research firm Customer Growth Partners predicted sales to grow 4% during the holiday period, just slightly below its figure from last year.
Meanwhile, Adobe Analytics predicts online sales will surge 8.9%, marking the highest spending pace since 2021 when it was 8.6%. A year ago, online sales were up 4.9%, compared with the previous year. Vivek Pandya, lead analyst, Adobe Digital Insights, noted that shoppers’ bigger interest in discounts will drive spending. Discounts should average about 30%, the same as a year ago, he said.
While the inflation rate is coming down, it’s still a big pocketbook issue for shoppers as many food items still cost considerably more than they did a few years ago.
James Zahn, editor-in-chief of industry trade publication The Toy Book, thinks shoppers are even more price-conscious than they were last year when it comes to buying toys. Toys under $20 are resonating with parents, he said.
Kohl’s executives said last week that shoppers, particularly those in lower income brackets, will feel more squeezed than a year ago.
Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer, said the cumulative impact of high prices on food and other essentials is eating into people’s savings. As part of its holiday strategy, Kohl’s plans to be aggressive with offering discounts. As for the presidential race, Kohl’s executives said they were not sure if consumers will hold back their buying ahead of the Nov. 5 election but it’s something they are monitoring.
“We’re just trying to follow the consumer, and we know that they’re going to feel squeezed once that Thanksgiving time frame hit,” Raymond told reporters.
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Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season after he led the team to three straight trips to the playoffs.
The 61-year-old Thomson guided the Phillies to the 2022 World Series and the 2023 National League Championship Series and led them this season to their first NL East title since 2011. The Phillies were eliminated in four games by the New York Mets in the National League Division Series.
Thomson’s .575 winning percentage is the best for any manager in franchise history. His contract was set to expire after the 2025 season.
“Year by year is good with me,” Thomson said Tuesday of the extension. “I’ve mentioned many times this is the only place I want to be. This will be my last stop.”
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the entire coaching staff — which includes polarizing hitting coach Kevin Long — will return next season, as well.
“Many managers will say it, but I truly believe we have the best coaching staff in baseball,” Thomson said.
Coming off a 95-67 season, Dombrowski made clear he was happy with the direction of the team under the manager affectionately known by his players as Topper.
“I think we have a good coaching staff, primarily,” Dombrowski said during Tuesday’s announcement. “They do a very efficient job. They did lead us to 95 wins.”
Thomson has a 280-155 record since the veteran bench coach replaced Joe Girardi as Phillies manager on June 3, 2022.
Dombrowski said it was important for the team not to enter the 2026 season with a lame-duck manager.
“He’s done a good job for us, been a very successful manager,” Dombrowski said. “There’s been very few clubs in baseball that have made the postseason three years in a row. He has done that. We’ve been a very good club under his guidance. It’s also one where I think stability in the manager’s spot, I don’t think going into the manager’s last year is ever good situation to be in, if you can prevent that from happening. He deserves the extension in that regard.”
Thomson has been with the club since the 2018 season when he was first hired as bench coach under former manager Gabe Kapler.
He spent 28 years as a member of the New York Yankees organization (1990-2017), including 10 seasons on the major league coaching staff as bench coach (2008, 2015-17) and third base coach (2009-14).
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WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced the launch of its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania will serve as deposit centers for nonperishable donations from WSFS Associates, Customers and Community members through December 31, 2024.
WSFS officially kicked off the Food Drive at WSFS Bank Center in Wilmington, Del., with the Sunday Breakfast Mission, and at WSFS Bank Place in Philadelphia with Sharing Excess, encouraging Associates to bring nonperishable donations to help jumpstart the Food Drive. Grocery bags will also be distributed in a variety of Delaware publications this Fall for consumers to fill with donations to drop at their nearest WSFS banking office.
According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2024 report, 13.5% or more than 44 million individuals lived in a food-insecure household in 2022, a sharp increase from 10.4% in 2021. The report also found that nearly 50% of people facing hunger are unlikely to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the United States’ largest food assistance program.
“Many households are struggling to put food on the table due to the surging cost of living and essentials,” said Vernita L. Dorsey, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Strategy at WSFS Bank. “We hope to make a difference by partnering with Sharing Excess and the Sunday Breakfast Mission. Every donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference. We ask those who have the means to donate nonperishable items at our banking offices to support these vital needs.”
“We are excited to once again partner with WSFS for their annual holiday Food Drive,” said Evan Ehlers, Founder and CEO of Sharing Excess. “The holiday season is a time for community, and WSFS Customers have a unique opportunity to make a direct impact in the fight against food insecurity by donating at their local banking office. We deeply value WSFS’ ongoing dedication to supporting their communities and creating meaningful, lasting change through their partnership with Sharing Excess.”
“For the 22nd year, WSFS Bank and Sunday Breakfast Mission are partnering on our Food Drive that has collected food for over 1.3M meals for families in need over the years,” said Rev. Tom Laymon, Senior Pastor/CEO/President at Sunday Breakfast Mission. “But right now, Sunday Breakfast Mission is seeing more people than ever coming to them for help. We need the food donations to flood in so that hungry families can have a great Thanksgiving season. We are so grateful to WSFS Bank sponsoring once again.”
In addition to the annual Food Drive, WSFS will sponsor Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger for the seventh consecutive year to support Philabundance in their mission to drive hunger from our Communities. Camp Out for Hunger will take place from December 2-6 at Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia.
In 2023, WSFS donated more than 82,000 pounds of food through its annual Food Drive and Camp Out for Hunger. Customers and area residents are encouraged to take their nonperishable food donations to WSFS banking offices now through December 31, 2024. To find the nearest WSFS Bank location, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and trust company in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of June 30, 2024, WSFS Financial Corporation had $20.7 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $84.9 billion in assets under management and administration. WSFS operates from 114 offices, 88 of which are banking offices, located in Pennsylvania (57), Delaware (39), New Jersey (14), Florida (2), Nevada (1) and Virginia (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, consumer banking, treasury management and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Arrow Land Transfer, Bryn Mawr Capital Management, LLC, Bryn Mawr Trust®, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware, Cash Connect®, NewLane Finance®, Powdermill® Financial Solutions, WSFS Institutional Services®, WSFS Mortgage®, and WSFS Wealth® Investments. Serving the Greater Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.
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Newswise — At the intersection of AI and medical science, there is growing interest in using machine learning to enhance imaging data captured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Recent studies show that ultra-high-field MRI at 7 Tesla (7T) could have far greater resolution and clinical advantages over high-field MRI at 3T in delineating anatomical structures that are important for identifying and monitoring pathological tissue, particularly in the brain.
Most clinical MRI exams in the U.S. are performed with 1.5T or 3T MRI systems. As recently as 2022, the National Institutes of Health documented only about 100 7T MRI machines being used for diagnostic imaging worldwide.
Researchers from UC San Francisco developed a machine learning algorithm to enhance 3T MRIs by synthesizing 7T-like images that approximate real 7T MRIs. Their model enhanced pathological tissue with more fidelity for clinical insights and represents a new step toward evaluating clinical applications of synthetic 7T MRI models.
The study was presented Oct. 7 at the 27th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI).
“Our paper introduces a machine-learning model to synthesize high-quality MRIs from lower-quality images. We demonstrate how this AI system improves the visualization and identification of brain abnormalities captured by MRIs in Traumatic Brain Injury”, said senior study author Reza Abbasi-Asl, PhD, UCSF Assistant Professor of Neurology. “Our findings highlight the promise of AI and machine learning to improve the quality of medical images captured by less advanced imaging systems.”
Better to see TBI and Multiple Sclerosis with
UCSF researchers collected imaging data from patients diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) at UCSF. They designed and trained three neural network models to perform image enhancement and 3D image segmentation using the generated synthetic-7T MRIs from the standard 3T MRIs.
The images generated with the new models provided enhanced pathological tissue for patients with mild TBI. They selected an example region with white matter lesions and microbleeds in subcortical areas to use for comparison. They found pathological tissue was easier to see in synthesized 7T images. This was evident in the separation of adjacent lesions and the sharper contours of subcortical microbleeds. Additionally, the synthesized 7T images better captured the diverse features within white matter lesions. These observations also highlight the promise of using this technology to improve diagnostic accuracy in neurodegenerative disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
While synthesization techniques based on machine learning frameworks demonstrate remarkable performance, their application in clinical settings will require extensive validation. The researchers believe that future work should include extensive clinical assessment of the model findings, clinical rating of model-generated images, and quantification of uncertainties in the model.
Authors: Qiming Cui, Duygu Tosun, Pratik Mukherjee, Reza Abbasi-Asl
Funding: Weill Neurohub.
About UCSF Health: UCSF Health is recognized worldwide for its innovative patient care, reflecting the latest medical knowledge, advanced technologies and pioneering research. It includes the flagship UCSF Medical Center, which is a top-ranked hospital, as well as UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland; Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics; UCSF Benioff Children’s Physicians; and the UCSF Faculty Practice. These hospitals serve as the academic medical center of the University of California, San Francisco, which is world-renowned for its graduate-level health sciences education and biomedical research. UCSF Health has affiliations with hospitals and health organizations throughout the Bay Area. Visit https://ucsfhealth.org. Follow UCSF Health on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Solar Side Up Empowers Colorado Homeowners To Take Control Of Rising Energy Costs With Solar Solutions
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DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- As energy costs continue to rise across Colorado, residents are feeling the burden of increasing electric bills. With average rates now around 15.49¢ per kWh and a 9.4% jump from last year, the typical Colorado homeowner is paying around $134 monthly, adding up to over $1,600 annually. As costs climb, Solar Side Up is stepping in to offer a smart, cost-effective solution: transitioning to solar energy.
Combating Rising Energy Bills with Solar The steady increase in energy rates isn't slowing down, and with the average homeowner projected to spend over $50,000 on electricity in the next 25 years, now is the time to explore alternatives. By investing in solar, homeowners can offset up to 100% of their annual electricity usage with a solar panel system that could pay for itself within just over 12 years. An average 6.1 kW system-priced at around $20,000 before any federal or state incentives-could provide savings as high as $38,400 over 20 years, as rates continue to climb.
“Solar Side Up is passionate about helping our customers make the switch to clean energy while also saving money,” said Kirsten Simmons.“We guide homeowners through every step, from system design to financing options, ensuring they find the right solution to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.”
Solar Energy Initiatives & Incentives in Colorado:
In addition to individual savings, Colorado's push for sustainable energy sources is providing opportunities for residents to make the switch. Programs like community solar farms offer renters and those unable to install panels directly on their property the opportunity to enjoy renewable energy and save up to 15% on their electric bills annually.
The state also aims to improve energy equity through initiatives like the Colorado Solar and Storage Association's (COSSA) programs, which help ensure access to renewable energy solutions for all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office's Colorado Solar 4 All (COS4A) program further enhances opportunities for savings, focusing on delivering cost-effective and sustainable energy to low-income households and helping more residents realize the benefits of solar. These efforts emphasize the state's commitment to transitioning to clean energy, offering incentives that make solar energy more affordable and accessible for homeowners.
Financing & Incentives Available to Colorado Homeowners:
Colorado homeowners considering solar can take advantage of multiple financing options and incentives. Solar Side Up works with clients to find the right financing, such as zero-down solar loans, which often result in monthly payments lower than current electric bills. Additionally, federal tax credits, local rebates, and state-specific programs significantly reduce the initial investment for solar panel systems, making the transition even more cost-effective.
In most cases, customers start seeing immediate savings on their energy bills, with the potential for long-term financial gains. The typical payback period for a solar system is around 12 years, after which all savings go directly to the homeowner.
About Solar Side Up:
Solar Side Up is a leading Colorado-based solar energy provider offering turnkey solutions to help residents and businesses save on energy costs while contributing to a cleaner environment. From initial consultation to system installation and support, Solar Side Up provides a seamless transition to solar energy, empowering homeowners to achieve energy independence and sustainability.
For more information on how to make the switch to solar and reduce energy costs, visit Solar Side Up .
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 5,080,000 shares, a decrease of 25.0% from the September 15th total of 6,770,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,970,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.6 days.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages recently weighed in on COLB. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Columbia Banking System from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 5th. Raymond James increased their target price on Columbia Banking System from $26.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Barclays boosted their price target on Columbia Banking System from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, September 27th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Columbia Banking System from $29.00 to $28.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 20th. Finally, Wedbush raised shares of Columbia Banking System from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their target price for the company from $28.00 to $31.00 in a report on Tuesday, September 24th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Columbia Banking System has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $25.81.
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Columbia Banking System Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ COLB traded up $0.92 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $28.08. 555,359 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,319,247. The company’s 50 day moving average is $24.75 and its 200 day moving average is $21.71. Columbia Banking System has a one year low of $17.08 and a one year high of $28.11. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.88 billion, a PE ratio of 11.66 and a beta of 0.64.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $472.15 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $476.01 million. Columbia Banking System had a net margin of 15.94% and a return on equity of 10.89%. The business’s revenue was down 9.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.81 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Columbia Banking System will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.
Columbia Banking System Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 9th. Investors of record on Friday, August 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.36 per share. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.13%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 23rd. Columbia Banking System’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.80%.
About Columbia Banking System
Columbia Banking System, Inc operates as the holding company of Umpqua Bank that provides banking, private banking, mortgage, and other financial services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including business, non-interest bearing checking, interest-bearing checking and savings, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts; and insured cash sweep and other investment sweep solutions.
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