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Digestive Health: Importance Of Digestive Health Eating right is just one component of overall health. What we eat affects our digestive system which can have a significant impact on our overall well-being Most of our habits such as exercising minimising stress getting adequate sleep and drinking plenty of fluids &mdash may be linked to good digestive health. Our digestive health is as important as consuming the right food. Most of us know that eating right is just one component of overall health; however, many of us don’t realise that what we eat affects our digestive system, which can have a significant impact on our overall well-being. Most of our habits, such as exercising, minimising stress, getting adequate sleep, and drinking plenty of fluids — may be linked to good digestive health. It’s also important to note that healthy digestion cannot exist without water. Adequate hydration provides the digestive system with the appropriate amount of moisture needed for proper functioning. Every single cell function or dysfunctions is in accordance with the nutrients passed through the digestive system. If the digestive system is compromised, the entire constitution is challenged, every single cell is challenged. Needless to say that digestive health is of sublime importance. Right food that includes pure water and air in right quantity at the right time is the key to digestive health. Anything that affects digestive health would affect total health. Soluble and insoluble fibres that are available from raw food are very important for gut health as well as total health. Trillions of beneficial bacterial flora in the gut rely on the food available to them from dietary fibre in the diet. The digestive system is where vitamins, nutrients and minerals are absorbed. Unfortunately, factors such as stress, lack of sleep, antibiotics, illness, aging, and poor diet choices can often lead to an imbalance of the bacteria in your digestive tract. Dietary fibre — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — are probably best known for their ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fibre can provide other health benefits as well, such as helping to maintain a healthy weight and lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates, which your body breaks down and absorbs, fibre isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine, colon and out of your body. A high-fibre diet has many benefits, which include normalising bowel movements, helping in maintaining bowel health, lowering cholesterol levels, helping in controlling blood sugar levels and aiding in achieving a healthy weight. Data Courtesy: Sushita Rao, Nutritionist, MonaVie India Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/digestive-health-importance-of-digestive-health-240471.html	2024-12-16T06:27:39Z
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India's 1971 military triumph over Pakistan is celebrated as Vijay Diwas. With the liberation of Bangladesh, the surrender of Pakistan, and a reaffirmation of India's commitment to justice and compassion, this 13-day conflict came to an end. Nationwide, Indians from all walks of life commemorate this special day on December 16 each year. Bangladesh was established on December 16, 1971, when Pakistani Army Lieutenant General A.A.K. Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi led the moment of glory alongside military heavyweights like Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora. In addition to changing South Asia, the conflict showed India's military prowess and dedication to world peace. Vijay Diwas 2024: History A humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), where the Pakistani military carried out major atrocities against civilians, served as the main catalyst for the start of the 1971 war on December 3. The 13-day freedom attempts, which ended with the surrender of almost 93,000 Pakistani forces, was supported by India's intervention. The commander of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, publicly surrendered before the armies of India and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh on December 16, 1971. This historic occasion resulted in East Pakistan's independence as Bangladesh in addition to India's triumph in the war against Pakistan. What is the significance of the Vijay Diwas? Vijay Diwas serves as a serious reminder of the Indian Armed Forces' courage, sacrifice, and strategic genius. Nationwide observances of the day include military parades, cultural activities, and wreath-laying ceremonies. The triumph demonstrates India's unwavering dedication to defending democracy, freedom, and humanity. Additionally, Vijay Diwas is a reminder to honor and support the military, whose sacrifices preserve the integrity and sovereignty of the country. With the Eastern Command's Vijay Diwas celebrations being one of the biggest military events in South Asia, this day is extremely important to both Bangladesh and India. How India is celebrating Vijay Diwas 2024? The warriors who sacrificed their life for the country are honored with special tributes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Today, a small delegation of 10 to 12 Bangladeshis is anticipated to join the celebrations of Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day, in Kolkata. The Mukti Yoddhas are expected to reach Kolkata one day prior to Vijay Diwas, according to sources. To celebrate this momentous triumph, the Indian Army's Eastern Command, which is based at Fort William in Kolkata, has planned a number of activities.	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/vijay-diwas-the-story-of-courage-sacrifice-and-what-it-means-for-india-nc-124121600259_1.html	2024-12-16T06:27:41Z
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Leo Fife is sick, slightly cranky, an elderly man and much esteemed documentary filmmaker, when he decides to tell all about himself for a film made by a couple of his former students. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "OH, CANADA") RICHARD GERE: (As Leo Fife) I forget where I agreed to do this. Tell me why I agreed to do this. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR: (As character) Mr. Fife agreed to make the interview because he's famous for something to do with cinema... GERE: (As Leo Fife) Ah. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR: (As character) ...And famous people have to make interviews. SIMON: And Leo Fife says there's some kind - maybe more than one kind - of deceit at the center of his life and professional success as he winds through a tumble of recollections that may or may not be what he wants to say. "Oh, Canada" is the new film, starring Richard Gere, along with Uma Thurman and Jacob Elordi. It is directed by Paul Schrader. And Richard Gere, who has been one of the major stars of American film for five decades, joins us now. Mr. Gere, thanks so much. GERE: Oh, my God, five decades. God, I am an old dog, aren't I? SIMON: No. Neither old, nor dog. You have experience. That's how I prefer to put it. Nice to meet you. Thank you very much. GERE: I've been around the block, Scott, and I assume you have too. So we got two old dogs that have been around the block. SIMON: This film reunites you with Paul Schrader, with whom you worked on "American Gigolo" in 1980. It was your breakout hit. What was it like to work together again? GERE: Well, talking about old dogs, you know (laughter), the two of us - that was 45 years ago. At this point, we kind of have our way of doing things. And it fell together very quickly. You know, Paul wrote a really beautiful script, and it touched me. And it was obviously coming from an emotional place for him, 'cause he was very close to Russell Banks, who wrote the book. And my father had just passed away a few months before Paul called me about this script. My dad was almost 101, and so I was in a kind of a raw state and trying to make sense of my dad's passing when, you know, we got together and decided to make this movie. SIMON: I have read that your performance was inspired by your father in his later years. Would that be a good way to put it? GERE: Well, I think, you know, in terms of his mental process and his physicality, yeah. I mean, I was kind of teaching people on the set - or how you deal with someone who's in a wheelchair or uses a walker and how you sit them on a toilet, the kind of patience it requires. That was fairly easy. My dad lived with me, so I was around his physicality a lot. But the mental state was what interested me more. SIMON: Yeah. GERE: And my dad was extremely alert up to the end. But his placement of time - it was no longer linear. Everything was kind of contrapuntal and expressionistic. Occasionally, he would get details that the rest of us in the family knew quite well - he would get them mixed up. They made emotional sense, but they didn't make literal sense. And I wanted to bring that kind of loosening of a very strict reality to this character. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "OH, CANADA ") UMA THURMAN: (As Emma) He confabulates, like he's dreaming. It's wrong to be doing this. Most of what he's saying is either misremembered or half invented. It's wrong to be filming this. SIMON: Leo says at one point, I can't tell the truth unless that camera's on. GERE: Yeah, he says that many times in this. I don't know if he can tell the truth anyway. It's one thing we question, I think, as the movie goes along. He has an emotional truth, I believe, that he's sharing. But I'm not sure if it's literal. But he's a movie guy. You know, he kind of stumbled into moviemaking. It was kind of an accident. And the truth is, there's an added element of responsibility when the camera is turning. We do expect a higher level of honesty and truth - whatever that is - between action and cut. And the way Leonard articulates it in here, he's really accepted this offer to make this documentary film - his last interview - as long as his wife is there. SIMON: Yeah. GERE: So to him, the film itself is irrelevant. He needs the camera, and he needs his wife. And he says whatever they do with this footage later, I don't really care. SIMON: How much fun is making a film for you, after 50 years? GERE: Yeah, I still love it. I love the mechanics of it. I love the metaphysics of it, of making realities and somehow communicating emotional, psychological truths in a two-hour format. I still get off on that, and I still love working with people, and I'm very careful about who I work with. And we almost always have a great time. We solve a scene or two every day when we film. And it's a creative and collective voyage we go on with the camera, with design, obviously with the writing, with the directing. You know, we all work together to solve this mystery of telling stories. SIMON: And if I may, what's special about Paul working with... GERE: Well, talk about curmudgeons. I mean, Paul is (laughter) - Paul is his own creature. He is kind of the ultimate movie guy, and he's very bright and extremely verbal, although on the set, you know, we didn't talk at all, really. When we started shooting, you know, we'd shoot, and I'd say, Paul, you want to do anything else? You want to try anything? He said, no, that's good. Let's move on. So that was about it. Best directors don't say anything anyhow. You know, Robert Altman, we made a film together, "Dr. T & The Women." I came to the set from another job I was doing, and I was watching him shoot a scene with kids. And they were just terrific. And afterwards, I said, Bob, how did you do that? These kids are incredible. And he said, Richard, it's really very simple. Just don't tell them what to do. And I think that's true with actors, as well. You don't want to tell them what to do. You want to create the frame and a sense of confidence that that mysterious thing of life presents itself. SIMON: Richard Gere - he stars in Paul Schrader's new film, "Oh, Canada," in theaters now. Thank you so much for being with us. GERE: Thanks, Scott. I enjoyed it. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/richard-gere-stars-in-paul-schraders-new-film-oh-canada	2024-12-16T06:27:42Z
Here are 5 useful tips that you should know for getting a tattoo for the first time. 1. Choose a Meaningful Design Getting your first tattoo is a big decision, so take the time to pick a design that truly resonates with you. Think about what the tattoo represents—whether it’s a memory, a value, or something you simply love. Avoid rushing into trendy designs that might lose their appeal over time. Use tools like tattoo generators to visualize your ideas and explore different styles. 2. Use an AI Tattoo Generator to Visualize Your Design An AI tattoo generator can be a game-changer when planning your first tattoo. These tools allow you to upload ideas, input preferences, and instantly see variations of your concept. Whether you’re experimenting with placement or finalizing a design, AI can help you make confident choices by giving you a realistic preview of how your tattoo might look. 3. Find a Reputable Artist Your tattoo’s quality depends largely on the skill of the artist. Research local tattoo studios and look for artists whose style matches your vision. Check out their portfolios and read reviews from previous clients. Once you’ve found someone you trust, schedule a consultation to discuss your design and ask questions about their process. 4. Prepare for the Appointment On the day of your tattoo, make sure you’re well-rested and have eaten a good meal. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being tattooed. Avoid alcohol or caffeine beforehand, as these can thin your blood and make the process more challenging. Bring water and snacks to stay comfortable during longer sessions. It’s normal to feel a bit nervous, but remember that tattoo artists are professionals who want you to have a positive experience. The level of pain varies depending on the placement and size of the tattoo, but staying relaxed and focusing on your breathing can help. Don’t hesitate to let your artist know if you need a break. 5. Follow Aftercare Instructions Taking care of your tattoo is crucial for proper healing and maintaining its appearance. Clean it gently with unscented soap, apply a thin layer of moisturizer, and avoid swimming or exposing it to direct sunlight during the healing period. Follow your artist’s specific aftercare recommendations to ensure the best results. FAQS 1. Does getting a tattoo hurt? Yes, but the level of pain varies depending on the location and your pain tolerance. Many describe it as a scratching or stinging sensation. 2. How do I know if my tattoo is healing properly? A healing tattoo will scab and peel slightly but shouldn’t be overly red, swollen, or oozing. If you notice these signs, consult your artist or a doctor. 3. Can I exercise after getting a tattoo? Avoid intense exercise for a few days, especially if it involves stretching or sweating near the tattoo area. Conclusion Getting your first tattoo is an exciting milestone. By planning carefully, choosing a skilled artist, and following proper aftercare, you can make the experience a memorable and positive one. Embrace the journey and wear your new ink with pride! Read more from techbullion	https://techbullion.com/getting-your-first-tattoo-tips/	2024-12-16T06:27:43Z
Elderly Care: How To Have A Happy And Healthy Retirement Now that we are ushering in the retirement era of the baby-boom population, discussions of the financial and personal benefits of retirement coupled with questions of when and how to retire abound. It has even been found In recent research reported by the BBC that early retirement can bring on bad health and mental weakness. Although, national limits for earliest state-covered retirement age range across the world, many professional elders find t...Read More Now that we are ushering in the retirement era of the baby-boom population, discussions of the financial and personal benefits of retirement coupled with questions of when and how to retire abound. It has even been found In recent research reported by the BBC that early retirement can bring on bad health and mental weakness. Although, national limits for earliest state-covered retirement age range across the world, many professional elders find themselves in the position to retire at even younger ages. What are the health and personal benefits of retirement? How can you avoid potential pitfalls of retirement like those mentioned above? *Data Courtesy: Georgia Webster. Georgia is a freelance writer and blogger who is passionate about all things health related, and loves to share her advice with others. Now that we are ushering in the retirement era of the baby-boom population, discussions of the finan... Read More Now that we are ushering in the retirement era of the baby-boom population, discussions of the financial and personal benefits of retirement coupled with questions of when and how to retire abound. It has even been found In recent research reported by the BBC that early retirement can bring on bad health and mental weakness. Although, national limits for earliest state-covered retirement age range across the world, many professional elders find themselves in the position to retire at even younger ages. What are the health and personal benefits of retirement? How can you avoid potential pitfalls of retirement like those mentioned above? Read Less Now that we are ushering in the retirement era of the baby-boom population, discussions of the finan... Read More Now that we are ushering in the retirement era of the baby-boom population, discussions of the financial and personal benefits of retirement coupled with questions of when and how to retire abound. It has even been found In recent research reported by the BBC that early retirement can bring on bad health and mental weakness. Although, national limits for earliest state-covered retirement age range across the world, many professional elders find themselves in the position to retire at even younger ages. What are the health and personal benefits of retirement? How can you avoid potential pitfalls of retirement like those mentioned above? Read Less How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement Benefits of Retirement Retiring gives many people a fre... Read More How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement Benefits of Retirement Retiring gives many people a freedom they haven’t felt in decades to manage their time and pursuits in a completely independent way. Many see this as a much needed break from the mental and physical monotony of their previous occupations. For those that have started feeling frailer and more tired than five years before, retirement can offer a much needed rest for the mind and body. It allows time to reconnect with the family and old friends, and the ability to continue or pick up that hobby that they’ve been eyeing. For many, retirement removes the biggest source of stress in an adult’s life. How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement Ways to Maintain Your Mental and Physical Health Mon... Read More How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement Ways to Maintain Your Mental and Physical Health Monitoring and maintaining health has always been important, but becomes even more so as the body ages and ailments come along even faster than before. When retired, despite the great increase in free time, it can sometimes become difficult to keep up the same amount of physical and mental exercise someone used to receive as an employed person. For this reason, it is important to schedule and maintain all doctor’s appointments, making up for any issues that may have gone ignored while the retiree was still too busy working. Similarly, it is important to continue being mentally challenged by continuing to think critically and multi-tasking at jobs other than formal employment. How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement How to Stay Happy Much of this physical and mental exer... Read More How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement How to Stay Happy Much of this physical and mental exercise can easily be had through social interactions. In retirement, the maintenance if not the strengthening of relationships with family and friends is essential. This is good not only for the health of these relationships but also the physical and mental health of the retiree. Dr. Harry Prozan, the former head of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin, lives by this doctrine. Retiring from his post at the university at 71, Dr. Prozan has continued working in a limited capacity as a doctor and consultant, and currently at the ripe old age of 83 and still working, he believes that he would die quickly after stopping his work completely because of the lack of mental challenge and social interaction it would cost him. Not all of us require a part-time job to maintain a healthy level of mental stimulation and socialization, however, and can manage through various hobbies and volunteer activities. The importance of these obligations and interactions, however, is not to be underestimated. Organizations and websites like Assisted Living Today have databases of activities, organisations, and services for the elderly that can help a new retiree maintain both a healthy mind and social life. How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement Debates surrounding the various aspects of retirement ca... Read More How to Have a Happy and Healthy Retirement Debates surrounding the various aspects of retirement can be confusing and overwhelming, making it important to understand the situation and needs [of the retiree before beginning the search of retirement methods and services. When done appropriately and at the right time, retirement can offer the elderly a liberating sense of freedom, better social relationships and better health. A restless Lola who enjoys running mentally and physically, yet doesn’t lose weight. After spending seven years in health journalism Sobiya believes that good health is all in the head and the best form of meditation is doing one good deed every day. The indiatimes.com privacy policy has been updated to align with the new data regulations in European Union. Please review and accept these changes below to continue using the website. We use cookies to ensure the best experience for you on our website.	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/elderly-care-how-to-have-a-happy-and-healthy-retirement-236656.html	2024-12-16T06:27:45Z
Specifications for the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.	https://www.whichcar.com.au/specs/2014-porsche-911-carrera-4-991-my15-petrol-2d-cabriolet-8h4DDkgK4R	2024-12-16T06:27:45Z
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated heavy rainfall in regions like Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, Puducherry, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh on December 19. Kerala is likely to witness heavy rain on December 18 and 19, while Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep can also expect rainfall in the coming days. Western disturbance affects J&K Western disturbance is expected in the middle and upper tropospheric westerlies runs roughly along Longitude 55°E to the north of Latitude 30°N. A cyclonic circulation lies over central Pakistan and adjoining the Jammu and division in lower tropospheric levels. Cold waves and dense fog predicted The cold wave is likely to affect isolated pockets of Madhya Pradesh today along with some northern states such as Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Rajasthan, and Muzaffarabad. Due to a severe cold wave, the minimum temperature may drop to less than or equal 2 degrees Celsius. Whereas a cold wave condition is said to prevail if the minimum temperature is less than equal to 4 degrees Celsius. From December onwards, severe regions such as Vidarbha, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Saurashtra & Kutch, and Telangana are also likely to witness the cold wave today. The met department also predicts dense fog conditions in the early morning and late night until December 17 in parts of Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab Uttar Pradesh. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura experienced dense fog today. Due to dense fog, the visibility would remain between 50-200 metres and in moderate fog conditions the visibility will remain between 200-500 metres. The visibility would get reduced to less than 50 metres due to very dense fog.	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/weather-update-rain-alert-issued-in-tamil-nadu-dense-fog-in-other-states-nc-124121600247_1.html	2024-12-16T06:27:47Z
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: I look forward all week to saying, and now it's time for sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: Bill Belichick heads back to school. Juan Soto heads across town. Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media joins us now. Howard, thanks so much for being with us. HOWARD BRYANT: Good morning, Scott. You've got such a good sports voice. You should be a broadcaster. SIMON: Nah, nah, there's no future in that... BRYANT: (Laughter). SIMON: ...As we both know. In any event, Bill Belichick - maybe the greatest coach in NFL history - is now a college coach - UNC, Tar Heels. I guess he's going to get $10 million, but there is a mixed bag in history of pro coaches who take over college programs, isn't there? BRYANT: This is a really interesting call right here. Number one, you've got Bill Belichick going to a basketball school. The University of North Carolina is not known for its football... SIMON: Yeah. BRYANT: ...Even though he did - although, the greatest - maybe the greatest player of all time, Lawrence Taylor, did go there. But still, the bottom line is it was a very interesting call. But you look at it - Belichick's 72 years old, and he wants back in. I think this is what he knows. Bill Belichick is a football genius. This is the thing that he has done his whole life. And I think leaving New England the way he left, I think everybody assumed that there was going to be an NFL coaching job out there immediately - there wasn't. And I think that this was as much as - as good as he is on TV and as revered as he is in terms of his football knowledge, clearly he wants to be back in there. And then there's something else here, Scott, too, which - I know, once again, you don't have to qualify when you're Bill Belichick, and, you know, you've got six Super Bowls. But he's coached 11 seasons without Tom Brady - before Brady, after Brady and the one season... SIMON: Wow. BRYANT: ...And then in the one season where Brady was injured and missed the entire season outside of one play against Kansas City. He's had 8 losing seasons of those 11. And so I wonder if there's a piece of him that also wants to try this and to say, hey, you know, I've got a second act or a third act - however many acts you want to say Belichick has. But yes, but there's also a comp. If we go back and look at Bill Walsh, the great 49ers head coach, he went back to college, coached at Stanford and had a great first year, and then was 17 and 17 overall. So can you go home again? Do you have a second act? It'll be all very interesting to see what he does. And also in the new NIL world, it'll be... SIMON: Right. BRYANT: ...Interesting to also see how Bill Belichick deals with the fact that college players may have more power than some of the pro players that he controlled for all those years. SIMON: To baseball - Juan Soto signed a 15-year deal worth at least $765 million with not the New York Yankees, not the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the New York Mets, who undoubtedly would have met it. What do you think - why do you think Juan Soto found the Mets' offer more appealing? BRYANT: Do you think he's going to take the subway, a bus? SIMON: (Laughter). BRYANT: Is he going to get bus fare... SIMON: I'm sure to save - yes. BRYANT: ...Seven-hundred and sixty-five million? SIMON: Sure. Everybody has to save a little cash these days. Yeah. BRYANT: Well, I think that Juan Soto was going to go to the highest bidder. The Mets were by far the highest bidder. They were going to be the highest bidder. They'd been talking about Juan Soto going to the Mets even when he was still with the Yankees during the season. Everyone knew this was going to happen and just didn't know what the dollar amount was going to be and if the Yankees were still going to be the Yankees and top all offers. But I think the one thing that does come out of this as well from a Yankee standpoint is that, you know, George Steinbrenner has been dead since 2010, and this is not the same organization. They're not the spend-all George - King George, of the - you know, of the 1980s, or even the 1990s, 2000s. It's a different organization. The family business is still baseball, but they're more conservative, even though they did offer 760 million. But Juan Soto went to the highest bidder. I think he wanted to be in the National League as well. And I think that you look at in 2002, Scott Simon, the Boston Red Sox sold for 700 million, and now individual players are getting that much. SIMON: Oh, my word. Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media. Thanks so much, Howard. Talk to you soon, my friend. BRYANT: My pleasure, Scott. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. 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Stewart (shoulder) started throwing in mid-November, but the Twins are unsure if he will be ready for the start of spring training, the Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Stewart underwent season-ending arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in August, and his initial recovery timeline was 5-to-6 months. He's been a lockdown reliever for Minnesota when healthy, collecting a 0.66 ERA and 56:17 K:BB through his first 41 innings with the Twins in 2023 and early 2024. However, he hurt his shoulder in May last year and wasn't the same pitcher thereafter, leaving his status for 2025 somewhat in question. If healthy and back to his prior form, he'd be a top setup option in the bullpen.	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-brock-stewart-status-unclear-for-start-of-spring/	2024-12-16T06:27:50Z
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCOM – Get Free Report) has been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the five ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $34.20. A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their target price on Dime Community Bancshares from $38.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 4th. StockNews.com downgraded shares of Dime Community Bancshares from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, September 21st. Stephens raised shares of Dime Community Bancshares from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their target price for the company from $30.00 to $39.00 in a report on Monday, November 18th. Finally, Raymond James boosted their price target on Dime Community Bancshares from $35.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. View Our Latest Research Report on DCOM Insider Transactions at Dime Community Bancshares Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dime Community Bancshares Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kimelman & Baird LLC purchased a new position in Dime Community Bancshares in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $56,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of Dime Community Bancshares by 30.4% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,936 shares of the savings and loans company’s stock valued at $85,000 after purchasing an additional 685 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Dime Community Bancshares by 496.9% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,805 shares of the savings and loans company’s stock valued at $98,000 after purchasing an additional 4,000 shares in the last quarter. Quest Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Dime Community Bancshares during the 2nd quarter valued at $101,000. Finally, Vontobel Holding Ltd. purchased a new stake in Dime Community Bancshares during the 3rd quarter worth $235,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.27% of the company’s stock. Dime Community Bancshares Trading Down 0.6 % NASDAQ DCOM opened at $34.33 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.89 and a beta of 1.03. Dime Community Bancshares has a 52-week low of $17.29 and a 52-week high of $37.60. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $32.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $26.46. Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 22nd. The savings and loans company reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by ($0.12). Dime Community Bancshares had a return on equity of 5.58% and a net margin of 9.65%. The business had revenue of $171.87 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $86.65 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.56 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that Dime Community Bancshares will post 1.49 EPS for the current year. Dime Community Bancshares Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 17th were paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 17th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.91%. Dime Community Bancshares’s payout ratio is currently 66.67%. Dime Community Bancshares Company Profile Dime Community Bancshares, Inc operates as the holding company for Dime Community Bank that engages in the provision of various commercial banking and financial services. The company accepts time, savings, and demand deposits from the businesses, consumers, and local municipalities. It also offers commercial real estate loans; multi-family mortgage loans; residential mortgage loans; letters of credit; secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans; lines of credit; home equity loans; and construction and land loans. 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In today’s digital landscape, the performance of a website plays a pivotal role in its visibility and success. Beyond appealing design and engaging content, a site’s technical performance directly influences its search engine optimization (SEO) outcomes. Here’s how high-performing servers and well-optimized websites can significantly enhance your SEO strategy: - Speed and SEO Rankings: A Critical Link Page load speed is one of the key ranking factors for search engines like Google. Sites that load quickly provide a better user experience, reducing bounce rates and keeping visitors engaged. Statistics reveal that a delay of even one second in page loading can lead to: - A 7% drop in conversion rates. - An 11% reduction in page views. - A 16% decrease in customer satisfaction. A fast-loading website, supported by a high-performance server, not only ranks higher but also builds user trust and satisfaction, contributing to better long-term SEO outcomes. - Server Performance and Downtime Search engines prioritize websites that are reliable and accessible. Frequent downtime due to server issues can lead to: - Crawling inefficiencies: If search engine bots encounter your site offline, they might skip it, reducing indexing opportunities. - A loss of ranking authority over time. Investing in high-performance hosting services ensures your site remains accessible to users and search engines alike. - Mobile Optimization and Core Web Vitals With the majority of users accessing websites via mobile devices, Google’s mobile-first indexing strategy makes performance on mobile a non-negotiable factor. Key elements include: - Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): Measures loading performance. - First Input Delay (FID): Assesses interactivity. - Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): Evaluates visual stability. High-performance servers help meet these benchmarks, ensuring your site aligns with Google’s Core Web Vitals, which are essential for modern SEO. - User Experience and Retention Performance directly impacts user experience. Slow, unresponsive websites frustrate users, leading to: - Higher bounce rates. - Lower dwell time (time spent on the site). Both metrics are critical to SEO. A seamless browsing experience encourages users to explore further, signaling to search engines that your site offers valuable content. - Scalability for Growing Traffic As your website gains visibility through effective SEO strategies, traffic will increase. A robust hosting solution can handle sudden traffic spikes without compromising performance, ensuring uninterrupted user experience and maintaining your site’s SEO health. Best Practices for High SEO Performance - Choose the Right Hosting Provider: Opt for hosting solutions with low latency, high uptime guarantees, and excellent customer support. Providers offering Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) can further boost speed by delivering content from servers closest to users. - Optimize Images and Files: Compress images and use modern file formats like WebP. Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML files to reduce load times. - Implement Caching: Browser and server-side caching reduce the time it takes to load repeat visits, improving overall speed and user satisfaction. - Use a Reliable CMS: Platforms like WordPress, when paired with performance-enhancing plugins, make optimization simpler and more effective. - Regularly Monitor Performance: Tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, and Lighthouse provide valuable feedback on your site’s performance, helping identify areas for improvement. High performance isn’t just about having a fast website; it’s about creating a seamless user experience that search engines reward. Investing in robust servers and maintaining an optimized website ensures better rankings, higher traffic, and greater user satisfaction. In a world where milliseconds matter, prioritizing performance is the key to unlocking your site’s full SEO potential.	https://techbullion.com/high-performance-high-seo-impact/	2024-12-16T06:27:51Z
Heart Health: Looking Below The Surface Heart disease which includes coronary heart disease heart attacks and congestive heart failure can be fatal if not treated in a timely manner. Dr Santosh Kumar Dora consultant cardiology and electrophysiology Asian Heart Institute answers some questions about heart disease. Heart disease, which includes coronary heart disease, heart attacks and congestive heart failure can be fatal if not treated in a timely manner. Dr Santosh Kumar Dora, consultant cardiology and electrophysiology, Asian Heart Institute answers some questions about heart disease and lifestyle changes one needs to incorporate following surgery. 1. How important is lipid (cholesterol) testing? High bad cholesterol content and low good cholesterol content in the blood is bad for health as per the Framingham Heart Study. It is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. The normal blood level for bad cholesterol ( LDL ) is less than 130 mg% and for good cholesterol ( HDL) is more than 40 mg%. In the presence of diabetes or established coronary artery disease the recommended level of LDL cholesterol is less than 100 mg%. A 10 mg increase in LDL cholesterol is associated with 12% increase in coronary artery disease risk. 2. What kinds of exercises would you recommend for someone who is suffering from heart ailments? Benefits of exercise for the heart : - Reduction in body weight - Reduction in blood pressure - Reduction in bad (LDL and total) cholesterol - Increase in good (HDL) cholesterol - Increase in insulin sensitivity The exercise regimen should start with a 5 minute warm-up followed by the conditioning phase which lasts for 20 to 30 minutes. You can take up something simple like walking, which you can do at a speed of 4 to 5 km per hour. This should be followed by a cool down phase, which should last for about 5 mins. Other exercises that a heart patient can try are jogging, skipping, cycling and swimming. However, discontinue exercise if you feel chest pain, have sudden breathing difficulty, giddiness, excessive fatigability and palpitations. 3. What is the CRP test? Can you please explain it? How can one get a CRP test done? C-reactive protein is derived from the liver. With inflammation the CRP level in serum rises. To test CRP one has to collect the blood sample in a test tube and send for the testing. CRP level is checked by various tests like: ELISA, immunoturbidometry, immunodiffusion etc. CRP level increases during inflammation and is regarded as a biomarker for coronary artery disease. Low risk : CRP level < 1 mg/L Intermediate risk: CRP level 1 to 3 mg/L High risk: CRP level > 3 mg/L *Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/heart-health-looking-below-the-surface-240474.html	2024-12-16T06:27:52Z
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Last month, I published a list of the ten greatest music books of the 21st century as voted on by critics, artists, and readers. Some of those voters were kind enough to let me share their ballots. If you’re looking for a gift for that music lover in your life, any of these would be a great place to start. If that’s not enough, you can gift a subscription to this newsletter to someone. Paid subscribers get access to interview with musical luminaries, collections of the most important stories in music, and so much more. Nate Sloan: Host of Switched on Pop and Professor at UCLS Bass Cathedral by Nathaniel Mackey (2006): A great American novel about jazz. Exile in Guyville by Gina Arnold (2014): A critical look at Liz Phair’s classic album Exile in Guyville. The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic by Jessica Hopper (2015): A collection of essays by the inimitable Jessica Hopper Go Ahead in the Rain by Hanif Abdurraqib (2019): An homage to the rap group A Tribe Called Quest and the era that they emerged in. How Music Works by David Byrne (2012): Talking Heads’ frontman David Byrne takes you on a tour of how music and the music industry work. Let's Talk About Love by Carl Wilson (2007): One man’s attempt to understand the popularity of Celine Dion and how we decide what is good and bad. The Oxford History of Western Music by Richard Taruskin (2005): A history of music from earliest notated sheet music to the end of the 20th century. Pops by Terry Teachout (2010): The life and times of Louis Armstrong. Tune In: The Beatles All These Years by Mark Lewisohn (2016): The first part of a massive, detailed biography of The Beatles. Why Karen Carpenter Matters by Karen Tongson (2019): A reconsideration of one-half of the popular 1970s duo The Carpenters. Mark Richardson: Rock/Pop Critic at the Wall Street Journal and the former Editor-in-Chief at Pitchfork Electric Eden by Rob Young (2010): History of British folk music in the 1960s and 1970s Keep reading with a 7-day free trial Subscribe to Can't Get Much Higher to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.	https://www.cantgetmuchhigher.com/p/a-music-lovers-gift-guide	2024-12-16T06:27:53Z
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso, passed away on Monday at a hospital in San Francisco, United States, due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung condition. He was 73. His family confirmed the news through their representative, Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, marking the loss of one of the world’s most celebrated musicians. Hussain had been hospitalised for two weeks and was moved to intensive care as his condition worsened. Early reports of his death circulated on Sunday but were refuted by his family, who announced the following day that he had passed away. Zakir Hussain: A brief background Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of tabla legend Ustad Alla Rakha. Music was ingrained in him from an early age, and he revolutionised the global perception of Indian classical music. A child prodigy, he began performing professionally in his teens and went on to intertwine traditional tabla rhythms with contemporary music styles. Blending Indian classical music with jazz Hussain’s illustrious career included collaborations with some of the finest musicians across genres. Notably, his 1973 collaboration with guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist TH Vinayakram led to the formation of the fusion band Shakti, which blended Indian classical and jazz traditions. This project remains one of the most celebrated milestones in world music history. Four-time Grammy winner and national recognition Zakir Hussain’s six-decade-long career was marked by numerous accolades. He was a four-time Grammy Award winner, including three awards at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year, showcasing his enduring relevance and mastery. He also received India’s highest civilian honours, including the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023). Tributes pour in from artists Renowned composer Ricky Kej described Hussain as “a treasure trove of skill and knowledge” who was deeply respected for his humility and encouragement of fellow musicians. Singer Anup Jalota called the news “shocking” and noted that Hussain’s legacy would inspire generations. More From This Section “Shocked, deeply saddened and devastated by the passing of the legend Ustad Zakir Hussain. One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakirji was known for his immense humility, approachable nature, and for being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves… His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon,” Kej wrote. Music composer Thaman S wrote on X, “REST IN PEACE MAESTRO. We lost the Legend Today. Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab.” Political leaders mourn the loss Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the news as profoundly saddening, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief: “The demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain is an irreparable loss to the country’s art and music sector. His dedication to his art will always be remembered. May God grant peace to the departed soul and strength to his family and fans. Om Shanti!” Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, wrote, “His demise is a great loss for the music world. Ustad Zakir Hussain ji has left behind a legacy of art that will remain alive in our memories.” Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Hussain’s contribution as a cultural ambassador, saying, “In the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, India and the world have lost a musical genius who bridged borders and generations with his mesmerising rhythms. His numerous honours are a testament to his brilliance.” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended condolences, calling Hussain’s death a profound loss to the music world: “I pray for peace to the departed soul and strength to his family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!” Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed similar sentiments, describing the loss as irreplaceable. Shashi Tharoor, MP, revealed that they shared a birthday, saying, “Immeasurably saddened by the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain today. His talent, music, and even his screen presence in the film Heat and Dust were remarkable. Om Shanti.” Tributes from corporate giants Industrialist Gautam Adani described Hussain as an irreplaceable rhythm in the soul of India: “The world has lost a rhythm it can never replace. His legacy is an eternal taal, resonating through generations to come. RIP,” Adani posted on X. Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, reflected on Hussain’s global influence: “The tabla has lost its maestro. I was privileged to know him through his association with HMV and witness his brilliance. His beats will echo eternally.” Zakir Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and two daughters, Anisa and Isabella. His music, deeply rooted in tradition yet innovative in spirit, will continue to inspire countless musicians and listeners worldwide.	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/zakir-hussain-remembered-tributes-pour-in-from-leaders-tycoons-artists-124121600235_1.html	2024-12-16T06:27:53Z
President Louis Mussington and Prefect Vincent Berton visited the fire station last Wednesday to celebrate, in the presence of the General Controller of SDIS Guadeloupe, Félix Anténor-Habazac, Sainte Barbe, protector of firefighters. On this occasion, the President paid tribute to the dedication and bravery of the firefighters, highlighting their essential role within the community. This official ceremony honored firefighters for their exceptional commitment. Among them, Lieutenant Éric Proteau, Chief Warrant Officer Benoît Poufarin and Corporal Arthur Noël received the Medal of Honor for exceptional service, while several others were distinguished for more than twenty years of service or promoted to higher ranks. The fire station, currently under renovation, is benefiting from an investment of €1,9 million to modernize its infrastructure. This project, led by the Living Environment and Ecological Transition delegation, is divided into two phases: a first focused on energy rehabilitation and a second, planned for 2025, dedicated to the construction of extensions such as a training room and a call center. Furthermore, an agreement between the Community and the SDIS Guadeloupe, submitted to the vote of the territorial council on December 19, will make it possible to prepare the transition to the Territorial Fire and Rescue Service (STIS), which is scheduled to come into service in January 2026. _VX Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/celebration-de-la-sainte-barbe-hommage-aux-sapeurs-pompiers-et-creation-du-stis-a-saint-martin/	https://www.sxm-talks.com/faxinfo/celebration-of-saint-barbe-tribute-to-firefighters-and-creation-of-stis-in-saint-martin-faxinfo/	2024-12-16T06:27:53Z
WEB DESK Israel on Sunday announced that it will close its embassy in Ireland as relations deteriorated over the war in Gaza, where Palestinian medical officials said new Israeli airstrikes killed over 30 people including several children. The decision to close the embassy came in response to what Israel’s foreign minister has described as Ireland’s “extreme anti-Israel policies.” In May, Israel recalled its ambassador to Dublin after Ireland announced, along with Norway, Spain and Slovenia, it would recognize a Palestinian state. The Irish Cabinet last week decided to formally intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, which accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel denies it. “We are concerned that a very narrow interpretation of what constitutes genocide leads to a culture of impunity in which the protection of civilians is minimized,” Ireland’s deputy premier and foreign affairs minister, Micheal Martin, said in a statement.	https://theindianawaaz.com/israel-to-close-its-embassy-in-ireland-over-gaza-tensions/	2024-12-16T06:27:53Z
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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The world is on fire, in the assessment of the International Rescue Committee in their annual watch list of areas around the globe that are in crisis. The IRC says that more than 300 million people need humanitarian assistance. David Miliband is president and CEO of the IRC. Of course, also the former British foreign secretary. And he joins us from New York. Mr. Miliband, thanks so much for being with us. DAVID MILIBAND: Yeah, good to be with you again, Scott. SIMON: Let's begin with the countries that your assessment says face the greatest needs. And you begin with Sudan. MILIBAND: Yes. The watch list of the 20 countries at greatest risk of humanitarian catastrophe in the year ahead is topped by Sudan. It's a country that has 30 million people in humanitarian need. That means they depend on international aid organizations like the International Rescue Committee to survive. As you've covered on your show, there's a civil war in Sudan. It started about 21 months ago. It pits not just domestic fighters against each other - different factions of the previous governing coalition - but they're backed by regional powers. So the arms supply is huge. And the refugee flows into very poor countries next door - South Sudan and Chad - is growing by the day. There's now 1 1/2 to 2 million refugees in the neighboring states. It's a war at the moment without any clear end. And it's a symbol of how the world is out of balance because hard power, military might, is overrunning diplomacy. It's exacerbated by the climate crisis. And civilians, rather than soldiers, are bearing the brunt of the fighting. SIMON: What other areas would you like us to pay attention to this year? MILIBAND: Well, the top five of our watch list is, first of all, Sudan, then Gaza and the West Bank together, then Myanmar, then Syria and then South Sudan. And so let me just say a word about the Syrian case because it's interesting. For the last four or five years, people have said to us, why is Syria still on your list? We never took Syria off the list, but we never believed that the war was over. Commentators said President Assad has won, the conflict is finished. We said, no, 16 million people were still in humanitarian need, and the events in Syria have shown just how brittle was the situation and have proven that unmet humanitarian need is eventually a source of political instability. And, of course, you've got refugees from Lebanon and Jordan or even from Germany thinking about going home and, in some cases, going home. So you've got tumult in Syria with all of the questions that arise when a state collapses, and when armed opposition groups take over, and when words about respecting the diversity of Syria need to be turned into action. SIMON: One of the many statistics in this report that just stop a reader - 77.9 million people needed humanitarian assistance in 2015. That number has grown to over 300 million today. What are some of the reasons for that staggering increase? MILIBAND: The staggering figures that you reflect on are really important to understand. The biggest driver has been conflict. It's a striking fact that in the world today if you're born in a stable state, a stable country, your chances of being in poverty are falling. But in fragile and conflict states, they've been rising. Since the early 2000s, there's been an over 80% increase in extreme poverty in conflict-ridden states. That conflict is exacerbated by the climate crisis. In the Central Sahel region of Africa, the average rise in temperature has been over 50% greater than the global average rise in temperature. And we're seeing more and more extreme weather events. If you're living in one of these countries, you're more likely to be a victim of an extreme weather event than if you're elsewhere, and you've got less resilience, less investment in adaptation to help you get through it. SIMON: David, I know you travel. Is there a scene? Is there a person or group of people that particularly stay with you? MILIBAND: The most recent visit I did was to southern Mexico. I was meeting people who were coming across the border from Guatemala to Mexico. They came mainly from Latin America, and I just can't get out of my mind a Venezuelan woman. She was called Paola (ph). She was a political dissident in Venezuela eight years ago. And she said to me, for seven years, I'd forgotten and lost sight of the fact that migrants are allowed to have dreams, too. Refugees can have dreams. And she's now participating in a livelihood program that we ran, and she's now got a part time job. That sticks in my mind, and I think it's important to offer that because it would be obvious for me to say, yes, I've got the image of a starving child. But we've got to focus not just on the suffering, which is intense, but it's doubly frustrating, it's doubly wrong. Because in many cases, we know what needs to be done about it, and that's the challenge that we're laying down in this report. It's not just a planning report for the International Rescue Committee. It's a call to action for the wider world. SIMON: David Miliband from the International Rescue Committee. Thanks so much for being with us. MILIBAND: Thanks so much, Scott. (SOUNDBITE OF CODY NASH SONG, "KIDS (FEAT. ROB VIKTUM)") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/the-international-rescue-committee-warns-the-world-is-on-fire	2024-12-16T06:27:54Z
The 76ers announced Saturday that following Friday's game versus the Pacers, an MRI revealed a lateral meniscus tear in McCain's left knee. The rookie guard will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports. McCain's meniscus is a major blow to Philadelphia, as the team's laundry list of injuries has resulted in a 7-16 record. McCain had been the Rookie of the Year frontrunner, as he was averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes on 46.0/38.3/87.5 shooting splits across his first 23 appearances. While the 20-year-old guard hasn't been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign yet, he is set to miss a significant period. Reggie Jackson and Kyle Lowry (back) are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence.	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/76ers-jared-mccain-suffers-meniscus-tear/	2024-12-16T06:27:56Z
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX – Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the four ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $60.00. Several research analysts have commented on the company. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Greenbrier Companies from $63.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of Greenbrier Companies from $42.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded Greenbrier Companies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, August 23rd. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on Greenbrier Companies Insider Activity Institutional Trading of Greenbrier Companies Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new position in Greenbrier Companies in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in Greenbrier Companies by 60.9% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 547 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Gladius Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Greenbrier Companies in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. NBC Securities Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Greenbrier Companies during the 3rd quarter valued at about $55,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Greenbrier Companies in the second quarter valued at about $67,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.59% of the company’s stock. Greenbrier Companies Stock Up 0.9 % Shares of NYSE:GBX opened at $67.59 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.12 billion, a PE ratio of 13.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 1.53. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $61.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $53.19. Greenbrier Companies has a 1 year low of $41.40 and a 1 year high of $69.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 0.87. Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The transportation company reported $1.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.32 by $0.60. Greenbrier Companies had a return on equity of 10.86% and a net margin of 4.52%. The company had revenue of $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.05 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.92 EPS. Greenbrier Companies’s revenue was up 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Greenbrier Companies will post 5.2 EPS for the current year. Greenbrier Companies Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 6th were given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.78%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, November 6th. Greenbrier Companies’s payout ratio is 24.14%. About Greenbrier Companies The Greenbrier Companies, Inc designs, manufactures, and markets railroad freight car equipment in North America, Europe, and South America. It operates through three segments: Manufacturing; Maintenance Services; and Leasing & Management Services. The Manufacturing segment offers covered hopper cars, gondolas, open top hoppers, boxcars, center partition cars, tank cars, sustainable conversions, double-stack railcars, auto-max ii, multi-max, and multi-max plus products, intermodal cars, automobile transport, coil steel and metals, flat cars, sliding wall cars, pressurized tank cars, and non-pressurized tank cars. 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How Do People Balance Budgeting and Maintaining a Good Quality of Life? Imagine living a life where financial constraints never hinder your happiness. Insights from C-suite leaders and founders reveal just how achievable this balance can be. From planning vacations within your budget to prioritizing experiences over luxury, the article gathers eighteen expert strategies. Discover these in-depth tips and end with the practice of false scarcity to truly enhance your quality of life. - Plan Vacations Within Your Budget - Save Without Sacrificing Quality Time - Commit To Priority Spending - Invest In Personal Growth - Prioritize Experiences Over Luxury - Use A Cash-Only Strategy - Focus On Long-Term Health - Create A Value-Based Budget - Align Spending With Priorities - Choose Shared Experiences - Adopt A Splurge And Save Approach - Create An Experience Fund - Identify Joy Triggers - Keep A Want List - Trim Unused Subscriptions - Focus On Experiential Spending - Include Mental Health In Budget - Practice False Scarcity Plan Vacations Within Your Budget Balancing budgeting with a good quality of life requires intentional planning and prioritization. One time I effectively managed this balance was when I planned a vacation while adhering to my financial goals. Instead of cutting out the trip altogether, I created a dedicated “travel fund” within my budget months in advance. Each month, I allocated a small, manageable amount from discretionary spending, ensuring I didn’t disrupt essential savings or day-to-day expenses. To maximize value without overspending, I researched off-season travel deals, used reward points for flights, and booked accommodations through cost-effective platforms like home-sharing services. I also planned affordable activities, prioritizing experiences that aligned with my interests rather than opting for high-priced tours. By tracking all vacation expenses in advance, I avoided impulse purchases while still enjoying indulgences like local cuisine and unique souvenirs. This approach allowed me to fully enjoy my trip without feeling financially stretched or guilty upon returning. The experience reinforced the importance of aligning spending with personal values and planning ahead for discretionary expenses. My takeaway is that budgeting isn’t about restriction—it’s about intentionality. By giving yourself room for the things that bring joy while maintaining discipline in less meaningful areas, you can maintain a satisfying lifestyle without sacrificing financial stability. Rose Jimenez, Chief Finance Officer, Culture.org Save Without Sacrificing Quality Time A time that stands out for me is when my family and I were saving for a big goal: helping my parents transition into a more comfortable living situation. It was a significant expense, but I wanted to ensure we could save without sacrificing quality time or the small joys of everyday life. Instead of cutting out the things that made life meaningful, like family dinners or the occasional weekend getaway, I approached budgeting with patience and intentionality. I categorized expenses into “non-negotiables,” like healthcare and savings, and “flexibles,” where we could trim without feeling deprived. For example, I started meal planning, which not only saved money but brought the family closer during cooking time. We also swapped costly outings for simple, meaningful experiences like picnics and game nights. This approach allowed us to stay on track financially while still cherishing what mattered most: our relationships and well-being. My advice to anyone facing a similar challenge is to focus on balance and be gentle with yourself. A thoughtful budget should support your life, not limit it. Dr. Barbara Sparacino, Founder, The Aging Parent Coach Commit To Priority Spending Balancing a budget while maintaining a good quality of life has been a principle I’ve prioritized for years. One personal experience that stands out is when I committed to buying my first home. I wanted a comfortable living space without overextending myself financially. To make this possible, I adopted a “priority spending” approach, allocating resources to areas that truly impacted my day-to-day satisfaction, like a cozy living space and healthy meals, while cutting back on less meaningful expenses, such as frequent dining out or upgrading gadgets. For example, instead of eating at restaurants multiple times a week, I started meal-prepping on Sundays, saving hundreds each month. I also subscribed to streaming services instead of paying for cable, which reduced costs without compromising entertainment. This approach allowed me to save enough for homeownership while still enjoying activities that mattered to me, like hosting friends or pursuing hobbies. The key is to focus on what adds value to your life while consciously avoiding unnecessary expenses. Balancing budgeting with a fulfilling lifestyle isn’t about deprivation—it’s about intentional choices. Brandon Leibowitz, Owner, SEO Optimizers Invest In Personal Growth My approach to budgeting is balancing risks with rewards. For instance, I invested in learning a skill completely unrelated to my profession. It was a creative writing course—a personal passion I’d always wanted to explore. The cost meant cutting back on other discretionary expenses like dining out or entertainment, but I believed the experience would be worth it. And it was! Not only did the course give me a deep sense of fulfillment, but it also had an unexpected impact on my role as a leader. Writing sharpened my ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively—skills that have been invaluable in leading teams and connecting with stakeholders. What seemed like a personal indulgence turned out to be a great investment in both my personal growth and my professional life. For me, budgeting isn’t just about limiting yourself. It prioritizes the things that bring value and joy. By reallocating resources thoughtfully, I was able to grow in ways I hadn’t anticipated, all while staying financially balanced. It’s a philosophy I carry with me every day—whether I’m making decisions for myself or my company. Brandon Bryler, Chief Executive Officer, Coimobile.io Prioritize Experiences Over Luxury I always emphasize aligning financial choices with the lifestyle and freedom you desire. One time, I faced the challenge of balancing my budget with the freedom to travel and grow my business. The key? Prioritization and intentional spending. For instance, during a multi-month Southeast Asian trip, I focused on experiences that inspired creativity and personal growth without overspending. I skipped luxury accommodations in favor of locally-owned guesthouses, which saved money, supported the community, and enhanced my travel experience. I invested in a reliable portable Wi-Fi device to keep my business thriving on the road. I curated co-working spaces aligned with my need for a professional yet relaxed work environment. This budgeting approach allowed me to maintain a lifestyle that reflected my values—travel, empowerment, and entrepreneurship—while ensuring my business continued to grow. It’s a philosophy I now teach my clients: budget for the things that truly matter to you and your goals. Danielle Hu, Founder, The Wanderlover Use A Cash-Only Strategy One year, I decided to make all of my discretionary purchases with cash. At the beginning of each month, I withdrew a set amount of money for non-essential expenses and deposited it in an envelope. This technique enabled me to stay within my budget while also allowing for flexibility. Having a tangible restriction made me reconsider every purchase. For example, when determining whether to buy a new pair of shoes, I’d consider whether it was worth spending my cash for the month. Frequently, the response was no. Instead, I redirected that money toward more fulfilling experiences, such as weekend trips. I also started walking more to save money on transportation and discovered new scenic paths in my city. These walks provided opportunity for mindfulness and fitness. By utilizing cash, I avoided overspending and stayed focused on my financial goals. The approach created discipline, but I never felt confined because I always allotted money for recreational activities within the boundaries I established. Timothy Allen, Director, Oberheiden P.C. Focus On Long-Term Health Balancing a budget while maintaining a healthy lifestyle is all about prioritizing. For me, it’s about focusing on the essentials that support long-term health and well-being without breaking the bank. Instead of splurging on trendy fitness gadgets, I invest in versatile, durable equipment like resistance bands or kettlebells that can do countless workouts at home. Meal prep has also been a game changer for my budget and nutrition. Prepping meals in advance means I eat healthy food instead of expensive takeout. This simple habit saves me money and keeps me on track with my fitness goals. I also use free resources like outdoor workouts, community fitness events, and even bodyweight exercises that require no equipment. By making sustainable, practical choices, I’ve been able to live a fulfilling life on a budget. Maria Vazquez, Head of Training, MYWOWFIT Create A Value-Based Budget I discovered that approaching personal budgeting with the same analytical mindset I use in business planning led to significant improvements in my financial well-being. Here’s a practical tip: Create a “value-based” budget that prioritizes spending on activities and experiences that genuinely enhance your quality of life while cutting back on less impactful expenses. I recall implementing what I call the “30-day consideration rule” for any non-essential purchase over $100. This simple delay helped me distinguish between genuine needs and impulse wants. For example, when considering a new home entertainment system, the waiting period helped me identify features I truly needed versus expensive extras I wouldn’t use. This approach led to meaningful results: I reduced my discretionary spending by 25% while actually increasing my satisfaction with purchases. The money saved went into experiences that mattered more, like family vacations and personal development courses. One particularly effective strategy was automating my savings and bill payments while leaving a predetermined amount for discretionary spending. This created clear boundaries without feeling restrictive, similar to how we manage departmental budgets in business. Successful budgeting isn’t about deprivation—it’s about making intentional choices that align with your values and long-term goals. By focusing on value rather than just cost, you can maintain a fulfilling lifestyle while staying financially responsible. David Primrose, President, Metal Marker Manufacturing Align Spending With Priorities Strategic budgeting has always been a critical part of maintaining a quality lifestyle while avoiding overspending. In my experience, it has been about making informed decisions and aligning my spending to my priorities. One significant period where this became strikingly clear was when I decided to continue my master’s degree. Identifying my education as a priority, I allocated funds towards my tuition fees and books, while cutting down on non-essential expenses like luxury items and frequent dining out. I embraced lifestyle changes such as cooking more at home and looking for free-of-cost recreational activities. This approach didn’t compromise my quality of life, but rather enhanced it through rich educational exposure and healthier living habits. Overall, my personal approach to budgeting has taught me the value of prioritizing long-term interests over short-term luxuries, a behavior that continues to ensure a satisfying lifestyle within means. Greta Maiocchi, Head of Marketing & Admissions, OPIT Choose Shared Experiences Finding the balance between budgeting and enjoying life often comes down to focusing on what really matters. I decided to move away from traditional gift-giving for holidays and special occasions and instead plan shared experiences. Things like day trips, concerts, or even a fun cooking class with family and friends felt so much more meaningful than anything I could buy. These moments not only saved me money but created memories that brought us closer together. By budgeting for these experiences ahead of time, I could make them special without overspending or stressing about money. It reminded me how valuable quality time with loved ones really is. Choosing experiences over material gifts ended up being such a win for both my happiness and my wallet! Matthew Channell, Owner / Commercial Learning & Development Director, TSW Training Adopt A Splurge And Save Approach Balancing budgeting with quality of life has always been a personal priority. One instance that stands out was when I decided to save for a dream vacation to Asia while maintaining my regular lifestyle. To achieve this, I adopted a “splurge and save” approach, prioritizing what mattered most to me while cutting back on less important expenses. I reviewed my monthly spending and identified areas for adjustment. For instance, I reduced dining out to once a week and cut down on my coffee intake, which saved dozens of dollars in just a week and gave me health benefits too. These small changes freed up a significant portion of my budget, which I directed into a dedicated vacation fund. At the same time, I didn’t compromise on experiences that brought me joy—like attending monthly cultural events or spending time with friends. I found cost-effective alternatives, such as taking advantage of free or discounted community activities. The result: Within six months, I had saved enough for my trip without feeling deprived in my daily life. By prioritizing experiences over excess spending and making thoughtful trade-offs, I not only achieved my savings goal but also realized that living well doesn’t always mean spending more—it’s about spending smart. Viraj Lele, Industrial Engineer & Business Unit Advisor, DHL Supply Chain Create An Experience Fund Travel and activities offer more than just a break from routine; they can improve mental well-being and provide fresh perspectives. Memories from experiences often outlast the happiness derived from new possessions. This perspective guided my family and me during a time when priorities needed reshaping. Instead of spending on expensive gadgets or luxury items, we focused on what truly enriched our lives—exploring new places or discovering quaint dining spots in nearby towns. A simple method we adopted was the “experience fund.” At the start of each month, we allocated a specific amount solely for experiences. This wasn’t just about big trips. Sometimes it meant a weekend hiking or visiting a local museum. Doing so allowed us to prioritize what mattered and avoid impulsive spending on things that didn’t bring lasting satisfaction. Quality experiences strengthened family bonds and created lasting memories, proving more valuable than any material purchase. Nate Banks, Founder, Crazy Compression Identify Joy Triggers My approach to budgeting has always focused on aligning spending with what truly brings joy and fulfillment. For example, during my journey to pay off $300K in debt, I didn’t cut out things that mattered to me, like weekly fitness classes or hosting dinners at my home. Instead, I cut expenses that didn’t align with my values, like an expensive car or a larger-than-needed home. By identifying your “joy triggers,” you can spend mindfully, save intentionally, and still lead a satisfying life. Budgeting isn’t about deprivation—it’s about focusing your resources on what matters most. Bernadette Joy, Author and Money Coach, Crush Your Money Goals Keep A Want List Keeping a “Want” List is a game-changer for managing impulses. It acts as a cooling-off period, reducing the urge to buy on a whim. Instead of purchasing that fancy gadget or trendy clothing item instantly, jot it down and revisit the desire after 30 days. Often, you’ll find that the initial spark fades, and what seemed essential just weeks earlier doesn’t matter as much now. This practice isn’t about depriving yourself but allowing time for clear thinking and avoiding cluttering your life with unnecessary stuff. Adding a personal twist brought an insightful tactic into my budgeting: assigning emotional value alongside the monetary cost. When something caught my eye, I considered not only the price tag but also how it aligned with my current emotional state and values. Did it represent a temporary high or a long-term investment in happiness? This mental exercise was vital in maintaining balance. It became less about denying pleasure and more about enhancing life quality through intentional choices. This approach fosters satisfaction because you’re not just saving money; you’re consciously curating your life with pieces that genuinely matter. Andrei Newman, Founder, Casa Blui Trim Unused Subscriptions One approach that has worked for me involves routinely checking and trimming subscription services. Many people sign up for free trials or new apps, only to forget about them. Every three months, I set aside time to look over all my subscriptions. It’s surprising how many things you pay for but don’t actually use. Eliminating just a couple can free up extra cash without cutting into your lifestyle. Leaving room in the budget for experiences instead of unnecessary subscriptions can enhance quality of life. When money isn’t tied up in unused services, it can go toward activities that bring joy and fulfillment—like a nice dinner, a weekend getaway, or even a new hobby. Focusing on the value each service or product brings to your life, rather than simply its cost, can make budgeting more meaningful and enjoyable. This perspective doesn’t just save money; it aligns spending with priorities, making each purchase feel more intentional and worthwhile. Sara Millecam, Founder, Lash Lift Store Focus On Experiential Spending I’ve realized one of the best things is to focus on experiential spending. If I find what’s fulfilling and enjoyable, I can devote resources towards it. For example, during a recent economic downturn, I put experience above things. It gave me more long-lasting joy to spend my money on a weekend with my family or a special dinner than on new technology. Another trick I have used is the “50/30/20” budget rule. This means spending 50% of your income on needs (housing, utilities, food), 30% on wants (shows, dining out, hobbies), and 20% on savings and paying off debt. Following this framework has helped me to lead a fairly good life while steadily increasing my wealth. In a recent financial blowout, this principle came in handy. I was able to get myself out of the crisis and get back on track with my financial priorities by merely following the 50/30/20 mantra. Kevin Huffman, Day Trader\| Finance Specialist \| Owner, Kriminil Trading Include Mental Health In Budget Implementing a budget that includes mental health can fundamentally enhance quality of life without derailing financial goals. Often people underestimate the financial value of mental well-being, treating it as a non-essential expense. A practical way to integrate this into your budget is adopting a “Percent Rule.” Allocate a small, fixed percentage of your monthly income specifically for mental health activities. This gives you a predictable budget to work with and encourages you to prioritize activities that make a meaningful difference, like therapy sessions, meditation apps, or even a hobby that calms the mind. Creating a personalized mental health budget ensures these activities don’t get sidelined. Consider evaluating your spending every month, cutting excess in areas that don’t contribute to your happiness, and reallocating those funds to mental health. For instance, trimming a bit from dining out or unused subscriptions can make room for yoga classes or art supplies. This way, you maintain a satisfying lifestyle, as those small contributions accumulate significantly over time, fostering both mental peace and financial balance. Ben Schreiber, Head of eCommerce, Latico Leathers Practice False Scarcity Most people have heard of the pay yourself first money management technique. I evolved that technique to something I call “False Scarcity.” I pay accounts like retirement, savings for various goals, kids funds, etc., leaving very little visible spending money in our checking account. When we want to spend money on something special or out of the ordinary there is already money set aside even though we can’t readily see it. 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Mental Health Issues Of Women In Urban India Mental illness along with heart diseases AIDS and cancer will account for the top four illnesses around the globe going forward. In India according to the National Institute of Mental Health NIMH the prevalence of schizophrenia a severe mental disorder is prevalent among 11 per cent of the total population. Mental illness along with heart diseases, AIDS and cancer will account for the top four illnesses around the globe, going forward. According to an estimate by the World Health Organisation (WHO), depression will become the second largest illness in terms of morbidity in another decade. It already affects one out of every five women and one in every 12 men. In India, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the prevalence of schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder, is prevalent among 1.1 per cent of the total population while the overall lifetime prevalence rate of mental disorders is 10-12 per cent. Today’s urban women have to deal with work pressure, home life and other needs. A multitasking women needs to be mentally and physically fit to lead a healthy life. But there are several factors which could be affecting her mental health: Depression: This is very common in urban women. Work pressures, high performance job profiles and maintaining a social life, can lead to depression in urban women. Sexual Violence: Knowingly or unknowingly women are suffering from sexual violence every hour. This has the biggest impact on the mental health of women. Domestic Violence: The prevalence of domestic violence can affect mental health. Enduring this over a period of time can lead to a break down and cause severe mental problems. Menopause: The biggest cause of mood swings in women, is generally because of menopause. Mental Health of Senior Citizens: Women who have been abandoned by their spouses or children, end up suffering from mental disorders. The solution lies within the family and society itself - Promote efforts to improve state gender policies, toward interdicting violence against women, and toward empowering women economically, and to make women central in policy planning and implementation of mental health services. - Provide them with a safe and secure environment. - Love and care can work as a remedy and cure. * Data Courtesy: Dr Annsimi John, Psychologist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurgaon *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/mental-health-issues-of-women-in-urban-india-240470.html	2024-12-16T06:27:58Z
Reliance shuts G-Star RAW and Replay fashion stores amid sluggish demand Most G-Star RAW stores in India have already closed down, while the brand is still available through online platforms. Italian brand Replay will shut stores due to losing relevance in Indian market Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, is exiting its partnership with the Italian denim brand Replay and the Dutch clothing brand G-Star Raw, citing falling demand for discretionary products in the Indian retail market, including these brands, according to a report by The Economic Times. Company executives privy to the development said that most of the G-Star stores have been shut but have a presence through the online marketplace. Reliance will soon shut Replay stores as they feel these two brands are losing relevance in the Indian market. G-Star might look at partnering with another retailer to distribute their brand in India, they mentioned. G-Star RAW, a Netherlands-based fashion brand, made its entry into the Indian market approximately ten years ago through a partnership with Genesis Luxury. The brand came under Reliance's portfolio following the acquisition of Genesis in 2017. Likewise, Replay, an Italian brand under Fashion Box, joined hands with Reliance Brands in 2018 to grow its presence in India. Why did Reliance end the partnership? According to news reports, most G-Star RAW stores in India have already closed down, while the brand is still available through online platforms. The stores of Replay are also scheduled to close soon, since Reliance believes that G-Star RAW has little demand among Indian consumers. G-Star RAW may consider an alternative distribution channel for its Indian market. India offers an attractive opportunity for global fashion brands. However, the market has become highly competitive with leading international players such as Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, and Gap entering the fray. Reliance Brand’s challenging financial year Reliance Brands Ltd, which manages over 50 international fashion brands in its portfolio, has encountered significant challenges. Though Reliance Brands’ revenues witnessed a 13 per cent year-on-year growth in FY24 to Rs 2,303 crore, its losses ballooned by 55 per cent, increasing to Rs 288.4 crore compared to Rs 185.16 crore the previous year, according to the company’s annual report released on August 2024. Some of the brands managed by Reliance Brands did not show revenue growth translated into profits, such as Diesel Fashion India and Paul & Shark. Founded in 2007, Reliance Brands Ltd has developed a diversified portfolio of brand partnerships, such as Dune, Hamleys, Pottery Barn, Tory Burch, and West Elm. The company operates through the entire range of luxury and affordable fashion, with a majority stake in about 50 international brands. Moreover, RBL partners with India’s leading designers, including Rahul Mishra, Manish Malhotra, Anamika Khanna, Abraham & Thakore, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, and Ritu Kumar, among others.	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/industry/news/reliance-shuts-g-star-raw-and-replay-fashion-stores-amid-sluggish-demand-124121600287_1.html	2024-12-16T06:27:59Z
Following a poorly managed relationship crisis, two young people in a civil partnership meet to settle their dispute in court. “I didn’t want it to go to court,” LL declared from the victims’ bench. Youth, first loves and jealousy sowed the seeds of drama between LL and BH, the defendant summoned to the bar on Thursday, December 12. Cohabitants, aged 21 and 22 respectively, LL and BH found themselves in the local court of Saint-Martin, four months after the events to close a chapter of their story. It all began on August 16 when the defendant sent a series of virulent messages to his partner following an argument. “Kill yourself, please, kill yourself,” words that BH quickly regretted: “I blamed myself. But it was too late, the messages had already been sent.” Accusing each other of harassment at the time of the events, the victim declared that things had returned to normal: “My family encouraged me to file a complaint when all I wanted to do was file a report. "Since then, I have forgiven B. and we are back together. I do not wish to bring a civil action." At the end of the hearing, the deputy prosecutor openly thanked the victim's relatives for allowing this case to go to court: "It is important to penalize violent and sexist behavior. This is how we fight against domestic violence against women, as well as against men." Found guilty for repeatedly sending malicious messages to his partner, BH will have to take a course on violence against women, at his own expense. _LM Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/tribunal-amour-passionnel-et-incitation-au-suicide/	https://www.sxm-talks.com/local-news/court-passionate-love-and-incitement-to-suicide-faxinfo/	2024-12-16T06:28:00Z
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Pakistan: Schools in Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi to remain closed today to mark 10th anniversary of APS school carnage AMN / WEB DESK All the public and private schools and colleges in Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi will remain closed on December 16 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) Peshawar carnage. The heinous attack claimed the lives of 147 innocent students and teachers on December 16, 2014, and remains the bloodiest and most painful in the country’s history, as six terrorists wearing military uniforms entered the school premises and indiscriminately fired at students, teachers and staff. At least 147 people including 122 students embraced martyrdom, while the school’s principal Tahira Qazi and school teacher Sofia Hijab were also martyred in the attack. In the encounter with the terrorists, at least nine security personnel including two officers were injured. Additionally, six terrorists involved in the attack were arrested by the security forces and were subsequently sentenced to death by the military courts.	https://theindianawaaz.com/pakistan-schools-in-lahore-islamabad-and-rawalpindi-to-remain-closed-today/	2024-12-16T06:28:00Z
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The film "Nickel Boys" tells the story of two teens trying to survive at a racist Florida reform school. It's based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning 2019 novel. But critic Bob Mondello says filmaker RaMell Ross makes the tale his own with an unorthodox arthouse approach. BOB MONDELLO, HOST: In most films, you get to know characters... (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Elwood. MONDELLO: ...By seeing them. In "Nickel Boys," you get to know the main character by seeing what he sees. Filmmaker RaMell Ross' camera gives you not his leading character's face, but his point of view, starting with shots of an orange hanging on a branch seen from underneath. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) C'mon, it's me, El. MONDELLO: We're in Tallahassee, Florida, and Elwood, the boy lying on the ground looking up, is a smart, curious kid. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) He's out back, looking like he fell out. MONDELLO: It's 1962, so this is the segregated South where Elwood is expected to step off the sidewalk and into the street if a white person is walking near him. But all around, Elwood sees evidence that the world is changing. Images on TV screens at an electronic store of Martin Luther King Jr. - when Elwood stops to watch, we catch a glimpse of him reflected in the windowpane. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: (As himself) It will not be long because truth crushed to earth will rise again. MONDELLO: Elwood's world will change as he grows. When he's 16, a teacher tells him about a nearby college that's opened up courses to high-achieving high school students. And Elwood, played by Ethan Herisse, leaps at the opportunity, only to find he's leapt into an abyss. Hitchhiking to school on his first day, he accepts a ride in a flashy turquoise Impala... (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Keep your eyes down. ETHAN HERISSE: (As Elwood) OK, OK. MONDELLO: ...Only discovering when it's pulled over that it was stolen. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Don't look back. HERISSE: (As Elwood) What do you mean? MONDELLO: Unjustly charged as an accomplice in the theft, he's sent not to college, but to Nickel Academy, a segregated reform school based on Florida's notoriously brutal Dozier School for Boys. At Nickel, Black kids who ask questions always suffer and sometimes disappear. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #3: (As character) You mess up, and we have a place for you, and you will not like it. MONDELLO: We're about a half hour in at this point, and we still haven't seen Elwood's face, except in reflections - that electronic store windowpane, the curved side of his Nana's stainless steel iron as it glides across her ironing board. We've seen him, in other words, when he sees him. Then at Nickel, he meets a boy named Turner, played by Brandon Wilson, and finally, someone else sees him. And when the filmmaker gives Turner his own point of view, we do, too. There's a history here of Hollywood not seeing Black characters through their own eyes. With his point-of-view approach, filmmaker Ross isn't doing something no one's done before, but it's been done so seldom in commercial movies that it feels revelatory in "Nickel Boys" to have the camera tell us things in an expressionist way. In the beginning, an optimistic Elwood is always looking up, so the camera is, too. As Turner shows him how to avoid the brutality at Nickel, he and the camera mostly look down. But Elwood's also finding his voice. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") HERISSE: (As Elwood) It's not like the old days. We can stand up for ourselves. BRANDON WILSON: (As Turner) And it barely works out there. What do you think it's going to do in here? HERISSE: (As Elwood) You say that 'cause you got no one out there sticking up for you. MONDELLO: Nana does try to stick up for Elwood, and actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor makes the effort heartbreaking. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "NICKEL BOYS") AUNJANUE ELLIS-TAYLOR: (As Hattie) I let you down. HERISSE: (As Elwood) I'm OK, Nana. ELLIS-TAYLOR: (As Hattie) El, I let you down. HERISSE: (As Elwood) No. No, I'm OK. MONDELLO: He's not, and you see that not in his visage, but in hers. There's more to Ross' film than arthouse technique. He's mining history, righting film industry wrongs and asking the audience to work a little. For moviegoers who've been taught to read emotions in onscreen faces - and that's everyone - "Nickel Boys" will feel crazily disoriented. It also proves stunningly effective at letting its audience walk a mile in a character's shoes. I'm Bob Mondello. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. 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The pursuit of happiness It is what drives many in their daily lives to be motivated at work or in social relationships. The desire to reach this point leads to decisions, efforts and behaviors and the great shame for many is that faced with such a clear objective there is no single recipe. Thus, there are many scholars, and from various fields, who have tried to reveal all the secrets of happiness. One of the most recognized names in this regard today is Arthur C. Brooksa professor of leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School who is considered one of the world’s leading experts on happiness. Some of his books have become best-sellers and he recently visited the set of ‘Col·lapse’, a TV3 program, to talk about whether perfect happiness exists or how it can be achieved. His reflections, which can often be found on social networks, have been liked by many. «Happiness is not a destination, it is a direction», he defends, claiming that he always wants more. However, Brooks also warns that “perfect happiness is impossible because we have negative emotions” such as sadness or fear that serve to protect precisely a person. Four habits During the interview with Ricard Ustrell, the expert also made it clear that «happiness is not a feeling“, but rather it is “the combination of enjoyment, satisfaction and the feeling of life.” He defends that to be happier you can incorporate habits but insists that you must always be clear that it is not a feeling. “Happy people have habits that unhappy people do not have,” he reveals, noting that there are four “super important” habits which are faith, family, friendship and work. Regarding faith, Brooks recommends having “a philosophy of life bigger than yourself, because if you don’t you’re thinking only about yourself all day and it’s very boring.” Thus, he believes that we must fight for a universal idea like enjoying nature or enjoying music. Furthermore, consider that family is very important and “cosmic” in life because they are the links and yours, friendships also because “they are the most intimate relationships in life” and work is also fundamental because it is “serve others» and do something for the world every day. When asked what you have to do to be happy, Brooks is clear. “The important thing is not to try to be the person you were twenty years ago.” Thus, he recommends “looking for the future, not the past” and not continuing to put things in your life. “At first you always want more But the truth is that satisfaction in life is not having more: it is wanting less,” he points out. Brooks also remembers, as he said during the interview, that “we are like trees and very successful people want to present themselves with leaves, but you have to take care of the roots». The roots, for him, are the connections with other people and precisely for him it is “important to cultivate relationships, and increasingly so.” One of his last reflections, following these notes, is that “in the end, you don’t have professional success, you only have relationships.” «On the last day of your life, you only have love. And if you don’t have love you don’t have anything,” says the renowned expert. #Harvard #professor #keys #happy #life	https://pledgetimes.com/a-harvard-professor-gives-the-keys-to-being-happy-in-life-you-always-want-more/	2024-12-16T06:28:01Z
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Calcaterra recorded one catch on one target for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers. Calcattera continues to see an uptick in snaps with Dallas Goedert (knee) sidelined. However, he has only four targets across two games as the team's primary tight end while working behind DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown for targets. So long as that duo remains healthy, Calcattera is unlikely to see an uptick in volume, leaving him as an unreliable fantasy contributor. More News - Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: Snags first career TD • - Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: Expected to start next week • - Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: No catches with Goedert back • - Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: Collects all five targets Sunday • - Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: Solid yardage in big win • - Eagles' Grant Calcaterra: Another start likely awaits •	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/eagles-grant-calcaterra-makes-one-catch/	2024-12-16T06:28:02Z
Are you in a relationship with an Australian citizen? Do you have a serious relationship with a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen? If yes, then one of the best ways to get permanent residency in Australia is through a partner visa in Australia. Partner visas in Australia certainly come with many benefits. Some of them include—the ability to stay, work, and study in the country. However, you should also understand that a partner visa application is not straightforward. To avoid having your visa application refused, it makes sense to seek professional Australian visa assistance. In the rest of this blog, you’ll discover everything you need to know about partner visas in Australia, including how Blue Wave Migration agents can assist you today. The benefits of Australian partner visas When granted, the partner visa in Australia comes with many benefits you certainly don’t want to miss out on. Below are a few things that make this visa program stand out: - When granted, this visa will provide you with permanent rights to work, live, and study in the country. You’ll become a permanent resident and enjoy almost the same rights as an Australian citizen. You’ll pay less for education. Also, you can work and live anywhere in the country. - You’ll be provided with the opportunity to apply for citizenship in Australia. To apply, however, you must have have lived in Australia for 4 years on a valid Australian visa—including a bridging visa A or B. In addition, you need to meet the following requirements: - - You need to have been on a permanent resident for 12 months immediately before applying for citizenship. - During the 4-year period, you must not be absent from Australia for more than 1 year in total (and no more than 90 days in the 12 months before applying). - This visa will also allow you to sponsor your eligible family members to stay in Australia. For this to happen, you still need to fulfill certain requirements. Understanding the requirements for this visa For you to be eligible for a partner visa in Australia, you need to meet the following requirements: - First, you need to have an appropriate sponsorship from your partner. Your partner must not have a significant criminal history. In addition, your partner must be over 18 years old and an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. - Furthermore, you should be able to show sufficient proof of a true relationship. - You also need to meet Australia’s health and identity requirements. The government needs to be sure you don’t pose a risk to public health. This explains why you need to undergo health examinations. Meeting the identity requirement is also crucial, as the government needs to know your application is legitimate and prevent fraud. - You need to also pass the ‘character’ test. To do this, you need to provide police clearances for each country you have lived in the past 10 years. You also need to show you have no significant criminal history. You should also be able to prove you have no relationship with groups or people associated with criminal activities. The Australian government often applies strict criteria to assess each of these requirements. Failing one aspect could result in visa refusal. Apart from time wastage, visa refusal also wastes money—your application fee might never be refunded. You certainly don’t want to experience any of the aforementioned problems. This explains why we recommend having a reliable migration agent in Australia prepare and submit your visa application. The agent also represents you at the Department of Home Affairs. How exactly can Blue Wave Migration help? Consulting with Blue Wave Migration can be all you need to streamline your migration journey today. This agency offers different consultation plans, all targeted to help address your immigration issues. With a 1-hour consultation, for instance, you can easily find out your chances of getting a partner visa in Australia. After the consultation, if you stand a chance, you can always proceed to have Blue Wave Migration experts handle the entire application process. At this stage, they’ll prepare and submit your visa application. They’ll also represent you at the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring you achieve a stress-free and successful migration experience. Visit the official website today to better understand how Blue Wave Migration experts can help with your Australian partner visa application.	https://techbullion.com/how-exactly-can-blue-wave-migration-help-with-your-australian-partner-visa/	2024-12-16T06:28:04Z
Shares of nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT – Get Free Report) have received a consensus rating of “Buy” from the six brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $85.50. A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of nVent Electric from $76.00 to $88.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. KeyCorp upped their price target on shares of nVent Electric from $80.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Royal Bank of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of nVent Electric from $82.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 4th. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on nVent Electric from $78.00 to $91.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 9th. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on NVT nVent Electric Trading Down 0.7 % nVent Electric (NYSE:NVT – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by ($0.18). nVent Electric had a net margin of 16.95% and a return on equity of 15.66%. The firm had revenue of $782.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $937.37 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.84 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that nVent Electric will post 2.5 EPS for the current year. nVent Electric Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 18th were given a $0.19 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 18th. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.01%. nVent Electric’s payout ratio is 22.29%. Insider Activity at nVent Electric In other nVent Electric news, CAO Randolph A. Wacker sold 8,022 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.87, for a total transaction of $608,629.14. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now owns 25,993 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,972,088.91. This represents a 23.58 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Jon D. Lammers sold 67,297 shares of nVent Electric stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.07, for a total transaction of $5,119,282.79. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 58,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,421,264.47. The trade was a 53.66 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 96,382 shares of company stock valued at $7,365,956 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 2.50% of the company’s stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On nVent Electric A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of NVT. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in nVent Electric by 91.9% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 378 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 181 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in nVent Electric by 280.0% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 418 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 308 shares during the period. ORG Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in nVent Electric in the third quarter valued at $29,000. ORG Partners LLC acquired a new stake in nVent Electric during the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, First Foundation Advisors purchased a new position in shares of nVent Electric during the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock. About nVent Electric nVent Electric plc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services electrical connection and protection solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Enclosures, Electrical & Fastening Solutions, and Thermal Management. 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The Round Up: Smartphone App To Curb Your Binge Eating Urges There are several studies on various health-related topics, which get published daily, but there are some, which have caught our attention for either their wackiness or their genuine opinion on health and fitness. Either way, they are worth a read. There are several studies on various health-related topics, which get published daily, but there are some, which have caught our attention for either their wackiness or their genuine opinion on health and fitness. Either way, they are worth a read. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images Study: Smartphone app to curb your binge eating urges Researchers have designed a 'nagging' smartphone app that alerts users when they have had too much to eat, warding off binge eating. The app called "TakeControl" tracks a users' individual patterns of eating and binge eating behaviour and alerts them at times when they are at risk for binge behaviours, among a comprehensive suite of other features. TakeControl will provide help immediately and in real time, the moment the trigger occurs. Source: Business Standard Study: Pregnant woman's weight gain linked to kid's obesity A study has suggested the women who gain excessive weight in pregnancy are more likely to have overweight and obese children. Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital looked at 41,133 mothers with two or more children to find out whether childhood obesity was a resultant because of the conditions during pregnancy or other factors, such as diet and genes, also played a role. The study showed that for each kilogram of weight gained during pregnancy, the body mass index of a child at age 12 increased by 0. 02 kg per square metre. Source: IANS Study: Centipede venom promises to be a good painkiller Australian and Chinese researchers have successfully isolated a molecule in centipede venom that reportedly has the potential and potency to be developed into a painkiller as powerful as morphine. The molecule, selectively targets this pain channel, which is crucial as closely related channels play critical roles in controlling the heart and muscles. Source: IANS Study: Walking tied to fewer breast cancers in older women Older women who take regular walks are less likely to get breast cancer than their less-active peers, according to a new study. American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers found postmenopausal women who walked for at least one hour each day had a 14 per cent lower chance of getting breast cancer than infrequent walkers. More vigorous exercise was tied to an even lower risk. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, your chances of developing cancer are higher. Soure: Reuters Study: Sleeping too little or too much may up tour disease risk Sleeping for less than six hours or more than 10 hours a night is linked with chronic diseases-including coronary heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and obesity-in adults age 45 and older, a new study has found. According to the study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), short sleepers reported a higher prevalence of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes, in addition to obesity and frequent mental distress, compared with optimal sleepers who reported sleeping seven to nine hours on average in a 24-hour period. So if you wake up exhausted, consult a sleep physician to see if there's a problem. If you are diagnosed with a sleep illness, treating it could significantly improve disease symptoms and your quality of life. Source: Indian Express Football on ground, good food on the table and dancing indoors; that is what Renita practises to follow an active and healthy life. A fresh-out-of-college writer, Renita is the latest addition to the HealthMeUp family. Renita believes that if you want to stay fit, you need to sweat it out and the best way to do that is to play your favorite sport. Don't have a favourite sport? She thinks it's never too late to find one. Read More	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/the-round-up-smartphone-app-to-curb-your-binge-eating-urges-236655.html	2024-12-16T06:28:04Z
At 10:29 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 352.40 points or 0.43% to 81,780.72. The Nifty 50 index lost 98.25 points or 0.40% to 24,670.05. The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index added 0.31% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.38%. The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,313 shares rose and 1,483 shares fell. A total of 155 shares were unchanged. Economy: Indias foreign exchange reserves dropped by $3.235 billion to $654.857 billion, a five-month low, for the week ended December 6, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed on Friday. Foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by $3.228 billion to $565.623 billion for the week ended December 6, 2024, as per the data. More From This Section Meanwhile, gold reserves dropped by $43 million to $66.936 billion in the week under consideration. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) increased by $25 million to $18.031 billion, RBI data showed. Indias reserve position with the IMF rose by $12 million to $4.266 billion in the reporting week. Buzzing Index: The Nifty Metal index slipped 0.98% to 9,347.10. The index fell 1.68% in past two consecutive trading sessions. Jindal Steel & Power (down 1.79%), Vedanta (down 1.37%), JSW Steel (down 1.19%), Hindustan Copper (down 1.08%), Ratnamani Metals & Tubes (down 1.08%), National Aluminium Company (down 1.04%), NMDC (down 0.88%), Steel Authority of India (down 0.85%), Tata Steel (down 0.60%) and Hindalco Industries (down 0.50%). Stocks in Spotlight: JSW Energy advanced 2.09% after the company announced that it has secured multiple renewable energy (RE) projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) power market. GE Power India rallied 3.93% after the company announced that it has received an order worth Rs 18.27 crore from MP Power Generating Company (MPPGCL). Glenmark Pharmaceuticals rose 1.88% after the company announced that its US-based subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, has launched Lacosamide oral solution, in the U.S. market. Powered by Capital Market - Live News	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/markets/capital-market-news/barometers-trade-with-modest-cuts-metal-shares-lose-sheen-124121600256_1.html	2024-12-16T06:28:05Z
Wednesday, December 18 will mark an important date for Saint-Martin: the inauguration of the first Living Museum in France, and the 42nd worldwide. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the presence of its creators and many guests. The Living Museum, supported by the Art For Science association, stands out for its unique approach to art as a tool for recovery. Open to accompanied minors and adults, it is aimed at anyone facing issues such as stress, anxiety, illness, disabilities, trauma or addictions. It is also a refuge for those suffering from isolation, precariousness or academic difficulties. The mission of this third place is to offer a space for creation and exchange where art becomes a source of rebirth. Painting, sculpture, theater, music and singing will be highlighted to allow participants to rebuild themselves. In addition, free discussion groups, supervised by professionals, will help guide visitors towards better mental health. The first sessions are already scheduled (see information). Located at 38 rue Caraïbes in Hope Estate, opposite Tout À Louer, the Living Museum aspires to become a pillar of psychological and community support on the island. _VX How to register for the inauguration: https://t.ly/P6-kg Registration for discussion group for teenagers – Saturday January 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: https://t.ly/oGvd3 Registration for adult discussion group – Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: https://t.ly/bNMbL Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/culture-sante-saint-martin-inaugure-le-premier-living-museum-de-france/	https://www.sxm-talks.com/local-news/culture-health-saint-martin-inaugurates-the-first-living-museum-in-france-faxinfo/	2024-12-16T06:28:06Z
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The attorney general of Texas is suing a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas. It is one of the first legal challenges to shield laws in the U.S. meant to protect physicians after Roe v. Wade was overturned. NPR's Elissa Nadworny, who covers reproductive rights joins us. Elissa, thanks so much for being with us. ELISSA NADWORNY, BYLINE: Good morning. SIMON: What does the lawsuit say? NADWORNY: So the lawsuit accuses a New York doctor of violating Texas law by providing the two drugs used in an abortion to a pregnant patient living in the state. And the suit says this 20-year-old woman who received the pills ended up in a hospital with complications. There aren't any criminal charges involved. It's a civil suit. But it seeks up to $250,000 and aims to stop the doctor from continuing to provide abortion medications to patients in Texas. In a statement, Ken Paxton, the Texas AG, said, quote, "in Texas, we treasure the health and lives of the mothers and babies, and this is why out-of-state doctors may not illegally and dangerously prescribe abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents." SIMON: The patient in question received pills under a shield law. Tell us more about that shield law. NADWORNY: So at least eight Democrat-controlled states have enacted these shield laws, like the one in New York. They give abortion providers some protection from criminal prosecution, civil claims, extradition, things like that. But the laws have yet to be tested. So this case essentially pits a state with a near-total abortion ban against the state with laws that not just protect abortion rights, but specifically protect doctors in the state from prescribing pills to people in other states through telehealth. So Texas is essentially trying to test what the state of New York is going to do with respect to defending the actions of this doctor who was providing legal care in the state of New York. SIMON: And, Elissa, what is New York's position? NADWORNY: Well, the New York attorney general released a statement saying that New York will, quote, "protect our providers from unjust attempts to punish them for doing their job." The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, who signed the state shield law said in a statement she will do everything in her power to enforce the laws of New York state. David Cohen, a law professor at Drexel University who helped craft that New York law, talked to me yesterday. Here's his take on the legal wrangling between the states. DAVID COHEN: The courts of Texas are going to try and force the doctor in New York to participate in the lawsuit, and they don't have jurisdiction over her, so they have to get the New York courts to try and cooperate. And the New York courts are not going to cooperate. NADWORNY: And yet despite that, anti-abortion groups are already celebrating the legal challenge. SIMON: And, Elissa, what do we know about the doctor in this case? NADWORNY: So the New York doctor is one of the founders of an organization called Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine. They help pass shield laws and offer support for providers doing telehealth abortions. In a statement, they said that the Texas attorney general was, quote, "prioritizing his anti-abortion agenda over the health and well-being of women." Now, Scott, it's worth noting that telehealth has made it much easier for people to access abortion medication. Like, even after the Supreme Court's Stop decision, which struck down Roe v. Wade, the number of abortions in the U.S. has gone up. About a fifth are now via telehealth. And then you break that down further, medication sent by shield law providers now accounts for as many as 12,000 prescriptions a month. SIMON: And how could this case potentially affect women in getting access to abortion medication? NADWORNY: Well, you know, long-term worry for abortion rights supporters is that this case ends up in federal court, and it has the possibility of making it harder for women in states with bans to get abortion pills by mail. But for now, nothing changes. I talked to Angel Foster about this. She runs the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project. They call it The MAP to be more discreet. They operate under Massachusetts shield law. They have four OB-GYN that prescribe abortion medication to people, no matter which state they live in. ANGEL FOSTER: We knew it was coming. Obviously, it's disappointing, and it's a little scary. And it's not unexpected. NADWORNY: She says the only impact to her organization is that they're going to talk to their lawyers more. Just yesterday, they mailed about 150 pills to people all across the country. The largest number went to Texas, and they predict they'll end up sending about 3,000 pills to people mainly in states with bans this month alone. SIMON: NPR's Elissa Nadworny. Thanks so much. NADWORNY: You bet. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/the-texas-attorney-general-is-suing-a-new-york-doctor-for-prescribing-abortion-pills	2024-12-16T06:28:07Z
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Yesterday, Sunday, I had the painful duty of writing to all the directors of Telefónica to inform them that, very suddenly, Javier Echenique, a fellow board member, for all of us a friend and, furthermore, a great person, had left us. Perhaps the words that head this tribute, written by a member of the Council whom we all admire, capture directly and deeply what we feel. I have had the fortune of knowing Javier for 25 years during which I have been able to share experiences, learn from his way of seeing life and enjoy his friendship and advice. Frank person, with a clean look, an open disposition, extensive knowledge and an agile mind. A person with a kind smile, a firm and upright character, and a noble soul. In love with his family, his land, his friends, his Athletic and lifeknew how to live life intensely and leave a mark wherever he went without seeking to do so. He knew how to be firm when he had to be, to be demanding and at the same time slow. He did not like excessive praise or excessive criticism. Always finding the value that common sense gives, the perspective that experience gives and always looking for the best in each situation. He knew how to take us down from the cloud of self-complacency and lift us up in moments where it seems like everything is gray. He was fun at short distance and serious and direct when the occasion required it. At Telefónica he leaves us almost 30 years of contribution. In the year in which we celebrate our centenary, with the perspective that time gives, Javier has made us better. He has been generous in his work to transform this house, brave in defending it with his judgment, and a traveling companion for all of us who have had the privilege of sharing the path. Honesty, honesty, sincerity, loyalty, kindness, generosity, greatness, magnanimity, altruism, distinction, lordship are the words that define a noble person. Yesterday Javier Echenique left. Yesterday a great person left. Yesterday a noble person left. From the pain for the hard and cruel farewell due to the unexpected, the deepest gratitude for the memory that time will not be able to erase. José María Álvarez-Pallete is president of Telefónica #noble #man	https://pledgetimes.com/a-noble-man/	2024-12-16T06:28:07Z
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to identify locations suitable for entrepreneurs in smaller cities and take initiative to facilitate them. Addressing the 4th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi, Mr Modi asked the states to simplify the compliances, the lack of which often leads to the harassment of citizens. He urged the participants that states should reform the governance model to encourage citizen participation or Jan Bhagidari. Mr Modi also said that it is important to focus on reform, perform and transform, and it is also important to inform the people about the various initiatives of the government. Talking about the Circular Economy, Prime Minister Modi appreciated that the GOBARdhan programme is now being seen as a big energy resource. He observed that this initiative converts waste into wealth while also making the aged cattle an asset rather than a liability. He directed the States to explore concepts of Viability Gap Funding for the recycling of E-waste. In the health sector, Prime Minister urged that under the Fit India Movement, obesity should be taken as a big challenge in Bharat. He said that only a fit and healthy India can be a Viksit Bharat. He also opined that Bharat can be made TB-mukt by the end of 2025. Mr Modi added that the ASHA and Anganwadi workers can play a big role in delivering this goal. Talking about the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme, Prime Minister Modi said that competent officers posted in these blocks and districts can bring about massive changes at the ground level. The three-day Conference was held in Delhi from 13th to 15th December. During the conference, it was discussed that a multifaceted approach is required to harness the potential of India’s service sector, especially in smaller cities. Prime Minister Modi observed that the greater benefit of this conference was that Team India had come together for discussion with an open mind and worked together for a Viksit Bharat.	https://theindianawaaz.com/pm-modi-asks-states-to-create-environment-for-start-ups-to-flourish-simplify-compliance-to-avoid-harassment-of-citizens/	2024-12-16T06:28:06Z
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Access to retirement is increasingly later. The latest reforms of the pension system have been strived to increase the average retirement age of Spaniards through several levers: the legal age and penalties. The obstacles to voluntary early retirement increase progressively throughout the age of access. On the other hand, the penalties are especially harmful in the case of contribution careers that do not reach 38 and a half years. In this case, workers will only be able to access early retirement 24 monthly payments before their expected legal age, that is, at 64 years and eight months (two months more than in 2024). Furthermore, this type of retirement carries with it a series of penalties that even reach 21%. For careers that exceed 38 and a half years of contributions, Social Security establishes the access age at 63 years. The regulations generally require Those interested in advancing their retirement must prove at least 35 years of contributions. The so-called reduction coefficients of the public pension are, in themselves, a cut on the Social Security benefit to discourage voluntary departures from the labor market “in order to “promote retirement at ages closer to the legal retirement age and encourage longer contribution careers.”argued the bill that regulates these penalties. For this reason, they act through financial penalties, but also by requiring each person to be of legal age and longer contribution periods. This punishment is complemented by other measures, such as rewards for delayed retirement, and were toughened in the last pension reform. The cut in the future pension varies between a maximum of 21% in the event of advancing the retirement age by 24 months (two years) and having less than 38 years and 6 months of contributions; and a minimum of 2.81% if you advance retirement by one month and prove more than 44 and a half years of Social Security contributions. In the case of forced exits, those that link the unemployment stage with the collection of the pension, these cuts were softened or maintained after the reform. Age is a key factor. Voluntary access to the early modality is only allowed to meet several requirements. The interested party must do so two years before the legal retirement age (66 years and eight months) or the ordinary retirement age if they meet the requirements (65 years), therefore, from the age of 64 years and eight months or at the age of 63 with general character. Likewise, to be able to access early retirement, all workers must accumulate a minimum of 35 years of Social Security contributions. As the legal age advances progressively until 2027, access to retirement advances is also becoming increasingly later and more demanding. In the maximum pensions There is a special case for premature departures of those who have a theoretical pension greater than the maximum benefit before applying the reducing coefficients. On these people a transitional regulations which is tightening the cuts for ten years and which began to be applied on January 1, 2024. Thus, it will gradually eliminate the previous regulations that applied the reducing coefficients on a regulatory basis. This year it had a maximum penalty of more than 5%. Now it will exceed 7% in the case of the most common contribution careers (less than 38 and a half years old or 41 and a half years old with contributions). The cuts will only be applied to the extent that the evolution of the maximum pension completely absorbs the effect of the increase in coefficients compared to 2021, so that the pension is never lower than what would have corresponded under the previous legislation. This was estimated by Social Security in a circular that it published this year to clarify the regulations before their application. How are early retirements going? The truth is that the progressive increase in the retirement age, together with the greater cuts that workers face if they leave earlier than estimated by their own will, is having its results on the entire system. The Early retirement has dropped to 29.1% of total discharges todaywhen last decade it even exceeded 40%. The reducing coefficients take effect on 19.7% of discharges, mainly voluntary, and before the reform they were more than 30%. The biggest cuts are barely having an effect on the group of self-employed workers: they did not retire prematurely before, nor do they do so now. It has been in private sector employees where the effect of the last reform has been most noticeable. In the past decade, one in every two departures was early. Now, it has plummeted to 31.5% of all discharges. Particularly striking is the decrease in forced retirement, which is taken by people who link the stage of unemployment with the collection of the public pension involuntarily. After the financial crisis, one in five retirement registrations were involuntary early, when they now barely represent 3.5% so far in 2024. #Access #early #retirement #delayed #years #months #cuts	https://pledgetimes.com/access-to-early-retirement-is-delayed-to-64-years-and-8-months-with-cuts-of-up-to-21/	2024-12-16T06:28:08Z
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hosts "mega adoption event" ahead of the holidays The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh held what it called a "mega adoption event" this weekend to help pets find loving homes ahead of the holidays. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele has more.	https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/humane-animal-rescue-of-pittsburgh-hosts-mega-adoption-event-ahead-of-the-holidays/	2024-12-16T06:28:08Z
Branch recorded 15 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 48-42 loss to Buffalo. Branch paced the team in takedowns, compiling a career-high 15 stops in the battle between two high-octane offenses. With Detroit's defense banged up, including the secondary, Branch found himself involved in countless plays Sunday. It's the second time this year that the safety reached double-digit tackles and he's now registered 85 total tackles (62 solo), 13 passes defensed, including four interceptions, and a forced fumble over 13 games in 2024. More News - Lions' Brian Branch: Not on injury report Wednesday • - Lions' Brian Branch: Dealing with cramps • - Lions' Brian Branch: Leads team in stops Thursday • - Lions' Brian Branch: Tallies seven tackles vs. Jaguars • - Lions' Brian Branch: Double-digit stops in win • - Lions' Brian Branch: Ejected versus Green Bay •	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-brian-branch-career-high-in-tackles-in-loss/	2024-12-16T06:28:08Z
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Lightchain AI has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising projects in the cryptocurrency space. With its innovative integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain, the platform has garnered significant investor attention. Currently priced at just $0.003 during its presale phase, Lightchain AI’s growth trajectory has sparked discussions about its potential to reach an ambitious $2 in the next 90 days. The project’s unique features, including the Proof of Intelligence (PoI) consensus mechanism and the Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM), set it apart from competitors. Additionally, Lightchain AI’s roadmap outlines a series of milestones designed to drive adoption and scalability, fueling optimism about its price potential. This article explores the features, market trends, and catalysts that could influence Lightchain AI’s ability to achieve this bold target. Key Features of Lightchain AI Driving Investor Optimism Lightchain AI’s technological innovations are at the core of its growing popularity, driving investor confidence with several key features. Its unique Proof of Intelligence (PoI) consensus mechanism rewards nodes for performing AI-specific tasks, such as model training and inference, aligning network security with meaningful computational contributions. The Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM) further enhances its capabilities by enabling seamless execution of AI tasks within a decentralized framework, providing developers with a powerful environment to build intelligent applications. The ecosystem is powered by the LCAI token, which supports staking, governance, and AI task execution. With a deflationary design and token-burning mechanisms, the tokenomics are designed to ensure long-term value appreciation. Additionally, Lightchain AI has a comprehensive roadmap that outlines its phased development strategy, including milestones like the testnet launch in January 2025, mainnet activation in March 2025, and ecosystem expansion in May 2025. Together, these features not only distinguish Lightchain AI from other blockchain projects but also position it as a long-term investment opportunity with real-world utility. Market Trends Supporting a Potential $2 Price Target Several market trends support the possibility of Lightchain AI reaching a $2 price target. The increased demand for AI integration across industries like healthcare and logistics has created an ideal environment for platforms such as Lightchain AI, which blend AI and blockchain. Additionally, as the crypto market matures, there is a clear shift toward utility-driven projects with tangible real-world applications, positioning Lightchain AI as a preferred choice among investors. Bullish market conditions, often influenced by major players like Ethereum, further boost the potential for emerging projects like Lightchain AI to gain traction. Moreover, the ongoing Lightchain AI Presale, priced at $0.003, has generated significant momentum, attracting early adopters eager to capitalize on the project’s potential. Together, these factors highlight the growing interest in practical, utility-focused blockchain projects, making Lightchain AI a strong candidate for substantial price growth. Major Catalysts in the Next 90 Days That Could Propel Lightchain AI The next 90 days present several key events and developments that could drive Lightchain AI’s price toward the $2 target. - Presale Completion The conclusion of the presale phase often brings increased attention and liquidity, leading to a surge in demand and price. - Partnership Announcements Strategic collaborations with enterprises or blockchain platforms could boost adoption and credibility. - Community Growth Efforts to expand the Lightchain AI community through marketing campaigns and developer incentives will likely attract new participants. - Technological Milestones Progress in implementing key roadmap features, such as ecosystem scalability and cross-chain integration, could enhance investor confidence. By aligning these catalysts with its technological strengths, Lightchain AI has the potential to capture market interest and accelerate its growth trajectory. Challenges and Risks That Might Hinder Lightchain AI’s Surge While the outlook for Lightchain AI is optimistic, several challenges could affect its ability to reach $2 in the short term. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, with sudden price swings that can impact even the most promising projects. Additionally, Lightchain AI faces a competitive landscape, requiring constant innovation to maintain its edge. Execution risks, such as delays in meeting roadmap milestones or technical challenges in deploying features like the AIVM, could also influence investor sentiment. Furthermore, increased regulatory scrutiny of blockchain and AI technologies could hinder adoption and market acceptance. However, by addressing these risks through strategic planning and transparent communication, Lightchain AI can mitigate potential setbacks and sustain its growth momentum. Expert Sentiment on Lightchain AI’s Short-Term Price Prospects Experts in the blockchain and AI industries are optimistic about Lightchain AI’s short-term potential. Many cite the platform’s innovative features, such as PoI and AIVM, as game-changers in the decentralized technology space. Market analysts believe that Lightchain AI’s focus on utility and scalability gives it a competitive edge over speculative assets. The ongoing Lightchain AI Presale at $0.003 has further fueled excitement, with experts predicting a strong post-presale price surge. While the $2 target may be ambitious, experts agree that Lightchain AI’s ability to address real-world challenges positions it for significant growth in the coming months. Assessing the Likelihood of Lightchain AI Hitting $2 The potential for Lightchain AI to reach $2 in the next 90 days depends on a combination of factors, including market trends, roadmap execution, and adoption metrics. With its innovative technologies like Proof of Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine, Lightchain AI is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for utility-driven blockchain solutions. While challenges such as market volatility and execution risks must be considered, the ongoing Lightchain AI Presale, priced at just $0.003, provides a strong foundation for future growth. By aligning its technological strengths with upcoming catalysts, Lightchain AI could emerge as one of the most impactful projects in the crypto space. For investors seeking a platform that combines real-world utility with long-term potential, Lightchain AI offers a compelling opportunity to participate in the next wave of blockchain innovation. Whether it achieves the ambitious $2 target or not, its trajectory toward sustained growth and adoption is undeniable. - Lightchain AI Official Website - Join the Lightchain AI Telegram - Lightchain AI Whitepaper - Follow Lightchain AI on Twitter/X	https://techbullion.com/how-likely-is-it-that-lightchain-ai-price-will-reach-2-in-the-next-90-days/	2024-12-16T06:28:10Z
Team17 Group plc (LON:TM17 – Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the six brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is GBX 347.50 ($4.39). Separately, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 490 ($6.19) price objective on shares of Team17 Group in a research note on Tuesday, September 17th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Team17 Group Team17 Group Stock Up 4.8 % Insider Transactions at Team17 Group In other news, insider Deborah Jayne Bestwick sold 3,026,694 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 210 ($2.65), for a total value of £6,356,057.40 ($8,025,325.00). Corporate insiders own 28.15% of the company’s stock. About Team17 Group Team17 Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes independent video games for digital and physical market in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through Games Label, Simulation, and Edutainment segments. The company develops and publishes owned and third-party IP video games; educational entertainment apps for children; and working simulation games. See Also - Five stocks we like better than Team17 Group - How to Plot Fibonacci Price Inflection Levels - Dave & Buster’s: Is It Time to Make Another Play on This Stock? - Asset Allocation: The Key to a Successful Portfolio. Are You Paying Attention to Yours? - Why Hershey Stock Has More Room to Run Despite Takeover Rejection - What to Know About Investing in Penny Stocks - Texas Instruments: The Old-School Tech Titan Still Delivering Receive News & Ratings for Team17 Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Team17 Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.	https://www.tickerreport.com/banking-finance/12746736/brokerages-set-team17-group-plc-lontm17-pt-at-gbx-347-50.html	2024-12-16T06:28:10Z
Liver Detox: Vegetable Juice Recipe The liver is one of the most important organs in our body because it helps to remove toxins. But due to our unhealthy eating habits the liver may get damaged which can hamper the excretion process. Syeda Kiran Zahra Hussain Certified Holistic Nutrition Therapist SNHS UK Certified Health Coach IIN US shares a simple liver detox juice recipe. The liver is one of the most important organs in our body, because it helps to remove toxins. But, due to our unhealthy eating habits, the liver may get damaged, which can hamper the excretion process. Syeda Kiran Zahra Hussain, Certified Holistic Nutrition Therapist, SNHS , UK. Certified Health Coach, IIN, US, shares a simple liver detox juice recipe, which will help keep it healthy and in optimum condition. Ingredients: • Fresh cabbage (band gobhi) - 125 gms • Fresh lemon ( nimbu ) - 1 • Celery ( ajmoda shaak ) - 25 gms • Fresh pear ( naashpati ) - 250 gms • Ginger root (adrak)- 1 inch • Filtered Water – 500 ml • Fresh Mint (pudina ) - 4 to 5 leaves Method: 1. Chop the pear, cabbage, celery and ginger into small pieces and put it in a blender along with a cup of water; blend well for 1 minute. 2. Add the fresh lemon juice to the blended juice. Pour the juice in a glass and serve chilled with mint leaves. *Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/recipes/liver-detox-vegetable-juice-recipe-240472.html	2024-12-16T06:28:10Z
Consumer Durables stocks were trading in green, with the BSE Consumer Durables index increasing 349.71 points or 0.52% at 67188.47 at 09:42 IST. Among the components of the BSE Consumer Durables index, Amber Enterprises India Ltd (up 2.89%), Blue Star Ltd (up 2.82%),Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (up 2.57%),Rajesh Exports Ltd (up 0.82%),Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (up 0.72%), were the top gainers. Among the other gainers were Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd (up 0.39%), Voltas Ltd (up 0.31%), Havells India Ltd (up 0.17%), and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (up 0.08%). On the other hand, Titan Company Ltd (down 0.97%), turned lower. At 09:42 IST, the BSE SmallCap was up 291.5 or 0.51% at 57248.96. The BSE 150 MidCap Index index was up 64.04 points or 0.39% at 16491.27. The Nifty 50 index was down 76.85 points or 0.31% at 24691.45. More From This Section The BSE Sensex index was down 222.1 points or 0.27% at 81911.02. On BSE,2312 shares were trading in green, 914 were trading in red and 155 were unchanged. Powered by Capital Market - Live News	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/markets/capital-market-news/consumer-durables-stocks-edge-higher-124121600212_1.html	2024-12-16T06:28:11Z
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: President Joe Biden announced a record-shattering act of clemency this week, commuting sentences for nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others. Between that and his choice to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, Biden has faced backlash in the final weeks of his presidency. But as far as pardons are concerned, the president has indicated there's more to come. As other news outlets have reported, the administration is weighing whether to issue preemptive pardons to some of Donald Trump's perceived enemies before Trump returns to the White House next month. My next guest believes that she could be one of those targets. Sarah Isgur is a legal analyst and a former Justice Department spokesperson under President Trump. Her recent New York Times op-ed is titled "I Don't Want A Pardon From Biden. None Of Us Should." Welcome. SARAH ISGUR: Thanks for having me. DETROW: So before we talk more broadly, I want to remind folks why you think you might be in the mix of this conversation to begin with, which - you know, not the most comfortable place to be, but here we are. You mentioned that Kash Patel, who's, of course, the pick to run the FBI, named you, as well as 59 other people, as, quote, "members of the executive deep state" in a book published last year. Why do you think you're on that list? ISGUR: I actually don't really know, is the truth. There's many of us who were involved at the Department of Justice as Trump political appointees in the Russia investigation headed up by special counsel Robert Mueller. But then there's also many people who were involved in that investigation who aren't on the list. You know, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are considered members of the deep state in his book, but then he defines the deep state as members of the executive branch who try to undermine the president that they serve. But, you know, Joe Biden isn't a member of the deep state under that definition. He's just a political opponent. DETROW: Right. So let's broaden out because regardless of that list itself, Trump has talked about a lot of specific people who oppose him politically. Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney is a recent example, and many others, who has said that they should be in jail or has said, I will use the Justice Department to go after my political opponents in one way or another. Over and over again, you are arguing nobody in that position should want to be preemptively pardoned. Why are you making that case? ISGUR: Because these are the very same group of people who assured the Supreme Court and various other federal courts and state courts across the country last year that our justice system had all of these safeguards in place - and so then when the shoe's on the other foot and we're the ones who might be caught up in that justice system, now we're saying we don't trust the justice system? That's ridiculous. We should prove that we mean what we said. DETROW: I want to ask about something else that you wrote about in that op ed. You make the case that the Hunter Biden pardon fits into the conversation when it comes to trust in the justice system, when it comes to political prosecutions, when it comes to how much the system is viewed as fair. Why? ISGUR: Well, I mean, frankly, I think that for a lot of people, they only saw Donald Trump undermining the rule of law in the last election. But absolutely, Joe Biden was doing the same thing. During the campaign season, he was professing to trust the system and the rule of law and the Justice Department, his own Justice Department. What could be more damaging than someone in his position saying that he can't even trust the rule of law, even after he had said that he could. Only after it became politically less important did he admit that he didn't have trust in the system. I think that is far more damaging to the rule of law. DETROW: Than trying to overturn an election? ISGUR: Well, I'm putting that in a separate category, I guess. DETROW: Sure, OK. ISGUR: I'm referring more to, you know, Donald Trump chanting lock her up at rallies in 2016. DETROW: Got it. ISGUR: And then he had four years and never brought charges against Hillary Clinton. Neither side has done a lot here to encourage faith from Americans in their system, again, one that's been handed down to us over 200 years. It's easy to tear down institutions. It's very hard to build them up. DETROW: Let me end with this then because I think there's going to be a lot more pardon news in the coming weeks, in terms of the final weeks of the Biden administration, and the immediate hours, as Trump has promised, of the Trump administration. He's promising to pardon some set of the people convicted of crimes for January 6. What, to you, is the best way to think about the pardon process? What, to you, would be the path forward for how presidents use it given how much trust has been hurt in the Justice Department and our rule of law over the last few years? ISGUR: The pardon power was supposed to be used as an act of grace, if you will, and the idea that presidents are now using it for political hay to help their political allies or their own family members or donors is gross, frankly. I think it undermines people's faith in the system. It builds up this idea of there's two sets of rules, one for the elites and one for everyone else. And those who actually have worked in the government have dedicated their lives to public service. This is the public service that's now required of you. Don't take the pardon. Actually show what the system is meant to be. DETROW: Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and a former Trump Justice Department spokesperson. Thanks so much for talking to us. ISGUR: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/this-former-trump-official-doesnt-want-a-pardon-from-president-biden	2024-12-16T06:28:13Z
As the holidays approach, La Maison des Femmes (MDF), in partnership with the Discover Fitness gym, is launching a great initiative: a gift collection for the children it supports. This action aims to offer a moment of joy to those who need it most. Donations, in the form of gifts, can be dropped off until December 20 at one of the two collection points: either directly at La Maison des Femmes, located at 5 rue du Capitaine Froston in Marigot (near the Catholic church), or at Discover Fitness in the industrial zone of Grand-Case (near Lapeyre). The gifts will be distributed to the children during a friendly event organized on December 23 at 16 p.m. Donors are invited to join this festive and supportive celebration. By participating in this initiative, you are helping to brighten the end-of-year holidays for 13 children. A great way to share the magic of Christmas with generosity and kindness. _VX Info: 06 90 50 31 31 Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/solidarite-un-noel-chaleureux-pour-les-enfants-de-la-maison-des-femmes/	https://www.sxm-talks.com/local-news/solidarity-a-warm-christmas-for-the-children-of-la-maison-des-femmes-faxinfo/	2024-12-16T06:28:13Z
AMN / Doha, Qatar — Qatar has announced that it will reopen its embassy in Syria on Tuesday. Qatar’s diplomats visited the country and met with its transitional government following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. “Qatar announces the resumption of the work of its embassy in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic starting the day after tomorrow, Tuesday,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. It also named a new head of mission to Syria, Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif. Doha closed its embassy in Damascus and recalled its ambassador in July 2011, early in the uprising against the Assad government that turned into a civil war. Unlike other Arab countries, Qatar never restored diplomatic ties with Syria under Assad, who was overthrown by the 11-day rebel offensive. Doha said the return after the 13-year hiatus was “an expression of the State of Qatar’s principled stand with the Syrian people’s revolution” as well as a “categorical rejection of all the repressive policies of the regime” of Assad. Earlier, foreign minister spokesperson Majed al-Ansari told the official Qatar News Agency that a Qatari delegation was in Syria and had met with officials in the transitional government. The delegation “arrived in Damascus to complete the necessary procedures for the opening of the State of Qatar’s embassy,” Ansari said. In its meetings, “the delegation reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full commitment to supporting the Syrian people… following the success of their revolution,” the spokesperson added.	https://theindianawaaz.com/qatar-to-reopen-its-embassy-in-syria-on-tuesday/	2024-12-16T06:28:13Z
With barely six million euros in cash, any injection of liquidity stands as a lifeline for Duro Felguera. The listed Spanish company, in pre-bankruptcy proceedings since last week, is suffering from financial tensions that could have been less if the collection deadlines for its stake in the Australian Ausenco had been met. The group expected to receive the amount, between 17.5 million and 21.5 million, in 2024, but it already assumes that it will not be until next year when it will receive the money. The reformulation of the accounts to which it has been forced by demands of the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) attests to this. In the original financial statements, Duro Felguera expected to close the operation during this year. However, in the new document presented to the stock market regulator, it already admits that the expectation is that it will close “throughout 2025.” The operation dates back to September 2023, when the company today controlled by Grupo Prodi (55%) reached an agreement to sell 3.97% of the Australian Ausenco “with its completion subject to customary conditions”, but not yet They have been sealed. Meanwhile, the firm chaired by Eduardo Espinosa continues to expect to receive between 17.5 and 21.5 million euros “depending on the evolution of the company’s working capital, the evolution of the exchange rate and certain contingencies included in the contract.” Duro Felguera has chosen to be conservative and value the stake at 17.5 million. However, it has been forced to delay the deadlines initially planned in its books. Receiving the amount would have meant a boost in the final stretch of 2024. More so taking into account that cash is around 6 million euros and December payrolls reach 14 million euros, according to the sources consulted by this medium. And Duro Felguera has already consumed the 120 million from the Sepi rescue and the 90 million injected by Grupo Prodi. The purpose of the pre-bankruptcy is to begin negotiations with creditors, both banks and suppliers and, mainly, Sepi, of “a restructuring plan for the Group, which allows its future viability and the conservation of the greatest number of jobs possible.” The Duro pre-contest In an internal note sent to the staff to which elEconomista.es had access, Eduardo Espinosa explains that “a viable company structure will now be considered, which protects the interests of Duro and its employees. In addition, the first executive of the listed company He assured that he “firmly” believes that there is a solid future. “We have the necessary talent, solid projects and a client base that trusts us,” he said. The firm also said that the declaration of the pre-bankruptcy “represents the formal opening of a negotiation window with the different creditors.” Thus, the ball now remains mainly in the hands of Sepi, to whom the company owes 120 million. The banks already barely had weight in the liabilities of the listed company due to the constant haircuts and restructuring carried out over the last decade. Meanwhile, the engineering firm will try to expedite the procedures to receive the 17.5 million from the sale of 3.97% of Ausenco, which would mean, at a minimum, an extra life for it. #front #Duro #Felguera #Ausencos #money #delayed #year	https://pledgetimes.com/another-front-for-duro-felguera-ausencos-money-is-delayed-until-next-year/	2024-12-16T06:28:14Z
Husband of Pittsburgh-area medic raises concerns over drone rhetoric As more people report alleged drone sightings across the Pittsburgh area, one local family has a message after they say their family member's medical helicopter was apparently mistaken for a drone. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish has more.	https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/husband-of-pittsburgh-area-medic-raises-concerns-over-drone-rhetoric/	2024-12-16T06:28:14Z
Campbell recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. Campbell remained rather active in Week 15, reaching double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 9 versus the Packers. The linebacker has now reached at least eight takedowns in six of the last eight contests. Campbell is up to 109 total tackles (59 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble and three passes defensed over 14 games in 2024. More News - Lions' Jack Campbell: Team-high eight tackles Week 14 • - Lions' Jack Campbell: Nine tackles in win • - Lions' Jack Campbell: Solid outing in blowout win • - Lions' Jack Campbell: Double-digit stops in win • - Lions' Jack Campbell: Tallies first sack of year • - Lions' Jack Campbell: Secures seven tackles in blowout •	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-jack-campbell-double-digit-stops-in-loss/	2024-12-16T06:28:14Z
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Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:LRMR – Get Free Report) has received a consensus rating of “Buy” from the eleven ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $20.43. Several research analysts recently issued reports on LRMR shares. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Larimar Therapeutics in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $15.00 target price on shares of Larimar Therapeutics in a report on Monday, November 18th. Wedbush initiated coverage on shares of Larimar Therapeutics in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. Oppenheimer assumed coverage on shares of Larimar Therapeutics in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $26.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird assumed coverage on Larimar Therapeutics in a research note on Wednesday, September 4th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $16.00 target price on the stock. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Larimar Therapeutics Institutional Trading of Larimar Therapeutics Larimar Therapeutics Trading Up 1.0 % Shares of LRMR stock opened at $6.17 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $7.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $7.75. Larimar Therapeutics has a 12 month low of $3.80 and a 12 month high of $13.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $393.71 million, a PE ratio of -5.37 and a beta of 0.86. Larimar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:LRMR – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.37) by $0.13. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.21) earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Larimar Therapeutics will post -1.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About Larimar Therapeutics Larimar Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing treatments for rare diseases using its novel cell penetrating peptide technology platform. Its lead product candidate is CTI-1601, which is in Phase 2 OLE clinical trial for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia, a rare, progressive and fatal genetic disease. See Also - Five stocks we like better than Larimar Therapeutics - The 3 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now - Dave & Buster’s: Is It Time to Make Another Play on This Stock? - What Are the FAANG Stocks and Are They Good Investments? - Why Hershey Stock Has More Room to Run Despite Takeover Rejection - 3 Stocks to Consider Buying in October - Texas Instruments: The Old-School Tech Titan Still Delivering Receive News & Ratings for Larimar Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Larimar Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.	https://www.tickerreport.com/banking-finance/12746737/larimar-therapeutics-inc-nasdaqlrmr-receives-20-43-average-pt-from-brokerages.html	2024-12-16T06:28:16Z
Seafood Recipe: Grilled Salmon Fillet Recipe A little sauce and a simple paste is enough to make this nutritious omega- 3 fatty rich fish more tasty and yummy. Try this simple and easy grilled salmon recipe shared by Padmaja Vasireddy &ndash Food and Nutrition Expert California USA. A little sauce and a simple paste is enough to make this nutritious, omega- 3 fatty rich fish more tasty and yummy. Try this simple and easy grilled salmon recipe shared by Padmaja Vasireddy – Food and Nutrition Expert, California, USA. Ingredients: • 1 medium salmon fillet • 1 tsp red chilli powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder • 1 tsp lemon juice • 1 tsp oil (optional) Method: 1. Rub the spices into the salmon fillet and refrigerate it for 10 minutes. 2. Drizzle oil (optional) on a grilled pan or non-stick pan and grill it. 3. Serve the lightly seasoned salmon fillet with steamed bok choy. *Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/recipes/seafood-recipe-grilled-salmon-fillet-recipe-240473.html	2024-12-16T06:28:17Z
Dixon Technologies (India) rallied 4.22% to Rs 18,714.95 after the company signed a binding term sheet for setting up a new manufacturing joint venture with vivo Mobile India. In the proposed JV, Dixon Tech will hold a 51% stake, while Vivo India will hold the remaining 49%. It will focus on original equipment manufacturing (OEM) of electronic devices, including smartphones.The parties will agree on an optimum structure and the relevant terms and conditions to be set out in the definitive agreements. The transaction will be subject to execution of such definitive agreements, completion of customary conditions precedent, and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, including as required under the foreign exchange control laws of India, the firm stated in an exchange filing. Atul B. Lall, vice chairman and managing director of Dixon, said, It gives us immense pleasure to partner with Vivo India, which is an iconic global brand, and we see them as an ideal strategic partner that shares our core values of quality, engineering prowess, and customer satisfaction. We believe that this association will bolster our manufacturing excellence and superior execution abilities and Vivos leadership in the Indian business ecosystem. Jerome Chen, CEO of Vivo India, said, We are delighted to sign a term sheet with Dixon, which boasts rich localized management experience and outstanding professional manufacturing prowess. The proposed joint venture will undertake part of Vivo's OEM orders of smartphones in India and can also engage in OEM business of various electronic products of other brands. This partnership will effectively complement the current manufacturing operations of Vivo India. Dixon Technologies (India) transformed from being a manufacturer of electronic goods to leading multi-product corporation with widespread activities. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of electronics as its core business activity. The companys consolidated net profit surged 263.3% to Rs 536.49 crore on a 133.3% jump in net sales to Rs 11,534.08 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24. More From This Section The counter hit a new life high of Rs 18,739.95 intraday today. Powered by Capital Market - Live News	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/markets/capital-market-news/dixon-tech-hits-life-high-on-pact-to-setup-new-mfg-jv-with-vivo-india-124121600300_1.html	2024-12-16T06:28:18Z
This week's show was recorded at Carnegie Hall with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and panelists Mo Rocca, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Paula Poundstone. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This Time A Wanted Man; The Labor of Love; Unclaimed Presents Panel Questions Conceal and Carry On Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about Bruce Springsteen in the news this week, only one of which is true Not My Job: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gets quizzed on the Supremes Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson plays our game called, "Supreme Court, Meet The Supremes" Three questions about Diana Ross. Panel Questions From Lunchables to Supperables; A Frosty Warning; Granny Versus The Scammers Limericks Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Matrimony Marathons; Suffering Succulents; Hello My Name is Princeton Yale Jr. Lightning Fill In The Blank All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else Predictions Our panelists predict, after unclaimed mail, what will be the next innovation in gift giving Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/wait-wait-for-december-14-2024-live-at-carnegie-hall-with-justice-ketanji-brown-jackson	2024-12-16T06:28:19Z
PHILIPSBURG:— On December 15th, 1954, Her Majesty Queen Juliana, through her signature, formally authorized the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In doing so, she and, through her actions, the Kingdom of the Netherlands as a whole formally ended the period of colonialism. The Charter, which established the Netherlands, Suriname, and the Netherlands Antilles as three autonomous countries within one Kingdom, was the product of long and sometimes contentious negotiations between the three partners but led in the end to a result that at the time was acceptable to everyone. The Kingdom of 1954 is, of course, very different from the Kingdom of today: three generations have passed, the world is a very different place, and the Kingdom itself has changed dramatically. In 1975, Suriname gained full independence. In 1986, Aruba left the constellation of the Netherlands Antilles and became an autonomous country. Finally, in 2010, the Netherlands Antilles were dissolved entirely and Curaçao and Sint Maarten also became autonomous countries in their own right while Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba became public entities of the Netherlands. For us here in Sint Maarten, the Charter has been a stable basis on which our political aspirations could be built. Today, Sint Maarten is one of the constituting partners in the Kingdom. This does not mean that our present status is perfect, far from it. It also does not mean that our present political status is fixed for all eternity. As the world changes and our own Sint Maarten changes, so our political destiny might lie beyond our present status. But today, we can enjoy the 70th birthday of the Kingdom Charter and congratulate ourselves and our Kingdom partners with the fact that we live in a free and democratic Sint Maarten within a free and democratic Kingdom. This is far from obvious in our present world, as we all know. That we can enjoy freedom and democracy is not in the least because of the Kingdom Charter as it was signed and enacted on that cold December day in The Hague in 1954. This is, when considering the overall picture, something to be grateful for. I wish you a reflective 70th Kingdom Day! THE GOVERNOR OF SINT MAARTEN Ajamu G. Baly To read more: https://smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/46635-2024-kingdom-day-70th-anniversary-message.html	https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/2024-kingdom-day-70th-anniversary-message-smn-news/	2024-12-16T06:28:20Z
This robot is capable of making livestock farming more efficient and environmentally friendly Video Created almost 10 years ago, it was initially a simple herding robot capable of traversing rough terrain. It has now been upgraded with sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems. Researchers at the Australian University of Sydney hope it will become the world’s first “smart cow”, capable of making livestock farming more efficient and environmentally friendly. It can determine the type and density of pastures and monitor the health of livestock. Use this data to autonomously herd livestock to the best pastures and move them before the soil degrades. Australia is one of the world’s largest beef exporters, with around 30 million cattle spread across a vast landscape that is often dry and whose pastures can be poor. Farmers constantly assess how many animals their land can support, but many have little control over where animals graze within large enclosed areas. Overgrazing can lead to poorer soils with less plant and animal life. Show comments {“allowComment”:”allowed”,”articleId”:”article-10203690″,”url”:”https://admin.lavanguardia.com/view/tecnologia/innovacio n/20241216/10203690/australian-researchers-working-first-smart-cow.html”,”livefyre-url”:”article-10203690″} Loading next content… #Australian #researchers #working #smart #cow	https://pledgetimes.com/australian-researchers-working-on-the-first-smart-cow/	2024-12-16T06:28:20Z
Bates missed his only field-goal attempt while making all six of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. Bates missed a 52-yard field-goal try with less than a minute left in the first half, which proved to be his only attempt of the day. It was the second time in three games that the kicker has missed a field goal after starting the year a perfect 16-for-16 through 11 games. Bates has now gone 21-for-23 on field goals while converting 54 of 55 PATs in 2024.	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-jake-bates-misses-only-field-goals-in-loss/	2024-12-16T06:28:20Z
AMN / WEB DESK President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday announced that Ukraine would provide Syria with grain and other agricultural products on a humanitarian basis. The announcement came a week after the fall of Moscow’s ally, President Bashar al-Assad. “Now we can help the Syrians with our wheat, flour and oil: our products that are used globally to ensure food security,” he said in his daily address. “We are coordinating with our partners and the Syrian side to resolve logistical issues. We will support this region so that stability there becomes a foundation for our movement towards real peace,” Zelenskyy added. According to him, these possible deliveries will be part of the “Grain of Ukraine” program, launched in 2022 to provide food aid to the poorest countries. despite at war, Ukraine, remain one of the world’s largest producers of grain. And despite Moscow’s threats to shoot ships sailing in the Black Sea, Kyiv has set up a corridor there to export its agricultural products from the summer of 2023. After an 11-day battle, the rebel coalition led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Dec. 8 overthrew Assad, who took refuge in Russia. The fall was a serious setback for Moscow, which, along with Iran, was the former Syrian president’s main ally and had been intervening militarily in Syria since 2015.	https://theindianawaaz.com/ukraine-to-send-grain-and-agriculture-product-to-syria-on-humanitarian-ground/	2024-12-16T06:28:20Z
Steelers, Eagles fans enjoy cross-state contest with friendly rivalries The Steelers lost the battle of Pennsylvania on Sunday, falling 27-13 to the Eagles, but officially clinched a playoff berth for the 2024-25 NFL playoffs in the process. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has reaction from Steelers and Eagles fans.	https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/steelers-eagles-fans-enjoy-cross-state-contest-with-friendly-rivalries/	2024-12-16T06:28:21Z
No one is surprised that the exercise and the general well-being of the body are closely related. Bone and joint health appreciate physical activity and also ensure that the path to old age is produced in the healthiest way possible. Boticaria García has revealed on TVE What exercise should not be missing from our routine that, if not daily, It should be at least weekly. Many people associate physical activity exclusively with the so-called aerobic exerciseswhich include activities such as running, swimming or cycling, and which of course are also essential for maintain bone structuremobilize our musculoskeletal system and release endorphins, which promote a greater sense of well-being. Talking more about aerobics causes it to be relegated and even forget the power of strength exerciseswhen the truth is that they promote a peculiar and very necessary connection between the muscle, the brain and other key organs and functions of the body. Here, resistance is the determining factor: force the body to respond to another force that challenges it and that can be achieved using elements such as weights, elastic bands or also with your own body. The key is the myocyte, what is it? Boticaria García has explained the mechanism by which muscle connects to bones at a cellular levelso that strength training generates actions that have a favorable impact on our health. According to the pharmacist influencer, the muscle cell, called myocyte, He has two “superpowers.” One of them is “bone care” linked to bone cells, osteocytes, so that strength exercise strengthens the bone and prevents osteoporosis. The second superpower of the myocyte resides in the compounds it generates, called myokinesas García explains. These are peptides and cytokines with anti-inflammatory properties and that They are produced precisely through physical exercise. The function of myokines is not only to strengthen our musculoskeletal system but they have other unknown and vital functions such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes or extend life expectancy. Some exercise ideas to do at home It is not advisable to venture into any physical activity on our own, without having the medical and/or professional supervision that ensures that we do not put our health at risk. Once this is ensured, certain basic strength exercises can be done quietly at home. It will be important to adapt the elements to the characteristics of each person and maintain a daily, or at least weekly, rhythm to see the results. Some proposals: - Squats: They can be done only with the body or by introducing elements such as weights, always appropriate to our possibilities. - Strides: Like the squat, the dynamics can be our body or introducing weights. - Elastic bands: We step on them and lift them from the ground to chest or even shoulder height, with our elbows close to the body. References Mayo Clinic (sf). Muscle strengthening: become stronger, leaner and healthier. https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046670 Do you want to receive the best content to take care of your health and feel good? Sign up for our new newsletter for free. #Boticaria #García #reveals #ideal #exercise #bone #pain	https://pledgetimes.com/boticaria-garcia-reveals-what-is-the-ideal-exercise-for-bone-pain/	2024-12-16T06:28:21Z
Pets are such wonderful companions, but like any family member, their presence does imply regular chores, especially keeping the home clean. As much as clients in Ottawa should be concerned with the different systems in their homes, they should be with the HVAC Ottawa system. Any live, fur-bearing animal in a home will affect indoor air quality and HVAC systems whether they are shed or not. Maintenance of this system is crucial to keep your home comfortably tempered besides helping in allergens and other factors aggravated by pets. Ottawa climate control is offering its customers several services including Ottawa furnace installation, Ottawa furnace repair, and Ottawa furnace maintenance. In this article, we will explain why pet owners should pay particular attention to their HVAC systems and give some recommendations on how to do that. What is the Impact of Pets on your HVAC System Herein, below, are some of the changes that come with pet ownership when it comes to HVAC: Some pets, like cats or dogs, shed their fur, dander, or even leave pet odors, they distort the quality of the air you breathe in your home and can cause more load on your HVAC system. For this reason you need heating & cooling services in Ottawa by Ottawa climate control. Here’s how: - Air Quality:Domestic animals also bring different allergens within the house, affecting the indoor environment. It’s becoming clear that pet dander is an allergen, and when it gathers in the air and the ducts, ittends to worsen asthma, allergies, and respiratory illnesses. - Clogged Filters: Pet fur and dander also cause air filters to become full more quickly in a home with pets than in a home without pets. Whenever filters are dirty and inefficient, the system has to exert a lot of effort to push air around, ultimately leading to more energy consumption. - Pet Odors: Dogs and especially cats commonly give off smells that are not quickly dissipated within the environment. Ventilating systems, specificallyHVAC systems, can circulate these smells around your home if they are not well maintained. - Increased Wear and Tear:The cleaning and filter changes needed to accommodate pet-related particles can add wear to your HVAC system. If poorly maintained, your HVAC unit will have a short life span or may develop other operational problems. Essential Ottawa Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners People in Ottawa use their HVAC systems all year round because winters are severe, and summers are hot with considerable humidity. To ensure these systems continue to run efficiently, here are essential maintenance tips: 1. Change your air filters regularly Pet hair, dander, and dust deposits build up and choke the filters, affecting airflow. Blocked filters are also counterproductive as they exert pressure on the systems, leading to higher energy wastage and system damage. While selecting an air filter, use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter or a filter recommended for pet dander trapping. These filters are more effective in eradicating minute particles and raising the quality of air indoors. 2. Regularly Clean and Vacuum Ductwork Your air ducts contain pet hairs, dander, and dust, particularly in your heating and cooling system. Over time, this leads to the accumulation of dust, which causes blockage, consumes more energy, and reduces air quality. An appointment with a professional air duct cleaner should be arranged annually to remove such accumulations and keep your heating and cooling system at optimal efficiency. Secondly, pet owners should vacuum often. This should be done on seats within the house, especially those frequently used by pets. Washing them regularly will minimize the chances of fur and dander finding their way into air ducts in the first place. Ottawa Air Conditioning Maintenance will help you keep up with the cleaning of the ducts. 3. Invest in a High-Quality Purifier. Some cleaners can be connected to the HVAC Ottawa system to allow continuous air cleansing in different rooms of your house. This can be good for clients with several pets or for those who have allergic disorders or asthma attacks. 4. Regularly inspect your HVAC System Pet owners should also clean the HVAC filters, also called heating, ventilation, air conditioning filters, and ducts, and have their HVAC system periodically checked and cleaned by a professional technician. Technicians can check for issues such as: Clogged evaporator or condenser coils collect pet hair, which can block the system and, hence, compromise its efficiency. Leaky ducts: In the worst-case scenario, weakened or broken ducts can bring pet hair and dander into other parts of your house that are not properly purged. Overheating system: Replacing the filters or cleaning the ducts regularly will help you avoid a breakdown because the HVAC system will overheat. In this way, it can be prevented when it is still small, all you need to do is not to spend a lot of money on other options instead try Ottawa Air Conditioning Repair to solve the HVAC problems. 5. Seal Gaps and Cracks Around your Home Fur and dander can pass through voids in windows, doors, and walls. A proper Ottawa air conditioning installation will close these holes and can stop dirt from getting into your Heating and AC system, thereby enhancing heating and cooling efficiency. To protect your home and family from outside air, use weather strips and door sweeps, and apply sealant over all the windows. Also, your HVAC system’s air intake should be sealed and located appropriately where pets do not often visit. This will help to keep your system from drawing more dust and pet hair into your home all the time. 6. Clean Up the Pet Living Space Besides ensuring the HVAC system is clean, another thing that is equally crucial for your pets is ensuring the living space is also clean. Daily brushing of your pets, especially those breeds that shed often, will go a long way into reducing the statistic of hair and dander in the house. Occasionally washing your pets and combing their fur will also help reduce the amount of fur you find on your car. Cats, especially those that shed a lot, can benefit from a lint roller or pet grooming tools. Your pet’s cleanliness will decrease the amount that you have to work your HVAC system, and in turn, your indoor air quality will be much better. 7. Keep Pers away from the HVAC Vents Of all household animals, cats and small dogs are the most curious. They can reach out for the air vents and may try to crawl into them. This can restrict air flow, lower system efficiency, and, over time, damage the HVAC systems’ components. Keep your vents locked or blocked so your pets cannot access or reach them If your pets often lie close to or on air vents, you should realign furniture or place covers over the vent to prevent them from damaging the HVAC system. 8. Use a Smart Thermostat for Better Control Pet owners may primarily understand the product as they observe that the pets tend to regulate the temperature inside the home during various seasons. Ottawa heat pumps are relatively easy to program and control compared to others, as it learns your family’s patterns. It enables you to program operations for heating and cooling to meet comfort needs while being careful not to overwork your system, even with furry friends shifting around the house. Most smart thermostats are also fitted with air sensors that notify you when you need to clean your filters or perform other servicing. Conclusion Proper care and management are needed for any HVAC system if you own a pet in Ottawa. Make sure you get proper Ottawa furnace installation to keep the temperature normal. Follow proper cleaning techniques, inspections, and precautionary measures helps to retain good indoor air quality and the efficiency of the heaters and coolers being used. HVAC system maintenance is crucial if you and your pets are to live comfortably and healthily in your home.	https://techbullion.com/how-pet-owners-should-maintain-their-hvac-ottawa-system/	2024-12-16T06:28:23Z
Risk and Volatility Frederick County Bancorp (MD) has a beta of 0.34, suggesting that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Trinity Bank, N.A. has a beta of 0.03, suggesting that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the S&P 500. Profitability This table compares Frederick County Bancorp (MD) and Trinity Bank, N.A.’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Frederick County Bancorp (MD) and Trinity Bank, N.A.”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation. Dividends Frederick County Bancorp (MD) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Trinity Bank, N.A. pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Trinity Bank, N.A. pays out 25.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Summary Trinity Bank, N.A. beats Frederick County Bancorp (MD) on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks. About Frederick County Bancorp (MD) Frederick County Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Frederick County Bank that provides various banking services to individuals and commercial enterprises in the Frederick County, Maryland. It offers deposit products, including personal checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and health savings accounts; and business checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, and certificates of deposits. The company provides home equity, home equity fixed rate, mortgage, installment, vehicle, and unsecured loans, as well as home equity line of credit and lines of credit; and commercial loans, such as term loans, lines of credit, letters of credit, and real estate finance. It also offers cash management services comprising automated clearing house, wire origination, remote deposit capture, and zero balance account services. In addition, the company provides mobile deposit capture, overdraft protection, debit and credit card, automated teller machine, and night depository services; and business courier and merchant processing services, as well as online banking and bill pay services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland. About Trinity Bank, N.A. Trinity Bank, N.A. provides personal and business banking products and services in Texas. It provides personal and business deposits, such as checking and money market accounts; treasury tax and loan deposits; mobile deposits; certificates of deposit; and automobile, secured/unsecured, home improvement, lots and interim construction, installment/term, equipment, and real estate loans, as well as revolving lines of credit. The company also offers cash management, internet and mobile banking, remote capture, CD ROM delivery, foreign and domestic wire transfer, and bill pay services, as well as ATM or Visa check cards, merchant cards, and debit cards. Trinity Bank, N.A. was founded in 2003 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Receive News & Ratings for Frederick County Bancorp (MD) Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Frederick County Bancorp (MD) and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.	https://www.tickerreport.com/banking-finance/12746738/head-to-head-review-trinity-bank-n-a-otcmktstybt-vs-frederick-county-bancorp-md-otcmktsfcbi.html	2024-12-16T06:28:23Z
Navratri Special: Here Comes Mata Rani Navratri symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons. Navratri symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a durga idol. Navratri festival begins today. Navratri is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. An artist gives final touches to a devi idol. Navratri festival begins today. The festival is celebrated twice a year during the spring and autumn seasons and symbolises the triumph of good over evil.	https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/art-and-culture/navratri-special-here-comes-mata-rani-104975.html	2024-12-16T06:28:23Z
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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: It's been a week since the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was toppled by a coalition of rebels that includes some with ties to groups like al-Qaida and ISIS. Ron Elving joins us. Ron, thanks for being with us. RON ELVING, BYLINE: Good to be with you, Scott. SIMON: The U.S. carried out some strikes in Syria after the fall of the regime, hitting what were described as ISIS targets. Any indication of how the Trump administration will respond to events there? ELVING: I think we have to know more about who will be the incoming Trump administration. Will it be Marco Rubio at state, Pete Hegseth at defense, Mike Waltz as national security adviser? As the saying goes, personnel is policy. We do know, of course, that ultimately, the Trump administration and its policy will be Trump. And last week, he was on Truth Social saying Syria was, quote, "a mess," wasn't our fight, and we should stay out. Let it play out. He said some similar things in his first term, but his secretary of state then and national security adviser then turned him around a bit. He did do some airstrikes then. And now with Assad gone, the situation is far more volatile. And the new boss in Damascus is a group the U.S. has long considered to be terrorist. So if Syria becomes the new base of jihad on the doorstep of Israel, can the U.S. just let it play out? SIMON: New York Times put out an analysis this week showing the immigration surge at the beginning of the Biden administration was the largest in U.S. history. Now, that surge has been dramatically lower in 2024 as President Biden tightened the rules, but can we now see some of the possible political effects of that surge? ELVING: Oh, yes, the government numbers themselves are not really the news here. They are released on a monthly basis, but this new analysis by The Times says the cumulative total during the first phases was that much greater in absolute numbers, not necessarily relative to the entire United States population, say in the 1850s or the early 1900s. But then, in a sense, these numbers just confirm what a lot of voters have been telling us in interviews for years now and with their votes last month. They see immigration as out of control. They believe it's affecting their wages and making them feel less safe in their neighborhoods. And while there is some nativism in all of that, there's also rational self-interest. We see the pushback even among Hispanic voters in South Texas and elsewhere. We see it in working-class voters with various backgrounds. So yeah, inflation was the Trump campaign's best ally this fall, but immigration was not far behind. SIMON: If mass deportations come about, will there be reactions in Congress, or what will those reactions be? ELVING: In the first term, Trump tried various ways to stop immigration at the southern border. These came to include family separation, the incarceration of children. Those were not popular, and the wall that Trump wanted did not get the funding it needed in Congress. Now, some of the same people responsible for those policies in the first term seem to be back in the picture for the second. So it's possible we would see a turnaround in the politics of this issue once again down the road. It's surely easier to say mass deportation as a campaign applause line than to bring it off and make it a popular policy. SIMON: Ron, the White House, on Thursday, announced President Biden's commuting the prison sentences for nearly 1,500 people, pardoning 39 others - the largest act of clemency in a single day in modern presidential history. Some of those pardons are quite controversial - a judge in Pennsylvania who was convicted of taking kickbacks for sending children to detention centers and a former Dixon, Illinois, official convicted of stealing $54 million from her city, the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history. What are the political repercussions of all these pardons? ELVING: The surge in pardons and commutations is a curious coda to the Biden term, Scott. The average American might feel some sympathy for many of these cases - maybe the vast majority of the minor offenses, well in the past. But, you know, the attention is going to go to the egregious cases, such as the ones you just mentioned. Sure, they might have been a long time ago, and the guilty have done much penance since. But one wonders whether Biden and his team are trying to create some new context around the whole idea of pardon, generosity in government, perhaps in the aftermath of Biden's pardoning his son, Hunter. The absolute power to pardon harks back to medieval times, and Alexander Hamilton fought to have it in the Constitution. He saw it as a benign tool in the hands of a benevolent chief executive such as George Washington. But over the generations since then, it's been tainted with clemency for family members and political donors and cronies. Does it still make sense in our time, or are we now finally seeing the case made for reform? SIMON: NPR's Ron Elving, thanks so much. ELVING: Thank you, Scott. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/week-in-politics-president-bidens-recent-foreign-affairs-at-home-and-abroad	2024-12-16T06:28:26Z
Wall Street saw mixed results with the Dow down 0.2% and the Nasdaq up 0.1% driven by Broadcom's strong earnings. The Dow dipped 86.06 points (0.2%) to 43,828.06, closing lower for the seventh consecutive session. The S&P 500 edged down 0.16 points or less than a tenth of a percent to 6,051.09 while the tech-heavy Nasdaq inched up 23.88 points (0.1%) to 19,926.72.Wall Street rose early, driven by Broadcom's (AVGO) stock jumping 24.4% after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and strong demand for its AI chips. This positive news boosted investor confidence in Broadcom's future prospects. The Fed is likely to cut rates by 25 bps next week with a 97.1% chance. However, inflation concerns may slow future cuts and import prices rose 0.1% in November. Gold stocks fell 2.7% and steel stocks dropped 2.6% to a three-month low. Computer hardware, airline and housing stocks were weak while semiconductor and networking stocks gained. Asia-Pacific stocks moved mostly lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index slumped by 1.0% while China's Shanghai Composite Index dove by 2.0%. The major European markets showed more modest moves to the downside on the day. While the French CAC 40 Index dipped by 0.2%, the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index and the German DAX Index both edged down by 0.1%. In the bond market, treasuries moved notably lower over the course of the session, extending a recent downward trend. As a result, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note which moves opposite of its price, jumped 7.5 bps to 4.39%. Powered by Capital Market - Live News	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/markets/capital-market-news/dow-dips-again-as-wall-street-shows-mixed-results-124121600282_1.html	2024-12-16T06:28:25Z
Williams caught three of five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. Williams was limited to his lowest reception total since Week 10, but he did salvage his day with a three-yard touchdown catch with less than a minute left in the game. The wide receiver has now compiled 25 catches for 386 yards and two touchdowns over the last six games following his two-game suspension. Williams has emerged as a legitimate No. 2 option at wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown this season, catching 42 of 68 targets for 747 yards and five touchdowns while adding eight carries for 56 yards over 12 games. More News - Lions' Jameson Williams: Paces team in receiving yards • - Lions' Jameson Williams: Modest output in Week 13 • - Lions' Jameson Williams: Leading receiver with 64 yards • - Lions' Jameson Williams: Blows past century mark in win • - Lions' Jameson Williams: Gains 53 yards in return • - Lions' Jameson Williams: Roster exemption lifted •	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-jameson-williams-finds-end-zone-in-loss/	2024-12-16T06:28:26Z
PHILIPSBURG:— The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA) has made history with its first-ever participation in the thrilling "Beat the Marines" challenge. The event brought together 15 teams to showcase endurance, teamwork, and resilience. The Honorable Minister of VSA, Mr. Richinel Brug and the Ministry’s team proudly represented its commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle, fostering team spirit and perseverance. The team, consisting of Minister Brug alongside team captain Sharilyn Bryson, Jamie Mourilion, Cheyenne Gumbs, Shobhan Giterson, Michael Sommersal, and Herbert Martina, successfully tackled the demanding obstacle course. The challenge featured a variety of physically and mentally demanding tasks, such as pulling and pushing a truck, tire flipping, rope climbing, in water obstacles, navigating mazes, and dunking in an ice water bath, to name a few. This dynamic mix of activities tested all participant's strength, endurance, and teamwork in a competitive yet supportive environment. Minister Brug praised the team’s effort and highlighted the significance of the Ministry’s participation. “As Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, I am committed to leading by example and I am incredibly proud of our team’s determination and spirit and look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come.” The Ministry’s participation reflects its dedication to fostering a healthy ministry by encouraging wellness, collaboration, and camaraderie among staff. Throughout the event, the team supported other competitors, building a sense of community and shared accomplishment. The Ministry extends its gratitude to SMJRMARNALG Gomes (Eri), outgoing Deputy Commander of the Marine Detachment in St. Maarten, for facilitating VSA's participation in the Beat the Marines challenge. Eri’s coordination and support made it possible for the Ministry to join this remarkable event.. Minister Brug further extended his gratitude to all the departments within VSA that supported and participated in the event, emphasizing that the success of the team was a collective achievement. “This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and determination of everyone involved. Thank you for representing the Ministry with such pride and energy. Together, we are setting the standard for a healthier and more united St. Maarten.” The Ministry of VSA remains committed to initiatives that inspire individuals to prioritize their health and embrace the values of teamwork and resilience. The team is already looking forward to next year’s competition and encourages others to join this rewarding experience. View comments Hide comments LEAVE A REPLY Latest Local News SER Sint Maarten pays visit to SER Netherlands and provides update... THE HAGUE:--- On December 6, 2024, a delegation led by Harlec Doran, Chairman of the Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten, made an... 2024 Kingdom Day – 70th anniversary message. \| SMN NEWS PHILIPSBURG:--- On December 15th, 1954, Her Majesty Queen Juliana, through her signature, formally authorized the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In doing... Sarah: Procrastination on democratic deficit and dispute regulation is leading to... PHILIPSBURG:--- In a riveting speech at the InterExpo in The Hague on Dec. 12th, the president of the Sint Maarten Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot... Festive Launch with Free Giveaway for New Coloring Book This Saturday.... French Quarter:--- The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the free, holiday-themed launch for 1, 2, 3 St. Martin! The new... One St. Martin Association at Consultation with United Nations PFPAD for... BRIDGETOWN, Barbados:--- The One St. Martin Association (One SXM) participated in the consultation of the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent...	https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/ministry-of-public-health-social-development-and-labor-participate-in-beat-the-marines-smn-news/	2024-12-16T06:28:26Z
Monday, December 16, 2024, the Saint of Saint Adela among other names that are celebrated today according to the Christian Saints. Saint Adela, born on the Italian peninsula in the year 931, lived a life full of significant changes. At age 18, she became a mother and subsequently faced the loss of her husband, King Lothair. After his death, she married another king, but her life took an unexpected turn when she was imprisoned and banished. Later, with Otto III, he returned and decided to use his position to help those most in need, forgiving those who had wronged him and overcoming resentment and injustice. In his last years, he dedicated himself to prayer and penance for the sins of his people until his death in the year 999. Today, Saint Adelathe Catholic Church celebrates the saint of Haggai, Azariah, Beano, Everardo, Macario de Collesano. On this Monday, December 16, 2024, it is known as Santa Adela and they are the people who will be able to celebrate this day. The saints that are celebrated today are collected in the Roman Martyrology and that is where they are officially extracted from. It is a book that the Vatican updates to include the canonizations that take place each year. Below you will find a list of the saints or saints which correspond to today, Monday, December 16, 2024, according to our Hispanic tradition and the commemoration dates of Catholic festivities, all of them related to events in the life of Jesus and the history of the church. What meaning does it have in our days to celebrate the saints? For hundreds of years the Catholic Church has set a day on the calendar to remember the festival of each of the saints. In each of the 365 days that we find in a year we can commemorate the exemplary life of these Christians and whose testimony of faith continues to this day. Saints of today December 16 The saints list is much broader for each day. Today it is not only Saint Adela but we also celebrate the onomastics of: - Haggai - Azariah - Beano - Everardo - Macario de Collesano © Library of Christian Authors (JL Repetto, All Saints. 2007) Report a bug #saints #celebrated #today #Monday #December #Consult #saints	https://pledgetimes.com/do-you-know-what-saints-are-celebrated-today-monday-december-16-consult-the-saints/	2024-12-16T06:28:27Z
Have you ever found the perfect image but a little too small? You may need an image of a specific size, but any cropping would ruin its composition. Enter the AI-powered image extender: technology that can seamlessly extend any image without losing quality. This article will explore how these work, why they are game-changers, and how to use them effectively. What Is an AI Image Extender? An AI image extender is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to enlarge or expand images while maintaining their quality and visual integrity. Unlike traditional methods that often result in pixelation or distortion, AI-powered extenders analyze the content of the image to generate new pixels, effectively filling in the gaps as if they were part of the original. These tools are handy for: - Designers need to resize images for projects. - Social media managers adapt content to fit different platforms. - Photographers who want to enhance their visuals while maintaining quality. - Everyday users wish to enlarge a favorite photo for printing or framing. Why Use AI for Image Expansion? Traditional resizing methods rely on simple algorithms that stretch the existing pixels, often resulting in blurry or distorted results. AI-powered tools use deep learning models to understand an image’s structure, colors, and patterns. This ensures: - High Quality: The expanded sections blend naturally with the original image. - Time Efficiency: Tasks that used to take hours can now be done in minutes. - Customization: The output can be customized as needed, either for personal use or professional projects. Top Features of AI Image Extenders - Free, Online, and Easy to Use One of the most significant advantages of the modern AI image extender tool is accessibility. Several platforms are free and accessible online, requiring no downloads or installations, making it a perfect option for users with all experience levels. - Diverse Ratio Presets to Choose From AI-powered tools offer a variety of preset ratios that best suit different requirements. For Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, or any other platform, you can choose from popular options like 9:16, 16:9, 3:4, and 4:3. These presets make life easier and save time by giving you the exact dimensions you need. - Customizable Resolutions If the predefined ratios cannot help you, most tools will enable you to type in particular resolution values to customize your image scale. This will undoubtedly give you the exact dimensions for any of your projects. How to Use an AI Image Extender? Using an AI image extender is pretty straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step process on how to do it: Choose a Reliable Tool Start by choosing a platform that is free, online, and easy to use. 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Their intuitive interfaces make them accessible to users of all skill levels. “They’re Expensive.” Many platforms offer free versions with full-featured options, making them accessible to anyone with access to the internet. The Future of AI Image Extenders Shortly, many advanced features are yet to come into image processing. It would probably include: - Real-time Expansion: Instantly see your image expanded as you set adjustments. - Enhanced Compatibility: 3D and other advanced format support. - Integration with Other Tools: Seamless compatibility with graphic design software such as Photoshop and Canva. Final Thoughts: Whether you’re a designer, photographer, social media manager, or someone who loves working with images, an AI image extender is invaluable. With features like free online access, diverse ratio presets, and customizable resolutions, these tools make resizing and enhancing images more straightforward. So why wait? 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TELUS Co. (NYSE:TU – Get Free Report) (TSE:T) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the five ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $26.00. Several equities analysts have recently commented on TU shares. StockNews.com lowered shares of TELUS from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. Scotiabank upgraded TELUS from a “sector perform” rating to a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, October 28th. Finally, National Bank Financial downgraded shares of TELUS from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday. Check Out Our Latest Report on TELUS TELUS Stock Down 1.4 % TELUS (NYSE:TU – Get Free Report) (TSE:T) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November 8th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $5.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.69 billion. TELUS had a net margin of 4.56% and a return on equity of 8.80%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.19 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that TELUS will post 0.73 EPS for the current fiscal year. TELUS Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 11th will be issued a $0.297 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 11th. This represents a $1.19 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.16%. This is a positive change from TELUS’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. TELUS’s dividend payout ratio is presently 253.20%. Institutional Trading of TELUS Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Gold Investment Management Ltd. boosted its holdings in TELUS by 0.7% in the second quarter. Gold Investment Management Ltd. now owns 93,275 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $1,412,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares in the last quarter. Walter Public Investments Inc. grew its position in TELUS by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Walter Public Investments Inc. now owns 37,453 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $567,000 after purchasing an additional 653 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in TELUS by 60.4% during the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,533 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 954 shares during the period. Trust Co. of Vermont raised its stake in shares of TELUS by 19.0% in the third quarter. Trust Co. of Vermont now owns 7,623 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $128,000 after purchasing an additional 1,218 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Public Sector Pension Investment Board raised its stake in shares of TELUS by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 77,198 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $1,297,000 after buying an additional 1,500 shares in the last quarter. 49.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About TELUS TELUS Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of telecommunications and information technology products and services in Canada. It operates through Technology Solutions and Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segments. The Technology Solutions segment offers a range of telecommunications products and services; network services; healthcare services; mobile technologies equipment; data services, such as internet protocol; television; hosting, managed information technology, and cloud-based services; software, data management, and data analytics-driven smart food-chain and consumer goods technologies; home and business security; healthcare software and technology solutions; and voice and other telecommunications services, as well as mobile and fixed voice and data telecommunications services and products. Read More - Five stocks we like better than TELUS - What Are Dividends? 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Here are some stunning images from Delhi Photo Festival which is hosted by India Habitat Center and Nazar Foundation. The festival commenced on September 27, and will end on October 11, 2013. Here are some stunning images from Delhi Photo Festival which is hosted by India Habitat Center and Nazar Foundation. The festival commenced on September 27, and will end on October 11, 2013. Here are some stunning images from Delhi Photo Festival which is hosted by India Habitat Center and Nazar Foundation. The festival commenced on September 27, and will end on October 11, 2013. The indiatimes.com privacy policy has been updated to align with the new data regulations in European Union. Please review and accept these changes below to continue using the website. We use cookies to ensure the best experience for you on our website.	https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/art-and-culture/stunning-images-from-delhi-photo-festival-104951.html	2024-12-16T06:28:29Z
Patrick caught four of eight targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. Patrick found the end zone for a second week in a row, reeling in a 12-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. He has now caught 19 of 26 targets for 202 yards and three touchdowns over the team's last five games. Patrick has settled into a consistent role as Detroit's No. 3 wide receiver down the stretch in 2024.	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-tim-patrick-finds-paydirt-again-in-week-15/	2024-12-16T06:28:31Z
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Cresco Labs Inc. (OTCMKTS:CRLBF – Get Free Report) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eight analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $2.50. Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Roth Capital raised shares of Cresco Labs to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 10th. Cormark lowered Cresco Labs from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Finally, Atb Cap Markets downgraded Cresco Labs from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 9th. Get Our Latest Analysis on Cresco Labs Cresco Labs Trading Up 2.6 % About Cresco Labs Cresco Labs Inc, together with its subsidiaries, cultivates, manufactures, and sells retail and medical cannabis products in the United States. It provides cannabis in flowers, vape pens, live resins, disposable pens, and extracts under the Cresco brand; vape carts, vape pens, flower, popcorn, shake, pre-rolls, shorties, and concentrates under the High Supply brand; vapes and gummies under the Good News brand; vapes and edibles under the Wonder Wellness Co brand; and tinctures, capsules, salves, and sublingual oils under the Remedi brand. See Also - Five stocks we like better than Cresco Labs - The Most Important Warren Buffett Stock for Investors: His Own - Dave & Buster’s: Is It Time to Make Another Play on This Stock? - What Is WallStreetBets and What Stocks Are They Targeting? - Why Hershey Stock Has More Room to Run Despite Takeover Rejection - The 3 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy Now - Texas Instruments: The Old-School Tech Titan Still Delivering Receive News & Ratings for Cresco Labs Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cresco Labs and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.	https://www.tickerreport.com/banking-finance/12746740/brokerages-set-cresco-labs-inc-otcmktscrlbf-pt-at-2-50.html	2024-12-16T06:28:31Z
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: After 11 days of political limbo in South Korea, the Parliament has voted to impeach the president. President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to invoke martial law earlier this month, sparking mass protests. And now President Yoon has been suspended from power, but his fate as South Korea's leader is still unclear. Joining us for a look at what could happen is Victor Cha. He's the former director for Asian affairs at the National Security Council under President George W. Bush. And these days, he's a professor of government at Georgetown University. Welcome to the show. VICTOR CHA: Thank you, Scott. DETROW: So I want to start by getting your reaction to this development. CHA: Well, we saw it coming. I mean, the previous week, they had tried to impeach him after he had declared martial law and failed. This time, they were successful. The roots of this go all the way back to last spring where President Yoon's party lost the midterm election, and the legislature has since blocked everything that he's tried to do, including the budget. There's also investigations into his wife. The government is investigating the opposition party leader. All of this was a powder keg waiting to explode, and it happened with the martial law declaration. DETROW: Yeah. CHA: But now he's been impeached, and we have to see the next steps going forward. DETROW: And we should remind listeners that impeachment works a little differently in South Korea than the U.S. Can you just broadly walk us through the next few steps here? CHA: Sure. So the most important thing for the listeners is that he's been impeached by the National Assembly, the National Legislature. And now the Constitutional Court has basically about six months to decide whether the impeachment motion is constitutional. So their ruling will determine whether he is really impeached, whether President Yoon is really impeached. In the meantime, the prime minister becomes the acting president and governs the affairs of state. DETROW: And that stays that way until the court rules in, even if it's months down the line. CHA: That's right. That's right. DETROW: I mean, let's zoom out and talk big picture. South Korea, a key U.S. ally - this has been an unstable stretch for South Korea. I guess you could argue that's the case for the U.S., as well. But what could this particular development mean, do you think, for the U.S.-Korean Alliance? CHA: Well, a couple of things. I mean, the first is that, as we all know, President Trump will start in office on January 21, and there will be no South Korean leader. Of course, there will be the prime minister who's the acting president, but there's very little likelihood that he would be the next president of South Korea. Meanwhile, leaders from - as we've seen, leaders from Canada, from Japan, from other places, will all be trying to meet with Trump to try to get on a steady footing from the start. And so South Korea is going to be at a big disadvantage. In addition to that, there are many things that President Yoon did on foreign policy that were greatly admired in the world. They may not have been appreciated at home, but they were admired around the world. Things like joining the United States in the Chips (ph) 4 Alliance with regard to semiconductor export controls, investing tens of billions of dollars in the United States for the development of electric vehicle batteries, being on the global stage at the G7 summit, being a - participating in the NATO summit. South Korea was a - is a big supporter of the war in defense of Ukraine, in some cases giving more humanitarian and economic support than NATO countries. DETROW: Yeah. CHA: So all of these things could be at jeopardy with this next election and a new president. DETROW: I mean, this was such a shocking development, going back to that martial law declaration and then quickly backing down in what's come next. But I'm curious, this crisis - I'm wondering how you think it fits or maybe doesn't fit into these broader global trends we've seen this year, whether that comes to wildly unpopular incumbents in institutions or democratic backsliding. CHA: Well, I think there certainly was a concern about democratic backsliding in Korea. There was a period of time when, after the first impeachment vote, the president said that - the president's party said that they were going to take control of the affair's estate with the prime minister. That was extraconstitutional. So there's certainly concerns about democratic backsliding there. And in the broader scheme of things, this is another democracy that has a very weak or dysfunctional leadership, unfortunately. We see it in the case in Japan. We have a new prime minister but a divided legislature. You know, we see it in France. We see it in a number of other countries. And this is against a backdrop of autocracies that are all getting together - right? - China, Russia, Iran, North Korea - so it's a very disturbing picture on the global stage. DETROW: That is Victor Cha, professor of government at Georgetown University and the former director for Asian affairs at the National Security Council. Thanks so much for talking to us. CHA: Thank you, Scott. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/what-does-the-impeachment-of-south-koreas-president-mean-for-the-country-and-its-allies	2024-12-16T06:28:32Z
GE Power India jumped 4.21% to Rs 443.10 after the company announced that it has received an order worth Rs 18.27 crore from MP Power Generating Company (MPPGCL). The order is for supply of boiler parts at Sanjay Gandhi Power Station within a period of 3.5 months. The aforementioned order is an extension of the order received by GE Power from MPPGCL in October 2024. That order entailed supply of boiler parts and the contracts pre-tax value was Rs 20.9 crore. GE Power India is one of the leading players in the Indian power generation equipment market. Hydro and gas business are also housed in the company in addition to steam power. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of power generation solutions with a focus on emissions control and services portfolio providing sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity. The electric utility company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 66.87 crore in Q2 FY25 as against a net loss of Rs 61.85 crore in Q2 FY24. Total income fell by 2.53% year on year (YoY) to Rs 244.45 crore in the second quarter of FY25. Powered by Capital Market - Live News	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/markets/capital-market-news/ge-power-soars-after-bagging-new-product-supply-contract-from-mppgcl-124121600197_1.html	2024-12-16T06:28:32Z
Juventus has pointed to their injury problems as the primary reason for their inconsistent form this season, and many have sympathised with the team. Thiago Motta’s side has indeed been unfortunate, repeatedly losing key players for extended periods. These absences have forced Juventus to operate under less-than-ideal circumstances, leading to a frustrating number of draws. With 10 stalemates in 16 Serie A matches, Juve has become the league’s “draw specialists,” raising concerns about their ability to compete for silverware. However, recent results suggest that injuries may not fully explain their struggles. In the past week, Juventus delivered an impressive victory over Manchester City, showing flashes of their potential and ability to compete with top teams. Yet just days later, they produced a dismal performance against bottom-of-the-table Venezia, narrowly salvaging a 2-2 draw thanks to a last-minute penalty from Dusan Vlahovic. This alarming inconsistency has sparked criticism, with some arguing that Juventus can no longer use injuries as a scapegoat. Journalist Sandro Sabatini offered a harsh assessment of their current state, emphasising that the team’s poor performances are not solely due to absent players. Speaking to Tuttojuve, Sabatini said: “Juve were booed. They drew by miracle in the very last minute against Venezia, last in the standings. Without alibis or justifications, Thiago Motta’s team almost never wins because they almost never play well. This is the truth, which they also try to cover up with excuses for those who are absent and for the technical novice. Let’s not kid ourselves, come on. In the end, Juventus also has to go under the curve to apologize to the fans who are whistling. Such a humiliating scene has never been seen at the Stadium. And it’s not exactly Juve-like.” Sabatini’s comments underscore the growing frustration among Juventus fans and analysts. For a club of Juve’s stature, scraping a draw against a relegation-threatened team, especially after defeating a European powerhouse like Manchester City, is unacceptable. If Juventus hopes to turn their season around, they must stop relying on excuses and show consistency, particularly against weaker opponents.	https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-says-juventus-never-plays-well-and-must-stop-using-injuries-as-a-cover-up/	2024-12-16T06:28:33Z
PHILIPSBURG:— In a riveting speech at the InterExpo in The Hague on Dec. 12th, the president of the Sint Maarten Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot reminded her audience why 70 years later in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the contentious issue of the very real democratic deficit continues to cloud the relationship in the constellation of the 4 Dutch countries. Home Local News Sarah: Procrastination on democratic deficit and dispute regulation is leading to more... View comments Hide comments LEAVE A REPLY Latest Local News SER Sint Maarten pays visit to SER Netherlands and provides update... THE HAGUE:--- On December 6, 2024, a delegation led by Harlec Doran, Chairman of the Social Economic Council (SER) of Sint Maarten, made an... 2024 Kingdom Day – 70th anniversary message. \| SMN NEWS PHILIPSBURG:--- On December 15th, 1954, Her Majesty Queen Juliana, through her signature, formally authorized the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In doing... Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Participate in ”... PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA) has made history with its first-ever participation in the thrilling "Beat the Marines"... Festive Launch with Free Giveaway for New Coloring Book This Saturday.... French Quarter:--- The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the free, holiday-themed launch for 1, 2, 3 St. Martin! The new... One St. Martin Association at Consultation with United Nations PFPAD for... BRIDGETOWN, Barbados:--- The One St. Martin Association (One SXM) participated in the consultation of the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent...	https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/sarah-procrastination-on-democratic-deficit-and-dispute-regulation-is-leading-to-more-contention-in-kingdom-relations-smn-news/	2024-12-16T06:28:33Z
The void that Javier Echenique has left on the board of directors of Telefónica since last weekend will be impossible to replace, given the incalculable professional and personal value of the Navarrese businessman and financier. However, as some of the friends of the teleco vice president acknowledged yesterday to this newspaper, the company will have to consider said replacement, presumably at the next meeting of the governing bodyonce the loss of the council member had been accepted and with the mourning still present. At first glance, the now orphaned seat could be reserved for the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) groupspecifically for when the Arab company formally proposes to Telefónica the position on the teleco board to which it is entitled based on its almost 10% participation. On November 28, the Government approved the conversion of STC derivatives in Telefónica into full shares, but so far there has been no development in that direction. The cabals to make room for STC began long before the fatal outcome of Echenique. In fact, some analysts were already pointing to the two most senior independent directors in the company as possible candidates for the next restructuring. They were Javier Echenique and Peter Löscher. One of them would be called upon to give up his place to the future STC member – presumably male -, while the other could follow identical steps to welcome a new female representative on the council. With this double movement, Telefónica would comply with the governance criteria of the CNMV, while facilitating the manifest interests of the company led by Olayan Al-Wetaid to have a voice and vote in the group of members that decide the company’s designs. . Furthermore, with this combination no more cabals would be needed, nor would it be necessary to do without Javier de Paz, an external advisor with considerable ascendancy among the leaders of the socialist Government. Specifically, the entry of a male proprietary director and an independent female director (replacing Echenique and another director yet to be decided) would meet the triple condition of maintaining the total number of directors between the 5 and 15 members suggested by the Good Governance code. of the CNMV, in addition to maintaining the balance between men and women (40%) and adjusting to the percentage of independent members over the rest of the directors (at least 50%). #Echeniques #void #Telefónica #facilitate #arrival #STC #teleco #board	https://pledgetimes.com/echeniques-void-in-telefonica-will-facilitate-the-arrival-of-stc-to-the-teleco-board/	2024-12-16T06:28:33Z
Anime has captivated audiences around the globe with its distinct art style and vibrant storytelling. From the expressive characters to the dynamic scenes, anime offers a world of visual delights. If you’ve ever dreamt of seeing yourself or your surroundings animated in this beloved style, the emerging technology of AI photo conversion is opening up exciting possibilities. The AI-powered photo to anime AI tools allows everyone from artists to everyday enthusiasts to re-imagine their photographs as stunning anime creations. The Magic of Photo to Anime AI Tools Photo to anime AI technology harnesses the power of advanced artificial intelligence to convert standard photos into anime-styled images. It seamlessly translates real-world nuances into the exaggerated, yet aesthetically pleasing features characteristic of anime. By using these innovative tools, you can inject a little bit of fantasy into your daily life or add an extraordinary flair to your social media profiles. This process is not only about altering photographs but transforming them into personalized works of art. Whether you’re a fan trying to recreate your favorite anime scenes or looking for a unique way to represent yourself online, these AI tools provide a straightforward and fun solution. How AI Turns Photos into Anime The procedure involved in transforming your pictures using ai photo to anime technology is fascinatingly simple. Here’s a peek into how it works: - Upload Your Photo: Start by selecting a high-quality image that you would like transformed. This could be a portrait, a pet photo, or even a landscape shot. - AI Processing: Once uploaded, the AI goes to work. It interprets different elements of your photo such as outlines, colors, and textures. Using sophisticated algorithms, it then redraws these elements in an anime style embellishing and modifying features to fit perfectly within the anime aesthetic realm. - Review and Refine: After the initial transformation, you often have opportunities to fine-tune certain aspects. Adjustments can include color enhancements, detail modifications, and even adapting the background elements. Seamless Integration with Personal Projects Whether you’re illustrating a book, creating custom gifts, or even designing digital avatars, an AI turn photo into anime service seamlessly integrates with various personal projects. The ability to transform ordinary photos into engaging anime characters provides a novel way of storytelling or celebrating special moments. Moreover, many professionals use this technology for creative presentations or marketing campaigns aimed at younger audiences who are drawn to digital artwork and animation styles. Accessibility and Availability One of the attractive aspects of photo to anime AI technology is its accessibility. You don’t need expensive software subscriptions; there are several photo to anime ai free options available online. You can experiment with different tools without incurring hefty costs, which makes this technology particularly appealing for students and emerging artists. Additionally, these AI systems are designed with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring that even those without any professional editing skills can achieve high-quality results. This democratizes the process of creative expression, allowing more people to showcase their creativity in exciting and visually appealing ways. Artistic Flair with AI Photo to Anime Tools Turning everyday photos into anime masterpieces represents more than just a fun activity; it’s a fusion of technology and culture a bridge between reality and artistry. For manga lovers, this tool offers an innovative platform for celebrating fandom in new and personalized ways. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, so too will its capabilities in artistic fields. The present and future potential of photo to anime AI technology demonstrate that it’s not just about converting images; it’s about creating vibrant, imaginative pieces of art that reflect both personal and cultural narratives. Enjoy exploring this fascinating blend of photo art and animation by letting AI take your cherished memories beyond traditional borders, where they become part of a dynamically animated world!	https://techbullion.com/how-to-transform-your-photos-into-anime-masterpieces/	2024-12-16T06:28:35Z
Five Ways to Promote Hair Growth What do you do when oil therapy and regular hair spa fail to keep your tresses healthy? An expert suggests use vegetables like carrots and onions to boost the growth. What do you do when oil therapy and regular hair spa fail to keep your tresses healthy? An expert suggests use vegetables like carrots and onions to boost the growth. What do you do when oil therapy and regular hair spa fail to keep your tresses healthy? An expert suggests use vegetables like carrots and onions to boost the growth. Hair transplant surgeon Sakshi Sareen explains how to prepare natural pastes for strong hair: Onion: Squeeze an onion and take juice out it. Add one to two teaspoons of honey to it. To do away with the odour, you can use rose water with onions. Mix and apply it on your hair. Keep it for 40 to 50 minutes. Potato: Blend two to three potatoes and extract the juice. Add one tablespoon of honey, one egg yolk and small amount of water. Mix them together and leave it for 30 minutes on hair. Then rinse hair. Garlic: Apply fresh garlic juice on your scalp for effective hair care and hair re-growth. Coriander: Make a paste with freshly chopped coriander leaves and water. Use its juice to apply on the scalp. Keep it for about an hour and then wash it off. Carrot: Boil some carrots. Grind and blend them in the same water you boiled them in. Apply the paste on your scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes then wash it off. IANS	https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/five-ways-to-promote-hair-growth-104867.html	2024-12-16T06:28:36Z
Kraft gathered in both targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 30-13 win at Seattle. Kraft did most of his damage on a jump ball that he corralled for a 26-yard gain late in the second quarter, but he didn't see a target after that point, leaving him below 50 receiving yards for the fifth time in the past six games. During that span, he's mustered 15 catches for 179 yards on 21 targets, but he's salvaged two of those performances with TD catches. In an offense that has leaned toward the run most weeks since a Week 10 bye, Kraft must take full advantage of the handful of targets that he may receive, and he'll look to do just that Week 16 against the Saints on Monday Night Football. More News - Packers' Tucker Kraft: Another TD reception in loss • - Packers' Tucker Kraft: Leads Packers pass catchers • - Packers' Tucker Kraft: Grabs sixth touchdown Sunday • - Packers' Tucker Kraft: Blanked in Week 11 • - Packers' Tucker Kraft: Four catches against Lions • - Packers' Tucker Kraft: Leading receiver Sunday •	https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/packers-tucker-kraft-notches-two-catches-in-week-15/	2024-12-16T06:28:37Z
Shares of Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the five analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $28.00. Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on ATHM shares. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Autohome to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 11th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Autohome to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd. CLSA lowered shares of Autohome from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Finally, StockNews.com cut shares of Autohome from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Get Our Latest Research Report on Autohome Autohome Stock Down 0.2 % Autohome declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, September 4th that authorizes the company to repurchase $0.00 in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the information services provider to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued. Autohome Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a Variable dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be issued a dividend of $1.15 per share. This is an increase from Autohome’s previous Variable dividend of $0.57. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This represents a yield of 5.8%. Autohome’s dividend payout ratio is 83.58%. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Autohome Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in Autohome by 4.9% in the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 7,448 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $195,000 after acquiring an additional 348 shares in the last quarter. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of Autohome by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd now owns 37,907 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $1,238,000 after purchasing an additional 394 shares during the last quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Autohome in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Van ECK Associates Corp lifted its position in shares of Autohome by 23.5% during the 2nd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 7,098 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $195,000 after purchasing an additional 1,351 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sanctuary Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Autohome by 16.7% during the 3rd quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 15,488 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $505,000 after purchasing an additional 2,221 shares during the last quarter. 63.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Autohome Company Profile Autohome Inc operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the People’s Republic of China. The company delivers interactive content and tools to automobile consumers through its three websites, autohome.com.cn, che168.com, and ttpai.cn on PCs, mobile devices, mobile applications, and mini apps. Read More - Five stocks we like better than Autohome - The 3 Best Retail Stocks to Shop for in August - Dave & Buster’s: Is It Time to Make Another Play on This Stock? - Best of the list of Dividend Aristocrats: Build wealth with the aristocrat index - Why Hershey Stock Has More Room to Run Despite Takeover Rejection - How to trade using analyst ratings - Texas Instruments: The Old-School Tech Titan Still Delivering Receive News & Ratings for Autohome Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Autohome and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.	https://www.tickerreport.com/banking-finance/12746741/autohome-inc-nyseathm-receives-28-00-consensus-pt-from-analysts.html	2024-12-16T06:28:38Z
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that its US-based subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, has launched Lacosamide oral solution, in the U.S. market. The newly launched drug is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, Vimpat oral solution of UCB, Inc.Lacosamide is used to treat partial-onset seizures. It is also used with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures. According to IQVIA, sales data for the 12-month period ending October 2024, the Vimpat oral solution, market achieved annual sales of approximately $57 million. Marc Kikuchi, president & business head of North America, said, We are excited to announce the launch of Lacosamide oral solution, strengthening our commitment to bring to market quality and affordable alternatives for patients. Glenmarks current portfolio includes 201 products authorized for distribution in the US marketplace and 51 ANDAs pending approval with the USFDA. In addition to these internal filings, Glenmark continues to identify and explore external development partnerships to further enhance and accelerate the growth of its existing pipeline and portfolio. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical company with a presence across specialty, generics, and OTC businesses. More From This Section The drug maker reported consolidated net profit from continuing operations of Rs 354.49 crore in Q2 FY25 as against net loss of Rs 180.3 crore in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations increased 2.29% year on year (YoY) to Rs 3,133.79 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024. Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals rose 0.83% to Rs 1,529.80 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live News	https://www.business-standard.com/amp/markets/capital-market-news/glenmark-pharma-arm-launches-seizure-drug-in-us-124121600227_1.html	2024-12-16T06:28:38Z
(SOUNDBITE OF CYMBAL CLANGING) SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Wow. That's a Zildjian cymbal. Drummers across the globe know that name. It's emblazoned on them all. What's less known is that the Zildjian family has been making their famous cymbals with a secret process for more than 400 years. That's almost as long as BJ Leiderman has done our theme music. Member station WBUR's Andrea Shea got inside their factory in Norwell, Massachusetts to find out more about the world's oldest cymbal company. (SOUNDBITE OF FACTORY MACHINES RUNNING) ANDREA SHEA, BYLINE: Even here in Massachusetts, a lot of people have no idea an industrial factory outside of Boston casts, blasts, rolls, hammers, buffs and tests at least a million Zildjian cymbals each year. JOE MITCHELL: There's a lot of mystique and a lot of history at this facility. SHEA: Director of Operations, Joe Mitchell, is one of the few privy to a Zildjian process that's been shrouded in mystery since the height of the Ottoman Empire. (SOUNDBITE OF MACHINES RUNNING) MITCHELL: So behind this door is where we have our foundry. This is where we melt our metals and where we pour our castings. I'll show you what the castings look like but obviously, we can't go beyond this point. SHEA: The castings look like rough-hewn metal pancakes, but they possess the secret to the Zildjian sound. (SOUNDBITE OF METAL DING) SHEA: The company's proprietary alloy was alchemized 13 generations ago in Constantinople - now Istanbul - by Debbie Zildjian's ancestor, Avedis I. DEBBIE ZILDJIAN: He was actually trying to make gold. And what he ended up making was a combination of copper and tin. The mixing of those metals produced a very loud, resonant, beautiful sound. (SOUNDBITE OF MARCHING BAND MUSIC) SHEA: The Ottoman Sultan summoned the metalsmith to his palace in 1618 to make cymbals for military bands. They were also used in churches and by belly dancers. Jump to the 1700s, and Debbie Zildjian says European composers, including Mozart and Haydn, added cymbals to their symphonies. (SOUNDBITE OF HAYDN'S "MILITARY SYMPHONY IN G, H.I NO. 100") ZILDJIAN: So that's how the reputation grew. SHEA: But Debbie says Zildjian became synonymous with cymbals after her grandfather, Avedis III, an ethnic Armenian emigrated to the U.S. in 1909. Two decades later, he relocated the business to Massachusetts with his uncle. At the time, jazz was exploding. So Avedis III went to New York City to develop new sounds with drumming pioneers. Then things really took off for Zildjian with a little help from the Beatles' 1964 appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND") THE BEATLES: (Singing) When I say that somethin' I want to hold your hand. I want to hold your hand. ZILDJIAN: Everybody wanted to become a musician. Everyone wanted to play. And it was in a matter of months that we were totally backordered because Ringo was a huge celebrity. So that catapulted our business into the modern era. SHEA: Now Debbie and her sister, Craigie, who's president and executive chair, are carrying on the family business' legacy. Drummers across all genres have embraced Zildjian cymbals, from Lars Ulrich of Metallica to Grammy award-winning jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. (SOUNDBITE OF DRUMMING) TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON: I normally play about six cymbals plus hi-hats. They're the sound that I've been playing my whole life because most jazz drummers play Zildjian cymbals. SHEA: Carrington is a Zildjian artist, which means she exclusively endorses and plays the company's symbols. She says they helped her forge her musical identity. CARRINGTON: Your cymbals are your signature. So whenever you play, you're generally recognized by your cymbal sound and your touch and your cymbal patterns, at least in jazz. (SOUNDBITE OF TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON, ET AL.'S "WIND FLOWER") SHEA: Carrington's drum kit is like a painter's palette. Each symbol's color guides her to the next stroke. She visited the Zildjian factory not too long ago. CARRINGTON: I mean, I don't know the secret sauce, but to make a piece of metal sound so pretty and become this beautiful instrument that's a part of every kind of music that you hear is pretty remarkable. (SOUNDBITE OF FACTORY MACHINES RUNNING) SHEA: The Zildjian factory has evolved to keep up with demand for its 600 models of cymbals sold in more than 100 countries. Today, machines hammer the alloy instruments, but their forms are still finessed by skilled craftsmen. And every cymbal has to pass a human ear test. That's Eric Duncan's job. (SOUNDBITE OF CYMBALS) ERIC DUNCAN: We test anywhere from 1,000 to 4,000 cymbals a day, depending on how busy we are. SHEA: Each approved cymbal gets stamped with the family name. They call it the Zildjian kiss. (SOUNDBITE OF MACHINE STAMPING) SHEA: Debbie Zildjian loves sharing her family's storied history. But as a keeper of their closely guarded 400-year-old alloy, she confirms... ZILDJIAN: The secret part will remain a secret. SHEA: For NPR News, I'm Andrea Shea. (SOUNDBITE OF TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON, ET AL.'S "UPLIFTED HEART") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	https://www.wvxu.org/2024-12-14/zildjian-brand-cymbals-are-everywhere-but-how-theyre-made-is-a-400-year-secret	2024-12-16T06:28:38Z
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