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The 2024 SBS Drama Awards will take place on Saturday (December 12), and K-drama lovers can expect a night full of stunning performances. Top performers for the glam event include The Fiery Priest 2 cast members BIBI, Ahn Chang Hwan, and Go Kyu Pil, dance crew La Chica, and girl group (G)I-DLE. People in Korea can watch the star-studded ceremony live online on TV.
K-drama lovers from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on various online streaming platforms.
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) has presented the annual award show since 1993. It honors outstanding achievements in Korean dramas telecast on the broadcasting channel that year. Jang Seok Jin will produce the glam event, which will feature the return of television personality Shin Dong Yup as a host for the eighth consecutive year.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, including the host, performers, when and where to watch the ceremony.
When and Where to Watch?
The annual award ceremony will occur at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on Saturday (December 21) at 8:35 PM KST. K-drama lovers in Korea can watch the star-studded ceremony on TV. Korean drama lovers from other parts of the world, including the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and the UK, can watch the award show on various online streaming platforms.
Here are the International Air Timings of the 2024 SBS Drama Awards:
- US - 6:35 AM
- Canada - 6:35 AM
- Australia - 10:05 PM
- New Zealand - 12:35 AM
- Japan - 8:35 PM
- Mexico - 5:35 AM
- Brazil - 8:35 AM
- Saudi Arabia - 2:35 PM
- India - 5:05 PM
- Indonesia - 6:35 PM
- Singapore - 7:35 PM
- China - 7:35 PM
- Europe - 12:35 PM
- France - 12:35 PM
- Spain - 12:35 PM
- UK - 11:35 AM
- South Africa - 1:35 PM
- Philippines - 7:35 PM
2024 SBS Drama Awards Performers
Fiery Priest 2 cast members BIBI, Ahn Chang Hwan, and Go Kyu Pil will set the stage on fire with their epic collaboration. The trio will entertain their fans with a live rendition of the hit digital single Bam Yang Gang. The song was a viral hit this year and topped both domestic and international music charts.
Dance crew La Chica will light up the stage with their creative, unique, and exclusive Carol dance routine. They will open the award show with their grand performance. The viewers can expect surprise performances by the dance crew members. They could entertain their fans with K-pop dance remix performances.
Girl group (G)I-DLE will perform several of their hit songs, like Fate and Super Lady. The organizers have teased a stunning performance by the cast members of the upcoming SBS dramas. K-drama lovers can watch the show to see the cast members and dramas involved in this mesmerizing stage performance.
Who Will Host the 2024 SBS Drama Awards?
Television personality Shin Dong Yup, Lovely Runner star Kim Hye Yoon, and WJSN member Bona will host the star-studded ceremony. Dong Yup will return as an MC for the eighth time. Hye Yoon will host the star-studded ceremony for the first time. Bona will also host the glam event for the first time.
2024 SBS Drama Awards Nomination Categories:
Grand Prize (Daesang)
SBS Special Award
Top Excellence in Acting Awards
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in a Miniseries
Best Actress in a Miniseries
Best Actor in a Mid-Length Drama
Best Actress in a Mid-Length Drama
Best Actor in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actress in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actor in a Serial Drama
Best Actress in a Serial Drama
Best Actor in a Genre & Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Genre & Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actor in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actress in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actor in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actress in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actor in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actress in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama
Excellence in Acting Awards
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in a Miniseries
Best Actress in a Miniseries
Best Actor in a Mid-Length Drama
Best Actress in a Drama Special
Best Actor in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actress in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actor in a Serial Drama
Best Actress in a Serial Drama
Best Actor in a Drama Short
Best Actress in a Drama Short
Best Actor in a Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Genre Drama
Best Actress in a Genre Drama
Best Actor in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actor in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actress in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actor in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actress in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actor in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actress in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actress in Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actress in Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actor in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Mini-Series Romance/Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Mini-Series Romance/Comedy Drama
Supporting Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Special Acting Awards
Actor
Actress
Producer's Award
Top 10 Stars
Big Star Award
Newcomer Awards
Best New Actor
Best New Actress
New Star Award
Youth Awards
Best Young Actor
Best Young Actress
Popularity Awards
Netizen Popularity Award
SBSi Award
Best Couple Award
Sitcom
Excellence Award, Actor in a Sitcom
Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom
Best New Actor in a Sitcom
Best New Actress in a Sitcom
Popularity Award in a Sitcom
Variety
Achievement Award
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https://www.ibtimes.sg/2024-sbs-drama-awards-date-time-hosts-performers-streaming-details-more-77450
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Why Mallakhamb is The King of All Workouts
It is difficult to master and not at all glamourous, but the health benefits of mallakhamb far outweigh the difficulty factors.
It was an exercise that originated in Maharashtra in the 19th century, but today, it is practiced even in some countries in the West, particularly in Germany. However, there are not too many practitioners of mallakhamb in India.
The word mallakhamb is derived from the words ‘malla’ (gymnast) and ‘khamb’ (a post), which are both Marathi words. In Mumbai, a key practitioner of the discipline is Uday Deshpande (55), who is associated with the Samarth Vyayamshala at Shivaji Park, Dadar, for several years. He has been a mallakhamb practitioner since he was four years old. He says, “Though this is such an old sport, the awareness about it is lacking. In the last few years, however, people have woken up to it after seeing several mallakhamb acts being performed in reality shows on Indian TV.”
At its core, the sport is simple – one must balance himself on a wooden pole erected in the ground, or take the entire body weight on a stout rope fixed to the ceiling. The pole is made of teak and well-oiled before the performer uses it to avoid skin burns and abrasions. But how difficult is it? “Very difficult,” says Deshpande. “It is not just about climbing a pole and balancing on it. It takes every ounce of strength and concentration to perform the simplest of poses,” he explains.
The thing that ups the sport’s difficulty level is the fact that mallakhamb is an aerial sport. “A person’s fear complex increases the higher up he goes from the ground, and this is excellent for increasing focus,” Uday explains. “It takes a special ability to climb the pole against gravity or hold one’s body on a rope.”
What are the benefits?
- Apart from requiring very little investment by way of workout clothes – mallakhamb is best practiced, while wearing fewer clothes– the sport requires a minimum level of fitness before one takes it up. “In some poses, you have to climb up the pole and hold your body in position using only your toes,” Deshpande explains. “This requires strength, fitness and balance.”
- It is also the best full body workout, combining a range of strength and cardio exercises. “You don’t need additional exercise if all you do is mallakhamb. Not only does it improve overall fitness by exercising every muscle in the body, it also improves dexterity, concentration and balance. The best part is, anyone above five years of age can take it up. This is also the cheapest workout – all one needs is a pole or a rope, and there are a variety of workouts one can do.”
- Interestingly, visually-challenged people benefit a lot from this exercise. “They are discouraged from moving about because they can’t see, so their health deteriorates. They have poor muscle function, their core is weak, and they have a lack of confidence when it comes to physical activity. But with this sport, we have seen a tremendous improvement in several visually-challenged children that we train – their concentration improves, their mental dexterity increases, and their bodies become fit and agile,” he says.
- Even senior citizens are encouraged to take up the sport, provided they do not suffer from arthritis or other debilitating illnesses and have a basic level of fitness. “We don’t normally encourage very old people to take it up, but there is an 80-year-old man who trains with us,” Deshpande says. “It depends on the person, actually. Many health conditions improve with this exercise – people have found that their blood sugar comes under control, they have better respiratory function, some even report that their heart condition has improved after taking up mallakhamb. It is all about taking up an intensive exercise and rediscovering how powerful one’s body and mind can be.”
By Vrushali Lad
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https://www.indiatimes.com/health/tips-tricks/why-mallakhamb-is-the-king-of-all-workouts-243029.html
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Abuja — ...As Nwoko Hosts Winners of Maiden Tour Africa Lottery at Project Tourism Africa
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko, PDP, Delta North, has reiterated that the push for the creation of Anioma State is not just a political agenda but a demand for justice and equity, especially for the Igbo people.
Speaking at the 2024 OTU Oka-Iwu Week, Senator Nwoko explained that the creation of Anioma State would help address the Igbo people's need for balanced representation at the federal level. In a statement issued by his media aide, Mike Ogah Gabriel, Nwoko emphasized the need for unity among the Igbo people to tackle their social, economic, and political challenges.
Nwoko stated, "The Igbo people must come together to achieve their collective aspirations. Unity is not an option; it is a necessity. The creation of Anioma State is not merely a political agenda--it is a demand for justice and equity. Anioma deserves a platform to articulate its aspirations and contribute to the broader Igbo quest for balanced representation."
Meanwhile, Senator Nwoko, also Chairman of Project Tourism Africa, congratulated the winners of the inaugural Visit Rwanda campaign, hosted at his residence in Abuja. The campaign aims to highlight Africa's vast tourism potential while positioning Nigeria as a gateway to global travel and cultural exchange.
Nwoko, an advocate for pan-African tourism and development, commended the winners for their remarkable achievement and reaffirmed his dedication to advancing tourism as a cornerstone of Africa's economic transformation. He said, "Tourism is not just a tool for economic growth; it is a means to connect people, promote cultural understanding, and foster regional unity. Through initiatives like Project Tourism, we are redefining Africa's narrative and showcasing the continent as a premier destination on the global stage."
During an interactive session, Senator Nwoko discussed critical topics such as global warming, climate change, and the rich cultural identities of African people. He stressed the need to preserve these identities in post-colonial Africa, highlighting their significance to the continent's heritage. Nwoko also pointed to a growing continental awareness and the increasing pushback by African states against cultural and policy impositions by external forces, signaling a renewed era of pride, self-determination, and the safeguarding of Africa's traditions.
The Senator was joined by Hon. Gloria Okolugbo, his Director of Communications, who congratulated the winners and encouraged them to embrace their role as ambassadors for Nigeria, immersing themselves in the experience and bringing back valuable insights for future tourism development.
Chukwuebuka Anyaduba, Director of the Tour Africa Project, praised the success of the Visit Rwanda campaign in bridging gaps between African nations and inspiring exploration of the continent's unparalleled beauty. He said, "This campaign underscores the transformative power of tourism. It connects people, cultures, and economies in profound ways. What we are witnessing today is just the beginning of Project Tourism Africa's vision to amplify Africa's voice on the global tourism map."
The winners of the Visit Rwanda campaign, who will embark on a journey to Rwanda from December 15-20, 2024, expressed their gratitude for the opportunity. They lauded the Tour Africa Lottery for fostering pan-African exploration and cultural appreciation.
The trip, coordinated by the East Africa Regional Representative for Project Tourism, Ms. Anita Soina, will showcase Rwanda's breathtaking landscapes, vibrant heritage, and world-renowned hospitality.
The winners of this maiden edition are: Ezirim Linda Chioma, Christiana Sanni, Juliet Ezeugbo, Hope Omale, and Ifeoma Okparajiego.
The Tour Africa Lottery, sponsored by Linas International and supported by the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), aims to promote pan-African tourism and regional integration.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202412160051.html
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Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has confirmed that the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) coverage is based on gazetted tariffs to the benefits published in November this year.
This follows the recent concerns by Kenyans regarding the extent of SHA coverage.
In a statement Kimtai said tariffs available at SHA website ensures sustainable healthcare coverage and equitable access while maintaining a shared responsibly model.
The PS further said in cases where hospital charges exceed specified limits, beneficiaries may be required to make co-payments.
Kimtai, however, said the Ministry is in the process of constituting a committee to review tariffs and benefits.
He said based on the feedback from stakeholders gathered over time, the committee will be expected to review and provide practical solutions.
Kimtai urged all beneficiaries and stakeholders to refer to official SHA channels for accurate information about benefits, tarrifs and access to rule.
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Our Favorite Flavored Peanut Butter Brand Brings Some Unexpected Spice
There's nothing quite as classically American as peanut butter, even though its bizarre origins can be traced back to a number of different countries. In the States, this spread has taken off and is now a mainstay in pantries thanks to its versatility. You'll find it in everything from lunch items to desserts to your morning cup of coffee!
While many recipes call for classic peanut butter, there are plenty of flavored options available that can make your dishes even tastier. We taste-tested 18 different flavored peanut butters and, while you might expect our favorite to be something like a white chocolate version, the true winner was much more surprising. We found that in terms of unbeatable taste and texture, if you're looking for a unique flavored peanut butter, Ass Kickin' Kick Yo' Ass Hot! Creamy Peanut Butter is the way to go.
This peanut butter has the perfect spicy kick
The first thing Ass Kickin' Kick Yo' Ass Hot! Creamy Peanut Butter has going for it is that, as you can probably guess from the name, it has a powerful burst of heat. The spiciness works well against the salty, savory notes in the nuts themselves. At the same time, however, there's a sweetness to the peanut butter that makes the spread more reminiscent of the sweet and spicy effect of hot honey as opposed to just a savory condiment. This pairing creates a unique contrast on your tongue that will leave you craving more.
While there's definitely a burst of fire in the spread, it's not completely overpowering. The peanut butter itself serves as a spice neutralizer. Capsaicin dissolves in fat, and since peanut butter is packed with fat, you wind up getting just enough heat on your tongue without it being overpowering and drowning out the nuttiness of the spread. You can use Kick Yo' Ass Hot! Creamy Peanut Butter in your favorite PB&J sandwich for some extra zing, but it would work particularly well in a noodles with spicy peanut sauce recipe.
The texture of the peanut butter also plays a role in its ranking
While the most important factor in finding delicious peanut butter is, undoubtably, the taste, the texture matters too. If your peanut butter is too thick, it's hard to spread onto sandwiches, crackers, or even just get out of the jar. The good news is that with Ass Kickin' Kick Yo' Ass Hot! Creamy Peanut Butter, you won't have to worry. It's easy to spread thanks to its smooth consistency.
The creamy texture also makes it great for mixing into your favorite sauces and recipes. You can trust it'll be easily distributed throughout, without having to worry about some bites being overly peanut-flavored. Try it in a spicy peanut sauce for chicken satay, or add a spicy touch to coconut peanut sauce for chicken skewers. Whether you eat the nut butter plain, use it in cooking, or mix it into a dip or spread, this is one flavored peanut butter definitely worth giving a whirl.
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https://www.thedailymeal.com/1735445/best-peanut-butter-brand-ass-kickin/
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Here’s some advice you don’t need to pay an overpriced management consultant for. If you’re a boss who wants people to quit, just tell them that the era of home working is over. Hey presto, everyone’s livid. The most furious will start rage-applying for new jobs straight away.
That’s obviously a dud tactic for the companies that don’t want to see their staff walk, but I suspect rising pressures for companies to slim down will coincide with a rush of in-office mandates.
More than half of British businesses expect to cut jobs in order to cope with the costs of the Budget, according to a Bank of England survey of thousands of bosses. No chief executive will admit it, but they all know that enforcing a full-time office return will lead to resignations – and those who quit might just include their most unproductive staff.
As one tech employee wrote earlier this year on Blind, an app where staff can anonymously gossip about work, they have “confirmation from upper management that an unspoken reason for our latest full RTO [return-to-office] policy is a desire for attrition”. Your boss is secretly delighted if you quit over their office-return rule.
Suspicions among staff are rising as the five-day office orders roll in, seemingly out of nowhere. Christmas parties this year will be full of colleagues discussing conspiracy theories about their employers, furious that after relocating because they thought they could work from home permanently post-Covid they’ve now been told that 2025 will be like 2019.
But some businesses have none the less found a solution after years of frustration with home workers.
Consultants will warn them that they’re taking a risk, but in their mind this is no risk at all. A quarter of senior executives and a fifth of HR professionals surveyed by the US software company BambooHR earlier this year admitted to hoping that a return-to-office rule would make some staff quit.
Countless polls which have been conducted since the pandemic have confirmed that home workers have every intention of heading for the door if they were suddenly asked to commute full-time. Bosses marching workers back to their desks and then feigning shock when staff leave are either very good at acting or very naive.
Nobody would dare admit that the office is being used as a tool to squeeze staff out. Amazon’s chief executive Andy Jassy insisted last month that the tech giant’s call for staff to go back to their desks is not part of a “backdoor layoff” plan from management.
That might be true, but it’s unlikely executives will be devastated if those who have complained that their “humanity” is being dismissed by being told to go back to the office are the ones who end up quitting.
A senior executive earlier this year told workers that if they do not like the new rule “there are other companies around”. Amazon is not the only one to make that point. From next month, Starbucks’ office workers have been told they could lose their jobs if they don’t go in.
There are clearly many benefits to getting staff back into the office which have nothing to do with wanting staff to leave, including boosting productivity and increasing employee engagement.
But often, a company will announce layoffs and a back-to-office mandate in suspiciously quick succession. Sources say that Condé Nast, the magazine publisher, has just angered staff by telling them that they have to be in the office four-days a week from next March. It has also just pressed ahead with a round of senior layoffs.
A Condé Nast spokesman says there is “zero correlation” between the two. But the media brand is not the only place where a back-to-office announcement seems to coincide with a job cull.
Bank of America sent “letters of education” to its home-working staff threatening them with disciplinary action earlier this year, the same week that staff in its investment bank faced a round of job cuts. Asda last month ordered staff back to the office at least three days a week while also cutting 475 head office jobs. The Washington Post has told staff they have to be back in the office full-time from next summer, just over a month after slashing jobs in its tech arm.
Boeing announced plans to axe a tenth of its workforce in October last year, just as managers were instructed to get all office staff back in full time. For many companies, this will be the final warning to staff resisting orders.
A return-to-office rant on Reddit from a Boeing employee a few days ago led one person to respond bluntly: “RTO is a way to fire people without paying a severance. Always has been”.
This will be one of the big themes of 2025 as big players face pressure to keep employee costs down and increase productivity.
There has been a stand-off over working from home since Covid, and bosses are annoyed that some people working flexibly have found endless excuses for not coming in on the days they agreed to. Having grown increasingly frustrated and bored with this debate, they’re ready to have the final word.
That doesn’t mean that executives eager to expand headcount should ditch flexibility – half of graduates would not consider applying for a job that requires them to be in an office full-time, according to IWG. But businesses under pressure to cut jobs know resignations will be a consequence.
Any company suddenly imposing a full-time return to the office knows all too well that it will anger workers, and then lose many of them. Bosses are going in with their eyes wide open.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/12/16/bosses-delighted-you-quit-rather-than-return-to-office/
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New bookshop The Reading Room to open in George Shopping Centre in Grantham
A new bookshop will open in a town next year.
Laura van Boven will be opening The Reading Room in the George Shopping Centre, Grantham, in February 2025.
She said the shop will be “more than a bookshop”, offering readers of all ages to come together as a community.
She added: “It will be a space for readers of all ages to come together, whether for a quiet read, a community event, or an author visit.
“We’ll support local authors, offer storytimes for children, book clubs, workshops and other events celebrating books and the joy of reading.”
Laura has always been a lover of books, however she rediscovered her love for reading when she became a mum.
She added: “I’m more inspired than ever to share this love with others.
“Bringing The Reading Room to life in a community that means so much to me feels incredibly special.
“A place like this is so important for Grantham because it provides a welcoming cultural hub where people can slow down, discover stories and connect with others.”
Looking to the future, Laura hopes the bookshop becomes a “key part of Grantham’s high street, known for its warmth, learning and connection”.
She added: “My dream is for it to grow into a thriving spot for cultural exchange, supporting literacy and a love of reading for generations to come.”
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https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/news/the-new-bookshop-will-be-a-space-for-readers-of-all-ages-to-9395874/
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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https://www.whichcar.com.au/specs/2016-porsche-911-carrera-4-991-my16-petrol-2d-coupe-g55wg7enSR
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy holiday season as they attend Morgan Stewart McGraw's Christmas dinner in the US; see PIC
After their Saudi Arabia trip, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got back into the festive spirit as they attended Morgan Stewart McGraw's Christmas dinner in the US.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were recently in Saudi Arabia to attend the Red Sea International Film Festival. The couple returned to the United States to resume their holiday season festivities. Priyanka and Nick attended their friend Morgan Stewart McGraw's Christmas dinner in style.
On December 16, 2024, Morgan Stewart McGraw took to her Instagram Stories and offered a peek into her recent Christmas dinner. In one picture, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas posed with her and her husband, Jordan McGraw. The Desi Girl looked stunning in a white dress, red heels, and hoop earrings. Her makeup was flawless, and her hair was left flowing in soft curls.
Nick looked dapper in a white t-shirt, black pants, and a black blazer. He paired the outfit with white shoes and a chain. The couple smiled softly for the camera.
Morgan Stewart also posted some pictures showcasing the arrangements for the dinner. The dining table was decorated in Christmas colors, with red candles and red berry stems. A closer look at the elegant crockery was also shared.
Have a look at the pictures!
Earlier, Priyanka Chopra was shooting for her spy series Citadel Season 2 in London. In her wrap post on Instagram, the actress thanked her team and expressed her excitement to start the holiday season with her husband, Nick Jonas, and their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.
She wrote, “A few days late but I’ve been on a roller coaster. I wrapped Citadel season 2!! This year has been a whirlwind for me but to be surrounded by so much love and support makes everything easier. I’m so grateful to the cast and crew and especially my team who propped me up. Now… I’m Diving into the holiday season (Christmas tree, snowflake, and ice cream emoji).”
Meanwhile, during their time in Saudi Arabia just a few days ago, Priyanka and Nick enjoyed a desert adventure. PC shared some glimpses of them taking an ATV ride and posing with a camel. She captioned it, “More days like these please, thank you Jeddah and @redseafilm.”
During the film festival, Priyanka Chopra revealed that she was very close to signing a Hindi movie.
ALSO READ: Are you wishing for Shah Rukh Khan x Nicole Kidman collab? Here’s what actress has to say about it
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https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-enjoy-holiday-season-as-they-attend-morgan-stewart-mcgraws-christmas-dinner-in-the-us-see-pic-1362904
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Deepika Padukone Turns Fashion Designer
Designed by Deepika herself, the collection is said to be a combination of style, class, modernity and substance
Deepika Padukone’s fashion sensibilities have always been appreciated. The model-turned-actor has now expanded her horizons by debuting as a designer to unveil the Women’s Limited Edition collection of a fashion lebel.
Designed by Deepika herself, the collection is said to be a combination of style, class, modernity and substance...All this at affordable prices. The actor has a huge influence on the fashion circuit and her sense of style has influenced many fashion followers.
Deepika was involved in the research at Milan’s creative art university- Academia Di Brera to create the splendid collection for the brand.
On the collaboration, Vinay Bhopatkar, Brand Head, Van Heusen says,“We are absolutely delighted to co-create a line with Deepika Padukone. Women fashion followers have been quite influenced by Deepika’s overall charisma and this creation sparkles with her elegant style.”
Excited about designing her own line of clothes, Deepika commented, “..a little something for all my girlfriends...:-)".
The team also did an extensive photo-shoot with Deepika in Milan at most historical places in Milan like Piazza Del Duono, Di Viole Di Liquirozia, The Hallway - Galleria Vittorio, Mercato De Piazza and Park Bench - La Scala, amongst others.
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https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/deepika-padukone-turns-fashion-designer-104965.html
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The bank cited incidents of banks facilitating the illicit flow of mint Naira notes through direct actions or inactions.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced stringent penalties for deposit money banks (DMBs) and financial institutions involved in the inappropriate disbursement of mint banknotes to currency hawkers and economic agents who profit from the illicit trade.
Erring banks will now face an initial fine of N150 million, with more severe penalties for repeated violations under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020.
In a circular dated 13 December by the Acting Director, Currency Operations Department, Solaja Olayemi, the CBN expressed dismay at the increasing prevalence of Naira hawking, which undermines efficient cash distribution and poses risks to public confidence in the financial system.
The bank cited incidents of banks facilitating the illicit flow of mint Naira notes through direct actions or inactions.
The bank said it will intensify periodic spot checks at banking halls and ATMs nationwide. CBN officials will also conduct mystery shopping exercises to identify locations where cash hawking activities occur.
The CBN emphasised that, in addition to monetary penalties, repeat offenders would face the full weight of the relevant provisions under BOFIA 2020.
It called on all banks to tighten internal controls, particularly in their cash management centres, branches, and teller operations.
The move comes as part of broader efforts to curb illicit cash activities and ensure a transparent and effective currency distribution framework.
Nigerians have recently faced growing frustration over their inability to access sufficient cash from banks. As a cash-dependent economy, many livelihoods and economic activities rely solely on cash transactions, which have now been severely disrupted.
The CBN on 4 December directed banks to improve cash availability across branches and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
It also published dedicated hotlines and email addresses for the public to report challenges in accessing cash through banks and ATMs.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the alumni groups in different communities to help fight drug abuse among the youth as well as sensitize them on the dangers of HIV/AIDS.
Speakign when he attended attended the launch of Wajir High School Alumni Association at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi, PCS Mudavadi said, it is through group partnership and supports that some communities get help in filling the gap.
Mudavadi congratulated the newly appointed leadership applauding its dedication to fostering collaboration and driving support for the school’s growth is both inspiring and invaluable.
Wajir High School is the first secondary school in North Eastern Kenya.
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CBI Economics, a branch of the business group, surveyed family-owned businesses for an analysis of BPR, which applies to businesses’ buildings and machinery. Cutting BPR is expected to account for more than three quarters of the extra £1.8bn the Treasury expects to bring in by 2030.
It found that 85pc of family businesses plan to decrease investment and that more than half – 54pc – expect to cut jobs as a result of the changes.
CBI Economics forecast that these changes would lead to gross value added – a measure of economic output – falling by £9.4bn by 2030.
Neil Davy, the chief executive of Family Business UK, said: “Already, family business owners are taking decisions to withhold planned investments and are putting recruitment on hold. Those working for family businesses are also extremely concerned, worried about how these changes might impact them.
“We do not believe that these are the outcomes the Government envisaged. So, we are calling on the Chancellor to meet and run a formal consultation, to find a solution that will protect the long-term interests of family businesses and farms and, crucially, the jobs and investment they provide.”
A growing rebellion against the tax has led to suggestions the changes could be watered down, with the first Labour MPs coming out against the policy. Last week a key backer of the proposal, Arun Advani of the CenTax think tank, said the thresholds could be raised to spare family farms.
A Treasury spokesman said: “Our commitment to business is resolute – we have capped corporation tax at 25pc, confirmed full permanent expensing, and are committed to working together with business to unlock more growth opportunities for our country.
“With our public services crumbling, a £22bn inherited fiscal black hole, and only 158 estates benefitting from over half a billion pounds in business property relief in 2021-22– more than half the total value – we had to make difficult choices to fix the foundations of the country and restore economic stability so businesses can thrive.
“We have set out our modelling on the impacts of the changes to BPR at the Budget, and, as is standard practice, we will publish further analysis of the impacts alongside the draft legislation expected in 2025.”
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Kannappa: Mohanlal turns into the powerful Kirata who masters Pashupatastra in first look from Vishnu Manchu starrer
Makers of Kannappa unveil the feisty and powerful first look of Mohanlal, who will be essaying the powerful cameo of Kirata in the film.
Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa is all set to make for a spectacular release in April 2025. The multi-stellar starcast includes powerful cameos with actors in a unique mythological narrative directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. And now, the makers unveiled the first look of superstar Mohanlal, who will be essaying a powerful cameo in the film.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), makers shared the first poster of Mohanlal as Kirata from Kannappa. The senior star pulled off a fierce tribal avatar, and his mythological character, embodying both divinity and grandeur.
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Along with it, the makers penned, “The wait is over! Behold the stunning full look of Lalettan, The Legend, Shri @Mohanlal, as 'Kirata' in #Kannappa. His dedication and brilliance illuminate this sacred tale of valor and devotion to life. Feel the divinity and grandeur unfold! #HarHarMahadevॐ.”
For the unversed, beside Mohanlal, other actors including Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal and more are also supposed to portray special cameos in the film. However, the rest of their looks are yet to be unveiled by the makers, thereby keeping up with the excitement amongst the fans.
Well, some days back, the film hit a snag when social media got filled up with leaked glimpses from Prabhas' alleged look as Nandi from the sets of Kannappa. This caused quite a stir, leading to the makers issuing a strict warning on social media against it, along with offering a reward of Rs. 5 lakhs for anyone who would help to identify the source of this leak.
Kannappa, after an initial postponement of release, would finally make it to the theaters on April 25, 2025.
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EFCC should exert its independence by continuing with the cases of former governors in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet and in the Senate
For those oblivious of the massive scale of corruption in Nigeria, it appeared in bold canvass in the 753 duplexes and other apartments in an Abuja estate, which a final forfeiture order was given on by the court on 2 December. The recovery is an empirical proof of how far the country has been ruined by greedy and kleptomaniac public office holders in successive administrations.
Similar assets may also be strewn across the landscapes of Lagos and other major cities in the country and abroad. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that unravelled this heist, has not officially disclosed the identity of the culprit. But a statement it issued left a trail for Nigerians to make educated guesses of who the "former top brass of the administration" that it referenced might be.
The estate measures 150,500 square metres and is situated on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone, Lokogoma District, Abuja. "This is the single largest asset recovery by the EFCC," the anti-graft body emphasised. It was made possible by the ruling of Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja. By all accounts, it is a landmark judicial achievement, which should serve as an alarm bell to the behemoth that threatens the country.
More Justices in the mould of Onwuegbuzie are needed as a critical mass on the Bench. Decidedly, the ruling points to judicial activism that is badly needed to deal with graft cases within our system of justice delivery. Without it, the fight will not go far. The court ruling is remarkable as it was preceded by a special appeal by the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to the judiciary for partnership in October, at the 6th EFCC and National Judicial Institute (NIJ) Capacity Building Workshop for Judges and Justices.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, was there. Judges handling corruption cases across the country were admonished to exercise more caution in granting restraining orders. These are weapons in the hands of powerful suspects to stifle, if not permanently kill cases against them, especially through perpetual injunctions. Olukoyede bemoaned that this had barred the agency from moving into 15 states. The coast now appears to be clear!
However, the seeming impropriety of the non-disclosure of the owner of the 753 duplexes bears repeating here. This should not be a recurring decimal in anti-corruption cases. It had happened before in the case of the 301 houses that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered from two civil servants in 2021. One of them owned 241 of the houses, while the other owned the remaining 60. These were directors in the public service, whose monthly salaries were about N256,000 each. Such veiling should be withdrawn as part of the need for "naming to shame," which is essential to the fight against corruption.
Having been recovered, how the duplexes will be sold off is going to be the next big concern. Some former EFCC bosses did not live above board in this regard in the past, which cost them their jobs. Therefore, nothing short of transparency and accountability are expected in dealing with this matter at the next stage. Real estate has become a notorious conduit through which illicit funds are laundered here, as exemplified in the hotels, luxury apartment skyscrapers, shopping malls and events centres that are rapidly springing up in all our cities. The EFCC searchlight should be beamed on this sector to scrutinise the increasing investments going on there, while ascertaining the legitimacy of their ownership.
The Supreme Court judgment that dismissed the vexatious suit of 16 state governors against the legality of the EFCC and Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), filed by the Federal Government, is as tectonic in impact as the Onwuegbuzie ruling. PREMIUM TIMES expects, going forward, the commission to exhume and maximally prosecute the corruption cases of some of the ex-governors, dating back to the 2007 cohort.
It is reassuring that the apex court brushed aside the baseless legal argument that only state assemblies had the powers to investigate state treasuries, and not the EFCC. A strong judiciary is the most single important factor in the crusade against corruption. Regrettably, the biggest barrier is the endemic corruption on the Bench. Several National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports confirm this. Judicial officers don't like to hear it when those outside the judicial realm point this out. But when retired justices and senior lawyers do so, they become silent.
Nigerians never knew the billionaire judges that the late Justice Kayode Esho repeatedly spoke about, who always took advantage of Election Petition Tribunal duties to desecrate the temple of justice. A former President of the Court of Appeal, Ayo Salami, lost his job for resisting his court being corrupted from the highest judicial echelon. Even as he departed, he kept reiterating that some retired senior judges intimidate and bribe serving justices under the guise of carrying out legal consultancy.
More recently, Justice Muhammad Shuaibu, presiding judge of the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, reiterated the fact that: "Part of the problem in the fight against graft in the country are judges." This was at the North-Western Attorney-General's Anti-corruption Forum. But Justice Musa Dattijo, at his Supreme Court valedictory session in 2023, was more direct: "It has been in the public space that court officials and judges are easily bribed by litigants to ... obtain favourable judgments." For a figure to hold on to, an ICPC report stated that N9.4 billion exchanged hands between judges and lawyers from 1918 to 2020.
But no corrupt judge has been successfully prosecuted or convicted despite copious damning reports of the National Judicial Council (NJC) against judges, to the effect that they either demanded or received bribes, with payments from litigants and lawyers having cases before their courts traced to their bank accounts. Incredibly, such cases are dismissed.
This drives home the observation of Professor Itse Sagay (SAN) that "Judges defend the corrupt ones among them just to expel any idea of corruption," which he believes to be the greatest danger to the effort to curb the vice in the judiciary. Sagay was the Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption under the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Without corrupt judges and lawyers being jailed, Nigeria will continue to sustain the current one-step-forward and two-steps-backward in its anti-graft campaign. "Corruption in a judge's seat does not go unpunished," Richard Pilgeri warns.
Therefore, our judicial pendulum must not swing towards legalism, as is often the case, but to justice and equity. Impropriety in the Bench, often massaged by some, with the jaded argument that the judges are product of the society, serves no good purpose. There is no perfect society.
In the United States of America, for instance, judges there too get enmeshed in graft. So do their public officers and, worse still, the corporate world, in billions of dollars cases. A Justice Department tally showed that 19,634 public corruption convictions were secured at states and federal levels in 10 years, in a media report published in 2022.
In the Operation Graylord bribery case, 92 officials, 17 judges, 48 lawyers, among others, were indicted. Bernard Ebbers of Worldcom, the US second biggest telecom at a time, exaggerated the value of his stock at $11 billion, which led to the loss of $100 billion by shareholders in their investments. He received a 25-year jail term for this. And the Libor rate forex exchange rigging of 2015 that roiled JP Morgan, Barclays Bank, Citibank and others, forced US and British regulators to slam about $6 billion fines against them.
So, the US and other Western societies are also ravaged by corruption. But their judiciaries make the difference to underscore the fact that "Without a legal system free from impropriety, nothing works."
For Olukoyede of EFCC and his ICPC counterpart, more cracking of these high profile cases are expected henceforth. EFCC should exert its independence by continuing with the cases of former governors in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet and in the Senate, whose trials have seemingly been halted. Tinubu offended public sensibilities with those appointments.
That Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, appeared in court last week, over graft charges, is instructive. And so is the storm that Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are going through now. Yet, the difference between these foreign cases and those in Nigeria, are justice systems that have both the will and teeth to enforce their mandates, which is the desired disposition the latter has now hopefully found.
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Star-struck by Leonardo DiCaprio. Wants to be seated next to Jack Nicholson at the Oscars. Freida Pinto is in a revealing mood behind the scenes of her cover shoot for Vogue...
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“More than a manager”: that was the message written in Catalan across a giant tifo in the stands. It was as if Manchester City fans sensed that the sorcerer from Santpedor, the man meant to have the answer to every conundrum, could use a little flattery himself. In the end, even the love-bombing backfired, with Amad Diallo’s audacious finish from the cutest angle deepening a crisis without parallel in Pep Guardiola’s majestic career. He was gloomy enough when his team scored, shaking his head at his assistants as if the goal were scarcely deserved. By the time the final whistle sounded at an emptying Etihad, his face was a mask of torment.
For the first time in 16 years of record dominance, Guardiola looks bereft of answers. On paper, this is every inch his team, with almost all the linchpins of the treble triumph present and correct besides Rodri. But in terms of poise, rhythm and execution, it is the palest imitation, with the scarring of eight defeats in 11 so profound that these same players now panic at the first sign of a setback. You can see it in the lost soul that is Kyle Walker. Once the indomitable right-back whom no striker could outstrip for pace, he resorted here to crumpling embarrassingly under the faintest nuzzling from Rasmus Hojlund. Such are the symptoms of fading self-belief.
“I’m not good enough.” Guardiola kept repeating those words, more often than was healthy, after City’s latest shattering result. To lose once in this fashion might be passed off as misfortune, but the damning evidence is that this type of implosion – letting in two goals in two minutes just when it seemed they had weathered the worst – has become a pattern. In all eight of their losses in the past 6½ weeks, the damage has been sustained in clusters. City, usually a study in resilience, also conceded two in five minutes at Brighton, two in seven at home to Tottenham, and three in 15 against Feyenoord. It is as if the merest wobble prefigures a full-systems meltdown.
That weakness is antithetical to everything that Guardiola teaches. His sides are meant to be armour-plated, not stricken with a soft underbelly. But this is City’s reality, where disintegrating under pressure is less a problem than a pathology. “I’m not doing well, that’s the truth,” the manager said, and you did not doubt he meant it. There were no scratches on his head this time, but his insistence on being immaculate in every department comes at a price. It dictates that the more City neglect to heed his instructions, the more personally he takes the failure.
Questions once unimaginable are starting to be asked. Was Guardiola wondering, after 8½ years at City, whether he still had the energy or the magic to keep this club at the level he wanted? He was adamant that the spirit had not waned, that the pervasive pessimism around City – encapsulated by the smattering of boos as United celebrated wildly – was merely a product of a short-term funk. As for the magic, he was less convincing. After all, even the most wired managers have a point where their defiance is exhausted, with Jürgen Klopp admitting at the same stage of his Liverpool tenure that he was a spent force. “I never said I was a magician,” Guardiola said, with the thinnest smile. “But I want it desperately.”
Against United, it felt as if City were almost too desperate to staunch the bleeding. Once Josko Gvardiol’s clever header had steered them into the lead, they sought uncharacteristically to protect that advantage with their lives. With United struggling to conjure much inspiration until a frantic late flurry, it seemed a viable tactic. But then the neuroses resurfaced in time-honoured style, with Matheus Nunes ruining an otherwise assured performance with a witless error, flattening Diallo to give away the penalty that restored United’s faith. And again, barely believably, one individual horror show was all it took for the collective resistance to collapse.
Guardiola hardly knew which way to turn when Diallo conjured his magnificent winner on the run, sinking to his haunches and mirroring his side’s broken soul. He could not escape the pitch fast enough, apparently at a loss to understand either how this had happened or how he could fix it. For somebody of his technical wizardry, a solution is almost always at hand. Not on this occasion, though: while he correctly diagnosed that his players were paralysed with anxiety – “the worst thing is for a defender to be anxious,” he lamented – he offered no prediction of an instant upturn.
This is a malaise that speaks for itself. City, astonishingly, have lost more Premier League games by mid-December than they did across the entire span of last season’s title-winning run. They have the worst points-per-game ratio since November 1, at 0.57, of anybody in the league.
They have conceded more goals this season than either Everton or Crystal Palace. Once all-conquering, they are not waving but drowning. And worst of all is the fact that Guardiola, their one true genius, seems incapable of throwing them a lifejacket.
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Mira Kapoor’s airport look in fringe jumper and jeans earns a perfect 10/10 on winter fashion scale
Mira Kapoor caught everyone’s attention with her effortlessly chic airport look in a jumper and jeans. Check out her look!
Mira Kapoor is here again turning the airport into her personal runway. Spotted this morning on December 16th, the style diva effectively made a case for winter travel dressing– warmth peppered with a touch of chic. If you are planning to jet off to somewhere snowy and would just like to slay in coziness. Take notes because Mira just showed us how to do winter right. Let’s take a closer look at her outfit.
Her outfit? A perfect blend of trendy and cozy. Mira selected a cream knit sweater from the brand Twinset and this is the heroic piece your winter wardrobe needs! The sweater has a V-neck cut and some playful fringes on the sleeves, just the right touch of tastefulness. It matched perfectly with a crisp white button-down shirt with sharp collars peeking out from it as if she knew the art of layering just like a pro.
To add a bit of that sleek finish to her complete her airport look, she added black skin-fit jeans to the loose silhouette of the jumper. The way the cream and black colors contrast keeps the outfit classic and ready to travel.
Mira managed her accessories with an elegant touch but impactful effect. She kept it very simple yet sparkling with diamond studs, "Less is more" when it comes to jewellery. For her feet, she chose black heeled boots, which were a perfect match to her jeans. What's more of a luxury add-in? Her Dior bag just slung lovely and chicly over her shoulder. For that touch of cool, she opted for black sunglasses.
Mira's makeup had a vibe of its own-it was fabulously natural and luminescent. She opted for bronzed cheeks, nose, and forehead to get that sun-kissed glow and added a soft peachy blush for warmth. A nude glossy lip kept the lips fresh and natural, finishing off the soft, luminescent look.
For her hair, Mira kept it simple yet clean, leaving it open and straight and it’s a classic style that worked perfectly with a cozy and layered outfit.
Mira Kapoor again proves why she's the queen of casual chic. Whether you're jet-setting to a winter wonderland or hanging around town for the holidays, let this inspire your next airport cozy outfit. Because really, who says you can't look like a fashionista while braving the chill?
ALSO READ: Mira Rajput adds a bit of bloom to her beige pantsuit worth Rs 33,600 and we are super impressed
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Wedding Services Market will Exceed US $414.2 billion by 2030, with a projected CAGR of 4.8% from 2021 to 2030
By planning type, the full planning services segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The wedding services market size was valued at $160,587.40 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $414.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2021 to 2030.Catering services segment led in terms of market share in 2020 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.Get Sample PDF Of This Report @: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/16233
Destination wedding is falling under wedding services market trends and is also becoming popular among millennial and every 1 out of 4 couples is opting for destination wedding in the American region which is leading to rise in wedding services market demand worldwide. In addition, the wedding in the New York City are the most luxurious destination weddings by far. It is not astonishing that the average wedding costs is over $70,000. In addition, the top locations for destination weddings in the U.S. are California, Florida, and Nevada and the top locations for destination wedding outside the U.S. are Mexico, Caribbean, and Hawaii. Furthermore, 350,000 destination weddings take place every year and Las Vegas is the leader for weddings with around 1 lakh and more weddings per year. In addition, destination weddings are a very popular option for second marriages and very 1 in 3 of all destination weddings are from second marriages. Therefore, the ratio of couple opting for destination wedding is rising every year, which is propelling the wedding services market growth in the process.
However, the market is facing stiff challenge, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Health Statistics, marriage rates hit an all-time low in the year 2018, which is the most recently recorded year. Furthermore, the national marriage rate fell from 6.9 to 6.5 marriages every 1,000 people from 2017 to 2018. This drop in marriage ratio was a primarily noticeable change in a fairly-steady trend over the past decade, which is following a long decline starting in the mid of the year 1980s. In the year 2001, the national rate was 8.2 marriages per 1,000 people. Furthermore, while marriage rates have dropped for everyone; however, past Social Capital Project research has clarified that rates have majorly declined among those in middle and lower economic quintiles and minorities. Shrunken weddings is associated with increases in unwed childbearing over the last few decades, majorly for minority and less economic groups. Therefore, declining marriage rate is leading to drop in Wedding services Market demand.
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The report is analyzed by booking type, which includes online booking and offline booking. The wedding services industry report further segments the market on the basis of planning type such as full planning service, partial planning services and day of coordination. Based on service type, the market is further classified into videography/photography services, catering services, decoration services, transport services, wedding planning services and others. On the basis of wedding type, the market is bifurcated into destination wedding and local wedding. Furthermore, it includes revenue generated from the wedding services across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.
Key findings of the study
By booking type, the offline booking segment is likely to remain the dominant segment in the year 2020, and is expected to gain wedding services market share in the coming years.
By planning type, the full planning services segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
By service type, catering services was the dominating segment in 2020, however photography/videography services is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
By type, destination wedding is anticipated to be the fastest growing wedding services market segment during the forecast period.
By region, North America dominated in terms of the market share in 2020, and is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period.
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The players operating in the global wedding services market have adopted various developmental strategies to increase their market share, gain profitability, and remain competitive in the market. The key players operating in the wedding services market include- Augusta Cole Events, Colin Cowie, David Stark, Fallon Carter, A Charming Fête, Nordic, Adventure Weddings, JZ Events, Lindsay, Landman, Eventures Asia (Bali), and BAQAA Glamour Weddings & Events.
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Tommy Hilfiger Announces New Store
Tommy Hilfiger and guests celebrated the opening of the Tommy Hilfiger Düsseldorf flagship store, located at Schadowstraße 14.
Tommy Hilfiger and his guests celebrated the opening of the Tommy Hilfiger Düsseldorf flagship store, located at Schadowstraße 14, Germany. Not only is it a large flagship store, doubled of original size, but there are innovative technological integrations that create a digitally infused shopping experience.
During the opening event celebrations, guests were invited to customize their own varsity college sweaters and create individualized ‘preppy’ perfumes alongside fragrance experts. Michelin Star-awarded chef Tim Raue catered the event, with musical performances by DJs Beck to Beck. On display in store is the original painting “Sweet Pungent” by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, which Mr. Hilfiger loaned from his personal collection for the flagship opening festivities.
The opening event was attended by national and international celebrities, including Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, actress Kate Bosworth, director Michael Polish, model and actress Poppy Delevingne, actresses Natalia Wörner and Cosma Shiva Hagen, actor Wotan Wilke Möhring, athlete Christoph Metzelder, DJ Michi Beck and actors Max Kidd and Florian Jahr.
“I am excited to open our restyled and expanded store in Düsseldorf,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “For decades, Düsseldorf has been Germany’s economic centre, renowned for hosting many of the country’s fashion events. Our store has a sophisticated but relaxed aesthetic that perfectly reflects the tradition and spirit of our brand. The digital integrations bring fashion to the next level, as we infuse the retail environment with tech-savvy features that give customers a new shopping experience.”
With a significant addition nearly doubling the original size, the flagship now spans 1,822 square meters / 19,612 square feet. Featuring a bright and open atmosphere, the concept reflects the American heritage and modern influences that epitomize Tommy Hilfiger’s aesthetic. Aside from the main Schadowstraße entrance, a second doorway opens on Blumenstraße, leading directly to the new dedicated footwear and accessories space. The ground floor also features the Tommy Hilfiger runway collection, women’s sportswear, and Hilfiger Denim for women.
A dramatic circular staircase leads to the first floor, where Tommy Hilfiger Tailored, men’s sportswear, footwear and accessories, and the Hilfiger Denim collection for men are presented. The second level, entirely dedicated to childrenswear, displays the latest collections in a playful, colorful space.
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The steady thump of a pickaxe reverberates through the warren of tunnels as the shirtless man hacks at a wall of coal. For hours at a time, he labours in dense, dusty air, pausing only to load the black rock onto skinny mules that carry it to the surface.
It feels like a scene from Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, but the electric head torches and constant, rumbling groan of a diesel generator at the mine’s entrance are a reminder that this is instead 21st century Pakistan.
“It’s difficult to breathe in there, your body gets a different feeling – there’s a kind of vibration all the time,” says Tariq Irfan, who followed his father and grandfather into the pits 30 years ago, aged 13.
“It’s a kind of near death experience,” he adds. “It’s all dark, you feel blinded. When you come out it’s like, okay, there is life again. But inside, it doesn’t make sense anymore.”
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Sara Tendulkar stuns in a red bodycon dress, perfect for date night inspiration
Sara Tendulkar's travel diaries serve as a style guide for the perfect date night look in the stunning bodycon dress and statement accessories.
Sara Tendulkar is surely having the best time in Australia. She is currently in Australia and has been leaving us in awe with her daily looks. Recently, she flaunted her red-hot moment in a bodycon dress that hugged her body delicately, making us fall in love with her. Her outfit was just enough to add an effortlessly elegant touch to her appearance. Let’s take a closer look at her attire.
Sara Tendulkar recently took to her social media to share glimpses of her trip, and one photo caught our attention where she was wearing a stunning red bodycon dress. Featuring sleeveless details and a plunging neckline, the outfit wrapped her body in an elegant silhouette. The flattering fit gave her appearance an unmissable charm. This outfit is not only perfect for vacations but could also be the ideal date-night look you’re searching for.
What about the hemline? The hemline of her dress gracefully reached her ankle, and the cinched fitting perfectly highlighted her well-maintained figure, making it impossible to take our eyes off her.
Sara Tendulkar's dress wasn’t the only highlight of her look—there’s much more to admire. Let’s take a closer look at her choice of accessories. She paired her red bodycon dress with a delicate neckpiece, stud earrings, and bracelets, adding a feminine touch to her appearance. Her carefully chosen accessories are perfect for elevating any date-night look.
Her makeup was absolute perfection. With a flawless base as the foundation, she accentuated her look with perfectly blushed cheeks, defined brows, and a nude lipstick that tied it all together. This makeup inspiration is perfect for adding a touch of glam to a laid-back vibe.
Sara also showed us how to handle sunny weather in style. She opted for sunglasses, which she effortlessly perched on her hair, giving her look a cool and chic touch. Her hair was styled in a middle partition with loose waves, adding soft elegance to her appearance. Using sunglasses as both an accessory and a practical way to keep your hair in place is never a bad idea!
For the final touch, Sara completed her look with flat footwear featuring strappy details at the front, perfect for making travel both comfortable and stylish. Her choice of footwear was ideal for running errands while still looking effortlessly classy.
Planning a special date night? Wow! This Sara Tendulkar-inspired red look couldn’t have come at a better time. Slip into a stunning red bodycon dress, add a touch of accessories for that extra glam, and you’re all set to turn heads.
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IN PICS: Femina Style Diva Pageant
Jacqueline, Yami dazzled at the recent Femina Style Diva Pageant. Here's a look at the events of the dazzling evening...
Jacqueline, Yami dazzled at the recent Femina Style Diva Pageant. Here's a look at the events of the dazzling evening...
Jacqueline Fernandez was one of the judges at Femina Style Diva Pune.
Yami Gautam shimmered in a strapless Natasha Dalal mini at Femina Style Diva Pune.
Winners of Femina Style Diva, Muskaan Sodhi, Malvika Sitlani (Title winner) & Steffi Natalya pose for the shutterbugs.
Fashion choreographer Achla Sachdev also attended Femina Style Diva Pune.
Tanya Chaitanya, editor Femina attended the Femina Style Diva Pune.
Panelists during the Q&A round at the Femina Style Diva Pune.
Yami Gautam posed with singer Usha Uthup.
Karishma Kotak was also seen at the Femina Style Diva Pune.
Winners of Femina Style Diva, Muskaan Sodhi, Malvika Sitlani (Title winner) & Steffi Natalya pose for the shutterbugs.
Stand-up comedian Rohan Joshi poses choreographer Lovell Prabhu at the Femina Style Diva Pune
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Questor is The Telegraph’s stockpicking column, helping you decode the markets and offering insights on where to invest.
When growth opportunities are limited, buybacks can be a great way to create shareholder value for cash generative companies with sound balance sheets. Leading US oil refiner Marathon Petroleum has been doing this to a quite staggering extent, more than halving its share count over the last four years.
When shares are bought and cancelled, more of a company’s cash flows, profits and assets go to remaining holders. This can create significant value, but crucially, only if the shares being bought are valued below their true worth.
There are good reasons to view Marathon’s shares as cheap. Forecast free cash flow per share for 2024 represents 15pc of the current share price. Brokers have that climbing to 18pc in 2025 and enormous 23pc come 2026
Many of the world’s best fund managers are setting store in the forecasts and there are expectations that the company will keep gobbling up its own equity. A total of 18 of these top managers, all ranked by financial publisher Citywire among the best-performing 3pc of over 10,000 globally, hold the shares. This has resulted in Citywire awarding Marathon its top AAA-rating based on the level of smart-money backing.
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Disha Parmar walks down memory lane as she shares throwback PIC from Woh Apna Sa days; 'Show helped me deal with worst time of my life'
Disha Parmar is quite active on social media and now has shared an old photo from the shooting diaries of Woh Apna Sa. Take a look.
Disha Parmar is a name synonymous with charm and beauty. The actress has proved her versatility by playing different roles in numerous television shows. Reflecting on her Woh Apna Sa days, she shared a throwback photo and recalled how the show helped her deal with challenging circumstances of life. Notably, Disha stated that she was the sole cast member who remained with the show from its very first episode all the way to its conclusion.
Taking to her Instagram handle, the 30-year-old wrote, "The times when I was actually skinny and felt I needed to loose weight. And now..Also Story time..2018. This picture is from the last few days of shoot of ‘Woh Apna Sa’ .. the show where i was the only person on the show from the beginning till the end."
She further added, "EVERYONE was changed/ replaced .. Actors, directors, staff, spot even the producers.. but i was there.. Till the end.. exhausted. But that show helped me deal with the worst time of my life.. and kept me going. Always Grateful."
Take a look at the post here:
As soon as Disha posted the photo, the comment section flooded with love and fans' heartfelt reactions. One of the users wrote, "You are an awesome soul. Just keep going Disha." Another one expressed, "Woh Apna Sa" was used to be my favourite show." Further, a comment read, "And now.. you look even more gorgeous!!"
On the professional front, Disha Parmar became a household name owing to her stint in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara opposite Nakuul Mehta. Later, she went on to play the lead role in the serial Woh Apna Sa. Her career had a major breakthrough after the actress portrayed the character of Priya in bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2.
Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates!
ALSO READ: Happy Birthday Disha Parmar: Actress shares parenting tips that every new mom should know
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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Lonely Planet author Sally Schafer visits some of the fascinating people and places that make East London such a vibrant and ever-changing part of the British capital.
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Everybody has a Christmas wish list, even when you’re a grown up there’s still stuff you hope someone buys for you each December 25. So what do we want under the tree this year? Well, I’m not sure it will fit down there because we have a list of five new models we’d love to see sold in Australia.
Ford F-150 Raptor R
Ford Australia has gone to all the trouble of creating a right-hand drive production line to convert the F-150 so it seems a shame to stop there. Given the popularity of the Ranger Raptor, why not add the high-performance option to the local line-up.
The range-topping Raptor R packs a 537kW punch from its 5.2-litre supercharged V8 and comes with suspension tuned in the Baja desert races – perfect for tackling Australia’s tough outback.
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Regular readers will know we’ve been a fan of Cadillac’s CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings for quite some time and believe they’d make the ideal spiritual successors to the HSV Commodore range that Australians so dearly loved. Unfortunately General Motors has opted for an all-electric line-up for Cadillac’s Australian expansion, but it’s Christmas so we’re dreaming.
The CT5 is Cadillac’s BMW 5-Series rival, so it would make the ideal replacement for the sports sedans Australian grew up on, but bring some added luxury to the table. The CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 that makes 498kW and 893Nm, which is a lot of grunt and no doubt sounds better than an electric car.
Dodge Charger
Stellantis has had a difficult few years in Australia with the closure of Dodge, Chrysler and the struggles for Jeep and Alfa Romeo. So what better way to win back the hearts and sales of Australians than with a 410kW sports sedan and coupe double threat.
Dodge originally planned to invent the e-Muscle Car and swap to an all-electric line-up for the new-generation Charger, but thankfully for petrolheads it changed its mind. Instead the new Charger gets a twin-turbo straight-six engine (called ‘Hurricane’) that makes 410kW. While it’s not as powerful or sounds as dramatic as the old V8 ‘Hellcat’ it still feels like a better fit for a Dodge muscle car than an electric motor.
Toyota Sequoia
Toyota already has three very popular off-roaders – the LandCruiser 300 Series, the LandCruiser 70 Series and the LandCruiser Prado – so why does it need another? Because you can never have too much of a good thing.
Plus Australians love both big SUVs and the American-sized utes like the newly released Tundra. That’s converted to right-hand drive locally, so it would only make sense to add another variant to the mix.
The Sequoia is a massive SUV, sitting atop the Tundra underpinnings and powered by the same 325kW twin-turbo V6 petrol-electric hybrid as the i-Force Max version of the big pickup. That would set it apart from the diesel-powered LandCruiser 300 Series and give us Aussies more choice for our adventures.
Xiaomi SU7
When you have the CEO of a rival car company publicly praising the vehicles from another brand it must be good. Which is why I’d love to see the Xiaomi SU7, a new Chinese electric sports sedan, reach Australian roads.
While I still love the smell of petrol and the sound of V8, I can also appreciate the effortless performance of a powerful electric car. The SU7 has some serious performance potential judging by the 6m46s lap time its Ultra prototype did around the Nurburgring this year.
Ford CEO Jim Farley had one shipped from China to the USA to test it and admitted he liked it so much he didn’t want to give it up – which is high praise.
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan remembers unhealed wounds of the Fall of Dhaka on its 53rd anniversary, a key moment in the history of South Asian nation that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
December 16, along with the APS attack, symbolizes the end of the traumatic chapter for Pakistan, where East Pakistan, separated after a bloody war. The loss of East Pakistan left deep scars, not only in terms of territorial loss but also in shaping identity of second-biggest Islamic nation.
On this day, East Pakistan’s declaration of separation is being remembered. At that time, Bengali leaders held key positions in the country’s government and military, yet the continuous economic and political dominance of the West Pakistan-based elite led to rising resentment.
The roots of Dhaka Fall go back to 1962 when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, leader of the Awami League, and India began planning for the breakup of Pakistan. India, aiming to weaken its regional rival, openly supported East Pakistan, providing critical financial, military, and diplomatic aid.
Sheikh Muji, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and General Yahya Khan, were instrumental in shaping the course of events. As political tensions escalated, their roles became central to the unfolding crisis. On December 16, 1971, India launched a military intervention in East Pakistan, which led to the surrender of Pakistani forces.
As most details of conflict remain contested, one thing is clear: the loss of East Pakistan was a defining moment for Pakistan’s national identity and territorial integrity. Indian intelligence agency, RAW, took advantage of growing discontent in East Pakistan, manipulating the political climate following the 1965 Pakistan-India war.
India’s Mukti Bahini, a guerrilla group consisting of agents, extremist Hindus, and dissident Bengalis. out widespread atrocities, including killings, rapes, and looting, which were often falsely attributed to the Pakistani military by Indian media.
December 16 continues to evoke deep national introspection and calls for understanding the full context of the events that shaped the fate of millions.
Pakistan marks 10th anniversary of APS Attack with renewed commitment to end terrorism
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Are you planning to give away your family home to your children? Please email: money@telegraph.co.uk
Parents are racing to pass on the family home to their children to avoid big inheritance tax bills, analysis shows.
The number of properties exchanging hands for free is expected to rise by more than 45pc to around 220,000 this year, Land Registry figures show.
But experts have urged caution over the trend as homes can still be subject to inheritance tax if families do not adhere to strict stipulations.
Roughly 130,000 properties are given away each year, according to the Land Registry data obtained via a freedom of information request by estate agent Hamptons.
In 2023, this number rose to around 152,000. But this year projections show it will reach around 220,000.
It comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves tweaked rules around inheritance tax in her Budget, bringing pensions and farms into its scope.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/inheritance/over-200000-families-give-away-homes-avoid-inheritance-tax/
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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Montblanc's First Pop-up Store in India
Luxury German brand Montblanc unveiled their pop-up store for the first time in India at Palladium in Mumbai.
Luxury German brand Montblanc unveiled their pop-up store for the first time in India at Palladium in Mumbai.
Luxury German brand Montblanc unveiled their pop-up store for the first time in India at Palladium in Mumbai.
The Montblanc pop up store is an exclusive luxe space for a whole universe of luxury goods gathered beneath the legendary Montblanc star.
In pic: Montblanc Star Classique Lady Automatic Steel Gold Watch
Price on request
Patron of Art Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Price on request
Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours Watch
Price on request
Montblanc's Honore de Balzac- Fountain Pen with cover
Price on request
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Jaguar’s controversial rebrand last month is now infamous for the sheer scale of the opprobrium and ridicule it unleashed.
The firm’s car-less advert, featuring a bizarre cast of brightly-clothed models, together with a decision to ditch its iconic “growler” big cat logo, was described by unimpressed motorists as “bonkers” and “an act of cultural vandalism”.
Jaguar’s managing director dismissed the criticism as “vile hatred and intolerance”.
But the backlash is not solely rooted in concerns about one particular advertisement. Consumer attitudes appear to be hardening against companies indulging in what is perceived as “woke” virtue signalling, particularly after many firms took to marching to the tune of gender ideology.
Shortly before the row over the Jaguar advertisement Marks & Spencer too found itself facing the wrath of customers, as a result of an advertisement aimed at teens buying their first bra which failed to make any reference to “girls” or “young women”.
The advertisement instead featured the strapline “First bras for fearless young things”.
Women’s rights groups claimed that the phrasing was the latest controversy arising from companies’ pursuit of “trans inclusivity”. Amid accusations that the high street chain was “dehumanising young women” by referring to them as “things”, M&S issued an apology, admitting: “We got it wrong this time.”
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ISLAMABAD – 10 years after the Army Public School attack, Pakistan reaffirmed steadfast resolve to combat terrorism from the region.
The country of 242 million is observing the anniversary of the devastating Army Public School (APS) attack in KP capital, where over 150 people, including 132 children, lost their lives. The horrific assault, carried out by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on December 16, 2014, remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the country’s history.
On this occasion, several events have been organized across the county, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa to honor victims, including students, teachers, and staff members who were martyred in the attack. The tragedy continues to evoke deep pain in the hearts of Pakistanis, but the resilience shown by the grieving families has strengthened the country’s resolve to combat the menace terrorism.
APS attack, which shocked not only Pakistan but the world, aimed at undermining the nation’s commitment to fighting terrorism. Despite the ongoing challenges posed by militancy, Pakistan’s armed forces and citizens remain steadfast in their determination to root out the menace.
In response to the APS tragedy, Pakistan established military courts and handed down death sentences to over 310 terrorists, with many of them executed. As the nation reflects on the loss, the enduring spirit of those affected by the tragedy continues to inspire Pakistan’s ongoing battle against war on terror.
President, PM vow to crush terrorism
In special message, President Asif Zardari reflected painful memories of December 16, 2014, when militants ruthlessly targeted innocent children, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s collective consciousness. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and highlighted the sacrifices made by the nation in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Zardari stressed that such tragic incidents expose the true nature of terrorists and anti-state elements, promising that the nation would never allow these forces to succeed in their nefarious intentions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also reiterated his support to build a peaceful and secure Pakistan where no innocent citizen suffers from terrorism. He emphasized that all those responsible for such brutal acts would face exemplary punishment. The premier reiterated that the entire nation stands united, resolute against terrorists, and will continue to defend the country against these cowardly acts.
He further reminded the people that the actions of the Khawarijsand other anti-state groups have no connection to the true values of religion or society. Both leaders’ statements on this somber anniversary underscored Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to fight terrorism and ensure justice for the victims of the APS tragedy.
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Quitting Your Job? Make a Video
Video- editor Marina Schifrin who made her own ‘I Quit’ video, is now an internet sensation. Marina made a video of herself dancing merrily to Kanye West’s ‘Gone’ at her office.
Video- editor Marina Schifrin who made her own ‘I Quit’ video, is now an internet sensation. Marina made a video of herself dancing merrily to Kanye West’s ‘Gone’ at her office. The video tells us that, she sacrificed her time, energy and relationship for her job, but her boss only cared about quantity and not quality.
Here's the video:
Later, pat came the reply from Marina’s boss who made a video where he shows that his firm is a cool place to work at and that after Marina is gone, they are hiring.
Here's the video:
Marina’s hilarious video is indeed a great way to say, 'I Quit'. Her swag will inspire many who are thinking of dropping the 'Q-bomb'.
Have your own 'I Quit' story? Tell us in the comments section.
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https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/work-and-life/quitting-your-job-make-a-video-104767.html
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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The NHS is under fire for suggesting “corridor care” in crowded hospitals can be delivered safely.
Leading A&E doctors have criticised new guidance on how to treat patients in emergency department corridors as “normalising the dangerous”.
NHS England has produced guidance on “providing safe and good-quality care in temporary escalation spaces”.
But the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) said the “nonsensical” guidance was “out of touch”.
The guidance, published in September, acknowledges corridor care is “not acceptable and should not be considered as standard”, but under current pressures some hospitals are “using temporary escalation spaces more regularly – and this use is no longer ‘in extremis’”.
It advises how staff can deliver the “safest, most effective and highest-quality care possible” to patients who need treatment but there are no free beds for them to be admitted to.
RCEM said it was “not possible to provide safe and good-quality care” in corridors or cupboards.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/16/nhs-england-royal-college-of-medicine-corridor-care/
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LAHORE – Parts of Pakistan are witnessing a cold wave, with temperature plunging to freezing points, and now provincial authorities relaxed uniform, rulers amid bone-chilling weather.
Amid the biting cold, Punjab government directed all schools to relax uniform rules as preventive measure to keep save young learners from extreme weather.
School Education Department allowed students to wear any warm clothing, including sweaters, jackets, caps, and other protective gear such as socks and shoes.
The relaxation in uniform policy applies to both public and private schools across the region and aims to ensure students’ well-being during the intense winter weather. The uniform relaxation rule will continue until end of February next year.
Meanwhile, students and parents welcome the decision as the region continues to experience harsh winter conditions.
Punjab Schools Winter Vacations to start on December 20 this year
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HR Analytics Market Competitive Analysis and Industry Forecast | At a CAGR of 16.6% by 2031
Scaling need for analyzing data generated through a slew of HR activities including training, employee recruitment, employee engagement
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global 𝐇𝐑 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 size was valued at $2.4 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $11 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 16.6% from 2022 to 2031. Scaling need for analyzing data generated through a slew of HR activities including training, employee recruitment, employee engagement, attendance, compensation, and performance management to drive the growth of the global HR analytics market. Nevertheless, less availability of skilled workforce can hamper the expansion of the global market. However, growing demand for enhancing the efficiency of HR activities such as employee retention, performance monitoring & evaluation, and recruitment will open new growth avenues for the global market.𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐃𝐅 - 345 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬) 𝐚𝐭: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A31486
Factors, such as enhancement of mobile employee engagement and increase in automation of HR operations aided in propelling the growth of the global HR analytics market during the forecast period. Moreover, HR analytics helps to make HR activities more efficient by using collected data to predict key attributes, such as performance, retention, and recruitment during the period has positively impacted HR analytics industry. However, data security and privacy concerns and lack of workforce is anticipated to hamper the HR analytics market during the forecast period. On the contrary, increase in use of cloud-based technology is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the HR analytics market forecast.
The workforce management segment to hold the major market share over 2022-2031On basis of the application, the workforce management segment contributed to the largest market share in 2021, accounting for more than two-fifths of the global HR analytics market share. Furthermore, the same segment is anticipated to dominate the growth of the global market over the forecast period. The growth of the segment over the assessment period is subject to the massive use of HR analytics for enhancing the business decision-making capabilities of a firm. However, the employee segment is predicted to record the highest CAGR of 21.1% over the forecast period. The growth of the segment over the forecast timeline can be credited to the ability of HR analytics in offering insights, visibility, and actionable data of employees to HR for employee retention.
𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰 & 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/hr-analytics-market/purchase-options
Human Resource analytics (HR Analytics) is defined as the area in the field of analytics that deals with people analysis and applying analytical process to the human capital within the organization to improve employee performance and improving employee retention. Moreover, HR analytics does not collect data about how employees are performing at work, instead, its sole aim is to provide better insight into each of the human resource processes, gathering related data, and then using this data to make informed decisions on how to improve these processes.
Region wise, the HR analytics market was dominated by North America in 2021, and is expected to retain its position during the forecast period, owing to its higher expenditure on technological solutions. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to the growth in number of startups and the expanding infrastructure in the region, which is expected to fuel the growth of the HR analytics industry in the region during the forecast period.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞
𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐂, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜, 𝐈𝐁𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐔.𝐒.), 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐳𝐨𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜, 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭, 𝐙𝐨𝐢𝐨𝐬, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜, 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐫, 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜, 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐩𝐥𝐜, 𝐒𝐀𝐏 𝐒𝐄, 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐊𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-for-customization/A31486
In terms of industry vertical, the BFSI segment contributed to the largest market share in 2021, accounting for more than one-fourth of the global HR analytics market share. Furthermore, the same segment is anticipated to dominate the growth of the global market over the forecast period. The growth of the segment over the assessment period can be due to the rise in the use of HR analytics solutions for employee management activities. However, the retail and e-commerce segment is predicted to record the highest CAGR of 19.8% over the forecast period. The growth of the segment over the forecast timeline can be credited to the ability of HR analytics in automating HR processes.
𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘
By offering, the solution segment accounted for the largest HR analytics market share in 2021.
By region, North America generated the highest revenue in 2021.
By enterprise size, large enterprises segment accounted for the largest HR analytics market share in 2021.
By deployment mode, the on-premise segment generated the highest revenue in 2021.
𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/purchase-enquiry/A31486
By Region, North America contributed notably toward the global HR analytics market share in 2021, and is projected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. The region accounted for more than two-fifths of the global market share in 2021. The same region is slated to contribute significantly toward the global market size in 2031. The growth of the regional market over the forecast timeline is due to the escalating demand for HR analytics in the countries such as the U.S. and Canada. However, the Asia-Pacific HR analytics industry is anticipated to record the highest CAGR of 18.9% over 2022-2031. The regional market growth over the projected timespan is owing to an increase in digital transformation and economic growth of the region leading to large-scale acceptance of HR analytics in the Asia-Pacific zone.
𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬:
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5 Strange Rumors About Taylor Swift’s Body That People Have Actually Believed
While Taylor Swift often dominates the headlines week after week, the renowned music superstar typically stays clear of controversy. However, as is often the case for young women in the entertainment industry, Swift's physical appearance is subjected to relentless scrutiny. While Swift hasn't always been at the center of anything scandalous, she has faced accusations of modifying her appearance. In particular, various theories surrounding Swift's body continue to surface across the web.
1. Did Swift Insure Her Legs for $40M?
One of my favorite things Taylor has ever done is when everyone was on the “Taylor Swift is money-hungry and willing to sue anyone” bandwagon and said that she insured her legs for $40M so she posted this saying Meredith owes her 40 million dollars 😭 pic.twitter.com/Bhkgib82Ah
— zaynah. (@lastskiss) July 13, 2020
In 2015, a tabloid claimed that Swift had her legs assessed and was surprised to learn they were valued at $40 million. A source said, "It seems like a ludicrous sum, but if something were to happen to her legs, Taylor wouldn't be able to give her signature stage performances." Nevertheless, Swift's spokesperson clarified that the singer had not insured her legs. Meanwhile, in a lighthearted response to the report, Swift jokingly blamed her cat Meredith Grey for diminishing the value of her left leg, according to Nicki Swift.
2. People Had Questions About Swift's Belly Button Being Covered
her bellybutton in these photos… a lot of y’all don’t know the lore https://t.co/Fbk2zbgYxZ
— Shyanne 🫶🏼 (@StanGirl1989) October 27, 2023
If you've been pondering over the 'mystery' of Swift's belly button, she's happy to keep you guessing about her midriff, according to Cosmopolitan. Swift said, "I don't like showing my belly button. When you start showing your belly button then you're really committing to the midriff thing. I only partially commit to the midriff thing—you're only seeing the lower rib cage." She tantalized her fans with another intriguing notion, suggesting that her belly button area would be ideal for a hidden tattoo.
3. Rumors of Pregnancy
Taylor Swift opens up about her struggle with eating disorder to @Variety:
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 24, 2020
“I remember how, when I was 18, that was the first time I was on the cover of a magazine...the headline was like ‘Pregnant at 18?’” pic.twitter.com/1nO54ex2EU
Swift was enraged by internet rumors suggesting she was pregnant. She stated that invasive speculation about her reproductive health contributed to her struggles with body image and disordered eating. She said, "I remember how, when I was 18, that was the first time I was on the cover of a magazine. And the headline was like 'Pregnant at 18?' And it was because I had worn something that made my lower stomach look not flat. So I just registered that as a punishment." Swift expressed concern that the false story could harm her reputation as a role model for her fans, which she has worked hard to maintain.
4. The Rumors About Swift Undergoing Plastic Surgery
Accusations have surfaced suggesting that the highly successful pop music sensation and prolific songwriter has undergone cosmetic procedures on her face and body. These speculations intensified when a news report highlighted perceived changes in Swift's appearance, as detailed by The Things. Dr. Anthony Youn weighed in on the matter after analyzing images of Swift's face from 2014 and comparing them to more recent ones. He said, "It looks like she had rhinoplasty, which is the plastic surgery that celebrities have had the most." However, one plastic surgery rumor that seems to persistently follow Swift is the speculation that she got breast implants.
5. Certain Fans Believe Swift Wears Butt Pads Sometimes
This video of Taylor Swift’s dress blowing up during her concert is going viral.
— Ole Murica (@OleMurica) February 11, 2024
Many people are speculating that she is wearing “Butt Pads”
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/IalR0CBg2B
In her documentary Miss Americana, Swift expresses frustration over the unrealistic body standards that women are pressured to adhere to. She said, "If you're thin enough, then you don't have that a** that everybody wants. But if you have enough weight on you to have an a**, your stomach isn't flat enough." In pursuit of this unattainable standard, some fans speculate that Swift has tried using padding to enhance her rear curves. Theories have also emerged to explain why her buttocks appeared larger at the 2016 iHeartRadio Awards compared to the previous year.
This article originally appeared 7 months ago.
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https://www.inquisitr.com/5-strange-rumors-about-taylor-swifts-body-that-people-have-actually-believed-ex2
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Alternatives to uBO
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No Script, UBlock Origin no longer supported because they don't fit Chrome's "best practises", i.e., they don't leak my privacy enough. But wait, there are substitutes, like Adboe Acrobat, Chrome Remote Desktop, and AdBlock. So, having been around the block a few times it's now bye bye, Vivaldi. Too bad, you were cool in the beginning. Now, not so much.
modedit: title. Was: "Good Bye to Vivaldi"
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@mikehvivaldi You can manually install NoScript and uBlock Origin.
https://noscript.net/getit
https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/tree/master/dist#installBut you can't view Yahoo! homepage in Adobe Acrobat.
Why not using Vivaldi's built-in adblocker
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@mikehvivaldi Farewell.
Do you like to you tell which browser you will use now?
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@mikehvivaldi, you can still use both until the end of Mv2 next year.
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@DoctorG Sounds like it will be Firefox or a fork thereof.
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@mikehvivaldi Have much fun with Mozillas strange ads and tracking and money- earning strategy. And have more fun with forks maintained by unpaid people and marginally small programmer teams, who are getting more and more attacked by so called open-source users and stopping frustrated their work. Such happens more and more.
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@DoctorG FYI, I am not the one saying goodbye to Vivaldi. I recently installed it and really like it.
I was just speculating which browser mikehvivaldi went to.
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@Granite1 said in Good Bye to Vivaldi:
I am not the one saying goodbye to Vivaldi. I recently installed it and really like it.
Oh, language barrier causing my misunderstanding. I edited my post now to address the correct person
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IMO AdGuard's content and ad blocker does the job no less than uBlock Origin. AdGuard with its vpn are the perfect replacements for me when that time comes.
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I second this, Adguard has been really good!
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@skiffman said in Good Bye to Vivaldi:
IMO AdGuard's content and ad blocker does the job no less than uBlock Origin.
That is not true, it may do blocking ads but it can't do much about your privacy and speed, for example if you visit a popular football site (kicker.de) you 'll see that -like most pathetic sites in this time and era- you don't have just visited kicker.de but 10 more sites in the background that you are not aware of, basically accepting
spyingwhatever scripts running in the background from them (consuming also unneccessary bandwidth and slowing down page loading). I'm not even sure AdGuard can detect CNAME cloaking, i.e official subdomains appearing to be "legit" , but in reality pointing to other external addresses containing ads and whatever else, a thing ublock Origin MV2 in Firefox and its forks can do.In ublock origin you can see this breakdown where you can block all that stuff.
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@skiffman said in Good Bye to Vivaldi:
IMO AdGuard's content and ad blocker does the job no less than uBlock Origin. AdGuard with its vpn are the perfect replacements for me when that time comes.
I hope you mean the app. The app is very good and it is the best money I ever paid.
But let's be real. The MV3 extension doesn't do the job like uBO did it or how Brave's built in adblocker does it.
Adguard MV3 has to use workarounds to wake up the service worker and in various scenarios the page is loaded before the filters being applied.
It may not be noticable, but in many cases all these nice sites manage to load in background before they get blocked.
So @npro is right, you can't be sure what managed to get loaded in background, so there are privacy issues in an MV3 adblocker (not in UBOL though because gorhill didn't use any workaround and that's why it is.. lite) that do not exist in an MV2 or a native adblocker. -
Moving to Extensions as this is no longer a Linux support topic.
Carry on
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1.- If I use this setting:
I obtain this in the Logger:
2.- If I use this setting:
And this filter:
||bitmovin.com
I obtain the same in the Logger:
Is the result equivalent?
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@barbudo2005 I've not really used uBO's dynamic filtering a lot, but I think they're the same thing.
You're blocking requests to
bitmovin.com
globally.If you do this (local rule):
It is the same as this:
||bitmovin.com$domain=kicker.de
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Said:
I think they're the same thing.
I think the same.
Then answering @npro who said:
..but 10 more sites in the background that you are not aware of, basically accepting spying whatever scripts running in the background from them (consuming also unneccessary bandwidth and slowing down page loading).
You can maintain privacy and speed by converting the format of "My Rules":
* domain * block
To this one:
||domain
And using them in "User Rules" in Adguard.
Checking "My Rules" section in uBO I have about 1000 domains that it accumulates over the years, that I converted easily to the new format.
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@barbudo2005 That's not the point, the point is that AdGuard can't do the job of uBlock Origin on its own, easily and effectively. If uBlock Origin fails to show those subdomains with MV3 in order for one to block them (uBO writing a rule for them in the background) then I can't covert anything to AdGuard, can I (rhetorical question).
(Btw, I'm not looking for hacks, bypasses and conversions at all, I'm happy with Floorp where I can still do that (creating rules with a simple click), June 2025 will be over for me with Vivaldi, unless they offer this functionality with their own native ad-blocker)
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Said:
I'm not looking for hacks, bypasses and conversions at all, I'm happy with Floorp...
You should have started with that.
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@barbudo2005 I didn't have to do any there so I don't know why you are laughing... and even if Floorp goes south I can still use Firefox, uBlock Origin works fine there and I can also still make use of sidebery, the superior incredibly flexible tab management I'm used to (contrary to Vivaldi's failed ones).
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I wasn't laughing, it was just a joke.
I fully respect your decision to switch as I also use Firefox and will continue to use it.
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https://forum.vivaldi.net/topic/101598/alternatives-to-ubo
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Your Daily Horoscope
Discover what's in store for you today. Here's our daily horoscope for the 12 astrological sun signs...
Discover what's in store for you today. Here's our daily horoscope for the 12 astrological sun signs...
Aries
Good news may bring cheer to you today! A job, a wedding, some profit... it could be personal or professional. Giving your best is almost a habit with you, says Ganesha, and it will pay off today.
For Your Weekly, Monthly and Yearly forecast, click here.
Taurus
Ganesha predicts that today, you will be successful in money matters. There is, at best, only an outside chance that any stimulating event or thrilling escapade will occur today. In short, the day may be boring. Fret not as the dreary day may change into an exhilarating evening, feels Ganesha.
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__PAGEBREAK__Gemini
You will long for some privacy today, says Ganesha. You may end up earning a large amount of money, mostly through some private venture. The day will be a greatly profitable one for cashiers, money lenders and those in retail business. Keep working hard to achieve success.
For Your Weekly, Monthly and Yearly forecast, click here.
Cancer
Today, there is a strong possibility that you may face unexpected job changes. You are likely to spend lavishly to please family and friends. You may feel we make money to spend on loved ones. Still it would probably be a good idea to count every penny before using it, says Ganesha.
For Your Weekly, Monthly and Yearly forecast, click here.
__PAGEBREAK__Leo
Being good to oneself is not vanity. To Ganesha, it seems as if you take this statement to heart, since it looks quite possible that you make your personal care number one priority today. On the flip side though, you become aware of the fact that the harder you try the more it seems you have to. But all that should be the least of your concerns today; just remember to take time out to entertain yourself and recharge your batteries. This will go a long way in keeping you going for the future, says Ganesha.
For Your Weekly, Monthly and Yearly forecast, click here.
Virgo
The time today is ripe to venture into a new business. Projects that have been put-off will finally be completed. Looking into the week ahead, you are most likely to give yourself an energy zap. Parties will be all fun and entertainment. Your kids will bring home joy and pride and this will brighten the mood even more, says Ganesha.
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__PAGEBREAK__Libra
The Bhagavad Gita says, Do your duty without expecting the fruit. Remember this important lesson and strive hard to put in extra efforts to finish off whatever you undertake to do. Worrying about results will only hamper your progress. Go with the flow and let results come to you. You may want to discuss some urgent matters with your close friend today, says Ganesha.
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Scorpio
Add a pinch of innovation and inventiveness to your daily working style. There shall be order in the chaotic way you perform your tasks though not apparent to others. Revitalise yourself and plunge into work with new-found zest and vigour, advises Ganesha.
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__PAGEBREAK__Sagittarius
Today shall be a rather decisive day, speculates Ganesha. Situations that have pushed you into a corner will force you to make rash decisions. But take stock of the situation and assess the long-term consequences of your actions beforehand, advises Ganesha.
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Capricorn
The day will be of paramount significance as you are likely to meet someone who will be associated with you for life, says Ganesha. Also, relationships and relatives will keep you busy for major part of the day. You may not find it interesting, but you will not have any options either. A visit to holy places for some peace of mind is also likely. Back home, you will do what you would have preferred doing the entire day spend time with your family and loved ones.
For Your Weekly, Monthly and Yearly forecast, click here.
__PAGEBREAK__Aquarius
You may rave and rant, but all you'll get from colleagues or juniors are wishy-washy excuses for a job not done. Ganesha advises that you take care to finish your own work before you help others. The stars say that your beloved will smoothen your creased brow.
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Pisces
Of late, the harder you try, the more it seems you have to do. You are likely to put your foot down today and spend some time taking care of yourself and playing truant with your responsibilities. Recharge your batteries fully while you are at it, says Ganesha.
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https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/work-and-life/your-daily-horoscope-104780.html
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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| 2024-12-16T06:37:34Z
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One in four babies born in NHS hospitals in England last year were delivered by caesarean section, figures reveal.
Experts said a gradual increase in caesarean births over the past decade is down to a “growing number” of complexities, caused by factors such as rising obesity rates and women waiting until they are older to have children.
The proportion of spontaneous deliveries, when a woman goes into labour without the use of drugs or other techniques, has steadily declined in the last 10 years.
Of the 398,675 deliveries in England last year where the method of childbirth was known, some 101,264, or 25 per cent, were caesarean sections.
This is up from 23 per cent in the previous 12 months and 13 per cent a decade ago.
A third of the total deliveries for 2023/24 were induced, meaning labour was started using artificial methods such as a membrane sweep, pessary or hormone drip.
This proportion has been broadly unchanged in the past few years.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/16/one-in-four-childbirth-caesarean-c-section-obesity-fertilit/
| 2024-12-16T06:37:36Z
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Sialkot office of National Savings Division will hold Prize Bond Rs 200 draw No. 100 today on December 16, 2024 (Monday).
The much awaited Rs 200 Prize Bond Draw for December 2024 is being held today as people are looking to win incredible cash prizes, with a grand first prize of Rs 750,000 up for grabs!
Draw No. 100 will feature amazing prizes, including the second prize of Rs 250,000 for each of the winners, and third prizes of Rs 1,250 each. With so many prizes on the line, the excitement is building as thousands of Pakistanis look to turn their small investments into life-changing rewards. Don’t miss out on your chance to win
200 Prize Bond Winners December 2024
Winning Amount Of Rs. 200 Prize Bond
200 Prize Bond Prize Full Winners List 2024
The full list of 200 Prize Bond will be shared soon, follow for more.
Rs200 Prize Bond December 2024 Draw and Balloting details here
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https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Dec-2024/rs200-prize-bond-16-december-2024-check-draw-results-online
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Lauren Boebert Looks Almost Unrecognizable In Her Makeup-Free Mugshot
U.S. Representative from Colorado, Lauren Boebert, is known for her bold makeup and political views. But when a 2017 mugshot of hers with no eyeliner and foundation resurfaced, it caught the interest of netizens as she looked vastly different from usual. It was taken when Boebert was arrested for failing to appear in court; she had skipped a court date related to a 2016 traffic incident where she rolled her truck into a ditch.
Mugshot of Representative Lauren Boebert pic.twitter.com/Y1sQF76Cz4
— Ryan Teague Beckwith (@ryanbeckwith) March 20, 2023
Boebert's skin appeared natural and bare in the mugshot, and people had much to say. One critic commented, "Makeup does wonders," whereas another pointed out, "Those eyebrows tho." Someone else joked, "Probably charged with impersonating a human!" A different netizen pondered, "Just me or did she get work done after seeing her mugshots??" In a similar vein, many other X users also wondered if the congresswoman had opted for some form of cosmetic work.
It's worth noting that Boebert has had several run-ins with the law over the years. She was arrested at a music festival for disorderly conduct in 2015, as per Colorado Times Recorder. According to deputies' reports, "Boebert tried to twist away from [the] police" while being handcuffed. She allegedly yelled that her arrest was unconstitutional and "that she had friends at Fox News and that the arrest would be national news." Despite her legal troubles, Boebert has tried to spin her mugshot positively. In 2020, she told supporters, "I even got a pretty mugshot out of it. Now that mugshot is being blasted everywhere to try to vilify me, to make me look like Colorado's most wanted," Nicki Swift reported.
The congresswoman has been open about using cosmetic procedures to maintain her appearance. She once admitted to getting Botox— on Rumble, a conservative streaming network— after being mistaken for Nancy Pelosi in March. She said, "I was walking on the Capitol Hill complex and this group of students got really excited and I hear them, they go, 'Hey that's Nancy Pelosi,' another says, 'Oh my gosh, yeah that is. That's Nancy Pelosi.' I started looking around, it's me! Like, oh Lord, oh Lord, I need some Botox. I don't think I've ever been so insulted in my life,'" as per Newsweek. She added, "You want to be an adult, you want to spend your own money to change your body up, sure. You know, I'm a fan of Botox."
Boebert's legs have also been a topic of conversation. In 2023, she made headlines for sprinting up the U.S. Capitol steps in high wedge heels as she was trying to make it in time for a vote. CNN producer, Morgan Rimmer, captured the moment on video. While she missed the vote, the incident highlighted her penchant for high heels. Boebert once explained her choice of footwear on The Ross Kaminsky Show. She said, "I am five-zero and typically am in heels. In my personal opinion, when I wear flats, that means I have given up on life."
This article originally appeared 3 months ago.
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https://www.inquisitr.com/lauren-boeberts-makeup-free-mugshot-stuns-everyone-as-she-looks-a-completely-different-person-ex1
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Your Daily Horoscope
Discover what's in store for you today. Here's our daily horoscope for the 12 astrological sun signs...
Discover what's in store for you today. Here's our daily horoscope for the 12 astrological sun signs...
Aries
You may feel empty, and completely down-and-out today. Ganesha says that this may make you feel a bit more inclined to spirituality. Meditation and prayer will engage more of your attention. You will also make considerable material progress.
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Taurus
Feel your imagination run wild as you star-gaze throughout the day wondering about the existence of the extra terrestrial. You will paint the workplace in your flavour of innovation, combined with a drive to work equally hard. Add some smooth talk to the equation and you will find a lot of people in awe of your charm, says Ganesha.
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__PAGEBREAK__Gemini
Today, you may encounter unusual challenges, says Ganesha. You will come up with new thoughts and tactics, which will bring about positive changes and results. Avoid any confrontation with those living around you. Ganesha advises you to keep your cool during the day.
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Cancer
Financially, you may be in a bit of a bother today. Payment of bills, taxes and loans may keep you busy for most part of the day. You may even contemplate borrowing money to meet the demands. However, you are likely to receive one of your pending payments, which will be enough to get you out of the fix. Also, a courageous business manoeuvre may pay rich dividends, says Ganesha.
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__PAGEBREAK__Leo
Today, Ganesha advises you to keep the Bhagavad Gitas verses in mind, and persist in fulfilling your duties without bothering about the fruits of your labour. Put in some extra effort to finish off whatever you undertake today. Patience bears its fruits and they are always sweet. Also, Ganesha reminds you that anybody can enjoy pleasure, but only few can handle pressure. So, take your pick!
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Virgo
You better identify your worth in the realms of emotions, feelings and sentiments. You shall warm up to and about everything from play to colleagues to family. Simultaneously, you may realise where your limitations are. Ganesha predicts that the artist in you will flourish beginning today.
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__PAGEBREAK__Libra
Well, today is just not your day. The prospects sure arent looking too good. However, theres no point in getting anxious over this triviality. Remember, not good does not necessarily mean bad. In any case, if its a stressful day you have had, be sure to have an equally enjoyable evening. Ganesha guesses that you may want to discuss certain intimate issues with your sweetheart today!
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Scorpio
At work, you would want to change the perspective with which people see you. Your colleagues recognise you as the emerging alpha-lion. Ideas and opinions will impress your bosses. But keep a level head and learn where to stop when winning, counsels Ganesha.
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__PAGEBREAK__Sagittarius
Today, find yourself driving all your thoughts and actions towards your family. You will also spend some superb time with your dearie and discuss intimate matters. A relaxing day today as you spend time with your friends and family, chilling out and having a good laugh or two.
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Capricorn
Whether youre an artist, performer, professional or an entrepreneur, career issues will take the foreground today, while personal matters will wait in queue for your attention, says Ganesha. Your performance will be at its all-time high, and your efforts will be duly rewarded, but credit for this must go to your loved ones who will lend their unceasing support for all your endeavours.
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__PAGEBREAK__Aquarius
Aim. Shoot. Achieve. Today, you will concentrate your energies to execute your plans with precision. Naturally, your work progresses by leaps and bounds. By sundown, you will achieve far more than everyone's estimation. That's the way to go, says Ganesha.
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Pisces
For you, today may all be work and no play, says Ganesha. This, however, will not stop you from putting in extra efforts to finish your pending projects and to meet your deadlines. But then who else but a Pisces is known to handle the pain nonchalantly without bemoaning the lack of pleasure?
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Dorothy Livingston, who has died aged 76, was a solicitor who specialised in competition law; she was also a trailblazer for female lawyers in a male-dominated City of London milieu.
A partner for 28 years in the firm of Herbert Smith (later Herbert Smith Freehills), Dorothy Livingston was among those in her profession who were early to recognise the importance of competition law as a consequence of UK membership of the European Economic Community and later evolutions of the European Union. Having helped to develop her firm’s practice in that field in the 1980s, she continued advising corporate clients on its nuances and complexities before and after Brexit.
Her expertise also covered wider fields of finance, new media and technology, including esoteric developments such as the law in relation to digital assets. Clients ranged from Sky – she advised on agreements to televise Premier League football – to HM Treasury and the Bank of England.
Recognised for her formidable intellect, she was also cherished as a supportive colleague, and a mentor and role model for other women coping with family pressures and lingering unconscious male bias in a high-pressure professional arena.
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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An Angry Jill Biden Once Said Kamala Harris Should ‘Go F–K Herself' for Debate Attack on Joe: Report
Kamala Harris allegedly got on the wrong side of Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden when she criticized him for his busing record and boasted about his ties to segregationist senators. According to Politico's report, Jill let her frustrations out on a group phone call with supporters one week later, saying Harris could 'go f-ck herself.'
Jill Biden told Kamala to go fuck herself after she called out Joe’s racism during a Dem primary debate.
— Cherchez La Ghost (@nunyabiz55) June 6, 2021
Where’s that energy now? 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/Lc9Cz5xW71
According to reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere, this happened after Joe had given a speech in which he reflected on his early days in office and sought to highlight his track record as a negotiator. Harris, who was not his Vice President then, criticized Biden's record of opposing federally mandated interracial busing to desegregate schools. To this, Jill directly attacked Harris and allegedly said at the time, "With what he cares about, what he fights for, what he’s committed to, you get up there and call him a racist without basis? Go f–k yourself."
By that stage in the campaign, Joe's complex and lengthy record on racial justice issues, such as school busing and criminal justice, was drawing a lot of attention from the media, thanks to the opposition research conducted by Harris' team. Furthermore, at a fundraiser in New York City just before the debate, Joe made some controversial remarks about the 'civility' he remembered from his time working with senators he disagreed with, including two Democrats who had backed segregation.
As reported by CNN, Joe said at the time, "I was in a caucus with James O. Eastland. He never called me 'boy,' he always called me 'son.' Well, guess what? At least there was some civility. We got things done. We didn't agree on much of anything. We got things done. We got it finished. But today, you look at the other side and you're the enemy. Not the opposition, the enemy. We don't talk to each other anymore."
In her confrontation with the now-president during the debate, Harris—who is biracial—said: "I do not believe you are a racist and I agree with you when you commit yourself to the importance of finding common ground, but it's personal and it was hurtful to hear you talk about the reputations of two United States senators who built their reputations and career on the segregation of race in this country."
As reported in the aforementioned Politico report, Harris also criticized Joe for his contentious stance on school busing. She added, "It was not only that, but you also worked with them to oppose there was a little girl in California who was part of the second class to integrate her public schools and she was bused to school every day. That little girl was me. So I will tell you that on this subject, it cannot be an intellectual debate among Democrats."
The incumbent president, at the time, responded, "It's a mischaracterization of my position across the board. I do not praise racists. That is not true," as per ABC News. After the debate ended, Joe said, "Well, that was some f---ing bullshit," to Pete Buttigieg, who was also a contender in 2020 but is now the transportation secretary.
This article originally appeared 1 year ago.
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Pakistani Rupee rate against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal, and Dirham remains stable on December 16, 2024 Monday in the open market.
1 USD is 277.5 Pakistani Rupees, 1 Euro is 289.85 PKR, 1 British Pound is 351.3 PKR, 1 Saudi Riyal is 73.70 PKR, and 1 UAE Dirham is 75.35 PKR.
The following rates are from the Forex Association of Pakistan and were last updated at 09:00 AM.
USD to PKR Rate Today
USD to PKR Rate Today In the open market US dollar was quoted at 277.5 for buying and 279.25 for selling. In interbank, the greenback settled at 278.36.
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The female suspect who led US police on a car chase through the streets of Washington from near the White House to Capitol Hill has been pronounced dead.
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Ladbrokes and Neds: Business behind gambling sites in Federal Court fight with AUSTRAC
Australia’s financial crimes watchdog is taking a top online betting business to the Federal Court for money laundering failures.
AUSTRAC will claim Entain Group — behind gambling sites Ladbrokes and Neds — had “serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws”.
The business is the Australian division of London-listed Entain PLC.
The civil action was launched on Monday.
“(The) proceedings allege that Entain did not develop and maintain a compliant anti-money laundering program and failed to identify and assess the risks it faced,” AUSTRAC chief executive Brendan Thomas said.
“We are alleging this left the company at serious risk of criminal exploitation.
“Money laundering is often a symptom of serious criminal activity, including fraud, scams and corruption, all of which have equally serious effects on our communities.”
That comes more than two years after the watchdog commenced an investigation into the business.
The regulator will claim that Entain’s board and senior management did not have sufficient oversight over compliance, and the business did not have appropriate controls to confirm customer identity.
But the extraordinary allegations go further.
AUSTRAC claims Entain did not “not conduct appropriate checks on 17 higher risk customers” and that “Entain deliberately obscured the identity of some high risk customers, on its own systems, through the use of pseudonyms to protect their privacy”.
Entain chief Gavin Isaacs said the company takes the allegations “extremely seriously”.
“We have co-operated fully with AUSTRAC throughout its investigation and we are implementing further enhancements to Entain Australia’s AML and CTF compliance arrangements,” he said.
“Whilst we still have some further improvements to make, we expect these to be implemented in line with the plan we communicated to AUSTRAC in 2023.
“We are committed to keeping financial crime out of gambling and continue to play our part in supporting a well-regulated and compliant sector for our customers, stakeholders and the wider community.”
The company is not the first big business in the watchdog’s sights. Crown was forced to pay $450 million by the Federal Court in 2023 for breaches of money laundering rules.
The regulator has also kept a close eye on the State Government’s Gold Corporation — operator of the Perth Mint — with an enforceable undertaking running until April next year.
The Mint was accused of more than 3,000 breaches.
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Asked by the PA news agency whether she had heard anything further regarding the investigation, she said: “I have nothing to add. Nothing to offer you on that.
“I know nothing more than I did back then and I can’t comment on it anyway. I am just getting on with my life as best I can at the moment.”
Ms Sturgeon remains an MSP for Glasgow Southside but has faced criticism for her lack of activity at Holyrood.
She has spoken in the Scottish Parliament chamber on only four occasions this year – one of which was to inform the presiding officer that her voting app had not connected properly.
Ms Sturgeon has also failed to join any committees or cross-party groups, something which is usually expected of backbench MSPs.
However, despite an expectation she will stand down at the next Holyrood election in 2026, she has submitted nomination papers to the SNP which would allow her to run for another term.
Outside work
Meanwhile, Ms Sturgeon has found time to work on her memoirs, for which she negotiated a £300,000 advance.
She was also paid £25,000, plus VAT, to star in ITV’s coverage of the general election in July, in which the SNP lost 39 of the 48 seats it won in 2019.
Ms Sturgeon, who has been an MSP since the devolved Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, added that she was yet to make a final decision on whether to stand again.
She said: “I’ve submitted the papers, so as things stand I’m not planning to go anywhere. But I have not taken a final decision, I will take a final decision on that in due course.”
Ms Sturgeon added her decision would be made “in good enough time to either confirm myself as a candidate or allow the party to choose somebody else”.
Police ‘awaiting decision’
Regarding the police investigation, known as Operation Branchform, a spokesman for Police Scotland said: “On Aug 9 2024, we presented the findings of the investigation so far to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and we await their direction on what further action should be taken.”
Colin Beattie, the former SNP treasurer and the MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, was also arrested as part of the investigation. He has not been charged.
The probe into the SNP’s finances began in 2021 after independence supporters complained that around £600,000 solicited for campaigning in a second referendum had gone “missing” from the party’s accounts.
Sir Iain Livingstone, then the chief constable of Police Scotland, said in July 2023 that the inquiry had “moved beyond” initial reports and that officers were “considering fraud or potential embezzlement”.
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Why Donald Trump's Mother Couldn't Help But Ask, 'What Sort of a Son Have I Created?'
Donald Trump often hops from one simmering controversy to another. But there was a moment that topped it all when his mom, Mary Trump once sheepishly asked her first daughter-in-law, "What sort of a son have I created?" The Scottish-born mother of the President-elect said this in light of her fourth child's failing professional and personal life.
“What kind of son have I created?” - Mary Trump. #YOMAMAGATE pic.twitter.com/rBqLbswura
— Sybil_Lucy (@SybilLucy) May 14, 2020
According to a report by Vanity Fair, Mary was deeply affected by her son's crippling marriage with Ivana Trump during the decade of the 80s. The mother of five was covered widely for a short period with her family amid the chaos. She was dejected to the core when it was revealed that her son played a crucial role in all the paparazzi photography.
Mary, according to Patch, asked Ivana the question when Donald was being linked to Marla Maples despite being married to his first wife. At the time, he would sleep in his apartment alone when his empire was nearing a dead end. "Trump isolated himself in a small apartment on a lower floor of Trump Tower. He would lie on his bed, staring at the ceiling, talking into the night on the telephone."
This interview with President Trump’s mom is amazing.
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) January 28, 2024
Never saw this before! pic.twitter.com/5KJTdwT1di
According to Politico, Mary was generally absent from the life of her children and Donald wasn't quite close to her. A childhood friend of the real estate mogul, Mark Golding, once claimed, "When I would play with Donald, his father would be around and watch him play. His mom didn’t interact in that way." Similarly, Fred Jr.'s friend, Lou Droesch, shared, "We rarely saw Mrs. Trump. But we did see a lot of the housekeeper." Another insider familiar with the matter shared, "Donald was in awe of his father, and very detached from his mother."
In his book, Great Again: How to Fix Our Crippled America, the businessman-turned-politician wrote about his mother; the passage reads, "The values she gave to me were strong values. I wish I could have picked up all of them, but I didn’t, obviously." Speaking to his biographer, Tim O'Brien, Donald once said, "My father was more directly related to me. My mother was a wife who really was a great homemaker. She always said, ‘Be happy!’ She wanted me to be happy." Years later in his book Think Big, he wrote, "My father understood me more and he said, ‘I want you to be successful.’"
Though not much has been spoken about Mary by her family. Eric Trump, her grandchild once said, "My grandmother was an amazing woman who was strong, smart, charismatic, and incredibly loving. She had an amazing smile and an incredible sense of humor. Looking down, there is no doubt that she would be unbelievably proud of my father and all that he has accomplished."
This article originally appeared 3 months ago.
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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KARACHI— Gold rates are at Rs 277,800 per tola in Pakistan on Monday, and price of 10 grams currently hover around Rs238,169.
On December 16, 22 karat Gold is being sold at 259,050 per tola, 21 Karat 247,975, and 18 Karat at 212,550.
These rates are from Sarafa Association and are subject to fluctuations.
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Gold price in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad
Today Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – US Dollar, Euro, SAR to PKR – 16 December 2024
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Italian Boat Tragedy: Migrant Ship Sinks
A ship carrying African migrants to Europe caught fire and capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, killing at least 94 people as it spilled hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said.
A ship carrying African migrants to Europe caught fire and capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, killing at least 94 people as it spilled hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said.
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In this image made from video provided by the Italian Coast Guard, survivors of a ship carrying migrants which caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa are seen aboard an Italian Coast Guard vessel as it arrives into port on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Italian officials say scores of people died when a ship carrying migrants towards Italy caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea. (AP Photo/Italian Coast Guard)
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Body bags containing African migrants, who drowned trying to reach Italian shores, lie in the harbour of Lampedusa October 3, 2013. At least 82 people died and scores were missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, officials and rescuers said. The coastguard said it appeared that there were between 400 and 500 migrants on the boat when it sank, and 150 had been saved so far. REUTERS/Nino Randazzo/ASP press office/Handout via Reuters (ITALY - Tags: DISASTER SOCIETY IMMIGRATION POLITICS) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS PICTURE IS DISTRIBUTED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. MANDATORY CREDIT
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In this image made from video provided by the Italian Coast Guard, an Italian Coast Guard vessel transporting survivors of a ship carrying migrants which caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, arrives into port on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Italian officials say scores of people died when a ship carrying migrants towards Italy caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea. (AP Photo/Italian Coast Guard)
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A coastguard vessel manoeuvres after unloading body bags containing African migrants, who drowned trying to reach Italian shores, in the harbour of Lampedusa October 3, 2013. At least 94 people died and scores were missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, officials and rescuers said. The coastguard said it appeared that there were between 400 and 500 migrants on the boat when it sank, and 150 had been saved so far. REUTERS/Enza Billeci (ITALY - Tags: SOCIETY IMMIGRATION DISASTER POLITICS)
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Rescued migrants arrive onboard a coastguard vessel at the harbour of Lampedusa
October 3, 2013. An estimated 500 passengers on a boat that sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on Thursday were all believed to be Eritreans coming from Libya, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration said. At least 82 people died and scores were missing, officials and rescuers said. REUTERS/Nino Randazzo/ASP press office/Handout via Reuters (ITALY - Tags: DISASTER SOCIETY IMMIGRATION POLITICS) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS PICTURE IS DISTRIBUTED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
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A coastguard vessel manoeuvres after unloading body bags containing African migrants, who drowned trying to reach Italian shores, in the harbour of Lampedusa October 3, 2013. At least 94 people died and scores were missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, officials and rescuers said. The coastguard said it appeared that there were between 400 and 500 migrants on the boat when it sank, and 150 had been saved so far. REUTERS/Enza Billeci (ITALY - Tags: SOCIETY IMMIGRATION DISASTER POLITICS)
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Firefighters unload the body of a drowned migrant from a Coast Guard boat in the port of Lampedusa, Sicily, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Tens of people died when a ship carrying African migrants toward Italy caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said Thursday. Many migrants have been rescued, but the boat is believed to have been carrying as many as 500 people. It is one of the deadliest migrant shipwrecks in recent times and the second one this week off Italy: On Monday, 13 men drowned while trying to reach southern Sicily when their ship ran aground just a few meters (yards) from shore at Scicli. (AP Photo/Nino Randazzo, Health Care Service, HO)
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Body bags containing African migrants, who drowned trying to reach Italian shores, lie in the harbour of Lampedusa October 3, 2013. At least 82 people died and scores were missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, officials and rescuers said. The coastguard said it appeared that there were between 400 and 500 migrants on the boat when it sank, and 150 had been saved so far. REUTERS/Nino Randazzo/ASP press office/Handout via Reuters (ITALY - Tags: DISASTER SOCIETY IMMIGRATION POLITICS) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS PICTURE IS DISTRIBUTED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. MANDATORY CREDIT
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Body bags containing African migrants, who drowned trying to reach Italian shores, lie in the harbour of Lampedusa October 3, 2013. At least 94 people died and scores were missing after a boat carrying migrants from Africa sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa on Thursday, officials and rescuers said. The coastguard said it appeared that there were between 400 and 500 migrants on the boat when it sank, and 150 had been saved so far. REUTERS/Enza Billeci (ITALY - Tags: SOCIETY IMMIGRATION DISASTER POLITICS)
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The body of a drowned migrant is being unloaded from a Coast Guard boat in the port of Lampedusa, Sicily, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Tens of people died when a ship carrying African migrants toward Italy caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said Thursday. Many migrants have been rescued, but the boat is believed to have been carrying as many as 500 people. It is one of the deadliest migrant shipwrecks in recent times and the second one this week off Italy: On Monday, 13 men drowned while trying to reach southern Sicily when their ship ran aground just a few meters (yards) from shore at Scicli. (AP Photo/Nino Randazzo, Health Care Service, HO)
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Downtown Brooklyn in western Sydney announces sudden closure after shock death of business patriarch
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Russia is scrambling to reinforce its bases in Libya as it faces being thrown out of Syria, its other foothold in the Mediterranean.
Flight data show at least three Russian military cargo planes have flown from Belarus to Libya since Dec 8, the day the Russian-allied Assad regime in Syria was toppled by Islamist-led rebels.
The most recent flight landed in Benghazi, Libya, early on Saturday morning, according to data from FlightRadar24, a real-time flight tracking website.
Experts believe that Russia is moving defence materials stockpiled in Belarus, its closest ally, to Libya, where it is rapidly increasing its military presence in response to the rebel seizure of Damascus.
“The challenges in Syria seem to be pushing Russia to ramp up its presence in eastern Libya, even if that wasn’t part of its original plan just weeks ago,” said Jalel Harchaoui, a North Africa specialist and fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a defence think tank based in London.
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Mera Lalu Innocent Hai: 7 Epic Reactions
7 epic reactions from disillusioned people who are still to come to terms with the harsh reality of Lalu Prasad Yadav going to jail for 5 years.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has always been a funny funny man. His intentionally hilarious Lok Sabha speeches would provide a huge comic relief , not only to us -the disillusioned aam aadmi , fed up with the non-functional and dysfunctional Parliament, but also to the MPs inside. But he may have delivered his funniest line yet.
Hum Innocent Hain
"When I have not done any crime, how have I been punished?" This was Lalu Prasad's instant reaction when a CBI court jailed him for five years for his involvement in the fodder scam. This. Are you laughing yet?
No, not enough for you. Then, at exhibit B we have his loyal supporters and heartbroken(we prefer disillusioned, but well) RJD party members.
__PAGEBREAK__ Tu Mera Hero
"Lalu Prasad is a hero and will remain a hero in future too," said his wife and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi
__PAGEBREAK__ Humare Hero ke Villains
"Lalu ji has become a victim of a political conspiracy and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (of JDU) and BJP has an important role in this conspiracy."party MP Ramkripal Yadav said.
__PAGEBREAK__ Garibo ka Messiah (Who, by the Way, Kept All Their Money)
"Lalu is innocent. He has been punished because he was voicing the concerns of the poor and strengthening secularism."Ramkripal Yadav added.
__PAGEBREAK__ Bas, Hone hi Wala Hai. This Jail Tamasha, is Aise Hi. Don't Worry
Senior party leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh looks like a firm believer in alternate reality who brushed aside murmurs of a change in RJD's leadership saying it was not required as Prasad will be out on bail. "Lalu is himself available. What crisis if somebody is absent for five-ten days? Yes he has been sentenced for five years but will he not get bail? We will move an appeal in high court," he said.
__PAGEBREAK__ Lalu Must be a Really Slow Reader. And the Definition of Impractical Just Got Changed
"I have given him the Gita. By the time, he reads up half of the scripture, he will be out of jail. If somebody goes somewhere for 10-20 days, should we make another appointment in his place. This is totally impractical," he added.
__PAGEBREAK__ Fasting for the Neta Who Nabbed Even the Cattle's Food
Villagers in Lalu Prasad's village Phulwaria and Rabri Devi's village Salarkela were not ready to accept the news that the former railway minister was been jailed."It was unexpected for us. Many of us have decided not to cook food and eat anything tonight to express solidarity with Lalu Prasad after he was jailed," Phulwaria resident Madan Rai, who belongs to the RJD leader's caste, said.
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| 2024-12-16T06:37:59Z
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Interactive Display Market Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Interactive Display Market Expected to Reach $29.19 Billion by 2026
Rising Demand for Interactive Displays in Education and Corporate Sectors Driven by Whiteboards and Kiosks.”
WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Allied Market Research, titled, "Global Interactive Display Market by Panel Type, Technology, Screen Size, Application, and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019-2026," the global interactive display market size was valued at $14.63 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $29.19 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 8.80% from 2019 to 2026. — Allied Market Research
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 @ https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/6141
Interactive screens allow users to access and manipulate different files. These screens include large-format interactive displays (LFID), interactive whiteboards, and interactive touchscreens, used for advertisement, education, and other sectors. The interactive display market is expected to grow increasing the adoption of new technologies and rise in demand for touch-based devices.
The major factors that drive the global interactive display market include growth in flexible display technologies, an increase in demand for interactive whiteboards in the education sector, and a rise in the trend of touch-based devices. However, the high cost of the latest display technologies such as transparent display and quantum dot displays hinders the interactive display market growth. Furthermore, upcoming applications in flexible display devices are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global interactive display market.
The companies operating in the market have adopted strategies such as agreements, partnerships, product launches, and R&D, to increase their market share and expand their geographical presence. The global interactive display market is analyzed and estimated by the impact of the drivers, restraints, and opportunities. The period studied in this report is from 2018 to 2026, whereas the forecast period is from 2019 to 2026.
The scope of the report discusses the potential opportunities for the market players to enter the global interactive display market. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth analysis of the interactive display market, outlining current trends, key driving factors, and key areas of investment. The study includes Porter’s five forces analysis of the industry to determine the impact of suppliers, competitors, new entrants, substitutes, and buyers on the market growth. Moreover, it features the strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.
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Moreover, display technology such as OLED has various advantages over conventional display technologies such as being light in weight and its flexibility, which have enabled it to gain competitive advantage over other segments The OLED technology is recognized as a lighter and thinner alternative than conventional LED and LCD systems. In addition, OLED panels do not require any type of backlighting as compared to LCDs. A stable performance in sunlight is an additional advantage of OLED.
On July 23, 2019, Sharp Corporation launched new 4K Ultra HD resolution large-format AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems. These systems have whiteboard functionality and an embedded system-on-chip (SoC) controller. Sharp offers InGlass touch technology, which provides a semi-flat surface, allowing for a more comfortable and accurate response.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 :
- In terms of revenue, Flat Panel contributed the maximum market share in 2018 and is expected to maintain its lead throughout the forecast period.
- The transparent Panel is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- In 2018, North America accounted for over 38.6% of the global market share and is expected to dominate the interactive display market share in the future.
The global interactive display market trends are analyzed by region across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2018, in terms of revenue, North America accounted for 38.6% of total interactive display market revenue and is expected to retain its dominant position. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR, owing to advancements in touchscreen devices and a rise in purchasing capacity.
The key players operating in the interactive display industry include LG Electronics, NEC Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., ViewSonic Corporation, Planar Systems, Horizon Display Inc., Baanto International Ltd., Crystal Display Systems Ltd., and Elo Touch Solutions.
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End Of The Dubai Dream For Europe's Drug Lords?
Drug lords like Sean McGovern, a top lieutenant of the Kinahan cartel, and Faissal Taghi -- son of the infamous head of the Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia -- used to hang out and party in Dubai's glitzy hotels and restaurants without a care in the world.
Until their arrests -- and the smashing of a massive Russian-run money laundering operation based there this month -- the Gulf emirate was a haven for some of Europe's biggest drug traffickers.
For years major drug barons have brazenly run their operations out of the city's skyscrapers and luxury villas without fear of extradition. Limited judicial cooperation from the local authorities meant they had little to fear, European investigators and magistrates told AFP.
Europol described the city as a "remote coordination hub" for Europe's drugs trade, where traffickers live openly and launder their money through luxury goods and real estate.
Far from the European ports like Antwerp, Rotterdam and Le Havre where their drugs transit, police say the barons pull the strings from the comfort of Dubai, ruling by fear and extreme violence from one of the safest cities in the world.
Ironically, Dubai's low crime rate means they can operate there in security, doing deals and networking with other global narcotics players in the city's cafes and shisha bars.
However, the tide may now be turning.
In October, McGovern -- the right-hand-man of Irish drugs lord Daniel Kinahan -- was arrested on an extradition warrant from Dublin, accused of murder and being a leader of a criminal organisation.
The US Treasury calls the Kinahan cartel a "threat to the entire licit economy", with Washington slapping a $15-million bounty on the heads of its three leading members.
McGovern's arrest in Dubai followed the extradition in July of Faissal Taghi to the Netherlands on drug trafficking and murder-related charges. Belgian drug lord Nordin El Hajjioui was sent back in handcuffs to Brussels in March.
"The UAE is committed to working with all its international partners to disrupt and deter all forms of global illicit finance," a government official told AFP.
A crossroads linking Europe and Asia, Dubai has one of the world's busiest ports and airports -- and is a favourite winter sunspot for sports stars and influencers.
But for more than a decade, it has also been home to a rogue's gallery of European crime figures.
Cartel boss Kinahan and "El Tigre", the Spanish cocaine kingpin Alejandro Salgado Vega, are among the most notorious to have settled there.
Kinahan's associate, Ridouan Taghi -- Faissal's father -- was also a longtime Dubai denizen till the fearsome gangster was jailed for life for a string of hits in February after a mega trial in a high-security Amsterdam court known as De Bunker.
Many other big-time drug dealers are also openly living it large there.
"They don't hide. They are not like refugees with false papers," said Francisco Torres, head of Spain's elite Guardia Civil unit which tackles organised crime.
"They live a luxurious life in front of everyone with total impunity," he told AFP.
Abdelkader "Bibi" Bouguettaia is a case in point. A French-Algerian trafficker wanted by Interpol, he lives in luxury apartments near the Palm Jumeirah home of the British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham.
Bouguettaia had already fled when France sentenced him to nine years for smuggling 599 kilos of cocaine and he is suspected of orchestrating a vast 2.5-tonne shipment through Marseille.
Investigators say he drives high-end cars and enjoys dining at such celebrity hangouts as Salt Bae's Nusr-Et Steakhouse, where a gold leaf filet can set you back more than $2,000.
Fellow French fugitive Tarik Kerbouci, known as "The Bison" -- wanted for a 3.3-tonne cocaine shipment -- also loves his luxury. But he likes speed even more, coming second in the Gulf Radical Cup championship series in his own fluorescent yellow racing car.
Recent arrests may have called Dubai's reputation as a haven for global crime syndicates into question.
But its appeal remains strong, with its unique combination of luxury, strategic location and local legal loopholes that make extradition difficult and money laundering relatively easy.
The UK-based Centre for the Study of Corruption said in August that there has been "a large-scale shift in the global epicentre of dirty money networks to Dubai and Hong Kong".
One anti-money laundering expert based in the emirate told AFP that it is a perfect safe space for crime groups.
"Organisations can plan an operation... in Dubai and never see each other again afterwards," he said.
"They hang out at the Five resort on the Palm Jumeirah where there are lots of prostitutes, at the Cafe de Paris or in the shisha bars in the marina."
In 2022, Europol's Operation Desert Light revealed the existence of a mostly Dubai-based "super cartel" headed by six figures including Daniel Kinahan that controlled a third of the cocaine coming into Europe.
"Bibi" Bouguettaia coordinated tonnes of what came through Le Havre, France's biggest port.
AFP has seen the transcript of the police interrogation of one of his suspected foot soldiers who explained how the operations worked.
"Bibi" is allied with a Dutch drug baron, and runs cocaine into Paris and Antwerp, Europe's second largest port.
He has a strong hold on Le Havre, the man told police. "Dockers, the people who look after port security, he pays them."
Everything is run over the phone, the witness said, with the threat of violence ever-present.
When someone refuses a mission or responds too slowly, a picture of a family member would be sent to them as a silent threat.
Dubai's other big attraction is its cash economy, where criminals can quickly get rid of dirty money that would be hard to spend in Europe.
The emirate's ancestral "hawala" banking system, which allows cash to be transferred without money actually moving, has allowed drug lords to invest heavily in property and other high-end businesses there with little trace.
"A building sells within 15 minutes," a money laundering expert in the UAE told AFP, with skyscrapers and gated communities popping out of the sand as fast as they can be built. Drawn by its low taxes and light-touch regulation, nine out of 10 of the city's population are expatriates.
While Dubai is less rich in oil than its neighbours, transactions in its booming property market hit a record 132 billion euros ($139 billion) in 2022.
With homes in its glitziest neighbourhoods selling for more than $10 million, Tarik "The Bison" Kerbouci set himself up as an "estate agent", according to a French judicial source.
Based on leaks of a property register, the Washington-based Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS) said he owned at least a villa and an apartment in the Al Barsha and Al Hebiah areas.
It was also able to establish that Daniel Kinahan and his wife Caoimhe Robinson owned several properties including one near the Palm Jumeirah and another bought for six million euros in Emirates Hills that is now reportedly worth twice that.
The glacial nature of the extradition process had also helped keep top criminals living there.
Arrested in Dubai in July 2022, Kerbouci was freed 40 days later, the deadline for official reception of his extradition request having passed.
Bouguettaia benefited from the same slowness after he was arrested in October last year before being released in January. "El Tigre" is again living in total liberty in Dubai, his lawyer said, after being held in 2022.
The UAE signed extradition treaties with France in 2007, with Spain two years later, with Belgium and the Netherlands in 2021 and Ireland this year.
But only a small handful of major drug dealers have been extradited.
"We have identified some 30 priority targets in Dubai," French foreign ministry official Jean-Noel Bonnieu told lawmakers earlier this year. "None of these traffickers have been extradited, although some have been arrested."
Of the 20 or so people wanted by Belgium, only four have been returned since 2021, according to official figures.
The French authorities complain of the "extreme strictness of the UAE's interpretation of the documents needed and the time window in which they must be sent".
Torres, of Spain's Guardia Civil, said Dubai's demands were often "absurd" and "impossible to meet", such as having to send all the original documents with each page signed by a judge.
But this year there has been progress on judicial cooperation.
A French magistrate with organised crime experience has been sent to neighbouring Abu Dhabi, with Belgium in October appointing a judge to liaise directly with the UAE.
The same month, the then Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin hailed its new extradition treaty with the UAE as "an important step".
Since then "Bibi" Bouguettaia has again been arrested along with one of Belgium's top traffickers, Othman El Ballouti, whom Brussels has been trying to extradite for years, official sources told AFP.
The UAE has also been trying to show it has been cleaning up its act since being put on the "grey list" by the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2022.
Tougher surveillance of the flows of cash through the Emirates meant it was taken off the list in February.
But a French judicial source told AFP that Dubai has never seized "any assets for any foreign financial authority" despite a major influx of Russian business figures since the war in Ukraine started nearly three years ago.
Even so, some say Dubai's criminal elite may already be looking for their next bolthole. "With all the attention on Dubai... eyes are turning to Turkey as another possible centre for international criminal activities," a Dutch judicial source told AFP.
"Some big names are looking to North Africa, Indonesia and Bali," according to a French specialist in money laundering.
"The Bison", Tarik Kerbouci, has already left and gone on the run. He is probably living elsewhere in the Middle East or North Africa, European sources say, under a false identity.
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An 11-year-boy is battling for life at AIIMS Trauma Centre after a javelin, thrown by a senior student during a practice session, pierced his skull at a school playground in CR Park area of south Delhi.
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Fronting in writing and grammar is a simple but effective tool you can use to modify a sentence.
Put simply, it moves parts like an object, adverb, or complement to the very beginning of a sentence.
Instead of following the standard subject-verb-object structure, it moves the focus of a sentence to the most important part, which can create emphasis or add variety.
It doesn’t matter if you are writing an essay, a story, or even dialogue; it can give a sentence a bit of a boost.
Why is fronting a useful grammar tool?
Fronting is an easy way to highlight the most important part of a sentence.
When you place key details or dramatic elements at the beginning of a sentence, it can help you quickly grab a reader’s attention.
It’s also an easy way to break from standard sentence patterns and add more variety to your writing.
For example, “A writer I am” is more expressive than “I am a writer.”
It’s also a handy tool for changing the tone of your writing. You can use it to add formality, a poetic touch, or even suspense.
If you are writing fiction, it can help you set the scene or mood right away, as in “On the dark horizon, storm clouds massed.”
In persuasive or opinion writing, it can help you emphasize a point, like “Never has a social problem been more serious.”
It can also make your sentences feel more conversational or dramatic, which can help with dialogue or a character’s thoughts.
However, you should use it sparingly so it doesn’t overwhelm the flow of your text.
But it isn’t just about rearranging sentence order. It’s about drawing attention to specific elements.
Types of fronting and when to use them
One common type is adverbial fronting, which occurs when an adverb or adverbial phrase is moved to the beginning of a sentence.
Unexpectedly, my train to London was on time.
This type of fronting works well in descriptive or narrative writing.
Object fronting places the object of the verb at the start of the sentence.
The truth, they saw far too late.
You use it to emphasize something, drawing attention to the most important thing in the sentence.
Complement fronting uses words that describe the subject.
A true friend, he has always been.
This one is ideal when you want to make a statement stand out and leave an impression.
You can also use negative fronting. It uses negative expressions such as never, not only, or no sooner to start a sentence.
Never have I seen such a mess.
It is effective in formal writing or situations where you want to convey strong emotion.
Lastly, prepositional phrase fronting moves a prepositional phrase to the beginning of a sentence. It’s useful for introducing a sense of place or context before any action unfolds, making it ideal for fiction.
Under the old oak tree, they had their first kiss.
Is it the same as inversion?
Fronting and inversion are closely related grammar tools, but they aren’t the same.
Sometimes, they can occur together but with different purposes and grammatical rules.
Fronting specifically moves an element of a sentence, like an object, adverb, or complement, to the front for emphasis or stylistic reasons.
Inversion, on the other hand, changes the subject-verb order.
Never have I felt such joy.
In this example, the negative adverb never triggers inversion, so the auxiliary verb “have” is moved before the subject “I.”
Fronting rearranges sentence elements for emphasis or variety.
However, inversion alters the subject-verb order, often for grammatical reasons triggered by specific words or phrases.
10 Examples in literature
You will come across this grammatical form in almost any book you read.
If you didn’t know the term, fronting in writing, you will probably notice it more often now.
To give you an idea of how useful it is, here are ten examples from literature, including one from the wise Jedi Master, Yoda.
Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
William Shakespeare, The Tempest: Full fathom five thy father lies.
Emily Dickinson, Poem 1685 (published 1929): Forever is composed of nows.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby: In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring: Out of the frying pan into the fire.
Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway: The hours were like a string of pearls, threaded together by time.
T.S. Eliot, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: Let us go then, you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky.
Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea: With the first light of dawn, he began his journey.
Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: Much to learn, you still have.
In classic literature or modern fiction, fronting can add depth or rhythm to help writers capture readers’ attention more effectively.
Conclusion
Although you will use it only occasionally, fronting is a helpful grammar tool that can improve your writing by adding emphasis and helping with more sentence variety.
It doesn’t matter if you are writing a narrative, persuasive argument, or dialogue.
Try experimenting with it to highlight the most important parts of your sentences for more impact.
Move elements around to try and break from the usual subject-verb-object structure.
Like any literary or grammar device, it works best when you use it sparingly, but it’s a tool every writer can use.
If it’s new to you, give it a try and see if you can occasionally find better ways to construct a sentence.
Mixing things up can only help you develop a more varied writing style.
Related Reading: Resultative Adjectives – The Door Creaked Open
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If you had asked me yesterday about this fixed expression, I would have said that when worse comes to worst is the correct form.
However, when I stumbled upon a text that used the phrase when worst comes to worst, I wondered if my assumption was correct.
The trouble with assumptions is that you can quite easily be tripped up, as I was on this point.
As it turns out, I wasn’t entirely wrong, but nor was I right about what I thought was the correct form of the expression.
The origin of the expression
The idiom worst comes to worst has been in use in written English since at least the 16th century.
One of the first recorded mentions is in a 1596 pamphlet entitled Have With You to Saffron-Walden by Thomas Nashe.
As you can see from the image above, it was written in Middle English. However, it’s worth noting that he used the definite article (the) for both parts of the expression.
It proves that the original expression was in the superlative form.
Today, though, there is a belief that it doesn’t make sense.
That’s why using worse in the first part of the idiom gives a sense of change from one dire situation to one even more dire.
The usage graph below shows the changes over time and how the two forms have jumped around in use.
Whichever side of the fence you are on regarding this expression, you can rest easy in knowing that you are probably correct.
Explaining the two phrases
It makes little difference when we speak because unless you have perfect diction, it usually sounds like worse comes to worse.
In writing, however, the change of one letter makes all the difference.
The argument that using two superlatives together is illogical makes sense because it literally means when the most dire possibility becomes the most dire possibility.
But changing the first part to a comparative adjective seems to make better sense. Then, a more dire situation becomes the most dire situation.
While researching this subject, I came across some mentions that this expression was changed in later editions of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
After hunting through various editions, I discovered something strange.
In an 1895 edition, the expression in the book is the worse came to the worst.
However, in a 2002 edition, it reads the worst came to the worst.
Therefore, it seems that Defoe may have been one of the first writers to change the form of the expression to worse comes to worst instead of worst comes to worst.
But later, editors must have had a change of heart and reverted to the original form.
What does all this prove?
Well, very little other than that, it’s safe to say that either form is correct.
Are there any alternative expressions?
If you want to avoid or replace the expression, there are some possibilities you can use.
While these are not 100% exact replacements, they all have a similar intent.
In the worst-case scenario – A formal and concise way to highlight the most negative outcome.
If it all falls apart – A casual, informal way of describing a situation that may collapse completely.
Come what may – It suggests an acceptance of any outcome, even if it’s the worst one possible.
If things go south – Another very casual expression predicting that a situation may deteriorate considerably.
If the worst happens – A simple acknowledgment of a possible negative outcome.
These fixed expressions can be useful in certain contexts, but none of them are exactly the same as when worst comes to worst.
Summary
As I said at the start of this article, I thought I knew all I needed to know about this fixed expression.
But how wrong I was.
There is much more to it, and clearly, there is no right or wrong use in writing.
You can use the original version, which is slightly illogical. Or you can use the newer version which attempts to fix the logic issue.
But either way, you’ll be correct.
Related Reading: On Tenterhooks Or Tender Hooks?
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Ahead of the festival season, the Centre has asked all states to remain alert and tighten security in sensitive places to foil any attempt by terrorists to disturb peace.
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How Hyper Cooling Your Hands Enhances Training Intensity and Performance
In Episode 748 of Power Athlete Radio, Dr. Heller explained how cooling your hands can enhance training intensity and improve performance, whether the goal is building anaerobic strength or boosting endurance. By hyper-cooling during rest periods, athletes can maintain a higher level of intensity across sets, leading to greater gains over time.
How Hyper Cooling Boosts Training Intensity
The principle behind CoolMitt is simple yet powerful: cooling the body from the inside out during rest periods helps maintain optimal performance levels. During exercise, your body generates heat, which can reduce your ability to perform at peak intensity as fatigue sets in. Cooling the hands between sets allows the blood to cool more effectively, resetting your body’s thermal state and enabling you to push harder in the next round.
“If you can effectively hyper-cool the hands during a three-minute rest, every set can be performed with greater relative intensity,” Dr. Heller explained. “When you look at performance over time, the curve on the other side should be dramatically better.”
This ability to sustain higher intensity over multiple sets is particularly beneficial for athletes looking to improve strength, power, or endurance.
Applications for Anaerobic Gains and Endurance
Dr. Heller emphasized that CoolMitt has applications for both anaerobic and endurance-focused training:
- Anaerobic Training: Hyper cooling allows athletes to maintain explosive strength and power during repeated sets, enabling them to train harder and recover faster.
- Endurance Training: For endurance athletes, CoolMitt helps regulate core temperature during prolonged efforts, allowing for sustained performance over longer durations.
The Future of Wearable Cooling Technology
One of the exciting developments Dr. Heller mentioned is the ongoing work on a wearable CoolMitt system. While the current setup for endurance athletes involves a suspended device that can be used during treadmill workouts, a wearable system would offer greater convenience and usability.
“We’re working on a wearable system to make continuous use easier, especially for endurance applications,” Dr. Heller shared. “But even with our current setups, we’ve already seen dramatic effects in many cases.”
The future of wearable cooling technology could revolutionize how athletes approach both training and recovery, making it more accessible for at-home use and continuous application during workouts.
Why CoolMitt Matters for Athletes
The ability to hyper-cool the body during training represents a major step forward in performance optimization. Whether you’re an athlete focused on explosive strength or endurance gains, this innovative approach helps sustain intensity and maximize results over time.
With the promise of wearable technology on the horizon, CoolMitt is poised to become an essential tool for athletes looking to push their limits and achieve their goals. As Dr. Heller put it, the potential for “dramatic effects” is already clear, and this is just the beginning.
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Aside from adding new intelligent features to the iPhone, did iOS 18.2 actually fix anything?
Apple's iOS 18.2 dropped recently, promising to fix some longstanding issues that iPhone users had been complaining about since updating to iOS 18. The release notes claim to have improved Apple Intelligence, added in ChatGPT integration, and made other tweaks. But did they actually fix the things that were driving people crazy? That's the real question.
One of the main issues that users have reported is related to battery life. Many iPhone owners have noticed a significant decrease in battery life after updating to iOS 18. While Apple has not explicitly stated that iOS 18.2 addresses this issue, some users have reported an improvement in battery life after installing the update. However, it is important to note that this is not a universal experience, and some users continue to face battery-related problems.
Another common complaint among iPhone users has been related to performance. Some users have reported that their iPhones have become slower and less responsive after updating to iOS 18. Apple has claimed that iOS 18.2 includes performance improvements, but again, user experiences vary. Some users have noticed a positive difference in performance, while others have not.
Another common complaint among iPhone users has been related to performance. Some users have reported that their iPhones have become slower and less responsive after updating to iOS 18. Apple has claimed that iOS 18.2 includes performance improvements, but again, user experiences vary. Some users have noticed a positive difference in performance, while others have not.
In addition to battery life and performance, users have also reported issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and app crashes. While Apple has not specifically mentioned these issues in the release notes for iOS 18.2, it is possible that the update includes fixes for these problems. However, without explicit confirmation from Apple, it is difficult to say for sure.
iOS 18.2 delivered another batch of Apple Intelligence features to iPhones
Lastly, some users have reported that their iPhones are running hotter than usual since the iOS 18 update. Whether it's streaming videos, browsing the web, or just using basic apps, their phones seem to be turning into miniature furnaces. This not only makes the phone uncomfortable to hold, but it also raises concerns about long-term battery health and overall device performance. I am still experiencing this issue myself, even on the iOS 18.2 update, so I'd have to say this is another challenge that has yet to be addressed.
It's worth acknowledging that iOS 18 is still under development, and Apple likely continues to refine it. However, the bulk of user complaints haven't been directed at new additions like Apple Intelligence. Instead, they've centered around seemingly basic issues: unexpected battery drain, performance hiccups, connectivity glitches, and app instability. These issues, while perhaps not fundamentally flawed, contribute to a sense of "jankiness" that detracts from the overall user experience.
While Apple continues to add more Apple Intelligence features, it's crucial that they address these underlying performance issues. A foundation of stability and reliability is essential for users to fully embrace and appreciate new features. If users are constantly battling bugs and glitches, the appeal of cutting-edge features like Apple Intelligence diminishes significantly. It is already bad enough that this launch has been staggered, offering the new features bit by bit.
This isn't to say that Apple isn't aware of or already working on these issues. They have a long track record of refining and improving their software over time. It's possible that subsequent updates to iOS 18 will address these concerns and deliver a more polished user experience. However, the initial impression matters, and the current state of iOS 18 leaves something to be desired.
Apple needs to take decisive action to address these issues and ensure a smooth and reliable user experience. Failing to do so risks overshadowing the genuine innovation present in iOS 18, leaving users frustrated and potentially hindering the adoption of new features. The focus should be on delivering a polished and refined product, not just a feature-rich one. Ultimately, users want a device that works seamlessly and reliably, allowing them to enjoy the latest features without distraction. Until then, the full potential of iOS 18 remains untapped.
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Oscar-winning actor set to play Al Davis in upcoming movie on John Madden
I regret to inform you that the Raiders' season is, unfortunately, still happening. And it gets worse: everyone's going to watch them play on Monday Night Football this week. The Raiders' could have just quietly let their two-win season wind down in the glorious anonymity that is late-season early-slate kickoffs, but nope; the NFL wanted to really pour salt in the wound.
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It's not all bad, though. Maybe the 4th most exciting part of this year was the news that a big Hollywood movie studio was moving forward with a John Madden biopic/thing. You take the wins where you can get them at this point. It does objectively sound pretty rad, though: Amazon/MGM is producing the movie, with Nic Cage apparently starring as Madden.
There aren't a ton of other details about the movie publicly available, but on Sunday afternoon, media writer Jeff Sneider reported that Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale is joining the movie, and he's playing iconic Raiders owner Al Davis.
Christian Bale is reportedly set to play Al Davis in John Madden biopic
Whoa! Christian Bale! I have no idea how good this movie's going to be, but the amount of dedication it's going to get from both of it's lead characters makes me optimistic. Cage and Bale absolutely send it for every role they've ever done, so it certainly feels like we're going to get a relatively-bonkers movie out of this. I don't have the first idea of what that entails, but I know it's going to be wild. If you're going to bring John Madden and Al Davis to the big screen, you need actors who are more than willing to commit to the bit.
I need to see who else is in this movie. I need to know what it's about. Is it going to be one of those weird movies that only covers, like, one hectic afternoon in real time? Is it going to be a run-of-the-mill biopic that hits all the usual beats? You've got to think the script is pretty good – it'd be hard to imagine a world where Cage/Bale sign on to a project if that isn't the case. The Raiders are so back, thanks to Nic Cage and Christian Bale. (And maybe Shedeur Sanders, but mostly Cage and Bale.) Just like everyone drew it up.
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CHAPEL HILL - While all eyes are on North Carolina’s coaching search, the transfer portal opened earlier this week across the college football world. As it stands, 11 Tar Heels have entered their name in the portal, and could find themselves outside of Chapel Hill for the 2025 season.
Here is a breakdown of UNC’s portal entrants and what the Tar Heels stand to lose production-wise with the new coaching regime:
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While polls to elect the 70-member Delhi assembly will be held on December 4, polls for 200- member Rajasthan assembly will be held on December 1 while elections for 40-member Mizoram assembly are scheduled to be held on December 4.
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The Las Vegas Raiders hired Antonio Pierce as their full-time head coach in 2024 after he went 5-4 in the interim to finish last season. But with the Raiders crashing to 2-11 in 13 games this season, his future to remain in the position is now in serious doubt.
While the Raiders mull over the decision on whether to give Pierce at least one more year, there are many strong candidates – even with Bill Belcihick choosing to take a college job North Carolina — might factor into making that call. Here's who majority owner Mark Davis and part owner Tom Brady should consider to hire:
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Raiders best coaching candidates for 2025
Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator (age: 43)
Flores needs his second shoot after stepping into the mess in Miami. He is a strong coordinator of the year candidate with how he's lead the ideal attack group in Minnesota. His Patriots ties to Brady and Belichick don't hurt.
Mike Vrabel, former Titans head coach (age: 49)
Vrabel would be another former Brady colleague and Belichick sutrogate to consider who doesn't have the same losing vibe as Pierce's predecessor, Brady's long-time Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. He got the Titans to overachieve and compete well in a top-heavy AFC and he can help the organization get right.
Liam Coen, Buccaneers offensive coordinator (age: 39)
Coen's work with Baker Mayfield this season plus history working for Sean McVay has made him a more appealing candidate in recent weeks. The Raiders definitely have him on the radar as the most desirable youthful pivot to an offensive-minded coach.
Kellen Moore, Eagles offensive coordinator (age: 36)
Moore falls into the same category of Coen after this sound work in making the Eagles more balanced but still rather explosive. Moore has gotten more buzz of late that he's ready to elevated to youthful head coach.
Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator (age: 38)
Johnson can have better options, including the Bears and Jets. It would be tough for him to take a job that doesn't have an established quarterback plan.
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders offensive coordinator (age: 45)
Kingsbury almost joined the Raiders staff under Pierce before going to Washington and landing with Jayden McDaniels. He has some peer quarterback history with Tom Brady to the point the former Cardinals coach can be lured back to the desert wot work with another dynamic rookie QB.
Deion Sanders, Colorado head coach (age: 57)
Sanders is trying to work some NFL mojo with Pierce regarding his top two prospects, cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter and son/quarterback Shedeur Sanders. But he is also trying to make the jump with one or both of them on his team in the NFL? No on will be shocked should Brady and Davis make Sanders an offer he can't refuse.
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Raiders coordinator could be joining Bill Belichick at North Carolina: Report
By Levi Dombro
Bill Belichick was introduced as the head coach of the University of North Carolina football team on December 11th, which felt like the beginning of the NFL coaching carousel that ensues every offseason.
While the future of Antonio Pierce is very much up in the air, many felt that Belichick could be heading to Las Vegas because of his relationship with the Raiders' new minority owner, Tom Brady.
However, news broke that Belichick was interested in the New York Jets job before he accepted the position in Chapel Hill.
It is clear now that the Raiders and Belichick were not a likely pair, but that hasn't stopped the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach from altering the Las Vegas staff.
Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Belichick is eyeing Raiders interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner for his coaching staff.
This may come as a bit of a shock to Raiders fans, as most are not incredibly impressed with the job that Turner has done since taking over as offensive coordinator for Luke Getsy.
Since the change, the Raiders offense is marginally better in terms of yards per game but they have yet to eclipse 20 points with Turner as the play-caller, and turnovers are still a major problem.
So, Turner feels like an odd choice to help build a college football program.
But when you factor in that Scott Turner's father, Norv Turner, was a head coach for multiple teams in the NFL between 1994 and 2012, the connection starts to make sense.
Turner's future, however, is undecided just like the rest of the Raiders' staff.
If Antonio Pierce survives another season, Turner could be offered the position of full-time offensive coordinator, or Pierce could look to go another direction.
Or, if the Raiders let go of Pierce at the end of the season, Turner will surely be without a job and could be headed to Chapel Hill.
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CHAPEL HILL – Bill Belichick hit the ground sprinting Thursday even before his formal introduction as North Carolina’s new football coach.
He reeled in longtime NFL scout and player personnel director Michael Lombardi before the intro at Kenan Stadium. No other hires have been finalized at this time, but expect Belichick to put together a staff that will be heavy on NFL experience and embedded in understanding how the college football landscape is vastly changing.
Lombardi’s staff will fall under salary umbrella of $5.3 million, which doesn’t include the rest of its operational budget. Sources have indicated to Tar Heel Illustrated he could end up with a high school and college scouting service of 30 people.
That would dwarf the crew that has worked under Pat Suddes, who has done a remarkable job working with a thin budget and UNC’s roster limitations due to its minimal waivering of academic requirements for prospective players. And he’d done that with a small staff.
“So grateful to have Michael with me in this process,” Belichick said during Thursday’s presser. “Michael and I have worked together for going all the way back over 30 years, and he has a great knowledge of the general manager role in this type of position in terms of scouting two sets of players: high school players and college portal players, as well as dealing with some version of a salary cap, which is now, you know, part of college football.”
Belichick says he will employ offensive and defensive schemes that best attack or prevent opponents, given the side of the ball. However, the foundation will be much like what the players will experience in the NFL, so expect plenty of assistants who have spent time at the next level.
His son, Stephen, is currently finishing his first year as defensive coordinator at Washington, but previously worked for his father with the New England Patriots for 12 seasons. Belichick said he isn’t sure if Stephen will be on his UNC staff, and sources very close to the situation said none of the negotiations to land the legendary head coach includes discussion about his son. So, that remains to be seen.
"On the staff, we'll hire the best coaches we can hire,” said Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as the head man with the Patriots and two as defensive coordinator with the New York Giants. “I want to do everything I can to help this program and make it as strong as possible. So, we'll hire the best ones we can get. There are several college coaches that are involved in bowl games and so forth, so I wouldn't interfere with the process at those schools with their commitments to their team.”
Unlike predecessor Mack Brown, Belichick will have more money for his assistant coaches than any other ACC team, and among the tops in the nation. His contract calls for $10 million in base salary, but sources indicate that could go much higher with bonuses. So, UNC should be highly attractive to prospective assistants for many reasons, including financially, which hasn’t been the case in recent decades.
“We'll see how it goes,” Belichick said. “But look, in the end, I've already had a lot of people contact me. There'll certainly be a strong presence of NFL people on the staff. I think that's a certainty, and not only in the staff but in the training area, but at the same time, looking for the best people we can get for Carolina that fit. I think it's a little different than what an NFL team would have, but we'll see."
In addition to filling out his staff, which include newly created roles in a mock front office, Belichick is also tediously combing over the roster. He started that to a degree in the fall, once he earmarked North Carolina as a program he wanted to lead if the job came open. But now he can watch the current Tar Heels practice in preparation for their game against Connecticut in the Fenway Bowl on December 28.
Belichick isn’t coaching the team for the bowl, but Freddie Kitchens is the team’s interim coach. Kitchens was Brown’s tight ends coach and run game coordinator the last two seasons, and he will stick around and serve on Belichick’s staff.
So, there is a small degree of transition already taking place for the Tar Heels that will remain on the roster into the 2025 season.
“They're working out there now getting ready for the bowl game, so they're practicing on a daily basis,” Belichick said. “And you know, I'm in very close contact with Coach Kitchens, and Michael and I are here now, so we'll start the process and take advantage of all opportunities we get.
“Some of those are in person, some of those are in training, some of those are on film and so forth. You know, some players are injured, and those wouldn't be able to be evaluated now, but there are other ways to look at them, what they did in the past, and try to project what their future is."
At 72 years of age, Belichick has launched into something quite different, only that maybe it really isn’t in many respects. The blending of the NFL and what was once the college platform brought him to Chapel Hill.
And he is off and running in this new adventure.
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Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today exhuded confidence of a fourth straight victory in the December 4 assembly elections, saying her government's "performance" in the last 15 years will be the main poll plank.
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Cameron McInnes has extended his stay in the Shire after inking a one-year contract extension.
Cronulla have re-signed the veteran forward to keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2026 campaign.
"It's a really exciting and proud moment to re-sign," McInnes said. "I was lucky enough to sign here for four years in 2021 and to be able to extend here is all I wanted to do."
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Cameron McInnes signs contract extension to remain with Cronulla Sharks
McInness joined the Sharks ahead of the 2022 campaign after previously playing for South Sydney and St George Illawarra.
The 30-year-old started his NRL career in 2014 at the Rabbitohs, before jumping ship to the Dragons in 2017.
McInnes established himself as a key player for the Dragons for four seasons until the Sharks poached him from their rival. He has clocked 74 appearances for Cronulla across three years at the club to date.
His contract extension comes off the back of another solid season for the hooker-turned-forward, who made his New South Wales debut under Michael Maguire.
He averaged 110 run metres per game and tackled at 96.5 per cent efficiency in 2024 as he once again provided stability through the middle of the park for Craig Fitzgibbon's side.
"I’m really glad the club are happy to have me," McInnes added.
"The club's in such a secure place. It's a high-performing environment and that's what I want to be a part of.
"I've got no doubt under Fitzy, the coaches and the systems in place here - I can't see anything other than striving for the best each year."
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The Cabinet on Thursday cleared the formation of Telangana as a separate state. The government will form a Group of Ministers for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, home minister Sushilkumar Shinde said.
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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Specifications for the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
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Union tourism minister K Chiranjeevi tonight resigned from his post in protest against the Union Cabinet's approval of the formation of separate Telangana state.
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Former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda on Friday surrendered before a Delhi court upon expiry of his month-long interim bail in the Geetika Sharma suicide case.
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BINI’s Aiah, also known as Aiah Arceta, shared that she is not currently seeking a partner, saying she can create happiness on her own.
In a Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter), a fan tweeted: “What’s your standard pag dating sa future partner mo?”
Aiah described her dream partner as someone who is kind to everyone. “Yung hindi lang mabait sa akin but in general, mabait siya sa lahat kasi yung puso niya ay totoong kabaitan lang yung laman,” she answered. “Yung tipong mga bata, matanda, parents, aso, or sino man yan ay naturally nag-ga-gravitate sa kanya kasi ang calming at peaceful ng aura niya.”
However, the singer and dancer shared that she is currently not seeking a partner as she is still enjoying her single life. “But for now, I am not there in that zone yet. I guess that’s what I also learned this year especially na nag i-start akong mag solo travel and I do things independently all the time na I realized, okay lang naman pala ako at na ako lang.
“I am happy on my own, and I can create happiness on my own. And to be honest, okay lang din sakin in life na ako lang kahit tumanda man ako kasi ang peaceful din naman pala pag ikaw lang mag isa.
“I don’t feel lonely, instead I feel free just being in my own happy bubble. So finding a future partner doesn’t pressure me at all. If meron in the future, thank you, Lord. If wala, thank you Lord din, haha,” she added.
In the end, Aiah says she wants someone who adds peace to her life. Otherwise, she’s content staying single and happy on her own.
“Anyways, BINI is life and I am grateful that the BINI life is my life right now so yan muna focus ko,” she said.
Yung hindi lang mabait sa akin but in general mabait sya sa lahat kase yung puso nya ay totoong kabaitan lang yung laman. Yung tipong mga bata, matanda, parents, aso, or sino man yan ay naturally nag ggravitate sa kanya kase ang calming at peaceful ng aura nya.
But for now, I am…
— Aiah Arceta (@bini_aiah) December 15, 2024
Recently, Aiah enjoyed a solo vacation in Bali, Indonesia. Through her Instagram post, she shared vibrant snapshots of her adventures and addressed a common question in her caption: “Them: Isn’t it lonely to travel alone?”
“Me: Hmm no. Not at all,” she added.
“What happens when a girl is left alone [on] an island with countless of activities to try haha,” she concluded.
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How about you, Ka-TFT? What’s your secret to creating your own happiness?
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'It's Very Sad Day for Andhra Pradesh'
Union HRD Minister M.M. Pallam Raju resigned from the Council of Ministers protesting the Union Cabinet's nod to the creation of a separate Telangana state
Union HRD Minister M.M. Pallam Raju, who today resigned from the Council of Ministers protesting the Union Cabinet's nod to the creation of a separate Telangana state, said he is deeply offended and aggrieved that the concerns and sentiments of the people of the region have not been taken into consideration.
According to reports, Pallam Raju has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
"It is a very sad day for Andhra Pradesh and I am hurt and aggrieved the way the decision has been rushed to bifurcate the state. Consequent to the CWC decision, there has been an agitation that has been raging for over two months in the Andhra and Rayalseema regions of Andhra Pradesh," he told media here.
Pallam Raju said noting the agitation, the Antony Committee was formed by the party to look into the genuine grievances and concerns of the people of the two regions.
"And we were hopeful that the Antony Committee would hear the grievances and do the course correction in the direction that would be given to the government in order to proceed with the bifurcation. Without waiting for that, the Cabinet has rushed with the decision of forming the Cabinet note and which has been approved by the Cabinet yesterday," said Pallam Raju.
"And I think this has been done in great haste without understanding the issues concerned, without understanding the concerns of the region, without taking into consideration the sentiments of the people. And it is going to be harmful and detrimental to the long term interests of the state," he added.
Raju, a senior leader from Seemandhra region, had earlier last night made the offer to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who, however, asked him to continue.
Raju, who is understood to have conveyed his unhappiness to the Prime Minister, is the second Union Minister to tender his resignation.
Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi had earlier last night resigned in protest against the Cabinet's nod to Telangana.
According to reports, an upset Chiranjeevi, who hails from Coastal Andhra, faxed his resignation to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) last night.
The actor-turned-politician has quit his post to mount pressure on the Congress leadership towards halting the division of Andhra Pradesh.
The Union Cabinet yesterday approved the creation of a new state of Telangana by bifurcating the existing state of Andhra Pradesh.
The city of Hyderabad will function as the common capital for both the States for a period of ten years. The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a Group of Ministers (GoM) to work out the various legal and administrative measures to ensure the safety and security of the residents of all the regions of the State including the guarantee of the Fundamental Rights.
The Union Cabinet further approved that the GoM will go into the various issues which concern both the States and suggest appropriate measures to address them.
The GoM will also work out the modalities for the provision of special financial disbursements required for the setting up of a new capital for the residuary State of Andhra Pradesh and to meet the special needs of the backward regions and districts of the two States.
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| 2024-12-16T06:39:21Z
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| 2024-12-16T06:39:22Z
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Nigeria Plane Crash: PICS
At least 15 people lost their lives Thursday when a chartered aircraft crashed minutes after taking off from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport here, Nigerian authorities said.
At least 15 people lost their lives Thursday when a chartered aircraft crashed minutes after taking off from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport here, Nigerian authorities said.
A firefighter walks past the wreckage of a plane at the site of a plane crash near the Lagos international airport October 3, 2013. REUTERS/Akitnunde Akinleye
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A Nigerian soldier inspects the wreckage of a plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Police Commissioner Waheed Sanau said the plane was chartered from Associated Airline to fly from Lagos to Akure in Ondo state and crashed into open land near a tollgate shortly after taking off. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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Rescue workers inspects the wreckage of a plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Police Commissioner Waheed Sanau said the plane was chartered from Associated Airline to fly from Lagos to Akure in Ondo state and crashed into open land near a tollgate shortly after taking off. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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A burial pamphlet showing the photograph of former Ondo state governor Olusegun Agagu is seen at the site of a plane crash near the Lagos international airport October 3, 2013. Fifteen people were killed when an Embraer passenger plane crashed shortly after take-off just outside Lagos airport's domestic terminal on Thursday, Nigerian authorities said. REUTERS/Akitnunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: DISASTER SOCIETY)
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People gather around the site of a plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Police Commissioner Waheed Sanau said the plane was chartered from Associated Airline to fly from Lagos to Akure in Ondo state and crashed into open land near a tollgate shortly after taking off. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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Rescue officials stand near the wreckage of a plane at the site of its crash near the Lagos international airport October 3, 2013. Fifteen people were killed when an Embraer passenger plane crashed shortly after take-off just outside Lagos airport's domestic terminal on Thursday, Nigerian authorities said. REUTERS/Akitnunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: TRANSPORT DISASTER)
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Air safety officials collect parts of a plane after it crashed near the Lagos international airport October 3, 2013. Fifteen people were killed when an Embraer passenger plane crashed shortly after take-off just outside Lagos airport's domestic terminal on Thursday, Nigerian authorities said. REUTERS/Akitnunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: DISASTER TRANSPORT)
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People gather around the site of a plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Police Commissioner Waheed Sanau said the plane was chartered from Associated Airline to fly from Lagos to Akure in Ondo state and crashed into open land near a tollgate shortly after taking off. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Read LessRescue workers inspect the wreckage of a charter passenger jet which crashed soon after take off from Lagos airport, Nigeria, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Officials said there were casualties but refused to confirm reports of several deaths. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Rescue workers peer into the wreckage of a charter passenger jet which crashed soon after take off from Lagos airport, Nigeria, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. Officials said there were casualties but refused to confirm reports of several deaths. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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Plane Crash in Nigeria Kills 16
A chartered airplane nosedived into the ground and burst into flames near tanks of aviation fuel on the outskirts of Lagos in Nigeria on Thursday, killing up to 16 people, officials said.
LAGOS: A chartered airplane nosedived into the ground and burst into flames near tanks of aviation fuel on the outskirts of Lagos in Nigeria on Thursday, killing up to 16 people, officials said.
Six survivors were rushed to the hospital, two in critical condition, Joe Obi, spokesman for Nigeria's aviation ministry, told Associated Press.
Obi said 14 people were killed on the aircraft that was carrying 20 people — 13 passengers and seven crew members. However Lagos state deputy governor Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire told reporters that 13 people died and there were seven survivors.
Later, Capt Usman Muktar, commissioner of the Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau investigating the accident, said there were only four survivors. There was no way to immediately account for the discrepancy, though some survivors may have died in the hospitals and some bodies apparently are burned beyond recognition.
The deputy governor appealed to family members to come forward for DNA tests to help identify the victims' remains. She spoke to reporters outside Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where some of the wounded are being treated.
Federal Aviation Agency spokesman Yakubu Dati said the Brazilian-made turboprop Embraer-120 crashed at 9.20am (0820 GMT) shortly after taking off from Murtala Muhammed Airport's domestic terminal.
Police commissioner Waheed Sanau said the plane was chartered from Associated Airline to fly from Lagos to Akure in Ondo state and crashed into open land near a tollgate shortly after taking off.
The front of the aircraft was completely destroyed, indicating it was the first part to hit the ground. The wrecked remains, surrounded by security officers and rescue workers, lay about 30 meters (yards) from massive tanks storing aviation fuel.
Local news reports said the plane was carrying mourners and the body of former Ondo state governor Olusegun Agagu, who died on September 13. Dati said Agagu's casket and the black box that records data from the aircraft had been recovered.
The pilot detected a fault soon after taking off and tried to return to the airport for an emergency landing but did not make it, another police official said on condition of anonymity because Lagos airport is not included in his duties. He said aviation officials were discussing a possible engine failure.
Nigerian airlines and airports have notoriously poor safety records.
The minister for domestic aviation, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, sent condolences to the families of victims and said in a statement, "I assure the public that the investigation will be thorough and that our airspace remains safe and secure."
AP
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| 2024-12-16T06:39:34Z
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Khloe Filling For Divorce From Lamar
Khloe Kardashian has reportedly told her husband of four years, Lamar Odom, that she wants a divorce.
Washington: Khloe Kardashian has reportedly told her husband of four years, Lamar Odom, that she wants a divorce.
A source told Us magazine that the reality star informed Odom on their fourth wedding anniversary that she is preparing to file papers to formally end their marriage.
The insider said that Kardashian will be filing for divorce soon and thinks it’s best they move on.
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| 2024-12-16T06:39:40Z
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Nash Angling for Bounce-Back Season
When Steve Nash was a Canadian teenager moving down to California to accept his only university scholarship offer 21 years ago, he never could have imagined his remarkable NBA career would lead to the dubious honour he's getting this fall.
EL SEGUNDO: When Steve Nash was a Canadian teenager moving down to California to accept his only university scholarship offer 21 years ago, he never could have imagined his remarkable NBA career would lead to the dubious honour he's getting this fall.
The Los Angeles Lakers' 39-year-old point guard is the oldest player in the NBA. And it isn't an achievement that's going on the mantel next to his two NBA Most Valuable Player trophies.
"It's not a privilege I ever really dreamed about," Nash said with a grimace. "It's pretty strange and, I guess, surreal in a way. Obviously, I'm thrilled to still be playing, and I don't feel as old as I probably look to some of these young guys."
Although Nash has no more than a few gray hairs at his temples, his 18th NBA season will be all about fighting back time.
He's completely healthy after injuries essentially scuttled his debut season with the Lakers, but his age and mileage already have coach Mike D'Antoni talking about limiting Nash's minutes or even getting him to take days off during the season.
But the eight-time NBA All-Star is quietly confident he can still be the dynamic guard with more than 10,000 career assists and the highest free-throw shooting percentage in league history. "Obviously, I think people think I'm on the downswing, and I'm receding into retirement in front of our eyes," Nash said. "So I've got a lot to prove."
Nash's debut campaign with the Lakers was overwhelmed by injuries: He played in just 50 games, his fewest in any full NBA season. A broken leg in the second regular-season game and resultant nerve damage kept him out until late December, and problems with his hips and hamstrings sidelined him again in April.
Even when he was healthy, he wasn't the point guard who has bedevilled the league for most of his career. Nash accepted a role as a spot-up shooter and secondary ball-handler alongside Kobe Bryant, but it was a strange fit for a pick-and-roll virtuoso who ran D'Antoni's offence to perfection for so many years with the Phoenix Suns.
Nash realizes the Lakers' early-season coaching change essentially sabotaged their season last November. The switch from Mike Brown to D'Antoni meant scrapping the Princeton offence they'd spent seven weeks practicing in favour of D'Antoni's up-tempo schemes -- two systems with almost nothing in common.
Nash said the Lakers emerged from last season as "kind of a beaten, scarred unit. But to have a full training camp is valuable, just for the sanity of the team, to have an identity that we never really found last year."
Nash believes he can be a big part of that new identity, but the Lakers plan to be cautious with him -- particularly with another high-priced year remaining on his contract after this one. D'Antoni said the Lakers "have to do something" to limit Nash's minutes, whether he sits out occasional back-to-back games or limits his total playing time.
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| 2024-12-16T06:39:47Z
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