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With overnight temperatures in North Carolina beginning to drop, an official with Avery County told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that the urgent needs of those still recovering from the deadly Hurricane Helene are changing with the seasons.
Alicia Stemper, public information officer for Avery County Emergency Operations Center, told Fox News Digital via phone that even though electricity has been restored to some residents in the area, they still don’t have access to heat because HVAC units and other methods of heating were damaged or destroyed by the storm’s floodwaters.
"We have a desperate need for camp heaters or buddy heaters," Stemper said, adding that gas, battery and electric-powered heaters would work best.
But Stemper said there was one surprising item among the county’s highest priorities: laundry detergent.
FIRST SNOW OF SEASON EYES HELENE RECOVERY AREAS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, EAST TENNESSEE
"There’s not enough laundry detergent in the county to handle all the muddy clothes," Stemper said, adding that residents have been using a community wash center to clean clothes dirtied during the storm and recovery efforts.
Stemper said that officials and community members are "grateful and fortunate that people are so kind and generous" with their donations, adding that the public has helped so much with water donations that the needs of the community are changing. She said the highest-priority items now include laundry detergent, heaters and mold/mildew removal products.
As the weather turns cooler, Stemper said that donations of weather-specific warm clothing, such as hats, gloves, warm socks and jackets, will also be appreciated.
PUPPIES RESCUED FROM HURRICANE HELENE TO BE REHOMED WITH MILITARY VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS
Temperatures in the area dropped to 39 degrees overnight into Monday, a chief deputy from the Avery County sheriff's office told Fox News Digital. Banner Elk, a small town in Avery County, posted online that winter temperatures with snow showers were possible for Tuesday night.
Those looking to donate are urged to check on the changing needs of impacted communities.
"This is a marathon, not a sprint," Stemper said. "We need people to be thinking of us as the seasons change for a year or two."
Stemper encouraged those looking to make donations to coordinate their efforts with friends, neighbors and churches in bulk to make the transportation of donations more efficient.
Avery County listed how donations can be made on its website at this link.
There have been four confirmed storm-related fatalities in Avery County as of Tuesday, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. There were 95 verified fatalities related to the storm across the state as of Tuesday.
Fox News Digital’s Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
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Auto Accident Injury Help Available with Franklin Law Group in Franklin MA. Call at 617-277-3477 for a Consultation.
FRANKLIN, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Franklin MA October 14, 2024 - Whether an individual is the driver of a vehicle, passenger in a vehicle, or pedestrian struck by a vehicle, monetary compensation for injuries sustained in a collision may be available.
The first factor in the analysis of a potential claim is determining who is at fault. In Massachusetts, compensation is available for damages if an individual is less than 50% at fault for the collision. For example, if the total value of injuries and related damages to an individual was $100,000.00, but they were found 49% at fault, the amount of those damages would be reduced by the 49% and that individual would receive $51,000.00 in compensation. If an individual is not at fault, then the individual would receive 100% of the compensation, or $100,000.00.
Fault in a two-car collision is dependent upon the facts of the collision as determined by the police investigation of the collision scene. Once fault is determined to be more than 50% against the other driver and the individual has suffered injuries resulting from the collision, that individual is entitled to damages. Damages are determined by the negligent driver's insurer and the personal injury attorney representing the individual's interest in their claim. It is the job of the negligent driver's insurance company and the claimant's attorney to value injuries and related damages in good faith at a reasonable amount.
The elements of a claimant's damages are dependent upon the extent of the injuries caused by the collision. These elements may include:
· Medical treatment costs are the total amount of all treatment costs charged by all the medical facilities and medical professionals involved in the treatment of injuries. The total amount of medical treatment costs is presented to the auto insurer as part of the total compensation of the claim and would also be presented to a jury if the claim went to trial.
· Permanent scarring from a cut caused by the collision or because of a surgery relating to a claimant's injury. The length of the permanent scar, the appearance of the scar and the location of the scar are all factors in the valuation of permanent scarring. Scarring is determined to be permanent if it is still visible 9-12 months after the injury date or surgery date.
· Pain and suffering endured every day from the time of the collision until the claimant is no longer experiencing pain. During this time, the claimant will have attended various medical treatments as directed by a medical professional. This treatment may involve treatment for soft tissue injuries, physical therapy treatment, injection treatments, or surgery and post-surgery rehabilitation. In some circumstances, injuries do not heal with treatment or surgery. The treating medical professionals may determine that the injuries are permanent from which the claimant will suffer indefinitely. Permanent pain and permanent physical limitations will be valued at a significant amount as a life-long burden to the claimant.
·Lost wages involve the amount of actual weekly wages that were not paid by an employer because of a claimant's inability to work due to the injuries sustained. Treating medical professionals may recommend that a claimant not go to work due to the extent of the collision-related injuries. The treating medical professionals may issue a note indicating that staying out of work is necessary to assist in the treatment and recovery from collision-related injuries. Lost wages may last a week, months, years or indefinitely.
Lost wages and medical treatment costs are added together to make up the tangible, hard number damages in a claim. Unlike pain and suffering, permanent loss of function, or permanent scarring, which are difficult to place a specific value to, the hard number damages are easier to calculate and are valued as part of the total damages.
Other damages may apply to a claim depending upon the circumstances. In Massachusetts, if an individual suffers injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision, the spouse and/or younger dependent children may also be entitled to compensation for the loss of companionship, love, guidance, and services that the claimant could not provide due to their injuries.
There is no exact formula to calculate the valuation of a claim. Retaining the service of an auto accident personal injury attorney who is experienced in valuing and negotiating all the elements of a claimant's damages is critical to receiving the greatest and highest value for the claim.
Individuals that are involved in an automobile accident in Massachusetts and have suffered personal injuries should contact Attorney Daniel J. Cardinal at Franklin Law Group MA at (617)277-3477 or go to the website at:
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Weather Midday Magazine Midday weather forecast 10/14/24 WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Caiano Published October 14, 2024 at 12:25 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen • 5:45 WNYT/NewsChannel 13 Paul Caiano NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Paul Caiano delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Monday, October 14, 2024.
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Their aren't many producers like evilgiane right now, and there may never be. The Yonkers, New York native now based in Brookyln has been shifting the culture in the underground scene for several years now. His Surf Gang collective has become one of the hottest things in that area of hip-hop thanks to their innovative production choices and unique performers. In fact, their sound has become so popular that evilgiane has been able to work with some of the mainstream powerhouses such as Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, Maxo Kream, and more. But in staying true to his roots, he's still experimenting with rising stars more often than not. Today, evilgiane is back with a new single "HALLOWEEN FREESTYLE," which features Houston rapper Guapo.
As you can tell by the title of the track, it's got a spooky season vibe going on right down to the ominous cover art. The beat is extremely chilling thanks to the twinkly and ghoulish synth patches. Additionally, Guapo's cold and violent vocals and lyrics add some extra tension, upping the eeriness tenfold. The instrumental sounds like it was taken from an 80's horror movie's score. Evilgiane makes it sound dramatic, but he doesn't go over the top with it one bit. "HALLOWEEN FREESTYLE" is the first time these two have worked together, and it follows a series of releases from giane. He just dropped off a collab tape with Harto Falion called .BloOdY-gEeKeR* at the end of September. Additionally, the veteran had some singles with SADPONY and sniper2004, as well as with Nourished by Time and Goner.
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Golden Bachelorette fans hit out at producers as they slam 'exploitative' storyline
Golden Bachelorette fans are not happy with the show's producers as they claim they've included an 'exploitative' storyline.
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Fans of Golden Bachelor and its spin-off Golden Bachelorette are slamming producers for "exploitative" storyline that has driven both shows.
Throughout Gerry Turner and now Joan Vassos' inaugural seasons, fans have been getting used to hearing about loss.
Many of the shows' contestants, who are in their golden era, have experienced it, whether through divorce or the death of a partner or spouse.
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However, one fan took to Reddit to question whether contestants' stories of loss have become "exploitative."
The poster wrote up top: "Widowed vs Divorce, the Bachelor/ette's unintentional stigma of loss."
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They explained: "While these participants are 60ish years old, I'm surprised that the ratio of widowed to divorced on this show is very skewed.
"TV producers know that having a backstory about overcoming loss or adversity is important for viewers to feel they are rooting for someone."
The poster added: "I personally can't handle sadness very well, and just think these stories of loss have gotten to the point where they almost seem like they are exploitative. Does anyone else feel this way?
"I hate to say it, but it's as if I wish they would stop finding these people who have such sad stories to go on about because it only just brings me down every week when I watch them."
Fans took to the comments sectoin to voice their opinions, with one person arguing aginst the poster: "I think this is one of the first times we are really seeing grief as a storyline (for lack of a better word) and I think it’s healthy for our society.
"Grief is messy and weird and complicated and the way I’ve handled loss vs. my husband or brothers is interesting to me."
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A second fan agreed: "Loss and grief is a big part of life at this age. I’m happy to see of covered."
A third pointed out: "I'm 71 and I'm trying to date. Anyone trying to date at this age has a sad story, if we didn't we wouldn't be dating."
A fourth also agreed: "I thought that too! But I was watching it with my mom who brought up the really good point that perhaps people who are widowed might need the extra push in a way that people who are divorced do not."
However, a fifth agreed with the poster's point of view, writing: "Every time we hear them tell their sad stories (and we’ve already heard them several times!) I think they are not over their late spouses and they are not ever going to fall in love again.
"Really, every man there seems to need good male friends who have been through the loss of a spouse a lot more than they need to win Joan’s heart (and imo her heart is always going to belong to the late husband anyway so good luck with that).
"The show seems very therapeutic for them and we’re watching for the brotherhood more than the possibility of romance."
Yet another added: "This is an interesting thought, because I was wondering whether they would ever have a bachelor or bachelorette who was divorced instead of widowed.
"The widows invoke more sympathy but this focus on loss is really getting depressing to watch. And I'd bet that more single midlife people are divorced rather than widowed, so the audience might identify better with the divorcees."
Fans of Bachelor Nation as a whole have been fed up with the franchise's love of "trauma dumping," a term that refers to the act of unloading your traumatic experiences on someone.
Many also predicted that Golden Bachelorette would feature tons of it.
On a popular Reddit thread, a Bachelor Nation fan posted: "Looking forward to Golden Bachelorette but not all the widow/widower stories. The trauma dumping on regular Bachelor/ette is bad enough."
"Now we have to sit through hearing about all the deaths of spouses stories. Makes me hope that most of them are divorced or never married. Anyone else not into hearing about how people lost their lifelong partners to death and disease," the person finished.
One fan commented: "It is quite depressing, it breaks my heart. Most of the normal Bachelor trauma discussions are about toxic exes and such, and can be watched for entertainment, but I cannot imagine listening to someone having lost the love of their lives, in a show like this."
"Of course I would want to hear my future partner's story and share my own as well. Unfortunately in the setting of a reality show it feels like production "using" it (over and over) to create a storyline as if losing the spouse is the only thing that defines the person. I don't like that," another wrote.
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Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU – Get Free Report) had its price target boosted by equities research analysts at Northland Securities from $38.00 to $49.00 in a report released on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Northland Securities’ price target indicates a potential upside of 24.59% from the stock’s current price.
A number of other analysts have also commented on ATMU. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Atmus Filtration Technologies from $36.00 to $37.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 5th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Atmus Filtration Technologies from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Atmus Filtration Technologies from $39.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Atmus Filtration Technologies has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $41.80.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on ATMU
Atmus Filtration Technologies Trading Down 0.3 %
Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 2nd. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $432.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $418.33 million. Atmus Filtration Technologies had a net margin of 10.52% and a return on equity of 187.12%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.63 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that Atmus Filtration Technologies will post 2.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Atmus Filtration Technologies
In related news, Director Stephen E. Macadam purchased 8,250 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 7th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $31.56 per share, with a total value of $260,370.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 32,083 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,012,539.48. This trade represents a 0.00 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. In other news, Director Stephen E. Macadam purchased 8,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 7th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $31.56 per share, for a total transaction of $260,370.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 32,083 shares in the company, valued at $1,012,539.48. The trade was a 0.00 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Gretchen R. Haggerty acquired 5,849 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $34.20 per share, for a total transaction of $200,035.80. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 19,882 shares in the company, valued at $679,964.40. The trade was a 0.00 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders own 0.43% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Atmus Filtration Technologies
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 366.5% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 8,080,641 shares of the company’s stock worth $260,601,000 after acquiring an additional 6,348,391 shares during the last quarter. Boston Partners acquired a new position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies in the first quarter valued at $27,102,000. Bayberry Capital Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies in the first quarter valued at $25,800,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC bought a new position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies in the second quarter valued at about $17,743,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its stake in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 38.7% during the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 2,088,496 shares of the company’s stock worth $67,355,000 after buying an additional 583,078 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 32.73% of the company’s stock.
About Atmus Filtration Technologies
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and sells filtration products under the Fleetguard brand name in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and internationally. The company offers fuel filters, lube filters, air filters, crankcase ventilation, hydraulic filters, coolants, and fuel additives, as well as other chemicals; and fuel water separators and other filtration systems to original equipment manufacturers, dealers/distributors, and end-users.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Tories sat on its own report showing that two thirds of indebted benefit claimants have gone without food. But the Labour Party government is now doing nothing about it, with Keir Starmer previously condemning benefits as “handouts from the state” that lack “dignity”.
Startling hypocrisy from Starmer’s Labour
This comes from a man who spent £1,920 of taxpayers’ cash a week for almost two years on a chauffeur driven car when he was Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He spent the eye-watering sum despite living a four mile direct tube from the office.
As Labour leader, Starmer also accepted more handouts from corporations than all other Labour leaders since 1997 combined. And after becoming prime minister, that’s only continued. He has accepted ‘gifts’ worth more than £100,000. That includes those from multimillionaire Lord Ali, who has showered Starmer with thousands of pounds worth of suits and glasses.
Over his five years as DPP, Starmer received £1m in salary and as prime minister takes home around £160,000 per year.
Yet it’s DWP benefit claimants who are struggling to survive that aren’t “fair” on the taxpayer, according to Starmer.
Trapped in poverty
In the report, claimants interviewed by DWP researchers said that when an emergency happened like a broken fridge they couldn’t get it fixed because of financial troubles. The DWP report stated:
The majority of UC and Legacy Benefit claimants in debt have experienced anxiety and stress, embarrassment and loneliness because of their money situation. Fewer than one in ten have not experienced any adverse effects on their mental wellbeing as a result of their financial situation.
The report further wrote:
Where participants felt they had no hope of improving their financial situation, the mental health impacts were particularly devastating.
One DWP claimant said:
I couldn’t give a shit if I died tomorrow… I’ve got not no confidence, no self-esteem… I just don’t care now.
Another said:
It got so bad I was ready to walk with stones in my pocket and find a river.
DWP failing claimants
One third of Universal Credit claimants in debt expect it to take four years or longer to repay their debts. And over half expect it to take two years or more. The most common form of debt was from housing costs, utility bills, or council tax.
Debt arose typically because of a sudden change in circumstances or a result of a lifetime of financial struggle. Those who have long struggled often had a neurodivergency or health issue.
This left many trapped in a cycle of debt, as the DWP report states:
Where participants had multiple debts, they would sometimes juggle them – paying some one month and ignoring others. While this enabled them to get from one month to the next, without huge increases, it didn’t allow them to actually bring down the total amount owing.
The DWP research also found that the vast majority of claimants in debt had to borrow more money for essentials like food and energy.
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American Legion Post 593 Event
Come out and learn more about your VA benefits
When:
Sat. Nov 2, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Where:
William M. Randolph American Legion Post 593
326 Legion Drive W
Converse, TX
Cost:
Free
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, South Texas Veterans Health Care System is participating in an outreach event hosted by the American Legion Post 593. This fair will take place from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the William M. Randolph American Legion Post 593, located at 326 Legion Drive W., Converse, Texas.
Veterans, spouses, and caregivers are invited to join and learn more about services available in the community and at South Texas VA.
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Let’s face it: we all want to heal, but where to start can be overwhelming—causing many of us to suppress our pain. For Denise Francis, wellness creator and owner of The Self-love Organization, this was the large gap within the community she could no longer continue to witness.
“After starting my wellness company, I saw a need for the Black women in my community to have access to wellness, mental health, and Community,” says Francis. It was evident to Francis that Black women wanted to heal but didn’t know where to start. The disparities in the space created a fire within Francis. Instead of conforming to the limitations placed on Black women, she decided to break down barriers by creating a wellness app.
The Heal Sis App is a safe space for generational pain to be released. Francis created the app with three top intentions: to heal, grow, and enable Black women to connect with a community that prioritizes self-love and mental health. “For too long, the mental health and wellness needs of Black Women have been overlooked and underserved. I created Heal Sis to support black women.”
The app has three pillars: monthly journaling sessions, meditations, and affordable therapy sessions. According to Francis, journaling sessions allow for self-reflection and emotional release. At the same time, meditations curated by Black women create a safe space to release anxiety and stress and increase self-compassion. In addition to this, group therapy sessions are an additional asset, along with a directory of Black therapists dedicated to making one-on-one healing accessible. These individual therapy sessions offer exclusive rates to members ranging from $40 to $90.
“We have a small but mighty team of therapists dedicated to healing black women! Their specialties range from Women’s issues to Generational Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression to Relationship concerns, stress, self-esteem to codependency, and adulthood to growing closer to God,” mentions Francis. Wellness powerhouses like Be-morr and Being Victorious have joined forces with Heal Sis’s mission of providing culturally sensitive care for Black women and achieving their life goals.
Francis is a dedicated business owner who glows from within when discussing the importance of providing self-love opportunities for Black women. As I listened to her story, I couldn’t help but wonder about her mental health. Self-care is an essential skill that everyone must practice, even those making space for us in the room.
Like her app, Francis’s self-care routine is routed around three practices: journaling, meditation, and faith. These allow her mind to remain at ease while moving her body in exciting ways—keeping her joy alive. Finally, combining solo dates and making new friends fuels Francis’s soul. It’s clear that Francis focuses on the most essential form of beauty—inner beauty.
Despite Francis’s wholesome routine, she still leans on her app on those hard days. “I look forward to using the soul therapy meditation feature to calm and soothe my anxiety. Sometimes, you must be reminded to take a deep breath.”
If you’re looking to take your next deep breath towards healing, The Heal Sis App (Beta) is available in the Apple App Store for iPhones and the Google Play Store for Androids.
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Weather Midday Magazine Midday weather forecast 10/15/24 WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Caiano Published October 15, 2024 at 12:26 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen • 5:42 WNYT/NewsChannel 13 Paul Caiano NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Paul Caiano delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
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Whoopi Goldberg issues baffling 'thank you' message to Joe Rogan after Kamala invite
During Tuesday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg gave a special shoutout to polarizing podcast host Joe Rogan
On Tuesday morning's episode of The View, legendary host Whoopi Goldberg gave a shout out to podcaster Joe Rogan for extending a show invite to Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris.
The episode came just after it was announced the current Vice President is considering sitting down with Rogan, whose fanbase is predominantly male conservatives.
Whoopi gave a nod to Rogan, saying: "So Vice President Harris is venturing into uncharted territory for many Democrats," before mentioning Harris' visit with Fox News' Bret Baier and her potential visit to The Joe Rogan Experience.
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Whoopi defended Kamala's latest moves, saying "she's going to everybody because she wants to talk to everybody."
Sunny Hostin chimed in, saying Kamala "has a problem with men, many men don't want to vote for her."
Joy Behar and Goldberg then corrected Hostin, saying: "Men have a problem with her."
Goldberg then thanked the men in the audience "who aren't afraid to come here and hear what we're doing."
She then announced: "Thank you to Bret Baier for saying yes, and to Joe Rogan for saying yes. Thank you for that."
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Fans reacted to the shoutout, with one saying: "Kamala Harris should absolutely NOT go on Joe Rogan to coddle male incels steeped in conspiracy theories who have made up their mind to vote for Trump."
"The last time someone tried to reach out to the male podcast vote, it did not work out for them (But I trust Kamala)," they finished.
"I’m already sick I have to watch Fox but I will. I pass on Rogan," another fan of The View and Kamala Harris posted.
A third disappointed viewer wrote: "I missed the old days when we didnt give people like him any legitimacy," sharing their thoughts on Rogan.
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From executive producers Raamla Mohamed, Kerry Washington, and Larry Wilmore, Reasonable Doubt captivated us with its portrayal of high-powered Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (played by Emayatzy Corinealdi). Throughout the show, Jax balances the intense pressures of her career with past traumas, a crumbling marriage, and the complexities of motherhood. As she tackles high-stakes cases, the first season set the tone for a riveting legal drama where personal struggles intertwine with professional battles.
Season two built upon this—after barely recovering from the emotional and professional toll of the previous season’s trial and her dangerous affair, Jax attempts to regain control of her life. But just as she begins to heal, one of her closest friends confesses to killing her husband, claiming it was an act of self-defense. The case takes a darker turn when a relentless prosecutor refuses to buy the story, putting Jax in an impossible situation. With everything at stake, Jax brings in an ambitious new defense attorney to lead the case, Corey Cash (played by Morris Chestnut).
As the season unfolds, we see Jax back in action, fighting for her best friend’s freedom while striving to balance her personal life with the demands of her husband and kids. The introduction of new characters adds fresh dynamics to the storyline, including former Atlanta Housewife Kandi Burruss, who plays Eboni Phillips, a character wrestling with addiction. Eboni is first introduced in episode nine as the mother of JT’s child, Natasha, who has a tumultuous past involving drugs and alcohol but is striving to turn her life around.
Burruss reflects on her experience portraying Eboni, highlighting her character’s struggles. “I love the fact that I was able to be Eboni, because Eboni is going through some serious things that I feel like there are a lot of people out there in the world that can relate to.” Eboni’s journey in the show was a powerful reminder of the hidden consequences that often accompany a glamorous lifestyle filled with excess—drinking, drugs, and the allure of wealth. As Burruss points out, Eboni is at a crossroads: “She’s at that place where it’s something of her past that has been weighing on her that she just can’t shake.” This authenticity allows audiences to connect with Eboni on a personal level, as she navigates the shadows of her past.
Drawing from her own observations and experiences, Burruss had to pull from deep down to play Eboni. “You know in our community, we’ve grown up having different family members or people that we know that have dealt with substance abuse,” she explains.
In preparation for portraying Eboni, Burruss was inspired by a real-life story she encountered on social media about a woman in a relationship with an athlete who had taken custody of her children. “I don’t know this woman from anybody, but I thought about her, and how it must feel to have to go against someone who has all the money and you don’t have any money to fight your battle.” This helped Burruss channel the struggles Eboni faced as she confronted her past while grappling with the consequences of her lifestyle choices. “So when I had to pour into Eboni, I was thinking about that girl,” she explains.
As Reasonable Doubt continues to unfold, Eboni’s character displays her struggle with addiction and the repercussions of her past. We witness in just a few succinct episodes, the complexities of her character as she faces a relapse, grappling with the temptation of her old lifestyle while trying to forge a new path.
After filming these emotionally charged scenes, Burruss admits, “When you walk away from that moment, that anxiety that you felt is still there; it takes a minute to shake it off.” This lingering anxiety reflects the heavy weight of Eboni’s journey, a testament to the impact of the character’s experiences on Burruss herself.
Burruss makes note that Eboni’s character is in stark contrast to her other roles, like the character Roselyn on The Chi. “I love the fact that it’s totally different from playing Roselyn on The Chi. It’s night and day,” she explains. “Eboni is fighting her demons. Some of the other roles I’ve been able to play, they didn’t have those types of things that they were fighting on the inside.”
Burruss was eager to showcase her acting skills in this role, immersing herself in Eboni’s complexities. The character’s journey toward redemption allowed Burruss to demonstrate her range as an actress. Reflecting on her experience, she shared a powerful takeaway from portraying Eboni: “Never let people take you to a dark place.”
With a talented ensemble cast featuring Morris Chestnut, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Aderinsola Olabode, and Thaddeus J. Mixson, Season Two of Reasonable Doubt delivered a story with depth in each of its characters. Burruss’s role, albeit small, was a pivotal character, challenging viewers to reconsider their perspectives on justice, and redemption.
Tune in to season two of Reasonable Doubt on Hulu to witness Kandi Burruss shine in this new role, as she brings Eboni Phillips to life.
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Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the Social Market Foundation is publishing a report that makes the case for increasing the tax on online gambling and casino gaming. This tax (Remote Gaming Duty) is currently set at 21%. The report calls for a doubling of the tax to 42% – a rate which could bring in as much as £900 million to the Exchequer.
There is public support for increased tax on this sector.
Online gambling: public in favour of tax increase
New polling commissioned for this report shows that over half of Britons (52%) believe the government should increase tax on online gambling. When asked to rank which taxes should be raised by the government, three-quarters of people said that gambling duty was their priority, above income tax, VAT, inheritance tax, and duties on fuel, alcohol, and tobacco.
Online gambling is linked to higher rates of harm. The recent Gambling Survey for Great Britain showed that online slots had a higher than average proportion of people with a Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) score of 8 or more. This harm carries a fiscal cost which the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has estimated at over £1 billion.
Remote gambling has seen substantial growth in recent years. Crucially, UK operators are willing to pay more tax in other countries on the same activity.
The Social Market Foundation says there is an opportunity for the new Labour Party government to raise revenue from online casino gambling, restructuring outdated tax structures and addressing the costs of harm created by the sector. There has been no major review of gambling tax for over a decade, despite previous governments pledging to carry one out.
Labour should act in the Autumn Budget
The report argues that online casino gaming is currently undertaxed by the UK. There are several reasons for this:
- Unlike most other goods and services in the UK, gambling does not attract VAT.
- Gambling can lead to harm, which the government has shown creates fiscal costs for society. Online gambling, such as slots, have a higher incidence of harm.
- Many remote gambling operators avoid taxes by basing parts of their operations offshore, meaning they do not pay UK corporation tax.
- British tax rates are often lower than those in other countries – in some European markets, tax on remote slots is closer to 40%, and in some US states it is over 50%.
The report is authored by Dr James Noyes, senior fellow at the SMF, who previously helped lead the Labour Party’s policy agenda on gambling reform, and Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, research director at the SMF and former advisor to the Gordon Brown Commission on the UK’s Future.
The Social Market Foundation is not alone in calling for a rise in online gambling taxes. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) recently published its landmark Commission on Health and Prosperity in the UK, which called for an increase in gambling duties which would raise an extra £2.9 billion by 2026.
Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, research director at Social Market Foundation, said:
For too long, online gambling operators have profited from lower tax rates in the UK than many of our peer countries. Doubling remote gaming duty to 42% would better reflect the social and economic harm they cause, and raise up to £900 million for the public purse.
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9th Annual Veterans Day Event
Come out and learn more about your VA benefits
When:
Fri. Nov 8, 2024, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT
Where:
American Legion 436
1404 Zanderson Avenue
Jourdanton, TX
Cost:
Free
On Friday, November 8, 2024, South Texas Veterans Health Care System is participating in the 9th Annual Veterans Day Event hosted by the Atascosa County Veterans Service Office. This event will take place from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 436, located at 1404 Zanderson Avenue, Jourdanton, Texas.
Veterans, spouses, and caregivers are invited to join and learn more about services available in the community and at South Texas VA.
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Odilon AJ., Managing Principal AJ. Holdings Co., Named 100 Hispanic Board Members Making a Difference
Odilon Almeida Jr. Named BoardProspects' 100 Hispanic Board Members Making a Difference” - AJ. Holdings CoMIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Odilon AJ. has been named to the list of 100 Hispanic Board Members Making a Difference. The recognition, released by BoardProspects in partnership with the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), highlights the impactful contributions of Hispanic leaders to corporate governance across the United States.
Latinos represent the fastest-growing demographic in the United States, with over 60 million individuals contributing to a GDP of $3.78 trillion. Despite this significant economic impact, they remain one of the least represented demographics on corporate boards. The LCDA's 2024 Latino Board Monitor reveals that six out of ten Fortune 1000 companies still lack Latino perspectives on their boards. This underlines the ongoing need for greater representation and inclusive recruitment practices, such as equitable talent sourcing and collaboration with diverse networks like the LCDA.
Currently, Odilon AJ. is the Managing Principal of AJ. Holdings Co ., where he partners with enterprises as an independent director, private equity operating partner or direct investor. He is an Operating Partner at Advent International and an Independent Director of NCR Atleos (NYSE: NATL) and BV (Votorantim Bank). For the past eight years, Odilon served as an Independent Director of Millicom International (NASDAQ: TIGO) and as Chairman of its Compliance and Risk Committee.
From early 2020 to the end of 2022, he was President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW). Under Odilon's tenure ACI Worldwide leadership in real-time payments was solidified, with expanded EBITDA margin by more than 500 basis points and mid-single-digit organic revenue growth, a noteworthy achievement, following a decade of stagnant and declining revenue. The company reached the rule of 40 in 2021, scoring 43 for the first time, with continued accelerate revenue growth in 2022. Having accomplished his mission at ACI Worldwide, he retired and transitioned to private equity.
From 2002 to 2019, Odilon advanced through increasingly significant general management and operating roles at Western Union (NYSE: WU), the global leader in cross-border money movement. His last position was President, Western Union Global Money Transfer, where he headed WU's $5B consumer business in 200+ countries and territories plus its digital offering in 90+ countries.
Prior to joining Western Union, Odilon AJ was the Founder and CEO of venture capital firm ADDventure Inc. Earlier he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Digital Ventures at BankBoston International and held marketing and operating positions at Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive.
Almeida holds a Master of Business Administration from the Getulio Vargas Foundation and Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the Mauá Institute of Technology in Sao Paulo. He holds certifications in artificial intelligence from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; making corporate boards more effective from Harvard Business School Executive Education; strategy under uncertainty from the Wharton Institute of Executive Education; and managing corporate resources from the International Institute for Management Development.
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BoardProspects is the premier board recruitment solution for public and private companies. Founded in 2010, the innovative platform offers for-profit corporations of all sizes a cost-effective way to identify, assess, and recruit board members from a prestigious community of highly-regarded and credentialed board members, c-suite executives, and thought leaders. BoardProspects leverages technology to improve the board recruitment process for publicly traded and private corporations and provides the tools and features necessary to create a diverse and talented board succession pipeline. To learn more visit:
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The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) is a membership-based organization that brings together accomplished US Latinos in corporate leadership and governance. LCDA's mission is to develop, support, and increase the number of Latinos on corporate boards through strategic advocacy, development programs, and raising awareness of the exceptional Latino board talent available. Together with our foundation (LCDEF), LCDA also focuses on growing the supply of high-caliber boardroom candidates and providing quality corporate governance programming for experienced and aspiring directors. To learn more visit:
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Norway Savings Bank raised its position in The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX – Free Report) by 4.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 11,941 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 499 shares during the period. Norway Savings Bank’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $1,404,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in TJX Companies by 260.3% during the first quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 245 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Richard W. Paul & Associates LLC acquired a new stake in TJX Companies during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. OFI Invest Asset Management bought a new stake in TJX Companies in the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. AlphaMark Advisors LLC lifted its stake in TJX Companies by 58.4% in the first quarter. AlphaMark Advisors LLC now owns 331 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the period. Finally, New Millennium Group LLC bought a new position in shares of TJX Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 91.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Insider Transactions at TJX Companies
In other TJX Companies news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 15,000 shares of TJX Companies stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.54, for a total transaction of $1,763,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 536,148 shares in the company, valued at approximately $63,018,835.92. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.
TJX Companies Stock Performance
TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 21st. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $13.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.31 billion. TJX Companies had a return on equity of 63.19% and a net margin of 8.56%. The business’s revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.85 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 4.15 earnings per share for the current year.
TJX Companies Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.375 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 14th. This represents a $1.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.28%. TJX Companies’s payout ratio is 37.22%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
TJX has been the topic of a number of research reports. Loop Capital boosted their target price on shares of TJX Companies from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 22nd. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 22nd. StockNews.com raised TJX Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, September 15th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on TJX Companies from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 22nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on TJX Companies from $116.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.76.
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TJX Companies Profile
The TJX Companies, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International. The company sells family apparel, including footwear and accessories; home fashions, such as home basics, furniture, rugs, lighting products, giftware, soft home products, decorative accessories, tabletop, and cookware, as well as expanded pet, and gourmet food departments; jewelry and accessories; and other merchandise.
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Everything there is to know about NCIS Origins newcomer Caleb Foote
NCIS Origins has debuted at last, introducing some new faces, including the likes of Special Agent Randy, played by actor Caleb Foote.
Watch the trailer for NCIS: Origins
NCIS Origins has arrived, and fans are eager to learn more about its cast, including Special Agent Benjamin "Randy" Randolph, played by Caleb Foote.
The CBS prequel has been highly anticipated, with followers of the original series keen to discover what the new NCIS police procedural will reveal about Agent Gibbs' (portrayed by Mark Harmon) history.
In the series set in 1991, a young Gibbs (Austin Stowell) joins NCIS as a fresh agent and quickly encounters Agent Randy (Caleb Foote), who is characterized as the agency's "all too lovable golden boy".
Randy, a father to young twins, is there to guide Gibbs, and now viewers are intrigued to know everything about the actor who plays him.
Early Career
Special Agent Randy is brought to life by actor Caleb Foote, who has only had onscreen roles since 2017 but has previously performed in theatre.
One of his performances was in Hand To God, which earned him the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle 2017 Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Male Performance.
In the same year, he had a minor role in Grey's Anatomy before portraying Pus Bucket in American Horror Story season seven and Eli in American Crime Story season two.
His first significant role was as Eddie Cleary in the ABC series The Kids Are Alright.
In 2021, Foote joined the cast of Max's Made For Love as Bennett Hobbes, acting alongside Cristin Milioti, best known for her role as Tracy in How I Met Your Mother.
Love Life
Little is known about Foote's personal life outside of his acting career, but it is public knowledge that he is in a romantic relationship.
Recently, he posted a heartwarming series of photos on Instagram, showcasing a fishing trip he took with his girlfriend, Reagan Jobie, accompanied by the caption: "Catch and release."
Although her Instagram account is private, her bio indicates that she works as a therapist and resides in Salt Lake County.
Further details about their relationship, such as how they met and its duration, remain unknown.
Bringing Agent Randy To Life
While characters like Gibbs and Agent Mike Franks are already well-established, Randy is a new addition to the NCIS universe.
In an interview with TV Insider, Foote discussed the excitement of creating this character for the show.
Foote expressed: "I have a wonderful opportunity to create a new character.
"They let me pick the wedding ring to the watch that I wear, and I have input in the costume and my pistol holster, and this scuff mark on it and the story behind that, and so it's just been...so cool to create this character that doesn't exist."
NCIS Origins continues every Monday on CBS.
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Pharrell Williams has long been celebrated as a visionary in music, production, and fashion, with a career spanning iconic hits, innovative production techniques, and trendsetting collaborations in clothing and apparel. From crafting timeless anthems to redefining multiple industries, his influence is undeniable. Now, after years of pushing boundaries in various forms of art, Pharrell is set to share his personal journey on the big screen with his new film Piece by Piece, offering a deeper look into his life story.
The entertainer’s latest endeavor offers an immersive journey into the mind of one of the most innovative artists of our time, using an unexpected medium—animation. Directed by Morgan Neville, the film chronicles Pharrell’s rise from the projects of Virginia Beach to becoming an international cultural icon. With a star-studded soundtrack and guest appearances from the likes of Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, and more, Piece by Piece celebrates the power of imagination and individuality.
As talented as Pharrell is, one of his greatest assets is the humility he exudes. In a candid discussion with ESSENCE, the 51-year-old revealed his initial hesitation about releasing Piece by Piece. “I didn’t want to do a story on my life because I didn’t think my life was particularly interesting,” he admits. “It’s not like I was from one of the caricature-type cities, like New York, LA, or Atlanta, where origin stories are inherently interesting. I just didn’t think VA was going to be interesting, nor did I want to do something self-focused. It felt like listening to a voicemail for an hour straight.”
Pharrell’s curiosity, a key driver of his creativity, eventually won out. Encouraged by his agent and drawn to the idea of using animation as the film’s primary visual medium, Pharrell began to envision the project in a new light. “When I realized I could make it more about being creative and less about reflection, I said, ‘Man, I want Morgan Neville to tell the story.’ I gave him complete autonomy over my story and the music, and when LEGO, Focus, and Universal all said yes, I knew we were onto something special.”
Piece by Piece is not just an origin story; it’s a celebration of imagination in its purest form. The film beautifully captures Pharrell’s journey of turning his differences into his superpower. He reflects, “I didn’t tell the story—Morgan told the story. He did the interviews and pieced together the narrative he felt was most fitting. I gave him full control because I loved what he did with 20 Feet from Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?. He has this amazing ability to tell stories from unique vantage points.”
The animation, created entirely using LEGO, adds a whimsical layer to the film’s themes of self-discovery and perseverance. Pharrell, who has always embraced innovation, found the medium to be the perfect metaphor for his life. “LEGO is all about building something brick by brick, piece by piece, and that’s exactly how I built my career,” he says. “It’s a reminder that anyone, from anywhere, can create their own path if they stay curious and open to their individuality”
For Pharrell, this new pursuit is not just a film, but a reflection of his ongoing love for music and artistry. Piece by Piece also touches on his deeply personal relationships, particularly with his grandmother, who was instrumental in encouraging his musical pursuits. “My grandmothers were and remain incredibly important to me,” the award-winning musician explains. “Black grandmothers have this way of imparting love that stays with you forever. They’re the foundation.”
As Williams continues to shape culture, not only through his music and fashion but now by sharing his personal story through film. With this project, he opens a new chapter in his journey, proving that his artistic vision remains as influential and inspiring as ever. For anyone that may be struggling to find their voice, Pharrell feels that authenticity is the only direction that one must take.
“Set yourself free,” Williams states. “We have no idea how our insecurities colonize and enslave us. We have no idea how our flaws and our fears enslave us. Man, set yourself free, especially if you’re a creative. Set yourself free and figure out who you are—uninterrupted.”
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Palestine Action and its supporters have taken the fight against Elbit to one of the world’s most famous universities. Oxford University got redecorated – not least because of its ties to Elbit Systems; the genocide-enabling Israel arms manufacturer.
Palestine Action: drawing attention to Oxford University
Locals and students worked with Palestine Action overnight on Tuesday 15 October. It was to target Oxford University’s administrative offices at Wellington Square. The building was left covered in red paint and windows were shattered:
BREAKING: Students and locals worked with Palestine Action to target Oxford University’s administrative offices.
The university invest in Israel’s biggest weapons producer, Elbit Systems, amongst other complicit companies.
Oxford, it’s time to divest from Elbit! pic.twitter.com/3paDZeFZdz
— Palestine Action (@Pal_action) October 14, 2024
The university is an investor in Israel’s biggest weapons producer, Elbit Systems, despite intense student and community pressure in the past year.
Elbit provides over 85% of Israel’s drones, including the quadcopters used to assassinate countless Palestinian men, women, and children, and has publicly advertised its weaponry as being “battle-tested” on Palestinians. Its business operations are central to Israeli war crimes in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, and its technologies uphold the brutal occupation regime.
The campaign against Elbit’s backers has seen the likes of Barclays and BNY Mellon shut down repeatedly, to raise-the-stakes of their dealings with genocide.
Oxford University also maintains close ties to Israel by investing in similarly destructive companies. Meanwhile, vice chancellor Irene Tracey maintains a close personal friendship with far-right Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely.
As the Oxford Student reported:
This comes after last term’s encampments on the lawns of the Oxford National History Museum and the Radcliffe Camera, protesting Oxford University’s ties to Israel. The group which organised the encampment, Oxford Action for Palestine, are not believed to have been involved in this protest.
Earlier in the year, students set up an encampment at Oxford University – once again, over its ties to Israel.
A spokesperson for the group said:
No institution has the right to profit from the genocide of the Palestinian people. We encourage all students and citizens to escalate their actions against all institutions and companies who work with Israel’s biggest weapons producer, Elbit Systems.
Together, we will win.
Featured image and additional images via Palestine Action
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Women Veterans' Program October Lunch & Learn: How VA helps Fight Cancer
Tuscaloosa VAMC Hosts October Lunch & Learn Focusing on Breast Cancer Care
When:
Thu. Oct 24, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Where:
Building 145 Liberty Center
3701 Loop Road East
Tuscaloosa, AL
Cost:
Free
Join us as the Tuscaloosa VAMC Cancer Case Managers and Prosthetics Department provides education on the process and the resources the VA offers to assist women Veterans diagnosed with cancer. Join in person in the Building 145 Liberty Center on or TEAMS: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmNhMzg5NDktY2Vh…;
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"We're excited to connect with law enforcement leaders and demonstrate how NightRide's thermal cameras enhance safety and operational efficiency. Exhibiting at IACP 2024 allows us to show the impact of our solutions firsthand, and we look forward to building partnerships that advance public safety", said Mary Ellen Kramer, CEO of NightRide.
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At IACP 2024, attendees will experience firsthand the advanced features of NightRide's vehicle-mounted thermal cameras that have provided safety and visibility during night operations and challenging environments. Our products are designed to support the demands of law enforcement, keeping officers safe during night patrols, SWAT and search and rescue operations in low-visibility conditions.
Booth Highlights: Demonstrations, Giveaways, and More
.Live Product Demos: Discover how NightRide's thermal cameras enhance officers' visibility and situational awareness. The team will demonstrate the rugged reliability of these cameras in real-world applications.
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Supporting Law Enforcement with Proven Technology
NightRide's thermal cameras have earned a strong reputation among law enforcement agencies for providing unmatched reliability and performance in the field. More than 75 federal, state and local agencies are enjoying enhanced safety and operational efficiency, from routine patrols to complex tactical situations.
Get Ready for IACP 2024
As the leading event for law enforcement professionals, IACP 2024 brings together more than 16,000 attendees to explore the latest innovations and solutions in public safety. NightRide Thermal is proud to be part of this prestigious event, supporting public safety through innovative thermal imaging technology.
Event Details
Event: IACP 2024
Dates: October 19-22, 2024
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Booth Number: Exhibit Level Halls A-C, #2676
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Two people were taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Lexington, Massachusetts, on Tuesday.
Lexington police said the pedestrians were hit at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Bow Street Tuesday morning. Both were taken to area hospitals; their conditions were not immediately clear.
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EAM Jaishankar in Islamabad to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conclave, watch
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has gone to Pakistan to attend the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government conclave. The EAM arrived in Rawalpindi, Pakistan today evening.
Upon his arrival, Dr. Jaishankar was received at the Nur Khan airbase by senior Pakistani officials.
Amid continuing strain in Indo-Pak relations this is the first visit by a senior Indian minister to Pakistan in nearly nine years.
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#WATCH | EAM Dr S Jaishankar arrived in Rawalpindi, Pakistan this evening for the 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government.
(Video: ANI; visuals earlier this evening) pic.twitter.com/7fqaGUSe0k
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2024
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Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other metrics and management's input, but the EPS figure helps cut through all the noise.
We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.
Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to beat their quarterly earnings estimates is a somewhat common practice. But that doesn't make it easy. One way that has been proven to work is by using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, Explained
The Zacks Earnings ESP is more formally known as the Expected Surprise Prediction, and it aims to grab the inside track on the latest analyst estimate revisions ahead of a company's report. The idea is relatively intuitive as a newer projection might be based on more complete information.
With this in mind, the Expected Surprise Prediction compares the Most Accurate Estimate (being the most recent) against the overall Zacks Consensus Estimate. The percentage difference provides the ESP figure. The system also utilizes our core Zacks Rank to provide a stronger system for identifying stocks that might beat their next quarterly earnings estimate and possibly see the stock price climb.
Bringing together a positive earnings ESP alongside a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better has helped stocks report a positive earnings surprise 70% of the time. Furthermore, by using these parameters, investors have seen 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a #3 (Hold) ranking, which is most stocks covered at 60%, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. But stocks that fall into the #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market. Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider Redfin?
Now that we understand what the ESP is and how beneficial it can be, let's dive into a stock that currently fits the bill. Redfin (RDFN) earns a #2 (Buy) right now and its Most Accurate Estimate sits at -$0.18 a share, just 23 days from its upcoming earnings release on November 7, 2024.
RDFN has an Earnings ESP figure of +10%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the -$0.18 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of -$0.20. Redfin is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
RDFN is just one of a large group of Finance stocks with a positive ESP figure. Ares Management (ARES) is another qualifying stock you may want to consider.
Ares Management is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, and is getting ready to report earnings on November 1, 2024. ARES' Most Accurate Estimate sits at $0.95 a share 17 days from its next earnings release.
Ares Management's Earnings ESP figure currently stands at +0.5% after taking the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.94.
Because both stocks hold a positive Earnings ESP, RDFN and ARES could potentially post earnings beats in their next reports.
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Will Smith’s return to music marks a deeply personal and transformative journey, showcasing a new chapter in his career. During An Evening with Will Smith at the Grammy Museum this month, the four-time Grammy Award-winner opened up about how turning personal pain into music has driven his latest artistic evolution. In a moderated conversation with Grammy-winner Lecrae, Smith reflected on life’s challenges. He revealed that these struggles have shaped his new musical direction, which now includes a shift toward gospel.
Smith treated the audience to nostalgic performances of hits like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” and “Miami,” while also debuting new gospel tracks, including “You Can Make It” and “Work of Art.” These songs illustrate his exploration of faith, hope, and perseverance. Smith shared that working with his family on these recent projects has been a significant part of his journey back to music, marking his first release since 2017’s “Get Lit.”
The Philadelphia native’s return to the stage has not been limited to the Grammy Museum. Earlier this summer, he made a surprise appearance at the Bel-Air summer BBQ event, performing his classic hit “Summertime” alongside Coco Jones. His presence brought a celebratory energy to the event, reinforcing his role as an executive producer on the show.
In another powerful moment, Smith took the stage at the 2024 BET Awards to perform “You Can Make It,” delivering an emotionally charged performance with the Sunday Service Choir and Kirk Franklin. Smith’s heartfelt message on stage encouraged viewers to persevere through life’s difficulties. The performance, his first at an awards show since the 2022 Academy Awards, underscored his determination to share a message of hope and renewal with fans.
With his new music and live performances, Will Smith continues to expand his legacy, blending his iconic past with a powerful new message of resilience.
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Donald Trump cancels CNBC interview in snap call after appearing 'rambling and confused'
CNBC disclosed Tuesday that the Trump campaign canceled an interview it had scheduled with the media outlet on Friday as Election Day looms.
Donald Trump canceled his interview with CNBC slated to take place on Friday.
CNBC Squawk host Joe Kernen said Tuesday that he invited both presidential candidates on the show. Vice President Kamala Harris declined the request, but Trump initially accepted it.
The Trump campaign also recently canceled its interview with 60 Minutes, a half-a-century-plus-long October tradition for major party candidates.
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Trump's health has also been called into question for his bizarre behavior at recent rallies and town halls.
At a recent town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania, Trump abruptly ended his pre-screened Q&A after two attendees required medical attention and proceeded to stand awkwardly in silence while music played for nearly 30 minutes, according to local reports.
The Trump campaign also faced another blunder over the weekend following his Coachella rally, where thousands were left stranded in the scorching Southern California desert for hours due to a lack of sufficient transportation.
WATCH >> @SquawkCNBC announces Donald Trump cancelled his planned Friday interview.
— Ammar Moussa (@ammarmufasa) October 15, 2024
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Earlier at the Coachella rally, a man was arrested outside of the grounds after authorities found him in possession of weaponry.
The man, Vem Miller, a 49-year-old registered Republican, told Fox News after being arrested that he is a staunch Trump supporter and denies allegations that he was attempting to assassinate the former president.
Trump, 78, would be the oldest president in the country's history if re-elected.
The Trump campaign reportedly told the New York Times that he would release his medical records, but he has failed to do so at press time.
Harris, 59, released her medical records earlier in the month and has put pressure on her opponent to do the same. Her doctor said in a statement that she was in "excellent health" while providing information about her vitals.
The New York Times proceeded to compile all the public information known about Trump's health history, which includes some issues relating to his heart, weight and cognition.
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Trump's doctor has expressed that Trump is healthy for his age without disclosing details about his vitals.
Many have also raised concern about his mental health, especially after a handful of alleged assassination attempts, which some psychologists have said may have triggered PTSD.
CNBC reported the day before that more than 230 doctors and healthcare professionals have called on the former president to release his medical records.
"Trump is falling concerningly short of any standard of fitness for office and displaying alarming characteristics of declining acuity," the 238 signatories wrote in a letter dated Oct. 13 and first obtained by CBS News. "In the limited opportunities we can examine his behavior, he's providing a deeply concerning snapshot."
The letter was organized by the group "Doctors for Harris," which is not affiliated with the Harris campaign.
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International campaign group PETA has shocked Londoners by offering them ‘owl wings’ – not chicken – to try. People’s reactions are telling, plus they highlight an important point over animal rights.
‘You can’t eat OWLS’
“You can’t eat owls”.
“That’s disgusting”.
“I don’t want to eat Hedwigs”.
A new PETA video shows the horrified reactions from Londoners when they learn that the free samples of wings they’re eating aren’t from chickens but from “owls”.
Musician and satirist Oli Frost hands out the free wings – which are actually vegan – to passers-by, several of whom spit out the “meat” when Frost tells them it’s from owls.
“What is wrong with you?” one disgusted man responds.
The video concludes with a stark point: “Owl wings, chicken wings… What’s the difference?”
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“Chickens are smart, social, curious birds who don’t want to be carved up and eaten any more than a human would,” says PETA vice president of programmes Elisa Allen:
PETA urges anyone horrified at the thought of eating owls’ wings to extend that compassion to all animals and go vegan.
Pity the chickens – but take action, too
Chickens raised for their flesh are routinely fed antibiotics and bred to grow so large over such a short period of time that their legs often collapse under their own bodyweight.
Moreover, as the Canary previously reported, analysing 1,964 chicken products from 40 Lidl stores in 21 UK cities from September to November 2023, the charity Open Cages has detected ‘hock burn’ on 74% of the whole birds examined. These painful chemical burns can be seen with the naked eye as a brown ulcer on the back of the leg.
Overall, the report by the group found:
- Birds are kept in filthy conditions and are bred to grow unnaturally fast.
- As a result 3 in 4 of the whole chickens sold in Lidl are plagued by ‘revolting’ ulcers from the birds laying in their own waste – almost 4x higher than levels reported by rival Aldi.
- 94% of the discounter’s breast meat is afflicted by a muscle disease that makes the typically lean food 224% higher in fat content.
- Diseased meat poses health risks and questions over food quality.
At abattoirs, they’re shackled upside down, their throats are slit, and they’re scalded in defeathering tanks – sometimes while still conscious.
Every person who goes vegan spares nearly 200 animals a year daily suffering and a terrifying death. PETA’s free vegan starter kit can help anyone ready to make the switch.
PETA – whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” – opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.uk.
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UPDATE: The person who drove their car off the Washington Island Ferry Dock in the town of Liberty Grove on Thursday, Oct. 10, has been identified as 74-year-old David Whitton from Green Bay, according to the Door County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies say on Thursday night, a car traveling on State Highway 42 drove onto the Northport Pier, directly to the edge, and then over the edge into the water.
Whitton was the only person in the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies say an autopsy was recently done at the Brown County Medical Examiner's Office. Results are pending.
The sheriff's office is not releasing any other additional information at this time.
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ORIGINAL REPORTING: One person is dead after a car went off the Washington Island Ferry Dock Thursday night, according to the Door County Sheriff's Office.
Just after 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, deputies responded to reports of a vehicle that went off the Washington Island Ferry dock in the town of Liberty Grove.
Deputies say the driver of a 2019 Lincoln SUV was traveling north on State Highway 42, when they approached the ferry dock, and the vehicle went into the water for some reason.
The driver was the only person in the SUV and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say they'll release more details about the driver once family members have been notified.
Deputies say this incident remains under investigation.
(The following is the transcription of the full broadcast story, with additional details added for web)
Here at the Northport Pier, cars and people are lined up to get onto the ferry for a fun day trip to Washington Island. But Thursday night — what Door County Sheriff's Office is calling a "fatal accident." A car traveling right here on State Trunk Highway 42 drove onto the pier, directly to the edge, and then over the edge, into the water.
Around 7:20 p.m., an SUV drove past the ticket booth, down the center of the pier to the end, and then tipped forward over the edge into Lake Michigan.
"From what I saw on the video, the brake lights were on, and then the vehicle went down," Sheriff's Office Captain Carl Waterstreet said. "So I don't exactly know how fast or at what angle, or whatever."
Waterstreet says the one person in the car died.
He says a dive team pulled the car out of the water around 3 a.m. Friday, after the pier was closed for seven hours.
Longtime Washington Island local Cory Anders says the water at the below the ferry dock is deep.
"Deep enough to not notice a car down there," said Anders, who owns a lodge and bike rental business on the island.
Anders said he feels for the victim's loved ones.
"[There's] obviously going to probably have some family out there," Anders said. "So the folks from Washington Island — definitely our thoughts and prayers go out to those guys."
Other locals were surprised by what happened.
"Sounded pretty bad," Egg Harbor resident George Joeckel said. "It's kind of unusual. And I guess it was around, what, 7:00 at night, or 7:30 at night? So it wasn't like 3 a.m. or something."
Deputies say people have driven off piers before — especially those without barriers, like Northport — and to stay vigilant.
"Just be careful at night while you're driving," Waterstreet said. "Just pay attention to your surroundings. "
The Sheriff's Office says it's awaiting information from the Brown County Medical Examiner's Office before it releases additional details into the investigation.
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Norway Savings Bank lowered its position in shares of Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ – Free Report) by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 25,959 shares of the company’s stock after selling 840 shares during the quarter. Norway Savings Bank’s holdings in Mondelez International were worth $1,912,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Axiom Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in Mondelez International by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Axiom Advisory LLC now owns 9,152 shares of the company’s stock worth $643,000 after buying an additional 143 shares during the period. Cadence Bank boosted its holdings in Mondelez International by 1.3% in the first quarter. Cadence Bank now owns 11,489 shares of the company’s stock valued at $804,000 after acquiring an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Evermay Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Mondelez International by 2.6% in the first quarter. Evermay Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,812 shares of the company’s stock valued at $409,000 after acquiring an additional 149 shares in the last quarter. Sachetta LLC increased its position in Mondelez International by 14.0% during the 2nd quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 1,215 shares of the company’s stock valued at $81,000 after purchasing an additional 149 shares during the period. Finally, Curbstone Financial Management Corp raised its holdings in Mondelez International by 2.4% in the 1st quarter. Curbstone Financial Management Corp now owns 6,520 shares of the company’s stock worth $456,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. 78.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Mondelez International Stock Performance
Shares of MDLZ stock traded up $1.33 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $71.86. 1,813,855 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,793,731. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.50 and a current ratio of 0.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $96.39 billion, a PE ratio of 22.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.54. Mondelez International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $61.83 and a 12 month high of $77.20. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $72.36 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $69.55.
Mondelez International Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, October 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 30th were paid a dividend of $0.47 per share. This is a boost from Mondelez International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.43. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 30th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.62%. Mondelez International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 59.68%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Evercore ISI upped their price target on Mondelez International from $79.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 26th. DA Davidson cut their price objective on shares of Mondelez International from $80.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 31st. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of Mondelez International from $78.00 to $76.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on Mondelez International from $78.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 17th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on Mondelez International from $80.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and seventeen have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Mondelez International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $78.41.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on MDLZ
About Mondelez International
Mondelez International, Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells snack food and beverage products in the Latin America, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. It provides biscuits and baked snacks, including cookies, crackers, salted snacks, snack bars, and cakes and pastries; chocolates; and gums and candies, as well as various cheese and grocery, and powdered beverage products.
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Fortune 500 Companies with Equitable Practices Report 50% Higher profit Margins and Growth
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Future Forward Institute released today a research report, in collaboration with JUST Capital and the Burning Glass Institute with support from Walmart, showcasing a strong correlation between corporations that have employee-centered workplace policies with profitability, growth, and valuation. Led by Dr. Angela Jackson, founder of Future Forward Institute, researchers used her Win-Win Workplace Framework pillars when examining the workplace policies of 355 Fortune 500 companies. The research shows that companies with policies aligned with her framework rank higher in economic progress and growth than companies without such policies.
“This research validates what we've long believed: when businesses invest in employee-centered policies, they unlock tremendous potential for profitability and growth," said Dr. Angela Jackson.“The Win-Win Workplace framework focuses on strategies like centering employee voices, fostering mutualistic relationships, and reimagining benefits, all of which are integral to driving business success. These results provide clear evidence that when companies create environments where workers thrive, they simultaneously enhance their financial performance.”
The Win-Win Workplace framework's 9 pillars include centering employee voices, mutualistic working relationships, intersectional inclusion strategies, reimagining employee benefits, frontline leader decision making strategies, hiring S.T.A.R.S versus prioritizing credentials, developing deep talent benches, human capital reporting as a competitive strategy, and distributed leadership-entrepreneurial structures.
Select key findings from the report include:
55% of companies that excel in fostering mutualistic working relationships also show strong valuation outcomes.
51% of firms with robust mutualistic working relationships achieve higher profits as a percentage of sales.
54% of companies that innovate in employee benefits report higher profit margins.
56% of companies that reimagine employee benefits demonstrate improved valuation performance.
Strong performance is defined as the top 25% of the 355 companies analyzed.
These results demonstrate that enacting policies to uplift employee voices and ensure worker thriving not only contributes to a positive work environment but also positively impacts a firm's financial performance. Particularly promising is the fact that these practices led to a variety of positive outcomes: some showed up directly on a company's balance sheet, while others – like reduced employee attrition – are the types of leading indicators that are likely to show up in improved financial outcomes down the line.
“In the 21st century knowledge economy, a firm's success depends increasingly on the capabilities of its workforce,” said Matt Sigelman, President of the Burning Glass Institute.“That means that when workers rise, the firm's workforce becomes more valuable. Companies that put talent first and invest in people position themselves for leadership in the future of work.”
“This research adds to the mounting evidence that business leaders who embrace fair workforce policies and expand opportunities for workers gain a competitive advantage,” said JUST Capital President Alison Omens.“Deepening support for your workforce, along with operational excellence, is a clear investment in company success.”
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About Future Forward Institute:
Future Forward Institute serves as a visionary hub dedicated to pioneering data-driven research and innovative practices that shape a more equitable future of work. Our collaborative approach engages educators, employers, and workforce service providers, fostering solutions that seamlessly align social impact with broader business objectives. We firmly believe that businesses play a pivotal role in driving meaningful change.
About Burning Glass Institute:
The Burning Glass Institute believes that everyone deserves meaningful work and the chance to move up. Our team of over 30 researchers, data scientists, and program specialists across four continents mine new datasets to advance research and practice on the future of work and the future of learning. Building on a legacy of breakthrough innovation in labor market analytics, the Institute serves as a trusted source bridging industry, educators, policy makers, and workers.
The Burning Glass Institute's discourse-shaping research draws attention to pressing problems and frames the potential for new approaches. Through project-based engagement and collectives, we put ideas into practice, bringing forward solutions that are high-impact and replicable. In the past year alone, Burning Glass Institute research has shaped national discourse among employers, institutions of higher education, credential-providers, and workers on key workforce issues. The Institute's American Opportunity Index – a ranking of the Fortune 250 based on the mobility experienced by workers – was the subject of a three-page Wall Street Journal feature piece.
About JUST Capital:
The mission of JUST Capital, an independent nonprofit, is to demonstrate how just business – defined by the priorities of the public – is better business. Our goal is to help companies create value for all their stakeholders – their workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders – by focusing on the issues that matter most to Americans. To date, we've polled more than 170,000 Americans on the issues they believe companies should prioritize when it comes to just business behavior, and those insights guide our work. We believe that business and markets can and must be a force for the greater good and that by shifting the resources of the $21.6 trillion private sector, we can drive competition to build a better future for all. Our research, rankings, indexes, initiatives, and new offerings like the JUST Jobs Scorecard help track, analyze, incentivize, and scale corporate stakeholder performance. JUST Capital publishes the annual list of America's Most JUST Companies, the JUST 100, in partnership with CNBC. To learn more, visit: .
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Cuttack: Registration of plots for the historic Cuttack Bali Jatra 2024 reportedly started from today and will continue till October 25, informed Nalini Kanta Sahoo, the District Culture Officer.
According to Sahoo, the registration of plots for the Bali Jatra began at the Barabati Palace and people can register themselves both online and offline from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The applicants who fulfill 10 different criteria set by the authorities can take part in the registration process, the District Culture Officer said adding that they will have to deposit an initial registration amount of Rs 5000 for each plot.
This year, a total of 1100 plots will be put up for auction which is slated to be held on October 27. Over 900 businessmen had registered for the plots at the famous Bali Jatra ground in 2023.
The concerned officials are taking all possible efforts for the peaceful and smooth registration, auction and distribution of the plots for the Bali Jatra 2024, Sahoo informed.
It is to be noted here that the Bali Jatra 2024 will begin on November 15 and conclude on till November 22.
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Android 15 now makes Pixel phones a fortress against thieves and fraudsters
Google is also making it easier to multi-task on big screens, and there are new improvements for the camera, messaging, and passkeys.
What you need to know
- Android 15 is live for Pixel phone users after its source code was shared in early September.
- Pixel devices now offer one-touch passkeys, advanced theft protection, improved multitasking on larger screens, and options to limit app access.
- With Theft Detection Lock, your phone automatically locks if snatched.
- Foldables and tablets now let you easily pin or unpin the taskbar for quick access to your favorite apps.
Android 15 officially arrived for Pixel phone owners today after Google shared its source code on the Android Open Source Project in early September, though the OTA update for Pixel phones and tablets wasn’t released until now.
At first glance, Android 15 doesn’t seem all that thrilling. However, it’s clear that Google has put in a ton of effort behind the scenes to improve the experience for users.
Pixel devices on Android 15 bring one-touch passkeys, advanced theft protection, better multitasking for bigger screens, and the ability to limit app access.
Privacy takes the spotlight in the latest Android update. Now, you can create a "Private space" to hide apps with sensitive info or anything you want to keep under wraps.
There's also "Theft Detection Lock," which locks your phone if it’s snatched. Extra authentication steps are added for high-target settings like removing your SIM or disabling Find My Device, and your phone will lock down after multiple failed attempts. These updates aim to make it harder for thieves to wipe and resell stolen devices, potentially preventing thefts in the first place.
Additionally, Google has rolled out a few user-friendly upgrades, like smoother multitasking on large screens, edge-to-edge displays as the new default, and the ability to snap a photo to add passes and tickets to Google Wallet.
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You can now use single-tap passkeys with autofill, and Low Light Boost along with in-app camera controls work even better in low light. On top of that, carrier messaging apps can now connect via satellite to send and receive messages without needing mobile or Wi-Fi.
The Android 15 update arrives alongside the October Pixel Feature Drop, bringing new features and improvements that didn't make it into the beta.
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"It just gives me hope for every child in this country and world over, that what they need is the same thing that those who have made it.
"Give them equal opportunity; you will discover that those ones you see and think can do nothing, will do-something.
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According to him, it is very interesting that they have not allowed their challenges to limit their progress.
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One of the graduates, Dr Danjuma Yahaya, said that the journey was challenging.
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Yep definitely. Another one with similar vibes and hopes was the 2-0 against Chelsea in the 2019 run-in. The noise between the two quick fire goals and Salahs thunder-bastard took the roof off. Frenzied joy and loud excitement. One of the best league atmospheres Ive been in.
Spot on, that Spurs one and the Chelsea/Salah thunderbastard are surely the best league atmospheres of the last fifteen years or so. The Chelsea one was typically nervy going into the 2nd half and ten minutes later it was a madhouse. I'd give anything to re-live that goal and the following 5/10 minutes, it was fucking brilliant.
I remember Neil Atkinson at some point last season talking about how noise itself is even more influential than everyone singing together, and I think he has a point. There was actually a few really good league atmospheres in the league last season for the first time in a while IMO. Luton instantly comes to mind, I think it's the most I've enjoyed being at a game post Covid. You could feel the goal coming and felt another would quickly follow.
Was that 4-0 on a Sunday? One of those perfect t games where we scored early and were 2 up well before half time.
Think the day before City and maybe Chelsea too had dropped points? First time that things were in our hands if we won out (which was always unlikely for all teams).
Yeah, was right at the end of March. The next weekend would have been West Ham away where Gerrard scored two pens (I think?). Adrian was probably in goal for them.
I've not listened to the episode but it was such a memorable season. February until the end of April was a dream. It sounds mad to say and maybe someone has already, but there was just an unbelievable vibe around the place, you could feel it walking around town even when it wasn't a matchday. The entire place just seems to thrive when we're doing well. Fond memories, and mad to think it was all over a decade ago now.
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Shelby Ivey Christie is a well-regarded voice on Fashion X, formerly known as Twitter. Her tone is regularly well-received–back in 2018, she began sharing insights on Black fashion history. Due to this, she has become a diligent and well-studied documentarian that many look to concerning speaking about our unsung heroes and facts that aren’t largely known. The fashion and costume historian who is based in Atlanta has a background that has allowed her to sit at the crux of publishing and culture. Roles at Vogue, Amazon, and L’Oréal are markings of a woman who diligently worked from the inside of corporate entities. The core of her work at these companies included shaping marketing and brand strategies for multicultural consumers. Currently, she’s on the precipice of a new era due to a venture that she has just launched, a publishing company titled Haute Heritage Publishing that she hopes will shake up the luxury fashion industry.
Since this era is about creating a tangible impact for Christie she is also launching her first-ever book under her publishing company: Black Fashion Legends Alphabet Book. A flashcard set has also launched alongside the book. There is a rhyme and reason behind the company, Christie is aiming to dismantle preconceived notions about education within the global garment industry. The book features icons such as the iconic designer Dapper Dan and the legendary stylist and costume designer June Ambrose. But, it also keys in on other names that some may not be familiar with including designers Anne Lowe and Zelda Wynn Valdes.
Christie hopes that with her company she will be able to inspire younger generations to reach for dreams after becoming familiar with icons and others who’ve paved the way for current luminaries in fashion. In her own words: “An important message about this venture is that I want to get more young diverse minds interested in fashion earlier in their lives so that we can encourage a more diverse pipeline of talent to enter into our industry.”
As a woman originally from the South, North Carolina to be exact, this brand will be a legacy-builder for Christie to influence more than just her peers and the publications and brands that have anointed her as a pivotal voice to pay attention to. It will also create an opportunity for those who have a barrier to enter the lauded industry a chance to engage with the global market. “That’s important to me because, you know, as a Southerner, growing up in the South, far away from the fashion capital of New York City,” Christie added.
Below we caught up with Shelby Ivey Christie to discuss her latest venture, her alphabet book that centers Black style legends, and more.
ESSENCE.com: Can you walk me through this current era for you and what it’s been like so far?
Shelby Ivey Christie: For me, this is the tangible part of my ongoing impact era. I really believe my social media commentary, my archival work has definitely been impactful within the fashion industry and beyond. I see the impact of that work. I see, from 2018 when I started talking about Black stories in fashion, examining fashion through the lens of race, class, and culture and being one of a few voices covering that content and surfacing it, to now seeing Black and POC stories being considered told, talent being hired in the industry and beyond. I feel like I’ve had a direct impact in regards to that in our industry.
But I think for me, I set a goal to focus on a more tangible means of impact. It’s always been a goal of mine to move offline, and this publishing house and these first set of products is my way of expanding my efforts to amplify Black stories in fashion, to bring diverse talent into the fashion pipeline in real life, offline, something tangible and something that even more opens up access to fashion content because that’s something that I’m passionate about, to making fashion and history content and Black history content more accessible.
Why did you choose to create a publishing company? I mean, this is a space that you’re familiar with in so many ways.
My background is in publishing. My name was on the publishing masthead at Vogue. I reported to the publisher. I’ve interned at W, [and] at InStyle. My dream when I was growing up, was to be a fashion editor, [I would] flip through the pages of Essence, flipping through the pages of Cosmopolitan, [and] Vogue, wanting to have a voice and own and drive that content. I think once I got into fashion publishing, I better understood who controls content and how that impacts what stories get out, and ultimately, what the public has access to.
That experience coupled with my passion in my current work to amplify Black and POC contributions to fashion is what led me to be like, “Okay, you know what? If I’m tired of seeing the same stories being amplified, or if I’m tired of calling out the gaps in fashion storytelling, why don’t I just do it myself?” The motto of Black women, right? DIY instead of, I think for a long time my platform was dedicated to calling out gaps in content and throwing flags on the play where I felt like there were misses, which served its purpose, but I didn’t want to get stuck in the complaining and the pointing fingers.
Even the general public now is very informed and well-versed about the cultural nuances, the issues that we face around race, and who gets to tell stories in fashion. It’s a broader issue now and more eyes are on it, so I didn’t want to just get stuck in online fodder and outrage, clickbait, and complaining. I wanted to stand up and say, “Okay, I have the experience, I have the background, I have the knowledge, I have the network, and I can find the resources to do something about this.” This is my answer to that and wanting to not just complain and point fingers, but do something to change it and impact it and change the conversation.
What is most important for you to get across with this new venture?
For me, it’s that this new venture is dedicated to bringing fashion resources and books that highlight diverse stories to people of all ages. The first product, of course, is a children’s book. But in fashion, we have specialty products. When something is nuanced, it may not be for us, like designer Lego sets and what have you, but we still indulge in them because we understand the cultural importance behind them. These products are for fashion enthusiasts [and] people who aren’t fashion enthusiasts. These are for people of all ages. I think at the core of my work, it’s always been making fashion engaging and accessible, so now just doing that in a bigger, more tangible way.
I think another throughline that’s important to me is that [the] book Black Fashion Legends Alphabet Book and Flashcard Deck is 28 letters of the alphabet. Some of these people are still with us, and it was really important for me to have people in legends who are alive in this book because a lot of times, as a historian, I’m in the archive and I’m surfacing information on icons that have moved on, on work that was done decades ago, sometimes century ago. And we’re not able to, in real-time, talk to that creative, learn from them, follow their journey, and see them in real time.
It’s also important for me to not only give flowers to the legends while they’re here to smell them but also introduce young people and people of all ages to this talent while they’re here and they can support them, while they can see them in real-time still working and still moving through the industry because there is so much to be gleaned from watching someone in real-time doing the work still.
Who are some of the people that you want folks to learn more about from this book?
There are great creators in this book [and] I feel like people may recognize their work and not them. The letter W honors a man who did costume design for Michael Jackson for many, many years, and he created the prototype of the infamous white glove, that Swarovski-encrusted white glove, [the] costume designer, Bill Whitten. There’s also, Elizabeth Keckley, who designed fashion for First Lady Mary Lincoln, and her work is in the Smithsonian. So a lot of the figures have a legacy, and have left a huge mark, and audiences just aren’t familiar with their name. That’s at the core of what drives me.
I love when people say, “Wow, I didn’t know that,” after I’ve talked to them about something or introduced them to a new talent or a new concept in fashion, and so just being able to celebrate creative legacy like that, too. These are people who already have established work, it’s just that maybe they’re not a household name, so being able to amplify and celebrate them and get them into the minds of young people so that their legacy doesn’t end with those of us already in our 30s or 40s is exciting for me.
What else can you share about your first book which is available to purchase today?
I can’t go without acknowledging that this book is forwarded by a Black fashion legend herself, June Ambrose. In her foreword, she expresses her excitement and encouragement to young minds to invigorate them and give them enthusiasm for entering into this industry. I think that the foreword is a beautiful call to action and an inspiring message to readers, to feel like they have something to offer to the fashion industry, to the luxury industry, and to feel inspired by the figures in the pages.
So I just also wanted to say, that not only does this book feature Black fashion legends, but it is forwarded by a Black fashion legend herself, and I felt like it was really important to have her cosign and her sign-on and support for what we are trying to represent with this, which is to introduce Black storytelling as it relates to fashion and to, again, ensure the future of fashion is more diverse. So her sign-on, her support, and her call to action for young minds in this book were amazing.
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Natalie Jacobsen, author of Ghost Train
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With lyrical prose that evokes the mystique of 19th-century Kyoto, this meticulously researched narrative weaves together historical authenticity with the ethereal allure of yokai folklore.” - Jake Adelstein, author of Tokyo Vice and The Last YakuzaNEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- SelectBooks publishers are very pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Ghost Train by Natalie Jacobsen (ISBN: 978-1-59079-564-4). Ghost Train is Natalie Jacobsen's debut novel and it marks a new step in SelectBooks' effort to develop its list of titles serving a Young Adult and New Adult readership. Coming out in time for the Halloween season, this new book is a suspenseful foray into the realm of Japanese folk horror.
Ghost Train is a folk-horror novel set in 1877 Kyoto during Emperor Meiji's rule which led the way to Japan's Industrial Revolution-also referred to as the Meiji Restoration. Based on true events and folklore, samurai daughter Maru Hosokawa spends the summer working in a geisha teahouse where she is haunted by: ghosts, plagues, and a mystery surrounding disappearing girls. A kitsune, a fox-shaped demon, finds her and claims the faults lie with the emperor, urging her to help before she too falls victim. The teenage girl overcomes her anxiety and finds the strength to confront authority while challenging the rapid transformation and Westernization of her society-her mission is to save her world while simultaneously finding her place in it.
Jacobsen spent years writing Ghost Train and collaborating with historians and subject matter experts across Japan and the U.S. for historical accuracy.“It was critical that I not only rely on my personal experience in Japan, but others' perspectives, knowledge, and expertise,” she says. For years Jacobsen has had a career in journalism, media, and nonprofit in both Japan and the U.S. Her beats included civil rights, travel, and lifestyle. She is currently a marketing professional for a Federal workplace giving campaign, and volunteers in her spare time.
SelectBooks Publisher, Kenzi Sugihara's long career in book publishing includes his stints as a Vice President and Publisher at both Bantam/Doubleday/Dell and at Random House, ushering in a number of best-selling and critically-acclaimed books. He formed SelectBooks in 2000, noting that the emergence of desktop publishing and digital printing presented new opportunities in the industry. In response to what attracted him to Jacobsen's novel, he stated,“One of the many compelling things that we saw in Ghost Train was Natalie's ability to assemble this fascinating tapestry of history, fantasy, and Japanese culture to produce an immersive story. I found it to be simultaneously thrilling and meditative. Also, her deep connection with Japanese culture is unmistakable, and quite profound.”
In his endorsement for the book, Jake Adelstein, author of Tokyo Vice and The Last Yakuza, stated,“With lyrical prose that evokes the mystique of 19th-century Kyoto, this meticulously researched narrative weaves together historical authenticity with the ethereal allure of yokai folklore. Prepare to be captivated by a world where every shadow conceals a mystery, every whisper harbors a secret, and every choice echoes in worlds seen and unseen-a mesmerizing journey that will linger in your thoughts long after the final page is turned.”
As a key new release in their developing line of Young Adult publications, SelectBooks hopes that Ghost Train will resonate with a younger generation that is now rediscovering the rich fabric of Japanese society through such pop culture idioms as Manga comics, Anime film, and the video game industry.
Ghost Train hits bookshelves everywhere October 15, 2024. A launch party open to the public is set to be held at Solid State Books in Washington, DC and at the National Press Club in Washington, DC in October and at the Japan Society in New York City in November. She is due to visit a number of bookshops in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions to speak on Japanese yokai and media, living in Japan, and what we can learn from history's lessons.“This is my love letter to Japan,” says Jacobsen.“I hope to do right by its history, folklore, and people.”
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Android adds 3 anti-theft security features to your phone, with more on the way
Phone theft is a real problem, and Google is fighting it with the latest Android update.
What you need to know
- Android is becoming more secure with three new anti-theft features: Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock.
- These features are gradually rolling out now, and will become widely available on most Android 10 or higher devices today.
- They're not enabled by default, so people interested in using them must turn them on in the settings app on their devices manually.
Our smartphones are expensive devices that are crucial to our daily lives, and unfortunately, that makes them a natural target for theft. A lost or stolen phone not only costs a lot of money to replace, but more importantly, has valuable data inside. In the grand scheme of things, it's easy to buy a new phone, but it's not as easy to secure banking apps, password managers, and other cruxes of your digital life after they've been compromised.
That's why starting today, Google is rolling out three new anti-theft features for Android devices: Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock. These tools are becoming available alongside the release of Android 15, but they're not limited to devices running the latest operating system. In fact, they will be available on most devices running Android 10 and up via Google Play System updates.
Anti-theft features for smartphones are not uncommon, but Google takes a creative and unique approach with Theft Detection Lock. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning, plus device signals and sensors, to detect if a phone has been snatched out of your hand. Think about how features like Car Crash Detection or Fall Detection use device sensors to detect impacts. Theft Detection Lock works in a similar way; instead of an impact, Google's AI and ML algorithms are looking for a snatching movement.
When the Theft Detection Lock algorithm detects your phone has been stolen, it will automatically lock your device. This is intended to have your back in the worst possible scenario — the event your phone is snatched while it is already unlocked. It's also quite unobtrusive. If Theft Detection Lock mistakes an intended motion for a snatch-and-grab, you'll simply have to unlock your device again to keep using it like normal.
Offline Device Lock is also entering the fold to make sure that clever thieves can't get around Find My Device protections by taking your stolen smartphone offline. This feature, when enabled, will automatically lock the screen of an Android phone that goes offline for prolonged periods. A thief might turn off Wi-Fi or Cellular to try and avoid a remote lockdown or erase from Find My Device, but Offline Device Lock is a small step that tries to avoid this. It's also a failsafe in case Theft Detection Lock doesn't lock your phone immediately while it is being stolen.
The last piece of the puzzle is Remote Lock, which makes it easy to lock down your Android phone. Most remote lock tools require you to sign into accounts and use two-factor authentication, and this can take a while if you're not on a familiar device — and you probably aren't on one if your phone just got stolen. With Remote Lock, you can secure a lost or stolen Android device with just a verified phone number. It's available at Android.com/lock.
Google is also making a few smaller changes to Android 15 security settings to keep your device and data secure:
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- With Android 15, you need to enter a PIN, password, or use biometrics to change sensitive settings, like Find My Device options
- Multiple failed login attempts will lock down your device
- Enhanced factory reset protections will make it more difficult for a thief to factory reset your device without the proper Google account credentials
Google isn't done with this slate of security announcements. Later this year, it plans to introduce Identity Check, a feature that can require biometrics to make changes like setting a new PIN, turning off theft protection, or using Passkeys from an untrusted location. The company says this will give Android users another, optional layer of protection if your device PIN or password is compromised.
Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock are all opt-in features, so you'll want to manually enable them in Settings if you plan to use them. These already began gradually rolling out and will become widely available today, but it may take some time for them to appear on your device. They'll also be unavailable on some devices, like Android Go products.
Why it matters
There's a lot that you can do as a responsible smartphone owner to protect yourself in the event of an accident. You can purchase insurance to make sure you get a new phone (minus the cost of the plan and deductible) in the event that it is lost, stolen, or damaged. Or, you could simply keep an emergency fund of cash available to replace your phone in case the worst happens.
However, there's little that you can do to protect your data if your phone is stolen while it is unlocked. Banking information, personal identifiers, and more could be at risk of falling into the wrong hands. The new Android security features announced today aim to give you a few extra layers of protection in this scenario, and I'll be enabling them immediately.
Brady is a tech journalist covering news at Android Central. He has spent the last two years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching sports.
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Smart and quick action of RPF rescue missing Assam minor girl from train in Odisha even though her mobile was switched off; here how
Cuttack: The smart and quick action of Cuttack unit Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued a missing Assamese minor girl from train in Odisha even though her mobile was switched off.
The Cuttack RPF received information through RPF control registration missing of a 15-year-old girl from Kampur area of Assam.
The Divisional RPF control also shared the mobile location and photographs of the missing girl. On seeing the message IIC RPF CTC analysed the mobile location & it could be noticed that, the location was around “Baralakha” area, Jharkhand.
Further it could be also noticed that, the “Baralakha” area was near “Kandra Jn.”, when IIC RPF CTC tried to make contact with the given mobile number, the same was found switched off.
As the mobile location of the girl has been tracked by the Assam Police at 02.10 PM of 12.10.2024, so IIC RPF CTC analysed the train movement between Purulia & Tata Nagar Jn., which was coming from Assam side & found that, the train No.15630 (Shilghat town- Tambaram) Express was running between Purulia – Tata Nagar section & at the time of mobile location the above train was around “Kandra Jn.” Railway Station.
After calculation the mobile number last location & timing of train No.15630, found both were matching, so it was suspected that the missing girl was available inside the train. Accordingly, the IIC RPF CTC instructed to Officer’s & staff (SI Mayank & others) to check the train on arrival at CTC Railway station.
On the night around -11 PM, the train arrived at CTC Platform No.03 & on it’s arrival the entire coaches were checked by the Officer’s & staff of CTC.
Finally the missing minor girl was rescued from the rear general Coach. During initial enquiry from her it could be noticed that, she was in contact with a boy through social media i.e. Instgram and she was going to stay with him in Chennai.
After reporting of above matter, the Assam Police given “Wireless Message” to all concerned to trace her. After receiving of information reg. rescue of the above minor missing girl, the Kampur Police made contact with the RPF CTC & with the consent of Police & family members, the rescued minor girl produced before CWC as she is minor, after that the rescued missing minor girl kept in “Open Shelter” for further disposal.
On October 15, the rescued minor girl handed over to her family members with initial Police & legal formalities. The Assam Police & family members highly appreciated the dedication & response of RPF.
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Google Pixels stock up on features in its October drop as Android 15 arrives
A lot to unravel as Google looks to polish its entire Pixel portfolio.
What you need to know
- Google is rolling out its October Pixel feature drop, which packs several new Pixel 9 series tools, such as underwater photo/ video capabilities.
- Several past-gen devices, like the Pixel 6 series, received new Theft Protection features and Night Sight.
- The Pixel Watch 3 expands its "Loss of Pulse Detection" to more countries and upgrades its Contact app.
Today (Oct 15) is a big day for all Android devices, but Google's Pixels are getting a little extra with an exclusive feature drop.
Google detailed a lot in store for Pixel devices across the board in October and kicked things off with what's new for the Pixel 9 series. According to a press release, the latest devices are picking up a Gemini Extension for Pixel Screenshots. The company states users can say "Hey Google, use Screenshots to find the brand of sneakers I saved." Google states the AI will take you to the screenshot you asked about after the voice command.
This update is rolling out for the entire Pixel 9 series in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Australia, India, Singapore, and Malaysia.
For the camera, Google states that "Audio Magic Eraser" is making its way to the Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 series. The feature lets users adjust the sound levels of people speaking individually for better clarity. While this is arriving globally for last year's Pixel 8 series, the Pixel 9 series is picking up in "limited markets." Google did not state which markets will grab it, so keep your eyes open.
Underwater photography and video capabilities arrive for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. If you attempt to film or shoot while swimming, for instance, your media should be richer and more accurate in color. While the Pixel 9 series has IP68 water resistance, Google recommends using a waterproof case if you're going to take advantage of this tool regularly.
Additionally, the "Object Temperature Sensor" has been enhanced as better integration with the camera arrives. Users can utilize their camera as a viewfinder for the temperature sensor alongside a "live reading" function, and a save feature for your most recent measurements. This is rolling out globally for the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Google also teased a coming upgrade to the Pixel 9's casting feature. The company states users can transfer media from their Pixel Tablet to their Pixel 9 device so long as the latter is in "close proximity." Songs from Spotify and YouTube videos can jump from one device to another without tapping the casting icon. This feature is arriving for the Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 8 Pro alongside the entire Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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Pixel Feature arrive for Google's "Legacy" phones
A wave of features are arriving for Google's "legacy" devices, such as the Pixel 6 series. The post states the devices (minus the Pixel 6a) receive a Night Sight update for Instagram content. Taking low-light photos from inside the Instagram app now benefits from Night Sight's capabilities to retain clarity and sharpness in darker scenarios.
Arriving globally for all Pixel 6 devices is Google's suite of Theft Protection features. Users can use "Theft Detection Lock," an AI-powered lock screen that will batten down the hatches if it senses someone running off with your phone. Other features like "Offline Lock" and "Remote Lock" round out for additional tools to safeguard your data if your phone is stolen.
With the release of Android 15 today (Oct 15), Pixel 6 and newer devices are picking up "Private Spaces" for sensitive apps.
An Astrophotography update makes it easier to use through the Night Sight tab within the camera app. This update was spotted earlier this year and it's now arriving more consistently today. Users can manually produce it within Night Sight's duration slider instead of waiting for their phone to activate Astrophotography on its own.
The new Pixel Weather app is arriving on Pixel 6 devices and newer alongside the Pixel Tablet. Joining this is an addition to the app called the "Pollen Data Block." This box in the weather app will display information about pollen index levels, types, and forecasts for those with seasonal allergies. The data block is hitting Pixel 6 and newer devices and the Pixel Tablet in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK.
Google Pixel's next-gen call screen for enhanced privacy is expanding in a rollout for Pixel 6 and newer devices in Japan and the UK. Gemini Live's audio version is arriving in France, Germany, Brazil, India, Spain, and Latin America for Pixel 6 (and newer) phones.
Adaptive Vibration leverages your phone's microphone and various sensors to determine how loud or intense a notification's alert is. The idea is to help ensure users don't miss out on important messages, notifications, etc. Google states this is rolling out for Pixel 7 and newer devices globally.
The Pixel Watch drop
Google is expanding its major safety "Loss of Pulse Detection" feature for the Pixel Watch 3 to more places. The company highlighted the feature during its August hardware event, stating your Pixel Watch 3 can piggyback off its heart rate sensors and AI software to determine if a user's pulse has stopped. If no heartbeat is detected, the Pixel Watch 3 will call emergency services with an audible message in tow to explain the situation.
The feature is debuting in Belgium, Italy, and Spain.
All three Pixel Watches welcome emoji email reactions via the smartwatch's notifications and Wear OS-based app. Users can quickly send a smiley face or other emoji in response to an email they've received. Additionally, the trio of watches gained an update to the Contacts app.
A new "Contact Tile" arrives, giving users a convenient place to display who they contact the most without diving into their lists. Quick actions for the tiles deliver options to call, text, or open the person's full contact details.
A little more for the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Buds
Google Gemini is debuting on the Pixel Buds Pro 2, Buds Pro, Pixel Buds A-Series, and the original Pixel Buds. The AI is said to provide walking directions, email information, and additional options for brainstorming.
The Pixel Tablet is grabbing a few updates, like Panel Screensaver. While the device is idle (or charging), Google states users can access smart home controls and camera feeds. Photo Frame lets users save, share, or archive photos directly from the device's screensaver. Lastly, Clock Screensaver gives users a few new options when its sitting idle for a while.
These Pixel Tablet features are rolling out globally.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the larger of the two Pro models for Google's 2024 flagship series. The device features a 6.8-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate and a larger 5,060mAh battery. On its AI kick, Google loaded the Pixel 9 Pro XL up with Gemini's on-device features to make your life a little easier.
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The State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who wrote to the state House of Assembly, asked for amendment and increase of the 2024 Budget from ₦395 billion to ₦487 billion.
The letter accompanying the bill for the amendment of the budget was read by the Clerk of the House of Assembly, Benjamin Jaiyeola. A motion for the amendment of the budget was subsequently moved by the House Majority Leader, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, (Owo 1-APC) and was seconded by Olatunji Oshati, (Ose- APC).
Ogunmolasuyi said the bill for amendment if it sails through would address the effects of the fuel subsidy removal and afford the government to implement the ₦73,000 minimum wage for its workers.
Oshati, who seconded the motion, also moved the motion to commit the bill to the Appropriation Committee, saying that the bill would address many things in the state. He added that the bill if passed into law would allow the government to implement its programmes and policies in line with current economic realities.
Also speaking, Stephen Abitogun, (Akure South 2-APC), urged his colleagues to allow the bill to sail through to cater for the needs of the people of the state.
Similarly, Olatunji Fabiyi, (Odigbo- APC), said that without the amendment, there would be no way that civil servants, who are the engine room of government in the state, could enjoy the minimum wage promised by the governor.
The Speaker, Chief Olamide Oladiji, said that without the bill being passed, there would be a slow pace of implementation of the government’s policies and programmes.
“This bill is very important for the state because of the current economic indices and without it, implementation of minimum wage will not be realistic.
“This is our own little way to support the administration of Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
“I, therefore, order the bill to be passed to the Finance and Appropriation Committee for proper and thorough screening and be submitted to the plenary,” he said.
The sitting of the House of Assembly was later adjourned to Wednesday.
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On This Day In L F C History
October 10th
https://forums.liverpoolfc.com/threads/408668-quot-On-This-Day-In-L-F-C-History-quot-Part-3?p=15552197#post15552197
Posts 1594 / 1595 & 1596
1981 Leeds United (Division One) Anfield 3-0
Around this time the Liverpool team went through a gradual rebuild, Ray Clemence, Jimmy Case, David Johnson, Terry McDermott, Ray Kennedy and even Captain Phil Thompson were either sold or phased out over the next two years.
In came the likes of Bruce Grobbelaar, Mark Lawrenson, Craig Johnston, Ronnie Whelan, Steve Nicol and Ian Rush.
Initially this was a difficult season but eventually things worked out and we would win the next three league titles, among other successes.
Leeds meanwhile were sinking like a stone, in 1974 Don Revie left to take over the England job and gradually things declined. Leeds were promoted 10 years prior to Revie's departure and in those ten years they never once finished outside the top 4, including 2 league championships and 5 second place finishes.
In the years since Revie's departure, Leeds managed two 5th place finishes and hovered around mid table but during this season they would be relegated under one of Revie's old boys Allan Clarke. Frankie Gray, Trevor Cherry and Eddie Gray were still knocking about but they were a faded grandeur.
Attendances fell from an average of over 35000 in Revie's hay day to under 22000. They would end the season relegated. 20 year old goalkeeper John Lukic would however be a part of a new Leeds team a decade later. They won promotion in 1990, resigned Lukic after he had a long stay at Arsenal and won win the league with Leeds in 1992.
I am sure I have seen some footage of Rush's goals in this game but I cant find it
1992 Everton (Bruce Grobbelaar Testimonial) Anfield 2-2
Bruce missed a penalty as Boston said, my brother has this programme somewhere at home among his 2000+collection.
Legend has it a spell was placed on the ground at this game which would insure we wouldnt be winning the title until it was broken. The story goes a witch doctor rubbed a goats tail and water on the posts at Anfield.
Allegedly the spell can be broken if someone urinates on all of the goal posts. Grobbelaar claimed he managed to get to two posts during the 2013-4 to try break the spell but was thrown out of the ground.
In the 2018/9 season Bruce would not be denied, participating in a corporate game at Anfield, the eccentric keeper filled his drinks bottle with his own urine, he splashed it against the posts in one half and completed the job in the second half.
Lets hope no one asked could they take a quick drink during the game.
I guess you could say in 2020 when we finely won the league, we absolutely pissed it.
https://www.thisisanfield.com/2024/07/why-bruce-grobbelaar-peed-on-anfield-goalposts-to-aid-liverpool-title-run/and here a post from rawk way back in the day of a Ljubjana player seemingly seeing something
https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=22006.01993 Great Britain X1 (Steve Nicol Testimonial) Anfield 1-2
Strangely my brother took me down the pub to watch this which was very random when you think of it.
He was absolutely raging when Mo Johnston scored, he never forgave him for joining Rangers and then Everton. We were part time Celtic fans at the time.
Liverpool are awarded a penalty, Nicol takes but hits the post.
As Nicol goes off late on, his parade is rained on when as he goes around Anfield, Alan McInally scores the winner for the great Britiain 11
We have this Programme at home too
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Norway Savings Bank acquired a new position in iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 6,546 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $410,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in DGRO. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 5,166 shares of the company’s stock worth $278,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares in the last quarter. Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF by 2.7% during the 1st quarter. Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 7,086 shares of the company’s stock valued at $411,000 after buying an additional 186 shares in the last quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF by 5.7% during the second quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,730 shares of the company’s stock valued at $215,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF by 0.8% in the second quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. now owns 27,434 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,580,000 after buying an additional 205 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Destination Wealth Management boosted its position in shares of iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF by 3.3% during the second quarter. Destination Wealth Management now owns 6,764 shares of the company’s stock worth $390,000 after acquiring an additional 213 shares during the last quarter.
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DGRO traded down $0.01 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $63.77. 365,637 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,399,489. The company has a market cap of $30.19 billion, a PE ratio of 19.25 and a beta of 0.71. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has a 1 year low of $47.19 and a 1 year high of $63.95. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $61.44 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $58.99.
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The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Morningstar US Dividend Growth index. The fund tracks an index of US stocks that are selected by dividends, dividend growth and payout ratio, then weighted by dividend dollars. DGRO was launched on Jun 10, 2014 and is managed by BlackRock.
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Only a handful of today’s rappers have cultivated a sound indistinguishable from their peers. You know Jay-Z, Biggie, and 50 Cent when you hear them. On the opposite coast: Tupac, Too Short, Ice Cube, N.W.A., the list goes on. But Snoop Dogg is the Californian rapper with the most outstanding style. His sound and cadence are slow-footed, and that menacing snarl matches his name. The Long Beach-bred rapper held a cool pose like none other. And his clothes captured that essence with a slick and precious veneer. You could argue that not only did Snoop have a genuinely distinctive style compared to his comrades, but he elevated West Coast dress to the height of costume.
He’s got locs now, but before then, he could’ve been seen with his hair permed, straightened, platted, in an Afro, accessorized, and at times topped off with a funky hat or silk headscarf. Here you have a man from the originating state of “Gangsta Rap” primmed to pimpdom. Throw in a few pink barrettes for good measure. I start there because that’s what’s always stood out to me about him.
His clothes weren’t always so pretty, which is what makes them intriguing to dissect. Unlike his contemporaries, Dr. Dre or Ice Cube, the Long Beach rapper was devoted to an oversized plaid shirt fully buttoned. Baggy pants shrouded his tall, notoriously lean frame. His many jerseys, worn over short and long-sleeved white shirts with a single chain, put a hip hop spin to a look Allen Iverson popularised.
Here’s where it gets fun. Common to the genre’s sampling tradition, when Snoop released “Lodi Dodi” in 1993, he “updated Slick Rick’s choices with Cool Water cologne and Chuck Taylor sneakers,” curator and art historian Zoe Whitley once noted. Another statement-making moment was when he enlivened a wine-colored zoot suit with a cane and Godfather hat in 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted, an animated approach that he wore well on the red carpet.
The Dogg standing next to Tupac at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, clad in a peak-lapelled seersucker suit and a complimentarily abstract tie, is the best example. His bob with a bowler hat plopped over it suggests there was an art to his dress.
But Snoop maintained such status without always appealing to the red carpet’s often over-the-top expectations. He is equally known to show up in something as simple as a letterman jacket, dark wash denim, and a pair of aviators and be just as fly. In every way, he gave West Coast fashion some pizzazz. He showed that they, too, had the potential to be dramatically stylish, and worthy of celebration. And as he moved up in the music industry, he ensured that what he wore matched how seriously he wanted to be taken as an artist.
During an interview at The 85 Comedy Show last year, he recalled having a suit made by Dion Julian formerly known as Dion Scott, a Beverly Hills bespoke tailor popular among Black celebrities. The rapper had been inspired by Tupac, who gave him the nudge to step up his fashion game if he wanted to be seen as a “general” or be considered for films where he might play the role of a lawyer or detective. Indeed, Snoop’s wardrobe level-up aligned with his ascension to stardom. Many other California rap stars have taken a page from his playbook.
Kendrick Lamar says frequently that Snoop has inspired him. There’s a similar intentionality seen in music videos, street-style photos, and the red carpet. Is Martine Rose to Lamar what Dion Julian was to Snoop? They’ve worn Black menswear designers with different aims and styles, and on other sides of the Atlantic, but who have managed to put them on the fashion map. Vince Staples, a fellow Long Beach native, channeled in GQ what could’ve been one of Snoop’s costumes in the 2001 hood drama Baby Boy.
The relaxed spirit underpins the California aesthetic, which Snoop twisted, thus making it more alluring. And in the current landscape, no hip hop artist makes the coast look cooler than Larry June.
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https://www.essence.com/fashion/tracing-snoop-doggs-style-evolution/
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'Killer mom' left chilling voicemail for husband before 'strangling 3 kids to death'
Lindsay Clancy, from Massachusetts, is accused of killing her three young children and then trying to take her own life. Her husband has now opened up about the horrific incident.
A mom accused of killing her three children left a chilling voicemail for her husband before the alleged murders.
Lindsay Clancy, from Massachusetts, is suspected of strangling their five-year-old daughter Cora, three-year-old son Dawson, and eight-month-old baby Callan.
Prosecutors claim she then tried to end her own life by leaping from a window, leaving herself paralyzed.
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In an interview with the New Yorker, Patrick Clancy, her heartbroken husband, discussed the horrific event and why he doesn't hold his wife responsible. "I wasn't married to a monster, I was married to someone who got sick," he said.
He detailed how she had been battling anxiety and had even been institutionalized in the months leading up to the deaths. Since his family was shattered, Patrick has received communication from Lindsay, who is now paralyzed as a result of the window jump.
A few days prior to her arraignment, he received a voicemail from an unfamiliar number. It was Lindsay, calling from a psychologist's phone, expressing her love for him, reports the Mirror US.
During their conversation, Lindsay revealed she heard a voice instructing her to murder the children and then herself because it was her "last chance." It's believed Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis, based on a doctor's findings.
Patrick stated: "She did not sound like my wife."
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Lindsay, represented by attorney Kevin Reddington, is gearing up for her trial with a defense strategy centered on mental illness. Reddington has suggested that Clancy suffered from intense postpartum depression and "possibly" postpartum psychosis - a rare condition that affects a small number of new mothers and can in some instances lead to infanticide.
Details emerging from court documents paint a chilling picture: Lindsay kept meticulous records on her phone and journal of her declining mental health and had searched methods of killing her children. The horrific event unfolded on January 24.
On that dreadful day, Patrick returned home to find disturbing blood stains and his wife in the backyard with self-inflicted wounds. His discovery turned even more gruesome when he found his three young children strangled to death in the basement.
First responders who witnessed the grisly scene were left so traumatized they required counseling. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz referred to the incident as an "unimaginable, senseless tragedy."
Despite efforts to save them, Cora and Dawson passed away shortly after being taken to the hospital. The youngest, baby Callan, clung to life in Boston Children's Hospital until succumbing to his injuries on January 27.
The legal papers also disclose that on that fateful day, Clancy sent her husband a text asking him to grab medicine for the kids and takeout food, checking online for both the medication and the restaurant's delivery times. Patrick remarked in an interview with the New Yorker that when she returned his call from a CVS store, she sounded normal but seemingly busy.
Prosecutor Jennifer Sprague had previously argued: "She planned these murders, gave herself the time and privacy needed to commit the murders and then she strangled each child in the place where they should have felt the safest, at home with their mom."
Clancy entered a not-guilty plea to first-degree murder charges in February while at Bringham and Women's Hospital. Since the deaths of the three children, she has been receiving medical treatment and will participate in court proceedings remotely from Tewksbury Hospital.
According to Clancy's attorney, she suffered a spinal injury from a fall out of a house window, which has left her paralyzed from the waist down with little chance of regaining mobility.
Additionally, her lawyer stated that Clancy had been overmedicated with prescription psychiatric medications following a diagnosis of postpartum depression, as reported by NBC.
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CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- - 99% of organizations have experienced a security attack in the last 12 months.
- 44% of these
attacks are a result of a remote or hybrid worker.
- 82% are struggling to recruit and retain specialist security skills.
Xalient , a global provider of expert advisory and managed services in identity, cybersecurity, and networking, has today released its global research report Why SASE is the Blueprint for Future-Proofing Your
Network in 2025 and Beyond. The study found that 99% of organizations with 2000+ employees have experienced a security attack in the last 12 months, primarily as a result of remote, hybrid or roaming workers. The research, which was conducted by independent market research company, Opinion Matters, surveyed 700 IT, network and security leaders from organizations with 2,000+ employees from the UK, US & Canada, and Benelux. It finds that organizations are struggling to keep up with the evolving threat landscape and this is a primary driver for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) adoption.
On the back of this, a key challenge facing respondents is finding, recruiting, and retaining specialist security skills to protect their organization from new and growing threats that impact the networks.
The driving factors behind SASE implementation
According to the report, nine out of ten organizations surveyed admitted that new cybersecurity threats are taking advantage of gaps in their network, while 45% agree that they struggle to enforce policies and deliver a consistent performance because they must lock down so much of their network. While this is considered a means to securing a network, it is not highly effective or efficient and, for this reason, many respondents opted for a SASE solution to improve their security and overcome performance issues. As such, security is a major concern that is driving SASE adoption.
According to respondents, further drivers for SASE adoption are addressing performance issues with business-critical SaaS apps (15%), securing remote access for the hybrid/remote workforce (14%), and addressing the rising cost of traditional network architecture (13%).
The benefits of SASE adoption
The benefits of SASE were many, with cited benefits ranging from enabling secure remote access for the hybrid and remote workforce, to secure cloud adoption and migration. However, the top benefit, experienced by 30% of organizations, was improved performance of business-critical SaaS apps. This was followed by updated threat protection without hardware and software upgrades (28%) and the third most common benefit was around improved security surrounding breaches with consistent policies (27%).
Single vendor vs Multi-vendor SASE
The research highlighted mixed assumptions about single vendor vs multi-vendor SASE solutions, with misalignment between the benefits organizations think they will derive from each SASE model.
While benefits of single vendor SASE solutions included a more predictable return on investment (ROI) owing to fewer point solutions (30%), greater economies of scale (25%) and tightly integrated components (25%), challenges with this approach included obtaining the control they need (26%), flexibility to introduce different vendors on a best-of-breed basis (26%) and these not being as effective and vendor lock-in (24%).
Likewise, with multi-vendor SASE solutions, while respondents perceived the controls to be better (25%), with more flexibility and enhanced security (27%), there were concerns around pricing which isn't always clear (22%), with many admitting they would need a partner to help them manage multi-vendor SASE solutions (28%).
“It is encouraging to see that the key driver for organizations adopting SASE, namely security, is also considered one of the top three benefits that they have seen from implementing the solution,” said Stephen Amstutz, Director of Innovation at Xalient.“SASE, whether through a single vendor or multi-vendor approach, offers several key benefits to organizations and aims to provide a seamless user experience, optimized connectivity and comprehensive security.”
“However, as SASE covers both the network and security elements, it can often be challenging to select the right model for the organization, particularly for resource-stretched teams,” adds Amstutz.“To help overcome this, a good MSP can ease the selection process and ensure that they implement the right SASE solution for their business.”
Regardless of the approach, SASE adoption will continue to grow as organizations look for ways to close the security gaps that new and evolving threats present to the network – and make the network more resilient and performant to deliver a better user experience. To read the full report please visit global-sase-report/ .
About Xalient
Xalient helps organizations safeguard their most valuable assets: employees, applications, and data. We ensure they operate securely, efficiently, and productively, empowering them to lead in their respective industries.
We achieve this by providing expert advisory and managed services in identity, cybersecurity, and networking. Our Identity-Centric Security Framework is built on a deep understanding of the interdependencies between these critical areas, enabling us to drive optimal business outcomes for our clients. In 2023 we enhanced our identity offering with the acquisition of two leaders in the identity space. Integral Partners LLC, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm and Grabowsky, a European leading digital identity specialist.
With a rich heritage in secure networking, Xalient offers a unique perspective on user and application experiences across enterprise networks and the broader internet.
By integrating these insights into our managed services-enhanced by MARTINA, our cutting-edge AIOps platform-we provide unmatched visibility into incidents, performance, and security threats. This unique approach makes Xalient's Managed Services the ideal choice for forward-thinking enterprises, where secure networks, identity management, and cybersecurity are fundamental to business success.
Xalient helps make the world's largest brands more secure, resilient, adaptable, and responsive to change.
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- One UI 7 (Android 15) is expected to debut in 2025 alongside the Galaxy S25, though a beta should begin late this year.
Samsung is reportedly preparing a Good Lock module update that'll make your phone one of a kind.
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The "Home Up" module was also spotted with an "advanced tuning" option, which blows open its possibilities. Users may find sliders for things like damping, stiffness, friction, blur, and duration. These sliders directly impact how your device's animations are played and stylized.
The final option is labeled "Simple tuning." As suspected, this option is the most basic as the module gives a singular slider to adjust an animation's speed. The tipster then located an option to alter the "bottom gesture sensitivity."
Home gesture animation tuning pic.twitter.com/BYBWoNAmWGOctober 12, 2024
The "Home Up" module continues with an update for folders. The screenshots show that Samsung plans to display size customizations (medium and large) for folders. Moreover, a "detail settings" option will let users change the grid and the size of the icons within it.
The changes continue to suggest a shift toward Apple's iOS design aside from what's been seen for One UI's elemental adjustments.
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With these changes seemingly primed for One UI 7 (Android 15), users have more time in the waiting room. Samsung confirmed that its next major OS will roll out in 2025 alongside the Galaxy S25 series. More importantly, a community moderator confirmed that the company is still preparing a Public Beta program for One UI 7.
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Route 66, Dancing Eagle Casinos First to Go Live with Leading in Digital Loyalty System
We believe we have the premier loyalty solution that will streamline our efforts and deliver our customers engaging experiences and opportunities in real time. This loyalty solution is a game changer!” - Edward Khader, Chief Operating Officer for Laguna Development CorporationLAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Player Elite (PE), Australia's leading provider of loyalty technology solutions for the casino gaming market, and The Hale Network (THN), exclusive distributor of PE in the U.S., have announced that they have completed the installation of the Player Elite Digital Loyalty Solution (DLS) at two of Laguna Development Corporation 's casino properties: Route 66 Casino and Dancing Eagle Casino.
Route 66 Casino, which is located 20 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Dancing Eagle Casino, located in Casa Blanca, New Mexico, are the first casino properties in the U.S. to install the Player Elite Digital Loyalty Solution. Both casinos are owned and operated by Laguna Development Corporation (LDC), of the Pueblo of Laguna of New Mexico.
In addition to receiving the Digital Loyalty Solution (DLS) with 24 PEM4CURV Touchscreen Kiosks and 3 HYDRA instant membership systems with Digital Membership Card, both casinos also received the property integrated ORCA omni-channel member app.
“The LDC team is excited to be the first tribal gaming company in the U.S. to partner with the Player Elite team, and we believe we have the premier loyalty solution that will streamline our efforts and deliver our customers engaging experiences and opportunities in real time directly to their phones,” said Edward Khader, Chief Operating Officer for Laguna Development Corporation.“The exceptional service and professionalism displayed by the Player Elite and THN teams during the entire process, including the seamless installation, underscores what a remarkable company this is. In the short time we've been live with DLS, our players are loving it. This loyalty solution is a game changer!”
Player Elite's DLS is an automated, real time Customer Marketing Platform designed to identify, reward and communicate at an individual level to drive loyalty and profit through one interface. The complete DLS platform uses members' behavioral data to identify and create opportunities to connect with the member base through its proprietary engines:
Player Elite ORCA App – omni-channel member app designed to streamline onboarding, deliver targeted promotions and enable daily member engagement.
HYDRA - speeds up member sign-ups by combining AI and KYC technology for secure, seamless registration via app, SMS, or in-venue with a simple scan of their ID and face.
Within the Player Elite Digital Loyalty Solution:
Promotional Engine – a complete promotion engine, from set up through to visual screen display, the PE system gamifies promotions and rewards members across multiple touchpoints within the venue.
Offer Engine – a complete offer solution, allowing venues to award individuals whether it is birthdays, tier rewards, real time triggers – the bonusing engine ensures rewards for the member behaviors the venue values.
Dynamic Bonusing - real-time bonusing engine that delivers instant rewards through fully automated staff and member communications, guaranteeing strong Return On Investment.
Play-A-Comm - delivers personalized communications with four to five times more speed by automating SMS, email, and push notifications. One communication engine with one focus – engagement of members.
Member Management – simplifies member tier program management by delivering instant upgrades and automated rewards, and streamlining the management of bonus points, status points, and redemption infrastructure.
PEM4CURV Touchscreen Kiosks - combines intuitive touchscreen technology and gamification for a fully interactive loyalty experience. Customized interface enables members to check balances, view next-tier rewards, and manage promotions effortlessly.
“The Player Elite team are both honored and extremely grateful to have Route 66 Casino Hotel and Dancing Eagle Casino as the flagship properties in the U.S.,” said Bryan Te Wani, co-founder and CEO of Player Elite.“We are delighted to equip them with a comprehensive system that will positively impact their customers, profitably impact their business and revolutionize their competitive advantage in their market. More importantly, everyone at LDC are great people and we pride our partnerships on working with great people. Thank you to the entire LDC team!”
“The Laguna team was instrumental in Player Elite receiving its first U.S. regulatory approval from BMM Testlabs and we couldn't be more appreciative of their contribution,” added Dr. John Hale, founder and CEO of The Hale Network.“Their commitment and enthusiasm really demonstrate the belief they have in the PE solution, and we are excited to empower the complete transformation of their loyalty programs.”
About Player Elite
Player Elite Pty Ltd is a global leader in loyalty programs for the gaming industry, enhancing customer engagement through real-time, personalized rewards, interactions and communications. The Digital Loyalty Solution platform helps casinos manage data, automate member events, and create tailored promotions, driving player loyalty and satisfaction. By focusing on player experience and leveraging analytics, Player Elite helps partners boost revenue and build lasting relationships. For more information, visit .
About Laguna Development Corporation
Laguna Development Corporation is a Pueblo of Laguna owned business pursuing opportunities that improve and strengthen the Laguna community and its economy. Through high performance culture we provide unparalleled entertainment, extraordinary customer service and quality products. LDC honors their core values and with an enterprising spirit foster growth opportunities for the LDC family. For more information, visit .
About The Hale Network (THN)
The Hale Network (THN) is a leading global provider of comprehensive business solutions for the casino, entertainment, and hospitality industries. With over 80 years of combined experience in casino gaming, the THN team brings unmatched expertise in loyalty systems, cybersecurity, legal services, and operational efficiency to help businesses thrive. Founded by Dr. John C. Hale, THN is committed to delivering tailored solutions that drive profitability, enhance customer engagement, and ensure compliance in an ever-evolving industry. For more information, visit .
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Domestic air passenger traffic rises 6% in September
Crisis-hit SpiceJet saw its market declining 64 per cent in September compared to January when it had cornered 5.6 per cent of the total 1.31 crore domestic air passengers flown by the Indian airlines.
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AI-powered display that adapts during battle under development by Kopin
NewsOctober 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. Kopin Corporation is advancing testing of a software platform powered by artificial intelligence that allows helmet-mounted microdisplays to recognize when a soldier's "fight or flight" response has kicked in and adjust accordingly, according to a company announcement and comments by the firm's chief executive officer, Michael Murray.
The goal of NeuralDisplay is to change microdisplays used in defense, consumer, and spatial computing applications by integrating AI-driven technologies that enhance user interaction, the company says.
NeuralDisplay uses Organic Light Emitting Diode on Silicon (OLEDoS) and Micro Light Emitting Diode (MicroLED) technologies to reduce the need for traditional eye-tracking cameras, thus lowering the size, weight, and power (SWaP) consumption of other spatial computing systems, the statement reads. By incorporating image-sensing pixels and advanced signal processing algorithms directly into the display’s silicon backplane, Kopin’s platform can monitor eye movements, dynamic brightness, contrast, and even neurological responses such as pupil dilation during situations where the soldier is engaged in battle, the company says.
A demonstration video of the platform showcases a user controlling a virtual spaceship through eye movements, which adjusts when a bright light flashes causing the pupils to dilate.
Kopin also demonstrated a variety of microdisplay products that are installed in many different types of systems, from F-35 aircraft to helmets designed for soldiers on the ground. Some are capable of simply clipping on to existing gear.
When it comes to microdisplay technology, the company is focused on three things in particular: improving the brightness of the displays, the contrast, and the refresh rate. The latter is particularly important for helping soldiers access the latest information when engaged in battle, Murray said.
"You want as much information as soon as possible and as close to real time as possible," Murray said.
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Norway Savings Bank lifted its position in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (NASDAQ:EMXC – Free Report) by 22.6% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 62,402 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,503 shares during the quarter. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF comprises approximately 2.1% of Norway Savings Bank’s holdings, making the stock its 12th largest position. Norway Savings Bank’s holdings in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF were worth $3,813,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in EMXC. Fiduciary Alliance LLC grew its position in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fiduciary Alliance LLC now owns 75,631 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,622,000 after buying an additional 957 shares during the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF by 3.5% in the third quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 21,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,336,000 after buying an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. First PREMIER Bank grew its holdings in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF by 59.6% in the third quarter. First PREMIER Bank now owns 2,410 shares of the company’s stock valued at $147,000 after purchasing an additional 900 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 40,165 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,454,000 after buying an additional 2,183 shares during the period. Finally, Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF by 9.6% during the 3rd quarter. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,396 shares of the company’s stock worth $391,000 after purchasing an additional 561 shares during the period.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF Trading Down 0.9 %
Shares of EMXC traded down $0.55 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $60.44. 426,931 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,338,398. The company has a market cap of $17.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.73 and a beta of 0.88. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $60.21 and a 200-day moving average price of $58.95. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF has a 1-year low of $47.76 and a 1-year high of $63.25.
About iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China index. The fund tracks a market-cap- weighted index of emerging-market firms, excluding China. The index covers 85% of the universe by market cap. EMXC was launched on Jul 18, 2017 and is managed by BlackRock.
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowAspire Indiana Health, an Indianapolis not-for-profit provider of comprehensive health services, has landed a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to renovate and expand its Progress House, the oldest and largest recovery residence in Indiana.
The two organizations jointly announced the gift earlier this month.
Progress House, located at 201 Shelby Street, about a mile east of downtown, serves about 300 people a year for substance use disorder. The grant will be used to renovate and expand Progress House so it can serve more people, the organizations said.
“Because of this support, the recovery journey of many will be enhanced, and this investment will enable us to expand our capacity to better meet the needs of the people, Antony Sheehan, Aspire’s president and CEO, said in written remarks.
Progress House, founded in 1961 by a small group of people who recognized the need for a recovery setting for people with substance use disorders, started in a small house in the 2000 block of North New Jersey Street, with barely enough room for 10 men, according to the program’s website.
Progress House later moved to 1703 Talbot Street, and then again in 1969 to 14 North Highland, where it would remain for the next 32 years. In 2001, Progress House moved to its present location, where it serves men who typically stay from 90 days to one year.
On Nov. 1, 2019, Progress House became a subsidiary of Aspire Indiana Health, an independent health care provider that offers primary medical care, behavioral health care, group and individual counseling, 12-Step programming, case management, skills training, medication assisted treatment, peer support services, recovery coaching, and employment services.
The model has received recognition from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Alliance for Recovery Residences.
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Samsung's One UI update rolls onto TVs far quicker than imagined
The company wasted no time getting this One UI update onto its smart TVs.
What you need to know
- Samsung is reportedly rolling out its major One UI update for smart TVs after its recent SDC 2024 announcement.
- The update brings Tizen OS 8.0, a revamped settings overlay, and a new "Samsung Daily Plus" hub feature.
- Samsung stated during SDC 2024 that it wants to move into a unified One UI experience across phones, TVs, and appliances by 2025.
- One UI 7 is expected to drop early in 2025 with the Galaxy S25 series, but a beta should begin "by the end of the year."
As One UI starts appearing, Samsung will give its TV owners a much quicker update than initially anticipated.
Today (Oct 14), SamMobile states the One UI update Samsung detailed during SDC 2024 is rolling out. The publication spotted the patch on the company's 2023 OLED TV (the S90C), which has more similarities with its Galaxy phones than originally stated. During the event, Samsung said it wanted to "integrate the software experiences" of its devices. This concerns its smartphones, TVs, and home appliances.
However, the update reportedly shows a UI on smart TVs that mirrors what users can find on a Galaxy phone. Animations are stated to be similar to new icon designs for the Gallery, Samsung Internet, Bixby, and more like Galaxy's One UI.
The settings menu, accessible via the icon on your remote, has picked up changes. The One UI update adds an overlay that displays your most used (or most likely) options at the top of selected categories. When opened, the overlay is said to display the following three static options: settings, SmartThings, and the number pad.
Changelog-wise, Samsung states TVs picking up this One UI update will see the OS bumped up to Tizen 8.0. The home screen now offers a "For You" page with "personalized recommendations," a Live Tab, and an Apps tab. A "Watch Later" button enters, so users can quickly save interesting content.
Another new feature is "Samsung Daily Plus." According to the company, this is a "lifestyle service hub" for the home screen. An integrated workout tracker for a user's connected Galaxy Watch joins this hub. Samsung says users can view "calories consumed" and their heart rate.
The remainder of the changelog is as follows:
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- Recently searched content and related content have been implemented as recommendations.
- You can control multiple Samsung devices signed in with the same Samsung account using the same keyboard and mouse.
- Based on usage history and present circumstances, tailored channel and setting recommendations can be provided
- loT cameras can be used through the Smart Things app on mobile devices
- The Accessibility Shortcut can rearrange its options according to usage frequency.
- Zoom in screens on request. When mirroring a mobile device, you can use keyboard and mouse controls.
- With Daily Board, you can decorate the screen with beautiful wallpapers and useful widgets – even when the screen is off.
- Enhanced data protection measures have been implemented (Samsung account sign-in required.
- Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup has been upgraded to Q-Symphony, enabling connection to the Music Frame.
SDC 2024 opened our eyes and confirmed a few things, like Samsung's newfound interest in a unified One UI. The company mentioned Tizen OS — the software that powers its TVs — in today's update and during the event's announcements. However, Samsung says it wants to move into fully renaming the experience "One UI" by 2025, so this may be the last we hear of Tizen.
While the Korean OEM was busy toiling away at its smart TV patch, its Galaxy phones, tablets, and foldables are still waiting on One UI 7. The good thing (kind of) is that the company confirmed One UI 7 will roll out alongside the Galaxy S25 next year. Samsung also highlighted a beta period for developers and regular users.
A community moderator confirmed that Samsung is still planning on hosting a Public Beta program for One UI 7 "by the end of the year." We're seemingly waiting on the company to "confirm a schedule" before we can get it. To satiate your curiosity, a Galaxy S24 Ultra was running One UI 7 during SDC 2024, showcasing a major change like the separation of the notification and Quick Settings panels.
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Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on the National Anthem, Identity Project, Values Charter and the Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Osogbo.
Issa-Onilu said that Nigerians should embrace a sense of patriotism and that they must love the country at all times.
“You must endure; we have no other country, and Nigeria is richly endowed with both human and material resources.
“We must never condemn, curse or speak evil about our country. Words have powers,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the director-general was represented by the agency’s Director of Report Coordination and Improvement, Olubukola Olorunfemi.
Issa-Onilu said that the agency was embarking on a nationwide sensitisation to propagate and mobilise citizens on the need for positive attitude and behaviour that would promote oneness in the country. He said that 1,000 brigade members would be recruited from primary and secondary schools in each state to promote oneness and unity among Nigerians.
"At independence in 1960, we had all the attributes that could make us stronger in our journey to nationhood,” he noted.
The NOA boss, however, said that over the years, the qualities and standards began to collapse until the culture, values, norms and what brought Nigerians together gave way, with no sense of nationhood being promoted again. He said that upon realising this, the president, on May 29, reinstated the old National Anthem – “Nigeria We Hail Thee.”
Issa-Onilu said that the old anthem was reintroduced to bring Nigerians back to the nostalgic feeling of how the nation was at independence.
“The national anthem reflects the aspirations and value of the founding fathers when you read it word by word, salutation to us, internalise it to our fatherland.
“No matter how bad the situation may be, Nigeria houses all of us, though tribes and tongues may differ.
“We don’t have to deny or pretend about this, that our tongue, tribes, religion, culture, tradition differ but in the midst of all these, it reminds us that in brotherhood we stand,” he stated.
The director-general also said that the National Identity Project embarked upon by the agency was to redirect all Nigerians, irrespective of class, ethnicity and religion, to the ideals and values for which they were traditionally known.
On the National Values Charter, he said it captured the social bond that guided the relationships that existed between the Nigerian people and the state, as represented by all its agents and organs.
Issa-Onilu further stated that the renewed hope agenda of the president was to take Nigeria to greater heights. Earlier in her remarks, the NOA State Director, Bola Morgan, said that the event was organised to sensitise Nigerians on the need for a positive attitude toward the country.
NAN reports that representatives of market leaders, Christian Association of Nigeria (NAN), Muslim Association, students and youth leaders, among others, were present at the occasion.
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TV personality Michael Strahan has a new title under his belt: grandfather. The Good Morning America host recently shared that his eldest child, Tanita Strahan, gave birth to her first child, a son named Onyx. The news was shared on a recent Fox NFL Sunday broadcast when Analyst Howie Long said, “Congrats, grandpa,” to Strahan during the broadcast.
The new grandpa affirmed the news and said, “Yes, I’m a grandfather, everybody. My daughter Tanita and my grandson Onyx, is his name. That means black.”
Strahan, 52, added, “I know you guys have gone through this. I’m happy to be able to welcome in that club.”
The TV personality is currently a father of four. He had Tanita and his son Michael Strahan Jr., with ex-wife Wanda Hutchins. After the divorce in 1996, Wanda stayed in Germany (where the former couple met) with the kids, while Strahan returned to the U.S. That meant he did long-distance parenting for several years.
“But from day one, it was very important for me to be active, to be a part of their life. I was constantly on planes and phones. And it’s very hard — of course it’s hard with them being in Germany. But one thing I learned is, you make time for what you want to make time for,” he told PEOPLE.
The former NFL player later went on to become a twin dad to 19-year-old Isabella Strahan and Sophia Strahan, who he had with his ex-wife Jean Muggli.
During an interview with New York Family in 2013, Strahan shared that his eldest daughter is his mini me in some ways.
“She’s kind of like me in the sense that she has a very strong personality, but a silent strong personality,” he told New York Family in his interview. “She’s not going to be one to walk into a room and make it all about her. She definitely has an opinion and she’s very smart and she knows what she wants, which I love about her.”
Strahan seems to be closing the year out on a high, considering one of his twin daughters, Isabella, also beat cancer a few months ago and is back at college after four rounds of treatment.
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we're back in the flow now, rush hour mate not much I could do
All good, buddy. I'm a WFH slacker, so I've got it easy
On a random note, it always tickles me how people post pictures of players holding trophies to make sure we all remember that player won something. I mean, I do it too on occasion.
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Modular open systems critical to Army's future technological development: Army Secretary
NewsOctober 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Army is increasingly relying on modular open systems to keep soldiers one step ahead of adversaries in the race for technological supremacy, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told attendees of the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) annual meeting on Monday.
"America's adversaries are not going to sit back and let the United States set the pace," she said during her keynote address. "Despite being the world's best land fighting force, we need to start thinking and acting more like underdogs. We need to push ourselves to build a stronger culture of innovation inside the Army. We need to adopt a greater sense of urgency and accept greater risk."
Army leadership believes modular open systems may be key to that effort, Wormuth said.
"There is risk in testing new systems in challenging environments and getting soldiers hands-on experience with new technology in the field, but we do not have the luxury of time to wait for perfection," she said. "We must feel to learn by recognizing the urgency of this challenge. The Army was already being more iterative and flexible in developing and acquiring new systems, for example, by including modular open systems architectures in the new systems we're building. We are avoiding vendor lock and will be able to upgrade those systems more quickly and affordably."
Wormuth also pointed to a new software development approach at the C4ISR Center of Excellence at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, which she said is "eliminating bureaucracy and forcing us to use best practices already common in the commercial sector."
The Army is also working with Congress to develop "more agile funding mechanisms in the areas of unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS and electronic warfare," she said.
"If this pilot approach helps us keep pace with rapidly improving technology without sacrificing congressional oversight, it could help build the trust we need for greater spending flexibility in the future," she said.
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YouTube gains a new sleep timer, custom playlist thumbnails, and an updated mini-player
Google has announced that it is making over a dozen improvements to the web, mobile, TV, and YouTube Music platforms.
What you need to know
- YouTube has launched many new features for its video and audio streaming platforms.
- As part of the update, users can invite or collaborate playlists with friends and family using a unique link or QR code.
- People using playlists on the platform can use their preferred photos as thumbnails.
- Other features include creator badges and new UI for Shorts on TV, among others.
YouTube has announced several new features coming to the streaming platform alongside YouTube Music. Google notes that users can expect over two dozen improvements in updates that include the platform on the web, mobile, and TVs as well.
In the announcement blog post, these updates comprise some "highly requested features"—like fine-tunable playback speed (with 0.05 increments), improved landscape browsing experience, updates to thumbnails, and some visual improvements.
YouTube's mobile app now has a new mini-player. Browsing for other videos while already watching a video should be a lot smoother now, as users can now even resize and play with it by moving it around across all sides of the screen.
YouTube playlists are also improved with the latest release. People can invite others to their playlists using a "special link" or a QR code for easy additions. The capability is said to be coming soon to TV as well.
YouTube and YouTube Music already allow users to create custom thumbnails for their playlists with the help of generative AI. This ability is now expanding as users can even add their preferred photos by picking from their camera roll to give it a personal touch. Personalization can include adding text to the image, filters, or stickers.
Furthermore, friends in the playlists can also vote on videos to curate the best ones from the playlist. It is also believed to be beneficial for creators as they can have their viewers rank their content. YouTube states this feature will roll out later this year.
Besides, YouTube is also introducing badges for the first time on its mobile and YouTube Music apps. They can badge their favorite creators for the content they love. Similarly, users can also earn badges "for being a top listener of their favorite artist or having a creator heart your comment."
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YouTube is also gaining Sleep Timer, which allows users to set a timer to "automatically pause videos after a certain duration of time." The feature was initially tested for Premium subscribers; however, it is said to be available for all users starting Tuesday (Oct 12).
YouTube's TV experience will also receive some improvements with the new update, and visual changes can be seen on the web and mobile. For instance, watching Shorts on TV should be more seamless, as a new UI offers "continued interaction with the content."
YouTube also states that all these new updates are the result of consumers' feedback and highly requested features, as mentioned above. Users across Android devices, iOS, the web, and TV should be seeing these new changes starting this week.
Vishnu is a freelance news writer for Android Central. Since 2018, he has written about consumer technology, especially smartphones, computers, and every other gizmo connected to the internet. When he is not at the keyboard, you can find him on a long drive or lounging on the couch binge-watching a crime series.
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Man survives 67 days floating at sea with brother and nephew's bodies in boat
Mikhail Pichugin lost half his body weight when he was found on Monday, more than two months after he set off on a whale watching journey with his brother and nephew.
A Russian man has been rescued after surviving for more than two months in a tiny inflatable boat that lost its engine in the stormy Sea of Okhotsk.
Mikhail Pichugin, 46, was rescued on Monday by a fishing vessel off the Kamchatka Peninsula. His brother and nephew died, officials said.
In August, Pichugin went whale watching with his brother, 49, and nephew, 15.
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The trio traveled to the Shantar Islands off the northwestern shore of the Sea of Okhotsk. They went missing on their way back to Sakhalin Island on August 9.
A Russian man survived 67 days in a rubber dinghy in the stormy, frigid seas off Kamchatka after his engine died while whale watching. He lost half his body weight & his two companions died https://t.co/mU6lHbm94c pic.twitter.com/9DovBOGwXA
— Alec Luhn (@AlecLuhn) October 15, 2024
A rescue effort was launched but the trio were not located. On Monday, the fishing vessel’s crew spotted Pichugin’s boat. The bodies of his brother and nephew were reportedly found in the boat.
A video released by the prosecutor’s office showed Pichugin in a life jacket desperately shouting “come here!” as the fishing vessel’s crew pulled him back to safety.
“I have no strength left,” Pichugin said. He had lost around half his body weight and was only 110 pounds, local media reports said.
Pichugin’s wife told Russian media that the group had taken enough food with them to last two weeks, warm clothes, life jackets and around five gallons of water.
Their boat’s engine failed and they found themselves adrift.
It was unclear how Pichugin managed to survive. The Sea of Okhotsk is the coldest sea in East Asia.
Prosecutors launched an investigation into the incident on charges of violation of safety rules that resulted in deaths.
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https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/151721/Russian-man-floating-sea-Mikhail-Pichugin
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Young Wayne NBA2K MC
This high-energy event gathers top NBA 2K players for a thrilling, high-stakes competitions and cash prize pool
This is a historic moment for not only myself and my team, but for the 2K community as a whole. I hope that this partnership encourages youth everywhere to dream big.” - Young Wayne
HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Young Wayne , the rising star in the world of NBA2K, has officially signed with MetaStars , the viral TikTok influencer agency known for representing top talent such as Cai Jun Jackson. This exciting partnership comes with the announcement of a 9-city tour for Young Wayne's highly anticipated new tournament, the“King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour." This tour blends the excitement of professional basketball with competitive gaming for an unique experience.
There will be a private and public phase of the tournament. The private tournament is an invite-only tournament that will feature a star-studded lineup of top influencers, celebrities, and elite gamers, with elimination rounds all competing for a prize pool of over $100,000. With exclusive access and a highly competitive atmosphere, this tournament is set to be the ultimate showdown for NBA2K fans and gamers alike.
"We are thrilled to welcome Young Wayne to the MetaStars family," said MetaStars Chief Operations Officer, Owen Ratliff, "His talent and passion for NBA2K makes him the perfect fit for our agency. We are excited to support him in his new tournament venture and help him reach new heights in his career."
The King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour will travel through 9 major cities that includes Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; Columbus, OH; Miami FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA. Matches will be streamed on TikTok Live for a global fan engagement and gifting will be available. With over 1 billion active users globally-170 million in the U.S. alone-TikTok provides an expansive platform for Young Wayne and his King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour.
In addition, fans can expect to see some of their favorite influencers and celebrities competing alongside Young Wayne in this highly anticipated event. In the public tournament all challenges will be set up via console through our Joystick app, all from your mobile device. Take a sneak peek into the life of Young Wayne, the epic streetball announcer on NBA 2K24 and 2K25; and the rising star from the King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour.
For more information on the King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour and how to attend or participate, follow Young Wayne and MetaStars on social media.
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About Young Wayne: Chicago native Young Wayne is the streetball announcer on NBA 2K24 and 2K25. As a vibe curator, content creator and captivating host Wayne has built a strong foundation throughout basketball culture. From popular podcasts, celebrity games and brand commercials; his clever and organic conversation style and vibrant communication has made him a fan favorite on and off the court. To learn more about Young Wayne visit at: @youngwayne00 on Instagram and 00youngwayne on TikTok.
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Election Commission chief Rajiv Kumar says will provide detailed reply to complaints of 'irregularities' in EVMs soon
Congress had submitted complaints by 20 candidates claiming that some EVMs used for counting were operating at 99 per cent battery capacity while others were operating at 60-70 per cent battery capacity and it gave varied results.
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https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/india/election-commission-chief-rajiv-kumar-says-will-provide-detailed-reply-to-complaints-of-irregularities-in-evms-soon-3233737
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Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.
The earnings figure itself is key, of course, but a beat or miss on the bottom line can sometimes be just as, if not more, important. Therefore, investors should consider paying close attention to these earnings surprises, as a big beat can help a stock climb and vice versa.
Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to beat their quarterly earnings estimates is a somewhat common practice. But that doesn't make it easy. One way that has been proven to work is by using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, Explained
The Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, aims to find earnings surprises by focusing on the most recent analyst revisions. The basic premise is that if an analyst reevaluates their earnings estimate ahead of an earnings release, it means they likely have new information that could possibly be more accurate.
With this in mind, the Expected Surprise Prediction compares the Most Accurate Estimate (being the most recent) against the overall Zacks Consensus Estimate. The percentage difference provides the ESP figure. The system also utilizes our core Zacks Rank to provide a stronger system for identifying stocks that might beat their next quarterly earnings estimate and possibly see the stock price climb.
When we join a positive earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or stronger, stocks posted a positive bottom-line surprise 70% of the time. Plus, this system saw investors produce roughly 28% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a ranking of #3 (Hold), or 60% of all stocks covered by the Zacks Rank, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with rankings of #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy), or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market; Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider RBC Bearings?
Now that we understand what the ESP is and how beneficial it can be, let's dive into a stock that currently fits the bill. RBC Bearings (RBC) earns a #3 (Hold) right now and its Most Accurate Estimate sits at $2.52 a share, just 30 days from its upcoming earnings release on November 14, 2024.
RBC Bearings' Earnings ESP sits at +9.57%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $2.52 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.30. RBC is also part of a large group of stocks that boast a positive ESP. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
RBC is one of just a large database of Industrial Products stocks with positive ESPs. Another solid-looking stock is AZZ (AZZ).
Slated to report earnings on January 14, 2025, AZZ holds a #3 (Hold) ranking on the Zacks Rank, and it's Most Accurate Estimate is $1.26 a share 91 days from its next quarterly update.
For AZZ, the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 is +1.27%.
RBC and AZZ's positive ESP figures tell us that both stocks have a good chance at beating analyst expectations in their next earnings report.
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Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, customers at various GTBank branches in Lagos, expressed frustration over difficulties in accessing their accounts and completing transactions.
NAN correspondent who visited several GTBank branches, including Victoria Island, Costain, Bode Thomas, and Allen Avenue, observed that banking activities were ongoing, with some ATMs dispensing cash.
The bank had earlier announced the transition from its current Core Banking Application to a new enhanced version of the Finacle Core Banking Application, on Friday, October 11. To facilitate this upgrade, all branches nationwide closed early at 12:00 pm on Friday and were scheduled to reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, October 14.
GTBank also informed customers of service disruptions across its digital banking platforms for 11 hours, from 10:00 pm on Sunday, October 13, until 9:00 am on Monday, October 14.
Although, the bank assured customers that essential services such as transfers, bill payments, and airtime and data purchases would remain available, many customers faced difficulties.
Miss Tolulope Ogundeji, a GTBank customer, told NAN that she had been unable to perform transactions for four days due to the upgrade but received reassurance from the bank on Tuesday.
“I just left the GTBank branch at VI near Eko Hotel, and they told me the system is gradually coming back online,” she said.
Similarly, Basira Lawal, a foodstuffs trader in Dopemu, shared her frustration, stating that she had been selling on credit because her customers with GTBank accounts were unable to make payments through any digital platforms.
A civil servant, Ayodele Emmanuel, expressed his difficulties in transferring money, citing the instability of the bank’s app.
“The app has been inconsistent. It’s a bit stressful trying to transfer money right now, but I’m hopeful that things will soon return to normal.
“I know they are working on the system upgrade,” Emmanuel added.
Another civil servant, Olawaiye Gabriel, shared similar concerns, explaining that while his initial transfer attempt on Saturday was successful, he had since been unable to make additional transfers.
At the Bode Thomas branch in Surulere, a customer who reported failed ATM transfers said he was able to complete the transaction over the counter with the help of customer service. Meanwhile, an ATM user at the Costain branch expressed relief at being able to withdraw cash after days of unsuccessful attempts.
“I’ve been trying since Thursday, and finally this morning I was able to withdraw some money.
“The weekend was tough because nothing worked,” he stated.
At another branch in Abule Egba, a 70-year-old woman, Oluwunmi Adesegun, said she resolved to go to the bank to get some cash after being unable to use her debit card and access the USSD code for days.
“On getting to the bank, I met a crowd and the security personnel told us to queue in turns.
“After waiting for hours, I was told I could only withdraw just ₦10,000 over the counter.
“Beside the bank was a PoS operator where bank customers rushed to in order to get more cash,” she added.
On Monday night, GTBank announced the successful completion of the system transition, with a message to customers stating that all branches would remain open until 6:00 pm that day.
“We are pleased to inform you that we have successfully transitioned to a new and robust suite of Finacle Core Banking Application Systems, and all our branches will be open till 6 pm today to serve you,” the message read.
The bank also thanked customers for their patience during the upgrade process and provided a list of available channels for inquiries.
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https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/gtbank-customers-frustrated-by-service-disruptions-after-system-upgrade/ebbpws8
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowCarmel-based private equity firm CID Capital has closed on its fourth buyout fund, bringing in $250 million from a combination of returning and new investors.
The fund was oversubscribed, meaning that it attracted more funding than anticipated. CID had set its Fund IV fundraising target at $200 million.
The closing date for the fund was Sept. 20, but CID did not announce the closing until this week.
Also this week, CID announced that firm partners Eric Derheimer and Cory Heck will become co-managing partners effective Jan. 1, with Derheimer leading the firm’s operations. The two will succeed the firm’s current managing partner, Steve Cobb, who will move to the role of senior partner in anticipation of a December 2025 retirement.
Heck, who led fundraising for Fund IV, said the firm was able to attract strong interest from investors because its Fund III investments happened more quickly than expected, and returns from that fund to date have been strong.
The firm’s previous fund, Fund III, had its first close in August 2021 and its final close in August 2022, bringing in a total of $186 million.
Heck said it’s more common for a fund to have multiple closes, bringing in additional funding each time until the fund meets its target. But for Fund IV, he said, interest was strong enough that the firm needed only one closing. “We were just really fortunate,” he said.
About 70% of the dollars in Fund IV came from returning investors, Heck said, with new investors making up the other 30%. The fund’s investors include institutional fund-of-funds, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, endowments and family offices.
CID focuses its investments on U.S.- and Canada-based companies that have annual revenue of between $20 million and $50 million. Its strategy involves making an initial investment of between $15 million to $20 million to take a majority stake in a company. CID then typically makes additional investments in the company to grow it through acquisitions.
The firm invests in companies that operate in the light manufacturing, distribution and industrial services industries. Its current portfolio includes Indianapolis-based cleanup company Midwest Remediation, Rhode Island-based lunch bag maker Fit + Fresh and Florence, Kentucky-based construction supplier Wiseway Supply.
CID is also a former investor in Fort Wayne-based Matilda Jane Clothing and Winona Lake-based industrial manufacturer ABC Industries.
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Everybody on mute! Maybe it’s time for you to take a speaking sabbatical.
Sometimes, you might have the urge to simply not speak for a while or maybe a few days, and you’re not alone. Speech fasting, also known as vocal rest or voice fasting, is intentionally not speaking for some time. You probably are participating in the trend but aren’t aware of it, especially if you live alone and work remotely.
A TikTok trend has discovered people deciding not to talk until noon, and while it might be challenging to do so, it’s proven to be helpful for your health. A 2021 study from the National Library of Medicine found the speech to be beneficial, as it reduced cortisol levels, a stress hormone. For the study, fifty-nine participants were exposed to one out of three sound conditions on average for 48 minutes while performing tasks requiring concentration.
They found that psychological stress measures were subjective noise annoyance, workload, and fatigue. Working while speaking was more annoying but less tiring than silence and noise. However, the participants who spoke also raised their cortisol levels compared to the silent ones. They found that working while speaking was more loading and caused more physiological stress than other sound conditions.
Speech fasting can be beneficial for several reasons, including:
Vocal health: Not speaking often can preserve your vocal cords, as speech fasting can help prevent strain and fatigue and improve overall vocal quality. It can be helpful for people who use their voice professionally, like singers, public speakers, and orators.
Stress reduction: Not speaking significantly reduces stress (cortisol hormone) production. Less stress promotes relaxation, better sleep, and improved work productivity.
Mindfulness: Speech fasting can help with self-awareness, mindfulness, introspection, and communication skills. The practice can help you become calmer because you aren’t scrambling to find words to address anyone; you can be more in tune with yourself.
Spiritual connection: If you’re a spiritual person, you might find this practice helpful to adopt into your daily routine. Speech fasting is prevalent in various religions and spiritual practices and can be a good way to center yourself in whoever you believe in before you begin speaking.
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https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/speech-fasting-trend/
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Just spent a week away in Amsterdam and saw a robot cleaner wandering around the airport cleaning the floor. Went through the automatic immigration line where once there was many officers there was one maybe two. Had a chance to get some duty free where you had a dozen check outs with one person assisting. It seems like the worker bee roles are all becoming automated which is good 🤔🤔 or is it?
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https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=356724.msg19661638
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Android 15’s new tablet features get me one step closer to ditching my laptop forever
I might finally be able to go all Android, all the time soon.
Android 15 is now available on Pixel devices! Along with the myriad of changes and new features is a taskbar update that transforms Android tablets in a way that’s been sorely needed for a long time. In short, the taskbar can finally be pinned like it can on a desktop OS, and app pairs can be easily made and pinned for quicker productivity.
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You’ll be able to check out these changes on a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold first, but they’ll be headed to plenty of other Android foldable phones and tablets soon. Of course, just because it’s now finally part of Android doesn’t mean you weren’t able to use these features on some other devices on the market, including foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and tablets like the Honor MagicPad 2.
In fact, the Honor MagicPad 2 is the very device I’m writing this article on and has been my go-to productivity device for over the past two weeks since Hurricane Helene devastated my hometown. It, along with the Honor Magic V3, has been the device combination I never knew I needed until I had no power, no home internet connectivity, and no real way to do my at-home job.
The combo is made possible by what the company calls Honor Magic Ring which enables instant screen, connection, and control sharing between Honor devices in a way that’s been utterly clutch during this difficult time.
A surprising combination
Let’s say you had a work-from-home job like me but had no internet connection or power at your house, and no cafes or other places with reliable internet were open because your entire town didn’t have running water. That’s the exact scenario I found myself in over these past two weeks, and it left me with an interesting problem to solve: how do I continue to do my job?
At first, I figured I’d just use the hotspot on my phone to tether the Honor MagicPad 2 and carry on as usual. Problem is that I’m on a grandfathered T-Mobile plan with limited hotspot data and no way to increase this limit without changing my plan. I’ve kept this cheaper plan for well over a decade and this isn’t going to be the thing that changes that, so that option was out.
So I decided to dive a little deeper into the Honor Magic Ring, a technology that pairs Honor devices together in a way that others would be envious of. Two swipes and two quick taps mirrored my Honor Magic V3’s large foldable display onto the tablet, letting me run it split-screen alongside Honor’s note-taking app on the tablet. I was even able to stream music from my phone to the Honor MagicPad 2’s unbelievably good speakers, helping to closely recreate the feeling of working in my (now dark) basement office.
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Since the Honor MagicPad 2 can easily make and save app pairs, it was easy to quickly launch into my mirrored workspace with notes on one side of the screen and my phone’s screen on the other. Once I had this set up, I was golden. I wrote from the comfort of the large tablet display, then used the mirrored phone display to upload things to Google Drive or Android Central’s CMS.
Because I was using my phone and not tethering off the data connection, I was able to use my unlimited phone data plan like it was natively running on the tablet. At one point, I accidentally figured out how to change the mirrored phone screen into a full screen tablet display ON the tablet, taking things one step further.
What Android 15 will make better
So while I’ve really been enjoying how deeply Honor ties its products together, a few small changes will take things to the next level. Android 15’s new pinnable taskbar will complete the “laptop experience.” By that, I mean a dedicated taskbar at the bottom that can be used to launch and swap between running apps quickly.
Some tablets like the OnePlus Pad 2 let you temporarily pin the taskbar, but on Android 15, you'll be able to pin it permanently like a laptop. I fully expect this feature to come to all Android tablets that get the Android 15 update, too.
Next, I’d love to see more enhanced content sharing between devices. Honor launched it’s revamped Magic OS 8 interface with the Honor Magic 6 series earlier in 2024 — including a clever new side-mounted share UI — but there’s no easy way to drag-and-drop content between devices using split-screen windows. Copying and pasting text between devices works very well, but moving images or other media is still clunkier than I would like, requiring you to use Quick Share or Honor Share to get them there instead of just dragging and dropping between windows.
Lastly, Honor’s Magic OS doesn’t let you force all apps into a split screen view. This doesn’t make much sense to me since it lets you float any app and then adjust its aspect ratio freely, so I’m not sure what the hold up is here.
What I ultimately drew from this forced experiment was that tablets are truly ready to replace laptops for a large number of tasks — even if they are a bit clunky at time — making it possible to do a large majority of my job from a device that’s got a lot better battery life than a laptop.
Now, if we could just get Adobe to put the FULL Creative Cloud suite on Android, or at least essentials like the full version of Photoshop, so I can ditch the Windows or Mac laptop forever.
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https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/android-15s-new-tablet-features-get-me-one-step-closer-to-ditching-my-laptop-forever
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LTAMDS radar approaches major milestone with U.S. Army: Raytheon official
NewsOctober 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) is approaching a major milestone with the U.S. Army as the radar moves closer to production and deployment, a company official said at the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) annual meeting on Monday.
LTAMDS is nearing a Milestone C decision, which would transition the program from the development phase to full-scale manufacturing, said Mike Mills, senior program director of naval radars at Raytheon.
"We've had a number of successful missile flight tests," Mills said. "Soldiers are starting to use it without industry partners. We've also been training the soldiers this year."
Raytheon is prepared to deliver two radars next summer, and a few months ago they received a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract for eight radars, with six going to the U.S. military and two going to Poland, the first international customer of the program.
Mills said the company is talking to other countries, although any buys must go through the foreign military sales (FMS) process. A total of 19 countries use the Patriot missile defense system, and they would be the nations most likely to be interested in the platform, although none outside of Poland are formal customers yet.
Raytheon has made some changes to the platform, including shortening the trailer by 30 inches so the massive radar can be loaded onto a C-130 aircraft.
An LTAMDS system was on display on the AUSA exhibition floor throughout the week, as well as a smaller version of the radar known as the GhostEye.
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https://militaryembedded.com/radar-ew/sensors/ltamds-radar-approaches-major-milestone-with-us-army-raytheon-official
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Occidental Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 4.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,069 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 319 shares during the period. Occidental Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $1,849,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bank & Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. purchased a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Tesla by 168.8% in the 2nd quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC now owns 129 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Clean Yield Group raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 60.0% during the 3rd quarter. Clean Yield Group now owns 128 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Finally, M&R Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 263.2% during the 3rd quarter. M&R Capital Management Inc. now owns 138 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Tesla Price Performance
TSLA opened at $219.16 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $698.94 billion, a PE ratio of 55.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.48 and a beta of 2.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 1.91 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The business’s 50-day moving average is $225.84 and its two-hundred day moving average is $204.27. Tesla, Inc. has a 1 year low of $138.80 and a 1 year high of $271.00.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have commented on TSLA. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on shares of Tesla from $224.00 to $236.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 8th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on Tesla from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $120.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Robert W. Baird restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $280.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, August 20th. Finally, Glj Research reiterated a “sell” rating and set a $24.86 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, September 26th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seventeen have assigned a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $210.72.
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Insider Transactions at Tesla
In other news, Director Robyn M. Denholm sold 66,364 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $219.96, for a total value of $14,597,425.44. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 85,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,696,600. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In related news, Director Robyn M. Denholm sold 66,364 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $219.96, for a total value of $14,597,425.44. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 85,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,696,600. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Xiaotong Zhu sold 297 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.77, for a total transaction of $65,865.69. Following the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 67,491 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,967,479.07. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 74,661 shares of company stock valued at $16,663,291. Corporate insiders own 25.10% of the company’s stock.
About Tesla
Tesla, Inc designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive, and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty after-sales vehicle, used vehicles, body shop and parts, supercharging, retail merchandise, and vehicle insurance services.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) -- ITS Logistics suggests companies review peak season data as UPS and FedEx release 2024-2025 peak season surcharges to begin in October --
RENO, Nev., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics today released the Q3 ITS Logistics US Distribution and Fulfillment Index, Powered by Cresa . This quarter the index reveals that as of August 2024, the national industrial vacancy rate in the U.S. was approximately 6.4%, reflecting an upward trend from the previous months. That same month, the Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) stood at 56.4, reflecting moderate expansion in the logistics industry, albeit a slight decrease (-0.1) from July's reading of 56.5.
“This trend of increasing vacancy rates suggests a temporary supply-demand imbalance as new developments outpace demand growth in certain regions,” said Ryan Martin, President of Assets for ITS Logistics.“The increasing vacancy rate is likely related to the drop in producer price index (PPI), suggesting that prices are softening for warehousing and storage services. As new supply continues to enter the market, especially in major industrial hubs, pricing pressure could persist unless demand accelerates, or development slows down.”
A recent article from The Wall Street Journal referenced data retrieved from Cushman & Wakefield, confirming warehouse construction dropped to 309 million square feet in Q3, a 43% decrease from last year and the largest decline since 2008. In addition, the previously mentioned industrial real estate vacancy increase of 6.4% is up from 4.6% a year ago, which marks the highest level since late 2014. While the average asking rental rate for industrial space exceeded the $10 per square foot (psf) level for the first time in history at the close of Q3 at $10.08 psf, it showcases an increase of 4.3% year-over-year as some markets are continuing to experience increases in rent despite softer fundamentals than the past three years.
“As it pertains to the LMI score, by comparison, in March 2024, the LMI was higher at 58.3,” continued Martin.“This indicated a faster rate of expansion earlier in the year. Between March and August, the slowdown in the LMI suggests that while logistics activities continued to grow, they did so at a decelerating pace. A notable factor during this period was the slight contraction in warehousing utilization and capacity, reflecting adjustments in supply chain management as the industry dealt with inventory fluctuations and cost pressures.”
While the industry prepares for the close of the year, both UPS and FedEx have released their 2024-2025 peak season surcharges , which will significantly impact high-volume shippers. UPS and FedEx will begin applying these fees this month, including both peak and demand surcharges. Surcharges range from $0.30 to $100 per package, depending on the characteristics of the package and the data it ships. Both carriers are targeting businesses that ship over 20,000 packages per week. To manage these increased costs, ITS suggests companies review their peak season data and adjust their shipping strategies accordingly.
ITS Logistics offers a full suite of network transportation solutions across North America and omnichannel distribution and fulfillment services to 95% of the U.S. population within two days. These services include drayage and intermodal in 22 coastal ports and 30 rail ramps, a full suite of asset and asset-lite transportation solutions, omnichannel distribution and fulfillment, and outbound small parcel.
The ITS Logistics US Distribution and Fulfillment Index tracks the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Warehousing and Storage and offers a regional markets overview to optimize warehousing and delivery costs. All major markets in the US are highlighted each quarter via the Index. Visit here for a full, comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US distribution and fulfillment sector of the supply chain industry.
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Jonathan Owens opens up on witnessing Simone Biles win Gold medal at Olympics
EXCLUSIVE: Express U.S. Sports spoke to Jonathan Owens on Simone Biles' incredible Olympics career and witnessing her win gold in Paris this year.
Jonathan Owens returned to Europe this past weekend for the first time since he made the flight over from Chicago to Paris to witness his wife, Simone Biles, win three Gold medals at the Olympics in August.
Owens had been in the middle of training camp at the time, and was allowed a few days away from the Chicago Bears in order to fly over to Paris to see his wife take to the world stage. The trip was agreed with the team when signing his contract after joining this offseason.
The NFL star left training camp, even missing a preseason game to be in the stands alongside his wife's family as she claimed gold medals in the artistic all-around team, individual all-around and on the vault, adding three more gold medals to take her tally to seven.
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Owens had just made it to the arena to see Biles put in a dominant performance, helping the USA score a 171.296 to win the gold as he could be seen emotional in the stands.
He would then return back to the United States just days later, suiting up for the Bears and playing in their preseason before securing his spot as a rotational safety and key special teams player.
Owens, who has already scored a touchdown this season on special teams, flew back to the other side of the pond this past weekend to suit up for the Bears in their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Speaking to Express U.S. Sports on being back in Europe, he said: "Man, I love being in Paris and I love London too. They're both great cities. Last time in Paris, man, it was truly amazing It makes me smile all the time. I was able to get the opportunity to go out there... it was perfect.
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Owens and Biles have been together since 2020, marrying in 2023, with the gymnastics star regularly in attendance at his games, since he made the controversial move to the Bears from the Green Bay Packers - their biggest rivals.
Owens finds himself on an exciting young team in Chicago, being a veteran in the league at this point and in a place where he's truly enjoying his football.
He said: "It's a lot of fun here, not only being in this system, but being with the guys. We're a close team, everyone's so close and were happy for each other when another guy makes a play. It's all competition and it makes everyone better. It's a great place to be and I'm happy I'm here."
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Aminu-Abubakar disclosed that about 0.642 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine was intercepted from the suspect. The NDLEA commander, who assumed duty last Friday said that the suspect was arrested on October 2, by the operatives of the command along Kano-Kankia road.
According to him, the matter is still under investigation, and the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after the investigation. Aminu-Abubakar also assured that as the new state commander, “I will apply all the strategies provided by the law of the agency to fight drug traffickers and dealers.”
He explained that necessary facilities were provided for the rehabilitation of drug users in the state while calling on them to stay away from drug abuse, as “it does not pay.”
The commander also encouraged residents of the state to embrace the drug test kits as a proactive measure to reduce drug demand and prevent substance abuse. He pledged to work with the operatives in the state, other security agencies and all stakeholders to scale down the scourge of drug abuse in the society.
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowDennis Patrick Neary, who served four terms in the Indiana Senate before becoming the longtime director of legislative affairs for the Indiana Health Care Association, died Monday at his home in Carmel, according to his family. He was 80.
A lifelong Hoosier, Neary served in the Senate from 1976 to 1992 and held the top leadership position in the Democratic caucus for more than four years.
As a senator from Michigan City, Neary was credited with playing a key role in the creation of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District to help preserve the South Shore Line commuter rail service in northwest Indiana.
Neary was top lobbyist for the Indianapolis-based Indiana Health Care Association, the state’s largest trade association, from 2005 to 2021.
By appointment of former Gov. Frank O’Bannon, Neary chaired the Indiana Education and Labor Relations Board from 2000-2005.
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The Kamala Harris’ campaign is making its most direct appeal yet to Black men, rolling out new policies, boosting programming and a targeted media blitz to win over a crucial part of the electorate. With Republicans eyeing Black male voters in a big way this election, the vice president’s team is on the move and not leaving anything to chance.
On Monday, Harris introduced her “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men.” The plan centers on providing up to 1 million fully forgivable loans of up to $20,000 for Black entrepreneurs and investing in training, mentorship, and apprenticeships for Black men in high-demand industries. Harris is also pushing for the legalization of recreational marijuana—paired with a focus on ensuring Black men access wealth and jobs in that market.
“This agenda is a further realization of Vice President Harris’ Opportunity Economy. An economy where people don’t just get by, but get ahead. Where Black men are equipped with the tools to thrive: to buy a home, provide for our families, start a business and build wealth,” said Congressman and Harris-Walz Campaign Co-Chair Cedric Richmond in astatement shared with ESSENCE.
“Donald Trump could care less about equipping hardworking Americans with the tools needed to get ahead. From being investigated by the Department of Justice for refusing to rent to Black tenants to falsely accusing the Central Park 5 and calling for their execution to spreading the racist birther conspiracy theory against President Obama, at every step of his life, Donald Trump put Black men down for his own personal brand. If he wins in November, he is telling us exactly what he’ll do to Black men, Richmond added.
There’s a clear reason why this push is happening now: Black men have historically leaned Democratic, but recent polling shows a shift in support.While 90% of Black men voted for President Joe Biden in 2020, the numbers are slipping. A New York Times/Siena College poll shows 78% are planning to vote for Harris, with 15% saying they’ll vote for Trump. In a recent Howard University poll of battleground states, 82% of Black men are in Harris’ corner, while 12% are going for Trump—and more than 20% of Black men under 50 say they’re eyeing the former president.
Former President Barack Obama even addressed this issue during a Pittsburgh event last week, expressing his frustration at the idea of Black men backing Trump or staying home on Election Day. “On the other side, you have someone who has consistently shown disregard, not just for the communities, but for you as a person. And you’re thinking about sitting out, and you’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses,” Obama said. “I’ve got a problem with that because, because, part of it makes me think — I’m speaking to men directly — part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman that’s president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for it.”
Obama’s comments sparked an immediate backlash from Black Republicans, with some claiming he was dismissing legitimate concerns. Senator Tim Scott jumped in, saying, “He’s proving our point. Yea, Black voters are leaving the Democrat Party, but not for the hogwash reasons he’s giving. They’ve had enough,” NBC News reports.
The Trump campaign, which recently launched a “Black Men for Trump” advisory board, called Obama’s remarks “insulting,” adding, “Black Americans are not a monolith, and we don’t owe our votes to any candidate just because they ‘look like us.’ “It’s demeaning to suggest that we can’t evaluate a candidate’s track record,” the board wrote.
Trump took Obama’s comments as validation of his appeal to Black men, posting on his social media, “Obama admits a total lack of enthusiasm for Kamala, especially with Black Men.”
But Harris isn’t backing down. In an interview with The Shade Room, she emphasized that she’s committed to “earning the vote” of Black men and referenced Obama’s warning about the dangers of another Trump term. According to her team, they welcome this conversation, believing it highlights the power Black men hold in the upcoming election.
As part of the campaign’s final push, Harris has been meeting with Black leaders, faith communities and media platforms that speak directly to Black voters. She’s sat down for interviews with Roland Martin and Justin Carter of The Shade Room and appeared on the “All the Smoke” podcast with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes.
Harris will also participate in a radio town hall with Charlamagne tha God on Tuesday and partner with Black male celebrities and influencers for “Black Men Huddle Up” events, which will bring Black men together in battleground states to watch football games and talk politics. Barbershop roundtables, canvassing drives and a forum in Milwaukee are also on the agenda. Jermaine Dupri, John Legend and Magic Johnson are just a few of the celebrities lending their star power to the cause.
“Black men, we gotta get them out to vote. That’s number one,” Magic Johnson said during a recent Harris rally in Flint, Michigan. “Kamala’s opponent promised a lot of things last time to the Black community that he did not deliver on, and we’ve got to make sure we help Black men understand that.”
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Which finger should you wear the Oura Ring 4 on?
Finding the right Oura Ring 4 finger can be tricky. Oura claims it "works on all fingers" and "on either hand," but some fingers are better than others.
What finger should you wear the Oura Ring 4 on?
Best answer: In Oura's official sizing guide, they state that "Your Oura Ring can be worn on any finger. We recommend the index, middle, or ring finger for optimal performance."
However, on this Oura support page, they state, "we recommend wearing your Oura Ring on your index finger" and that "the middle or ring fingers are the next best but try to avoid fingers with large knuckles" because it's more likely for the Oura Ring 4 to get stuck or for you to choose a size that's too large.
Oura's reps told us specifically that they recommend wearing the Oura Ring 4 on your non-dominant index finger for the most consistent fit. But if you're between sizes on that finger, it's better to choose another finger where the fit is more snug.
Finding the right Oura Ring 4 finger and size for you
Choosing your Oura Ring 4 finger and size isn't as simple as just matching your Oura Ring Gen 3 choices.
The Oura Ring 4 has a new titanium design, new enhanced sensors, smarter automatic workout detection, and longer battery life. Whatever Oura did to achieve these upgrades, it changed the size of the ring compared to the last generation, so you'll need the new sizing kit to confirm your size.
While American buyers can go to Best Buy for an in-store sizing, we recommend against it. You should wear your dummy ring sizer for 24 hours because your finger size changes from day to night; you may find a ring snug during the day but uncomfortable at night, or too loose for a proper reading.
Here is our recommendation: First, wear the ring on your non-dominant hand. Right-handed people can wear it on their right hand, but you'll find it gets in the way during random activities like cooking or using the bathroom, and it becomes easier for the Oura Ring 4 to get dirty or scratched.
Second, try the ring on your left index finger first, as that's most likely to get accurate results. Samsung also recommends the left index finger for the Galaxy Ring, and we've seen similar recommendations from other brands.
The middle or ring finger is your backup. We've heard of people using smart rings as a replacement for wedding bands, but single people will probably avoid that.
Lastly, don't be afraid to wear your Oura Ring 4 on multiple fingers. Our fingers expand during workouts because of excess blood flow or can swell at night due to sleeping position, arthritis, or other health or diet concerns. One thing you can do is swap to a different finger or hand preemptively before a run or before you go to sleep, knowing it'll stay snug.
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To be clear, you should have a primary Oura Ring 4 finger where the ring fits snugly during the day. But don't be afraid to experiment!
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The Oura Ring 4 has a titanium frame, 8-day battery life, 100m water resistance, and a weight between 3.3 and 5.2 grams. It tracks the same info as the Gen 3 like heart rate, stress, blood oxygen, sleep quality, and daily readiness, but Oura claims the data will be much more accurate, especially during workouts.
Michael is Android Central's resident expert on wearables and fitness. Before joining Android Central, he freelanced for years at Techradar, Wareable, Windows Central, and Digital Trends. Channeling his love of running, he established himself as an expert on fitness watches, testing and reviewing models from Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung, Apple, COROS, Polar, Amazfit, Suunto, and more.
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Mission-critical computing at the edge highlighted by Systel at AUSA
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WASHINGTON. Ruggedized computing provider Systel is introducing the latest addition to its Kite-Strike II embedded computer line at this week's AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Systel information says that the newest addition features a next-gen Intel x86 COM-HPC architecture that supports a range of mission-critical and computing at the edge applications. The Kite-Strike II x86 (model number EC7220) follows the successful NVIDIA-based Kite-Strike II AI [artificial intelligence] at the edge product (model number EC7210) that integrates the embedded AI computing engine NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SOM. Kite-Strike II x86 is configured with an Intel x86 COM-HPC CPU module, which is optimized for use across a range of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
oth Kite-Strike II versions share the same form factor and chassis, which the company asserts gives users large amounts of compute power in applications where size, weight, and power (SWaP) is limited; these applications include ground and air platforms in both crewed and uncrewed configurations.
AUSA showgoers may find Systel at Booth #1015.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Milestone is a testament to Black Kite's continuous investment in its cybersecurity infrastructure and its proactive approach to managing risk in an increasingly complex digital landscape
BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Kite , the leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, today announced it has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification. This internationally recognized standard demonstrates Black Kite's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest levels of information security and data protection for its clients.
ISO 27001:2022 is the latest version of the globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This certification confirms that Black Kite has implemented a robust and comprehensive ISMS, designed to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information. Achieving this certification involved rigorous assessments of the company's security practices, including risk management, incident response and continuous improvement processes.
Black Kite's evaluation process was conducted by an independent, accredited certification body, ensuring an impartial evaluation of the company's information security practices. With this certification, Black Kite meets and exceeds the stringent security requirements expected by its global client base and is fully equipped to handle the challenges of today's cyber threat environment. This achievement is a testament to Black Kite's continuous investment in its cybersecurity infrastructure and its proactive approach to managing risk in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
“Achieving ISO 27001:2022 certification is more than just a compliance milestone for us; it's a reflection of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and customer trust,” added Bob Maley, CSO of Black Kite.“This milestone underscores our dedication to safeguarding our clients' data and enhancing our security posture. As cyber threats continue to evolve, our clients can be confident that we are not only meeting the industry's highest standards but are also dedicated to continuously improving our security practices."
Black Kite will continue prioritizing information security in all aspects of its operations, ensuring that its solutions remain at the forefront of cyber risk management. This certification further solidifies Black Kite's position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to mitigate cyber risk and protect their critical assets.
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Caitlin Clark's crazy daily breakfast order and diet revealed after body transformation
Caitlin Clark had a stellar first season in the WNBA where she led the Indiana Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and fans have been left stunned by her breakfast order
WNBA star Caitlin Clark left fans stunned with her incredible body transformation, which she attributes in part to her daily breakfast sandwich order.
The basketball player had an impressive first season in the WNBA, leading the Indiana Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Her on-court excellence is a testament to her off-court dedication, particularly her efforts to prepare her body for the big leagues.
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Clark, 22, began her muscle-building journey during her senior year at Iowa last year, and her diet was featured in the ESPN+ series "Full Court Press".
The show chronicled the daily lives of Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice, both during the NCAA tournament and their off-court activities.
As part of the series, producer Hannah Beir regularly ordered Clark's usual breakfast on filming days: a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich with an iced macchiato topped with vanilla sweet cream cold foam.
While some might expect a green-filled breakfast for an athlete like Clark, one fan commented: "She needs to eat better," while another defended her choice, saying: "She runs up and down that court every night making baskets, fans and lots of money. I think she will continue to eat what she loves. it's none of your business what she puts in her body."
Clark reportedly packed on eight pounds of muscle last season at Iowa, preparing for her WNBA career with post-game meals loaded with carbs, including a favorite - Chicken parmigiana, pasta, and a big glass of chocolate milk.
A nutritionist specializing in Division One basketball outlined Clark's muscle-building regimen which emphasized maintaining a calorie surplus to ensure muscle growth. Ensuring she consumed more calories than she expended, Clark included high-calorie daily smoothies and added an extra 500 calories every day for steady weight gain.
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Before tipping off games, Clark regularly consumed fast-digesting sugars, notably seen enjoying Honey Stinger Energy Chews fruity and vitamin C-packed bites.
She was often spotted consuming applesauce without utensils, aiming for a rapid calorie increase. Her toned biceps and standout rookie stats with the Fever, averaging 19.2 points and a league-leading 8.4 assists per game, were clear indicators of her strict dietary commitment.
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<p>New Delhi: The BJP’s Central Election Committee, its highest decision making body on electoral matters, convened on Tuesday to decide seats for the upcoming polls in Jharkhand. The meeting, which saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took place after the schedule for the assembly polls were announced by the Election Commission on Tuesday. The CEC will convene yet again on Wednesday to discuss seats for Maharashtra.</p><p>Apart from PM Modi, president J P Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Sarbanada Sonowal were present at the meeting, in addition to other CEC members K Laxman, Satyanarayan Jatiya, Iqbal Singh Lalpura, and Sudha Yadav. There were some special invitees from the state unit including Annapurna Devi, Arjun Muda, and Champhai Soren, among others. </p>.Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 | Seat-sharing among NDA partners for polls almost final: Himanta.<p>The party’s poll in-charge for Jharkhand and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday told reporters in Ranchi that the BJP will contest the polls in alliance with the All Jharkhand’s Student Union Party (AJSUP), who will be given anything between 9 to 11 seats. Apart from that Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United (JDU) will be given two seats. </p><p>“The seat sharing arrangement is almost final; discussion with AJSU on only one seat remains now. AJSU will get between 9-11 seats. The JDU will be given two seats, unless some seats are negotiated with the party high command. Chirag Paswan is not in India and he will return on October 16 when the seat sharing will be finalised,” he said.</p><p>Sources said that the party is keen on setting aside only one seat for Chirag, and while he was not agreeable, a discussion with Amit Shah is on the anvil. Polling for the 82 seats in the Jharkhand assembly will be held in two phases – on November 13 and November 20. The counting of votes will be held on November 23.</p>
<p>New Delhi: The BJP’s Central Election Committee, its highest decision making body on electoral matters, convened on Tuesday to decide seats for the upcoming polls in Jharkhand. The meeting, which saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took place after the schedule for the assembly polls were announced by the Election Commission on Tuesday. The CEC will convene yet again on Wednesday to discuss seats for Maharashtra.</p><p>Apart from PM Modi, president J P Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Sarbanada Sonowal were present at the meeting, in addition to other CEC members K Laxman, Satyanarayan Jatiya, Iqbal Singh Lalpura, and Sudha Yadav. There were some special invitees from the state unit including Annapurna Devi, Arjun Muda, and Champhai Soren, among others. </p>.Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 | Seat-sharing among NDA partners for polls almost final: Himanta.<p>The party’s poll in-charge for Jharkhand and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday told reporters in Ranchi that the BJP will contest the polls in alliance with the All Jharkhand’s Student Union Party (AJSUP), who will be given anything between 9 to 11 seats. Apart from that Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United (JDU) will be given two seats. </p><p>“The seat sharing arrangement is almost final; discussion with AJSU on only one seat remains now. AJSU will get between 9-11 seats. The JDU will be given two seats, unless some seats are negotiated with the party high command. Chirag Paswan is not in India and he will return on October 16 when the seat sharing will be finalised,” he said.</p><p>Sources said that the party is keen on setting aside only one seat for Chirag, and while he was not agreeable, a discussion with Amit Shah is on the anvil. Polling for the 82 seats in the Jharkhand assembly will be held in two phases – on November 13 and November 20. The counting of votes will be held on November 23.</p>
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The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the clarification followed the recent misinformation and sensationalism in some sections of the media concerning the reconstruction of the Falomo Police Barracks in Lagos State.
Adejobi said the barracks, which were previously in disrepair, would undergo a complete redesign and reconstruction to provide modern and habitable accommodations for police officers.
He said that the project was initiated under the leadership of former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Alkali, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and private sector partners through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Adejobi said the current I-G, Kayode Egbetokun, had reaffirmed the force’s commitment to improving officers’ housing by convening the first Nigeria Police Force Housing Summit in April. Adejobi said the summit brought together stakeholders to chart a sustainable path toward improved police welfare.
“A nationwide assessment revealed that less than 25% of police personnel have access to adequate barracks accommodations, with 90% of existing barracks falling into severe disrepair.
“Many of these structures are dangerously unsafe, posing a clear risk to occupants.
“The urgent reconstruction of these facilities, including Falomo Barracks, is not only necessary but aligned with international best practices to ensure the safety and well-being of officers," he said.
The Force PRO said that occupants of the barracks were given adequate notice, provided relocation assistance and compensated with ₦2 million each to secure alternative accommodation.
Adejobi said the occupants would also receive monthly rent allowances in line with provisions for officers not residing in the barracks.
According to him, upon completion of the new facility, the officers will be allotted housing units, ensuring a seamless transition back to improved living conditions. He, therefore, urged the public to dismiss false narratives regarding the reconstruction and recognise the broader objective of enhancing police welfare.
Adejobi said the rebuilding of Falomo Barracks was a reflection of the unwavering resolve of the force management to provide safe and decent housing for officers.
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P2P Solutions foundation (P2PS) traded down 2.5% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on October 15th. One P2P Solutions foundation token can currently be purchased for approximately $166.34 or 0.00252064 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last seven days, P2P Solutions foundation has traded 6.1% higher against the dollar. P2P Solutions foundation has a market cap of $433.56 billion and $4.34 million worth of P2P Solutions foundation was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours.
Here’s how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours:
- Aidi Finance (BSC) (AIDI) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- Zoo Token (ZOOT) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0652 or 0.00000239 BTC.
- CareCoin (CARES) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0809 or 0.00000297 BTC.
- Hokkaidu Inu (HOKK) traded 1.2% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0004 or 0.00000001 BTC.
- Jeff in Space (JEFF) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $2.75 or 0.00010076 BTC.
- Lumi Credits (LUMI) traded 8.9% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0162 or 0.00000027 BTC.
- AXIA Coin (AXC) traded down 0.1% against the dollar and now trades at $13.43 or 0.00048094 BTC.
- MVP Coin (MVP) traded 4.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0477 or 0.00000073 BTC.
- 2G Carbon Coin (2GCC) traded 0.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0480 or 0.00000183 BTC.
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P2P Solutions foundation was first traded on April 26th, 2019. P2P Solutions foundation’s total supply is 10,000,000,000 tokens and its circulating supply is 2,606,424,767 tokens. P2P Solutions foundation’s official message board is p2ps.medium.com. P2P Solutions foundation’s official Twitter account is @p2psf and its Facebook page is accessible here. The Reddit community for P2P Solutions foundation is https://reddit.com/r/p2psf. P2P Solutions foundation’s official website is www.p2psf.org.
The P2PS token is an Ethereum-based ERC20 utility token used to purchase products and services within the P2PS ecosystem.”
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe following items were in the Oct. 15, 2024, edition of IBJ’s Real Estate Weekly e-newsletter:
Sales
Teldar Paper LLC purchased the 2,250-square-foot building at 320 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel. The seller, S&J Real Estate LLC, was represented by Kevin Dick and Nicholas R. Miller of Bradley Company. The buyer was represented by Aaron Snoddy of Colliers International.
Leases
Smoothie King leased 1,280 square feet at Speedway Shoppes, 5945 Crawfordsville Road, Speedway. The landlord, Speedway Capital Appreciation I LLC, was represented by Stephen Daum of Colliers. The tenant was represented by Bailey Webber of Equivis.
Reciprocal Technologies signed a new lease for 2,593 square feet at Lakefront at Keystone, 9229 Delegates Row. The tenant was represented by Brian Dell of Colliers International. The landlord, Rubenstein Partners, was represented by Traci Kapsalis and John Robinson of JLL.
Hot Cakes Emporium leased 3,515 square feet at River Ridge Crossing Shopping Center, 4705 E 96th St. The landlord, TCP River Ridge Crossing LLC, was represented by Keith Fried and Jason Fried of McCrea Property Group. The tenant represented itself.
Core Specialty Insurance expanded its lease by 4,166 square feet at One Parkwood Crossing, 250 E. 96th St. The tenant was represented by Zane Brown of CBRE. The landlord, Rubenstein Partners, was represented by Traci Kapsalis and John Robinson of JLL.
Ben Tire Distributors renewed its lease for 5,820 square feet at Lakefront at Keystone, 9465 Counselors Row. The tenant was represented by Phil Mosey and Graham Summers of JLL. The landlord, Rubenstein Partners, was represented by Traci Kapsalis and John Robinson of JLL.
Peachin, Schwartz & Weingardt PC renewed its lease for 6,016 square feet at Crosspoint 6, 9775 Crosspoint Blvd. The tenant was represented by Brian Askins of CBRE. The landlord, Young Realty, was represented by Connor Scott of JLL.
Construction
Capitol Construction completed a 14,000-square-foot addition to the service department at Audi of Indianapolis at 4610 E. 96th St.
Capitol Construction completed a 17,400-square-foot office buildout for Sapient Capital at 401 Pennsylvania Parkway.
Rates
The average rate for 30-year mortgages rose from 6.12% to 6.32% in the week ended Oct. 10, according to FreddieMac. The rate for 15-year mortgages rose from 5.25% to 5.41%.
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C-UAS platform from Teledyne FLIR Defense gets spotlight at AUSA 2024
NewsOctober 15, 2024
WASHINGTON. Teledyne FLIR Defense (part of Teledyne Technologies Inc.) is introducing its Cerberus XL C-UAS [counter-uncrewed aerial system] air domain monitoring and counterdrone platform at this week's AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition.
According to information from Teledyne FLIR, the Cerberus XL C-UAS is a rugged integrated system that leverages high-performance long-range sensors and integrates advanced thermal/visual imaging systems with highly sensitive, long-range 3D radars and RF detection to quickly locate and track drone targets. It also is equipped with third-party non-kinetic effectors that can defeat threats out to 3 kilometers (1.86 miles).
The trailer-based Cerberus XL C-UAS is modular and mobile and can be configured for air, ground, and maritime threats. The company describes the platform as designed to easily integrate with kinetic-defeat solutions and features sensors with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to boost target identification accuracy.
In 2023, FLIR Defense signed a $31 million contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Norway) to deliver Cerberus XL C-UAS as part of a complete counterdrone solution for Ukrainian forces; Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense, calls the Cerberus XL "Battle-tested and proven in Ukraine."
AUSA attendees may visit Teledyne FLIR Defense at Booth #7241/Hall DE.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paxful , the global payment Network for people-powered money announced a major upgrade to its brand and products for 14 million total Paxful users in over 140 countries:
A totally reinvented mobile and web P2P trading experience, designed for smoother trades, getting you the right information at the right time, and keeping you secure.
Dozens of core product updates including the industry's lowest fees on
Cryptocurrency swaps, plus the addition of nearly a hundred new payment methods.
Major improvements across safety, security, and support - merging the best of expert talent and the latest in AI.
New Brand, New App, New Team - Same Mission
Founded in 2015, today's announcement represents the biggest change to Paxful's brand and core products since its founding, and a breath of fresh air for peer-to-peer markets.
Paxful's modern rebrand emphasizes simplicity, delivered across updated web and mobile products, and is designed from the ground up based on years of marketplace data and daily user feedback.
This inflection point comes as the team approaches 100 members around the globe under the leadership of Paxful CEO Roshan Dharia.
Dharia says,“We built an incredible team that works tirelessly to connect with our users, improve our marketplace, and keep everyone safe. Then we listened, built, and optimized everything about Paxful, inside and out. The result is a brand new Paxful, with the best designed app in peer-to-peer, loyal to its founding mission: building a financial system for the 100%”
The Best of Human Ingenuity and Cutting-Edge Technology
Paxful is modernizing key areas of its business through the integration of AI, resulting in faster trades, more intuitive support, and enhanced scam prevention. By leveraging a substantial dataset of historical information alongside expert human input, Paxful's AI tools are enabling the company to accomplish more with better results:
Safety - Paxful has strengthened its compliance and identity programs by integrating crypto forensics, layered identity screening, and process automation, all supported by a dedicated compliance team. These enhancements facilitate quicker onboarding while reducing risks like identity theft and blocking high-risk transactions, ultimately protecting users from known scams and maintaining the marketplace's integrity. Security - Supported by a global 24/7 support team, Paxful's security suite continually scans thousands of data points from its marketplace to prevent scams. Repeat offenders are barred from rejoining, fostering a safer marketplace for all users. Support - By pairing AI with expert moderators, Paxful has achieved resolution times that are 2.3 times faster than the industry average. This efficiency is complemented by newly launched features such as Live Chat support and a streamlined knowledge base available for self-service, ensuring that users retain access to the human touch in support interactions.
About Paxful
Paxful is the world's largest people-powered marketplace, connecting over 14 million users across 140+ countries to move, earn, save, and store money - even without a bank account. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, Paxful offers safe, fast, and reliable access to the global economy through cryptocurrencies bought and sold on a borderless peer-to-peer payment network. With over 300 payment methods for accessing Bitcoin, USDT, and other popular digital and local currencies, Paxful is building a financial system for 100%.
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In the case of Zydus Wellness Products Ltd v. Mr. Prashant Desai, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction restraining the defendant, a social media influencer, from disparaging the trademark “COMPLAN,” owned by Zydus Wellness Products Ltd.
Dispute Between Zydus and Prashant Desai
The dispute between the parties arose from a video posted by the defendant on Instagram and posts on Linkedin, in which he criticized several health food products, including Zydus’ “COMPLAN,” for allegedly containing excessive amounts of sugar harmful to children. The video gained widespread attention, amassing millions of views, likes, and shares, which perturbed Zydus and led to this suit.
Arguments of Zydus
Zydus, a well-known Indian nutrition and health products company, claimed that the defendant’s statements in the video were misleading, defamatory, and damaging to the reputation of its registered trademark. The company argued that the video falsely exaggerated the sugar content of “COMPLAN Pista Badam,” one of its product variants, leading consumers to believe it was unfit for children’s health. Zydus stated that the defendant’s statements were not backed by scientific evidence and ignored the distinction between added sugars and naturally occurring sugars as outlined by global health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
Zydus further argued that the defendant, despite his large online following, lacked the necessary medical qualifications to make authoritative statements on nutrition. The company cited the Guidelines for Influencer Advertising in Digital Media issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), which require influencers in the health and nutrition space to have relevant qualifications. It contended that the defendant’s video violated these guidelines and sought an immediate injunction to prevent further harm to its brand.
Arguments of Prashant Desai
In defense, Prashant Desai claimed that his video was educational, aimed at raising awareness about high sugar content in certain food products. He invoked his right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, arguing that his content was protected as free speech. He further contended that the ASCI guidelines were not mandatory and that his statements were based on his research in health and wellness, albeit without formal medical qualifications.
Court’s Findings
After reviewing the facts, the court found that the defendant, as a social media influencer with significant public reach, had a heightened responsibility to ensure the accuracy of his statements, particularly in matters of public health. The video’s specific targeting of “COMPLAN” and the unsubstantiated claims about its sugar content, as per the Court, were damaging to Zydus’ reputation and goodwill. The court stated that while freedom of speech is a constitutional right, it must be exercised within the boundaries of truth and public responsibility, especially when it involves the reputation of established brands.
Based on its findings, the court concluded that the video amounted to disparagement of Zydus’ trademark and product, as it contained false and injurious statements likely to mislead consumers. It also observed that the defendant’s video lacked proper evidence to support its claims and that his actions were likely motivated by ulterior intent, as he continued to post further content ridiculing the product after receiving a legal notice from Zydus.
As a result, the court granted Zydus’ request for an interim injunction, restraining the defendant from posting or disseminating any content that disparaged “COMPLAN” or its related products. The court also directed the defendant to remove the impugned video from all his social media platforms within two weeks, stating that continued circulation of the video would cause irreparable harm to the plaintiff’s brand and market reputation.
Citation: Zydus Wellness Products Ltd v. Prashant Desai, CS(COMM) 684/2024 (Del. H.C. Sept. 26, 2024). Available at: http://indiankanoon.org/doc/190433832/
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Caitlin Clark hailed as 'WNBA's Tiger Woods' after making golf switch
Caitlin Clark has been dubbed the WNBA's Tiger Woods - and it is clear to see why with the Indiana Fever star set to test herself on the golf course in the off-season
WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark has been likened to golf legend Tiger Woods by former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, as she trades in her basketball shoes for golf cleats during the off-season.
Following a remarkable rookie season with the Indiana Fever, where she led the team to their first WNBA play-offs in eight years, Clark is now trading the court for the fairway.
She is set to participate in the Annika pro-am event at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, alongside golf icon Annika Sorenstam.
Caitlin Clark can't claim anything from $3.25M prize pot as she switches sport
- Caitlin Clark made lasting impression on Zach Johnson as WNBA star makes golf switch
This foray into golf lends credence to Griffin III's comparison of Clark to Woods, as he noted that her detractors are essentially "punching air" given her immense talent and ability to draw in new fans to the league, much like Woods did for golf during his prime.
In a lengthy post on X, Griffin III stated: "The WNBA All-Star votes says what most of us already knew. Caitlin Clark is the WNBA's Tiger Woods. More people watch the W because of her. Period.
"Total votes increased by 598 percent for the top 5 players from 2023 to 2024. The top 2 vote getters? Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston who are currently ranked 16th and 27th in points per game in the W and are currently the 9th best team in a 12 team league. Last year the top vote getter was A'Ja Wilson, who is still the best player in the World, with 95,860 votes.
"This year Angel Reese, who is breaking records left and right, came in 5th in the fan vote and received 381,518 votes. Yes, the WNBA is more popular than ever.
"Yes, it's because of Caitlin Clark. Yes, Angel Reese, A'Ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Kahleah Copper, Diana Taurasi, Arike Ogunbowale, Jewell Loyd and a host of other W players have a hand in it. Yes, every player, organization and TV network is benefiting from the impact.
"It's okay to admit that there are better players in the WNBA right now than Caitlin Clark, but she is the most coveted. It's okay to admit that no team is more watched or has broken more TV viewership and arena attendance records than the Indiana Fever and it's because of Caitlin Clark. It's cool to see all of these Women get the fandom they have deserved for a long time. They have put in the work and laid the foundation for a moment like this to happen.
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"It's okay to admit that Caitlin Clark was the catalyst the WNBA needed. If it wasn't because of Caitlin Clark, it would have happened earlier. Now, let's enjoy the product on the court and enjoy the eye balls Caitlin Clark has brought to the sport. The bottom line is it will take ALL these talented women to carry the game forward."
Clark's influence on the WNBA is undeniable, and Griffin III's comparison of her to golf legend Woods - considering the viewership he attracted - is understandable.
The American sportsman clinched five Masters tournaments, four PGA Championships, three US Open Championships, and three British Open Championships, a career trajectory that Clark might aspire to emulate in the WNBA as she progresses in the league.
She also hinted at following Woods' path on the golf course, expressing her anticipation for playing in Florida this November.
In reference to her participation in the event, Clark stated: "I love golf so the opportunity to play in the Pro-Am for a tournament with a legend like Annika Sorenstam's name on it is so exciting. I'm looking forward to seeing all the LPGA players on the driving range, being part of the Women's Leadership Summit, and, of course, teeing it up in the pro-am with Annika."
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https://www.the-express.com/sport/golf/151736/caitlin-clark-wnba-tiger-woods
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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Wave of support for Maha Vikas Aghadi in state, says Congress
Maharashtra Congress working president Naseem Khan said the party will ensure "issues" do not crop up at the micro level, hinting that factionalism will not be allowed to spread.
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https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/maharashtra/maharashtra-assembly-elections-2024-wave-of-support-for-maha-vikas-aghadi-in-state-says-congress-3233163
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