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Arlo introduces new Wired Floodlight Camera for continuous outdoor security
Arlo has introduced its Wired Floodlight Camera, a new hardwired security solution designed to provide continuous outdoor surveillance. Building on the company’s wire-free floodlight technology, the camera features 2K HDR video resolution and up to 2000 lumens of brightness. Available now at Arlo.com for $149.99, it will also be sold at Home Depot starting in November.
The camera offers a 160-degree field of view and articulating lights, allowing users to customize coverage for different outdoor spaces. Its features include motion detection, color night vision, noise-canceling audio, and an integrated siren. The product connects directly to Wi-Fi for a simplified setup process and faster video loading.
When paired with an Arlo Secure subscription, the camera’s AI-based system can detect people, vehicles, animals, and packages, providing detailed notifications. The subscription also offers 30 days of cloud storage, personalized alerts, and access to emergency response services.
The Wired Floodlight Camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other smart home platforms. It is designed to withstand various weather conditions and provides users with an easy DIY installation option for continuous power and security.
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UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
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AITO, Lebanon (AP) — The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people. A spokesperson for the U.N.’s human rights office says it has received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead. Rescuers were still finding bodies and remains in the rubble of the building on Tuesday, a day after the strike. The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization” and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths. Earlier Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said it would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) announced today that it has awarded $7.3 million in economic development grants under the Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program. The awards will support 84 nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities across Arizona, California, and Nevada. This funding represents an 82% increase over last year's grant cycle and the previously announced allocation for 2024 of $4 million. The AHEAD Program, now in its 20th year, was designed to advance innovative economic and community development initiatives that empower underserved communities. Delivered in partnership with its member financial institutions, FHLBank San Francisco's AHEAD Program has funded over $32 million in grants over the past two decades.
“As we celebrate 20 years of the AHEAD Program, we remain committed to investing in communities throughout our district and to funding organizations leading innovative and important economic development programs,” said Alanna McCargo, president and chief executive officer of FHLBank San Francisco. “The AHEAD Program provides funding that our member organizations use to make grants to local nonprofits for initiatives that directly address capacity building, jobs, and community needs. Together, we’re making a lasting difference and driving economic growth where it’s needed most.”
The AHEAD grant program encourages FHLBank San Francisco’s members to build strong relationships with nonprofit organizations that have specific economic and community development expertise. The 2024 grant cycle will distribute 84 grants through 60 different members, with 10 of those members engaged in the program for the first time. AHEAD Program grantees support a wide range of projects and beneficiaries, addressing diverse needs across various sectors and communities. The largest portions of 2024 grants have been allocated to the following key areas:
- 29% of grants for Entrepreneurial/Microenterprise projects
- 20% of grants for Capacity Building projects
- 14% of grants for Job Training projects
- 12% of grants for Economic Development projects
- 11% of grants for Social Services projects
Examples of the 2024 AHEAD grant recipients, include:
- Phoenix, Arizona – Local First Arizona partnered with member Arizona Financial Credit Union to receive a $100,000 AHEAD grant to fund the Native Business incubator pilot project. The grant will enable the delivery of culturally relevant and professional business education for entrepreneurs – who are Tribal members – to help unlock new business opportunities and gain access to capital.
- Aptos, California – California Farmlink, a community development financial institution (CDFI), partnered with member Bank of the Sierra to receive a $98,912 AHEAD grant to fund the Building Wealth and Resilience with California Farmers project. This grant will assist Hispanic farmers, ranchers, and fishers – who face acute barriers to accessing capital – by making business assistance programs available in Spanish to help these entrepreneurs scale their businesses and become more sustainable.
- Las Vegas, Nevada – Nevada Hospitality Foundation partnered with member Employers Insurance Company of Nevada to receive a $100,000 AHEAD grant to fund a project that works to address industry workforce challenges, such as skill gaps, unemployment, or underemployment. This grant will focus on connecting ethnic minority and rural residents with an employer after developing technical skills they need to succeed in the hospitality labor trade.
The AHEAD grant program is just one example of the Bank’s commitment to fostering economic vitality, affordable homeownership, and wealth creation by contributing up to 15% of annual net profits to mission-aligned initiatives each year. Additional important community initiatives led by the Bank include the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants, Empowering Black Homeownership grants, the Tribal Nations Program, and Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance and Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) matching grant programs that provide downpayment assistance to low- and middle-income first-time homebuyers.
To learn more about the AHEAD program and this year’s economic development grant recipients, visit www.fhlbsf.com.
About the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is a member-driven cooperative helping local lenders in Arizona, California, and Nevada build strong communities, create opportunity, and change lives for the better. The tools and resources we provide to our member financial institutions — commercial banks, credit unions, industrial loan companies, savings institutions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions — propel homeownership, finance quality affordable housing, drive economic vitality, and revitalize whole neighborhoods. Together with our members and other partners, we are making the communities we serve more vibrant, equitable, and resilient.
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As per provisional closing, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 152.93 points or 0.19% to 81,820.12. The Nifty 50 index fell 70.60 points or 0.28% to 25,057.35.
In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.25% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 1.05%.
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The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,077 shares rose and 1,876 shares fell. A total of 111 shares were unchanged.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, rose 0.05% to 13.
Economy:
The Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of 7.02% Government Security 2031 for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore (nominal), 7.23% Government Security 2039 for a notified amount of Rs 13,000 crore (nominal) and 7.09% Government Security 2054 for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore (nominal), through price based auction using multiple price method.
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GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on October 18, 2024 (Friday). Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
New Listing:
Shares of Garuda Construction and Engineering closed at Rs 106.83 on the BSE, representing a premium of 12.45% as compared with the issue price of Rs 95.
The scrip was listed at Rs 103.20, exhibiting a premium of 8.63% to the issue price.
The stock has hit a high of 120.73 and a low of 100.30. On the BSE, over 32.50 lakh shares of the company were traded in the counter.
IPO Update:
The initial public offer (IPO) of Hyundai Motor India received bids for 1,60,46,072 shares as against 9,97,69,810 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 15:15 IST on Tuesday (15 October 2024). The issue was subscribed 0.16 times.
The issue opened for bidding on Tuesday (15 October 2024) and it will close on Thursday (17 October 2024). The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 1,865 to Rs 1,960 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 7 equity shares and in multiples thereof.
Buzzing Index:
The Nifty Metal index fell 1.44% to 9,762.05. The index fell 1.27% in two trading sessions.
National Aluminium Company (down 3.07%), Steel Authority of India (down 2.58%), Jindal Steel & Power (down 2.43%), NMDC (down 2.23%), Hindalco Industries (down 2.13%), Vedanta (down 1.98%), Tata Steel (down 1.73%), Hindustan Copper (down 1.61%), Hindustan Zinc (down 1.2%) and JSW Steel (down 1.1%) edged lower.
On the other hand, Jindal Stainless (up 0.62%) ,Welspun Corp (up 0.51%) and Adani Enterprises (up 0.06%) edged higher.
Stocks in Spotlight:
Reliance Industries (RIL) declined 2.05% after the company reported 3.6% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 19,101 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 19,820 crore in Q2 FY24. Gross revenue rose by 0.8% year-over-year to Rs 258,027 crore in the second quarter. Oil to Chemicals (O2C) revenue improved with higher volumes and increased domestic placement of products.
HCL Technologies rose 0.58%. The companys consolidated net profit fell 0.52% to Rs 4,237 crore in Q2 FY25 as compared with Rs 4,259 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations increased 2.87% YoY to Rs 28,862 crore during the quarter.
Angel One soared 17.88% after the company reported 39.05% jump in consolidated net profit (from continuing operations) to Rs 423.38 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 304.46 crore recorded in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations increased 44.55% YoY to Rs 1,514.70 crore in Q2 FY25.
International Travel House (ITHL) jumped 4.79% after the companys standalone net profit jumped 31.97% to Rs 7.43 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 5.63 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations grew 14.93% year on year (YoY) to Rs 60.94 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024.
Sunteck Realty jumped 7.56% after the company said that it has recorded 32.66% increase in pre-sales to Rs 524 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 395 crore in Q2 FY24.
RPP Infra Projects was locked in upper circuit of 5% after the company said that it has received letter of acceptance worth Rs 217.61 crore from Chief Engineer, Konkan & Project Director (EAP) Mumbai.
KPI Green Energy rose 0.96%. The company announced that it has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) for 620MW AC (917MW DC) renewable energy project.
Lupin rose 0.31%. The pharma major has announced the launch of the first generic version of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension in the United States.
Landmark Cars added 2.03% after the company reported 13.84% increase in total revenue from operations to Rs 1,275 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 1,120 crore in Q2 FY24.
Global Markets:
Most European shares declined on Tuesday. The U.K.s statistics agency said average wages excluding bonuses rose 4.9% year on year across June to August, cooling slightly from 5.1% in May to July.
Most Asian stocks ended higher tracking record highs on Wall Street as the third-quarter earnings season approached, while Chinese stocks fell amid waning optimism over new fiscal stimulus.
Investors assessed trade data out of South Korea, which showed trade surplus surging to $6.7 billion in September, up from $3.7 billion in August.
Japanese shares climbed as sentiment was buoyed by reports that Tokyo Metro raised $2.3 billion in the countrys biggest initial public offering in six years.
A rally in technology shares spurred record highs on Wall Street on Monday, with focus turning to a string of key upcoming earnings and economic readings. The S&P 500 rose 0.77% to a record high of 5,859.85 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.47% to a record high of 43,065.22 points on Monday. The NASDAQ Composite rose 0.87% to 18,502.64, and was back in sight of peaks hit earlier this year.
Investors will watch for crucial economic data this week, notably the September retail sales figures, for clues on the financial health of U.S. consumers.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Benghazi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, scheduled for Tuesday in Benghazi, was postponed following a tense standoff between the two nations.
The Libyan football Federation (LFF) has pointed fingers at Nigeria for the delay, claiming the visitors refused to play after citing mistreatment upon their arrival in Libya.
The Nigerian squad, including players and officials, endured a chaotic 16-hour ordeal at an airport in Bayda, about 250 kilometers from their intended destination in Benghazi. Their charter flight, redirected while approaching Benghazi, left the Nigerian delegation stranded without access to food, water, or communication with Libyan officials.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) opted to fly back to Nigeria on Monday, stating they felt unsafe and unwilling to proceed with the match under those circumstances.
In response, the LFF maintained that the episode was an unfortunate misunderstanding and urged Nigeria to show understanding, as their players had also experienced travel difficulties the previous week. The LFF emphasised that their team faced similar issues when traveling to Uyo for the first leg of the tie, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Nigeria.
In a statement, the LFF condemned Nigeria's decision to withdraw and emphasized that they would explore all legal avenues to protect the interests of their national team. They also apologized to Libyan football fans, blaming the NFF for the confusion that led to the postponement.
“The Libyan Football Federation apologises to the Libyan football fans everywhere and the parties concerned with the arrangements of the match due to the state of confusion caused by the Nigerian Football Federation, which led to the failure to hold the match on time,” read a statement released by the federation in the awake on incident.
Libya had arrived in Nigeria only to face significant delays and travel disruptions, with their flight landing far from the match venue. The LFF cited this experience in their defense, stating that both teams had faced challenges but that Nigeria should have played despite the circumstances.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has referred the matter to its disciplinary board for further investigation, as both nations seek resolution.
With Nigeria currently leading their qualifying group and Libya trailing, the stakes remain high as both teams compete for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations finals, scheduled to be held in Morocco next year. The top two teams in each qualification pool will secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
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Heads of two Italian tech firms investigated in bribery probe
:Italian authorities are investigating the heads of listed companies Digital Value and Olidata over alleged corruption in public procurement contracts, according to legal documents reviewed by Reuters.
The Rome Prosecutor's Office had earlier said that Italian tax police had raided the offices of IT service provider Digital Value and technology consultancy Olidata.
According to a decree authorising the search of properties seen by Reuters on Tuesday, the investigation concerns alleged bribes to officials of state-owned IT company SOGEI to obtain contracts, and involves 14 companies.
The 18 people under investigation include Andrea Stroppa, who is described in the document as the Italian reference point for a major U.S. supplier of satellite services.
Digital Value said it had learnt on Monday night that its Chair and CEO Massimo Rossi was under investigation for alleged corruption related to supply contracts signed by the company.
Olidata Chair Cristiano Rufini, who is also among those being investigated, said his company had acted correctly and was ready to cooperate with the investigation.
"We trust in the work of the competent authorities and are confident that the transparency of our actions will be clarified," Rufini said in a statement.
The Guardia di Finanza tax police are probing alleged corruption in the procurement of IT and communication services tendered by SOGEI, an IT company fully owned by Italy's finance ministry, as well as by the interior and defence ministries, according to the statement from the Rome prosecutor's office.
In the search document, Rome prosecutors said that Stroppa was contacted by an Italian naval officer to bring Olidata in on the deal to acquire satellite services. The officer also offered to disclose confidential information on decisions taken in ministerial meetings for the benefit of Stroppa and associates.
Stroppa, who described himself as an adviser to Elon Musk's SpaceX, the parent company of Starlink which offers satellite internet services in Italy, denied wrongdoing.
"I would like to make clear that all my relations with public officials have been characterised by the utmost correctness and transparency," he said in a statement to Reuters.
Starlink is not under investigation.
Shares in Olidata fell more than 13 per cent on Tuesday while trading in Digital Value was halted after it dropped by 10.5 per cent.
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The Russian Armed Forces blew up bridges in the Sudzha District of the Kursk Region of Russia to disrupt the rotation and logistics of the Ukrainian army.
The bridges were destroyed near the village of Makhnovka, where the Russian army is conducting an active counteroffensive. By blowing up the bridges, the Russian troops deprived the enemy of stable communications between units.
The Russian Armed Forces launched a comprehensive strike against enemy troops in the border areas of the Kursk Region. Fifteen units of the Ukrainian army were affected, the Russian Defense Ministry said. After the comprehensive strike, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 200 people.
Ukrainian units prepare to retreat
The group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that invaded the Kursk region of Russia is preparing for a retreat, Ukrainian blogger Anatoly Shariy said.
"The Ukrainian units in the Kursk region received the order to be ready to withdraw to territory of Ukraine," the blogger noted.
Due to the rapid advance of the Russian Armed Forces and the regular liberation of occupied settlements in the region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine found themselves surrounded almost completely. The Ukrainian command is no longer able to supply some of its units near Kursk, and Ukrainian fighters can only break through the encirclement in small groups at night.
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CHARLOTTE — Charlotte City Council is recommending a private company build toll lanes on the southern part of Interstate 77.
Council voted unanimously Monday night to direct their Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization member, Ed Driggs, to support a public-private partnership.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said their agency does not have enough money to build the toll project from Uptown to the South Carolina border.
The department said there will be new requirements if the project is put out to bid in the wake of the controversial I-77 express lanes from Uptown to Mooresville.
SOUTH CHARLOTTE I-77 TOLL PROJECT:
- Charlotte-area leaders discuss I-77 toll lanes to South Carolina
- Proposal submitted to state for express lanes on I-77 south of Charlotte
- NCDOT signs contract for I77 toll lane project
Mecklenburg County is expected to vote on the proposal on Tuesday.
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- ASML said it expects net sales for 2025 to come in between 30 billion euros and 35 billion euros ($32.7 billion and $38.1 billion), at the lower half of the range it had previously provided.
- The company's chief financial officer, Roger Dassen, warned that China is expected to account for around 20% of the company's total revenue for the next year. The Dutch company has previously said that 49% of its sales come from China.
- ASML said that the early publication of its results was due to a technical error which saw it erroneously publish the report on a part of its website.
Shares in semiconductor equipment maker ASML fell 15.6% on Tuesday after the Dutch company published disappointing sales forecasts in results a day early.
The move pulled other chip stocks lower, with Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom all falling at least 4% after the news.
ASML said it expects net sales for 2025 to come in between 30 billion euros and 35 billion euros ($32.7 billion and $38.1 billion), at the lower half of the range it had previously provided.
Net bookings for the September quarter were 2.6 billion euros ($2.83 billion), the company said — well below the 5.6 billion euro LSEG consensus estimate. Net sales, however, beat expectations coming in at 7.5 billion euros.
"While there continue to be strong developments and upside potential in AI, other market segments are taking longer to recover. It now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected," company CEO Christophe Fouquet said in the earnings release.
ASML said that the early publication of its results was due to a technical error which saw it erroneously publish the report on a part of its website.
Money Report
In the lead-up to the earnings, Wall Street analysts had turned more cautious on the chip firm, which is a critical supplier to the broader semiconductor industry.
China concerns
The firm is facing a tougher business outlook in China due to U.S. and Dutch export restrictions on shipments to the country.
Last month, the U.S. government rolled out new export controls on critical technologies to China, including advanced chipmaking tools. Separately, the Dutch government announced plans to take over control of exports of ASML's machines to the country.
ASML's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines are used by many of the world's largest chipmakers — from Nvidia to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. — to produce advanced chips.
The company's chief financial officer, Roger Dassen, said Tuesday that he expects the firm's China business to show a "more normalized percentage in our order book and also in our business."
"We do see China trending towards more historically normal percentages in our business," Dassen said, according to a transcript of a video, also released a day early.
"So we expect China to come in at around 20% of our total revenue for next year. Which would also be in line with its representation in our backlog."
In its June-quarter earnings presentation, the Dutch company said that 49% of its sales come from China.
'Clearly disappointing'
In a note released following ASML's results Tuesday, analysts at Bernstein said the firm's weaker-than-expected order book and a disappointing 2025 outlook were "likely to overshadow decent Q3 results."
The analysts added that ASML's lowered guidance indicates that "the delayed cyclical recovery and specific customer challenges are weighing heavily" on 2025 expectations.
Analysts at Cantor, meanwhile, said the downbeat outlook for ASML was "clearly disappointing" and will weigh on semiconductor stocks. However, they added that, "in no way shape or form does the company's updated outlook indicate any change in the AI growth story."
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Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang came two days before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit so that he could devote them to bilateral issues. In a way, this is sideline-summitteering carried to a whole The bulk of his programme seems to have been frontloaded for Monday, with the highlight being the virtual ceremony for the inauguration of the Gwadar International Airport, built at a cost of $230 million provided by the Chinese government as a grant, symbolised a lot of things about the relationship. The centrality of Gwadar port to CPEC was highlighted. China also gave the Airport to Pakistan, thereby showing how much it valued the relationship. It also showed the high value China places on infrastructure as a driver of development. It was thus in the fitness of things that future developments at Gwadar figured prominently on the talks of Mr Li and his delegation with his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif.
One of the obstacles in the building of the Airport was security. Indeed, the only attack on the Chinese Ambassador himself was carried out at the Gwadar hotel he was staying at, ans there have been other attacks killing Chinese nationals, all the way from Gwadar to Dasu, where a hydroelectricity project has been afflicted by attacks at different times. This is probably why Mr Li also met the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen Shamshad Mirza, and Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir. It might be noticed that Mr Sharif has also taken a serious view of the issue of security, understanding that this is a potential deal-breaker, and as the recipient of the expertise of Chinese workers, Pakistan is the one really benefiting from their presence. Unfortunately, this has also been understood by Baloch separatists as well as sectarian terrorists, as well as those international forces inimical to Pakistan. India has a visceral dislike of both Pakistan and China, and has become increasingly close to the USA. The USA has been developing differences with China, and is not pleased that Pakistan has not served as its tool in opposing China.
This is the real reason why CPEC is so important to both China and Pakistan, It represents the transformation of the relationship from one based on security to one based on economics, in way that the US-Pak relationship has not really evolved. The Pakistan government needs to single-minded in its approach towards this relationship, and show as much commitment in future as it is doing at present.
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Next week, the Maryland General Assembly’s Legislative Policy Committee will vote on the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability’s plan for setting upper payment limits with drug companies.
Those limits allow the state to negotiate with companies that are charging exorbitant prices for common drugs for insurance plans run by the state.
The Board finished its final plan on setting upper payment limits after years of work in September. By law, the Legislative Policy Committee must vote on the plan within 45 days of submission.
“We are hopeful that the legislative policy committee will approve it, and once that happens, we are hopeful that the board will use that authority to make high-cost drugs more affordable for state and local governments,” said Vincent DeMarco, president of Maryland Healthcare for All!, a drug affordability group.
The limits will only be implemented for insurance plans provided by state and local governments, however, lawmakers and advocates are currently working on a bill that would give the Board jurisdiction to set limits for private plans as well.
A law authorizing that authority was introduced in the General Assembly this year, but ultimately didn’t make it to the Governor’s desk.
The state established the board in 2019, however its work was pushed off due to funding issues.
“The idea behind these boards is for states to think about what a fair price would be that can increase access to these drugs for patients within the state,” said Rachel Sachs, a professor of health law at Washington University in St. Louis.
DeMarco said with the upper-payment limit structure in effect, the board now can focus on the drugs that need to be negotiated instead of coming up with the proper way to limit price.
In April, the board selected a handful of drugs it thinks fit the criteria of being cost prohibitive to Marylanders who are on state-run health insurance plans.
The drugs include the diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, ADHD drug Vyvance and Dupixent, a medication that’s used to treat asthma.
Others selected are Trulicity, Jardiance, Farxiga, Skrizi and Bikarvy.
The drugs were chosen out of hundreds of possible options for their high price and their widespread use.
All of the drugs under consideration meet the board’s definition of being cost prohibitive, meaning they cost more than $30,000 a year or $100 a month for generic versions.
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Satellite broadband spectrum not be auctioned but allocated administratively: Centre
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that spectrum for satellite broadband will not be auctioned but allocated administratively, after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk termed the auction route being sought in the country by top industrialists as “unprecedented".
During a press briefing at the 'India Mobile Congress 2024', Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the spectrum for satellite services will be allocated administratively.
“There is a paper that has already been circulated by TRAI and that regulatory authority of telecom has been empowered by the constitution to decide what administrative prices are going to be,” the minister said.
“I am very confident that they will come up with the best prices that should be adopted, provided they are under administrative demand,” the minister added.
Minister Scindia assured that the allocation process is in line with global standards.
"Spectrum for satcom is shared spectrum, and cannot be auctioned. The administrative allocation of satellite spectrum is practised worldwide," the minister said, adding that any decision on costs would be determined by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Musk had said that to auction the satellite broadband spectrum, rather than allocate it, would be "unprecedented".
The tech billionaire owns affordable satellite connectivity company Starlink, which is trying to enter the country.
In a statement, Airtel said it has always supported the ushering in of satcom services to connect the uncovered areas in the deep far-flung reaches of the nation for maritime services, aviation, our defence and security needs as also for disaster recovery activities.
“Even six months back, Airtel had written a letter to DoT. Therefore, there is no question of Airtel having moved its stance. Airtel has always maintained that it will use all technologies including satcom to ensure that every nook and corner of the country is covered for high-speed broadband connectivity. This position remains consistent,” said the company.
“Satellite operators who want to provide services to urban areas and retail customers indeed need to go through the regular licensing process of any country, and in this case, India, to obtain a license; buy the spectrum; undertake all the obligations, including rollout and security; pay their license fees and taxes and they would be welcomed by the telecom fraternity,” the leading telecom operator had said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Panchkula, Oct 15 (IANS) The Professional golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body for men's professional golf in India, will be staging the Haryana Open 2024 at the Panchkula Golf Club from October 17 – 20.
The tournament carries a prize purse of Rs 1cr. The Pro-Am event will be played on October16.
The field at the sixth edition of the Haryana Open will feature 123 professionals and three amateurs. The leading Indian professionals in the field are PGTI ranking leader Veer Ahlawat, Angad Cheema, Rahil Gangjee, Shaurya Binu, Aman Raj, Udayan Mane and defending champion Jairaj Singh Sandhu, to name a few.
Besides Chandigarh's Angad Cheema and Jairaj Singh Sandhu, the other notable names representing the tricity at the event are those of Chandigarh's Akshay Sharma, Harendra Gupta, Abhijit Singh Chadha, Amrit Lal, Rajiv Kumar Jatiwal, Ranjit Singh, Amritinder Singh, as well as Panchkula's Aadil Bedi and Chandimandir's Ravi Kumar.
The prominent foreign names in the field includes Lankans N Thangarajaand K Prabagaran, Czech Republic's Stepan Danek, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain, Badal Hossain, Md Akbar Hossain, Andorra's Kevin Esteve Rigaill, Nepal's Subash Tamang, Canada's Sukhraj Singh Gilland American Dominic Piccirillo.
The three amateurs participating, Arjunveer Shishir, Jujhar Singh and Manyaveer Bhadoo, are all from the Panchkula Golf Club.
“We thank the Panchkula Golf Club for their continued support to the Haryana Open. We're now in the business end of the season and therefore look forward to a keenly-contested affair at the Haryana Open as the TATA Steel PGTI Ranking race hots up. We wish the players all the best,” said Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI.
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Safe! Florida Aquarium’s stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays’ ballpark tank
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays. The stingrays, named for their cow-shaped heads, were relocated Monday from the ballpark after last week’s storm, the Tampa-based aquarium said in a news release. Although Tropicana Field’s fabric roof was shredded by Milton’s winds, the stingrays were safe. The stingrays spend the MLB season in Tropicana Field’s 10,000-gallon (37,800-liter) touch tank, an exhibit located above right-center field. They have their own exhibition space at the Florida Aquarium during baseball’s offseason.
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College Football Mailbag: DJ Lagway Might Be Saving Billy Napier's Job; UK Conundrum; Ole Miss' Path Forward
I can’t believe we are already at the halfway point of the 2024 season, but there hasn’t been a dull weekend since we started this college football ride in August. Whether it's Ole Miss catching their second loss of the season on the second Saturday of October, the chaos in the Big Ten and SEC, or the dysfunction in Florida, there hasn't been a lack of storylines.
But now we're getting down to the pivotal point of the season, with the first college football playoff poll coming out in a few weeks. For some, the nerves should be setting in, and it's not a good feeling for the fans, as we have seen some teams take a massive tumble. At the same time, we have witnessed some of the best college football games in recent memory, as the past two weeks have produced some thrilling moments.
Now, let's get down to questions that some fans are having about their favorite team, and a number of concerns as we enter the third Saturday of October.
What are your thoughts on Mark Stoops at UK? There is a divide in Big Blue Nation between fans who believe Stoops has them in bowls every year after decades of futility and the program would regress if Stoops left, and fans who think Stoops has hit a ceiling and a fresh start is needed.
—Stephen, Indianapolis
Hey Stephen, appreciate the question. I believe that Mark Stoops would love to be at Texas A&M right now, and that's not a shot at Kentucky. I'm just looking back on the chaos of last season's coaching carousel. I think we are reaching some type of plateau In Lexington. There are just times when schools need to go their separate ways, because I don’t know what else Stoops can do at Kentucky. The Vanderbilt loss wasn't some type of head-scratcher, especially when the Dores were coming in playing their best.
I don’t think the program would take a step back if Stoops left, because what is actually taking a step back. Going to a new year’s day bowl every other year? It's not as if they’re competing for SEC championships on a yearly basis, and it's only going to get harder in this new era of college athletics with revenue sharing for players. Maybe it would be a positive if Kentucky had some fresh blood, but at the same time, Stoops has a done a great job during his tenure, and has given fans some wonderful memories.
Kentucky is not firing Stoops, in-part because they can’t afford it, but also because they feel comfortable with him at the helm. At some point, they have to decide what type of program they want to be, and that includes the boosters and collectives around Lexington.
Are we really not going to be a playoff team after paying to put together a roster that should be in the conversation? I'm mad at the results, but feel there is still a path for my Ole Miss Rebels.
—Marcus, Biloxi, Miss.
Hey Marcus, I can only imagine how frustrated you guys are right now. But, this is college football, and sometimes nothing goes as planned. Yes, Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin put all their eggs in the 2024 basket, and spent the money needed to have a roster that should contend for a national championship. But, there have been way too many instances of the offense stalling, the defense finally breaking at the end of a game and other players not stepping up to the challenge.
I promise you that nobody is more frustrated than the locker room, and the coaching staff. Ole Miss should've beaten LSU, but left so many points on the field in the first half. Obviously, there's still a path to the playoffs, but that means they have to win out. And looking at that schedule, along with how the Rebels have played, that's going to be a tall task. As this season has proved around college football, I won't say they cannot do it, but it's going to take a massive run to end the regular season.
Trey, please explain to me what is happening with the Tennessee offense this season? I wasn’t expecting the defense to lead the way, but here we are. By the way, I'm not complaining, just confused.
—Alexander,Johnson City, Tenn.
I think you're seeing a mixture of just about everything when it comes to the Vols. Over the past three games, it's been a mixture of the offensive line, receivers not getting open, Nico Iamaleava not producing on a consistent basis and play-calling. Each one of those examples has been a problem at some point during the past 12 quarters of football. I understand folks were expecting the same type of offense they witnessed before SEC play began, but there's a few things that have hampered this output.
Everyone thought it would be the offense that garnered headlines this season, but it's been the opposite. For the first time, in a long time, Tennessee finally has a defensive line that can produce on a weekly basis, and enough depth. Now, with linebacker Keenan Pili being lost for the season, the Vols will need someone to step up to the challenge, and be the leader on that side of the ball.
It hasn’t been pretty over the last three weeks, and Alabama is coming to town this weekend. But this season, it doesn't matter how you win, as long as you win. Tennessee has one of the best running backs in the country, in Dylan Sampson, and they’re going to need him against the Tide' on Saturday.
Is Billy Napier going to return next season if DJ Lagway shows signs of greatness, even if we lose the games?
—Timothy, Pensacola, Fla.
After the Gators lost to Texas A&M, I thought it would be in Billy Napier's best interest to get DJ Lagway more playing time, to try and prove to the administration and fans that the future was bright. I hate that it happened this way, with Graham Mertz getting injured and I hope he has a successful recovery. I don’t like being the guy to say that Napier's tenure as the head coach at Florida comes down to a freshman quarterback, but here we are.
There are folks in Gainesville that will tell you that it's over the Napier, no matter what. He's certainly sitting on a very hot seat, and this upcoming stretch of games is not going to help his cause. The Gators play Kentucky, then No.5 Georgia, No.1 Texas, No.8 LSU, No.18 Ole Miss and finish the season with Florida State. That's what we call a murderers' row, and it's not going to get any easier next year.
If DJ Lagway shows signs of greatness, as you put it, then it will be an interesting case study if Florida decides to move on from Billy Napier. The fact is that Florida should always be good enough to play with these teams remaining, and never take a backseat to anybody. The problem is that Napier has put them in the backseat over the last few years, and I don’t see the Gators being front-seat passengers any time in the next two years.
That's a lot to put on DJ Lagway, and if Florida loses, that should be the only thing ‘on the field’ related that should force Scott Stricklin to fire Napier.
Thanks for the questions, keep them coming to Trey.Wallace@OutKick.com and I'll answer them during the week.
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Asmongold banned on Twitch after “racist” comments
Twitch: asmongoldAsmongold has been banned on Twitch after his comments on Palestine, in which he said that he has “no sympathy” for the population and called them “terrible people.”
The comments took place on his October 14 Twitch stream on his alternative account, zackrawrr.
During the segment, he said the population belonged to an “inferior culture” and one that is “directly antithetical to everything that Western values stand for.”
He added, “No, I don’t feel bad for them, I don’t feel sorry for them, I don’t care. I don’t support them.”
Asmongold was immediately called out by viewers and fellow streamers, with many demanding he be banned from Twitch.
“This is just straight racism … Do something,” said brookeab, tagging Twitch in her post.
Another streamer, Kaceytron, listed all of the Twitch Terms of Service violations that she believes Asmongold had committed.
This included inciting or promote violence against a protected group, content suggesting that protected group members are sub-human, inhuman, or impure, and conspiracy theories that individuals or groups are evil, among others.
Asmongold did post an apology a few hours later, saying that “of course no one deserves to have their life destroyed even if they do things or have views I find regressive.”
On October 15, Asmongold was hit with a ban on zackrawrr, which is technically his alternate account. His main account remains unbanned, but he hasn’t streamed on it in over a year.
Also, according to Twitch’s terms of service, that account would get suspended for ban evasion if he chose to stream from it. It remains to be seen if Twitch decides to ban that account as well.
It’s currently unclear whether or not this ban is permanent, and Asmongold has yet to comment on the ban. There’s also a chance that he’ll move to another platform to stream from if this ban ends up being permanent, similar to other streamers like Adin Ross who have been barred from Twitch.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 15, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Goldman Sachs GS, Bank of America BAC, LVMH LVMUY and ASML ASML.
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Q3 Earnings Season Picks Up: Global Week Ahead
In the Global Week Ahead?
· Mainland China's Q3 GDP, trade and FDI figures
· Fresh U.S. retail sales data for SEP, and
· A rate cut decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) happens, while
· U.K. markets get nervous, ahead of their new government's 1st budget
All of this, as Q3-24 earning seasons get underway, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Next are Reuters' five world market themes, reordered for equity traders—
(1) On Thursday, U.S. Retail Data Comes Out. Plus, Major U.S. Bank Reports.
Markets get another reading on the health of the U.S. consumer on Thursday, with investors hoping retail sales data will offer further insight into an economy that is turning out to be far more resilient than many had expected.
Stronger-than-expected recent labor market data spurred a recalibration of bets on how deeply the Fed will need to cut rates in coming months, lifting Treasury yields and bolstering the U.S. dollar.
A robust retail sales number could further amplify that trend, offering evidence of strength in an important pocket of the world's largest economy.
With Q3 S&P 500 earnings season under way, results from big banks including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, both reporting on Tuesday, could offer further insight on how consumers are faring.
(2) Major Q3 European Earnings Reports Are Due, Too.
LVMHandASML — two of Europe's biggest companies — are due to report results in the coming week, kicking off earnings season on the continent.
While the Eurozone economy struggles to muster any sort of growth, corporate earnings are seen growing for a second straight quarter for the first time since Q1 2023, according to LSEG Data.
That makes for a high bar to hurdle, but as earnings expectations have been lowered coming into reporting season, analysts are still optimistic that Europe Inc. will clear it.
With the STOXX 600 index less than 2% from its all-time high, a more robust earnings picture could bring fresh peaks, as seen in the U.S. in recent days.
(3) Important Mainland China Macro Data Releases.
China's Q3-24 growth figures, due Oct. 18th, are headlining a busy week scattered with data releases from the world's second-largest economy.
Policymakers have said they are "fully confident" of achieving their full-year growth target of around +5.0% — a somewhat bold statement considering Q2's dismal number, and with Q3 unlikely to fare much better.
But investors may look past the pessimism, given Beijing only recently unveiled aggressive stimulus measures in a move that sent mainland stocks scaling fresh highs.
Some of that excitement has since faded, but any further details of fiscal support could drive the next leg of the market rally.
Alongside GDP data, China will release figures on trade, house prices and retail sales, giving policymakers a clue on how much work they have cut out for them before year-end.
(4) On Thursday, Expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to Cut Another 25 bps.
The ECB is set to deliver another quarter-point rate cut on Thursday, a move policymakers were reluctant to flag and traders gave less than a 25% chance to when the bank met a month ago.
But September Eurozone business activity unexpectedly contracting stoked worries the ECB may be cutting rates too slowly as the bloc's economy wobbles.
Inflation has slowed sharply, dropping below the ECB's 2% target in September, shifting the focus for policymakers now onto growth risks.
Economists reckon Thursday's move could kick off back-to-back rate cuts. But rate setters, once burnt twice shy, are unlikely to jump on the bandwagon just yet.
But a more explicit shift may come soon, perhaps in December when the bank releases new forecasts.
Even top hawk Isabel Schnabel has dropped her long-standing warning about the difficulty of taming inflation.
(5) A First U.K. Labour Party Budget Due.
Britain's lenders in international bond markets are getting nervous ahead of the new Labour government's first budget on Oct. 30th. September inflation data, out Wednesday, could make them feel even worse.
Ten-year gilt yields are around their highest since early July after investors sold off in part due to concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves relaxing borrowing rules to fund public investments. Anxiety about extra debt sales has coincided with uncertainty about whether inflation has been tamed.
The annual rate of UK consumer price increases held steady at 2.2% overall in August, but accelerated to 5.6% in the dominant services sector. Recent data showed rising grocery inflation and retail spending.
Traders widely expect a second Bank of England rate cut in November, but Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Chief Economist Huw Pill have given mixed signals about what happens after that.
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Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America
A massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made.
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Sui Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the layer-1 blockchain and ecosystem, has debunked allegations of insiders selling $400 million worth of the network’s native token, SUI since the asset began its remarkable rally.
According to a tweet from the foundation, the wallet address involved in the sales likely belongs to an infrastructure partner, and the token releases align with Sui’s lockup schedule.
$400M SUI Insider Trading Allegations
On October 14, pseudonymous crypto trader and analyst Lightcrypto took to X to outline a “baffling” occurrence they had noticed in the last few weeks: the dramatic rally of SUI. Lightcrypto questioned the basis for the surge from a risk-reward perspective, insisting that the belief that SUI can follow in Solana’s (SOL) footsteps is no longer sustainable.
The crypto analyst further questioned if SUI had shown a quarter of Solana’s potential, even as the coin was trading at a $23 billion fully diluted valuation (FDV) at the time, a quarter of Solana’s valuation.
Data from CoinMarketCap shows Sui’s FDV has fallen to $21.33 billion at the time of writing. The asset has rallied 96% in the last 30 days and roughly 10% in the past week. However, the insider trading allegations pulled the coin down 5% in the past 24 hours to $2.13.
Lightcrypto believes Sui’s rally results from the crypto market being starved for winners and having found one for awful reasons. According to the trader, insiders, including a large foundation wallet, have sold $400 million worth of SUI throughout the surge. They began offloading the tokens at much lower prices and have increased their selling with the price surge.
“It does not bring comfort that the people building this ecosystem, the people who arguably know this token’s value best, are unloading hundreds of millions of dollars of the token into less informed buyers chasing momentum,” Lightcrypto added.
SUI Sales by Compliant Partner
The Sui Foundation insists that no insiders, employees, or SUI investors, including individuals from its core contributor, Mysten Labs, have engaged in any preemptive selling of the coin or the violation of its supply schedule.
However, since Lightcrypto did not identify the wallet address making the sales, it is believed that a compliant partner of the foundation is carrying out the actions. Notably, the foundation monitors and enforces the supply schedule, which is enforced by qualified custodians.
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https://cryptopotato.com/sui-debunks-400m-insider-trading-claims-says-sales-are-from-infrastructure-partner/
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CISOs concerned about attackers using AI
Data from a recent survey conducted by RSA Conference shows that 72 percent of Fortune 1000 CISOs say they have already seen threat actors using generative AI against their organization.
AI-generated phishing emails are the top threat, with 70 percent of CISOs reporting that they've observed highly tailored phishing emails targeting their business Other top GenAI threats include vishing (37 percent), automated hacking (22 percent), deepfakes (21 percent) and misinformation (17 percent).
Laura Robinson, ESA F program director at RSA Conference, writes on the organizations blog:
Currently, sophisticated attacks are generally conducted in stages that can take days, weeks, or months. This gives security teams a window of time to detect an attack and contain it. At some point in the future, with AI-powered automated hacking, an attack might be completed in milliseconds.
To defend against this kind of attack, the end goal is to deploy defenses that respond
instantaneously to match the speed of the malicious actor’s AI-driven attack. Human response is too slow; security teams will need an autonomous system working independently and reacting instantly to threats. Getting there will require building increasingly more powerful AI-enabled defenses over time.
Most security teams are already deploying AI systems with analysis and assistance capabilities. Higher-level capabilities including giving AI autonomy to take defensive actions are seen as longer-term goals.
You can read more and see advice on defending against AI threats on the RSAC blog.
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https://betanews.com/2024/10/15/cisos-concerned-about-attackers-using-ai/
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. A senior defense official said Tuesday that Blinken and Austin sent a letter to their Israeli counterparts as they saw a recent decrease in assistance reaching Gaza. The official said a similar letter sent by Blinken in April triggered a constructive response and “concrete measures from the Israelis.”
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https://localnews8.com/news/2024/10/15/us-warns-israel-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza-or-risk-weapons-funding/
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Sales decline 29.59% to Rs 30.89 crore
Net profit of SG Finserve declined 19.27% to Rs 14.12 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 17.49 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales declined 29.59% to Rs 30.89 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 43.87 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var.Sales30.8943.87 -30 OPM %67.3486.41 -PBDT20.8023.31 -11 PBT20.6823.28 -11 NP14.1217.49 -19Powered by Capital Market - Live News
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NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE: STM) between January 25, 2024 and July 24, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 22, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased STMicroelectronics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the STMicroelectronics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=28219 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 22, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contrary to prior representations, demand in ST’s automotive and industrial sectors continued to decline in the first half of 2024; (2) as a result, ST’s revenues and gross margins also continued to decline during this period; and (3) as a result, ST’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the STMicroelectronics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=28219 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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CHARLOTTE — A large church in south Charlotte caught fire Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters were called around 12:45 p.m. to Calvary Church along Pineville-Matthews Road, where they found smoke coming from the building.
Structure Fire: 5800 block of Pineville-Matthews Rd. E24 on scene with smoke showing. BC07 has command. pic.twitter.com/59yMEBtP1U
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) October 15, 2024
The non-denominational church sits near Rea Road and has about 2,300 weekly attendees.
Channel 9 is working to learn if anyone was hurt.
It’s not clear yet what caused the fire or if anyone will be charged.
At the scene, Chopper 9 Skyzoom recorded video of people wheeling children in cribs across the parking lot. The site is also home to a private school, Calvary Christian Academy.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
(WATCH BELOW: Firefighter hurt during 3-alarm house fire in Ballantyne)
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India on Tuesday finalised an agreement with the US State Department to acquire 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, as confirmed by India’s Defence Ministry.
This procurement, first discussed in 2018, is set to boost India’s surveillance and intelligence capabilities significantly.
The deal aligns with US strategic interests in reducing India’s reliance on Russian military equipment and countering China’s influence in the region.
The approval for this acquisition was granted by India’s top defense body last year, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Washington, with the Pentagon giving its nod in February. According to a report by Reuters, these drones will primarily support the Indian Navy’s operations in the Indian Ocean Region.
The acquisition is deemed crucial as India faces advanced air defense challenges from its neighbors, China and Pakistan, which restrict drone usage along its terrestrial borders.
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Suicide case: Kannur ADM was being harassed by CPIM leader, says BJP's Anoop Antony
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) BJP's prominent Christian leader in Kerala, Anoop Antony Joseph, while commenting on the death of Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, alleged that the officer was continuously being harassed by CPIM leader P.P. Divya.
Naveen Babu was found dead at his home on Tuesday, a day after CPIM leader P.P. Divya reportedly made serious corruption charges against him.
Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Joseph said, “The suicide of an ADM in Kannur, Kerala is a tragic incident, which happened during his transfer and farewell ceremony. CPM leader PP Divya publicly humiliated him and made false allegations. This incident shows the extreme arrogance of CPM leaders, which is visible in public. The ADM was allegedly being constantly harassed by PP Divya, as he was an honest and strong officer. He was being pressurised illegally to give NOC, which he refused.”
He added, “The Kannur Additional District Magistrate was an honest and dutiful person and Divya was pressurising him to issue an illegal NOC. When he refused to do so, he was publicly humiliated, which led him to commit suicide.”
“This incident not only exposes the behaviour of CPM leaders but also shows the seriousness of the law and order situation in Kerala. While on one hand, the government is busy passing a resolution in the Parliament against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, on the other hand, efforts are going on to grab the land of about 400 Christian families in Kochi,” the BJP leader claimed.
“This situation becomes even more worrying when we see that the Chief Minister himself is an MLA from Kannur and an important leader of his party in his district humiliated a government official and forced him to commit suicide. All this reflects the seriousness of the law and order situation in Kerala, creating an atmosphere of insecurity and instability in the society,” he told IANS
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(MENAFN- IANS) Multan, Oct 15 (IANS) Kamran Ghulam scripted a dream Test debut for Pakistan, scoring a brilliant century to help his team recover from an early collapse on day one of the second Test against England. Drafted in to replace an out-of-form Babar Azam, the 29-year-old seized the opportunity, guiding Pakistan to 259 for five at stumps.
After Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and opted to bat, the team quickly found itself in trouble at 19-2, following the early dismissals of openers Abdullah Shafique (7) and Shan (3). England's captain Ben Stokes introduced spin after just five overs, and Jack Leach immediately responded by knocking over both openers, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position.
Enter Kamran Ghulam. The debutant showed no signs of nerves as he confidently counter-attacked, taking on Leach with a six straight down the ground early in his innings. Together with opener Saim Ayub, who played an impressive knock of 77, Kamran helped steady the innings. Their 149-run partnership dragged Pakistan back into the contest, with both players playing with fluency and composure.
After lunch, the pair continued to consolidate Pakistan's position. Kamran reached his maiden Test fifty with a single off Shoaib Bashir, while Saim supported him with confident stroke play. Stokes rotated his bowlers in an attempt to break the partnership, but despite generating swing and bounce, the England captain was unable to claim a wicket.
The breakthrough finally came when Saim Ayub, who looked set for a century, fell into an England trap set by Stokes. Attempting to drive Matthew Potts, Saim mistimed his shot straight into the hands of Stokes at short mid-off, ending his valuable innings.
Kamran, however, soldiered on. He survived a scare on 79 when Ben Duckett dropped a catch at mid-on, and soon after, brought up his maiden Test century with a boundary off Joe Root. His fine knock ended on 118, when off-spinner Shoaib Bashir lured him out with a turning delivery that knocked back his leg stump.
At stumps, Mohammad Rizwan (37*) and Salman Agha (5*) were at the crease, with Pakistan finishing the day at 259 for five.
England, bolstered by the return of captain Ben Stokes after his recovery from a hamstring injury, maintained a strong presence in the field. Stokes had missed the series opener, which England won by an innings, but his return brought a renewed intensity to the bowling attack.
Pakistan, meanwhile, made several bold changes after their heavy defeat in the first Test, dropping Babar Azam along with pacers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Despite the shake-up, Kamran Ghulam's century has given the hosts a fighting chance as they aim to level the series against a strong England side.
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South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
AP Basketball Writer
South Carolina is starting the season where it finished off last year — ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll.
The Gamecocks received 27 of the 30 first-place votes in the preseason rankings from a national media panel Tuesday. South Carolina returns four starters from the national championship team that went undefeated last year, capping off the historic season over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the title game.
UConn is No. 2, USC is No. 3 and Texas and UCLA round out the top five.
South Carolina has been No. 1 in the preseason poll four of the past five years. Last season, they started sixth in the preseason before moving up to No. 1 for the remainder of the year.
“We knew we’d have a target on our backs this season as the reigning champions and this preseason ranking just confirms that,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley told the AP. “We appreciate the recognition, but I know our coaching staff and our team are more focused on what we see in the gym every day. And that’s every player working extremely hard to get better individually and as a team.”
UConn received two first-place votes. The Huskies have been ranked in the top 10 in the preseason poll for 30 straight years now. Geno Auriemma’s team went through major injury issues last year but the Huskies look to be healthy for the most part to start this season.
Third-ranked USC is led by phenomenal sophomore guard JuJu Watkins and the team added two talented transfers in Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen. The Trojans, who received the other first place vote, have their highest ranking in the preseason since the 1982 and 1983 squads were No. 1 in the opening poll both years.
Texas welcomes back Rori Harmon, who was sidelined for most of last season with an ACL injury. She and Madison Booker give the Longhorns a solid 1-2 punch on offense. UCLA added its own solid group of transfers to a strong team with Charlisse Leger-Walker and Timea Gardiner joining Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.
Notre Dame, LSU, Iowa State, North Carolina State and Oklahoma rounded out the first 10 teams in the poll. It’s the second time in three seasons that the Cyclones have started this high in the preseason poll. The Sooners haven’t been ranked this high in the inaugural poll of the season since 2010 when they were also 10th.
Welcome back
No. 24 Alabama is making its first appearance in the rankings since the final poll of 1999. The Crimson Tide haven’t been in the preseason poll since 1998 (No. 9). The team has appeared in consecutive NCAA tournaments behind stars Sarah Ashlee Barker and Aaliyah Nye.
“We’re very thankful for the mention, but want to take care of each day,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry said. “We are excited this season about the group and the way we finished last season.”
End of an era
Stanford is unranked in the preseason for the first time since 1999. Hall of Fame Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer retired in April and was replaced by longtime assistant Kate Paye. It had been the second-longest active preseason streak behind only UConn.
Conference supremacy
New conference additions Texas and Oklahoma give the SEC seven teams in the Top 25. Joining them are South Carolina, LSU, No. 20 Ole Miss, No. 22 Kentucky and Alabama. The ACC and Big Ten each have six ranked teams while the Big 12 has four. UConn and Creighton give the Big East two teams.
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- As enrollment numbers dwindle, a growing number of institutions struggle to stay afloat.
- Smaller, less selective schools have been the hardest hit, while the country’s most elite colleges and universities continue to thrive.
Many colleges are under financial pressure, and the cracks are starting to show.
At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, and more are set to shut down after the current academic year, according to the latest tally by Implan, an economic software and analysis company.
Altogether, more than 40 colleges have closed since 2020, according to a separate report by Best Colleges.
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At the same time, the population of college-age students is also shrinking, a trend referred to as the "enrollment cliff."
Experts have continuously warned that ongoing problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form have resulted in fewer students applying for financial aid, which could also contribute to declining enrollment.
That has left some colleges and universities in a bind, especially "small private — often liberal arts — schools," said Candi Clouse, a vice president at Implan.
Meanwhile, the country's most elite institutions are thriving.
College applications jump
Coming out of the pandemic, a small group of universities, including many in the Ivy League, experienced a record-breaking increase in applications, reports show.
Last year, Yale University, for example, accepted 3.73% of the record-high 57,465 students who applied to the Class of 2028.
Overall, the number of college applicants jumped 11% in the 2023-24 school year, even as enrollment flatlined, the latest data from the Common Application found, suggesting more students are applying to the same schools.
"There's been a paradox in higher education for five-plus years," said Hafeez Lakhani, founder and president of Lakhani Coaching in New York.
"At the very same time you have an enrollment crisis building, you have record application volume at the most selective schools," he said. "The consensus is, it's only worth going to college if it's a life-changing college."
Meanwhile, private colleges that are less prestigious but equally expensive are struggling to attract applicants, he added.
For a majority of students, "the costs are nowhere near reasonable," Lakhani said.
"If you are not a big brand, you have a real problem on your hands," he said.
College is becoming a path for only those with the means to pay for it, other reports show.
Children from families in the top 1% are more than twice as likely to attend a so-called Ivy Plus school as those from middle-class families with comparable SAT or ACT scores, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Though opinions on which schools should be considered Ivy Plus vary, the group generally includes the eight private colleges that comprise the Ivy League — Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton and Yale — plus the University of Chicago, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford.
Most Americans still agree a college education is worthwhile when it comes to career goals and advancement. However, only half believe the economic benefits outweigh the costs, according to a separate report by Public Agenda, USA Today and Hidden Common Ground.
The rising cost of college and ballooning student loan balances have played a big role in changing views about the higher education system, which many think is rigged to benefit the wealthy, the report found.
Tuition and fees plus room and board for a four-year private college averaged $56,190 in the 2023-24 school year. At four-year, in-state public colleges, it was $24,030, according to the College Board, which tracks trends in college pricing and student aid.
Already, the majority of applicants hail from the wealthiest zip codes, the Common Application found.
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Finnish Hockey Player Janne Puhakka Murdered By Partner In Disturbing Incident
Finnish hockey player Janne Puhakka — that nation's first openly gay professional player — has been murdered by his partner in a disturbing incident just outside of Helsinki.
According to TMZ Sports, local reports stated that Puhakka, 29, was found dead in the home in Henttaa, Espoo — a suburb of Helsinki — that he had formerly shared with his partner, 66-year-old Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo.
Police quickly determined that the death was a homicide and suspected that Nordmo had been the shooter.
According to Daily Mail — citing a report from Finnish outlet YLE — Nordmo admitted to police that he had been the one who pulled the trigger and that the weapon used in the murder was a hunting rifle.
Puhakka had reportedly moved out of the home several weeks back after his relationship with Nordmo ended and had returned to the house to collect some of his belongings when he was murdered.
Puhakka played junior hockey in North America, having suited up for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. He returned to Finland for the 2015-16 season and spent that year with the Espoo Blues of SM-Liiga, the country's highest level of professional hockey.
The following three seasons, Puhakka played for TuTo Turku and Espoo United of Mestis — the second-highest league in Finland — before playing one last season with Rapaces de Gap, a member of France's Ligue Magnus.
Puhakka came out as gay following his hockey career and discussed his life in a memoir titled, Ulos Kopista.
Puhaaka's death led to an outpouring of tributes, including one from Liiga.
We send our sincere condolences to his family, his relatives, and all his former teammates," Rapaces de Gap said in a team statement following news of Puhakka's death.
"Presenting in the team during the 2017/2018 season, Janne marked the staff and his teammates with his kindness and team spirit."
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Intel, AMD team up to confront rising challenge from Arm
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday said they are forming a group to help make sure software works across their chips, responding to a rising challenge from Arm Holdings.
Intel invented what is known as the x86 computing architecture, a technology that for 40 years has powered the world's laptops, PCs and data center servers. AMD licenses the technology from Intel and also makes chips using x86, competing directly against Intel under a longstanding legal settlement.
But the market share of both firms has been eroded by Arm, which licenses a competing architecture for computing to laptop chip designers such as Apple and Qualcomm, as well as to firms like Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet that use it in data centers. Part of Arm's successful rise stems from rules in its contracts that all Arm chips be able to run all Arm software, regardless of who made the chip.
By contrast, Intel and AMD use the same underlying x86 technology in their chips, but software sometimes must be tweaked to work across their offerings. On Tuesday, the two companies said they were forming an "advisory group" to change that, with Broadcom, Dell Technologies, Lenovo Group and Oracle, among others, joining as founding members.
“We are excited to bring the industry together to providedirection on future architectural enhancements and extend the incredible success of x86 for decades to come," Lisa Su, AMD's chief executive, said in a statement.
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Meet the YouTuber who spent 10 years profiling every country on Earth
YouTuber Paul ‘Barbs’ Barbato has been making his way across every UN-recognized country in alphabetical order over the last ten years. We got to speak with him as part of Dexerto’s new Rising Stars series as he finally finished his decade-long journey in Zimbabwe.
Geography Now is an educational YouTube channel with over three million subscribers, created by Barbato in 2014. Throughout the ensuing decade, he’s visited a slew of countries around the world with the hopes of crossing every UN-recognized nation off his list.
Ten years later, he finally achieved this vision, successfully profiling 99 countries from A to Z. We got the chance to ask him about this monumental task, his plans for the future, and what inspired him to start such a massive undertaking in the first place.
Barbs always knew he wanted to cover every country in the world — but it was also important for him to respect his viewers and not ruffle any feathers. To avoid causing a kerfuffle, he decided to follow the UN’s list of officially recognized countries and follow them in alphabetical order to dodge any accusations of showing favoritism.
“People could accuse me of ‘showing favoritism’ or ‘bias’ if I had covered certain countries earlier than others or acknowledged certain disputes,” he explained. “To avoid this, I decided to follow the UN’s list, as it seems to be a solid catalog of nation states that most would consider has a publicly functional ‘internationally recognized’ status.
“I then decided to do the episodes alphabetically so as to show no favoritism and the viewers would know what was coming next, they just didn’t know how I was going to do it. Which I guess may have been the ‘hook’ to the show.”
Barb’s channel is full of funny and educational content, offering hard and fast lessons on each country’s culture, history, ecology, and politics from his perspective. Many of his videos gain hundreds of thousands of views as excited fans pour in with their takeaways from the episode.
He says that making content was a “necessity” for him, telling us there weren’t many channels like his back when he first launched his YouTube account in 2014. To him, there was a glaring void in YouTube’s video catalog — and he wanted to fill it.
“I’ve always been intrigued about learning about the world and its people,” he said. “However, at the time I started in 2014, there were no channels like Geography Now. There were ‘educational channels’ that may have had an episode pertaining to geography, but no fully dedicated geography channels that focused on doing full profiles on every country in the world — so I decided to be the first one!”
Barb’s passion for geography was sparked by the diverse Chicago neighborhood he grew up in, which made him innately curious about other cultures, languages, and countries around the world.
“In school, I was constantly surrounded by kids that would speak different languages,” he told us. “It fascinated me, even more so when I found out where that language originated from. From there, my love for geography only grew and grew. I’m a heavy visual learner as well, so the Atlas soon became my favorite book.”
Now that he’s an adult, he’s checked 99 countries off his list… and of them all, he says Greenland is one of his favorites thanks to a special trip he took there with his mother.
“I have to admit one of the most amazing memories I have is going to Greenland with my mom when I was doing a video project,” he said. “Even though I prefer avoiding cold weather, the Arctic and Inuit-run areas of this world fascinate me.
“It’s like a different planet up there, made of rock and ice, with conditions that are so inhospitable — yet people that have learned how to be adaptable and thrive. I met children as young as 10 that told stories of how they hunted muskox to feed their family over the weekend as if it were a casual Saturday activity. That mindset blows my mind.”
Barbs’ travels have offered him a slew of unique opportunities, but one of his greatest accomplishments was becoming the first person to document himself crossing the world’s narrowest three-country salient between Burkina Faso, Togo, and Ghana.
“It’s a super narrow corridor only about 120 meters wide, and I filmed it all in real time displaying my GPS,” he told us. “This is the stuff I live for. …To most people it may seem completely pointless, but in my view, it was one of the best days of my life.”
Two years later, this was capped off by his trip to Zimbabwe, successfully finishing his decade-long project “with a bang” by traveling to the country with eighteen of his subscribers.
“I just came back and it was AMAZING,” he said. “Everybody in the group got along, despite the fact we all came from different places and had different upbringings, lifestyles, and worldviews. Best of all my mom came with me and I was able to provide her with her first experience on the African continent.
“We were able to experience some major highlights of the country. We saw so much wildlife and I got amazing interviews with the Zimbabwe locals. More importantly, I filmed much of the Zimbabwe episode IN the country. This is essentially my ‘magnum opus,’ so I had to do it in the most appropriate way, and what better way than actually going to the country?”
Thanks to all his efforts, Barbs has become a bonafide internet star — a title he humbly denied, calling himself a mere ‘public figure.’ For him, internet fame has become a way to continue his passion and connect with people all across the globe, even allowing him to make friends with someone from the island nation of Tuvalu, of which there are only 13,000 in the entire world.
“I’m just a guy who really wanted to accomplish something,” he said. “It took ten years to finish, and somehow 3.5-ish million people wanted to join along for the journey. What does THAT feel like?… Amazing.
“Because of the content I make, I have a very global audience, and part of my job is to talk and listen to them. My subscribers play a crucial role in my content, as I am constantly talking and interviewing them for inside information about their countries. …In a way, sometimes I’m a bigger fan of my subscribers and consider them bigger ‘stars’ than I’ll ever be.”
Now that his decade-long project is finally over, we had to ask what Barbs has in store for the future of his channel… but he says this is just the beginning of a brand-new direction for his content.
“No more talking about the world. It’s time to talk to it. This is the direction I want to take Geography Now. I want to actually do geography and document it. Yes, the Zimbabwe episode will be the last ‘Country of the UN’ video, but that’s just the start of a new beginning.
“I’ve been waiting to do this new content series for a long time, and now I can finally begin the next chapter. Geography Now 2.0 is coming, and as I always say on the show, stay cool and stay tuned.”
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Dark web activity targets US election
A new report from Fortinet shows a range of activity around the upcoming US election including phishing scams aimed at voters and malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates.
Threat actors are selling affordable phishing kits on the dark net designed to target voters and donors by impersonating the presidential candidates and their campaigns.
The FortiGuard Labs research team has observed threat actors selling distinct phishing kits for $1,260 each, created to impersonate US presidential candidates. These kits are designed to harvest personal information, including names, addresses, and credit card (donation) details.
More than 1,000 new potentially malicious domains have also been registered since the beginning of 2024 that follow particular patterns and incorporate election-related content and candidates, suggesting that threat actors are leveraging the heightened interest surrounding the election to lure unsuspecting targets and potentially conduct malicious activities. There's a reliance on major hosting platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cloudflare for these sites which suggests that threat actors are leveraging these reputable services to enhance the legitimacy and resilience of their malicious domains.
In addition billions of records from the US are for sale on dark net forums, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs), personally identifiable information, and credentials that could be used in misinformation campaigns and lead to fraudulent activity, phishing scams, and account takeover.
FortiGuard Labs researchers have also noted a 28 percent increase in ransomware attacks against the US government year-on-year based on observed leak sites.
Derek Manky, chief security strategist and VP of global threat intelligence at Fortinet says, "As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, it's critical to recognize and understand the cyber threats that may impact the integrity and trustworthiness of the election process and the welfare of the participating citizens. Cyber adversaries, including state-sponsored actors and hacktivist groups, are increasingly active leading up to major events like elections. Remaining vigilant and identifying and analyzing potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities is crucial for preparing and safeguarding against the lures and targeted cyberattacks that could take advantage of a heightened moment in time and even disrupt or influence electoral outcomes."
The full report is available on the Fortinet site.
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
LATEST INFORMATION
The information below comes from fire managers daily updates.
RED ROCK FIRE
(UPDATED 10/15/2024)
Fire Size: 76,288 acres
Containment: 19%
Personnel: 571
Monday crews focused on searching for remaining heat to extinguish south of the cobalt mine. Crews also completed handline on the off Blackbird Road (FR 115) around the mine. More cutting of vegetation further east on Blackbird Road continued, but there are no immediate plans to conduct ignitions off that road unless necessary. Crews and unmanned aircraft used ignitions along the Ridge Road (FR 020) to Williams Creek Summit to remove fuel ahead of the southwest wind shift. Dozer line construction continued off Moyer Peak and engines patrolled and mopped up around structures in Forney, Cobalt and Moyer.
Tuesday firefighters are preparing for forecast change in weather later this week, making sure pumps and equipment won’t freeze. With the incoming cold front, crews are focused on the northeast corner of the fire near Williams Creek Summit where winds could test the control lines.
On the spot fire near Napias Creek, crews built additional line closer to the fire’s edge and mopped up hot spots. Today they will continue mopping up any remaining heat.
GARDEN FIRE
(Reported 10/15/2024)
Size: 10,532 acres
Containment: 0%
Personnel: 63
No significant fire growth was observed Monday. Aerial reconnaissance showed many unburned areas within the perimeter. Crews will remain vigilant in their patrol and mop up.
Evacuations: Lemhi County Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and the Salmon-Challis National Forest have established three (3) evacuation zones for the Garden Fire.
Zone 1: From Cove Creek to Ebeneezer Bar, downriver along the Salmon River Road #030.
Zone 2: On Panther Creek Rd #055, a half mile south of Beaver Creek Rd #057 to the Salmon River Rd #030 confluence.
Zone 3: Panther Creek to Spring Creek to include private land up Spring Creek
- ZONE 1 is in “GO” status
- ZONE 2 is in “GO” status
- ZONE 3 IS IN "SET" STATUS
Information on evacuation status can be found on Lemhi County’s website, https://www.lemhicountyidaho.org/, under ‘News and Notices.’
PACK TRAIL FIRE
(Reported 10/15/2024)
Pack Trail Fire
Size: 86,555 acres
Containment: 62%
Personnel: 613
California Team 10 will transition command of the fire to Great Basin Team 5 at 0700 tomorrow, October 16th.
Operations – Tuesday, shifting winds, picking up in the afternoon, will likely lead to increased fire activity. Monday, on the east side of the fire, ground crews secured hot spots along the 540 Road, continued cleaning up containment lines along Trout Creek. On the South side, the Pack Trail Fire continued to slowly move into areas around Cowboy Camp, Strawberry Warming Hut, and Fish Creek Guard Station. Firefighters utilized aircraft to suppress hot spots, while mopping up, patrolling, maintaining and testing sprinkler systems set up around homes and other values at risk. The fire remains confined north of Union Pass Road. On the west flank, in the Gros Ventre River Basin, firefighters are patrolling the Burnt Ridge area and also using aircraft to slow the fire’s incursion into the valley. There has been a major effort to prepare and protect a stand of endangered White Bark Pine. The structure protection group continues wrapping buildings in protective foil, laying hose lines, and setting up sprinkler systems around additional structures. Night crews continue to patrol accessible areas of the fire and reported there was minimal fire activity in the interior and nothing that threatened the containment lines overnight.
Evacuations – Brooks Lake Lodge, Pinnacle Cabins, Falls Camp, and Long Creek have been reduced to a Level 2 “Set” Evacuation Warning. Level 3 “Go” evacuation orders remain in effect for Lava Mountain Lodge and McKenzie Highland Ranch. The Dunoir Road Corridor has been reduced to a Level 1 “Ready” Evacuation Warning. See theFremont County Emergency Management Facebook Page for alerts and updates. See the Teton County Emergency Management website updates and to sign up for emergency alerts through Everbridge.
Road Closures – The Union Pass Road is closed on the Pinedale District (BTNF) from Mosquito Lake to the DuNoir on the Wind River District (SHO).
Forest Closures - Closure Order #04-03-24-316 is in effect from October 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. through November 1, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. unless rescinded. This order supersedes previous orders, including #04-03-24-315, prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same described area.
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Fresh off a bye week, Indiana football is 6-0 following its win two weekends ago over Northwestern.
The Hoosiers look to remain undefeated this upcoming weekend, as Nebraska comes to Bloomington to do battle with Indiana. The Cornhuskers enter the matchup 5-1 on the season with the group's lone loss this year coming at home in overtime against Illinois.
Take an early look at Indiana's week eight opponent, the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
KEY PLAYERS
- Quarterback Dylan Raiola: A true freshman, Dylan Raiola's collegiate career is off to a strong start. The former five-star recruit has completed 66.9% of his passes through the first six games of his college career, as he's guided the Cornhuskers to a 5-1 start. Raiola has thrown for 1,358 yards and nine passing touchdowns to just three interceptions. The 6-foot-3 signal caller came into the season with uncertain expectations, but Raiola has played beyond his years to begin the 2024 season.
- Running Back Dante Dowdell: Dante Dowdell is just a sophomore, but he's a big bodied back. At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Dowdell is no stranger to running over defensive players. On the season, Dowdell has 334 yards rushing. He's averaging 4.5 yards per carry and has found the end zone five times on the ground this year. Dowdell isn't much of a factor in the Cornhuskers' passing attack, he has just three catches on the season.
- Wide Receiver Isaiah Neyor: Isaiah Neyor is one half of Nebraska's two-headed attack in the passing game. Alongside fellow standout Jahmal Banks, Neyor is one of Raiola's favorite targets. Neyor, a long and rangy 6-foot-4 receiver, has 17 catches for a team-best 291 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. Averaging 17.1 yards per catch, Neyor is a big play waiting to happen.
- Linebacker John Bullock: A Nebraska native, John Bullock leads the Cornhuskers in tackles through the first six games of the season. Bullock's team-high 33 tackles are accompanied by 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, an interception, three pass breakups and a forced fumble. Standing at 6-foot and 230 pounds, there's not much Bullock can't do on the defensive side of the ball.
- Defensive Back Ceyair Wright: Ceyair Wright is one of Nebraska's top players in the secondary. Wright has managed to impact the game in a handful of different ways this season. He has 16 tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss and a sack as well. Meanwhile, the 6-foot, 180 pound defensive back has an interception and four pass breakups this year too. Wright's ability to not only play in pass coverage, but also step up in the run game and even put a bit of pressure on opposing quarterbacks off the edge, makes the Los Angeles, California native a potential game breaker for Nebraska.
KEY STATS
- The Cornhuskers rank No. 13 in the country in total defense this season. They're allowing 272.5 total yards of offense a game.
- Nebraska has the seventh-best scoring defense in the nation, having allowed just 11.3 points a game this year.
- Nebraska leads the Big Ten in both sacks (20.0) and tackles for loss (42.0) this season.
- The Cornhuskers are tied for seventh in the conference with seven interceptions through their first six games of the year.
- Nebraska is one of three Big Ten teams with two defensive touchdowns on the season.
- The Cornhuskers have converted on19/24 (79.2%) of their trips to the red zone this season. That's the fourth-worst mark in the Big Ten.
- The Cornhuskers are the most penalized team in the Big Ten. They are called for an average of 7.8 penalties a game.
OTHER NOTES
- Saturday's matchup in Bloomington will be the first time Indiana has played host to Nebraska since 2016. It's just the second time the Cornhuskers have visited Bloomington since they joined the Big Ten in 2011.
- Indiana leads the all-time series between the two teams 10-9-3.
- The last time these two teams met, Nebraska won 35-21 in Lincoln in 2022.
- Nebraska went 5-7 a season ago and 3-6 in conference play.
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Sales decline 75.97% to Rs 0.31 crore
Net profit of Sita Enterprises declined 83.33% to Rs 0.20 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 1.20 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales declined 75.97% to Rs 0.31 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 1.29 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var.Sales0.311.29 -76 OPM %80.6596.12 -PBDT0.251.24 -80 PBT0.251.24 -80 NP0.201.20 -83Powered by Capital Market - Live News
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Singapore, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ERAGON - The leading platform for developing and distributing Web3 games, officially launched its V1 release on July 16th, marking a key milestone in the integration of gaming, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technology on Aptos. In just two months since its launch, ERAGON has made a significant impact on the MOVE community, recording over 150K users, more than 30 million transactions (averaging 1 million daily), a vibrant community of over 115K members, and partnerships with 50+ companies, including 15+ gaming partners.
"We're excited that the community has warmly welcomed our groundbreaking release. These achievements would not have been possible without their unwavering support," stated Mr. Victor Thang, CEO of ERAGON.
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Early Explore on ERAGON
In two recent months since launching, ERAGON has introduced eight instant games and two on-chain titles onboarded from gaming partners, Island Conqueror and Tap Battle, with engaging PvP modes. These games offer seasonal pools with unique mechanics and substantial rewards in $APT and $EGON, driving significant on-chain transactions.
Upon account creation, new users also receive pre-mint $EGON tokens (pEGON), enhancing their experience within the ecosystem and facilitating gameplay that earns real $APT and $EGON tokens.
Furthermore, ERAGON's Referral Program has successfully drawn thousands of gamers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and influencers to the platform, offering rewards of up to $30,000. This initiative has enhanced engagement and fostered a vibrant community around the project.
Virtual Airdrop In a Thrilling Ecosystem
Besides launching its developed games, ERAGON has successfully executed two virtual Airdrops in its Eraverse Beta version, attracting thousands of players eager to engage in roleplay and compete for exciting prizes. The metaworld was designed to feature a spectacular downpour of airdrop boxes, released at scheduled intervals. New players and ERAGON NFT holders took on the roles of their ERATRON characters, participating in real-time airdrops to claim rewards while exploring the expansive Eraverse and immersing themselves in a vibrant, interactive meta-world.
The community warmly embraced the airdrop, providing enthusiastic feedback such as “best virtual airdrop on Aptos,” “hectic,” “crowded,” and “huge prizes in $APT & $EGON.” The ERAGON team has announced that even more dynamic virtual airdrops are on the horizon, promising even better rewards for participants.
"We appreciate our early supporters, whether gamers or partners and are committed to delivering exceptional gaming experiences to the MOVE community," shared Mr. Victor Thang. "We’re excited to create more fun for our users while showcasing the incredible games from our alliance network.”
ERAGON is also set to expand its comprehensive ecosystem, which includes EraFun, EraCore, EraPlay, Eraverse, EraLaunch, and EraPay.designed to engage gamers and provide streamlined experiences for developers and investors. With its significant growth potential, ERAGON is well-positioned for future success.
Discover the Next Adventure in ERAGON
The ERAGON team is excited to unveil plans for an exclusive sale of Premium NFTs! The ERAGON Immortal NFT, a unique masterpiece, will unlock the infinite realms of the Eraverse. With limited Immortal NFTs available, holders will have the unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping this groundbreaking gaming universe. This highly anticipated sale is scheduled for October 2024.
Fans and collectors alike are encouraged to stay tuned for more updates and discover the thrilling adventures that await in this exclusive reveal.
About ERAGON
Backed by industry giants Aptos (one of the leading layer 1 blockchain), SotaTek (leading technology solutions provider focused on delivering high-tech IT services aimed at ensuring client business success through software development, blockchain, and digital transformation), and VNext (a software development service provider) for Japan and other Asian countries., ERAGON is the ultimate development and distribution platform for Web3 Games. Determined to bring thousands of games to the expansive Web3 gamer base, ERAGON aims to deliver unparalleled solutions for developers, gamers, and investors.
ERAGON's innovative solutions include the Platform as a Game, which offers a seamless, game-centric platform experience; the Keyless Account Design, which simplifies user access with secure wallets; and the Gaming Layer, a Web3 Bridge that connects traditional and blockchain gaming. Additionally, ERAGON is redefining money streams with innovative revenue models, focusing on gaming development for optimized performance, breaking CHPlay and Appstore barriers for greater accessibility and reach, and enhancing user experiences through AI-powered solutions.
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FORT MILL, S.C. — A crossing guard was taken to the hospital after they were hit by a car Tuesday morning, police said.
It happened around 8 a.m. along Fort Mill Parkway near Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill.
The Fort Mill Police Department said it all started with a two-car crash. They said someone directing traffic was hit by one of the two cars involved in the crash.
The crossing guard and one of the drivers were taken to local hospitals. Police have not shared their conditions.
The road was closed while police investigated.
It’s unclear what led to or if anyone will be charged.
On Tuesday, Channel 9′s Tina Terry spoke with the stepdaughter of a crossing guard who was hit and killed last year in Fort Mill. She told Terry they are praying for the family of the person hit Tuesday, and they are praying for every crossing guard.
The stepdaughter said while the school district promised changes like lowering the speed limit in the area, there was no response to her stepfather’s death. Channel 9 reported the Department of Transportation planned to update flashing beacons and clear trees near the main entrance of Fort Mill Elementary to provide better visibility, but a change to the speed limit was not in their plans.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Cupertino (California), Oct 15 (IANS) Tech giant Apple on Tuesday introduced new iPad mini, driven by the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence, along with striking features.
Housing an ultraportable design, the new iPad mini is available in four finishes, including a new blue and purple, and features 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display.
According to the company, A17 Pro delivers a huge performance boost for even the most demanding tasks, with a faster CPU and GPU, a 2x faster Neural Engine than the previous-generation iPad mini, along with support for Apple Pencil Pro.
The 12MP wide back camera supports Smart HDR 4 for natural-looking photos with increased dynamic range, and uses machine learning to detect and scan documents right in the Camera app.
Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini now and it will be available starting October 23. The the new iPad mini starts at Rs 49,900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 64,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
The new iPad mini starts with 128GB of storage - double the storage of the previous generation. The new iPad mini is also available in 256GB and 512GB configurations. For education, the iPad mini starts at Rs 44,900, said the company.
“iPad mini appeals to a wide range of users and has been built for Apple Intelligence, delivering intelligent new features that are powerful, personal, and private,” said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
A17 Pro chip makes it faster than ever for users to edit photos, dive into more immersive AR applications, and more.
Deeply integrated into iPadOS 18, Apple Intelligence harnesses the power of Apple silicon and Apple-built generative models to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks.
According to the company, the first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in US English this month through a free software update with iPadOS 18.1, and available for iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later.
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India’s eastern neighbour Myanmar (also known as Burma and Brahmadesh) today faces a civil war following a military coup on 1 February 2021, which was orchestrated by Gen Min Aung Hlaing to dethrone democratically elected Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) government in Naypyitaw.
The Buddhist-majority nation is still under military rule even though the dictators are facing intensifying protest outrages across the south Asian country. Lately the anti-junta agitation turned violent where the civilians had also taken up arms to stimulate the resistance forces carried out by various minority armed outfits.
They have systematically targeted the armed forces and their close relatives in response to military atrocities on the Burmese civilians. Since the military coup, over 5,500 civilians were killed, nearly 27,000 were arrested and more than 3.3 million have been displaced. The junta military created a reign of terror with relentless airstrikes on populated areas, setting many villages and urban localities on fire across the country of 55 million people. But it has not deterred the resistance forces from attacking the military bases in many localities and many towns had already gone under the control of armed groups. Many bases were even abandoned by the soldiers and some soldiers even joined the anti-junta forces. A number of towns, precisely bordering India, had gone under the control of armed groups.
Even though the junta has gradually lost control over the entire land and its people, it plans for a national election by next year. The junta-controlled Union Election Commission also already started preliminary preparations for the polls including a countrywide census. However, the electoral process in the ethnically-diverged country has remained doubtful since its independence in 1948. The powerful armed forces often dictate the political leadership where the military-drafted 2008 Constitution made the situation more critical for the pro-democracy activists, as it reserved a sizable number of seats in the Parliament and regional assemblies for the military persons and their associates.
Amending the Constitution still becomes difficult as the country continues to be ruled by the junta by different batches from time to time. Unless there is a crack in the military fraternity and their political standing, Myanmar will not be able to modify the Constitution and hence it may not be possible to conduct a free, fair and participatory election both at national and regional levels. So a free, fair and participatory election to form a stable and progressive regime in the poverty-stricken country under the ill-designed Constitution cannot be expected at this moment.
It’s widely assumed that a pro-people democratic regime will be installed in the land of Golden Pagodas soon for their own interest as well as the entire western part of the south Asian region.
Progressive Voice, an umbrella organization of pro-democracy civil society groups, recently claimed that the military junta is teetering on the brink of collapse and the ‘sham election is nothing more than its desperate ploy for false legitimacy and hoax democracy’. It expressed anger that certain international actors like China, Thailand, Russia, Laos and India are backing the junta’s hoax election plan, which is like insulting the unprecedented sacrifices and tireless efforts of the people’s resistance movement to build a new federal democratic in Myanmar. This problematic approach will only allow the junta to continue to terrorize the people and bring the country back under military tyranny, asserted the organization.
“In reality, it is not remotely possible for the junta to hold a vote, given the lack of control it has in large parts of the country. Any sustainable solution for Myanmar’s crisis and for the achievement of sustainable peace must be identified, agreed on, and led by the people of Myanmar while international actors must rally all its support behind the Myanmar people. They are committed to break the vicious cycle of violence and impunity and no longer seek to resume the pre-2021 democratic transition façade. Instead the people are pursuing a genuine change to form a federal democratic regime, which is equal, sustainable, and inclusive in nature,” said Khin Ohmar, founder and chairperson of Progressive Voice.
However, India has to deal with the situation carefully as the country’s north-eastern region shares a land border of over 1,600 km with Myanmar along with a 700 km maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. New Delhi has also invested in the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, which is identified as a major development initiative inside Myanmar with an aim to connect the land-locked northeast India with the port in Sittwe, the capital of Arakan State. Moreover, New Delhi is also looking for the India-Myanmar-Thailand highway for connectivity and business.
It’s widely assumed that a pro-people democratic regime will be installed in the land of Golden Pagodas soon for their own interest as well as the entire western part of the south Asian region.
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Harvard Alumna, Paula Panagouleas Miller, Pioneered Karmascore to Elevate Relationship Management with an Innovative App
A Visionary Founder and CEO of Karmascore Simplifies and Deepens the Art of Relationship Management Through Data-Driven Insights
EAST LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Karmascore® is an innovative relationship management and analytics mobile app created by CEO Paula Panagouleas Miller and her team.Paula is a Harvard graduate and trailblazing entrepreneur. As the daughter of a Greek immigrant, wife, mother, and author, Paula brings a diverse set of life experiences and a passion for helping people build meaningful connections.
She’s a Certified Relationship Coach and serial entrepreneur with a string of successful ventures behind her and has led global teams in multi-million-dollar enterprises. Her experience spans notable roles within Fortune 500 companies across sectors like banking, corporate treasury, and investment firms.
These rich professional insights were the catalysts for the creation of Karmascore, a tool designed to empower users not only to manage but also transform relationships.
Paula holds a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University, a Master of Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude) from Tiffin University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton, where she earned Dean’s List honors.
Paula’s leadership and entrepreneurial vision have earned her several prestigious accolades, including being named a distinguished listee in Marquis Who's Who, recognized in MSN’s Top 10 Pioneering Entrepreneurs of 2024, and honored as one of Woman’s World’s Top Five Female Entrepreneurs of 2024.
She was also highlighted as a Top Visionary Entrepreneur by USA Today and has been featured and quoted in Forbes, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and other leading publications. Additionally, Karmascore was awarded the Stellar Business Award for Best Mobile Relationship Health Application.
Reflecting on the vision behind Karmascore, Paula said, "In an era dominated by digital interactions, the complexities of nurturing real, meaningful relationships can feel overwhelming. Karmascore was born out of the need to help individuals build stronger, healthier connections while identifying the relationships that may be holding them back. Our app offers users the tools to cultivate deeper self-awareness and take control of their emotional landscape. It’s not just about managing relationships—it’s about mastering them."
Nicholas Charchenko, formerly from Google and currently the CTO of Karmascore, shared his thoughts on the technology behind the app, "What sets Karmascore apart is its seamless integration of relationship analytics with an intuitive, user-friendly design. Powered by advanced algorithms, our app provides users with a deeper understanding of their relationship patterns, equipping them to create and maintain fulfilling connections. Working alongside Paula has been an incredible experience—her leadership is both supportive and inspiring."
Virginia C. Dori, Co-Founder and CMO, added, "Karmascore's unique blend of cutting-edge analytics and accessible design allows it to cater to the individual needs of each user. The app’s subscription options offer flexibility, making it an effective tool for anyone seeking to improve their relationships. As a member of the Karmascore executive team, it’s a privilege to work with Paula, whose intelligence, empathy, and drive set a powerful example for us all."
Take the first step towards transcending your relationships with Karmascore. Download the app today for free from the iOS App Store or Google Play, and start your journey to building connections that truly matter.
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Telangana: Laxman’s appointment as returning officer by BJP comes as another recognition
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed its senior leader from Telangana K. Laxman as the returning officer for its nationwide organisational polls.
The party’s national executive decided to appoint Laxman, who is a key leader from backward classes, as the returning officer for the organisational polls which culminate with the election of the party’s new national president.
Laxman is the national president of the BJP’s OBC Morcha and is also a member of the party’s national parliamentary board.
A member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh since 2022, Laxman was also recently appointed as one of the whips of BJP in Rajya Sabha.
Laxman’s appointment as returning officer for the organisational polls came as yet another recognition of his services to the party spanning more than four decades.
Laxman, who also served as the MLA in United Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and headed the party’s Telangana unit, is currently holding four positions in the party at the national level.
Hailing from Hyderabad, the 64-year-old belongs to the Munnuru Kapu community. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay and Nizamabad MP Dharampuri Arvind also belong to the same community.
Laxman has been active in politics since his student days at Osmania University. He began his political journey with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
The soft-spoken leader, who secured Ph.D from the Department of Geology, at Osmania University, has been associated with the BJP since its formation in 1980.
Known in the party circles for his ideological commitment and hard work, Laxman held various positions in the party in the 1990s including general secretary and later president of the party’s Hyderabad unit.
He was first elected as MLA to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly from Musheerabad constituency in 1999. He served as Deputy Floor Leader of the party in the state Assembly.
He was elected as a member of the Telangana Assembly from the same constituency in 2014. Two years later he was appointed BJP Telangana State President, a post he held till 2020.
Though Laxman could not retain his Assembly seat in 2018, it was during his leadership that the BJP increased its Lok Sabha seats to four in 2019 from just one.
Rewarding him for his loyalty and with an eye on OBC voters in Telangana, the BJP appointed him President of the National OBC Morcha in September 2020 and sent him to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 2022.
BJP sources say by giving key positions to a leader from backward classes, the BJP is not only recognizing his services and loyalty to the party but is also trying to show its commitment to social justice.
His elevation was also significant as Telangana emerged as a key state for the BJP. In the 2024 elections, the party doubled its Lok Sabha tally from the state to eight.
As OBC voters account for 50 per cent of the total electorate in the state, the BJP is promoting leaders like Laxman with an eye on the next Assembly elections.
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Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters
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The candidates for U.S. president and their allies want men to believe their vote says big things about their masculinity. Republican Donald Trump suggests men are weak and a “beta male” unless they choose him. Democrat Kamala Harris’ supporters argue that real men vote for a woman. Hypermasculine put-downs, curse words and “bro” slang have become part of the 2024 political lexicon. It’s all part of a surgical campaign-within-the-campaign for the votes of millions of American men who might not have been politically active, or are on the fence, across the battleground states that will decide the election.
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Jerry Jones Turns Coward, Threatens Radio Hosts Over Questions About Cowboys
Jerry Jones did the unthinkable Tuesday morning, turning both coward AND bully in a matter of minutes during his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan's Shan & RJ.
The 82-year-old Cowboys owner turned super defensive after being asked some simple questions about the Cowboys' latest embarrassment after losing 47-9 to the Detroit Lions to put Dallas at 3-3 on the year.
However, tough guy Jerry turned blind-eye Jerry when he turned into a sore loser by threatening not to return to the show for future interviews if the hosts continued asking him about bad Cowboys play, telling them that he would "Get somebody else to ask these questions!"
JERRY JONES IS LOSING IT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES
"If you think I'm going to get on a damn phone call with you over the radio and sitting here throwing out all the good with the dishwater, you must be smoking something," Jones began.
"This is not your job. Your job isn't to make me go over all the reasons I did something and that I'm sorry that I did it - that's not your job. You'll do your job, or I'll ask somebody else to ask these questions," the owner continued before doubling-down. "I'm not kidding, I am not kidding. You are not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong,.. y'all really think that you're going to sit here with microphone and tell me all the things that I've done wrong without going over the right things?"
The ridiculous freak-out came at a time when Cowboys Country finds themselves at a .500 record and a quarterback in Dak Prescott who looks absolutely LOST despite hoodwinking Jones into extending him for four more years and $240 million. And let's not talk about CeeDee Lamb and Ezekiel Elliot being non-existent.
JONES THREATENED RADIO HOST FOR ASKING SIMPLE QUESTIONS
I get it, Jerry, the Cowboys looked like a joke Sunday. But the problem is, when you have a tantrum like you did this morning, YOU become the joke as many Cowboys fans are starting to echo the chorus that they don't foresee a path to a Super Bowl when you have Jones playing owner AND General Manager at the same time.
To threaten a radio host's job just because you're the ‘All Powerful Jerry Jones,’ is as pathetic as the Dallas Cowboys have been this season.
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T-shirt exhibit raises awareness on assault and abuse, honors survivors
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— People are invited to make a shirt that honors survivors of assault and abuse.
The Clothesline Project is taking place at the College of Eastern Idaho from October 15th to October 17th.
Organizers say the Clothesline Project is a way for survivors who have experienced any form of intimate violence to design a t-shirt that expresses their unique story through words and artwork. Victims' families and friends are also encouraged to participate.
This is the fourth year the college has hosted the Clothesline Project.
The 3-day event will take place at the CEI Cafeteria between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
They will host a free lunch and program on October 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you plan to attend, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pguXU8tBsQeYOr_pZ3ZLXlvGss5vYgCxD3ARARsQNok/edit
Background of the project
In a news release about the project, they said the concept of the Clothesline Project originated in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 1990, driven by a startling revelation. During the same period when 58,000 soldiers lost their lives in the Vietnam War, 51,000 U.S. women were killed by individuals they trusted and loved. This shocking statistic propelled the creation of a program dedicated to exposing the issue of violence against women. Artist Rachel Carey-Harper envisioned displaying color-coded t-shirts on a public clothesline to draw attention to this critical issue.
Currently, there are an estimated 500 projects nationally and internationally, totaling approximately 50,000 to 60,000 shirts. These projects span across 41 states and 5 countries, illustrating the widespread impact of this grassroots movement.
The clothesline adorned with differently colored shirts serves multiple essential purposes. It serves as an educational tool, allowing visitors to understand the extent of the issue. Simultaneously, it acts as a healing tool for survivors and their support networks. By hanging a shirt on the line, they can symbolically release some of the pain tied to their experiences and move forward. Most importantly, it lets those suffering in silence realize they are not alone.
Different colors of shirts on display convey various forms of violence:
White: In memory of those lost to violence
Yellow: Survivor of physical assault/domestic violence
Red, Pink, Orange: Survivor of sexual abuse
Blue or Green: Survivor of childhood sexual abuse
Purple: Survivor of an attack due to sexual orientation
Brown or Gray: Survivor of emotional abuse
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Dynabook Portégé X30L-M is the world’s lightest AI-powered 13.3-inch metal business laptop
Dynabook has launched the Portégé X30L-M, starting at under $1,399. The company claims it is the world’s lightest AI-powered 13.3-inch metal chassis business laptop. Weighing just 875 grams, the Portégé X30L-M is designed to offer portability without compromising on performance. It features Intel’s 28-watt H-series Core Ultra processors, Intel Arc Graphics, and various AI capabilities aimed at enhancing productivity for professionals on the go.
Dynabook highlights that the laptop’s construction uses a dark blue magnesium alloy, allowing it to meet MIL-STD-810H durability standards while keeping the weight under two pounds. It features a 16:10 WUXGA display for increased screen space, paired with Intel Arc Graphics for enhanced visuals in tasks like presentations and creative work. It offers up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 2TB of SSD storage, designed to handle demanding applications.
The Portégé X30L-M also includes DTS-enhanced speakers and an AI-powered webcam, which Dynabook says are intended to deliver immersive audio and video experiences. AI-powered features include noise reduction for calls, face and eye tracking, and battery management aimed at maximizing productivity. The device integrates Microsoft Copilot and a dedicated Copilot key, providing AI-driven suggestions and automating repetitive tasks.
Security is emphasized, with Dynabook labeling the Portégé X30L-M as a Microsoft Secured-core PC. It incorporates a mix of hardware, firmware, and software protections, including biometric options such as fingerprint and facial recognition.
The Portégé X30L-M also offers a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB Type-A ports, and a microSD card slot. Dynabook provides optional Thunderbolt 4 docking solutions for connecting multiple displays and accessories with a single cable.
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Game Week Q&A: Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks ahead of Indiana clash
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule spoke with the media on Monday ahead of Indiana and Nebraska's weekend tilt this Saturday in Bloomington.
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Sales decline 0.37% to Rs 24.42 crore
Net profit of Sonam rose 12.61% to Rs 1.34 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 1.19 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales declined 0.37% to Rs 24.42 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 24.51 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var.Sales24.4224.51 0 OPM %11.1012.97 -PBDT2.462.52 -2 PBT1.791.67 7 NP1.341.19 13Powered by Capital Market - Live News
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Chaminda Perera (Managing Director), Nuwan Karunarathne (CFO), Teesha Halamba (VP), Shan Halamba (CEO), Namal Prasanna (Planning Manager)
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RIOCOCO, a leading provider of sustainable coir-based solutions for horticulture, is thrilled to announce its outstanding achievements at the 21st annual International Business Awards. The ceremony took place on October 11, 2024, at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leadership has been recognized on a global scale, earning a total of six Stevie® Awards across various categories and regions. Jasmin Ortwein presented the RIOCOCO team with the awards.
Shan Halamba, CEO of Ceyhinz Link International Inc., the parent company of RIOCOCO, was honored with the Silver Stevie® Award for Executive of the Year in Manufacturing. His leadership over the last 20 years has resulted in RIOCOCO's continued growth, success, and expansion to 65 countries.
Additionally, RIOCOCO's commitment to sustainability was recognized across multiple regions with the following awards:
- GOLD Stevie® Award – Sustainability Leadership Award (Canada and the U.S.A.)
- GOLD Stevie® Award – Sustainability Leadership Award (Asia, Australia, and New Zealand)
- SILVER Stevie® Award – Sustainability Leadership Award (Europe)
- BRONZE Stevie® Award – Sustainability Leadership Award (Middle East and Africa)
These awards highlight RIOCOCO's leading role in promoting sustainable horticultural practices across different continents, demonstrating that businesses can achieve financial and sustainability goals through innovation and product development initiatives.
The company’s Product Development Team also received the GOLD Stevie® Award for Product Development/Management Department of the Year, a testament to their continuous efforts in bringing solutions to market, fostering sustainable growth, and improving the global agricultural landscape.
Shan Halamba, CEO of Ceyhinz Link International Inc., stated, "We are incredibly honoured to be recognized by the International Business Awards. These awards reflect the hard work and dedication of our entire team in the USA and Sri Lanka. Our mission has always been to lead with innovation and sustainability at the forefront, and we are proud to see this recognized on an international level."
About RIOCOCO
RIOCOCO, a subsidiary of Ceyhinz Link International Inc., is a global brand specializing in sustainable coconut coir-based growing media products for the horticulture industry, with distributors in 65 countries.
The business produces high-quality 100% organic coco-coir growing media for growers of all sizes - from small gardens to some of the largest and most advanced state-of-the art greenhouses around the world.
About the Stevie Awards
The International Business Awards, known as the Stevie® Awards, are one of the world’s premier business awards, receiving over 12,000 nominations annually from organizations in more than 70 nations. This year, the awards will honour outstanding workplace performances with 125 companies from 27 countries attending the gala in Istanbul, Turkey. RIOCOCO’s success across multiple categories showcases its global impact and leadership in both sustainability and innovation in global horticulture.
Judges include respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business educators, with over 1,000 professionals participating in the judging process each year. For more information, visit https://stevieawards.com/iba.
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The New York Jets just keep digging the hole deeper.
They put everything into one shot this season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. They're 2-4, one of the most disappointing teams in the league. They have fired their coach, Robert Saleh, and in their first game without him they made a month's worth of mistakes and lost a big game to the Buffalo Bills.
If the Jets had won that game, Tuesday's trade for Davante Adams would have made more sense. Now it just seems like they're chasing losses.
The Jets sent a conditional third-round pick that can become a second to the Las Vegas Raiders for Adams. The whole Adams situation isn't the best look for the Raiders either, but we'll come back to that. For now it's the Jets, already all-in, reaching in their pocket to put more chips in the middle but with a bad hand.
There's a scenario in which this all works out for New York. But you have to tell a fairly unbelievable story to get there.
Jets' Davante Adams trade doesn't solve their issues
Adams essentially replaces Mike Williams as the Jets' No. 2 receiver, a few months after the Jets signed Williams to a $10 million deal as part of their veteran shopping spree. In a perfect world Adams is the All-Pro that Aaron Rodgers remembers from his Green Bay Packers days. In reality, he's a 32-year-old receiver whose numbers were way down last season — 1,516 yards and 15.2-yard average in 2022 to 1,144 and 11.1 in 2023 — and is joining a new team in midseason.
By the time Adams gets going in the Jets offense, if he ever does, it might be too late.
Adams could be a big help, giving the Jets a needed secondary option in the passing game after Garrett Wilson (though Allen Lazard has been quite productive) and it could help the Jets take off. But what's the real ceiling for this team?
The Jets are two games behind the Bills now, and the Bills have a road win over New York for tiebreaker purposes. if the Jets don't rally to overtake the Bills in the AFC East, the fight for a wild card spot might not be as tough as first anticipated due to down seasons from the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins. Prudently, the Jets would have been better off looking toward what comes next rather than shipping off what might be a top 75 draft pick.
For this to all feel like a success, Adams would have to have a nearly immediate impact, reverse a troubling downward career trend, the 2-4 Jets would have to go about 8-3 to make the playoffs, then in the playoffs they would have to get on a hot streak against division winners who look way better than them right now. Maybe Jets fans would be happy with a playoff appearance and a one-and-done exit. It has been 14 years since they made it at all.
But even for that, the Jets would have to be a different team than they've shown the past six weeks. Adams doesn't fix all the issues with penalties, he won't make the offensive line better and he won't help kicker Greg Zuerlein out of his slump either.
Why didn't the Raiders trade Adams before?
The Raiders side makes more sense. They aren't paying any more of Adams' salary in the trade. That makes the dead cap hits a manageable $13.67 million this year and $15.7 million in 2025 according to Spotrac. It's a significant cap savings for a player that had a $44.1 million cap hit coming next season.
But the whole situation has been odd. The Raiders don't have many stars and Adams was a player who was front and center late last season in getting Antonio Pierce the permanent head coaching job. If the Raiders did want to move away from one of their only marketable stars just two years after a major trade for him, why not do it in March when his value would have been higher? Switching lanes three games into the season, when the Raiders aren't any better or worse than expected, makes it seem like Las Vegas doesn't have a plan. Getting a conditional third for Adams is fine but it's not transformative. At least there's more salary cap room for next season, although probably no enticing quarterback to spend it on.
Maybe it works out for everyone. The Jets make the playoffs with a new-look offense. The Raiders wisely use all that extra salary-cap space next offseason to take a big step in their never-ending rebuild. But at the moment, it's hard to find a clear winner to Tuesday's big trade.
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GMDA Conducts Major Demolition Drive In Gurugram
Date
10/15/2024 9:30:20 AM
(MENAFN- IANS) Gurugram, Oct 15 (IANS) A first-ever demolition drive was conducted by Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) on the bus stand road wherein the stretch from Agrasen Chowk to bus stand via Mahavir Chowk and further up to Gaushala on Old Delhi Road was covered.
Almost all unauthorised carts were removed and about 15 illegal carts were demolished during the drive. Officials of Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) were also present and actively participated in clearing the carts and demolished material from the road and issuing challans to the violators.
Additionally, on the entire stretch approximately 150 shops were razed and many eateries which had illegally extended their premises up to the main carriageway of the master road faced severe action.
It was also found that roughly 50 bike repair shops and accessory shops on Old Delhi Road had encroached about 10 meters of the 30-meter road area.
During the drive, DTP GMDA, R.S. Batth directed the owners to remove all vehicles and clear the front premises/area of the shops and ensure adequate waste management in the area.
Though the offenders tried to agitate and disrupt the drive, the Enforcement Wing of GMDA explained to them the laws and told the violators to abide by them.
“This first-ever anti-encroachment drive conducted on this highly congested stretch will have a major impact on the traffic situation and improve the commuting experience for citizens. We won't spare any offender who encroaches such important roads in the city and causes a nuisance for the public at large,” said R.S. Batth.
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TN rains: Oppn slams govt for failing to protect people
Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) The principal opposition party of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, has slammed the DMK government led by M.K. Stalin for failing to take precautionary measures and safeguard the people of Chennai and surrounding areas.
AIADMK Organising Secretary D. Jayakumar, in a social media post, said that there was no removal of silt from tanks, canals, and the mouth of Buckingham Canal’s backwater in Muttukadu.
Jayakumar added that the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, had been indulging in self-promotion during the heavy rains.
He also called upon the people of Chennai and adjoining districts to help each other, transcending barriers of language, caste, and religion.
Jayakumar further mentioned that essential commodities were in short supply and that there was a hike in prices for these items.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakant also lashed out against the Stalin government.
In a statement, she alleged that the ruling DMK government has not completed the construction of stormwater drains in Chennai city despite being in power in the State for nearly four years.
Premalatha stated: “The State government had been saying that it had completed 95 per cent of flood mitigation infrastructure in Chennai city. However, commuters continue to struggle due to pending infrastructure works such as the construction of stormwater drains.”
She also pointed out that it was reported three persons had died after falling into rainwater-stagnated pits.
She also called upon the Tamil Nadu power utility, Tangedco, to replace old lamp posts and maintain vigilance on high-tension power lines.
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder leader S. Ramadoss alleged that the stormwater drains constructed by the state government and Greater Chennai Corporation for flood mitigation were ineffective in preventing waterlogging in Chennai.
The PMK leader said Chennai received only six centimetres of rainfall in the last 24 hours which ended at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
He charged that waterlogging exceeded a foot in many areas, even after receiving only 6 cm of rain in Chennai.
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran said the hardships experienced by the people of Chennai due to the rainfall had “exposed” the DMK regime.
He claimed that the state government had taken no action to protect people. The AMMK leader said the state government was regularly on record about meetings for flood control and issuing statements based on advisories from the Meteorological Department.
Dhinakaran added that if the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which had hiked property tax rates and other charges, had paid greater attention to stormwater drain works, the damage would not have been this severe.
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Samsung India says its workers have ended strike
Samsung India workers have decided to end their month-long strike, the company said on Tuesday.
Samsung said it welcomes the decision of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) to call off the strike at the plant. The company said it would not take action against workers who participated in the strike.
The workers have held protests close to the factory near the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu since Sept. 9, demanding higher wages and recognition of their union.
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She added that a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, departed on a charter flight for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on early Tuesday.
Mao said that Chinese experts will stay in the United States to accompany and help them adapt to the new living environment. The public can follow the daily life of the giant pandas through various means, she said.
“China and the United States will, in accordance with requirements and technical standards for international giant panda conservation cooperation, do everything possible to keep the giant pandas healthy and safe,” said Mao, adding that experts will also be sent on a regular or periodical basis to make check-ups and assessments, and provide guidance on the ground.
China believes that this new round of international giant panda conservation cooperation between China and the United States will produce more outcomes on the basis of bilateral sound cooperation in the past, and will make new contributions to global biodiversity conservation and stronger friendship between the two peoples.
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UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
Associated Press
AITO, Lebanon (AP) — The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people. A spokesperson for the U.N.’s human rights office says it has received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead. Rescuers were still finding bodies and remains in the rubble of the building on Tuesday, a day after the strike. The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization” and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths. Earlier Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said it would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews National Maritime Heritage Complex Project progress
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Under the Sagarmala programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), a world-class facility at Lothal, Gujarat.
NMHC is set to become an international tourist destination, showcasing India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times through an edutainment approach utilising the latest technology.
A project progress review meeting, chaired by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal was held on 23rd August 2024 at the Mumbai Port Office. Representatives from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) including the Navy & Coast Guard, Governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Prasar Bharati, and Architect Hafeez Contractor were present.
The Union Minister has enthusiastically endorsed the integrated project development approach for NMHC, emphasising its role in preserving and celebrating India's maritime heritage. This endorsement aligns with regional sentiments, underscoring the project's importance in harmonising development efforts with the cultural and historical significance of the region.
“The National Maritime Heritage Complex is not merely a construction project; it is a tribute to our maritime legacy and a reflection of our commitment to preserving our historical roots. By recommending an integrated approach, we are ensuring that this project will respect regional sentiments and enhance our understanding of maritime history,” stated Sonowal.
Set to feature an array of exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs, NMHC is expected to become a major tourist destination, attracting visitors globally and fostering a greater appreciation for India’s maritime heritage. The physical progress for Phase 1A of the project has reached 57 per cent, marking a significant milestone in its development.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Global smartphone market grew 2 per cent in the July-September period – the first year-on-year growth in a third quarter since Q3 2018 -- as Apple became the biggest brand in September helped by early launch of Iphone 16, according to a new report on Tuesday.
This was the global smartphone market's fourth consecutive quarter of growth, a testament to the ongoing market recovery, according to Counterpoint Research's Smartphone 360 Tracker.
Apple's sales grew 1 per cent in Q3, and it established itself as the biggest brand globally in September, helped by the iPhone 16 launch, despite iPhone 16 series sales remaining flat.
The market has remained stable in 2024, rebounding from the lowest sales in a decade as consumer sentiment and macroeconomic factors continue to fare better than last year. Most markets recovered in Q3 led by Western Europe, Latin America (LATAM) and Japan, all recording double-digit YoY percentage growth.
Research Director Tarun Pathak said that ass smartphone players have benefitted from the recovering market in 2024, and the top 10 brands have all consolidated share.
“Samsung and Apple retained the top two spots in Q3 2024, followed by Xiaomi, OPPO and vivo. Samsung led the market with a 19 per cent share, thanks to sustained A-series demand and better performance of the S24 series,” Pathak added.
“Even as the iPhone 16 series saw flat sales initially, we expect the demand for iPhone 16 series to remain stable due to the large installed base of iPhone users,” he added.
Growth in smartphone sales volumes is slowing due to lengthening holding periods and maturing consumer base.
Nevertheless, consumers are spending more than ever on new smartphones, leading to value growth in the industry, said the report.
“One of four consumers buying a smart phone in 2024 will spend more than $600. This is the segment where new technologies like Gen AI will make a difference,” said the report.
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Did An LSU Cheerleader Push An Ole Miss Player? Video Sparks Debate
Some people think an LSU cheerleader might have targeted an Ole Miss football player this past weekend.
The Rebels lost in overtime to the Tigers in one of the best games of the college football season, and now a few days later, a video is gaining traction that appears to show a male LSU player shoving Ole Miss safety Trey Washington at the end of the play.
There is no question there was contact, but was it a purposeful shove or simply incidental contact? Give the play a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Did LSU cheerleader shove Ole Miss safety during overtime win?
Now, let's make it clear nobody is denying contact was made and the cheerleader's arms extended outward in a pushing motion.
However, was it on purpose? It seems like reactions are all over the place.
I'm not even sure this is that tough of a call. My verdict is it was not malicious or on purpose, similar to Kirby Smart's incident.
Slow the video down and watch the point and moment of contact. The cheerleader is simply attempting to redirect the Ole Miss player who came crashing away from him.
Should he have done nothing and gotten crushed? I don't think so. The only real red flag is it looks like he points at Washington when he's on the ground.
Notice how I said it looks like he did - not that he 100% for sure dude. He could have been pointing at anyone in the area to make sure they were okay.
Not everything is super complex or part of a broader conspiracy. I think we can chill out with this one. Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com if you agree.
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Ahead of the presidential election, small biz owners are growing more uncertain about the economy
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners are growing more uncertain about the economy ahead of the presidential election and are reining in spending, according to a new survey. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index edged up 0.3 points in September to 91.5. But the uncertainty index rose 11 points to 103, the highest ever recorded. As they face uncertainty, small business owners are spending less. The net percent of owners reporting inventory gains fell four points to a net negative 13%, the lowest reading since June 2020. And about half of owners surveyed reported capital outlays in the last six months, a decline from August.
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How strong is Nvidia as an alternative investment?
Alternatives are an increasingly attractive investment opportunity. Why? An alternative investment offers an investor the opportunity to diversify their portfolio and mitigate risk.
A growing trend is investment in the technology sector, this is a good move and an opportunity I have spotted for myself. Technology is a global economic focus, countries, governments and organizations are racing to get up to speed and get ahead of technological innovation. Economic investment is a byproduct of the competition, so it is unwise not to see the investment opportunities here.
Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) investments are thriving, possibly due to Nvidia promising a hefty 700 percent return -- which is an ambitious promise to make. The GPU market is projected to grow to unimaginable heights, driven by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), gaming and data centers.
Nvidia is widely regarded as the leading player in the GPU space and very briefly became the world's most valuable company with a market cap nearing $3.34 trillion -- experts predict that the broader market can reach beyond that by 2030 or even earlier than that with AI-driven applications fueling neverending demand.
GPUs are critical in AI infrastructure and competitors such as AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, AWS, Samsung and even Apple still can't overtake Nvidia’s dominance so their future looks promising.
It is important to state again, that with any investment comes risks, markets can be volatile regulations can cause challenges, CEOs can make big mistakes and that can cause irreparable damage to the company. Like everything, all very unpredictable -- but without risk then there is no gain (famous last words).
Risk is important to foresee when investing, due to the size of Nvidia their stocks will be under scrutiny and so will the organization and rightfully so it is important to keep an eye on companies of such size and keep them accountable to ensure they remain ethical in practice.
Where does Nvidia fit in investments?
There is no denying that Nvidia is a tech giant. Their latest financial results reported $30 billion in revenue, which is a 15 percent increase from the previous quarter and a 124 percent increase from the previous year. They’re completely dominating the market, particularly in the realms of AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) and remain one of the most stable and innovative tech companies in the market despite any recent setbacks and challenges.
With over 20 years in the tech industry, founding companies like EKM and ATTCo and leading global programs at HP, I’ve observed how Nvidia has navigated tumultuous markets, consistently adapted to shifts within the industry and still maintained leadership in its space, it’s admirable.
Nvidia is a perfect investment avenue, it has high growth potential and is an increasingly popular choice for those looking to capitalize on tech-focused investment strategies.
What impact does market volatility have?
It is not all roses, recent headlines can understandably be a concern for a lot of investors but I believe in educated risks.
Although the stock dip has raised concerns, it is important to distinguish between short-term market factors and long-term strategic positioning. The demand for infrastructure is ten times higher than the supply with nearly a year-long lead on some of their products due to ongoing demand. The leadership Nvidia have established in AI and HPC is not easily replicable, their continuous investment in research, development and strategic acquisitions provides a strong position for future growth.
As an investor, my perspective is that the current dip could be seen as a buying opportunity. Historically, Nvidia stocks rebound as the demand remains persistent. The AI and HPC markets are on track to grow at an unimaginable pace and I am confident that Nvidia has positioned itself to capitalize on these trends.
There is a need to be mindful and always factor in potential risks when investing such as geopolitics, trade tensions and regulations and these can all impact an organization's global operations. Weigh up your options, evaluate potential risks and make an executive decision on if you can weather the storm of the worst possible outcome.
Where does Nvidia sit in the tech landscape?
There are immediate challenges that Nvidia are facing, but long term, Nvidia look strong. As mentioned GPUs are central to the developments of AI and HPC but also critical to emerging technologies such as edge computing, autonomous systems, and the metaverse. Bit of a curveball to the discussion but Nvidia’s CUDA platform alone has become the standard for GPU- accelerated computing which is another competitive edge, Elon Musk announced the use of 100,000 Nvidia AI chips (more than any single AI system on planet Earth) to create Colossus, which Musk claims is “the most powerful AI training system in the world”.
I predict that Nvidia’s strategic focus on AI, HPC and edge computing will drive its growth for years to come. The ability that they have to innovate, adapt to changing market conditions and their strong network of partners gives them a solid position to navigate challenges and opportunities within the tech landscape that is in a race to evolve.
Conclusion
Yes, Nvidia have huge challenges but its position as a leader in AI and HPC is secure. They can innovate, adapt and expand into new markets and that will continue success.
To my fellow investors, be aware of the stock dip but also see the trends, is this a time to cash in? Nvidia has strong fundamentals and strategic positioning - the tech industry is evolving and in my view, Nvidia is ahead.
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Colin Bosher is COO, Nuway Capital. He is a respected technology industry pioneer of hosted SaaS IoT and subscription enablement middleware -- having founded EKM in 2001 and ATTCo in 2016. Prior to establishing both companies, Colin was responsible for developing a series of global programs for HP from R&D centers, including leading B2B e-commerce, next generation managed assets and e-services. Colin has developed comprehensive enterprise class middleware technology platforms and programs to support highly repeatable and scalable digital transformation -- prior to selling the ATTCo Group, including EKM, to the Fortune 100 enterprise company TD SYNNEX in November 2021.
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Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd, SVP Global Textiles Ltd, Orient Press Ltd and Wonder Electricals Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 15 October 2024.
Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd, SVP Global Textiles Ltd, Orient Press Ltd and Wonder Electricals Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 15 October 2024.
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Sri Havisha Hospitality & Infrastructure Ltd lost 7.17% to Rs 2.72 at 14:32 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'B' group.On the BSE, 3.5 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.03 lakh shares in the past one month.
Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd crashed 6.52% to Rs 47. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 8330 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 53387 shares in the past one month.
SVP Global Textiles Ltd tumbled 6.35% to Rs 6.34. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 69024 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 20369 shares in the past one month.
Orient Press Ltd corrected 6.28% to Rs 114.9. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 28422 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 10145 shares in the past one month.
Wonder Electricals Ltd slipped 6.08% to Rs 1488.75. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'B' group.On the BSE, 4839 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 10258 shares in the past one month.
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Chicago, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entara, a security-first eXtended Service Provider, was recently named to the Channel Futures 2024 Next Generation list recognizing fast-growing managed service providers.
The 2024 Channel Futures Next Generation award honors MSPs that are considered the most innovative and expected to take off in the near future. This is the first year Entara has been named to this award as this is also the first year that Channel Futures MSP 501 award winners were eligible for the award.
The MSPs listed for the Next Generation award were selected based on revenue, profit numbers and projections, operational efficiency based on employees and end users, customer acquisition and vendor onboarding strategies, managed service growth areas, thought leadership initiatives, and artificial intelligence integrated solutions.
“We are honored to be named to Channel Futures’ NextGen list,” said Pamela Diaz, President and CEO of Entara. “This year, we focused on two key areas: embracing cutting-edge technologies in AI and cybersecurity as well as expanding our partner ecosystem. Both are parallel initiatives that are essential in meeting the growing demands of our clients, who face increasingly complex compliance challenges and must defend against a threat landscape that gets more creative each year.”
A key distinction between Next Generation MSPs and other MSPs is their adoption of AI services. In fact, 42% of Next Generation MSPs anticipate AI-powered tools to be major revenue drivers in 2024, compared to just 23% of all MSPs. They particularly excel in areas like cybersecurity and cloud service monitoring.
"This year, we've made significant strides in expanding our artificial intelligence and automation capabilities ,” said Entara Chief Growth Officer, Deniz Sagnaklar. “These seem like buzzwords, but we are truly transforming the way our people do their work. We are quicker to respond to the users we support, and our engineers spend a larger portion of their time on tougher issues or proactive tasks, as we look to automate the repetitive reactive workload. By leveraging AI, we've been able to anticipate challenges and more efficiently respond to alerts we receive frequently. We are committed to evolving with the rapidly changing technological landscape and continuing to provide our clients with cutting-edge services that support their growth and innovation.”
Check out the full article to learn more about this award.
About Entara
Entara sets the standard as the world’s first eXtended Service Provider (XSP) and delivers exceptional, security-first IT solutions for their clients, including managed IT and cybersecurity services, incident response services, and other professional services. Founded in 2001, the organization has evolved to provide the strategic vision, platforms, processes, and people to travel with their clients on the path to their best IT future.
Entara has been repeatedly recognized by CRN on the MSP 500 list in the Security 100 category as well as on the MES Midmarket 100 list. The organization acts as a true partner to their clients and has also been included on MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs list and in Channel Future’s MSP 501 award. As a core values focused organization, Entara has proudly been recognized on lists for both the Chicago and National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. To learn more about how Entara can help you secure your future, please visit https://www.entaracorp.com/.
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Welcome to Week 7, friends! We're officially through (at least) half of the regular fantasy football season which means crunch time for your lineups. Luckily, the scheduling gods offered us a lighter slate of bye weeks this go-around, with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye, meaning we should have the bulk of our starting lineups in place ... barring injury, of course.
There are plenty of interesting games on the slate this week, but expect everyone's eyes to be on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — a matchup of Super Bowls LIV and LVIII, each of them games where MVP QB Patrick Mahomes emerged victorious. Brock Purdy will face Andy Reid's Chiefs coming off a bye — an area where the Chiefs have had success historically — but there's no doubt that the Niners have the better personnel on offense to set their QB up for success.
That's certainly been reflected in their fantasy football value this year, as Purdy has had two games of 24+ fantasy points this year, while Mahomes seeks his first game of more than 18 points through his first five games.
Will Chiefs-49ers be the fantasy-scoring bonanza we all hope it will be? To help you make your lineup decisions, our fantasy experts have ranked their top plays at each position in their Week 7 fantasy football rankings for half-PPR scoring formats:
Good luck with your Week 7 matchups!
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Meet Market | Athens | October 19-20
This autumn at the buzzing Technopolis (100 Pireos) complex, the Meet Market kicks off the biggest celebration of creativity and local talent. With over 160 local Greek brands showcasing handmade products, you’ll discover familiar favorites and exciting first-time entries from talented makers, designers and artists. Expect a weekend brimming with nonstop DJ sets, along with free activities for kids, adults and even pets. Take a stroll, have a natter, and grab a bite from the tasty street food stalls serving up everything from ethnic delights to local brews and cheeky cocktails. And don’t forget to swing by the info point to score a free poster, win gift cards, and take a shot at the grand raffle – three lucky winners will walk away with fabulous gift baskets!
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INDIA
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 26 addressed a Press Conference on State Budget. “This Budget looks forward to the next five years as per the aspirations of the people of Uttar Pradesh. We propose to issue Garib Kalyan Card to the poor,” said Yogi Adityanath.
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The ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, while geographically distant, has significantly affected Pakistan’s economy and stability.
The global repercussions of this conflict have led to disruptions in food supplies and skyrocketing fuel prices. This coupled with other inflationary pressures have trickled down to developing nations like ours.
One of the most immediate impacts has been the sharp rise in wheat and fuel prices. Ukraine and Russia are two of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, and the war has severely disrupted the global supply chain.
Pakistan, being heavily reliant on imported wheat, has seen an alarming increase in the cost of basic commodities, making life harder for ordinary citizens already burdened by inflation. Fuel prices have also surged, causing transport costs to rise and worsening the overall cost-of-living crisis.
Moreover, the ongoing conflict has diverted international attention and resources away from other global crises, including the financial support needed by countries like Pakistan.
Pakistan must now find ways to mitigate these external pressures, including exploring new trade partnerships along with promoting self-sufficiency in essential commodities with the aim to ensure that the country remains diplomatically neutral in this conflict while safeguarding its own national interests. A stronger domestic response is required to shield the people from the economic ripple effects of this distant but impactful war.
ZAINAB ALI
ISLAMABAD
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Vocal for local: Women crafting eco-friendly Ganesh, Lakshmi idols from cow dung ahead of Diwali
Prayagraj, Oct 15 (IANS) Preparations for Diwali are underway across the country, with everyone busy decorating their homes. There is a special emphasis on creating eco-friendly products in the lead-up to the festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Women in Prayagraj are making Diwali items, including diyas and idols, from cow dung.
In conversation with IANS, sculptor Abha Singh shared: “This Diwali, all of us women have taken on the initiative to create products solely from cow dung. We are promoting PM Modi's vision through this effort.”
She further stated: “We are receiving support from many women in this campaign. Working with cow dung products has also provided them with economic benefits. I want to thank PM Modi for thinking about women's welfare. It is his inspiration that has led us to start this work. There is a high demand for cow dung products in the market.”
Sculptor Aradhana Jaiswal said: “We are preparing Diwali items from cow dung. These products are eco-friendly and do not pose any pollution risk. As sales of these products increase, we are also benefiting economically. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister for introducing several schemes for women's rights.”
Another sculptor Varsha explained that her role involves painting the idols made from cow dung. "These products are of excellent quality, and engaging in this work has also provided us with financial assistance."
The women are using cow dung to create idols of Lakshmi, Ganesh, and other items like this. These products are in demand not only in Prayagraj but also in other states across the country.
To prepare these items, a powder made from indigenous cow dung is mixed with other materials before crafting the idols of Lakshmi and Ganesh, ensuring that the environment remains unharmed.
Disclaimer: This story has not been edited by the Sakshi Post team and is auto-generated from syndicated feed.
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. A senior defense official said Tuesday that Blinken and Austin sent a letter to their Israeli counterparts as they saw a recent decrease in assistance reaching Gaza. The official said a similar letter sent by Blinken in April triggered a constructive response and “concrete measures from the Israelis.”
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Odisha: Four Minors Drown In Two Separate Incidents
Date
10/15/2024 9:30:22 AM
(MENAFN- IANS) Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) As many as four minor students including three girls drowned in two separate incidents in Kalahandi and Khordha districts of the state on Tuesday.
Two minor siblings identified as nine-year-old Bhagirathi Jena and his elder sister Subhashri had gone to a pond near their maternal grandparent's residence at Subhalo village under Balianta Police limits in Bhubaneswar along with their grandmother to take a bath.
As per the reports, the duo while taking the bath slipped into deep waters and couldn't come out. The siblings were later fished out from the pond by the villagers and rushed them to Capital Hospital where doctors declared them 'brought dead'.
Notably, the deceased duo who hailed from Koradakanta under the Badagada Police station area had visited their maternal grandparents' house a couple of days back on the occasion of Durga Puja festivities.
In the second incident, two minors were identified as Naina Durga, 17, and Rinki Harijan,16, of Bilat village under the Narla Police station area of Kalahandi district.
The duo had gone to a river near their village to take a bath on Tuesday morning. Naina accidentally slipped into deep waters while taking a bath in the river.
Meanwhile, Rinki too drowned in the water when she tried to save Naina. Upon being informed, Narla police and fire services personnel reached the spot and launched a search operation.
The duo was fished out and rushed to Rampur Community Health Center where doctors declared them dead.
Meanwhile, speaking to media persons over the rising incidents of drowning deaths in the state, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Tuesday,“It is a matter of grave concern that cases of drowning are on the rise in Odisha. Minor children are the major victims in the drowning death cases.”
He further stated that instructions have been issued to take necessary steps at vulnerable points to check the drowning death cases in the state. Parents and teachers will also be sensitised in this regard to stop the rise in drowning incidents.
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California college shooting that left employee critical was ‘workplace violence,’ officials say
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Santa Monica College is closed as police investigate a campus shooting that wounded an employee in what officials said was a “workplace violence incident.” No arrests have been made as of Tuesday. The community college says in a statement that the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Monday at the school’s Center for Media and Design on a satellite campus that’s also home to the public radio station KCRW. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition. The shooter remains at large. The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the investigation but did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking additional details.
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New expert community seeks to address identity vulnerabilities
Most cybersecurity incidents start with some sort of identity compromise, whether that identity is human or machine.
In order to help organizations gain visibility into their identity security posture Anetac is setting up a community to serve as a collaborative space where cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and researchers can learn and engage with experts on identity vulnerabilities related to human and non-human identities.
A number of findings underline the need for the community. Research conducted in partnership with TechTarget's Enterprise Security Group (ESG), finds 66 percent of enterprises have endured successful cyber attacks resulting from compromised non-human identities, with 25 percent enduring multiple attacks. What's more the volume of non-human identities is expected to increase by 24 percent annually.
While practitioners estimate that the ratio of non-human accounts to human accounts is 20:1 (ESG), Anetac's findings suggest this number could be significantly larger averaging around 40:1. According to the company's annual Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) Survey Report, 76 percent of IT security professionals acknowledge that their service accounts have direct access to the company's crown jewels, yet 40 percent report that only 0-14 percent of their service accounts have such high-level access
"The Anetac Linked Community was inspired by in-depth interviews with over 35 security leaders before we built the company," says Diana Nicholas, co-founder and head of marketing at Anetac. "These interviews revealed a critical gap in understanding and managing service accounts. We discovered that while most people had a decent grasp of the problem, there weren’t any dedicated spaces for education from thought leaders on content surrounding both the issue and its solutions."
External contributors, recognized for their expertise and innovative approaches, will share their knowledge in the community through articles, research, and exclusive content. Seasoned industry leaders will provide perspectives on emerging trends, best practices, and themes related to identity vulnerabilities with machine and human accounts. In addition, community members will be invited to participate in exclusive events, podcasts, and webinars.
Andy Cottrell, CEO of Truvantis and contributor of the Anetac Community Council, says, "As a veteran in the cybersecurity field, I've witnessed firsthand how crucial collaboration and knowledge-sharing are in staying ahead of evolving threats. I am excited to contribute to the Anetac Linked Community's dynamic ecosystem where professionals can connect, learn, and grow together."
You can find out more on the Anetac site and there will be a webinar to discuss identity risks on October 30th at 10am PST.
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Sales rise 12.29% to Rs 262.70 crore
Net profit of Stylam Industries rose 7.43% to Rs 34.11 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 31.75 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales rose 12.29% to Rs 262.70 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 233.94 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var.Sales262.70233.94 12 OPM %20.7020.20 -PBDT52.2748.55 8 PBT46.8443.29 8 NP34.1131.75 7Powered by Capital Market - Live News
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The dark logic behind Gretchen Whitmer's black Dorito 'Eucharist' mockery
October 14, 2024
How do we reconcile such open hatred for religion?
Last week, many online were treated to the unwelcome, uncanny sight of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) attempting a viral moment with the Harris-Walz base — by acting out a vaguely pornographic feeding video involving another woman on her knees and a Dorito chip. Why, God? Why?
There are answers to this question, deeper than whatever superficial excuses and explanations will doubtless flow from the ick-soaked aftermath.
Their health, their children’s health, everyone’s health, their very identity, justice itself demanded that we all destroy our personal and social dependence on the leadership and priority-setting of strong, competent men — because true health, true identity, true justice, true freedom, and true pleasure could only be created through artificial means.
Those who have been too online for too long surely felt a pang of not-so-free association when they hazarded a click on the transgressive vid, by any measure, a first for a politician not of the late Western Roman Empire. Yes, the clip calls to mind nothing as much as the infamous old image of one girl gripping a kneeling other by the ponytail, “forcing” her (although not really) to drink deeply from a bottle of milk.
But we’ve come a long way since then — milk is much too wholesome, too natural, and too (let’s face it) white to make the cut in the cursed realms of content pitched to drive votes from the swelling ranks of the willfully unattractive and deviant.
Out with the milk, in with the Dorito, a meme food standby with viral lore of its own that need not concern us here. However consciously or unconsciously meditated upon by the perpetrators of the Whitmer stunt, it is a parody of the body of Christ administered at Communion for the healing of soul and body.
However tasty in modest doses, Doritos are spectacularly unhealthy — because of how artificially engineered they are. An illustrative (not exhaustive) list of the product’s franken-features includes artificial ingredients, artificial colors, artificial flavors, ingredients “derived” from animals treated with antibiotics and/or growth hormones, hypertension-inducing levels of sodium, and processed sugars, fats, grains, and more, all with de minimis nutritive value.
The truth about this engineered “doof” (as some call the class of fake food substitutes) is still — for now — scattered far and wide across the internet. One of the better summations of the facts comes from seven years ago on Reddit: “basically chronic disease in a bag.”
So why is the parlous state of the Dorito so important in an unholy inversion of Communion involving a female “priest” and a female “communicant”? Some might answer by going off in the direction of a critique of homosexual wedding ceremonies. I’d like to go a step, maybe a leap, further.
I think we have known for a long time that women are in such dire straits psychologically these days because they are now at the center of our demented elite’s plan to forcibly transform human beings away from their sacred given selves and into interoperable parts of a superorganism as artificially engineered and maintained as the Dorito.
It was men who were first subject to this bio-spiritual terraforming process, and some time around the ‘90s, it became clear to the elite that the life force of men was, in this mutative processing, beginning to hit a point of diminishing returns. The yield curve was flattening; new life force was needed; it was very difficult to make any more headway unless the true guardians of the family and of public morals — women — were swiftly organized en masse for immediate processing.
In order to do this, women had to be convinced that not only was this process good for them, but it was also indispensable, a must. Their health, their children’s health, everyone’s health, their very identity, justice itself demanded that we all destroy our personal and social dependence on the leadership and priority-setting of strong, competent men — because true health, true identity, true justice, true freedom, and true pleasure could only be created through artificial means that disfigured and destroyed the grip of our given sacred selves on our “choices.”
There’s no need to go on and on about this — we are living out the reality of that program being well on the way toward completion. Look at (for starters) the birth rates, the prescription drug addictions, the depression, the psychosis, the ever more dramatic and disturbing forms of disfigurement and defiance of the most basic elements of the given self.
Just one big thing is missing and that is to explicitly create an official religion, a theocracy, through which converts forced and voluntary, can ritually pretend to annihilate the Christian protection of the given sacred self and erect a new, artificial “sacred” — one in which the ultimate symbol and expression of the new divine order is the use of machine-made false food to seal the artificial union of post-human women into a cyber-organism productive of artificial life.
The disturbing thing is that, to many, even now, this all sounds ridiculously farfetched when the basic outlines were already very well-developed even before "The Matrix" came along. Remember "Alien Resurrection" (1997)? This has all been going on for a very long time. The difference is that now we can actually start acting out in real life what was previously the province of fiction — and that, as a result, people are ready to accept it as normal, inevitable, or, indeed, the best of all possible worlds, where today’s monsters must crawl so tomorrow’s demigods can fly.
Yet in that sense, there is nothing new here, no grand breakthrough beyond the ancient doctrine of redemption through sin. For feminists, women, men, and everyone else, the ultimate wages of this perverse theology are on visceral display in a theater near you in the form of the stunning fable "The Substance" — a film I would really like to know if Gov. Whitmer, who really brings that Demi Moore energy, has seen or even plans to see.
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Sales rise 20.94% to Rs 145.55 crore
Net profit of Teamo Productions HQ rose 435.71% to Rs 1.50 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 0.28 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales rose 20.94% to Rs 145.55 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 120.35 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var.Sales145.55120.35 21 OPM %0.870.20 -PBDT2.000.69 190 PBT2.000.69 190 NP1.500.28 436Powered by Capital Market - Live News
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US FCC opens probe into broadband firm caps on internet data use
WASHINGTON :The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it was opening a formal inquiry into why broadband providers cap data use by some customers, and how it impacts consumers and competition.
"For most people in the United States, rationing their internet usage would be unthinkable and impractical. But, for millions, limitations on how much data they can use online is a constant concern," said FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
Many consumers face no data caps on internet service but millions - especially those on lower-cost plans - do face limits.
Rosenworcel said it is now easier and less expensive for broadband companies to provide unlimited data and noted that caps "can cut off small businesses from their customers, slap fees on low-income families, and prevent people with disabilities from using the tools they rely on to communicate."
Rosenworcel first said in June 2023 she was seeking support from other FCC commissioners to support a formal inquiry to learn more about how broadband providers use data caps on consumer plans.
Last month, a trade group said Americans used just over 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023, up 36 per cent from the prior year, the largest single-year increase in wireless data consumption.
Some consumers have complained about their struggles with internet providers who receive government subsidies. The FCC separately released 600 stories from consumers about their struggles with wireless and broadband providers data caps.
Rosenworcel noted during COVID-19 many fixed and mobile internet service providers refrained from enforcing or imposing data caps "suggesting that our networks have the capacity to meet consumer demand without these restrictions. We know that some providers do not have them at all."
In May, a broadband internet subsidy program used by 23 million households ran out of money and shut down after the White House unsuccessfully urged Congress to dedicate another $6 billion.
Rosenworcel is seeking input on the current state of data caps and if they harm competition or consumers’ ability to access broadband internet and review why data cap use "continues to persist despite increased broadband needs of consumers and providers’ demonstrated technical ability to offer unlimited data plans," the FCC said.
The FCC will look at "current trends in consumer data usage; the impact of data caps on consumers, consumers’ experience with data caps, and how consumers are informed about data caps on service offerings; the impact of data caps on competition" and the FCC's legal authority to take action regarding data caps.
In August, a federal appeals court blocked the FCC's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to succeed in a legal challenge.
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Secondary alternator and clutch protection is now available for the mighty KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Designed and developed exclusively for KTM, this new set includes revised bushings and bolt lengths to fit the big Austrian super-naked perfectly. Each cover blends aesthetics with strength and durability for the ultimate engine protection.
Manufactured to the same high standards as raced in Moto2, WorldSBK and British Superbike, these new FIM-approved secondary engine covers are available to buy now.
Brake and clutch lever guards are also available — mandatory for racing and track days, these easy-to-fit lever guards also offer superb protection against accidental operation and possible hand injury whilst filtering in traffic.
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Roanoke, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division are providing $25,000 to support Southwest Virginia communities devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The donation to the United Way of Southwest Virginia's Disaster Relief Fund will support local residents, with 100 percent of the donation helping individuals and families in need.
"Our thoughts are with those impacted by Helene because we know that for many in our credit union family and our neighbors in Southwest Virginia, this will be a long road to recovery," said Member One Market President Tim Rowe. "We are privileged to be a part of this community and proud to help address the urgent need during this crisis."
Federal officials have designated several Virginia localities as disaster areas. According to officials, storm damage in Southwest Virginia is extensive; reports indicate that the storm damaged 680 homes and destroyed 44 others. The storm also impacted more than two dozen businesses.
Additional information on the relief and fundraising efforts of the United Way of Southwest Virginia is available here: https://unitedwayswva.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/34132
"Our hearts go out to the families and individuals who have suffered unimaginable loss across our region," said United Way of Southwest Virginia Executive Director Megan Parks. "At a time like this, it is critical that we come together as a community to offer support, compassion, and hope for the future. Through this generous donation from Virginia Credit Union and Member One, we will be able to offer hope to residents as they begin to rebuild their lives for a more promising tomorrow."
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A financial cooperative serving almost 500,000 members, Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division offer a variety of affordable banking services, loans, mortgages, and free financial education resources, with a focus on helping people be more confident with their finances. Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division are equal housing opportunity lenders and are federally insured by the NCUA.
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Majority of Greeks concerned about overtourism, survey finds
A large majority of Greeks believe the country is suffering from overtourism, with a slight majority expressing a preference for fewer but wealthier foreign visitors, according to a new survey.
The Pulse poll, commissioned by Kathimerini newspaper, was presented on Tuesday during the “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” conference at Aegean Airlines’ new “green” hangar at Athens International Airport. The findings were introduced by Pulse CEO Giorgos Arapoglou in a discussion with Kathimerini English Edition Editor-in-Chief Tom Ellis.
According to the survey, 67% of respondents consider overtourism a concern – 29% view it as “definitely” an issue, while 38% believe it is possibly a problem.
Arapoglou noted that island residents were more likely to consider overtourism a significant issue.
“It’s a matter of infrastructure, and the state can play a key role in supporting tourism professionals to address this challenge,” said Ellis. He also stressed the need to divert tourist flows away from the islands.
“We need to explore whether tourism can be redirected to other areas, not just the islands,” Ellis said, citing the example of the Costa Navarino complex in the Messinia region of the Peloponnese. “We could promote more locations like that to reduce the strain on the islands and elevate other mainland destinations.”
The survey also revealed that 46% of respondents feel tourism threatens Greece’s landscape and traditions. Only 25% believe tourism development respects the natural environment.
Future direction
As for the future of tourism in Greece, 48% of Greeks feel it is on the right track, while 43% see room for improvement. Meanwhile, 28% think the country is moving in the wrong direction, with 16% undecided.
“The survey is a warning that while we are on the right path, we must not become complacent,” Arapoglou said.
When asked about their preferred type of tourism, 54% of Greeks favored fewer tourists with higher spending power, while 14% preferred an increase in visitors regardless of their financial status.
Despite differing views, 86% of respondents agree that tourism is important for the national economy. Of these, 62% believe it is “very important,” while 24% view it as fairly important.
However, 59% expressed concern that high accommodation prices might prevent them from vacationing in their preferred destinations. Additionally, 44% are “definitely” concerned about the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnb on Athens’ urban and social fabric, with another 30% somewhat concerned.
The survey also asked respondents to identify Greece’s top tourist attractions. The most common responses were sun and sea (32.5%), natural beauty (17.5%), the islands (12%), and culture and monuments (11%).
The Pulse poll was conducted between September 13-16, surveying a sample of 1,149 people.
Organized by Kathimerini and its partners, “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” is an annual summit aimed at promoting sustainable tourism by bringing together leading thinkers, political and business leaders, and influential figures from the hospitality industry.
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The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo's fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here.
Fantasy managers will spend the next 24 hours working the waiver wire, but that's obviously just part of the process. In most instances, you also have to make a corresponding drop. And we'd like to help you make those difficult cuts.
Most fantasy advice will never be one size fits all, and that's especially true for a cut list. You need to apply this to your situation and the context of your league. A nifty stash in one league could be a see-you-later player in a different room. And remember, if you never make a regretful cut during the season, you're probably playing far too conservatively.
Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens (59% rostered)
I have a few fantasy shares of Likely, and I'm not eager to give them up. But we have to accept that he's merely a contingency-value stash at tight end these days, not someone you can play. He has just nine catches since the blowup season opener. Unless Mark Andrews gets hurt, Likely can't be trusted in lineups. And in the teeth of bye season, that might make him a drop now.
Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Packers (47% rostered)
You used good process when you added Wicks, but he didn't come through in his last two opportunities, and now the receiving room is healing up. The Packers also have two talented backs and a tight end of note. Wicks is also dealing with a shoulder injury, giving him week-to-week status. In most formats, it's not worth the wait.
Trey Sermon, RB, Colts (48% rostered)
Jonathan Taylor probably isn't long off, even if he can't play in Week 7. But Sermon has a more immediate issue — Tyler Goodson is clearly outplaying him. Surely this isn't lost on the Indianapolis coaching staff.
Antonio Gibson, RB, Patriots (49% rostered)
He flopped in his starting opportunity last week (13 carries, 19 yards) and the Patriots will go back to Rhamondre Stevenson when healthy, no matter how much he fumbles. And some of New England's rushing production will also be distributed to athletic and resourceful rookie QB Drake Maye.
Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (73% rostered)
He's dealing with a balky hamstring, the offense is shipwrecked by poor blocking and QB play, and Nick Chubb might return this week. Ford was a fantasy dud most of the year, and while much of it wasn't his fault, he has a capped ceiling.
Daniel Jones, QB, Giants (21% rostered)
He made sense as a Week 6 sleeper, even though his home/road splits are starting to become too large to ignore (Jones, for some reason, plays poorly in New Jersey). It's a home date against Philly this week, and then a trip to Pittsburgh. Even with Malik Nabers expected back, we hope you have a better QB option to navigate the bye weeks.
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BOLLYWOOD
Directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra also stars Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa, Vivek Gomber, and Rahul Ravindran.
Headlined by Alia Bhatt and also featuring Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa, Vivek Gomber, and Rahul Ravindran, Jigra was released in the theatres on October 11. The film is an enotional thriller, in which Alia's Satya goes to extreme lengths to take her brother Ankur, played by Vedang, out of the prison in a fictional South-east Asian nation.
After earning Rs 18.25 crore net in India in its first four days, Jigra crossed the Rs 20-crore mark on Tuesday, October 15. The jailbreak drama added around Rs 1.80 crore to its collections on its fifth day of release, as per the early estimates from the entertainment tracking portal Sacnilk.
These low collections are due to a few controversies associated with the film. First, it was misinterpreted that when director Vasan Bala pitched Jigra to producer Karan Johar, the latter offered the same to Alia Bhatt without the former's approval. Vasan and Karan cleared this confusion. Then, a war of words broke out between actress-producer Divya Khossla Kumar and Karan Johar on social media when she accused the makers of fooling people with fake box office collections. Lastly, a Manipur-based actor Bijou Thaangjam accused Jigra team of discrimination against actors from Northeast India. He claimed that he was asked to be available in December to shoot for the movie but never received a follow-up call.
Jigra clashed at the box office with Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri-starrer comedy Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. The Raaj Shaandilyaa directorial, which also features Vijay Raaz, Mallika Sherawat, Archana Puran Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Mukesh Tiwari, and Tiku Talsania in pivotal roles, has also failed to attract audiences to the theatres.
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Trump backs out of CNBC interview, his second about-face with mainstream press this month
By Liam Reilly, CNN
New York (CNN) — Donald Trump has backed out of an interview with CNBC, marking the second time this month the former president has canceled on a mainstream press interview.
Joe Kernen, the “Squawk Box” co-anchor, broke the news of the unannounced interview’s cancellation during Tuesday morning’s broadcast.
“Well, Trump canceled, and he was going to come on,” he said.
Kernen added that the network had also offered to sit down with Vice President Kamala Harris, but said “she’s not coming on.” Kernen joked that, with Trump’s decision, “she could come on and we could say we offered it to Trump camp, but they’re not.”
A Trump campaign official told CNN that the planned CNBC interview was pulled due to a scheduling conflict, noting the former president intends to be in Michigan on Friday.
A CNBC spokesperson did not immediately respond to a CNN request for comment.
Trump’s decision to back out of the appearance comes less than two weeks after he canceled an interview on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” with Scott Pelley.
The former president has instead opted to appear almost exclusively in friendly territory, sticking to appearances across conservative outlets, including Fox News, Newsmax, “The Ramsey Show” and Real America’s Voice. Trump is also expected to take part in town halls this week with Fox News and Univision.
“Trump bailed on the debate because Kamala Harris would hold him accountable (again),” Charles Kretchmer Lutvak, a Harris campaign spokesperson, said via X on Tuesday. “Trump bailed on 60 Minutes because he was afraid to answer real questions.”
“Now, Trump bailed on Joe Kernan [sic] because he can’t even talk to his best friend on TV,” Lutvak wrote.
With no additional debates scheduled ahead of November’s election, Trump and Harris have focused on reaching undecided voters via nontraditional platforms, including podcasts.
Harris has also agreed to her first-ever interview on Fox News, sitting down with anchor Bret Baier for an interview scheduled to air Wednesday evening.
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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII is the 7th bilateral joint exercise in the counter-terrorism domain between the armed forces of Pakistan and Russia.
The two-week-long exercise commenced on 13 October 2024 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi, with the participation of Light Commando Troops from the Pakistan Army and a Russian military contingent.
The Commandant of the National Counter Terrorism Centre graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday.
The exercise aims to refine professional skills through joint training, while also strengthening the historic military-to-military relations between the two friendly countries.
The participating troops are eager to benefit from each other’s expertise and experience.
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(MENAFN- EIN Presswire)
24/7 Creative Agency is sharing their jam packed schedule of events heading into one of the biggest shows of the year.
24/7's HPMKT schedule will feature partnerships with brands to produce events, promote exciting product launches, and in creating original programming.
Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency's founder, is a master at her craft and is best known for her undeniable passion, and her ability to offer innovative and creative ways to promote a wide range of businesses.
24/7 Creative Agency supports a wide range of clients including artists, authors, designers, manufacturers, retailers, non-profits, and a variety of other creatives, to clearly define and express their unique marketing goals.
24/7 Creative Agency was recently named as a Finalist for Best Promotion / PR / Advertising Company by Furniture Today's Reader Rankings.
24/7 Creative Agency is excited to partner with several high-profile home furnishings brands for social & educational events @HPMKT.
I can't hardly wait for Fall High Point Market. It feels palpable and I am thrilled with anticipation as we prepare to debut new collections, alongside innovative talks and social events.” - Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency's founder & presidentHIGH POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Multi-faceted marketing and consulting company, 24/7 Creative Agency, is thrilled to announce their jam packed and exciting schedule of events ahead of High Point Market, (Oct 26-30, 2024).
Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency's founder & president , shares her excitement heading into one of the biggest shows of the year,“I can't hardly wait for all the fun I have planned for my clients during Fall High Point Market. It feels palpable and I am thrilled with anticipation as we prepare to debut new collections, alongside innovative talks and social events –that are sure to entice attendees and drive traffic to their showrooms.”
A master at her craft, Serena is best known for her incredible warmth, undeniable passion, and her ability to offer innovative and creative ways to promote a wide range of businesses. Supporting a wide range of manufactures, artists and designer clients', Serena shared that her packed partnership schedule will partner with a variety of manufacturers to help promote exciting product launches and to produce events that deliver original programming with insightful discussions.
On the first day of High Point Market, 24/7 Creative Agency is partnering with handmade designer iron furniture maker, Wesley Allen to help them debut their new Design Center. To celebrate the new design center, Wesley Allen is hosting a special Social Hour, Saturday October 26th, from 3-5pm in their 100 N Hamilton showroom. Recently remodeled showroom which boasts over 14,000 sq-ft of design innovation and is located in the popular Hamilton / Wren market district. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on Eventbrite and event hospitality will feature lite bites and champagne.
“Please join us during High Point Market to meet our designer, Gabby Toro and to experience our recently remodeled space.” Wesley Allen's team added,“Creating this space will allow for us to expand on our ability to give designers and dealers special one on one service. Where we can help them to brainstorm with limitless creativity and so they can touch the fabrics, and finishes, while also seeing all of our products in person.”
On Sunday, October 27th, 24/7 Creative Agency is partnering with contemporary lifestyle brand Armen Living, to cultivate their 'Join Our Table' campaign. This campaign is aimed at bringing the design community together and to discover the beauty of Armen Living's new collection of dining furniture. This is the largest collection of contemporary dining tables, chairs, and storage their brand has launched in three years and is aimed at wholesale buyers looking for stylish ways to save. Armen Living invites existing customers and buyers to enjoy a fall fiesta of delights paired with margaritas during a special“Join our Table” lunch mixer on Sunday, October 27th from 11am to 1pm in their showroom, in the IHFC Bldg, FL 7, Space H-721 (201 E Commerce Ave).
Also on Sunday, October 27th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Serena Martin will moderate a fireside chat on“The Power of Photography: Taking Your Brand to The Next Level” at Lancaster (104 North Main St). Hosted by Sharon Savage, Marketing Director at Lancaster, alongside guest speakers, The Girls At Flourish (Brittany & Ava). The thought-provoking discussion at Lancaster will explore ways to take your marketing and photography to the next level with a 45 mins discussion + 15 mins Q&A. Following the intimate chat the Girls at Flourish are booking headshot sessions from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Lancaster showroom. As a bonus talk and headshot session guests will be entered into special Girls at Flourish Giveaway, for two digital guides on '30 Days of Captions for Interior Designers' and 'How to Stand Out on Social Media as an Interior Designer'. Sign up to attend the talk by Registering here.
On Monday, October 28th at 10 am, 24/7 Creative Agency is partnering with Feizy Rugs and Fully Booked Designer, on“Leveraging Local: Becoming Your Community's Go-To Designer.” This panel discussion will explore essential marketing tactics to strengthen your local discoverability and make you the go-to trade professional of your community. This talk was developed by Salimah Mamdani, Founder of Fully Booked Designer will be the discussions moderator, alongside design & marketing leaders including Michael Bauer, Director of Trade Relations at Feizy, Donyea“Star” Tollie - Founder + Creative Director, Rejuvenation Home Studio, and Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency. Marketing and business development expert, and founder of Fully Booked Designer, Salimah Mamdani shared,“No matter the size of your city, learning how to attract local clients can significantly boost your business and deliver tips for how to optimize your online presence, while increasing your customer base offline.”
On Monday afternoon, Serena will manage the publicity for the exclusive debut of Tamara Day for StyleCraft during an exciting Meet & Greet + Launch Party on Monday, Oct 28th from 4-6 pm. The event will be held in StyleCraft's showroom (130 Main St), which features 3 floors of curated space. Tamara's debut collection will introduce 125 pieces across home decor and accessories categories including lighting, art, and an array of beautiful pillows. Tamara Day for Style Craft Collection will be expanding into more categories with more exquisite products launching in January 2025.
Rounding out 24/7 Creative Agency's jam-packed market schedule, Serena is honored to serve as one of the judges for the International Society of Furniture Designer's Pinnacle Awards. This year marks ISFD award's 24th anniversary in promoting design quality and encouraging the recognition of furniture designers within the retail home furnishings industry. ISFD serves as the unified voice of the furniture design community and is an international, non-profit, professional organization dedicated to advancing, improving and supporting the profession of furniture design and its positive impact in the marketplace. ISFD's prestigious Pinnacle Awards Gala will be held on Monday, Oct 28th from 5:30-9 pm at the Centennial Station, (121 S Centennial St). Read about this year's Awards Finalists and Meet the judges for this year's competition.
“It is an honor to be asked to be a judge for the Pinnacle Awards and to support the marketing and publicity for so many national home furnishings and decor brands. I am also incredibly thrilled to share that in August of this year, I celebrated my agency's 5th anniversary and I feel so grateful to have reached this milestone. I truly never imagined that embarking on the courageous journey of owning my own business and diving into entrepreneurship would be so rewarding and I would get to help so many businesses." Serena Martin commented.
Serena leverages her extensive experience in the interior design industry and over 15 years in wholesale manufacturing to offer endless marketing strategies to a diverse clientele. Over the past five years her small business has flourished into a full-service marketing and publicity agency, reflecting her expertise and dedication. Check out 24/7 Creative Agency's News & Events page for exciting updates: newsandevents .
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24/7 Creative Agency is a full-service creative marketing agency that specializes in enabling small and large businesses with creative solutions to help them define, express, and craft their individual identity. Meticulously crafting their clients' every need to deliver unique brand marketing solutions and to elevate and expand their marketing for optimum business growth. Whether your company is looking to uplift your marketing, update your brand, and grow your audience - 24/7 Creative Agency can help you get there! View our services: services .
Known for bringing an undeniable passion and enthusiastic approach to everything she does -24/7's founder Serena Martin's professional work history includes 15 + years specializing in marketing for the home furnishings and kitchen & bath industries, and includes one tech company, five trade manufacturers, three residential design firms, hospitality and casino design, large scale event & trade show production, photo styling, visual merchandising and B2B + B2C sales. In addition to her work history, Serena holds a BA in Interior Design from SFSU and has interior design expertise in both residential, commercial and hospitality design. Outside of her professional work she donates her time to volunteering within the design community and in the support of various trade organizations including Withit, ISFD, IFDA, IDS, and ASID. Check our Serena's work in the community: community .
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 15, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: International Business Machines Corp. IBM, Lowe's Companies, Inc. LOW, Arista Networks, Inc. ANET and Investors Title Co. ITIC.
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Stock Reports for IBM, Lowe's and Arista Networks
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including International Business Machines Corp., Lowe's Companies, Inc. and Arista Networks, Inc., as well a micro-cap stock Investors Title Co.. The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
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IBM's shares have outperformed the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry over the year-to-date period (+47.7% vs. +24.7%). The company is likely to benefit from heterogeneous, dynamic and complex infrastructure strategies, which, in turn, has led firms to undertake a cloud-agnostic and interoperable approach to highly secure multi-cloud management.
IBM is betting big on the watsonx platform, which is likely to be the core technology platform for its AI capabilities. Increased demands for Hybrid Platform & Solutions, Red Hat, Automation and Transaction Processing are tailwinds. Improved cybersecurity operations and efforts to tap generative AI technology will likely bring long-term benefits.
However, buyouts have negatively impacted IBM's balance sheet in the form of high levels of goodwill and net intangible assets. Lower net sales in the Consulting segment and stiff competition remain significant concerns. Weakness in the traditional business is another headwind.
(You can read the full research report on IBM here >>>)
Shares of Lowe's have outperformed the Zacks Building Products - Retail industry over the year-to-date period (+26.7% vs. +22.0%). The company has implemented a comprehensive Pro-focused strategy, emphasizing improved product availability, timely delivery, and an expanded assortment, complemented by a rewards program.
Strategic growth initiatives such as store expansion and enhanced customer experiences aim to position the company as a top omnichannel retailer. Investments in service offerings, operational efficiency, and long-term drivers like sustained home improvement demand support growth and profitability.
However, market risks, intense competition, and a decline in DIY spending present challenges for the stock. Anticipated softness in comparable sales, margin pressure, and financial strain due to high debt may hinder performance.
(You can read the full research report on Lowe's here >>>)
Arista Networks' shares have outperformed the Zacks Communication - Components industry over the year-to-date period (+77.9% vs. +66.4%). The company continues to benefit from strong momentum and diversification across its top verticals and product lines with an improved market demand supported by a flexible business model and solid cash flow.
Arista Networks is increasingly gaining market traction in 200- and 400-gig high-performance switching products and remains well-positioned for healthy growth in data-driven cloud networking business with proactive platforms and predictive operations. The versatility of Arista's unified software stack across various use cases sets it apart from other competitors in the industry.
However, high-concentration risk is a headwind. A significant rise in headcount, new product introduction costs and higher variable compensation expenditures are straining margins. Stiff competition from existing players in the market further erodes its profitability.
(You can read the full research report on Arista Networks here >>>)
Shares of Investors Title have outperformed the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry over the year-to-date period (+42.1% vs. +29.1%). This microcap company with market capitalization of $430.15 million has demonstrated exceptional performance through consistent revenue and profit increases, with the first half of 2024 net income reaching $13.4 million, up from $8.8 million in the first half of 2023, driven by a 10% jump in net premiums and strong escrow and other service outputs.
The company's resilience is further underscored by its robust balance sheet, with $26.7 million in cash and minimal liabilities, offering financial flexibility for potential growth initiatives like acquisitions. Technological advancements have propelled operational efficiencies, setting the stage for market share gains in a burgeoning global title insurance market. The company's commitment to shareholder returns is evident from consistent dividends.
However, it faces challenges from rising operating expenses, competitive pressures and volatile investment income, which could impact future earnings stability.
(You can read the full research report on Investors Title Company here >>>)
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Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America
A massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made.
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Raycon launches Bone Conduction Headphones
Raycon has launched its latest product, the Bone Conduction Headphones, available in gray for $99.99. The headphones are built with an open-ear design, allowing users to remain aware of their surroundings while listening to music or podcasts. This design choice is aimed at enhancing safety and situational awareness, particularly for those who exercise outdoors or move through busy environments.
These headphones are designed to be durable, featuring an IP68 water and dust protection rating, which makes them suitable for various weather conditions and intense workouts. Raycon highlights these features as ideal for outdoor runners, cyclists, and those who need secure and reliable audio equipment in challenging environments.
The Bone Conduction Headphones come with several features, including bone conduction technology, which allows users to listen to music while maintaining environmental awareness. The IP68 rating ensures resistance to sweat, dust, and rain, making them durable enough for various conditions. Additionally, the headphones include Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) to improve call clarity by reducing background noise, providing a better communication experience.
The headphones offer ultra-low latency at just 60ms, which is significantly lower than the average Bluetooth earbuds. This feature is intended to provide a smooth audio experience when watching videos or listening to music. Multipoint connectivity enables users to switch between two devices, such as a phone and a laptop, without having to reconnect manually. A quick charge feature allows for a 10-minute charge that provides up to 1 hour of playtime, catering to those who need a quick battery boost before heading out.
Raycon’s Bone Conduction Headphones prioritize comfort with a secure steel and rubber headband, designed to stay in place during intense activities. This design aims to eliminate concerns about earbuds falling out, while the open-ear structure supports long-term wear alongside accessories like sunglasses, hats, or helmets.
The open-ear approach also avoids the hygiene issues associated with in-ear models. Users can choose from three sound profiles—Bass, Balanced, and Pure Sound—to tailor their listening experience. The headphones offer simple button controls for easy volume adjustments and track changes, and they are compatible with voice assistants like Siri and Alexa. Dual built-in microphones, combined with Environmental Noise Cancellation, enhance call quality in various environments.
The headphones deliver up to 14 hours of battery life at 50 percent volume, making them suitable for long sessions, whether during workouts or other daily activities. Bluetooth 5.4 ensures a stable and reliable connection, while the magnetic charging cable provides a convenient and quick recharge option.
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A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.
Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, beat his closest competitor by 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) to clinch the victory at the 51st World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco.
His winning gourd came in at 2,471 pounds (1,121 kilograms), falling short of the world record he set last year with a pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds (1,247 kilograms).
Gienger, 44, said that as he has done in the past, he focused on having healthy soil and well-fed plants but that a cold fall with record-breaking rain likely impacted his pumpkin's growth.
"It takes a lot of good soil biology, good soil health and a lot of work in the beginning to get it this big," said Gienger. He also constructed a tent over the pumpkin to get it growing early.
“We had really, really tough weather and somehow, some way, I kept on working," Gienger said. “I had to work for this one, and we got it done at the end, but it wasn’t by much.”
Gienger and his family drove his gargantuan gourd for 35 hours to California.
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He said the giant pumpkin's next stop will be in Southern California, where a team of professional carvers will do a 3D carve on it at a Halloween event.
In addition to a cash prize of $9 per pound for the winning gourd, which amounts to $22,239, Gienger will also receive a championship ring and a coveted Mel Mello Sr. Grand Champion Growers Jacket.
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Five-Star Business Finance Ltd registered volume of 75.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 8.71 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 8.66 lakh shares
Mastek Ltd, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, Angel One Ltd, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on NSE today, 15 October 2024.
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Five-Star Business Finance Ltd registered volume of 75.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 8.71 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 8.66 lakh shares. The stock rose 6.75% to Rs.879.25. Volumes stood at 9.97 lakh shares in the last session.
Mastek Ltd recorded volume of 7.88 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 7.3 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 1.08 lakh shares. The stock gained 4.86% to Rs.2,906.25. Volumes stood at 2.83 lakh shares in the last session.
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd recorded volume of 235.69 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 7.26 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 32.46 lakh shares. The stock gained 7.05% to Rs.84.68. Volumes stood at 31.16 lakh shares in the last session.
Angel One Ltd witnessed volume of 167.53 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 6.86 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 24.41 lakh shares. The stock increased 14.44% to Rs.3,116.15. Volumes stood at 34.27 lakh shares in the last session.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd saw volume of 93.88 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 6.66 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 14.10 lakh shares. The stock increased 8.64% to Rs.898.20. Volumes stood at 20.03 lakh shares in the last session.
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Greek tourism leaders address sustainability and investment challenges
CEOs from Greece’s leading tourism businesses gathered at the “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” conference on Tuesday, where they discussed the industry’s challenges and the urgent need for sustainable practices to ensure the long-term success of Greek tourism.
The event, held at Aegean Airlines’ new “green” hangar at Athens International Airport, was moderated by Kathimerini journalist Ilias Bellos.
“Tourism has pushed Greece forward over the last 12 years,” said Aegean Airlines Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis, adding that the biggest challenge is how the tourism industry can continue to develop while ensuring sustainability.
“To sustain progress, we must find a balance between development, employment, and our environmental footprint,” he said.
Attica Group CEO Panagiotis Dikaios emphasized the critical role of Greek coastal shipping in connecting mainland Greece to the islands, contributing €11.8 billion to the economy, or 5.4% of Greece’s GDP. He identified the need to renew the aging coastal fleet and comply with the framework for decarbonizing shipping as significant challenges.
“Renewing the country’s coastal fleet will require around €3 billion in the coming years,” said Dikaios, noting that this process will take time.
Fraport Greece CEO Alexander Zinell said that his company, which operates 14 regional airports in Greece, is ten years ahead of its original projections for tourist traffic.
However, he emphasized that the real challenge now lies in further developing the necessary infrastructure. He pointed out that, in addition to financial resources, there is a critical need for skilled personnel across various fields.
Piraeus Bank CEO Christos Megalou highlighted a further challenge. “Despite all the efforts made, there remains a significant investment gap,” he said. He explained that investments account for only 14% of the country’s GDP, while the EU average ranges from 22% to 24%.
“To bridge this investment gap, we need approximately €370 billion over the next ten years,” he said, underscoring that infrastructure investments are crucial for the long-term success of the tourism sector.
Currently, tourism constitutes 14% of Greece’s GDP, amounting to around €35 billion, with 15% of Piraeus Bank’s portfolio focused on tourism investments.
Marios Psaltis, managing partner of PwC Greece, noted that while tourism played a major role in the recovery of Greece’s economy after the ten-year debt crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, the lack of a strategic tourism plan, coupled with an increasing number of visitors, has led to several challenges. He identified infrastructure and workforce development as the most pressing issues.
“By addressing these challenges, I believe we will uncover the opportunities available to us as a country to move forward,” he said.
Organized by Kathimerini and its partners, the “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” annual conference aims to promote sustainable tourism by bringing together leading thinkers, political and business leaders, and influential figures from the hospitality industry.
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Millicom (Tigo) files standard form for notification of major holdings
Luxembourg, October 15, 2024 - Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced today the CSSF regulatory filing of the form:
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Millicom (NASDAQ U.S.: TIGO, Nasdaq Stockholm: TIGO_SDB) is a leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America. Through our TIGO® and Tigo Business® brands, we provide a wide range of digital services and products, including TIGO Money for mobile financial services, TIGO Sports for local entertainment, TIGO ONEtv for pay TV, high-speed data, voice, and business-to-business solutions such as cloud and security. As of June 30, 2024, Millicom, including its Honduras Joint Venture, employed approximately 15,000 people, and provided mobile and fiber-cable services through its digital highways to more than 45 million customers, with a fiber-cable footprint of about 14 million homes passed. Founded in 1990, Millicom International Cellular S.A. is headquartered in Luxembourg.
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Once all four development phases are completed, the airport will have the capacity to handle 70 million passengers per year.
The Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar Airport, aims to start commercial operations in April next year. The construction work is in full swing near Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, the airport has completed two critical milestones. It has successfully completed the calibration of the instrument landing system (ILS) and a precision approach path indicator (PAPI).
The ILS is a radio navigation system that provides precise guidance to pilots during approach and landing, particularly in low visibility conditions. The PAPI is a system of lights positioned beside the runway to provide a visual indication to pilots regarding their correct descent angle during the final approach. The airport is expected to submit the application for an aerodrome licence in December after completing the validation flights.
"A Beech King Air 360ER from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) began the calibration process on Thursday, 10th October, with the process concluding on 14th October 2024," a release said on Tuesday. The calibration, carried out by AAI with support from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), represents a crucial milestone in the airport's journey towards operational readiness, it added.
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In the first phase, the airport will have one terminal, one runway, 10 aerobridges and 25 parking stands. Once all four development phases are completed, the airport will have the capacity to handle 70 million passengers per year. Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, is developing the airport. The foundation stone for the project was laid in November 2021.
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One’s got a big appetite, the other’s a bit of an introvert. China’s new panda diplomats touch down in DC
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By Nectar Gan, CNN
Washington, DC (CNN) — Two giant pandas from China have landed in Washington, marking the first time the US capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from Beijing in 24 years.
The FedEx cargo plane dubbed “Panda Express,” carrying Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, landed at Washington Dulles Airport at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday.
Amid tight security and heavy media coverage, two large metal boxes with the precious cargo were carefully lowered from the belly of the jet on a scissor lift and ferried to the terminal.
From there, the two pandas were trucked to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, where they will remain on loan for 10 years, with an annual fee of $1 million to support conservation efforts in China.
The Smithsonian’s previous pair of pandas returned to China with their cub last November when their lease expired. Their departure triggered a flood of tearful goodbyes and left the zoo’s panda exhibit empty for 11 months.
China’s renewed panda diplomacy with the US is a rare bright spot in the fraught relations between the world’s two superpower rivals – which have been marred by tensions over trade, technology, geopolitics and more.
While born in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan, Bao Li has deep familial roots in Washington. His mother, Bao Bao, was born a celebrity at the National Zoo in 2013 and returned to China four years later. His grandparents, Meixiang and Tian Tian, lived at the zoo for 23 years until their lease ended last year.
“Bao Li has a huge personality. He reminds me a lot of his grandfather, Tian Tian,” said Mariel Lally, a panda keeper from the National Zoo who accompanied Bao Li and Qing Bao on the flight to Washington.
Lally spent the past 10 days getting to know the two pandas at a research base in Dujiangyan, a city nestled in the lush green mountains near the bears’ native habitat. And she could already see distinct characteristics about them that will charm a new generation of visitors.
Fans are already obsessed with Bao Li’s family history, she said. “But when people see his personality, they’re gonna go crazy. He’s energetic, he’s all about people, he’s just a lot of fun.”
The pilot of the FedEx jet bringing the pandas to their new home said Bao Li’s bubbly personality was evident even on the long flight.
“Every time anyone would enter the cargo area, he wanted to see who’s coming, and will they give me treats?” Capt. Deanna Martin told CNN.
Qing Bao, meanwhile, is the polar opposite and something of an introvert. She can often be found sleeping on her climbing structure or chilling in a tree, but she’s very alert when active.
“She’s very reserved,” Lally said. “She doesn’t always come when called because she would rather do her own thing. So, she’s a bit more independent than Bao Li.”
“She’s also a pretty tiny little bear, so people probably are really gonna love how petite she is,” she added.
A history of fascination with pandas
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo was the first in the US to exhibit the rare, cuddly animals as part of China’s “panda diplomacy” – a decades-long strategic tool to win partners, build goodwill and showcase soft power.
It began with US President Richard Nixon’s ice-breaking trip to Communist China during the Cold War. During that historic visit in 1972, first lady Pat Nixon was reportedly charmed by the pandas at the Beijing Zoo.
Weeks later, a pair of pandas, Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing, arrived at the National Zoo in Washington.
On their first day of public display, the two pandas drew a reported 20,000 visitors. Since then, giant pandas have become the zoo’s star attraction, drawing millions of visitors.
The zoo’s 24-hour Giant Panda Cam has garnered more than 100 million page views since its launch in 2000.
It went offline last November, when Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their youngest cub Xiao Qi Ji left for China. And for the first time in 23 years, the giant panda exhibit at the National Zoo had become empty.
Competition among US zoos to bring in pandas – and the swooning crowds that follow them – is fierce. The San Diego Zoo received its own pair of Chinese pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, in June. On the same day Washington received its new pair, San Diego officials announced the launch of its own live panda cam.
The National Zoo’s gain was Atlanta’s loss, as Zoo Atlanta had to say goodbye to their four giant pandas earlier this month. Those pandas returned to China on the same FedEx jet that then turned around and transported Bao Li and Qing Bao – a round trip of over 10,000 miles.
Long haul flight filled with snacks
Much preparation was made for Bao Li and Qing Bao’s big journey across the Pacific Ocean.
A delegation from the Washington zoo came to the Chinese province of Sichuan to help with the transition.
Bao Li and Qing Bao were taken off public display and placed in quarantine on September 13, in a fenced-off zone away from the crowds of tourists.
Ren Zhijun, a Chinese keeper who has been caring for the two bears in quarantine noticed a big difference in their appetite. Bao Li, who loves bamboo shoots, can eat twice as much bamboo as Qing Bao, who counts carrots and apples as her favorite food.
Bao Li and Qing Bao spent their last few days in Dujiangyan spending time in their shipping crates, getting trained for their first long-haul flight.
The crates are built in a way that allows the keepers to pass bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits and fresh water to the bears on the flight.
Before their departure from the Dujiangyan base, Bao Li appeared calm and composed as he slowly paced around the crate, while Qing Bao was more restless. She stood up and stuck her snout and paws out through the bars as her crate was forklifted onto the truck.
During a sendoff ceremony earlier on Monday near the base, the Washington zoo’s director, Brandie Smith, hailed half a century of collaboration between the Smithsonian and its Chinese partners on panda conservation.
“These beloved black and white bears are icons in Washington DC, and adored around the world,” Smith said. “Our team and legions of fans look forward to welcoming Bao Li and Qing Bao to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.”
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Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the lawsuit filed against the company, workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous. Johnny Peterson was among the Impact Plastics employees who died Sept. 27 after Hurricane Helene’s flooding hit Erwin, a small, rural town in eastern Tennessee. The raging waters swept 11 people away, and only five were rescued. The suit names Impact Plastics and company owner Gerald O’Connor as defendants. O’Connor’s attorney did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment Tuesday.
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VAN NUYS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Upholstery cleaning plays a crucial role in maintaining both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of furniture, especially in active households. The process involves more than just removing visible stains; it ensures the removal of dirt, allergens, and other contaminants that can settle deep within fabric fibers over time. In Van Nuys, upholstery cleaning has become a valuable service for homeowners looking to enhance the cleanliness and longevity of their furniture while maintaining a healthy living environment.
JP Carpet Cleaning Expert Floor Care , a family-owned business serving Van Nuys, offers a specialized upholstery cleaning service designed to address these needs. With years of experience in the field, the company focuses on delivering effective cleaning solutions that combine professionalism with eco-friendly practices. This approach is reflective of a growing trend toward sustainability and health-conscious choices in home care services.
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However, professional services remain crucial for tackling the deeper cleaning needs that household methods cannot address. Upholstery cleaning every 12 to 18 months is generally recommended to keep furniture in top condition. Homes with children, pets, or heavy use may benefit from more frequent cleanings.
The eco-safe cleaning methods used by JP Carpet Cleaning Expert Floor Care not only restore the appearance of furniture but also help protect it from premature wear. These cleaning techniques can effectively remove dirt, allergens, and bacteria, contributing to a healthier and more comfortable living environment. For Van Nuys residents, this approach provides peace of mind, knowing that their furniture is being cared for in a way that prioritizes both quality and sustainability.
Conclusion
In Van Nuys, professional upholstery cleaning has become an important aspect of maintaining a clean, healthy, and inviting home. By removing embedded dirt, allergens, and pollutants, professional services contribute to better indoor air quality and extend the life of furniture. The use of eco-friendly cleaning methods further ensures that homes remain free from harmful chemicals, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable practices.
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Singapore scrambles fighter jets after bomb threat on Air India Express flight
Air India Express flight AXB684 landed safely at Changi Airport.
SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) scrambled F-15SG jets on Tuesday night (Oct 15) after a bomb threat on an Air India Express flight.
The airline had received an email that there was a bomb on board flight AXB684 that was bound for Singapore, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a Facebook post.
Two F-15SG jets escorted the plane away from populated areas and it touched down at Changi Airport at around 10.04pm, more than an hour after it was due to land.
"Our Ground Based Air Defence systems and Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were also activated. Once on the ground, the plane was handed to the Airport Police," Dr Ng said, adding that investigations are ongoing.
"Many thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team that keep us safe in our homes, even when threats exist around us."
Air India Express is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group.
Flight AXB684 took off from Madurai at about 1.54pm and was due to land in Singapore at about 8.50pm, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.
It was one of several flights taking off from India that were disrupted on Monday and Tuesday due to bomb threats, media outlets in India reported.
An Air India Express flight from Ayodhya to Bengaluru also received a hoax bomb threat on Tuesday, according to NDTV.
One Air India flight from New Delhi to Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing at Iqaluit Airport in Canada after a "security threat" was posted online, the airline said.
The aircraft and passengers were "rescreened as per the laid down security protocol".
“Air India notes that it, and other local airlines, have been subject to a number of threats in recent days," it added.
Similar hoaxes were received by India's low-cost airline IndiGo for two flights from Mumbai on Monday – one to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and another to Muscat in Oman, according to media outlets in India.
NDTV reported that a SpiceJet flight SG116 from Darbhanga to Mumbai and an Akasa Air flight QP1373 from Bagdogra to Bengaluru also received bomb threats on Tuesday.
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Why in Pakistan we never ever realized the significance of justice, even though justice is always crucial for our society as it is the main source of ensuring the significance of equality, all time fairness, and last but not least protection of individual rights.
It is a bridge to promote social harmony by addressing our grievances, resolving social conflicts and maintaining a good balance that is a blessing to a stable society. Without having justice, there’s a high risk of inequality, mistrust and social unrest, hindering and killing the overall well-being and progress of our society and this alarming situation is persistently prevailing in our society.
The Lahore High Court was a symbol of justice and still holds a significant importance in our judicial system, which covers more than 50 percent of the population of Pakistan. As one of the country’s oldest courts, it plays a crucial role in upholding justice, interpreting laws and ensuring the protection of fundamental rights. The Court’s decisions set legal precedents, a source of guidance for lower Courts, and contribute to the development of a fair and equitable and transparent legal system. The Lahore High Court’s jurisdiction extends to a populous and influential region, making its rulings influential in shaping legal standards and contributing to the overall stability and governance of Pakistan.
The total strength of judges in Lahore High Court is 60, fixed by the government which is already a lesser capacity to meet the demand of Punjab’s population and, due to bad governance, with the trend of litigation rising in our society. These days when we are facing multiple crises, Lahore High Court overburdened, as it is working with 36 judges, over a third less its strength. lacking 24 judges.
This huge deficiency of judges can have substantial repercussions for the judicial system. This deficiency is creating a number of problems which may lead to delays in the hearing of cases, a rising backlog of pending matters and an increased burden on the existing judges. Such shortcomings could hinder the timely delivery of justice, affecting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the legal process. In order to maintain a robust judicial system, addressing the shortage of judges is necessary to ensure that pending cases are heard promptly and justly to ensure the rule of law. Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Alia Neelam, who created a history as the first female Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, must take serious notice of this default to accelerate the process of new appointment of judges on these vacant seats.
This grave situation in the Lahore High Court seeks the indulgence of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Governor of Punjab. The Chief Justice of Pakistan has the full authority to address systemic issues within the judiciary and can play a vital role to initiate instant measures for immediate appointment of these 24 judges. To focus and draw the attention to this grave matter could lead to effective actions that help and strengthen the judicial system to ensure its smooth functioning.
Effective measures should be made to improve the judicial system and should also focus not only on increasing numbers but also on enhancing the system’s overall efficiency, leveraging technology and implementing reforms to address the specific needs and challenges of the legal landscape. The goal is to ensure that the judicial system effectively serves the growing interest of justice to eliminate the fear of injustice and provide a fair opportunity to flourish every citizen of Pakistan.
Ugly crises of justice including the shortage of 24 judges in the Lahore High Court is a matter that warrants immediate attention of the government. The judiciary is a key component of a functional democracy and a shortfall in judicial resources can impact and disturb the timely delivery of justice. By engaging with the government there is an urgent need to address this important issue collaboratively. Advocating for the allocation of resources, funding and appointment of additional judges can contribute to enhancing the Court’s capacity and consequently the overall efficiency of the judicial system.
Justice is a rare phenomena in Pakistan and everybody is seeking justice due to his hardship, and thus the absence of justice in a society can lead to its deterioration. Justice serves as a fundamental pillar that upholds fairness, equality and rule of law. Without it there’s a risk of social unrest, inequality and a breakdown of trust in institutions. Injustice can breed resentment, erode social cohesion and create an environment where conflicts escalate. Thus the presence of a just legal system is crucial for the stability, prosperity and well-being of any society particularly the country like Pakistan.
Pakistan faces various challenges, encompassing economic, social and political issues. These challenges include economic disparities, security concerns and governance issues. It’s crucial for the government, institutions and society to work collaboratively to address these challenges and implement effective solutions. Prioritizing justice, good governance and inclusive policies can contribute to stability and progress, fostering a more resilient and prosperous future for the country.
There is an urgent need for judicial reforms in Pakistan and every politician made statements but never ever did anything in this regard. A comprehensive reform can strengthen the rule of law, instill public confidence and contribute significantly to the overall development and stability of the country’s legal framework.
A weak justice system can indeed contribute to an increase in corruption, the main issue of Pakistan which is destroying our society and becoming an open secret. A robust and efficient judicial system acts as a deterrent to corruption by holding individuals accountable for their actions. When the justice system is perceived as ineffective or slow, it may create an environment where corrupt practices can flourish as wrongdoers might believe they can act with impunity. Strengthening the justice system through reforms, transparency and timely resolution of cases is crucial for combating a core issue of corruption and promoting a fair and just society.
Global ranking for judicial systems also makes a joke of our judicial system which made us all Pakistani embrace and particularly the lawyers and judges, it motivates us to rethink our judicial system for more drastic improvement and addition of IT systems to accelerate its performance and delivery.
While aligning the judicial strength with our population size is a point to be considered to resolve this by combating judicial crises as our population has increased tremendously while we did not enhance our judicial capacity, rather Lahore High Court is facing acute shortages of 24 judges to meet its traditional figure, even though that is less than its need.
Effective measures should be made to improve the judicial system and should also focus not only on increasing numbers but also on enhancing the system’s overall efficiency, leveraging technology and implementing reforms to address the specific needs and challenges of the legal landscape. The goal is to ensure that the judicial system effectively serves the growing interest of justice to eliminate the fear of injustice and provide a fair opportunity to flourish every citizen of Pakistan.
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Ready to leave Windows 11? Solus Linux 4.6 is the gorgeous alternative you deserve
The Solus team has officially launched Solus 4.6 “Convergence,” offering a refreshed Linux experience that brings desktop environment updates, kernel improvements, and enhanced hardware support. For those looking for an alternative to Windows 11, Solus 4.6 provides a compelling option, especially for users interested in performance, customization, and open-source software.
In this release, Solus includes updated ISOs with file names that now reflect the release channel and the date of generation. The OS continues to offer popular default applications, such as Firefox 131.0.3, LibreOffice 24.2.5.2, and Thunderbird 128.3.1, ensuring users have the essential tools out of the box. For multimedia, Budgie and GNOME editions come with Rhythmbox for audio and Celluloid for video playback, while XFCE features Parole and Plasma opts for Elisa and Haruna.
One of the key technical changes in Solus 4.6 is the progression of the Usr-Merge project, bringing it in line with compatibility efforts by distributions like Fedora. This merge is now part of all updated systems and fresh installations, helping to ensure future systemd compatibility.
Solus also supports software management flexibility, with its default Solus Software Center complemented by experimental support for GNOME Software and KDE Discover. Both offer users the ability to manage Flatpak packages with Flathub configured by default, making it easier to install third-party applications.
This release features the Linux kernel 6.10.13, along with an LTS option at 6.6.54, providing choices for both cutting-edge and long-term stability. The system also includes Mesa 24.2.3, which improves graphics performance through enhanced Vulkan support, making Solus a strong option for gaming and multimedia tasks.
The Budgie desktop has been updated to version 10.9.2, bringing minor improvements to the stable and polished experience the desktop is known for. As GNOME apps have transitioned to GTK 4, Solus has moved to XApps to maintain a consistent user experience, replacing several GNOME applications with XReader, XViewer, and Engrampa in the Budgie edition.
Solus 4.6 GNOME Edition comes with GNOME 46.5, which includes global search, enhanced file management, OneDrive integration, and RDP support. For those looking for a modern desktop environment with seamless cloud integration, the GNOME edition is a solid alternative to Windows 11.
Meanwhile, the Plasma edition introduces Plasma 6, providing the latest KDE desktop environment. Plasma remains a popular choice for users who prefer extensive customization and Wayland support, making it an appealing option for those seeking an alternative to Windows.
Solus also continues to offer the XFCE desktop, though it is still labeled as a beta experience. It comes with XFCE 4.18 and other lightweight applications like Mousepad and Whiskermenu, catering to users who want a more streamlined, resource-efficient environment.
There are a few known issues, such as a requirement to create a kwallet key file before network use on the Plasma ISO, and users running proprietary NVIDIA drivers may encounter issues with the Linux 6.10 kernel. Virtual machine users may also see occasional boot problems with the GNOME edition.
Solus 4.6 Convergence looks to be an excellent choice for users looking to move away from Windows 11. It offers a combination of up-to-date software, customizable desktops, and the benefits of the Linux ecosystem, all while being backed by a user-friendly package management system. Download an ISO here.
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Zero tolerance policy: CM Dhami promises legal action against those spitting in food
Dehradun, Oct 15 (IANS) Under the vigilant leadership of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, continuous efforts are being made to strengthen the health system and law and order in the state, says a statement.
Recently, incidents of spitting in food products at establishments like hotels and roadside eateries went viral on social media, prompting the Chief Minister to take notice. Following Chief Minister’s directives, Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar has ordered strict action against such offences, adds the statement.
Chief Minister Dhami has said that there is no place for such malicious acts in Uttarakhand. If anyone is found engaging in such behaviour, stringent action will be taken against them. These incidents not only contaminate food products but also hurt sentiments. We will take firm measures against such occurrences.
Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and all district authorities have been instructed to ensure 100 per cent verification of employees working in hotels, dhabas, and other commercial establishments.
Moreover, emphasis will be placed on installing CCTV cameras in these facilities. Local intelligence units will be utilised to keep a close watch on food vendors operating in open areas.
The first action in this direction was taken in the Mussoorie area, where legal proceedings were initiated against the offenders as per regulations. Moreover, in coordination with the Health and Food Department, random inspections will be conducted. Offences related to these illegal activities will be registered under Section 274 BNS and Section 81 of the Uttarakhand Police Act.
The Chief Minister has ordered that if such incidents adversely affect religious, ethnic, or linguistic sentiments, strict action will also be taken under Section 196(1)(b) or Section 299 of the law.
The DGP stated that awareness campaigns will be launched in collaboration with the Health and Food Department, municipal corporations, district councils, and local bodies to completely curb such incidents.
Disclaimer: This story has not been edited by the Sakshi Post team and is auto-generated from syndicated feed.
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Jerry Jones celebrated his 82nd birthday on Sunday by watching his Dallas Cowboys get dismantled by the Detroit Lions 47-9. Two days later, he directed his frustrations towards a pair of hosts on the team's flagship radio station.
Following an offseason that saw the Cowboys spend little on free agents and save big money spending on their own star players —CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott — Jones did not take fondly to being asked why he wasn't more active on improving the roster.
Jones' annoyance with the line of questioning had him appearing to threaten the jobs of 105.3 FM's Shan Shariff, R.J. Choppy and Bobby Belt.
This is not your job. Your job isn't to let me go over all the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it," Jones said. That's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions. I'm not kidding. You're not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or 10 like you, you need to come to this [NFL owner's] meeting I'm going to today with 32 teams here, you're geniuses.
"Ya'll really think you're gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things that I've done wrong without going all over the rights? Listen, we both know we're talking to a lot of great fans and a lot of great listeners. And I'm very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I'm sick about what happened Sunday.
"One of the stupidest things I've ever done, that anybody had ever analyzed is buy the Cowboys. It was an idiot that did that. So idiot things can turn into good decisions. Smart things can turn into bad decisions. The facts are that when you make one, you don't really know if it's going to be good or not at the time. You want some conversation this morning, you're getting it."
The Cowboys have their bye in Week 7 before returning to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Week 8. There was already going to be a heavy discussion about the construction of Dallas' roster considering their mediocre start and that the NFL's highest-paid quarterback is tied for second in interceptions (6), has an 85.4% passer rating and has been sacked the fifth-most times (16) — not to mention they've lost four consecutive games at AT&T Stadium.
And now the Cowboys will gobble up headlines during an off week — which makes you think Jones knew what he was doing here. He's always been a salesman.
Jones said after Sunday's loss he was happy the bye week was coming as it will give them time to fix the numerous areas that need improvement. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence will likely remain out through the bye, further hobbling a 25th-ranked defense that has given up the sixth-most rushing yards and allowed the third-most points through six weeks.
As for change? That's not coming for any part of the Cowboys' roster. Head coach Mike McCarthy's job is safe as Jones reiterated Tuesday by saying in-season coaching changes are "usually ineffective. They just aren't good."
On the field, Jones trusts in his players — his "outstanding personnel" as he put it — to turn around an uninspired start to the season.
"Well, first of all, where you going to go to get any players? Seriously? Where are you going to go to get any players for next week against San Francisco?" Jones said. "Now, No. 1, I've seen these players. I've seen every single one of them execute like you want the plays to be executed and do their job within the role. That didn't happen the other day, and we paid the consequences for it. But I've seen the players do it."
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