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As of Sunday evening, the Miami Dolphins are locked into either the two seed and will host a playoff game if they beat Buffalo next weekend or, if they lose to the Bills, will be the sixth seed and play at Kansas City in Round 1 of the playoffs in Kansas City as the Chiefs are locked into the three seed.
As the two seed odds are, Miami would play Indy, Pittsburgh, or potentially Buffalo in round one of the playoff.
Dolphins Week 18 scenario vs. #Bills:
Win- Miami wins AFC East and will be the No. 2 seed
Loss-Miami earns Six-seed (Wildcard game at KC)#NFLPlayoffs #AFC #FinsUp #Week18 #Billsmafia pic.twitter.com/8qD2SIxckJ— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) January 1, 2024 | https://dolphinstalk.com/2023/12/dolphins-will-either-be-the-2-seed-or-6-seed/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:50Z |
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Congress on Sunday submitted a memorandum to the
Election Commission (EC) demanding disqualification of BJP candidate Surendra Pal Singh TT for the assembly election to Karanpur seat scheduled on January 5.
According to the party, TT's induction as a cabinet minister on Saturday was a violation of election laws and the model code of conduct as "it shall have the effect of influencing the voters" and "is an act of serious impropriety as his position would badly affect free and fair elections".
The Congress delegation that handed over the memorandum to the EC was led by senior party functionary Raghu Sharma.
"Surprisingly, on December 30, Surendra Pal Singh TT was inducted as a cabinet minister in the government. When the election process has already started and TT is one of the candidates in such election, his appointment as a cabinet minister is clearly in violation of election laws and in violation of model code of conduct, especially clause 32," the memorandum said.
Election to the Karanpur seat was deferred during the recently held Rajasthan assembly elections, due to the demise of the Congress candidate. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/disqualify-bjp-candidate-sworn-in-as-rajasthan-mantri-congress-tells-ec/articleshow/106426461.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:52Z |
Commentary: Washington's speculative charges against China expose hegemonic anxieties
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- When it comes to smearing others based on fabrication, the United States is an absolute master.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the FBI and other agencies believe China "could use" AI to gather data on Americans at a scale that was never before.
It's a matter of repeated occurrence that U.S. officials, especially intelligence officers with a sense of mystery, made accusations with similar speculative words "probably" and "appear to be."
Has anyone in Washington presented any proof? Not yet. And don't expect there will be any.
Such irresponsible remarks show how the sole superpower of the world arbitrarily attacks other countries at its will as it is scrambling to keep its global supremacy. And those U.S. agencies have for long been grappling with notorious credibility problem.
Just in November, a bipartisan group of 11 U.S. House lawmakers asked the Biden administration to probe and potentially sanction Chinese drone maker Autel Robotics, based on their unfounded and speculative concerns of national security and the claim that the company appears to be "potentially supporting Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine."
Of course, China is not the only victim of U.S. speculative accusations. The United States launched a war against Iraq in 2003, claiming that the Mideast country possessed weapons of mass destruction; no such weapons have ever turned up.
Behind U.S. recurrent malicious speculations are its tendency to judge others through a self-referential lens and its sense of insecurity regarding its hegemony.
In the realm of data theft, the United States reigns supreme. Washington has been working with its "Five Eyes" allies and others to conduct secret data-stealing operations worldwide. Multiple media outlets revealed that the U.S. National Security Agency tapped directly into the servers of internet firms in a surveillance program known as Prism, involving internet giants such as Microsoft, Google and Apple. The leaked Pentagon documents in April also revealed how Washington spies on other countries, both allies and foes alike.
The United States is simply playing the trick of a thief crying "stop thief."
Furthermore, the United States regards its technological edge as the cornerstone for maintaining its hegemonic status. China has repeatedly stated that it never seeks hegemony. However, the superpower remains apprehensive about China's rapid technological progress, worrying being outdone.
Nevertheless, instead of focusing on advancing its own technology, the United States opts to sabotage China's progress, even by employing underhanded tactics. It did so with Japan's semiconductor industry; now, it wants to halt China's further tech breakthroughs.
It fabricated tons of excuses to clamp down on China's high-tech enterprises, putting more than 1,000 Chinese companies on sanction lists or export controls. From Huawei taking the brunt to the 36 Chinese companies recently added to the trade blacklist in December, groundless accusations, repeatedly cited national security risks, made-up tales and unjust sanctions have dominated Washington's bullying of China. The paranoid superpower is unwilling to sit by and let China's high-tech development flourish.
A clean hand requires no washing. The United States is welcome to present proof of its accusations. Otherwise, it should learn to become a more responsible global power and quit spreading lies.
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Kazakhstani Kukushkin wins opener in Marseille
08:43, 19 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin has started the 2019 Open 13 Provence in Marseille, France with a confident win, Kazinform has learnt from Sports.kz.
The 31-year-old Kukushkin outplayed American Denis Kudla in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 in 1h 22 minutes in the first round of the tournament.
In the next round he will face Canadian Denis Shapovalov. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstani-kukushkin-wins-opener-in-marseille_a3499571/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:55Z |
A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | https://www.wmar2news.com/surfer-dies-following-a-shark-encounter-in-hawaii | 2024-01-01T02:57:56Z |
In life, in work, and in football, there are a couple of things that go hand in hand that I have a very hard time with stupidity and the lack of common sense. After the Ravens scored their 6th touchdown to go ahead 42-19 with just over 9 ½ minutes remaining in the game, the game result was no longer in doubt. A loss was a forgone conclusion. Yes, the Dolphins rallied to beat the Ravens after trailing 38-21 last year, so I can understand the slightest bit of hesitation about not sitting your starters. However, common sense tells you it is okay to lose the battle today because you can still win the war next week. And the best way to win that war is to have the healthiest possible team on the field, ESPECIALLY your star players.
And yet, Mike McDaniel failed to see the big picture. He failed to see the long-term objective, which was and still is to win the AFC East and capture a home playoff game. But instead, he had a myopic view and kept his focus on the game at hand. The game in which he trailed by 25 points and whose defense hadn’t stopped its opponent all game long. And so, he kept his starters on the field until it was literally painfully obvious his team was not going to win this game. And what happened? Tua kept getting hit, sacked, and eventually hurt his shoulder, scrambling on a meaningless 4th and long.
It COULD have been a lot worse. It looks like Tua did not sustain a serious injury. But wouldn’t you think the alarm bells went off in McDaniel’s head that told him, oh hey, we can’t afford any MORE injuries to our stars? I better waive the white flag and rest my starters. But no, Out came the defensive starters, who remained out there down 49-19 with under 4 minutes to go in the game. And we all know what happened. Bradley Chubb suffered a non-contact injury and is reported as a torn ACL and is lost for the season. Utter stupidity and totally unnecessary. At least McDaniel basically admitted his mistake in his post-game conference, saying, “I wish I had a time machine for sure.”
Way way way back on August 11th, I wrote the following:
That brings up an extremely important component that is a must-have for the season to succeed. No, it’s not Tua. It’s not Coach McDaniel, Coach Fangio, offense, defense, or special teams. The answer is quality depth. Unfortunately, there really is no escape from injuries during the long and arduous NFL season. Every team must deal with them, and the degree of quality depth often decides whether a season is a success or a failure. And can Eli Apple show his number one draft pick talent that has not materialized so far in his career?
I don’t imagine there was a single soul who thought that leaving the starters down 25 or 30 was the prudent play. Nobody would. It makes zero sense. And yet it happened, and winning that war is in serious jeopardy principally because of the team’s injuries. I’m sorry, coach, your thought process has sabotaged what had been a successful season.
From a game perspective, the offensive mojo was never the same after Tyreek Hill dropped a sure touchdown that would have put the Fins ahead 14-7. On the defensive side, the mojo was lost after star cornerback Xavien Howard was lost for the game with a foot injury in the first quarter. That brought Eli Apple onto the field, and the game was never the same. With Apple on the field, the defense reverted back to what it was before Jalen Ramsey returned from injury eight games ago. Gone was the top 5 defense with Ramsey and Howard on the field. In its place was the bottom ten defense that could not make up for opposing quarterbacks attacking Eli Apple, who still cannot cover NFL wide receivers.
It is a sad state of affairs. In a game that started out so well with the offense marching 75 yards for a touchdown in 8 smooth plays only to get outscored 56-12 the rest of the game and, more importantly, losing two more vital starters. I think this week’s GBU list reflects such a state of affairs.
THE GOOD
- De’Von Achane. Hats off to the rookie who filled in more than admirably for Raheem Mostert. Achane ran 14 times for 107 yards good for 7.6 yards a tote. He added four receptions for another 30 yards and a touchdown.
- Kicking game. Though it hardly mattered, Jason Sanders hit both his field goals, and Jake Baily averaged 52.7 yards on his three punts.
THE BAD
- Let’s just skip right to the Ugly, shall we?
THE UGLY
- Coach McDaniel. For the reasons explained above, the coach gets the first slot in the Ugly column. In addition to all that, the game turned on yet another poor decision. Down only 21-13, Miami had the ball and had just gained 31 yards on two plays and had the ball on the Ravens’ 44-yard line. As was the case last week against Dallas, one would think that the Fins needed to score and leave the opponent no time left on the clock. So why were they in a hurry-up mode? Why didn’t they let the clock go to the two-minute warning? Why try to hurry and run a play a second prior to that warning? Normally, you would see Tua try to draw the defense offside and let the clock go, but on this occasion, they ran a rushed play; Tua stared down his receiver and was picked off. The Ravens go right down the field, and instead of a possible 21-20 halftime game, it is 28-13, with the Ravens having all the momentum. I’m sorry, Coach Mike, you got an F this week.
- Vic Fangio and his cast of thousands. The Ravens saw something on tape. They ran the wheel route time and again against linebacker coverage, the beneficiary of which was Ravens’ running back Justice Hill, who caught 5 of them for 64 yards and a touchdown and had another 25-yarder called back. Tight end coverage? There was none. Ravens’ TE Isiah Likely literally walked into the end zone uncovered. In fact, of the Ravens’ 8, count ‘em 8, touchdowns, I think 6 of them were to wide-open uncovered receivers. All told, the defense allowed 491 yards, including 160 rushing at 5 yards a clip and 331 passing yards which resulted in a perfect QB rating for Lamar Jackson. By halftime, it had already allowed 246 yards passing and 313 total yards, and an incredible 11.6 yards per play. Unheard of. And not much better in the second half. Coach Fangio, you get an F.
- By my count, there were two sure touchdowns dropped and a dropped two-point conversion.
- Eli Apple. See above. Josh Allen is already drooling.
- After the first drive, Tua was a mere 18-32 (56%) for 176 yards and two big interceptions. What happened to that swagger and confidence after the first drive? It vanished quickly and never appeared again. He missed several open receivers and struggled with his progressions amidst pressure. The offense only managed one touchdown in the second half.
- Injuries (repeat from last week). This has become an epidemic and unfortunately, this team is not remotely close to the team that has its full complement of starters.
The Fins limp into next week’s regular-season finale against the rival Buffalo Bills in the aforementioned war to win the AFC East. If the Fins lose, they will fall to the 6th seed and likely have to travel to Kansas City in what could easily be a one-and-done scenario. | https://dolphinstalk.com/2023/12/ravens-56-dolphins-19-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:56Z |
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The Marine Corps has so far trained 100 leathernecks as MQ-9 pilots as it seeks to fill out new squadrons with the uncrewed system to extend reach and reconnaissance for its own drone program.
The Corps first leased the MQ-9 Reaper in 2018 and only received funding to purchase the drones in 2020, the same year the service created the Reaper military occupational specialty of 7318.
In the 2022 aviation plan, the Corps noted it had trained only 38 of the then-68 pilots it needed, which continue to be commissioned officers, despite the Air Force’s use of warrant officer drone pilots.
The Reaper first fielded to the U.S. Air Force in 2007 and was used extensively throughout the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and operations globally. The Air Force operated more than 300 Reapers as of 2021, Defense News previously reported.
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The Reaper is the Corps’ first group five drone. The service has long operated group three drones, such as the RQ-21A Blackjack.
A group three drone weighs between 55 pounds and 1,320 pounds, typically operating below 18,000 feet. The group five drones weigh more than 1,320 pounds and operate at altitudes higher than 18,000 feet.
Three units currently operate the Reaper: VMU-1 in Yuma, Arizona; UX-24 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland; and VMU-3 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
VMU-1 was the first operational squadron to use the Reaper, conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support in U.S. Central Command beginning in 2018.
UX-24 is an aviation testing unit. And VMU-3 reached initial operational capability in August, Marine Corps Times previously reported.
The VMU-3 “Phantoms” provide aerial reconnaissance for the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment.
Marine spokesman Maj. Jordan Fox said in March that the squadron supports “a wide range of operations such as coastal and border surveillance, weapons tracking, embargo enforcement, humanitarian/disaster assistance, support of peacekeeping and counter-narcotic operations.”
Marines plan to establish the MQ-9A Fleet Replacement Squadron in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Capt. Alyssa Myers told Marine Corps Times.
Former Commandant Gen. David Berger in January 2023 posed a question to Marine aviation leaders in the services’s training and education planning document whether the service should consider options other than commissioned officers to fly the Reaper, given a shortage of fixed wing pilots.
To date, the Corps has stuck with commissioned officers for those jobs.
Under current plans, the Corps aims to field 20 reaper drones over the next decade, Myers said.
Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War. | https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/12/31/new-in-2024-marines-train-more-drone-pilots-fill-mq-9-squadrons/ | 2024-01-01T02:57:56Z |
KOLKATA: There is no place for social boycott of a citizen in a civilized society, the Calcutta high court said Wednesday while addressing a case where a man faced ostracism for reporting illegal temple construction in front of his property in the Arambag area of Bengal's Hooghly.
"Any social boycott of a citizen or his family member has to be dealt with strictly by the administration. This has no place in a civilised society," said Justice Jay Sengupta, directing police to maintain vigilant patrols to prevent any breach of peace or violation of the civil court order in the area.
Petitioner Ranajit Mondal owns property in Arambag and had raised concerns about the unauthorised construction of a temple in front of his premises. Somnath Mukherjee, his advocate, informed the court that despite filing a case, his client was facing disturbances, including social boycott by locals, including the respondents.
"This is not permissible in law," Justice Sengupta firmly stated, while noting that Mondal had obtained an interim order of injunction against the construction in November 2022 from an Arambag civil court, which mandated a status quo for a passageway leading to the temple.
The HC emphasised that parties must address property-related issues through the civil court and not resort to taking the law into their own hands. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/social-boycott-has-no-place-in-civilised-society-calcutta-hc/articleshow/106427778.cms | 2024-01-01T02:57:58Z |
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China's water-scarce cities to top 25 pct waste-water reutilization by 2025
(Xinhua) 17:42, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China aims to bring the utilization rate of recycled water in water-scarce cities at the prefecture level and above to over 25 percent by 2025, according to a government guideline.
The guideline, issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, states that China should do more to conserve water and improve the efficiency of its sewage treatment.
China will also build 100 green and low-carbon benchmark plants for sewage treatment by 2025, according to the guideline.
(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Wu Chaolan)
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Marines plan to test a new ship this spring that they see as the answer to fighting in littorals with new formations.
The landing ship medium, formerly known as the light amphibious warship, is the service’s first modern stern-landing vessel. Marines will test out the shore-to-shore connector at the Army’s Project Convergence event in early 2024, Defense News reported.
The Marines announced the concept in 2020 under the wide-ranging restructuring and overhauls as part of Force Design 2030. The landing ship medium is smaller than a traditional amphibious ship, such as the amphibious assault ship variants such as the landing helicopter assault or landing helicopter dock.
After a series of delays, the landing ship medium program is on track to go under contract in 2025. Marines and sailors will run through a series of tests throughout 2024 as the Corps narrows what it needs from the ship.
Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, deputy commandant for Marine Corps combat development and integration said in September he was confident the ship would go under contract by 2025, Defense News reported.
“Things have slipped right, but I think for all the right reasons,” he said. “We’re just simply trying to get the requirement right while still trying to move at pace. If you start moving too quickly, you might end up jumping to a conclusion that you probably should have taken a little more time to look at.”
An early prototype project used a leased offshore support vessel from Hornbeck Offshore Services. Designers modified the ship to operate as a stern landing vessel by adding a large ramp, landing legs and protection under the ship’s propellers and rudders, Defense News reported.
That prototype began testing in March 2023.
The Navy expects to purchase between 18–35 landing ship mediums to support Marine amphibious operations, according to a November 2023 Congressional Research Service report.
If the Navy acquires 35 landing ship mediums, the Corps will assign nine to each of the three Marine littoral regiments it is currently building. The Marine littoral regiment is the Corps newest formation that includes a variety of new equipment, such as radar, electronic warfare and the Navy/Marine expeditionary ship interdiction system, or NMESIS.
Eight additional landing ship mediums in the fleet would support any other ships under maintenance or modifications during future operations.
The Marines stood up two Marine littoral regiments in recent years, one based out of Hawaii the other in Okinawa, Japan. A third is planned for Guam sometime after 2025, officials said.
The landing ship medium is crucial to support the Marine expeditionary advanced base operations concept. It envisions small groups of Marines moving between various islands to gather intelligence on enemy locations and strike adversary ships with long range fires.
The approach aims to enable the work of the larger naval fleet, which would otherwise be held at a distance due to enemy anti-access, area-denial radar, sensor and missile systems.
“The LSMs would be instrumental to these operations, with LSMs embarking, transporting, landing, and subsequently reembarking these small Marine Corps units,” according to the Congressional Research Service report.
Under the fiscal year 2024 budget, the Navy sought to purchase the first landing ship medium in fiscal year 2025 at a cost of $187.9 million, with a total of at least six LSMs purchased by fiscal year 2028.
Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War. | https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/12/31/new-in-2024-testing-in-to-decide-future-of-new-marine-landing-ship/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:02Z |
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MUMBAI: Almost everything that Haji Ebrahim Record Shop stocks has lost relevance. Or it is just worth a decorative piece in homes where "antiques" are still valued. Be it a gramophone, an old typewriter, rotary dial telephones or long-playing (LP) records, they all are past their prime.
And it is essentially vintage quality of the merchandise available at Chor Bazaar- spanning a few dusty labyrinthine streets near Bhendi Bazaar in South Mumbai-that has earned the neighbourhood its fame.
However, some famous streets at Chor Bazaar are complete a misnomer. Like Mutton Street and Chimna Butcher Street. Though originally home to many qasais (butchers), there is no mutton shop or slaughterhouse here.
"They still have a community hall there," says Haji Hasan Rahimo (74), pointing to a fading signboard of Bombay Bakar Qasab Jamaat Khana.
If Mutton Street was once the heart of Chor Bazaar, only half of it remains today, the other half getting gobbled up in the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT), the massive redevelopment project of Bhendi Bazaar. A brainchild of the leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, the late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, to decongest Bhendi Bazaar and give cleaner, bigger and better homes to the residents, SBUT is transforming the locality.
Though only half of Mutton Street, part of Chor Bazaar, has gone into redevelopment, a rumour, say many shop owners, has been spread that Chor Bazaar is dead. "Many customers wrongly believe there is no Chor Bazaar left. Chor Bazaar is here to stay," says Mohammed Salim who inherited Haji Ebrahim Record Shop from his uncle in the 1960s.
Once, recalls Salim, legendary musicians such as O P Nayyar, C Ramchandra and Sajjad Hussain visited Chor Bazaar, including his shop, looking for old music records. "Today, many hunt and shop for rare records and record players online," says Salim. But does the Chor Bazaar have a future? "It will survive as long as people have a taste for antique pieces," he adds.
But how did the area get its name Chor Bazaar, literally "Thieves' Market"? There are many theories. Senior Urdu journalist-poet Farhan Hanif grew up a few lanes from Chor Bazaar. He says a section of the area is occupied by scrap units. "The breaking of vehicles creates shor or noise. Initially it was called Shor Bazaar which the British distorted to Chor," says Hanif. He also agrees many stolen cars and bikes ended up being sold and scrapped here. "Nobody sells 'chori ka samaan' (stolen things)," says Salim.
Stolen or not, merchandise at this chaotic, bustling bazaar has attracted many. Author and columnist Shobhaa De says, "I have been a Chor Bazaar veteran for 45 long years. I knew every gully and shop, was friends with shop owners like Ahmed Ali, Iqbal Bhai, Mehmood, Riazuddin and others. Their passion, their knowledge and understanding of old furniture and rare objects was staggering."
Among the attractions at Chor Bazaar are a few shops selling posters of old Hindi films. Two shops-Poster Stuff and Habib and Sons-owned by the "Khan family" still survive. Habib Khan was a passionate collector of film posters. His great great grandson Kaleem Khan says Habib Khan founded this shop in 1872.
Among the buyers of these hand-crafted memorabilia are "restaurant and hotel owners who want to give an old-world Bollywood look to their establishments. Then there are film and ad directors who need these posters as background to scenes from the past. They buy or take these on rent," says Khan, showing original posters of iconic films such as Mughal-e-Azam and Awaara. "The older the poster, the costlier it is," adds Khan. "We have posters priced between Rs 300 and Rs 3 lakh (like Mughal-e-Azam's)".
Actors and singers do come here even today though not as frequently as they would till the 1970s. Khan's brother Tughlaq Umar Khan remembers actor Vidya Balan visiting his poster shop in a burqa a few years ago. At the poster shop was Sidhivin Krishnan, an art collector from Bengaluru. "I am here for the first time, looking for something weird and rare," he says. Meanwhile, Salim plays on the gramophone 'Aane wala ayega (the one who wishes to come will come)', that haunting song by Lata Mangeshkar from Mahal (1949). Perhaps this also exemplifies the signature tune of Chor Bazaar where footfalls have lessened even if the name evokes memories of roaming the busy, buzzy streets, looking for things many may dismiss as "anachronistic". | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/fast-shrinking-chor-bazaar-fights-to-keep-edge-in-e-age/articleshow/106428437.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:04Z |
Commentary: Building community with shared future promotes human progress
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Since it was first proposed in 2013, the idea of building a community with a shared future for mankind has developed from a single thought into a scientific system that has been put into practice via broad international cooperation, becoming a groundbreaking initiative leading trends of the times and promoting human progress.
Aiming to develop an open, inclusive, clean, and beautiful world of lasting peace, universal security, and shared prosperity, building a community with a shared future for mankind is the noble goal pursued by China in conducting major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics for the new era, as stated at the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs which concluded Thursday.
Building a community with a shared future is not about replacing one system or civilization with another. Instead, it is about building a world where countries with different social systems, ideologies, histories, cultures, and levels of development share interests, rights, and responsibilities in global affairs, creating greater synergy for building a better world.
Such ideas point out the direction needed for human society to realize common development, lasting peace and security, and mutual learning between civilizations. These ideas have been warmly echoed by the international community. The vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind has been written into resolutions of the UN General Assembly for seven years in succession, and also included in resolutions or declarations of multilateral mechanisms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
China also put forward important initiatives such as building of a global community of health for all, a community with a shared future in cyberspace, and a community of life for humanity and nature, giving a strong boost to global governance in various sectors.
China has built communities of shared future with dozens of countries and regions, the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative it proposed have gained support from over 100 countries, and the Global Civilization Initiative has received positive feedback.
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) provides a platform for building a community with a shared future for mankind through diverse high-quality cooperation. Under the BRI, China has signed more than 200 documents on cooperation with over 150 countries and in excess of 30 international organizations. From 2013 to 2022, the cumulative value of trade between China and other BRI countries reached 19.1 trillion U.S. dollars, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4 percent.
After 10 years of development, the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind has become an international consensus, since it not only offers answers to questions regarding the development of human society but also responds to the common pursuit of people across the world seeking peace, development, and cooperation.
In the new decade, China will continue to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with practices to expand substantive cooperation at different levels and in various sectors and to bring countries together to meet challenges, thus ushering in a brighter future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress for the world.
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SASARAM: A police team entering a Bihar village early Sunday to arrest an alleged bootlegger was pelted with stones and assaulted by a mob that included the suspect's family, leaving at least 10 cops - including a woman SI and a station house officer - injured, reports Alok Chamaria.
The anti-prohibition backlash in Kalyanpur village of Rohtas was the second such attack in a fortnight involving the liquor mafia in the district and the fifth in two months.
"A police team led by Kargahar SHO Vijay Kumar had been designated to arrest Kundan Paswan, based on information that he was in his house since Saturday night. Family members of the accused argued with the cops before the women started showering stones from the roof," said Dileep Kumar, subdivisional officer of Sasaram.
A village mob then attacked the police with sticks and other weapons. Some of the assailants tried to snatch their service rifles before the raid party escaped. Four seriously injured police personnel were taken to the Sadar hospital after being administered first aid at the local primary health centre. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/woman-si-among-10-bihar-cops-injured-in-assault-during-bid-to-arrest-bootlegger/articleshow/106426850.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:10Z |
Kazakhstani skier Poltoranin skies to gold at FIS Alpen Cup
12:36, 10 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstani skier Alexey Poltoranin captured gold in the Men's 15 km race at the FIS Alpen Cup in Planica, Slovenia, Kazinform has learnt from Olympic.kz.
Poltoranin was the first to cross the finish line covering the distance in 36:31.0. Coming in second was Estonian Karel Tammjarv who trailed +46.9 behind. Poland's Dominik Bury covered the distance in 37:40.8, claiming bronze.
In total, 70 athletes from all around the world completed the distance. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kazakhstani-skier-poltoranin-skies-to-gold-at-fis-alpen-cup_a3496852/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:09Z |
Archaeologists shed insights on historical, contemporary topics in Shanghai forum
SHANGHAI, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Tang Dynasty (618-907) style hairpin inlaid with turquoise, a Greco-Iranian gold ornament with a mermaid motif, silverware engraved with figures from Greek mythology -- audiences were fascinated by the illustration of these antiques as Han Jianhua delivered his academic report at the 5th Shanghai Archaeology Forum.
Han, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Institute of Archaeology, highlighted these relics unearthed from a nomadic tribe tomb as evidence of how an unified multi-ethnic Chinese nation was formed in diversity and how civilizations along the ancient Silk Road interacted in history.
Noting the robust cultural exchanges between China and Iran during the Tang Dynasty, Yaghoub Mohammadifar, a professor of archaeology at Bu-Ali Sina University in Iran, said he is keen to take the forum as a new starting point for future cooperation with Chinese counterparts.
The recently-concluded forum was jointly hosted by the CASS and the Shanghai municipal government, and attended by more than 200 scholars from over 40 countries and regions. Since its inception in 2013, the forum has become a key platform for worldwide archaeologists to exchange their ideas.
Christina Warinner, an associate professor at Harvard University, said the forum brings together the world's best archaeologists who research different regions and different periods to share the latest discoveries, exchange good ideas, and inspire each other.
"The forum not only offers a wide and interesting range of topics but also promotes a better understanding among archaeologists worldwide of China's place in world history," said Lothar Ledderose, a professor at Heidelberg University in Germany, who has studied Chinese art history for over sixty years.
Koji Mizoguchi, a professor at Kyushu University in Japan, noted that in many ways, Chinese archaeology continues to produce unique contributions that expand the understanding of the diversity in human lifestyle, society, and culture.
In addition to historical topics, archaeologists also weighed in on the value of archaeology in tackling contemporary issues such as climate change.
"Studying climate change requires us to look at the big picture through a microscope. To address the challenges that global climate change presents to everyone around the world, we need to see historically. Archaeology offers us insights that enable us to protect people's future," said Judith Bunbury, a geo-archaeologist at the University of Cambridge.
Other archaeologists echoed the view by showcasing archaeological findings of how global climate has changed over the course of history.
The narrative ability of archaeology has the potential to inspire people to take responsible actions to meet the challenges of global climate change and promote consensus and unity on a global scale, said Mizoguchi.
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THANE: Police busted a rave party held at an isolated stretch in Thane's Kasarwadavli creek, nearly 2km off the busy Ghodbunder road, in the wee hours of Sunday and detained 95 revellers, including five women, and arrested the two organisers.
Following a tipoff, a joint team from crime branch unit-V Wagle Estate and unit-II Bhiwandi swooped down on the revellers - mostly students and call centre employees - around 3am.
"The guests had allegedly consumed drugs and intoxicants at the illegally organised party. We seized small quantities of LSD, charas, ecstasy pills and several motorbikes from the spot, collectively valued at Rs 8 lakh," said DCP (crime) Shivraj Patil. The organisers - Tejas Kubal (23) and Sujal Mahajan (19) - and the 95 guests were booked under relevant sections of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
While the revellers were sent for medical examination, issued notices and released, the two organisers were arrested. They will be presented before the local magistrate's court on Monday.
Kubal and Mahajan had posted an invite for the party on social media, which drew youngsters from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, Mira-Bhayander, said Patil. The access fee ranged between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
Vikas Ghodke, senior inspector of Thane crime branch unit-V, said the organisers had alerted their regular patrons on social media hours before the event following which they were asked to make payments and updated about the venue. The police sent a decoy customer and once confirmed, conducted the raid. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/midnight-rave-party-busted-in-maharashtra-95-revellers-held/articleshow/106427337.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:16Z |
Khalaf Khalafov: Convention on status of Caspian Sea - new milestone in history of Caspian countries
Khalafov stressed that following the fifth Caspian summit, a historical document was signed, which was the result of 26-year discussions, Trend reports.
He said that friendly relations have been established between the countries of the Caspian region, they all respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of each other.
"The signing of this document contributed to the further development of relations between the Caspian countries. Maintaining legal status is the main goal," he said.
Speaking about the working group, Khalafov noted that its main tasks are to discuss issues of strengthening ties between countries.
"Since this is the first meeting of the working group, today we will solve organizational issues and discuss the tasks set for us by the heads of our states. Procedural rules will be approved and how this group will function in the future, as well as how it should be ratified," Khalafov said.
Khalafov also noted that the parties will discuss the method of establishing direct baselines in the Caspian Sea.
On Aug. 12, 2018, the presidents of five Caspian countries signed the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea at the 5th summit of the heads of Caspian countries in Aktau. The Convention is a historic document for the region, the work on which has been carried out for two decades since 1996. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/khalaf-khalafov-convention-on-status-of-caspian-sea-new-milestone-in-history-of-caspian-countries_a3499709/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:16Z |
By Christian Wienberg
Copenhagen: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the world’s longest-serving monarch, has said she will hand over her position to her son after 52 years on the throne.
The queen, 83, cited deteriorating health for her decision, in a speech to the nation on Sunday.
The queen has suffered from back and knee pain in recent years.
After undergoing surgery in 2023, she quit a heavy smoking habit, which had lasted 66 years and often was subject of debate. Health professionals had called on the queen to be a better role model.
After the 2022 death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who was a close friend as well as a distant cousin, Margrethe became the world’s longest-ruling monarch. Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, has held the title of ruler longer than Margrethe, but his country only became independent in 1984. Margrethe also in 2023 became the longest-sitting ruler in the 1200 years of the Danish monarchy.
The popularity of the queen, known for her sharp wit and artistic abilities, has supported Europe’s oldest monarchy through a half-century during which Denmark underwent sweeping societal changes, and royal houses elsewhere in Europe became mired in scandal.
Her position as monarch in a country with a democratic constitution has never widely been questioned. In a 2022 opinion poll by newspaper Jyllands-Posten, 72 per cent of Danes said they supported the monarchy. In a 2023 survey by TV2, 78 per cent said they expected Denmark would still have a monarchy in 50 years, up from 67 per cent in a 2015 poll.
Not that Margrethe’s reign was crisis-free.
In 2022, she stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles in a streamlining move, provoking what she acknowledged were “strong reactions.” And during her ailing husband’s final years, he complained publicly about his role.
Part of the queen’s appeal has come from her multiple talents.
She’s fluent in Danish, German, English, French and Swedish. Her work as an artist has spanned paintings, book illustrations, theatre costume designs and church textiles. Her works have been displayed in more than 50 museums from Tokyo to Washington.
In 1981, working under a pseudonym, she translated into Danish a book by the French philosopher and feminist Simone de Beauvoir, All Men Are Mortal.
Although Margrethe was the first woman to rule Denmark in 560 years, she refused to vocally promote gender equality, to the disappointment of some members of Danish women’s rights groups.
“I prefer not to be involved in any movement,” she said during a trip to the US in 1976, when gender issues were high on the agenda in her homeland. “I have sympathy for it, but my job is to be queen, and that requires all my abilities and strength.”
Margrethe was born on April 16, 1940, the first of three daughters of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid. Her birth at the royal palace in Copenhagen came a week after Nazi Germany attacked and occupied Denmark.
At the time, she wasn’t in line to become head of state, as the constitution only allowed male succession. That would have meant the monarchy passing to her uncle, Knud.
But popular sentiment was behind the bright, young princess. A constitutional referendum was held in 1953 that paved the way for female succession if the royal couple didn’t have any sons. In 2009, the law of succession was changed again to give the first-born the right to the throne, regardless of gender.
In the period 1960-1965, Crown Princess Margrethe studied at the University of Copenhagen, the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne, completing courses in archaeology and political science.
Margrethe has said that if she hadn’t been a monarch she would have been torn between becoming an archaeologist or an artist.
“I’m fortunate that I never had to face that dilemma because I knew what my task was, but then found out that I could still pursue the arts and also, to some extent, archaeology,” the queen said in the 2011 interview book M, by author Jens Andersen.
In 1967, she married Henri Marie Jean Andre, a French count who had grown up in Vietnam. He took the Danish name Prince Consort Henrik. They had two sons: Crown Prince Frederik in 1968 and Prince Joachim the year after.
She ascended the throne in 1972 after the death of her father and balanced her work as an artist with her royal duties.
Margrethe faced her biggest public crisis in the last years of her marriage as Henrik repeatedly complained about his role and said he should have been given the title of king.
In 2017, he said he didn’t want to be buried with his wife in the Roskilde Cathedral, as had been planned. Later that year, the royal court issued a statement saying the prince suffered from dementia.
When he died in 2018, at age 83, Henrik was cremated, and a portion of his ashes was placed in the garden of a royal castle near Copenhagen. The other part was spread in Danish waters, in accordance with his wishes.
The move to strip the titles from the children of Margrethe’s younger son followed similar downsizing in other royal houses, such as in Sweden. A week after it was announced, Margrethe apologised to her family but stuck by her decision, saying it was “in keeping with the times” and necessary to “future-proof” the institution, according to the royal court.
“I have made my decision as Queen, mother and grandmother, but, as a mother and grandmother, I have underestimated the extent to which much my younger son and his family feel affected,” she said in a written statement at the time. “That makes a big impression, and for that I am sorry.”
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“Progressive.”
We’re sitting in a glossy showroom surrounded by caskets, soothing music and inspirational signs of comfort on the walls, asking John E. Lindquist if he can pinpoint why Lindquist Mortuaries, the family business he is the current caretaker of, has managed to survive through 151⁄2 decades with no signs of, pardon the pun, dying.
Without hesitating, his response is the word above.
“We’re a progressive bunch, always have been,” the undertaker says. “Lindquists look forward. I think that’s the secret to our success.”
It goes back to the very beginning, 156-plus years ago, when the original Lindquist, a furniture maker fresh off the boat from Sweden named Nils, was asked by Brigham Young to take his family and move to the hinterlands, which in 1867 meant “Logan.”
The fledgling communities in Cache Valley needed good furniture, Young told Nils, and they also needed someone to make caskets.
Being a dutiful Latter-day Saint — the church was the reason he immigrated to Utah — Nils did as he was asked and headed north.
At first, he discovered there was a brisk business for his custom-made furniture. But then came the completion of the intercontinental railroad in 1869, followed by a spur to Logan in 1873, and demand suddenly dried up because people started ordering fancy hardwood furniture from the East Coast.
But for coffins, there was no downturn.
Furniture-making soon phased out of the family business, eclipsed by coffin-making and other services associated with burying the dead, including embalming and arranging funerals.
In 1885, Nils’s son, Charles J.A., eliminated the coffin-making part — choosing instead to buy caskets from other manufacturers — and moved the business to Ogden, where ever since it has been adroitly adapting, adjusting and changing with the times.
During the recent pandemic, for example, the increased death rate coupled with supply chain snarls resulted in a severe casket shortage all over the country. Most mortuaries didn’t have enough to keep pace.
But not Lindquist. Ever since another world event, World War II, caught mortuaries with a similar casket shortage, Lindquist had made it a practice to keep hundreds of caskets in its inventory — a kind of rainy day casket fund — in case something like that ever happened again.
It took nearly 75 years, but something like that happened again. Not only did Lindquist have enough caskets in reserve for its own needs during the pandemic, it was also able to loan caskets out to other mortuaries.
For another example of being progressive, Lindquist was the first mortuary in Utah to build its own cemeteries (it now has three); for yet another, as attitudes toward cremation have changed through the years, it was the first mortuary in the state to build its own crematorium (it now has two).
“World events change the funeral business, sometimes drastically,” says John E. “Through all the changes, what we always try to remember is that we’re here to serve people. Whatever they want, that’s what we want.”
It’s an attitude that has kept Lindquist’s doors open for 156 years and counting, making it not only Utah’s oldest mortuary company, but what is believed to be the third oldest business in Utah, exceeded only by the Deseret News (1850) and Daynes Music Co. (1862).
“All this from coffin makers,” muses John E.
Besides prosperity, philanthropy is the byproduct of this kind of staying power. In Ogden and surrounding area, the Lindquist name is known for more than burying people.
There’s Lindquist Hall, the largest building on campus, the Lindquist Student and Conference Center and the Lindquist Alumni Center — structures at Weber State University that have been funded largely by the Lindquists. There’s the Lindquist Pops Concert and Fireworks Show, a popular Ogden ritual held every July that is hosted, and underwritten, by the family.
Perhaps most prominently, there’s Lindquist Field in downtown Ogden, home to the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League. In 1997, when the baseball team was uprooted from Salt Lake and looking for a home, John E. Lindquist stepped up and donated a good share of the $5 million that was needed to build the ballpark — and was the driving force in helping raise the rest.
“Giving back has always been important to us,” says John E., and by “us” he means all five generations of Lindquists who have kept the family business afloat. First to lead the company was Nils, followed by Charles J.A., then John E.’s father John A., then John E., who is 75. Waiting in the wings, representing the fifth generation, is John E.’s son McClain, 46, who is currently vice president, along with John E.’s nephew, Robert Lindquist Jr.
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Friendship goes both ways in quake-hit areas
LANZHOU, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Zein Alabdin Ali, a Syrian doctoral student who has lived in China for years, lay sleepless until dawn after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwest China last week.
Ali, 33, hailing from Damascus, the capital city of Syria, came to China to study in 2010. The earthquake occurring in northwest China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces reminded him of an earthquake that rocked Syria months ago.
"When my country was hit by the earthquake, China was among the first to extend a helping hand," said Ali. He added that he regards China as his second home and would love to help with the earthquake relief work as much as possible.
On Dec. 20, only two days after the quake, Ali arrived in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu, with a non-governmental rescue team and then rushed to the quake-hit areas at midnight. After resting for only two hours, he started his four-day volunteering work, helping survey needs and coordinating and distributing relief supplies across several earthquake-stricken villages.
At the same time, another Iranian volunteer, Akbari Morteza, also joined the relief efforts.
Morteza, 37, comes from Qom City. Qom became a sister city with Gansu's Linxia City in 2017, and Morteza was invited to teach Persian at a vocational school in Linxia.
Linxia is only 40 kilometers from the Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan, where the quake was strongly felt. Morteza volunteered to go to the quake-hit areas to join rescue efforts.
Morteza said China has offered all kinds of aid during the past few earthquakes in Iran, and he is willing to reciprocate this friendship.
According to the Foreign Affairs Office of Gansu Province, sister cities, including Christchurch of New Zealand, Akita Prefecture of Japan, and Govi-Altay Aymag of Mongolia, sent letters of sympathy after the earthquake.
As people's lives in the quake-affected areas resumed steadily, Ali and Morteza also returned to their cities and resumed regular lives.
Staying focused on the follow-up reconstruction work in the earthquake-stricken areas, they said they wished the people there an early start to a new life.
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VARANASI: Two members of BJP's IT cell in Varanasi were among three people arrested late Saturday and identified as the alleged perpetrators of the November 2 gangrape of a 20-year-old BTech student of IIT-BHU on campus.
The three young men have confessed to the crime, including disrobing and filming the survivor at gunpoint, and could be charged under the National Security Act and the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, Kashi DCP R S Gautam said on Sunday.
Lanka station house officer Shivakant Mishra identified the arrested trio as Kunal Pandey of Sunderpur's Brij Enclave Colony; Anand, alias Abhishek Chauhan, of Jivadhipur Bajardiha; and Saksham Patel of Bajardiha.
Hours after their arrest, social media was flooded with screenshots of Kunal and Saksham's Facebook pages mentioning the positions they hold in BJP's IT cell. BJP's Kashi media in-charge Navratan Rathi said Kunal was the convenor of the cell's city unit while Saksham was its co-convenor.
DCP Gautam said the motorbike and mobile phone used in the crime, besides other electronic evidence, had been seized. The arrested trio's criminal history, if any, is being checked.
Based on the survivor's complaint on November 2, Lanka Police had registered an FIR under sections 354B (use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 506 (criminal intimidation) of IPC and 66E of the IT Act.
Sections 376 (D) (gangrape) and 509 (outraging a woman's modesty) were added after the student's statement was recorded before a magistrate on November 8.
The survivor said she had stepped out for a walk outside her hostel around 1.30am that night when a male friend from the same institute joined her at the Gandhi Memorial Hostel crossing.
The duo was approaching the Karmanbir Baba temple when the motorbike-borne accused approached them. The survivor was forcibly separated from her friend, dragged behind some bushes and assaulted, she said.
The crime triggered a tumult on campus, with thousands of students joining a sit-in that continued for days.
Later, IIT-BHU students staged a demonstration near the office of the institute's director, protesting the delay in arresting the accused.
The revelation that two of the three alleged culprits were BJP IT cell members sparked a political slugfest in UP on Sunday, with SP's state spokesperson Manoj Rai Dhupchandi accusing the "women-worshipping" saffron party of harbouring rapists. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/bjp-it-cell-duo-among-3-held-for-iit-bhu-girls-gang-rape/articleshow/106426429.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:22Z |
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Koreas to field joint teams in 4 sports at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
So the main theme for the training workshop will be the implementation of the Convention on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage and use of Historic Urban Landscape approach. Participants will discuss an opportunity to involve more people in heritage management, and raise awareness among related organizations, Yonhap reports.
Ministries of Culture representatives, professional experts and site managers will take part in the event. The active participation of the public and private sectors, as well as civil society, will lead to better protection of the historical heritage and treat them with respect.
After a meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, representatives from the Koreas agreed to form joint teams in women's basketball, women's field hockey, rowing and judo in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 will be the first Summer Olympics in which the Koreas will have unified teams. At last year's PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea, the two Koreas had a joint team in women's ice hockey.
Also in 2018, the Koreas competed as one in women's basketball, rowing and canoeing at the Asian Games in Indonesia. They combined for one gold and two bronze medals in dragon boat, which is a canoeing discipline, and for the silver in women's basketball. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/koreas-to-field-joint-teams-in-4-sports-at-2020-tokyo-olympics_a3498749/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:23Z |
WorldNorth AmericaPhotographyWorld of photos, January 2, 202413 ImagesJanuary 1, 2024 — 12.56pmSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save galleries for laterAdd galleries to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got it1/13A light show is projected on the Arc de Triomphe during New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris, France.Credit:AP2/13Fireworks light up the London skyline over Big Ben and the London Eye just after midnight on January 1, 2024 in London, England.Credit:Getty3/13Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during the New Year’s Eve celebration, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Credit:AP4/13Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis hill during New Year’s celebrations in Athens, Greece.Credit:APAdvertisement5/13Fireworks explode over skyscrapers during New Year’s celebrations on January 01, 2024 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.Credit:Getty6/13Fireworks explode around the Berlin TV Tower during New Year celebrations in Berlin, Germany.Credit:AP7/13Fireworks light up the sky over Munich, Germany.Credit:AP8/13Fireworks light-up the sky over the London Eye in c.entral London to celebrate the New YearCredit:AP9/13Fireworks explode at the Taipei 101 building during the New Year’s celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan.Credit:AP10/13Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle during the street party for Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh.Credit:AP11/13Fireworks explode over the Chao Phraya River during New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand.Credit:AP12/13Fireworks explode over the city during New Year’s celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya.Credit:AP13/13Fireworks burst from the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand.Credit:AP | https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/world-of-photos-january-2-2024-20240101-p5euir.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world | 2024-01-01T02:58:27Z |
Xinjiang opens its first museum on Great Wall culture
Tourists view the model of a beacon tower at the Silk Road and Great Wall Culture Museum in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)
URUMQI, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday opened its first Great Wall museum and it serves to shed light on the region's many Great Wall ruins.
Located in Yuli County, the Silk Road and Great Wall Culture Museum features more than 600 items or sets of items and an exhibition area of 2,520 square meters.
There are 212 Great Wall relics in Xinjiang, proof of the governance of this area by ancient Chinese dynasties, said Li Qiang, a director with Xinjiang's department of culture and tourism.
The relic sites, including beacon towers and garrison forts, span a period running from the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), according to the museum.
Yuli County has abundant Great Wall relics, including the ruins of the Kiyakkuduk beacon tower, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Archaeologists believe the tower was once used to transmit military signals by smoke and fire and defend the ancient Silk Road.
Tourists learn about the bricks for building the Great Wall at the Silk Road and Great Wall Culture Museum in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)
Tourists visit the Silk Road and Great Wall Culture Museum in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 29, 2023 shows the Silk Road and Great Wall Culture Museum in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)
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This 4-year-old had the best reaction to being woken up on Christmas, and adults feel seen
One Wisconsin 4-year-old woke up on the wrong side of the bed Christmas morning.
Every year on Dec. 25, Archer's mom, Rachel Gaetz, sits downstairs to record her four kids' reactions to the presents under the tree.
"We don't miss the reaction after we've put in the work and everything," Gaetz, 37, tells TODAY.com.
But this year, her youngest son, who just turned 4 in December, wasn't thrilled about the 7 a.m. start to his day.
In a video shared Gaetz shared to Instagram, Archer stomps into his family's living room with an exasperated expression. He completely bypasses the gifts under the tree and heads straight for the couch, where he falls headfirst onto a cushion and kicks his feet in the air.
"Not a morning person... Not even a Christmas morning person," Gaetz wrote over the video.
Gaetz, a photographer in Hudson, Wisconsin, says Archer is "a little unpredictable."
"He doesn't really hide or fake his feelings," Gaetz says. "He can be so joyful and happy and funny... and then he can also be very expressive when he is displeased."
On Christmas morning, Gaetz' kids were anxiously waiting upstairs to open presents — except for Archer. So one of his siblings proceeded to wake him up.
"That's when you hear him stomping down the stairs," she says.
Gaetz was downstairs when Archer was woken up, so "what you see in the video is exactly what I saw."
"I think that's the funny part about kids, they're so un-staged and unscripted. Like, I couldn't have imagined this type of thing," she says.
In the comment section of the post, which now has more than a million likes, adults felt seen by Archer.
"I feel that deep in my bones," one person said.
"this child is my spirit animal," another wrote.
"He acts as if he’s going to work," a third comment said.
One commenter suggested Gaetz dress Archer as the Grinch next year, adding “that walk is perfect.”
Gaetz has her own theory about why it went viral.
"I think it resonates because it encapsulates how we all feel at the end of 2023. I think he just kind of summed it up in his stomp and his collapse," she says.
Despite Archer's initial exhaustion, Gaetz says he perked up "less than five minutes" after she took the video. His attention quickly shifted to his new Paw Patrol toys.
"He changed his tune pretty quickly I would say," she says. "I love it because we're always going to remember this."
This article was originally published on TODAY.com | https://news.yahoo.com/4-old-had-best-reaction-023638067.html | 2024-01-01T02:58:27Z |
MUMBAI: In another big ticket
property purchase involving a Bollywood personality, actor John Abraham has sealed a deal to buy a bungalow on Linking Road, Khar. The cost: Rs 75 crore.
The property, 372 Nirmal Bhavan, is a ground-plus-two storey structure which belonged to Pravin Nathalal Shah and family.
According to IndexTap.com, the deal with the actor was signed on December 27 for an agreement value ofRs 70.8 crore. An additional Rs 4.25 crore was paid as stamp duty. The land area is 7,722 sq ft while the bungalow's area is 5,416 sq ft.
It is not known what Abraham plans to do with the property. Property market sources said the plot is located in a prime area of Linking Road which commands one of the highest commercial property rates in the city. "Rentals for retail shops on Linking Road are in excess of Rs 800 per sq ft. It is one of the costliest retail markets in India," said Pankaj Kapoor of Lias Foras.
Abraham is one of several Bollywood personalities heavily invested in real estate. In 2009, he bought a prime plot at Union Park near Petit School from a Parsi family, the Rattanshas. A source close to Abraham had earlier told TOI the actor has no immediate plans to build on the plot.
Actor Salman Khan too owns a four-floor commercial space on Linking Road, Santacruz, which he bought forRs 120 crore a decade ago. Experts said that since they are constantly in the limelight, Bollywood stars can rarely do a real estate deal, be it a sale or purchase, unnoticed.
Anuj Puri, chairman of Anarock Group, said several celebrities have also been seen selling their bungalows in prime areas such as Bandra, Juhu and Khar to developers, who then redevelop them into premium residences. " Celebrities sell their bungalows at a premium and take a share in the new built-up project. This trend is prominent. Developers, on their part, redevelop these bungalows into high-rises and sell at a premium, between Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000 per sq ft." | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/big-ticket-buy-actor-abraham-acquires-bungalow-in-prime-mumbai-area-for-75crore/articleshow/106428930.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:28Z |
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Kukushkin advances to second round of ATP Rotterdam
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan's top tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin faced the Netherlands' Robin Haase in the first round of the 2019 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, Kazinform correspondent reports.
Scoring 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) in the one-and-a-half-hour match, Kukushkin outplayed Haase.
The Kazakhstani athlete will further play against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece (World's No.12) or Bosnian Damir Džumhur (World's No.56).
The tournament in Rotterdam will end on February 17. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kukushkin-advances-to-second-round-of-atp-rotterdam_a3497424/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:30Z |
In a culinary spectacle that commenced precisely at 12 am today, Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak from Tamale has embarked on a daring mission to etch her name in history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon.
The current record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual) is the Irish maestro, Chef Alan Fisher, who set an impressive time of 119 hours and 57 minutes.
Fisher’s culinary feat surpassed the previous record held by Nigerian chef Hilda Baci. However, just days ago, the spotlight shifted to Uganda as Chef Mama D who unofficially surpassed Fisher’s record, cooking tirelessly for an astounding 123 hours and 10 minutes.
With these recent developments, all eyes are now on Tamale as Chef Failatu aims to not only secure the official Guinness World Record but also surpass Mama D’s unofficial achievement.
If successful, Failatu is anticipated to cook for more than 130 hours, setting a new benchmark for the world to marvel at. Her marathon is expected to conclude on the 5th of January if all goes according to plan.
Currently, the atmosphere at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale is electric, as Ghanaians from all walks of life have gathered to throw their weight behind Chef Failatu’s ambitious endeavour.
The transparent kitchen, in which she’s cooking has become a focal point for spectators eager to witness history in the making.
Adorned with canned foods, an array of spices, and an impressive display of utensils, the kitchen provides a captivating backdrop for Failatu’s marathon.
Before D-day, Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support pouring in from fellow Ghanaians.
Speaking in one of her interviews, she said; “I am fueled by the collective energy and enthusiasm of my people.
This is not just a personal mission; it’s a celebration of our rich culinary heritage,” she remarked.
As Chef Failatu delves into this extraordinary cooking marathon, the entire nation is rallying behind her, united in the hope that she will emerge victorious.
The event promises not only a display of culinary expertise but also serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of Ghanaians.
With each passing hour, the anticipation grows, and Tamale stands as the epicentre of a culinary revolution that could redefine the world record.
For those eager to be part of this historic moment, the Modern City Hotel invites everyone to witness the cooking marathon live.
As Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak navigates through the challenges of time and heat, Tamale becomes the stage for a culinary odyssey, and Ghanaians stand united in their support for a Guinness World Record attempt that could make culinary history.
READ ALSO: Afua Asantewaa Aduonum to pay Ghc 7,792 to Guinness World Records; Here’s why | https://www.ghpage.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ghs-failatu-abdul-razaks-attempt-for-guinness-world-record-for-longest-cooking-marathon/301129/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:32Z |
Bill OBoyle: DHS secretary touts Shapiro's first year in office
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Dec. 31—Department of Human Services () Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh this week underscored the Shapiro Administration's "get stuff done" approach by highlighting its work to cut red tape and keep millions of Pennsylvanians covered through Medicaid amid major federal changes to the program.
"Every Pennsylvanian deserves the dignity and peace of mind in knowing that they can go to the doctor or fill a prescription when they need to, and thanks to the continued great work of DHS staff, that includes more than 3.3 million Pennsylvanians who currently have Medicaid for their health coverage," said Secretary Arkoosh. "Over the past year, the Shapiro Administration has shown its commitment to improving access to quality, affordable health care for all Pennsylvanians and paving the way for more health care providers to be part of the Medicaid program."
A major accomplishment came within the first 100 days of the Administration when DHS reduced the number of providers waiting to enroll or re-validate their enrollment in the Medicaid program by 75%.
That backlog was completely eliminated by June, expanding the number of health care providers available and giving Medicaid recipients more options for care.
The Department also got to work to keep Pennsylvanians covered when federal pandemic-era rules came to an end in March that previously allowed individuals to stay enrolled in Medicaid even if they became ineligible — except in certain circumstances.
Now, Pennsylvanians who get their health care coverage through Medicaid or CHIP must complete a renewal every year to make sure they are still eligible. This is also known as the Medicaid unwinding process, which will continue through April 2024.
Highlights of the Medicaid unwinding so far include:
—DHS answered more than 2.6 million phone calls from Pennsylvanians who have questions about or need help with their Medicaid renewals.
—DHS made 2.5 million direct outreach attempts via text and phone call to help keep Pennsylvanians informed about their renewals.
—Since the spring, DHS has held more than 20 press conferences, roundtable discussions, and community events across the state to provide critical resources about the federal changes.
—DHS is running paid media campaigns to alert Pennsylvanians of the changes to Medicaid.
—To further meet people where they are, DHS has been working with a grassroots outreach partner to hold events in grocery stores, bodegas, faith centers, and cultural festivals.
DHS processed just over two million Medicaid renewals while also processing more than two million new Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications.
Based on data from April-July 2023, more than 700,000 Pennsylvanians who have completed a renewal have kept their Medicaid coverage.
Based on final outcomes data from the first four months of the unwinding (April-July, 2023), 14.9% of Medicaid renewals were procedurally closed because DHS did not receive any response to the renewal opportunity and coverage was not reopened through an appeal or a renewal returned late.
A procedural closure means that a person no longer has Medicaid coverage because they did not complete their renewal or respond to DHS' requests for more information.
Pennsylvania's low procedural closure rate speaks to the tremendous efforts of DHS staff, managed care organizations, health centers, community-based organizations, and many other partners who have helped to communicate changes about Medicaid renewals, urging Pennsylvanians to apply and ultimately keeping more people covered.
In addition to the Medicaid renewal process, the Shapiro Administration highlighted the following accomplishments in its first year:
—In November, DHS announced significant improvements in Pennsylvania's Medicaid error rate, which are well below the national average.
—The Administration launched pa.gov/healthcare as a one-stop shop to educate Pennsylvanians on their health insurance options.
Treasurer Garrity: Treasuryset records, cut fees in 2023
Treasurer Stacy Garrity this week celebrated the achievements of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department in 2023 and thanked her staff for their great work throughout the year.
"I'm incredibly proud of what our team accomplished in 2023," Treasurer Garrity said. "From setting records by returning unclaimed property to cutting program fees and earning a huge new honor for the PA 529 program — and even a victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, Treasury is doing more for Pennsylvania's taxpayers than ever before. And we're committed to working even harder in 2024."
Treasury set a record by returning nearly $274 million in unclaimed property in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023. This included returns to more than 174,000 hardworking Pennsylvanians, businesses, nonprofits, and local government entities. In April, Treasury held its most successful unclaimed property auction ever, bringing in $285,000 in proceeds.
In addition, 87 military decorations, including five Purple Hearts, were returned to Veterans who earned them or their families in 2023.
"Returning these priceless decorations is one of my favorite parts of being Treasurer," Treasurer Garrity said. "It was a special honor to return five Purple Hearts this year, four to the families of veterans and one to the veteran himself."
Altogether, Treasurer Garrity has returned 406 military decorations, including nine Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars.
Pennsylvania families who use the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program to invest for education will save more than $11 million thanks to fee cuts made across the program. The program, which has been helping families save and pay for higher education for more than 30 years, saw its one millionth withdrawal this summer.
"Earning a Gold Rating from Morningstar lets families know that the PA 529 IP is one of the top two plans in the nation," Garrity said. "It's a fantastic way to help your children or grandchildren prepare for the future."
Pennsylvania continues to be a leader in helping individuals with disabilities save with PA ABLE, the largest program in the 19-member National ABLE Alliance. Before PA ABLE, Pennsylvanians with disabilities were unable to save money without risking the loss of access to important benefits.
In a landmark unclaimed property case involving uncashed MoneyGram checks, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Treasury in February. Following the far-reaching decision, which clarifies federal law, $19 million worth of unclaimed property that is currently being held by Delaware is due to Pennsylvania.
Treasurer Garrity commended the General Assembly for its commitment to responsible budgeting with three consecutive large deposits into the Rainy Day Fund, including this year's $900 million.
Working closely with the Department of Labor and industry, Treasury implemented a smooth transition to a new unemployment compensation debit card provider, Money Network. The transition, which took place in February and March, affected approximately 47,000 claimants statewide.
Treasurer Garrity said she looks forward to working with the General Assembly on several important pieces of legislation in 2024.
VFW Service Officer available to help veterans at Sen. Baker's Dallas Office
State Senator Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Dallas office location.
Appointments with a Service Officer are available at no charge on the second Friday of every month.
Sen. Baker encourages veterans of all ages and from all service eras to utilize the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer Network, to receive free information and assistance for government benefits.
This assistance may include VA healthcare, compensation, pension, education and dependent benefits. Surviving spouses can also use these Service Officers at no charge to learn about their eligibility for VA benefits.
"Veterans are the heart and soul of America and we appreciate their many sacrifices to make this nation a beacon of freedom and hope," Baker said. "During challenging economic times, many veterans continue to need our assistance. I encourage any veteran or spouse with questions regarding benefits, to schedule a time to meet with a Service Officer."
On Friday, Jan. 12, the VFW Service Officer will be available for scheduled appointments at Sen. Baker's office, 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway, Dallas. All veterans, not just VFW members, can request appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment at this location please call 570-675-3931.
Sen. Baker said on Wednesday, Jan. 17, a Service Officer will be at her Nanticoke office, 50 North Walnut St., Suite105, Nanticoke. To schedule an appointment at this location call 570-740-2432.
A representative from MyCIL (Northeast PA Center for Independent Living) will be at Sen. Baker's Dallas office at 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway on Friday Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle. | https://news.yahoo.com/bill-o-boyle-dhs-secretary-021800245.html | 2024-01-01T02:58:34Z |
To make things easier for users to complete the e-KYC process using Aadhaar, UIDIA has added a new “Paperless Offline e-KYC” feature within the mAadhaar app. For those unaware, the mAadhaar app is home to a lot of Aadhaar related features. It allows users to authenticate aadhaar, locate nearest enrolment centres, access services like EID/UID retrieval, Aadhar Download, biometric authentication, mobile and email verification and more.
What is Paperless offline e-KYC feature in mAadhaar appKYC also known as Know Your Customer that allows organisations and financial institutions to verify customers identity and authenticity.
The process is conducted by collecting several documents from customers in order to identify them before getting them onboard.
With the new feature, users can generate these documents using mAadhaar app’s new Paperless offline e-KYC feature and use that for offline verification. As UIDAI has explained “It is a secure shareable document which can be used by any Aadhaar holder for offline verification of Identification.”
How to access Paperless Offline e-KYC in mAadhaar app- Download or update the mAadhaar app from Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Login using registered phone number and OTP received on the phone.
- Next up, tap on the Services tab at the bottom bar and look for Paperless Offline e-KYC (it’s the last option under the “Aadhaar Services”.
- Tap on it and enter Aadhaar number, Share Code and Security Captcha
- Then, tap on “Request OTP” button
- Enter the OTP and hit the “Verify” button
- Now, you’ll see “Share ekyc” button, tap on it and select the app through which you want to share the eKYC documents with someone.
How to share this e-KYC with someone for offline verificationmAadhaar app mentions that the generated .zip file can be shared with the origanisation or the service provider along with the “Share Code” and the registered mobile number for the offline verification purpose.
You can share the generated .zip file using any app like WhatsApp, email, etc. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/maadhaar-app-gets-e-kyc-documents-feature-for-paperless-offline-verification-heres-how-to-use-it/articleshow/106326834.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:34Z |
Commentary: America's further spying attempts in China bound to fail
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- A recent media report showed Beijing has taken successful anti-surveillance moves that "vastly complicate (U.S.) spy operations" inside China. And in a jaw-dropping response, America not only had the brass to speak publicly about its dirty work, but even vowed to ramp up its spying push.
The informative report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) sheds light on the fact that spy operations -- which the United States frequently engages in -- have been compromised more and more often, even though the country has invested a lot in them.
America ranks first in the world when it comes to surveillance -- this is common knowledge. From China and Russia, to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and a few French presidents, and even to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, almost anyone can fall victim to U.S. tapping and surveillance, no matter whether they are considered a friend or foe by the United States.
With PRISM, Irritant Horn, Stellar Wind, Bvp47, the Hive and a whole bunch of other surveillance programs, the United States has woven an intricate worldwide surveillance network in its unremitting pursuit of global hegemony.
Perhaps one of the most vital pieces of evidence is its fanatic witch-hunt against China, which actually comes as no surprise. As the WSJ report noted, China has become "a much tougher intelligence target than it was a decade ago" due to its progress in and deployment of new technology.
In fact, the United States has blatantly suppressed a number of Chinese high-tech companies because they are a thorn in America's side for obstructing its worldwide surveillance operations. For example, America has banned products from Hikvision citing so-called "human rights concerns," but its trumped-up charges against the Chinese electrical equipment manufacturer have crumbled in the face of facts.
For a long time, America has been facilitating its own technologically top-notch cyber espionage activities in the world. But now it finds its army of hackers rendered ineffective, at least on China's soil.
China "obliterated" the U.S. human spy network a decade ago, and now America "is still struggling to rebuild its human espionage capabilities in China," accelerating a pivot after 2020 to "cut spending on counterterrorism and other targets, including in the Middle East, to fund expanded programs to penetrate China's government," said the WSJ report.
Such a debacle in China is definitely good news to those afflicted by America's stealthy cyber espionage.
China has been firmly safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, with ever-improving means of modern technology. America's stronger spying push will only reinforce China's resolve to say no to bullying and protect its own rights and interests.
In its latest move against America's wrongful acts, China on Tuesday announced its decision to take countermeasures against the U.S. intelligence data company Kharon, which has long collected Xinjiang-related sensitive information and provided so-called "evidence" for America's illegal sanctions related to Xinjiang, as well as the two individuals involved.
A just cause enjoys abundant support while an unjust one finds little. America's obsession with perpetuating its global hegemony through cyber espionage is a futile attempt. If it continues down the wrong track, the United States will only elicit more outrage from other countries and isolate itself even more from the international community.
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Kukushkin loses in Open 13 Provence final
08:14, 25 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Having lost in the final match of the Open 13 Provence (Marseille, France), Kazakhstan's No.1 tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin failed to win the second title in his career, SPORTINFORM reports.
In the deciding match of the tournament, 31-year-old Kukushkin (World's 50th) lost to 12th-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece scoring 7-5, 7-6 (7/5). The match lasted 1 hour 58 minutes.
This has been the second title of Stefanos Tsitsipas as he sensationally defeated Roger Federer at the Australian Open in January 2019. For Mikhail Kukushkin, it has been the fourth final. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kukushkin-loses-in-open-13-provence-final_a3501579/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:37Z |
Failatu Abdul-Razak is a popular Ghanaian chef and budding musician know to be a great advocate for women and one who speaks child trafficking. She was born on 7th November.
Judging from societal interactions, Faila is very hardworking and a relentless go getter who will stop at nothing until she achieves whatever she wants.
Faila started off as a musician. She released her hit song Piibu Piibu back in 2016 which went on to become a house hold record selling loads of cassettes.
Is Faila Abdul-Razak Married?
Yes. The beautiful chef is married to Reginald Mitchi and the pair got married back in November 3, 2020 but much details into their marriage is not known but one can judge it to be a happy one.
Does Failatu Abdul Razak has Children?
Yes. According to private sources, the hardworking chef has 1 child but decides to keep it private so not much is known about the him.
Chef Faila Abdul-Razak’s Parent
According to information privy to us, Failatu Abdul-Razak lost her mother on 16th April 2017 at the Tamale West Hospital. No Information is currently available on her father.
Who is Failatu Abdul-Razaks Husband?
His name as available to us is Reginald Mitchi. He is a Ghana armed force personnel and he tied that know with Faila on November 3, 2020.
Faila Abdul-Razak Cookathon
The Ghanaian chef by the name Failatu Abdul-Razak is set to embark on a Guinness World Record challenge to break the record for the longest cooking marathon.
Faila commenced her tonight at 12:00am at the at the Modern City Hotel situated in Tamale and is set to take it through to 5th January or more.
The current official record is held by Alan Fisher however a Ugandan chef by name, Mama D has unofficially surpassed that so the Tamale based chef must also break that. | https://www.ghpage.com/biography-of-failatu-abdul-razak-age-husband-children-cookathon-and-career/301142/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:38Z |
MADURAI: Three pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, including a one-year-old baby, died and 15 others were injured early on Sunday after a truck violated a one-way traffic system and rammed into their van in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district.
The deceased were identified as Suman, 32, and Parvathy, 40, besides the baby girl. Suman and Parvathy died on the spot, and the baby on the way to hospital, a police officer said.
The truck driver escaped after the 2.30am crash near Vallanadu on the Tuticorin-Tirunelveli National Highway. Police said a search was underway to locate him. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/3-up-pilgrims-killed-as-truck-hits-van-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/106426529.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:40Z |
California woman charged with murder after allegedly hitting woman with her car on purpose: police
A California woman faces murder charges after a woman she allegedly ran over with a vehicle died weeks after the assault, according to police.
FOX 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area reported that officers with the San Pablo Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle versus a pedestrian at about 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.
When the officers arrived, they learned a 60-year-old woman had been struck by a vehicle being operated by 39-year-old Dene Blakely of Richmond, California.
CALIFORNIA AUTHORITIES ARREST TRAVELING CARNIVAL WORKER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING CHILDREN: POLICE
Investigators claim Blakely drove into the victim on purpose after the woman confronted Blakely, accusing her of stealing a package from her home.
Following the collision, the 60-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for major injuries. The victim remained in critical condition after surgery, but died on Dec. 23, police said.
CALIFORNIA BOY, 14, ARRESTED FOR KILLING PARENTS, CRITICALLY INJURING SISTER
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Blakely on Dec. 12 for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. After the victim died, the DA’s office charged Blakely with murder.
She is being held at the West County Detention Facility in Richmond on $1 million bail.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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China amends criminal law to toughen punishment for bribery
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Friday voted to adopt Amendment XII to the Criminal Law.
Comprising eight articles, the amendment stipulates a heavier punishment for bribers who offer bribes repeatedly or to more than one person, or offer bribes to state functionaries, supervisors, administrative law-enforcing officers, and judicial officers.
It also specifies that those offering bribes in national key or major projects, or for job positions, promotion, or adjustment will receive heavier penalties.
Those offering bribes and committing criminal activities in the fields of ecological environment, finance, workplace safety, food and medicine, disaster prevention and relief, social security, education, and medical care will be severely punished, as will those using illegal gains for bribery, according to the amendment.
The amendment will take effect on March 1, 2024.
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Church of God suspends pastor charged with possessing over 100 images of child sexual abuse
The Tennessee Church of God has suspended Rick Sentell, a senior pastor at a church in Cleveland, following his indictment by a Bradley County Grand Jury on charges of possessing over 100 images of child sexual abuse on his laptop.
T. Wayne Dority, the Administrative Bishop of the Tennessee Church of God, confirmed the suspension to News Channel 9, which quoted Dority as saying that the church was informed about Sentell’s indictment last week.
Sentell, who served at the now-inactive Cornerstone Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee, has been suspended from all ministerial activities in line with Church of God policy.
Sentell was found with more than 100 images of child pornography. He was still listed as the senior pastor on Cornerstone Church of God’s website which was subsequently taken down after local media outlets reported his arrest, Channel 9 noted.
The indictment specified that between April 1 and Sept. 7, Sentell knowingly possessed material featuring a minor in sexual activity. Sentell “did knowingly possess material that included a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is patently offensive,” says the indictment, according to WTVC.
The Cleveland Police Department’s Sgt. Evie West was quoted as saying that Sentell’s arrest followed a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Sentell is scheduled for a court appearance on Jan. 8, 2024.
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Sentell made bond last week, set at $75,000, Local 3 News said, adding that he was arrested on Christmas Day and booked the following morning.
The grand jury charged him with sexual exploitation of a minor, involving over 100 images.
Dority noted that Cornerstone Church of God had previously been suspended as an active congregation and is no longer meeting. He expressed prayers for all involved in the matter.
The Church of God Jerusalem Acres rented their facility to Cornerstone COG for Sunday services for about three years, ending this past summer. According to the COG Jerusalem Acres, the COG Cornerstone doesn’t have a permanent address after selling their church building years ago. They described Sentell as a previously faithful and caring person.
“We knew Pastor Sentell to be a faithful man of God, a kind and caring person. His family as well. We’re devastated by recent events and heartbroken for everyone affected. We’re praying for all,” the church was quoted as saying. | https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-of-god-suspends-pastor-over-images-of-child-sexual-abuse.html | 2024-01-01T02:58:41Z |
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Kukushkin qualifies for Open 13 Provence 1/4 final
09:30, 21 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazakh tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin has qualified for the quarterfinal of the Open 13 Provence tournament in Marseille after beating world's no.25, Canadian Denis Shapovalov - 6:4, 7:6 - in the second round.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 22 minutes.
His next opponent will be either Russian Andrey Rublev or Italian Matteo Berretini. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kukushkin-qualifies-for-open-13-provence-1-4-final_a3500446/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:44Z |
In a culinary feat that promises to captivate the taste buds and showcase the resilience of Ghanaian gastronomy, renowned chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has embarked on a daring mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon.
The event kicked off with great enthusiasm at the stroke of midnight at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, where Faila is set to wield her culinary prowess until at least January 5th.
With an official record currently held by Alan Fisher, Failatu faces stiff competition, as reports suggest that Ugandan chef Mama D has unofficially surpassed the existing benchmark.
Undeterred by the challenge, Failatu is determined to not only secure the official record but also surpass any unofficial claims made by her competitors.
The transparent glass kitchen, strategically positioned at the forecourt of the Modern City Hotel, provides spectators with a front-row seat to witness the culinary marathon.
READ ALSO: Afua Asantewaa Aduonum to pay Ghc 7,792 to Guinness World Records; Here’s why
The kitchen itself is a spectacle, adorned with canned foods, an array of spices, and an impressive assortment of utensils.
A label detailing information about the record attempt adds an educational touch to the culinary showcase.
During interviews leading up to the marathon, Failatu Abdul-Razak expressed her gratitude for the support received from Ghanaians.
She passionately called on her fellow citizens to rally behind her as she strives to etch her name in the annals of culinary history.
Faila’s determination to bring the Guinness World Record home is not only a personal ambition but also a celebration of the rich culinary heritage that Ghana possesses.
“I believe in the power of our collective support. Ghanaians have always been known for their unity, and I am confident that with your encouragement, we can make history together,” remarked Failatu in a recent interview.
The cooking marathon promises to be an exciting journey, filled with aromatic spices, mouthwatering dishes, and, undoubtedly, a few surprises along the way.
As Failatu Abdul-Razak navigates through the challenges of the kitchen, the entire nation eagerly awaits the outcome, hoping to witness a new record being set.
For those who wish to witness this culinary spectacle in person, the Modern City Hotel welcomes all enthusiasts to join in and support Failatu Abdul-Razak on her quest for culinary greatness.
As the days unfold, Tamale is poised to become the epicenter of a culinary revolution, and Ghanaians are urged to stand behind Faila as she strives to bring home the coveted Guinness World Record.
Watch the video below to know more…
Cook-A-Thon Guinness World Record Attempt by Chef Failatu Abdul Razak.#CookathonByFaila #CookathonOnGTVhttps://t.co/HNuNxs9NCC
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) January 1, 2024
READ ALSO: Latest update on Afua Aduonum’s Sing-A-Thon record attempt drops from Guinness World Records | https://www.ghpage.com/first-video-from-ghanas-failatu-abdul-razaks-attempt-for-guinness-world-record-for-longest-cooking-marathon-drops/301124/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:45Z |
JAMMU: J&K Police have put a GPS anklet on a terror case suspect to monitor his movements while he is out on interim bail. This is the second recent instance of such devices being used.
The anklet was fitted Saturday on Khursheed Ahmed in Udhampur district on the orders of a Jammu NIA court four days ago. Ahmed is native of Doda district in Jammu and was arrested last year.
J&K Police claimed it became the first force in the country to use such GPS anklets for UAPA suspects on bail, strapping the device on an accused, Ghulam Mohd Bhat, on November 5 this year. Bhat is on trial for alleged links with various terror outfits, including Hizbul Mujahideen.
The device is already used in countries like the US, UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Apart from helping track accused on bail, parole and house arrest, it helps decongest prisons. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cops-put-gps-anklet-on-jk-terror-suspect-out-on-interim-bail/articleshow/106426641.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:46Z |
Houston man with Alzheimer’s brutally beaten, robbed in parking lot
A 67-year-old man who suffers from advanced stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was brutally beaten and robbed in a Houston parking lot last week.
On Dec. 23, Florentino Hurtado was waiting for his wife in their car while she ran into La Michoacana Meat Market in North Houston.
After about a minute, Hurtado exited the vehicle and wandered to the rear of the car in what police described as a "dazed manner."
Surveillance footage shows Hurtado briefly wandering then returning to the front of the vehicle and placing his hand on the door handle of another vehicle.
Hurtado was then approached by two Black men – later identified as Trayvion Lockridge and Deroderic Stephens.
Police say Lockridge punched Hurtado in the face, causing him to fall to the pavement. Lockridge repeatedly struck Hurtado with his hands and feet several times before stealing his cell phone, police said. Hurtado attempted to stand up but was "quickly met with 2-3 forceful stomps to his head and body."
OHIO PROSECUTOR WARNS ROBBERS SHOULD 'EXPECT TO BE SHOT' AFTER STORE MANAGER CHARGED IN KILLING
The assault was captured on a surveillance camera and lasted around two minutes, according to a police affidavit.
Hurtado was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where his family was informed that he suffered a possible traumatic brain injury, concussion, a broken facial cheekbone, multiple lacerations to the face and a black eye. His wife told police that he has often cried out in pain throughout the day and night repeating: "Someone beat me up."
Lockridge and Stephens were arrested five days later and charged with aggravated robbery of a victim over the age of 65 or disabled.
Judge Colleen Gaido set Lockridge’s bond at $50,000 – despite the state pushing for $1 million, FOX 26 reports.
"It’s just sad. It’s really sad, my father did not deserve this at all," Hurtado’s daughter, Jessica Hurtado, told the station. "We want justice for my dad. That’s all we want."
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China will firmly safeguard its sovereignty, maritime rights on Ren'ai Jiao: FM spokesperson
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China will respond resolutely to any infringement and provocation and firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday, responding to the Philippines' repeated provocations on China's Ren'ai Jiao.
According to reports, the Philippine armed forces spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar recently said the Philippine government is considering building a permanent civilian structure on Ren'ai Jiao, such as a lighthouse or a marine science research center. The spokesperson also said Ren'ai Jiao belongs to the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines, and only the Philippines can build buildings there. In the future, the Philippines will no longer transport military supplies but civilian supplies.
In response to a media query, spokesperson Mao Ning told a daily news briefing that Ren'ai Jiao is part of China's Nansha Qundao (the Nansha Islands). China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Qundao, including Ren'ai Jiao and its adjacent waters, which were established in the long course of history and are solidly grounded in international law, including the UN Charter.
Mao said the Philippines' claims on Ren'ai Jiao violate the principles of international law, and are legally untenable.
Noting that Ren'ai Jiao is an uninhabited reef, Mao said according to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea signed by China and the ASEAN countries, all parties should maintain the status of Ren'ai Jiao that there are no people or facilities on it. "The Philippine side has repeatedly broken its commitments, infringed China's rights on Ren'ai Jiao, and complicated the situation," Mao added.
The Philippine armed forces spokesperson's recent remarks are a major move to break the status quo of Ren'ai Jiao, Mao said, adding that China will resolutely respond to any infringement and provocation and firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
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This week in Christian history: Pat Robertson controversy, Turkey allows church
Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.
Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.
Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many people.
The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the birth of Pope Gregory XIII, Turkey allowing a church to be built, and Pat Robertson getting flack for comments he made about Ariel Sharon. | https://www.christianpost.com/news/this-week-in-christian-history-pat-robertson-controversy.html | 2024-01-01T02:58:48Z |
In just his first season as Liberty football coach, Jamey Chadwell has already guided his team to an undefeated regular season and a conference championship. On Monday, the 23rd-ranked Flames will look to cap off their unforgettable season when they go up against No. 8 Oregon in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
It’ll have been a calendar month since Liberty (13-0) claimed the Conference USA title against
New Mexico State, 49-35, on Dec. 1. Chadwell promises his team knows what is at stake and will be “ready to go” on the national stage.
“We were obviously excited when our name was released, I guess Selection Sunday…,” said Chadwell. “Ever since then, ‘Hey, you guys, we’re thankful to be in this, but also we’re going to play our best game and win the football game,’ and that’s been our mindset all year long and it’s not going to change, even though we’re playing a phenomenal team.
“We know the challenge. We know we’re the underdog. We know that, we’ve known everybody’s told us we’ve got no chance. Somebody gave us a 1-percent chance and it reminded me of the movie Dumb and Dumber — ‘So you’re telling me there’s a chance.’”
During their memorable run, the Flames have won six games against teams that went to a bowl game (Bowling Green, New Mexico State twice, Jacksonville State, Western Kentucky and Old Dominion), but they head into Monday’s game ranked 127th out of 133 FBS schools in strength of schedule (Oregon was 86th).
Liberty’s spread-option offense is averaging 40.8 points and 514.9 yards per contest, with the bulk of the production — 302.9 yards per game — coming via the rush.
Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound sophomore from Cedar Hill, Texas, has thrown for 2,750 yards and 31 touchdowns (5 interceptions) while also rushing for 1,064 yards and 12 more touchdowns.
Junior Quinton Cooley (5-7, 210 pounds), a Wake Forest transfer who admitted that Oregon was his “dream school,” leads the Flames in rushing with 1,322 yards and 16 touchdowns. Salter and Cooley combined for 236 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns alone against the Aggies last month.
Conversely, Oregon has one of the top rushing defenses in the nation. The Ducks rank ninth in the country against the run, holding opponents to 97.5 yards on the ground per game.
CJ Daniels is the team’s most lethal receiving threat with 988 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. The Liberty defense has racked up 25.0 sacks and a Division-I-best 21 interceptions.
On the other sideline, Oregon coach Dan Lanning led the Ducks to four wins over bowl teams during the regular season (Texas Tech, Utah, USC and Oregon State). They’ll be playing for their fifth 12-win season in program history.
The Ducks (11-2) had their six-game winning streak snapped against Washington in the Pac-12 Championship, 34-31, on Dec. 1. It was their second loss to the second-ranked and unbeaten Huskies (both by three points), who will be playing Texas later on Monday in the Sugar Bowl for a spot in the national title game next week.
The Ducks average 44.2 points and 527.4 total yards per game, second in the country in those categories. A lot of the output comes from the passing game, which posted 342.8 yards a game and 9.4 yards per pass.
Quarterback Bo Nix, a projected NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy finalist who finished third in the voting, threw for 4,145 yards this season with 40 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions (the Ducks have only turned the ball over seven times all year). He ranks No. 1 in the country in completion percentage at .772 (336 for 435).
“Bo’s been a really accurate passer this season,” said Lanning. “I think it starts with decision-making, where to take the ball. Even one of those interceptions hit our guy right in the chest, so he’s done a great job of protecting the ball, and when you do that, you have an opportunity to win games.”
The Auburn transfer also rushed for 228 yards and 6 touchdowns, but is not nearly the threat with his legs that his counterpart is.
Nix has a pair of 1,000-yard receivers to get the ball to — Troy Franklin (1,383 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns) and Tez Johnson (1,010 yards, 9 touchdowns). Running back Bucky Irving (1,063 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns) is a force to be reckoned with out of the backfield when the ball isn’t flying through the air.
Defensively, Oregon was one of only three D-I schools to limit opponents to 10 points or less in at least six of its games. The Ducks have registered 34.0 sacks and 11 interceptions. Just like the Flames, Oregon owns a plus-9 turnover ratio, which is tied for 12th in the FBS.
Lanning was Georgia’s defensive coordinator when the Bulldogs claimed the 2022 CFP national championship, so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about that side of the ball.
“They’re one of the best teams in this country, and if things had went their way, they’d be playing for a national championship,” Chadwell said of the Ducks. “So we get a chance to see where we’re at, where our program is at, compared against the best.” | https://augustafreepress.com/news/liberty-isnt-just-happy-to-be-in-the-fiesta-bowl-the-flames-want-to-win/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
Kulyash Shamshidinova becomes new Minister of Education of Kazakhstan
18:10, 25 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed Kulyash Shamshidinova as the new Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda's press service.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the corresponding decree on Monday. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kulyash-shamshidinova-becomes-new-minister-of-education-of-kazakhstan_a3501821/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:51Z |
Sam Kerr and fiancé Kristie Mewis throw an engagement party while back in Kerr's hometown of Perth over the New Year: 'We can't wait for the wedding!'
- Couple are back in Australia for Christmas and New Year break
- Have been relaxing in Kerr's hometown of Perth
- Celebrated their engagement with family and friends
It has been a New Year's party to remember for Matildas captain Sam Kerr who celebrated her engagement to fellow footballer Kristie Mewis in her hometown of Perth with family and friends.
Enjoying a well-deserved break from football, the loved up couple were inseparable as they celebrated at riverside venue The Raffles Hotel under the Perth summer sun.
The couple shared a host of images from their joint Instagram after announcing their engagement in 2023.
Speculation had been rife since mid-September when an Instagram post showcased Mewis donning what appeared to be an engagement ring.
Despite the swirling rumors, the couple chose to maintain a level of mystery, teasing fans and declining to officially confirm the news.
The suspense endured until Mewis decided to break their silence on November 9, providing an exclusive interview to People Magazine.
Kerr and Mewis celebrated their engagement with family and friends at The Raffles Hotel in Perth after Christmas
There was love all around as revellers enjoyed sweets at the riverside venue in Kerr's home town of Perth
It was a small, but lively affair as the couple enjoyed time off from their hectic football schedules to celebrate their impending nuptials
In this interview, Mewis not only confirmed the engagement for the first time but also opened up about Kerr's unwavering support, particularly in the aftermath of the US team's elimination in the quarterfinal stage of the Women's World Cup.
Reflecting on their relationship, Mewis expressed, 'My biggest supporter, always listening to me nag and complain, all of my crazy antics.'
The most recent post on Tuesday night not only disclosed the engagement but also unveiled the precise date of this significant milestone — September 1st, 2023.
The pair were relaxed in casual in true Aussie style at their engagement party, with Kerr delivering a short speech that was met with a loud cheer from the revellers.
'[It is great to] celebrate all of us, family, friends, everyone,' she said.
'Thanks everyone, we can't wait for the wedding
There were plenty of football stars present, including Young Matildas star Lexie Moreno
The dress code was relaxed, casual but elegant in true Australian style to suit the summer conditions on the west coast
Last week, the happy couple was spotted engaging in some year-end shopping in Fremantle.
Sam, 33, chose a casual and understated look, donning a black T-shirt featuring a Jordan logo, paired with black shorts and white sneakers.
Opting for a makeup-free appearance, she tied her brunette locks behind her head while sipping on smoothies with Kristie.
Kristie, 32, an American native, sported a white crop top and black running shorts, initially styling her hair in a ponytail but later letting her blonde tresses flow freely as they walked to the car.
The couple encountered a few fans outside the shopping center, graciously posing and smiling for several photos. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12915617/Sam-Kerr-fianc-Kristie-Mewis-throw-engagement-party-Kerrs-hometown-Perth-New-Year-wait-wedding.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
Starlink’s Impact on Angola’s Internet Connectivity
Angola, a country located in Southern Africa, has been struggling with poor internet connectivity for years. However, with the recent launch of Starlink, a satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, Angola’s internet connectivity may see a significant improvement.
Starlink, which was launched in 2018, aims to provide high-speed internet to remote and rural areas around the world. The service uses a network of satellites in low Earth orbit to provide internet connectivity to its users. With its low latency and high bandwidth, Starlink promises to provide a reliable and fast internet connection to its users.
Angola, like many other African countries, has been struggling with poor internet connectivity for years. According to a report by the International Telecommunication Union, only 14% of Angola’s population had access to the internet in 2019. This low internet penetration rate is due to a lack of infrastructure and investment in the country’s telecommunications sector.
However, with the launch of Starlink, Angola’s internet connectivity may see a significant improvement. Starlink’s satellite internet service can provide internet connectivity to remote and rural areas that are not covered by traditional internet service providers. This means that even people living in Angola’s most remote areas can now have access to high-speed internet.
Starlink’s impact on Angola’s internet connectivity can be seen in the recent partnership between SpaceX and the Angolan government. In March 2021, SpaceX signed a deal with the Angolan government to provide satellite internet services to the country. The deal was signed by SpaceX’s president and COO, Gwynne Shotwell, and Angola’s minister of telecommunications and information technologies, Jose Carvalho da Rocha.
The partnership between SpaceX and the Angolan government is a significant step towards improving internet connectivity in Angola. With Starlink’s satellite internet service, Angola can now provide internet connectivity to its citizens, even in the most remote areas of the country. This will not only improve the quality of life for Angolans but also boost the country’s economy by providing access to online education, e-commerce, and other online services.
Starlink’s impact on Angola’s internet connectivity is not limited to the country’s citizens. The service can also benefit Angola’s businesses and industries. With high-speed internet connectivity, businesses in Angola can now access global markets and compete with other businesses around the world. This can lead to increased investment in the country’s economy and the creation of new job opportunities.
In conclusion, Starlink’s launch in Angola is a significant step towards improving the country’s internet connectivity. With its satellite internet service, Starlink can provide high-speed internet to even the most remote areas of the country. This will not only improve the quality of life for Angolans but also boost the country’s economy by providing access to online education, e-commerce, and other online services. The partnership between SpaceX and the Angolan government is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and it is hoped that other African countries will follow suit in the near future. | https://satprnews.com/2024/01/01/starlink-in-angola/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
PANAJI: Pakistani terrorists based in the Middle East are involved in gold smuggling through the airports in touristy Goa and funds generated from these illicit operations are allegedly used to finance antinational activities in India, reports Murari Shetye. This was revealed during recent investigations by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Goa.
Over the past three months, DRI has seized 3kg of gold worth Rs 10 crore, with smugglers reportedly utilising both the airport at Mopa and the older airport at Dabolim for smuggling.
Mounting cases prompted the agency to heighten its vigilance and activate sources to catch the smugglers. DRI suspects that gold is being smuggled through Mopa every day.
"When international flights began operations from Mopa airport, smugglers assessed its vulnerabilities," DRI said.
"They were able to dodge the checks and started using the airport to smuggle gold." DRI added. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-terrorists-smuggling-gold-via-goa-airports-dri/articleshow/106426796.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
AMRITSAR: Police on Sunday said they busted a cross-border drug and arms smuggling racket, with the arrest of 2 key operators of a US-based smuggler and recovered 19 kg heroin, 7 pistols, and Rs 23 lakh in cash from the suspects.
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, commissioner of police, Amritsar, said the suspects are Sandeep Singh alias Laddi, a resident of Guru ki Wadali, Amritsar, and Roshan, a resident of Heir, Amritsar.
The drug racket is being operated by US-based smuggler, Manpreet alias Mannu Mahawa, Bhullar said.
Bhullar said police teams recovered 19 kg heroin, Rs 23 lakh in cash, 7 pistols - including one sophisticated 9mm Glock, three .30 bore pistols, and three .32 bore pistols - along with Pakistan-stamped ammunition, a currency counting machine, drone equipment, including a remote controller and spare fans, from the possession of the duo. Police impounded a Hyundai Verna in which the suspects were going to supply the consignment and registered a case against the duo under the NDPS Act. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-cops-bust-racket-smuggling-drugs-arms/articleshow/106426795.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
In an exciting wave of Guinness World Record attempts, Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak from Tamale is poised to become the third Ghanaian to undertake a record-breaking challenge within two months.
Her mission: to set the world record for the longest cooking marathon.
The current record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual) is Irish chef Alan Fisher, who achieved an impressive time of 119 hours and 57 minutes, surpassing the previous record held by Nigerian chef Hilda Baci.
In this article, we are going to look at 8 interesting facts about Chef Failatu that make her a very unique human being.
Educational Background:
Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak attended the Tamale Business School, the first business school in the northern region of Ghana.
She is an alumna of the University of Development Studies (Wa), where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Community Studies.
Professional Journey:
Chef Failatu has a diverse professional background, having previously worked with Mafara Hotel and Relax Lodge in Tamale.
In 2017, she founded Mickey’s INN restaurant, located in Lamashegu, a suburb of Tamale metro.
Entrepreneurship:
Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak is the Founder and CEO of Mickey’s INN restaurant, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit.
Mickey’s INN, established in 2017, has become a prominent dining destination in Lamashegu.
Culinary Expertise:
As an accomplished Ghanaian chef, Failatu is recognized for her expertise in the culinary arts.
Her dedication to the culinary craft is exemplified by her current Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cooking marathon at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale.
Community Engagement:
With a background in Integrated Community Studies, Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak likely brings a community-focused approach to her culinary endeavours.
Multifaceted Talent:
In addition to her culinary pursuits, Chef Failatu is involved in part-time music and acting, showcasing her multifaceted talents.
Current Endeavor:
Chef Failatu’s current focus is on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, demonstrating her passion and commitment to culinary excellence.
The marathon is taking place at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, where spectators and supporters gather to witness this remarkable feat.
Guinness World Record Aspiration:
Chef Failatu is currently undertaking a challenging Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cooking marathon, showcasing her passion and dedication to the culinary craft. | https://www.ghpage.com/interesting-facts-chef-failatu-abdul-razak/301132/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:51Z |
How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Taiwan's relations with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday after China's leader Xi Jinping said "reunification" with the island is inevitable.
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Xi's comments, in a New Year's Eve address, struck a stronger tone than the previous year where he said only that people on either side of the Taiwan Strait are "members of one and the same family".
Asked about Xi's speech at a New Year's press conference at the presidential office in Taipei, Tsai said the most important principle on what course to follow on relations with China was democracy.
"This is taking the joint will of Taiwan's people to make a decision. After all, we are a democratic country," she said.
China should respect the outcome of Taiwan's election and it is the responsibility of both sides to maintain peace and stability in the strait, Tsai added.
China has cast the election as a choice between war and peace and has refused multiple offers of talks by Tsai, believing she is a separatist.
Tsai has made bolstering and modernising Taiwan's defences a priority, including pushing an indigenous submarine programme.
"Everyone's home has locks on them, which is not to provoke the neighbours next door but to make yourself safer. This is the same for the doors to the country. Taiwan's people want peace, but we want peace with respect," she said.
Taiwan's government has repeatedly warned China is trying to interfere in the election, whether by using fake news or military or trade pressure, and Tsai said she hoped people could be on alert for this.
China has taken particular exception to current Vice President Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan's ruling Democratic Party (DPP) who is leading in opinion polls by varying margins, saying he is also a dangerous separatist.
Both the DPP and Taiwan's largest opposition party the Kuomintang say only the island's people can decide their future.
Tsai cannot stand again after two terms in office. She will step down in May when the next president is sworn in.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Lisa Shumaker and Kim Coghill)
((ben.blanchard@thomsonreuters.com;))
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/taiwan-president-says-ties-with-china-must-be-decided-by-will-of-the-people | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
Judicial Notice (12.30.23): Disqualified
A judge shows holiday kindness to counsel, a Biglaw firm goes Grinch on its associates, and other legal news from the week that was.
Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here. Thanks!
Hello from the West Coast, where we’re visiting Zach’s brother and his family. We’ve been having a great trip, extreme weather notwithstanding. I hope you’ve also been able to spend time with loved ones during this quiet period between Christmas and New Year’s.
A quick reminder: as mentioned last week, tomorrow I’m raising the subscription rate for Original Jurisdiction from $5 a month and $50 a year to $6 a month and $60 a year. But consistent with Substack policy, if you subscribe at the current $5/$50 rate, you’ll keep that rate—a reward and expression of gratitude for your loyalty. So if you’ve been thinking of upgrading from a free to a paid subscription, now is a great time, since you’ll lock in the lower rate (as long as you don’t cancel and resubscribe).
Now, on to the news (of which there’s a fair amount, since I skipped Judicial Notice last weekend for Christmas).
Lawyers of the Week: Will Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen.
As you’d expect for this time of year, the news cycle has been quiet, with one (big) exception: litigation seeking to disqualify former president Donald Trump from running for president again, based on Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. I discuss it in greater detail below, but for now, I’d like to recognize two incredibly influential intellectuals who have played a leading role in the Section Three movement: Professor William Baude, of the University of Chicago Law School, and Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen, of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Their forthcoming article in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, The Sweep and Force of Section Three, has served as the blueprint for many of the lawsuits filed across the country seeking to boot Trump from the ballot.
For the record, Baude and Paulsen didn’t “discover” Section Three or its potential application to politicians involved in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Other academics, including Professors Akhil Reed Amar and Gerard Magliocca, have been writing about the provision for years—even before January 6. But Baude and Paulsen’s mammoth and magisterial article, in all its 126-page glory, lays out the most comprehensive case for applying Section Three to the Donald—and the media coverage surrounding it, including a New York Times article from August by Adam Liptak, made the case for disqualification go mainstream.
Why did their paper—which has been downloaded more than 104,000 times, and whose abstract has been viewed more than 303,000 times—go viral? The messengers here were arguably just as important as the message. As noted in the first paragraph of Liptak’s piece, Baude and Paulsen are “prominent conservative law professors,” “active members of the Federalist Society,” and “proponents of originalism, the method of interpretation that seeks to determine the Constitution’s original meaning.” Their strong conservative credentials made it difficult to dismiss their argument as politically motivated, and their impeccable reputations as scholars required their argument to be taken seriously. So if you love (or loathe) the movement to remove Trump from the ballot, give credit (or blame) to Will Baude and Michael Paulsen (who should have received at least an honorable mention in the Lawyer of the Year discussion that Sarah Isgur and I had in our 2023 year-in-review podcast).1
Other lawyers in the news (alas, for bad stuff):
As expected after the $148 million defamation verdict against him, former New York City mayor and U.S. attorney Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy.
Another ex-associate of Donald Trump, former fixer Michael Cohen, took responsibility for fake case citations that wound up in a motion filed on his behalf before Judge Jesse Furman (S.D.N.Y.). This time around, ChatGPT wasn’t the culprit; Google Bard was being evil.
Brazilian lawyer Romero Cabral Da Costa Neto, who worked at Gibson Dunn as a visiting attorney, received a two-month prison sentence for insider trading based on information he gleaned while working at Gibson.
Judge of the Week: Judge Andrew Edison.
On December 19, Magistrate Judge Andrew M. Edison (S.D. Tex.) issued an order that read, in pertinent part, as follows:
Yesterday, Plaintiffs filed a motion for partial summary judgment. Under our local rules, a response to the motion is due January 8, 2024. To meet such a deadline, the lawyers would probably need to work over the next two weeks. You should spend as much time as you can with family and friends. Accordingly, I will sua sponte modify the briefing schedule. A response to the motion for partial summary judgment will now be due on Friday, January 19, 2024.… [H]appy holidays to all!
Lawyers praised Judge Edison’s order. As Raffi Melkonian commented on Twitter, “I’m not sure I can say it any better than the excellent Federal Magistrate Judge Andrew Edison.” Or as Texas appellate attorney Anne Johnson wrote in a LinkedIn post that went viral, with more than 240 reposts and 4,500 likes, “A standing ovation for Judge Edison! Lawyer burnout is real, and we need more of this in our profession.”
Judge Edison’s holiday spirit contrasts sharply with the attitude of partners at Simpson Thacher in London. What did they do to incite the ire of their associates?
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Let’s face it, there are more addictive games to play on mobile than there are on any other gaming platform. Whether you’re riding on the bus or even sitting on the toilet at work, it’s easy to just grab your phone, start one of them up, and enjoy the dopamine rush that follows. As we all know, the most addictive games tend to be free-to-play as well. After all, that’s how they make their money – if they weren’t addictive, nobody would ever be tempted to pay to climb over those paywalls.
On the flip side of that though, managing to get ahead in a free-to-play game without spending a penny can feel extremely satisfying. So let’s take a look at our top picks for the most addictive games on mobile. If you want more recommendations, we’ve got lists of the best word games, farm games, strategy games, and more for you to peruse.
The most addictive games on mobile are:
- Raid: Shadow Legends
- Mech Arena
- Forge of Empires
- Rise of Cultures
- Sonic Dash
- Hero Wars
- Idle Bank Tycoon
- Lucky Buddies
- Magic: The Gathering Arena
- Mafia City
- Solitaire Grand Harvest
- Dice Dreams
- Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
- Lords Mobile
- Smash Party
- Sunrise Village
- Elvenar
- Puzzles and Survival
- Magic Jigsaw Puzzles
- Crossword Jam
- June's Journey
- Wordle
- Mario Kart Tour
- Tracky Train
- Fire Emblem Heroes
- Pokémon GO
- Among Us
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
- Plants Vs. Zombies
- Fortnite
- Tetris
- Pokémon Shuffle Mobile
- Crossy Road
- Clash of Clans
- Subway Surfers
Raid: Shadow Legends
This is one you’ve probably heard of before – Raid: Shadow Legends is probably one of the first games that many gamers think of when they heard the words “free to play” and part of the reason for this is that it provides an experience which can be genuinely fun, but is also highly addictive.
For those who don’t know, the general premise behind it is that you put together a team of champions so that you can make your way through dungeons that are made up of turn-based RPG battles. It’s one of those games where you mostly just sit back and let the game take its course, but watching your team level up through the grinding, making your way through the dungeons, and unlocking more and more powerful champions can be wonderfully moreish.
Play Raid: Shadow Legends for free.
Mech Arena
Looking for an online shooter to get hooked on? Look no further than Mech Arena. As you have probably guessed, this is a game that puts you in control of a mech suit, and then you battle it out against others in mech suits in a number of different arenas. It feels and looks very similar to Overwatch, so it’s likely that that was an influence on the developers.
While, yes, it sounds very simple on paper, there’s actually a lot more to it than you may think. There are so many different mechs to unlock, and all of them have a number of customisation options, and even different pilots who bring unique bonuses. The more you play, the more you unlock, and eventually you’ll get to the point where you’ve honed your mech to play in exactly the way that you wanted it to.
Forge of Empires
At the start of Forge of Empires, you create the most basic of settlements all the way back in the Stone Age, and then you get to develop it throughout all of human history. As we’re sure you can imagine, it’s one heck of a journey.
Advancements in technology occur as you move forward through history, allowing you to build new types of buildings within your towns and cities. Following the course of real history is probably going to appeal to history buffs too – and it even reaches the modern day, before moving onward into the imagined era of future history. Most of all, Forge of Empires is remarkable in its scope.
Play Forge of Empires for free.
Rise of Cultures
We’ve got another historic strategy game here. What makes Rise of Cultures unique, is that there’s a much more human-centric focus than you often see in this genre. While you’re still looking down on your civilisation from above, in Rise of Cultures, it’s important to make sure that your people are happy.
When you create your cities, you need to add buildings that will give the people cultural fulfilment. These need to be spread around too, so that they’re accessible to people working and living in all the different parts of your city. You also have to be conscious of their energy levels, because they’ll reach their limits if you over-work them. It gives a unique perspective on empire-building games.
Play Rise of Cultures on iOS for free.
Play Rise of Cultures on Android for free.
Sonic Dash
If there’s any gaming franchise which is well-suited to the infinite runner genre, it’s Sonic Dash. You play as Sonic, or one of his many friends, as they make their way through endless courses, attacking or dodging enemies, avoiding bottomless pits and spikes, and even fighting bosses every now and then. It’s simple, but as you work to unlock all the characters, you’ll soon find yourself playing it every single day.
There are actually three versions of this game. The first, regular old Sonic Dash, is the original and features all the main Sonic cast (Knuckles, Shadow, Amy, Tails, Big, etc), with special events having made characters from Angry Birds, the Sonic movie, and the Sonic IDW comic available. A second one, Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom, is based on the Sonic Boom sub-series, and the third, Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, incorporates a large selection of Sonic characters and locations from different sources.
Play Sonic Dash+ on Apple Arcade.
Hero Wars
We’re sure you’ll have seen the trailers that show a hero in a precarious situation, with sliding doors blocking gold, monsters, lava, water, or whatever. The player then opens them in the wrong order and the hero dies, leaving you thinking “You fool! I could have done it properly” and then you download the game to prove it.
Except, when you download Hero Wars, you get a completely different game (though the puzzles do occasionally show up as bonus levels). Fortunately, the real game, which sees you assembling a team of heroes and then having them plough through countless foes in different levels, is still pretty fun. If you’re someone who’s prone to collecting things, Hero Wars is sure to prove a highly addictive experience. “Just five more minutes” you say again and again as you try and grind enough to win the next level, or get just one more hero.
Idle Bank Tycoon: Money Empire
If you’re looking for a great idle game that keeps the fun going even when you’re away from your phone, then you should check out Idle Bank Tycoon: Money Empire. This chill business sim sees you build your own bank empire, as you upgrade locations, pull in new clients, and hire staff to keep the cash coming, even when you’re offline. Whether you’re a millionaire or a billionaire, that constant cash flow is sure to keep you saying ‘just five more minutes!’
Lucky Buddies
Fancy a bit of slot-machine-based fun, without having to do any actual gambling? Try Lucky Buddies. This is a game that’s all about collecting a team of the titular Lucky Buddies and then using them to fight of pi-rats (or, rat pirates). The buddies are cutesy characters based on figures from history, mythology, and folklore, and in each battle you assemble a squad of three, with slot spins determining the outcome of each attack.
Sure, it is luck-based, but if we’re honest here, almost every success in reality comes down to luck. Besides which, there is a degree of strategy involved here too, because the more buddies you collect, the more you’ll have to think carefully about which ones you deploy. They all have a unique set of strengths and weaknesses, so you can cultivate different strategies for different challenges. However you play, there’s no denying that this can indeed be a very addictive game.
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering has cemented itself as one of the most popular trading car games of all time – and you know what? It works really well as a free-to-play mobile game as well. If you’ve ever wanted to give MTG a try, this would be a great place to start, because it provides tutorials which make it easy for you to get to grips with the intricacies of the game.
Then once you’re a pro, the multiverse of MTG is your oyster. You can play with other people online, you can play against CPU players for practice, and you can unlock booster packs so that you can build up your collection and create the ultimate deck. MTG is such a well-crafted game, and Magic: The Gathering Arena captures all of its charm.
Mafia City
Mafia City is a game that many people will have already heard of. It sees you taking on the role of a mafia boss, which means that you get to build constructs throughout the city, while also sending out bikers, and other loyal gang members to go out and defend your territories from enemies.
It’s a nice mixture of crime and strategy, which is a wonderfully unique mixture. If you enjoy games with a social aspect, you’ll be pleased to hear that you have opportunities, not only to come up against other players, but also to work cooperatively with them. If you and a group of friends all started playing at once, it could be a good opportunity for you to each help one another to make your way in the crime world.
Solitaire Grand Harvest
Solitaire is a game that people have been enjoying for hundreds of years and there are countless versions of this classic games on mobile devices. Solitaire Grand Harvest is definitely one of the best, because it combines this timeless format with another staple of the mobile gaming world: farming.
While card games might not seem to be an obvious pairing for farming, the two actually go together beautifully. By beating Solitaire puzzles, you’re given the opportunity to grow crops and expand your farm, giving you further motivation to keep going through the different challenges that game throws your way. The great feeling that comes after you’re able to clear off a number of cards in one chain will keep you coming back for more and more.
Dice Dreams
In Dice Dreams, you’re put in charge of a kingdom of cute peon creatures. Their home has been attacked and they need a strong leader like you to get things back on track. What sets this apart from other games is the fact that everything you do is decided by the outcome of a dice roll.
Of course, many mobile games depend on random numbers to make things happen, it’s just that Dice Dreams is a little more open about it. Sometimes a dice roll will get you money, which you can use to grow or expand your kingdom, and sometimes it gives you a chance to attack the kingdoms of your friends (and you can connect it to Facebook to easily find any real life friends who have the game). It’s a very basic concept for a game, but it’s very charming in its presentation, and something about it will keep you coming back again and again.
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Something for those with an appetite for more cerebral games. Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles is exactly what it says on the tin. Each and every day, you’ll be treated to a new crossword puzzles to complete. If you’re looking for something to do during your daily commute, this might just be it.
You can earn coins by watching adverts, and these coins can then be used to unlock new puzzles or even to buy clues if you’re stuck. While some may consider that cheating, it’s actually a pretty good way to stop things getting boring after you’ve spent ages trying to figure out a particularly cryptic clue. Before long, you’ll wonder how you ever did without your daily crossword puzzle.
Lords Mobile
If you enjoy carefully putting together teams of units with different abilities in order to overcome different challenges, then Lords Mobile is a game to try. In it, you’ll go through RPG-style battles, where you send out a smaller group of heroes to do battle, grind, and unlock new heroes (somewhat reminiscent of Raid: Shadow Legends). On top of that, you’ll also engage in tower defence style battles, where you’ll have to assemble the best team to defend your base from an onslaught of foes, before then sending them out to destroy the enemy base.
Part of what makes the game so addictive is that it has so many heroes for you to unlock. These come in many shapes and sizes, from knights in shining armour, to goblins, and sages, and you’ll enjoy building up your retinue and making them all as powerful as possible so that you’ve got a crack squad ready and waiting to take on any challenge that you may encounter.
Smash Party
Fans of the best mobile shooters should get a lot out of Smash Party. In this isometric, arcade-style shooter, you play as law enforcement officers who are trying to restore order in a town that has been overrun by criminals (who dress up as clowns and pirates, and wear many other strange outfits too).
Each level is fairly small (usually just a little bigger than the size of your screen) and you control your character by sliding your finger around. When you leave them stationary, they’ll automatically fire at the enemies, so it’s up to you to dodge the bullets and find the safest spot. It’s a simple premise, then, aren’t all the most addictive games? As an extra cherry on the cake, you can also play with friends.
Sunrise Village
Even though running and managing a farm in real life is extremely hard work, when you do it in a mobile game, it becomes a super relaxing experience. In Sunrise Village, you play as somebody who has just started up their own farm in the titular village, and it’s a classic example of the age-old farm game formula.
You gather crops and produce so that you can complete orders, then you use the money you accumulate to create new buildings around your farm, and over time your farm expands more and more, allowing you to complete larger orders. It’s a simple premise, but one that definitely becomes addictive – watching your farm grow is a very satisfying experience.
Elvenar
Next up, we have a fantasy strategy game. In Elvenar, you decide whether you want to play as humans or elves, and then after that, it’s up to you to develop their civilisation. As your kingdom expands, you will inevitably come into contact with other empires with clashing interests – when this happens, the gameplay shifts and instead sees you leading strategic battles against your enemy.
It’s great because, on the one hand, it’s one of the best city-building games, but on the other, it gives you an immersive fantasy experience where you have to think strategically. There’s a lot of depth to it, and it’s very easy to lose yourself in it.
Puzzles & Survival
Have you ever wanted to merge the zombie survival and tile-matching genres? What would a game like that look like? Puzzles & Survival is what that would look like. You and a team of survivors head out into the ruins of a city, fighting against zombies as you do so, with matching tiles helping you to make successful attacks on them.
In all honesty, the game draws a lot from the 2012 classic, Puzzles & Dragons, so if you’ve ever played that game, you’ll know what to expect. However, if you prefer the zombie aesthetic over the anime fantasy one, and you want to revisit that winning formula with a new coat of paint, we definitely suggest you take Puzzles & Survival for a spin, as it’s well worth a go.
Magic Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles have been providing people with a satisfying pastime since as far back as the 18th century, and Magic Jigsaw Puzzles brings that classic formula into the modern era. In this free-to-play game, you’re treated to a new puzzle every single day, ranging from cute animals, to iconic landmarks, and even popular Disney, Marvel, and Nickelodeon characters.
It’s a game that’s as therapeutic as it is addictive, and it’s something that you’ll easily pour a lot of hours into. Unlike real puzzles, you don’t need to worry about losing pieces or finding the room to put it together. If you want to create a fun, personalised experience, you can even turn your own photos and artworks into puzzles too. It’s a simple game, but one with a very broad appeal.
Crossword Jam
This is the second crossword game that we’ve included in this list, but it offers a very different experience to Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles. Not everybody has time to do a whole crossword puzzle, so Crossword Jam gives you bite-sized crosswords that you’ll be able to complete in just one or two minutes.
In this one, all of the words in a given puzzle will be made up of just three or four different letters. At the bottom of the screen, those letters will be visible in a little circle, then you just need to connect them in different ways to create the words the puzzle requires. Nicely, you still get rewarded for using those letters to make words that aren’t in the puzzle. If you’ve got a competitive flare, you might be interested in its leaderboards too.
June’s Journey
Do you enjoy a good Agatha Christie-style murder mystery? Give June’s Journey a go. In it, you play as June Parker, a woman who is investigating the murder of her sister and her brother-in-law. She needs to find certain items in order to get an idea of what happened, so you’re given various scenes where you have to look for certain items, with a timer in place to reward you for finding things quickly.
When you’re not searching for clues, you’re looking after June’s stately home, buying items and expansions to make it as nice as possible. It’s a multi-faceted experience and one which deserves a place in your mobile gaming library.
Wordle
Chances are, you’ve already heard of Wordle, because this puzzle game has been taking the internet by storm. Earlier this year, if you logged on to Twitter, most of the tweets you’d see would be people sharing their Wordle results. It’s such a simple premise, but one which has a huge dedicated fanbase who are ready to complete the new puzzles each and every day. There have been countless games like Wordle released too, as other developers try and get in on this new type of game.
For those not in the know, in Wordle, each day you’re given six guesses to get a five-letter word. Each new guess should be a little easier because it tells you whenever you get a letter that’s in the actual word, and whether or not that letter is in the right place. Getting it right in just two or three guesses is very rewarding, so it’s no wonder that people love to boast about their results. (Although, please note, it can be a bit challenging for colourblind players.)
Mario Kart Tour
It still feels awesome that you can play Mario Kart on your mobile phone. Though the game is slightly different from its console counterparts (focusing on you getting points through combos, rather than simply winning the race), it remains a highly enjoyable and addictive game that should appeal to many gamers, regardless of how much experience they have with the Super Mario series.
Mario Kart Tour brings back tons of iconic race tracks from the series’ history, as well as introducing new ones based on real-life cities from around the world. Winning races gets you coins and rubies, and these rubies are used to unlock new characters and vehicles through a gacha mechanic. There’s a huge selection of characters to unlock, including lots of alternative costumes. It even has Funky and Dixie Kong, and no game that has them in it could be bad.
Tracky Train
Tracky Train is a lesser-known indie game that sees you laying down the tracks for a train which is speedily chuffing along behind you. You have to see how long you can keep things going before the train catches up to you and crashes. There are various locales that you pass through, and if you pass by a group of passengers, the train will stop to pick them up, giving you a bit of a lead. You have to be sure to guide the train into stations so that it can drop them off too, otherwise, it will fill up and won’t be able to pick up anyone else.
It’s a simple premise, for sure, but playing over and over again to out-do your high scores and to unlock bigger, better trains is very addictive. You’ll also want to encounter all of the different passengers that the game has to offer, all of which reference various figures from popular culture. Fun fact: Tracky Train is the debut appearance of popular indie character Yooka (of Yooka-Laylee fame).
Fire Emblem Heroes
This game takes the turn-based strategy gameplay of the Fire Emblem series and condenses it to give you scenarios that take place on single-screen maps. At the same time, it acts as a celebration of Fire Emblem at large, with characters from every single game in its history unlockable through its gacha mechanics.
Because you’ll be building a team of characters who appeal to you, everybody’s experience of Fire Emblem Heroes is going to be very different. Maybe you’ll use a team of characters from Fire Emblem Awakening – or maybe you prefer the case of Three Houses? Maybe you’re even a Genealogy of the Holy War kind of person, either way, taking all these characters from the countless battles the game providers can get crazily addictive.
Pokémon Go
The game that encouraged people to go out and walk in ways that fitness apps could only ever dream about. Pokémon Go is probably the closest we’ll ever get to going out into the world as a Pokémon Trainer, and exploring new areas around where you live, just in the hopes of finding new Pokémon, or getting those extra steps in to hatch your egg, is absolutely amazing.
Then, of course, if you prefer the competitive side of Pokémon, you can try and hold the top position in a gym and enjoy the lucrative rewards that follow. It was an amazing game when it launched, and Niantic has just added more and more content ever since. Indeed, they’re still adding new content to this day, and with new Pokémon and features becoming available all the time, the experience is only going to get better and better.
Among Us
The game that put social deduction on the map. In the few years since its initial release, Among Us has been so successful, that the astronauts from the game are so iconic, that they’re pretty much on the level of Mario, Pikachu, Sonic, or Minecraft’s Steve.
If you’ve never played Among Us before, this is a game that sees you and a group of astronauts working to figure out which one of you is a murdered – meanwhile, if you are a murderer, it’s your job to keep slaughtering your colleagues without being detected, because there are periodic votes to determine who is the killer, and if they vote for you, you’re getting ejected into space. It’s fun with strangers, but especially enjoyable if you have a group of friends to play with.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Animal Crossing is another Nintendo series which has received the mobile game treatment. While other Animal Crossing games have seen you cultivating your own town or island, this one is about creating the ultimate camp. You do this by crafting different furniture and items to go in your camp, while also building relationships with villagers to persuade them to come stay.
Each day, you catch bugs, mine ore, catch fish, gather fruit, collect shells, and run errands for the animals who appear around the map. The animals will need you to do different things for them, and by doing so, you get them to give you valuable resources, while also solidifying your friendship with them. It’s not as comprehensive as something like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but it’s still a wonderful experience of its own, and one that will appeal to both old fans of the series, as well as newcomers.
Plants vs. Zombies
Oh no! It’s a zombie apocalypse and the zombies are headed your way. Thank goodness you’re an expert gardener who has an army of plants read to protect you. As zombies walk toward you on the grid-based map of your garden, you plant plants in different spots so that they’re ready to defend you.
You can plant Sunflowers that generate ‘sun’ so that you can grow more plants, Peashooters, who spit peas at the zombies, making them slowly fall apart, Wall-nuts who act as walls for the zombies, and countless other quirky plants who help to defend you from a hoard of strange and bizarre zombies. Unlike many strategy games, which can be daunting at first, Plants vs. Zombies is really accessible, but it still manages to provide impressive amounts of nuance.
Fortnite
Next up, we have another iconic one: Fortnite! Sitting on its throne alongside Among Us, Minecraft, and Roblox, Fortnite is one of the biggest games among the current generation of gamers, and sure enough, you can download and play Fortnite on your mobile devices.
It’s easy to see why this game has become so popular. Already, the idea of a hundred people battling it out in an ever-shrinking arena where they can build structures for self-defence is very appealing, but when you add to that the fact that this is one of the biggest crossovers ever created, and that you could see anyone from Darth Vader, to Batman, or Stranger Things’ Demogorgon, it’s easy to see how it cultivated such a following.
Tetris
Though much older, Tetris is easily as recognisable as Fortnite. Since its first iteration was released in 1984, millions of people have been drawn to this simple block stacking game. Different shapes appear at the top of the screen, and you have to place them carefully at the bottom so that they make straight lines and then disappear. Anybody can understand it and anybody can enjoy it.
Over the years, there have been countless versions of Tetris released, and, of course, that includes a free version for mobile. If you want to have one of the most popular and addictive games ever made in your collection of mobile puzzle games, then you should definitely download Tetris today.
If you’re a huge Tetris fan, you might like to take a look at our guide on the best Tetris games on Switch and mobile.
Pokémon Shuffle Mobile
Have you ever played Candy Crush before? (Now, there’s a game that just narrowly avoided being on this list.) Well, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is essentially the answer to the question “what if Candy Crush were a Pokémon game?” you have to slide around Pokémon faces so that you can match them up and attack wild Pokémon, and at the end, you’re given a chance to catch them, allowing them to be added to your rotation.
Of course, Pokémon often escape when you try to catch them, and you’ll probably find yourself replaying certain levels over and over again. Also, for what it’s worth, out of all the Pokémon games, there are more than you can catch in this game (without trading from others) than in any other instalment. That’s pretty impressive for a simple puzzle game.
Crossy Road
If you’re looking for an intense, free and fun addictive game, Crossy Road is the game for you. Crossy Road is a mobile game that was released in November 2014, since its release, it has had over 150 million downloads. In it, you have to earn coins to earn characters, and to get those coins you need to be able to stay alive for a long period of time without being hit by a car, train or eaten by an eagle.
You tap your phone screen for your character to move forward and you can drag it to change direction, you have to think carefully about when to go and when to turn, but you also have to be fast, as you also are being chased by an eagle so if you stand still for too long it will catch up and eat you. It’s one of those games that doesn’t require data or wi-fi to be played, this means that you can enjoy it anytime anywhere.
(content on Crossy Road provided by Noah Turner)
Clash of Clans
Clash of clans is a free-to-play game where you build the biggest village and become a very powerful threat by cultivating a large army. The game was created by Finnish developer Supercell in 2012. In it, you start with a town hall and basic defences you then get the ability to collect two of the three in-game currencies. You get gold out of mines, then you use it to build more mines. To store it you need a gold store which you can upgrade to store more gold. It is the same with the other currency elixir which you get with an elixir collector and store in an elixir store.
In the game when you upgrade your town hall you get access to lots of new things such as new defences and more mines and stores. To upgrade your town hall you have to meet some conditions such as barracks level 7 and a certain amount of walls placed. The barracks in Clash of Clans allows you to build an army costing different amounts of elixir depending on what types of troop you get. There are lots of different types of troops in the game which do lots of different things; you unlock the different types through various upgrades.
You’ll find yourself wanting to keep coming back to it so that you can upgrade your village even more all the time. The game keeps getting new content too, so it always stays fresh.
(content on Clash of Clans provided by Riley Ashdown-Doel)
Subway Surfers
Subway Surfers is a never-ending game where you have to dodge trains and obstacles while collecting coins and power-ups. This endless runner was released in mid-2012 and since then it’s been downloaded approximately 3 billion times, which makes it one of the most popular high score games on mobile ever. The developers, Kiloo and SYBO, constantly release updates which take you to new locations, with fresh challenges, boards to buy, characters to unlock and policemen to chase you.
The fast-paced game speeds up with the higher score you have, making it enjoyable but difficult to play for long periods of time, creating less time to react to jump, roll, or dodge. You can even match your high scores against friends with online leaderboards that connect through Facebook. The many boards have different effects, such as “smooth drift” which allows you to stay in the air for longer, or you could choose “super jump” which lets you jump higher onto the trains. The variety of ways to play, the competitiveness and constant updates will keep you hooked and you’ll soon be playing every day.
(content on Subway Surfers provided by George Thompson)
We hope you liked looking through these addictive game recommendations. Want more? Have a look at our articles on the best mobile games, the best iPhone games, and the best Android games, to find even more games to sink your teeth into. | https://www.pockettactics.com/addictive-games | 2024-01-01T02:58:52Z |
Big Ten Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season slate features eight Big Ten matchups, with LSU (-8.5) against Wisconsin among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, see below.
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Best Week 18 Big Ten Spread Bets
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2 (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Maryland +4.5 vs. Auburn
- Matchup: Auburn Tigers at Maryland Terrapins
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Maryland by 6.2 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
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Pick: Penn State -6 vs. Ole Miss
- Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Penn State by 15.7 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Best Week 18 Big Ten Total Bets
Over 35.5 - Iowa vs. Tennessee
- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes at Tennessee Volunteers
- Projected Total: 42.2 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
Over 44.5 - Bowling Green vs. Minnesota
- Matchup: Bowling Green Falcons at Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Projected Total: 48.3 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 26
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Over 45.5 - Alabama vs. Michigan
- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide at Michigan Wolverines
- Projected Total: 48.9 points
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Recycled Christmas trees turn to free mulch for residents
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok (KFOR) — If you want to start off the new year with a clean start, the first step can be recycling your natural, live Christmas tree. Oklahoma City Parks and Grounds crews have hosted the recycling program for more than seven years.
There are two locations to drop off your tree in the city.
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“One is going to be Wheeler park and that is just off I-40 and western on the south side. Our second location is going to be Will Rogers,” said Steven Wright with the OKC Parks & Grounds Forestry Division.
Wright said the easiest entrance at Will Rogers park is on Pat Murphy drive, but if you enter on Portland, there’s a big sign showing where to go.
“The best thing is to allow the residents to have a place to get rid of their natural trees, said Wright.
The program isn’t just a place to drop off your Christmas tree. Wright said the Parks and Grounds crew puts the trees in a wood chipper that turns them into mulch for people to take home.
“They can use mulch that is there and to, you know, to use them in their flower beds and use them around their trees,” said Wright.
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If you want to take mulch home, Wright said you need to bring your own shovels and containers.
Wright hopes neighbors will drop off their live trees this year as it allows natural waste to be used, rather than sit in a landfill.
The last day to drop off a natural, live tree or pick up mulch is January 15th.
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China adopts new law to safeguard food security
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Friday adopted a food security law aimed at ensuring the supply of grain and related products.
For a country that feeds over 1.4 billion people with only 9 percent of the world's arable land, the enactment of this law is of vital importance.
Despite an overall favorable situation concerning food security, China, with a growing grain demand, faces multifaceted challenges, including limited and low-quality arable land and increasing difficulty in securing stable and higher grain output. Therefore, the law is of great significance in addressing these issues, according to an explanation for the drafting of the law delivered by Minister of Justice He Rong.
As stipulated in the general provisions of the law, China needs to "ensure absolute security in staple foods and basic self-sufficiency in grains," indicating that the country must ensure that its food supply remains firmly in its own hands.
The law, passed at a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, will take effect on June 1, 2024.
Recognizing the importance of arable land protection, the law provides for determining and maintaining redlines to protect farmland, permanent basic cropland and ecosystems, as well as urban development boundaries.
The state shall restrict the occupation of farmland and the conversion of farmland to other forms of land use, such as forests and grassland, the law reads.
Regarding grain production, the law emphasizes the establishment of a national agricultural germplasm resource bank and improvement of the national system for cultivating superior crop varieties.
The law calls for promoting mechanized technologies and building capacity for disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief in grain production.
To encourage farmers to grow crops, the law stipulates that the state shall introduce measures to increase the income of such farmers.
China has seen a grain harvest of over 650 million tonnes for nine consecutive years, with the staple food self-sufficiency rate above 100 percent and the grain self-sufficiency rate above 95 percent.
However, China's grain supply and demand is still characterized by a "tight balance," hence the need to curb food waste to guarantee food security in the country.
The law contains a chapter dedicated to food conservation, laying down requirements for reducing food waste throughout various processes, ranging from grain production to consumption.
The law also makes provisions concerning grain reserves, distribution, processing and emergency response.
The food security law, along with existing laws on land management, seeds, black soil conservation, food waste and others, will cement the foundation of food security in the country.
The new legislation on food security is of great importance to pushing forward Chinese modernization. It lays a solid legal foundation for advancing China's system and capacity for food security governance, said Wang Zhimin, a member of the NPC Standing Committee.
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UK-based Methodist Church issues guidance discouraging use of terms 'husband' and 'wife'
Church told CP they are 'very proud' of their guidance 'to repent of any hurtful language'
The Methodist Church in Great Britain released an "Inclusive Language Guide" this month advising Methodists to avoid using gendered terms such as "husband" and "wife" because such allegedly assumes what is not "the reality for many people."
"As Christians, we need to have the courage for conversations that can sometimes be difficult, to recognize that we sometimes exclude people, to listen with humility, to repent of any hurtful language and to take care with how we listen and what we say or write, in the Spirit of Christ," says the guidance, which will be updated every six months.
The guidance offered as a general principle the idea that there is "infinite variety in the way that God’s creation is expressed in human life," and offered "husband" and "wife" as examples of terminology that "may sound inoffensive but it makes assumptions about a family or personal life that is not the reality for many people."
The guidance offered the words "parent," "partner," "child," and "carer" as suitable alternatives.
The guide goes on to list extensive categories of people with whom Methodists are advised to use "sensitive and inclusive" language when addressing minorities that have been "marginalized and/or demonized by common culture."
The guide urges steering clear of "ageism" by avoiding terms like "old people," to embrace "anti-racist language" by encouraging use of "ethnicity" instead of "race," and to avoid language that negatively emphasizes a person's immigration status or English skills.
Antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric are also discouraged, and the guidance also encourages Methodists to tread carefully with their terminology when addressing "disabled and neurodiverse people" and those with mental illness.
The guide emphasized why its important that the U.K.-based Methodist Church "uses language that is inclusive of LGBT+ people," and advised using the language an individual prefers, including the pronouns by which they choose to identify.
The denomination passed resolutions in 2021 to approve the blessing of same-sex unions and recognize cohabitating couples.
"Using the language that individuals use for themselves shows that we care as a Church and that we affirm them as a child of God," the guidance says.
The guidance concludes by pointing readers to nonprofits that include the left-wing Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and Stonewall, an LGBT charity in the U.K. whose guidance found its way into schools throughout the country.
“We are proud of our Inclusive Language Guide," a spokesperson for the denomination told The Christian Post. "It helps the Church hold conversations without making assumptions or inadvertently causing upset. Some find this especially useful when talking with those who may have had a different life experience to their own."
Regarding whether gendered language would still be used in Methodist marriage ceremonies, the spokesperson said: "Couples getting married in a Methodist Church will discuss with the minister how they wish to be referred to during their service. This ensures that the ceremony reflects who they are."
Father Calvin Robinson, who has been outspoken in fighting progressivism in the Church of England, blasted the U.K.-based Methodist Church for its guidance and suggested it's symptomatic of a neo-Marxist attempt to effectively destroy it.
"This is not Christianity," Robinson wrote on X. "It is Critical Theories: 'smash heteronormativity.' It is no longer enough to acknowledge disordered lifestyles. Everything normative and ordered must be demolished for fear of causing offense."
"Critical Theories is neo-Marxism. It is a communist ideology, antithetical to the Christian faith. It is not possible to be a communist *and* a Christian. One must make a choice. Embrace the ways of this trendy yet toxic ideology, or embrace God’s order," he continued, and urged the Methodist Church to "pick one."
.@MethodistGB brands terms 'husband' and 'wife' offensive.
— Fr Calvin Robinson (@calvinrobinson) December 28, 2023
This is not Christianity. It is Critical Theories: ‘smash heteronormativity.’
It is no longer enough to acknowledge disordered lifestyles. Everything normative and ordered must be demolished for fear of causing offence. pic.twitter.com/8OaUgMH6Nc
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The Impact of Starlink in Quelimane, Quelimane
Residents of Quelimane, Quelimane, are experiencing a technological revolution thanks to the arrival of Starlink. This satellite internet service is providing high-speed internet to remote areas, including Quelimane, where traditional internet services were not available.
The impact of Starlink in Quelimane has been significant. The service has enabled residents to access information, education, and entertainment that was previously unavailable. Students can now access online learning resources, and businesses can connect with customers and suppliers from around the world.
The arrival of Starlink has also had a positive impact on the local economy. Businesses that were previously unable to operate online due to slow or unreliable internet can now expand their reach and grow their customer base. This has led to the creation of new jobs and increased economic activity in the area.
The improved internet connectivity has also had a positive impact on healthcare in Quelimane. Doctors and nurses can now access online medical resources and connect with specialists from around the world. This has improved the quality of healthcare in the area and has led to better health outcomes for patients.
The impact of Starlink in Quelimane has not been limited to the economy and healthcare. The service has also had a positive impact on education. Students can now access online learning resources and connect with teachers and other students from around the world. This has expanded their educational opportunities and has helped to improve the quality of education in the area.
The improved internet connectivity has also had a positive impact on social connections in Quelimane. Residents can now connect with friends and family members who live far away and can participate in online communities and social networks. This has helped to reduce feelings of isolation and has improved the overall quality of life in the area.
Despite the many benefits of Starlink in Quelimane, there are also some challenges that need to be addressed. The cost of the service is still relatively high, which may limit access for some residents. There are also concerns about the environmental impact of the satellites and the potential for interference with other satellite services.
Overall, the impact of Starlink in Quelimane has been overwhelmingly positive. The service has brought high-speed internet to an area that was previously underserved, and has enabled residents to access information, education, and entertainment that was previously unavailable. The improved internet connectivity has also had a positive impact on the local economy, healthcare, education, and social connections. While there are still some challenges that need to be addressed, the arrival of Starlink has been a game-changer for the residents of Quelimane, Quelimane. | https://satprnews.com/2024/01/01/starlink-in-quelimane-quelimane/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:58Z |
Despite numerous statistical highs, including being ranked No.1 in all formats, the big prize in men's cricket eluded the Indian teamHow would you sum up 2023 if you were an Indian cricket fan? Two words would do justice. "What if?." 2023 was a year where the Indian men's cricket team had two cracks at ending a 10-year wait for an ICC Trophy, but it came up short on both occasions in the WTC final at The Oval and the ODI World Cup final at Ahmedabad.
And both times, it got outskilled by a familiar adversary. Australia.
What if India had picked Ashwin at the Oval in the WTC final? What if India had tried to bounce out Travis Head earlier? What if Head had nicked one of the many balls he played and missed in the first ten overs of that chase in Ahmedabad?
The loss on November 19 in Motera would scar the souls and puncture the spirits of those in the changing room more because India had played a flawless tournament till the semifinal, crushing opponents systematically, but cruelly had an off day in the game that mattered on a curiously prepared pitch that was slow and dry to start with and then changed dramatically when Australia started their chase of 240.
But to not celebrate the performances of the team, especially in the white-ball format, would be ungrateful.
The men's team played fifty-eight white-ball games (35 ODIs and 23 T20Is) this year and ended up winning forty-two out of them (27 in ODIS and fifteen in T20Is).
ODIs, a format that is losing relevance, was given a lifeline by the men in blue, especially during a feverish World Cup campaign where captain Rohit Sharma's thrilling assault on bowlers in the powerplay, captivated fans as it was both effective and selfless.
The skipper was unfairly criticized for his stroke in the final off Glenn Maxwell, which was pouched miraculously by Travis Head, but his 47 (31 balls) was exactly how he had batted right through the tournament, in fact right through the year.
With the heartbreak of the T20 World Cup semifinal vs England in Adelaide still fresh in his mind, the skipper had made up his mind that he was willing to buy the idea of India getting outclassed, but would not buy it if India ended up second best for want of intent. And he took it upon himself to not just stat pad but focus on giving the middle-order a cushion of runs so that they can bat deep without feeling the pressure of accelerating.
It was a template that worked perfectly in the marquee tournament. Virat Kohli played the ideal foil for Rohit's daredevilry, anchoring chases or giving the strokeplayers around him like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer the freedom to go big without the worries of the team suffering a blowout.
He logged six ODI hundreds in 2023 with three of them coming in the World Cup, none more important than the one he scored in the semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium against perennial nemesis New Zealand which made him the lone man to get to 50 ODI tons and surpass the record held by the great Sachin Tendulkar. It was a pity that his 765 runs in 11 matches did not result in a trophy more significant than the player of the tournament prize.
The same can be said about the skipper. Rohit was one of four Indian batters to log over 1000 ODI runs along with Shubman Gill (1584), Kohli (1377) and Rahul (1060) and his approach can best be established by the fact that he hit 67 of India's 250 ODI maximums in 2023 with 31 of them coming in the World Cup, a majority of those hits coming against top bowlers in the powerplay.
How you wish you had an intent meter sometimes. India's bowlers were not too bad either. How's this for a factoid? Arshdeep Singh's 5-37 at Johannesburg against South Africa last month was the eighth instance of an Indian bowler picking a five-wicket haul in 2023. Mohammed Shami, who had a dream World Cup campaign (24 wickets) produced three of them in the tournament. He also bagged one in Mohali vs Australia just before the World Cup started. Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja were the others to make that distinguished list.
Siraj produced a spell for the ages in the Asia Cup final vs Sri Lanka in Colombo with his 6-21 including a four-wicket over, a first by an Indian in ODIs. He was also lethal in the World Cup with the new ball, invariably producing an early breakthrough. What if India had not changed their plan and gave him the new ball in the final too instead of bringing him on in the 17th over?
It was a story of 'what if' for the women too. They choked like they did in the Commonwealth Games final against who else, but Australia in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup at Newlands when skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was run out with her bat getting stuck in the turf. India needed forty off thirty-two balls with six wickets in hand and fell short by five runs.
What if Kaur had managed to ground her bat? But Kaur did find some well-deserved cheer later in the year as her team in the inaugural WPL,
Mumbai Indians, went on to clinch the trophy. She also captained India to memorable Test triumphs over England and Australia in Mumbai late in the year.
While big trophies in white-ball cricket eludes the ladies, they tasted success in the Asian Games, winning the gold medal and the under-19 team led by Shafali Verma clinched the World Cup.
May be the continued growth and success of the WPL, will see more talented players coming through the system. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/2023-a-year-of-what-could-have-been-for-indian-cricket/articleshow/106429565.cms | 2024-01-01T02:58:58Z |
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
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- Projected Total: 55.0 points
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- Date: December 29
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
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- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
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- Date: December 28
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
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- Date: December 19
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
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- Time: 6:30 PM ET
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Kulyash Shamshidinova to head Ministry of Education and Science
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kulyash Shamshidinova is likely to take up the post of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Her candidacy was approved by the Majilis' Committee for sociocultural development on Monday, Kazinform has learnt from the chamber's press service.
Head of the Prime Minister's Office Nurlan Aldabergenov presented Shamshidinova's candidature at the session. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kulyash-shamshidinova-to-head-ministry-of-education-and-science_a3501790/ | 2024-01-01T02:58:58Z |
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Ding Zhongli, vice chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over and oversees an oath-taking ceremony held by the 14th NPC Standing Committee to pledge allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
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2023 was a big year for mobile gamers, we saw the release of Honkai Star Rail, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, and Monster Hunter Now, but what are our most anticipated new mobile games coming in 2024? There are a lot of hype-inducing upcoming mobile games on the way, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to the most exciting ones.
If you’re looking for something to play right now, I recommend you look at our lists of the Switch games of the year and mobile games of the year for 2023. Or if you’re after a specific genre, we can help you out with the best mobile RPGs, farm games, and even geography games.
Here are the biggest new mobile games coming in 2024:
Rumble Club
Rumble Club from Lightfox Games is an arena multiplayer brawler like Party Animals and Gang Beasts, with a healthy dose of Fall Guys in its DNA. Its physics-based combat is all about punching opponents off the map into a gloopy, lava-like substance. You can mash the punch button for repeated pummeling or hold it down to charge one up for extra oomph.
There’s also an assortment of weapons scattered around the different arenas that range from a water balloon launcher, a tank that fires a boxing glove, and a powerup that turns you into a giant doughnut allowing you to squash anyone who gets too close. Players can also pick up some objects, like chairs or dazed other players, and fling them around too. The game has multiple maps and all are made of panels that slowly drop away, giving you more opportunities to punt your opponents out of the game, or miss your footing and end up in the gloop.
With simple controls, Rumble Club is a classic easy-to-pick-up, difficult-to-master sort of game. Its 20-player matches are quick and chaotic leading to the just one more game excuse too.
Persona 5: The Phantom X
Persona is one of my favorite videogame series of all time and I can’t wait to have it on my mobile devices in 2024. We may not know the Persona 5: The Phantom X release date just yet, but from the gameplay showcases we’ve seen from the last beta, it looks to be an intriguing new spin-off. You can expect to see some familiar faces in this gacha game, as well as some new Persona 5: The Phantom X characters that seem to be just as unique as the original motley crew.
We look forward to taking part in some turn-based combat, raising social links with our pals, and maybe even spending too many hours fishing at the dock. We just hope the gacha mechanics aren’t too intrusive and pray that we’ll see some in-games from the developer at launch.
Project Mugen
I’m not sure if this is a hot take, but I’m looking forward to Project Mugen more than I am Hoyoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero. I know that feels like blasphemy when I’m such a loyal Hoyo fan girl, but the massive open world, vibrant colors, and cute Project Mugen characters have me hooked already and I’ve only seen two or three trailers so far.
We may not know the Project Mugen release date just yet, but we’re hoping for a global beta soon so that we can get a feel for the game ourselves and not just go by vibes. We can speculate that it won’t arrive in early 2024, but I hope I’m not being too optimistic with a late 2024 release window in mind.
Poppy Playtime Chapter 3
What can I say about Poppy Playtime Chapter 3? I’m really excited for this one on mobile. Yes, I’ll play Poppy Playtime on any platform, but mobile means I can take it on the go. After the ending of Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, I’m more intrigued than ever to get to the bottom of what’s going on. I’m still not over that dang doll being the reason why we’re still stuck in the factory, and all the Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 theories have me on the edge of my seat for what we can expect from Deep Sleep.
The thing that excites me the most is that there’s clearly going to be a new gameplay mechanic (from the teasers, at least) that involves sleep. Running from Huggy Wuggy and evading Mommy Long Legs is terrifying enough; my heart is going a mile a minute at the thought of facing a murderous toy that can induce sleep.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
I love a good shooter, and they don’t get much better than Call of Duty. Now, while I enjoy CoD: Mobile, I can’t deny the pull of Warzone, so my excitement for the battle royale mode on mobile is through the roof. We’ve known about the impending Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile release date for some time now, so I hope to see it have a grand launch in due time.
Warzone is the perfect place to showcase your skills. Sure, you can do well in the normal Call of Duty games, perhaps you top the leaderboards and are a real sharpshooter, but at the end of the day, you still have a team watching your back. In Warzone, you have the option of being a lone wolf in a huge arena of soldiers; this is the best place to prove your merit on the battlefield. However, prepare yourself, for if you lose in the solo version of Warzone, you can’t blame it on your team because you don’t have one. We also hope to see some Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile codes in the future.
Zenless Zone Zero
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Hoyoverse games, as are most of my pals at Pocket Tactics, so Zenless Zone Zero has been on my radar since we first heard its name. And now, having tried out the beta for myself, I’m even more hyped for the Zenless Zone Zero release date.
The game sees you take control of one of the Zenless Zone Zero proxies, as you run a covert operation, helping agents investigate dangerous areas known as Hollows. With its fluid combat, unique setting, and charismatic cast of Zenless Zone Zero characters to meet, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this intriguing ARPG-style gacha game. Plus, those bangboos are super cute. Just remember to keep an eye on our Zenless Zone Zero tier list and Zenless Zone Zero codes when it does drop, so you can build the Hollow exploration team of your dreams.
One Punch Man: World
I’m a huge One Punch Man fan (I mean, who doesn’t love Saitama?), so I was very eager to explore Crunchyroll’s upcoming anime game, One Punch Man: World. Despite my initial pessimism that it wouldn’t live up to its source material, I’m genuinely impressed with how well the game captures the anime and manga’s impeccable vibes. From high-octane fights and quirky comedy to the strangely touching moments, it’s all there.
One Punch Man: World’s main story predominantly revolves around A-rank hero Lightning Max, as he and the other members of the Hero Association attempt to earn back the trust of the civilians following a devastating attack on City A. As such, you must take on a variety of different commissions, from taking down world-destroying bad guys to helping a girl find her favorite manga at the store.
The game features a gacha system where you can pull a variety of heroes, fast-paced ARPG combat, fun arcade minigames, and more. In our One Punch Man: World preview, I describe it as ‘the closest a game has ever gotten to capturing that classic One Punch Man charm’ – so, as you can probably guess, I’m super excited to join forces with the Caped Baldy and co once again as soon as the One Punch Man: World release date is upon us.
EA Sports FC Tactical
I like cheese sandwiches because I like cheese and I like bread, so combining the two just seems to make sense. What makes less sense is a tactical sports game, but I like soccer games, and I like tactical games, so if my cheese sandwich analogy is anything to go on, I should be quite a fan of EA Sports FC Tactical. Which is a better lunchtime treat is still yet to be seen.
While I was pretty keen on the first non-FIFA outing for EA Sports with FC 24, I have long been waiting for a soccer sim with a bit of a difference. Yes, I know FM Manager 24 exists, but I don’t have the time to make spreadsheets and look for Brazillian wonderkids when I’m trying to kick back and relax. I’m hoping that FC Tactical offers something of a middle ground, with engaging gameplay and consequential decision-making, and I should soon find out, with the mobile title set to arrive in the early part of 2024.
The Seven Deadly Sins Origin
Despite only a passing interest in The Seven Deadly Sins anime, I’m really quite excited for this one. It’s rare a gameplay trailer properly hooks me, but in doing my usual bits for Pocket Tactics this year and keeping an eye out for upcoming mobile titles, I spotted the trailer above for this game. It’s just a few minutes long, but with minecart mayhem, some big demon-looking things kicking up a proper fuss in combat, and a gorgeous-looking game world, it certainly caught my attention.
I’m not the only one looking forward to this one, with a bunch of fans of the anime – who I like to call The Seven Deadly Sinners – waiting patiently since the developer Netmarble first teased this game back in 2022. While we still don’t have an exact The Seven Deadly Sins Origin release date just yet, I’m very excited to take on what looks almost like a fever-dream version of Monster Hunter crossed with Zelda: Breath of the Wild when this game finally arrives.
Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live!
It’s no secret that I’m a rhythm game fan, but what you might not know is that rhythm games are 100 times better when they feature anime idols. The original Love Live! Anime series was my first foray into the idol genre and I fell in love, quickly sinking my teeth into the accompanying mobile game, Love Live! School Idol Festival (SIF).
The original season of Love Live! Aired in 2013, which I hate to say is ten years ago now! SIF has since shuttered and I never really got on with the franchise’s other title, School Idol Festival All Stars. That’s why I am incredibly excited for SIF’s official sequel, Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! (SIF2). Yes, it’s a mouthful. SIF2 is already out in Japan and looks incredible, filled with all my favorite songs, new stories, and tons of beautiful character art. It’s slated for a February 2024 release for global servers, and I am counting down the days.
Communite
Jimjum Studios announced Communite during the Wholesome Snack presentation for The Game Awards 2023, it’s a free-to-play multiplayer city builder coming to mobile. Unlike other city builder games that rely on currency and profit to drive progression, Communite breaks the mold by choosing the power of kindness as its driving force.
I’m currently playing the beta build on my iPhone and can tell you that it’s just as sweet as it sounds. All of the characters and buildings are adorable to look at, the tile-based building system is intuitive, and I find myself genuinely motivated to spend my kindness helping others with their projects instead of focusing on my own little corner of the map. Communite is also designed with online communities and streamers in mind, with an application system for private servers so that you and your friends can all work together to build a happier world.
Snufkin – Melody of Moominvalley
At some point in my childhood, I watched Moomins, and since then, I’ve always wanted to know more. With Snufkin – Melody of Moominvalley coming to mobile, I can finally do just that. I want to be a Moomin.
The game has a truly delightful art style detailing a world I can’t wait to get into. Helping out troubled Moomins? Fishing? Wandering through Nordic forests? Sign me up. The soundtrack also plays a significant part in Moominvalley, with you – as Snufkin – needing to play your harmonica at times to encourage the harmony of the area. The soundtrack is by Sigur Ros, a whimsical indie band who are sure to do the game justice with an immersive sound that fits the world perfectly.
Wuthering Waves
Do I really need another gacha game set in an open world with interesting characters to get into? No, but here I am, eagerly awaiting the Wuthering Waves release date. It immediately caught my eye with its well-designed characters – one of which looks like a grown-up emo version of Genshin Impact’s Albedo – and mix of Asian cultures with cyberpunk elements.
Another key element drawing me to this is the voice acting, from the trailers we already have, it seems like they fit the characters well and the dialogue makes sense, something severely lacking from some recent games (cough, Reverse 1999, cough). I for one am very excited to see where this goes, and whether it might be the next so-called ‘Genshin killer’.
If you’re more of a Nintendo fan, then you can also take a look at our list of all the new Nintendo Switch games coming in 2024, there are some goodies to get excited about! | https://www.pockettactics.com/new-mobile-games | 2024-01-01T02:59:05Z |
How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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9 dangerous fault lines for churches in 2024
I’ve never stood face-to-face with a tsunami, and trust me, I am thankful for that. These monsters of the deep are as fascinating as they are fearsome. Just the other night, what started as a quick dive into tsunami videos turned into a full hour of awe with a dash of trepidation.
Here’s what this amateur earthquake enthusiast learned: when the Earth’s fault lines shift, it’s a red flag. And in a way, many churches have their own fault lines — trouble spots that, if ignored, could lead to serious problems.
On the one hand, I am hopeful for local congregations. I continue to see God working in countless churches. Those stories remind me that He is not done with us. On the other hand, I see numerous warnings, more than I can remember in my lifetime. I call those warnings “fault lines.” If ignored, those fault lines can result in earthquakes which will produce deadly tsunamis.
So what are the fault lines we see as we move into 2024? Here are nine of them in no particular order. They give me great concern for our churches.
1. Denial. It’s the church version of “see no evil.” But ignoring issues doesn’t make them vanish — they become bigger.
2. Complexity and busyness. Have you ever seen a church try to spin too many plates? Spoiler alert: they crash. I spoke with the leadership of a church with fewer than 40 in attendance. The church had 9 committees and 15 programs and ministries. Their members were so busy spinning those plates that they had no time to reach those in their community. Obviously, this church is declining and probably dying.
3. Silver bullet obsession. Many churches think if they get the “perfect” pastor, everything will be fine. That pastor must be married with 2.7 kids, 42 years old, and have 25 years of pastoral experience. In some cases, the silver bullet is an era instead of a person. If our church just did everything like it did in the 1980s or 1990s, all of our problems will go away.
4. Evangelistic ignorance. In many churches we help, our consulting and coaching team has to define “evangelism.” Only 5% of churches have any type of true evangelism initiative where the church intentionally reaches people in their communities with the gospel. We can no longer grow our churches with biological growth and transfer growth only. Evangelism means we will reach people with conversion growth.
5. Staffing for the year 2004. Too many churches hire staff like it’s 20 years ago. Their job descriptions fit well in an earlier era. Churches can also be extraordinarily slow in moving to a bi-vocational or co-vocational model of staff ministry. Some positions are no longer needed, and others can be filled virtually.
6. Doctrinal deviation. Much has been written about the leftward slide of mainline denominations over several decades. Our team at Church Answers has been using the same church survey since 1996, and we are seeing an alarming increase in doctrinal deviation in self-described evangelical churches. For example, more church members in these churches are unwilling to affirm the doctrine of exclusivity. They are denying Christ’s own words in John 14:6 where He said unequivocally that He is the only way of salvation.
7. Ignoring toxicity. Church toxicity is often denied or ignored. Our team recently received a plea to work with a church that had lost two-thirds of its attendance in just a few months. They refused to deal with a toxic member who ultimately ran off the pastor. Church members were already leaving regularly because of the toxic church member. When he succeeded in forcing the pastor out, one-half of the attendance left in a week. The toxic member is still at the church.
8. Deferred maintenance. Many churches have delayed maintaining and repairing facilities, grounds, and equipment. They find themselves in a position where they cannot afford to pay for repairs today. Sadly, I spoke to several church leaders who feel like their church will close in 2024 because they cannot pay for even the minimal repairs needed.
9. Lack of priority of groups. One clear trend we see today is that healthier churches tend to focus more on groups: small groups, Sunday school classes, community groups, life groups, etc. Those who participate in groups tend to give more, attend worship more frequently, be more involved in ministries, and serve with joy. Failure to give priority to groups is a certain sign of a fault line.
Any or all of these nine fault lines could become earthquakes that produce tsunamis in 2024. I pray that you will deal with the fault lines in your church before it becomes too late.
Originally published at Church Answers.
Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. | https://www.christianpost.com/voices/9-dangerous-fault-lines-for-churches-in-2024.html | 2024-01-01T02:59:04Z |
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Kyrgyzstan ratifies EAEU-China trade and economic coop agrt
08:35, 26 February 2019
BISHKEK. KAZINFORM Kyrgyzstan has ratified the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states and the People's Republic of China signed on May 17, 2018 in Astana.
An appropriate law was signed on Monday by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, kabar.kg reports
The law was adopted by the Parliament on January 23, 2019.
The purpose of the Agreement is to create a basis for the further development of economic relations between the Parties by ensuring cooperation and simplifying interaction in the areas covered by this Agreement. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/kyrgyzstan-ratifies-eaeu-china-trade-and-economic-coop-agrt_a3501966/ | 2024-01-01T02:59:05Z |
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10 new COVID cases today, no instances of JN.1 Variant detected: Delhi Health Minister
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the capital recorded 10 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours with no instances of the new variant detected so far.
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the capital recorded 10 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours with no instances of the new variant detected so far.
Minister Bhardwaj stated, "There is such a pattern that after the increase in Corona cases in South India, the cases also increase in North India."
According to the latest health report, 599 tests were conducted in Delhi, with 10 samples testing positive, he said.
Minister Bhardwaj reassured the public by noting that currently, only six COVID-19-positive patients are admitted to hospitals in Delhi, and the majority of cases are mild.
He urged citizens not to panic but emphasized the importance of taking precautions.
"All the positive cases coming in RTPCR test, we are sending those samples for genome sequencing. Currently, there is not a single positive case of the new variant in Delhi," stated Minister Bhardwaj, providing insight into the rigorous testing and monitoring procedures in place.
Speaking on the consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya and attending the event, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj criticised the BJP's approach on the matter.
Bhardwaj alleged that the party is politicising religion and said, "The way BJP politicizes religion, it is causing harm to religion."
He emphasized that the temple of Lord Ram belongs to the entire country and questioned BJP's approach to the event.
"Ram Temple belongs to the whole country. Who is BJP to decide who to invite and who to leave out? People will go whenever they want to," he added.
As per temple officials, the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir will be held over seven days, starting on January 16.
On the final day, January 22, after the morning puja, the deity of Ram Lala will be consecrated in 'Mrigashira Nakshatra' in the afternoon. (ANI)
Minister Bhardwaj stated, "There is such a pattern that after the increase in Corona cases in South India, the cases also increase in North India."
According to the latest health report, 599 tests were conducted in Delhi, with 10 samples testing positive, he said.
Minister Bhardwaj reassured the public by noting that currently, only six COVID-19-positive patients are admitted to hospitals in Delhi, and the majority of cases are mild.
He urged citizens not to panic but emphasized the importance of taking precautions.
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Speaking on the consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya and attending the event, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj criticised the BJP's approach on the matter.
Bhardwaj alleged that the party is politicising religion and said, "The way BJP politicizes religion, it is causing harm to religion."
He emphasized that the temple of Lord Ram belongs to the entire country and questioned BJP's approach to the event.
"Ram Temple belongs to the whole country. Who is BJP to decide who to invite and who to leave out? People will go whenever they want to," he added.
As per temple officials, the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir will be held over seven days, starting on January 16.
On the final day, January 22, after the morning puja, the deity of Ram Lala will be consecrated in 'Mrigashira Nakshatra' in the afternoon. (ANI) | https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/10-new-covid-cases-today-no-instances-of-jn-1-variant-detected-delhi-health-minister/106428404 | 2024-01-01T02:59:04Z |
Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the seventh session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 29, 2023. The 14th NPC Standing Committee concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded its seventh session Friday in Beijing.
At the closing meeting, lawmakers voted to adopt a revised Company Law, a food security law, Amendment XII to the Criminal Law, and a decision to amend the Charity Law.
They also adopted a decision to appoint Dong Jun as defense minister, to remove Tang Dengjie from the post of minister of civil affairs and appoint Lu Zhiyuan to the position, and to remove Hu Heping from the post of minister of culture and tourism and appoint Sun Yeli to the position.
President Xi Jinping signed five presidential orders to promulgate the laws and the decisions.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, presided over the closing meeting.
The session decided to submit a draft revision to the Organic Law of the State Council to the second session of the 14th NPC for further deliberation, and entrusted Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, to make explanatory remarks to the NPC session.
Lawmakers passed a decision on improving and strengthening the system of recording and review, and a decision on authorizing the Macao Special Administrative Region to exercise jurisdiction over relevant land and sea areas southeast of the Gongbei Port in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province.
The session adopted a decision on convening the second session of the 14th NPC. According to the decision, the second session of the 14th NPC will open on March 5, 2024.
Lawmakers also ratified an extradition treaty between China and Botswana and a treaty on judicial assistance in criminal affairs between China and Senegal, and approved a deputy qualification report, among others.
Zhao Leji addressed the closing meeting after lawmakers finished voting.
Noting that the year 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the NPC, Zhao called for efforts to carry out the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and accurately determine the NPC's role and tasks in promoting high-quality development and advancing Chinese modernization.
He also urged effective preparations for the upcoming NPC annual session to ensure a successful meeting.
Zhao chaired a meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee before the closing meeting and presided over a lecture for lawmakers after the closing meeting.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the seventh session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 29, 2023. The 14th NPC Standing Committee concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the seventh session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 29, 2023. The 14th NPC Standing Committee concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - January 1
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- Toronto covers the spread when it is a 1.5-point favorite or more 46.7% of the time. That's less often than Cleveland covers as an underdog of 1.5 or more (57.1%).
- Cleveland and its opponents have eclipsed the point total 50% of the time this season (16 out of 32). That's less often than Toronto and its opponents have (17 out of 32).
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- This season the Cavaliers are ranked 11th in the league in assists at 26.3 per game.
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Best travel deals for January 2024: Reach the sun for less with offers on flights, holidays and packages
Whether you’re planning to escape winter’s chill or looking ahead to summer, bag a bargain this January with some of these incredible deals
It’s time to look ahead to balmy summer days and poolside parasol lounging by planning a bargain trip in the New Year’s travel sales.
Whether a post-Christmas gift from you to you or a pick-me-up in the build-up to the doom and gloom of Blue Monday, it’s never too early to book ahead for a 2024 holiday and escape the shackles of winter.
We’ve already seen big travel discounts from British Airways, Tui, Royal Caribbean and easyJet this winter to secure a steal on price-slashed package holidays, discounted flights and hotel stays and, if last year is any indication, there are plenty more great discount codes to come.
With offers amping up for last week’s beloved Boxing Day discounts and the January sales that are arriving now, budget travellers could save hundreds on last-minute cruises and exotic all-inclusives.
Here is what we know about the top travel deals that have landed this New Year’s Day – and check back as we add more offers during the sale season built for bargain travel.
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Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts
Sandals 12 Days of Christmas deals offer savings of up to £150 on dreamy all-inclusive Caribbean holidays when booked before 8 January 2024. Sunseekers looking to jet set to white sands from Jamaica to Curaçao, The Bahamas and Barbados for a week before December 2026 will qualify for the discount when the code “12DAYS” is quoted at checkout.
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
This winter sale season, if you’re curious about taking a staycation safari, Port Lympne has huge discounts of up to 50 per cent off its unique accommodation and animal experiences. The conservation hotel’s promotion is valid until 12 January 2024 on selected 2024 short breaks taken between 1 January and 19 July 2024 and the iconic lion, tiger and wolf lodges are all featured in the offer.
British Airways
Prepare to jet set for less with the British Airways annual sale. Not only are there two-night city breaks up to grabs from just £149pp, but discounted flights to over 80 destinations and holiday packages to European beach hotspots from £249pp. Think of long weekends in Lisbon, Munich and Madrid, flights to New York from £356pp and savings on far-flung sun until 30 January 2024.
Tui
Right now you can save up to £250 in Tui’s Live Happy sale on summer holidays departing between May and October 2024 using code “SALE”. The package discount for holidaymakers is valid until 29 February 2024 with £0 deposits and free kid’s places also available on select Tui getaways. There’s also a £300 discount on select long-haul Marella Cruises with code “SAIL300” and an additional app-exclusive price slash.
Ryanair
The budget airline is running a sale for travel between 1 April and 30 September, with flights to destinations such as Krakow and Dublin from as little as £21.99. Trips must be booked before 31 January for the best deals.
loveholidays
Loveholidays winter promotion is live until 4 February 2024 for budget-savvy travellers to basket savings of up to 25 per cent on selected hotels including five-star winter sun haunts in Egypt and all-inclusive resorts in Turkey for less than £350pp. The online travel agent’s top deals from the promotion feature a week at the Hotel Rosa Beach Monastir in Tunisia for just £221pp and seven nights in Albufeira for £205pp.
Jet2Holidays
Lovebirds planning to fly away for Valentine’s Day, look no further. Jet2Holidays pre-sale on winter getaways includes just £60pp deposits to the likes of Tenerife, Lanzarote and the Algarve. MyJet2 account members have even more incentive to book now, with discounts for parties of two up to £120 off full-price holiday packages when departing before 31 March 2024.
Eurostar
With city breaks from just £39.99 this winter, Eurostar promises budget journeys to iconic capitals including Paris, Lille, Brussels and Amsterdam less than two hours from London St Pancras International – and there are 75,000 discounted seats up for grabs.
easyJet
Wallet-friendly airline easyJet is kicking off its Big Orange Sale event with up to 20 per cent off flights in 2024. With flights from just £22.99 each way in December and January Innsbruck, Milan, Pisa and Antalya are at your fingertips for less than £50 this winter. There’s also an impressive £300 off select package holidays taken before 31 October 2025 to dreamy destinations worldwide when code “BIGSALE” is applied at checkout.
Booking.com
Travellers can save 15 per cent on selected “New year, new adventure” deals with Booking.com. The offer on hotel holidays to Istanbul, Rome, Dubai and Paris is valid for travel between now and 1 April 2024 for those looking to escape winter days for sunnier shores.
P&O Ferries
From now to 29 February P&O Ferries have 20 per cent off of select long breaks to France as part of an early booking offer on journeys from Dover to Calais taken between 1 January and 15 December 2024.
G Adventures
There are big savings on great adventures with G Adventures. Intrepid explorers can save up to 25 per cent per person on small group tours for select dates departing before 30 June 2024. Alaskan adventures, Galápagos expeditions and Costa Rican hiking treks to discover the continents must be booked before 31 January 2024 to benefit from the adventure travel group’s generous discount.
lastminute.com
Lastminute.com’s official sale promotion launched on 20 December for holidaymakers to secure a steal on half-term holidays, Easter long weekends and summer getaways from as little as £28.50pp per night. Destinations including Barcelona, Costa Brava and Ibiza will all cost under £350pp in the sale and seven luxury all-inclusive nights in Crete in June will set travellers back just £399pp.
First Choice
For £250 off your next holiday, First Choice has discounted deals until 29 February for trips departing between 1 May 2024 and 31 October 2024. Picture Palma for less, saving on stays on the French Riviera and indulging in New York’s iconic cityscape without splashing the cash this winter on the holiday providers’ select sun, sea and adventure getaways.
Newmarket Holidays
There are savings of up to 15 per cent available across Newmarket Holidays’ collection of 38 tours from now until 15 March. Think African safaris, Northern Light chasing and trekking through Costa Rican jungles with itineraries that start from just £425pp.
Thomas Cook
Hundreds of new horizons have holiday discounts for 2024 on Thomas Cook right now. With deals from £233pp to Egypt’s Red Sea coast, the year-round sun of the Canary Islands and the golden Costa del Sol, your summer holiday is sorted. Can’t wait that long to fly away? Last-minute winter sun beach holidays to destinations including Morocco and Mexico currently start from just £520pp.
Princess Cruises
There’s a chance to set sail for 30 per cent less with Princess Cruises’ sale on all-inclusive holiday packages to the likes of the Mediterranean, Alaska and Mexico. Selected 2025 departures benefit from the generous offer and low deposits from £50pp mean securing your dream floating holiday has never been more budget-friendly.
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic’s end-of-year deals have landed with huge savings on flights, city breaks and winter getaways from just £381. Whether jetting to the thrills of Florida, white sands in the Caribbean or the skyscrapers of Dubai, travellers can also save up to £100 on selected flights per person until 31 January 2024.
Fairmont Hotels
Discounts up to 25 per cent have landed at participating Fairmont Hotels and Resorts including Canadian château’s, Bermuda beach clubs and Kenyan safari stays. The deal is live to book until 29 March 2024 for stays through 30 April 2024 and members can enjoy an additional price cut of 10 per cent as part of Accor’s loyalty programme.
Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line has dropped its Turn of Year promotion with savings of up to 63 per cent on select sailings and 50 per cent off deals on drinks packages for the 2024/25 season. Itineraries feature Iceland, North Africa and Norway and kids on multi-generational cruises can also travel for just £99 onboard Ambience and Ambition voyages departing the UK.
Crystal Ski
Crystal are offering a range of last-minute deals to various European ski resorts in countries that include Bulgaria, Austria and France. Prices start as low as £345pp for a week-long break in Bankso, with seven nights in Serre Chevalier coming in at £582pp.
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Paresh Barua, leader of the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom or ULFA (Independent), has termed the tripartite peace agreement signed with the pro-talks faction of the outfit as "shameful", asserting that "political settlement is not possible when revolutionaries give up their goals and ideals".
"We are not surprised, concerned or angry but ashamed of the pact. We were aware of the outcome as when revolutionaries give up their goals, ideals and ideology, a political settlement is not possible," Mr. Barua told the Assamese television channel 'Pratidin Time' in a telephonic interview.
Asked about Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's conversation with him on possible talks with his faction, the rebel leader said, "Yes, he did speak to me. He is a catalyst for negotiations. We will not sit for talks just for the sake of it. We have demanded a political settlement and will not waver from this goal and betray the people of the state.
"If political demands are not met and only a package is given, it is not acceptable. We have been saying from the beginning that they (pro-talks faction) are proceeding on the wrong path of a so-called arrangement," he added.
The hardliner ULFA(I), led by Mr. Barua, was unwilling to come to the negotiating table unless the issue of 'Assam's sovereignty' was discussed, with the faction engaging in sporadic incidents of violence as security forces intensified operations.
Asked whether he had discussed these issues with his former comrades-in-arms, the ULFA(I) leader said the outfit's general secretary Anup Chetia had spoken to him and tried to convince Mr. Chetia about a political settlement but Mr. Chetia informed him that this demand was turned down by the negotiators stating "there was no such provision in the Indian Constitution".
"Did they go for talks without knowing what was in the Constitution? Talks will have to be held outside the ambit of the Constitution," he said.
Mr. Barua claimed that Mr. Chetia had told him they have no other option.
"If there was no other option, they should tell the people that they have been deceived," Mr. Barua said.
Mr. Barua further claimed Mr. Chetia said he was not there since the beginning of the dialogue process and it was "not possible to do a correction now".
The ULFA general secretary had joined the talks process after he was released from a Bangladesh jail in 2015 after serving a term of 18 years since 1997.
"We cannot cooperate with them (pro-talks faction) as we have not given up our ideals and ideology. We are not sitting at the negotiating table unless there is discussion on the lines of the Naga Framework Agreement, which includes control over resources, a separate constitution and flag," Mr. Barua said.
Regarding missing ULFA leaders and cadres during security operations, including 'Operation All Clear' in Bhutan, the rebel leader said, "Those who have signed the accord had an opportunity to ask about them (the missing militants), whether they are dead or alive, and if so their whereabouts." "They should have firmly exerted their right to know the details... but when they do not have any ideals left, they will not have the courage to ask these questions," Mr. Barua added.
Referring to a photograph taken after the signing of the accord where the pro-talks ULFA leaders, including its chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and general secretary Anup Chetia, were seen standing behind Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior officials, Barua alleged that "they were denied the basic respect which was insulting for the Assamese community, and this really hurt".
"During the signing of their respective accords, the Naga and the Bodo leaders were seen sitting with the ministers and officials but I don't know why the ULFA leaders were denied this basic respect," he added.
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Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
Based on our projections, the best bet in terms of the total for the four CUSA bowl season games is Liberty vs. Oregon -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
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Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
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- Date: December 16
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Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
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- Date: December 16
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Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
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- Date: January 1
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Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
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- Date: December 18
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Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
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- Date: December 16
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"The commute to my banking job begins at 3.40am"
I work in a technology job in a financial services firm and my commute to the office takes nearly four hours. When I go into the office, which currently happens twice a week, my day looks like this:
- 03:40 Wake up, shower, dress
- 04:15 Leave my house to walk to station. Outside of London, I cannot rely on a taxi in the middle of the night. I could optimize this with a Brompton bike
- 05:07 Catch the first train, which is the only Off-Peak Train for £95. If I get the slightly later train, it will cost me £225. If I can book 2-months in advance then I could catch a later train cheaply, but then who knows a finance company that plans things two months in advance?
- 07:16 Arrive at Paddington Station
- 08:00 Arrive in the office before most of my colleagues outside of trading. The Elizabeth line makes a big difference here.
- WORK
- 19:18 Catch the first off-peak train with everyone else whilst positioning myself strategically in the station to bag seat. Enjoy a sushi bento box.
- 21:15 Arrive back at home station
- ~ 21:50 Arrive back home at the end of my 16-hour day
Why, you may ask, do I put myself through this? I have a wife and two children. Where I live now, I can buy a house with four bedrooms in a nice area for £600k. In a pleasant area of London I would pay twice as much.
My mortgage is much smaller because of my commute. This gives me more optionality in the jobs I take: the golden handcuffs are less tight. However, I still want to work in London, because this is where the jobs and the money are.
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Clearly, there is a lifestyle sacrifice. I am foregoing sleep: I work on the train on the way in despite the abysmal wifi and on the return journey I rotate between treats, entertainment, work and sleep. I long ago learned that wine is drunk at your peril: the commute home takes twice as long when you drink wine throughout.
I believe my arrangement to be worthwhile. I would be interested in hearing in the comments whether there are many other people living this lifestyle; I think it has become much more prevalent since the pandemic.
Peyton Meyer is a pseudonym
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — With the calendar-page turn to 2024 on Monday comes 320 new state laws that Illinois residents will need to navigate.
Some will have a widespread effect, including a law banning semi-automatic rifles and another requiring paid time off. But others won’t have an immediate or noticeable impact, including a law that lets county governments consider a potential contractor’s participation in an approved apprenticeship program in determining the winning low bid for a project.
One law that took effect in 2019 but is still impacting tens of thousands of workers is an increase in the minimum wage. It increases to $14 an hour on Jan. 1 for non-tipped workers and will reach $15 in a year.
Here are some of the other major changes to Illinois state law as of New Year’s Day:
BAN ON SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPONS
The U.S. Supreme Court has failed to take up the case of Illinois’ ban on the sale, possession or manufacture of automatic weapons like the type used in a mass shooting at a 2023July Fourthparade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
The law bans dozens of specific brands or types of rifles and handguns, including .50-caliber guns, attachments and rapid-firing devices. No rifle will be allowed to accommodate more than 10 rounds, with a 15-round limit for handguns.
Those who previously purchased such guns must register them with the Illinois State Police by Jan. 1.
BOOK-BAN PROHIBITION
Libraries that indiscriminately ban books will not be eligible for state funds. They must adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights stating “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.”
The library association reported that attempts to censor books reached a 20-year high in 2022, especially those with LGBTQ+ themes and those written by people of color.
PAID TIME OFF
Employers will be required to offer paid vacation for any reason. Workers will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours total. Employers may offer more than 40 hours and employees may take time off after working for 90 days.
AIR FRESHENERS ALLOWED
Police will no longer be able to pull over a motorist solely because there is an object hanging from their rearview mirror. The law was approved after Daunte Wright was pulled over in Minnesota in 2021 for having a dangling air freshener. He was shot when the officer, reaching for her stun gun, instead grabbed her sidearm.
NO VIDEOCONFERENCING ON THE ROAD
Video meetings, streaming or accessing a social media website while driving will be prohibited. There will be an exception for video on a hands-free or voice-activated device or an application requiring the push of no more than a single button to activate or terminate it.
NO INDOOR VAPING
Vaping or smoking an electronic cigarette or cigar in a public indoor space will be prohibited. The law adds electronic smoking devices to the list of items prohibited in indoor public places under the 2008 Smoke Free Illinois Act, which banned regular tobacco products’ indoor use.
LICENSE-PLATE READER RESTRICTIONS
Interstate agreements between law enforcement agencies must specify that license-plate reader technology not be used on cars driven by women coming into Illinois to have abortions.
SURVEILLANCE DRONES
Following the Highland Park parade shooting, lawmakers approved the use of drones by law enforcement to surveil “routed” or “special events.” The drones may not be equipped with weapons or facial-recognition technology.
DEEPFAKE PORN
Victims of digital forgeries known as deepfake pornography may file civil lawsuits against anyone who shares or threatens to share an image that falsely depicts a person exposing genitalia or other private parts or engaging in a sex act. Identifying the image as materially altered is not a defense to liability.
RESTROOMS MAY BE ALL-GENDER MULTIOCCUPANCY
Businesses have the option of installing restrooms that may be used by any gender simultaneously. Current restrooms may be renovated to accommodate all genders. Urinals may not be included and stalls must have floor-to-ceiling, locking dividers.
VOTER REGISTRATION FOR TEENS
Teenagers may pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17 while obtaining a driver’s license or state identification card at a drivers’ services office run by the secretary of state. When turning 18, the legal voting age, they will already be registered to vote. | https://www.ketk.com/news/ap-laws-banning-semi-automatic-weapons-and-library-censorship-to-take-effect-in-illinois/ | 2024-01-01T02:59:11Z |
Laser tweezers used to boost liquid crystal technology
The breakthrough could ultimately result in using liquids in new ways, such as to create new kinds of autonomous materials or nanoscale reactors, said a news release posted on the website of the University of Chicago Friday, Xinhua reports.
To create the defects in the liquid crystals, researchers with the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago and the University of Ljubljana used laser tweezers, a laser system that can manipulate particles at the nanoscale, to heat up and melt either a tiny point or a line within the material.
While the bulk of the liquid crystal remained ordered, the melted spot, several microns in size and just a little smaller than a single red blood cell, became disorganized. As it cooled, the molten liquid becomes reordered, and forms a defect on its trail,
As such defects cost the material energy, the material experiences strong driving forces to eliminate them, and it eventually reverts to a uniform, defect-free state.
To resolve the problem, the researchers place the defect into a flow state in a microfluidic device, introducing forces that continually push the defect in different directions so that it could not reorient and annihilate itself, and instead remained stable.
The system also allowed the researchers to have complete control over the size and shape of the defects.
The system could pave the way for new display or sensor technologies. The researchers are trying using this technique to develop complicated networks of microfluidic channels that could serve as miniature factories, with built-in reactors, separation units and transport mechanisms.
They also are looking to develop autonomous material systems that can stabilize defects on their own using flows.
The breakthrough has been published in the journal Science Advances. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/laser-tweezers-used-to-boost-liquid-crystal-technology_a3501467/ | 2024-01-01T02:59:12Z |
Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST|Updated: 50 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wbtv.com/2024/01/01/nearly-half-all-states-will-raise-minimum-wage-2024/ | 2024-01-01T02:59:13Z |
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It is critical to comprehend what a patient expects from a physician from his point of view: Dr. Niranjan Hiremath
For a physician, it can be routine work, just another day at the office, but for the patient, it might be an unforgettable experience. As a result, developing a connection and earning a patient's confidence requires that you fully comprehend what the patient expects from you as a physician. It is important to spend time listening to the patient and also keep him informed about shared decision-making.
Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld, spoke to Dr. Niranjan Hiremath, Sr. Consultant, Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, to figure out the ways in which the doctor-patient relationship can be strengthened.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: The trust deficit
When it comes to the doctor-patient relationship, if we all remember going back about 20–30 years ago, when our parents or our grandparents used to go to their doctors, there was always this element of trust in every doctor to whom they used to visit. Even if the doctor was just a general physician or a specialist, once that doctor-patient relationship was built, he would be the go-to person for any kind of ailment, be it for the person himself or for his family members or extended family members. In those days, the doctors also used to spend a lot of time with the patient, explaining every single nuances and not rushing through a consultation with the patient. But of late, with the advent of fast life and fast food, and hence fast information, everything has become fast-paced. The doctors are in a rush, and the patients are in a rush.
There are a lot of shortcuts being taken in terms of the spread of information. There's a lot of misinformation being spread online. You have Google and WhatsApp, but none of them are credible sources of information. So, that has led to the patient not trusting the doctors enough and a lack of communication in a period where communication is actually the highlight of today's generation. So it is very important for us as doctors to remember that clear communication and transparency in providing the right facts, evidence-based facts that are being practiced worldwide, must be communicated very well with the patient and the family. Every day, there is something new that's coming out in the advancement of the medical field that the doctor has to be updated on and that needs to be communicated clearly to the patient. It is also important to realise that for a patient, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the doctor and learn about his diseases and the treatment options available. For a doctor, it may be a day-to-day business, it may be just another day at his workplace, but for the patient, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Hence, it is very important to understand from the patient's perspective what they expect from a doctor, and that is how you build a relationship and trust with a patient.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: Impact of social media
In today's world, social media is a great tool for keeping updated about one's ideas and opinions. In reality, there is too much misinformation being spread as well. The more you consume misinformation, the more it's going to be fed to you. So you have to have your facts, right? It is not that you should not consume social media. It is not that you should not read about these things. If you read and you have certain doubts or if you think that you have information that maybe needs to be communicated with the doctor, it is important, even if you read about these things, to ask your doctor—these are the things that I have read on the internet—are these true or not—instead of blindly trusting everything that you see and read because any kind of overinformation or misinformation can be potentially dangerous to your life. So, it is important to choose the right path and the right mode of information that you consume.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: Need for transparent communication
When a patient comes to a doctor, it is important to spend time listening to the patient and also keep him informed about shared decision-making. This is where the doctor puts facts in front of the patient about the benefits of the so-called procedure or the surgery the doctor is about to perform, as well as the risks of the above-set procedures.
What happens is that when we do not clearly communicate with the patient or his family about these things, the patient is left in oblivion about information and goes back to the internet or Google to get his remnant answers. Unfortunately, online, there is a lot of information—much more than what a common man should consume. There are a huge laundry list of symptoms, laundry lists of treatment options available, and laundry lists of complications, but they may not be true in every sense and every case; hence, it is important to sit down with the doctor and the doctor to listen to the patient. The patient asks all the relevant questions, keeping in mind that the doctor is a very busy person and relevant information should only be sought from the doctor rather than seeking all kinds of information. It is also important to have an environment where the decision is eventually taken by the patient but based on the recommendation of the doctor, and that is how ideally a decision should be arrived at.
How do we go about the current discrepancy in communication? We need to make sure that the frequency of communication is on point. The communication should be on a daily basis, at the very least, with the patient family. Sit down in a comfortable environment, pass on all the information to them, and allow them enough time to ask you questions. And also, you have to make sure that whatever you inform the patient about should be done with the utmost honesty and transparency.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: Tools of communication
This is a model of the heart that I commonly use to communicate with my patients to explain their heart problems. If you come to a doctor's office, it's important for the doctor to spend some time showing what exactly the patient is suffering from and what the doctor needs to deal with. This helps give the patient a clearer picture of the problems he has. Now, for example, this is a model of the heart that can be opened and the internals of the heart can be shown in a very clear and crisp manner, and what this does is that the patient understands better; he has a 3D orientation of what's actually happening and what the doctor needs to do instead of just a doctor saying, Look, I just need to change your value. Now, which valve do we need to change, why do we need to change it, and what is the function of that valve? This is the kind of information that a doctor can provide with these kinds of models. So I have numerous ways of showing a patient what could be wrong, one of which is this heart model that I carry with me wherever I go.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: The trust deficit
When it comes to the doctor-patient relationship, if we all remember going back about 20–30 years ago, when our parents or our grandparents used to go to their doctors, there was always this element of trust in every doctor to whom they used to visit. Even if the doctor was just a general physician or a specialist, once that doctor-patient relationship was built, he would be the go-to person for any kind of ailment, be it for the person himself or for his family members or extended family members. In those days, the doctors also used to spend a lot of time with the patient, explaining every single nuances and not rushing through a consultation with the patient. But of late, with the advent of fast life and fast food, and hence fast information, everything has become fast-paced. The doctors are in a rush, and the patients are in a rush.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: Impact of social media
In today's world, social media is a great tool for keeping updated about one's ideas and opinions. In reality, there is too much misinformation being spread as well. The more you consume misinformation, the more it's going to be fed to you. So you have to have your facts, right? It is not that you should not consume social media. It is not that you should not read about these things. If you read and you have certain doubts or if you think that you have information that maybe needs to be communicated with the doctor, it is important, even if you read about these things, to ask your doctor—these are the things that I have read on the internet—are these true or not—instead of blindly trusting everything that you see and read because any kind of overinformation or misinformation can be potentially dangerous to your life. So, it is important to choose the right path and the right mode of information that you consume.
continued below
When a patient comes to a doctor, it is important to spend time listening to the patient and also keep him informed about shared decision-making. This is where the doctor puts facts in front of the patient about the benefits of the so-called procedure or the surgery the doctor is about to perform, as well as the risks of the above-set procedures.
What happens is that when we do not clearly communicate with the patient or his family about these things, the patient is left in oblivion about information and goes back to the internet or Google to get his remnant answers. Unfortunately, online, there is a lot of information—much more than what a common man should consume. There are a huge laundry list of symptoms, laundry lists of treatment options available, and laundry lists of complications, but they may not be true in every sense and every case; hence, it is important to sit down with the doctor and the doctor to listen to the patient. The patient asks all the relevant questions, keeping in mind that the doctor is a very busy person and relevant information should only be sought from the doctor rather than seeking all kinds of information. It is also important to have an environment where the decision is eventually taken by the patient but based on the recommendation of the doctor, and that is how ideally a decision should be arrived at.
How do we go about the current discrepancy in communication? We need to make sure that the frequency of communication is on point. The communication should be on a daily basis, at the very least, with the patient family. Sit down in a comfortable environment, pass on all the information to them, and allow them enough time to ask you questions. And also, you have to make sure that whatever you inform the patient about should be done with the utmost honesty and transparency.
Doctor - Patient Relationship: Tools of communication
This is a model of the heart that I commonly use to communicate with my patients to explain their heart problems. If you come to a doctor's office, it's important for the doctor to spend some time showing what exactly the patient is suffering from and what the doctor needs to deal with. This helps give the patient a clearer picture of the problems he has. Now, for example, this is a model of the heart that can be opened and the internals of the heart can be shown in a very clear and crisp manner, and what this does is that the patient understands better; he has a 3D orientation of what's actually happening and what the doctor needs to do instead of just a doctor saying, Look, I just need to change your value. Now, which valve do we need to change, why do we need to change it, and what is the function of that valve? This is the kind of information that a doctor can provide with these kinds of models. So I have numerous ways of showing a patient what could be wrong, one of which is this heart model that I carry with me wherever I go. | https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/it-is-critical-to-comprehend-what-a-patient-expects-from-a-physician-from-his-point-of-view-dr-niranjan-hiremath/106424356 | 2024-01-01T02:59:12Z |
Can we be like the ‘Boys in the Boat’?
The winter wind can be bone-chilling at Ediz Hook, a 3-mile-long sand spit, along the waterfront of Port Angeles, Washington. I wore a heavy coat and scarf. I had agreed to meet John Halberg — a local rowing enthusiast at the aged boathouse that was part of his vision for the future. We both shared a mission to help youth.
In a financially strapped region still emerging from its former logging days, there were plenty of youth needing hope and direction.
John found the key in his coat pocket and opened the broad doors that revealed shiny kayak-like boats. This was my first glimpse into the world of rowing. John had been a University of Washington crew member before I was born. He then coached college teams. He knew the discipline required and the intensity of competition. Now he saw it as an opportunity for rural kids too.
But like most things, it came with a cost. Hence our meeting. We talked about potential grants and fundraising efforts. The boathouse required repairs, and new boats (or shells as they are more accurately called) were needed.
As he locked the double doors of the old building, he turned towards me and said, “Have you read the Boys in the Boat?”
I hadn’t.
“If you read it, you’ll understand the potential.”
So, in 2013, I read Daniel James Brown's real-life story, “Boys in the Boat,” about a group of college men in 1936 — each desperate and determined to make their way during a hard time in our nation’s history. No one thought the junior varsity underdogs could win. But their coach saw their tenacity and believed in them. He helped those boys believe in themselves. Then they made history by pulling together to accomplish what seemed impossible. It’s a powerfully inspiring story. Joe Rantz, one of the desperately poor boys in the boat, had lived just 15 miles from where John and I had talked.
Now George Clooney has produced the movie from this New York Times bestseller. People are being inspired by this phenomenal story of these struggling boys learning to pull together to win. It couldn’t come at a better time in our divided nation’s history.
Can we like the “Boys in the Boat”?
Yes. Let’s take the idea of pulling together beyond sports. For instance, this next year, there is a church organizing volunteers who will drive people to and from work — linking together those who have cars with those trying to get a new start in life. Pulling together.
Another church collects work clothes and gives them to those who don’t have resources right now. Pulling together.
Others are coaching youth, while others mentor students needing guidance.
Some grow food to give away, and others glean fields and orchards to fill food pantries.
Yes, in every place there are those hard at work in jobs, raising families, volunteering, and pulling together in their communities.
Even though “Boys in the Boat” is a secular film, the message to those who serve Christ is a challenge to see how we can be part of the solution, part of God’s team that can help others, and part of making a difference right where He has placed us.
As the coach in the “Boys in the Boat” told them before heading out to compete for the Olympic Gold, “Row for your country, row for each other.” They had learned to pull together.
So can we.
Karen Farris saw the need to help underserved kids while serving in a youth ministry that gave her the opportunity to visit rural schools on the Olympic Peninsula. She now volunteers her time grant writing to bring resources to kids in need. She also shares stories of faith in action for those needing a dose of hope on her weekly blog, Friday Tidings.www.fridaytidings.com | https://www.christianpost.com/voices/can-we-be-like-the-boys-in-the-boat.html | 2024-01-01T02:59:11Z |
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China pledges new support for private investment
(Xinhua) 18:15, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), on Friday announced measures to support key projects backed by private business investment.
The NDRC is soliciting applications nationwide for key private investment projects and will create a catalog of the eligible ones after review.
The commission said it will work with relevant departments to provide assistance for these projects in terms of land acquisition, finance and paperwork.
(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Wu Chaolan)
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With the influence of retro games pervading more and more each day, it can be hard to find the ones that are best for you. Some can be so fiddly and archaic that they require a strategy guide, or some might just be jumping in on the growing trend of retro ports.
That’s not the case here, however. We’ve got all the best retro games on Switch and mobile, whether old or new, these are all absolute bangers. If you’re looking for even more recommendations, take a look at our lists of the best Final Fantasy games and best mobile games of 2023.
Anyway, let’s get on with our list of the best retro games on Switch and mobile.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – Switch and mobile
The best game ever made? Probably not, but it sure is good. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is the height of a series that spawned a whole new genre that now covers the Nintendo eShop (Metroidvania, but more on the other half of the genre later). With all the style needed for a classic – gorgeous atmosphere and an epic soundtrack – it’s easy to forget the gameplay innovations. Either way, it’s one of the best games ever and a must-play for any fan of Metroidvanias.
Final Fantasy VII – Switch and mobile
The best game ever made? Still, probably not, but it’s close (my editor thinks it is). The Final Fantasy series got its name due to the many failed projects that came before it. Final Fantasy could have been the last.
Rather, it spawned a series that has numerous retro classics in it, and Final Fantasy VII is the de facto king of the bunch. With a grand story, excellent world-building, groundbreaking graphical presentation, and legendary characters, there’s very little quite like it. It’s amazing. If you want to dive in check out our Final Fantasy VII characters guide to get up to speed.
Super Mario World – Switch
The best game ever made? Yes! Well no, actually, but the best one on this list (in my (correct) opinion). Super Mario World came out in 1990, after fifteen years of building on top-tier 2D platforming experiences, and it brought together everything perfectly. It’s the most exciting platforming experience I’ve ever had, and features Yoshi, so deserves to be considered the best game ever.
Doom – Switch and mobile
Hmm, seems we can’t get away from the “list of video games considered the best” page on Wikipedia with all these retro games. Doom wasn’t really the first first-person shooter, but it basically was, as nothing had managed to combine the speed and responsivity that John Carmack and John Romero did. Not only was the tech groundbreaking, but the level design is stellar and full of high-octane metal energy throughout. Play any of them and you’ll have a good time, but the first is where to start.
Resident Evil 4 – Switch
Resident Evil 4 is a legendary combination of survival horror and third-person shooting, combining gorgeous graphics and a wacky story masterfully. It’s another all-time classic and influences the genre to this day. Simply the use of the offset third-person camera helped to popularise it in so many games that came after it. Is it a retro game? Probably. Get it played.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening started life as an attempt to port A Link to the Past to the Game Boy. Under the leadership of Takashi Tekuza, the game grew beyond its original aims, into probably the strangest Zelda game to date. The strange atmosphere (influenced by David Lynch’s Twin Peaks) combined with classic Zelda gameplay makes for an unforgettable experience.
Oh, and there’s a full toyetic remake on the Switch which runs at about seven frames per second if you fancy that, even though it’s not really a retro game (it’s really great, just runs like rubbish for some reason…).
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Switch and mobile
Bioware is probably most famous for the Mass Effect series, or maybe Dragon Age for some. But before all of that, there was Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Known as KOTOR, it’s a hefty, engaging RPG with one of the best Star Wars stories out there. It gives you the chance to live the Jedi life you’ve always dreamed of, or be a smuggler on the wrong side of the law. A proper Star Wars fantasy. Check out our Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Switch review if you’re thinking of giving it a go.
Dragon Quest VIII – mobile
Dragon Quest VIII is probably the best Dragon Quest game, but any of them will do. Of course, more modern entries are a tad easier to get into, but VIII isn’t exactly old. Released in 2005, the game got 39/40 from Famitsu, and is seen by many as a return to form for the series. I don’t know about all that, but the series is a must-play for any retro games fan. If you fancy something older, the first three games in the series are also on Switch.
Okami – Switch
The best Zelda game that isn’t a Zelda game, Okami is the story of a wolf god saving the world after a disaster. You use a paintbrush to control the wolf’s different powers, complete different tasks, and adventure through the game. It received universal acclaim at launch, and the recent HD remaster that came to Switch is one of the best experiences on the console.
Sonic 2 – Switch and mobile
Hey, I’ll level with you. I don’t like Sonic. I own two Sonic shirts and one Sonic mug. But I don’t like the games. I’m sorry. But if I did like the games, this would be the one I like most. It improves on the first game in almost every way and has a vital part in the history of Sega. If you like Sonic and haven’t played it, it’s a pretty important retro game, so you probably should.
Super Mario 64 – Switch
The best games ever are often just the first games to get something right. A working camera in a 3D space has been a struggle for game developers forever, and many modern games still have wonky cameras. But what Super Mario 64 did was a bit of a miracle. It transformed Mario’s magic into a 3D world without breaking it, all while having good enough camera control. It’s not perfect, but it was groundbreaking. Check out our Super Mario 3D All-Stars review to see if the retro games collection is worth it.
Pac-Man – Switch and mobile
Pac-Man is pretty amazing. Anyone who’s played it knows, but people who haven’t may not realize just how engaging it still is to this day. It’s legendary, with a character based on a pizza with a slice taken out, its design eschewing the mainstream trends of the time, and the sensation it caused still being talked about today. Games have come a long way since Pac-Man, apparently, but I’ve played more Pac-Man than Cyberpunk, so…
Super Metroid – Switch
The other half of the Metroidvania genre (in case you hadn’t realized), Super Metroid was one of the biggest surprises for me when I first started digging into old games. Most of my experiences still felt a little clunky, but I pushed through knowing it would be worth it to see everything. But not with Super Metroid. It sucked me in, and I was engaged to the very end. It’s great (and much better than Metroid Dread…).
Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 – Switch and mobile
I used to play sim games for hundreds of hours when I was younger, and one of the many that I love is Roller Coaster Tycoon. Putting you in the shoes of a theme park manager, you get to design your own park with custom coasters, manage the staff, and keep your customers happy. It’s super entertaining, a must-play retro game classic.
Medieval II: Total War – mobile
Another game I played for way too long, Medieval II: Total War tasks you with conquering the medieval world, managing soldiers and diplomacy, taking part in crusades, and even directing your soldiers on the battlefield. Both Rome and Medieval II are on mobile and offer an unmatched strategy experience. I also wrote a Total War: Medieval II mobile review if you want to check if it’s for you.
There you are, hopefully, those are enough retro games to keep you happy. We’ve also got a mystery games guide for any amateur sleuths out there. | https://www.pockettactics.com/retro-games | 2024-01-01T02:59:11Z |
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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