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Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz has made it clear that Mohammad Rizwan and Sarfaraz Ahmed will continue being prioritised over up-and-coming wicketkeeper-batsman Haseebullah Khan.
Haseebullah has been a solid performer in domestic cricket as he made 187 runs in seven matches for Multan Region in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, which included a top score of 101, at an average of 26.71.
He followed that up with 326 runs in seven games in the Pakistan Cup, which included two centuries and a fifty, at an average of 65.20.
Most recently, he played in the National T20 Cup and accumulated 80 runs in three matches at an average of 80 and a strike-rate of 111.11.
“Haseebullah has been [on] our radar too and we have our eyes on him but currently, both Mohammad Rizwan and Sarfaraz Ahmed have done well so we will be continuing with them. We will, of course, tap into the domestic resources whenever the need arises,” Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
Haseebullah is not part of Pakistan’s squad for the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia, but he could make his international debut in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which gets underway on January 12 in Auckland.
Pakistan are 2-0 down in their series against Australia and will look to claim a consolation win in the third Test, which starts on January 3 in Sydney.
Pakistan Squad for Australia Test Series: Shan Masood (captain), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi
Pakistan Squad for New Zealand T20I Series: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan (wicketkeeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan | https://battingwithbimal.com/2024/01/01/mohammad-rizwan-and-sarfaraz-ahmed-will-be-prioritised-over-him-wahab-riaz-insists-he-hasnt-given-up-on-pakistan-wicketkeeper-batsman/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:44Z |
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia’s game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room.
A loud cheer erupted when the Eagles lost to Arizona in stunning fashion. After Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes to bounce back from the worst game of his NFL career and results elsewhere fell their way, the Niners clinched the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye and home-field advantage that comes with it.
“Thank you, Cardinals,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “Back in ’19, it took us winning in Seattle on the very last play of the game to secure the 1 seed, and the fact that we were able to get it with one game left in the season is big.”
Wrapping up the No. 1 seed before Week 18 could be a significant advantage for San Francisco (12-4) after losing Christian McCaffrey to a calf injury against the Commanders. The do-it-all running back left the game in the third quarter after gaining 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches, and coach Kyle Shanahan thinks it could be a strained calf muscle.
“We think he’ll be all right,” Shanahan said. “I don’t know if he would’ve been able to go next week or not, but we’ll have to find out more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sideline, so hoping it’s not too bad.”
The Niners got touchdown catches from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and a rushing TD from Elijah Mitchell. Purdy, coming off throwing four interceptions in a humbling home loss to Baltimore, was 22 of 28 for 230 yards to reach 4,280 and break Jeff Garcia’s season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.
“To be able to come back and get the ball moving, throw it around to the guys and obviously get the offense to flow again and feeling it, it felt good,” Purdy said.
The defense, also looking to atone for some struggles against the Ravens, intercepted Sam Howell twice — once each by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.
Washington (4-12) was not much of an obstacle for the conference’s top team, as Howell added to his NFL lead in interceptions with his 18th and 19th of the season. He was starting only because journeyman Jacoby Brissett was sidelined by a hamstring injury after coach Ron Rivera decided earlier in the week to bench Howell.
“I thought Sam had some really good moments,” Rivera said. “Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wish he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
The Commanders have lost seven in a row, and as a result of the Cardinals win, could be in line to draft as high as second. While they’re looking ahead to an offseason of change under new ownership, the Niners have their eyes set on a long playoff run.
“We’re going to continue to get better,” Warner said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re our best when our best is needed for when our moment comes.”
HOMECOMING DAY
Former Washington left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Chase Young each played his first game back at FedEx Field as a visitor. They walked out of the tunnel and onto the field together for warmups.
Williams was traded to the Niners in 2020 after sitting out the ’19 season because of a dispute with Washington’s front office. Young was sent to San Francisco on Oct. 31 amid reports the coaching staff found him undisciplined and considered his departure addition by subtraction.
Shanahan also spent four seasons as a Washington assistant from 2010-13, working as the offensive coordinator for his dad, Mike. Shanahan said he used to have emotions about facing Washington but that they’re gone now .
“It’s a totally different place here now and different people,” Shanahan said. “Nothing’s personal here anymore. Personal stuff’s gone.”
INJURIES
49ers: Played without injured DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), S Ji’Ayir Brown (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion) and OT Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Commanders: CB Tarik Castro-Fields left in the first half with a shoulder injury. … CB Christian Holmes was concussed early in the fourth quarter. … RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) was out after being listed as questionable. Trent Scott had a rough, penalty-filled day starting in his place.
UP NEXT
49ers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 6 or 7.
Commanders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 6 or 7.
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Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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Jazz vs. Mavericks: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Utah Jazz (14-19) host the Dallas Mavericks (19-14) after winning three straight home games. The Mavericks are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 9:00 PM ET on Monday, January 1, 2024. The point total in the matchup is 245.5.
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- When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Utah and its opponents have combined to score more than 245.5 points in six of 33 games this season.
- Utah's contests this season have a 232.2-point average over/under, 13.3 fewer points than this game's point total.
- Utah's ATS record is 19-14-0 this year.
- The Jazz have won in 10, or 35.7%, of the 28 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
- Utah has a record of 7-15, a 31.8% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +125 or more by oddsmakers this season.
- Utah has an implied victory probability of 44.4% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
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- Utah has an 8-2 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over its last 10 contests.
- In their past 10 contests, the Jazz have gone over the total five times.
- In 2023-24 against the spread, Utah has a better winning percentage at home (.786, 11-3-0 record) than on the road (.421, 8-11-0).
- The Jazz score an average of 113.4 points per game, just 4.4 fewer points than the 117.8 the Mavericks give up.
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THE total subsidies extended by the state to its various corporations and agencies in November rose year-on-year by 9 percent to P6.734 billion, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
Latest Treasury data showed that the national government subsidy in November was P565-million higher than the P6.169 billion recorded financial support in the same month of last year.
The increase in state subsidy during the reference month was driven by higher subsidies given to major non-financial government corporations, based on Treasury data.
Treasury data showed that subsidies to major non-financial government corporations rose by 54 percent year-on-year to P4.607 billion from P2.991 billion.
The top recipient was the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) that cornered at least half of the total subsidy for major non-financial government corporations.
NIA got P2.516 billion in subsidy last month, 24 percent over the P2.036 billion it received in November of last year, according to BTr data.
NIA was followed by NFA in terms of state subsidy after receiving P1.669 billion in November, Treasury data showed. The amount was more than quadruple than the P394 million that the state rice agency got in November 2022.
Meanwhile, Treasury data showed that state subsidy to other government corporations declined by 33 percent to P2.127 billion from P3.178 billion a year ago.
Among the other government-owned and -controlled corporations, the Philippine Postal Corp. (PPC) got the highest subsidy in November at P500 million. Its subsidy was higher by eleven fold than the P43 million that it received in November of last year.
Following PPC were the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). The two corporations are attached agencies of the Department of Agriculture (DA), which was previously helmed by President Marcos Jr.
PFDA received P274 million in subsidy while PhilRice got P244 million, based on Treasury data.
Despite the increase in November subsidy, the total subsidy extended by the state to its corporations from January to November fell by 9 percent to P153.05 billion from P168.34 billion recorded during the 11-month period last year.
The drop in the 11-month period subsidy by the national government was caused by lower subsidies given to other government corporations, which dropped by 18 percent year-on-year, based on Treasury data.
Treasury data showed that the total subsidy given to other government corporations from January to November fell by nearly P18 billion to P81.398 billion from P99.334 billion in the same period of last year.
Meanwhile, Treasury data showed that subsidies extended to major non-financial government corporations rose by 4 percent on an annual basis to P71.166 billion from P68.692 billion in January to November of 2022. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/ng-subsidies-to-state-firms-agencies-rose-9-yoy-in-november/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ng-subsidies-to-state-firms-agencies-rose-9-yoy-in-november | 2024-01-01T05:31:46Z |
State bans commercial logging of native forests
The end of unstainable commercial logging in Western Australia could save almost 20,000 square kilometres of forest, the state government says.
Chopping down native karri, jarrah and wandoo hardwood in the state's southwest and selling it is banned from Monday. | https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-bans-commercial-logging-of-native-forests-c-13081564 | 2024-01-01T05:31:47Z |
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday.
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday. The 83-year-old queen, who ascended the throne in 1972, became the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
The queen made the surprise announcement on live TV during her traditional New Year's Eve speech, which is viewed by many in the country of 5.9 million people. In February, she underwent a successful back surgery.
"The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation," she said. "I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as queen of Denmark," she said.
"I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik," she said. In Denmark, formal power resides with the elected parliament and its government. The monarch is expected to stay above partisan politics, representing the nation with traditional duties ranging from state visits to national day celebrations.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thanked the queen for her longlife dedication to duty. "It is still difficult to understand that the time has now come for a change of throne," Frederiksen said in a statement, adding that many Danes had never known another monarch.
"Queen Margrethe is the epitome of Denmark and throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation," she said. Born in 1940, Margrethe has throughout her life enjoyed broad support from Danes, who are fond of her tactful and yet creative personality.
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Memento Mori – A kedgeree of realisations, ruminations and plutocratic pantomimes
Our Life is nothing but a Winter’s Day; Some only break their Fast, and so away. Others stay Dinner, and depart full fed. The deepest Age but sups and goes to bed.
As the first rays of 2024 paint the Indian horizon with hues of anticipation, the economic canvas reveals a blend of promise and complexity. Recent growth figures, showcasing a robust 7.6 per cent surge in the third quarter of 2023, cast a radiant glow akin to the dawn of a new year.
As the first rays of 2024 paint the Indian horizon with hues of anticipation, the economic canvas reveals a blend of promise and complexity. Recent growth figures, showcasing a robust 7.6 per cent surge in the third quarter of 2023, cast a radiant glow akin to the dawn of a new year. Yet, within the celebratory dance of numbers, a nuanced narrative unfolds ~ a tale that resonates with the insights of economists Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba outlined in a book they’ve co-authored. In the symphony of economic metrics, a distinctive melody emerges ~ a call to reconsider the well-trodden path of manufacturing. Rajan and Lamba, crafting their economic composition, advocate for a departure from the traditional allure of factories and assembly lines.
Once seen as the beacon of prosperity in East Asia, manufacturing now faces challenges of diminishing returns and heightened automation, prompting a re-evaluation of India’s economic strengths. Manufacturing, once the linchpin of economic growth, has become an intensely competitive arena, with other countries seizing the mantle. East Asia’s growth miracle in the 1960s propelled nations like China and South Korea to economic heights, but as the authors argue, the landscape has shifted. The profitability of manufacturing has dwindled, and the prevalence of automation has led to a reduction in available jobs. The success stories of global giants like Apple underscore this shift. While the design and distribution of products yield substantial value, actual manufacturing contributes comparatively less.
This paradigm shift makes the case for India to reconsider the manufacturing-centric approach that served its East Asian counterparts. The subsequent movement in this economic sonata directs our attention to the realm of services ~ a domain reshaped by modern technology and the omnipresence of the internet. India’s IT sector stands as a resounding success, yet the authors illuminate the need for profound reforms. Education, the cornerstone for navigating the complexities of the global value chain, beckons for increased investment beyond the current 3-4 per cent of GDP.
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Rajan and Lamba unveil a palette of challenges, including high dropout rates and a significant gap in job readiness among graduates, underscoring the necessity for transformative changes. The final crescendo of this economic symphony echoes with the call for liberalism ~ both economic and political. A plea to shed protectionist tendencies, embrace open markets, and devolve power for effective governance permeates the narrative. However, the authors inject a note of realism, questioning the political feasibility of such reforms in the current landscape.
The delicate dance between economic liberalism and political control emerges as a nuanced waltz that India must master in navigating the trajectory of its growth story. In the unfolding narrative, there lies not merely a reflection on the economic currents of the past year but a compass guiding the path of the one ahead. The dawn of 2024 signifies more than the turning of a calendar page ~ it marks an opportune moment for India to recalibrate its economic compass.
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HARLINGEN — Josue Jimenez remembers when he first became interested in the HVAC industry.
“My dad would bring home air conditioning units so he could repair them,” Jimenez said. “It was intriguing to watch him work.”
That inspired Jimenez to follow in his father’s footsteps and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in HVAC Technology at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus.
Jimenez was already working as a full-time heating, ventilation and air conditioning helper with Advantage AC & Refrigeration in Mercedes before he graduated from TSTC last fall.
“It was my goal to find a job in the industry before graduation,” he said.
Ramiro Sierra is the owner of Advantage AC & Refrigeration.
“Josue is courteous to his customers and listens to their concerns,” he said. “That etiquette has contributed to an increase in calls and makes his on-the-job experience beneficial.”
Billy Weaver, one of Jimenez’s instructors, knows that more than just technical expertise is needed to succeed in the HVAC business.
“Josue demonstrated the soft skills that it takes to communicate with customers,” he said. “He is a courteous individual who led by example among the students.”
In Texas, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn an average annual salary of $48,720, according to onetonline.org, which forecast the number of such positions to grow in the state by 21% from 2020 to 2030.
TSTC offers an Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates of completion in HVAC Technology at its East Williamson County, Fort Bend County, Harlingen, North Texas and Waco campuses.
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A white New Year's?
Colder later in the week
MONDAY, NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mostly cloudy, (early) snow showers. 0-T” 20% High 36 (32-38) Wind NW 5-10 mph
MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, clearing. Low 24 Wind NW 5-10 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. High 38 Low 26
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. High 36 Low 26
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, snow showers. 30% High 34 Low 18
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. High 32 Low 20
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. High 34 Low 22
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with snow. 40% High 32 Low 22
We have a clipper coming through tonight and early Monday. This will give us snow showers
New Year’s Eve with early flurries New Year’s Day.
Skies will be mostly cloudy Monday. Mostly cloudy skies becoming mostly clear Monday
Monday night.
Cold and quiet Tuesday and Wednesday with mostly sunny Tuesday. Skies will be mostly cloudy
Wednesday.
A low over the Atlantic and a cold front moving in from the north will give us some snow showers
Thursday. This will be followed by partly to mostly cloudy skies and colder temperatures Friday
and Saturday.
We’ll have to watch a low along the Gulf of Mexico. As this low moves northward, we’ll have snow
for Sunday.
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Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
The Premier League has only one match on its Monday slate -- continue reading for anytime goal scorer odds.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 3
James McConnell, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 8
- Goals: 0
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan revealed that he rejected his Big Bash League (BBL) contract for two key reasons.
It was reported that he received an offer to play for the Adelaide Strikers in BBL 13.
Shadab noted that firstly, he wanted to improve his bowling by playing more four-day cricket, which would help him accomplish the second thing that caused him to opt out of the BBL – making a comeback to the Pakistan Test team.
The 25-year-old has spoken about making a return to Test cricket in the past, but his last match came all the back in August 2020, which was the last time he played first-class cricket as well.
“The purpose behind leaving the Big Bash contract is to first improve my bowling by playing four-day cricket, and secondly, to perform well and make a comeback into the Test team,” he told Cricket Pakistan.
“I didn’t leave the Big Bash contract because of playing national T20; rather, my focus was more on playing four-day cricket. Because I felt that I needed improvement in my bowling, and that would come through playing four-day cricket.
“I have tried to invest in myself to play four-day cricket and improve my bowling. If my bowling improves, and along with that, if my batting also improves, it will be beneficial for the Pakistan team.
“The effort is to improve myself through four-day cricket and bring back my form. Because the World Cup is approaching, and if I am in good form, it will benefit Pakistan.”
Shadab is not part of Pakistan’s squad for the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia, where the men in green trail 2-0 after losing the first two Tests.
Pakistan will be looking to end their tour of Australia on a high by securing a consolation win in the third Test in Sydney, which starts on January 3.
Pakistan Squad for Australia Test Series: Shan Masood (captain), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi
MORE PAKISTAN CRICKET NEWS: Be more daring, Gautam Gambhir takes aim at timid Pakistan batsman | https://battingwithbimal.com/2024/01/01/rejected-bbl-contract-for-two-reasons-pakistan-spinner-shadab-khan-unveils-what-caused-him-to-do-it/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:50Z |
BENGALURU, Jan 1 (Reuters) - India's benchmark indexes
Nifty 50 and Sensex were muted on Monday, the first session of
2024, dragged by high weightage information technology and
financials, after clocking a 20% rise in 2023.
The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 fell 0.08% to 21,714.15
points, while the S&P BSE Sensex shed 0.15% to
72,132,72, as of 9:51 a.m. IST.
Five of the 13 major sectors logged losses. Financials
and IT fell 0.25% each.
The more domestically-focussed small- and
mid-caps gained about 0.3% each, outperforming the
benchmarks, despite concerns over high valuations.
"We stick with our positive view on large-caps, where
valuations are still somewhat reasonable," according to analysts
at Kotak Institutional Equities.
Barring banks, most other sectors and stocks are
over-valued, they added.
Oil and gas index gained 0.8%, on falling crude
prices due to demand concerns. Easing oil prices are positive
for importers of the commodity like India.
Airline operators like Interglobe Aviation and
SpiceJet jumped between 1.5% and 3%, aided by cut in
aviation turbine fuel costs.
Bharat Heavy Electricals jumped 4.4% on bagging a
contract worth 190 billion rupees from NLC India. HFCL
climbed 3% on winning a $135 million order.
Grasim Industries gained 1.5% and was among the
top Nifty 50 gainers after commissioning additional capacity of
advanced materials manufacturing.
Eicher Motors shed 1.6% and was the top percentage
loser on the Nifty 50. The automaker received goods and services
tax (GST) demand order worth about 1.30 billion rupees.
Mahindra and Mahindra lost 1% after the government
levied a 41.2 million rupees tax penalty on the firm. The
company said it will challenge the order.
"Going ahead, the immediate focus would be on third-quarter
earnings and any deviation in earnings could trigger
profit-booking," according to analysts at Centrum Institutional
Research.
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru; Editing by
Sohini Goswami and Mrigank Dhaniwala) | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/index/NIFTY-50-9743680/news/INDIA-STOCKS-India-s-Nifty-50-Sensex-off-to-a-muted-start-in-2024-as-financials-IT-weigh-45654073/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20231231 | 2024-01-01T05:31:51Z |
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department told KXAN it had a busy weekend responding to nearly a dozen structure fires, which AFD Battalion Chief Mark Bridges said is more than usual.
“Many of those are just due to normal accidental circumstances. Several of those are being investigated as suspicious,” Bridges said. “So we’re still working to investigate the cause of those are investigators are working hard to figure out what started those fires and who may have been responsible if anyone was.”
AFD said one of those accidental fires was at a home on Adina Street in east Austin.
‘I was really scared’
James Woods lives next to the home where AFD said it responded to a fire Sunday morning.
“I heard all that, boom, boom, boom,” Woods said. “I opened the door and looked out, flames was everywhere. The lady of the house, I heard her tell her grandson call 911.”
AFD said a 10-person family narrowly escaped the home.
“When I see those trees catching on fire, I was really scared.”
James Woods
The department said it did not have working smoke detectors.
“Luckily, the family that was there was able to wake up and they were able to get out of the house,” Bridges said. “Crews showed up and there was lots of fire and the house was heavily damaged but our crews were able to put a stop on the fire.”
According to AFD, the fire started from a cigarette that wasn’t put out properly.
Bridges said the Austin Police Department’s Victim Services and the Central Texas Red Cross are helping the family. | https://www.kxan.com/news/local/i-was-really-scared-neighbor-witnessed-austin-house-fire-involving-family-of-10/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:52Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
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Ninety-six years after their first big-screen appearance, two of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the world are sailing straight into the public domain.
It marks the first time the characters of Mickey and Minnie Mouse can freely be used by artists, writers, and filmmakers in their artwork, books, or films without the fear of legal action from The Walt Disney Company.
"This is the juggernaut. This is it. This is Mickey Mouse," said Duke University School of Law Professor Jennifer Jenkins.
But just to be clear, it's not the modern Mickey we know today with his bright red pants and cartoonish voice—it's the mischievous, voiceless, and black-and-white boat captain from "Steamboat Willie."
The short film debuted in 1928 as a technical marvel—the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound. But today, the eight-minute animation is remembered more as the work that catapulted the career of Walt Disney, introduced the world to Disney's longest-running mascots, and helped change copyright law as we know it.
"I kind of feel like the pipe on the steamboat, like expelling smoke," said Jenkins. "It's so exciting that it's finally here. I mean, when I started my job, as a joke, I had a 'Free the Mouse' bumper sticker."
"Steamboat Willie" was originally supposed to enter the public domain in 1984, when the film turned 56, and again in 2004, when the film turned 75. But as Disney became the entertainment powerhouse it still is today, the company lobbied the U.S. government to pass two copyright protection acts to extend its exclusive ownership over the character.
Critics referred to this as the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," but that comes to an end this year.
"It's exhilarating. But I've been feeling this exhilarating feeling since 2019, because that's the first time after a 20-year drought that any published work at all entered the public domain in the United States," said Jenkins.
The extended copyright terms didn't just stop Mickey and Minnie Mouse from entering the public domain. It also stopped any work of fiction from losing its copyright from 1999 to 2019. That included books like "The Great Gatsby," which entered the public domain in 2021, and A.A. Milne's original "Winnie-the-Pooh," which joined the public the next year.
The characters have since been adapted into graphic novels, video games, a Broadway musical, and a horror movie. All of that could likely soon happen to "Steamboat Willie," but that doesn't mean there's no legal risk at all, as Disney can still claim copyright over later iterations of its characters, including the iconic Sorcerer Mickey from the 1940 film "Fantasia."
A spokesperson from The Walt Disney Company noted: "More modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration of the Steamboat Willie copyright, and Mickey will continue to play a leading role as a global ambassador for the Walt Disney Company in our storytelling, theme park attractions, and merchandise."
Beyond copyright, the House of Mouse also holds a trademark on its famous character, meaning only The Walt Disney Company can use Mickey as its logo and corporate mascot.
That means you can't pretend to be The Walt Disney Company by using the Mickey Mouse branding. But if you want to write your own version of "Steamboat Willie," feel free to go full steam ahead.
SEE MORE: Disney opens its first 'Frozen'-themed attraction
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Kukushkin brings Kazakhstan team to final part of Davis Cup
It is to be recalled that the Kazakhstan national team led by a score of 2-0 thanks to the victories of Alexander Bublik and Mikhail Kukushkin over João Sousa and Pedro Sousa, respectively.
On the second match day, Aleksandr Nedovyesov and Timur Khabibulin lost to the duo of João Sousa and Gastão Elias. Thus, the overall score was 2 to 1 in favor of Kazakhstan.
The determining point for our team was brought by the leader of the Kazakhstan team, Mikhail Kukushkin, who beat João Souza in two sets The score was 6-4 and 6-1.
Two victories secured by Mikhail Kukushkin and one by Alexander Bublik (3-1) let Kazakhstan reach the final stage of the Davis Cup.
The main stage of the tournament will be held during the week at the end of the season. 18 teams will participate in the competitions in Madrid: 4 Davis Cup semi-finalists (Croatia, France, Spain, and the U.S.), 2 holders of wild cards (Argentina, the UK), and 12 teams that won qualification, including Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kukushkin-brings-kazakhstan-team-to-final-part-of-davis-cup_a3494336/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:52Z |
Hurricane McDermott looks to run rampant on BBL return
Heavy hitter Ben McDermott returns from injury for the Hobart Hurricanes against the Sydney Thunder in their Big Bash League clash.
McDermott, who has missed two games after copping a concussion in the nets, replaces Sam Hain at Blundstone Arena on Monday afternoon.
Hobart skipper Nathan Ellis won the bat flip and opted to bowl first.
The match is crucial for both sides' finals chances in a shortened 10-games-per-team competition.
The Hurricanes are last on the ladder with one win from four matches, while the Thunder are sixth with a solitary victory from five games.
The Thunder are unchanged from Thursday's rain-hit no-result against the Sydney Sixers.
Rain also proved a hindrance for Hobart in their last-start loss to the Melbourne Stars, who chased a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern revised target on the back of some clean hitting from Glenn Maxwell.
HURRICANES: Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright, Ben McDermott, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis (capt), Riley Meredith.
THUNDER: Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (capt), Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha.
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The tiny Scottish village perfect for a New Year's walk with a 'cosy old style inn'
For the final 2023 edition of the Daily Record's weekly series highlighting Scotland's must-see towns and villages, we have selected the historic Perth and Kinross village of Dunning.
After all of the buildup, Christmas is officially over and done with for another year.
That doesn't mean the festive season is over quite yet, though. In a lot of ways, this lazy week between Christmas and January 1 is even better than the run-up to December 25.
Aside from curling up next to the fire and watching some classic trashy Christmas TV, one of the best ways to spend a frosty late-December or early-January day is to head out into the beautiful Scottish countryside for a classic winter hike. No matter where you are in Scotland, you are unlikely to be far from a scenic spot ideal for a walk, whether you're in the centre of Edinburgh or up in Skye.
However, if you are keen for a bit more of an adventure, one historic Scots village is the perfect New Year's destination, home to both picturesque walking trails and a cosy pub with a roaring fire. For the final 2023 edition of our weekly series spotlighting Scotland's must-visit towns and villages, we have chosen Dunning in Perth and Kinross.
With a population of around just 1,000, Dunning is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It also has a fascinating history well worth learning about, with ancient churches and witch monuments among its highlights.
Keep reading for some information and photos that demonstrate exactly why Dunning is a great choice for a New Year's visit.
You can also check out some of the Daily Record's previous towns of the week:
The Scottish village that has frosty winter walks and a cosy pub with roaring fire
The Scottish Highlands town with a reindeer herd that's 'set for a white Christmas'
The tiny Scottish fishing village with a hidden gem Christmas market opening this week
Peaceful 'foodie heaven' Scottish village is perfect for a winter getaway
The Scottish coastal town named 'prettiest' place with pastel houses and cobbled streets
The charming seaside Scottish town with a Christmas festival starting this week
The Scottish Borders town with stunning walks and cosy pubs perfect for November
The pretty NC500 fishing village with spectacular 'miniature paradise' beach
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Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 8:33 PM PST|Updated: 1 hour ago
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
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- Games Played: 19
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook director Jay Kornegay is anticipating massive crowds at Westgate’s Las Vegas location this weekend and Monday to bet on the two College Football Playoff semifinal games.
Part of it is timing. Last season’s games were on New Year’s Eve; this season’s are on New Year’s Day.
The other part is the field. Michigan, ranked first by the CFP committee, faces No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl and No. 2 Washington plays No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl.
“We expect the handle to double, possibly triple, what we did last year mainly because the games are being played on New Year’s Day rather than New Year’s Eve,” said Kornegay, Westgate’s vice president of race and sports operations. “Certainly, the participants have huge fan bases.”
Kornegay said the betting increase not only will happen at the Las Vegas book, but at its locations throughout the country. Westgate has books in eight states besides Nevada.
“The volume level is going to be cranked up probably like we’ve never seen it before,” Kornegay said. “So we’re certainly looking for possible records during this year’s playoff games.”
TIDE ROLLS IN
Michigan opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, but the number was bet down to 1 1/2 as Alabama money rolled in. Caesars even moved the line to a pick ’em at one point with about 75% of the bets coming on the Tide.
But the book took a nearly $80,000 wager from a professional bettor on the Wolverines to push the line back to 1 1/2.
“So that tells me Michigan should be a slight favorite in this one,” said Joey Feazel, who heads college football betting for Caesars. “But the public is very heavy handed on the Crimson Tide.”
Westgate has had a similar experience. Michigan also opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite. It got bet down to a point after Tide action came in before the Wolverines moved to 2-point favorites.
“Just based off of history, we know that Alabama money is going to show up,” Kornegay said.
FanDuel Sportsbook, which lists Alabama as a 1 1/2-point underdog, has seen 81% of bets and the handle go on the Tide to win outright and 69% of bets and 75% of the money on them to cover the spread.
THE OTHER SEMI
The betting line for the Texas-Washington game hasn’t seen quite the swings. The Longhorns have typically been 4- or 4 1/2-point favorites.
But like the other semifinal, most of the action is on the underdog.
At FanDuel, 78% of bets and 64% of the handle are on Washington to win outright, and 69% of bets and 72% of money are on the Huskies — 4 1/2-point underdogs — to cover the spread.
GRADING THE FIELD
Feazel is grateful that undefeated Florida State didn’t make the playoff field. The Seminoles scraped by at the end of their season after quarterback Jordan Travis injured his leg Nov. 18.
“Without Jordan Travis, they were really a shell of what they once were,” Feazel said. “ I’d still say Georgia would be better than Texas or Washington if we were to put up a line in a hypothetical matchup. The same as Oregon would be favored over Texas and Washington as well, even though Washington beat them twice.”
That’s not to say he disagreed with how the playoff field was assembled.
“There are games you have to win in order to compete for championships,” Feazel said. “I wouldn’t fault the committee for making the decision in how they do the seeding.”
LOOKING AHEAD
Whichever team wins the Rose Bowl will be favored by FanDuel in the national championship Jan. 8 at Houston.
Michigan would be favored by seven points over Washington and by three over Texas. Alabama would be favored by 6 1/2 points over the Huskies and 2 1/2 over the Longhorns.
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THE national government’s gross borrowings in November rose by more than a quarter on a yearly basis to over P125 billion driven by higher domestic borrowing, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
Latest Treasury data showed that the state borrowed a total of P125.462 billion in November, about 28.2 percent higher than the P97.865-billion gross borrowings it recorded in the same month of last year, to meet its financing requirement for various projects and programs.
Treasury data indicated that the higher gross borrowings during the reference month was driven by a double-digit increase rate in the state’s domestic borrowings.
The state borrowed (gross) P121.02 billion from the domestic market last month, about 59 percent over the P75.907 billion it recorded in November 2022.
Treasury data also showed that the state’s domestic borrowings came from the tender of various government securities such as Treasury bills (T-bills), Treasury bonds (T-bonds) and its first-ever Tokenized bond.
The state borrowed P100 billion through fixed-rate T-bonds and a net borrowing of P6.02 billion from T-bills, according to the Treasury data.
The national government successfully borrowed P15 billion from its maiden Tokenized bond offering last month.
The over 50-percent rise in domestic borrowings was more than enough to offset the nearly 80-percent drop in the state’s external gross borrowings in November, based on Treasury data.
The state borrowed (gross) only P4.442 billion from external sources, which all came from a project loan. The amount was 79.77 percent lower than the P21.958-billion gross external borrowings posted by the national government in November 2022, according to the Treasury data.
On a year-to-date basis, the state has tallied P2.101 trillion in gross borrowings from January to November, which is already 95.19 percent of its programmed full-year gross borrowing plan of P2.207 trillion, with a 75:25 mix in favor of domestic sources.
During the 11-month period, the state’s total gross borrowings was relatively flat compared to the P2.104 trillion it recorded in the same January-to-November period of last year, based on Treasury data.
Treasury data showed that the state’s external borrowings from January to November declined by 6.66 percent to P460.753 billion from P493.613 billion a year ago. Meanwhile, the national government’s gross domestic borrowings during the 11-month period grew by 1.86 percent to P1.64 trillion from P1.61 trillion.
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NHRC seeks report from Odisha govt over death of 11 Juanga tribals
The apex rights watchdog passed the order acting on a petition filed by human rights lawyer Radhakanta Tripathy.
‘Human rights’ is probably the most abused phrase in the international political lexicon. The US, which is mindful of human rights violations in places as far afield as India, China and Venezuela, keeps mum when small children die on its border with Mexico or when the Israeli Army kills more than 20,000 civilians in Gaza, with active US support.
‘Human rights’ is probably the most abused phrase in the international political lexicon. The US, which is mindful of human rights violations in places as far afield as India, China and Venezuela, keeps mum when small children die on its border with Mexico or when the Israeli Army kills more than 20,000 civilians in Gaza, with active US support.
Sadly, such hypocrisy is the hallmark of most of the Western world. The United Nations has defined human rights as rights that all humans have, simply because they exist as human beings ~ such rights are not granted by any State or other agency. Human rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, sex, ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. They range from the most fundamental ~ the right to life ~ to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty.
Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), by the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, has made protection of human rights a universal obligation. UDHR has been reinforced by two covenants ~ the International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ~ which, taken together are called the International Bill of Rights.
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These covenants enjoin all States to recognise human rights as inalienable, indivisible and interdependent. Under international law, these conventions cast an obligation upon all States to respect, protect and fulfil human rights. The UNGA has created the Human Rights Council as the key UN intergovernmental body responsible for protection of human rights.
The Human Rights Council reports directly to the UNGA, and is mandated to address situations of human rights violations, and respond to human rights emergencies. The most innovative feature of the Human Rights Council is the Universal Periodic Review. This unique mechanism involves a review of the human rights records of all 193 UN member states, once every four years. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), serves as the secretariat for the Human Rights Council.
The High Commissioner for Human Rights exercises principal responsibility for UN human rights activities. The High Commissioner is mandated to respond to serious violations of human rights, and to undertake preventive action. Individuals, whose rights have been violated can file complaints directly to Committees overseeing human rights treaties. Almost all countries have incorporated human rights in their local laws.
Chapter three of the Indian Constitution defines the six Fundamental Rights, viz. the right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies. No law can be enacted to take away or abridge a fundamental right, and all laws are void to the extent they impinge on a fundamental right. In addition to the Courts, we also have the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993.
The Commission enquires into complaints of violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant. NHRC is headed by a Chairperson, ordinarily a former Chief Justice of India. The Paris Principles of the UN which the NHRC is required to follow are: Mandate and competence, Autonomy from Government, Independence guaranteed by a Statute or Constitution, Pluralism, Adequate resources; and adequate powers of investigation. Mirroring the NHRC all States have State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs).
However, the record of NHRC and SHRCs vis-à-vis enforcement of fundamental rights does not inspire much confidence. Annual Reports of the NHRC are not publicly available after 2018-19; looking at the latest monthly statistics one finds that there is a huge backlog of cases in crucial spheres e.g., during the month of November 2023, out of 10 cases of deaths in police custody, investigations in only two cases were completed, leaving a backlog of 285 cases.
Similarly, 12 deaths in police encounters were reported, out of which one was investigated, leaving a pendency of 252 cases. One doesn’t often hear about some pro-active action by NHRC, a glaring example is its complete silence in the ethnic strife in Manipur. The principal violator of human rights is the police, since the only method of crime detection known to inadequately trained policemen is to beat suspects, or related persons, to extract a ‘confession.’ Generally, such ‘confessions’ fall apart in court due to paucity of corroboratory evidence leading to allegations of soft-pedalling against the judiciary. One can only draw consolation that police forces of most countries have a similar, blemished track record; police in the US is notorious for gunning down/beating to death innocent blacks who fall in their clutches.
The US State Department, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, European Union and Freedom House have all castigated India’s human rights performance, pointing to the existence and mindless implementation of draconian legislation like the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
The US Commission on International Freedom has alleged that the Indian Government had “promoted Hindu nationalist policies resulting in systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom” asking the US State Department to name India as a “country of particular concern.” However, the Government of India has denied all such allegations. India has a liberal constitution, a free press and also, anomalously, a bureaucracy and police that enforce the law with a colonial mindset.
Add to it, a thin-skinned ruling class which believes in the medieval principle of lèse-majesté, equating opposing political views and political satire to treason, and you have a situation where dissent is criminalised. This provides sufficient ammunition to international human right activists to show India in a poor light. This is not to whitewash the dismal record of our enforcement agencies who believe that killing or maiming criminals will eliminate crime.
Replying to a question in Parliament, the Minister of State for Home Affairs stated that there had been 655 encounter killings, between 1 January 2017, and 31 January 2022. The states with the worst records were Chhattisgarh with 191 killings, Uttar Pradesh with 117, Assam with 50, Jharkhand with 49, Odisha with 36, Jammu and Kashmir with 35, and Maharashtra with 26. The most notorious cases included the death of gangster Vikas Dubey and five of his accomplices in separate encounters in 2020.
Controversy also surrounds the shooting of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, in the presence of a large posse of policemen. Atiq’s son, Asad, had been killed in an encounter a few days earlier. After the killing of Atiq and Ashraf, the UP Chief Minister declared that “no mafia will spread terror in UP today” and “those who were a threat are now under threat themselves.”
Very recently, after an ambush in J&K, in which four jawans were killed, fifteen villagers were rounded up; three were tortured to death, and the rest had to be hospitalised with grievous injuries. Acknowledging State culpability, the J&K Government ordered monetary compensation and promised a job to a relative, but said no word about action against the perpetrators. Such impunity is fatal for our claim of being a country observing the rule of law.
There are many reasons for the poor human rights record of our enforcement agencies; the first being the politician-criminal nexus brought out in the NN Vohra Committee Report (1993), the second being endlessly prolonged trials that have eroded public trust in the criminal justice system, which makes instant retributive justice acceptable to the public, and the third being lack of the knowledge of modern investigative methods that makes the police commit human rights violations.
Obviously, systemic reforms are needed to better our human rights record ~ which may not be possible in the short run. The bottom line is that we can ignore human rights violations at our own risk. As Bertolt Brecht, the theatre practitioner, playwright, and poet had said: “First of all, they came to take the gypsies and I was happy because they pilfered. Then they came to take the Jews and I said nothing, because they were unpleasant to me.
Then they came to take homosexuals, and I was relieved, because they were annoying me. Then they came to take the Communists, and I said nothing because I was not a Communist. One day they came to take me, and there was nobody left to protest.”
(The writer is a former Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-Tax)
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Here are the top photos of the year, curated by staff photographer Delcia Lopez.
The production consists of 40 dancers, 20 musicians, choreographers and scene designers for the Alegria 2023 show by UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Edinburg.
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The morning breeze blew purple wild petunias to the entrance of the Tiscareno Bridal Boutique Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in McAllen.
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McAllen High’s goalie Allison Tawil sinks her head in her hands after missing a goal by Smithson Valley’s Wrilyn Shippey in the winding moments of a UIL Region IV-5A championship game on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Brownsville Sports Park.
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The ray of light of the projection of the movie is seen along the concession stand at the WesMer Drive-In Friday, July 14, 2023, in Mercedes.
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McAllen police officer Daniel Garcia plays taps at the end of the 2023 Blue Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in San Juan.
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The reflection on a window during the FridaFest Artist Exhibit Reception in the lobby of the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium. The exhibit featured a collection of artworks by talented local female artists at the 10th annual FridaFest at Edinburg City Hall Courtyard Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Edinburg.
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A family listens to the Juneteenth proclamation reading by District 5 City Commissioner Victor Seby Haddad during the Juneteenth holiday observance at the historic Bethel Gardens on Monday, June 19, 2023, in McAllen.
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Christian Martinez, 16, Roma High School varsity mariachi Nuevo Santander checks his trumpet before taking the stage during the FESTIBA Mariachi Concert at the UTRGV PAC Center Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg. The school received first place in the 5A High School Competition, and was crowned the Overall Grand Champion in the 4A-6A Competition.
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VFW Post 8788 members Homer Gallegos, left, and Tony Cordova, right, U.S. Marine Corps, assist during a funeral service for Edelmiro Garza Jr. at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Mission.
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McAllen ISD school board members Erica De La Garza-Lopez, Lizzie Kittleman, Sofia Pena, Debbie Crane Aliseda and Lucia Regalado pose for a photo at the McAllen High school auditorium on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in McAllen.
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Maria Louisa Bolanos, a caregiver, chats and feeds a terminally ill patient named Maria at the Comfort House on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in McAllen.
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Bilal Bin Hafeez bowls a pitch towards a batsman during the India Association of the RGV’s 7th annual cricket tournament at Dr. William Long City Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Pharr.
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Andrea Vega dressed as La Catrina during PSJA Memorial Early College High School’s Día de los Muertos exhibit on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Alamo.
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Pharr Police Department senior officer Irving Segura leads a horse back to the stables Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Pharr.
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A sea of mariachi hats are seen during the finale of the mariachi concert at the UTRGV PAC Center Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Edinburg.
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McAllen High’s Bella Castillo (19) and the rest of the soccer team rush the field after their 2-1 win against McAllen Rowe in a Region IV-5A quarterfinal game at Rowe High School Friday, March 31, 2023 in McAllen.
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McAllen Memorial celebrates in front of Sharyland High after defeating them 3-0 at McAllen Memorial High School on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in McAllen.
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Twenty one teams from across the RGV, including three of the RGVCCA’s top 10 girls team and five of the boys top 10 teams compete in the Tony Trejo Stampede XC Invitational at Spring Fest Park Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Edinburg.
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Juanita Valdez-Cox clenches her fists as she talks about the ‘lucha’ and racial discrimination in the Rio Grande Valley during an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in San Juan.
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The glow of a South Texas sunset shines on bleachers during a girls’ high school soccer game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in McAllen.
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A dancer performs Calabaceados from Baja California Norte during Alegria 2023, a show put on by UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Edinburg.
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McAllen Memorial’s Eva Casas and Azul Lopez hug as a Smithson Valley player runs past them during a UIL Region IV-5A Semifinal soccer game Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Brownsville Sports Park.
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Dolia Gonzalez, the 94-year-old mother of Edinburg’s most famous son Freddy Gonzalez, is wheeled past the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica during a candlelight vigil Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Edinburg.
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A woman’s patriotic smock flutters in the wind as she carries a candle past the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Edinburg.
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Crescencio Perez, 8, looks over with excitement at his dog Rocky before the start of the movie at the WesMer Drive-In Friday, July 14, 2023 in Mercedes.
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McAllen firefighters lift a large flag before the start of the Remembering 9/11 ceremony at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in McAllen.
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Cameron Mejia holds her head down during infrared treatment at UTRGV on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 in Edinburg. Photobiomodulation is a form of light therapy that utilizes light sources including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light for the relief of pain.
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An annular solar eclipse is seen Saturday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Edinburg. This eclipse marked the first of its kind since 2012, which was the last time the moon was at its furthest point from Earth. That’s what casts a glowing ring, which appears like a ring of fire.
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The PSJA Early College High School marching band tuba players are reflected on their instruments during band practice at the school on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Pharr. The PSJA Band competed at the University Interscholastic League State Open Class Marching Band Contest on Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. PSJA was named UIL 6A Area G champions by earning 1st place, the first PSJA ISD marching band in history to do so in an area marching band contest.
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Harlingen South’s Jiselle Montemayor, left, Mission Veterans Megan Molina, middle, Harlingen South’s Fernanda Martinez, and Caylie Montalvo, right, crash the boards for a rebound during a game at McAllen High School Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in McAllen.
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Watching her baby sleep, Nallely Garza, 23, crept into the starlit room where the statue of the Virgin Mary oversees the twin boy named Xavier on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Edinburg.
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A grocery shoppers umbrella is reflected on their car Sunday morning, Nov. 12, 2023, in Edinburg. Persistent light rain had fallen throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
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Children in the Delta area play basketball on a city street on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Edcouch.
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Ominous skies highlight the big top of the Circus Vazquez opening night Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, in Donna.
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World War II veteran Amancio Garza, 97, sits by a window at his home in Falfurrias, Texas, on Friday, April 21, 2023. The Army drafted Garza when he was 19 years old.
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A family gathers for a candlelight vigil at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Edinburg.
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Margarita Jimenez, 82, of Indiana, wipes tears from her eyes during the ceremony for her uncle Sgt. Cresenciano Garcia, 22, of Laredo, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in McAllen. Garcia was a prisoner of war during the Korean War.
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Iyana Dorsey, left, is stripped of the ball by Texas’ Shaylee Gonzales (2) and Deyona Gaston (5) during an NCAA college basketball game at Bert Ogden Arena Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Edinburg.
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Searching for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason matchups now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
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West Bengal celebrates New Year's Eve amid festive fervour
People across West Bengal celebrated the years last day, soaking in the festive fervour with picnics, visits to popular destinations and eating out.In state capital Kolkata, people thronged Park Street as the sun set.
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People across West Bengal celebrated the year's last day, soaking in the festive fervour with picnics, visits to popular destinations and eating out.
In state capital Kolkata, people thronged Park Street as the sun set. Long queues were seen outside pubs, restaurants and bars, which were brimming with guests, young and old alike.
Several people visited churches, including the St Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata and Bandel Church in Hooghly district, while some chose to just laze away or partying with friends and family in the comfort of their own homes.
People, accompanying their children, also visited the Alipore Zoo here, the Botanical Gardens in Howrah, Princep ghat on the banks of the Hooghly river, and the picnic spots in Diamond Harbour, Kolaghat, Maithon dam, various places in the Dooars and the foothills in northern Bengal from the morning to make the most of the last day of the year, which was a Sunday.
The Mall in Darjeeling town and Kalimpong -- famous for their bakeries, were all decked up for a gala celebration with live bands and concerts. Tourists and local people thronged these places as the evening set in to make the most of the festive mood.
Despite environmental concerns, celebrations were held with firecrackers across Kolkata and the nearby areas in the evening.
Tight security arrangements were made in Kolkata and other cities and towns of the state, officials said.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Police in Little Rock are investigating after an officer was injured and a person was shot Sunday night.
Officers said that the incident happened at the Walmart on Baseline Road around 8:15 p.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, they said they discovered two people with injuries, a man suffering from gunshot wounds, and an officer who was also injured.
Police officials said that the officer fired his weapon in self-defense.
Officials said that both the man and the officer were transported to the hospital.
The man suffering from gunshot wounds later died from his injuries.
Police said that the officer’s injuries are non-life-threatening, the cause of his injuries has not been released.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Little Rock Police Department at 501-371-4829. | https://www.kark.com/crime/lrpd-man-dead-officer-injured-in-sunday-night-incident/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:56Z |
I found myself hard-pressed this year to figure out what to say about privacy in 2024. Of course, I wish you all a happy and healthy new year, but what do we say about privacy in 2024?
Have we all become so accustomed to privacy breaches and data breaches by now that we will just shrug most of them off and no longer worry about our privacy as much? As criminals get more aggressive and leak more sensitive data to pressure victims to pay, will we shrug it off, or will we pay criminals in the hopes they will not leak our most personal data?
Will some of us still try to claw back whatever privacy we’ve lost over the years? Will we stand up and fight those who have eroded a woman’s right to make decisions about her body, or the rights of trans people to get supportive therapy? We have lawmakers who think they can dictate what we can or cannot do with respect to our health and our bodies. May those people be voted out of office as quickly as possible.
Yes, we made some gains in 2023 in terms of awareness of the need for better student data security and many organizations eliminated the use of trackers on their websites. But now we have AI to think about and how that may pose significant challenges to our privacy.
We have some big challenges ahead of us in 2024. Buckle up. | https://www.pogowasright.org/happy-new-year-2024/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:56Z |
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The unofficial numbers are in and Austin looks set to claim 2023 as it’s hottest year ever. Based on our preliminary calculations, 2023 will end up slightly hotter than 2017, our previous hottest year on record.
Final numbers should be available early January to confirm the temperatures to the tenth degree.
Of the 10 hottest years in Austin, nine of them have occurred since the year 2000 with the remaining year being 1999.
Climate change, caused primarily by human activity, is the main cause for the recent warmth in Austin and worldwide.
The highlights (or lowlights) of the heat in 2023
Austin experienced the second highest number of triple digit days on record in 2023 with 80. 2011 holds the title for most number of triple digits with 90.
Austin experienced 45 consecutive days with triple digit highs, the most ever recorded.
In 2023, Austin had its highest count of days with high temperature of 105º or hotter with 42. The previous highest count was in 2011 with 26 days.
Austin had its highest count of days with low temperatures of 80º or warmer with 15. The previous highest count was 10 in the year 2020.
Austin had the third warmest average nighttime low temperatures in record keeping history. Our average low temperature for 2023 was 61.0º. Only 2016 and 2017 averaged warmer nights.
Austin had the 2nd warmest average daytime high temperatures in record keeping history. Our average high temperature for 2023 was 83.4º. Only 2011 had an average high temperature hotter than that with 84.0º.
Why the “urban heat island effect” can’t take the credit
Climate change sceptics will point to the development and growth in Austin as the primary reason for recent record warmth, but climate scientists have several counter-arguments to this go-to argument from naysayers. Cities have always been hotter than rural areas, but rural areas are warming too. Oceans are warming rapidly and you can’t blame the urban heat island effect for that.
How will 2024 begin?
January 2023 looks to be a mix between near-normal west of I-35 and leaning wetter than normal near and east of I-35.
January temperatures look near normal for Central Texas, but colder northwest.
January is typically our coldest month of the year with average highs in the low to mid 60s and average lows in the low 40s. | https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/2023-was-austins-hottest-year-on-record/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:58Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
You can find info on live coverage of the week's top college football action right here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's benchmark index Nifty 50 is set to open little changed on Monday, the first session of 2024, after clocking a 20% rise in 2023, aided by steady domestic inflows, return of foreign inflows, strong domestic growth, steady earnings and easing global interest rate outlook.
India's GIFT Nifty was trading at 21,776.50 as of 7:47 a.m. IST, suggesting the NSE Nifty 50 is set to open near its Friday close of 21,731.40.
The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex logged their second-best year since 2017 and were among the top-performing global stock indexes in 2023.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought Indian shares worth 1.71 trillion rupees ($20.56 billion) in the year gone by, the highest on record.
"There is a possibility of short-term consolidation or range movement in the next few sessions before the markets resume their upside momentum," said Nagaraj Shetti, senior technical research analyst at HDFC Securities.
Analysts said that quarterly earnings will be the immediate trigger for Indian equities.
Wall Street equities closed lower overnight on Friday. Asian stocks opened flat. [MKTS/GLOB]
STOCKS TO WATCH:
** Dr Reddy's Laboratories: Drug maker buys preferred A-1 shares of Israel-firm Edity Therapeutics, aggregating to 6.46% stake.
** SRF: Company says fluorocarbon refrigerant gas capacity expansion project has been commissioned at a cost of 3.17 billion rupees.
** Karur Vysya Bank: Lender says Reserve Bank of India granted approval for ICICI Prudential Asset Management to buy up to 9.95% stake.
** Auto stocks: Monthly sales data for December to be released.
($1 = 83.1900 Indian rupees)
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KZT 500 bln to boost Kazakhstan's export potential
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan Arystan Kabikenov told about the funds allocated in 2019 for raising the country's export potential.
KZT 500 bln will be channeled to expand geography of supplies and commodity classification for the year ahead and not to lose traditional export markets," the speaker told the press conference at the Government.
According to him, the funds committed are expected to back the export-oriented projects at the expense of previously allotted repayable funds up to KZT 220 bln.
As the Vice Minister added, the Ministry plans to hold trade and economic missions, national exhibitions abroad, marketing promotion of products, carry out complex analysis of marketing outlets, etc.
"Export earnings are expected to hit KZT 725 bln by 2021 due to the measures taken at lage," he resumed. | https://en.inform.kz/news/kzt-500-bln-to-boost-kazakhstan-s-export-potential_a3492487/ | 2024-01-01T05:31:59Z |
Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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HARLINGEN — From hosting hundreds of prospective students at its Harlingen campus and launching hundreds of graduates into the Texas workforce, from breaking ground for major campus building projects to announcing the addition of new programs, Texas State Technical College can look back on a successful 2023.
Here are some of the year’s highlights.
Future students
TSTC welcomed around 300 high school seniors at a National CTE (career and technical education) Letter of Intent Signing Day event at TSTC’s Harlingen campus. Prospective students wore TSTC caps and signed letters of intent to study at TSTC. Each one received a $1,000 scholarship provided by The TSTC Foundation.
National award winner
TSTC student Reymundo Salinas attained excellence when he earned a silver medal in the Medical Terminology category at the 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. It was his second year in a row to win that distinction.
Salinas was among more than 20 students from TSTC’s Brownwood, East Williamson County, Harlingen, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater and Waco campuses who competed against the nation’s best at the national competition.
Technical education conference
TSTC welcomed around 20 high school counselors and career and technical education teachers from across the Rio Grande Valley to immerse themselves in some of the college’s technologies and hands-on labs during TECHcelerate, a three-day technical education conference held at TSTC’s Harlingen campus.
Equipment donation
Innovations in medical equipment technology are leading to life-changing results for patients, and US Med-Equip donated more than 25 pieces of medical equipment to be used by students in the Biomedical Equipment Technology program during training sessions at TSTC’s Harlingen campus. The items include some ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitors.
Campus expansion
TSTC representatives gathered to celebrate construction of two new facilities and renovation of one existing building on the Harlingen campus, including space for two programs new to the campus: Diesel Equipment Technology and Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology.
The construction and renovation are scheduled to be completed in spring 2026.
A celebration of graduates
TSTC celebrated more than 690 graduates who received certificates of completion or associate degrees at the spring, summer and fall commencement ceremonies in 2023.
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YOU know that feeling when you get your paycheck? The excitement, the relief, the plans: it’s like a mini celebration! But before you start thinking about how you’ll spend your hard-earned money, there’s something important you should consider doing first: paying yourself.
No, I’m not talking about buying that latest smartphone or booking a trip to Boracay. When I say “pay yourself first,” I mean setting aside a part of your income for your future needs before spending on anything else. It’s like giving your future self a gift, setting some money aside today so you can have a more comfortable tomorrow.
Imagine your monthly income as a river full of fish. Now, these fish represent your hard-earned money. Before you let the river flow and share the fish with others (bills, groceries, fun activities), you take some of the best fish out and keep them safe in your pond (savings or investments). This way, no matter how many fish are left in the river, you’ll always have some saved for later.
This strategy is super smart for two reasons. First, it makes saving money a habit. When you decide to save before you spend, you’re learning to live on a little less. It’s like going on a diet but for your wallet. And just like a diet helps you become healthier, this habit helps you become wealthier!
Second, it speeds up your journey to becoming financially secure. Ever thought about how saving a little bit of money can grow into a big amount over time? This financial marvel is all thanks to compound interest. Compound interest is when your interest earns interest itself. To put it simply, it’s the interest you earn on both your original money and on the interest you continually accumulate. So, when you adopt the strategy of paying yourself first, you’re essentially adding more fuel to this growth engine: assisting your money to grow at an even faster rate!
But how do you start paying yourself first? Here are some tips:
Have a goal. Saving is easier when you know what you’re saving for. It could be anything: a new car; a house; a vacation; retirement; or, even an emergency fund. Having a clear goal will motivate you to stick to your savings plan.
Make it automatic. You know how you set a timer to water your plants or feed your pet? Do the same with your savings. Set up an automatic transfer from your main account to your savings account. This way, you won’t forget or feel tempted to skip it.
Start small. If this is new to you, start by saving a small amount of your income. It could be as little as 5 percent or 10 percent. Once you get used to it, you can slowly increase the amount.
Start Early. The earlier you start saving or investing, the more time your money has to grow. Even small amounts can add up over time due to the power of compounding.
Invest Regularly. Consistency is key when it comes to leveraging compound interest. Regular contributions can significantly boost your savings over time. It’s like regularly watering a plant—it needs consistent care to thrive and grow.
As Albert Einstein once said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” In the realm of personal finance, this quote underscores the power of saving and investing early. So, next time you get your paycheck, remember to pay yourself first. It might seem a little strange at first, but trust me, your future self will thank you. Instead of spending first and saving what’s left, try saving first and spending what’s left. It’s a small change in perspective that can make a big difference in your financial health.
Janice Sabitsana is a registered financial planner of RFP Philippines. To learn more about financial planning, attend the 105th RFP program this January. Please email info@rfp.ph or visit https://www.rfp.ph for details. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/paying-your-future-self-first/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paying-your-future-self-first | 2024-01-01T05:32:00Z |
Conor McGregor announced Sunday he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.
McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.
A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old McGregor, who hasn’t fought in the octagon since 2021, appeared to be at a restaurant drinking a glass of wine in the video. He said the bout would be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.
“Ladies and gentlemen, happy new year to you all,” McGregor says in the video. “I’d like to announce the return date for myself, the notorious Conor McGregor, the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week.”
McGregor previously held UFC titles in the 145-pound and 155-pound classes. His last UFC match on July 10, 2021, was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier after McGregor broke his leg.
McGregor and the 37-year-old Chandler have coached against each other on “The Ultimate Fighter” television series.
Chandler posted Sunday on social media in response to McGregor’s announcement.
“I always said I wanted you at your biggest, your baddest and your best,” Chandler wrote. “185 would look good on me.”
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One of my acquaintances, who also happens to be a statistics professor, was shocked to see that 34 of his nearly 3,000 Facebook friends – or a startling 1 out of 87 – were born on January 1.
One of my acquaintances, who also happens to be a statistics professor, was shocked to see that 34 of his nearly 3,000 Facebook friends – or a startling 1 out of 87 – were born on January 1. He wondered, “Probability theory fails!” But is it actually the case? Maybe not.
Perhaps because it’s the default birth date for those who are unsure or choose not to disclose the precise day. Actually, I also looked through my friend list on Facebook. The number of January 1 birthdays is also disproportionately high there. I’m quite sure that this might happen to many readers as well. Many people should have birthdays on January 1, the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Satyendra Nath Bose, Vidya Balan, Asrani, Nana Patekar and Jyotidatya Scindia are among the Indian celebrities – past and present – who could celebrate their birthdays and the New Year together. Apparently, there’s nothing special about a January 1 birthday, though. If we assume that births occur at a constant rate throughout the year, which the abovementioned acquaintance of mine assumed, perhaps, then one in every 365 (or one in 365.25, to be more precise) people should be born on January 1.
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That represents almost 0.27 per cent of the population. January 1 is only a point in the infinite hoop rolling of time as the earth revolves around the sun and on its axis; it cannot be the start or the finish of the earth’s one elliptical revolution. However, January 1 is significant because it was the first day of the year when Julius Caesar changed the calendar, in part to celebrate Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, whose two faces gave him the ability to see both the past and the future.
However, as Pope Gregory modified the Julian calendar and established January 1 as the first day of a new year, it gradually gained acceptance throughout Europe and beyond. There are many other platforms where users can designate January 1 as their “default” birthday. Because of such “default” logic, there are some villages in India where, as per Aadhaar data, all the inhabitants were born on January 1. According to a media report, Kakra village in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh is one where the majority of villagers lack any documentation proving their age. Therefore, the authorities in charge of enrolling Aadhaar applicants provided them with the identical birth month and date. Likewise, January 1 is the birthday of the majority of people who live in Kanjasa village in the Jasra block of Gurpur, Allahabad. Reports state that almost every resident of Gaindi Khata village of Van Gujjars in Haridwar had the same birthdate on their Aadhaar cards.
In a press release, the UIDAI stated that as per its enrolment policy, where a person doesn’t know the exact date of birth and doesn’t have a supporting document for the same, the UIDAI accepts the declared birth year or age, and January 1 of that year is considered the person’s date of birth for the purpose of Aadhaar enrollment. But this is not exclusive to India. The birthday of thousands of immigrants and refugees around the world is New Year’s Day.
January 1 is picked by default since many of them don’t have access to their birth certificates and because some of them fled some sort of calamity in a region of the world where birthdays aren’t as significant. A few years ago, a Business Insider piece referred to US immigration data from 2009, indicating that 11,000 out of the almost 80,000 refugees who entered the country that year had January 1 as their birthdate.
Even if you don’t assume a uniform distribution of births throughout the year, that still represents an improbably high 14 per cent. Since they lack official birth certificates, these migrants are frequently instructed to put down January 1 as their date of birth when they arrive in the US seeking asylum. The January 1 birthday is so popular among newcomers that, at the stroke of midnight, immigrant children wish their parents a Happy Birthday in addition to wishing them a Happy New Year! Australia, too, experiences the same thing. In the past, people in Australia who lacked proof of their date of birth were assigned a date, with many being forced to use the first day of the year.
Following a change in regulation in 2011, December 31 was designated as the official birthday of individuals in Australia. Australians of the Stolen Generation rarely possessed official documentation, but when they did, their birthdate was July 1 instead of January 1. However, in general, one might wonder if a January 1 birthday is just as likely to occur on other dates. Clearly, the answer is “no” in many societies. In fact, they are far less likely, for reasons some of which are well understood.
In fact, New Year’s Day is really one of the least popular birthdays for native-born Americans, despite the fact that January 1 is an incredibly common birthday for immigrants. After analysing birth data from 1994 to 2014 in the US, the esteemed polling organisation FiveThirtyEight placed January 1 as the 365th day out of 366, surpassing only Christmas Day. They cited a variety of factors to account for the popularity or unpopularity of specific dates, such as parents going into labour early to avoid hospital holidays, Leap Day, or even Friday the 13th. Similarly, in some other countries, like Australia, January 1 may rank among the least popular days to be born.
First of all, hardly any people appear to find giving birth a pleasant way to spend a vacation. It’s likely that doctors would also rather unwind during the holidays than do baby deliveries. Christmas Day, Boxing Day (December 26), New Year’s Day, Australia Day (January 26), and Anzac Day (April 25) are the five least popular dates for births in Australia, for example.
Nonetheless, there may be several ways in which society reflects the custom of using January 1 as the “default” or cut-off date for a variety of activities. Malcolm Gladwell, for instance, noted in his 2008 book “Outliers: The Story of Success” that a disproportionate number of professional hockey players in Canada are born in the early months of the year. The rationale for this is that because youth hockey leagues base their eligibility on the calendar year, they designate January 1 as the cut-off.
As a result, kids born on January 1 participate in the same league as kids born on December 31 of the same calendar year. And at that early age, children born in January or February, for example, are considered better athletes and are obviously more physically mature than their younger counterparts, who are born in the later part of the year.
As a result, they receive extra coaching and have a higher likelihood of being selected for elite hockey leagues. This kind of situation holds true in many other countries and circumstances. Therefore, the “default” cut-off date, whatever that is, might have a significant imprint on society. Regardless, I wish every reader a Happy New Year. And to everyone having a January 1st birthday, Happy Birthday too!
(The writer is Professor of Statistics, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.)
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 33 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
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How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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In the grand tapestry of global politics, 2024 emerges as a pivotal year, where the heartbeat of democracy resonates across borders. A staggering 50 countries, boasting over 2 billion voters collectively, are set to navigate the labyrinth of elections, each with its unique narrative, challenges, and promises. The sheer magnitude of this democratic spectacle underscores the kaleidoscope of possibilities, with each ballot casting a ripple that could reverberate far beyond national borders. At the forefront is the United States, an undeniable linchpin in global affairs. Its presidential race, slated for November 5, is nothing short of a seismic event.
The world watches, breath held, as the nation grapples with its own identity, debating the return of a familiar face or the continuity of its current trajectory. India, the world’s largest democracy, is gearing up for an election of monumental proportions, expected between April and May. With a staggering 900 million voters, the fate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hangs in the balance. The outcome here is more than just a domestic affair. It reverberates globally, as India, an increasingly vital geopolitical player, stands at a crossroads that could shape regional dynamics for years to come. Mexico, too, stands at the cusp of a historic shift. The possibility of electing its first woman President, challenging traditional norms, marks a profound moment in the nation’s political evolution.
A country historically steeped in machismo confronts a potential paradigm shift, signalling broader societal changes and progress. As we traverse the globe, elections to the European Parliament in June underscore the interconnectedness of our world. More than 400 million voters across 27 member countries participate in what is deemed the world’s largest transnational election. The implications of this collective voice extend beyond the continent, painting a vivid picture of the evolving landscape of international cooperation and solidarity. In South Africa, an election of paramount importance unfolds against a backdrop of historical significance.
The African National Congress (ANC), which has governed since the end of apartheid, faces an uncertain future. The potential for a coalition government hints at a shifting political landscape, challenging the status quo in a nation that has undergone profound transformation. The nuances of each election, from Russia to Taiwan, Iran to Pakistan, weave a rich narrative of democracy in action. The interconnectedness of economies, policies, and global stability means that the outcomes of these seemingly isolated elections have the potential to create a domino effect, shaping the course of our shared future. As we stand on the precipice of this electoral deluge, it is imperative to recognise the weight of each vote, the stories woven into the fabric of these democratic exercises. The year that has just begun is not merely a year of elections. It is a collective journey, a testament to the enduring spirit of democracy that binds us all. | https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/spirit-of-democracy-1503255022.html | 2024-01-01T05:32:02Z |
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After almost 10 years of marriage, Christine Dowdall wanted out. Her husband was no longer the charming man she had fallen in love with. He had become narcissistic, abusive and unfaithful, she said. After one of their fights turned violent in September 2022, Ms. Dowdall, a real estate agent, fled their home in Covington, La., driving her Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan to her daughter’s house near Shreveport, five hours away. She filed a domestic abuse report with the police two days later.
Her husband, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, didn’t want to let her go. He called her repeatedly, she said, first pleading with her to return, and then threatening her. She stopped responding to him, she said, even though he texted and called her hundreds of times.
Ms. Dowdall, 59, started occasionally seeing a strange new message on the display in her Mercedes, about a location-based service called “mbrace.” The second time it happened, she took a photograph and searched for the name online.
“I realized, oh my God, that’s him tracking me,” Ms. Dowdall said.
Read more at The New York Times. | https://www.pogowasright.org/your-car-is-tracking-you-abusive-partners-may-be-too/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:02Z |
Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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New Year celebrations held with great fervour in Srinagar
We used to have such parties earlier as well but those were limited to the elite class and organised behind closed doors of hotels, Aqib Ahmad, a 22-year-old city resident, said as he swerved to the tunes of songs played from the stage set up at Lal Chowk.
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Braving sub-zero temperatures, hundreds of locals and tourists thronged the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk on New Year's eve in Srinagar. As the Sun set over 2023 for the last time, the refurbished Ghanta Ghar square started to come alive with New Year celebrations.
While assemblies at Ghanta Ghar prior to 2019 were mostly protests or secessionist in nature, Sunday's gathering was different. ''This is for the first time we are having a New Year party in a public place. We used to have such parties earlier as well but those were limited to the elite class and organised behind closed doors of hotels,'' Aqib Ahmad, a 22-year-old city resident, said as he swerved to the tunes of songs played from the stage set up at Lal Chowk. Until a few years ago, it was unthinkable to have a New Year party in a public place but things have changed now, he said.
''Everyone wants to have some entertainment in life. Look around and you will find people from all walks of life. You have people with conservative outlook and you have modern looking people too. They are all having a good time,'' he added.
Not only the city residents, Kashmiris from other parts of the Valley also descended on the summer capital to enjoy the New Year festivities. ''I was pleasantly surprised at the scale of the event organised in the city. Similar functions should be held in all district headquarters from next year,'' said Lateef Khatana, a resident of a remote village in Kokernag area of Anatnag district.
Khatana and his friends had travelled more than 100 kilometres to experience the ''first new year programme of Kashmir''.
Satish Kumar and his family had come from Delhi in the hopes of celebrating the new year in Kashmir.
''It is our first visit to Kashmir and to be honest we were disappointed at not finding much snow. However, this electric atmosphere has more than made up for that disappointment. We are feeling at home, though it is a little colder than Delhi here,'' Kumar said.
While the celebrations were being held with gusto, the authorities are not taking any chances as adequate security arrangements have been put in place to prevent any untoward incident. A senior police official said law enforcing agencies are maintaining a tight vigil around Lal Chowk. ''We want to ensure that locals and tourists have a good time here and everyone takes back good memories from here,'' the official said.
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LatAm economy faces downward risks in complicated global environment: UN report
The region's GDP could grow 1.7 percent in 2019, from the 1 percent estimated for 2018, according to the report "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019."
"There are emerging risks we have to take care of, especially in matters of financial volatility, trade disputes and debt levels," said Hugo Beteta, CEO of the subregional office of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Mexico, Xinhua reports.
By 2020, the rate of regional growth could reach 2.3 percent, but that scenario faces challenges such as a possible slowdown of the U.S. economy, said Beteta during a press conference.
There is also a prevailing uncertainty over oil prices and some metals, in addition to countries facing limited options in terms of countercyclical fiscal and monetary policies, the UN indicated.
For the subregion of Mexico and Central America, the expectation is a moderate growth in the next two years, thanks in large part to the momentum of the U.S. economy.
In terms of South America, the UN indicated the subregion will be the main source of momentum for the entire continent. Although Brazil and Argentina faces challenging prospects, their economic conditions are expected to see a gradual improvement.
According to the UN report, the increase in trade tensions at a global level has reduced growth expectations, although certain incentive and subsidy measures adopted by some countries have offset the effect.
The global economy could grow by 3 percent in 2019 and 2020, up from the 3.1 percent expected in 2018, the report added. | https://en.inform.kz/news/latam-economy-faces-downward-risks-in-complicated-global-environment-un-report_a3491783/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:06Z |
China steals up to $600 billion of American intellectual property every year — more than the entire GDP of most countries. Considering the sheer scale of this theft, Americans should be shocked to learn that the White House is considering a plan that would voluntarily give the fruits of American innovation to China and other economic and geopolitical rivals.
But that is precisely what’s happening.
In the spring of 2022, the World Trade Organization, with the United States’ consent, voted to waive patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines.
Proponents of the waiver argued that intellectual property protections were inhibiting access to vaccines in poorer countries. But there was never any evidence to back up that claim. Indeed, to date, the waiver has not been applied to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines.
Some WTO members are now seeking to expand last year’s decision to waive Intellectual property rights for COVID-19 therapeutics and diagnostics. The WTO could make a final decision as soon as February 2024.
An expanded IP waiver — which would need the approval of the Biden administration, since WTO decisions are made by consensus — is a solution to a problem that does not exist. As was the case for vaccines, there’s no evidence of IP protections inhibiting access to diagnostics and therapeutics. In addition to delivering no tangible benefits, an expansion of the waiver would needlessly put America’s national security and economy at risk.
Waiving IP rights for life-saving COVID products would be a gift to China — which poses the gravest long-term threat to U.S. economic and national security.
The United States has already lost manufacturing dominance in various product categories — and is struggling to revive it.
One area where we continue to lead — for now — is life sciences. America remains a trailblazer in this field, leading the world in biopharmaceutical research and development. The biopharmaceutical industry contributes hundreds of billions of dollars to our economy and employs hundreds of thousands of Americans across nearly every state in the country.
But China is open about wanting to challenge America’s lead. Granting China and other competitors the ability to churn out American-invented COVID therapies without compensation or license would directly reduce demand for U.S. manufacturing capacity and undermine the foundations of future U.S. innovation. Such a misguided action would interfere with our ability to respond quickly to future public health crises, while further jeopardizing American jobs. Protecting intellectual property is about more than enabling innovation. U.S. jobs and our economic and national security are at stake. It’s time for the White House to protect American innovation by firmly rejecting the proposed IP waiver at the WTO.
Walter G. Copan, PhD, is vice president for research and technology transfer at Colorado School of Mines. | https://myrgv.com/opinion/2023/12/31/commentary-protect-covid-patents/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:07Z |
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Making a triumphant return to Perth after a decade, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to a 2-1 win over China at the United Cup on Sunday.
Djokovic, playing in the western Australia city for the first time since the 2013 Hopman Cup, beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-2 and then teamed up with Olga Danilovic to clinch the decisive mixed doubles 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 against Zheng Quinwen and Zhang in the Group E match.
Zheng, who beat reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in her opening United Cup match, had leveled the match 1-1 when she outplayed Danilovic 6-4, 6-2.
Djokovic needed just 74 minutes to beat Zhang as he converted three of the seven break points.
“It’s great to be back in Perth,” Djokovic said afterward. “New Year’s in a few hours so I really appreciate you coming to hopefully celebrate New Year’s Eve with us here on the court. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in Perth, and this arena is definitely one of the nicest, from inside and outside, that I’ve played in.”
Djokovic said he felt a bit rusty early against Zhang and a “little bit out of rhythm” because of not playing a match for over a month.
“It obviously takes a little bit of time to get the engines going and he was serving well,” he said. “I think the serve was great on my part, whenever I needed to get myself out of trouble, at 15-15 or 30-30 in my service games, I found a good serve.”
China routed Czech Republic in its first match 3-0, but after Sunday’s win Serbia is also in with a chance to advance.
Earlier, former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez led Canada to a 2-1 victory over Chile in Sydney in its tournament’s opening match.
Fernandez defeated Daniela Seguel 6-3, 6-2 before Nicolas Jarry leveled the Group B tie for Chile by beating Steven Diez in straight sets in Sydney.
Diez had replaced Felix Auger-Aliassime who was rested with a minor knee issue.
Fernandez and Diez then clinched the deciding mixed doubles against Seguel and Tomás Barrios Vera 7-5, 4-6, 10-8 to seal the tie for the Canadians.
“I’m extremely happy with the way I played,” Fernandez said after her win over Seguel. “It wasn’t the greatest match because it is my first match of the season, the nerves, but I’m extremely happy with the way that I was able to manage it.”
In Perth, Great Britain’s Katie Boulter stunned fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula of the United States in Group C, rallying from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.
The Americans drew level when Taylor Fritz defeated Cameron Norrie 7-6 (5), 6-4 to force a deciding mixed doubles match.
Pegula and Fritz then combined for victory over Boulter and Neal Skupski 1-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7 that sealed the tie, 2-1, for the defending champions.
The Americans will qualify for the quarterfinals if they win their final match against Australia. All three teams still have a chance of qualifying if Australia beats the U.S. in the last group match.
Mixed teams from 18 countries are playing in Perth and Sydney in what doubles as a warmup for the Australian Open. The format is a men’s and women’s singles and a mixed doubles.
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the schedule. For details on how to watch all of the postseason action, read on.
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TRADE delegations between the Philippines and China will remain unaffected amid the persisting issues on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) between the two nations and the China Plus One strategy, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).
“We know that it’s a cause for concern, but because we’re essentially into investment promotion..we don’t preoccupy ourselves with that,” Peza Director General Tereso O. Panga told reporters on the sidelines of a yearend media briefing.
The head of the investment promotion agency stressed that the agency continues to talk to Chinese investors. Panga said, “We’ve been getting Chinese delegations because that’s one way we can mitigate the impact and the ones coming here are also industry leaders in their own right.”
In fact, Panga disclosed that one of the big investors in Peza is a partnership between China and the United States. “Yung C&U, they’re big and they just applied with us. They’re the big-ticket one that will develop their own economic zone,” he said, partly in Filipino.
Further, the Peza head said the investment promotion agency continues to do its work in promoting the Philippines to investors, adding that the agency got an invitation to Xiamen, Dongguan, Shanghai and Yunnan,China.
According to him, a delegation from Xiamen had recently flown to the country to invite Philippine companies to avail themselves of the city’s high-speed train.
“They have a high-speed train and they want us to go there to invite also the companies here to avail of that route instead of shipping; especially with the global disruptions there’s a lot of rerouting so those in the shipping industries, we can go there, we can take a look,” Panga said.
In contrast, as Peza aims to attract more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), Panga said the “China Plus One” policy will be one of the strategies of the agency in 2024.
The China Plus One policy refers to a business strategy adopted by companies, especially multinational corporations, to diversify their production and supply chain activities by adding an alternative manufacturing or sourcing location to China, the Peza chief explained in his earlier social media post.
“It’s just one [of the strategies]. Peza’s strategy is how we can diversify our basket of eggs. It cannot be reliant on one country alone so we’re reaching out to non-traditional sources,” Panga said.
For 2023, Peza said it saw a “significant” increase in investments from South Korea, Taiwan, China Australia, and EU owing to the country’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and bilateral investment agreements; as well as its “capitalizing” on new strategies such as China Plus One (C+1).
Moreover, the investment promotion agency said during the year-end briefing that “There has been a marked increase in our ecozone investment approvals this year from Australia and China,” adding that these two countries are what they deem as “non-traditional sources of ecozone FDI and exports.”
“Clearly, we can attribute this trade and investment market diversification to the country’s recent accession into [Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership] RCEP,” it also noted. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/phl-china-trade-groups-deals-untouched-by-wps-row-peza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phl-china-trade-groups-deals-untouched-by-wps-row-peza | 2024-01-01T05:32:07Z |
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Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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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
- TV Channel: ESPN
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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
- 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
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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
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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
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Phil Foden hasn't looked back since his costly mistake against Crystal Palace - and Pep Guardiola hopes that his late error has made him realise what is needed to play at number ten for Manchester City.
Earlier in December, City were comfortable against Crystal Palace, but a late goal for the visitors had halved the deficit. In injury time, Foden lost possession, and in trying to regain the ball, made an irrational foul in the box to concede a penalty, which was converted as City dropped two needless points.
Since then, Foden has looked brilliant at number ten in the two Club World Cup games, at Everton, and at home against Sheffield United, scoring twice and registering three assists in those four games. Guardiola still wants more, however, but praised Foden for 'learning the lesson' after his Palace error.
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"I'm really pleased that Phil since after Crystal Palace, he learn the lesson," said Guardiola. "Urawa, Fluminense, Goodison Park and today he has been outstanding. All four games has been top top top class, playing good, scoring, assisting. All the important things we need of him.
"He lost the ball, decellerates the action. He's so young, he felt guilty, want to solve it, [but] gives away the penalty. It was five against one or two. We talk about it, in that position in the box, Phil is always going to score, calm. Putting the ball in the net is the most difficult thing.
"It's part of the process. At that moment he felt so bad, because he is an incredibly lovely guy. Lessons to learn, hopefully the last time to happen. It's football, it's human beings, sometimes it happens."
Against Sheffield United, Foden got another two assists and helped City keep the pressure on against the Blades' low block, earning praise from the manager for his improved tactical display to go with his ability to create something from nothing.
"In that position, we can make crosses but we don't have players for that [without Erling Haaland]. After, in the pockets to be aggressive Phil is exceptional for that," explained Guardiola. "Every time Rodri or Mateo [Kovacic] and after Manu [Akanji] contact with him and control. Especially second half, he moved to his left side, with Oscar [Bobb] and Josko [Gvardiol] we create a lot of damage in that position. Rico when he came in.
"There are guys in smaller places they are good. Against teams set back like this, we need these players like David Silva or Gundo. They are really good in these spaces." | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/he-felt-guilty-pep-guardiola-28370246 | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
NFL announces Eagles-Giants will be played Sunday at 4:25 p.m.
The Eagles finally know what time they will be playing, although they longer control their own destiny in the NFC East.
The Eagles finally know what time they will be playing in Week 18.
The reeling Birds, who lost for the fourth time in five games on Sunday, will play the New York Giants at 4:25 p.m. next Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The full Week 18 NFL schedule was announced near the conclusion of NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
While a few weeks ago the Giants game looked as if it could be a meaningless contest, the Eagles now have playoff seeding and the NFC East title to play for. Sunday’s 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was a costly one for the Eagles, who are no longer in the running for the No. 1 seed and now don’t even control their own destiny in the NFC East.
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If the Dallas Cowboys win at Washington next Sunday they will win the division title, and the Eagles will drop down to a wild-card spot and the No. 5 seed in the NFC. Given the Commanders are 4-12 and have lost seven straight, this is the likely scenario for Nick Sirianni & Co. If the Eagles finish as the No. 5 seed they would begin their playoff journey on the road against the NFC South champion. Tampa Bay, New Orleans, and Atlanta are alive in the NFC South title race.
The Eagles, who started 5-0 and improved to 10-1 after a Week 12 win over Buffalo, have only themselves to blame. They have lost four of five and have squandered late leads in two of the past three weeks. Sunday represented a new low, as the Eagles threw away a 21-6 halftime lead and lost to Cardinals team that entered the game at 3-12.
The one positive for the Eagles is their one win during this recent stretch came last weekend at home against the Giants, 33-25. The Eagles also raced out to a big lead in that one, 20-3, but needed a game-ending interception in their own end zone before the win was secured. | https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-week-17-game-time-giants-sunday-nfl-schedule-20231231.html | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wmtv15news.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
Karnataka sees remarkable surge in Beer sales, peaks past four years in 2023!
Karnataka's 2023 witnessed a surge in beer sales, reaching 430.25 lakh cases by December 19. The trend showcases consistent growth over four years, paralleled by increased sales in other alcoholic beverages. December sales, notably for beer, spiked during New Year celebrations, contributing to higher revenue for the excise department despite potential weather-related impacts on other liquor categories.
Karnataka has marked 2023 with remarkable sales of beer despite significant upsurge despite rising prices. Data collected indicates a consistent annual increase in liquor sales, notably propelled by the swift rise in beer consumption.
The statistics reveal a staggering growth in beer sales over the last four years, with a remarkable surge witnessed in 2023. Starting at 226.21 lakh cases in 2020, beer sales surged to 430.25 lakh cases by December 19, hinting at a substantial surge during the New Year celebrations.
Karnataka's financial boost: Beer sales yield Rs 22,500 crore amidst economic challenges
The escalating trend of beer sales has been an ongoing narrative, as evidenced by the steady climb from 226.21 lakh cases in 2020 to 265.92 lakh cases in 2021 and an even more significant leap to 365.30 lakh cases in 2022. The current year's data until December 29 showcases a substantial rise to 430.25 lakh cases, with expectations of a surge during the New Year festivities.
Not limited to beer alone, the overall sales of alcoholic beverages including brandy, whisky, rum, and gin have shown a parallel increase over the years. From 562.93 lakh cases in 2020 to 707.42 lakh cases by December 29, 2023, this consistent rise in consumption has led to an increase in revenue for the excise department.
Bengaluru welcomes 2024 with revelry, over 10 mobile thefts reported at MG Road, Brigade Road
December sales, especially of beer, have consistently surged in the past three years, further indicating a correlation between increased consumption and festive celebrations. The figures for December beer sales show a steep incline from 26.69 lakh cases in December 2021 to 37.51 lakh cases in December 2023 until December 29, largely attributed to New Year revelries.
An official from the Excise Department remarked on the expected rise in overall liquor sales this year, emphasizing that adverse weather conditions, particularly drought, might have affected the anticipated volume of sales in other liquor categories. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/business/karnataka-sees-remarkable-surge-in-beer-sales-peaks-past-four-years-in-2023-vkp-s6kf5q | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
The La Moille Lions Club, 308 E. Howard St., will host a lunch for seniors at noon Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Get out of the house and let the Lions Club fix lunch. Visitors are invited to stick around and play games or sit and chat. Feel free to bring a favorite game or share with others.
In need of a ride? Call Dave at 815-303-3516. | https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2024/01/01/la-moille-lions-club-to-host-senior-lunch/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
142 km Samruddhi Mahamarg to increase Gadchiroli's Connectivity
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 09:56 AM2024-01-01T09:56:12+5:302024-01-01T09:57:25+5:30
Gadchiroli: The 600-kilometer Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway from Mumbai to Nagpur has already opened traffic. Now, the final alignment for the ...
Gadchiroli: The 600-kilometer Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway from Mumbai to Nagpur has already opened traffic. Now, the final alignment for the second phase of the expressway, connecting Bhandara to Gadchiroli, has received approval. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will undertake the construction of this phase. This, along with existing infrastructure like railways, national highways, and the Surjagad iron and steel project, is poised to propel the development of Gadchiroli district.
Development on the Fast Track:
Gadchiroli, previously known as a backward and undeveloped district, is now attracting major projects. The 142-kilometer Samruddhi Mahamarg connecting Bhandara and Gadchiroli will significantly improve the district's connectivity. It will boost communication and tourism development. Gadchiroli will be connected to Nagpur, Bhandara, and Mumbai by this high-speed expressway. Underdeveloped districts of eastern Maharashtra will witness socio-economic growth. Tribal areas will benefit from improved infrastructure, facilitating their development.
Route:
Bhandara - Gadchiroli: 142 kilometers
Nagpur - Chandrapur: 194 kilometers
Nagpur - Gondia: 162 kilometers
Additional Route:
Duggipar - Koregaon - Gondia: 44-kilometer National Highway 753 approved.
Samruddhi Mahamarg stretches connecting Bhandara - Gondia and Desai Ganj - Armoli will be constructed.
The Nagpur - Bhandara - Gadchiroli leg of the Samruddhi Mahamarg.
Both Samruddhi Mahamarg branches will converge at Armoli and proceed further to Gadchiroli stated Dr Devram Holi, MLA.
Optimism:
The Samruddhi Mahamarg is expected to accelerate the development of Gadchiroli district and raise the standard of living for its residents.
Open in app | https://www.lokmattimes.com/maharashtra/142-km-samruddhi-mahamarg-to-increase-gadchirolis-connectivity/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
Lavrov congratulates Kazakhstan on successful work within UNSC
At a meeting with Beibut Atamkulov in Moscow, the Russian Minister congratulated his colleague on the appointment to the post of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports.
"There is no doubt in joint continuation of our work on strengthening strategic partnership, the alliance of Kazakhstan and Russia as per the agreements set by the two countries' presidents," said the Russian Minister.
"Speaking on our foreign policy coordination, I would like to congratulate Kazakhstani colleagues on successful participation in the work of the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member in 2017-2018," he added.
He noted that ‘the Russian side values the efforts of Kazakhstan on promoting international high-level meetings on Syria." He added that the next meeting will be held in Astana in mid-February. | https://en.inform.kz/news/lavrov-congratulates-kazakhstan-on-successful-work-within-unsc_a3492646/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:11Z |
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:12Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 32 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
You can find info on live coverage of the week's top college football action right here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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In the vast expanse of the Lone Star State, where the skies are big and the opportunities even bigger, there is a gap that threatens the very core of what makes Texas great: the digital divide.
As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, a significant portion of the state is being left behind in the race to connect, learn and prosper. Almost 2.8 million households and 7 million Texans lack access to broadband, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Broadband refers to always-on, high-speed internet access, which has become a basic requirement of modern living. Rural areas of our state are the most underserved. At least 20 Texas counties have zero access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet.
In Cameron and Hidalgo counties, 26.3% and 19.6% of households, respectively, do not have broadband internet service. When looking at neighboring rural counties like Duval County, that number jumps even higher — to 35.2%.
The Texas Broadband Development Office recently released its draft Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which outlines how the state will make it easier for all Texans to access and use the internet. Both state and federal governments are investing a historic amount to bring all Texans into the digital age. The Texas legislature recently appropriated $1.5 billion to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to support Broadband Development Office programs.
In addition, the American Rescue Plan Act enacted by the federal government has allocated $500.5 million to Texas for broadband expansion, while the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated over $3.3 billion. Communities that have long been marginalized without broadband access must be at the forefront of this planning process.
Historically, rural communities, communities of color and low-income families in Texas have disproportionately lacked internet access, according to a 2016 Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas report.
Faster, quality internet can improve people’s lives by providing better access to jobs, health care, education and essential services, no matter where they live.
The Texas economy is already the eighth largest in the world, valued at more than $2.4 trillion, and was first in the nation in over-the-year job growth with 391,500 jobs gained from Oct. 2022 to Oct. 2023.
The digital revolution has shifted the way we do business forever. But there are areas of the state left out of this growth based on the lack of broadband access.
Digital technologies anchored by high-speed internet can help businesses generate revenue, expand their reach and participate in larger vendor networks. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, increased access to digital tools over three years could generate nearly $6.7 billion in increased annual sales for rural Texas businesses while creating more than 23,000 jobs.
Even our farmers depend on broadband for autonomous machinery, data-driven irrigation sensors and web-enabled sales platforms.
When it comes to health care, Texas leads the nation in rural hospital closures. With about 15% of Texas’ population in rural areas, access to broadband and the potential for telemedicine, or virtual health services, could save lives. Even when rural areas of Texas have hospitals, 21% of them still report having internet service speeds that are too slow, according to the 2022 Texas Rural Hospital Survey.
With regard to education, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the state’s dire homework gap. When students don’t have home computers or internet, they often can’t complete required assignments or access educational tools. The Classroom Connectivity Initiative, a public-private partnership increasing access to broadband for Texas’ public schools, estimates that nearly 275,000 Texas students lack the broadband needed for effective digital learning.
The data show the clear problems generated by a lack of broadband access. What they don’t always show are the valuable input and opinions of those who face these problems daily.
Texas has a plan for the solutions we need, but we must have the communities at the center of the digital divide be at the center of our conversations. From now through Jan. 5, all Texans can read and provide input on the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan at BroadbandForTexas.com/TDOP.
Manuel Cruz is executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and has served as co-chair of the Texas Broadband Development Office South Texas region’s working group. | https://myrgv.com/opinion/commentary/2023/12/31/commentary-texas-needs-to-work-to-reduce-our-great-digital-divide/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:13Z |
ELDORET, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya are investigating the slaying of three-time Ugandan Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat, whose body was found with stab wounds inside his brother’s car on Sunday morning, a local official said.
Kiplagat had been driving the car before his body was discovered in the vehicle on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town located 312 kilometers (163 miles) west of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, according to Stephen Okal, police commander from the nearby Moiben area.
“This was murder, but we do not know the motive for now,” Okal said.
As a long-distance runner, Kiplagat specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He represented Uganda in six World Athletics Championships and at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
He reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics.
Athletics Kenya official Barnabas Korir mourned the athlete’s death.
“We urge the police to speed up investigations and … book his killers,” Korir said. | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-former-ugandan-steeplechase-olympian-benjamin-kiplagat-found-fatally-stabbed-in-kenya/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:14Z |
THE term “sustainability” has gone beyond a buzzword status among publicly-listed companies, many of which placed the green where their mouths are: in “green” transactions.
Many analysts, however, believe that Philippine firms still have a lot of catching up with their international, even regional, peers, especially in terms of tangible projects. The catch-up is despite the Philippines being one of the top issuers of sustainability bonds.
Data showed that as of end September, issued Asean-labeled “green,” “social” and “sustainability” bonds reached $41.33 billion, of which some $10.01 billion, or about 24 percent came from the Philippines.
Thailand was the top issuer at 37 percent, followed by Malaysia, which was in far second at 25 percent.
The figures for the Philippines exclude a deal last November involving Ayala Corp. (AC), MUFG Bank Ltd. and Sun Life of Canada (Philippines) Inc. for sustainability-linked credit facilities with an aggregate amount of P5 billion. According to AC, the transaction aims to support the conglomerate’s general corporate requirements and investments in sustainability-related projects.
Firms, regulators
MEANWHILE, MSCI ESG Research LLC revised higher its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating for Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. (PSE: GLO) to “AA” from “A,” the highest rating within the country’s telecommunications industry. The telecommunications firm said it aims to reduce green-house gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
The telco added it surpassed its target in 2022 by reducing 4.42 percent of its carbon emissions, “as a result of shifting towards renewable energy, investing in energy-efficient technologies and deploying green solutions across its network.”
Despite the seemingly fragmented sustainability efforts in the private sector, regulators ensured they were at front and center of things; managing kinks that may arise in the system since sustainable financing is quite new.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is considering new incentives to promote sustainable and green project financing in the country as part of its 11-point sustainable central banking strategy.
These include a 15-percent increase in the single borrower limit for loans, credit accommodation and guarantees for sustainable projects until the end of 2030, as well as a zero-percent reserve requirement rate for sustainable bonds until December 31, 2025.
Green, blue
THE local Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), meanwhile, has issued guidelines on the criteria for eligible blue projects and activities for the issuance of blue bonds in the Philippines.
The corporate regulator emphasized that projects and activities financed through the issuance of blue bonds must align with specific targets outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The regulatory framework for blue bonds must be applied in conjunction with the guidelines for the issuance of Asean “Green Bonds.”
The funds raised through blue bonds must be exclusively directed towards supporting new and existing initiatives that fall within the realm of water management, ocean protection and blue economy development.
Fossil-fuel power-generation projects are excluded from eligible blue projects or activities. Projects and activities that substantially threaten ocean health, water resources and other priority environmental areas identified in the SDGs are also excluded.
The SEC is also revising sustainability reporting (SR) guidelines for publicly-listed companies, some four years into its implementation. According to the regulator, this is the SEC’s effort to reflect the latest developments in global sustainability frameworks.
“In keeping with the commitment to be at the forefront of promoting good corporate governance, and aligned with international best practices, the SEC considers it imperative to keep SR regulations responsive to latest global developments,” SEC Chairman Emilio B. Aquino has said. “The further development of the SR framework in the country contributes to the creation of a green and blue economy, as well as the establishment of sustainable communities.”
Reports required
UNDER the revised guidelines, listed firms will now be mandated to submit sustainability reports in two formats—the “SR Narrative” form and the “Sustainability Report” form.
For the SR Narrative, firms are required to submit a narrative report following the format outlined in the SEC Memorandum Circular (MC) 4 (series of 2019), which will be submitted in conjunction with the company’s annual report.
Firms will be required to submit their duly answered SuRe Form through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool. Its template comprises three major sections: sustainability and climate-related opportunities and risks exposures (SCORe); cross-industry standard metrics (CISM); and, industry-specific metrics (ISM).
Separate guidelines for ISM, which largely considered the existing Philippine Standard Industrial Classification (PSIC), will be released at a later time.
The SuRe Form aims to elevate the quality of sustainability reporting and ensure the consistency of non-financial information submitted by the firms.
The revised guidelines consider the latest global advancements in sustainability reporting frameworks. These are the IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information) and the IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures). Both are fully aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
‘Comply or explain’
THE guidelines recognize the United Nations SDGs, the Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, International Integrated Reporting Council and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development-International Standards of Accounting and Reporting Guidance on Core Indicators, among other widely-adopted frameworks.
The SEC institutionalized sustainability reporting among corporations in 2019 through MC 4, which mandated listed firms to submit sustainability reports on a “comply or explain” approach. This allowed the firms to disclose corporate sustainability data, when available, and provide explanations for items where there are none.
The adoption of SR across covered entities has been very positive, with an average of 96 percent of listed firms submitting sustainability reports annually, the SEC said.
The revised guidelines, which seek to update current rules on sustainability reporting provided under SEC MC 4, were up for public comment on October 4. However, the regulator has yet to issue an update on the status of MC 4.
This may be implemented in the coming years as the SEC and other regulators have their hands full on sustainability alone, going into the new year.
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Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 3
James McConnell, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 8
- Goals: 0
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Flyers fall 4-3 to the Calgary Flames to close out a pleasantly surprising 2023
The Flyers led 1-0 deep into the second period but came undone a bit in a wild third period that yielded five goals between the two teams.
CALGARY, Alberta — Don’t read the last page.
As the calendar officially flips to 2024, the Flyers end the year with a 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. They did battle to get back into the game multiple times, cutting it to 3-2 and 4-3, and had a scramble in front with about 50 seconds left, but it wasn’t quite enough.
The loss brought an end to the Flyers’ nine-game road point streak but hold on to the memories Flyers fans because the team is still sporting a pretty good 8-2-4 record over the past 14 games and a surprising 19-12-5 record overall.
» READ MORE: As the Flyers rebuild continues, here are four things fans can look forward to in 2024
The Flyers took a 1-0 lead 9 minutes, and 44 seconds into the first period after the Flames seemed to forget about defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. As his teammates were collecting the puck along the left boards, the Finn cut to the net and was fed a beautiful pass by Ryan Poehling after the forward stuttered with the puck to get Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom to commit.
The Flames tied things up with 1:39 left in the middle frame when the Flyers struggled to get the puck out, and Andrew Mangiapane found Mikael Backlund in the high slot for a one-timer glove side past Sam Ersson. They took the lead in the third period on a shot high blocker side from the left circle by Dennis Gilbert off a cross-ice pass.
Less than two minutes after Nazem Kadri made it 3-1 Calgary, Bobby Brink cut into the lead with his seventh goal of the season. With Ersson pulled for an extra attacker, a shot by Cam Atkinson from the left circle squeaked through Markstrom and Brink knocked in the loose puck.
With Ersson pulled for the extra attacker, the Flames looked to have iced things with 2:18 to go after Blake Coleman found the empty net. But Egor Zamula then added another to bring the Flyers back to within a goal with 1:22 left with a shot from the point. The Flyers had a couple of chances to tie it after that, including one frantic goal-mouth scramble, but they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Yes, the Flames scored four, including an empty-netter, but it could have been more if not for Ersson, who once again sparkled in net. He finished with 28 saves, including an aggressive pad save on his countryman, Rasmus Andersson, in the first period and a ridiculous sliding glove save on another Swede, Elias Lindholm, off a 2-on-1 while the Flyers were on the power play.
Breakaways
Marc Staal and Rhett Gardner were healthy scratches. ... Former Calgary Hitmen Travis Sanheim and Egor Zamula, and former Flames forward Garnet Hathaway each returned.
» READ MORE: Flyers’ Garnet Hathaway took a roundabout route to the NHL
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The Flyers head north up the QEII to Edmonton to face Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Oilers on Tuesday (9 p.m. on NBCSP). | https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-lose-calgary-flames-sam-ersson-2023-20231231.html | 2024-01-01T05:32:17Z |
David Warner announces retirement from ODIs, but may be available for 2025 Champions Trophy
While closing the door on ODIs, Warner remains open to the possibility of playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy if Australia requires his services. His retirement from ODIs marks the end of an illustrious career that included 6932 runs at an average of 45.30 with 22 centuries
Australian cricketer David Warner has announced the end of his One Day International (ODI) cricket career, marking the conclusion of a remarkable journey in both the limited-overs and Test formats. In a press conference held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Monday, Warner, however, left the possibility open for a potential return to represent Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
"I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well," Warner stated, reflecting on his decision. "That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that's a massive achievement."
Expressing his desire to contribute to the development of the one-day team, Warner emphasized his availability for the Champions Trophy if the team requires his services. "If I'm playing decent cricket in two years' time and I'm around, and they need someone, I'm going to be available," he added.
Warner's retirement from ODIs means that his final appearance in this format was in the World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad. His illustrious ODI career concludes with a total of 6932 runs at an impressive average of 45.30, featuring 22 centuries. As Australia's sixth-highest run-scorer in men's ODIs, Warner stands second on the hundreds list, trailing only behind Ricky Ponting.
Having already announced his absence from the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, Warner is set to focus on his Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments with Dubai Capitals. While he will also miss the preceding T20 International matches, Warner expressed his intention to continue playing T20 cricket until at least the ICC World Cup scheduled for June in the Caribbean and the USA.
Reflecting on his decision to retire, Warner acknowledged the significance of winning in India and commended the team's resilience. "It was a decision that I was very, very comfortable with. To win in India, from where we were, was absolutely amazing," he remarked. Highlighting the team's cohesion and performance against India, Warner concluded that the recent achievements made it an ideal point to bring his international cricket career to a close. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/david-warner-announces-retirement-from-odis-but-may-be-available-for-2025-champions-trophy-s6ka87 | 2024-01-01T05:32:17Z |
Packers take control of playoff spot as they cruise past Vikings 33-10 on Love’s 4-touchdown night
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Green Bay Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Aaron Jones rushed for 120 yards and Jayden Reed had two touchdown catches for the Packers (8-8), who can get the NFC’s last wild-card spot by beating Chicago at home next week. They moved above the cut when Seattle lost earlier in the day.
Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what might have been the finest game in his first season as the Packers’ starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
The Vikings (7-9) benched another turnover-prone quarterback after an interception and a fumble by Jaren Hall in the first half were converted into touchdowns by the Packers. Nick Mullens took over for Hall for the second half, the fifth time the Vikings have switched quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win at Green Bay on Oct. 29.
Detroit clinched the NFC North by beating Minnesota here last week, marking just the second time in 13 seasons the division wasn’t won by either the Packers or the Vikings, but a prime-time game between these border-state rivals always generates plenty of energy in the stadium.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn. The “Go Pack Go!” serenades quickly joined the soundtrack, though, and this became quite the New Year’s Eve blowout.
Love was flustered two months ago in Green Bay by the Vikings defense. But despite his penchant for overthrows, he has come a long way and given the Packers abundant optimism for the future at quarterback that is missing in Minnesota with Cousins set to become a free agent and no clarity about a potential return.
Hall, who was the first reliever for Cousins two months ago only to be forced out of his first start with a concussion, hardly had any time to throw. Green Bay’s defense that was shredded over the last three games by the Giants, Buccaneers and Panthers — and now missing starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (suspension) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) — took full advantage of the rookie from BYU.
Hall’s off-target throw in the first quarter glanced off the hands of Johnny Mundt — in an elevated role after the season-ending knee injury to Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson — and in the air to Carrington Valentine for an interception. Love’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Reed came two plays later.
Preston Smith’s strip-sack of Hall with 26 seconds left before halftime sealed the deal. Karl Brooks recovered at the Minnesota 37, and the Love-to-Reed connection got Green Bay in the end zone three plays after that for a 23-3 lead.
REED IS BOOKING IT
Reed has 10 touchdown catches to lead the Packers. The second-round draft pick from Michigan State set the franchise rookie record with 60 receptions, passing Sterling Sharpe (1988).
Both of Reed’s scores belong on the season highlight reel. Love did the work on the first one with the prettiest pass of the game to hit Reed in stride on a post route. Reed did the heavy lifting on the second by running a crossing route, dodging two tacklers after the catch and dragging two more defenders into the end zone.
Reed hurt his chest on that play and didn’t return for the second half. With Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks already sidelined by injuries, the Packers have some depth concern at wide receiver after Samori Toure also left in the fourth quarter.
INJURY REPORT
Packers: Smith and RB A.J. Dillon (neck) left with injuries in the third quarter. ... LB Isaiah McDuffie (concussion) was carted off in the second quarter when he collided with Lukas Van Ness and Colby Wooden during a sack. McDuffie started in place of De’Vondre Campbell (neck), who missed his second consecutive game.
Vikings: RG Ed Ingram (shoulder) left in the third quarter. ... CB Byron Murphy (knee) was sidelined for the second straight game.
UP NEXT
Packers: host Chicago next Sunday.
Vikings: play at Detroit next Sunday.
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The Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St., will reopen after the holiday 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Story time for preschoolers is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Join the library for some stories about winter and a fun craft to make. A small snack will be provided
The Adventurers Club will meet 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 6, which is a Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Club for high school-aged and college-aged residents.
Call 815-795-4437 for more information about the library or any of its activities. | https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2024/01/01/marseilles-library-to-host-story-time-dungeons-and-dragons-gaming-club/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:17Z |
Jalgaon: 35,000 Buns Sold for New Year's Eve Celebrations
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 10:06 AM2024-01-01T10:06:54+5:302024-01-01T10:07:25+5:30
Jalgaon: To bid farewell to the outgoing year, Jalgaon city residents organized New Year's Eve parties. Vegetarians preferred to enjoy ...
Jalgaon: To bid farewell to the outgoing year, Jalgaon city residents organized New Year's Eve parties. Vegetarians preferred to enjoy pav bhaji, shevbhaji, and bharit. As a result, there was a huge rush of citizens at bakery shops in the city on Sunday evening to buy bread and other items. Bakery businessmen told Lokmat that around 35,000 buns were sold in Jalgaon city.
To celebrate the New Year and bid farewell to the outgoing year, New Year's Eve parties were organized in various places in the city on Sunday. Some citizens had planned at home. Others had organized parties with five to six families on the terraces of their houses. Since it was a Sunday holiday, the enthusiasm for celebrating New Year's Eve was visible among the citizens.
35,000 Buns Sold:
On New Year's Eve, a large number of citizens had included pav bhaji in their party menu. Many had already ordered buns from bakery owners in advance. Others bought buns from nearby shops, bakeries, milk centers, etc. Bakery vendors in Chitra Chowk had set up stalls outside their shops to sell buns. In the evening, there was a huge rush of citizens at these stalls to buy buns.
Crowd at Shevbhaji Centers:
On New Year's Eve, citizens also preferred to eat shevbhaji and bharit. There was a good rush of citizens at shevbhaji and bharit centers in the city from 4 pm onwards to buy shevbhaji. In some places, there were queues of citizens.
Bakery Owner Speaks:
"We had planned for the demand for buns for New Year's Eve. The market was less crowded as it was Sunday. However, the sale of buns was good in the evening."
- Dipendra Patil, Bakery Businessman
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Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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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
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
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- 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
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Leadership and women's political participation focus of OSCE-supported seminar in Shymkent
The three-day event was organized by Kazakhstan's "Women's resource centre", non-governmental organization, with the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana. It gathered some 25 representatives of local administration, business structures, public associations and students from the Turkestan region, the official website of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana reads.
The seminar was designed to broaden participants' understanding of the key components of leadership, the tools and strategies of effective political campaigns and political ethics, as well as to develop and practice skills in negotiation and effective communication.
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It was going to happen sooner or later: American service members would be seriously hurt as Iran-backed militias conduct lethal target practice against U.S. bases in the Middle East. When will President Biden do his duty as commander in chief and protect Americans deployed abroad?
Iranian proxies have attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East about 100 times since October, and last Monday an explosive drone made it past U.S. defenses at a base in Iraq. Two Americans were wounded and a third was in critical condition.
The administration conducted retaliatory strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah, the Iranian proxy group responsible for the attack. Defense secretary Lloyd Austin issued a statement saying his “prayers” are with the wounded. The U.S. defense chief’s job is to deter such attacks and defend his troops from being too-easy targets for Shiite militias.
Iranian front groups have been trying to kill U.S. troops for months. Yet Mr. Biden offered the military equivalent of a wrist slap after Americans suffered traumatic brain injuries in attacks this autumn.
Americans who sign up to serve in uniform know the risks, but serving as drone catchers because Washington refuses to deter the enemy isn’t supposed to be among the occupational hazards. And Mr. Biden’s token strikes haven’t deterred Iran’s proxies in Iraq or anywhere else.
The Houthis, another Iran-backed military, are also unimpressed with the new U.S. coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The terrorists are escalating despite U.S. restraint in response. The U.S. military said Tuesday afternoon that American ships and fighter jets had shot down no fewer than 12 drones, three antiship ballistic missiles and two land attack cruise missiles, ostensibly at multiple targets. All were fired by the Houthis in a 10-hour period.
Does that sound like an organization worried about how America might respond? The U.S. hasn’t punished the Houthis for taking the world economy hostage, though the U.S. knows the location of Houthi launch sites, radars, weapons and military leadership. The Houthis are betting the U.S. and friends lack the political will to punish their piracy.
Behind all of this is Iran, though the White House refuses to speak this truth or do much about it. Mr. Biden frets that Iran could accelerate its nuclear program, or further unleash its proxies and create trouble for Iraq’s government that hosts U.S. military trainers and anti-ISIS intelligence assets. Tehran is exploiting the U.S. fear of escalation to its own benefit.
The irony is that the biggest tonic for disorder in the Middle East would be restoring American deterrence. That would mean warning Tehran that its military and nuclear assets are at risk if it doesn’t call off the proxy dogs.
Restoring deterrence in the Middle East would require the Biden administration to admit that its approach to Iran hasn’t worked and demands a course correction. The alternative is a continuing spiral of violence the administration says it desperately wants to avoid. And sooner or later more Americans will be in critical condition, or dead.
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Sheffield United players were left ruing a missed half chance against the team they expect to win the Premier League.
Manchester City left for the Club World Cup a fortnight ago with just one win in six league games, yet have kicked on from being crowned world champions with wins against Everton and Sheffield United to move back towards the top of the table. While Arsenal and Liverpool had the opportunity to stretch their lead to double figures while City were in Saudi Arabia, instead the Blues will head into 2024 within one win of the summit.
Sheffield United are battling for their survival at the other end of the table, and after suffering a late turnaround at home to fellow strugglers Luton they were unable to claim anything at the Etihad. However, William Osula did find space in the box to get a shot away in the first half when they only trailed 1-0 and the fact that City were only able to get one more meant that the visitors left Manchester with their heads held high.
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"It’s hard to say we are satisfied but there were moments we can be proud of playing against what I think is the best team in the world. I watch them every time they are on TV purely as a football fan," said defender George Baldock.
"In my opinion, they’ve got the best manager and players in the world and they’re the best team in the world. They set a blueprint for any team that wants to play total football.
"I don’t think we respected them too much – but you know if you disrespect them you can get done [by] four, five, six. Sometimes you have to sit in and limit them.
"They had the ball all game and were in total control of the game but we kept our structure, kept at it. It’s crazy but a 1-0 we had a great chance to equalise and then you never know.
"Like their game against Palace here, everyone thought they were dead and buried but they get a moment to change the game. I think when they played Palace, I counted about eight defenders Palace had on the pitch."
Baldock remembers the heights City and Liverpool reached from Sheffield United's time in the Premier League between 2019 and 2021, and despite strong competition this year still sees the Blues as the team to beat. If Arsenal or Liverpool are to dethrone the champions, they will have to endure the mental battle over 38 games that each of City's opponents encounter over 90 minutes.
"The first goal is a moment of quality from Rodri and the second we let a runner go. It’s stopping them getting in these areas," said Baldock. "When they get in those areas It’s as good as a goal – and that proved to be the case. When you play City you have to stop them getting in those positions.
"It’s more mentally tiring. The [previous] game vs Luton I ran more but you come off this one exhausted because it’s so mentally challenging.
"It’s the concentration, having to concentrate on your line – if you give time and space to these players they will pick you up. So yeah physically as well, shuffling across – but more mentally.
"For our first season back in the Premier League, it was tight with them and Liverpool. Since then they are the team to beat." | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-backed-premier-league-28369994 | 2024-01-01T05:32:21Z |
Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Stanford surprised No. 4 Arizona 100-82 in a Pac-12 matchup Sunday.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points and center Maxime Raynaud had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinal (6-6, 1-1), who made a school-record 16 3-pointers in the victory.
Caleb Love led Arizona (10-3, 1-1) with 23 points and center Oumar Ballo added 12 points and seven rebounds.
The victory was Stanford’s first over a ranked opponent since beating Arizona last season and its eighth over a ranked team since 2020.
“I think this will absolutely be the peak moment of this season for 2023,” Stanford coach Jerod Haase said. “For 2024, we’re going to start from scratch and see new peaks and new highs. Usually I tell them to enjoy the win until midnight. This time I told them they could enjoy this one for the rest of the year.”
Stanford raced to an early lead, scoring the first seven points. After Ballo made a layup to bring the Wildcats within a point at the 6:56 mark of the first half, Stanford went on a 21-7 run for a 43-28 lead with under three minutes left in the first half.
The Cardinal got a big boost from both of its freshman guards off the bench in the first half. Carlyle scored 13 of his 25 points in the first half while making all four of his 3-point shots. Stojakovic scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds.
Haase praised his young players and said they were a big part of the win.
“(Kanaan) was fearless out there,” Haase said. “With Kanaan and Andre, their eyes are full of wonder and excitement. I think we can all feed off that.”
Arizona struggled to find a its rhythm in the first half, shooting 41.2% from the field and 25% from long distance.
Stanford led 44-35 at halftime.
Stanford’s hot shooting continued in the second half. Jones scored 11 of the Cardinal’s first 16 points after halftime.
Arizona closed within 11 points at 80-69 when Ballo made a second-chance layup with just over seven minutes left in the game.
A layup by Jones gave Stanford a 95-75 lead with 2:57 left in the second half for its largest advantage of the game.
The win could give Stanford a huge confidence boost as it will go on a three-game trip against UCLA, USC and Oregon State in the coming weeks.
“The people in the locker room all believe what we can do,” Stojakovic said. “We knew we were able to accomplish a win like this. We had a couple games not go our way, but I think this one was finally the game to show that we are one of those teams and we can make a lot of noise in the Pac-12.”
The Wildcats, who are third in the country in fast-break points per game (18.67), were held to just six points in transition by Stanford. Arizona made just seven of its 26 3-point shots and allowed Stanford to make 58.1% of its shots.
“They outplayed our guys,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “I don’t care who it was, they outplayed us.”
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Arizona: Home against Colorado on Thursday.
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Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers had no issue whatsoever on Sunday night in Minneapolis.
Now, they hold their playoff fate in their own hands.
Love and the Packers rolled to a dominant 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night to close out Week 17 of the season. The win kept Green Bay’s playoff hopes alive headed into next week’s finale in Wisconsin, where the Packers have to win to make it in.
The Packers got the jump on Sunday night, and took advantage of an early mistake from rookie quarterback Jalen Hall — who the Vikings opted to start in place of Nick Mullens this week. Hall, after going three-and-out on the opening drive, was picked off on just his second pass attempt of the game. That set up a perfectly-thrown 33-yard touchdown from Jordan Love to Jayden Reed, and gave the Packers an early 10-0 lead.
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Then, after holding the Vikings to just a field goal, Love completed a diving 2-yard touchdown run to give Green Bay a 17-3 lead just before halftime.
The Packers then scored once more before halftime after Preston Smith forced a fumble in the final minute of the second quarter. Love hit Reed again in the middle of the field, and Reed broke up the left sideline and forced his way into the end zone for his second score of the game. That gave Green Bay a 23-3 lead at halftime.
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Love went 14-of-21 for 180 yards and had three total touchdowns in the first half.
The Vikings benched Hall for Mullens in the second half, though that wasn't much better. He did lead the Vikings down into the red zone on his opening drive of the third quarter, but the Packers stopped them on fourth down and took over.
Love then mounted an eight-minute drive and hit a wide-open Bo Melton in the end zone, which put the Packers up 30-3. From there, the Vikings were way too far out of it. Green Bay held on to grab the 23-point win, which brought them back to .500 on the season.
Mullens went 13-of-22 for 113 yards and had a touchdown in the second half for the Vikings. Ty Chandler had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries, and Justin Jefferson led the team with 46 yards on three catches. The Vikings’ lone touchdown of the day came after Najee Thompson recovered a botched punt return to start the fourth quarter, which set up a 6-yard score to Johnny Mundt.
Love finished throwing 24-of-33 for 256 yards with three touchdowns. Aaron Jones had 121 rushing yards on 20 carries, and Melton had 105 yards on six catches. Reed had 89 receiving yards with his two touchdowns, but he was ruled out in the second half with a chest injury.
Packers need to beat Bears
Though the Detroit Lions have already won the NFC North, the Packers’ playoff hopes are still alive after Sunday night’s win. They now just have to beat the Chicago Bears next weekend at Lambeau Field to earn a wild-card spot, which would bring them back into the postseason for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
The Vikings weren’t eliminated from playoff contention, but their path to the postseason won’t be easy. They’ll have to beat the Lions, and then both the Packers and the Seahawks have to lose, and then either the Buccaneers or Saints have to lose, too.
The Bears have all-but been eliminated from the playoffs already. Everything would have to go right for them next week in order to make it in. They are, however, on a bit of a hot streak. The Bears have won four of their last five games, and are fresh off a dominant 37-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The only loss in that stretch was to the Cleveland Browns, where they fell by three points after a botched Hail Mary.
The Packers will enter that contest in Green Bay on a two-game win streak. While last week’s three-point win over the lowly Carolina Panthers likely didn’t do much to reassure fans, Sunday night’s dominant showing should certainly help. If the Packers lose, that opens the door for either the Seahawks or the Saints to sneak into the postseason.
Regardless, the Packers did what they needed to. They won't have to rely on anybody else. | https://www.kkyx.com/news/national/jordan-love-packers/KUHQC24IIWZBTPXQOWZFDFXOMQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:22Z |
MAKE no mistake about it.
The Philippines is a special country to visit, with gorgeous scenery, colorful festivals, irresistible dishes and a multitude of exciting activities that anyone can enjoy. But it’s not just the clean white beaches, colorful marine life, and breathtaking heights that can be climbed that make the country a great proposition for travelers. For many tourists, for the most part, the Filipinos’ innate ability to put their best foot forward and ensure guests have fun at their destinations, tops the list of why they’ve enjoyed their visits.
Data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed, as of December 28, international visitor arrivals have reached some 5.38 million, of which 441,585 were overseas Filipinos (Philippine passport holders permanently residing abroad), while 4.94 million were foreign travelers. While this is still far from the 8.26 million arrivals in prepandemic 2019, Filipino destination management companies like Rajah Tours Philippines know there is enough interest in the country from abroad, which keeps it upbeat about our tourism prospects.
Company president Jose Clemente III, who participated at the recent World Tourism Market in London, one of the most influential international travel tour events, shared, “There were many buyers from various markets that expressed a real interest to include the Philippines in their offerings. The [buyers] ranged from Western Europeans, Eastern Europeans, Latin America, and others.” The number of buyers kept many Filipino tour sellers occupied over the entire three-day convention.
Inadequate direct flights, weak promotions
The major problem, according to a number of travel experts, is that the Philippines, being an archipelago and geographically apart from the rest of Southeast Asia, receives no direct flights from major spending markets in Europe, unlike say Vietnam and Thailand, and has few direct connections across the nation. “They want to combine as many destinations as possible during their trips, which on average, will last approximately two weeks,” said Gregor Zajc, general manager of Blue Horizon Travel & Tours, who also attended the WTM. But it’s another matter getting from Sagada, for instance, to the baroque churches in Bohol, and on to ride the waves in Siargao. Tourists will need to keep coming back to Manila or Cebu as air transit points before flying on to the rest of the destinations on their itinerary.
It also doesn’t help that the Philippines has less funds than its neighbors to spend on meaningful promotions and advertising to attract international travelers. What little funds the DOT has were channeled by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco into changing the award-winning “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” slogan into a lame “Love the Philippines” catchphrase, that brought on more problems than the agency bargained for. It was bad enough that other countries, like Barbados, use “Love” in their slogans, then came the revelation that the campaign video shown to the public and uploaded on DOT’s own social media accounts contained stock images of scenes in other countries, like Bali’s rice terraces standing in for our Banaue Rice Terraces.
The slogan, according to netizens, marketing experts, and tourism stakeholders, offers “no unique branding position” for the
Philippines that makes it stand out from other countries. Certainly, a missed promotion opportunity.
Where are we going, how are we getting there?
Meanwhile, the DOT has touted among its accomplishments this year the construction of 10 Tourist Rest Areas (four of them in Cebu alone, where the good Secretary hails from); the launch of the first Hop-On, Hop-Off bus service in Makati and Manila; the launch of the Tourist Assistance Call Center (151-TOUR); an updated Travel.PH app for mobile devices; the training of tourism 124,116 workers in the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence, among others.
The DOT is also proud of its Bisita Be My (BBM) Guest program, an apparent attempt at keeping President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s name top of mind through his initials, while rehashing an old agency program meant to attract more Filipinos abroad and their friends to visit the Philippines, awarding lucky tourists with raffle prizes. The issue with this program, as it has been with its previous iterations, according to stakeholders, is that overseas Filipinos will come home anyway. Convincing their friends, office colleagues, or bosses to visit, is a different matter altogether, and no free car nor condo gifted as a prize, can overcome skepticism or the challenges of visiting the country. The DOT has yet to release data showing the number of tourists who visited because of the BBM guest program.
The DOT also formally unveiled its National Tourism Development Plan for 2023-2028 in a major launch in March. To this day, however, details of the NTDP have yet to be released to tourism stakeholders, when it’s supposed to be a national blueprint of goals by the tourism sector and the ways to achieve these. Philippine Hotel Owners Association Executive Director Benito C. Bengzon Jr. said, for instance, “We would appreciate if we can be given the clear direction of our marketing positions….What would be our priority markets in the coming years? For example, if we are going to reach 8.26 million [international tourist arrivals], where will the numbers come from?”
For one, will the Philippines keep relying on China for tourists? The DOT seems to have mapped out that route and with the Department of Justice, which oversees the Bureau of Immigration, it has been badgering the Department of Foreign Affairs to approve more tourist visas for Chinese nationals. But even lawmakers have sounded the alarm on fast-tracking the arrival of Chinese tourists in the country. Senator Nancy Binay has advised the DOT to rethink its position considering the tense diplomatic relationship between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea, and reports on overstaying Chinese tourists and their involvement in illicit activities. “Maybe we should prioritize India in the light of our current situation, because their market is large as well,” said the senator, chair of the Committee on Tourism, when the DFA’s electronic visa platform in China was discussed. Said platform was eventually suspended by DFA upon orders of the Presidential Management Staff, according to government sources.
‘Whole of gov’t’ approach urged
While most foreign tourists may have been impressed by the Philippine sights and scenery, and reliable service and hospitality at majority of our hotels and resorts, the greater challenge is ensuring our visitors have the best first and last impressions of the country. The challenge of navigating the country upon arrival at the airport and on to their hotels or other destinations, can be offputting to the hardiest of travelers. At some point in a traveler’s itinerary, it isn’t the DOT which can make their visit any easier.
For instance, upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, there could be an Immigration officer who will hassle the foreign visitor for a tip, just because he helped the visitor fill out the e-arrival form, as shared by a Hong Kong-based hotelier to the BusinessMirror recently. Riding from the airport to the hotel or just another terminal also becomes a haggling challenge. As reported recently, one enterprising cab driver was charging his passengers, tourists from Taiwan, P11,000 just to take them from Naia-3 to Naia-4. Notably, a security guard at the terminal had directed the tourists to the waiting cab driver.
Even leaving the Philippines has become an ordeal for tourists. As again reported by news outlets in September, a staff of the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) was caught on video trying to swallow a wad of dollars, which she had filched from the bag of a departing Chinese tourist at Naia-1. In February, a Thai national caught on video OTS screeners stealing money from his bag at a security checkpoint, then returning his money after the tourist demanded it. The constant involvement of OTS screeners in extortion and theft cases made Tourism Congress of the Philippines President Roberto Zozobrado wonder on a radio program, “What kind of hiring standards does the OTS-HR manager have? This is not the first time [OTS screeners have been involved]….Maybe they just hire anybody they see on the street.”
And while the DOT has been trying to promote cruise tourism in the country, which recently won an award as Asia’s Best Cruise Destination, one cruise passenger who arrived in Manila after a 10-night cruise Southeast Asian cruise aboard the MV Norwegian Jewel, wrote about their chaotic arrival at Pier 15 of the Manila South Harbor. From confusing inspections of their arrival documents, the lack of porters, a severely cramped terminal, port authorities unwilling to open other exits to release passengers quicker, and unscrupulous tax drivers preying on foreign tourists needing rides to their destinations, Nelson Terible summed it best: “We heard some foreigners with very negative remarks, even some cursing, ‘Never again, Philippines.’ We Filipinos, mostly Balikbayan retirees, tired from the almost 2-hour ordeal, in the midst of heat, thirst, and hunger, just bowed our heads in shame. ‘Wala na siguro pag-asa mabago sistema sa Pilipinas,’ was all [we] could say in desperation.”
Marcos Jr. has often been quoted saying that tourism is a top priority of his administration, needing a “whole-of-government” approach to address the sector’s challenges. It’s probably time all relevant government agencies heed his order if we want tourists to keep coming back.
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Dinesh Karthik raises concerns about Shubman Gill's position in the Indian Test team
In the aftermath of India's challenging Test series against South Africa, veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik voices concerns over Shubman Gill's place in the Test team.
Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has expressed doubts about Shubman Gill's future in the Indian cricket team, suggesting that he might make way for promising talents such as Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar. India's disappointing performance in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion has prompted scrutiny of the team's capabilities in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). Since Virat Kohli stepped down as the Test captain, India has struggled to secure a victory in these nations. While acknowledging the need for improvements in various aspects, Karthik specifically questioned Gill's place in the team, pointing out the presence of domestic stalwarts awaiting their chance in Test cricket.
Gill's scores of 2 and 26 in the Centurion Test raised concerns, especially as India suffered an innings defeat. With only KL Rahul and Virat Kohli showing resilience with the bat, other batters faced difficulties.
Karthik openly admitted that Gill's performance would be closely scrutinised, stating, "Shubman Gill is the big question mark here. He has not lived up to the expectations that people have." Karthik emphasized that if Gill doesn't significantly improve his performance, his place in the team could be in jeopardy.
Regarding potential replacements for Gill, Karthik highlighted Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar as strong contenders. Both players have excelled in domestic cricket, and Karthik believes they are likely to receive opportunities in the national team soon.
"The only middle-order name that we are missing out on is Sarfaraz Khan. I have no doubt that he will make it to the squad much sooner than he thinks right now. Other than that, you do not have any other names doing the round in the middle order right now. Rajat Patidar is a very, very strong name that I think they will be looking at very soon," stated the wicketkeeper-batsman. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/dinesh-karthik-raises-concerns-about-shubman-gill-s-position-in-the-indian-test-team-osf-s6kgm3 | 2024-01-01T05:32:23Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 40 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
You can find info on live coverage of the week's top college football action right here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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Peru Catholic Grade School will host Adventure into the Great Outdoors with Camp PC’s Trivia Night on Saturday, Jan. 20.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 2003 Fifth St. Cost is $12 per person and teams are allowed six to 10 people per team. To RSVP, contact Amy at 815-252-6382.
There will be 10 rounds of trivia, a 50/50, silent auction and raffle items. Prizes will be give to the top three teams and the best dressed team in camping gear. | https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2024/01/01/peru-catholic-to-host-jan-20-trivia-night/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:23Z |
Let the People Decide: Jayant Patil Responds to Shinde Group's Criticisms
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 10:42 AM2024-01-01T10:42:56+5:302024-01-01T10:43:40+5:30
Political turmoil continues in Maharashtra as the much-anticipated cabinet expansion remains stalled. Sanjay Shirsat, a Shinde faction MLA, recently ...
Political turmoil continues in Maharashtra as the much-anticipated cabinet expansion remains stalled. Sanjay Shirsat, a Shinde faction MLA, recently made explosive accusations against Jayant Patil, state president of Sharad Pawar's NCP group. Shirsat claimed that Patil's potential defection to the BJP was holding up the cabinet expansion, causing frustration and dissatisfaction among various parties.
"It's going on like this," Shirsat stated, referring to perceived disloyalty within political factions. "People who seem to be mentally here and physically there are also here." He called for those making such statements to provide explanations, echoing a sentiment expressed earlier by Patil himself.
Patil, however, dismissed Shirsat's claims as mere "big issues raised when people pay more attention to a person." He asserted that the public would decide whom to trust come election time, indicating confidence in his own loyalty to the NCP. The cabinet expansion delay stems from a complex web of discontent. Shinde group members like Shirsat, disgruntled by receiving lesser positions after the initial expansion, are eager for further reshuffling. The BJP, meanwhile, seeks a greater share of ministerial portfolios. Additionally, the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP reportedly harbors its own aspirations.
Shirsat specifically pointed fingers at Patil, alleging that his potential dalliance with the BJP had frozen the expansion process. "We had a discussion about going together with the MLA and we all had to meet Sharad Pawar," Shirsat said, implying that Patil had proposed an alliance with the BJP before ultimately remaining with the NCP. With accusations flying and discontent simmering, the fate of the cabinet expansion remains uncertain. The public, as Patil suggests, will ultimately be the jury, watching as political maneuvering unfolds in the lead-up to the next election.
Today, MLA Jayant Patil performed a ceremonial kalash (pitcher) worship at the Lord Rama temple located within the Rajarambapu Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory in Islampur. Speaking on the occasion, Patil mentioned the construction of the Rama temple in Ayodhya, indicating widespread support across the country and emphasizing the temple's significance. However, Patil expressed hesitance about visiting Ayodhya due to the expected crowds. He emphasized that once the temple is inaugurated, people will focus on their work. Patil stressed that everyone's political roles are different and that he doesn't see any political gain in this temple's construction."
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Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST|Updated: 56 minutes ago
The Premier League has only one match on its Monday slate -- continue reading for anytime goal scorer odds.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
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- Games Played: 19
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We are rank outsiders in our group, goal is to enter third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Stimac
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The Indian football team is entering the upcoming Asian Cup as '' rank outsiders'' and its main goal is to go through to the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, head coach Igor Stimac said on Sunday.
Stimac was making his assessment based on the level of competition they are expected to face in a tough group comprising continental heavyweights Australia and the physically intimidating Uzbekistan.
India are drawn in Group B with World Cup regulars Australia, strong central Asian side Uzbekistan and tricky Syria -- all above Stimac's team in the FIFA rankings -- in the group stage of the Asian Cup. ''Obviously, we are rank outsiders in our group. Uzbekistan is one of the dark horses and a fantastic team, their players' physicality could cause problems.
''Australia are playing at the highest level of football and we all know what they are capable of... they are regular at World Cups and will mostly clear the group stage there,'' Stimac said. India landed in Qatar's capital on Saturday for the tournament.
And how does he plan to approach the matches? ''This group is much stronger than the last Asian Cup. The most important thing for us is to have a good performance and ensure that we remain stable and in shape while playing. I am not putting any pressure on players about results.
''We need to find stability, we will try to play fearless football notwithstanding the teams we play against. I don't mind the final results. Our final goal is to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifiers.'' While this will be India's fifth appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, the Blue Tigers have never made it past the group stage after finishing runners-up in 1964, which was played in a round-robin format.
India will begin their campaign against Australia on January 13 followed by matches against Uzbekistan on January 18 and Syria on January 23.
The team will play a warm-up game on January 7 to see where it stands in terms of preparation before the big test.
''Keeping in mind that all the other teams are in Dubai for three weeks already, we are trying to settle down to the climatic conditions and adjust in a proper way in the short time given to us.'' Injuries to some key players, such as Jeakson Singh, Glan Martins and Anwar Ali, have disturbed Stimac's plans just before he was to pick his final squad of 26. ''Things changed dramatically for us with injuries in recent times. Anwar Ali, Ashique Kuruniyan, Glan Martins and Jeakson Singh...we are going to miss them a lot. ''It is not easy to replace Anwar as he is one of the best defenders in Asia. Jeakson was providing us stability in the build-up phase. ''But we don't have time to think about those who are not with us. We will try to maximise the performance of those players who are with us here,'' Stimac said. Strong and well-built players like Anwar would have proven handy against teams such as Uzbekistan. ''It is not just about physicality, we also lost passing quality and passing ability with these three players,'' said Stimac. The 1998 World Cup semifinalist with Croatia added, ''I was very happy to see Sahal (Abdul Samad) settle down at Mohun Bagan and Sandesh Jhingan is doing well at Goa. Now we all know how much Bengaluru FC have lost with the departure of Jhingan and how much Goa has benefitted.'' But international football is a different ball game altogether, admitted Stimac.
''Pace of ISL is far below the pace of international football. So, when players arrive in national team camps we focus on sharpness, compactness and keeping stability and shape.'' Stimac also spoke about the importance of doing well from set pieces, for which the team has hired the services of former West Ham and Manchester City player Trevor Sinclair.
''We have to work on how to defend our goal and then look to find gap. I am not really thinking about ball possession against the big teams.
''Trevor Sinclair has been brought in to help the team in set pieces. First, we have to work on how to stop conceding goals from set pieces, and then look to score from set pieces.
''Trevor is a guy who has got great experience. He has worked in development programmes and we needed a guy like him to help us prepare in such a short time.'' Stimac said ''no extra motivation'' is needed for players to perform to the best of their abilities in a tournament of this magnitude. ''No extra motivation is needed here as this is a very big tournament. ''We are upgrading our fitness level and analysing our opponents in a proper way... how to stop them and what their patterns are.. how to approach these games.'' Stimac also said his goalkeepers must remain confident of coming out if the need arises. ''We are going to need our goalkeepers to be at their best and also work on their self confidence. They need to be brave.''
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Lung tumors hijack bacteria for survival: study
The study published on Thursday in the journal Cell showed that the altered bacterial population creates an inflammatory environment that helps the tumor cells to grow.
This research "opens up multiple potential avenues toward lung cancer interception and treatment," said the paper's senior author Tyler Jacks, director of Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The researchers found those mice with lung cancer and raised in a sterile condition had smaller tumors than those raised under normal conditions.
Therefore, treating the mice with antibiotics or blocking the immune cells provoked by the bacteria can significantly reduce the size of tumors, according to the study.
A possible reason for the intensified bacterial activity is that tumors obstruct the airway and prevent bacteria from being cleared from the lungs.
The study showed that the bacterial expansion induced immune cells called gamma delta T cells to proliferate and begin secreting inflammatory molecules called cytokines. Those molecules create a pro-growth environment for the tumor cells.
Jin Chencheng, an MIT postdoc and the lead author of the paper, called it a "feed-forward loop" that forms a vicious cycle to further promote tumor growth.
The researchers found that when they treated the mice with antibiotics either two or seven weeks after the tumors began to grow, the tumors shrank by about 50 percent.
The tumors in mice also shrank if they were given drugs that block immune cells, according to the study. | https://en.inform.kz/news/lung-tumors-hijack-bacteria-for-survival-study_a3493901/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:25Z |
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Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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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
- TV Channel: ESPN
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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
- 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
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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
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts’ desperation heave was intercepted to seal the Eagles’ fourth loss this month and one that meant so much more.
Philadelphia’s shot at the top spot in the NFC? Gone. The bye and home-field edge goes to the 49ers. The NFC East crown? Once in their grasp, the Eagles now need help from — yikes, Washington — to win a second straight division title.
The team that opened December 10-1 and looked like a favorite to return to the Super Bowl unraveled Sunday with a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and now faces the grim reality of opening the playoffs on the road.
“We’ve got to get things fixed,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “And we’ve got to get them fixed fast.”
Where to start is the hard part.
James Conner ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining and Kyler Murray threw three TD passes for Arizona, which rallied from a 15-point deficit.
Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon returned to Philly and got his biggest win yet in his first season as Arizona’s coach. Granted, there haven’t been many of them for the Cardinals (4-12).
The Eagles (11-5) could have won the NFC East with wins against Arizona and the New York Giants next week. Now, Dallas can win the division with a win next week at Washington.
The Eagles could still earn the No. 2 seed with a win at the Giants and a Cowboys loss.
“Man, I’m not worried at all but there’s a lot to learn from a game like this,” defensive end Brandon Graham said.
Maybe he should be concerned. The Eagles have played more like a team bound for a quick playoff exit than one that could make a second straight trip to the Super Bowl.
There was plenty of blame to go around: a discombobulated offense that included indecisive play-calling late in the game, a running game that never got going and a defense that couldn’t get off the field.
The series of blunders included Sirianni running out of timeouts on the Eagles’ final drive and a late-game first-and-20 (because of offensive holding) that saw the Eagles run twice and try a short pass that only got them 5 yards.
“We’re in the playoffs. Lot of teams want to be in the playoffs,” Sirianni said. “We can still do some things here.”
Murray finished 25 of 31 for 232 yards and got stronger as the game progressed, overcoming a 99-yard pick-6 by Sydney Brown early in the second quarter. Conner rushed for 128 yards on 26 carries.
“With everything that’s happened, a lot of disappointment this year, a lot of tough losses,” Murray said. “But trying to finish the season off the right way.”
The Cardinals rallied from a 21-6 halftime deficit on the strength of Murray’s two TD tosses in the third quarter that tied the game at 21-all.
Hurts put the Eagles ahead in the fourth with his third TD pass of the game, a 9-yarder to Dallas Goedert.
Normally, that would be enough to win a game at the Linc. But Philly’s defense couldn’t hold on. Cornerback Kelee Ringo was flagged for pass interference and the Cardinals used the extra 29 yards to help tie game 28-28 with 5:26 left. Murray hit Michael Wilson for a 5-yard TD.
Jake Elliott kicked a 43-yard field goal with 2:33 left to give the Eagles their last lead.
Murray had plenty of time to move the Cardinals into scoring position. He hit Greg Dorch for a 36-yard gain that brought Arizona to the Eagles 5 and set up Conner’s decisive score.
The Cardinals finished with 449 yards of offense and scored touchdowns on all four possessions in the second half.
Gannon certainly had reason to gloat — his successor, Sean Desai, already had his play-calling duties stripped during this morbid stretch and turned over to Matt Patricia. No matter who is calling the shots this month, the Eagles’ defense has been steamrolled. The Cardinals rushed for 221 yards and never punted.
“We still have everything in front of us,” Hurts said.
FAST PHILLY START
The Eagles at last made solid use of 34-year-old receiver Julio Jones, signed in October to provide some depth.
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection had just seven catches for 27 yards and two touchdowns entering the game. He wasn’t supposed to be a top target, of course, not with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both topping the 1,000-yard receiving mark this season.
Jones caught a 12-yard TD pass in the first quarter and had a 22-yard TD with 16 seconds left in the second.
Hurts’ three TD passes brought his total to a franchise-record 38 touchdowns this season. He had already set an NFL QB record with 15 rushing touchdowns. Hurts in 2022 and Randall Cunningham in 1990 both accounted for 35 TDs for the Eagles.
DEFENSIVE GEM
Brown, a rookie safety out of Illinois, circled under a pass from Murray at the Eagles 1-yard line and streaked down the sideline, then zig-zagged into the end zone to give Philly a 14-3 lead. Brown reached a top speed of 21.52 mph and traveled 126.7 total yards on the 99-yard return, per Next Gen Stats.
FAKE OUT
The Eagles used a fake play off the tush push to get a first down. Hurts lined up under center on third-and-1 and flipped the ball to Kenneth Gainwell, who threw a 17-yard pass to Smith. Hurts found Jones for the 22-yard TD on the next play.
INJURIES
Cardinals CB Garrett Williams left with an ankle injury, and OL D.J. Humphries suffered a knee injury.
UP NEXT
While the Eagles try to finish strong against the Giants next weekend, the Cardinals will try to play spoiler to another playoff contender, hosting the Seattle Seahawks.
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'Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke' actor Shaheer Sheikh blessed with a baby girl, wife Ruchikaa Kapoor shares post
Shaheer Sheikh and his wife Ruchikaa Kapoor welcomed a baby girl into their family for the second time.
It's good news for television actor Shaheer Sheikh and his wife Ruchikaa Kapoor as they have welcomed a baby girl into their family for the second time. Ruchikaa took to Instagram on Sunday to share a snapshot of her newborn with her older daughter. In the post, she also revealed the name of their newborn daughter, Kudrat.
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Sharing the post she wrote, "The next best thing to having a sister is ___ nothing actually. Nothing compares. Two peas in a pod. Anaya and Kudrat."
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Next, Shaheer will make his Bollywood debut in 'Do Patti' alongside Kriti Sanon. In October 2023, Shaheer confirmed the same to Pinkvilla and expressed his excitement for his fans to see him on the big screen. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-actor-shaheer-sheikh-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-wife-ruchikaa-kapoor-shares-post-rkk-s6kh06 | 2024-01-01T05:32:29Z |
College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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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
- TV Channel: ESPN
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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
- 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
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Carmakers Are Drowning in Cash
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Fisker's stock soars as EV maker to announce plan to boost sales, deliveries
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UnitedHealth Group to Sell Operations in Brazil
UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell its operations in Brazil to a private investor.
JD.com Wins Antimonopoly Suit Against Alibaba
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com said it won a lawsuit against rival Alibaba Group, which was fined over monopolistic practices.
The New Star on the Political Scene: The Chip Industry
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Huawei Expects 9% Revenue Growth This Year
Huawei Technologies projected that its revenue grew about 9% in 2023, reflecting the company's return to a more normal course after years of dealing with U.S. sanctions.
Apple Supplier Luxshare's Shares Rise as It Takes Over Rival's iPhone Plant
Shares of Apple supplier Luxshare rose sharply as the Chinese company swooped in to take a majority slice of a Taiwanese rival's iPhone assembly plant.
Boeing 737 MAX Planes Inspected for Loose Bolts, FAA Says
Boeing 737 MAX airplanes are being inspected for potential loose bolts in the rudder control system.
Millions of Portable Blenders Recalled Over Fire, Laceration Risks
The recalled BlendJet 2 products were sold at retailers including Walmart, Costco and Target.
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