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NEWARK, Del., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fyle, a real-time expense management platform, announced today that it has achieved the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, which ensures card data is protected and secure.
Governed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), the PCI DSS compliance is a global standard that aims to secure debit and credit card transactions against data theft and fraud. It outlines a list of 12 requirements including installation of firewalls, password protections, use of anti-virus, restriction of data access, and more.
Becoming PCI DSS compliant is an indication that Fyle has the necessary safety protocols and a secure environment to store and process customer payment card information, without any risk. Fyle's certification was conducted by CyberCube Services, a cybersecurity and compliance auditing firm. Fyle uses Sprinto to monitor processes continuously and stay compliant.
"Fyle is excited to have received the PCI DSS certification," said Sivaramakrishnan Narayanan, CTO of Fyle. "Since we help customers see their card transactions in real-time with data feeds, they can be confident that Fyle takes utmost care when it comes to dealing with their card and payment data. We want to build and maintain highly secure systems and infrastructure so that customers and partners can entrust us with data without a second thought."
Attaining PCI DSS compliance is the latest step in Fyle's continuous journey towards data protection and security. The company also recently achieved its SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance. To learn more about Fyle's security, please visit https://www.fylehq.com/product/security.
Fyle is a real-time expense management platform that has enabled businesses in the US to close books faster by automating a large part of accountants' manual work. Employees can submit receipts from everyday apps like GSuite, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and SMS. Fyle instantly codes expense information, allocates it to the right categories, and directly integrates with accounting software like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online & Xero. With real-time data feeds for all Visa credit cards (Mastercard coming soon), and automated reconciliations, your business expense management woes are a challenge of the past. Learn more at https://fylehq.com.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott will be “in the lead chair as far as reps” for practice in the latest sign that the star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys will return from injury Sunday against Detroit.
Coach Mike McCarthy left little doubt about the end of Prescott's five-game absence because of a fractured thumb on his throwing hand. The quarterback said over the weekend he expected to play.
Prescott threw 40 passes during a scaled-back practice Wednesday coming off a late game at Philadelphia.
“I thought he looked very good,” McCarthy said. “We’ll look to expand that (Thursday) and put him in the lead chair as far as reps just to give him the opportunity to prepare to play.”
The Cowboys (4-2) lost to the undefeated Eagles 26-17 with first place in the NFC East on the line.
Now they face the Lions (1-4), one of two one-win teams in the NFC. Dallas gets another struggling opponent at home next week against Chicago.
Dallas won four consecutive games with Cooper Rush replacing Prescott after the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year fractured his right thumb in a season-opening loss to Tampa Bay.
The winning streak pushed Rush's career record to 5-0, including a victory last season at Minnesota.
Although Rush no longer has a perfect record, the Cowboys are one of just four teams in the NFC with a winning record through six weeks. Three of those teams are in the NFC East.
McCarthy credited the players' participation in the offseason program and a mostly healthy training camp in California with helping Dallas stay in contention without Prescott.
“I think it’s a credit to the whole team, especially what Cooper Rush was able to do,” McCarthy said. “I think it’s all those things, they add up and then it’s all part of keeping the train on the tracks.”
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IndiaMART Q2 net profit drops 17 pc to Rs 68 cr
B2B e-commerce firm IndiaMART InterMESH on Thursday reported a 17 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 68 crore for the quarter ended September. The consolidated revenue from operations, however, increased by 32 per cent to Rs 241 crore from Rs 182 crore in the September 2021 quarter.
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B2B e-commerce firm IndiaMART InterMESH on Thursday reported a 17 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 68 crore for the quarter ended September. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 82 crore in the same period a year ago. The consolidated revenue from operations, however, increased by 32 per cent to Rs 241 crore from Rs 182 crore in the September 2021 quarter. ''We are pleased to report growth in revenue, customers and deferred revenue along with healthy margins and cash flows in a stable demand environment,'' IndiaMART InterMESH CEO Dinesh Agarwal said. IndiaMART said it registered traffic of 26.1 crore and total business enquiries of 12.2 crore during the reported quarter. ''Paying subscription suppliers grew by 25 per cent YoY (year-on-year) to 1,88,092 with a net addition of 8,832 paying subscription suppliers during the quarter,'' the company said.
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COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A region of the brain called the amygdala is responsible for powerful emotions like fear. Now, researchers have found the amygdala may also be to blame for overeating. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor Bo Li has discovered a group of neurons in the amygdala that drives mice to eat fatty or sugary foods—even when they're not hungry. Therapeutics targeting these neurons could lead to new treatments for obesity with minimal side effects.
Like most people, mice also tend to find foods high in fat and sugar the tastiest. They may indulge in these treats for pleasure, rather than for survival. The neurons Li and his colleagues studied trigger this behavior, called hedonic eating. Li notes:
"Even if the animal is supposed to stop eating because they are already full, if those neurons are still active, it can still drive those animals to eat more."
Almost no one succeeds in long-term weight management when treating obesity, Li says. Metabolic processes in the body often reverse any progress that's made. Therapeutics can help increase the odds of successful treatment, but many drugs have unwanted side effects.
"The medications currently available to aid weight management can cause significant side effects. So, a more targeted approach is needed," Li says. "Identifying the brain circuitry that controls eating is important for developing better treatment options for people who struggle to control their weight."
When the team switched off the specific neurons, mice weren't drawn to the fatty, sugary foods that had tempted them before. "They just happily ate and stayed healthy," Li says. "They not only stopped gaining weight, but also seemed to be much healthier overall." Switching these neurons off reduced overeating and protected against obesity. It also boosted the animals' physical activity, leading to weight loss and better metabolic health.
Li and his team are exploring ways to manipulate the neurons that trigger hedonic eating. The next step, he says, is to map out how these neurons respond to different types of food and see what makes them so sensitive. He hopes this collaboration will lead to new strategies for effective anti-obesity therapeutics.
For this study, Li and CSHL Associate Professor Stephen Shea combined their neuroscience expertise with CSHL Professor Tobias Janowitz's expertise in metabolism and endocrinology. They also collaborated with CSHL Assistant Professor Semir Beyaz, an expert in gut and nutrition research. It's part of an ongoing, multidisciplinary initiative at CSHL to research the connections between the brain and the body.
Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit Laboratory employs 1,000 people including 600 scientists, students and technicians. For more information, visit www.cshl.edu
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Ramsey has covered a lot of ground in his football career, and now he's even finding his way into his opponents' pocket.
After winning a national championship at Florida State, the fleet-footed defensive back is now a three-time All-Pro with a Super Bowl ring from the Rams. He plays a key role on every level of Los Angeles' defense in the bespoke “Star” position, putting him in man-to-man coverage, in zone protection and in a run-stopping capacity from play to play.
And after playing six NFL seasons without sacking a quarterback, Ramsey is now a pass-rushing weapon with a sack in back-to-back games for the defending champions (3-3) as they hit their bye week.
“I definitely still get a little reaction out of them,” Ramsey said of his teammates' sideline celebrations of his sacks. “It's just funny that I've been playing (this long) and I haven't gotten sacks, and I've got two in a row now.”
Ramsey's latest standout season is one of several bright spots on his side of the ball for the Rams, who are awakening memories of 2020 with one of the NFL's most effective defensive units backing up an inconsistent offense.
Los Angeles is allowing 21 points per game and 301.3 yards, keeping the Rams competitive despite an offense that can't run the ball behind an injury-laden offensive line. No team has allowed fewer first downs than the Rams' defense, which also ranks second in red-zone effectiveness.
Pro Football Focus ranks the Rams' defense third in the league this season despite having its share of the injuries that have hit Los Angeles' roster much harder than usual.
The Rams' secondary has been missing two key players who are expected to return after the bye: veteran cornerback Troy Hill and rookie Cobie Durant. When they're back, Ramsey believes the whole group will get a boost.
“I'm usually never happy for an early bye, but it's coming at a good spot right now,” Ramsey said. “Hopefully we get some guys back from injury.”
Even with injury absences, coordinator Raheem Morris is leading another effective, resilient group. Los Angeles thoroughly shut down struggling Carolina in its final game before the bye, yielding 203 yards and three offensive points in the 24-10 victory.
The Rams’ numbers are even more impressive because of the way their season started: Buffalo wrecked the defending champs’ banner-raising night with 31 points and 413 yards in a blowout victory.
The Rams have allowed only one touchdown pass in their past four games, tied for the fewest in the NFL in that stretch, after giving up five in the first two weeks. Los Angeles' last five opponents have combined for four touchdown drives longer than 40 yards after Buffalo did it four times in the opener.
The Rams have been successful even without much of a pass rush in the absence of Von Miller, who left for more money in Buffalo after the Super Bowl.
Los Angeles is tied for 20th in the league with 12 sacks, including four by Aaron Donald. Top edge rusher Leonard Floyd has no sacks, while Terrell Lewis and Justin Hollins have one apiece.
“Our pass rush just in general has to pick up,” Morris said. “All those things are what make us great. When those things get rolling, our pass rushers get home, they cause disruption, they tip balls, they make the things happen that make defense easy. We need more opportunities like that. Right now, we’re playing decent, but you can play so much better, and we all know what it looks like.”
The edge rushers have all been outproduced by Ramsey and Bobby Wagner, who have two sacks apiece. Wagner has been a solid contributor in his first season in LA, while his fellow inside linebacker, Ernest Jones, has grown into a vital part of the group.
The Rams' solidity on defense allows coach Sean McVay to keep most of his focus on his offense, which is in for even more difficulties with the season-ending Achilles tendon injury for left tackle Joseph Noteboom last Sunday. Los Angeles can use the bye week to decide whether to stick with backup Alaric Jackson protecting Matthew Stafford's blind spot, since the undrafted free agent appears to be the best available option by far.
And when McVay isn't thinking about his offensive line, he's figuring out how to run the ball without Cam Akers, who is being openly shopped for a trade after falling out with the coaching staff. McVay's inability to find common ground with Akers is surprising, given the coach's lengthy history of solid relationships with his players, so that failure could be a source of frustration during the break.
“I think that the communication has been pretty clear and there’s been good dialogue, but that doesn’t always mean that the solutions are in alignment,” McVay said. “Sometimes good dialogue can lead to clarity on making a decision that isn’t necessarily easy, but it’s the best.”
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Bold career accelerator will create new educational programming around health in business innovation and public health entrepreneurship
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CUNY SPH Foundation Board Member Michael Meng committed $150,000 to establish the Michael Meng Fellowship in Healthcare Business Innovation ("Fellowship"), which will prepare CUNY SPH students with transformational business and entrepreneurial skills at the intersection of health business and public health sectors, two crucial communities driving forward health in New York City.
The Fellowship will enroll ten Health Policy and Management students into an intensive four-semester extra-curricular program to build their expertise and knowledge in health business. Fellows will learn directly from respected business executives and leaders, receive premier access to professional development at the Career Skills Academy and experience hands-on training in public health entrepreneurship at Firefly Innovations, a global ecosystem of public health entrepreneurs, experts, and investors.
"The Michael Meng Fellowship is a bold initiative that elevates our goal of driving equity in public health care," said Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, Dean of CUNY SPH. "By preparing the next generation of public health professionals with critical business and entrepreneurial skills, the Fellowship will fuel innovation and public health access in our great city."
"As a Foundation Board Member, I have seen first-hand the tremendous potential of CUNY SPH students in achieving excellence and delivering public health solutions with empathy and understanding," Meng said. "That is why I am very excited to equip them with real-life business tools and confidence to change the future of public health for the better."
Students will receive mentorship and career guidance, and learn directly from respected health business executive Bunny Ellerin, co-founder and CEO of NYC Health Business Leaders, as a Visiting Professor. This ambitious program will receive guidance and support from Professor Terry Huang, a globally renowned expert in public health entrepreneurship who launched Firefly Innovations in 2019.
"One of the most important elements of this program is exposing our students to the kinds of career paths that are possible with an MPH, making them believe they can build a future in an area that they had never thought of before," said Professor Huang. "With incoming cohorts, this Fellowship will also be an opportunity to attract and recruit top talent from around the country."
The Fellowship will prepare students to apply their public health education in the health business environment and to increase their knowledge of health business and its relationship to public health. Topics which will transcend traditional public health education and include hands-on opportunities for students to learn directly from business executives and leaders.
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Flyers shouldn't be affected during PM's visit to airport: K'taka CM
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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday instructed officials to ensure airport passengers remain unaffected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Kempegowda International Airport here next month.
The Chief Minister held a preliminary meeting with officials regarding the arrangements for the inauguration of terminal-2 of the airport and unveiling of 108-foot statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, founder of Bengaluru, by Modi on November 11.
He said the function should not affect the travelling public to the airport and the police must ensure that there is no disruption of traffic on the day of inauguration.
Higher Education Minister C N Ashwath Narayan informed the meeting that as a prelude to the November 11 function, a campaign ''Banni Naada Kattona' is being held for the collection of sacred mud (Mruthike) from all districts, and it would start from October 21.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin police are investigating how private photos and video of members of the school’s national champion women’s volleyball team were circulated publicly without their consent.
Wisconsin’s athletic department issued a statement Wednesday saying players contacted campus police after they became aware the photos had been made public.
The statement didn’t indicate when or where the photos or video were taken. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that photos were taken from inside the team’s locker room. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said one photo appeared to be taken after Wisconsin clinched the Big Ten championship last season.
The statement indicated police are “investigating multiple crimes, including sharing sensitive photos without consent.” Wisconsin said “the unauthorized sharing is a significant and wrongful invasion of the student-athletes’ privacy, including potential violations of university policies and criminal statutes.”
University of Wisconsin police spokesman Marc Lovicott confirmed the investigation Thursday. Lovicott declined to share additional details because it’s an active investigation. The volleyball players aren’t being investigated for wrongdoing.
“Our top priority is supporting our student-athletes, and we are providing them with the appropriate services and resources,” Wisconsin’s athletic department said.
Wisconsin won its first national title last year, beating Nebraska in the championship match. The Badgers (13-3, 7-1 Big Ten) are ranked fifth in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll heading into Friday’s home match with Michigan State. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/sports/article/Wisconsin-female-athletes-notify-police-over-17522335.php | 2022-10-20T16:52:59 | en | 0.95862 |
Perfect for Mobile Content Creators
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To refresh the mobile wireless microphone market, Hollyland Technology will launch the Lark C1 on October 27th, together with a live-streaming event on Instagram. Supporting the release, the Lark C1 will be available on Amazon, AliExpress, and other platforms.
Following the release of Lark M1 in July covering both camera and smartphone shooting scenarios, the upcoming Lark C1 is built specifically for mobile content creators with its plug-and-play feature and app control. The new compact microphone system will be available in iOS and Android versions, which fits perfectly with different devices, from iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, and other flagship phones, and even action cameras like DJI OSMO Action 2 and Action 3. It is best suited for outdoor video shooting, live streaming, vlogging, podcasting, interviews, remote conferences, and any other scenarios filming with cell phones.
"People are getting used to making videos on their smartphones. We got lots of positive feedback and pre-orders when unveiling Lark C1 at IBC 2022. It turned out that attendees were surprised by its amazing features," said Chris Zhu, the Leading Product Manager of Hollyland. " We are extremely confident that Lark C1 will become a must-have solution for content creators, to get the best sound quality and smoothest mobile creation experience."
More ground-breaking information will be revealed throughout the live stream, which will begin at 10:00 A.M. PST on 10/27/2022 on Instagram. In the streaming, Christian from @hollylandtech, Galang Stro @directedbystro from Room 1041, and Tommy Guta @tommyguta will bring the collision of magic and technology, and share the techniques to make viral videos with Lark C1.
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- A content creator with more than 10,000 followers on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook, or a blogger/editor owning a media site with more than 10,000 impressions
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BJP stages protest near Raj Bhawan, demands OBC quota in ULB poll
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The BJP OBC cell Thursday staged a day-long protest near the Raj Bhawan gates here in support of its demand for reservation for other backward classes in the coming urban local body (ULB) poll in Jharkhand.
Speaking to the gathering, BJP state president Deepak Prakash said the party will intensify its agitation in the state if the government does not ensure reservation of OBCs in the ULB poll.
Senior BJP leader Babulal Marandi said that on the one hand the state cabinet hikes OBC reservation to 27%, while on the other it intends to conduct the ULB poll without the quota for them. Jharkhand cabinet recently announced that the ULB poll will be conducted next year without reservation for OBCs despite its September nod to increase it to 27 per cent, up from 14 per cent. The increase in the quota was promised by all mainstream parties, including the ruling alliance partners JMM, Congress and RJD in 2019.
''The government had deprived the OBCs of their reservation rights in the panchyat poll held earlier this year and is now doing the same in the ULB poll. We demand that the government ensures reservation for OBCs in the ULB poll. If it is not done the party will intensify its agitation across the state," Prakash said.
Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu told the gathering that the Hemant Soren government is misleading the people of the state. "The government is cheating the people of the backward classes," he added.
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Williamsport, Pa. — History enthusiasts of Lycoming County will have an opportunity to discuss and trade Indian artifacts with experts this November.
The Pennsylvania Archaeology Indian Artifact Fair, hosted by Northcentral Chapter 8, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, has been held for the past six years.
The educational open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society.
Gary Fogelman, noted artifact expert, author, and publisher of Indian Artifact Magazine, is the featured guest for the event. Fogelman said that visitors will be surprised to learn that many times collected items are ancient, and they’ll also have a great time.
“The artifact fair is fun because you never know what will walk through the door, he said. “Sometimes you get to see some rare things, and then get to educate people about what they have.”
Fogelman plans to bring some of the finest — and older — artifacts in his personal collection and will demonstrate flintknapping.
A lifetime member of NCC8, Fogelman is the author and co-author of several books on projectile points, artifacts, and local cultures. He also contributes to national publications and typology handbooks.
Fogelman will review artifacts brought by visitors and attempt to identify small collections and individual items.
Dr. Andrea Campbell, president of NCC8/SPA, spoke about the continued success of the Artifact Fair and marveled that, “Natural curiosity, local discoveries, and general interest in local archaeology brought out a wonderful blend of people.” She added that, “The last fair was a wonderful time. Many people stayed for a number of hours, talking, socializing, and waiting to see what else walked through the door.”
In addition to Fogelman, Tom “Tank” Baird, vice president of NCC8 and public speaker, will be on hand to help identify artifacts and speak about local prehistory.
“We’re hoping to provide a service to the community by having a day to identify primarily, but not limited to, local Indian artifact finds,” Baird said. “Whether found in fields or inherited in shoe boxes, we feel that these artifacts need to be discussed and labeled to be appreciated.”
With 12,000 years of Native American visitation and occupation, Pennsylvania has an exceptionally rich history. There is a genuine curiosity about old objects picked up in fields and by bodies of water; people want to know what they’ve found, even if it turns out to be just a stone.
“The first question many people ask is, ‘Is this an artifact?’ Sadly, some have odd-shaped rocks that may look man made, but a trained eye may know the difference. There will be collections available to also make that comparison between a genuine artifact and an anomaly,” Baird said.
NCC8 members will help teach visitors about what to look for in future trips afield to increase their chance of identifying actual artifacts and helping to designate more areas as prehistoric sites.
“This type of event can educate everyone. To hold an object that was created by a human being just like you and I perhaps thousands of years ago is still a thrill and a wonder,” Baird said. “Could the craftsman or artist ever dream that their creation would end up in our hands and in collections or in a museum far into the future. These objects are all time travelers and need to be honored as such. Together they assure that the culture that created them will never be forgotten.”
Also on display will be artifacts from the NCC8 excavation in Loyalsock, The Glunk Site, designated 36LY0345. These items range in time from 3500 BC to 1200 AD.
NCC8 is the Lycoming County chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc., which promotes the study of the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources of Pennsylvania and neighboring states. | https://www.northcentralpa.com/community/indian-artifact-fair-returns-to-the-taber-museum-this-november/article_7fa3f2ee-4e9a-11ed-b149-bbf507de9bf6.html | 2022-10-20T16:53:10 | en | 0.960632 |
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved way to lock an exterior door to prevent tampering and potential break-ins," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the COOL SAFE LOCK. My design would offer an alternative to expensive and complicated electronic security systems."
The invention provides an effective way to lock two residential doors together. In doing so, it prevents forced entry through an exterior door. As a result, it enhances safety and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a secure design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-LGT-158, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Watsontown, Pa. — A man impersonated a bail bondsman and swindled $9,000 out of victim in Northumberland County.
State police at Milton say the 81-year-old victim in Delaware Township gave the man the money on Oct. 7, believing that he was a bail bondsman. The suspect is described as being a tall white male, who was wearing black sunglasses, a light blue surgical mask, blue zip-up sweatshirt, fitted sweatpants, and Yeezy sneakers.
Anyone with information may contact PSP Milton at 570-524-2662.
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Govt launches National Curriculum Framework for education of children in 3-8 yrs age group
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday launched the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the foundational stage for children between ages three to eight.
This is the first time the NCF has been prepared for the foundational stage and children aged three will be brought into the formal schooling system as proposed in the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP).
Besides the curriculum for early childhood care and education (ECCE), the first of the four NCFs in the making, Pradhan also launched Balvatikas (pre-primary classes) at Kendriya Vidyalayas.
ECCE under the anganwadi system, till now, primarily focused on nutrition and health of a child while in the private space, the play school system was unregulated.
The most important aspect of the NEP has been the development of the national curriculum for school education because it is futuristic, Pradhan said.
''Preparing the curriculum for the age group of three to eight has been the most critical as well as challenging because experts and scientists have proved that 85 per cent of brain development happens by the age of seven or eight. Therefore, designing the curriculum for foundational stage is the most important aspect of the NCF,'' he said.
''I am optimistic that the NCERT by next Basant Panchami will bring out the syllabus and textbooks and other necessary methodologies. I am also hopeful that the NCERT will share these with SCERTs on priority so that experts from states can be consulted, and start designing the syllabus and develop textbooks based on these recommendations,'' Pradhan said.
While NCERT is the National Council of Educational Research and Training, SCERTs are state councils for education research and training.
The NCF-2022 has four sections -- the National Curriculum Framework for School Education, the National Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education, the National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education and the National Curriculum Framework for Adult Education.
Research from across the world on education, neuroscience and economics demonstrates clearly that ensuring free, accessible, high quality early childhood care and education is perhaps the very best investment that any country can make for its future, according to the NCF for foundational stage.
It said that ''brain development is most rapid in the first eight years of a child's life, indicating the critical importance of cognitive and socio-emotional stimulation in the early years''.
Focusing on cognitive development and socio-emotional stimulation in the early years of a child, the new framework has listed the 'panchakosha' concept for education of children between the age of three to eight years.
The concept's five parts are physical development (sharirik vikas), development of life energy (pranik vikas), emotional and mental development (manasik vikas), intellectual development (bauddhik vikas) and spiritual development (chaitsik vikas).
''Panchakosha is an ancient explication of the importance of the body-mind complex in human experience and understanding. This non-dichotomous approach to human development gives clear pathways and direction towards a more holistic education,'' according to the NCF.
The framework noted that while staffing of anganwadis is not complete, it is at high levels.
''Data for private institutions is not available. The number of institutions offering relevant teacher education programmes is low and inadequate. 'Vidya pravesh' has been developed by the NCERT for students entering class 1,'' it said.
It will be transacted over three months, with four hours a day devoted to familiarising children with school environment and to provide experiences for maintaining wellbeing, the NCF said.
'Vidya pravesh' (entry level education) will enable learning of ethical values and cultural diversity, and interaction with the physical, social and natural environment, it said The Union education ministry also initiated inclusion of pre-primary classes in the formal schooling system through Balvatikas in Kendriya Vidyalayas, the pedagogy for which is based on the NCF's recommendations.
''For the first time in 50 Kendriya Vidyalayas, on pilot-mode, we are launching play schools in an institutionalised form with a targeted learning outcome on a pedagogy based on this NCF. Here I would like to congratulate the Uttarakhand government which has already included pre-primary into the formal schooling system,'' Pradhan said.
The NCERT and the education ministry had initiated the process to develop the four NCFs in 2021 in areas of early childhood care and education, school education, teacher education, and adult education, as a part of the implementation of the NEP-2020.
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new prophylactic to enhance a couple's pleasure," said an inventor, from Richmond Hill, N.Y., "so I invented the HANK RUBBER. My design could offer a heightened, more satisfying sexual experience and it would help to protect against STD's and pregnancies."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved prophylactic to increase sexual satisfaction. In doing so, it offers a more natural feeling. It also provides an alternative to traditional condoms and it helps to protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The invention features a unique design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for men. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
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Braddock, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, released updated medical records Wednesday.
The report comes from an appointment Fetterman had with his primary care doctor on Friday, Oct. 14.
The report states that Fetterman “is recovering well from his stroke and his health has continued to improve” and “has no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.”
The Report also says that “[Fetterman] spoke intelligently without cognitive deficits.”
It also notes that Fetterman continues to suffer from “auditory processing disorder which can come across as hearing difficulty.”
“Occasional words he will ‘miss’ which seems like he doesn’t hear the word, but it is actually not processed properly,” the report reads.
In addition, Fetterman’s physical exam was normal with blood pressure 116/82, heart rate 80, and pulse oximetry of 97% on room air. His lung exam was clear, his heart rate was regular, and his strength was normal.
The results from lab testing were also positive with Fetterman’s doctor noting the candidate’s lipid profile for cholesterol as “excellent” and reporting that his kidney function, electrolytes, liver function, and vitamin levels are all normal.
“Since my stroke five months ago, one of the best parts of this campaign has been the unbelievable number of Pennsylvanians who have shared their own stories with us about the major health problems they’ve faced and overcome in their lives,” Fetterman said in a statement about the medical report. “It reminds me why I’m fighting to slash health care costs and make it so every Pennsylvanian can spend more time with the people they love. Unfortunately for Dr. Oz, I’m ready to serve and continue to get better every single day.”
Fetterman’s Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, has consistently attacked Fetterman for pulling back from the campaign trail and media following the Lieutenant Governor’s stroke back in May.
In a statement to NCPA, Rachel Tripp, Senior Communications Advisor for the Oz campaign, made a hit at Fetterman for his crime policies and his unpaid taxes.
"That's good news that John Fetterman's doctor gave him a clean bill of health,” Tripp said. “The bad news is that John Fetterman still supports releasing convicted murderers out on the streets and has zero explanation for why he didn't pay his taxes 67 times. And now that he apparently is healthy, he can debate for 90 minutes, start taking live questions from voters and reporters, and do a second debate now too."
Oz, during a campaign stop in Williamsport back in August, said that Fetterman “won’t come out.”
Since then, Fetterman has gone on a major media tour, including a long-form interview with NBC and answered questions from PennLive’s editorial board.
Oz also used the campaign stop to callout Fetterman for his refusal to agree to a debate, something which Fetterman has since agreed to as well.
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved way to travel with pillows from home," said an inventor, from Le Mars, Iowa, "so I invented the FUN BAGS. My protective design prevents pillows from falling onto the ground and it eliminates the need to take up space in a suitcase."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to transport home pillows while traveling. In doing so, it ensures that the stored pillows are safe and protected. As a result, it could enhance comfort and sleep quality while traveling. The invention features a portable and practical design that is easy to use, transport and store so it is ideal for travelers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and it can be used to transport and store standard, king or orthopedic pillows as well as other items.
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3-day meet in Dehradun to shape solutions to climate challenges
Addressing a press conference here, Science and Technology minister Jitendra Singh said the Akash Tattva -- Akash for Life Space conference will showcase blending of traditional and modern knowledge through an extended integration of all schools of thought.
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A three-day conference organized by the government along with an NGO next month will seek to shape solutions to challenges of climate change and other environmental concerns based on a blend of modern science and indigenous practices followed in India.
The event is scheduled to be held in Dehradun from November 5-7 and is being organised by the government and Vijnana Bharati, an NGO working to popularise science. Addressing a press conference here, Science and Technology minister Jitendra Singh said the ''Akash Tattva -- Akash for Life'' Space conference will showcase blending of traditional and modern knowledge through an extended integration of all schools of thought. Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since 2014 always called for integration of science and technological development within the society in a way that places science in a position to address the needs of the common citizen.
India's ascent to the world comity of nations will happen via space technology, he said. Singh informed that 35 eminent speakers will share their thoughts on various dimensions of 'Akash Tattva' during the Dehradun conclave. The minister said the main aim of the conclave is to expose the youth of India to the wisdom of ancient science along with modern scientific advancements.
The campaign 'Sumangalam' is being organised across the country for finding solutions to the environmental problems like global warming and climate with an Indian perspective. From the point of view of Indian traditional knowledge systems, five national conventions will be held across the country on the Panchmahabhoot - the five elements for solving environmental issues for the betterment of society.
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Montoursville, Pa. — Amber Logan, 36, is often found at the front of the gym in the Eastern Lycoming YMCA, smiling, beating her drumsticks on a physioball, and leading a group exercise class called Drums Alive. She’s a leader and a role model to every single person in the class. She’s also an advocate, spokesperson, and was recently invited to stand with the governor during a historic bill signing in Harrisburg.
It wasn’t always so. In middle and high school, Logan struggled with self confidence and admittedly walked with her head low. Students were often unkind to her, she said.
Logan technically has a disability, in her words a diverse-ability; she suffered a traumatic brain injury at birth. Her parents noticed a delay in her speech development, and as she started to lag behind in other milestones, they reached out for intervention.
Through her school career, Logan participated in a variety of special education classes, often separating her from her classmates with typical abilities.
While that childhood experience was painful, she also knows it’s in the past. She works to enable a brighter, more inclusive future for students with diverse abilities. “I want to help kids feel better about themselves,” she said.
Disability/diverse-ability, inclusion, and advocacy in the Capitol
Disability, or diverse-ability, affects 20% of the population in some form. It touches the lives of every age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, political affiliation.
For this reason, among others, school students should learn about disability through a changed lens, a refocused lens, according to advocates with Disability Equality in Education Project (DEE), who helped to introduce Disability Inclusive Curriculum legislation in Harrisburg.
On Sept. 20, both the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that paves the way to bringing disabled people’s history, contributions, experience, and culture into the K-12 curriculum for all students.
“‘Special education’ carries with it a negative connotation,” said Diana Logan, Amber’s mother. Diana watched firsthand as her daughter was on the outside with peer groups. There were struggles with educators who weren’t experienced with, or understanding of, Amber’s diverse-ability.
An inclusive curriculum that helps show people with disabilities as people first—people who have contributed to society in meaningful ways—can go a long way towards fostering an inclusive mindset.
“DEE stands ready with its website of lessons and other resources which were vetted by disabled people that teachers are freely accessing,” said DEE Director Alan Holdsworth.
The legislation sets up a three-year pilot program in schools to test out the curriculum, followed by a statewide rollout once approved by the state and disabled people. It promises that the curriculum will be created by organizations that are at least 50% controlled by disabled people.
An advisory committee, assembled to develop the curriculum and oversee the pilot program as it develops in the school setting, will also include people with disabilities from various parts of the state.
‘No one is learning this in school’
Lisa Aquilla of Philadelphia is a volunteer and board member for Disability Equality in Education. “There are instrumental leaders in the disability rights movement,” she said. “No one is learning this in school.”
Aquilla approached State Rep. Joe Hohenstein (D-Phila), who himself is a member of the disability community, with an idea for a disability inclusive curriculum. His support, the across-the-aisle support of Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegehny), and a massive collective effort from the disability community led to the signing of HB 1642 into law.
“I was only a pebble in the water and I made a ripple to start the process but it’s collectively that we have made a wave,” she said.
Part of that wave was Amber Logan, who spoke before lawmakers in Harrisburg about her school experience. The girl who once lacked confidence and lowered her head in the halls of her high school was a woman invited back to the Capitol to stand behind the governor as he signed the bill.
Logan said she wasn’t nervous to speak, and she was excited to be invited back for the bill signing. “There was a little boy there, too,” Logan said. “Jasper, a nine-year-old, and his mom. He will benefit from this law.” That’s what matters most to her—affecting change for the kids who struggle in school with confidence, who are sometimes invisible because of their diverse-ability.
Enrolling schools in the pilot program
“Pennsylvania will be the first state ever to recognize the importance of teaching their students at a young age that disabilities are a part of human diversity,” Aquilla said. “Finally, all students will hear the empowering stories about folks with disabilities who contributed to the thread of our nation. Finally, misconceptions about disabled people will be addressed and differences embraced because now we can learn about all our differences in classrooms K-12.”
To be eligible for the pilot program, the school must submit a proposal to the Department of Education by May 15, 2023, that identifies how the school entity or nonpublic school will meet the guidelines established by the Department of Education.
Schools selected to participate in the pilot program will be chosen by July 15, 2023 and notified via Pennlink.
"It puts me in awe to be a part of this and be in the company of some of the most fantastic humans in such a historic moment,” Aquilla added.
Inclusive school policies can lead to easier transitions
Logan graduated from Montoursville Area High School in 2005. She said she struggled at first to find her place in the world beyond high school, dealing with depression and a lack of confidence. Eventually, she got a job in the social services center at the American Rescue Workers.
“Getting out in the community more was very helpful,” said Logan. That work exposed her to more opportunities, and she began to come out of her shell.
In 2015, Logan became the first person with diverse abilities in the United States to become certified in a fitness program called Drums Alive. She leads inclusive group exercise classes at the River Valley Regional YMCA.
Amber’s transformation has been an inspiration to fitness class participants of all abilities, to other instructors, and to her family. Logan's mom is also a certified Drums Alive instructor, and one of Logan’s biggest advocates.
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That transformation has also led her to the front of rooms to speak about her experience and to advocate for inclusion.
“To see her at the capitol shaking hands with legislators, introducing herself to the governor was amazing!” said Diana. “That’s why this bill is so important. That’s what happens when you get into the community and find your place in this world.” | https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/local-diverse-ability-advocate-invited-to-historic-bill-signing-in-harrisburg/article_d10af820-4a3b-11ed-bab0-574390c4441f.html | 2022-10-20T16:53:29 | en | 0.977768 |
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved system for picking up and disposing of pet waste without ever having to touch it," said an inventor, from Bronx, N.Y., "so I invented PAWS & TAILS. My design would also ensure that the area is clean and sanitized after removing the pet waste."
The patent-pending invention provides a more sanitary and convenient way to pick up pet waste. In doing so, it eliminates the need to bend or touch pet waste. As a result, it increases comfort and sanitary conditions and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet dog owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
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Punjab CM slams Governor for 'constantly interfering' in functioning of govt
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday accused the state Governor of ''constantly interfering'' in the functioning of his government and said the appointment of the Punjab Agriculture University vice chancellor was according to law.
The CM shared a letter written in Punjabi and addressed to Governor Banwarilal Purohit on his Twitter handle. However, the Raj Bhavan said the letter they received from the CM was in English and its contents were ''materially different'' from the one circulated in the media. The fresh confrontation between the Governor and the state government has taken place over the appointment of Satbir Singh Gosal as the university vice chancellor.
Two days ago, Purohit had asked the CM to revoke his appointment, saying he was appointed without following University Grants Commission norms and approval of the Chancellor.
In his letter, the chief minister on Thursday said Gosal was appointed as per law and claimed that the Governor's move has angered people.
He also mentioned how the Governor withdrew the approval for convening an Assembly session last month and declined to clear the appointment of noted cardiologist Dr Gurpreet Singh Wander as the vice chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.
''For the past a few months, you have been constantly interfering in the functioning of the government, which was elected with a huge mandate,'' said Mann.
''First you created an obstacle in convening the Punjab Assembly session, then you cancelled the appointment of the vice chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, and now you ordered the cancelling of the appointment of PAU VC,'' said Mann.
The CM also asked Purohit who is asking him to carry out such ''wrong and unconstitutional'' works and why he agreed to do this.
''I have met you many times. I found you to be a very good and nice person. You cannot do such acts on your own. Who is asking you to do such wrong and unconstitutional works? Why do you agree with them? They hide behind your back, you get defamed,'' the CM said.
''I request you with folded hands that do not listen to them. These people, who are getting you to do wrong things, are clear that they do not want Punjab's welfare. You please let the elected government work,'' said Mann.
Mann told the Governor that Dr Gosal is a well-known scientist and a respected Punjabi Sikh. ''Punjabis are very angry over your order of removing such a person,'' he said.
Mann told the Governor that the agriculture university's vice-chancellor is appointed according to the Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970.
''The VC is appointed by the board of the PAU. There is no role of a chief minister or Governor in it,'' wrote the CM as he cited examples of previous appointments of Baldev Singh Dhillon and M S Kang as vice chancellors of the university.
He said no approval of the Governor was sought in appointing any of the previous vice chancellors. ''Therefore, Dr Satbir Singh Gosal has also been appointed as per law, like it used to be done earlier,'' said Mann.
Reacting to it, the Raj Bhavan in a statement claimed that the letter in Punjabi, which is in circulation in the media, was not received by them. ''There is a letter in circulation in the media which is in Punjabi, alleged to have been written by the chief minister, Punjab to the Governor, Punjab about the appointment of the vice chancellor of PAU, Ludhiana. This letter has not been received in Punjab Raj Bhavan till this moment,'' said the statement. The letter received from the chief minister was in English and the contents of both letters are ''materially different'', it said. The Governor's Office has sought clarification from the CM as to which of his two letters is authentic and why the letter written in Punjabi has been circulated to the media before and without sending it to the Punjab Raj Bhavan, said the statement. The letter received by the Governor Office outlines details about the selection process of a VC, names of three persons considered for the post, highlighting the PAU being governed by a separate Act and other details. The letter in English also stated that it was requested to reconsider the observations made by the Governor in his previous letter, the statement said.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia sports schedule has been packed lately, and there are two big games on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Union begin the MLS Cup playoffs at home at Subaru Park.
The Sixers play their home opener at the Wells Fargo Center.
A Union banner emblazoned with team captain Alejandro Bedoya stretches down the side of Philadelphia City Hall.
"We're excited to be back in this position, and we do have a little chip on our shoulder and something to prove," said head coach Jim Curtin.
The Union take the field at home for the conference semi-finals against FC Cincinnati.
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The top seed in the East, they had a bye for the first round.
"I know a lot of kids are coming up; they're getting into soccer. I want to see it come full circle too as being a big sport here in Philly- so it's nice to have them here," said Kevin Dent of Mount Airy.
As for the Sixers home opener, fans are feeling confident.
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"I think they're gonna do great," said Julia Lightfoot of Northern Liberties.
"Representing the 76ers since I was a youth," exclaimed Kendia Murphy of North Philadelphia.
The team dropped their first game to Boston, but fans expect a different result in front of the home crowd.
"I think they'll definitely win tonight, and I'm looking forward to a good season," said Jerry Dever of Fairmount.
"We have the big three- Tyrese Maxey, James Harden, and Joel Embiid. Can't go wrong," said Sean Ladely of Center City.
"I saw in the newspapers that they're a work in progress- nah," said Owen Black of Northeast Philadelphia.
Black concluded, "They should have a great season- playoffs. Championship? Long shot."
The Sixers and the Union games wrap into the fun on the Philly sports front right now.
"Philly's a hard town sometimes. It can be real hard. But you know when it's good, it's good," pointed out Dent.
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a locksmith and I thought there should be a simple and hands-free way to open a door with a smart door lock," said an inventor, from La Vergne, Tenn., "so I invented the ANOROK. My design allows you to easily enter your home, even if your hands are full."
The invention provides an automatic way to open or close a door with a smart door lock. In doing so, it eliminates the need to manually turn the knob or push open the door. As a result, it increases convenience and it could provide added security and peace of mind. The invention features a hands-free design that is easy to install and operate so it is ideal for households.
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Ghaziabad police say rape story 'false', woman's allegation ploy to grab property
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The police on Thursday dismissed as ''false'' a Delhi woman's claim that she had been gang-raped and brutalized by five men here.
Police claimed that the entire ''conspiracy'' was hatched to grab property over which the woman had a dispute with the accused. Three people who helped the woman with the plan have been arrested, police said.
The woman had claimed that she was raped by five men for two days. Following the incident, the Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal also claimed that the 36-year-old woman was found wrapped in a jute bag, with her hands and legs tied, and an iron rod was inserted in her private parts. The police are still interrogating the four people who had been taken into custody.
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create an efficient and strain-free way to clean a toilet bowl and around the rim," said one of two inventors, from Witham, Essex, UK., "so we invented the ABSTERSION. Our design helps to reduce the transfer of bacteria and it could contribute to a cleaner, more sanitary bathroom."
The invention provides an effective way to clean a toilet bowl. In doing so, it increases sanitary conditions and it freshens the bathroom. It also helps to reduce messes and it saves time and effort. The invention features a discreet and sleek design that is easy to operate so it is ideal for households and commercial bathrooms.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-MJU-126, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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'Harry Potter' fame Tom Felton speaks about his battle with alcohol abuse
Tom Felton, who plaes the role of Draco Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' franchise has shared in his memoir that in his 20s he was drinking heavily to "escape" and revealed his struggles with mental health.
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British actor Tom Felton has spoken out about his past battle with alcohol abuse, which caused him to visit rehab multiple times. According to Fox News, in his new memoir 'Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard', the actor shared that in his 20s he was drinking heavily to "escape" and revealed his struggles with mental health.
"Drinking becomes a habit at the best of times... When you're drinking to escape a situation, even more so. The habit spilled out of the bar and, from time to time, on to set," Felton penned, according to excerpts shared by Entertainment Weekly, reported Fox News. Felton admitted he frequented multiple dive bars in Los Angeles, and it deeply impacted his professional work. He said, "It came to the point where I would think nothing of having a drink while I was working. I'd turn up unprepared, not the professional I wanted to be. The alcohol, though, wasn't the problem. It was the symptom."
According to Fox News, in his memoir, Felton got candid and addressed that his ex-girlfriend, Jade Olivia, staged an intervention, which included having the plan to send him to rehab to help with his alcohol abuse. Felton confessed that his agents, managers and lawyers had written him a letter addressing their concerns about his poor drinking habits. However, one letter made the actor change his perspective and "hit the hardest."
"My lawyer, whom I'd barely ever met face to face, spoke with quiet honesty. 'Tom,' he said, 'I don't know you very well, but you seem like a nice guy. All I want to tell you is that this is the seventeenth intervention I've been to in my career. Eleven of them are now dead. Don't be the twelfth,'" he revealed, as per Fox News. Felton is best known for his role as Draco Malfoy in 'Harry Potter' - Daniel Radcliffe's nemesis in the mega-hit franchise. (ANI)
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ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps Networks today announced a slate of five new original holiday motion pictures to premiere on ION and Bounce, continuing an annual tradition of bringing the best of the holidays to viewers wherever and however they watch television. This year's new original movies feature familiar faces including Billy Baldwin, Vivica A. Fox, Jackee Harry and Tom Arnold.
In total, ION and Bounce will air nearly 200 hours of holiday programming, and it all kicks off Sunday, Nov. 20, with premieres running throughout the holiday season:
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- Blue collar Andy (Kelly Daly, "The Night is Young") is a little nervous but thrilled when she is invited to her rich friend's estate for Christmas. But when the family matriarch's multi-million-dollar gem suddenly goes missing, she finds herself accused of the theft and at the center of the investigation led by Detective Billings, played by Billy Baldwin. With the help of a famous mystery writer, Andy must find the real culprit amid all the wealthy guests all of whom have it out for her.
- Blue collar Andy (Kelly Daly, "The Night is Young") is a little nervous but thrilled when she is invited to her rich friend's estate for Christmas. But when the family matriarch's multi-million-dollar gem suddenly goes missing, she finds herself accused of the theft and at the center of the investigation led by Detective Billings, played by Billy Baldwin. With the help of a famous mystery writer, Andy must find the real culprit amid all the wealthy guests all of whom have it out for her.
- When an egotistical social media influencer's dog is kidnapped, her long-suffering assistant Emily (Sara Ball, "Stroke of Luck") teams with charming local vet Jonathan (Noah Fearnley, "Morgan's Secret Admirer") to find the puppy before Christmas. As the two investigate suspects, including a rival influencer and a crazed fan, they form a romantic bond along the way – until she suspects her charming vet isn't all he seems to be. Vivica A. Fox guest stars as the chairwoman of the board of the design company where Emily works.
- Cub reporter Sophia (Skye Coyne, "Deadly Dating Game") thinks she's found a Christmas story that will make her career when she discovers a long-lost, undelivered Secret Santa gift from "Tony to Abigail." But the mystery gets even juicier when she learns that the item – a priceless nutcracker – was in fact stolen years ago. With the help of a handsome and shady art dealer Jackson (Alex Trumble, "Dangerous Snow Day"), she sets off on a dangerous, romantic quest to match the Secret Santas and catch the thieves. Jackee Harry guest stars as Sophia's boss at the newspaper.
- When her down-on-his luck confidential informant in a criminal investigation suddenly goes missing, a desperate young federal agent, Sydney (Brittany Underwood, "The Killer in My Backyard"), recruits his doppelgänger to play his role. But her job gets even harder when she falls for the criminal's stand-in, who just happens to be a European prince visiting the states for Christmas. The movie features a guest appearance by Tom Arnold as a police detective investigating the case.
- Bounce
- This sequel to the popular Bounce Original movie "Faith Heist" finds Pastor Benjamin (Jonathan Langdon, "No Tomorrow") and his motley crew of congregants locked in the local mall on Christmas Eve. A fearsome team of armed thieves break-in to rob the mall and all the money raised by the church for a Christmas charity. Unable to flee or signal for help, the pastor and his friends realize it's up to them to battle the crooks and save the mall – all before Christmas morning.
Media contact: Jim Weiss, 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com
About ION
A leading general entertainment network, ION's lineup features major cable and broadcast shows, original series and special event programming. ION is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff, Court TV Mystery, Defy TV and TrueReal. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
About Bounce
Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, DIRECTV channel 82, over the top on Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks' newest free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Oncopeptides AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO) ("Oncopeptides"), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, has today resolved, by virtue of the authorization by the Annual General Meeting held on June 28, 2022, to issue and immediately thereafter re-purchase a total of 3,940,607 class C shares. The shares are issued and re-purchased in accordance with the shareholder program and the incentive program which were adopted by the Annual General Meeting held on June 28, 2022 ("Board SHP 2022" and "Co-worker LTIP 2022" respectively).
DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch, will subscribe for the entire issue of new class C shares at a subscription price of SEK 0.11 per share, corresponding to the quota value of the shares. The entire issue of class C shares will thereafter, in accordance with the Board of Directors' resolution, be re-purchased by DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch, for the same price. The class C shares will be converted into ordinary shares prior to delivery to qualifying participants of Board SHP 2022 and Co-worker LTIP 2022.
The purpose of the re-purchase is to ensure delivery of shares in accordance with Board SHP 2022, Co-worker LTIP 2022 and the earlier adopted Board LTIP 2021 as well as to secure social contributions arising as a result of Co-worker LTIP 2022. The class C shares do not entitle to dividends and each share entitles to 1/10 voting right.
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The information in the press release is information that Oncopeptides is obliged to make public pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons above, on October 20, 2022, at 18.15 (CEST).
About Oncopeptides
Oncopeptides is a global biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The company uses its proprietary Peptide Drug Candidate platform, PDC, to develop compounds that rapidly and selectively deliver cytotoxic agents into cancer cells. On August 18, 2022, the European Commission granted Pepaxti® (melphalan flufenamide, also called melflufen) Marketing Authorization in the European Union and countries in the European Economic Area, in combination with dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapies, whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, one immunomodulatory agent, and one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and who have demonstrated disease progression on or after the last therapy. For patients with a prior autologous stem cell transplantation, the time to progression should be at least 3 years from transplantation.
Oncopeptides is developing several new compounds based on its technology platforms. The company is built on a Swedish innovation and is listed in the Mid Cap segment on Nasdaq Stockholm with the ticker ONCO. More information is available on www.oncopeptides.com.
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Vidyut Jammwal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arjun Rampal to star in sports action film 'Crakk'
Jacqueline Fernandez announces her upcoming next 'Crakk' alongside Vidyut Jammwal and Arjun Rampal.
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Vidyut Jammwal, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arjun Rampal are all set for their upcoming sports action film 'Crakk'. Taking to her Instagram handle, Jacqueline dropped a series of pictures announcing her upcoming movies.
In the first picture, Jacqueline was seen posing with the clapboard with the film title. In the second image, Vidyut was seen sitting in an animal cage with a clapboard.
In the third photo, Arjun struck a pose by making a handgun gesture. The last picture features the director of the film.
Sharing the pictures, she wrote, " Super excited for this #Crakk-ing journey!" As interesting and quirky as it sounds, 'Crakk' is going to be India's first-ever extreme sports action In the film, the actor will be seen performing a variety of extreme sports stunts and action sequences all on his own. 'Crakk' is the journey of a man from the slums of Mumbai to the world of extreme underground sports.
Talking about the film, actor-producer Vidyut said, "Looking at the current scenario and the way the audiences have changed, I have realized that everyone puts limits on everything they do, and it spreads in work, and the environment. This changing scenario has confirmed that there are no limits but only plateaus and we must not stay there. We must go beyond them. Hence a movie on extreme sports from India." Director Aditya Datt said, "After the success of 'Table No 21' back in 2012, I was told it was way ahead of its time, as it was a thriller that revolved around live-streamed games. I guess they were talking about today when time has indeed changed. 'Crakk' is a script I have been working from the last 4 years, to up the game and challenge oneself, by narrating a story that has sports, gaming, action, drama and thrill."
Arjun Rampal said, "Here I am in Crakk which just offers all of the above and a lot more. Vidyut is just a phenomenal athlete and I learn something from him every day. His dedication to perfect action sequences is truly commendable." Jacqueline Fernandez said, "I was thoroughly impressed by the script narration of 'Crakk' and immediately decided to be a part of such a unique story. I'm really looking forward to working with Vidyut and the rest of the team."
Aditya Chowksey, Distribution Head, Reliance Entertainment, said, "As India's first-ever extreme sports action film, 'Crakk' is a project we all are super excited about. And with Vidyut, an action icon, we are positive that the moviegoers in India are set for a thrilling ride!" Producer Parag Sanghvi said, "Getting on this journey of offering a story that needs to be told is superbly fulfilling, that too with my close friends."
After the success of 'Commando 3', the filmmaker-actor duo Vidyut and Aditya Datt is set to take their association to the next level by collaborating once again for their film next. 'Crakk' is presented by Reliance Entertainment and produced by Action Hero Films & PZ pictures, produced by Vidyut Jammwal, Parag Sanghvi, and Action Hero Films & Team, co-produced by Adi Sharmaa and Aditya Chowksey. Apart from Aditya, film written by Sarim Momim, Rehan Khan with the additional screenplay - dialogue by Mohendar Pratap Singh.
The movie has commenced shooting in Poland and is scheduled to release in 2023. (ANI)
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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer A. Beckage, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E has been named among the top 40 data breach lawyers in the U.S. Cybersecurity Docket's Incident Response 40. Incident Response 40 is peer nominated and reviewed and "lists the 40 best data breach response lawyers in the business," states Bruce Carton, Editor of Cybersecurity Docket.
To date, Ms. Beckage has received this illustrious recognition in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 putting her amongst an elite few to repeatedly receive such distinction.
"I am utterly humbled by this designation, especially from my peers, whom I admire and hold in high regard," said Jennifer A. Beckage, Managing Director and founder of The Beckage Firm.
"I have responded to countless headline-making data security and privacy breaches and related putative class actions while launching and managing a high growth tech-forward law firm. Concurrently, I have benefited from professional growth and recognition in the niche data security and privacy and cyber insurance markets."
"The data security and privacy market, my professional career and my personal life have been through a lot," warmly states Ms. Beckage. "After five years, I am beyond humbled by this recognition along with other talented cyber professionals and I look forward to see the future generations of recipients of this award."
Jennifer Beckage is the Founder and Managing Director of The Beckage Firm, a Women and Veteran owned law firm focused on incident response, data privacy and compliance, litigation, and emerging technologies. During the DotCom era, Ms. Beckage started her career, which eventually led to the sale of her tech business to a publicly traded entity, where she was retained as VP of Operations over technical services and products. At that time, Ms. Beckage consulted Fortune 100 companies to abandon antiquated practices and invest in a new technology platform called a "website" on the future forward "Internet."
With the emergence of cyber threat actors, Ms. Beckage then focused her career on incident response (incidentally, most leading from activities on the Internet). With a robust understanding of how internet technologies are built, Ms. Beckage has provided consultation to organizations of various sizes and maturities on incident response preparedness. Beckage was among the early counselors to help corporate clients navigate international data breaches, and related putative class actions. Ms. Beckage predicted the need for organizations to proactively prioritize data security, privacy, and incident response. To that end, she has received numerous awards and recognition as a sought-after speaker on topics including cybersecurity and privacy. Ms. Beckage holds Certification from MIT Sloan School of Management for business strategies and implications of artificial intelligence technology use and has taught masters level studies on artificial intelligence, incident response, data security, privacy and ethics. Years prior to the pandemic, Ms. Beckage created the first majority remote law firm and has helped organizations safely, compliantly and efficiently migrate to the cloud.
Among her certifications, Ms. Beckage maintains Certified Information Privacy Professional, United States (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Professional, Europe (CIPP/E).
The Beckage Firm is headquartered in New York. Its services include Incident Response/Data Breach, Data Security and Privacy Compliance, Personal Privacy, and Data Due Diligence.
About The Beckage Firm: The Beckage Firm is a women-owned law firm. Its attorneys and technology professionals counsel clients on matters pertaining to data security and privacy compliance, government investigations, litigation and class action defense, incident response, technology, personal security and privacy, data due diligence, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. In addition to women-owned, the Beckage Partnership Team also includes military veterans. Learn more at TheBeckageFirm.com.
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'Rust' filming will not return to New Mexico after shooting
When Western movie "Rust" resumes filming it will not be in New Mexico, the state where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021, a lawyer for the production company said on Thursday. The announcement followed a civil lawsuit settlement on Oct. 5, between Baldwin, Rust producers and Hutchins' family under which filming will restart in January with the same principal actors and director.
When Western movie "Rust" resumes filming it will not be in New Mexico, the state where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021, a lawyer for the production company said on Thursday.
The announcement followed a civil lawsuit settlement on Oct. 5, between Baldwin, Rust producers and Hutchins' family under which filming will restart in January with the same principal actors and director. Matthew Hutchins, Halyna's husband, will serve as executive producer. Baldwin and others could still face criminal charges over the death of the 42-year-old cinematographer in October 2021 at a ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, a local prosecutor said after the settlement.
“The production of Rust will not return to New Mexico," attorney Melina Spadone said in a statement on behalf of Rust Movie Productions. "The production is considering other locations, including in California, but no decisions have been made." The movie will have a safety officer on set when filming resumes and production will be under agreements with industry labor unions, as was the case with the original production, the company said in the statement.
Hutchins was shot dead by Baldwin when a revolver he was using during a rehearsal fired a live round that also hit director Joel Souza, who survived. The "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live" actor denied responsibility for Hutchins' death and said live rounds should never have been allowed on the set. New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has said she may make a decision this month on possible criminal charges. Investigators have focused on who handled the pistol Baldwin fired.
New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator ruled the shooting an accident as the gun did not appear to have been deliberately loaded with a live round. The state's worker safety agency fined Rust Movie Productions the maximum amount possible for what it called "willful" safety lapses leading to Hutchins' death. (Reporting By Andrew Hay in Taos, New Mexico; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
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European focus includes a new subsidiary in Austria, a medical research center in partnership with a prominent health center, and development and distribution agreements for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and the Balkans.
CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jointechlabs, Inc., a Regenerative Medicine Solutions company announced a Vienna-based subsidiary named JointechPlus GmbH. They also announced research, development, and clinical partnerships with Laakirchner Gesundheitszentrum (LGZ), a multispecialty health center in Upper Austria, and Educell, a Slovenian biotech company. New distribution partners include R.E.N.G. GmbH and Eywa S.r.l., while a new grant has been secured from the Slovenian government.
JointechPlus
"JointechPlus (http://www.jointechplus.at/) allows us to develop and market products for and in cooperation with the European community," said Dr. Nathan Katz, CEO of Jointechlabs. "We are thrilled to welcome our European partners and investors in our drive to bring regenerative medicine solutions to Europe and the world," said Dr. Nishit Pancholi, COO of Jointechlabs.
Research, Development, Clinical Partnerships
JointechPlus has formed a partnership with LGZ (https://www.lgz.co.at/) to establish a medical research center that will be the hub for regenerative medicine solutions, focusing on orthopedic and wound healing therapeutic biologics.
Mr. Christian F. Albrecht, Managing Director at LGZ, said "Our partnership with JointechPlus allows us to bring advanced regenerative medicine solutions to our patients, while expanding our ability to educate and train medical professionals in this fast-growing field."
Slovenia-based Educell (https:/www.educell.si/en/) has expertise in adipose-derived stem cells, and an extensive clinical network in the Balkans. The partnership has secured a grant from the Slovenian government, positioning Jointechlabs and Educell to be the leaders in point-of-care adipose-based solutions in the Balkans.
Distribution Partnerships
The distribution agreements focus on Jointechlabs' adipose processing systems MiniTC® and Mini-Stem System®. The R.E.N.G. GmbH agreement covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while the agreement with Eywa S.r.l. covers Italy and Spain.
About Jointechlabs
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, privately-held Jointechlabs is an emerging worldwide leader in regenerative medicine, enabling healthcare practitioners provide safe, cost-effective, non-surgical regenerative medicine therapies at the point-of-care without change in infrastructure.
FDA-cleared MiniTC® is a stand-alone device for processing autologous fat into regenerative-cell-rich Microfat for a variety of orthopedic, aesthetic, wound healing, and reconstructive surgery applications. Outside the US, CE-Mark-pending Mini-Stem System® extracts Microfat and Stromal Vascular Fraction.
Pipeline includes development of stem-cell based therapeutics with 3D Bioprinted constructs and injectable stem cell scaffolding.
More Information: https://www.jointechlabs.com.
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Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson to be honored as MusiCares persons of the year
Motown icons Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will be honored by the music industry in Los Angeles ahead of the annual Grammy Awards as MusiCares 2023 persons of the year, the organization announced on Thursday. MusiCares, which is dedicated to supporting the music community, said the music world will celebrate the legacy of both songwriters during its 32nd annual persons of the year benefit gala.
Motown icons Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will be honored by the music industry in Los Angeles ahead of the annual Grammy Awards as MusiCares 2023 persons of the year, the organization announced on Thursday.
MusiCares, which is dedicated to supporting the music community, said the music world will celebrate the legacy of both songwriters during its 32nd annual persons of the year benefit gala. Berry Gordy, 92, and Smokey Robinson, 82, built the Motown record label in the 1960s and for several decades was the highest earning Black American record label, nicknamed Hitsville USA for its dozens of chart toppers.
Gordy, the label's founder, was the creator of the fabled Motown sound, while Robinson was its first writer and one of its biggest stars. Their bond has inspired generations of popular music, Broadway shows and emerging artists. "Wow! How honored I am to be named the MusiCares Persons of the Year, and together with my best friend of over 65 years, the great Smokey Robinson. How special is that!" Gordy said in a statement.
Both Gordy and Robinson have received countless accolades, including induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Among many other honors, Gordy is a Vision Award winner and Robinson is a Grammy winner. "I have supported MusiCares for many years and know what great work they do for our creative community who need our help," Robinson said in a statement.
"Recently, when no one could tour, they were a lifeline to those in the touring industry for monetary help and mental health services. I am honored that they have chosen me and my best friend and Motown founder Berry Gordy to share this beautiful honor and celebrate with you all together," he added. Organizers did not say which artists would perform at the event, which serves as a fundraiser for MusiCares programs that provide emergency care to music community members.
"MusiCares is thrilled to be honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at the 2023 persons of the year gala, which will be the first time we are honoring two legends together,” Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares, said in a statement. Gordy and Robinson follow this year's honoree Joni Mitchell. Past recipients include Dolly Parton and Bruce Springsteen.
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KAY® Jewelers and Zales® in collaboration with the National Football League (NFL) unveil the new True Fans Fine Jewelry™ collection. Fans can cheer on their favorite teams with beautiful fine jewelry featuring official logos, colors, and designs from select NFL teams.
"We are thrilled to drive Signet's purpose of Inspiring love forward by offering football fans fine jewelry inspired by the NFL teams they love most," says Jamie Singleton, President of KAY, Zales and Peoples. "Each style encapsulates the passion and dedication fans have for their favorite teams, providing an additional opportunity to showcase their team pride. As a customer first company, this collaboration offers additional opportunities for KAY and Zales to further enhance their relationships with customers and provide them with additional ways to express themselves."
The True Fans Fine Jewelry collection includes various pendants for all fans to sport throughout this NFL season and beyond. This collection includes a wide range of styles from sterling silver to 10K white and yellow gold pendants that are adorned with team designs, black onyx details, and diamond accents throughout. Starting today, the officially licensed NFL jewelry will be available exclusively at KAY Jewelers and Zales stores in select markets and online. The pieces range in price from $199.99 to $899.99.
All 32 NFL teams will be available to shop online this Holiday Season. For more information on the True Fans Fine Jewelry™ collection, please visit https://www.kay.com/true-fans-nfl-jewelry and https://www.zales.com/true-fans.
For over 100 years, KAY Jewelers has helped millions of people express love and celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Operated by Signet Jewelers Ltd., KAY Jewelers is America's #1 jewelry retailer and the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry. For additional information on KAY Jewelers visit www.Kay.com.
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Overconsumption has created planetary emergency, says UN chief
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- India
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said overconsumption has resulted in a three-fold planetary emergency of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and called for the need to treat the earth's resources judiciously and respectfully.
Speaking about subsidies for fossil fuels, he also said it is better to subsidize ''people'' instead of ''things''.
Guterres jointly launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kevadia in Gujarat on the second day of his three-day visit to India, and also held a bilateral meeting with Modi.
''There is no greater challenge than climate change. Overconsumption has resulted in a three-fold planetary emergency of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution,'' the UN chief said.
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Guterres said, ''The world has enough for everyone's needs but not everyone's greed...Unfortunately in recent times, greed is prevailing over need and we need to reverse it.'' The world needs a ''renewable revolution'', the UN chief said, adding that we must treat the earth's resources with wisdom and respect.
He also urged everyone to count on India as it assumes G20 Presidency to help usher in a new era of sustainability, fully in line with its history, culture and tradition.
During the day, Guterres also offered floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the 'Statue of Unity' at the venue.
The UN secretary general also visited Modhera village, India's first solar-powered village in Gujarat's Mehsana district.
It is desirable to subsidise ''people'' rather than ''things'', he said when asked about reports that fossil fuels subsidies in India are several times more than those provided for clean energy.
India has one of the most expansive programmes of social welfare in the world and provides financial support to hundreds of millions of families, Guterres noted.
''This is the right thing to do, to provide more and more support to the families in need and less and less support that benefits companies that are today making huge profits around the world,'' he said.
Earlier in the day, Guterres held a a bilateral meeting with prime minister Modi at Kevadia.
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KICKS CREW, the leading digital platform for authentic sneakers and apparel, announced today its partnership with NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, with the Portland Trail Blazers point guard as the platform's equity investor and first CREW Athlete.
This also marks Lillard's first-ever tech startup investment and was a result of the partner's aligned mission to put the sneaker community – or the CREW – first, by making sneaker culture more accessible to everyone.
The partnership launched with a campaign that documents the partners' first community initiative in Damian's hometown of Oakland, CA and is accompanied with an app digital experience consisting of curated sneaker edits by Lillard, limited sneaker drops and giveaways.
"I invested in KICKS CREW because of the platform's unique point of view on sneaker culture. Putting accessibility and community first, they're building a space that allows everyone to experience sneaker culture," said Lillard. "They put in the work to provide an authentic and seamless experience for their CREW, and the fact that you can find so many styles at your fingertips made me want to introduce the brand to my friends and fans. I'm excited to be a part of the CREW and bring the sneaker community together."
"Damian is an iconic athlete, having made unforgettable contributions to the sport of basketball all while staying true to his community. We're excited to welcome him to the CREW as we build and serve our global community," said Ross Adrian Yip, Co-Founder and COO of KICKS CREW. "Damian is an active investor, we've been bouncing off ideas around what we can do for the sneaker community. It was obvious that Damian is passionate about this space and the perfect partner for us as he embodies what our brand stands for – by staying true to ourselves and our CREW."
The KICKS CREW X DAMIAN LILLARD visual campaign and digital experience will launch exclusively on THE CREW App and website on October 20th.
ABOUT KICKS CREW
KICKS CREW is a digital community and marketplace for authentic sneakers and style. Launched in 2021, the platform has over 400,000 unique styles from latest releases, hype kicks, everyday to athletic footwear including running, basketball, soccer and more. Established as one of the most trusted platforms globally, KICKS CREW works with retailers and brands around the world to ensure products are 100% guaranteed authentic, 100% of the time.
ABOUT DAMIAN LILLARD
Damian Lillard was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He earned the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year Award becoming one of only five players in NBA history to win the coveted award unanimously. Lillard is a six-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA awardee. In recognition of the NBA's 75th anniversary, Lillard was named to the Top 75 greatest players in league history. He won a gold medal with the USA Men's National Basketball Team in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. He is the recipient of the prestigious J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for the 2018-19 season and the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award for the 2020-21 campaign. Lillard has received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award three times in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and ongoing advocacy and charitable work.
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Green tribunal seeks action-taken report from UP on discharge of untreated sewage in Yamuna at Mathura
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a factual and action-taken report (ATR) against the discharge of untreated sewage and other waste in the Yamuna at Mathura.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a factual and action-taken report (ATR) against the discharge of untreated sewage and other waste in the Yamuna at Mathura. The Tribunal's Bench headed by Adarsh Kumar Goel on October 19, 2022, after going through the earlier reports stated that it appears that the State Authorities have failed to take remedial measures as directed on an order dated December 17, 2021.
NGT said it is seen that pollution is continuing and steps taken are inadequate to remedy the situation. The Committee has recommended further action to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage effluents in the drains connected to the river Yamuna which is a cause of deteriorated water quality. The Mathura Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) has to undertake a plantation drive and also take steps to clear encroachments. The grievance of the applicant including discharge in Akroor Drain needs to be looked into, NGT added.
There is also a need to monitor the performance of STPs with reference to fecal coliform and utilizing treated effluents for secondary purposes. The designed capacity of STPs including a facility for septage treatment may also be duly utilized. NMCG may take decisions on the projects referred to it by the State of UP as per applicable norms, particularly on the subject of degraded river stretch downstream Agra. Compliance may be monitored by Chief Secretary, UP in coordination with other State Authorities which may also be overseen by the Monitoring Committee constituted by this Tribunal. MVDA may also take necessary measures, including preventing pollution, removal of encroachments and undertaking adequate plantation", NGT said.
In view of the above, we direct the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, Urban Development, UP, Mathura Vrindavan Development Authority, UPPCB, District Magistrate, Mathura, NMCG, CPCB and Vice Chairman, Braj Teerth Vikash Parishad, Mathura to furnish a factual and action is taken report in the matter. The information may specify the extent of sewage generation installed treatment capacity, actual utilization, the performance of STPs and utilization of treated sewage for irrigation and other purposes, said the NGT.
The Committee may ascertain the gap in terms of disposal of treated/untreated sewage into river Yamuna through different drains and recommend compensation to be levied for remedial action on the pattern of the recent order of this Tribunal, added the NGT. The Tribunal's direction came while hearing an application against the discharge of untreated sewage in the Yamuna at Mathura. According to the applicant, at present sewage generation in Mathura- Vrindavan is 77.42mId. There are 36 drains in Mathura- Vrindavan discharging sewage into river Yamuna. The water quality of Yamuna is unfit to sustain any life and contains fecal coliform, more than 68000 MPN/100 ml.
Applicant Rajesh Pareek also stated that access to the water quality report for September 2022 on river Yamuna, analysed at 9 locations by UP PCB, indicated BOD range from 8-10 mg/l and FC ranging 27000- 33000 MPN/100 ml, which is alarming, to say the least. On record, it is learnt that, out of 36 drains in Mathura-Vrindavan, 30 drains are tapped, while 6 of them remain untapped. (ANI)
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Klarna will launch the first in-seat delivery service at the United Center for fans through the Bulls Mobile App as well as a curated collection of Bulls gear for purchase in the Klarna app through a separate partnership with Zach LaVine
CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basketball is finally back and Klarna, the global all-in-one shopping service, is bringing Bulls fans the ultimate tools to enhance their gameday experience through the Bulls Mobile App as a continuation of Klarna's partnership with the Bulls. For the first time ever, fans at the United Center will have the ability to purchase select items of Bulls gear from the Madhouse Team Store through the Bulls Mobile App and have it delivered directly to their seat during the game. As a presenting partner of the Bulls' "Item of the Game,'' Klarna will also offer in-seat delivery for a curated selection of team merchandise.
"As the team's Official Shopping Partner, we're excited to work with the Bulls to bring "Smoooth Delivery" to fans in the United Center through the Bulls Mobile App, making shopping easier than ever before so that they don't have to miss a second of the action," said Megan Gokey, Head of B2C Marketing, North America, Klarna. "Our two brands each share a commitment to innovation and exploring new ways to interact with fans, so we are excited to bring this new in-arena offering to life while also giving fans at home the tools they need to enhance their viewing experience with a shoppable collection from our ambassador, Zach LaVine."
Fans can begin using the in-seat delivery feature of the Bulls App, which will offer Klarna's popular Pay-in-4 method, at the team's first regular season home game on Saturday, October 22 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those who purchase the "Item of the Game" using Klarna for a "Smoooth Delivery" will also receive an additional item inside their Klarna gift bag.
"We look forward to bringing this new feature to fans at the United Center in partnership with Klarna. Providing fans an opportunity to purchase Bulls gear without missing any game action demonstrates our ongoing commitment to enhancing the gameday experience, " said Bulls Executive Vice President, Revenue & Strategy Matt Kobe. "As we prepare for the upcoming season, we are excited to continue collaborating with Klarna to create legendary experiences for fans."
Through a separate partnership with Zach LaVine, Klarna will curate a collection of Zach's favorite Bulls apparel and accessories available for purchase in the Klarna app. The collection will also include Bulls-branded items, including travel coffee mugs, popcorn machines, coolers and more to enhance fans' gameday experience at home. Zach will call on fans to get game day ready with Klarna in a social post featuring the collection and also include a chance to win tickets to the home opener by interacting with the post and Klarna.
"Arriving at the stadium on game day is a chance for us players to express ourselves through fashion and style and show off our favorite fits. I've noticed the same can be said for fans too - they love coming to the game decked out in the best Bulls gear and showcasing their fandom in creative ways while cheering us on," said All-Star and Klarna Ambassador Zach LaVine. "That is why I am passionate about helping our fans get game day ready and I'm excited to share some of my favorite team merch and other essentials through my custom collection on the Klarna app. This way, no matter where our fans are, they can have access to everything they need to support the team they love this season and look good doing it."
Fans and shoppers can find Zach LaVine's collection here. Klarna's multi-year partnership with the Bulls brings its all-in-one shopping service and popular interest-free Pay in 4 option to Bulls fans.
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Total solution of bubble tea business with training courses and consultancy.
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chen En Foods, the renowned bubble tea ingredients supplier, established for over 3 decades in Taiwan, is in search of new business partners, such as wholesalers, importers, and distributors in the US.
One-stop service for bubble tea business partners
With more and more entrepreneurs getting into the business of hand-shaken beverages, the popularity of bubble tea has never been higher, not just in Asia, but also all around the world. Chen En Foods supplies high-quality and diversified beverage raw materials to satisfy the varied and innovative global market, shipping to 60 countries, including Asia, Europe, North America and Africa.
Chen En Foods provides comprehensive total solutions as a one-stop service that comprises diversified products, marketing know-how, a strong distribution network, education and consultancy of operating hand-shaken beverages shops, and vital knowledge about consumer behavior and buying habits.
"As leaders of the bubble tea industry, the onus is on us to help our industry and businesses reach greater heights while maintaining our values. Chen En Foods keeps providing a safe, stable, innovative and value-for-money product portfolio, enhancing bubble tea shine globally, and being a trusted professional partner of catering brands," shared Vincent Liu, General Manager of Chen En Foods.
The aroma and taste of Hojicha series won peoples' hearts
Tachungho Hojicha Series: Hojicha Drink Powder, Hojicha Latta Drink Powder, Golden Hojicha offer beverages that stay with you, long after the last sip. This authentic grain roasting aroma with notes of natural honey will gently caress your nostrils. Hojicha blended drinks embody an understated luxury of premium ingredients, sophisticated recipe and a stylish design. This affordable yet luxury tea beverage opens up a new chapter in on-the-go tea drinking culture.
Additionally, Chen En Foods received the 2022 Superior Taste (ITQI) Award from Brussels, Belgium for its Osmanthus Orchid Flavor Pouchong Tea, this award was selected by experts and it achieved 3-star ratings which is the highest star rating. From 2,350 other products awarded in 2022, it belongs to the top 20%. This award authenticates the positions, capability, and quality of Chen En Foods and it hopes to utilize its strong positions as a market leader to guide the industry towards the common goal of success, playing the roles of the franchiser, mentor, or partner with global success in mind.
Outside of the business realm, Chen En Foods is active in promoting social causes and contributing to help bring in the next generation of leader in the industry including visits to the National Taipei University of Commerce, and become the driving force behind industry-university cooperation and digital entrepreneurship.
To learn more about Chen En Foods and the future of the bubble tea industry, please visit the organization's official website and www.taiwantrade.com, or follow their Facebook.
About Chen En Foods
Founded in 1983, Chen En Foods adheres to the five core values of "Professional, Honesty, Efficiency, Warmth, and Innovation" integrating the supply chain of the hand-cranked beverage industry, and expanding overseas with the Tachungho brand.
In 2019, the company spent hundreds of millions to build the Tachungho Smart Factory in Chiayi to enhance the overall industrial value and quality of the bubble tea market, and to control food safety risks accurately. Chen En Food supplies materials such as tea, drink powder, topping, and concentrate & syrup, along with customized development of raw materials, innovative beverage formulas, shop planning, beverage preparation teaching, optimized menu design, to a professional consultant team that provides business partners with one-stop integrated services.
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Gujarat: Road construction from Saputara to Statue of Unity to benefit Adivasis, say residents of Tapi's Vyara
Local residents in Tapi's Vyara town expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone for the improvement of the road from Saputara to the Statue of Unity.
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Local residents in Tapi's Vyara town expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone for the improvement of the road from Saputara to the Statue of Unity. The locals said that the road improvement would greatly benefit the Adivasis. The four-lane state highway connecting Saputara with the Statute of Unity and the construction of missing links will generate employment opportunities at the local level.
"Adivasis will be greatly benefitted. The construction of a road between Saputara and the Statue of Unity will generate employment opportunities for Adivasis," said a local resident who attended the programme in which the foundation stone was laid. "Adivasis will be benefited. There is good development taking place in the country. PM will fulfil his promise. We have complete faith in him," said another attendee.
"Adivasis will be benefited a lot. Adivasis who were migrating to urban areas for livelihood will now remain in rural areas only," said an attendee. "There was no development between the Saputara and Statue of Unity but after the BJP government, development is taking place at a fast pace on the stretch. Adivasis are going to get benefited from it," said Rakesh, another attendee.
"Modi Ji has said that the road is being constructed between the Saputara and Statue of Unity Road. We have full faith in Modiji for tribal development. Tribals have full faith in Prime Minister Modi. I pray for strength for Modi," said Rajesh Rana. Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of various development projects at Vyara in Gujarat's Tapi district.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth over Rs 1,970 crore in Vyara. He laid the foundation stone for the improvement of the road from Saputara to the Statue of Unity along with the construction of missing links. Earlier in the day the Prime Minister attended a bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and launched Mission LiFE at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.
The Prime Minister and the UN Secretary-General also paid floral tributes at the Statue of Unity.Congratulatory video messages on the launch of Mission LiFE by the heads of 11 nations representing all regions of the United Nations were also relayed. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister informed that India is like a second home for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and he had travelled to India many times earlier.He pointed out the ancestral connection of Guterres with the state of Goa in India.
Highlighting the importance of unity in the fight against climate change, PM Modi said that the launch of Mission LiFE is taking place before the Statue of Unity, a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. "The world's largest statue will be a source of inspiration in achieving the set targets," he said.Highlighting the significance of the launch taking place in Gujarat, the Prime Minister informed that the state was the first in the country to initiate steps in the direction of renewable energy and climate protection. (ANI)
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Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning group revisits its biggest hits with new arrangements
Exclusive GRAMMY® Museum Live Performance and Q&A to take place in Los Angeles on November 3, 2022
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collectively 10-time GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new studio album, aptly titled Fifty. The set is physically released tomorrow, October 21, via Craft Recordings. The group recently embarked on their final global tour, celebrating their legacy and the new album. The cross-continental run includes a special performance on November 3 in Los Angeles at the GRAMMY® Museum as well as additional stops across the US, Europe, UK, Japan and Australasia, with dates continuing through 2023. An initial list of shows can be found here, with more dates to be announced shortly.
The album's 10-track set finds the best-selling act partnering with Germany's renowned WDR Funkhausorchester Köln (WDR Radio Orchestra Cologne), plus symphony arrangers including GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Calandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades. In addition to new arrangements of "Chanson D'Amour," "Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone" and "The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul," Fifty features two timeless classics: George and Ira Gershwin's "The Man I Love" (recorded for the first time by the group) and The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows," which can be viewed here. Rounding out the album are brand-new liner notes from co-founder Alan Paul, who reflects on The Manhattan Transfer's enduring career and matchless accomplishments.
"After FIFTY years of creating and singing harmony, we would like to celebrate with our upcoming release—aptly named FIFTY—and acknowledge all the joy you have brought us on our musical journey as we begin our 50th Anniversary & Final World Tour. We look forward to seeing you!"
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Retail inflation for farm, rural workers up in September
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- India
Retail inflation for farm and rural workers increased to 7.69 per cent and 7.9 per cent, respectively, in September, mainly due to higher prices of certain food items.
''Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL (consumer price index for agricultural labourers) and CPI-RL (rural labourers) stood at 7.69 per cent & 7.90 per cent in September, 2022 compared to 6.94 per cent & 7.26 per cent respectively in August, 2022 and 2.89 per cent and 3.16 per cent respectively during the corresponding month (September 2021) of the previous year,'' a labour ministry statement said.
Similarly, food inflation stood at 7.47 per cent and 7.52 per cent in September 2022, compared to 6.16 per cent and 6.21 per cent in August, 2022 and 0.50 per cent and 0.70 per cent respectively during the corresponding month (September 2021) of the previous year.
The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers for the month of September 2022 increased by 9 points each to stand at 1,149 and 1,161 points, respectively.
The CPI-AL was at 1,140 points in August 2022, while CPI-RL was at 1,152 points.
The major contribution towards the rise in general index of agricultural labourers and rural labourers came from the food group to the extent of 7.12 and 6.92 points respectively. This was mainly due to increase in prices of rice, wheat-atta, bajra, jowar, ragi, pulses, milk, ghee, salt, onion, chillies dry, sugar, gur, vegetables and fruits, it explained.
The rise in index varied from state to state. In case of agricultural labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 14 points in 19 states and a decrease of 2 points in Assam. Tamil Nadu with 1,321 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 908 points stood at the bottom.
In case of rural labourers, it recorded an increase of 2 to 14 points in 19 states and a decrease of 1 point in Assam.
Tamil Nadu with 1,310 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 957 points stood at the bottom.
Among states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index numbers for both agricultural and rural labourers was experienced by Haryana (14 points each) mainly due to rise in the prices of wheat-atta, milk, onion, chillies dry, vegetables and fruits, and firewood, among others.
On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index numbers for both agricultural and rural labourers was experienced by Assam (2 and 1 points respectively), mainly due to fall in the prices of meat-goat, chillies green, pan-leaf, vegetables and fruits, it stated.
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TAIPEI, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LITEON Technology (2301-tw) reported third quarter consolidated sales of NT$46.2 billion, up 7% Q-o-Q, 10% Y-o-Y, supported by delivery growth from power management in cloud computing, automotive electronics and high-end photocouplers, a record of the same period in 3 years. Thanks to the product-mix optimization, increasing output value and market share gain, gross profit margin was 19.5%, up 0.2ppt Y-o-Y and gross profits reached NT$9 billion; operating profit margin was 9.5%, up 1.1ppt Y-o-Y, operating profit reached NT$4.4 billion. Net profits were NT$4.2 billion, with a record EPS of NT$1.86, up 40% Y-o-Y. Net cash reached NT$36.6 billion, attributable to the aggressive working capital management and strong positive free cash flow generated from operation.
LITEON continues to achieve the goal of profitable growth. Cumulated sales of first nine months of 2022 reached NT$130.4 billion, up 8% Y-o-Y, gross profit margin and operating profit margin were 19.1% and 9%, up 0.1ppt and 1.2ppt Y-o-Y respectively, also a record of the same period. Gross profit and operating profit were NT$24.8 billion and NT$11.7 billion, up 9% and 25% Y-o-Y respectively. Net profit totaled NT$10.3 billion with EPS of NT$4.51. Meanwhile, the R&D expense reached 4% of sales, up around 20% Y-o-Y, majorly investing in software, firmware and system integration of three core growth business.
"In the third quarter, revenue and operating profit increased by 10% and 25%Y-o-Y respectively; EPS was up by 40% Y-o-Y, a quarterly record. LITEON gained dominant market share in new models and tenders of major global datacenter customers, as the consequence of investing product development in advanced power systems in the past years. In automotive electronics, we assured smooth delivery growth from LED vehicle lighting, ADAS camera modules and new model launches of EV chargers, and win new business from automotive brands, high-end commercial fleets, as well as European and American charging station operators. Furthermore, the capacity expansion in North America is expected that the power management system for data center and EV chargers will ramp up the trial production in the second half of 2023." said Mr. Anson Chiu, President of LITEON Technology.
Looking ahead, LITEON expects the sequential growth in the Q4 revenue and profit, mainly driven by cloud computing power management, 5G small cells, AIoT, automotive electronics and photocouplers.
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U.S. diplomat Sherman to discuss N.Korea, China, Taiwan in Tokyo visit
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, China and tensions over Taiwan, in meetings with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo next week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday. Sherman's Oct. 24-27 Tokyo trip will include a trilateral meeting with Japanese and South Korean counterparts and bilateral meetings with each country, the official told reporters.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, China and tensions over Taiwan, in meetings with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo next week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.
Sherman's Oct. 24-27 Tokyo trip will include a trilateral meeting with Japanese and South Korean counterparts and bilateral meetings with each country, the official told reporters. "We will discuss a range of issues, including the DPRK's numerous ballistic missile launches this year, the PRC, and Russia's unprovoked and devastating war against Ukraine," the official said, referring to North Korea and China by the initials of their official names.
"We intend to discuss the whole panoply of issues that deal with regional security, and Taiwan is a big part of that." The talks with Japan are also expected to cover Japanese
defense reforms and a new national security strategy Tokyo is working on, the official said.
Sherman will travel to Asia at a time of heightened tensions over North Korea
and Taiwan
, a self-administered island China claims as it own. North Korea has conducted an unprecedented number of ballistic missile launches this year and Washington and its allies believe it may also be about to resume nuclear bomb testing for the first time since 2017.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Monday
that Beijing was determined to pursue reunification with Taiwan "on a much faster timeline," though he did not specify a date. The top U.S. general said last year that China was unlikely to try to militarily seize Taiwan in the next couple of years and the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command at that time told Congress this threat could manifest itself within six years.
However, the head of the U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday, told the Atlantic Council on Wednesday that U.S. forces must be prepared for the possibility of an earlier Chinese invasion, without predicting one. "When we talk about the 2027 window, in my mind that has to be a 2022 window or potentially a 2023 window," he said.
China's leader Xi Jinping told the five-yearly congress of China's ruling Communist Party on Sunday that Beijing would never renounce the right to use force over Taiwan, but that it would strive for a peaceful resolution.
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A film about family, love, authenticity, and loss.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maverick Entertainment is proud to present, "Boxed In," a film directed by Ariel Julia Harston and starring Reginae Carter (Lil Wayne's daughter). The premiere will be held outside of Atlanta on November 3rd, attended by Reginae Carter and the rest of the cast. The movie will be available for streaming exclusively on Peacock as of November 1st, and all other streaming platforms on December 1st.
View the official trailer here: https://youtu.be/Qj8dFLYs_2A
The film, produced by J. Carter and LaShon Carter, follows a young woman (Reginae Carter) whose determination to find and be her authentic self catapults her into a boxing career that her family does not approve of. The Maverick Original film also stars Clifton Powell, and Lil Zane, among up-and-comers Sean Freeman and Ernestine Johnson.
"This role will be Reginae Carter's breakout role and will have people seeing her in a brand new light," said J. Carter.
Director Ariel Julia Harston said, "On the surface, 'Boxed In' seems to be about boxing and fighting for the right to express a side of you that people say is wrong. And it is about that, but at its core, it's about family. There's a heartwarming element to it that we hope audiences really enjoy. Because at the end of the day, you may not relate to boxing, but you can relate to how important it is to remain close to the people you love."
Founded in 1997, Maverick Entertainment continues to be the premier distributor of niche and Urban content. Having released more than 1,000 films over the past 25 years, Maverick currently controls the world's largest library of feature-length Black Cinema.
In addition to funding and producing originals, Maverick releases 100+ movies a year and distributes physically and digitally worldwide to a growing list of platform partners.
For more information, visit https://www.maverickentertainment.cc/.
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Delhi-NCR AQI likely to cross 300 on Oct 22
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday said that Delhi-NCR's Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to be 300 plus on October 22.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday said that Delhi-NCR's Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to be 300 plus on October 22. The Sub-Committee for operationalization of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held an emergency meeting in view of Delhi's AQI forecast for 22.10.2022, as per the official release from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The CAQM in its tweet said that air quality will move towards "Very Poor" and further actions under Stage I will be intensified. "All actions as envisaged under Stage II of the GRAP - 'Very POOR' Air Quality to be implemented in the right earnest and further actions under Stage I to be intensified by all the agencies concerned," read the tweet from CAQM.
In view of the current situation, the CAQM issued rules to curb the AQI in Delhi-NCR. According to Stage two of the GRAP plan, there will be only mechanical sweeping of roads, Coal-fired tandoors will be closed in restaurants and hotels, General use of diesel-powered generator sets (except for emergency services and industrial use) will be banned, Parking fees for private vehicles will be increased, Promotion of the use of electric/CNG buses as well as metro service for public transport. (ANI)
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, LLC, a leading medical device focused regulatory advisory firm and clinical research organization (CRO) integrating U.S. and International Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trial Operations, Reimbursement and Market Access, Healthcare Compliance, Cybersecurity, Quality Assurance and Japan Distribution Logistics (DMAH) support is pleased to announce the formation and expansion of its biostatistical division, led by former FDA biostatistician Alvin Cutler Van Orden. To support the company's growing role in providing biostatistical consulting services across all therapies, MCRA has hired Mr. Van Orden as its Vice President of Biostatistics, supplementing MCRA's leadership in providing integrated global support to the medical device industry.
Mr. Van Orden joined MCRA from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he spent over 15 years with the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, most recently as a Mathematical Statistician. Mr. Van Orden brings extensive experience to the role, including in-depth biostatistical reviews of medical device submissions for orthopedic, aesthetic, neurological, respiratory, and general surgery devices. Prior to joining MCRA, Mr. Van Orden worked at the FDA where he wrote statistical reviews of marketing submissions and provided feedback to medical device companies. Mr. Van Orden has a substantial background in utilizing an array of statistical tools and methods and has been involved at every stage of the FDA review process, from the planning stages to the analysis of clinical data and the design of post-market studies.
At MCRA, Mr. Van Orden provides expert consultation regarding biostatistics and leads clinical and statistical strategies for all submissions involving clinical data. The biostatistics division will also provide input into study protocols and design, develop, and review statistical analysis plans for a variety of medical devices and biologic products. Mr. Van Orden will also utilize his expertise to advise, provide guidance, and to oversee the quality control of statistical deliverables and outputs to our clients and FDA.
David Lown, MCRA's President said, "MCRA continues to lead the industry in providing top level talent with the goal to introduce innovation to patients worldwide. Alvin Van Orden is a prime example of an industry leader that will work closely with the MCRA clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement teams, improving our integrated business model and taking on the challenges of the technology lifecycle as we become more interwoven and multifaceted. We are honored Alvin has joined MCRA. He will make a tremendous impact."
Glenn Stiegman, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs said, "As MCRA's success continues, we wanted to expand our biostatistics capabilities and we wanted someone with the necessary leadership and expertise. Mr. Van Orden provides that leadership and experience. Mr. Van Orden's extensive time at the FDA has provided him with a deep understanding of what the FDA will expect in a clinical study analysis, but also how to position it for success. This experience will be extremely valuable for MCRA's clients that need guidance and support throughout the lifecycle of their products."
Mr. Van Orden said, "I loved my time at the FDA, and I see my work at MCRA as an extension of that role: to help life-improving medical devices get to market. I am excited be part of this smart, experienced, talented team, and I believe MCRA adds immeasurable value to all phases of product development."
MCRA is proud to continue supporting innovation in the medical device industry by helping clients navigate the biostatistical requirements globally.
About MCRA, LLC: MCRA is the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm. MCRA delivers to its clients industry experience, integrating its six business value creators: regulatory, clinical research, reimbursement, healthcare compliance, quality assurance, and distribution logistics to provide a dynamic, market-leading effort from innovation conception to commercialization. MCRA's integrated application of these key value-creating initiatives provides unparalleled value for its clients. MCRA has offices in Washington, DC, Hartford, CT, New York, NY, and Tokyo, Japan and serves nearly 1,000 clients globally. Its core focus areas of therapeutic experience include orthopedics, spine, biologics, cardiovascular, diagnostic imaging, wound care, artificial intelligence, dental, anesthesia, general surgery, digital health, neurology, robotics, oncology, general and plastic surgery, urology, and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and medical device cybersecurity. www.mcra.com
About Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC: Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC (VB), founded MCRA in 2004. VB is headquartered in New York City and specialized in funding venture capital, private equity, and merchant banking activities for the neuromusculoskeletal industry. VB is dedicated to financing healthcare innovation. www.vbllc.com
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Alyssa Howard, Vice President, Business Development
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Solar-powered village in Gujarat is example of reconciliation between humankind and planet: UN chief
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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said the people of Modhera, India's first solar-powered village, are setting an example of ''reconciliation between humankind and planet''. While the village in Gujarat's Mehsana district has a centuries-old Sun temple, a new kind of Sun temple has come up there now, he said. Guterres, on a three-day visit to India since Wednesday, visited the village, its 11th century Sun temple, and interacted with some of its 1,300-odd families who have set up solar electricity generation panels in their houses.
Villagers told him that they were saving on energy bills and were happy to use clean energy that benefits the environment.
The residents of Modhera were ''the soldiers of the first line'' in the battle to save the earth, the UN chief said. ''What is amazing and (for) what we must thank in a very emotional way these people of this village and also the government of Gujarat and government of India is that here is reconciliation between humankind and the planet,'' he said.
''Here where the temple of Sun was built a thousand of years ago, a new temple of Sun is based on solar energy,'' Guterres said.
Solar energy is transforming the lives of the local people, making them more healthy, giving them more prosperity and at the same time contributing to the ''rescue of our planet from climate change that is still driving without control,'' he said.
The ancestors of these villagers recognised that the Sun was the source of all energy, the UN chief said. But a thousand years later, we live in a world where we use energy from coal, gas and oil, and the burning of coal makes the Sun ''angry'' which makes the planet warmer and causes floods, he said.
''When I was a boy, there used to be rain for a given number of months. Now in many parts of the world there is no longer rain, there is drought and then storms and floods...no normal rain,'' said 73-year-old Guterres who was born in Portugal.
Referring to a woman from the village who switched from coal to solar power, Guterres said she is ''making peace with the Sun, and peace with nature.'' India is moving ahead fast in solar power generation but ''some people don't like it, they are using huge amounts of money from oil and gas,'' he said.
''But we need to go on doing what you did. One thousand years ago people recognised that the Sun was the origin of our energies, one thousand years later you are making the Sun again the origin of all energies,'' he said.
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The virtual event will celebrate 54 years of providing services to the community, improving the quality of life of countless Latino families, and showcase the organization's programs in Early Childhood Education, Community Development, and Senior Services.
MONTEBELLO, Calif. , Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) will celebrate another successful year of dedicated service to the community with the announcement of its 54th Annual Aztec Awards Virtual Gala. The Awards will be virtual this year and expected to highlight the organization's programs in Early Childhood Education, Community Development, and Senior Services, and will be held on October 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM US/Pacific Time.
"As an organization committed to providing comprehensive human services to the state's vast Latino community, we are excited at the 54th annual celebration of the essential services MAOF provides every day," said Anita Quiñonez Gabrielian, MAOF Board Chair. "We are very proud of the work our staff does every day to provide quality services to the Latino community. We also appreciate the support from our long-time and new sponsors who recognize and value the work MAOF does to improve the quality of life of so many families in the communities we serve."
MAOF is one of California's oldest and most prominent non-profit, community-based organizations serving under-resourced individuals and families. Established in 1963, MAOF is one of the largest Latino-oriented family services organizations in the United States. It achieved this status by providing high-quality social services and programs to those communities where the need is the greatest.
This year MAOF will honor three prominent individuals who have been influential in advancing the well-being and quality of life of Latinos and Latino families. The honorees include:
Carlos Viramontes, President, Viramontes Marketing Communications Inc.
Dionicio Morales Lifetime Achievement Award
SoCal Gas Company
Commitment to MAOF and Corporate Philanthropy Award
Margarita Galbán, Executive Director, Bilingual Foundation of the Arts
Excellence in the Arts and Culture Award
Co-Chairs for this year's Aztec Awards are Jerry Velasco and Jorge Garrido.
Entertainment for the event will be provided by Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, the first LGBTQ+ mariachi in the world, and Kim Baldonado, six-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for KNBC-TV 4, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.
MAOF would like to express profound gratitude to its participating sponsors, including presenting sponsor MAOF Properties, Inc.; Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling; Union Bank, SoCal Gas Company; KNBC-TV 4; Northrop Grumman Corporation; TELACU; AT&T, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Charter Communications; Parking Company of America; CG Benefits Group, LLC; Actum LLC, Dr. Richard & Elva Martinez, Envision Consulting, Drs. Ciriaco & Teresa Pinedo; San Gabriel Valley Civic Alliance; Roy Jasso; Viramontes Marketing Communications Inc.; Fernando de Necochea; and Elite Productions.
Individuals interested in participating in the Aztec Awards can watch the virtual streaming gala at 6:00 pm, US Pacific Time, on Wednesday, October 26, by clicking on the following weblink https://maofaztecawards.org/.
The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is a non-profit, state-wide community-based organization established in 1963 by community leader Dionicio Morales to serve under-resourced individuals and families in the Los Angeles area. MAOF is one of the largest Latino-oriented family services organizations in the United States and has achieved this status by providing high-quality social services and programs to those communities where the need is the greatest. MAOF operates in seven California counties with over 60 service locations, more than 900 team members, and an annual budget exceeding $176,000,000.
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Lima-based Luis Ayarza appointed as Business Development Manager for Comosoft's Latin American operations.
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comosoft Americas is pleased to announce the appointment of Lima, Perú-based Luis Ayarza as the company's Business Development Manager for its expanded operations in Latin America. Ayarza, a twenty-two-year pre-media veteran, will work with the region's top retailers, using Comosoft's LAGO system to help them streamline their print and online marketing operations.
"Luis is a perfect addition to our team," said Comosoft Americas President Randy Evans. "We are investing in and expanding our operations in Latin America, to meet the growing demand by the region's retailers and catalogers for content production automation. His knowledge of the industry, and of the latest technology, will help provide support to transform their multichannel marketing efforts."
Ayarza has 16 years of experience supporting the LAGO system. As the Head of Systems and Support for Litho Laser SA, a leading pre-media firm, he oversaw the implementation of LAGO at Belcorp, multinational cosmetic and beauty product company. During his tenure, Ayarza worked with over 250 Belcorp staff members supporting thirteen countries helping optimize catalog and collateral production. Using the LAGO system, he helped automate the process of using complex data to create cost-effective, well-designed catalogs and other marketing campaigns.
"From the beginning," Ayarza said, "I worked closely with Belcorp to transition from a semi-manual catalog process to an automated process. This lets them produce more catalogs in each country where they have a presence, in less time and without mistakes. From this experience, I know that LAGO can help other companies optimize their marketing and production processes, not only in Peru but also throughout Latin America." He added, "Many retailers and catalogers are looking to implement a digital marketing transformation. LAGO is an invaluable tool for achieving that success."
For more information, please contact Luis.Ayarza@comosoft.com; (+51) 922 379 979
About Comosoft
Founded in 1994, Comosoft is an established, global pioneer in multichannel media and PIM systems for the consumer goods, retail, catalog, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors. Our goal is to provide data and media production platforms to meet the ever-changing channel requirements of modern, global business, marketing, and digitally-enabled commerce. Our LAGO software tools reflect best practices and proven workflows for optimizing data-intensive content.
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Only green crackers will be allowed in Haryana on Diwali: Chief Minister
However, this year only, 7,146 machines have been made available, these include baling unit, super seeder, zero till seed cum fertilizer drill etc, said the Chief Minister.Khattar said that an incentive amount of Rs 1,000 per acre to farmers for bailing In-Situ Management is being given by the State Government and along with transportation charges of bales at Rs 500 per acre limited to a maximum of Rs 15,000 to Gaushalas.The State Government has formulated a special framework for stubble management to reduce pollution, added Khattar.
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that this Diwali, only green crackers will be allowed in the state. A complete ban has been imposed on the manufacturing, sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers except for green crackers. Other kinds of firecrackers create highly toxic gases and pollutants that poison the air, hence only green crackers will be allowed, he said, according to an official statement here.
Khattar said that open spaces have been earmarked for the sale of green crackers in each district. More and more information related to these places is being publicized. Strict action will be taken against those selling firecrackers without licence. ''While enjoying the festive fervour, it becomes our utmost duty to take care of the environment,'' he added.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana is taking concrete steps for stubble management and improving air quality.
"To control stubble burning, the State Government has implemented a framework which includes in-situ crop residue management, ex-situ management, effective monitoring, enforcement and wide reach of Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities," said the Chief Minister.
He further informed that under in-situ management, 23 lakh metric tonne (MT) crop residues will be utilized through various machines and decomposers and 13 lakh MT crop residues will be utilized under ex-situ management.
"Farmers are being continuously made aware of the ill effects of stubble burning. A total of 72,777 machines have been provided to farmers through Custom Hiring Centres and individually for stubble management in the last four years. ''However, this year only, 7,146 machines have been made available, these include baling unit, super seeder, zero till seed cum fertilizer drill etc," said the Chief Minister.
Khattar said that an incentive amount of Rs 1,000 per acre to farmers for bailing (In-Situ Management) is being given by the State Government and along with transportation charges of bales at Rs 500 per acre limited to a maximum of Rs 15,000 to Gaushalas.
"The State Government has formulated a special framework for stubble management to reduce pollution," added Khattar.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala and awards ceremony to honor the organization's legacy and recognize its ardent supporters. Reimagining Health Care: Celebrating Equity Change Agents will take place on November 5, 2022, at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami, Florida, and virtually, and will feature an evening of inspirational words, award presentations, a fundraiser, entertainment, and more.
NMF has worked for decades to build health equity by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, Latine, and People of Color medical students. In recent years, it has extended its support to scholars seeking to serve in other critical roles in the health care workforce. NMF is the only organization devoted exclusively to this mission and centering its work on the health-wealth gap. To further its mission, NMF has provided over $45 million in financial assistance to more than 32,000 talented students of color who have been historically and intentionally marginalized and underrepresented in medicine.
The gala will celebrate four noted equity change agents who have made an impact in the health care industry. This year's honorees include: NMF Corporate Imagineer Award recipient Johnson & Johnson, accepted by Vanessa Broadhurst (Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson); NMF National Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice (President & Chief Executive Officer, Morehouse School of Medicine); NMF Corporate Innovation Award recipient Merck, accepted by Carmen Villar (Vice President of Social Business Innovation, Merck & Co.); and NMF Visionary Award recipient Paul Viviano (President & Chief Executive Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles).
"These individuals and corporations have used their knowledge, resources, and influence to create equitable pathways and innovation in health care," says NMF's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michellene Davis, Esq. "From designating corporate support to advance diversity in clinical research, initiating policies to ensure patient care is equitable, and leading one of the country's best pathways for future physicians, this group of luminaries are helping to revolutionize health care every day. We are privileged to shine a light on them as we celebrate more than 75 years of NMF."
This 'gratitude gala' celebrates the extraordinary impact of NMF's long-standing partners, friends, scholars, and alumni who have helped NMF usher in this impactful new chapter. Essence Magazine Editor-at-Large Mikki Taylor will serve as Emcee/Host for the evening and Miami-based WPLG-TV Evening News Anchor and Reporter Calvin Hughes will host the "Fund the Mission" segment along with Dr. Russell Ledet, who will share his amazing story of working as a hospital security guard to a career in medicine. In addition, Liliam M. López, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) and the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation will welcome NMF supporters and guests to Miami.
Helping to lead this fundraiser is the NMF Board of Directors and the Host Committee of NMF supporters:
- Beverly Baker Jackson, Esq. President, Baker & Baker Management Company
- Melissa Bradley, Founder and General Partner, 1863 Ventures
- Dennis Charney, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Drs. Ludlow and Ruth Creary, Co-Founders, Creary Family Foundation
- Aisha Glover, Head of Urban Innovation, Audible
- Larry Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group & NMF Board Member
- Dee C. Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Diverse & Engaged
- Dr. Wayne Riley, President, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences, NMF Alumnus
For press credentials or interview requests, please contact Skai Blue Media at TeamNMF@skaibluemedia.com.
National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is the only private national organization devoted to providing scholarships and support specifically for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions. Over the course of its history, NMF has provided over $45 million to more than 32,000 students and aspiring health professionals. NMF was founded in 1946 and was one of the first diversity organizations in the U.S.
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Delhi Govt clears way for Janakpuri-RK Ashram Metro corridor
Delhi Government today granted approval for the removal and transplantation of 316 trees for the construction of the Janakpuri-RK Ashram metro corridor.
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Delhi Government today granted approval for the removal and transplantation of 316 trees for the construction of the Janakpuri-RK Ashram metro corridor. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed the construction of a new Delhi Metro corridor extending from Janakpuri to RK Ashram. These trees were coming in the way of Delhi Metro Phase-Four's construction.
Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "We have cleared the path for construction of a new metro corridor between Janakpuri and RK Ashram, today. DMRC has been given permission to remove and transplant 316 trees obstructing the project, provided they compensate by planting 3,160 more trees." Being an extension of the Magenta line of the metro, the corridor is touted to cover many densely populated areas of Delhi. It will connect the Janakpuri West station on Magenta Line with the RK Ashram station on the Blue Line. It aims to help lacs of locals connect to the metro network. However, the route is passing by a park near Gurudwara Nanak Piao at Derawal Nagar.
The park contains a stretch of 316 trees, causing hindrances in the construction. This particular area is of importance to the project as this will be the confluence of the elevated section and the underground section of the metro. Notably, the metro line is being constructed as an elevated corridor towards Derawal Nagar and will then take the underground route towards RK Ashram. Thus, the DMRC through its Chief Project Manager, wrote a letter to the Delhi Government seeking approval for the removal and transplantation of 316 trees to clear the way at the site. Given the importance of the new metro line, CM Arvind Kejriwal took cognisance of the larger interest of the people of Delhi and gave his nod to speed up the work by clearing the obstruction.
The corridor is around 29 km in length. The project will cover the areas of R.K. Ashram, Nabi Karim, Sadar Bazar, Pulbangash, Ghanta Ghar, Derawal Nagar, Ashok Vihar, Azadpur, Majlis Park, Bhalaswa, Haiderpur Badli Mor, North Pitampura, Prashant Vihar, Madhuban Chowk, Deepali Chowk, Pushpanjali Enclave, West Enclave, Mangolpuri, Peeragarhi, Paschim Vihar, Keshopur, Krishna Park Extn and Janakpuri West. Approving the proposal, the Delhi Government has noted that out of the 316 trees, the DMRC will transplant 185 trees of indigenous and native species from the site, while it will take up the felling of 131 trees only of the non-native species. The Delhi Government has further instructed the DMRC to not damage a single tree at the site other than those that have been identified and approved by the government. If any tree apart from the 316 approved ones is damaged, it shall constitute an offence under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act 1994.
It is to be noted that, The Delhi Government has further made it mandatory for the agency to plant ten times the trees, in lieu of the removal and transplantation. Thus, the DMRC will now plant 3,160 new tree saplings, besides transplanting 58% of the trees at the site. These 3,160 trees will be planted upon the identified land parcels within 3 months from the date on which the permission for shifting of the trees will be issued. The DMRC will further take the responsibility of maintaining the trees for the next seven years, as per the Delhi Government's guidelines. As per the proposal approved by the Delhi Government, various species of trees that suit the soil and climate of Delhi will be planted in lieu of the removal and transplantation of the trees. These include Neem, Amaltas, Pipal, Pilkhan, Gular, Bargad, Desi Kikar and Arjun among other species. These trees will be planted as saplings of 6-8 feet in height on non-forest lands.
As for the trees that have to be transplanted, the DMRC has been instructed to start the process immediately after fulfilling the requisite conditions and complete it within 6 months. The DMRC will further submit a report on the same to the Tree Officer for supervision. The Delhi Government has asked the DMRC to scrupulously abide by the Tree Transplantation Policy 2020 for the project and submit regular progress reports on the same. The DMRC must ensure that for all transplanted trees that do not survive indigenous tree species with 15 feet height and at least 6-inch diameter are planted in 1:5 ratio. If any tree is found to have a nest of birds, then it will not be allowed to be felled or transplanted till the birds abandon the tree. Further, the lops and tops of the trees shall be sent to the nearest crematorium for free by the DMRC within 90 days of its felling. (ANI)
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Urban League Leaders, Civil Rights Leaders, Advocates and Activists Will Raise Awareness, Educate Voters & Generate Excitement About 2022 Mid-Term Election
ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Urban League of Greater Atlanta President and CEO Nancy Flake Johnson, along with other civil rights leaders, advocates and activists will rally across Atlanta as part of The National Urban League's voter education and civic engagement initiative, Reclaim Your Vote State of Emergency Road Tour.
The day begins at 12:30 p.m. at Studio House Atlanta, 75 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE, with the Reclaim Your Vote Black Civic Leaders Luncheon.
The leaders then will join students and alumni for the Morehouse-Spelman Homecoming Market Friday Engagement on Spelman's campus at 3:30 p.m.
They will gather with community members for a Reclaim Your Vote Shop Talk focusing on black men at University Barber Shop, 3 James P. Brawley Drive SW, at 4:30 p.m.
The Reclaim Your Vote Civic Engagement Canvass will take place at 6:00 p.m. along the 1500 block of Pineview Terrace SW.
At 7 p.m., the leaders return to Studio House Atlanta to meet with local clergy for the Reclaim Your Vote Faith Leaders Gathering.
The full schedule and details are below.
WHO: National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial
Urban League of Greater Atlanta President and CEO Nancy Flake Johnson
Civic leaders, advocates, community members and clergy
WHAT: Reclaim Your Vote State of Emergency Road Tour
WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2022
SCHEDULE: 12:30 p.m. – Reclaim Your Vote Black Civic Leaders Luncheon
Location: Studio House Atlanta, 75 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE
3:30 p.m. – Morehouse-Spelman Homecoming Market Friday Engagement
Location: Spelman Campus, 350 Spelman Lane, SW
4:30 p.m. – Reclaim Your Vote Shop Talk
Location: University Barber Shop, 3 James P. Brawley Drive SW
6:00 p.m. – Reclaim Your Vote Civic Engagement Canvass
Location: 1500 block of Pineview Terrace SW
7 p.m. -- Reclaim Your Vote Faith Leaders Gathering
Location: Studio House Atlanta, 75 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE
CONTACT: Teresa Candori (212-558-5362, tcandori@nul.org)
Cecilia Cheeks (404-909-9540, ccheeks@ulgatl.org)
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U.S., APEC allies pledge to address food, energy spikes caused by Ukraine conflict
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The United States and APEC allies Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand said on Thursday that they remained committed to supporting Ukraine its struggle against Russia's invasion and to step up efforts to address food, energy and inflation shocks caused by the conflict.
In a joint statement released at an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation finance ministers meeting in Bangkok, the democracies urged Russia to unconditionally withdraw all of its forces from Ukrainian territory.
"We will further step up efforts to overcome the food crisis in coordination with international organizations and development partners and, in this context, will focus on supporting affected economies in protecting vulnerable populations from the impact of food price shocks and on lifting of export restrictions on food and fertilizers," the APEC allies said. "We also express our concern regarding volatility in energy markets and underscore the need to promote energy resilience, access, and security in the region."
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Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Also Plans Raleigh Office Expansion
DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the state's largest plaintiff's firms, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (JSF), is moving its Durham HQ–1500 feet east.
JSF is departing the American Tobacco Campus' Diamond View II where, since 2009, they occupied approximately 56,306 sf to the newly constructed 555 Mangum Street on the other side of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
In addition to a fresh space on the 8th floor of the 2021 Triangle Business Journal SPACE Awards winner for Top Office Development, JSF is also deploying a well-researched and strategically implemented strategy in their office design and layout to increase productivity, as well as client and employee recruitment and satisfaction.
Notably, the firm's new office square footage (24,190 sf) represents an intentional reduction of 57%. The firm is allowing employees the opportunity to curate their own office strategy with a mix of all work from home, all office, or a hybrid of the two.
The firm is also planning to expand its footprint in Raleigh from its current 6,203 sf to 16,336 sf (163% increase). This will give Triangle-based employees another office option.
"Like many companies during the pandemic, we learned out of necessity that different employees thrive in different work environments," says James S. Farrin, president and CEO. "While some employees fully embrace an office environment surrounded by colleagues, others do their best work when they are in the comfort of their own home office. We want to ensure our clients are always receiving the absolute best from each of our employees so we are adopting a model of choice."
While there may be variations in office locations, two things remain constant for the firm: a commitment to the highest standards of legal practice and client satisfaction and a guarantee of privacy and confidentiality regardless of where a client's attorney or support staff are located.
Clients and guests remain welcome to visit the offices for consultations and other meetings.
"The move to a fresh space allowed us great flexibility in designing an environment just right for our team. We enjoyed our years at American Tobacco immensely, as evidenced by the fact that we're not moving far," says Farrin. "To try to ensure our clients always have the best outcomes, our firm will continue to recruit the top attorneys and support staff in their respective fields and, for many, a hybrid working environment with flexibility has become a chief prerequisite for joining a firm. James Scott Farrin has always been known as a leader in our field and we'll continue to make strategic changes to stay there."
In 2020, the Triangle Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" Awards recognized JSF as #1 of the "Best Places to Work" for companies in the Large Company category.
In addition to their Durham headquarters, The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin also has North Carolina offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Greenville, Henderson, New Bern, Raleigh, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford, Wilmington, Wilson, and Winston-Salem. They recently opened an office in Greenville, SC.
ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 55,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 16 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, nursing home abuse, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.
Contact Information:
David Chamberlin
555 South Mangum Street
Suite 800
Durham, NC 27701
866-900-7078
https://www.farrin.com
Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC. Attorney J. Gabe Talton: 555 South Mangum St., Suite 800, Durham, NC
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Delhi HC upholds trial court order awarding life imprisonment for kidnapping, murdering woman
The Delhi High Court recently upheld the order of conviction and life imprisonment awarded to a man for kidnapping and murdering a woman who was pressurising and threatening him to marry her. The High court delivered the judgement after considering the circumstantial evidence of the case.
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The Delhi High Court recently upheld the order of conviction and life imprisonment awarded to a man for kidnapping and murdering a woman who was pressurising and threatening him to marry her. The High court delivered the judgement after considering the circumstantial evidence of the case. The woman was kidnapped from the Khajoori Khas area and was murdered in Simbhawli near Hapur in Uttar Pradesh. Her body was recovered from the spot on June 27, 2011, after the murder.
The division bench comprising justices Mukta Gupta and Mini Pushkarna dismissed the appeal moved by Mohd Gulfam. He challenged the trial court order convicting him of abduction, murder and destruction of evidence. The trial court had also imposed a fine of Rs. 1,30,000 under different sections. According to the bench, it considered the circumstantial evidence of the appellant talking to the deceased whereafter the deceased went to meet the appellant and on the next day on June 27, 2011, her dead body was found at Simbhawli. This place of the incident was pointed out resulting in the discovery of the dead body of Azeema there. This coupled with the recovery of the purse of the appellant near the place of the incident, the opinion of the post-mortem doctor that on June 28, 2011, dead body was two days old, the explanation rendered by the appellant and his conduct of abscission immediately after the incident, this Court is of the considered opinion that the prosecution has proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt, the bench said.
Hence, this Court finds no error in the impugned judgment of conviction and order on sentence, the bench said in the judgement. The appellant had challenged the judgement of December 19, 2018, passed by the trial court convicting him for offences punishable under Section 364/302/201 Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the order on sentence dated January 30, 2019, awarding life imprisonment.
It was argued by the counsel for appellant Mohd Gulfam that the trial court referred to the part of the disclosure statement of the appellant in the impugned judgment, which is not admissible in evidence. It was also argued that the alleged incident had taken place on June 26, 2011, and the dead body was found on June 27, 2011. However, the FIR was lodged on June 29, 2011. From January 1, 2011, to June 26, 2011, only two calls were made on June 22, 2011, and June 26, 2011 hence it cannot be said that there was proximity between the deceased and the appellant.
On the other hand, it was contended by the Additional public prosecutor (APP) Mukesh Kumar for the State that the accused had a clear motive behind committing the murder of the deceased, Azeema. APP argued that the deceased was in a relationship with the appellant Mohd Gulfam, who was residing in the same vicinity and was pressurising and threatening him to get married to her. On the day when the deceased went missing, she had gone with the appellant on his motorcycle.
The appellant led the police team to the place of murder and also the place of scuffle between him and the deceased. The Appellant was arrested only after the analysis of the call detail records of his mobile phone which became available to the police on July 21, 2011, the APP argued. The case of the prosecution is that on the evening of June 26, 2011, Alma/ Complainant's daughter namely Azeema left the house at about 6-6:30 PM to go to the house of her friend with a plastic box containing Kunda (Mithe Puyye) and failed to return home.
The complainant visited the house of Chanchal, a friend of her deceased daughter, who told her that the deceased had gone with appellant Mohd Gulfam and Shahjad. On the same night, Mohd Gulfam's parents came to the complainant's house and threatened her of kidnapping her elder daughter and offered her Rs 50,000 for not reporting or disclosing the matter to the police or any other authority.
Thus, an FIR was lodged on June 29, 2011, on the complaint of the mother of Azeema (deceased) about her being missing since June 26, 2011. (ANI)
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Why wait until you're dead to leave a legacy? Working 40 hours a week for 40 years to accumulate wealth to leave behind is an antiquated understanding of "leaving a legacy". What if there were ways to make a lasting impact that go beyond money or property?
"It's not enough to think about what we want to leave behind when we're gone," says Rebecca Cafiero, founder of The Pitch Cub. "Asking the question, 'how can I LIVE a legacy' changes everything."
In the best selling business book Living a Legacy, now available on Amazon, Rebecca Cafiero and the 18 women of The Pitch Club expand the concept of legacy to encapsulate values including generational wealth, family, individuality, and female empowerment. Upon release on October 18, the book became a bestseller in nine categories including Work Life Balance in Business and Women's Personal Spiritual Growth.
Each chapter — written by a different powerhouse female entrepreneur — explores the honest, moving stories that contribute thoughtful insights and tools into the responsibility and privilege of creating an impact greater than oneself. From stories of immigration, to tales of corporate burnout turned entrepreneurial success, Living a Legacy taps into the successes and failures of these female entrepreneurs who have seen and lived it all. Through their personal experiences in both life and business, they are building their legacies and moving the needle forward for their business partners, families, and for themselves.
"5.0 out of 5 stars. Beautiful, inspiring and direct." - Ashley (Amazon Review)
Book proceeds will be donated to Dress For Success, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve financial and economic independence.
Authors contributing are: Ati Grinspun, Allie Burch, Dr. Anjali Agrawal, Daisy Mack, Deanna Herrin, Emily Kim, Jennifer Gee, Kristen Day, Lindsey Paoli, Lisa Liu, Lisa Norman, Lisa Whalen, Marlene Ruttenberg, Melissa Henault, Pat Del Gavio, Steph Woods, Stevie Jones, and Zoi Jones.
Living a Legacy is published by Pitch Club Publishing, a boutique publishing house that has co-created 60 female best selling authors. Founder of the Pitch Club, Rebecca Cafiero is a business and visibility strategist, TEDx Speaker and 4x bestselling author featured in NBC News, ABC News, Forbes, US News & World Report. She's worked with hundreds of female entrepreneurs to increase their credibility, visibility and profitability in business.
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WRAPUP 1-France, Spain and Portugal agree to build Barcelona-Marseille gas pipeline
The pipeline "is a response to calls for solidarity from our European partners in the face of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's blackmail", Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters in Brussels, where the three leaders met on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron said it was "imperative that Europe remains united".
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Spain, Portugal and France said on Thursday they will build a sea-based pipeline to carry hydrogen and gas between Barcelona and Marseille, substituting plans to extend the so-called MidCat pipeline across the Pyrenees that France opposed. The route, dubbed BarMar, will mainly be used to pump green hydrogen and other renewable gases but will also temporarily allow for the transportation of a "limited amount" of natural gas to help alleviate Europe's energy crisis, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said.
Europe is scrambling to secure alternative energy supplies in the face of a squeeze from Russia which has progressively cut gas flows after the West imposed sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February. The pipeline "is a response to calls for solidarity from our European partners in the face of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's blackmail", Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters in Brussels, where the three leaders met on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said it was "imperative that Europe remains united". The BarMar resolves a stand-off between Spain and Portugal, which wanted to extend the MidCat pipeline so that they could sell gas to central Europe, and France, which argued that the pipeline would take too long to build to resolve short-term supply issues.
"It's good news, one of Europe's oldest blockades has been overcome," Costa said. Spain and France also agreed to speed up an electricity interconnection through the Bay of Biscay and identify and work on other connections between the two national grids, according to a joint statement.
The leaders of the three countries agreed to meet again in Alicante, Spain, on Dec. 9 to decide on a construction timeline and how it will be financed. Amid resistance from France, Spain and Italy had previously broached the idea of building an underwater pipeline between the two countries.
In the meantime it was pushing for France to accept the MidCat project, which would have required the construction of 100 km (62 miles) of pipeline to the French border. Spain had argued that the extension of the pipeline could be completed in less than a year while France said it expected the construction would take several years.
Spain accounted for 20% of global investment announcements in green hydrogen in the first quarter of 2022, second only to the US, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Iberdrola, which is building Europe's largest green hydrogen plant in Puertollano in central Spain, declined to comment on the pipeline announcement.
Among thee Spanish companies developing green hydrogen is oil and gas group Cepsa, which will spend 7-8 billion euros ($7.8-8.9 billion) on shifting its business to low-carbon energy sources by 2030. Cepsa CEO Maarten Wetselsaar told Reuters the agreement put Spain at the heart of Europe's plan to diversify away from Russian energy. "Spain, and Cepsa, can become central players in the future EU hydrogen market, delivering energy transition and energy security at the same time," he said.
As for natural gas, Spain has six terminals allowing it to bring in liquefied natural gas and convert it into its gaseous form, and three storage facilities, while Portugal has one. They are all near full capacity as consumer demand for gas on the Iberian peninsula has been lower-than-expected due to an unseasonably warm autumn.
Spain has the biggest regasification capacity in the European Union, accounting for 33% of all LNG and 44% of LNG storage capacity. The United States and Nigeria are among key suppliers of LNG to Spain, which also receives piped gas from Algeria. Gas prices in the Iberian peninsula fell to their lowest in almost six months because the storage terminals are full and they don´t have the pipeline infrastructure to send it on to other parts of central Europe where there is demand.
Countries such as Germany which historically have been more exposed to Russian imports are looking for multiple solutions to plug the hole left by Russia´s decision to limit supply. Germany on Thursday received the first direct gas deliveries from France through a pipeline link under a deal aimed at helping both countries cope with current energy supply problems, the French grid operator GRTgaz said.
France, which is less exposed to Russian imports than its eastern neighbour as most of its needs are filled from Norway and through LNG deliveries, will at first deliver 31 gigawatt-hours per day, using a pipeline in the Moselle region, GRTgaz said.
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NexGen Hosts Event at World's First GaN-on-GaN Fab to Promote CHIPS Act and U.S.-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexGen Power Systems, Inc., the world's leading designer, developer and manufacturer of innovative power conversion systems using its revolutionary Vertical GaN™ semiconductor technology, hosted New York Senator Chuck Schumer and New York State officials at its Syracuse fabrication facility (FAB-1) to promote U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing and global technology leadership. NexGen's Syracuse manufacturing facility has been operational since 2017 and expects full-scale production of Vertical GaN semiconductors to commence in 2023.
"I was thrilled to visit NexGen's state-of-the-art GaN-on-GaN manufacturing facility in Syracuse," said Senator Schumer. "NexGen's semiconductor technology and manufacturing capabilities are exactly what the US, and NY State, need to compete globally and to protect and maintain our national and economic security. The performance and efficiency improvements that NexGen Vertical GaN™ technology will enable in the electric vehicle, power supply, LED lighting, solar and consumer markets will ensure that the US retains its preeminent place in the global economy. NexGen is precisely the kind of company that the CHIPS Act was intended to help and that we, as a country, need to support for our future."
NexGen's FAB-1 has over 66,000 sq. ft. of total manufacturing space, and 20,000 sq. ft. of clean room space – making it the world's largest dedicated GaN fab. FAB-1 contains state-of-the-art tools for GaN epitaxial growth, materials characterization, device design and processing, electrical characterization, reliability testing, and product development.
"NexGen is the world's first company to commercialize Vertical GaN (GaN-on-GaN) power semiconductors at FAB-1 in Syracuse," said Shahin Sharifzadeh, Co-CEO, NexGen Power Systems. "NexGen's Vertical GaN™ products will fundamentally change the $10B power semiconductor market, with technologies, IP and manufacturing expertise and innovation developed in the U.S. We look forward to continuing this progress with support from Senator Schumer and the State of New York and to extending our footprint in central N.Y. with essential funding from the CHIPS Act."
Today, NexGen has over 50 employees at FAB-1 and plans to scale to over 100 by 2023. NexGen is currently sampling Power Systems to lead customers for testing and will move to full production in early 2023. To know more about NexGen Vertical GaN™ and solutions, please contact info@nexgenpowersystems.com.
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NexGen Power Systems, the premier vertically integrated power electronics company, designs, develops, and manufactures innovative power conversion systems with its revolutionary Vertical GaN™ semiconductor technology. Our smaller, lighter, and more efficient power systems make possible the next generation of power conversion and power generation and accelerate the transition to cleaner and renewable energy.
NexGen is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with its NexGen Vertical GaN™️ fabrication facility in Syracuse, New York, and a Center of Excellence for System Engineering, Marketing, and Systems Applications in Bengaluru, India. Sales offices are in China, Japan, and South Korea.
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WRAPUP 8-Ukrainians endure blackouts as power curbs follow Russian air strikes
Although Ukraine is advancing against Russian troops in the east and the south, it is struggling to protect power generating facilities and other utilities from missile and drone strikes that appear designed to disrupt and demoralise as winter approaches. People across the country were urged to use less power as the government enforced nationwide curbs on electricity usage between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m, the first such restrictions since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion and including blackouts in some areas.
Ukrainians endured power curbs including the first blackouts imposed by grid authorities since the war began on Thursday to allow the repair of infrastructure destroyed by Russian air strikes as Kyiv's forces pressed on towards the city of Kherson. Although Ukraine is advancing against Russian troops in the east and the south, it is struggling to protect power generating facilities and other utilities from missile and drone strikes that appear designed to disrupt and demoralise as winter approaches.
People across the country were urged to use less power as the government enforced nationwide curbs on electricity usage between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m, the first such restrictions since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion and including blackouts in some areas. That followed a barrage of Russian attacks that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said had struck a third of all power plants.
Meanwhile the northeast region of Sumy went without water as some Kyiv grocery stores reported sales of bottled water picking up in preparation for possible shortages there. "There is much anger against Russian leaders and Russian people," Mikhaylo Holovnenko, a Kyiv resident, told Reuters.
"But we are ready for outages. We have candles, charged power banks. Ukraine is charged to win." Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using energy and hunger as weapons.
"Scorched earth tactics will not help Russia win the war. They will only strengthen the unity and resolve of Ukraine and its partners," Scholz told the German parliament. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of Russia's Security Council, said Scholz had "clearly forgotten the Nazi past of his country and the 30 million Soviet people who were killed or died of hunger and cold during the war."
Russia's defence ministry said it was again targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, a strategy it has stepped up since the appointment this month of Sergei Surovikin - nicknamed "General Armageddon" by the Russian media - as commander of what Moscow calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine. Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko told national TV that Russia had carried out more than 300 air strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities since Oct. 10.
He said the government was seeking a 20% reduction in energy use as a result. "We see a voluntary decrease (in electricity consumption). But when it is not enough, we are forced to bring in forced shutdowns," he said.
Kyiv and Kharkiv announced curbs on the use of electric-powered public transport such as trolleybuses and reduced the frequency of trains on the metro. "We need time to restore power plants, we need respite from our consumers," Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, head of grid operator Ukrenergo, told Ukrainian TV.
IRANIAN DRONES? Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that the power problems would take time to resolve.
"We assume that Russian terror will be directed at energy facilities until, with the help of partners, we are able to shoot down 100% of enemy missiles and drones." He was due to address a European Union summit later on Thursday.
Leaders of the 27 member states will discuss options for more support to Ukraine, including energy equipment, helping restore power supply and long-term financing to rebuild. Much of the destruction has been inflicted by Russian drones, which Ukraine and the West say are Iranian-made, something Tehran denies.
European Union members had agreed on new measures against Iran over its supply of drones to Russia, the bloc's Czech presidency said. On the ground, the Ukrainian military continued to try to press its advance towards the southern city of Kherson, the only regional capital Russian forces have captured.
The Russian-appointed administration on Wednesday told civilians to leave the city - control of which gives Russia a land route to Crimea, which it seized in 2014, and the mouth of the Dnipro river. Ukraine's military said in an early Thursday update on the Kherson region that 43 Russian servicemen had been killed and six tanks and other equipment destroyed.
The Russian defence ministry described a battle in the area which it said its forces had won. Reuters was not able to verify battlefield reports.
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Founded in 2022, Omni Fiber continues to expand rollout of state-of-the-art broadband network to small and mid-size communities in the Midwest.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Fiber, a Fiber-To-The-Premises (FTTP) provider committed to bringing a new choice in Internet service to underserved markets in the Midwest officially announced 3 additional markets to be served in the state of Ohio: Bellevue, Huron, and Sandusky. This adds to the previously announced Ohio towns including Clyde, Dover, Shelby, and Tiffin.
"Omni Fiber is thrilled to continue the expansion of our network to bring high-speed connectivity to more underserved communities across Ohio," said Darrick Zucco, CEO of Omni Fiber. "We have seen a great amount of interest from our initial markets and look forward to providing even more Ohio residents a better choice for Internet service."
Construction is nearing completion in Omni's first 3 Ohio markets (Clyde, Dover, and Shelby), and construction will begin in Huron and Bellevue in the coming weeks, with Tiffin and Sandusky construction planned to start in the coming months.
Services available will include Fiber Internet with speeds up to 2 Gbps, traditional or streaming TV, and Phone. Omni Fiber is proud to offer a new choice in Internet service with symmetrical speeds, no data caps, no installation charges, no hidden fees, Premium Wi-Fi included, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and Ohio-based sales and customer service. Business solutions will also soon be offered. With the Omni Fiber hero discount, a $50 credit is also available for active military, Veterans, teachers, and first responders.
Residents can expect communications from Omni Fiber when construction begins as well as when services are available, and those interested in being among the first to get Omni Fiber service can place a no-obligation pre-order at www.omnifiber.com or by calling 844-844-OMNI (6664).
Founded in 2022 and backed by one of the largest investment firms in the telecommunications industry and led by a leadership team with 100+ years combined industry experience, Ohio-based Omni Fiber provides 100% fiber-optic broadband Internet, TV, and Phone services to residential and business customers in the Midwestern United States. Omni Fiber offers symmetrical speeds of up to 2 Gbps, no hidden fees, no data caps, Premium Wi-Fi included, local customer service, and competitive pricing. For more information, please visit www.omnifiber.com.
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KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM to be held from Nov 16 to Dec 19, 2022
Union Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with MoS, I&B and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying L. Murugan, on Thursday announced the "KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM" to be held from Nov 16 to Dec 19 2022.
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Union Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with MoS, I&B and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying L. Murugan, on Thursday announced the "KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM" to be held from Nov 16 to Dec 19 2022. Dharmendra Pradhan also launched the website for registeration for "KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM".
"Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (BBS) has come up with a proposal to rediscover, reaffirm and celebrate the age-old links between the Tamil culture and Kashi that have existed for centuries," said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan further added that a month-long "Kashi Tamil Sangamam" is to be organised in Varanasi (Kashi) from November 16 to December 19, 2022, during which academic exchanges - seminars, discussions etc will be held between experts/ scholars on various facets of the two ancient manifestations of Indian Culture, with focus on bringing out the links and shared values between the two.
"The broader objective is to bring the two knowledge and cultural traditions closer, create an understanding of our shared heritage and deepen the people-to-people bond between the regions," he added. While addressing the press conference, Dharmendra Pradhan said that India is a symbol of civilizational connectivity. The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam shall be an ideal platform to understand the unity in India's civilizational assets through two historic centres of knowledge & culture. The Sangamam to be organised under the overall framework and spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat" will create a bridge between ancient India and the contemporary generation. Kashi Sangamam will rediscover the link between these two ancient centres of knowledge, culture and heritage
Education Minister Pradhan informed that Kashi-Tamil Sangamam will be centred around a series of themes that cover various facets of knowledge - literature, ancient texts, philosophy, spirituality, music, dance, drama, yoga, Ayurveda, handlooms, handicrafts as well as the modern innovations, trade exchanges, edutech and other gen-next technology etc. Seminars, discussions, lectures, lec-dems etc will be held on these themes, for which subject experts will be invited. "This shall be a unique learning experience for students, scholars, academics, practising professionals, etc. on various facets of Indian Knowledge Systems, Education & Training Practices, Arts & Culture, Language, and Literature," he added. To ensure that the benefit of these discussions reaches the actual practitioners of these knowledge streams, it was proposed that in addition to experts, common practitioners from various groups from different parts of Tamil Nadu, can be brought for an 8-day visit to Varanasi and its neighbouring areas.
"Tentatively, 12 such groups have been identified including students, teachers, literary (authors, poets, publishers), cultural experts, professionals (practising arts, music, dance, drama, folk art, yoga, Ayurveda), entrepreneurs, (SMEs, start-ups) business people, (community business groups, hoteliers,) artisans, heritage related experts (archaeologists, tour guides, bloggers etc) spiritual, rural, sampradaya organizations," he added. He further added that these people will participate in academic programs, interact with people of Varanasi associated with the same field, and visit places of interest in and around Varanasi.
"It is proposed that around 210 people from different parts of Tamil Nadu can be taken in one group for a period of 8 days. 12 such groups, comprising around 2500 people can visit over a month," he said. Pradhan said that at the end of the Sangamam event, the people of Tamil Nadu shall get an immersive experience of Kashi and the people of Kashi shall also get to know the cultural richness of Tamil Nadu through a healthy exchange of knowledge-sharing experiences - events, visits, conversations. (ANI)
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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Capital Group, LLC ("Oxford Capital") today announced its acquisition of the Sherwood Portfolio, three senior housing properties totaling 256 units in Sequim WA, through a joint venture with funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"). The venture acquired the properties from an independent family operator. Oxford's senior housing management affiliate, Oxford Living US LLC, will manage the properties. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"We are excited to continue to expand our senior housing silo as we strategically assemble a portfolio of properties throughout the United States and Canada," said John W. Rutledge, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Oxford Capital Group, LLC, the Chicago based investor/manager/developer. "Oxford Living has made targeted senior housing acquisitions and investments in a number of growing markets throughout the southeastern United States and Canada, including Florida and Ontario. We plan further portfolio acquisitions in these and other markets."
"We are excited to partner with an extremely talented Oxford Living team, and we see significant valuation and operational upside potential in the Sherwood Portfolio," said Fortress Managing Director Peter Stone. "This transaction builds further on our strategy of acquiring senior housing assets with scale in attractive demographic areas that are well-positioned to weather an inflationary environment."
"While most institutional investors focus on high-end development in urban centers, our strategy is to buy overlooked mid-market properties which are dependable, comfortable and affordable," said Oxford Living President Lawrence Cummings, who has over thirty years of experience in seniors housing management, operations and development. "We have been warmly received by the resident community in the properties we are acquiring, as well as by the civic leadership of Sequim, and we look forward to continuing to fulfill the properties' mission to serve their residents and surrounding communities."
Oxford Living focuses on high private pay senior housing properties in both primary and important secondary markets throughout the United States and Canada. Acquisitions focus on markets with compelling demographics and properties with significant value add potential.
The three property Sherwood Portfolio totals 256 units located in Sequim, WA which is a regional retirement mecca known for its favorable climate and scenic vistas. The venture will invest over $8.0 million in enhancing the properties, with plans for a significant expansion of the portfolio's assisted living /memory care offerings.
Oxford is a Chicago-based international real estate private equity investment, development and management firm with a historic focus on operationally intensive forms of real estate, including the senior housing, hospitality and multi-family sectors. Oxford has sponsored, co-sponsored and/or invested in over $4.0 billion in senior housing and hospitality assets.
About Oxford Capital Group, LLC and Oxford Living, LLC
Oxford Capital Group, LLC is an award-winning international real estate investment, development, and management firm that focuses on large-scale acquisitions, developments, and redevelopments of operationally-intensive real estate. Oxford, its affiliates, and principals have been involved in over $4 billion of real estate and private equity investments, with a primary focus on hospitality (16,000+ hotel rooms); senior housing (4,000+ units); hospitality anchored mixed use projects including multi-family (2,000+ units); urban retail; and parking.
Oxford Living, LLC oxfordliving.ca is its wholly owned senior housing subsidiary which manages Oxford's growing portfolio of strategically located independent, assisted and memory care properties.
Oxford and/or its principals' senior housing investments are or have been located throughout Ontario Canada, as well as Miami and other markets in Florida, Ohio markets, including Cleveland, Columbus, and Youngstown; various markets in Virginia, Georgia, Vermont and Tennessee, as well as several markets in Oregon, including Bend and Eugene. These transactions include investing in and developing/redeveloping and managing skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living and memory care facilities.
In the hotel area, Oxford's geographic focus includes the nation's top metropolitan areas: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Miami, New York City, Portland OR, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, metro Washington D.C., select resort markets, and other markets with unique attributes including Charleston, SC. For information, visit www.oxford-capital.com.
About Fortress Investment Group
Fortress is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager with over $44 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2022. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages assets on behalf of over 1,900 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity and permanent capital investment strategies.
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Prepare plan to increase livestock: Union Minister Parshottam Rupala tells Nagaland govt
Pointing out that livestock in Nagaland has decreased by 40 per cent, while the human population has been increasing, Rupala said that a comprehensive plan to boost animal husbandry should be sent to the Centre, besides proposals on the requirement of the state and details of projects which have been pending should be submitted.
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Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on Thursday asked the Nagaland government to make a holistic plan to boost animal husbandry and increase livestock in the northeastern state. Rupala, the minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, also asked the state authorities to submit a proposal to the Centre to help farmers involved in rearing of bovine species mithun. The minister arrived here on Thursday as part of his two-day Nagaland visit and held a review meeting with officials of the state departments of animal husbandry & veterinary services and fisheries & aquatic resources at Dzukou House at Raj Bhavan.
The local authorities apprised him of the fact that there are more than 2,000 mithun farmers in 297 villages of the state.
There are government schemes for the rearing of cows and pigs, providing up to 50 per cent subsidy, and similar programmes should be proposed by the state administration to encourage mithun farming in Nagaland, Rupala said. ''Your state should send the request and we will consider it,'' he told officials here. The meeting was chaired by state Agriculture Production Commissioner Y Kikheto Sema.
Advisor to Nagaland animal husbandry department R Khing, and advisor to state fisheries L Khumo and others were present there. Pointing out that livestock in Nagaland has decreased by 40 per cent, while the human population has been increasing, Rupala said that a comprehensive plan to boost animal husbandry should be sent to the Centre, besides proposals on the requirement of the state and details of projects which have been pending should be submitted. He also asked the state departments to provide details of funds provided by the Centre and its utilisation in the state.
He claimed that Nagaland was not able to fully utilise the funds provided during the 2021-22 financial year and did not send proposals for the current fiscal.
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today issued a statement stating that third party reports of earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 are false as the company has not yet issued earnings for this period. The Company will report earnings in the coming weeks, consistent with past practice.
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Dipping towels in liquid gold, Customs catches new method of smuggling
The Customs officials apprehended a man who smuggled gold by dipping bath towels in liquid gold and then packing them well from the Kochi airport, informed the officials on Thursday.
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The Customs officials apprehended a man who smuggled gold by dipping bath towels in liquid gold and then packing them well from the Kochi airport, informed the officials on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Fahad, 26, a native of Thrissur who arrived at Kochi airport from Dubai on Spice Jet (SG 54) on October 10.
The customs officials said that it is for the first time that gold is being smuggled in this way. "Fahad tried to smuggle gold by dipping bath towels in liquid gold and then packing them well. But during the inspection, the customs officers suspected that the towels in his bag were wet," said the officials.
The officials further added that when the accused was asked about the wet towel he replied that he had taken a shower before leaving for the airport. "The Customs officers did not believe this. Then the Customs officers inspected well, five bath towels dipped in gold were seized from his bag," added the officials.
"It will take a few more days to tell exactly how much gold will be in these towels and scientific tests are going on. The customs authorities have clarified that the gold is extracted using a very complicated method and cannot be disclosed for security reasons," said the customs officials. Further details on the matter are awaited. (ANI)
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LEMOYNE, Pa., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher interest rates and limited inventory continue to factor in the cooling of the housing market in Pennsylvania, like many other areas of the country. September home sales declined 8% from August to 12,355 and are down 16%, compared to the same time last year, according to a report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®.
The median existing home sales price fell slightly to $206,575 in September, down from $209,794 in August.
"We're seeing several factors affecting today's market," said PAR President Christopher Beadling. "Rising interest rates and inflation in other products have affected what many homebuyers can now afford. They may be looking at homes priced lower than what they were previously considering. Home prices have fallen somewhat in the past two months, but they're still 4% higher than they were last year."
The number of listings declined 3% in September to 39,533, compared to August.
"The continued limited inventory has kept prices up," Beadling said. "The number of listings remains down more than 20% compared to last year and we're holding steady with about three months of inventory on the market."
"Overall, we're seeing listings stay on the market a little longer than we've seen over the past year," Beadling added. "We're still seeing multiple offers, but fewer than we saw just a few months ago."
"Buyers and sellers will need to adjust their expectations to the shifting market," he added. "Buyers may be entering the market more cautiously than we've seen in the past couple of years and sellers may be seeing fewer offers coming in closer to their listing prices."
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® is a trade/professional association that serves more than 39,000 members in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Goa: Colvale Police arrest man for possession of 2.5 kg Ganja
Colvale Police has arrested one person who is a native of Bihar for possessing Ganja.
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Colvale Police has arrested one person who is a native of Bihar for possessing Ganja. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi, reliable information was received from a source that one person was coming to deliver Ganja at four road junction, Colvale, Bardez - Goa.
Accordingly, Colvale Police formed a raiding team and laid a trap. Further today on October 20, the team nabbed the accused person at Colvale and seized from his possession 2.50 kg of Ganja worth Rs. 2,50,000.
The accused person was identified as Aniket Kumar, age 23 years, a resident of Verna, Goa and a native of Bihar. An offence under section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act has been registered.
The raiding team consisted of PI Somnath Mahajik, PSI Mandar Parab, Head constable Rupesh Korgaonkar, constables Suraj Kinlekar, Sandeep Malik, Mandar Kambli and Sadashiv Parab. Further investigation is in progress with PSI Mandar Parab under the supervision of SP North Shobhit Saksena IPS and SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi. (ANI)
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Fans Who Join Duffy's MVP Program Will Be Entered to Win the Ultimate Fan Experience Including Field Access to a Dolphins Home Game
MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heading into the celebration weekend of the 50th anniversary of the Miami Dolphins 1972 perfect season, Pepsi and Duffy's Sports Grill are teaming up to reward fans across Florida with "The Pepsi Perfect Season Giveaway."
Consumers who sign up for Duffy's MVP program here with promo code PEPSIFAN through November 30 will have a chance to win the ultimate Dolphins fan experience and other prizes including:
- Grand MVP Prize: Tickets to the January 8 Dolphins game at Hard Rock Stadium with a pregame experience including field access to help fans channel their inner MVP
- 2nd Prize: Limited-edition Perfect Season 50th Anniversary Miami Dolphins swag
- 3rd Prize: Duffy's MVP Prize Pack, includes gift cards, swag and more.
In addition, the Florida-based sports grill will be launching a special Pepsi Perfect Season meal bundle – any current Duffy's MVP members who orders a burger or wings with any Pepsi product will also be entered into the sweepstakes.
"During an exciting season celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Miami Dolphins' Perfect Season, Pepsi and Duffy's also wants to reward the passionate Dolphins fans who deserve their own MVP moment," said Paul Mihovilovic, VP of Foodservice Sales, South Division PBNA. "We're excited to give fans another way to celebrate and win the ultimate fan experience, made better of course with a Duffy's Sky Box Double Bacon Cheeseburger or their delicious Award-Winning Wings and a Pepsi!"
"It's an honor to team up with Pepsi to celebrate the Miami Dolphins' Perfect Season. We are excited to offer our MVPs the opportunity to have the ultimate fan experience in Miami," said Joe Webb, President of Duffy's Sports Grill.
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Pepsi is also bringing the Pepsi Zero Sugar Bus to the Hard Rock Stadium ahead of this Sunday's primetime Dolphins game against the Steelers, where members of the 1972 team will be honored during pregame and halftime ceremonies. Fans will get the chance to enjoy 1972-themed merchandise and interactive experiences.
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Defiant Ukrainians wrap up warm to face power outages
It is not far, just one stop," she said. Project manager Mikhaylo Holovenko had a candle placed at the ready in his Kyiv apartment as he charged his phones before the planned city outages.
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Ukrainians turned off domestic appliances, wrapped themselves in blankets to keep warm and remained defiant on Thursday as they faced the first nationwide electricity outages of the war against Russia.
In response to requests by the president and government, towns and cities restricted power supplies and limited electricity use so that energy companies could repair power facilities hit by a wave of Russian air strikes. Cities including the capital Kyiv and Kharkiv in the northeast announced curbs on the use of electric-powered public transport such as trolleybuses and reduced the frequency of underground trains as winter looms.
"We switched off all electric appliances at home. This must be treated very seriously. So far we have not used the heater," Lyudmila, a 75-year-old Kyiv resident, told Reuters television. "We bought new duvets, pillows, we are preparing. I do not know what else to do. I do not think we can buy a generator. I have no idea how we will keep ourselves warm."
She said she was listening to tips on television about how to keep warm, and living in hope. "We bought candles, we hope to buy fuel tablets. I hope everything will be fine," she said.
Sixty-year-old Olga said at a Kyiv bus stop that she was ready to travel on foot if public transport was suspended because of the efforts to conserve energy. "I guess I might have to walk. It is not far, just one stop," she said.
Project manager Mikhaylo Holovenko had a candle placed at the ready in his Kyiv apartment as he charged his phones before the planned city outages. "Russians have invaded our country, there is much anger against Russian leaders and Russian people. But we are ready for outages. We have candles, we have charged power banks. Ukraine is charged to win," he said.
MINISTER SEES LOWER CONSUMPTION President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said on Wednesday use of electricity should be minimised from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and that temporary blackouts were possible if this was not done.
Zelenskiy, who says air strikes have damaged 30% of Ukraine's power stations since Oct. 10, urged the public to limit electricity consumption in his nightly speech to the nation on Wednesday. DTEK, a major electricity supplier in Kyiv, told consumers it would do its best to make sure outages did not last longer than four hours. But the northeast region of Sumy which borders Russia said it would go the entire day - from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. - without water, electric transport or street lighting.
"We see a drop in consumption," Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said. "We see a voluntary decrease. But when it is not enough, we are forced to bring in forced shutdowns." The central city of Poltava said police would be out on patrol to check businesses switch off their lights. Those that did not would have their power cut off, the city council said.
With a difficult winter looming as the war drags on following Russia's Feb. 24 invasion, the state-run weather forecasting centre offered a glimmer of hope for Ukrainians. It said temperatures may be slightly higher than average this winter and that the probability of long periods of very cold winter was "very low".
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NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepaid Ventures, a leader in providing full-service cloud-based payment solutions announced today that it has changed its name to Expanse Financial Technologies, Inc., LTD. The company will operate under the name ExpanseFT.
"This is an exciting milestone for our business," declared Andrew Siden, ExpanseFT's CEO. "The ExpanseFT name embodies our mission to provide a broad spectrum of scalable financial products including credit, debit, prepaid and crypto solutions. Our powerful and dynamic platform enables our partners to leverage an ever-expanding range of payment products, services, and support to create extraordinary customer experiences. ExpanseFT is dedicated to creating unique solutions that are proven to deliver trust and positive results."
ExpanseFT empowers partners to customize their FinTech relationship and select from full-service solutions ranging from white label card issuing program management and full cycle collection, disbursement, and ACH services to focused use case-oriented experiences. Partners have the flexibility to take advantage of an expansive catalog of managed services or simply integrate their existing environment into ExpanseFT's powerful API set.
ExpanseFT capitalizes on strong strategic partnerships and years of industry experience. "We're seeing a growing need for someone to bridge the gap between those seeking financial solutions and today's complex payments infrastructure," said Siden. "We've run our own successful business utilizing the same solutions we are now proud to offer to our partners. We know there's a need out there and we're excited to solve this problem in the industry."
ExpanseFT is full-service cloud-based payments solutions provider based in New York. ExpanseFT's platform leverages powerful technology, dedicated and knowledgeable team members, and years of industry experience to offer solutions to partners and consumers. ExpanseFT offers custom technology solutions, award-winning in-house customer service, vigilant compliance, and fraud monitoring services, and a solutions-oriented approach to create exceptional partnerships and user experiences.
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Property Vista, an all-in-one property management solution, announces the launch of Vista Pay's outbound payments functionality, in collaboration with Dream Payments
TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Property Vista is excited to announce the launch of outbound payments for Vista Pay across Canada in Q4 2022 and across the US in Q1 2023, in collaboration with Dream Payments ("Dream") and Dream's connectivity to J.P. Morgan's digital payment services. Property management companies can now rely on Vista Pay to service their end-to-end cycle of payments. Directly from the Property Vista platform, they can collect rental payments from tenants and send payments to vendors, owners and tenants.
Property management companies often struggle to streamline the process of payments. Without a built-in outbound payment functionality, employees spend an average of an additional seven minutes per transaction when they send payments via banking platforms or paper cheques. There is also the rigorous process of sharing bank credentials with employees or management companies and the security and privacy concerns that often scare property owners away from electronic payment. However, the launch of outbound payments for Vista Pay will resolve these challenges.
Property Vista's clients can now save up to 50 hours and between $1000 to $3000 in processing payments monthly. On top of its existing rent and fee collection function, Vista Pay will now include the outbound payment feature that enables property managers to send payments securely to multiple vendors and owner distributions instantly and directly from the Property Vista platform. Property managers can also see the balance of the bank general ledger on the updated Expense and Payment User Interface, further saving property managers the step of checking the balance on an external platform.
Through the Dream Payments partnership, vendors can choose how they want to receive payment with a few clicks. Payment options include ACH/EFT, paper cheque, or virtual card.
"Issuing supplier payments and owner distributions manually via cheques or wire transfers are a real pain point for our clients," said John-Paul Gaconnier, Chief Product Officer, Property Vista. "With the introduction of our outbound payment feature, property managers can pay multiple vendors, return deposits to tenants, send out owner distributions, all with a few clicks on our platform. Through our partnership with Dream Payments, we are automating and digitizing the property management payment process and enabling our tech savvy clients to streamline their operations in this digital age."
"By integrating to the Dream API and embedding Dream's digital payment services directly into its industry leading property management software platform, Property Vista will enable fast, frictionless, and secure payments between property managers and their tenants and vendors," said Brent Ho-Young, Dream Payments CEO. "Vista Pay is powered by Dream's cloud-native outbound payment platform and its connectivity to JP Morgan's multi-channel digital payment rails. Dream looks forward to Vista Pay's transformation of payments across the North American property management industry."
"We are excited to power Property Vista & Dream Payments' outbound payment solution as they foster innovation within the property management payments ecosystem," said Matthew Parker-Jones, Managing Director, Global Head of Pay by Bank & B2C Payments, J.P. Morgan.
Property management companies and building owners interested in learning more about Property Vista's solutions can book a demo with Property Vista at www.propertyvista.com or email sales@propertyvista.com.
Property Vista is a property management software solution that transforms how property managers manage their properties and build tenant relationships to grow their business. Property Vista integrates all the necessary tools for property managers to efficiently manage their properties and improve the tenant experience - from prospective tenant applications to move-out inspections and everything in between, Property Vista's intuitive cloud-based platform helps property managers create a meaningful and modern tenant experience.
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DENVER, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shelton Capital Management ("Shelton"), a multi-strategy asset manager, announced today that Peter Higgins has joined the Firm as Head of Fixed Income and Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager. Mr. Higgins will lead Shelton's fixed income team, which now has over 100 years of combined research and trading experience across various fixed income products, including corporate credit, government and municipal bonds, as well as green bond portfolios.
With Mr. Higgins' appointment, Shelton aims to build on its already robust fixed income team. "Shelton has a long and rich history of fixed income investing dating back to Richard Shelton, who founded the firm in 1985, originally focusing on municipal bond investing," said Derek Izuel, Chief Investment Officer for Shelton Capital Management. "We're pleased to welcome Peter to the team. His impressive background fits seamlessly into the Firm's foundation of growing solutions in the fixed income space. That vision and commitment will continue to drive Shelton's investment capabilities and expertise."
Mr. Higgins has over 25 years of experience in fixed income investing, most notably as Partner and Lead Portfolio Manager at both Ares Management and BlueBay Asset Management. Previously, Peter specialized in global leveraged finance at investment banks such as Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Credit Suisse in both London and New York. Mr. Higgins earned a bachelor's degree in Economics-Political Science from Columbia University. His track record spans several different products within the Global Leverage Finance asset class, including US and European high yield bonds and leveraged loans. He will continue Shelton's dedication to growth in the fixed income space and will provide invaluable insight into global bond markets for our clients.
"I'm proud and excited to join the Shelton team, whose leadership has shown continued conviction with our fixed income products," said Mr. Higgins. "As a rapidly growing boutique firm with a highly professional and experienced team, Shelton has the resources needed to continue offering our existing clients and new prospects creative and flexible solutions to meet their investment needs."
Shelton offers multiple fixed income mutual funds and separately managed accounts. With interest rates continuing to rise, bonds are seeing renewed interest and popularity. The Shelton Tactical Credit Fund (ticker: DEBIX) is one of several offerings that is uniquely positioned to navigate the current challenges in the fixed income markets. DEBIX is a differentiated credit-focused fixed income total return strategy that employs credit analysis to identify bonds that are undervalued by the market.
Shelton Capital Management is a multi-strategy asset manager with fund administration and digital marketing expertise. With a determined focus on growth, Shelton is active in acquisitions and fund consolidations. Shelton Capital Management has expertise in mutual fund and separately managed account advisor mergers and has completed numerous transactions with the goal of improving the financial and economic performance of partner firms. Shelton manages over $3 billion of assets as of 9/30/22. For additional information, visit http://sheltoncap.com.
Investors should consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the fund. To obtain a prospectus, visit www.sheltoncap.com or call (800) 955-9988. A prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
The Fund invests without restriction as to issuer capitalization, country, credit quality and without restriction as to the maturity of fixed income securities. The Fund generally will take long positions in securities believed to be undervalued and short positions in securities believed to be overvalued. The Fund typically employs derivatives for hedging purposes, such as futures contracts, options, credit-default swaps, and total return swaps.
The risk for loss on short selling is greater than the original value of the securities sold short, and theoretically is unlimited, because the price of the borrowed security may rise, thereby increasing the price at which the security must be purchased. Although the Fund intends to use derivatives to reduce risk, they may have the opposite effect and increase the volatility or magnitude of loss by the Fund. Derivatives may be illiquid and subject to the risk of default by a counter-party. The value of the Fund's investments in fixed income securities will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed income securities. The Fund may invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities, sometimes known as "high-yield bonds" or "junk bonds," which may subject the Fund to greater credit risk, price volatility and risk of loss than investment grade securities. Some of the "junk bonds" may include securities issued by distressed companies experiencing acquisition, merger, spinoff, restructuring, bankruptcy, downgrade, delinquency, default, or relatively poor financial performance. Distressed securities are speculative and involve substantial risks in addition to the risks of investing in junk bonds, including potential loss of the Fund's entire investment.
Shelton Tactical Credit Fund is distributed by RFS Partners, a member of FINRA and affiliate of Shelton Capital Management.
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WRAPUP 2-France, Spain and Portugal agree to build Barcelona-Marseille gas pipeline
The pipeline "is a response to calls for solidarity from our European partners in the face of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's blackmail", Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters in Brussels, where the three leaders met on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron said it was "imperative that Europe remains united".
Spain, Portugal and France said on Thursday they will build a sea-based pipeline to carry hydrogen and gas between Barcelona and Marseille, substituting plans to extend the so-called MidCat pipeline across the Pyrenees that France opposed. The route, dubbed BarMar, will mainly be used to pump green hydrogen and other renewable gases but will also temporarily allow for the transportation of a "limited amount" of natural gas to help alleviate Europe's energy crisis, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said.
Europe is scrambling to secure alternative energy supplies in the face of a squeeze from Russia which has progressively cut gas flows after the West imposed sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February. The pipeline "is a response to calls for solidarity from our European partners in the face of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's blackmail", Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters in Brussels, where the three leaders met on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said it was "imperative that Europe remains united". The BarMar resolves a stand-off between Spain and Portugal, which wanted to extend the MidCat pipeline so that they could sell gas to central Europe, and France, which argued that the pipeline would take too long to build to resolve short-term supply issues.
"It's good news, one of Europe's oldest blockades has been overcome," Costa said. Spain and France also agreed to speed up an electricity interconnection through the Bay of Biscay and identify and work on other connections between the two national grids, according to a joint statement.
The leaders of the three countries agreed to meet again in Alicante, Spain, on Dec. 9 to decide on a construction timeline and how it will be financed. Amid resistance from France, Spain and Italy had previously broached the idea of building an underwater pipeline between the two countries.
In the meantime it was pushing for France to accept the MidCat project, which would have required the construction of 100 km (62 miles) of pipeline to the French border. Spain had argued that the extension of the pipeline could be completed in less than a year while France said it expected the construction would take several years.
Spain accounted for 20% of global investment announcements in green hydrogen in the first quarter of 2022, second only to the US, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Iberdrola, which is building Europe's largest green hydrogen plant in Puertollano in central Spain, declined to comment on the pipeline announcement.
Among thee Spanish companies developing green hydrogen is oil and gas group Cepsa, which will spend 7-8 billion euros ($7.8-8.9 billion) on shifting its business to low-carbon energy sources by 2030. Cepsa CEO Maarten Wetselsaar told Reuters the agreement put Spain at the heart of Europe's plan to diversify away from Russian energy. "Spain, and Cepsa, can become central players in the future EU hydrogen market, delivering energy transition and energy security at the same time," he said.
As for natural gas, Spain has six terminals allowing it to bring in liquefied natural gas and convert it into its gaseous form, and three storage facilities, while Portugal has one. They are all near full capacity as consumer demand for gas on the Iberian peninsula has been lower-than-expected due to an unseasonably warm autumn.
Spain has the biggest regasification capacity in the European Union, accounting for 33% of all LNG and 44% of LNG storage capacity. The United States and Nigeria are among key suppliers of LNG to Spain, which also receives piped gas from Algeria. Gas prices in the Iberian peninsula fell to their lowest in almost six months because the storage terminals are full and they don´t have the pipeline infrastructure to send it on to other parts of central Europe where there is demand.
Countries such as Germany which historically have been more exposed to Russian imports are looking for multiple solutions to plug the hole left by Russia´s decision to limit supply. Germany on Thursday received the first direct gas deliveries from France through a pipeline link under a deal aimed at helping both countries cope with current energy supply problems, the French grid operator GRTgaz said.
France, which is less exposed to Russian imports than its eastern neighbour as most of its needs are filled from Norway and through LNG deliveries, will at first deliver 31 gigawatt-hours per day, using a pipeline in the Moselle region, GRTgaz said.
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Infosys has allowed employees to take up ‘gig’ jobs on the side with prior consent of managers provided such an engagement does not compete with the company, its clients or pose conflict of interest.
The company, in an internal communication to employees, detailed how staff can take up ‘gig’ work.
Analysts say, the move may help the company to address some attrition challenges, since it allows employees to take up additional source of earnings, and chase their tech passion, albeit with firm riders.
It, however, did not define ‘gig’ work nor did it term it as ‘moonlighting’.
The latest move comes at a time when debate around moonlighting has grabbed headlines. Put simply, moonlighting refers to employees taking up side gigs to work on more than one job at a time.
During the company’s Q2 earnings, Infosys had made it clear that the company does not support moonlighting and that it has fired employees who were into dual employment over the last 12 months.
In an email to employees on Thursday, Infosys said: “Any employee, who wishes to take up gig work, may do so, with the prior consent of their manager and BP-HR, and in their personal time, for establishments that do not compete with Infosys or Infosys’ clients.” Infosys said it counts on its employees to ensure that this does not impact their ability to work with the company effectively.
“In addition, as per Infosys employment contract, employees may not work in areas when there is an actual or potential conflict of interest or by accepting dual employment,” the company wrote in the email seen by PTI.
As an organisation, Infosys values the ability to continuously learn new skills and gain experience. Infosys said that it is only natural that the company is supportive of employees taking up additional projects as appropriate in their personal time.
However, it said, care needs to be taken to ensure that such projects “comply with the company’s policy for gig working, and do not breach client contracts or otherwise impact the employee’s ability to be effective in their full-time job with Infosys.” When employees have a discussion with their managers about such projects before taking them up, much of this can be addressed, it said.
In addition, Infosys said it has also created several opportunities for gig working internally — through its very own Accelerate platform that enables managers to list gig work jobs for Infoscions.
“Accelerate allows skill based job matches to recommend the right gigs for employees and incentivise both gig wokers and hiring managers. The platform, over the years, has been helping in create richer job variety and more immersive learning for Infoscions,” it said.
Last month, Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji revealed that some 300 employees were fired as the IT services company had no place for any employee who chose to work directly with rivals while being on Wipro payrolls.
During the Q2 earnings’ briefing, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh had said the company does not support dual employment.
“We don’t support dual employment… if we found… in the past, employee doing blatant work in two specific companies where there is a confidentiality issue, we have let go of them in the last 12 months,” Parekh had said.
Infosys is among the companies which have taken a strong stance on moonlighting. It had earlier shot off a missive to its employees asserting that moonlighting is not permitted, and warned that any violation of contract clauses will trigger disciplinary action “which could even lead to termination of employment”.
“No two timing – no moonlighting!” the company had said.
The issue of moonlighting emerged as a big talking point after Rishad Premji flagged the issue. Premji had taken to Twitter to highlight the issue saying: “There is a lot of chatter about people moonlighting in the tech industry. This is cheating – plain and simple.” HCL Technologies too has weighed into the issue of moonlighting and has said it does not approve of dual employment, although it hastened to add that the issue is not a major one within the company.
Infosys’ Parekh, during Q2 earings’ conference, had also said where gig opportunities in the external environment is concerned, Infosys supports aspirations of employees to learn beyond their work but after prior approval of manager has been obtained.
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EVERCYCLE™ solutions advance the plastics industry's transition towards a circular economy
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, unveiled its EVERCYCLE™ additives platform for plastics recycling today at the K 2022 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany. Meet with SI Group's team during K 2022 at Hall 6 / B08.
Visit www.siigroup.com to learn more about EVERCYCLE™ additives for plastics recycling.
SI Group's EVERCYCLE™ additives brand is a new platform of products that support a more circular economy based on resource conservation, enhanced recycling, and innovative technologies. For PET recycling and converting, EVERCYCLE™ products offer process stability, color control, and reduced acetaldehyde levels. For polyolefin recycling, benefits include process stabilization and performance enhancement, enabling increased recycled content. Products announced today include:
- EVERCYCLE™ PET-102D for color control in PET bottles, trays, and fibers (pellet)
- EVERCYCLE™ PET-103D for color control in PET bottles, trays, and fibers (liquid)
- EVERCYCLE™ PP-101S for stabilization in HDPE and PP flexible packaging
- EVERCYCLE™ LD-101S for stabilization in LDPE rigid packaging
SI Group is proud to take part in the plastic industry's drive to improve recycling technologies. Consumer brands are looking to increase the amount of recycled content and enable multiple uses of their products to increase sustainability of their products. EVERCYCLE™ products are designed to help address both challenges. "Our formulated additive solutions advance the transition to a more circular economy by enabling more plastics to be recycled back into the economy. This will result in a more sustainable industry and create greater societal and economic benefit for all," said Irfaan Foster, Market Development Director at SI Group.
The EVERCYCLE™ additive platform is the latest milestone in SI Group's sustainability journey. "We continue to invest in innovation, driving forward our capabilities and expertise, to bring more sustainable solutions like EVERCYCLE™ additives to the market. Sustainability is critically important to our employees, customers and business partners, and these products demonstrate our ability to support customers in the transition to a circular economy," said Joey Gullion, Chief Commercial Officer at SI Group.
SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. SI Group solutions are essential to enhancing the quality and performance of countless industrial and consumer goods within the plastics, rubber & adhesives, fuels & lubricants, oilfield, and pharmaceutical industries. SI Group's global manufacturing footprint includes 20 facilities on three continents, serving customers in 80 countries with approximately 2,000 employees worldwide. In 2021, SI Group received a gold award for corporate social responsibility by EcoVadis and is ranked among the top five percent of more than 50,000 worldwide companies. SI Group innovates and drives change to create value with a passion for safety, chemistry, sustainability, and extraordinary results. Learn more at www.siigroup.com.
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In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, the Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to reduce the cut-off marks for core subjects and languages in the schoolteacher recruitment examination.
J C Madhuswamy, minister of law and parliamentary affairs, told reporters later that the cut-off marks would be reduced from 50 to 45 for core subjects and from 60 to 50 for languages.
“The decision to reduce the cut-off marks was taken last year after assessing that there would be around 2,000 vacancies after recruitment. However, the recruitment process had already begun. So we did not want to implement the decision because it would lead to litigation,” Madhusawamy said.
The minister said the candidates would be shortlisted after considering 10 per cent of their of pre-university course marks, 20 per cent of their degree marks and 20 per cent of their B Ed marks. They would be appointed on the basis of merit.
Recruitment of 15,000 teachers for the current academic year is underway, he added.
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Ayodhya set to emerge as a global city by 2024 due to CM Adityanath's efforts
With development projects worth Rs 20,000 crore in progress in Ayodhya, of which projects worth Rs 1,700 crore will be completed by December this year, the holy city of Lord Shri Ram is emerging as a global city, thanks to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's efforts.
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With development projects worth Rs 20,000 crore in progress in Ayodhya, of which projects worth Rs 1,700 crore will be completed by December this year, the holy city of Lord Shri Ram is emerging as a global city, thanks to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's efforts. With his faith in Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram, CM Yogi has left no stone unturned to develop Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, which was considered politically untouchable five years ago, into a global city of great tourist attraction.
As most of the projects being carried out by various departments on behalf of the government will be completed before 2024, Ayodhya will emerge as a global city by that year. The projects in Ayodhya include the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Corridor being built on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor and Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport. Besides, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Council is spending Rs 3,000 crore to develop a greenfield township in Ayodhya. About 83 per cent of the land has been procured so far for the project, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2024.
BJP's double-engine government is also fully cooperating in making Ayodhya a global city. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is spending about Rs 12,000 crore on the construction of roads. The NHAI is spending Rs 6,657 crore for widening Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama Marg and Rs 5,924 crore for constructing a 67-and-a-half km long Ayodhya bypass. The main development works being carried out in Ayodhya include approval for the expansion of Maryada Purushottam Shriram Airport at the cost of Rs 1175 crore, of which Rs 843 crore has been spent on private land; widening of Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Path (from Sugriva Fort to Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi), Bhakti Path (from Shringar Haat to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi) and Ram Path (from Sahadatganj to Nayaghat),
It also includes the construction of the Ayodhya Bypass (Ring Road), widening of Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama Marg, NH 27 (Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur) and National Highway 330A (Jagdishpur-Ayodhya Section) Road; construction of Salarpur Railway Station Terminal, Purvanchal Expressway Project, district Ayodhya; Purvanchal Expressway Project, district Ambedkarnagar; and Gorakhpur Link Expressway Project, district Ambedkar Nagar. (ANI)
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Full Engagement Spans All Aspects of the Revenue Cycle Including CDI and Coding
DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conifer Health Solutions, a leading provider of comprehensive Physician Revenue Cycle Management (PRCM) outsourced services, announces a five-year partnership with Sinai Medical Group (SMG) in Chicago, Illinois effective October 6, 2022. The enterprise relationship involves a full engagement with a focus on CDI and Coding. Previously, SMG had multiple vendors managing their revenue cycle but struggled with coding and documentation concerns impacting revenue collection. SMG is part of Sinai Chicago.
With the near-term transition to the Epic platform for its electronic medical record, Sinai Chicago required proven results and significant Epic experience in a new vendor of choice. Conifer scored high marks in both categories making them the perfect match.
"The transition to Epic is a key reason why we selected Conifer," shared Gary Krugel, chief financial officer, Sinai Chicago. "Their expertise in maximizing the value of Epic in the revenue cycle was well validated by their references."
Conifer's Physician RCM Services include patient access, billing/collections, quality assurance, reporting/analytics, client delivery and ongoing support. Coding services include production coding, quality assurance and reporting/analytics. Finally, the Clinical Documentation improvement includes initial and regular audits. Conifer PRCM will help during this critical platform transition, taking 3-4 months to complete, train, and concurrently do implementation process.
"We are grateful to be selected by the Sinai Medical Group and look forward to a positive and impactful working relationship, said Matthew Bayley, MD group president, Conifer PRCM. "As a local Chicago organization, our collaboration will certainly be facilitated by our proximity."
About Conifer Health Solutions
Conifer Health Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, brings 35 years of healthcare industry expertise to help health systems and physician practices address their most pressing revenue cycle challenges. The company offers tech-enabled end-to-end and point solution revenue cycle services that help to enhance the patient experience, drive operational efficiency, and improve financial outcomes. Annually, Conifer Health manages 17+ million unique patient interactions, more than $25 billion in net patient revenue and $22.6+ billion in medically managed spend. Conifer Health also provides value-based care services focused on population health management and financial management services for more than five million lives. For more information, visit ConiferHealth.com.
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A second independent witness in the murder of M M Kalburgi has identified the man who shot the 77-year-old Kannada literary scholar outside his house in Dharwad in 2015.
The witness, who was working at an apartment complex located opposite Kalburgi’s home, identified Ganesh Miskin, 29, who was affiliated with a right-wing outfit in Hubbali city, as the shooter. The witness also identified Amol Kale, 39, a former convenor of the Sanatan Sanstha affiliated Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, as a man who was seen moving around the house. Kale allegedly plotted the execution of the murder.
The second independent witness identified both people during the trial in a district court in Dharwad on Thursday.
In August, another independent witness — who had a store opposite the Kalburgi home — had identified the motorcycle rider who brought the shooter to the scholar’s house on August 30, 2015. This rider, who had allegedly waited outside before escaping with the shooter after the murder, was identified as Praveen Chatur, 29, a Hindutva activist from the neighboring Belagavi region.
In March, Kalburgi’s daughter Roopadarshi K, who was present at her father’s home on the day he was murdered, broke down in the court after identifying Miskin as the shooter.
She also identified Chatur as the man who was waiting on the motorcycle outside the house. The scholar’s wife Umadevi also identified Miskin in March.
The four witnesses who have identified Miskin, Chatur and Kale had earlier identified them during test identification parades conducted during the investigation phase of the case.
The second independent witness is set to be cross-examined next month by defence advocates following the chief statement made in court on Thursday by the witness.
Miskin is also accused in the shooting of the journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017. Kale, too, is accused in the Gauri Lankesh case.
Kale, a former convenor of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, was allegedly a key leader of a right-wing extremist group that was assembled by recruiting youths with extremist mindsets from Hindutva outfits like the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Sanatan Sanstha, Sri Rama Sene and Shri Shivpratishthan Hindustan.
The extremist group – identified as an organized crime syndicate by the Karnataka police – is alleged to have been involved in as many as four targeted assassinations of progressive thinkers between 2013 to 2017 in Maharashtra and Karnataka apart from carrying out petrol bomb attacks on theaters during the screening of the film Padmavat in 2018.
In March 2019, a Special Investigation Team of the Karnataka police which investigated the 2017 murder of the journalist Gauri Lankesh was handed the investigation of the Kalburgi murder – on a plea filed in the Supreme Court by the scholar’s wife Umadevi Kalburgi stating that investigations in the Lankesh case had shown that her husband was killed with the same gun that was used to kill the journalist.
The SIT probe in Karnataka had revealed that the journalist Lankesh, 55, and the scholar Kalburgi were killed with the same gun and that the gun was used to kill the Leftist thinker Govind Pansare, 81, in Kolhapur, in Maharashtra in February 2015 (while a second gun – used in the Pansare shooting, was used to gun down the rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, 69, in Pune in August 2013).
In August 2019, the SIT identified Ganesh Miskin and Praveen Prakash Chatur as the perpetrators of the killing of Kalburgi. Five persons who have been charged for the Gauri Lankesh murder are also accused in the Kalburgi murder case. Only Praveen Chatur is not accused in the Lankesh murder case of 2017 but is accused in the 2015 Kalburgi murder.
The other accused in the Kalburgi case are Vasudev Suryavanshi, 31, a motorcycle mechanic who stoles bike for the murders, Sharad Kalaskar, 29, the alleged shooter in the Dabholkar murder who dumped the guns used for the murder, and Amit Baddi, 29, a Hubli associate of the alleged shooter Ganesh Miskin who provided logistics for the murder of Kalburgi and Lankesh.
The SIT which filed its charge sheet in the Kalburgi murder case in August 2019 has stated that the 77-year-old literary scholar was targeted by right-wing Hindutva extremists for statements wrongly attributed to him following a seminar against superstitious practices held in 2014.
In June 2014, in the course of his participation in a discussion on the topic ‘Towards a superstition free society’ as part of a debate on ‘Enactment of Karnataka Prevention of Superstitious Practices Bill, 2013’ held at the Vigyan Bhavan, Bengaluru, the Kalburgi quoted the Jnanpith award winning writer U R Ananthamurthy and said that urinating on idols of Gods would not attract retribution.
The quote was from a collection of essays published in 1996, where the late Jnanpith award-winning writer, Ananthamurthy, had mentioned urinating on idols as a child. Kalburgi’s statements in the debate were however portrayed as his own in the media.
The journalist Gauri Lankesh and the literary scholar M M Kalburgi were murdered by a group whose members acted according to principles outlined in a book called Kshatra Dharma Sadhana published by the right-wing Hindutva outfit Sanatan Sanstha, the SIT said in its charge sheet in the Lankesh case.
“The members of this organization targeted persons who they identified to be inimical to their belief and ideology. The members strictly followed the guidelines and principles mentioned in “Kshatra Dharma Sadhana”, a book published by Sanatan Sanstha,” the SIT said.
The secretive group had members who were “indoctrinated and actively underwent arms training, shooting practice and were trained in the manufacture and use of bombs with the intention of promoting insurgency and creating fear in society,” the SIT said. | https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/second-independent-witness-identifies-m-m-kalburgi-shooter-8221600/ | 2022-10-20T16:57:18 | en | 0.98041 |
Meet Aqsa Masrat, 10-year-old social media influencer from North Kashmir
Aqsa Masrat, a 5th-class student from Sopore town of Baramulla district of North Kashmir is a social media influencer who highlights the basic issues on social media.
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Aqsa Masrat, a 5th-class student from Sopore town of Baramulla district of North Kashmir is a social media influencer who highlights the basic issues on social media. This 10-year-old girl from Kashmir is making waves on social media with her engaging YouTube videos.
Aqsa Masrat, a student of Shah Rasool Memorial Welkin Sopore, is known as the youngest social media influencer from the Kashmir Valley as she has left hundreds of thousands of people mesmerized with her captivating videos. The little girl regularly posts videos on her social media page called 'What Aqsa Says'. On YouTube, she has more than 2,800 subscribers, while on Facebook, she has over 58,000 followers. In the videos, Aqsa speaks about the scenic beauty of her home state and uses her social media to draw attention to problems in her community.
While talking to ANI, Aqsa Masrat said that as far as the videos are concerned, she used to spend a lot of time with her maternal uncle and she got inclined towards the camera and started making videos. "My maternal uncle is my role model. When I was 6 years old, I made my first video on Chili Kalan, the harshest season of winters in Kashmir valley," she said.
She further said that she started making videos on social issues like dog menace, traffic jams and other videos on the broken bridge of Sopore and on the price hike. Aqsa Masrat said that her mother fully supports her in this. Aqsa Masrat wants to become an IAS officer and her message to youths and their parents is to help their wards showing their talent. (ANI)
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kudos Technologies, Inc. ("Kudos" or "the Company"), the smart wallet that maximizes consumer rewards and benefits while shopping online, today announced it has closed a $7 million seed funding round and launched its mobile and desktop extension to the public. The seed round, led by Patron, includes investments from QED Investors, SciFi VC, SV Angel, Precursor Ventures, Newtype Ventures, Chingona Ventures, and over forty angel investors.
This round of financing will enable Kudos to further develop its first product, a smart wallet that helps users simplify checkout and maximize their credit card rewards whenever they shop online. Additionally, the company will allocate funds toward future initiatives, including the launch of additional cashback boosts across 12,000 merchant partners, user growth, and a number of other features yet to be announced.
Tikue Anazodo, Co-founder and CEO of Kudos, commented on today's news, "Our goal at Kudos is to simplify online checkout and maximize rewards and benefits to the consumer. The support of our investors allows us to further realize this goal and continually improve the customer experience. We identified an opportunity to build a new wallet product with a more consumer-focused lens and are excited to provide greater utility and benefits to our users."
Since its beta launch a few months ago, Kudos has seen strong organic growth with downloads increasing an average of 36% month over month and $4.5 million in annualized checkout GMV. Kudos also now supports checkout at over one million websites. The Kudos smart wallet helps users maximize their credit card rewards and hidden benefits like purchase protection and travel insurance when shopping online. Kudos speeds up checkout by autofilling card details, including CVV, on every site users shop at.
"We're thrilled to back Kudos' expansion and its mission to maximize the online shopping experience," said Jason Yeh, Co-founder and General Partner at Patron. "Kudos has the team and the experience to execute at the highest level and will undoubtedly revolutionize online shopping by creating delightful experiences for their users."
Kudos' smart wallet is currently available for download on the Kudos website.
Kudos is a smart wallet that works everywhere users shop online and helps them save time and earn money whenever they shop. The company was founded in 2021 by a team from companies like Google, Affirm and PayPal.
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The Greater Chennai Police are turning the city into a fortress with close to 18,000 personnel from police various departments set to be deployed for security in several areas where people are expected to gather in large numbers for shopping as well as to commute to their native places for Diwali.
Based on the orders of Chennai Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal, the forces will be stationed in key areas in the city, including T Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, Purasawalkam, Mylapore, Flower Bazaar, Washermanpet and Koyambedu, where huge crowds are anticipated. As many as 11 temporary control rooms will be set up.
The police personnel have been instructed to control the crowd, prevent crime and regulate traffic. In the market areas, the police have set up 16 temporary watch towers and the personnel on rotation will be monitoring the crowd with binoculars. As many as 33 traffic marshals will also be in operation to ensure there is no traffic congestion.
In T Nagar, which is considered as the shopping hub of Chennai, cameras with face recognition software have been set up at six places. Seventeen police personnel will be equipped with body-worn cameras and there will be a team of police present in plain dress as well.
The police will continue to provide awareness to the people through loudspeakers as well as through LED screens in the crowded areas.
Drone cameras will also be in action in areas that will see large gatherings of people and also in areas where it will be difficult for the movement of patrol vehicles. Close to 50 additional CCTVs have been set up in the market areas and they will be constantly monitored by the police from the control room.Further, at shopping malls and other commercial spaces, the police will carry out baggage checking through their mobile X-ray baggage scanner vehicle.
The state government’s 108 ambulances as well as fire tenders with full teams will also be present in key areas. The police will also monitor the cracker shops in the city to prevent any untoward incidents and the public have been instructed to burst crackers only during the specific timings informed by the government as per the orders of the Supreme Court. | https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/nearly-18000-policemen-to-be-deployed-to-ensure-security-during-diwali-in-greater-chennai-8221694/ | 2022-10-20T16:57:24 | en | 0.973644 |
Punjab CM bats for strong ties between Punjab, Nigeria
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday batted for strong collaboration between Nigeria and the state in several fields.
The chief minister while interacting with Nigerian High Commissioner to India Ahmed Sule said there was a huge scope of mutual benefit for both Nigeria and Punjab.
Strengthening of ties between Nigeria and Punjab is need of the hour to ensure that both script a new success story, said Mann, according to an official statement here.
Mann advocated that Nigeria and Punjab should explore more feasibility of opening new vistas of mutual cooperation amongst them.
The chief minister said Punjab is an agrarian economy and his single point agenda is to make agriculture a profitable venture by reducing the input costs.
He said his government is already making strenuous efforts to supplement the income of farmers and added that no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause.
Bhagwant Mann further said efforts are also afoot to reduce the ever increasing costs of agriculture so as to bail farmers from the crisis.
He said efforts will be made to enhance mutual collaborations in the field of import-export of agriculture implements.
Likewise, he also said that feasibility of increasing trade based on crops and fertilisers will also be explored.
Bhagwant Mann said it is the need of hour to benefit farmers of the state through mutual collaboration between Nigeria and Punjab.
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Catalyst Impact Grant Program will help nonprofit organizations dealing with poverty accelerate their impact and transform how society thinks about ending poverty in America.
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand Together Foundation, a philanthropic organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming communities in America, today announced an up to $30 million initiative to support 100 nonprofits fighting poverty accelerate their impact and transform how society thinks about addressing poverty and social barriers.
Stand Together Foundation, through its flagship Catalyst Program, has identified and partnered with hundreds of the most effective nonprofits in the country that represent an empowerment approach to tackling poverty. Instead of treating people as problems to be managed with sweeping, top-down plans, these organizations truly empower people to realize their full potential.
Now, Stand Together Foundation is helping the most promising of these empowerment organizations take their efforts to the next level and demonstrate to the country that empowerment works better than top-down control. The initiative – Catalyst Impact Partners – will support a select group of leading organizations that have the potential to transform philanthropy. These organizations focus on a wide range of key issues – from education to child and family well-being to health care to public safety to female and minority entrepreneurship, and more.
Catalyst Impact Partners will receive access to a new customer-first measurement approach Stand Together Foundation has created to understand and differentiate their impact. They will also receive Principle Based Management™ coaching and consulting and a grant for as much as $300,000 over three years to grow their impact.
To date, 25 Catalysts have been selected to join the Program. By 2025, Stand Together Foundation's goal is to welcome 100 Catalysts to participate.
"Our Catalyst partners take a unique approach to helping people overcome barriers that is anchored in a strong belief in people," said Evan Feinberg, executive director at Stand Together Foundation. "This initiative is about deepening our partnership so that Catalysts can scale their reach, better understand their impact, and ultimately transform the way society thinks about addressing social barriers. If these organizations continue to grow in their effectiveness, and everyone in the country hears about what they are doing, we can transform the entire social sector in America."
Catalyst Impact Partners will be expected to:
- Model a "customer-first" impact vision. Catalyst Impact Partners will participate in Stand Together Foundation's pioneering measurement approach to understand impact through customer feedback.
- Advance a management culture that empowers employees. Catalyst Impact Partners will focus on leveraging Principle Based Management to empower their employees to empower the people they serve.
- Build the movement toward empowerment. Identify with and advocate for an empowerment paradigm among philanthropists, non-profits, and the broader social sector.
Click here to view a list of the first 25 Catalyst Impact Partners. Click here to learn more about the program.
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The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has written a letter to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding an SOP issued by All India Institute of Medical Science Director Dr M Srinivas for medical care arrangements of sitting Members of Parliament. The association stated that through such SOPs, VIP culture is being promoted in the country.
AIIMS had issued the SOP on October 17 for streamlining medical care arrangements for sitting MPs. According to the order, Duty Officers, who are qualified medical professionals, from the Department of Hospital Administration will be available in the control room round the clock for OPD and emergency consultation and in-patient hospitalisation of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs.
It said all other patients who are referred to AIIMS for consultation or treatment by the MPs will also be provided due assistance by its Media & Protocol Division. The order also mentioned special phone and landline numbers will be made available for MPs to contact officials and doctors of AIIMS.
Condemning the decision, FAIMA said the order has really affected the morale of doctors as it clearly indicates that the AIIMS administration is itself having biases in treatment protocol for the general public and MPs and their references.
“It is very unfortunate that in an era where our country is fighting a battle against VIP culture and when you had gone to Safdarjung Hospital and Parliament Dispensary as an ordinary patient to see the care given to common people at these hospitals, such a letter has been released,” the letter added.
According to the association, it has earlier also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the prevalence of VIP culture in hospitals and how it is affecting the vision of the PM who is himself very much against VIP culture.
“We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to inequality in the healthcare setup because medical care and treatment protocol is patient specific and not person specific and importance and utmost attention should be given to a person who requires it the most and not because of his /her social status,” said the letter. | https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/vip-culture-under-fire-aiims-doctors-body-treatment-sops-8221604/ | 2022-10-20T16:57:30 | en | 0.971487 |
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