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Economists at HSBC look for the US Dollar to strengthen into the holiday season. However, 2023 is likely to be a more challenging year for the greenback.
USD cheery, then bleary
“While we expect a weaker USD over the medium-term, the sharp recent decline in the currency appears to be overdone and the short-term risks are skewed towards a correction stronger in the USD into year-end 2022.”
“For the 13-14 December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting it will be interesting to see where the ‘dots’ rate projections for year-end 2023 land. If it moves much above 5.00%, it might see further USD strength, given the market is eyeing a terminal rate around 4.60%. However, the FX market remains dominated by risk appetite, rather than rates.”
“Data will remain key to risk appetite and the USD with US inflation top of the list. Another lower-than-expected reading for US CPI (due 13 December) could provide further impetus to the ‘risk on’ USD weakness, for example, contrary to our view.”
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EUR/USD retreats below 1.0550 amid renewed US Dollar strength
EUR/USD has lost its traction and declined below 1.0550 in the early American session. The data from the US showed that the annual Core PPI was higher than expected in November, helping the US Dollar stage a rebound and weighing on the pair.
GBP/USD stays in positive territory above 1.2250 after US data
GBP/USD dropped toward 1.2200 with the initial reaction to stronger-than-expected Core PPI data for November but managed to stage a rebound. As focus shifts to UoM Consumer Sentiment Survey from the US, the pair stays in positive territory slightly above 1.2250.
Gold struggles to hold above $1,800
After having climbed to a fresh daily high of $1,804, Gold price erased some of its daily gains and declined below $1,800 in the early American session. With the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield holding above 3.5% after PPI data, XAU/USD struggles to gather bullish momentum.
Ripple price hangs on its last straw to get that Christmas punch and hit $0.48
Ripple price closed back above the 200-day SMA after equities triggered a turnaround. XRP traders will be on edge today as US PPI numbers will be crucial for the last three weeks of 2022.
NVDA may bounce second day in a row on inflation data
Nvidia (NVDA) stock is rising in Friday's premarket a day after it closed up a hefty 6.5% on more news that the Federal Reserve's interest rate hiking is beginning to deliver results.
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SAPS strengthens ranks with appointment of senior managers
Mavundla and Khumalo, whose appointments are effective from 1 December 2022, both have extensive experience in the SAPS.
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- South Africa
Along with over 9200 new police officers having completed the Basic Police Learning Development Programme training, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has strengthened its ranks with the appointment of two senior managers.
This, according to National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, is part of the organisation's plans to increase capacity, enhance accountability and bring about stability within the respective provinces and divisions.
The National Commissioner, during a press briefing on Friday, announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Edith Mavundla as the new Divisional Commissioner for Technology Management Service and Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo as the Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence.
Mavundla and Khumalo, whose appointments are effective from 1 December 2022, both have extensive experience in the SAPS.
Meanwhile, the men and women in blue will be welcoming 9 248 of 10 000 newly trained police officers within its ranks next week, after they successfully completed the nine-month Basic Police Learning Development Programme.
The group was selected from 523 666 applicants and will stand on parade in Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng on 13 December 2022.
"These police officers will be deployed to all 1156 police stations across the country with a focus on the top 30 crime weight stations in each province," said General Masemola.
A total of 4 000 of these newly trained Constables will be deployed to the Public Order Police (POP) unit to bolster the organisation's efforts in crowd control management in instances such as violent protests and related opportunistic crime.
The injection of new blood within the SAPS ranks "is seen as a force multiplier which will enhance police visibility during and beyond the festive period".
"The first 495 newly trained police officers consisting of Law, Criminology and BSC graduates have already been deployed to various units after completing their training in September this year. The remaining 556 trainees are still undergoing training following the commencement of their 9-month program in October this year," said the General.
In an effort to bolster Forensic Sciences Laboratories (FSL), the SAPS has recently reached an advanced stage in recruiting 60 forensic analysts.
The analysts are expected to be deployed to capacitate and bolster the police's efforts to reduce the DNA backlog and maintain prescribed standards in relation to DNA processing.
(With Inputs from South African Government Press Release)
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Observing that a female tribal is entitled to parity with male tribal in intestate succession, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to examine the issue and consider amending the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act so as to make it applicable to the members of the Scheduled Tribes.
The top court said when the daughter belonging to the non-tribal is entitled to equal share in the property of her father, there is no reason to deny such a right to the daughter of tribal communities.
As per Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, the Hindu Succession Act will not be applicable to members of the Scheduled Tribes.
A bench of Justices M R Shah and Krishna Murari said there is no justification for denying the right of survivorship (a right of a person to property on the death of another having a joint interest) so far as the female members of Scheduled Tribes are concerned.
“It is directed to examine the question by the Central Government to consider it just and necessary to withdraw the exemptions provided under the Hindu Succession Act in so far as the applicability of the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act to the Scheduled Tribes and whether to bring a suitable amendment or not.
“We hope and trust that the Central Government will look into the matter and take an appropriate decision taking into consideration the right to equality guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India,” the bench said.
The apex court said a female tribal is entitled to parity with male tribal in intestate succession.
“To deny the equal right to the daughter belonging to the tribal even after a period of 70 years of the Constitution of India under which right to equality is guaranteed, it is high time for the Central Government to look into the matter and if required, to amend the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act by which the Hindu Succession Act is not made applicable to the members of the Scheduled Tribe,” the bench said.
The top court’s observations came while dismissing a plea on whether a daughter (belonging to Scheduled Tribes) is entitled to the share in the compensation with respect to the land acquired on survivorship basis under the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act.
“Therefore, so long as Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act stands and there is no amendment, the parties shall be governed by the provisions of Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act.
“Therefore, though on equity we may be with the appellant being daughter and more than approximately 70 years have passed after the enactment of the Hindu Succession Act and much water has flown thereafter and though we are prima facie of the opinion that not to grant the benefit of survivorship to the daughter in the property of the father can be said to be bad in law and cannot be justified in the present scenario, unless Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act is amended, the parties being member of the Scheduled Tribe are governed by Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act,” the bench said.
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Here is what you need to know on Friday, December 9:
Equity markets recovered ground on Thursday on the back of no news. That may be a bit disingenuous to say, but really this week has been one of waiting before next week's volcano. Markets were due a bounce on Thursday after five straight days of losses and some position closing ahead of the weekend and today's PPI. At least the PPI will provide some form of catalyst, but it is likely to be shortlived. Next week is just too big a week to go into with large open positions. We have the ECB, Fed and CPI as well as a massive options expiry on Friday.
The US Dollar has also given up some gains and is largely flat this morning, down to 104.65 for Dollar Index. Oil is still under pressure at $72.05, and Gold at least looks a little brighter (excuse the pun!) at $1,801. Bitcoin is looking lively at $17,200.
European markets higher: Eurostoxx +0.3%, FTSE +0.1% and Dax +0.4%.
US futures are higher: Nasdaq +1.7%, Dow +1% and S&P +1.3%.
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Tesla Inc (TSLA): Tesla will suspend Model Y assembly at its Shanghai plant between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, according to an internal memo detailing the automaker's latest production plan, reviewed by Reuters, and two people with knowledge of the matter.
Broadcom Inc (AVGO): The company forecast current-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, signaling strong demand for chips used in data centers and networking equipment.
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST): The company reported first-quarter results on Thursday that missed analysts' estimates.
Alphabet Inc (GOOGL): Australia's competition regulator said its lawsuit against Alphabet's Google that alleged consumers were misled about expanded use of personal data for targeted advertising had been dismissed by a court.
Apple Inc (AAPL): Hundreds of Apple workers in Australia are preparing to go on a strike ahead of Christmas to demand better working conditions and wages, union leaders and staff said.
Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI): Hedge fund Third Point has built a stake of just over 6% in Bath & Body Works and is pushing for new board members at the retailer, the fund said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.
Boeing Co (BA) & United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL): Chicago-based United Airlines plans to announce a major Boeing 787 Dreamliner order next week, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.
Meta Platforms Inc (META): The Biden administration on Thursday accused Meta of trying to buy its way to dominance in the metaverse, kicking off a high-profile trial to try to prevent the Facebook parent from buying virtual reality app developer Within Inc.
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EUR/USD retreats below 1.0550 amid renewed US Dollar strength
EUR/USD has lost its traction and declined below 1.0550 in the early American session. The data from the US showed that the annual Core PPI was higher than expected in November, helping the US Dollar stage a rebound and weighing on the pair.
GBP/USD stays in positive territory above 1.2250 after US data
GBP/USD dropped toward 1.2200 with the initial reaction to stronger-than-expected Core PPI data for November but managed to stage a rebound. As focus shifts to UoM Consumer Sentiment Survey from the US, the pair stays in positive territory slightly above 1.2250.
Gold struggles to hold above $1,800
After having climbed to a fresh daily high of $1,804, Gold price erased some of its daily gains and declined below $1,800 in the early American session. With the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield holding above 3.5% after PPI data, XAU/USD struggles to gather bullish momentum.
Ripple price hangs on its last straw to get that Christmas punch and hit $0.48
Ripple price closed back above the 200-day SMA after equities triggered a turnaround. XRP traders will be on edge today as US PPI numbers will be crucial for the last three weeks of 2022.
NVDA may bounce second day in a row on inflation data
Nvidia (NVDA) stock is rising in Friday's premarket a day after it closed up a hefty 6.5% on more news that the Federal Reserve's interest rate hiking is beginning to deliver results.
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You may blame it on sedentary lifestyles, erratic sleep schedules, or weather changes, but there is no denying that many of us experience hair fall and hair growth issues despite consuming a healthy diet. So, what can be done in such a scenario? If you are looking for natural remedies, it will be a good idea to practice certain yoga asanas that improve blood circulation in the scalp and tackle hair fall as well hair growth issues.
To help you with some such yoga poses, Aditi Zawar, a yoga instructor, took to Instagram to demonstrate some exercises while also sharing her own experience. “In the past three years, my hair went from being dry, rough, weak, and dull to thick and healthy. My hair fall has significantly reduced and my hair is growing faster,” she captioned her post.
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What did she do?
“I practice yoga regularly and eat healthier foods,” Aditi added while sharing that she ensures to tie her hair while working out, and combs them at least twice a day.
“One of the multiple benefits of yoga is its ability to reduce the symptoms of issues related to our hair and scalp. These asanas allow the blood to reach your scalp and provide the hair with all the necessary nutrients,” she added.
What yoga asanas must one do?
Balasana or child’s pose
How to do it?
*Sit on your heels in a way that your big toes touch each other. Next, separate the knees to do a hip-wide stretch.
*Take a deep breath, exhale, and place your torso in-between the thighs. Keep the head down and relax.
Adho Mukh Svanasana or downward dog
How to do it?
*Come onto all fours with your hands in front of the shoulders and your knees directly below your hips.
*Exhale and lift the knees from the floor, at first keeping them slightly bent, and your heels off the floor.
*Exhale and stretch the heels toward the floor.
*Firm your shoulder blades against the back. Hold the pose.
Sasakasana or rabbit pose
How to do it?
*Take the Vajrasana pose with your knees together. Rest your body on the heels. Inhale and raise both arms with palms facing down and bend forward. Hold the pose.
Uttanasana or forward fold
How to do it?
*In a standing position with legs together, inhale and bend forward. Hold the pose.
Sarvangasana or shoulder stand
How to do it?
*Get into Savasana or corpse pose.
*Bring your legs close to your chest.
*Lift your lower body slowly.
*Place your hands on your back and slowly lift your legs up such that the body is in a straight line with the upper arm supporting the back. Hold the pose while breathing normally.
How long should you do the asanas for?
Hold each asana for 10-12 breaths, suggested Aditi.
How do these exercises help?
*Improved hair growth
*Improved texture
*Reduced hair fall
*Thick and healthy hair
Note: Aditi suggested women on their periods to refrain from doing shoulder stand.
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Missing boy found hanging from tree in UP’s Bareilly
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- India
The body of a missing 10-year-old boy was found hanging from a tree in the Dohra area here on Friday morning, police said.
Divyanshu, who lived with his grandparents, had gone missing on Tuesday while playing outside his house, Superintendent of Police (city) Rahul Bhati said.
Police said the family members claimed that the minor was abducted and later killed.
The body has been sent for post-mortem and further action will be taken after the report comes, the SP said.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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The Manipur education department has suspended a headmaster of a Government school in Kakching district after authorities found out that the latter failed to distribute midday meals in his school.
An official statement issued by the department said a complaint was received that proper midday meals under the PM-POSHAN scheme were not being given to the students of Sora High School.
A team of officials of the department had visited Sora High School on December 6 for inspection and submitted a report stating that the headmaster could not produce the relevant documents relating to the distribution of midday meals and the students responded that they were not served with meals regularly but only occasionally, said the statement.
Based on the finding submitted by the department officials, a disciplinary proceeding against the headmaster, Azad Khan, is being contemplated, it added.
Subsequently, the state Education Director issued a suspension order against Azad Khan. “Therefore in the exercise of power conferred by sub-rule (1) of Rule 10 of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules 1965. Azad Khan has been placed under suspension with immediate effect,” the suspension order reads.
“It is further ordered that during the period of suspension, the headquarters of Azad Khan shall be his concerned Zone, and he shall not leave the headquarters without obtaining prior permission from the department head,” the order said.
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Can't act on judicial officer's sexually explicit video sans proper order, WhatsApp tells HC
They give it to the court and then an order can be passed, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for WhatsApp, said on Friday.Observing that private exchanges are not like URLs or web links, Justice Varma granted time to the counsel for the plaintiff to provide particulars of phone numbers sharing the content in question.
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- India
Messaging platform WhatsApp on Friday told the Delhi High Court it cannot take action in relation to the circulation of a "sexually explicit" video of a judicial officer with a woman unless specific mobile numbers are provided and an appropriate order is passed. WhatsApp's made the statement before Justice Yashwant Varma who was hearing a lawsuit by one of the aggrieved parties whose identity was earlier allowed to remain concealed by the court. The lawsuit sought a permanent injunction restraining publication and telecast of the "purported video dated 09 March 2022" which surfaced on November 29. On November 30, the court had restrained the sharing and posting of the video and called for taking down the content from various online platforms. "They are expecting us to do something that we are not in a position to do. The MEITY also says we cannot do it unless they give us the phone numbers… The order (to take any action) has to be by the court. They give it to the court and then an order can be passed," senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for WhatsApp, said on Friday.
Observing that private exchanges are not like URLs or web links, Justice Varma granted time to the counsel for the plaintiff to provide particulars of phone numbers sharing the content in question. The central government, represented by standing counsel Ajay Digpaul, informed that a "compliance affidavit" has been filed and action has been taken by platforms including Facebook and Twitter. The counsel for the plaintiff said pursuant to the last order, remedial action has been taken by the parties. The court also allowed the plaintiff to give further URLs which are still carrying the video. The counsel for Google, which owns YouTube, said it will take down the new offending URLs which have been provided to it.
The plaintiff was represented by lawyer Ashish Dixit.
While passing the interim order, the court had said the circulation of the video was in violation of several laws and irreparable harm would be caused to the privacy rights of the plaintiff, and an ad interim ex-parte injunction was therefore warranted.
The court had noted the full bench of the high court had taken cognizance of the incident on its administrative side and, pursuant to a resolution, its Registrar General had conveyed to the authorities the need to take appropriate action for blocking the said video over all ISPs, messaging platforms as also social media platforms.
"Bearing in mind the sexually explicit nature of the contents of that video and taking into consideration the imminent, grave and irreparable harm that is likely to be caused to the privacy rights of the plaintiff an ad interim ex parte injunction is clearly warranted," the court had said in its order.
The matter will be heard next on February 8.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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The BJP’s landslide victory in Gujarat poses another existential crisis for the Congress. With the party reduced to 17 seats in a House of 182, with the BJP winning 156, the Congress now faces the risk of losing the post of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly.
On Thursday, replying to a question on what if the Congress did not get 10 per cent of the total seats in the Assembly, Gujarat BJP chief C R Paatil said, “Then its right to be the opposition party will be taken away.”
A senior officer of the Gujarat Assembly, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “There is no codified rule in the Gujarat Assembly on granting the status of LoP. However, a norm is being followed by the Speaker since 1960, according to which any party that gets a minimum of 10 per cent of the total seats, gets recognised as an opposition party.” The Congress is one short of the 10% mark, at 18 seats.
“In case opposition parties individually fail to get 10 per cent of the total seats, it is left to the Speaker on whether to grant the status to the largest opposition party or not,” the officer added. As per the prevailing norms, the Congress is one seat short of getting formally recognised as an opposition party in the state Assembly.
Senior Congress legislator from Anklav constituency and former president of Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee, Amit Chavda, said, “The ruling party can implement the norm (by not granting the status of opposition party to the Congress) if they wish so. If they do not want to implement the norm, then there are instances in the past when the status was granted to a party even if it was short of the number of members as per norm. There are no fixed rules. It is up to the ruling party.”
Chavda cited the example of Rajkot Municipal Corporation, where, despite the Congress not having enough seats to get the status of opposition party, was granted the same. There is more precedence. After the 1985 Gujarat Assembly elections, when the Congress had won 149 seats, the Janata Party 14 and the BJP 11, Janata Party leader Chimanbhai Patel was made the LoP.
The post of LoP is also undefined in the Lok Sabha at the Centre, and has an uneven history. For several years in the early decades of the Republic, there was no provision for it. Since the time it became regularised, too — in the era of coalitions that began in 1989 — the directive of the first Lok Sabha Speaker, G V Mavalankar, that for a party to be recognised as the main opposition party, it has to win at least 10 per cent seats, has been followed as norm. This has never been legislated, though. Hence, since 2014, when the Congress returned as the largest opposition party but with less than 10 per cent seats, the BJP-led NDA did not allow the position to be filled, though it allowed the designated leader of the largest opposition party — the Congress — to sit on panels where the LoP’s presence is required.
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Apart from being one of England’s best players at this World Cup, England’s Bukayo Saka is keeping himself occupied with TikTok spelling bees to keep the team morale high in the camp.
Throughout his time in Qatar, the youngster has been testing his teammates’ linguistic capabilities by asking them to spell out complicated terms.
In a recent video of the same, the 21-year-old first asks James Maddison to spell out aesthetic, to which the midfielder responds, ‘A-E-S-T-E-T-H-I-C’ which is met by Saka gleefully shouting, ‘wrong’.
Saka then turns to Grealish for spelling rhythm to which the Manchester City player responds, ‘R-H-Y-M-T-H’.
Manchester United’s forward Marcus Rashford also took up the challenge.
Saka has been in scintillating form in this World Cup so far. The winger has scored three goals in the tournament so far and has played a key part in England reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup. England will face France on Saturday.
The teams have not met at a major tournament since they drew in the group stage of Euro 2012.
“Pace is often one of the keys – when you are quick then the opponents have less time to get organised. But you need more than just pace to score goals,” Didier Deschamps said ahead of Saturday’s game at Al Bayt Stadium.
“You can stop a lot of things but it is very difficult to stop someone very quick, especially in transitions.” the French manager added.
Deschamps further said “England are very strong in transitions – more than half of their goals have come from quick counter-attacks. But they have other qualities too — they have technical ability, the capacity to score goals and ability on set-pieces.”
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Dr Jitendra Singh calls for making stakeholders aware of new technologies relevant to them
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- India
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today called for making various stakeholders aware of the new technologies relevant to them and said, this is possible through an optimum synergy between research and industry.
Speaking at a programme of Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a PSU under Department of Scientific Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, the Minister lamented that sometimes best of the R&D institutes tend to follow a downhill course because there are not enough takers for the technologies developed by them. He noted with satisfaction that for the first time in history, CEL is giving a dividend of Rs 7.26 crore to the Government of India.
Dr Jitendra Singh called upon the scientists and officers of CEL to strengthen and upgrade the four main Business Verticals of Railways Safety & Signalling Systems, Strategic Electronics for Defence Applications, SolarPhotovoltaics and Security and Surveillance Systems to the global standards. The Minister said, CEL has been commissioning solar plants since last 25 years and has the distinction in installation of India's First Solar Power Plant in 1992. But, only in the recent past Solar has emerged as a key source of renewable energy option for the world, he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh CEL remained underrated and unattended organization by the previous governments, but it was Prime Minister Modi, who gave a positive push to scientific endeavors since 2014 through higher budgetary allocations and by taking pathbreaking policy decisions.
Dr Jitendra Singh took pride in that CEL is providing indigenously manufactured Phase Control Modules (PCMs) for Missile and Radar programmes in strategic Defence sector and till date 4.8 Lakh PCMs supplied for more than 80 defense radar systems deployed at different locations. The Minister said,CEL is the only production agency in the country for PCMs and the impoort cost is 4 times higher, thus saving forex worth Rs 2000 Crore.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, CEL is excelling in providing products and solutions in Defense, Railways, Clean Energy, ICT, Security and Surveillance sectors by anticipating opportunities in technology in a sustainable way. Also, their foray in Ceramic Radome and Drishti Transmisso meter system is praise worthy.
CEL is significantly contributing in Railway sector in the area of Digital Axle counter which are essential for safety & signaling systems of Indian Railways, the Minister added.
Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that CEL had successfully commissioned 500 KWP Solar Power Plant in Palli Panchayat of Samba district in the record time of 18 days which was appreciated by Prime Minister Modi for making Palli village as country`s first Carbon Neutral Panchayat during his visit to Jammu on April 24 to mark the Panchayati Raj Day celebrations. Three hundred forty houses in Palli Panchayat are getting the gift of solar energy by this initiative.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, CEL is doing very well in all of its business verticals and is providing security, surveillance & Smart solutions to government sectors and also entering into manufacturing of smart boards, which is in line with Prime Minister Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated officers and employees of CEL for achieving maximum profit in the last financial year which enabled it to clear the wage arrears of Rs 19 Crore to CEL Employees and ex-employees. He said, as part of its CSR activities, CEL's contribution to Government Hospitals in the area is also a noble thought for citizens and society.
Dr Jitendra Singh also flagged off two ambulances donated by CEL to MMG District Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
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After Morocco sealed their moment of history, beating Spain to the quarterfinals, their players came together for a team photograph. Most of them were draped in their red flag that has a green interlaced pentangle. But before they posed for the photograph, they unfolded another flag, of Palestine’s. In the stands, too, soared similar flags representing the disputed land. The black, green, white tricolour flag with red triangle flag has been a common sight this World Cup, so ubiquitous that you feel Palestine is one among the 32 countries playing the World Cup.
It’s the 33rd country, says Abdel Saleh, a Palestinian settled in Qatar for two decades. “Our country might not be playing in the World Cup, but our cause is in the minds of people. I am so happy that the whole Arab world has united for us, and is delivering the message on the biggest stage in the world. Maybe, one day we can play in the World Cup. Maybe, one day we can be a fully free country, a land of peace as it once used to be,” he says.
The Palestinian flag can be seen beyond the stadium too. They flutter from the roofs and balconies of houses, from windows of cars and beside the shutter of shops. Men and women come to the ground wearing arm-bands and bracelets with “Save Palestine” written on them.
You could spot hijabs and scarves in the green, white, red and black of the Palestinian flag. Some men were spotted wearing keffiyehs in the shades of the flag, though Palestinian men generally don’t wear the traditional Arabic head-dress. In the stands, you could hear the chants: “Save, save Palestine.. Peace, peace, Palestine…”
Those waving the flags and belting out slogans are not just Palestinians—an estimated 50,000 refugees are settled in Qatar—but those from other Arab nations, Latin America, South Asia and Europe as well. During the Tunisia-Australia match, a fan invaded the pitch brandishing Palestine’s flag. When Israeli forces killed five Palestinians late last month, Arabs in the stands chanted, “With our souls, with our blood, we will sacrifice for you, O Palestine.”
The universal support overwhelms Saleh. “It has become our World Cup too. It’s a victory for our country,” he says.
The Palestinian cause has become one of the predominant themes of the World Cup, though FIFA prohibits the use of banners, flags and fliers that are political, offensive and discriminatory in nature. So it reads: “The promotion or announcement of political or religious messages or any other political or religious actions, inside or in the immediate vicinity of the stadium, by any means, is strictly prohibited before, during and after matches,” FIFA regulations state.
There was controversy over captains wearing rainbow arm-bands, and when some swore to wear them, FIFA threatened to slap yellow cards. An Iranian woman was dragged out of the stadium because she brandished anti-government banners.
Among the Palestine supporters, you could spot a lot of children raising slogans and waving the flag. “We have to pass on our history and culture, teach them about our identity, when they are young so that they will continue fighting for our cause. It’s the way it is. Instead of bed-time stories my grandfather used to tell me stories of their hardship in fleeing our homeland,” says Mahmoud Odeh. He also nurses a secret dream. That his six-year-old son, Amal, becomes a footballer and plays for Palestine in the World Cup.
Incidentally, FIFA, the football governing body, has recognised the country and it played the qualifying rounds for World Cup qualification as well, though the United Nations is still to acknowledge the country as a full member.
“It’s unfortunate, but all we can do is fight for our rights and wait for the day when we are totally free. We are patient people, we will fight, and one day we will be able to return to our country,” says Odeh, whose grandparents had fled Yaffa in the 1950s.
Odeh teaches physics in a public school, but most of them are into business, mostly restaurants and beauty salons. All of them have regular get-togethers and would invariably meet on the Nakba Day, May 15 to honour the Palestinians who had fled the country, a day after Israel celebrates its independence day.
“We are a close-knit group, we help each other a lot. We are peaceful and happy in Qatar, but we are still exiles, and we would like to settle down in the place we call our homeland,” says Saleh.
Perhaps, in no other World Cup has the cause of a country become so predominant. And Saleh, as do millions of Palestinians in exile, believe that their world will soon change. And on Saturday, when Morocco take on Portugal in the quarterfinals, expect a few Palestinian flags to fly alongside Morocco’s.
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Russian opposition figure gets 8-1/2 years' jail on 'fake news' charge
Russia passed new legislation after it sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24 that provides for jail terms of up to 15 years for disseminating false information about the military. In his final statement to the court earlier this week, Yashin appealed directly to President Vladimir Putin, describing him as "the person responsible for this slaughter" and asking him to "stop this madness".
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Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin guilty was sentenced by a court to eight-and-a-half years in prison on Friday on charges of spreading "fake information" about the army.
Yashin was tried over a YouTube video released in April in which he discussed evidence uncovered by Western journalists of Russian atrocities in Bucha, near Kyiv, and cast doubt on the official Moscow version that such reports had been fabricated as a "provocation" against Russia. Russia passed new legislation after it sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24 that provides for jail terms of up to 15 years for disseminating false information about the military.
In his final statement to the court earlier this week, Yashin appealed directly to President Vladimir Putin, describing him as "the person responsible for this slaughter" and asking him to "stop this madness". "Looking at the consequences of this monstrous war, you yourself probably realise what a grave error you committed on Feb. 24. Our army isn't being greeted with flowers. They call us punishers and occupiers. The words 'death' and 'destruction' are now firmly associated with your name," he said.
"You have brought terrible misfortune to the Ukrainian people, who will probably never forgive us." Since the start of the conflict, Russia has moved to quash almost all forms of dissent, with most of its prominent opposition figures either in jail or exile.
Yashin, 39, also urged his supporters to stay cheerful. "Please don't fall into despair and don't forget that this is our country," he said in his final statement. "It is worth fighting for. Be bold, don't give way to evil, and resist."
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A rash of COVID-19 cases in schools and businesses were reported Friday in areas across China after the ruling Communist Party loosened anti-virus rules as it tries to reverse a deepening economic slump.
While official data showed a fall in new cases, they no longer cover large parts of the population after the government on Wednesday ended mandatory testing for many people. That was part of dramatic changes aimed at gradually emerging from “zero COVID” restrictions that have confined millions of people to their homes and sparked protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
“There’s very few people coming in because there’s so many cases,” said Gang Xueping, a waitress in a Beijing restaurant. “The country’s just opened up. The first one or two months is definitely going to be serious. Nobody’s used to this yet.”
In other cities, social media users said coworkers or classmates were ill and some businesses had closed due to a lack of staff. It wasn’t clear from those accounts, many of which couldn’t be independently confirmed, how far above the official figure the total case numbers might be.“I’m really speechless. Half of the company’s people are out sick, but they still won’t let us all stay home,” said a post signed Tunnel Mouth on the popular Sina Weibo platform.
The user gave no name and didn’t respond to questions sent through the account, which said the user was in Beijing.The reports echo the experience of the United States, Europe and other countries that have struggled with outbreaks while trying to restore business activity. But they are a jarring change for China, where “zero COVID,” which aims to isolate every case, disrupted daily life and depressed economic activity but kept infection rates low.Xi’s government began to loosen controls Nov. 11 after promising to reduce their cost and disruption.
Imports tumbled 10.9% from a year ago in November in a sign of weak demand. Auto sales fell 26.5% in October.“Relaxing COVID controls will lead to greater outbreaks,” Neil Thomas and Laura Gloudeman of Eurasia Group said in a report. “But Beijing is unlikely to return to the extended blanket lockdowns that crashed the economy earlier this year.”The changes suggest the ruling party is easing off its goal of preventing virus transmission, the basis of “zero COVID,” but officials say that strategy still is in effect.Restrictions probably must stay in place at least through mid-2023, public health experts and economists say.
They say millions of elderly people need to be vaccinated, which will take months, and hospitals need to be strengthened to cope with a surge in cases.
Officials announced a vaccination campaign last week.On Friday, the government reported 16,797 new cases, including 13,160 without symptoms. That was down about one-fifth from the previous day and less than half of last week’s daily peak above 40,000.More changes announced Wednesday allow people with mild COVID-19 cases to isolate at home instead of going to a quarantine center that some complained were crowded and unsanitary.That addressed a major irritant for the public.A requirement for subway riders, supermarket shoppers and others to show negative virus tests also was dropped, though they still are needed for schools and hospitals.
A post signed Where Dreams Begin Under Starlight by a user in Dazhou, a southwestern city in Sichuan province, said all but five students in a public school class of 46 were infected.“It’s really amazing that the school insists students go to school,” the user wrote.
The user, contacted through the account, declined to give a name or other details.The requirement for hundreds of millions of people to be tested as often as once a day in some areas over the past two years helped the government spot infections with no symptoms. Ending that approach reduces the cost of monitoring employees and customers at offices, shops and other businesses. But it increases the risk they might spread the virus.
This week’s changes follow protests that erupted Nov. 25 in Shanghai, Beijing and other cities against the human cost of “zero COVID.”It isn’t clear whether any of the changes were a response to the protests, which died out following a security crackdown.The ruling party’s Politburo on Wednesday declared stabilizing weak economic growth its priority, though leaders have said local officials still are expected to protect the public.“The re-pivot to growth and the exit from zero COVID are clear from the top level,” said Larry Hu and Yuxiao Zhang of Macquarie Group, an Australian bank, in a report.
However, they warned, “uncertainties remain high,” including “how disruptive the exit of zero COVID could be.”Party leaders stopped talking about the official 5.5% annual growth target after the economy shrank by 2.6% from the previous quarter in the three months ending in June. That was after Shanghai and other industrial centers shut down for up to two months to fight outbreaks.Private sector economists have cut forecasts of annual growth to as low as below 3%, which would be less than half of last year’s 8.1% and among the weakest in decades.
Social media posts suggested some cities might have outbreaks that weren’t reflected in official figures.Posts dated Thursday by 18 people who said they were in Baoding, a city of 11 million southwest of Beijing, reported they tested positive using home kits or had fevers, sore throats and headaches. Meanwhile, the Baoding city government reported no new cases since Tuesday.Drugstores were mobbed by customers who bought medications to treat sore throats and headaches after rules were dropped that required pharmacists to report those purchases, prompting fears a customer might be forced into a quarantine center.
Also Friday, the market regulator announced prices of some medicines including Lianhua Qingwen, a traditional flu treatment, rose as much as 500% over the past month. It said sellers might be punished for price gouging.Lines formed outside hospitals, though it wasn’t clear how many people wanted treatment for COVID-19 symptoms.People waited four to five hours to get into the fever clinic of Chaoyang Hospital in Beijing, according to a woman who answered the phone there and would give only her surname, Sun.
She said no virus test was required but patients had to show a smartphone “health code” app that tracks their vaccine status and whether they have been to areas deemed at high risk of infection.
Hong Kong, which enforces its own anti-virus strategy, has faced a similar rise in cases as the southern Chinese city tries to revive its struggling economy by loosening controls on travel and the opening hours of restaurants and pubs.Hong Kong reported 75,000 new cases over the past week, up about 25% from the previous week. But those don’t include an unknown number of people who stay at home with COVID-19 symptoms and never report to the government.
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Germany condemns Iranian execution over anti-government protests
"(It is) hypocritical...that Germany considers these as red lines for its territory & security, but incites the same sinister phenomena in Iran & duplicitously denounces our legitimate struggle against them," Amirabdollahian said. Amirdabdollahian was apparently referring to arrests this week by German authorities investigating a far-right group that prosecutors say wanted to overthrow the state. Iranian state media have likened the German arrests to Iran's crackdown on protesters seeking the overthrow Iran's Islamic government.
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Germany on Friday condemned Iran's execution of a man over recent anti-government unrest, called on Tehran to immediately end its violence against protesters and confirmed it had summoned the Iranian ambassador in Berlin.
"The German government strongly condemns the Iranian regime's death sentence and execution of a demonstrator in connection with the demonstrations in Iran," a government spokesperson told a news conference in Berlin. In Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian rejected Germany's criticism as "hypocritical".
"Fighting terrorism, violence & hate speech are unequivocal international responsibilities," Amirabdollahian said on Twitter. "(It is) hypocritical...that Germany considers these as red lines for its territory & security, but incites the same sinister phenomena in Iran & duplicitously denounces our legitimate struggle against them," Amirabdollahian said.
Amirdabdollahian was apparently referring to arrests this week by German authorities investigating a far-right group that prosecutors say wanted to overthrow the state. Iranian state media have likened the German arrests to Iran's crackdown on protesters seeking the overthrow Iran's Islamic government.
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Japan, Britain and Italy to build jet fighter together
Japan, Britain and Italy are merging their next-generation jet fighter projects in a ground-breaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the United States since World War Two. The deal, which Reuters reported in July, aims to put an advanced front-line fighter into operation by 2035 by combining the British-led Future Combat Air System project, also known as Tempest, with Japan's F-X programme in a venture called the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the three countries said in a statement on Friday.
Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and intensifying Chinese military activity around Japan and Taiwan, the agreement may help Japan counter the growing military might of its bigger neighbour and give Britain a bigger security role in a region that is a key driver of global economic growth. "We are committed to upholding the rules-based, free and open international order, which is more important than ever at a time when these principles are contested, and threats and aggression are increasing," the three countries said in a joint leaders' statement.
Amid what it sees as deteriorating regional security, Japan this month will announce a military build up plan that is expected to double defence spending to about 2% of gross domestic product over five years. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak separately said his country needed to stay at the cutting edge of defence technology.
"It means we can keep the country safe from the new threats that we face, it also adds billions to our economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs across the country," Sunak, visiting an air force base in eastern England, said of the deal. "It's also good for our international reputation" Britain's BAE Systems PLC, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Italy's Leonardo will lead design of the aircraft, which will have advanced digital capabilities in artificial intelligence and cyber warfare, according to Japan's Ministry of Defence.
NATO COMPATIBLE European missile maker MBDA will also join the project, along with avionics manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Corp . Rolls-Royce PLC, IHI Corp and Avio Aero will work on the engine, the ministry added.
The three countries, however, have yet to work out some details of how the project will proceed, including work shares and where the development will take place. Britain also wants Japan to improve how it provides security clearances to contractors who will work on the aircraft, sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.
Other countries could join the project, Britain said, adding the fighter, which will replace its Typhoon warplanes and complement its F-35 Lightning fleet, will be compatible with fighters flown by other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) partners. BAE Chief Executive Charles Woodburn told reporters that no other partners were needed.
"The three nations is everything that we need to take this programme forward very successfully," he said, adding he was confident the partners would work out further details of the collaboration in the coming months. Confirmation of the plan comes days after companies in France, Germany and Spain secured the next phase of a rival initiative to build a next-generation fighter that could be in operation from 2040.
Asked about the potential for the British, Japanese and Italian project to join forces with the rival European project in future, Woodburn said it was a possibility. "I wouldn't rule out one thing or another. At the end of the day, these are political decisions," he said.
The United States, which has pledged to defend all three countries through its membership of NATO and a separate security pact with Japan, also welcomed the joint Europe-Japan agreement. "The United States supports Japan's security and defence cooperation with likeminded allies and partners, including with the United Kingdom and Italy," the U.S. Department of Defense said in a joint statement with Japan's Ministry of Defense.
Japan had initially considered building its next fighter with help from U.S. defence contractor Lockheed Martin Corp , which had proposed an aircraft that combined the F-22 airframe with the flight systems from the F-35 fighter.
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President Murmu urges Doon University to work towards creating quality human resources
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the progress of any country depends on the quality of its human resource and the quality of human resource depends on the quality of education.
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 3rd convocation of Doon University in Dehradun today (December 9, 2022).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the progress of any country depends on the quality of its human resource and the quality of human resource depends on the quality of education. She urged Doon University to work towards creating quality human resources, following the motto 'today's youth is tomorrow's future'.
The President noted that Doon University is the only institution in the state where students are taught five foreign languages – Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese and French. Students can also study here three local languages - Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari. She said that encouraging study of local languages is a commendable step in preserving our folk culture. Folk languages are the intangible heritage of our culture. University should take forward this initiative.
The President noted that the Center for Public Policy Chair has been set up in Doon University in collaboration with NTPC which is dedicated to policy-making and capacity-building for the development of the State. Dr. Nityananda Himalayan Research and Studies Center has also been established for research and study of various subjects related to the geographical, ecological, economic and social development of the state. She appreciated the University for these Initiatives.
The President said that research and innovation should be encouraged in educational institutions so that students could be more equipped with technical skills and provide employment to others instead of seeking employment for them.
Pointing to the fact that in today's convocation girls got 23 gold medals out of 36 and 8 PhD degrees out of 16, the President said that this proves that there are adequate opportunities for education of women in the Doon University and it is committed to encourage girls. She said that, in her opinion, when girls excel more in subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the process of women empowerment would be further strengthened. They would have many opportunities to build careers based on excellence in STEM.
Addressing the graduating students, the President said that their responsibility has been increased further after getting degrees. She advised them to work sincerely and to the best of their ability in whatever field they go. She said that only then their education would be meaningful and they would be able to benefit the society and the country with their knowledge. She said that in the era of constant and rapid change, India is moving towards the goal of Atma-nirbhar and for this country needs their commitment and dedication towards nation-building. She expressed confidence that they would fulfill this national expectation with full dedication in the coming times.
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German security forces loyal to constitution - interior ministry
Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with suspected plans to overthrow the state had sought to recruit soldiers and police officers. "We are firmly of the view that employees of security agencies stand firmly behind the constitution," a ministry spokesperson told reporters in Berlin.
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Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with suspected plans to overthrow the state had sought to recruit soldiers and police officers.
"We are firmly of the view that employees of security agencies stand firmly behind the constitution," a ministry spokesperson told reporters in Berlin. She added that Germany's federal criminal police office placed heavy emphasis on instilling democratic values in its officers and that this aim also played a strong role in training across police agencies overseen by the ministry.
Raids on Wednesday led to the arrests of 25 suspects said to have been members or supporters of the group, which prosecutors say was planning a violent coup to install a prince as the leader of a new German state. German authorities on Thursday ordered 23 of the suspects to be held for questioning.
The prosecutor general said the group had tried to recruit new members with a focus on military and police officers. Among those arrested were one active soldier as well as several former members of the military and police force. Prosecutors also said some members of the group had planned an armed attack on the Bundestag parliament in Berlin. German lawmakers have since called for a review of security arrangements at the Bundestag.
Greens lawmaker Konstantin von Notz, chairman of the parliamentary committee that oversees the intelligence services, said the Bundestag's security arrangements were not made for "enemies of the constitution" to be elected to parliament. "We have to increase the protection concept for the Bundestag without sabotaging the everyday life of democratic lawmaker," he told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland.
The AfD has condemned the far-right group's efforts and expressed confidence in the authorities' ability to bring clarity to the situation quickly and completely. Social Democrat lawmaker Sebastian Hartmann told the Funke media group: "The Bundestag should also review its security concept. Personally, I feel safe, but my confidence is not boundless."
Investigators have said the group, many of whom were members of the movement Reichsbuerger (Citizens of the Reich), planned to install aristocrat Heinrich XIII Prinz Reuss as leader of a new state and found evidence that some members planned to storm the German parliament and seize lawmakers. Members of the Reichsbuerger do not recognise modern-day Germany as a legitimate state. Some of them are devoted to the German empire under monarchy, while some are adherents of Nazi ideas and others believe Germany is under military occupation.
"For the Bundestag, we will carefully examine which security measures we need to adapt," Katrin Goering-Eckardt, vice president of the Bundestag, told the Funke media group.
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US and Morocco co-host North African Proliferation Security Initiative workshop
The United States and Morocco also encouraged all regional non-endorsers from Mediterranean and African countries to endorse the PSI and participate in future PSI-related events.
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The United States and Morocco co-hosted the North African Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from December 6-8, 2022, in Tangier, Morocco. The workshop – the first of its kind in the region – demonstrated partnership and commitments to countering threats from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the region. Over the course of three days, civilian and military leaders from ten governments reviewed WMD proliferation trends, international and domestic legal authorities related to WMD interdiction, and issues associated with detaining and inspecting cargoes carrying suspected WMD, their delivery systems, and related materials. The workshop also featured expert briefings, a scenario-based tabletop exercise, and a visit to the Port of Tangier Med to observe a cargo inspection.
The United States and Morocco also encouraged all regional non-endorsers from Mediterranean and African countries to endorse the PSI and participate in future PSI-related events.
The PSI was established in 2003 to stop or impede transfers of WMD, their delivery systems, and related materials flowing to and from states and non-state actors of proliferation concern. Thus far, 107 states have endorsed the PSI Statement of Interdiction Principles. In doing so, they have committed to take effective measures to interdict WMD-related transfers consistent with national law and international obligations, adopt streamlined procedures for rapid information exchange, and strengthen relevant national and international laws and frameworks.
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70 percent of Arabs anticipate closer ties with China: Global Times poll
BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the world paying close attention to China-Arab relations as the two sides further promote their friendship this week, a latest poll showed that over 70 percent of more than 5,000 respondents in China and Arab countries agree with "closer China-Arab" relations in the future, while China is also chosen by most Arabs as their "friend" among major powers in the world.
This poll, which was jointly conducted by the Global Times Research Center and School of Arabic Studies of Beijing Foreign Language Studies University, was based on membership database sampling. It processed 5,100 valid questionnaires from respondents aged from 18 to 70 years old in cities across China and six Arab states - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Algeria from November 8 to 25.
The questionnaires are made up of three parts – how much Chinese and Arabs know about each other; how Arabs see China-Arab relations, and how Chinese people think about bilateral relations. It included detailed questions on respondents' attitudes toward China-Arab relations, their understanding of relations with other countries and also on the channels for the peoples to know each other and how they value future cooperation.
The poll was released against the backdrop of the China-Arab States Summit which will be attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping on December 9. Observers hailed it as a watershed moment in China-Arab ties, and both China and Arab countries are eager to take bilateral relations to new heights.
The questionnaires sent to Arab and Chinese respondents began with questions on how well they know each other. Over 70 percent of Chinese and Arab respondents believe they have some knowledge of each other, while more Arab respondents believe they are very familiar or relatively familiar with China. The poll shows that 42.8 percent of the respondents in Arab states have had contact with China, including paying visits to China or having Chinese friends.
According to the poll, Arabs are very interested in participating in bilateral educational cooperation programs. 79.1 percent of Arab respondents are interested in studying in China or participating in language and other programs provided by Confucius Institutes. According to analysts, there has been a growing trend in several Arab states of studying Chinese, and Chinese movies and TV shows are becoming popular in the region.
Nearly 60 percent of Arab respondents agree on China's role as a builder in Arab regions, with people from Qatar and Egypt giving the highest approval rating, while more than 60 percent of Chinese respondents see Arab states as supporting and benefiting from the Belt and Road Initiative.
More than 71 percent of Arab respondents expect deeper relations with China in the future, with 43 percent anticipating expanded collaboration and 28.2 percent believing Arab countries need China's help and cooperation in regional and global issues. The poll also finds that 44.5 percent of Arab respondents anticipate economic collaboration with China.
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70 percent of Arabs anticipate closer ties with China: Global Times poll
BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the world paying close attention to China-Arab relations as the two sides further promote their friendship this week, a latest poll showed that over 70 percent of more than 5,000 respondents in China and Arab countries agree with "closer China-Arab" relations in the future, while China is also chosen by most Arabs as their "friend" among major powers in the world.
This poll, which was jointly conducted by the Global Times Research Center and School of Arabic Studies of Beijing Foreign Language Studies University, was based on membership database sampling. It processed 5,100 valid questionnaires from respondents aged from 18 to 70 years old in cities across China and six Arab states - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Algeria from November 8 to 25.
The questionnaires are made up of three parts – how much Chinese and Arabs know about each other; how Arabs see China-Arab relations, and how Chinese people think about bilateral relations. It included detailed questions on respondents' attitudes toward China-Arab relations, their understanding of relations with other countries and also on the channels for the peoples to know each other and how they value future cooperation.
The poll was released against the backdrop of the China-Arab States Summit which will be attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping on December 9. Observers hailed it as a watershed moment in China-Arab ties, and both China and Arab countries are eager to take bilateral relations to new heights.
The questionnaires sent to Arab and Chinese respondents began with questions on how well they know each other. Over 70 percent of Chinese and Arab respondents believe they have some knowledge of each other, while more Arab respondents believe they are very familiar or relatively familiar with China. The poll shows that 42.8 percent of the respondents in Arab states have had contact with China, including paying visits to China or having Chinese friends.
According to the poll, Arabs are very interested in participating in bilateral educational cooperation programs. 79.1 percent of Arab respondents are interested in studying in China or participating in language and other programs provided by Confucius Institutes. According to analysts, there has been a growing trend in several Arab states of studying Chinese, and Chinese movies and TV shows are becoming popular in the region.
Nearly 60 percent of Arab respondents agree on China's role as a builder in Arab regions, with people from Qatar and Egypt giving the highest approval rating, while more than 60 percent of Chinese respondents see Arab states as supporting and benefiting from the Belt and Road Initiative.
More than 71 percent of Arab respondents expect deeper relations with China in the future, with 43 percent anticipating expanded collaboration and 28.2 percent believing Arab countries need China's help and cooperation in regional and global issues. The poll also finds that 44.5 percent of Arab respondents anticipate economic collaboration with China.
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Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs receives $3.75 million grant from Truist Foundation to support expansion into South Georgia
Largest grant in organization's history will be used to provide inclusive, affordable and flexible capital for minority-owned small businesses in rural, underserved Georgia communities
ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Foundation today announced a $3.75 million commitment to launch the Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Small Business Capital strategy at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. (ACE), a nonprofit and community development financial institution, that provides capital, coaching and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses that generate jobs. This grant serves as the largest philanthropic corporate gift in ACE's history.
To meet increased demand and support the growing needs of Georgia's small business owners in rural and underserved communities, ACE aims to expand its lending capabilities beyond its current 68-county footprint in Georgia, which includes metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Truist Foundation's grant will help enable ACE to provide increased equitable loan capital for minority-owned small businesses over three years. ACE will also leverage the capital to continue spurring local job creation and retention while seeding start-up program operations and infrastructure for an expansion into South Georgia.
Today, Bill Rogers, chairman and CEO of Truist Financial Corporation; Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation; Katie Saez, Georgia regional president for Truist; and Christopher Nunn, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, joined Grace Fricks, president and CEO of ACE, at Westside Future Fund to discuss the details of the grant and the impact equitable lending can have on generational wealth for individuals and communities currently underserved in Georgia.
"Truist Foundation gives to community-led organizations that address the deep, systemic inequities and provide innovative solutions to help minority-owned businesses grow and thrive," said Bell. "We are proud to partner with ACE and its work to eradicate barriers to entry for minority entrepreneurs, building a more equitable economy across Georgia."
This grant is part of the $120 million joint Truist and Truist Foundation commitment to strengthening and supporting small businesses nationwide, with a particular focus on Black, Latine, and women-owned businesses. ACE's work to grow minority-owned sustainable businesses that generate jobs aligns with Truist's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities.
"Truist's support is helping propel the beginning phases of our statewide expansion to serve more small businesses throughout Georgia, providing needed capital to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), women and low-income entrepreneurs over the next three years," said Fricks. "Small businesses are the lifeblood of communities, family well-being, and our economy. And collaborations like this enable us to be on the frontlines helping them to not only survive, but to thrive."
ACE's lending increased tenfold since 2019, as the organization quickly responded to deliver relief to Atlanta's small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization went from providing less than 100 loans in 2019 to more than 1,200 throughout 2020 and 2021. In 2021 alone, ACE closed $37.3 million in loans, helped to create and retain 4,368 jobs and provided more than 18,000 hours in business consulting. Of the organizations ACE supported in 2021, 94% are owned by minority populations—51% by women and 72% by People of Color.
"This grant to ACE underscores our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in Atlanta and throughout the state of Georgia," said Katie Saez, Georgia regional president for Truist. "ACE's work is creating opportunities for minority- and women-owned small businesses to expand, thrive and create jobs, improving the lives of individuals, families and communities throughout our state."
About Truist Foundation
Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.
About ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc.
ACE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides loans and business development resources to help its borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses. ACE is the resource of choice for those who may not be financed fully by traditional lenders. With a focus on underserved people and places, ACE connects small businesses owned by women, people of color and low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs in metro Atlanta and North Georgia with capital and coaching to sustain their businesses, retain their employees and thereby support their local communities. ACE has offices in Westside Atlanta and Cleveland, Georgia, and ACE Women's Business Center locations in Norcross and Savannah, Georgia, with plans to expand into southwest Georgia. For more information, visit AceLoans.org.
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Unless final decision of collegium is signed by all members, it can't be put in public domain or disclosed under RTI: SC
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The Supreme Court said on Friday unless a final decision is taken and a resolution to that effect signed by all members of the apex court Collegium, it cannot be disclosed either in the public domain or under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The top court said a decision is termed as final only after a resolution has been drawn and signed by the members of the Collegium following due deliberation and until then, it remains a ''tentative decision''.
A bench of Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar said the Collegium is a multi-member body whose decision is embodied in the resolution that may be formally drawn up and signed.
''…it is observed that after due deliberation and discussion and after completing the consultative process, when a final decision is taken and thereafter the resolution is drawn and signed by the members of the Collegium, it can be said to be a final decision and till then it remains the tentative decision,'' the bench said.
The top court passed the verdict on a petition by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj against a Delhi High Court order dismissing her plea seeking the agenda of the Supreme Court Collegium's meeting held on December 12, 2018 when certain decisions were purportedly taken on the elevation of some judges to the apex court.
The bench said it is required to be noted that the petitioner asked for the information on the decision(s) taken by the Collegium in its meeting held on December 12, 2018 and reliance is placed upon the resolution dated October 3, 2017 by which it was resolved to upload the resolution of the Collegium on the Supreme Court's website.
It said relying upon some article published in the media and the interview given by one of the members, who was part of the Collegium meeting held on December 12, 2018, it is asserted by the petitioner that in fact some decision(s) were taken by the Collegium on the elevation of two Chief Justices of the High Courts to the Supreme Court.
The bench said, however, from the subsequent resolution passed by the Collegium on January 10, 2019 it appears that no final decision was taken on their elevation to the Supreme Court in the December 12, 2018 meeting.
It said, ''Some discussions might have taken place. But unless and until a final decision is taken after due consultation and on the basis of such a final decision a final resolution is drawn, whatever discussions had taken place cannot be said to be a final decision of the Collegium''.
It said, ''Therefore, as no final decision was taken which has culminated into a final resolution drawn and signed by all the members of the Collegium, the same was not required to be disclosed in the public domain and that too under the RTI Act.'' It said whatever is discussed shall not be in the public domain and as per the Resolution dated October 3, 2017 only the final resolution is required to be uploaded on the apex court's website. ''In the subsequent Resolution dated January 10, 2019, it is specifically mentioned that in the earlier meeting held on December 12, 2018 though some decisions were taken but ultimately the consultation was not completed and concluded and therefore, the matter/agenda items was/were adjourned,'' it said. The top court said so far as the reliance placed upon some of the news item/article published in the media in which views of one of the members of the Collegium is noted, ''We do not want to comment upon the same''. It said, ''In view of the above and for the reasons stated above, no reliance can be placed on the news report and/or some article in the media. What is required to be seen is the final resolution which is ultimately drawn and signed by the members of the Collegium.'' The bench, while dismissing the appeal of Bhardwaj added that the subsequent resolution dated January 10, 2019 is very clear in which it is specifically stated that in the earlier meeting held on December 12, 2018, the process for consultation was not over and remained un-concluded. On December 12, 2018, the collegium headed by then Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justices M B Lokur, AK Sikri, SA Bobde and NV Ramana (all retired) had purportedly taken certain decisions with regard to appointment of judges to the top court and proposals for transfer of chief justices and judges of high courts but those resolutions were not uploaded on the SC web site. Later, on January 10, 2019, the Collegium, following the retirement of Justice Lokur, took another decision to recommend to the centre the elevation of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna and said the recommendations dated December 12, 2018 proposed earlier could not be finalised as it was decided to have a fresh look at them. At the January 10 meeting, the collegium decided to reconsider the earlier proposals in the light of additional material that became available. On July 27, the Delhi High Court had dismissed Bhardwaj's appeal challenging a single judge's order rejecting her plea seeking the agenda of the Collegium meeting held on December 12, 2018. Her petition said on January 23, 2019 Justice Lokur, who was a part of the collegium meeting and retired on December 30, 2018, had in an interview expressed his disappointment that the December 12, 2018 collegium resolution was not uploaded on the Supreme Court website.
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Shortage of 1.35 lakh personnel in three services: Govt
In response to another question, Bhatt said the government has undertaken the modernisation of the defence airfield infrastructure in two phases.
The three services are reeling under a shortage of 1.35 lakh personnel with the maximum number of vacancies of 1.18 lakh in the Army, according to details provided by the government in Lok Sabha on Friday.
The total shortage in the Indian Navy (sailors) was estimated at 11,587 till September 30, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in reply to a question.
He said the number of vacant posts in the Indian Air Force (Airmen and Non-Combatant) as on November 1, 2022, was 5,819.
The number in the Army was till July 1 and it included junior commissioned officers and other ranks.
''A total of 40000 vacancies have been advertised for JCOs/OR in the Indian Army. A total of 3,000 vacancies have been advertised for Agniveers in the year 2022 in the Indian Navy. 3,000 vacancies have been advertised in the Indian Air Force as Agniveer-vayu in the year 2022,'' Bhatt said.
He said all the recruitments at the level of jawans are being done under the Agnipath scheme.
Noting that on average, 60,000 vacancies occur in all three services every year, out of which approximately 50,000 vacancies are for the Army, the minister said due to the suspension of recruitment rallies in the last two years because of the COVID-19 situation, there was a shortfall of 1,08,685 jawans in the Indian Army at present.
With the improvement in the COVID-19 situation and the start of the recruitment, these vacancies are expected to come down in coming years, he added.
To a separate question, he said approximately 45,906 acres of defence land under the management of different services and organisations of the defence ministry is presently lying vacant. In response to another question, Bhatt said the government has undertaken the modernisation of the defence airfield infrastructure in two phases. The budgetary allocation made for modernising airfields under phase-I was Rs 1,215.35 crore and phase II is Rs 1,187.17 crore, he said.
The Modernisation of Air Field Infrastructure (MAFI) (phase-I) was for 30 Indian Air Force airfields and the project has already been completed, Bhatt noted. The MAFI (phase-II) for the modernisation of another 37 airfields is under progress, he said.
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ALLEN'S TALLENTEX OVERSEAS GAINING POPULARITY IN GCC REGION WITH MORE THAN 24,000 REGISTRATIONS
TALLENTEX Creates History With 500% Growth In Registrations
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TALLENTEX is ALLEN Career Institute's flagship program. Introduced in 2014, the exam has made a name for itself by becoming India's biggest talent encouragement cum scholarship exam. TALLENTEX made its debut in the GCC region in 2021 as TALLENTEX Overseas, with nearly 3500 students appearing online. This year, students and parents showed overwhelming responses & the exam bagged 24,000 plus registrations under their belt.
For the first time ever, TALLENTEX was held physically in the UAE and Kuwait on the 12th and 15th of November. Students from over 50 schools in the UAE and Kuwait participated in TALLENTEX Overseas 2023. On November 12, 2022, numerous students from the GCC countries took the test online.
TALLENTEX creates a competitive environment for students and schools to demonstrate their academic prowess on the global platform. The exam aims to give students an opportunity to analyze their performance and assess their unique capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses to reach their true potential. The top performers of TALLENTEX Overseas 2023 will win upto 2 crores in cash prizes and scholarships worth 20 crores for ALLEN Overseas classroom programs. These top performers will be felicitated at the Success Power Session (SPS), to be held in Dubai. Also, all the students who sat for the exam will receive a Global Rank, Detailed Performance Analysis Report, Competitive Success Index (CSI), and Psychometric Test.
On this occasion, ALLEN Overseas shared a glimpse into its future plan of soon coming to Kuwait and Oman physically to fulfil its goal of bringing quality education to every student globally.
Mr Keshav Maheshwari, ALLEN Overseas' managing director and leader on this remarkable success, expressed his gratitude and stated, "Compared to last year, TALLENTEX grew in leaps and bounds this year. So it was a pleasant surprise for all of us when we exceeded our initial goal by many students." He also thanked the participating schools and stated it was only possible with their support.
About ALLEN Overseas
ALLEN Overseas is the global initiative of the Kota-based coaching institute, ALLEN Career Institute. Two years ago, the 34-year-old legacy expanded its wings to the GCC Countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. They brought with them their unique pedagogy and unrivalled high-quality test-prep education in some of the most competitive college entrance examinations like IIT JEE Mains & Advanced, NEET-UG and various international Olympiads to GCC students. The pioneering institute conducts classes via its Digital Classroom Program and in-person classes at 5 physical academic centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Nahda, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Sharjah in the UAE.
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ALLEN'S TALLENTEX OVERSEAS GAINING POPULARITY IN GCC REGION WITH MORE THAN 24,000 REGISTRATIONS
TALLENTEX Creates History With 500% Growth In Registrations
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TALLENTEX is ALLEN Career Institute's flagship program. Introduced in 2014, the exam has made a name for itself by becoming India's biggest talent encouragement cum scholarship exam. TALLENTEX made its debut in the GCC region in 2021 as TALLENTEX Overseas, with nearly 3500 students appearing online. This year, students and parents showed overwhelming responses & the exam bagged 24,000 plus registrations under their belt.
For the first time ever, TALLENTEX was held physically in the UAE and Kuwait on the 12th and 15th of November. Students from over 50 schools in the UAE and Kuwait participated in TALLENTEX Overseas 2023. On November 12, 2022, numerous students from the GCC countries took the test online.
TALLENTEX creates a competitive environment for students and schools to demonstrate their academic prowess on the global platform. The exam aims to give students an opportunity to analyze their performance and assess their unique capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses to reach their true potential. The top performers of TALLENTEX Overseas 2023 will win upto 2 crores in cash prizes and scholarships worth 20 crores for ALLEN Overseas classroom programs. These top performers will be felicitated at the Success Power Session (SPS), to be held in Dubai. Also, all the students who sat for the exam will receive a Global Rank, Detailed Performance Analysis Report, Competitive Success Index (CSI), and Psychometric Test.
On this occasion, ALLEN Overseas shared a glimpse into its future plan of soon coming to Kuwait and Oman physically to fulfil its goal of bringing quality education to every student globally.
Mr Keshav Maheshwari, ALLEN Overseas' managing director and leader on this remarkable success, expressed his gratitude and stated, "Compared to last year, TALLENTEX grew in leaps and bounds this year. So it was a pleasant surprise for all of us when we exceeded our initial goal by many students." He also thanked the participating schools and stated it was only possible with their support.
About ALLEN Overseas
ALLEN Overseas is the global initiative of the Kota-based coaching institute, ALLEN Career Institute. Two years ago, the 34-year-old legacy expanded its wings to the GCC Countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. They brought with them their unique pedagogy and unrivalled high-quality test-prep education in some of the most competitive college entrance examinations like IIT JEE Mains & Advanced, NEET-UG and various international Olympiads to GCC students. The pioneering institute conducts classes via its Digital Classroom Program and in-person classes at 5 physical academic centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Nahda, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Sharjah in the UAE.
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Bulgaria to send its first military aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria will send its first military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion after parliament on Friday approved a list of arms drawn up by the interim government. The aid is fully in line with Ukraine's priorities, but we are not sending S-300 systems, nor MIG-29 or SU-25 aircraft," Stoyanov told Nova TV on Friday.
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Bulgaria will send its first military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion after parliament on Friday approved a list of arms drawn up by the interim government. It had been one of the few EU countries not to send aid after the Russia-friendly Socialist party, a coalition partner in the previous government, blocked a previous proposal in May.
The list of arms is classified, but government officials have said Sofia would mainly send light weaponry and ammunition. Caretaker defence minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Bulgaria, a NATO member, could not afford to send its Russian-made anti-aircraft missile systems or MIG-19 and SU-25 fighter jets, which Kyiv wants.
"My approach has been conservative, because I need to ensure the defence capabilities of Bulgaria. The aid is fully in line with Ukraine's priorities, but we are not sending S-300 systems, nor MIG-29 or SU-25 aircraft," Stoyanov told Nova TV on Friday. While Bulgaria has not been sending arms to Ukraine, its arms manufacturers have seen a surge in exports, a report by the Bulgarian Industrial Association showed in November.
In August, the economy ministry approved arms export deals worth more than 1 billion levs ($540.22 million), most of which were destined for Poland - one of the key hubs for sending weapons to Ukraine. A total of 148 lawmakers from the 240-seat parliament voted to send the aid on Friday, with the Socialists and the pro-Russian Revival party voting against. ($1 = 1.8511 leva)
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Reports include climate, water and safety performance data
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) released two additional reports to provide stakeholders with information on how the company is managing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities. The reports follow the Global Reporting Index (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks.
"We embrace transparency with our investors, customers and communities about the progress we are making toward a more sustainable future," said Gwen Mizell, chief sustainability, diversity and philanthropy officer at Ameren. "Our GRI and SASB reports compile data that is housed in many places, such as our annual report and CDP questionnaires, so stakeholders can more easily find the specific information they need."
GRI is the most widely used sustainability reporting framework and provides an opportunity to evaluate companies on ESG performance based on universal standards. SASB reporting provides corporate ESG data to investors to inform their investment and voting decisions. Ameren's GRI and SASB reports are available at AmerenInvestors.com.
Sustainability is deeply embedded into Ameren's business. The company has set an ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, as well as working to reduce water use and waste generation. Commitments to promote workforce safety and diversity, and support local communities and suppliers also remain paramount to Ameren's sustainability strategy and its vision to Lead the Way to a Sustainable Energy Future.
In addition to GRI and SASB, Ameren reports on its sustainability performance using the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Edison Electric Institute and American Gas Association (EEI-AGA) frameworks. Read the full reports at AmerenInvestors.com.
About Ameren Corporation
St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric transmission business in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com, or follow us on Twitter at @AmerenCorp, Facebook.com/AmerenCorp, or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren.
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Griner lands in U.S. as Russia's Bout greets family in Moscow
Basketball star Brittney Griner landed in the United States on Friday after 10 months in Russian detention following a prisoner swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout who flew home hours earlier to embrace his family on the airport tarmac in Moscow. Securing Thursday's swap, after months of painstaking negotiations, was a rare instance of U.S.-Russian cooperation after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, although the Kremlin was quick to say it did not show improving relations.
Basketball star Brittney Griner landed in the United States on Friday after 10 months in Russian detention following a prisoner swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout who flew home hours earlier to embrace his family on the airport tarmac in Moscow.
Securing Thursday's swap, after months of painstaking negotiations, was a rare instance of U.S.-Russian cooperation after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, although the Kremlin was quick to say it did not show improving relations. Russia's state media trumpeted the swap as a win for Moscow, after the release of a man who the U.S. Department of Justice has described as one of the world's most prolific arms dealers who had sold weapons across the globe to terrorists and America's enemies for decades. Bout always denied the charges.
U.S. President Joe Biden, in announcing her release on Thursday, said the swap ended what he described as months of "hell" for Griner, 32, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the Women's National Basketball Association's Phoenix Mercury. "So happy to have Brittney back on U.S. soil. Welcome home BG!," U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger Carstens, the chief U.S. hostage coordinator, said in a post on Twitter.
Griner, who flew into San Antonio, Texas, before dawn on Friday, had been arrested on Feb. 17 at a Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, which is banned in Russia, were found in her luggage. As Griner flew back home, Bout arrived in Moscow and hugged his mother and wife after stepping onto the tarmac, television images showed.
He said it was difficult to find the words to describe his feelings, in an interview with the state-run news outlet RT. He also said he had not encountered much anti-Russian sentiment during his imprisonment in the United States. Bout rejected the idea that Russia got the best of the exchange however, or that it had made Biden look "weak".
"I wouldn't draw such a conclusion ... I'm pretty sure that neither our leadership, nor any other, thinks in such notions - whether you are weak or not," he said. Biden personally tracked the negotiations closely but it was only in recent weeks that he made the "very painful" decision to provide clemency to Bout to get the swap done, a senior U.S. official told reporters on Thursday.
'SORRY STATE' Griner, who had been detained in Russia since a week before the invasion of Ukraine, traveled from a Russian penal colony to Moscow, then to Abu Dhabi airport in the United Arab Emirates where the exchange took place, with the two walking past each other on the tarmac, U.S. officials said.
"Bilateral relations continue to remain in a sorry state," TASS news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Friday. "The talks were exclusively on the topic of the exchange. It's probably wrong to draw any hypothetical conclusions that this may be a step towards overcoming the crisis in bilateral relations," he said.
But Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow and Washington would continue to talk about possible prisoner swaps directly, without intermediaries, the RIA Novosti news agency reported. The two countries also swapped prisoners in April when Russia released former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed and the United States released Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko.
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-- 100% ORR at both CART-ddBCMA dose levels; deep and durable responses observed in patients with poor prognostic factors --
-- 27 of 38 (71%) evaluable patients reached CR/sCR; 20 of 25 patients (80%) dosed > 12 months ago or had their 12-month follow-up visit by November 22, 2022 have reached CR/sCR --
-- No cases of Grade >3 CRS at RP2D and no delayed neurotoxicity or parkinsonian-like events --
-- First patients dosed in iMMagine-1 Phase 2 clinical trial with pivotal drug product --
-- Initiated the Phase 1 clinical trial of ACLX-002 for the treatment of patients with AML/MDS --
-- Management to host a live webcast event with an expert panel of clinicians to discuss the CART-ddBCMA clinical results on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM CT --
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLX), a biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy through the development of innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases, today announced continued robust long-term responses from its CART-ddBCMA Phase 1 expansion trial in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, dosing of first patients in its iMMagine-1 Phase 2 clinical trial with pivotal drug product, and the initiation of the Phase 1 clinical trial of ACLX-002 for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
38 patients were evaluable for efficacy and safety analysis as of the October 31, 2022 cutoff date, based on follow-up of at least one month, following treatment. These evaluable patients comprised the dose escalation cohorts for the first dose level (100 (+/- 20) million CAR+ T cells, n=6) and the second dose level (300 (+/- 20) million CAR+ T cells, n=6), and a dose expansion cohort at 100 (+/- 20) million CAR+ T cells (n=26). The median dose administered to patients in the first dose level and dose expansion cohorts was 115 million CAR+ T cells. All patients evaluable for this analysis have poor prognostic factors with 38 of 38 (100%) patients triple-refractory, 26 of 38 (68%) penta-refractory, and 22 of 38 (58%) with at least one high-risk prognostic factor (extramedullary disease (EMD), ISS Stage 3 [beta-2-microglobulin ≥5.5], bone marrow plasma cells (BMPC) ≥60%). All 38 patients had at least 3 prior lines of therapy.
The interim CART-ddBCMA Phase 1 clinical results (October 31, 2022 cutoff date) demonstrate deep and durable responses in patients with poor prognostic factors. Based on these data, the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) was selected to be 115 (+/- 10) million CAR+T cells.
All Patients:
Of the 38 evaluable patients with median follow-up of 15 months
- 100% overall response rate (ORR) achieved in all patients per International Myeloma Working Group criteria
- 27 of 38 (71%) evaluable patients achieved complete response (CR) or a stringent complete response (sCR)
- 7 of 38 (18%) patients achieved very good partial response (VGPR)
- 4 of 38 (11%) patients achieved a partial response (PR)
- 34 of 38 (89%) patients achieved > VGPR
- 22 of 38 (58%) had high risk features (EMD, ISS stage 3, and/or BMPC ≥60%)
- 13 of 38 (34%) patients have extramedullary disease
Patients dosed 12 months prior or had their 12-month follow-up visit by November 22, 2022:
- 25 of 25 (100%) ORR
- 20 of 25 (80%) CR/sCR
- 3 of 25 (12%) VGPR
- 2 of 25 (8%) PR
- 23 of 25 (92%) > VGPR
Patients dosed 18 months prior or had their 18-month follow-up visit by November 22, 2022:
- 16 of 16 (100%) ORR
- 13 of 16 (81%) CR/sCR
- 1 of 16 (6%) VGPR
- 2 of 16 (13%) PR
- 14 of 16 (88%) > VGPR
CART-ddBCMA dosed at RP2D (115 million (+/- 10) CAR+ T cells) continues to be well-tolerated:
- No tissue-targeted toxicities observed
- No cases of delayed neurotoxicity events or parkinsonian symptoms
- No cases of grade 3 (or greater) CRS and only one case (3%) of grade 3 ICANS event with no additional cases from previously reported
- Based on the observed safety and efficacy of CART-ddBCMA, a dose of 115 (+/- 10) million CAR+ T cells was selected as the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)
Matthew J. Frigault, M.D., CART-ddBCMA study investigator and Assistant Director of the Cellular Therapy Service at Mass General Cancer Center and Instructor at Harvard Medical School said, "CART-ddBCMA continues to demonstrate deep responses. It is encouraging to see these clinical results with an autologous cell therapy, particularly in a population with high-risk features. Accessibility to treat multiple myeloma patients with CAR-T therapy remains an issue."
Arcellx's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rami Elghandour continued, "We're excited by these long-term data as they are indicative of the potential for CART-ddBCMA to make a meaningful impact for patients and the physicians who need available therapies to treat them. These results supported the initiation of our iMMagine-1 Phase 2 pivotal trial where we recently dosed the first patients in this study. We look forward to completing enrollment of iMMagine-1 and advancing towards a BLA filing. Additionally, we are excited to have initiated our Phase 1 clinical trial for ACLX-002 utilizing our ARC-SparX platform for the treatment of patients with AML or MDS. Given the heterogeneity of these diseases, we believe that by leveraging the controllability and adaptability of ARC-SparX we can overcome a degree of the toxicity issues observed with traditional single antigen CAR-T therapies."
Presentation Details:
Title: Phase 1 Study of CART-ddBCMA for the Treatment of Subjects with Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Speaker: Matthew J. Frigault, M.D., Assistant Director of the Cellular Therapy Service at Mass General Cancer Center, and Instructor at Harvard Medical School
Session Name: 704. Cellular Immunotherapies: Early Phase and Investigational Therapies: Poster II
Session Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Session Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall D, New Orleans, LA
Publication Number: 3313
The presentation can be accessed on the company's corporate website here.
Webcast Event:
Arcellx will host a live webcast event with an expert panel of clinicians to discuss the clinical results on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. CT. The event will be accessible from Arcellx's website at www.arcellx.com in the Investors section. A replay of the webcast will be archived and available for 30 days following the event.
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a type of hematological cancer in which diseased plasma cells proliferate and accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells and causing bone lesions, loss of bone density, and bone fractures. These abnormal plasma cells also produce excessive quantities of an abnormal immunoglobulin fragment, called a myeloma protein (M protein), causing kidney damage and impairing the patient's immune function. Multiple myeloma is the third most common hematological malignancy in the United States and Europe, representing approximately 10% of all hematological cancer cases and 20% of deaths due to hematological malignancies. The median age of patients at diagnosis is 69 years with one-third of patients diagnosed at an age of at least 75 years. Because MM tends to afflict patients at an advanced stage of life, patients often have multiple co-morbidities and toxicities that can quickly escalate and become life-endangering.
About CART-ddBCMA
CART-ddBCMA is Arcellx's BCMA-specific CAR-modified T-cell therapy utilizing the company's novel BCMA-targeting binding domain for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. CART-ddBCMA is currently in a Phase 2 study. Arcellx's proprietary binding domains are novel synthetic proteins designed to bind specific therapeutic targets. CART-ddBCMA has been granted Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About iMMagine-1
iMMagine-1 is a Phase 2 pivotal, open-label, multicenter clinical trial designed to evaluate CART-ddBCMA, a BCMA-specific CAR-modified T-Cell therapy utilizing Arcellx's novel BCMA-targeted binding domain, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the overall response rate over a 24-month period. In addition to safety, secondary endpoints include depth of disease response, duration of response, and overall survival over a 24-month period.
About AML
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), also referred to as acute myelogenous leukemia, arises from cells in the bone marrow that have accumulated genetic mutations that cause the mutated cells to grow uncontrollably and disrupt the development of healthy blood cells. The aggressive growth of AML in the bone marrow and blood and the lack of durable treatments leave AML patients with an ~30% five-year survival rate. The disease is the most common acute leukemia affecting adults. According to the National Cancer Institute SEER database, there were an estimated 69,700 people living with AML in the United States in 2019. In 2022, new cases were estimated at approximately 20,050, with 11,540 deaths. Current therapies for AML have many limitations including limited efficacy and, in some cases, significant toxicities, highlighting the critical need to develop new therapies with greater safety and efficacy.
About MDS
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a closely related disease to AML in which a population of abnormal myeloid cells develop in and disrupt the bone marrow. Depending on the type of abnormal or dysplastic cell that emerges, patients may experience a specific decrease in red blood cells or in the disease-fighting cell population referred to as monocytes, neutrophils, and dendritic cells. While MDS is itself a type of cancer, about one-third of MDS patients will also subsequently become diagnosed with AML. MDS is more common in elderly patients often diagnosed in their 70s but can also occur in non-elderly patients. MDS has been estimated to be as low as 10,000 new cases per year in the United States. While stem cell transplant can cure MDS, most patients are not able to receive them due to the typical advanced age at time of disease onset and the presence of co-morbidities, resulting in new therapies being needed for MDS patients as well.
About the ARC-SparX Platform Technology
The ARC-SparX platform is designed to allow for controllability and adaptability to potentially reduce toxicities that are often associated with serious dose-limiting adverse events and to overcome tumor heterogeneity. It is a modular therapy which utilizes a universal autologous ARC-T cell combined with one or more antigen-specific SparX protein to separate the tumor-recognition and tumor-killing functions. SparX (soluble protein antigen-receptor X-linkers) proteins utilize our D-Domain technology engineered to recognize antigens on the surface of diseased cells and flags those cells for detection by the ARC-T cells. ARC-T cells express a D-Domain-based CAR engineered to specifically recognize a unique TAG sequence in the SparX protein. ARC-T cells can be dosed separately and are designed to be activated to kill the target cell only when they encounter a SparX protein bound to the target antigen and thus can be controlled through dose modulation of the SparX protein. Arcellx has developed a collection of SparX proteins that bind different antigens on the surface of diseased cells. Multiple SparX proteins with different antigen specificity can be administered to potentially address antigen heterogeneity or antigen escape that contribute to relapsed and refractory disease.
About the Phase 1 Study Evaluating ACLX-002 for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (NCT05457010)
The Phase 1 study evaluating ACLX-002 in adults with relapsed and/or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is an open-label, multicenter, dose escalation clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety of ACLX-002. Secondary objectives are to measure anti-tumor activity and pharmacokinetics of both SparX-002 and ARC-T cells.
About Arcellx, Inc.
Arcellx, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. Arcellx believes that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and Arcellx's mission is to advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible. Arcellx's lead product candidate, CART-ddBCMA, is being developed for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM) in an ongoing Phase 2 study. CART-ddBCMA has been granted Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Arcellx is also advancing its dosable and controllable CAR-T therapy, ARC-SparX, through two programs: a Phase 1 study of ACLX-001 for r/r MM, initiated in the second quarter of 2022; and ACLX-002 in relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, initiated in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Visit www.arcellx.com for more information.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including Arcellx's expectations regarding the timing and outcomes of clinical trials for its product candidates; the potential impact of its product candidates and platforms on patients and cell therapy; and the timing of achievement of its milestones. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon Arcellx's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. These forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of Arcellx's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other reports, such as Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, that Arcellx may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Arcellx assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor Contact:
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Arcellx
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Russian opposition figure gets 8-1/2 years' jail on 'false information' charge
Since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Moscow has intensified its clampdown on public dissent, with most prominent opposition figures either in jail or exile. Days after the invasion, legislation was passed providing for jail terms of up to 15 years for disseminating "false information" about the military.
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Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin guilty was sentenced in court to eight-and-a-half years in prison on Friday on charges of spreading "false information" about the army.
Yashin, 39, was tried over a YouTube video released in April in which he discussed evidence uncovered by Western journalists of Russian atrocities in Bucha, near Kyiv, and cast doubt on the official Moscow version that such reports had been fabricated as a "provocation" against Russia. Since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Moscow has intensified its clampdown on public dissent, with most prominent opposition figures either in jail or exile.
Days after the invasion, legislation was passed providing for jail terms of up to 15 years for disseminating "false information" about the military. In a defiant post on his Telegram channel, Yashin urged his supporters to continue opposing the war in Ukraine.
"With this hysterical verdict, the authorities want to intimidate us all but, in fact, it only shows their weakness. Strong leaders are calm and confident. Only weaklings try to shut everybody up and scorch any kind of dissent," he wrote. "We have no reason to be sad - you and I have won this trial, friends ...
"We told the truth about war crimes and called for the bloodshed to stop ... Today, I can only repeat what I said on the day of my arrest: I am not afraid, and you must not be afraid. Changes are just around the corner." Jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny slammed the verdict as "shameless and lawless" in a post on his Twitter account, which is managed by his team in exile.
"Ilya Yashin, we are all proud of you. Russia will be free and so will you," Navalny wrote. In his final statement to the court this week, Yashin had appealed directly to President Vladimir Putin, describing him as "the person responsible for this slaughter" and asking him to "look at the consequences of this monstrous war" and "stop this madness".
"The words 'death' and 'destruction' are now firmly associated with your name," he said. "You have brought terrible misfortune to the Ukrainian people, who will probably never forgive us."
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UPDATE 3-Russian opposition figure gets 8-1/2 years' jail on 'false information' charge
Since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Moscow has intensified its clampdown on public dissent, with most prominent opposition figures either in jail or exile. Days after the invasion, legislation was passed providing for jail terms of up to 15 years for disseminating "false information" about the military.
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Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin was sentenced in court to eight-and-a-half years in prison on Friday on charges of spreading "false information" about the army.
Yashin, 39, was tried over a YouTube video released in April in which he discussed evidence uncovered by Western journalists of Russian atrocities in Bucha, near Kyiv, and cast doubt on the official Moscow version that such reports had been fabricated as a "provocation" against Russia. Since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Moscow has intensified its clampdown on public dissent, with most prominent opposition figures either in jail or exile.
Days after the invasion, legislation was passed providing for jail terms of up to 15 years for disseminating "false information" about the military. In a defiant post on his Telegram channel, Yashin urged his supporters to continue opposing the war in Ukraine.
"With this hysterical verdict, the authorities want to intimidate us all but, in fact, it only shows their weakness. Strong leaders are calm and confident. Only weaklings try to shut everybody up and scorch any kind of dissent," he wrote. "We have no reason to be sad - you and I have won this trial, friends ...
"We told the truth about war crimes and called for the bloodshed to stop ... Today, I can only repeat what I said on the day of my arrest: I am not afraid, and you must not be afraid. Changes are just around the corner." Jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny slammed the verdict as "shameless and lawless" in a post on his Twitter account, which is managed by his team in exile.
"Ilya Yashin, we are all proud of you. Russia will be free and so will you," Navalny wrote. In his final statement to the court this week, Yashin had appealed directly to President Vladimir Putin, describing him as "the person responsible for this slaughter" and asking him to "look at the consequences of this monstrous war" and "stop this madness".
"The words 'death' and 'destruction' are now firmly associated with your name," he said. "You have brought terrible misfortune to the Ukrainian people, who will probably never forgive us."
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Best Gifts for the Cook in Your Life by Basquettes, the Multipurpose Cookware Tool
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooks love to get cooking gifts! These workhorse kitchen tools are great, reasonably priced gifts for both experienced and novice cooks. We created this list for small kitchens where every storage inch counts but these are also wonderful gifts for the lucky cook in a large gourmet kitchen.
1. Dutch Oven
When one mentions a Dutch Oven, Le Creuset may come to mind first with their colorful, high-end product line but lately, the less expensive yet equally colorful and sturdy, Lodge Dutch Oven is rising in popularity. A Dutch Oven can be used to sauté, simmer, or fry on any stovetop; or to broil, braise, bake, or roast in the oven up to 500° F; or to marinate and refrigerate food. The 6-quart size is our favorite option at $89.95. With its ornamental coloring, you can leave it on the stove even when not cooking as a decoration. Every cook needs at least one.
2. Basquettes
The second most sought after, multi-use cookware product is Basquettes which can be used in both the oven and on the grill. This sturdy, clever tool can be used to air-fry, crisp, roast, rotisserie, dehydrate, grill and smoke. No need to have any single-use, counter-hogging tools like an electric air-fryer. Basquettes turn your existing oven into an air-fryer, a rotisserie and a dehydrator by utilizing a patent-pending design to help you make easier, faster, and healthier food. Priced at $135, this versatile, stainless-steel tool can also be used on the grill as a grill basket, a rotisserie basket or a fast smoker. It's a great gift for couples.
3. Immersion Blender
Obviously, we love gadgets that are multi-purpose and an immersion blender with attachments can blend, whisk, emulsify, puree or whip. An immersion blender can be used to make soup, sauces, smoothies, eggs, re-fried beans, pie fillings and more. The $69.95 Cuisinart Smart Stick is our pick for both price and functionality. It has a comfort-grip handle, an 8-inch stainless steel shaft and a variable speed dial allowing you to partially or fully blend. Bakers really love this gift.
4. Instant-Read Thermometer
Cooking food to a safe temperature is an extremely important step in food safety. An instant-read thermometer can help with red meat, pork, poultry, candy, home brewing and deep frying. The Javelin Pro for $54.99 comes in a variety of bright colors so it won't get lost in a drawer. It has a three second response time with an easy-to-read backlit display. This is a great gift for the experienced cook who will appreciate its speed and accuracy.
5. Cutting Board
There's no such thing as having too many cutting boards since they come in a variety of materials, shapes, and sizes. These Fredericks & Mae Multi Cutting Boards, made from recycled scraps of plastic, live up to the Instagram hype. They're durable, gentle on the blades of expensive knives, and can double as a serving vessel because of the striking patterns. Ranging from $45 - $95 depending on the size, these are a sure hit with your social media cook.
6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A bottle of fancy olive oil will never go unappreciated and Kosterina Olive Oil is a real treat. This high-polyphenol, early harvest Koroneiki EVOO has robust flavor with a signature peppery finish so it's healthy as well as delicious. For $29.95, you can buy one for yourself as well as all the cooks in your life.
Hopefully after receiving one of these great gifts, your favorite cook will invite you over for a delicious meal! Happy holidays!
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Woman kidnapped in Hyderabad, kin suspect known person's hand
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- India
A group of unidentified people barged into a house and kidnapped a woman under Adibhatla police station limits on Friday, her parents alleged.
The youngsters armed with sticks entered the house and ransacked it before taking the woman forcibly, they said, adding that the assailants attacked her relatives and neighbours also when they resisted.
The gang damaged some parked vehicles, too, according to CCTV visuals.
''About 50 people went to the first floor and forcibly took away the girl,'' mother of the woman alleged.
She suspected the hand of the person who had proposed to her daughter.
She further alleged that police did not respond in time.
On receiving information, the police reached the scene and began an investigation. Special teams were formed to catch the gang, said the police.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biorefinery Market is projected to grow from USD 141.8 billion in 2022 to USD 210.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 8.2% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. New integrated biorefineries must be built in order to meet the expected growth of the biofuel market and the development of new biofuel production technologies. Concepts related to plant infrastructure of chemical plants or crude oil refineries are also needed in biomass conversion plants to increase production efficiency.
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Based on the product, the energy driven segment is estimated to be the largest market from 2020 to 2027. The growing investments in the renewable energy sector will lead to a rise in the number of renewable power plants and increased production of bioenergy, which is expected to propel the demand for energy driven biorefinery.
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By Increasing the Resistance to Corrosion of Stainless Steel, the Technology Development Program of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Creates New Business Opportunities
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan , Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Early construction fasteners were mainly carbon steel with high hardness; drilling, tapping, fixing and locking could be completed at one time, which greatly saved construction time, but due to time exposure, were prone to rust and endangered building safety. At present, carbon-steel stainless steel bimetal welded composite fasteners are mainly used to address such issues. However, in addition to the complicated processing procedures, such composite fasteners are also prone to fracture at the weld, and prone to corrosion of the carbon steel section. In order to solve the issues mentioned above, MIRDC developed "Corrosion-Resistant, Surface Hardening System Equipment for Austenite Stainless Steel (CRSH)," with the support of the Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA. The technology has been applied to the construction fasteners material, Austenitic (300-series) stainless steels, which are high corrosion resistant and widely used. The treated stainless-steel fasteners have high hardness and good corrosion resistance.
Furthermore, the equipment has won awards at this year's R&D 100 Awards. Through the precise production controls and special design, gas is used to treat the stainless-steel surface. The hardness of the stainless steel is enhanced through gas nitriding, carburizing, or carbonitriding, which allows the surface hardness to be over HV 1,200. The hardness is far above normal carbon steel and it retains its original corrosion resistance. The process is also able to handle large amounts of complex shapes at one time. Additionally, it can provide low quantity, high variety customized processing, and is equipped with smart production and systematic service functions.
Margaret Kao, Chairwoman of Marketech International Corp., stated that the semiconductor industry has always been an important pillar for Taiwan. The parts used in the machines are rather sophisticated and require corrosion resistance and high hardness. If the fasteners become stuck in the equipment due to low hardness, it would increase the difficulty of repairs, which would then affect the production process of semiconductors. Marketech and their OEM semiconductor customers hoped to use this technology to increase the hardness of stainless steel, thereby increasing the precision of their equipment quality. When they found out that the MIRDC possessed this technology, they sought to enter into a partnership with the Centre. The corrosion resistant/high hardness stainless steel parts were introduced in US and Japan semiconductor plants for testing, and they received great praise from photolithography companies in Japan and the US. At the present stage, the technology is being introduced in system equipment of Taiwanese manufacturing. In view of the developments of the semiconductor industry in Kaohsiung and the 5GAIoT industry, it has been announced that a Kaohsiung office will be established in the Asia New Bay Area-5GAIoT to help boost the government's plan of key semiconductor equipment localization.
MIRDC acting president Chih-Lung Lin said a characteristic of stainless steel is that it is corrosion resistant, but its problem is low hardness. The Centre is using this equipment to remove the oxidized layer on the surface of stainless steel then increasing its hardness. This not only restores the corrosion resistance of stainless steel but also improves its hardness. In the future, the technology will be made available to more companies, such as LEADTECH International Co., Ltd. (stainless steel gaskets), FANCY Food Service Equipment Co., Ltd. (Stainless steel cooking surfaces), and Taiwan Shan Yin International Co., Ltd. (self-tapping screws). MIRDC will continue to help companies produce samples to drive new product development and corporate investment. The aim of the Centre is to lead related stainless-steel industries towards high-value developments.
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Anti-Corruption Day should be defining moment in fight against corruption
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- South Africa
International Anti-Corruption Day, observed on 9 December every year, is an opportunity to critically reflect and consider what decisive steps to take as well as coordinate efforts in dealing with corruption, says Public Service Commission Chairperson, Professor Somadoda Fikeni.
"We gather here to say Anti-Corruption Day 2022 should not and cannot be business as usual given the scale of carnage caused by corruption," Prof Fikeni said.
In his welcome address at the International Anti-corruption Day Summit underway at UNISA in Pretoria, Fikeni said corruption has become a national catastrophe especially for the most vulnerable such as the poor, women and the youth.
"It is an unsightly blemish and scar in our collective psyche and in the eyes of our citizens and the world. In the history of South Africa there have been defining and difficult moments when men and women of goodwill and unparalleled vision gathered in the face of great challenges to curve a new course and blueprint for the future," Fikeni said.
The Public Service Commission and its partners have committed that this year Anti-Corruption Day should be a defining moment in the fight against corruption.
"We invited heads of all three branches of government, Legislature, Judiciary and the Executive as well as partnered with all Chapter 9 and 13 constitutional accountability and oversight bodies to join efforts in search of concrete interventions to turn the tide.
"While we acknowledge many honest, hardworking public servants, we also are acutely aware of the great damage caused by the corrupt ones," Fikeni said.
He said the framers of the Constitution were quite deliberate in isolating public service values and principles and the desired state of the public service in Chapter 10.
"Pervasive corruption has eroded all these principles and weaponised elements of public service against the very people they are supposed to serve.
"… Pervasive corruption has now emerged as a powerful force with just the same destructive effect as colonialism and apartheid," Fikeni said.
Chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, Prof Firoz Cachalia, said the summit needed to answer urgent questions related to corruption.
"We do not hide from the truth that is self-evident that our democracy is being damaged by corrupt and self-serving leaders.
"Persons who are elected into high office in a representative democracy are required to act faithfully at all times in the interests of the people and never in the interests of themselves as an elected caste of wannabe oligarchs and plutocrats.
"They should also never place themselves in a relationship of dependence on private economic interests or allow such interests to capture the democratic process for their own selfish ends," Cachalia said.
Among the dignitaries attending the summit are the former Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
International Anti-Corruption Day 2022 is observed on 9 December. It is aimed at creating awareness among people about the impact of corruption on the nation.
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SMITHS FALLS, ON, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) today announced that Chief Executive Officer David Klein and other Canopy Growth team members will ring the Nasdaq opening bell on Monday, December 12, 2022.
"We are proud to be a Nasdaq-listed company, and our team is honored to be ringing the opening bell. This is an exciting time for Canopy Growth as we take important steps to realize our goal of building a leading North American cannabis company. We appreciate the continued support of all of our stakeholders as we take ambitious strides towards unleashing the power of cannabis," said David Klein, Chief Executive Officer, Canopy Growth.
The Opening Bell ceremony will be broadcast live starting at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time from the Nasdaq MarketSite Tower in New York City, New York. To view the broadcast, please visit: https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony.
Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy") is a leading North American cannabis and consumer packaged goods ("CPG") company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives.
Through an unwavering commitment to our consumers, Canopy delivers innovative products with a focus on premium and mainstream cannabis brands including Doja, 7ACRES, Tweed, and Deep Space. Our CPG portfolio features sugar-free sports hydration brand BioSteel, targeted 24-hour skincare and wellness solutions from This Works, gourmet wellness products by Martha Stewart CBD, and category defining vaporizer technology made in Germany by Storz & Bickel.
Canopy has also established a comprehensive ecosystem to realize the opportunities presented by the U.S. THC market through its rights to Acreage Holdings, a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator with principal operations in densely populated states across the Northeast, as well as Wana Brands, a leading cannabis edible brand in North America, and Jetty Extracts, a California-based producer of high-quality cannabis extracts and pioneer of clean vape technology.
Beyond our world-class products, Canopy is leading the industry forward through a commitment to social equity, responsible use, and community reinvestment—pioneering a future where cannabis is understood and welcomed for its potential to help achieve greater well-being and life enhancement.
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Bihar prohibition law: SC asks state to specify schedule for building infrastructure of special courts
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- India
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Bihar government to specify the schedule for construction of infrastructure for special courts which would deal with cases under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
A bench of Justices S K Kaul and A S Oka was informed that 74 special courts have been set up by the state in 2019 and the Patna High Court has approved the map of construction of buildings for special courts through a letter of September 27 last year.
The apex court is hearing a matter relating to the prohibition law that had come into force in Bihar in 2016.
Advocate Gaurav Agrawal, who is assisting the top court as an amicus curiae in the matter, flagged another issue and said under section 37 of the Act, which deals with penalty for consumption of liquor, an executive magistrate can be empowered to exercise powers of judicial magistrate to conduct trials in ''consumption cases''.
Agrawal, in his note for hearing filed in the top court, said the state government had requested the high court in April this year for conferring powers of the judicial magistrate on the district collectors of the 38 districts but the high court had not accepted the proposal.
The note said the additional chief secretary of Bihar had written a letter on June 13, 2022 to the registrar general of the high court for conferring power of special courts on judicial magistrate regarding alcohol consumption cases.
''The Patna High Court has written a letter to the government on August 30, 2022 that the proposal of government to designate judicial magistrate to try the offences is in conflict with section 37 of the Act which empowers the executive magistrates to try the cases and has requested for appropriate amendment in the Act,'' it said.
It said later in September this year, the state government again wrote a letter to the registrar general of the high court that cases under section 37 may be looked into by the judicial magistrate and the matter is being considered by the high court. The amicus said the state may be directed to indicate its plan of action regarding construction of infrastructure for special courts in each of the district. ''The counsel for state of Bihar to obtain instructions to specify the schedule for construction of the special courts,'' the bench said. In his note, the amicus said if judicial magistrates have to be designated as special courts, then perhaps there would be a requirement of creation of additional posts of judicial magistrates, staffs and court rooms. The state's counsel sought some time to respond to these issues and the bench posted the matter for hearing on January 23. The note said the apex court in its order passed in August this year had noticed that in the last six years, 3,78,186 criminal cases have been registered under the 2016 Act but only 4,116 cases have been disposed of. It said the state had amended section 37 of the Act on April 1, 2022 and now, the consumption cases can be disposed of by imposing fine/penalty.
The note, filed on Thursday, said the state has indicated that in April and May this year, 6,863 persons were let off on penalty.
''This court has also noticed difference of opinion between the Government of Bihar and the Patna High Court as regards conferring powers of judicial magistrate on the executive magistrate under section 37(2) of the Act. Therefore, this is the second issue which needs to be considered,'' the note said.
Regarding creation of judicial infrastructure and appointment of judicial officers, the note said the high court has indicated that total 140 vacancies, including 74 for the special courts, were advertised, out of which 106 posts were filled in October last year.
It said fresh vacancies have been advertised and the recruitment process is on and likely to be completed in two-three months. ''Seventy-four special courts are functional in the state," the note said, adding that the state has mentioned that 666 posts of support staff have been sanctioned. It said the high court has indicated that vacancies for the posts for support staff in civil courts in Bihar have been advertised by the convenor, centralised selection and appointment committee cum district and sessions judge, Patna, and the convenor has said that the ongoing recruitment process will tentatively be completed by August 2023 end. The amicus has suggested that if a person, especially a young individual, is apprehended for alleged offence under section 37 of the Act, that is only for consumption, and is lodged in a jail along with others who are accused of far serious offences, it would have adverse effect on that person. ''The state government may consider whether there is a need for a separate incarceration facility for individuals who are accused under section 37 of the Act so that they do not end up graduating to more serious crimes," he said. The apex court had earlier flagged the issue regarding the number of cases arising out of the 2016 law clogging the judicial system.
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CBDC Leader Announces New CTO
DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1st, 2022, Bitt bolstered its leadership in the global digital currency industry with the proud announcement of Greg Prokter as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
A multilingual and seasoned technology executive, Prokter is the latest addition to the esteemed leadership team which includes experts in economics, digital currencies, and blockchain. He will lead Bitt's global team of engineers and developers to deliver enhanced support for the company's deployments in 12 countries across Africa, Central America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Bitt's fully interoperable and scalable Digital Currency Management System (DCMS) has positioned the company to secure more CBDC and stablecoin projects across the globe. Building on Bitt's steady growth trajectory is of paramount importance to the new CTO, who said, "I am very proud to join Bitt at this time in the company's and the industry's development. I look forward to leveraging my experience and technology skills to deliver additional solutions to solve complex economic problems and to drive business value and growth."
Greg has been Chief Architect, CTO, and VP of Engineering at several web, networking, blockchain, and payment companies, and financial institutions. Most recently, he held the position of VP of Engineering at Stanford Credit Union, where he led the design and delivery of the credit union's back-end integration with the Google's front-end "Google Plex".
As Principal Architect at PayPal, he designed and delivered PayPal's digital wallet which, during his tenure, served 377 million users in over 200 countries. As Lead Architect at Silicon Valley Bank, Greg designed and delivered the new core banking, fraud-prevention, compliance, and payment systems. While as CTO of PayCertify, he led the design and delivery of the payment platform for the e-commerce merchants that included a payment processing gateway, virtual card issuance, chargeback mitigation, and additional value-added services.
CEO of Bitt, Brian Popelka, remarked, "We are very happy to welcome Greg to Bitt's executive management team. His vast leadership experience, skills, and technical acumen will further develop the scalability and features of our DCMS which will propel the company through the next chapter of our journey."
About Bitt
Bitt is a global financial technology company that provides digital currency solutions to central banks, financial institutions, and ecosystem participants worldwide. Bitt's Digital Currency Management System (DCMS) is the secure infrastructure that monetary authorities need to deploy CBDCs, and for financial institutions to integrate digital currencies into their financial service offerings. Bitt's DCMS has been deployed in 12 countries across Africa, Central America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Bitt is a portfolio company of Medici Ventures, L.P., a blockchain-focused fund. The general partner of that fund is an entity affiliated with Pelion Venture Partners.
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Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) is an online retailer and technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its leading e-commerce website sells a broad range of new home products at low prices, including furniture, décor, area rugs, bedding and bath, home improvement, and more. The online shopping features millions of products that tens of millions of customers visit each month. Overstock regularly posts information about the Company and other related matters on the Newsroom and Investor Relations pages on its website, Overstock.com.
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Assam: Special casual leave for govt employees to spend time with parents
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- India
For the second consecutive year, the Assam government has approved special casual leave to its employees to spend time with their parents.
The employees can avail two days special leave on February 9 and 10 next year, an official release said on Friday.
The special leaves will be clubbed with regular holidays of second Saturday and Sunday on the following two days, thus enabling the employees to spend four days with their parents, it said.
The detailed rules and modalities for applying and availing the special leaves will be informed through a special web portal, the release added.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in his first address on Independence Day after assuming office in 2021, had announced this initiative for state government employees so that they may spend time with their parents and parents-in-law.
It was later approved by the state Cabinet.
The first such leaves were given on January 6 and 7 this year.
Sarma had said then that the leaves could be availed by all, including ministers, except the chief minister, the chief secretary and the director general of police.
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New Mobile Experts report maps out the market's possible routes on the way to integration
CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive industry finally seems poised to move past trials and proceed to deploy systems to enhance safety as part of the V2X architecture. According to a new report from analyst firm Mobile Experts, the inclusion of ITS features in vehicle safety ratings and government support of ITS features are now enabling wider deployments.
"The most significant motivation for a manufacturer to add safety features through DSRC or C-V2X is increased sales," commented Mobile Experts Analyst Dan McNamara. "With the ever-increasing reliance on internet research for buying and investigating safety crash ratings, automakers will quickly incorporate new capabilities to make their product stand out. The inclusion of ITS features by safety ratings organizations will be a compelling motivation for adoption by the auto industry. Organizations such as EuroNCAP (EU) have committed to include ITS as part of their review and ratings process."
The new report provides details on the forecasted adoption of OBU (DSRC and C-V2x) and which safety solutions will be most appealing to which markets. With a more established base of DSRC technology, primarily installed for electronic toll-taking, many EU countries will continue to support a DSRC-based solution. However, V2X solutions based on the cellular standard for mobile phones are drawing more attention as a long-term solution.
"In addition to the creation of a market-driven demand, government influence is substantial," commented Analyst at Mobile Experts and author of the report, Dan McNamara. "In 2020, China made the decision to move forward with a C-V2X system for ITS. Being the largest single market for vehicles, this created critical mass for this new approach. In November 2020, the FCC in the US changed the ITS direction to assert that C-V2X was the approach of record and removed DSRC from the equation. As a result, the two largest automotive markets are now firmly committed to a C-V2X solution."
According to the report, of the 75M new vehicles sold in 2022, 67% will be bought in either China, the US, or the EU. Regardless of the technology chosen or the market motivation, once there is momentum in China, EU and the US, the entire auto industry will move quickly to V2X adoption.
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World News Roundup: 'It's dead out here': China's slow exit from zero-COVID; Israel's Netanyahu gets an extension until Dec. 21 to form government and more
Five civilians were killed and two wounded in Ukrainian-controlled parts of Donetsk over the previous day, he said early on Friday. Griner lands in U.S. as Russia's Bout greets family in Moscow Basketball star Brittney Griner landed in the United States on Friday after 10 months in Russian detention following a prisoner swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout who flew home hours earlier to embrace his family on the airport tarmac in Moscow.
Following is a summary of current world news briefs.
'It's dead out here': China's slow exit from zero-COVID
Judging by Friday's quiet streets in China's capital Beijing and the reluctance of some businesses to drop COVID curbs, enduring anxieties about the coronavirus are likely to hamper a speedy return to health for the world's second-largest economy. Although the government on Wednesday loosened key parts of its strict "zero-COVID" policy that has kept the pandemic largely at bay for the past three years, many people appear wary of being too quick to shake off the shackles.
Israel's Netanyahu gets an extension until Dec. 21 to form government
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu will have until Dec. 21 to form a new government after President Isaac Herzog granted him a 10-day extension, Herzog's office said on Friday. Netanyahu was tapped to form a new government after a right-wing victory in a Nov. 1 election. While he has secured majority support in parliament, he has yet to finalize the coalition agreements.
Russian opposition figure gets 8-1/2 years' jail on 'false information' charge
Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin was sentenced in court to eight-and-a-half years in prison on Friday on charges of spreading "false information" about the army. Yashin, 39, was tried over a YouTube video released in April in which he discussed evidence uncovered by Western journalists of Russian atrocities in Bucha, near Kyiv, and cast doubt on the official Moscow version that such reports had been fabricated as a "provocation" against Russia.
Russian state media lauds Putin's 'win' on Viktor Bout exchange
Russian state media on Friday lauded President Vladimir Putin for "winning" a prisoner exchange with the United States by swapping U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. "Everyone will forget about Griner tomorrow," Russian state television host Yevgeny Popov wrote on Telegram on Thursday. "Bout's life is only beginning."
As China loosens COVID restrictions, protesters fear retribution
Late last month, Shanghai resident Pei was one of many people who came out in support of historic protests against China's COVID-19 curbs, including filming several seconds of footage of a man being arrested on a street corner. Almost immediately, Pei said, five or six plainclothes police grabbed him. He was taken to a police station and held for 20 hours, at times with his arms and legs tied to a chair, he told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Gulf Arab leaders in Riyadh on Friday in the first of two "milestone" Arab summits showcasing Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as an aspiring leader of the Middle East and key partner for global powers. Xi, who has been welcomed in Saudi Arabia with pomp and ceremony, signed a strategic partnership pact with the world's top oil exporter a day before Friday's meeting with the energy-rich, six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council.
German security forces loyal to the constitution - interior ministry
Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with suspected plans to overthrow the state had sought to recruit soldiers and police officers. "We are firmly of the view that employees of security agencies stand firmly behind the constitution," a ministry spokesperson told reporters in Berlin.
UN human rights chief 'determined' to follow up with China on Xinjiang concerns
U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday he wanted to engage with Beijing over the findings of a report issued by his predecessor that said China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity. Grappling with the human rights record of China, a permanent member of the United Nations' Security Council, is one of the thorniest among dozens of human rights challenges facing the new high commissioner since he started in October.
Russia shells eastern front, Ukraine says, as war aims appear to shift
Russian forces have shelled the entire front line in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said, part of what appears to be the Kremlin's scaled-back ambition to secure only the bulk of territory it has claimed. The fiercest fighting was near the towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, the region's governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a television interview. Five civilians were killed and two wounded in Ukrainian-controlled parts of Donetsk over the previous day, he said early on Friday.
Griner lands in U.S. as Russia's Bout greets family in Moscow
Basketball star Brittney Griner landed in the United States on Friday after 10 months in Russian detention following a prisoner swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout who flew home hours earlier to embrace his family on the airport tarmac in Moscow. Securing Thursday's swap, after months of painstaking negotiations, was a rare instance of U.S.-Russian cooperation after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, although the Kremlin was quick to say it did not show improving relations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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CEO Todd Liebert Recognized as a 2022 ICON Honoree
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CPL, a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for more than 47 years, is pleased to congratulate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Todd Liebert, AIA, NCARB on being named a 2022 ICON Honoree by the Rochester Business Journal (RBJ). Liebert formally received the ICON Honor Award at a celebratory event held at the Genesee Valley Club on December 5.
Established in 2017, the ICON Honor Awards celebrate Rochester business leaders for their leadership and achievements within and outside of their chosen fields, as well as their commitment to community service. Honorees may be in the workforce or retired and must hold or have held senior management-level positions with significant authority in decision-making for their organization.
"Todd embodies the description of an ICON Honoree in every way," said CPL President, Rick Henry, P.E. "He serves his clients and the community well by encouraging teamwork, consensus building and fiscal responsibility, all while cultivating an intentional culture at CPL that provides growth opportunities for all."
An award-winning architect, Liebert has extensive experience designing and constructing innovational healthcare and academic facilities, and has been involved in more than $1 billion in regional design projects. His high-impact ventures include the Sands Constellation Center for Critical Care at Rochester Regional Health (RRH); the Imaging Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC); and St. Ann's Senior Living Community in Irondequoit, NY.
In his role as CEO, Liebert is responsible for setting financial parameters and aspirations for the firm's acquisitive growth and sustained success. He is dedicated to supporting an encouraging work environment that values honesty and collaboration, and strives to strengthen the company's presence within the architecture and engineering (A/E) market and across the United States.
Liebert also serves as the Executive Sponsor of CPL's Center for Advanced Leadership and Design (CALD), a pioneering workforce development program that enables Rochester high school students to bypass barriers to the A/E industry with paid training and educational opportunities.
CALD will be based out of Innovation Square, a collaborative learning campus located in the heart of Downtown Rochester.
Beyond his role with CPL, Liebert is an active member and leader of several professional and not-for-profit agencies, including the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA), the American Heart Association (AHA) Rochester, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Rochester, the Center for Governmental Research (CGR), the Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI), the Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE), the Hillside Family of Agencies, ROC 2025 and the Seneca Park Zoo Society.
Furthermore, Liebert is a previous recipient of the RBJ's 40 Under 40 Award, and has twice been featured on the Power 30 Real Estate and Construction list, in 2021 and 2022, respectively. He has also received accolades and awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for his efforts on a variety of local projects, including design for the Wayne Central School District; Lollypop Farm (the Humane Society of Greater Rochester); and the former Genesee Hospital.
"It is a great honor and privilege to have been included among so many inspiring business leaders," Liebert said. "This recognition has encouraged me to continue seeking new and more effective ways to drive positive change in the neighborhoods where I live and work."
CPL is thrilled to see Liebert receive this illustrious award, and will continue to support his efforts to cultivate meaningful service and economic growth throughout the Greater Rochester Area.
About CPL Founded in 1975, CPL is a 480-person multi-disciplined architecture, engineering and planning firm offering inspiring design services and enriching communities in 19 cities across five states. CPL specializes in the Community, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Education and Transportation sectors – providing architectural, interior design, civil engineering, buildings and structural engineering, planning, landscape architecture and 3D/virtual design services to a host of public and private clients. Visit www.CPLteam.com to learn more.
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Pakistan appoints officer on ad hoc basis to manage the affairs of Kartarpur Corridor
The corridor allows Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit one of their holiest sites, situated in Pakistan, without a visa.Evacuee Trust Property Board ETPB, the federal body, which looks after holy places of minorities in Pakistan, issued a notification on Wednesday of the appointment of the Project Management Unit Kartarpur Corridor Chief Executive Officer for three months.
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Pakistan's federal government has appointed an official on an ad hoc basis for a period of three months to handle the affairs of the landmark Kartarpur Corridor. The 4-km long Kartarpur Corridor links Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab province, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab state. The corridor allows Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit one of their holiest sites, situated in Pakistan, without a visa.
Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), the federal body, which looks after holy places of minorities in Pakistan, issued a notification on Wednesday of the appointment of the Project Management Unit Kartarpur Corridor Chief Executive Officer for three months. According to the notification, ETPB Additional Secretary (Admin) Sanaullah Khan was handed the charge of the CEO Project Management Unit Kartarpur Corridor for three months 'as a stop-gap arrangement.' ''Moreover, the selection of the CEO Project Management Unit Kartarpur Corridor has been processed so that the deputed officer may be advised to handle the affairs of the Kartarpur Corridor project carefully in coordination with all law enforcement agencies due to its strategic and international significance,'' it said. Before Khan, a senior officer of ETPB, Rana Shahid was in charge of handling the affairs at the Kartarpur Corridor. When the Kartarpur Corridor project was launched in November 2019, Brig (R) Muhammad Latif was appointed the first CEO Project Management Unit Kartarpur Corridor (Gurdwara Darbar Sahib). Several months ago, Latif's contract was terminated, for which the federal government offered no valid reasons. Since then, the ETPB has been managing the affairs of the Kartarpur Corridor by appointing officers on an ad hoc basis. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Federal Cabinet had in 2020 approved the establishment of the Project Management Unit (PMU) Kartarpur Corridor, a self-financing body for the management and maintenance of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur under the administrative control of ETPB. Earlier, the ETPB was only looking after the affairs of the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. In November 2019, the then Prime Minister Imran Khan formally inaugurated the Kartarpur Corridor as part of the commemoration of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak at a ceremony that paved the way for Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit one of their holiest sites, situated in Pakistan, without a visa.
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UN human rights chief vows to follow up with China on abuse concerns
Grappling with the human rights record of China, a permanent member of the United Nations' Security Council, is one of the thorniest among dozens of human rights challenges facing the new high commissioner since he started in October. Beijing pressured Turk's predecessor, Michelle Bachelet, not to publish the report, Reuters revealed, and she only did so in the final minutes of her term.
U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday he wanted to engage with Beijing over the findings of a report issued by his predecessor that said China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity. Grappling with the human rights record of China, a permanent member of the United Nations' Security Council, is one of the thorniest among dozens of human rights challenges facing the new high commissioner since he started in October.
Beijing pressured Turk's predecessor, Michelle Bachelet, not to publish the report, Reuters revealed, and she only did so in the final minutes of her term. The report "is a very important one and has highlighted very serious human rights concerns," Turk told a Geneva news briefing in his first public comments on the matter since taking office.
"I will personally continue engaging with the (Chinese) authorities. I'm very determined to do so," he said. "Hope springs eternal for changes." China, which denies the Xinjiang allegations, has previously indicated that it would close the door to cooperation with the U.N. human rights office after the report's release.
A Western-led effort to launch a debate on the Xinjiang report at the Human Rights Council failed in October amid intensive lobbying against it from China. The High Commissioner plays a critical role in speaking out against backsliding on freedoms at a time when autocracies are gaining influence worldwide at the expense of democracies.
Turk is a former under-secretary general for policy under UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Some early critics of his appointment had assumed that Turk would adopt the quiet tactics of his former boss. However, the Austrian has since shown a willingness to publicly accuse Iran of "unnecessary and disproportionate use of force" against protesters, and has taken the Taliban to task for what he described on Friday as the "systematic exclusion" of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Turk has also undertaken trips to Sudan and Ukraine, where he released a report on killings of hundreds of civilians by Russian forces in the early days of Moscow's invasion. Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilians in Ukraine. At the same briefing, he drew attention to a series of "forgotten crises" in Haiti, Somalia, Yemen and Mozambique, where he said there was a disregard for human rights. These "not only have severe consequences for the people directly affected, but are likely to have ripple effects across borders, and risk further de-stabilizing their regions," he said.
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Board of Inquiry examining incident of firing warning shot on fishing trawler: Govt
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A Board of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident of a fisherman on board an Indian vessel sustaining injuries when an Indian Naval ship fired a warning shot in the Palk Bay area on October 21, the government said on Friday.
Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the fishing trawler did not heed the ''repeated warnings'' both in Tamil and English and the action was initiated based on the ''suspicious'' movements by the vessel.
He said a formal investigation by a Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered into the incident.
The action was taken by Indian Navy ship Bangaram, which was deployed in the Palk Bay area near the India-Sri Lanka International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) for ensuring security of coastal areas of Tamil Nadu as well as the Indian fishing boats operating in the area.
Bhatt said the naval ship detected two trawlers at about 0215 hours on October 21 and that they were operating very close to the India-Sri Lanka IMBL. ''The trawlers were observed throwing articles or packages in water. The naval ship challenged both the suspicious trawlers using signal projector or LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) in both Tamil and English language,'' Bhatt said.
He said the second trawler did not heed the repeated warnings.
''Based on the suspicious actions by the trawler, especially its approach towards Indian territory, which was construed as a threat to security, warning shots were fired by the ship across the bows of the trawler in accordance with the established procedures,'' he said.
''The trawler (later identified as Indian flagged trawler SV Sadana; Regd No. IND-TN-06MM831) stopped at about 0415 hours and indicated to the naval ship that one personnel on board had sustained an injury,'' he said.
Bhatt said prompt medical assistance was provided by the ship to stabilise the injured fisherman on board the trawler.
Subsequently, the injured fisherman was evacuated by the Navy's Chetak helicopter at 0640 hours off Rameshwaram and shifted to the General Hospital, Madurai.
Besides the BoI, interactions with local fishing communities have been carried out by the Naval authorities, wherein fishermen have been sensitised to the prevailing security environment in the area and the need to work in tandem with Indian Naval ships for maintaining their safety and security, Bhatt said.
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UK criticises China, sanctions Russians and Iranians over rights
Britain said the human rights situation in China worsened last year and announced sanctions on Friday against 30 people worldwide, including officials from Russia, Iran and Myanmar it deems responsible for human rights abuses or corruption.
Britain said the human rights situation in China worsened last year and announced sanctions on Friday against 30 people worldwide, including officials from Russia, Iran and Myanmar it deems responsible for human rights abuses or corruption. The move came a day after France announced plans for new European Union sanctions against Iran over human rights abuses in its security crackdown on popular unrest there as well as its supply of drones to Russia before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The British government said its sanctions were coordinated with international partners to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and Global Human Rights Day. They encompassed individuals involved in activities including the torture of prisoners and the mobilisation of troops to rape civilians. "Today our sanctions go further to expose those behind the heinous violations of our most fundamental rights," Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said in a statement.
Those sanctioned include Russian Colonel Ramil Rakhmatulovich Ibatullin for his role as the commander of the 90th Tank Division, which has been involved in fighting since Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. The government said there have been multiple allegations made against serving members of the 90th Tank Division, including the conviction in Ukraine of a senior lieutenant on sexual abuse charges during the conflict.
Russia, which has said it is conducting a "special military operation" in Ukraine to eliminate threats to its security, has denied committing war crimes or targeting civilians. Britain also sanctioned 10 Iranian officials connected to Iran's prison systems. This included six people linked to the Revolutionary Courts that have been responsible for prosecuting protesters with sentences including the death penalty.
Nationwide protests that erupted after the death in police custody of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16 have posed one of the biggest challenges to the Islamic Republic since its establishment in 1979. The British government sanctioned Ali Cheharmahali and Gholamreza Ziyayi, former directors of Evin prison in Tehran, which it said was a facility notorious for the mistreatment of both Iranian and foreign detainees.
The foreign office said the sanctions against 11 countries across seven sanctions regimes were the most that Britain has ever imposed in one package. Britain also sanctioned figures involved in Myanmar's military, which it said were involved in committing massacres, torture and rape.
Among those sanctioned by Britain were Myanmar's Office of the Chief of Military and Security Affairs, which it said had been involved in torture since last year's military coup, including rape and sexual violence. Russia, Myanmar, and Iran have previously dismissed accusations of atrocities as foreign interference based on falsehoods. Their embassies in London did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
CHINA Separately, Britain said in its annual review of global human rights and democracy that the human rights situation in China deteriorated last year with Uyghur Muslims facing what the foreign minister called "horrific persecution".
The government in China continued to pursue policies including the extra-judicial detention of Uyghur Muslims in political re-education camps in the Xinjiang region's expanding prison network, it said. China is using advanced technologies, including mass surveillance and "predictive policing" algorithms, in ways which violated human rights in the region, the report said. Beijing vigorously denies any abuses.
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Charleys Philly Steaks Franchisee Expanding in Canton, Opening 36th Location
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charleys Philly Steaks is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest location at Tuscarawas. Fans of the leading cheesesteak brand can get their fix by visiting the store at 4525 Tuscarawas St. W Canton, OH 44708.
In addition to serving Charleys' flagship item—the cheesesteak—this location will offer menu favorites such as loaded gourmet fries and real fruit lemonades. The variety of cheesesteak sandwiches on the menu includes both steak and chicken options.
This store opening will mark the 36th location for Anjani, a multi-unit franchise group at Charleys. In addition to the several Charleys locations open throughout Canton, Anjani operates Charleys locations around the country including the Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and Saint Louis, MO markets.
The restaurant is projected to open on Friday, November 9th and will open its doors at 10:30AM. To celebrate this milestone opening, the new restaurant will offer a free regular-sized cheesesteak to the first 25 people at the store opening day. This promotion is available in-store only.
In 1986, Charleys redefined the Cheesesteak. Today, over 700 locations around the world serve up the #1 Cheesesteak In The World® made with fresh, quality ingredients, always grilled-to-order. Also known for its loaded Gourmet Fries and refreshing Real Fruit Lemonades, the restaurant franchise is quickly expanding to serve the world's favorite Cheesesteaks across the globe. For more information on Charleys Philly Steaks, visit www.charleys.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @charleyscheesesteaks and Twitter at @charleys.
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Russian oligarch wins access to second impounded yacht on French Riviera
His other yacht, La Petite Ourse, which is moored in nearby Antibes and was also seized in March, was released in October after a similar ruling by the Paris appeals court. Customs agents in both cases had cited fraud investigations when they presented themselves to shipyard authorities, which under French law permits customs to search a vessel but did not apply in this context.
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A French court on Friday ordered the customs agency to release a second impounded yacht owned by a Russian billionaire hit by European sanctions, citing procedural errors made during its seizure. Customs agents seized the 17-metre "La Petite Ourse II" on March 21 after its owner, Alexey Kuzmichev, one of the main shareholders of Russia's Alfa Bank, was sanctioned by the EU for his ties to President Vladimir Putin.
The Rouen appeals court ruled that customs officers had not followed correct procedures when they boarded the vessel, which was moored at Cannes on the Cote d'Azur. His other yacht, La Petite Ourse, which is moored in nearby Antibes and was also seized in March, was released in October after a similar ruling by the Paris appeals court.
Customs agents in both cases had cited fraud investigations when they presented themselves to shipyard authorities, which under French law permits customs to search a vessel but did not apply in this context. According to his lawyer, Philippe Blanchetier, Kuzmichev has not used La Petite Ourse since the first ruling in October and wanted to sue the French authorities to win back access to both boats in order to make a point, not to go out to sea.
"We want the respect of the law. We cannot take measures against countries, saying rights are not respected, and then not respect the law (ourselves)," he said. The ruling underlines the challenges faced by European nations in freezing the assets of Russian oligarchs.
The customs agency did not reply to requests for comment immediately.
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DUBLIN, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cold Chain Equipment Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Cold chain equipment are refrigerating equipment used across the cold chain for preserving and transporting frozen foods, pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals and several other temperature sensitive products. Some of the popular equipment used in cold chain include vaccine carriers, ice packs, cold boxes, cool packs, refrigerators, refrigerator trucks & cars, reefer ships & containers, refrigerated warehouses and several others. These are designed to store and transport a wide array of products including frozen food (meat, fish), dairy products, bakery products, medical products, chemicals and several others.
The overall cold chain equipment market is primarily driven by the rising consumption of frozen food worldwide. Due to changing food habits and increased spending on food, the demand for frozen foods is projected to remain strong in the following years. Additionally, a growing number of restaurant chains and retail units across the world is another major factor supporting the market growth. Cold chain equipment are authorized by various organizations such as Food and Agriculture Organization, World Resources Institute, International Association for Food Protection, International Food Information Council and World Food Programme for food safety and security. This further encourages the adoption of cold chain in food supply.
In-depth analysis provided in the report includes:
- Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the cold chain equipment industry
- Comparative analysis for different segments for the years 2021 & 2030
- Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on the market growth
- In-depth competitive environment analysis including the positioning of market players and their business strategy analysis
- Trailing 2-Year market size data (2020 - 2021)
- SRC (Segment-Region-Country) Analysis
Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global cold chain equipment market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2022 to 2030, keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.
As of 2021, the overall cold chain equipment market is led by the meat, fish and seafood segment. The segment accounted for nearly 40% of the total market revenue generated worldwide. Meat & seafood are the most commonly consumed food products requiring refrigerated storage and supply chain. Due to higher demand for these products as compared to other products, the segment is projected to retain its dominant position in the market throughout the forecast period.
Apart from meat & seafood, dairy products too forms a major segment in the overall cold chain equipment. Similar to meat & seafood, dairy products perish quickly and hence are required to stored and transported in refrigerated environment. Being among the important daily consumables, dairy products segment too is projected to maintain its promising position in the market throughout the following years.
As of 2021, the overall cold chain equipment market worldwide is led collectively by North America and Europe regions. Frozen foods including meat & seafood, bakery products and dairy products are highly popular across the regions. Due to high inclination towards consuming frozen foods in the regions, cold chain equipment have witnessed remarkable penetration over the period of time. In addition, presence of significant number of companies is another major factor supporting market growth.
In the following years, Asia Pacific is estimated to emerge as the fastest-growing market for cold chain equipment. The demand for frozen food has witnessed substantial demand since the past few years. Due to growing steadily rising population along with changing food habits, the demand for refrigerated storage and transportation solutions is estimated to remain strong in the region. As a result, Asia Pacific would register the highest growth rate in the overall cold chain equipment market.
Market Segmentation
Equipment
- Storage Equipment
- Transportation Equipment
End-user
- Meat & Seafood
- Vegetable & Fruits
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Dairy Products
- Medical
- Others
Key Topics Covered:
1. Preface
2. Executive Summary
3. Cold Chain Equipment Market: Business Outlook & Market Dynamics
4. Cold Chain Equipment Market: By Equipment, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
5. Cold Chain Equipment Market: By End-user, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
6. North America Cold Chain Equipment Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
7. UK and European Union Cold Chain Equipment Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
8. Asia Pacific Cold Chain Equipment Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
9. Latin America Cold Chain Equipment Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
10. Middle East and Africa Cold Chain Equipment Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million)
11. Company Profile
Companies Mentioned
- AmeriCold Logistics-LLC
- Lineage Logistics-LLC
- Burris Logistics Inc.
- Claus Sorensen A/S
- Preferred Freezer Services Inc.
- Swire Cold Storage Pty Ltd.
- Oxford Logistics Group
- JBT Corporation
- ColdEX Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
- Cloverleaf Cold Storage
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School job irregularities: CBI report in Cal HC points to marks manipulations in OMR sheets
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The CBI, in a report to the Calcutta High Court, has stated that marks were hugely manipulated in OMR sheets pertaining to selection tests conducted in 2016, under West Bengal Central School Service Commission (SSC), for recruitment of assistant teachers, Group-C and Group-D staff of classes 9-12.
The commission had awarded a contract to a private agency for scanning and evaluation of the OMR sheets, the report said.
The CBI noted that comparison of data seized from the SSC office during investigation with those obtained from three hard disks found in the possession of an ex-employee of the private agency revealed that ''there was huge number of manipulations/mismatches in the evaluated marks of OMR sheets''.
The SSC came under the scanner during court hearing of petitions filed by candidates who claimed to have been wrongfully denied appointments in state government-sponsored and -aided schools.
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had ordered CBI probe upon taking cognisance of several such petitions.
As per an order of Justice Gangopadhyay, with respect to a plea moved by candidate Setab Uddin, the CBI on Thursday filed the report before the court in the form of an affidavit.
In the report, the CBI maintained that the private agency scanned all OMR sheets at the office of SSC here.
The agency made a final tabulation of the results after evaluation of the scanned sheets and shared the marks with the commission, the report said.
The SSC then uploaded the evaluated marks in their office database, the report said.
During its investigation, the CBI seized the office database of the SSC, which contained all information pertaining to selection tests of Group-C, Group-D and assistant teachers of classes 9-12, according to the report.
It also found three hard disks, containing scanned images and evaluated marks of the OMR sheets, during a raid at the home of an ex-employee of the private agency.
Data from the two sources when compared pointed to the ''manipulations/mismatches'', the report underlined.
The CBI said that it has provided to SSC the entire data seized from the former employee of the private agency for appropriate action at its end.
The CBI as well as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating alleged money trail in the case, have made several arrests in connection with irregularities in appointments of teaching and non-teaching staff in government-sponsored and -aided schools, including former minister Partha Chatterjee and past key functionaries of the commission.
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Covenant High Plains Surgery Center honored for excellence by earning Aetna Institute of Quality designation for weight loss surgery
Lubbock–area center is the only surgical facility in the region to hold this distinction and one of only six freestanding ambulatory surgery centers in the nation
LUBBOCK, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant High Plains Surgery Center announced today that it has earned the Aetna Institute of Quality designation for its bariatric (weight loss) surgery program.
The Institute of Quality recognition is awarded by Aetna to bariatric surgery centers that have a proven track record of delivering excellent results, measuring many factors such as success rates, complications, readmissions, case volume, and cost-effective care. At this writing, only six freestanding surgery centers in the country hold this distinction.
"We are honored to have earned this designation, which permits us to offer cost-effective, quality care to countless patients covered by Aetna," stated CHPSC administrator Alfonso del Granado, MBA. "No other hospital or surgery center in the area holds this designation, and although there are hundreds of hospital-based programs around the country, only six freestanding surgery centers have made the cut."
Del Granado credits the tireless dedication to excellent patient care demonstrated by their staff and physicians, adding that "they have been working selflessly to keep patients safe and satisfied during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is a pleasure to see their efforts recognized."
CHPSC has an extensive track record of delivering outstanding care at its two facilities, last year becoming one of only a dozen surgery centers in the nation to achieve Center of Excellence recognition and Blue Distinction® Center designation for bariatric surgery, as well as being the first in West Texas to perform robotic total knee replacement surgery using the state-of-the-art Stryker Mako® surgical robot and the first in the region to offer DaVinci robotic general surgery. CHPSC has also been recognized twice by Newsweek as the top-ranking surgery center in West Texas and among the top 5% nationwide in America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center (CHPSC) operates two freestanding, independent multispecialty ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Lubbock, Texas. Fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, CHPSC was created by the 2015 merger of Covenant SurgiCenter (est. 1986) and High Plains Surgery Center (est. 2006) with National Cardiovascular Partners (NCP). With 14 operating and procedure rooms and more than a hundred physicians on staff, CHPSC offers the latest treatment options in bariatrics, dermatology, ENT, general surgery, GI, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, interventional pain management, plastic & reconstructive surgery, podiatry, and urology to patients from Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. For more information, visit www.CHPSurgery.com.
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AVENTURA, Fla. and NATICK, Mass., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cytovia Inc.(DBA Cytovia Therapeutics, Inc.), a biopharmaceutical company focused on unlocking the power of natural killer (NK) cell therapeutics through bispecific antibodies and TALEN® gene-edited, iPSC-derived NK (iNK) cells, today announced new preclinical data for its CD38-targeted Flex-NK™ bispecific antibody at the American Society of Hematology's 64th Annual Meeting (ASH 2022) taking place in New Orleans, LA, and virtually December 10-13th, 2022.
"We're delighted to see further progress on our CD38-targeted Flex-NK™ bispecific antibody program, with a pre-clinical package that supports clinical evaluation in 2023," commented Cytovia CEO Dr. Daniel Teper. "The data presented at ASH suggests that CYT-338, our CD38-targeted Flex-NK™ Bispecific Antibody, has a differentiated profile compared to daratumumab, the leading CD38-targeted monoclonal antibody and that CYT-338 may have the ability to overcome NK cell exhaustion and dysfunction.
We believe that by redirecting and activating NK cells to kill myeloma cells, bispecific antibodies have the potential to offer new options for patients not responding to first lines of treatment."
Details about the ASH poster presentation are as follows:
Title: Biological Characterization and Differential Gene Expression Analysis of CYT-338 NK Cell Engager (NKE) Against Multiple Myeloma (MM) Tumors
Abstract Number: 3142
Session Name: 651. Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Basic and Translational: Poster II
Date and Time: Sunday, December 11th, 2022 (6-8PM CST)
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall D, New Orleans, LA
The poster is available online on both the Cytovia Therapeutics and American Society of Hematology websites.
The presentations show that Cytovia's bispecific antibody CYT-338 demonstrated it could increase the ability of both its iPSC-derived (iNK) and Peripheral Blood (PBNK) Natural Killer cells to kill Multiple Myeloma (MM) tumor spheroids in a dose dependent manner that peaked 2-3 days following of initiation of killing. Serial killing activity of iNKs and PBNKs against MM tumors declined over additional rounds of killing but the combination with CYT-338 maintained serial killing at high levels suggesting the ability of CYT-338 to overcome NK cell exhaustion.
CYT-338 showed potent dose dependent ADCP against MM tumors indicating an additional effector cell pathway targeted by CYT-338 and dose dependent CDC against MM tumors demonstrating an additional cytotoxicity pathway targeted by CYT-338. Gene expression analysis of autologous patient NK cell and MM co-cultures treated with CYT-338 or daratumumab showed similar and distinct gene expression profiles. The distinct lymphocyte activation gene expression pathways activated by CYT-338 may contribute to the increased NK cell redirected cytotoxicity of MM tumors compared to daratumumab. The above results support further development of CYT-338 as a potent NK cell engager that could also activate macrophages and complement to mediate its anti MM tumor effects.
The data has been developed in collaboration with Lynx Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company combining physiologically relevant suspension cell co-culture assays, automated microfluidics, and deep learning analytics with the goal of rapidly advancing drug candidates in oncology and bringing personalized cancer treatments to patients.
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma is a currently incurable cancer, affecting a type of white blood cell known as plasma cells. It leads to an accumulation of tumor cells in the bone marrow, rapidly outnumbering healthy blood cells. Instead of producing beneficial antibodies, cancerous cells release abnormal proteins causing several complications. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, Multiple Myeloma is the 3rd most common blood cancer, with 176,404 new cases worldwide in 2020 including more than 50,000 cases in Europe, 35,318 in the US, and 31,890 in Eastern Asia. There have been more than 117,000 deaths worldwide in 2020 with a median overall survival of less than 12 month in patients refractory to standard of care.
Initial treatment comprises of a combination of different biological and targeted chemotherapies, and bone marrow transplants for eligible patients. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies against CD38 such as daratumumab and isatuximab are the most rapidly growing treatment option. Antibody-drug conjugates and Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy targeting BCMA and T-Cell Engager Bispecific Antibodies have recently been approved for Multiple Myeloma but high cost, limited product supply and the need for strict safety monitoring may limit their use.
About Cytovia Therapeutics
Cytovia Therapeutics aims to accelerate patient access to transformational cell therapies and immunotherapies, addressing several of the most challenging unmet medical needs in cancer. Cytovia focuses on harnessing the innate immune system by developing complementary and disruptive iPSC-derived Natural Killer (iNK) cell and Flex-NK™ bispecific antibody platforms. The company is developing three types of iNK cells: unedited iNK cells, TALEN® gene-edited iNK cells with improved function and persistence, and TALEN® gene-edited iNK cells with chimeric antigen receptors (CAR-iNKs) to improve tumor-specific targeting. The second complementary cornerstone technology is a quadrivalent multifunctional antibody platform designed to engage natural killer cells by targeting NKp46 using Cytovia's proprietary Flex-NK™ technology.
These two technology platforms are being used to develop treatment for patients with solid tumors such as HCC and glioblastoma as well as hematological malignancies such as refractory multiple myeloma. Headquartered in Aventura, FL., Cytovia has research and development laboratories in Natick, MA. The company's own R&D work is augmented through scientific partnerships with Cellectis, CytoImmune, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, INSERM, the New York Stem Cell Foundation, the National Cancer Institute, and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
Cytovia has developed a partnership with CytoLynx Therapeutics focused on research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization activities in Greater China and beyond.
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SC directs UPSC, Nagaland, Centre to complete process of appointment of state DGP by Dec 19
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- India
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Nagaland government, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the UPSC to finalise the process of appointment of the state's Director General of Police on or before December 19, saying it will otherwise be “constrained to take recourse to the coercive arm of law” to ensure compliance.
Taking a serious view of the non-conclusion of the process of appointing the state police chief, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha refused to grant 60 days, as sought by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), for completing it.
''The UPSC is duty bound to enforce the order of this court. We therefore decline to grant a period of 60 days and direct that a final decision be taken on or before December 19, 2022. All necessary formalities which have to be completed shall be sorted out between the UPSC, MHA and Nagaland within the aforesaid period.
“We are constrained to put authorities on notice that should this order not be complied with, the court would be constrained to take recourse to the coercive arm of law to ensure compliance of the judgment in the Prakash Singh case...,” the bench said in the order.
In July, 2018, the top court had passed a slew of directions on police reforms in the country and restrained all States and UTs from appointing any police officer as acting DGPs to avoid favouritism and nepotism in such high-level appointments.
As per the process, the UPSC, in consultation with state government and other stakeholders, has to prepare a list of three senior police officers and the state can appoint any one of them as the DGP.
In Nagaland, 1991 batch IPS officer T J Longkumer, who is originally from Chhattisgarh cadre, is continuing as the DGP.
Longkumer was appointed as the DGP on June 27, 2018. He was given a one-year extension last year till August 31, 2022. This year he was again given an extension of six months till February next year.
The top court has been hearing a plea seeking enforcement of the apex court’s earlier directions on appointment of the DGP as the present state police chief allegedly does not fulfil the criteria laid down by the apex court in Prakash Singh’s case.
The instant plea was filed by Nagaland Law Students Federation seeking a direction to recall the order granting six months extension to the present DGP after his superannuation.
At the outset, the UPSC sought additional time of 60 days for convening the empanelment committee meeting for preparing a panel of three senior police officers for appointment to the post of DGP on the ground that the consultation with the MHA was under process.
Irked over the delay, the bench said the UPSC was duty bound to enforce its order.
The bench refused to accept the UPSC's contention that there was a DGP in place till February 28 next year and hence, there will be no disruption in the administration.
''In view of observations of this court, we are of the considerate view that the UPSC has no justification to point out to this court that extended tenure of the incumbent will be over on February 28, 2023 and hence there would be no administrative dislocation in the state of Nagaland,'' the bench observed.
The counsel for the state, initially, sought relaxation in the earlier directions of the apex court, saying in a state like Nagaland it was quite difficult to find three senior police officers having 30 years of experience for being considered for the post of the DGP.
He said there was only one officer who meets the criteria and hence it will not be possible to provide names of three officers who could be considered for the post.
The bench asked the state government as to why the senior most police officer cannot be considered for the appointment.
''You have Rupin Sharma who is a 1992 batch (IPS) officer, who has completed 30 years…I am sorry, but you are trying to evade compliance of the order,'' the bench said.
The counsel for Nagaland said, as per the apex court’s judgement, the state also has a discretion to recommend a panel of three officers.
Cautioning the counsel for the UPSC over the delay, the bench orally observed, ''We will give one week to UPSC now. Otherwise we will ask the (UPSC) Chairperson to appear before us.'' Earlier on October 17, the apex court had reprimanded the Nagaland government for extending the tenure of the DGP after his superannuation and asked the state to put its house in order by recommending a fresh panel of names of eligible IPS officers from the state cadre to the UPSC for the appointment of a new police chief.
It had taken a serious view of the fact that incumbent police chief Longkumer was part of the meeting of the state Police Establishment Board headed by the Chief Secretary which had recommended his extension for a period of six months.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 1.2 million visitors will be traveling in Qatar for the month-long FIFA World Cup and this year they won't be lonely. The Latino dating app Latiner releases a new feature "World Cup 2022 Dating" for soccer fans. This feature aims to help soccer fans meet and date other like-minded enthusiasts during World Cup 2022. Soccer fans can take full advantage of the event to meet new lovers.
The new feature was inspired in part by a close friend of Latiner CEO, Ayeisemi Emilia. "A friend met her current husband during World Cup 2018," said Emilia. "She went to a bar to watch a soccer game of her favorite team. When the team made a goal, she screamed and jumped. Another excited fan hugged her. That man became her husband. Her story inspired us to create our new feature "World Cup 2022 Dating."
The Latiner team conducted extensive research and discovered that dating app usage spiked during every World Cup. Those findings prompted the team to create the new feature. Latiner users that try the new feature will need to choose the teams they support. Up to five teams can be selected. Once teams have been chosen, individuals can search for other like-minded people based on their favorite teams.
"During World Cup, soccer fans' testosterone and cortisol levels increase," said Emilia. "We hope our new feature can boost dating or hookup success for our users. With this feature, our users can find and chat with people who support the same team. We believe they can break the ice easier.
"Users can chat online during the game or watch the game together and be excited at the same time," she continued. "It's a great opportunity to spark romance. Imagine that you and I watch the World Cup together, the favorite team scores a goal and we hug and even kiss each other," Emilia added.
Latiner, created by a Latina woman, is a dating app for single Latina women and single Latino men. The app is available on Appstore and Google Play.
Official site: https://www.latiner.app/
Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1505999187
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dating.latiner
Contact:
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+ 12245778332
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Congress to hold meeting of newly-elected Himachal MLAs in Shimla Friday to pick CM
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- India
The Congress, which wrested power from the BJP in Himachal Pradesh, has convened a meeting of all its newly-elected MLAs here on Friday where a resolution is likely to be passed authorising the party president to pick the next chief minister.
Two party observers -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and senior leader from Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda -- along with AICC in-charge for Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla arrived in the state capital.
The Congress on Thursday won 40 seats in the 68-member Assembly in the hill state which maintained its tradition of not voting any incumbent government to power since 1985.
Deciding on the chief ministerial face who can bind the party going forward is the immediate challenge for the Congress.
State party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post, closely followed by former party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and outgoing CLP leader Mukesh Agnihotri.
Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh, son of late chief minister Virbhadra Singh, told reporters here that ''collective will of MLAs will be kept and then observers will convey the same to the high command''. Replying to a question, Singh said, ''Whatever high command decides will be acceptable to us all''.
''Post is not important for us. What is important is the promises we made to people we have to fulfil them and we are committed to that,'' he said.
To a question, he said the MLAs and the high command have to take decision whom they want to be the next CM. He, however, added soon, we will stake claim to form government and next government will be formed within next 2-3 days.
Shukla had on Thursday said the Congress was happy that it is getting an opportunity to form the government in the state and asserted that the party will do everything to fulfil the 10 guarantees made to the people of the state and would provide better governance to people.
''The newly-elected Congress MLAs would meet in Shimla on Friday post-election results and decide on electing the new legislature party leader,'' Shukla had told PTI on Thursday.
Sources said the MLAs are likely to pass a one-line resolution authorising Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to decide the CLP leader. This has been the tradition in the Congress party, they said.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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DJI Mini 3 pocket size drone adds to its ever-expanding family of drones.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is pleased to announce that DJI is adding the newly announced DJI Mini 3 to its ever-expanding family of drones. Mini 3 is the non-pro version of the Mini 3 Pro released last May and positions itself to be an even more affordable point of entry into drone photography. The new model means the Mini Series now exists in four versions: Mini 3 Pro, Mini 2, Mini SE, and now Mini 3.
DJI Mini 3 with DJI RC Remote
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Product Highlights:
- Up to 4K30 Video & 12MP Stills
- Rotating Gimbal for Vertical Shooting
- Up to 38 Minutes of Flight Time
- Up to 6.2-Mile Range with OcuSync
- 8.8 oz Lightweight & Foldable Design
- Withstands Up to 24 mph Winds
- Up to 36 mph Flight Speed
- Intelligent Flight & Panorama Modes
- Automatic Takeoff/Hover & Return to Home
The DJI Mini 3 is very similar to the Pro version, which was already one of our favorite drones to use—so much so that we named it our favorite Mini drone of 2022. They share an identical chassis that still clocks in at 249 grams. The Mini 3's camera is equipped with the same 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with dual native ISO and chip-level HDR technology. The camera's f/1.7 aperture and larger 2.4μm 4-in-1 pixels record clear details and present exceptional imagery, even in low-light scenarios.
The primary difference is that the Mini 3 drops the front-facing obstacle sensors featured on its older sibling. Additionally, it has a shorter range of 10km because it utilizes OcuSync 2, not 3. DJI Mini 3 comes with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to provide a max flight time of up to 38 minutes—7 minutes longer than the Mini 2. By contrast, the Mini 3 Pro has a 12km range and 34-minute max flight time.
Check out our product page for more details on the DJI Mini 3 Drone.
You Tube Hands On and First Look - DJI Mini 3 Drone
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Visitors to the website can access a variety of educational videos and enlightening articles. The B&H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists. You can view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost experts and interviews with some of technology's most dynamic personalities. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals, as well as our award-winning podcasts.
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ECNU Review of Education Special Issue: Ethical Codes for Kindergarten Teachers From Different Countries
SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Early childhood education is a critical stage in a child's intellectual and overall development. Similarly, early childhood education is an ethical task pivoted on the values, motivation, and responsibility of teachers. Therefore, it is important that the professional standards for early education also include ethical codes. These act as an often unsaid contract between society and teachers. They guide the professional conduct of teachers and prevent misconduct, while strengthening the teachers' professional identity.
With the aim of advancing the discussions and research surrounding ethical codes for teachers, this special issue of the ECNU Review of Education expounds on the key characteristics of such codes, their underlying values, and the challenges of putting these codes into practice. "This special issue focusses on ethical codes and values used by early childhood teachers across different countries in the hope that it contributes to the widespread awareness and application of such codes," said Prof. Ruth Ingrid Skoglund, the leading Guest Editor of this issue.
Several countries have designed and adopted their own ethical codes for teachers. Most of these ethical codes are built on the values of trust, honesty, justice, fairness, human rights, protection, and respect of and care for children. This is reflected in the comparative study of the ethical guidelines in 13 countries conducted by Drs. Arve Gunnestad, Sissel Mørreaunet, Sobh Chahboun, and Jolene Pearson. They found that most teaching codes are founded on children's rights and personal freedom. Likewise, in their study of the Finnish early childhood education curriculum documents, Drs. Anitta Melasalmi, Tarja-Riitta Hurme, and Inkeri Ruokonen found that ethical codes also align with democracy and autonomy. Early childhood teachers have the duty to inculcate democratic agency in their students, while protecting and caring for them. At the same time, they also have the freedom in deciding their pedagogy for doing so.
Subsequently, Dr. Jan Jaap Rothuizen's article explores the relationship between ethics and pedagogy in early childhood education in Denmark. Dr. Rothuizen found that if early childhood learning is rooted in teachers' understanding and practice of value-based human science pedagogy, then separate ethical codes become unnecessary.
In addition to support, another important aspect of these ethical codes is love and care. According to Dr. Gunnar Magnus Eidsvåg, collective support and care between teachers is the basic premise for their ability to care for students. At the same time, caring for students also requires collective judgement and action from teachers.
Adding another perspective to the ethics of love, researchers Jie Zhang, Mollie R. Clark, and Yeh Hsueh explore how free play for children is important in the evolution of care ethics. Instead of trying to mold children a certain way, teachers should nurture their individual uniqueness and guide them according to their personalities for their wellbeing and development.
This soon-to-be published special issue of the ECNU Review of Education brings new intercultural insights for the enhancement of early childhood education and to push the conversation forward for the worldwide adoption of professional ethical standards in teaching.
For more information on this special issue, watch this video.
Reference
Title of original paper: Ethical Codes for Early Childhood Teachers: How and Why Should We Use Them
Journal: ECNU Review of Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/20965311221127322
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Bhupendra Patel resigns as Gujarat CM, set for another term; BJP legislative party meet on Saturday to decide leader
Till the formation of the new government, Patel will remain as the caretaker chief minister, Desai told reporters outside Raj Bhavan.In a letter, Paatil informed the governor that the BJP, which has won 156 out of 182 seats, has called a legislative party meeting of all the newly-elected MLAs on Saturday morning to elect a new leader, who will eventually become the next chief minister.The meeting of MLAs will be held at 10 am on Saturday at the party headquarter Kamalam in Gandhinagar.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel tendered his resignation along with his entire cabinet on Friday to pave the way for formation of a new government in the state after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landslide victory in the Assembly elections.
The BJP registered a historic victory in Gujarat by clinching 156 seats in the 182-member House.
Patel, accompanied by Gujarat BJP chief C R Paatil and party's chief whip Pankaj Desai, handed over his resignation to Governor Acharya Devvrat at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar.
This is just a formality as the party has already announced that Patel will be the next chief minister of the state ahead of the polls. On Thursday, the state BJP chief had once again announced the Patel would continue to occupy the top post in the state and his swearing-in ceremony would be held on December 12. ''The governor had accepted the resignation of the chief minister and his cabinet. Till the formation of the new government, Patel will remain as the caretaker chief minister,'' Desai told reporters outside Raj Bhavan.
In a letter, Paatil informed the governor that the BJP, which has won 156 out of 182 seats, has called a legislative party meeting of all the newly-elected MLAs on Saturday morning to elect a new leader, who will eventually become the next chief minister.
''The meeting of MLAs will be held at 10 am on Saturday at the party headquarter Kamalam in Gandhinagar. The governor will be informed about the election of a new leader in the afternoon, for which we have sought time from him. The swearing in of the new chief minister and his cabinet will take place as per the governor's instructions,'' Desai said.
Paatil had announced that the swearing-in ceremony of the new government will take place on Monday at the Helipad Ground in Gandhinagar.
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Russian state media lauds Putin's 'win' on Bout exchange
Russian state media on Friday lauded President Vladimir Putin for "winning" a prisoner exchange with the United States by swapping U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. "Bout's life is only beginning." Bout arrived in Moscow late on Thursday after Russia and the United States swapped the arms dealer for Griner at Abu Dhabi airport.
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Russian state media on Friday lauded President Vladimir Putin for "winning" a prisoner exchange with the United States by swapping U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. "Everyone will forget about Griner tomorrow," Russian state television host Yevgeny Popov wrote on Telegram on Thursday. "Bout's life is only beginning."
Bout arrived in Moscow late on Thursday after Russia and the United States swapped the arms dealer for Griner at Abu Dhabi airport. Described by the U.S. Department of Justice as one of the world's most prolific arms dealers who had sold weapons across the globe to terrorists and America's enemies for decades, Bout always denied the charges.
He was detained in 2008 in an elaborate sting operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in a luxury hotel in Bangkok. Moscow always maintained he was innocent but he was sentenced to 25 years in jail by a Manhattan court in 2012. "It is a capitulation by America," Maria Butina, a lawmaker in the lower house of the Russian parliament, told state TV on the tarmac of Moscow's Vnukovo airport just as Bout landed.
"It shows that Russia doesn't abandon its own while America has shown its defeat," Butina said beside Bout's wife and mother, who hugged him as he stepped back onto Russian soil. "Russia did not forget him." REAL LIFE 'SPY THRILLER'
Bout's life reads like a spy thriller and his notoriety was such that his life helped inspire a 2005 Hollywood film "Lord of War", starring Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov, an arms dealer loosely based on Bout. Little is known publicly about his early life, though he has been linked to Russian military intelligence (GRU), which has always made much of its reputation for never forgiving traitors and never abandoning its people no matter what the cost.
Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for Russia's foreign ministry, posted a montage under the title "And so 14 years!" in reference to the 14 years of Bout's detention. The montage showed historical video of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Zakharova and other senior diplomats saying "Viktor Bout".
"Washington categorically refused to engage in dialogue on the inclusion of the Russian in the exchange scheme," a foreign ministry statement said. "Nevertheless, the Russian Federation continued to actively work to rescue our compatriot." Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group of mercenaries, welcomed Bout's return.
"Congratulations to Viktor Bout. And I am very happy for him," said Prigozhin, a close ally of Putin. Some Republicans in the United States criticized the Biden administration for making the swap.
"What a 'stupid' and unpatriotic embarrassment for the USA!!!" former president Donald Trump wrote on social media. Trump questioned why Griner was swapped for one of the world's biggest arms dealers, and why the exchange did not include Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine serving a 16-year sentence in a Russian penal colony on espionage charges.
Whelan, who holds American, British, Canadian and Irish passports, was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in jail after being convicted of spying. Russia said he was caught with classified information in a Moscow hotel room where agents from the Federal Security Service detained him on Dec. 28, 2018. He denies that he committed espionage. U.S. anger at Bout's release has been widely covered in the Russian media, with the pro-Kremlin tabloid Moskovsky Komsomolets claiming that Department of Defense officials were "disturbed" by the exchange, citing U.S. media reports.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of state-funded RT, said the exchange showed Russia "will win" in the end because Washington had chosen to leave a convicted U.S. spy in jail in Russia.
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(The Hill) — The nation’s animal shelters are overcrowded and understaffed. Thousands of pets face possible euthanasia if no one steps forward to adopt them.
Here are six ways to help.
Adopt a pet.
The national pet adoption network depends on a steady supply of humans to adopt cats and dogs other humans have given up. Surveys suggest only 25 to 30 percent of American households acquire pets from shelters. If that figure rose by even a few percentage points, animal advocates say, the current crisis would ease.
Shelter pets ran in short supply in the early months of the pandemic, which led many families to look elsewhere. That shortage seeded a misguided notion that rescue animals are hard to find: They’re not.
“We’re actually seeing that from millennials, which is concerning,” said Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society.
Or, don’t adopt a pet.
Many pets sitting in shelters today belonged to families whose lifestyles changed dramatically when the COVID-19 pandemic receded, forcing millions of Americans out of their homes and back into offices.
Adopting a pet is akin to becoming a parent. Before you adopt, “take an honest stock of your own life,” said Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, a veterinarian near Toronto who serves as medical adviser to Rover.com, the pet-sitting and pet-walking service.
Adopting a pet and then surrendering it to a shelter is “worse than not adopting them,” she said.
Donate money or time to a shelter.
The nation’s animal shelters have suffered chronic staffing shortages since the start of the pandemic, owing to COVID-19 outbreaks and economic forces. Nonprofit shelters also tend to run short of funds.
Volunteering time or donating funds can help a shelter weather the overcrowding crisis.
“There are many jobs beyond helping strictly within a shelter,” said Hannah Stember of Best Friends. Crucial tasks include posting information on animals ready for adoption and arranging transport from overcrowded shelters to facilities with available space.
Foster pets.
Overcrowded shelters rely on a network of foster parents to provide crucial extra space for animals awaiting adoption.
Pet fostering is a relatively easy way to support a local shelter. Foster arrangements are generally short-term, and the shelter typically supplies food and medication.
“Most people have a spare bathroom or spare room in their house,” said Castle, of Best Friends. “Just two weeks where you can have those kittens in your bathroom, caring for them and feeding them, I can’t tell you how much that helps the organization. If every American did that, it would solve the issue tomorrow.”
Neuter and spay.
Not all pet owners choose to neuter and spay, but the procedure prevents overpopulation in the dog and cat kingdoms.
There is a downside: The American Kennel Club reports that spaying and neutering can increase the risk of certain medical conditions, especially among very large male dogs.
But other research points to longer lives for spayed or neutered pets. And overpopulation can mean a death sentence for pets that cannot find homes.
Consider dog-walkers and pet-sitters.
In the peak pandemic years, pet owners “inadvertently raised a generation of puppies and kittens who know nothing other than 24-7 togetherness,” Greenstein said.
Now, humans are being prodded back to the office, a shift that can be disastrous for a pet. Despairing owners may feel they have no choice but to surrender the pet to a shelter.
There are other options, especially with the rise of Rover and other pet-sitting and dog-walking services.
“It really makes pet ownership much more realistic for people who are going back to work,” Greenstein said. “And these options didn’t exist many years ago.”
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MCD mayor to be from AAP, BJP to play role of 'strong opposition': Adesh Gupta
The AAP on Wednesday wrested power from the BJP in the high-stakes civic polls in the national capital.
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The MCD mayor will be from the AAP and the BJP will play the role of a ''strong opposition'', the party's Delhi president Adesh Gupta said on Friday.
The BJP will also resist the AAP if it indulges in any ''corruption'', he said.
Gupta's statement comes amid speculation that the BJP will contest the mayoral polls in the newly elected Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
''We will play the role of a strong opposition in the MCD to save Delhi from the AAP, which has become synonymous with corruption,'' Gupta said during a press conference while thanking BJP leaders and activists for helping the party win 104 wards in the civic elections. The AAP on Wednesday wrested power from the BJP in the high-stakes civic polls in the national capital. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party bagged 134 of the 250 wards while the BJP won 104.
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"Luna" Ranks First for Both Dog and Cat Names, With Beloved Mixed Breeds Topping List for Most Popular Type of Pets
CLEVELAND, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2022 comes to a close, Embrace Pet Insurance, a consistently top-rated pet health insurance provider for dogs and cats in the United States, is revealing the most popular pet names, breeds and common insurance claims from the past year.
Based on insights from Embrace's database of over 1.5 million quotes completed this year, below are the top 10 most popular names for dogs and cats in the United States:
Top 10 Dog Names of 2022
- Luna
- Bella
- Charlie
- Lucy
- Daisey
- Cooper
- Max
- Bailey
- Milo
- Coco
Top 10 Cat Names of 2022
- Luna
- Oliver
- Milo
- Bella
- Charlie
- Leo
- Loki
- Lucy
- Nala
- Lily
Top Dog and Cat Breeds of 2022
Embrace researched which breeds of dogs and cats proved most popular over the past year:
Top 10 Dog Breeds of 2022
- Mixed Breeds
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Goldendoodle
- German Shepard
- French Bulldog
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Siberian Husky
- Labradoodle
- Chihuahua
Top 10 Cat Breeds of 2022
- Mixed Breed
- Tabby
- Maine Coon
- Siamese
- Ragdoll
- Bengal
- Siberian
- Sphynx
- Persian
- Russian Blue
Top Claims of 2022
While pet parents do their best to protect their beloved fur babies, unexpected accidents and illnesses can happen. Which health issues did canine and feline companions experience the most over the past year?
The most common insurance claims for 2022 for dogs and cats include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Weight Loss
- Otitis Externa (ear infection)
Each year, more and more pet owners are realizing the importance of having their pets protected with insurance before something unforeseen occurs.
"We have witnessed the pet insurance industry consistently grow and 2022 has been no exception," says Brian Macias, president, Embrace Pet Insurance. "When unexpected accidents and illnesses happen, a pet parent's focus should be on helping their pet get well, not worrying about the impact of medical expenses. That's why we're seeing so many more pet owners begin to understand the incredible value of pet insurance – it's peace of mind your pet is protected when they need it most."
For more information about Embrace Pet Insurance, please visit embracepetinsurance.com.
About Embrace Pet Insurance
Embrace Pet Insurance, a part of NSM Insurance Group, is a top-rated pet health insurance provider for dogs and cats in the United States. Embrace offers one simple yet comprehensive accident and illness insurance plan. In addition to insurance, Embrace offers Wellness Rewards, a non-insurance, optional preventative care product that is unique to the industry. Wellness Rewards reimburses for routine veterinary visits, grooming, vaccinations, training, and much more, with no itemized limitations. Embrace has received numerous accolades for customer and employee satisfaction, including being named the top pet insurance provider on the Forbes list of America's Best Insurance Companies 2022 and receiving the Great Place to Work™ certification. Embrace is a proud member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) and continues to innovate and improve the pet insurance experience for pet parents across the country. For more information about Embrace Pet Insurance, visit EmbracePetInsurance.com or call (800) 660-3817.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s war in Ukraine, chaos in Haiti and rising violence by criminal groups in Mexico contributed to a 30% spike in the number of journalists killed doing their work in 2022 over the previous year, according to a new report released Friday.
The International Federation of Journalists says that 67 journalists and media staff have been killed around the world so far this year, up from 47 last year.
The Brussels-based group also tallied 375 journalists currently imprisoned for their work, with the most in China, Myanmar and Turkey. Last year’s report listed 365 journalists behind bars.
With the number of media workers killed on the rise, the group called on governments to take more concrete action to protect journalists and free journalism.
“The failure to act will only embolden those who seek to suppress the free flow of information and undermine the ability of people to hold their leaders to account, including in ensuring that those with power and influence do not stand in the way of open and inclusive societies,” IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger said in a statement.
More media workers were killed covering the war in Ukraine – 12 in total — than in any other country this year, according to the IFJ. Most were Ukrainian but also included those of other nationalities such as American documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud. Many deaths occurred in the first chaotic weeks of the war, though threats to journalists continue as the fighting drags on.
The IFJ said “the rule by terror of criminal organizations in Mexico, and the breakdown of law and order in Haiti, have also contributed to the surge in killings.” 2022 has been one of the deadliest ever for journalists in Mexico, which is now considered the most dangerous country for reporters outside a war zone.
The group recorded five deaths of journalists amid this year’s political crisis in Pakistan, and warned of new threats to journalists in Colombia and continued danger for journalists in the Philippines despite new leadership there.
It also called out the shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as she was reporting from a Palestinian refugee camp. The Arab network this week formally asked the International Criminal Court to investigate her death.
The Brussels-based IFJ represents 600,000 media professionals from trade unions and associations in more than 140 countries. The report was released on the eve of the United Nations’ Human Rights Day.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Figure Acquisition Corp. I ("FACA" or the "Company") (NYSE: FACA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, is in discussions with a large warehouse lender and bank holding company with nationwide residential mortgage lending and servicing operations (the "Bank") regarding a potential merger (the "Proposed Transaction"). The Company and the Bank have signed a non-binding letter of intent with respect to the Proposed Transaction.
The Bank is a privately held, $3-5 billion asset holding company that provides home loans to communities across the nation, and the Company believes the Proposed Transaction is a compelling strategic opportunity. "We believe the Proposed Transaction provides a unique value creation opportunity by combining the Bank's sound balance sheet, nationwide footprint and seasoned management team with our team's deep understanding of, and experience with, the application of technology to regulated financial services businesses as well as the necessary capital to grow and execute against our shared vision of the future of banking," said Michael Cagney, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
"I would also like to remind our stockholders that the Company is seeking stockholder approval of an extension of time to complete our initial business combination, from February 23, 2023, to August 23, 2023 (the "Extension")," continued Cagney. "We believe the Extension will provide us with the required time to complete the Proposed Transaction. If you are a stockholder of record as of November 14, 2022, the record date for the stockholder meeting, I strongly recommend that you vote in favor of the Extension."
There is potential to eventually bring blockchain into the Bank - in particular, there is potential after the closing to begin exploring how to leverage Figure's DART in the Bank's warehouse business, which could bring strong potential value to the Bank and its warehouse customers. This introduction of technology to the Bank will be subject to all required regulatory approvals. This is consistent with the SPAC thesis - find a working business where blockchain can be leveraged in a meaningful way.
Stockholders who wish to withdraw their previously submitted redemption request may do so before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 14, 2022 by requesting that our transfer agent return such shares. You may make such request by contacting our transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at One State Street Plaza, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004 (e-mail: [email protected]).
You are encouraged to submit your vote for the Extension as soon as possible to ensure it is represented at the stockholder meeting. Please note that if your shares are held at a brokerage firm or bank, your broker will not vote your shares for you. You must instruct your bank or broker to cast the vote. For assistance with voting your shares please contact D.F. King, the Company's proxy solicitor, by calling (866) 304-5477, or banks and brokers can call (212) 269-5550, or by emailing [email protected].
Completion of the Proposed Transaction is subject to, among other matters, the completion of due diligence, the negotiation of a definitive merger agreement and satisfaction of the conditions negotiated therein, including the approval of the transaction by our stockholders. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be entered into or that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated.
Figure Acquisition Corp. I (NYSE: FACA) is a blank check company incorporated as a Delaware corporation and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement (the "Extension Proxy Statement") to be used to approve the Extension. The Company has mailed the Extension Proxy Statement to its stockholders of record as of November 14, 2022 in connection with the Extension. Investors and security holders of the Company are advised to read the Extension Proxy Statement and any amendments thereto, because these documents will contain important information about the Extension and the Company. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the Extension Proxy Statement, without charge, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Figure Acquisition Corp. I, 650 California Street, Suite 2700, San Francisco, CA 94108.
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the Extension under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company and a description of their interests in the Company and the Extension are set forth in the Extension Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC on November 18, 2022. This document can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: the risk that approval of the Company's stockholders for the Extension is not obtained; the inability of the Company to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to an initial business combination within the time provided in the Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation; the level of redemptions made by the Company's stockholders in connection with the Extension and its impact on the amount of funds available in the Company's trust account to complete an initial business combination; and those factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, under the heading "Risk Factors," the Extension Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on November 18, 2022, and other documents of the Company filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contact
Thomas J. Milani, [email protected]
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Odisha will never support those who disrespect women: CM Naveen Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday cautioned the Bharatiya Janata Party that people in his state will never support disrespect towards women.
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Biju Janata Dal president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday cautioned the Bharatiya Janata Party that people in his state will never support disrespect towards women after BJD candidate Barsha Singh Bariha recorded a thumping victory in Padampur bypolls against the saffron party. Thanking people for Bariha's victory in a video message, Patnaik told the saffron party: "Let's work together for the good of the people, for the betterment of Odisha,"
Bariha defeated BJP's Pradip Purohit from Padampur with a margin of over 42,000 votes on Thursday. "Thank you all for your support and this extraordinary victory. This is the victory of the people of Padampur. I would also like to thank the lakhs of Biju Janta Dal workers for their hard work and determination," Patnaik said in his video message in Odia.
Patnaik said he was saddened by the way the Bharatiya Janata Party conducted itself making personal attacks at Bariha, showing total disrespect towards an educated woman, who was in grief. The Padampur bypolls were necessitated after the death of her father and sitting BJD MLA Bijay Ranjan Singh Bariha on October 3. "Some people are asking why I didn't go canvassing for panchayat elections and other bypolls, why I didn't go in Padampur election for campaigning,
"I want to state here, the way a woman, an educated young woman, a woman who was in grief due to the loss of her father, was disrespected by some leaders of the state Bharatiya Janata Party -- it saddened to me. "I think it was not just a very sad thing for me alone, but for all the women of Odisha," he said.
"Losing and winning in politics, contesting the elections are different things. But to disrespect, a woman like that is reprehensible. That's why I decided to stand by Barsha Singh Bariha - like a father, like a brother, like a friend," he added. As he thanked the people and lakhs of Biju Janta Dal workers for their hard work and determination in his video message in Odia, Patnaik also warned the opposition BJP that Odisha would never support those who disrespect women on the pretext of politics.
"And there was a serious matter - some Union Ministers tried to mislead the people of Odisha and Padampur. Be it a housing scheme, GST on Kendu leaf, crop insurance delay, MSP issue, or rail connectivity, this is extremely unfortunate. This doesn't seem right. "You (BJP) are at the Centre, we are in the state. Let's work together for the good of the people, for the betterment of Odisha," Patnaik said adding that he was indebted to the people of Padampur and asserted that all the promises made will be fulfilled.
Barsha Singh Bariha won with a margin of 42,679 votes in the Assembly bye-elections. Bariha secured a total of 1,20,807 votes, while BJP Pradip Purohit could get 78,128 votes, while the Congress candidate Satya Bhusan Sahu managed to get 3,581 votes.
Soon after the results on Thursday, Naveen Patnaik spoke to Bariha over the phone and congratulated her for the spectacular victory. In a conversation with ANI, Barsha Singh Bariha said: "This win belongs to the people of Padampur, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and all the workers of the party who made a list of efforts for me during the election. I would like to complete all the works initiated by my father and were stopped due to his demise." (ANI)
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(The Hill) — Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has announced that she will leave the Democratic Party and officially register as an independent.
“I’ve registered as an Arizona independent. I know some people might be a little bit surprised by this, but actually, I think it makes a lot of sense,” Sinema said in an interview Thursday with CNN’s Jake Tapper in her Senate office.
“I’ve never fit neatly into any party box. I’ve never really tried. I don’t want to,” she added. “Removing myself from the partisan structure — not only is it true to who I am and how I operate, I also think it’ll provide a place of belonging for many folks across the state and the country, who also are tired of the partisanship.”
The announcement from Sinema comes just days after Democrats solidified a 51-49 majority in the upper chamber with Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win in Georgia.
Sinema declined to say whether she will caucus with Democrats like independent Sens. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Angus King (Maine), but the Arizona senator said she plans to continue in her committee assignments.
“When I come to work each day, it’ll be the same,” Sinema said. “I’m going to still come to work and hopefully serve on the same committees I’ve been serving on and continue to work well with my colleagues at both political parties.”
Sinema, who began her political career in the Green Party, published an op-ed in The Arizona Republic on Friday explaining her decision to become an Independent.
“When politicians are more focused on denying the opposition party a victory than they are on improving Americans’ lives, the people who lose are everyday Americans,” she wrote.
“That’s why I have joined the growing numbers of Arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence from the broken partisan system in Washington.”
The senator, elected in 2018 after a six-year stint in the House, added that her change in partisan affiliation “won’t change my work in the Senate.”
“If anyone previously supported me because they believed, contrary to my promise, that I would be a blindly loyal vote for a partisan agenda … then there are sure to be others vying for your support,” wrote Sinema.
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-- Phase 1 Findings Presented in Oral Session at 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting Support CXCR1/2 as Promising Target in MDS –
-- 50 Percent of Patients Treated with the Recommended Phase 2 Dose Achieved an Objective Response (mCR, Hematologic Improvement) --
AUBURN, Wash., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syntrix Pharmaceuticals today announced results from a single-arm, open-label Phase 1 trial of single-agent SX-682, an investigational CXCR1/2 inhibitor, in patients with any-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in whom front-line hypomethylating-agent (HMA) had failed, a high unmet need population. Results support the clinical activity of SX-682. The data will be presented by David Sallman, MD of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, an investigator for the clinical trial, during an afternoon oral session on December 12, 2022 at the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition (Abstract #855).
At this planned interim analysis after dose-escalation, 17 patients had been treated with twice-daily (BID) oral doses of 25 (n=3), 50 (n=3), 100 (n=3), 200 (n=6) and 400 (n=2) mg SX-682 in six continuous 28-day cycles with responding patients continuing treatment. All patients were transfusion-dependent and all had failed prior HMA and 24% lenalidomide (range 1-4 failed prior therapies). The median age was 76, and patients were low (n=1), intermediate-1 (n=10), intermediate-2 (n=5) and high (n=1) risk by the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS).
There was a dose-dependent increase in overall response rate (ORR) from 0% at 25 mg BID to 50% at 200 mg BID (response assessments per 2006 IWG MDS criteria). Across all doses, 8 of 17 (47%) patients had a reduction in marrow blasts after initiating SX-682 with 2 of 6 pts (33%) achieving a marrow complete remission (mCR) at the 200 mg BID dose. There was hematologic improvement (HI) in 3 patients with one having a durable near-CR response (on SX-682 >500 days) consisting of trilineage HI (hemoglobin > 10 g/dL) and transfusion independence for over 4 months (patient required 16 transfusions in the 7 weeks before starting SX-682 therapy).
SX-682 was well tolerated with no maximally tolerated dose and no patient discontinued treatment for adverse events. Treatment-emergent adverse events > grade 3 were most common in the 200 and 400 mg dose cohorts, and those related to neutrophils were consistent with being related to SX-682. Effects on neutrophils reversed on cessation of drug dosing. Based on pharmacodynamic response, ORR, marrow blast responses and safety, the 200 mg BID dose was selected for the expansion phase of the trial.
"Results presented at ASH reinforce the clinical potential of CXCR1/2 inhibition with SX-682 in patients with MDS failing frontline HMA therapy," said John Zebala, MD, PhD, President and CEO, Syntrix Pharmaceuticals. "We look forward to initiating additional trials in MDS and AML, which will be a significant step forward for this exciting next-generation therapy targeting both leukemic cell growth and the disease-promoting bone marrow immune microenvironment."
SX-682 is investigational and not approved anywhere globally. Its efficacy and safety have not been established. More information about clinical trials with SX-682 is available at https://clinicaltrials.gov/.
About Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a type of cancer caused by poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells in the bone marrow. Approximately 15,000 people are diagnosed with MDS in the U.S. each year, and no treatments with new mechanisms have been approved in 14 years. MDS can also develop into AML. Approximately 20,000 Americans will be diagnosed with AML each year.
About the Phase 1 Trial
This Phase 1 dose-escalation with expansion study, which is being funded by the National Heart and Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the NIH (HL142389, NCT04245397), is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of single-agent SX-682 in HMA failure MDS. Patients are treated with BID doses of SX-682 in six continuous 28-day cycles with responding patients continuing treatment. Response assessment is at the end of cycles 1, 3 and 6 and every third cycle thereafter using IWG criteria. This trial, which is ongoing, aims to enroll a total of 40 patients in the expansion phase of the trial.
About SX-682
SX-682 is an oral allosteric small-molecule inhibitor of CXCR1 and CXCR2 (CXCR1/2) being investigated in several Phase 1/2 clinical trials. CXCR1/2 is a signaling pathway that acts as a "master switch" in the tumor microenvironment. It is involved in the recruitment of immunosuppressive MDSCs and autocrine growth of disease-initiating leukemic stem cells in AML and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). CXCR2 overexpression is predictive of transfusion dependence in MDS. CXCR2 inhibition reduces proliferation of leukemic cell lines and primary MDS/AML patient samples in vitro. SX-682 has been validated in major solid tumor models, where it exhibits mono-agent activity, blocks metastasis, depletes MDSCs, activates infiltration and killing by immune effector cells, reverses chemo-resistance, and enhances immune-checkpoint blockade.
About Syntrix
Syntrix is a pharmaceutical company committed to discovering and delivering innovative therapies to solve the most difficult clinical problems. Convergent Science & Strategy. Breakthrough Medicines.
Disclosure Notice
This release contains forward-looking information that is based on company management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to currently unknown information, risks and circumstances. Actual results may vary from what is projected. Syntrix does not undertake any obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Whoever high command wants will be the CM, says Congress leader SS Sukhu
Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said that the MLA selected by the party's High Command would become the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
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Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said that the MLA selected by the party's High Command would become the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. "Whoever high command wants will be the CM, whoever has their blessings besides the discussions and suggestions of the MLAs," SS Sukhu said while heading to Shimla for the Congress legislative party meeting at party state headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan in Himachal Pradesh.
"Every journalist has asked me earlier about the person under whose leadership we (Congress) would contest elections. I have said that it will be done under the collective leadership, the ideology is supreme and the post comes later. We will have a Chief Minister and the High command will make the one from those who had contested the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections," Sukhu said further. Meanwhile, Himachal State President Pratibha Virbhadra Singh, in a conversation with ANI, was seen hinting at her desire to be chosen as the CM of the state as she said that the party cannot ignore the person (her husband- Virbhadra Singh) in whose name it contested the polls and won.
"They can't neglect his (Virbhadra Singh) family. We won on his name, face and work. It can't be the case that you use his name, face and family and then give all the credit to someone else. Even High Command won't do this," she had said. However, Chhattisgarh CM and party's Himachal supervisor Bhupesh Baghel clarified that there was no question of neglecting anyone and the party would go on by taking everyone together.
"There is no question of neglecting anyone. Everyone will be taken together to go ahead. Everyone has the right to express their opinion. There is no problem," CM Baghel said as he landed in Shimla for the meeting. State in-charge Rajeev Shukla, Vikramaditya Singh (MLA) and supervisors Bhupinder Hooda and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel are about to hold a meeting with the Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh and other leaders at a hotel in Shimla to decide upon the Chief Minister of Himachal.
"With deities' blessings, we received the majority in Devbhoomi. We will meet people's aspirations. We have called elected MLAs, and with an unofficial meeting with them, we will intimate the party High Command. The High Command will make the decision," Congress' Himachal in-charge Rajeev Shukla said. "Several names are being discussed. All equations are being seen. We should leave it to the judgement of the newly elected MLAs. It's their prerogative. People took their decision. It is now up to the MLAs to decide who they want as their leader. The same will be conveyed to the High Command and then they will make their decision on the same," Vikramaditya Singh said.
In terms of vote share in Himachal, Congress was only marginally ahead of the BJP, got 43.88 per cent of votes compared to 42.99 per cent of its rival. Others garnered a 10.4 per cent vote share in the hill state. Himachal Pradesh has a long tradition of alternating governments and Congress was on the right side of anti-incumbency. While Congress won 40 seats in Himachal Pradesh, the BJP won 25 seats. Independents won three seats and AAP failed to open its account in the state.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukku, further underlined that the party's victory in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday showed the 'party's revival'. He also mocked by saying that the ones who were trying to make the country free of Congress are themselves getting freed. "No ideology can be finished so soon. Himachal has the greatest number of educated people and by choosing Congress, they have shown that the party's revival has begun from Himachal. It is very important for Congress to exist as the main Opposition party and the ruling party for the unity and integrity of the country. Time will tell if those who wanted to make it (India) 'Congress mukt' are themselves becoming 'mukt'," he said. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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(The Hill) — The House has sent the Respect for Marriage Act to President Joe Biden’s desk after all Democrats and 39 Republicans in the body voted to support the bill.
The legislation, which passed in a 258-169-1 vote, would officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and require states to recognize interracial and same-sex marriages lawfully performed in other states.
The House initially passed the bill in July before the Senate approved it last week along with amendments to add protections for religious exemptions and to clarify that it does not recognize polygamy. The House then needed to approve the bill as amended, which it did on Thursday.
The bill received some measure of bipartisan support in both houses of Congress, but several Republicans in the lower chamber voted in favor of the bill in July before opposing it on the second vote, while a couple originally opposed it before voting in favor of it.
Here are the 10 House Republicans who flipped their votes on the same-sex marriage bill:
“Yes” to “no”
Cliff Bentz
Rep. Cliff Bentz (Ore.) originally voted for the bill in July before switching to a “no” vote on Thursday. He has not publicly explained his reasoning for switching his vote.
Mario Diaz-Balart
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (Fla.) also switched from voting in favor of the bill to voting against it. He said in a statement on Monday that he planned to oppose the legislation because it lacked “legitimate safeguards” for faith-based organizations that object to the law based on their religious beliefs.
“The concept of all states respecting other states’ decisions on marriage laws is deeply rooted in American jurisprudence and tradition,” he said. “Similarly, our Founders understood that religious liberties are sacred and vulnerable, and must always be vigorously protected.”
Brian Mast
Rep. Brian Mast (Fla.) also took issue with the most recent version of the bill over concerns about protections for religious freedom. He said on the House floor before the vote that changes should be made to the text to protect the “free exercise thereof,” referring to a clause in the First Amendment to the Constitution protecting freedom of religion.
He also criticized comments from Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.), who said that amending the bill further would “unsettle the Senate’s carefully crafted compromise.”
Dan Meuser
Rep. Dan Meuser (Pa.) said in a statement on Twitter that the bill “goes beyond marriage” and weakens religious freedoms “fundamental to our nation,” and that he voted against it Thursday for that reason. He said the Senate’s version of the bill includes language that puts religious freedom in jeopardy and opens organizations up to civil lawsuits, unlike the House’s version.
“Therefore, I cannot support the Senate Amendment to the Respect for Marriage Act because it jeopardizes the basic religious liberties of every American,” he said.
Scott Perry
Rep. Scott Perry (Pa.) indicated that his initial vote in favor of the bill was a mistake based on a lack of time he had to review it. Axios reported that Perry said the bill was rushed to the floor and he had just gotten to the floor as the vote was happening.
“I knew I had a choice between voting against traditional marriage or voting against interracial marriage,” he said.
“I just made the wrong choice,” he added.
Maria Salazar
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (Fla.) said in a statement after the vote that she was disappointed the final version of the bill did not include “full protections” for churches and Americans with “sincerely held religious beliefs.”
She said Senate Republicans were prevented from including “vital protections” for religious Americans in the bill. She said she voted for the first version because she believes in “human dignity” and respect for all, but laws that advance one interest and ignore legal protections for others should not be passed.
Jeff Van Drew
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (N.J.) initially voted for the bill but also cited concerns about religious freedom protections. He told Axios that he “absolutely” heard from many constituents who were upset with the bill and he found them persuasive.
“No” to “yes”
Mike Gallagher
Rep. Mike Gallagher (Wis.) was one of the two Republicans who initially voted against the bill before later backing it.
He told The Hill in a statement that a religious liberty amendment and a clarification that the bill does not permit polygamy that the Senate added led him to vote in favor of the bill the second time.
“The Respect for Marriage Act fixes the polygamy loophole in Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi’s hastily written version and creates strong religious liberty protections for religious organizations, including schools, churches, and adoption agencies,” he said.
Jaime Herrera Beutler
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (Wash.) also flipped from opposing the bill in July to supporting it Thursday but has not publicly shared her reasoning. She will be leaving Congress at the end of the term next month.
“Yes” to “present”
Burgess Owens
Rep. Burgess Owens (Utah) initially voted in favor of the bill but was the only House member to vote “present” on Thursday.
“While today is undoubtedly a giant step toward religious liberty, my lone ‘present’ vote signals a warning beacon that the war is far from won,” he tweeted.
He said religious freedom cannot prevail unless individuals and small business owners have explicit protection under the law. He added that protecting churches and religious organizations is only “scratching the surface” of the scope of First Amendment rights.
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New Delhi: Amid protests by the Opposition, the private member’s bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The bill was introduced by BJP member Kirodi Lal Meena.
A total of 63 members voted for the bill while 23 votes were against it.
Three motions that opposed the Bill stated that it would disintegrate the country and hurt its diverse culture, but were defeated through votes by 63-23.
The Code seeks to do away with religion-based personal laws.
The Congress, Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, and the DMK staged protests while the Biju Janata Dal walked out of the House.
The UCC has been in the BJP manifesto for many elections while the private member bill was pending but was not introduced.
The UCC is a proposed law to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens which would apply to all citizens regardless of their religion, gender or sexual orientation.
A Law Commission report said that a Uniform Civil Code is not essential nor desirable, and CPI(M) MP John Brittas cited this report.
RG Verma of the Samajwadi Party disagreed with the law, claiming it violated constitutional restrictions.
The mere concept of a uniform civil code, according to DMK’s Tiruchi Siva, is in opposition to secularism.
A zero-hour notice was issued by BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav in Rajya Sabha to discuss the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the country.
Process of presenting a Bill:
Although the Bill was scheduled for presentation in the past, the Upper House did not advance it.
Any bill may be introduced in the Rajya Sabha, and each member is permitted four bills every session.
Private Member Bills are scheduled for Friday afternoons.
Bills are chosen for introduction based on the results of a voting process. The day’s poll resulted in the selection of Kirodilal Meena’s bill. Every session, more than 100 private member bills on a variety of topics are introduced.
This Bill is added to the list of pending Bills after introduction.
A new voting process is then implemented, and if this Bill is chosen, it will be discussed in future sessions.
(with inputs from IANS)
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(NEXSTAR) – While La Niña has decided to stick around for a rare, triple-dip winter, we may soon be saying goodbye to the climate pattern that’s been with us, on and off, since 2020.
An updated outlook released by the Climate Prediction Center Thursday confirms La Niña is expected to continue through winter, as has been expected for several months. That tends to bring a dryer winter to the southern half of the U.S. and a wetter winter to the northern half.
But as we transition from winter to spring, climate models are starting to indicate La Niña may fade away. That doesn’t mean we’ll switch into El Niño right away. Meteorologists say we’ll likely end up in an “ENSO-neutral” setup, which means neither La Niña nor El Niño conditions are present.
When the change will happen isn’t yet clear. Models give La Niña about a 50-50 chance of lasting from January to March 2023, according to the Climate Prediction Center. Deeper into spring, chances for an ENSO-neutral situation increase.
The latest outlook gives ENSO-neutral a 71% chance of winning out between February and April 2023.
Whether we’re in a La Niña year, an El Niño year, or neither depends on the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean’s surface and the atmosphere above it. Those variations end up impacting our weather here on land.
La Niña years are typically characterized by stronger hurricane seasons in the Atlantic, drought conditions in the Southern U.S., and cold, rainy winters in the Pacific Northwest.
El Niño is usually associated with the opposite: warm and dry weather in the northern U.S., and extra rain to the south.
ENSO-neutral patterns are neither. They are characterized by a return to the long-term average.
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Jaisalmer: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and their children are all in the desert!
To celebrate their ‘Amma’ aka Sharmila Tagore’s special day, the Pataudi’s flew to Jaisalmer. Not just Saif and Kareena, but Sharmila Tagore’s daughters Saba and Soha along with a few close family friends, all are in Jaisalmer to mark the special day.
To wish Sharmila Tagore on her birthday, Kareena took to Instagram to share a beautiful picture with her. She wrote, “Happy Birthday to my gorgeous mother-in-law,” accompanied by a string of emojis.
Saba also shared a glimpse of the birthday celebration on her Instagram stories.
Check them out:
Soha also took to her Instagram stories to wish her beautiful “amma”.
Soha also penned a special note for Sharmila Tagore on an Instagram post. She wrote, “Happy birthday my darling Amma! Spice jet tried to keep us apart, but we persevered, and we made it and I get to see you, hold you, hug you and kiss you!!!”
Check out the post:
The two-time national award winner actor Sharmila Tagore is known for his amazing performances in movies like ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’, ‘An Evening in Paris’, ‘Aradhana’, ‘Amar Prem’, ‘Chupke Chupke’, ‘Desh Premee’ and many more.
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Patnaik attempting to garner sympathy ahead of 2024 election: BJP
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Senior BJP leader Jay Narayan Mishra on Friday rejected BJD president Naveen Patnaik's ''anti-women'' jibe at the saffron party and said the chief minister's statement was not based on facts, but an attempt to garner sympathy of women ahead of 2024 general elections.
Patnaik in a video message immediately after the victory of BJD candidate Barsha Singh Bariha in Padampur on Thursday, had accused the state BJP leadership of disrespecting a grief-stricken woman who had recently lost her father. ''I was hurt by the disrespect shown by the BJP towards the rookie nominee Barsha,'' he said.
Bariha scored an emphatic win against BJP's Pradip Purohit by 42,679 votes.
Mishra, the Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly in a statement claimed that Patnaik has an old habit of creating new stories for getting sympathy.
''If the Chief Minister's claim that BJP is anti-women was true, today Narendra Modi would not have established himself as the chief servant of the country, BJP would not have won in the Dhamnagar by-poll, more than 78,000 voters in Padampur would not have supported the party.'' The Leader of Opposition also ridiculed the Chief Minister and his team over certain incidents where some women were alleged victims of BJD leaders and ministers and went scot free.
''Anganwadi and Asha sisters are sitting on the streets making certain demands leaving their children and families for days. This has never bothered the chief minister, but he has always tried to take political advantage of it,'' Mishra said.
On Patnaik's allegation that union ministers were attempting to mislead the people of Padampur during election campaign, Mishra said: ''The chief minister creates a riddle without giving a clear answer to the issues raised by the Union Ministers, which is his old practice''.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had alleged that the Bargarh Road-Nuapada Road Via Padampur rail line could not progress as the state government did not provide land for the purpose.
Noting that winning or losing elections is a continuous process, the BJP leader alleged that the chief minister sees political advantage in each and every yojana Odisha's BJD government implements in the state.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Rising demand for heating and cooling systems, such as district heating and ground source heat pumps drive the growth of the geothermal turbine market growth.
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Geothermal Turbines Market by Type (Dry Steam, Flash Cycle, Binary Cycle), by Application (Industrial, Residential, Agricultural, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031." According to the report, the global geothermal turbine industry was estimated at $67.5 billion in 2021, and is anticipated to hit $99.5 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.0% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers an explicit analysis of the changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chains, competitive scenarios, and regional landscapes.
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Determinants of growth:
Rising demand for heating and cooling systems, such as district heating and ground source heat pumps drive the growth of the geothermal turbine market growth. On the other hand, energy generation from geothermal power plants is capital-intensive and the development of these power plants needs substantial capital requirements, due to high exploration costs and resource assessment, including field infrastructure, drilling of production & injection wells, geothermal fluid collection, and other surface installations. These factors impede the growth to some extent. However, increase in adoption of binary cycle technology which enables the effective use of geothermal resources has created lucrative opportunities in the industry.
Covid-19 scenario:
- Although the Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the global geothermal turbine market in the initial period, sales of geothermal turbine experienced an incline by the end of 2021 due to several supportive government policies.
- There have also been initiatives to fulfill the expanding energy demand using renewable energy sources.
The binary cycle segment to rule the roost:
By type, the binary cycle segment accounted for more than two-fifths of the global geothermal turbine market share in 2021, and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The same segment would also cite the fastest CAGR of 4.4% from 2022 to 2031. This is due to the fact that by utilizing cutting-edge technology, this kind of plant guarantees zero emissions, maximum efficiency, and cheaper operating costs.
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The industrial segment dominated the market:
By application, the industrial segment held the highest share in 2021, garnering more than two-fifths of the global geothermal turbine market revenue. The same segment would also showcase the fastest CAGR of 4.5% from 2022 to 2031. This is attributed to the fact that in order to supply food, lessen poverty, and satisfy future energy needs, it is hoped that developing countries can utilize geothermal industrial heat to its fullest capacity.
Asia-Pacific grabbed the lion's share:
By region, Asia-Pacific generated the major share in 2021, generating nearly two-fifths of the global geothermal turbine market revenue. The same region would also portray the fastest CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Rise in energy demand and increase in energy security concerns across the region drive the market growth.
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- Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
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- Ansaldo Energia
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- Halliburton
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Ormat Technologies Inc.
- Toshiba Corporation
The report analyzes these key players in the global geothermal turbine market. These players have incorporated various strategies such as expansion, new product launches, partnerships, and others to increase their market penetration and strengthen their position in the industry. The report is helpful in assessing the operating segments, their business performance & product portfolio, and so on.
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Hyderabad: Cyclone Mandous the Northeast Monsoon rising from the bay of Bengal is likely to cause light rainfall in Hyderabad between December 10-12.
As per a report from the Indian Meteorological Department, the cyclone will move northwestwards to North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh. Areas including Serilingampally, Charminar, and Ramachandrapuram may experience slight drizzles.
While areas including LB Nagar, Hayathnagar, Amberpet, Uppal, Alwal, Secunderabad, and Kukatpally. are likely to experience light rains.
The minimum temperature in Hyderabad decreased to 14.2 degrees celsius on Friday. Secunderabad recorded the lowest temperature of 12.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Rajendranagar (12.6 degrees Celsius) and Ramachandrapuram and Patancheru (12.8 degrees Celsius).
Other areas which recorded a drop in minimum temperatures were Chandanagar, Quthbullapur, Alwal, Kapra, LB Nagar, Malkajgiri, and Serilingampally.
Similar was the situation in other parts of Telangana, with minimum temperatures recording several notches below normal. In the last 24 hours till 8:30 am on Friday, Kamareddy witnessed the lowest minimum temperature of 5.9 degrees Celsius, followed by Sangareddy (6.6 degrees Celsius), Adilabad (7.0 degree Celsius), and Medak (8.0 degrees Celsius).
Light rains are predicted in some parts of the state, while moderate downpours will hit Nalgonda on Saturday.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday after being freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange following nearly 10 months in detention in Russia.
The deal, which saw her swapped for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, secured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad and achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden. But the U.S. failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.
Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Baylor University All-American and Phoenix Mercury pro basketball star. Her status as an openly gay Black woman, locked up in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LBGTQ community, injected racial, gender and social dynamics into her legal saga and brought unprecedented attention to the population of wrongful detainees.
Biden’s authorization to release Bout, the Russian felon once nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” underscored the heightened urgency that his administration faced to get Griner home, particularly after the recent resolution of her criminal case on drug charges and her subsequent transfer to a penal colony.
Griner was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
The athlete, who also played pro basketball in Russia, was arrested at an airport there in February after Russian authorities said she was carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil. Before her conviction, the U.S. State Department declared Griner to be “wrongfully detained” — a charge that Russia has sharply rejected.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed Thursday’s swap, saying in a statement carried by Russian news agencies that the exchange took place in Abu Dhabi and Bout had been flown home.
Biden spoke by phone with Griner. U.S. officials said she would be offered specialized medical services and counseling.
In releasing Bout, the U.S. freed a former Soviet Army lieutenant colonel whom the Justice Department once described as one of the world’s most prolific arms dealers. He was arrested in Thailand in 2008 and extradited to the U.S. in 2010.
Bout was serving a 25-year sentence on charges that he conspired to sell tens of millions of dollars in weapons that U.S officials said were to be used against Americans.
Following Griner’s arrest at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February, she pleaded guilty in July but still faced trial because admitting guilt in Russia’s judicial system does not automatically end a case.
She acknowledged in court that she possessed canisters with cannabis oil but said she had no criminal intent and she accidentally packed them. Her defense team presented written statements that she had been prescribed cannabis to treat pain.
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Hyderabad: Rachakonda SHE-Teams have successfully booked 79 cases, 29 FIRs, 28 petty cases and 22 counselling cases against people who harassed women in the past four weeks making it a total of 111 individuals (41 majors and 70 minors).
The individuals attended the counselling session conducted by Rachakonda SHE teams, at the commissioner camp office, Alkapuri X roads, LB Nagar, along with their family members where they were counselled by professional counsellors from the Bhumika Women’s Collective (NGO).
Children in conflict with the law are also counselled by a professional psychiatrist, Dr Vasavi to bring change in their behaviour.
Sexual assault case
In a case of sexual assault by the father, a victim minor girl aged 13 studying 9th class at Kushaiguda, suffered exploitation for the past two years and failed to convey the matter to anyone after the accused threatened her.
The incident came to light in November when the She Team Kushaiguda Rachakonda commissionerate organized an awareness program with school children at ZPHS, with regards to issues like Good Touch, Bad Touch, Eve teasing, Human trafficking cases etc. After the meeting, the victim minor disclosed the whole incident to them.
The girl told the police that her mother was suffering from ill health for several years following which her father, Dabbeta Prashanth started harassing her sexually.
The accused misbehaved with the victim and participated in sexual intercourse with her every day for the last 2 years. The accused was arrested and remanded by the Police following the incident.
Psychological harassment case
In another incident, a minor girl (10th class student), who is a resident of LB Nagar was harassed by her Tuition teacher, (40 years).
The accused started sending abusive text messages to the victim and harassed her psychologically and forced her to marry him.
On her father’s complaint, police registered a case at LB Nagar PS and the accused was arrested and remanded.
Decoy operations by SHE Teams
SHE Teams conducted decoy operations in various areas forming multiple teams like Choutuppal Team, Ibrahimpatnam Team, Kushaiguda team, LB Nagar, Malkajigiri and Metro decoy team.
The teams successfully booked two counselling cases and apprehended nine minor boys who were creating nuisances and eve-teasing girls.
A total of 156 child marriages were prevented by Rachakonda SHE Teams to date.
In addition to the above, in the last six weeks, a total of 111 Eve teasers were caught by Rachakonda SHE teams in decoy operations and through WhatsApp complaints from different areas of Rachakonda while they are teasing girls at different Hotspots like Metro train/ junctions/ Bus stops/Working Places and colleges of the Rachakonda area.
The accused were booked under petty cases/FIRs and counselled by a professional Psychologist.
Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda, Mahesh M Bhagwat appealed to all the women/girls from Rachakonda to approach Rachakonda she teams through Rachakonda WhatsApp control number 9490617111 or dial 100 whenever they face any incident of eve teasing or sexual harassment.
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Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has bagged 508 offers in this year’s placement season which was held between December 1 and 7, 2022.
This year, a total of 144 companies made offers during Phase I of campus placements. Despite IT layoffs across the globe, the institute managed to earn 54 international offers, which is higher than the number of offers made last year (which was 46).
Japan and Taiwan were the main countries that hired students from IIT Hyderabad this year like last year. A total of 13 international companies have registered to date, compared to about 12 international companies in Phases I and II of last year (2021-22).
Major sectors that were hiring this year include core engineering, IT/ software, finance and consulting. This year’s highest package is Rs 63.78 lakh, and the average package is Rs 19.49 lakh as of date for the ongoing Phase I placements. The company Blend 360 has released the highest number of offers.
This was also the first graduating batch of BTech in the AI department and the batch saw an 82 percent placement within the first week of the placement process.
Additionally, the number of students opting for semester-long internships has also increased to 51 this year as compared to 33 last year.
The placement season started on a positive note, with 99 Pre-Placement Offers (PPO), as compared to 82 PPOs in the previous academic year. Phase II of placements is now scheduled for January 2023.
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DUBLIN, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Amusement Parks Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global amusement parks market size reached US$ 48.8 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 65.7 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.08% during 2021-2027.
Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.
Amusement parks refer to open-air recreational and entertainment zones that are based on fictional characters and themes. They are commercially operated extensions to fairs and picnic gardens and cater to individuals of all age groups.
They offer various amusement facilities, such as mechanical rides, water parks, theme parks, arcades, casinos, sports betting facilities, hotels, resorts and refreshment zones. They may also offer immersive cinematic experiences with high-definition (HD) music and light shows and theatrical plays that are enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
Rapid urbanization, along with significant growth in the travel and tourism industry is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Furthermore, the availability of innovative rides, accommodation facilities and official merchandise in the amusement parks is also providing a boost to the market growth. For expanding their reach, park owners are offering numerous adventurous and fascinating experiences through theme-based attractions, such as foods, beverages, clothes and goodies.
Additionally, the increasing adoption of technologically advanced solutions, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, animatronics and the Internet-of-Things (IoT), is acting as another growth-inducing factor. These solutions aid in tracking and monitoring all activities in the park and offering interactive experiences to the visitor through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
Other factors, including rising disposable incomes and consumer expenditure capacities on entertainment, along with increasing investments in themed amusement parks and the development of 4D rides and giant roller coasters and rides, are expected to drive the market further. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the market growth has been impacted and is expected to recover in the short-term. This can be attributed to the social distancing norms established in numerous countries.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Ardent Leisure Group, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Chimelong Group Co. Ltd., Comcast Corporation, Fantawild Holdings Inc. (Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Ltd.), IMG Worlds of Adventure, Merlin Entertainments (The Blackstone Group), SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC and The Walt Disney Company.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global amusement parks market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global amusement parks market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the rides?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the revenue source?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the age group?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
- What is the structure of the global amusement parks market and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the industry?
Key Topics Covered:
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Amusement Parks Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Rides
6.1 Mechanical Rides
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Water Rides
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Others
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Revenue Source
7.1 Ticket
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Food and Beverage
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Merchandise
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Hotels/Resorts
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast
7.5 Others
7.5.1 Market Trends
7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Age Group
8.1 Up to 18 Years
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 19 to 35 Years
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 36 to 50 Years
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 51 to 65 Years
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 More than 65 Years
8.5.1 Market Trends
8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
10 SWOT Analysis
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
14.3.1 Ardent Leisure Group
14.3.1.1 Company Overview
14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.2 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
14.3.2.1 Company Overview
14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.3 Chimelong Group Co. Ltd.
14.3.3.1 Company Overview
14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.4 Comcast Corporation
14.3.4.1 Company Overview
14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.4.3 Financials
14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.5 Fantawild Holdings Inc. (Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Ltd.)
14.3.5.1 Company Overview
14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.6 IMG Worlds of Adventure
14.3.6.1 Company Overview
14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.7 Merlin Entertainments (The Blackstone Group)
14.3.7.1 Company Overview
14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.8 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.
14.3.8.1 Company Overview
14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.9 Warner Media LLC
14.3.9.1 Company Overview
14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.10 The Walt Disney Company
14.3.10.1 Company Overview
14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.10.3 Financials
14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel submits resignation
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday submitted his resignation to Governor Acharya Devvrat ahead of the formation of his new government after BJP's historic Assembly elections win.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday submitted his resignation to Governor Acharya Devvrat after his party (BJP) registered a historic win in the State Assembly elections ahead of the formation of his new government. Patel will take oath as chief minister again on December 12, BJP state president CR Paatil said earlier on Friday adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the swearing-in.
Patel visited the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar to tender his resignation after the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the Gujarat elections and won 156 of the total 182 seats, here on Thursday. The BJP's seventh consecutive Assembly poll win in Gujarat is its biggest since the founding of this state in 1960.
In the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP has smashed all previous records of electoral performance. Congress finished a distant second with 17 while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the new electoral entrant in Gujarat won 5 seats and the Samajwadi Party (SP) won a lone seat and three Independent candidates, too, registered wins.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, too, scripted history, winning the Ghatlodia constituency by a record margin of about 1,92,000 votes. This constituency has given Gujarat two of its chief ministers - Anandiben Patel and the current CM. AAP CM face Isudan Gadhvi lost the Khambhaliya seat to BJP candidate Hardasbhai Bera by 19,000 votes. Gujarat's MoS Home, Harsh Sanghavi, too, won the Majura constituency with a margin of 1,16,000.
BJP MLA Kishor Kanani won the Varachha seat of Surat, defeating AAP candidate Alpesh Kathiriya while AAP Gujarat chief Gopal Italia also had to taste defeat against the BJP's Vinod Moradiya. Debutant from Jamnagar North constituency, cricketer Ravindrasinh Jadeja's wife Rivaba Jadeja also won her seat by 88,119 votes. Hardik Patel, former leader of Patidar Anamat Andolan Saimiti (PAAS), who joined BJP ahead of the polls, bagged 49.64 per cent votes on course to winning the Viramgam constituency.
Former BJP MLA Dhavalsinh Zala, who fought as an Independent this time, defeated the ruling party's Bhikhiben Parmar by around 6,000 votes. Congress candidate from Vadgam, Jignesh Mevani, who was trailing during the early rounds of counting, later won the seat by around 4,000 votes. Congress leader and former Leader of Opposition Arjun Modhwadia won from the Porbandar constituency, defeating BJP candidate Babu Bokhiriya by over 8,000 votes while Kandhal Jadeja, who was denied a ticket by the NCP, fought on a Samajwadi Party ticket to win. He got the better of BJP's Dheliben Odedara.
Significantly, BJP won the Morbi seat where the party had fielded Kantilal Amrutiya, who saved lives and courted headlines as the 'hero of Morbi' after the bridge collapse. Among the important seats that BJP won this time were Congress bastions Mahudha and Thasra of Kheda, Borsad of Anand and Vyara. These seats were held by the Congress since Independence. Mohan Konkani of the BJP bagged the prestigious Vyara seat.
The BJP also won 24 out of 27 ST reserved seats in Gujarat, an increase of 12 seats as compared to the last elections. The tribals, too, voted for BJP in huge numbers. In the last Assembly elections in 2017, BJP won 99 seats, Congress trailed close at 77 and NCP, BTP and Independent candidates secured 1, 2 and 3 seats respectively. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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DUBLIN, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Option and Evaluation Partnership Terms and Agreements in Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics 2015-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The Global Option and Evaluation Partnering Terms and Agreements in Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics 2015-2022 report provides comprehensive access to available records for over 1,400 option and evaluation deals, including contract documents where available.
There are two major forms of deal term that allow a party to a deal to secure rights to an asset subject to a future event namely, option and evaluation.
Evaluation agreements allow a party to the deal to obtain rights to a technology or compound, subject to a period of time to evaluate the quality, scope and applicability of the technology to its intended endpoint. Normally the technology is at an early stage and/or unproven and the partnering company wishes to assess the technology as part of the due diligence process in advance of signing a long term licensing agreement.
Evaluation agreements have been a mainstay of technology licensing from the earliest days. An option agreement differs in that the option is often an integral part of an agreement already entered by the parties, providing the party with the option right to retain or extend certain rights to the technology already partnered.
Option agreements are becoming increasingly popular as they create additional flexibility within a deal for additional rights that the parties do not wish to commit at the outset of the agreement.
This report focuses on option and evaluation agreements and clauses within broader agreements between big pharma-big pharma, big pharma - smaller company, and smaller company-smaller company, providing a detailed insight into all such deals.
The report provides a detailed understanding and analysis of how and why companies enter option and evaluation deals. The majority of deals are multicomponent whereby the licensor retains either a option and evaluation right to the resultant product of the research collaboration. There are also numerous pure option and evaluation deals whereby the products originator takes on a partner in order to advance the product or compound to a point where the licensee might seek to proceed to a licensing deal.
Understanding the flexibility of a prospective partner's negotiated deals terms provides critical insight into the negotiation process in terms of what you can expect to achieve during the negotiation of terms. Whilst many smaller companies will be seeking details of the payments clauses, the devil is in the detail in terms of how payments are triggered - contract documents provide this insight where press releases and databases do not.
This report contains a comprehensive listing of all option and evaluation deals announced since 2015 as recorded in the Current Agreements deals and alliances database, including financial terms where available, plus links to online copies of actual option and evaluation contract documents as submitted to the Securities Exchange Commission by companies and their partners.
Each listing is organized as an appendix by company A-Z, stage of development at signing, and therapeutic area. Each deal title links via hyperlink to an online version of the deal record including, where available, the actual contract document.
The report includes deals announced by hundreds of life science companies including big pharma such as Abbott, Abbvie, Actavis, Amgen, Astellas, AstraZeneca, Baxter, Bayer, Biogen Idec, BMS, Celgene, Eisai, Eli Lilly, Gilead, GSK, J&J, Kyowa Hakko, Merck, Mitsubishi, Mylan, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, Shire, Takeda, Teva, and Valeant, amongst many others.
Key benefits
- In-depth understanding of option and evaluation deal trends since 2015
- Analysis of the structure of option and evaluation agreements with numerous real life case studies
- Comprehensive access to over 1,400 actual option and evaluation deals entered into by the world's biopharma companies
- Detailed access to actual option and evaluation contracts enter into by the leading big pharma companies
- Insight into the terms included in a option and evaluation agreement, together with real world clause examples
- Understand the key deal terms companies have agreed in previous deals
- Undertake due diligence to assess suitability of your proposed deal terms for partner companies
Global Option and Evaluation Partnering Terms and Agreements in Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics 2015-2022 includes:
- Trends in option and evaluation dealmaking in the biopharma industry since 2015
- Analysis of option and evaluation deal structure
- Case studies of real-life option and evaluation deals
- Access to over 1,400 option and evaluation deal records
- The leading option and evaluation deals by value since 2015
- Most active option and evaluation dealmakers since 2015
- The leading option and evaluation partnering resources
Available deals are listed by:
- Company A-Z
- Headline value
- Stage of development at signing
- Therapeutic area
- Technology type
Key Topics Covered:
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Trends in option and evaluation dealmaking
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Difference between option and evaluation deals
2.2.1. Types of option agreement
2.3. Trends in option and evaluation deals since 2015
2.3.1. Option and evaluation dealmaking by year since 2015
2.3.2. Option and evaluation dealmaking by phase of development since 2015
2.3.3. Option and evaluation dealmaking by industry sector since 2015
2.3.4. Option and evaluation dealmaking by therapy area since 2015
2.3.5. Option and evaluation dealmaking by technology type since 2015
2.3.6. Option and evaluation dealmaking by most active company since 2015
2.4. Option-based deals
2.4.1. Attributes of option-based deals
2.4.2. Reasons for entering an option-based deal
2.4.3. Uptake of option exercise
2.4.4.The future of option-based deals
2.5. Co-promotion options
2.5.1. Attributes of co-promotion in multi-component deals
2.5.2. Reasons for including co-promotion options in a deal
2.5.3. Uptake of co-promotion rights
2.5.4. Co-promotion rights as bargaining chips
2.5.5. The future of co-promotion as part of multicomponent deals
2.6. Company acquisition options
2.6.1. Case study 1
2.6.2. Case study 2
2.6.3. The future of option to acquire deals
Chapter 3 - Overview of option and evaluation deal structure
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Option and evaluation agreement structure
3.2. Example evaluation agreements
3.2.1.a. Case study 3
3.3. Option agreement structure
3.3.1. Example option agreements
3.3.1.a. Option to license
Case study 4
3.3.1.b. Option to extend/expand applications/territories
Case study 5
3.3.1.c. Option to finance
Case study 6
3.3.1.d. Option to co-promote
Case study 7
3.3.1.e. Option to manufacture/supply
Case study 8
3.4. Option to acquire agreement structure
3.4.1. Example acquisition option clauses
3.4.1.a. Case study 9
3.4.1.b. Case study 10
Chapter 4 - Leading option and evaluation deals
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Top option and evaluation deals by value
Chapter 5 - Top 25 most active option and evaluation dealmakers
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Top 25 most active option and evaluation dealmakers
Chapter 6 - Option and evaluation contracts directory
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Option and evaluation deals with contracts since 2015
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/9d6dmm
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