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NoneMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fired back at the former governor of Rivers state, Dr Peter Odili, saying “an elder statesman should not be a trader and a sycophant all the time.” Wike, who was speaking at the Special Thanksgiving Service organised by Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, at the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Oro-Igwe/Eliogbolo Archdeaconry Church of the Holy Spirit, Eliozu Parish, Port Harcourt, Sunday, said it was unfortunate that somebody who is supposed to be seen as an elder statesman and called a father could reduce himself to a sycophant and a trader. He asked; “Must you be a trader all the time? As governor for eight years, what else are you looking for?” The minister said; “You know, I didn’t want to say anything but somebody called me last night, and told me what someone said in the social media. I said until I read it myself. This morning, I read in the newspapers, what our former Governor, Sir Dr Peter Odili said. “What did he say? He said that the present governor has been able to stop one man who wanted to convert Rivers State to his personal estate. “Between him and myself, who has turned Rivers State to his personal estate? His wife is a Chairman of Governing Council, his daughter is a commissioner, his other daughter is a judge and he is the general overseer. Who has now turned Rivers State to his private estate? I am sure if care is not taken, if there is a chance, he can even arrange a marriage for the governor. “It was his nephew, his late senior brother’s son that was recommended for commissioner. He took the slot and gave it to his own daughter. Someone who didn’t remember to stand for the son of his late elder brother, is that an elder statesman?” Speaking further, the FCT minister said it was painful that Dr Odili, out of political sycophancy, has forgotten all that he said in the past, adding that; “All of you here remember when I was governor, this same Odili praised me to high heaven. In fact, he said then that all past governors in Rivers State combined did not do better than me. “In 2007 after he left office, he couldn’t come near power in the State because Amaechi was the governor then. He was gone! “Like somebody said that God will use someone to lift up someone. When I came in as governor in 2015, I won’t use the word resurrected, but I brought him back to life. “All of us know about PAMO University. But for us, there wouldn’t have been anything called PAMO University. Rivers State was sponsoring 100 students per session and for every semester, each of the students was paying nothing less than N5m. Then, Rivers people were attacking me up and down. “I personally called Julius Berger to build a mansion for him to live. He was calling everyone to the house then, telling them, come and see what Wike has done for me. Wike has shown me love. He was taking them round the house. “Now, because you have organised a Christmas Carol for the governor, I didn’t say you should not do your Christmas Carol. But why reduce yourself to such a laughing stock? People will still see it on television how he was telling the whole world then how God used me to bring him back to life politically. “Why not do your Christmas Carol, collect what you can collect and leave me alone? “The governor that all of us made has not spent one year in office and the same Odili was already saying that the governor has beaten the records of all the past governors of Rivers State. “When I was there, he said I had surpassed the records of all the past governors, including himself. What can he even show that he did in his eight years as governor? But a governor has not spent one year, you are saying he has done more than all the past governors. “You spent eight years as governor and someone who hasn’t spent one year has surpassed your records, what manner of elder talk like that? Is that what an elder statesman should be known for? “When I was governor, my pictures were everywhere in his house. Sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, even in the toilet, my picture was everywhere. But today, all the pictures have been removed.” Asking what can be learned from such a sycophantic elder statesman, Wike said; “What can I learn from this kind of elder? What kind of advice can one get from him. This moment you are saying something, the next moment you are saying something else. “You see, if your children begin to ask you, is this not the same man you were praising before? What would you tell them?” On the state governorship issue, the Minister asked; “When I was plotting who will be governor after me, was he (Odili) there? Then, he was complaining about this governor, saying that he couldn’t stand before the public to talk. But today, he is organising a Christmas Carol for the same governor he was against then. “He has forgotten all that he said in the past. ‘I named this after you, I named that after your wife.’ What have I not done? “You said we should not be part of the government, we have left. We are managing, you have taken assembly money, they are not dying of hunger and they will not die of hunger. We are okay. I’m focusing on my job in Abuja and all this sycophancy won’t take him to the level I have attained. “This is a man who wanted to run for president then, he didn’t have the balls, he chickened out. Simply because Obasanjo said no, he will not contest, he ran away. Because of him, I never invited Obasanjo to Rivers State to commission projects. I felt it would humiliate him.”
HENNIKER, N.H. — When Hector Xu learned to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few “nasty experiences” while trying to navigate at night. The heart-stopping flights led to his research of unmanned aircraft systems while getting his doctorate degree in aerospace engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Then, he formed Rotor Technologies in 2021 to develop unmanned helicopters. Rotor built two autonomous Sprayhawks and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year. The company also is developing helicopters that would carry cargo in disaster zones and to offshore oil rigs. The helicopter also could be used to fight wildfires . A Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter flies away from a van containing a ground control pilot/operator during a Nov. 11 test flight over Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. For now, Rotor is focused on the agriculture sector, which embraced automation with drones but sees unmanned helicopters as a better way to spray larger areas with pesticides and fertilizers. “People would call us up and say, ‘Hey, I want to use this for crop dusting, can I?’ We’d say, OK maybe,” Xu said, adding that the company got enough calls to realize it was a huge untapped market. The Associated Press reporters were the first people outside the company to witness a test flight of the Sprayhawk. It hovered, flew forward and sprayed the tarmac before landing. Rotor's nearly $1 million Sprayhawk helicopter is a Robinson R44, but the four seats were replaced with flight computers and communications systems allowing it be operated remotely. It has five cameras as well as laser-sensing technology and a radar altimeter that make terrain reading more accurate along with GPS and motion sensors. At the company's hangar in Nashua, New Hampshire, Xu said this technology means there is better visibility of terrain at night. Hector Xu, CEO of Rotor Technologies, gestures during an interview Nov. 11 at the company's hanger where unmanned semi-autonomous helicopters are assembled in Nashua, N.H. One of the big draws of automation in agriculture aviation is safety. Because crop dusters fly at about 150 mph and only about 10 feet off the ground, there are dozens of accidents each year when planes collide with power lines, cell towers and other planes . Older, poorly maintained planes and pilot fatigue contribute to accidents. A 2014 report from the National Transportation Safety Board found there were more than 800 agriculture operation accidents between 2001 and 2010, including 81 that were fatal. A separate report from the National Agriculture Aviation Association found nearly 640 accidents from 2014 until this month, with 109 fatalities. “It is a very, very dangerous profession and there are multiple fatalities every year,” said Dan Martin, a research engineer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Research Service. “They make all their money in those short few months so sometimes it may mean that they fly 10 to 12 hours a day or more.” Job hazards also include exposure to chemicals. A Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter sprays water during a Nov. 11 test flight over Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. In recent years, safety concerns and the cheaper cost has led to a proliferation of drones flying above farmers' fields, Martin said, adding that about 10,000 will likely be sold this year alone. The size of the drones and their limited battery power means they can cover only a fraction of the area of a plane and helicopters. That is providing an opening for companies building bigger unmanned aircraft like Rotor and another company, Pyka. California-based Pyka announced in August that it sold its first autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection to a customer in the U.S. Pyka's Pelican Spray, a fixed-wing aircraft, received FAA approval last year to fly commercially for crop protection. The company also sold its Pelican Spray to Dole for use in Honduras and to the Brazilian company, SLC Agrícola. Lukas Koch, chief technology officer at Heinen Brothers Agra Services, the company that bought the Pelican Spray in August, called unmanned aircraft part of a coming “revolution" that will save farmers money and improve safety. The Kansas-based company operates out of airports from Texas to Illinois. Koch doesn't envision the unmanned aircraft replacing all the the company's dozens of pilots but rather taking over the riskiest jobs. Joao Magioni, chief flight officer of Rotor Technologies, flies a simulated unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter Nov. 11 from the company's remote operations center in Nashua, N.H. The interface also can be used as a ground control station for real-time flight operations. “The biggest draw is taking the pilot out of the aircraft inside of those most dangerous situations,” Koch said. “There’s still fields that are surrounded by trees on all borders, or you’ve got big, large power lines or other just dangers, wind turbines, things like that. It can be tough to fly around.” Koch acknowledges autonomous aviation systems could introduce new dangers to an already chaotic airspace — though that is less of a concern in rural areas with plenty of open space and fewer people. Companies like Rotor incorporated built-in in contingencies should something go wrong — its helicopter features a half-dozen communications systems and, for now, a remote pilot in control. If the ground team loses contact with the helicopter, Rotor has a system that ensures the engine can be shut off and the helicopter perform a controlled landing. “That means that we’ll never have an aircraft fly away event," Xu said. The safety measures will go a long way to helping the company receive what it expects will be FAA regulatory approval to fly its helicopters commercially. Once it has that, the challenge, as Xu sees it, will be scaling up to meet the demand in the U.S. but also Brazil, which has a huge agriculture market but more relaxed regulatory environment. Avionics Technician John Beto installs components Nov. 11, 2024, in the cockpit of an unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter being built in a hanger at Rotor Technologies in Nashua, N.H. Test pilot Joao Magioni, seated left, talks with production manager Brett Worden while preparing for a Nov. 11, 2024, flight of a Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter in a hanger at Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. A Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter flies away from a van containing a ground control pilot/operator during a Nov. 11, 2024, test flight over Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. A Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter flies Nov. 11, 2024, near Pat's Peak ski area during a test flight over Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. Joao Magioni, chief flight officer of Rotor Technologies, flies a simulated unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter Nov. 11, 2024, from the company's remote operations center in Nashua, N.H. The interface also can be used as a ground control station for real-time flight operations. A Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter sprays water during a Nov. 11, 2024, test flight over Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. With communications and control components installed where a pilot would sit, Brett Worden, production manager at Rotor Technologies, carries a spray boom following a Nov. 11, 2024, test flight of an unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter at Intervale Airport in Henniker, N.H. Christian Nowosiadly and his son Logan, 5, look at an autonomous helicopter Nov. 11, 2024, at a hanger at Rotor Technologies in Nashua, N.H. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Final regular-season games loom large in determining conference championship matchups
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After Trump’s win, Black women are rethinking their role as America’s reliable political organizers( MENAFN - USA Art News) In the vast tapestry of American art, women artists have historically played a vital role in shaping the narrative, yet their contributions have often been overlooked or undervalued. From the early colonial period through to the contemporary art scene, female artists have broken barriers, challenged societal norms, and carved out unique spaces for their voices within the art world. As we celebrate their contributions, it is essential to understand how these talented women continue to influence modern art movements and redefine the landscape of American art. The journey of women artists in America dates back to the colonial period when figures like Anna Mary Robinson started to gain recognition through their portraiture. However, it wasn't until the 19th century, with the rise of the women's suffrage movement, that women's roles in art began to shift. Artists such as Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keeffe emerged, gaining prominence for their explorations into modernism and social issues. Cassatt, known for her intimate depictions of women and children, challenged traditional representations of femininity, while O'Keeffe broke ground with her abstract, evocative interpretations of the American landscape and its flora. The early 20th century gave rise to the feminist art movement, which further highlighted the significance of women in art. This movement aimed to address the gender disparities within the art world and encouraged women to express their experiences through their work. Feminist art has continued to evolve, with artists like Judy Chicago and the Guerrilla Girls who emerged in the 1970s and 1980s actively working to raise awareness of the underrepresentation of women artists and the misogyny prevalent in the art industry. Their impact is still palpable today, as evident in art institutions and galleries that increasingly strive to include diverse voices in their programming. The feminist art movement has undoubtedly been a catalyst for change in American art. Artists affiliated with this movement used their creative expressions to confront societal norms and advocate for women's rights. Judy Chicago's monumental installation The Dinner Party (1979) remains a pivotal piece in this dialogue and has become an iconic symbol of female empowerment in art. This collaborative installation featured place settings honoring significant women in history, simultaneously celebrating their achievements and shedding light on their historical marginalization. Another notable figure, the Guerrilla Girls, shined a glaring spotlight on the gender and racial disparities within the art world. Through provocative posters and performances, they challenged institutions to recognize and celebrate women and artists of color. Their work compelled galleries and museums to reassess how they curate, often leading to increased representation of women artists and marginalized groups in exhibitions. The feminist art movement not only legitimized women's experiences in the art world but also inspired future generations of female artists to embrace their identities and navigate the chaotic territory of gender and power. Groups such as the Wavelengths Collective, formed in the 1990s, worked alongside the feminist art movement, blending activism and art while championing diverse and underrepresented artists. As the art scene expands in the 21st century, the conversation surrounding women artists continues to evolve. Institutions are increasingly prioritizing inclusivity and representation, resulting in a renewed focus on providing platforms for women artists in the USA. Initiatives such as the Brooklyn Museum's A Woman's Work: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Other Works by Female Artists exhibition exemplify the art world's commitment to honoring female talent. Additionally, non-profit organizations like the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) strive to support women artists, advocate for gender equality in the arts, and bolster the representation of female artists through community engagement, awards, and exhibitions. Their work highlights the ongoing systemic issues women continue to face and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to reshape the art world into a more equitable space. The Contemporary Landscape Today's American art scene boasts a wealth of female talent that is redefining boundaries and constantly pushing the envelope. Artists like Kehinde Wiley, who explores themes of race, identity, and representation, often collaborate with women artists to ensure diversity in their narratives. The rise of social media also plays an essential role in democratizing access to art, allowing women artists to reach wider audiences and gain recognition beyond traditional galleries. Artists like Amy Sherald and Njideka Akunyili Crosby have taken center stage, using their art to reflect on identity, culture, and race. Their work challenges conventional notions of beauty and representation, showcasing the depth and complexity of modern societal issues while giving visibility to previously unrepresented perspectives. Furthermore, the ongoing rise of queer and trans artists who identify as women is reshaping the conversation surrounding gender and identity in contemporary art. Artists like Juliana Huxtable actively interrogate the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality, pushing for expanded dialogues within art communities. Their work contributes to a broader understanding of the multiplicity of women's experiences and identities. The impact of women artists in American art can no longer be ignored; their contributions have been pivotal in shaping the art landscape throughout history. From the early pioneers who redefined femininity in art to the contemporary voices challenging societal norms, the journey of female artists continues to inspire and provoke change. As the art world progresses, it becomes increasingly essential to elevate and celebrate the stories of women artists, recognizing not only the barriers they have broken but also the innovative pathways they continue to forge. The future of American art lies in this commitment to inclusivity, paving the way for a more diverse and representative narrative that honors the invaluable impact of women artists in shaping the creative landscape of our time. Breaking barriers is more than a campaign; it is a call to action to recognize and amplify the voices of women who have always been at the forefront of American culture and expression. 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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs left his team’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a concussion. Doubs’ injury came on a third-quarter play in the end zone that resulted in a pass interference penalty against San Francisco’s Renardo Green. Doubs stayed down briefly after the play, then got up slowly before heading to the sideline. He went into the injury tent before walking to the locker room. The Packers then announced Doubs was out for the rest of the game because of a concussion. He had three catches for 54 yards before leaving. San Francisco defensive tackle Jordan Elliott left in the first half of the game to get evaluated for a concussion and was ruled out at halftime. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLNone
NoneWASHINGTON D.C., DC — Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived American president died Sunday – more than a year after entering hospice care – at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are among the many Americans mourning the loss Sunday. “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” they said in a statement . “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe. He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together.” Their statement continued to recognize the work Carter did for the country and encouraged "young people" in the country to study Carter and his life if they're in "search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning." Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son, in a statement . “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” President Carter is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalynn, and one grandchild, according to the Carter Center . “We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts,” said Jill and Joe Biden. “To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world.” President-elect Donald Trump took to his social media website Truth Social to offer the family his condolences and remember Carter. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude," he said. "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." In a statement issued Sunday, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said Carter’s beloved Maranatha Baptist Church “will be a little quieter on Sunday's” but added that the late former president “will never be far away — buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels.” Noting the “hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews” to see the former president teach Sunday school, as he did “for most of his adult life,” the Obamas listed Carter’s accomplishments as president. But they made special note of the Sunday school lessons, saying they were catalysts for people making a pilgrimage to the church. “Many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency.” Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said it is a testament to his "unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. Former President Bill Clinton and his wife former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, remember Carter as a man who lived to serve others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end," they said in a statement . The statement recalled Carter's many achievements and priorities, including efforts “to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David." After he left office, the Clinton statement said, Carter continued efforts in "supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity — he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world,” the statement said. Biden issued an official state funeral to be held in Washington D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States, 76th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant of the United States Navy, graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and favorite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his full life in service to God and country.
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WARSAW, Ind. , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Approval Application (PMA) Supplement approval for the Oxford ® Cementless Partial Knee. The approval is based on safety and effectiveness data from an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study and non-clinical testing for cementless partial knee replacement (PKR). 1 The Oxford Cementless Partial Knee allows surgeons to perform a PKR with improved fixation, 2 better long-term implant survival rate 2,3 and improved efficiency in the operating room 4 (OR) compared to the Oxford Cemented Partial Knee procedure. Following more than 20 years of clinical experience and over 300,000 procedures across Canada , Europe , Middle East , Africa , and Asia , 5 the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee is now the only FDA-approved cementless partial knee implant in the U.S. "Cementless knee replacement procedures are increasingly preferred by surgeons seeking to improve surgical efficiency. The Oxford Cementless Partial Knee is coming into the U.S. with a proven track record of retaining more healthy anatomy with a less invasive approach and improved outcomes 6 as compared to a total knee replacement," said Joe Urban , President, Knees at Zimmer Biomet. "We are excited to address the unmet U.S. demand for a cementless partial knee with a new offering which has 20 years of clinical experience in more than 50 countries. 5 " Compared to traditional partial knee replacements that use bone cement to secure the implant in place, a cementless approach allows patients' natural bone growth to secure the implant for better long-term fixation. 2 The Oxford Cementless Partial Knee features a mobile bearing that can move with the femoral component throughout the entire range of motion to mimic natural knee movement. This design provides better range of motion, a more natural feel and a more stable implant-to-bone fixation for improved long-term implant survival. 2,3 The system's tibial and femoral components have a titanium and hydroxyapatite coating to promote bone growth into the implant 7 . The UK national joint registry has more than 33,000 patients treated with Oxford Cementless Partial Knees recorded with a 94.1% rate of implant survival at 10 years after surgery, 3 which is higher than the average 10-year survivorship for all other partial knees (89.9%). 3 Enthusiasm and usage of partial knee replacement continues to grow around the world as published research continues to demonstrate that PKR in appropriate cases provides improved patient outcomes compared to TKR. 6 "For younger and more active patients, the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee amplifies the benefits of a traditional partial knee replacement by offering knee flexion that resembles natural knee movement, and stronger adhesion of the implant to the bone for better long-term durability," said Adolph V. Lombardi Jr. , MD, FACS, President of JIS Orthopedics in New Albany, Ohio . "In my own practice, a cementless approach has increased OR efficiency by shortening my surgery time and reducing costs associated with cement preparation." Since its initial launch in England in 2004, the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee has become the preferred partial knee implant for Zimmer Biomet's European customers. 5 As part of the U.S. nationwide launch in Q1 2025, Zimmer Biomet will provide FDA-required training, focusing on the cementless surgical technique and proper patient selection. For patients in the U.S., the Oxford Partial Knee is the only implant with a lifetime limited warranty that covers the cost of Zimmer Biomet replacement implants.* Important Safety Information: The Cementless Oxford Partial Knee System is intended for use in unilateral knee procedures with osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis limited to the medial compartment of the knee. It is intended to be implanted without the application of cement for patients whose clinical condition would benefit from a shorter surgical time compared to the cemented implant. The Oxford Partial Knee is not indicated for use in the lateral compartment or for patients with ligament deficiency, or for use in simultaneous bilateral surgery or planned staged bilateral procedures. Potential risks include, but are not limited to, loosening, dislocation, fracture, wear and infection, any of which can require additional surgery. For a full list of product indications, contraindications and warnings, as well as further information on product IDE data, please see the associated product Information for Use (IFU) and Surgical Technique available at https://labeling.zimmerbiomet.com/ For more information about the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com/oxfordcementless . About Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation. For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X / Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet . 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These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in Zimmer Biomet's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Zimmer Biomet disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers of this news release are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this news release. *Subject to terms and conditions set forth within the written warranty References: Media Heather Zoumas-Lubeski 445-248-0577 heather.zoumaslubeski@zimmerbiomet.com Kirsten Fallon 781-779-5561 kirsten.fallon@zimmerbiomet.com Investors David DeMartino 646-531-6115 david.demartino@zimmerbiomet.com Zach Weiner 908-591-6955 Zach.weiner@zimmerbiomet.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zimmer-biomet-receives-fda-approval-for-oxford-cementless-partial-knee-only-cementless-partial-knee-replacement-implant-in-the-us-302315755.html SOURCE Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.Judge rejects request to sideline SJSU volleyball player
NoneWhile history has softened the harsh view of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, there is one part of his legacy that looks worse as the years pass. Carter, , called to boycott the 1980 Olympics because of the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, and the pressure he exerted on the U.S. Olympic Committee to comply, was wrong and naïve. It accomplished nothing other than to further entrench the antagonism between the United States and the Soviet Union, and inserted politics where it didn’t belong. Worse, it punished hundreds of athletes, robbing them of the moment and opportunity for which they had trained and sacrificed. Not just American athletes, either. Other countries joined the United States in boycotting the Summer Games in Moscow, including Canada and Japan, and the Soviet Union and much of the Eastern bloc retaliated four years later in Los Angeles. Carter, raised the possibility of a boycott in January 1980, a month after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, hoping the embarrassment of the world staying home from the Summer Games would convince the communist powerhouse to leave Afghanistan. After the Soviets ignored a February deadline, Carter officially announced the boycott March 21, 1980. But it is the USOC, not the White House, that sends teams to the Olympics. In an April speech to USOC leaders, Vice President Walter Mondale painted the boycott as a moral imperative, saying "no less than the future security of the civilized world" was at stake in Afghanistan. He likened the Soviet invasion to Hitler’s Nazi Germany, and said the United States could not make the same mistake it had in 1936, when Jesse Owens led an American team to the Berlin Games. "As Joseph Goebbels boasted on the eve of the Olympics, the Reich expected the Games 'to turn the trick and create a friendly world attitude toward Nazi political, economic, and racial aims.' It worked," Mondale told the USOC. "... Neither Jesse’s achievements in Berlin nor any words spoken at the Games prevented the Reich from exploiting the Olympics toward their own brutal ends." A few hours after Mondale’s speech, the USOC agreed to Carter’s demand and said it would not send a team to Moscow. While athletes were hailed as patriots and praised for their sacrifice, that was little consolation for the harsh reality of Olympic sports. With the Games held once every four years, most athletes get only one shot when they’re in their prime. Four years earlier and they’re probably too young. Four years later and they’re probably too old. The boycott meant hundreds of athletes missed out on the opportunity to be recognized by the entire world as the best in the sports to which they’d devoted their entire lives. Given this was still in the days before professionals could compete in the Olympics, those athletes who would have won medals lost out on post-Games economic opportunities, including lucrative speaking engagements for which they’d still be in demand long after their days as an athlete had ended. Take Bill Rodgers, arguably one of the greatest distance runners ever. Rodgers was 40th in the marathon at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. But beginning with the New York Marathon later that year, he won 15 of his next 19 races at the 26.2-mile distance, including Boston in 1978, 1979 and 1980. He set an American record at Boston in 1979, and Track & Field News ranked him No. 1 in the marathon for a third time that year. Had the United States gone to Moscow, he would have been a favorite to join Frank Shorter (1972), John Hayes (1908) and Thomas Hicks (1904) as the only U.S. men to win the Olympic marathon, a feat that would have made him a commercial superstar. But the United States didn’t go to Moscow. And by the time the Los Angeles Games arrived, Rodgers’ career was in decline. He finished eighth at the 1984 Olympic trials and didn’t even make the U.S. team for L.A. "We're simply a tool, an implement," Rodgers told the Washington Post at the time. "No one cares at all, until we can be used for their purposes. Then they can use it." At least Rodgers could still call himself an Olympian, having competed in Montreal. But there were other athletes for whom Moscow was their only chance. They remain in a weird sort of athletic purgatory, Olympians without an Olympics. "I feel like a doctor who knows the specialty, but I don't have that M.D.," wrestler Lee Kemp, who would have been the heavy favorite for gold at 74 kilograms in Moscow after winning the world title in 1978 and 1979, told the New Orleans Times-Picayune in 2010. Kemp retired after finishing second at the 1984 Olympic trials. Had the boycott accomplished what Carter hoped, maybe athletes could have taken some comfort in knowing their sacrifice had brought about change. But many of the United States’ closest allies – Britain and France among them – refused to join the boycott. The politics Carter hoped to keep out of the Olympics are now endemic to the Games. And not until February 1989, almost a decade later, would the Soviet Union leave Afghanistan. "There was not one positive," Kemp told the Times-Picayune. "Not one." Forty-four years later, it’s even more apparent Carter made the wrong decision.GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs left his team’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a concussion. Doubs’ injury came on a third-quarter play in the end zone that resulted in a pass interference penalty against San Francisco’s Renardo Green. Doubs stayed down briefly after the play, then got up slowly before heading to the sideline. He went into the injury tent before walking to the locker room. The Packers then announced Doubs was out for the rest of the game because of a concussion. He had three catches for 54 yards before leaving. San Francisco defensive tackle Jordan Elliott left in the first half of the game to get evaluated for a concussion and was ruled out at halftime. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Brands new print editions of the DC Heroes Role-Playing Game are currently being crowdfunded on ... [+] Kickstarter. For most fans of comic books, the mid 1980’s can be defined by four words: Crisis On Infinite Earths. This massive crossover event didn’t just shake up the lives of DC heroes like Superman and Batman. It redefined how comic books were created, sold and marketed. The crisis also left its mark on one of the most popular role playing games of the era. The designers of DC Heroes Role-Playing Game worked directly with the creators of the comics of the time to make a game that felt like an extension of the classic superhero universe. Infinite Earths happened in the middle of the game’s run and the different editions reflected the changes to the DC Universe. Cryptozoic Entertainment is currently running a Kickstarter to reprint the two product lines that marked the different editions of the game. DC Heroes Role Playing Game influenced superhero RPGs for decades after its release. I spoke with Ray Winninger, one of the most prolific designers of DC Heroes, about how the reprint project came into being and what he recalled about each of the editions he helped create. “I was chatting with John Nee, the CEO of Cryptozoic, about the RPG business,” said Winninger. “I mentioned how much fun I had working on DC Heroes all those years ago. John pointed out that a handful of RPGs from that era had seen recent reprints, and we agreed that [DC Heroes] was a great candidate for a reprint itself since it still attracts an active community of enthusiasts. Cryptozoic was already working with DC and John himself is ex-DC (he co-founded WildStorm with Jim Lee!), so it was easy to get a real conversation started.” DC Heroes RPG First Edition The first edition boxed set marked an unprecedented collaboration between Mayfair Games and DC Comics. The game featured contributions from many of the writers and artists working on books at the time. It also acts as a time capsule of the world from the era of Super Friends toys, Nightwing’s high collared costume and Batman and Superman in happier times. This Viral Smart Bassinet Is 30% Off With The Snoo Black Friday Sale The 50 Best Black Friday Deals So Far, According To Our Deals Editors “The first edition DC Heroes boxed set blew my mind when I first encountered it,” said Winninger. “I love Mike Stackpole’s Batman sourcebook for 1E and All That Glitters , Greg Gorden’s Booster Gold adventure. I’ll also call attention to a couple of oft-overlooked gems: Matt Costello’s two solo adventures for 1E: Wheel of Destruction and Escort To Hell . Mr. Costello is known for creating innovative solo experiences and these are two of his best.” DC Heroes RPG Second Edition “I’m still proud of the 2e boxed set,” said Winninger. “It was a joy and honor to rework and expand one of my favorite games of all time. I’m pleased we convinced so many of DC’s writers to contribute. I’m also a big fan of the Magic and Apokolips Sourcebooks . In the 2E era, I made behind-the-scenes contributions to almost every product but of the 2E products that were all mine, my favorites are the Watchmen Sourcebook , World At War , and the Swamp Thing Sourcebook . World At War gave them opportunity to stat up all of DC’s Golden Age heroes as well as the World War II characters like Sgt. Rock and the crew of the Haunted Tank. I particularly enjoyed creating the new game rules allowing players to create wartime adventures. Swamp Thing is my very favorite DC character, so that project was a labor of love. It features a very unusual solo adventure which very much captures the spirit of the Swamp Thing comics, in my opinion, but is very unusual for a role playing adventure. One of the things I appreciated about DC Heroes was the willingness to take big swings with unconventional experiences.” The second edition offered the designers a chance to revise the system while adjusting characters for their new post- Crisis power levels. The second edition came with a game aid dial that helped make play move even faster. One roll determined success, damage and even additional effects based on how the dice came up. “DC Heroes is built atop one of the very best and most innovative RPG game systems I’ve seen,” said Winninger. “The system does a fantastic job of recreating the feel of the DC comics it’s based and smoothly scales from throwing punches to throwing mountains. Combat is fast and fun, and the plethora of published products adapts it to everything from the gritty heroics of the Watchmen to the gentler stories of DC’s Golden and Silver Ages, and beyond. DC Heroes is bristling with ideas that were ahead of their time. After forty years, it remains my ‘go to’ RPG for superheroics.” DC Heroes RPG 40th Anniversary The reprint offers players a chance to pick up new, archival editions of the game materials in one place. Older materials are still vailable but they are at the mercy of collectors and the wild secondary market. Beyond the original boxed sets, the company is looking to reprint the adventures, sourcebooks and other elements of the full line for both editions. These books include rare work from some of the most notable creators at the time. One of the monst unique parts of the collection are official Watchmen supplements with material from creator Alan Moore. These collaborations occured before his relationship with DC Comics famously soured over their treament of his work for the company. Beyond the reprints there are some game aids and accessories available to backers. Themed sets of premium dice are available as well as dice trays, and a new premium GM screen. Winninger also expressed hope that DC Entertainment might commission a new edition of the game if sales from the Kickstarter are strong enough. Fans can back the project from now through Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. The reprint is for physical product only; no electronic rewards are offered. Cryptozoic currently estimates the books will be available to backers and the public in Q4 of 2025. “I never stopped playing DC Heroes so several of my old books are worn out and begging to be replaced” said Winninger. “I suspect I’m not alone!”