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Jimmy Carter will be be honored with a state funeral before being laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Ga. — buried next to his wife, Rosalynn, beside a willow tree. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died in Plains on Sunday at age 100. Carter was president from 1977 to 1981 , but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after leaving office. Carter was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and international human rights. James "Jimmy" Earl Carter Jr. was born on Oct. 1, 1924, and spent his childhood on a farm just outside Plains, a tiny southwest Georgia community. His father was a peanut farmer; his mother, "Miss Lillian," was a nurse. He was the first president of the United States to be born in a hospital. "Other than Jimmy Carter, no person from the Deep South since the American Civil War had been elected president," said Steven Hochman , a longtime assistant to the former president who works for the Carter Center . Jimmy who? Growing up on the farm, Carter learned the value of hard work and determination. He qualified for the U.S. Naval Academy and became an engineer, working on submarines . But Carter resigned from the Navy in 1953 after his father died. Back in Plains, he was elected to the Georgia Senate and became the first Georgia governor to speak out against racial discrimination . A lifelong Democrat like most Southerners at the time, Carter was a political unknown when he began a national campaign in 1974 and was first referred to as " Jimmy Who? " But a grassroots effort changed that, Hochman said. "He would campaign on the street corners and go to radio stations. Nobody knew who he was except that he was running for president." Carter's friends and family from Georgia, called the Peanut Brigade , traveled to New Hampshire, Iowa and all over the country talking to voters and campaigning for Carter, the dependable Southerner who wanted to be president. During the campaign, Carter told audiences, "I'll never tell a lie. I'll never make a misleading statement. I'll never betray the trust of those who have confidence in me, and I will never avoid a controversial issue." Carter was elected when the mood of the country was bitter and cynical in the wake of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. The man from Georgia struck out on a different course on his inauguration day: Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, stepped out of the bulletproof limousine and walked to the White House to demonstrate their connection with the American people. "It was mainly an attempt to draw a distinction between what he saw as the people's presidency and the more imperial presidency of Richard Nixon," said historian Dan Carter (no relation to Jimmy Carter). The Carter White House Among Jimmy Carter's accomplishments were the Camp David Accords , which brought together the prime minister of Israel and the president of Egypt in 1978. They signed peace agreements on the White House lawn, and Carter spoke about the dedication and determination of the leaders who had been enemies for so many years. The accords led to a peace treaty, but the relationship between the two Mideast countries remained tenuous. While in office, Carter also worked on the SALT II nuclear weapons agreement and signed the Panama Canal treaties , giving control of the canal to Panama. But Carter's most difficult challenge was the Iran hostage crisis . Militants stormed the U.S. Embassy in Iran in 1979 and took dozens of Americans hostage. People were glued to reports on the crisis for more than a year, as Carter continued to negotiate for the release of the hostages. In 1980, a failed rescue attempt led to the deaths of eight American servicemen. The administration also battled domestic problems, including an energy crisis and double-digit inflation . Carter held a series of meetings among his Cabinet members that resulted in a blunt television address in 1979 that came to be known as the "malaise" speech . "It's clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation or recession. And I realize more than ever that as president, I need your help," Carter pleaded . Carter established a federal energy policy. He created the departments of Energy and Education. Still, he lost his bid for reelection by a landslide to Republican Ronald Reagan. And it wasn't until moments after Reagan was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1981, that the 52 remaining hostages were released. Carter was allowed to welcome them home. "I had received word officially for the first time that the aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first leg of the journey home and that every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free," Carter said as his voice broke. Life after Washington After leaving office, Carter became dedicated to promoting democracy, monitoring elections, building homes with Habitat for Humanity and eradicating disease in some of the world's poorest countries. In 1982, the president and his wife opened the Carter Center in Atlanta. In an interview with NPR in 2007 , Carter talked about his experiences. "And for the last 25 years, my life could not have been more expansive and unpredictable and adventurous and gratifying," he said. In 2002, Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize , an honor some said he had earned a quarter century earlier when he negotiated the Camp David Accords. He ended his acceptance speech with a plea for peace. "War may sometimes be a necessary evil, but no matter how necessary, it is always evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children," Carter said. The former president continued international peace missions throughout his lifetime, meeting with the leaders of countries that some U.S. presidents refused to acknowledge, including North Korea, Nicaragua and Cuba. In 2008, he met with the exiled leader of the militant Islamist group Hamas, despite harsh criticism from the U.S. government. Historian Dan Carter said that the former president did prove to be a kind of honest broker for peace in many cases and that as Jimmy Carter grew older, he was less afraid of speaking out. "And his meeting with Hamas, sure it was a provocative thing, but he felt it was the right thing to do," said Dan Carter. Jimmy Carter wrote more than 20 books, the most controversial titled Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid . He was a religious man, attending a Baptist church and teaching Bible school for many years. And he was a statesman — hardworking and plain talking. The Carter Center's Hochman said the 39th president was one of the most remarkable leaders in U.S. history. "I think he'll be remembered as a champion of human rights and peace, both as president and as a former president," Hochman said. Carter entered hospice care in February 2023. The longest-lived former president had suffered from a series of health challenges in recent years, including surviving cancer , a broken hip and other recent hospitalizations for a fractured pelvis and a urinary tract infection . He and Rosalynn celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary in 2023, a few months before she died at the age of 96 . Carter's wishes were to be buried next to Rosalynn in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Copyright 2024 NPR
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HONG KONG , Dec. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "CCSC") (Nasdaq: CCTG), a Hong Kong -based company that engages in the sale, design and manufacturing of interconnect products, including connectors, cables and wire harnesses, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 ended September 30, 2024 . Mr. Kung Lok Chiu , Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, commented, "The first six months of fiscal year 2025 has been a remarkable period of growth for our Company. We are proud to report a 22.9% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, while our gross margin remained stable despite a net loss of $0 .74 million in a challenging environment. Furthermore, in January 2024 , we successfully completed our initial public offering (IPO) and got listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "CCTG". Building on the momentum, we launched a plan in May 2024 to establish a new supply chain management center in Serbia, Central Europe . Once completed, this center will serve as the headquarter of our supply chain operations in Europe to support our operations across the region. As of the date of the report, we have acquired the land plot for our new center and expect to complete this project by the fourth quarter of 2025. Looking forward, we plan to strategically focus on further expanding into high-growth industries, such as new energy, robotics, and medical technologies. By continuing to invest in research and development, we aim to deliver innovative and cost-effective products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers and generating long-term value for our shareholders." First Six Months of Fiscal Year 202 5 Financial Highlights First Six Months of Fiscal Year 202 5 Financial Results Revenue Total revenue was $9.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , which increased by 22.9% from $7.5 million for the same period of last year. The following table sets forth revenue by interconnect products: Revenue generated from cables and wire harnesses increased by 24.9%, to $8 .6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $6 .9 million for the same period of last year. Revenue generated from connectors remained essentially unchanged compared to the same period last year. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the increase in sales volume and partially offset by the decrease in the average selling price of products. The increase in demand was mainly due to that customers had utilized their inventories previously purchased and increased their orders accordingly. The following table sets forth the disaggregation of revenue by regions: Revenue generated from Europe increased by 29.7%, to $5 .6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $4 .3 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase of sales in Denmark of $1.0 million and Bulgaria of $0.2 million . Revenue generated from Asia increased by 14.6%, to $2 .7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $2 .4 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to sales increases in Hong Kong, China of $0 .1 million, and sales increases in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, of $0 .2 million. Revenue generated from the Americas increased by 9.9%, to $0 .9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $0 .8 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to sales increases in Northern America of $0.08 million . Revenue from other regions was mainly derived from Australia . Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue increased by 23.9%, to $6 .5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $5.2 million for the same period of last year, which was in line with the increase of the total revenue. Inventory costs amounted to $4 .4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3 .5 million for the same period of last year. The increase of inventory costs was primarily due to a 47.5% increase in the total sales volume and a 13.6% decrease in the inventory cost per unit. Labor costs amounted to $1.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , compared to $1.2 million for the same period of last year. The increase of labor costs was primarily due to the increase in production volume as a result of an increase in sales volume. Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit increased by 20.5%, to $2 .7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $2 .3 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit margin was 29.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , compared with 30.4% for the same period of last year. The gross profit margin was basically consistent with the same period of 2023. The Company recruited more workers to cope with the increased sales volume, and the increased labor costs eroded profits, resulting in a decrease in gross profit margin. Operating Expenses Operating expenses increased by 38.5%, to $3.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $2 .6 million for the same period of last year. The expense increase was mainly due to the increases in the selling expenses of $0.3 million , inclusive of $0 .2 million in costs relating to market development and expansion to ASEAN market, and general and administrative expenses of $0.7 million , inclusive of $0.6 million in agent and professional fees for expenses related to compliance requirements as a public company following the IPO in the U.S.. Other Income/(Expenses) Other income/(expenses) decreased by $0.8 million, to other expenses of $0 .1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from other income of $0.6 million for the same period of last year, primarily due to the decrease in foreign exchange gain. Income tax benefit Income tax benefit increased by 170.7%, to $0 .2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $0.1 million for the same period of last year, which was due to the loss of CCSC Technology Group for the six months ended September 30, 2024 . Net (Loss)/Income Net income decreased by 280.0%, to net loss of $0.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from net income of $0 .4 million for the same period of last year. Basic and Diluted (Loss)/ Earnings per Share Basic and diluted loss per share was $0 .06 for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.04 for the same period of last year. About CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited, is a Hong Kong -based company that engages in the sale, design and manufacturing of interconnect products. The Company specializes in customized interconnect products, including connectors, cables and wire harnesses that are used for a range of applications in a diversified set of industries, including industrial, automotive, robotics, medical equipment, computer, network and telecommunication, and consumer products. The Company produces both OEM ("original equipment manufacturer") and ODM ("original design manufacture") interconnect products for manufacturing companies that produce end products, as well as electronic manufacturing services ("EMS") companies that procure and assemble products on behalf of such manufacturing companies. The Company has a diversified global customer base located in more than 25 countries throughout Asia , Europe and the Americas. For more information, please visit the Company's website: http://ir.ccsc-interconnect.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company's proposed Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "may," "will," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "propose," "potential," "continue", or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please contact: CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited Investor Relations Department Email: ir@ccsc-interconnect.com Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao Phone: +1-646-932-7242 Email: investors@ascent-ir.com *Retrospectively reflect the changes in class of shares effective on September 10, 2024
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY – Get Free Report ) has been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the ten ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is C$17.60. PEY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. National Bankshares upped their price target on shares of Peyto Exploration & Development from C$18.00 to C$18.50 in a research report on Friday, September 27th. TD Securities dropped their price target on shares of Peyto Exploration & Development from C$19.00 to C$18.00 in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. Finally, Atlantic Securities increased their price objective on shares of Peyto Exploration & Development from C$17.50 to C$18.50 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, October 7th. Get Our Latest Report on PEY Insider Activity Peyto Exploration & Development Stock Performance Shares of PEY stock opened at C$17.16 on Tuesday. Peyto Exploration & Development has a one year low of C$11.09 and a one year high of C$17.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 50.02, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 1.15. The company has a 50 day moving average price of C$15.38 and a 200 day moving average price of C$14.98. The firm has a market capitalization of C$3.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of -0.46 and a beta of 1.75. Peyto Exploration & Development Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 31st were paid a $0.11 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 31st. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.69%. Peyto Exploration & Development’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 85.16%. About Peyto Exploration & Development ( Get Free Report Peyto Exploration & Development Corp., an energy company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids in Deep Basin of Alberta. The company was formerly known as Peyto Energy Trust and changed its name to Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Peyto Exploration & Development Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Peyto Exploration & Development and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Former Virginia guard Jalen Warley is transferring to Gonzaga, according to several reports Monday. Gonzaga appeared to confirm the transfer by reposting the news on social media. Warley, who has 96 college games (58 starts) under his belt, will use a redshirt this year and spend 2025-26 in Spokane, Wash. Warley played three seasons at Florida State before transferring to Virginia before the 2024-25 season. He was allowed to enter the transfer portal again following the surprise retirement of coach Tony Bennett just three weeks before the season. With the Seminoles, Warley averaged 6.0 points, 2.9 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. His junior year was his best, as he put up 7.5 points, 2.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game over 33 appearances (32 starts). --Field Level Media
West Yellowstone police did not release new information as of 3 p.m. Friday regarding the recent death of one of their officers. However, officials did post information online offering help on getting through the grieving process. “The family of Officer Ashlee Stoneburner has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to , an organization dedicated to supporting law enforcement officers and their families who are affected by trauma and loss,” the department stated on Facebook. West Yellowstone Police Officer Ashlee Stoneburner “Your generosity can help honor Officer Stoneburner’s legacy and provide vital support to those who serve and protect our community,” the Thursday posting states. Also, on Thursday, West Yellowstone police reminded the public about the 988 suicide and crisis hotline. “It's important to know that there is someone to listen and support in your grief,” officials said. “You are not alone, and reaching out for help is a sign of strength,” the posting states. “Let's spread the word and make sure that everyone knows about this important resource. Take care of yourselves and each other.” The West Yellowstone Police Department announced Stoneburner’s death on Wednesday, adding that an investigation is underway. Circumstances surrounding her death are being investigated by the Madison County Sheriff's Office/Coroner's Office, officials said. Officials said updates will be posted on the West Yellowstone Police Department’s official social media. The department is staffed by 13 people, including a police chief and five officers, with one being a school resource officer, the department's webpage states. The department has seven 911 telecommunicators, one serving as the 911 center manager. Assistant editor Phil Drake can be reached at 406-231-9021. Get local news delivered to your inbox! Assistant editor/reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
A cancer patient living in Laois but being treated in Cork has called on the next Government to increase financial supports for patients who find themselves with added costs as they undergo treatment. Samantha Vaughan, 49, said she is grieving her old life. “You think it will never knock on your door and here it was knocking on my door. And I was a non-smoker, so when they said it was lung cancer, I said are you kidding? “It was a real shock," she said. More than a year on from major surgery to remove her cancer, she said: “I had half a lung removed on my right side — top and middle lobe. So I’ve been learning to breathe again, it was a tough old battle for a good few months. “Reality hits now and it can hit very hard. At the end of the day, it’s a chronic illness now because I’m missing a half-lung.” She explained: “I am grieving the old person, this is the new person now and I have to learn how to be this person.” Ms Vaughan had struggled to recover from covid in 2022 and sought further testing. “In one way I feel very lucky that I got covid, and I feel lucky that I was proactive, being an advocate in myself and pushing for it,” she said. “I felt there was something wrong. And I had stage 2 of an aggressive cancer so God only knows where I would be now if I hadn’t pushed for that X-ray.” Financial pressure Unable to resume work as a retail manager, the mother of four — two adults and two teens — said she and her husband were “plummeted” into unexpected financial pressure. Her care is split between Cork University Hospital and the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. “I’m fine with the hospital I got. I’m lucky with the doctor and consultant but going up and down there is a bit of a nightmare,” she said. “You would have had the €50 for diesel, the tolls — which are going up again — and the parking, so it's the guts of €80 to €100 each time.” She is grateful her care, including targeted therapy, now is state-funded but is very worried about ongoing costs. Ms Vaughan had been hesitant to apply for a medical card, saying: “At the start, I thought it would be embarrassing to go looking for it.” But as the costs mounted, she did apply. This took nine weeks to process, including having to re-submit some paperwork three times. “In the end then I got three medical cards, with three different dates on them. It was ridiculous,” she said. Ms Vaughan is backing the Irish Cancer Society in its call for the next government to prioritise cancer care. What's your view on this issue? You can tell us here An Irish Cancer Society spokeswoman said: “Households affected by cancer see an average loss of income of around €1,500 per month, which is around €18,000 over the course of the year. “At the same time, day-to-day costs remain, like mortgages or rent, and additional expenses emerge for things like transport, medicines, wigs, parking, childcare etc.” The society is calling for hospital car-parking charges to be abolished, an automatic entitlement to medical cards, and financial support for patients with life-limiting cancer diagnoses.