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Since 1954, the Leica M has been a testament to the enduring appeal of simplicity in photography, eschewing many technological advancements that have become commonplace in contemporary cameras. Even the first digital version of the model, in 2006, had no autofocus, no video capabilities, and no superfluous dials or buttons. True to form, Leica’s new digital M11-D further embraces this ethos by removing the rear display screen altogether, replacing it with a large ISO dial. The stark minimalism of this camera gives the photographer more autonomy, rewarding their instincts, knowledge of light and composition, and the seemingly lost art of mentally visualizing the final image before releasing the shutter. Without a screen, there’s no safety net of instant feedback, no temptation to endlessly review and refine. (The Leica Fotos app provides a cheat of sorts, turning your phone into a monitor via a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.) Is it an ideal camera for novices? No. The learning curve is also initially steep for anyone who has never shot with film, but stay with it and the M11-D will not just demand but also reward your full attention and engagement. To be expected from any full-frame Leica, the M11-D delivers stunning image quality with a resolution that can be set at either 18, 36, or 60 megapixels. Continuous shooting is possible at up to 4.5 frames per second—thanks to a 3 GB cache—and an ISO range of 64 to 50,000 ensures optimal low-light performance. Importantly, users have the ability to pair the body with almost any fixed-focal-length M lens that Leica has produced in the past 70 years. We chose a 35 mm Summilux lens and shot a variety of subjects in a range of situations, all the while feeling more present in the moment and able to compose with greater intent. It’s not a question of what is lost without a screen but of what is gained. We found that to be a deeper appreciation for the process. Without looking at the last photo you’ve taken, you’re forced to commit to decisions and reconnect with the fundamental elements of photography. The Leica M11-D is a reminder that the simplest tools can lead to the most profound experiences.
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ESPN has acquired fan-favorite show Inside the NBA, but they have no intention of adding Stephen A. Smith to the roster. Warner Bros. Discovery struck a deal with ESPN to allow the show to air on the network starting in the 2025-26 season. The show will still be ran and produced by TNT, the only difference is that it will air on ESPN. "They’re going to produce it, and that’s exactly what we want," Magnus said on the SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast. "Of course we’re not going to change the show. "Why would we take something so successful and so iconic, bring it over and then be like, 'We know better, we’re gonna change it.'" Read more on the NBA Magnus made sure to emphasize that the version of Inside the NBA that fans love will be the same version they see on ESPN. "We don’t want to change it. We don’t want to interject new talent into it," he said. "We don’t want to really do anything to it." Not changing the show means not adding anyone to the show, meaning Stephen A. Smith won't be added to the cast. Most read in Basketball Instead, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal , and Kenny Smith will have their usual duties on Inside the NBA . "They’ll do the NBA Final," Magnus said. "They’ll do a Conference Final, which is part of a new rights agreement. They’ll do pretty much the entire playoff run. "And then they’ll do primarily during the regular season, the Saturday night and/or Sunday afternoon window on ABC. "And then there’s a mechanism for some select games on ESPN. Opening Night, a tentpole regular-season game that happens to fall in November or December. "For example, if we had had Boston-Cleveland Tuesday night, that would’ve been a perfect way to activate for that game for ESPN. And then Christmas Day and that sort of thing." Fans were thrilled to find out that Stephen A. won't be forced into Inside the NBA, and shared their happiness on social media . "WE WON," one fan said. "Thank god," another fan said. "That would’ve legit ruined the show. Finally a ESPN W decision," a third fan said. Read More on The US Sun "You know the crew did not want him lol... Charles and Shaq would make life hell for him," a fourth fan said. "Well done ESPN," a fifth fan said.
Deere & Company ( NYSE:DE – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 3rd, RTT News reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 1.62 per share by the industrial products company on Monday, February 10th. This represents a $6.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from Deere & Company’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.47. Deere & Company has raised its dividend by an average of 20.5% annually over the last three years. Deere & Company has a dividend payout ratio of 33.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Deere & Company to earn $22.23 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $6.48 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 29.1%. Deere & Company Trading Down 0.9 % Shares of DE opened at $430.06 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 1.90. Deere & Company has a 1-year low of $340.20 and a 1-year high of $469.39. The stock has a market cap of $116.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.96. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $425.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $397.14. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth DE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $401.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, November 25th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Deere & Company from $404.00 to $462.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 22nd. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $460.00 to $470.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, December 9th. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on Deere & Company from $448.00 to $477.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 22nd. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Deere & Company from $400.00 to $475.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 22nd. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $443.94. View Our Latest Report on DE Deere & Company Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Deere & Company engages in the manufacture and distribution of various equipment worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Production and Precision Agriculture, Small Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. The Production and Precision Agriculture segment provides large and medium tractors, combines, cotton pickers and strippers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, harvesting front-end equipment, pull-behind scrapers, and tillage and seeding equipment, as well as application equipment, including sprayers and nutrient management, and soil preparation machinery for grain growers. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Deere & Company Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Deere & Company and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Staff reporter An artificial intelligence educational base co-created by mainland technology giant Baidu and Hong Kong Qianfan Technology will open next year at Cyberport, which will help to enhance Hong Kong teenagers' "soft power," says Karson Choi Ka-tsan, chairman of Qianfan Technology and Sing Tao News Corp chairman. At the launch ceremony at Cyberport on Friday, Choi said the Baidu AI Cloud Innovation Centre and educational base hopes to offer training to society, especially younger generations. "The base has invited a Baidu research team to engage in a series of lively teaching and training programs to grow the concept of AI in the minds of younger generations and to help Hong Kong nurture innovation talent," Choi said. He added that as more young people learn about AI, IT-related knowledge and skills, this will be crucial for Hong Kong's development into an international innovation center and smart city. "We are also honored to have the University of Hong Kong as the first higher education institute to sign a cooperation agreement with the educational base, enhancing Hong Kong youngsters' soft power and competitiveness together," Choi said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he welcomes efforts by different sectors of society to inject new vigor in the city's AI technology development, for which he had launched a series of policies in his policy address last month, including setting up a HK$10 billion I&T Industry-Oriented Fund and optimizing the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund. He also said the Baidu AI Cloud Innovation Centre was among the new batch of strategic enterprises to establish or expand business in Hong Kong this month. "This collaboration is inter-sector and inter-regional: Hong Kong Qianfan Technology is responsible for investment and daily operations while Beijing's Baidu will be responsible for software and hardware construction technology-wise as well as deploying staff [to the base] for training and technical support," he said. "These are in line with [the government's] goal of developing Hong Kong into an international high-end talent hub, contributing further to the country's high-quality development." The launch ceremony was also attended by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong, Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin and Shen Dou, Baidu's executive president and chief of Baidu AI Cloud. Shen hopes to utilize Baidu's profound accumulation of experience in the field of AI, combined with Cyberport's unique position and rich resources, to build an AI technology ecosystem based in Hong Kong with the potential to expand into the Asia-Pacific region, reinforcing the city's position as an international IT hub. The educational base, which opens next year and spans over 1,800 square meters, will offer theoretical and practical courses for local tertiary institution students and showcase cutting-edge AI applications. It is expected to benefit more than 1,000 Hong Kong students annually. Also during the ceremony, HKU associate vice president Pauline Chiu signed a cooperation agreement with Qianfan Technology directors William Shum Wai-lam and Rachel Chan. Beginning with HKU as its first partner institute, the base will host lectures on AI foundation knowledge - a total of five courses annually. It will also arrange field trips to the mainland highlighting AI industry trends as well as invite top mainland AI professionals and academics to hold seminars and talks.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield embarrassed the woeful Giants with his arm and legs, and if that wasn't enough, he rubbed it in by mimicking New York fan favorite Tommy DeVito's celebratory dance after scoring a touchdown. Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay's four rushing TDs, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback DeVito 30-7 on Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak and extending New York's skid to six. With both teams struggling and coming off byes, most of the focus leading up to the game was on the Giants' decisions this week to bench and then release quarterback Daniel Jones. The brash DeVito was given the starting job and asked to spark coach Brian Daboll's team, as he did last season. Instead, Mayfield provided the energy with his play and his trolling of DeVito. “Tribute to Tommy,” said a straight-faced Mayfield, who was 24 of 30 for 294 yards. “He’s a good dude, that’s why. Most of the times, I don’t know what I’m going to do. It’s spontaneous.” Mayfield was asked several times about the gesture and admitted he wanted to give Giants fans something they liked, adding he met DeVito at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February. “He had his chain blinged out, swag walking through the casino. It was awesome,” Mayfield said. “It was like a movie scene, honestly.” DeVito did nothing to help the NFL's lowest-scoring offense. He threw for 189 yards, mostly in the second half with New York well on its way to its sixth straight loss at home, where it is winless. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers dominated in every phase in a near-perfect performance that featured TD runs of 1 yard by Sean Tucker, 6 yards by Bucky Irving and 1 yard by Rachaad White. After recent losses to the Ravens, 49ers and Chiefs, Tampa Bay (5-6) moved within one game of idle Atlanta in the NFC South. “We’re hoping it builds confidence,” Mayfield said. “We have a belief that we are still sitting and controlling our own destiny.” Tampa Bay scored on five of its on first six possessions to open a 30-0 lead, and none was more exciting than Mayfield's TD run with 12 seconds left in the first half. On a second-and-goal from the 10, he avoided pressure and went for the end zone. He was hit by Cor'Dale Flott low and Dru Phillips high around the 2-yard line, and he was airborne when he crossed the goal line. The ball came loose when he hit the turf but he jumped up and flexed, DeVito-style, as the Bucs took a 23-0 lead. DeVito said players talked about the celebration in the locker room but he did not see it. Daboll was asked about the gesture and said Mayfield played well. He said the Giants' poor performance had nothing to do with Jones being released. “No excuse on that,” said Daboll, whose job is on the line despite making the playoffs in 2022. “We just didn’t do a good enough job.” “We played soft, and they beat the (expletive) out of us,” defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence added. Mayfield's favorite target Mike Evans returned to the lineup after missing three games with a hamstring injury and had five catches for 68 yards. Irving had 87 yards rushing and six catches for 64 yards. The Bucs held New York to three first downs and 45 yards in the first half, and they finished with 450 yards to the Giants' 245. DeVito had a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary. The brash New Jersey native was sacked four times, including once in the fourth quarter, which forced him to go to the bench for one play. Injuries Buccaneers: LT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not play and Justin Skule replaced him. ... Tampa Bay lost OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to an ankle injury in the second quarter and safety Jordan Whitehead to a pectoral injury in the fourth quarter. Giants: LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) were hurt in the first quarter and did not return. Up next Buccaneers: At Carolina next Sunday. Giants: At Dallas on Thanksgiving ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Tom Canavan, The Associated PressInside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use
Every December, as it has since 1927 with Charles Lindbergh, Time magazine selects and features the most consequential Person of the Year (13 United States presidents, other world leaders, popes). Sometimes it has not been a person, as such, but a tectonic societal shift (the personal computer, the #MeToo movement). Donald Trump, just named Time’s 2024 Person of the Year , was first elevated to that title after his 2016 election victory. He is consequential because he has returned to power even after attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, even after supporting the insurrection on January 6, 2021, and notwithstanding being twice impeached and convicted of a felony. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during Time magazine’s Person of the Year announcement at the New York Stock Exchange. Credit: AP This year, no one else was on so many people’s minds as Trump. In Time’s judgment , Trump was “the person who had the greatest influence, for better or worse, on the events of the year”. Time might have conferred the accolade jointly on Trump and Elon Musk, given Musk’s astonishing fusion of more than $US250 million in campaign contributions with his dominance over his X platform to help make Trump president. If influence is power, Musk has it. With ceaseless hours at Trump’s side to help shape his presidency, and his establishment and funding of a Musk think tank that will generate edicts for Trump to impose to re-sculpt the government, Musk has effectively supplanted JD Vance to become Trump’s vice president. Musk’s power is second only to Trump’s. For the next two years, Trump will be at his zenith. He will never have to face the voters again, which means he can act with impunity as he makes decisions to advance Trumpism and all that he wants to accomplish. Trump’s Republican Party, which he now owns, controls both houses of Congress, so there will be no more impeachments. His attorney-general and chief of the FBI will go after his political enemies . His secretary of defence will ensure that his generals follow his orders – overseas and in the streets of America’s cities. Loading Public servants will take loyalty oaths or be purged. Trump will take money appropriated by the Congress away from programs he does not like and divert it to his priorities. On the world stage, Trump will present more like Putin, Xi and Orban than Starmer, Macron and Albanese. Trump has already broken the norm of the US having “one president at a time” with his pre-inaugural threats to Mexico, Canada and China on trade and his forays into concluding the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East on his terms. His first inaugural address eight years ago featured the dystopian theme of “American carnage”. We will see how deep he wallows in that dark pool on January 20, 2025. Immediately after his address, when he arrives in the Oval Office, Trump’s march through the first 100 days will formally begin.In college basketball action on Monday, the Gonzaga Bulldogs versus the Pepperdine Waves is among the 10 games that made our list of best bets against the spread. Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak
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The best women’s snow pants for skiing, sledding and beyondWomen are more likely to need walking sticks, wheelchairs and other mobility aids compared to men, but they are less likely to use them, according to a study. And single people are more likely to use mobility tools compared to those who are married, according to researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Researchers looked at information from a group of more than 12,000 adults in England aged 50 to 89 who were tracked over a 13-year period. At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). Some 2,480 were deemed to have “unmet need” and 1,375 were using mobility aids. During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. But were 21% less likely to go on to use mobility aids when they needed them. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”
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