The outpouring of support from the community has been nothing short of inspiring. Individuals from all walks of life have come forward to express their interest in adopting these remarkable dogs. From families looking for a faithful companion to organizations seeking to utilize their search and rescue capabilities, the response has been truly heartening.Best self care gifts If your wellness aficionado loves to keep their teeth and the planet clean, the Suri electric toothbrush will make a great stocking stuffer. This toothbrush comes with a recyclable, plant-based head that is waterproof and easy to clean. The toothbrush boasts an almost five-star average rating from over 9,000 people who have enjoyed adding this toothbrush to their self-care routines. It comes in five different colors -- the winter fern is my favorite. There's nothing that says luxury like a fancy soap to add to your evening shower. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any soap from Lush, but there's something about the Galactic that makes it... out of this world. The vibrant colors and the incredible silky feeling it leaves on your skin are truly unmatched. All of Lush's products are made with natural ingredients and are cruelty free. When I tell you that the Guru Nanda water flosser has changed the game for me, believe it. I wasn't always consistent with flossing until I got this water flosser and other oral care essentials from Guru Nanda. Now I have a full oral care routine in the morning and evening. I think this bundle is a great kit to gift as it comes with all of the must-haves to transform your pearly whites -- water flosser, whitening oil pulling, toothbrush, tongue scraper, dental floss, mouth wash and whitening strips. Guru Nanda combines the best of eastern and western health philosophies and uses ethically sourced ingredients. This shower head filter is easy to install and helps filter out heavy metals, chlorine, calcium carbonate, iron, mercury and other contaminants that can be found in hard tap water to promote healthier skin and hair. The filter is even tested to NSF-177 standards. This bundle includes the shower head, a replacement filter, diffuser, three canopy signature aromas and everything you need to install it like a wrench and plumber's tape. Whoever receives this gift will literally glow after their shower. These are the best toner pads to add to any skin care regimen. I used to skip the toner, but not since adding the blemish pad to my night routine (although, these can be used in the morning too). I find that when my skin is breaking out, these pads do a great job at soothing irritated skin and diminishing blemishes. These pads are also made of vegan fibers. Don't know what to give the adventurous man in your life? Every Man Jack makes the perfect gift for the one who is always on the go but values clean ingredients. The Every Man Jack body gift set comes with a body wash, deodorant, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and a face wash. All of the products are made in the USA, B-Corp certified and don't contain any harsh chemicals. Consider taking vitamins orally a thing of the past as Barriere offers a better and fun way to get your daily vitamin intake. These patches are stickers you put on for a few hours and the vitamins go directly into your bloodstream for increased absorption. I personally find it hard to swallow large tablets and pills, so these patches have become my go to, especially when traveling since they take up minimal space. The stickers come in fun designs that your friends will want to show off. Dermaesthetics has quickly become one of my favorite Korean skin care brands. I use this cream at night after I apply all of my serums and I find it great at locking in moisture, especially during the colder months. This moisturizer contains soluble collagen, which is essential for maintaining healthy elasticity and firmness on your skin. It's designed to target uneven skin texture and anti-aging concerns. A gua sha is a self-care tool used in traditional Chinese medicine. The gua sha from The Now features a sleek design to aid in lymphatic drainage, inflammation and circulation enhancement. I love to use it after my night shower with the hemp body oil (you can use it with your favorite massage oil) for a little TLC before going to bed. You can't be there to hug your loved ones every second of the day, but this heated bottle may be the next best thing. This is a gently weighted bottle that can be heated or cooled and you can snuggle with it. You can use the Snuggler as a hot water bag for pain relief or for sore muscles. I also use it to relax before going to bed. I've been using the Clearlight red light therapy personal tower almost daily for a year and can attest to the skin benefits I've experienced. My skin is the clearest and brightest it's been in years. Besides the skin benefits, red light therapy may also aid with muscle recovery, inflammation and cell regeneration. The small tower is compact, which makes it easy to store. The personal tower is meant to be used while sitting, making it convenient to use while working, reading or relaxing. Best sleep gifts for people who love to get their ZZZs If there's one thing your sleep-loving friend or family member needs to add to their night routine, it's this sunrise alarm clock. Since using this clock, I have broken up with my phone's alarm clock. Nothing beats waking up to light that mimics the sun paired with soothing sounds. Not only does this optimize your wake up routine, but I use it at night to wind down, too. I can customize how and when I want to start to wind down (you can customize the color hues, the sounds, the time and days of the week) and the same for when I wake up in the morning. If you sign up for the membership, the app has an extensive library of sounds to wake up to, white noise to drift off to sleep and even meditations. You can access some sounds and light for free without a membership. This is the gift the sleep lover in your life didn't know they needed. A quality pillow can be a game changer for achieving optimal sleep. This pillow is suitable for side, back and stomach sleepers. It has a unique springy feel thanks to the proprietary GelFlex. The inside is comprised of Talalay latex and the outside (below the pillow cover) is made of honeycomb GelFlex. I haven't enjoyed a pillow as much as I love my Purple Harmony. Your loved ones deserve to fall asleep to the cooling sensation of the Manta cool sleep mask. This is one of the few masks I've tested that actually stays on all night. The design is also great since it has adjustable cups that go over your eyes and don't apply pressure to them. They are also super comfy for side sleepers (if you're a side sleeper and have used eye masks before, you know how they bunch up, exposing you to light or are uncomfortable on the side of your head). Besides blocking light, the cups are filled with cooling beads that you can put in the freezer and use before bed for extra cooling. Trust me, whoever receives this mask will be eternally grateful. There's nothing like resting your head on a silky, smooth pillow at the end of a long day. The Slip silk pillowcase is made of 100% Mulberry silk and has a zipper to ensure it stays on your pillow. I personally love a silk pillowcase because I'm a side sleeper and notice that I wake up with fewer sleep lines on my face when I use one. It also helps create less friction with your hair, so it helps promote growth and less breakage. Our sleep team is a huge fan of the Sleep Number Create Your Perfect Comforter. It's an innovative solution for couples who struggle with different warmth preferences. You can customize each side of the comforter to keep both partners happy during the night. If you're looking for a gift for that one friend who lives in a busy city and their sleep has taken a hit because of it, look no further than the Dream earplugs by Loop. I live in New York City and the sirens, honking and city noises often make it difficult to stay asleep. The Dream earplugs are the perfect earplugs for sleeping as they do a pretty good job at blocking noise and are also really comfortable. As a side sleeper, I often found earplugs to be uncomfortable after a few hours of applying the pressure and weight of my head on the earplug, but Loop has done a great job with the design of these. They come in three colors, so you're sure to find a pair that your friend will love. If your loved one is a hot sleeper and frequently wakes up with night sweats, the Chilipad bed cooling system by Sleepme will make the perfect upgrade to their bed set-up. It's essentially a mattress topper connected to a water system that actively cools you during the night for optimal sleep. You can download the app to set up your night routine (the time you want it to start) and it'll automatically start every night. In the morning it will warm up to trigger your body's natural wake response. Nothing says cozy bed time more than a magnesium infused hot cocoa. Moonbrew's nighttime hot cocoa blend with magnesium is the perfect bedtime drink to help you snooze. The best thing about it is that it's melatonin free, so you won't experience that hangover feel or grogginess the next morning. Some of the ingredients you can find in this blend are magnesium, L-theanine, reishi, chamomile and zinc -- the perfect sleep concoction. A single pack comes with enough servings for 30 days. If you're looking for a sweet gift for a little one, why not give the gift of good sleep? This gift set from Oilogic comes with all of the essentials to help babies relax and ease into sleep like a bath and shampoo, calming cream, vapor roll-on essential oil and linen mist. Oilogic doesn't use any harmful chemicals such as petroleum, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, dyes, mineral oil, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. These products are also cruelty-free, vegan and made in the USA. Gifts for people who like to cook and nutrition enthusiasts This utensil set makes the perfect gift for that health conscious friend that is worried about microplastics making their way into the kitchen. The Caraway wooden utensil set is made of FSC-Certified Birch Wood, a beautiful bamboo-colored wood that will elevate any kitchen. The set includes a spoon, server, scraper, spatula and tongs that are crafted from responsibly grown wood and free of toxic materials and BPAs, making it not only good for your food, but good for the environment. I love when supplements make it easy for me to ingest them since I find swallowing pills so hard. These lozenges are meant to be sucked like your favorite mint (they have a minty flavor) and are designed to help you balance your hormones and cortisol levels. I also like that they are free of melatonin, which can make you feel groggy the next day. These supplements are vegan and also soy, dairy, sugar and gluten free. They also contain no fillers, additives, dyes or preservatives, making it really allergy friendly and a perfect stocking stuffer for that friend that struggles to get a good night's sleep. This one is for that loved one that needs a little help chilling out. There's no way to sugar coat it, this year has been pretty stressful and we all could use a little TLC. MegaFood offers a great supplement that helps the body adapt to everyday stressors. Some of the key ingredients I like in this supplement are the reishi mushroom and ashwagandha; both have been linked to lower stress levels . I like that this supplement is no frills and a budget-friendly option. While I particularly like the stress relief system, the brand also offers vitamins for energy , immunity , digestion , healthy aging and more. If there is such a thing as the fountain of youth, this collagen elixir from LTH is probably it. The berry-sorbet flavored shot contains ingredients that target the health of your skin, hair, bones and joints. Whether you’re aiming to improve skin complexion or just feel good, this unique blend of bioactive collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, lutein and zeaxanthin and antioxidants can help revitalize and restore your skin's health and elasticity. If your friends or family members are anything like me, they enjoy making nutritious food at home. A quality blender can make all the difference in food preparation. I consider my blender one of the best additions to my kitchen. When I say I use it for everything, I mean it. The Nutribullet SmartSense blender is one of a kind. This blender has 1400 Watts of power and five variable speed settings – the widest range of any Nutribullet. It also features a smart auto cycle, which senses the ingredients inside the pitcher and automatically adjusts speed and time. I've really never enjoyed using a blender so much. We all know that one person who has been trying to grow out their hair for the longest time. I saw a lot of hair loss earlier this year due to stress and was excited to get my hands on the new Lemme Grow to see if it would help. I've only been using it for a week, so I cannot attest to its long-term benefits just yet. I will say that the consumer study results after 12 weeks of use looks pretty promising -- the brand claims 90% of consumers saw less shedding and 97% said their hair was thicker, shinier and longer. As I've already stated, I love when I can take supplements that I don't have to swallow. That's what makes Trace so unique, it's in liquid form so you can take sublingually or add it to water. Its liquid form can also help your body better absorb it. Magnesium can help promote better sleep and relaxation and improve energy and athletic performance. Do you have a loved one or friend who is always having tummy issues? I've got the perfect solution for them. I recently got this essential oil blend that helps me a lot with bloating. It's packaged in a small, convenient roll-on bottle, that's perfect for travel or to keep in a purse. Just apply it with a carrier to your stomach and gently massage. (We do not recommend ingesting essential oils.) If you're looking for a sweet, edible gift for someone who likes to take care of their skin from the inside out, I highly recommend the Everydaze Essential C's Konjac Jelly. This fun treat comes in a pouch and packs a punch when it comes to nutrients for your skin, like vitamin C. Konjac , one of the main ingredients in this jelly, has been linked to lower cholesterol and blood sugar and may even help with gut health. This konjac jelly comes in at only 10 calories and is vegan, cruelty free, keto, sugar free and gluten free. It also comes in many flavors like peach, watermelon, mango, Korean pear and lychee, so you're sure to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Best fitness gifts for people who like to work out The Oura Ring is a favorite among the wellness team here at CNET. Time and time again it makes it as our top sleep and fitness tracker. We love the sleek design and how it doesn't even feel like you're wearing a tracker. Besides going well with any outfit, the Oura Ring also gives you in-depth insight into your fitness and vitals. You can track your workouts, sleep quality, readiness, heart health and menstrual cycle. The brand recently launched the Gen 4 model with new and improved features like a completely titanium exterior and interior, recessed interior sensors (no more domes) and more inclusive sizing. The Gen 3 is still a solid tracker and is on sale for as low as $249. Of all the fitness trackers I've tested, the Oura is still my all-time favorite. I'm sure your fitness bestie will love it just as much. This is the best gift you can give to your yoga-loving friend. This yoga mat has been one of my favorites to test and is the one I use daily for my at-home yoga classes. The brand is committed to using nontoxic, eco-friendly materials. The mat is made from natural tree rubber and has a really cool eco-polyurethane top surface, making it biodegradable and free from harmful chemicals, which are often found in traditional yoga mats. One of the standout features of the Liforme mat is its patented AlignForMe system, the markers on the surface of the mat, that help practitioners of all skill levels achieve better alignment and posture. The mat also boasts excellent grip for even the sweatiest of sessions. If you'd rather gift experiences this holiday season, you won't want to miss out on giving your friends or family a ClassPass gift card. You can choose the amount you want to give, and based on the amount they will get credits to use for a work out, wellness experience (like spas), beauty salons or food and drink. ClassPass has partnered with over 30,000 studios, gyms and spas all over the world, so whoever receives this gift can use it anywhere. I signed up for the free trial and have kept my membership since I like trying out new fitness spaces every week and have taken different classes like kick-boxing, yoga, pilates, personal training and more. The Bala bangles are a great addition to anyone's work out routine -- they can be put on your wrists or ankles and can be worn to different fitness classes like pilates, yoga, core training or just walking. Besides being incredibly stylish, these weights stay put, even through active classes. I like how they're not bulky and can be easily stored in small spaces. It doesn't matter who you're shopping for, the New Balance 530 trainers will help your loved one hit the gym in style. I find that these trainers are great for walking, strength training or even HIIT workouts as the midsole absorbs impact pretty well. They come in four colors to suit any personality and preference. These do run a little big, so I recommend sizing down half a size. Give the gift of adventure to your favorite hiker, biker or trail runner this holiday season. AllTrails is an app where you download trail maps so you know where to go, even when you're offline or have no reception. You can share your trail with your friends so you can see where they are at any moment and the app alerts you if you've gone off the trail. Workout sliders are a great gift for those who love to work out at home, but have a small space. These sliders have helped me maximize my home workouts, especially those that target my core. These sliders from Lululemon have a sleek design and are really durable. The surfaces on either side of the sliders are different, so you can use one side on hard wood floors and tiles, and the other side on carpets. These resistance bands by Blogilates help you target muscle groups and build more strength in your arms, chest, shoulders and back. They have comfortable foam handles, which make them convenient to add strength-building resistance to almost any exercise. These would make a great addition to any home gym.
Clemson added a quarterback to its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday with Chris Denson announcing his decision to flip from Coastal Carolina. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder from Plant City High School in Florida had been committed to the Chanticleers since April and has yet to visit Clemson's campus. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney has been putting a push on to flip Denson in recent weeks following the decommitment of Blake Hebert last month. "I just feel like my development will be through the roof," Denson told On3.com about his decision to switch. "Playing under one of the best coaches in the country and knowing that I haven't reached my potential yet, I know that they will take me to that level." A three-star recruit, Denson is ranked as the No. 50 quarterback in the nation by the 247 Composite. He is the 14th player to commit to the Tigers, who have also seen six players decommit this cycle, according to The Greenville News. "What makes Clemson special is just the level of ball that they are playing at," Denson said. "And the way they compete. I'm a huge competitor, so that's the type of place and people I want to surround myself around." --Field Level MediaTrump, known for his firm grip and prolonged handshakes, seemed to relish the opportunity to assert his dominance once again. Macron, on the other hand, appeared caught off guard by the forcefulness of Trump's handshake, leading to an awkward exchange that was captured by the cameras and quickly went viral on social media.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Baseballs and softballs were hurled from an overpass onto traffic on I-65. The projectiles were flung Monday evening around 7 p.m. from the Country Road 250 South overpass. The Johnson County Sheriff’s office called it “dangerous” and “reckless.” This is the second incident in nearly two weeks of baseballs and softballs thrown from an I-65 overpass. Police took multiple 911 calls. They say one tractor-trailer was damaged. Sgt. Ryan Bartlett said no one was hurt or injured, but it could endanger lives, particularly as people travel for the Thanksgiving Holiday. “Stop it now, if you’re doing this,” Bartlett said. He urged anyone with any information to report it to the Sheriff’s office. “Let’s get ahead of this and let’s get this over and done with.” The previous incident occurred Nov. 9 on the Greensburg Road overpass. Barlett told News 8 that they’ve located more than 65 balls in both incidents from the median, overpass, and shoulder of I-65. Some of the softballs and baseballs are brand new, still in plastic bags, others were old. In this recent incident, they found ‘Team Ortho’ or ‘My Ortho Team’ bags around the area. Barlett said that the orthopedic company is currently out of business. Detectives are also looking into sporting facilities where the balls may be stolen from. Barlett said one witness reported a dark-colored vehicle on the overpass. The Sheriff’s office is requesting additional patrols in the area to deter future incidents. They are urging anyone with any information to reach out to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Analyst Watson 317-346-4652 or Detective Bartlett 317-346-4767.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF”, “Faraday Future”, or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that its first Faraday X (FX) prototype mules will arrive in Los Angeles at the end of this month. The first two FX mules will begin their product development and testing in the U.S. shortly thereafter at FF’s manufacturing facility in Hanford, CA, with a stop in Las Vegas, NV from January 5-7, which coincides with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). While in Las Vegas, the Company will provide updates on the progress of the FX strategy. The first prototype mules’ delivery and shipping route has taken them from FF’s Headquarters in Beijing to Los Angeles. The FX brand is accelerating its efforts to deliver "twice the performance at half the price" AIEV products to U.S. consumers and is advancing toward the goal of delivering performance and technology capable EV’s at an affordable price point. ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE Faraday Future is the pioneer of the Ultimate AI TechLuxury ultra spire market in the intelligent EV era, and the disruptor of the traditional ultra-luxury car civilization epitomized by Ferrari and Maybach. FF is not just an EV Company, but also a software-driven intelligent internet Company. Ultimately FF aims to become a User Company by offering a shared intelligent mobility ecosystem. FF remains dedicated to advancing electric vehicle technology to meet the evolving needs and preferences of users worldwide, driven by a pursuit of intelligent and AI-driven mobility. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding FX and the timing for public display of prototype mules, product development and testing, and accelerating development efforts, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: potential unforeseen delays regarding the customs clearing process for the prototype mules; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which will be substantial; the Company’s ability to secure additional agreements with OEMs that are necessary to execute on the FX strategy; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company’s stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 28, 2024, as amended on May 30, 2024, and June 24, 2024, as updated by the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s first quarter 2024 Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on July 30, 2024, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219985538/en/ CONTACT: Investors (English):ir@faradayfuture.com Investors (Chinese):cn-ir@faradayfuture.com Media:john.schilling@ff.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA NEVADA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES LUXURY ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES/FUELS TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE TRAVEL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RETAIL AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING SOURCE: Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. 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The elderly man, now feeling a renewed sense of hope and gratefulness, slowly made his way to the bus station to purchase his ticket home. As he boarded the bus with a smile on his face, he carried with him not just the money to get back home, but also the warm memory of the unexpected kindness he had experienced.How Trump’s bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes
Why Choose a Reliable Carbon Fiber Supplier for Business Projects?In conclusion, the release of the congratulatory image featuring Master Chief as Indiana Jones is a testament to the creativity, innovation, and enduring appeal of the Halo franchise. As fans eagerly anticipate the launch of "Halo Infinite" and the thrilling adventures that lie ahead, the image serves as a reminder of the limitless potential for storytelling and exploration in the rich and immersive world of Halo. With Master Chief at the helm, fans can rest assured that the journey ahead will be filled with excitement, danger, and unforgettable experiences.The opposition People’s National Party’s (PNP) victories in the Aenon Town and Morant Bay divisions have delivered a blow to the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) just 72 hours before its final conference ahead of the next parliamentary election. Nonetheless, the JLP is revelling in its triumph in the by-elections for the constituencies of Trelawny Southern and St Andrew North Western. In Aenon Town in Clarendon Northern, the PNP’s Delroy Dawson, a two-time councillor who the JLP’s Majorie McLeod defeated in February this year, regained the seat for the party, finishing ahead of JLP candidate Suzette Barton by 56 votes, according to the preliminary results from the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ). McLeod’s death in September triggered the by-election. The voter turnout in Aenon Town was 46.7 per cent, higher than the 29.6 per cent national turnout for the municipal elections in February. Those results were followed by the final count in Morant Bay, St Thomas Eastern, where the PNP’s Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw defeated the JLP’s Winston Downie by 118 votes, polling 2,096 to his 1,978. The victory is the seventh for Shaw, a former mayor who has represented both major political parties. The voter turnout was 37 per cent in the division consistently won by the PNP. SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT The win for the PNP comes against the backdrop of significant development in St Thomas in recent years by the Holness administration, which includes the St Thomas leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project and the construction of the $6-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre. PNP President Mark Golding said the party had done the work on the ground to secure the victories, calling it a good day for democracy in Jamaica. “What this win reflects is that with the benefit of the popular support that we have nationally and the strength of our organisation on the ground and as a united political movement under my leadership, we are unstoppable,” Golding said in Aenon Town. He accused the JLP of conducting questionable activities in the division, which general secretary of the party Dr Horace Chang has dismissed as mischief. Golding lamented the absence of a political ombudsman to examine what he described as political misconduct. Further, he insisted that Prime Minister Andrew Holness announce a date for the general election due next September, arguing that the country needs a change in direction. That aside, former House Speaker Marisa Dalrymple Philibert dismissed former JLP Councillor Lloyd Gillings, securing 4,146 votes to his 1,434 in Trelawny Southern. Gillings contested as an independent candidate. The PNP did not field a candidate for the by-election. The victory for Dalrymple Philibert means a fifth term in Gordon House following her resignation in September 2023 over an unfavourable Integrity Commission report. It also validates the JLP’s decision to reselect Dalrymple Philibert as its candidate amid raised eyebrows in some quarters, and a desire by JLP protestors weeks ago to have her return. The voter turnout in Trelawny Southern was 22.2 per cent. Similarly, the JLP’s Duane Smith trounced independent candidate and former House Speaker Carl Marshall, albeit in a low-voting by-election, by 1,752 votes in St Andrew North Western. Smith tallied 1,863 votes to the 111 votes secured by Marshall, a former member of parliament who ran on a PNP ticket. The voter turnout was 6.2 per cent. Former PNP candidate Rohan Banks, who was expected to contest the election as an independent, withdrew a day before. He told The Gleaner that he had a conversation with Marshall and both agreed that it was best that only one of them moved forward. The PNP did not contest the by-election. Yesterday, Smith said he was satisfied with the victory and getting 95 per cent of the votes. “The turnout was low but as mentioned several times, it was expected to be low because people in North West St Andrew don’t take by-elections that are being uncontested by any main opposition party seriously,” he said. ‘GAME OF CHANCE’ Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Holness told The Gleaner that he has been speaking about improving the level of representation the party gives to the people, noting that it starts with candidate selection and candidate training. He said the JLP will invest heavily in its representatives’ standard setting. This, he said, will include a code of conduct and technology to improve connection with voters. Holness said he expected to win all four by-elections but noted that elections are a “game of chance”. “There is still a certain variability, uncertainty in outcomes but you mitigate that by first of all selecting good candidates. “We also ensure victory by having good organisation and what we have seen with the Jamaica Labour Party over the last 10 years is that our ability to organise has improved significantly. And I think we are essentially seeing that in the last couple of months that the party is organising and these by-elections are like the heats,” the JLP leader said. editorial@gleanerjm.com
"The Goddess of Sophie Marceau: The Power of Films Beyond Borders" is not just a movie; it is a love letter to the enduring legacy of cinema and the transformative power of storytelling. In this captivating and emotionally resonant film, Zhang Yimou cements his status as a cinematic master, while Sophie Marceau shines as a symbol of beauty, grace, and eternal love that transcends all boundaries.
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