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LONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side is six points behind leader Liverpool, which has a game in hand. Second-bottom Ipswich had won two of its last three away games but was up against it from the start at the Emirates. The visitors did not have one touch in the Gunners’ box during the first 45 minutes and, although Ipswich showed signs of life after the break, it was Arsenal which continued to dominate the game, marshaled by Declan Rice in midfield. Kai Havertz got the only goal midway through the first half when he knocked in a cross from Leandro Trossard. Havertz, Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus all had chances but none of them could add to Arsenal’s tally. “It’s so tough, every team is tough to break down," Havertz said. "They fight for each other and at the end we’re very proud for the win.” Arsenal is a point above third-place Chelsea and two points clear of season surprise team Nottingham Forest in fourth. Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club’s winless run to six league games. It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn’t make them count. Along with Southampton, Brentford has the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance. Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although it came a bit more into the game in the second half, it failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before halftime when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury. One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago. The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerBiden calls for Assad to be 'held accountable'
Expedia Group Names Scott Schenkel as Chief Financial OfficerDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones' 21 points helped UC San Diego defeat James Madison 73-67 on Friday night. Tait-Jones also contributed six rebounds for the Tritons (4-2). Hayden Gray scored 16 points and added four steals. Nordin Kapic went 5 of 8 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points. Bryce Lindsay led the way for the Dukes (3-3) with 17 points. James Madison also got 13 points and four assists from Xavier Brown. UCSD went into halftime ahead of James Madison 34-28. Tait-Jones scored 14 points in the half. UCSD took the lead for good with 5:46 left in the second half on a free throw from Tait-Jones to make it a 58-57 game. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Donald Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley "tech bros" and his hardcore Republican backers. At the heart of the internecine sniping is Trump's central election issue -- immigration -- and the H1-B visas that allow companies to bring foreigners with specific qualifications to the United States. The permits are widely used in Silicon Valley, and Musk -- who himself came to the United States from South Africa on an H1-B -- is a fervent advocate. The world's richest man, who bankrolled Trump's election campaign and has become a close advisor, posted on X Thursday that welcoming elite engineering talent from abroad was "essential for America to keep winning." Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed by Trump as Musk's co-chair on a new advisory board on government efficiency, suggested that companies prefer foreign workers because they lack an "American culture," which he said venerates mediocrity. "A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers," he posted, warning that, without a change in attitude, "we'll have our asses handed to us by China." Skepticism over the benefits of immigration is a hallmark of Trump's "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement and the billionaires' remarks angered immigration hawks who accused them of ignoring US achievements in technological innovation. Incoming White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted a 2020 speech in which Trump marveled at the American "culture" that had "harnessed electricity, split the atom, and gave the world the telephone and the Internet." The post appeared calculated to remind critics that Trump won November's election on a platform of getting tough on immigration and boosting American manufacturing. But it was Michael Faraday, an English scientist, who discovered that an electric current could be produced by passing a magnet through a copper wire and Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealander, who first split the atom. And Alexander Graham Bell may have died a US citizen but he was a British subject in Canada when he invented the telephone. Trump voiced opposition to H1-B visas during his successful first run for the White House in 2016, calling them "unfair for our workers" while acknowledging that he used foreign labor in his own businesses. The Republican placed restrictions on the system when he took office, but the curbs were lifted by President Joe Biden. Trump is known for enjoying the gladiatorial spectacle when conflict breaks out in his inner circle. He has been conspicuously silent during the hostilities that Politico characterized as "Musk vs MAGA." Many MAGA figures have been agitating for a complete closure of America's borders while the problem of illegal entries is tackled, and hoping for a steer from Trump that would reassure them that he remains firm in his "America First" stance. For some long-time loyalists, Silicon Valley has already inserted itself too deeply into MAGA politics. "We welcomed the tech bros when they came running our way to avoid the 3rd grade teacher picking their kid's gender -- and the obvious Biden/Harris economic decline," said Matt Gaetz, the scandal-hit congressman forced to withdraw after being nominated by Trump to run the Justice Department. "We did not ask them to engineer an immigration policy." When Musk almost single-handedly blew up a deal painstakingly hammered out between Democrats and Republicans to set the 2025 federal budget, Democrats used "President Musk" to mock Trump, who is famously sensitive about being upstaged. It remains to be seen whether these cracks can be smoothed out or if they are a portent of further strife, but critics point to the chaos in Trump's first term as a potential indicator. "Looking forward to the inevitable divorce between President Trump and Big Tech," said far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, a MAGA figure with so much influence that she had a seat on Trump's plane during the campaign. "We have to protect President Trump from the technocrats." Loomer has subsequently complained of censorship after she was stripped of her paying subscribers on X, which is owned by Musk. "Full censorship of my account simply because I called out H1B visas," she posted. "This is anti-American behavior by tech oligarchs. 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NoneLETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes made a major blockbuster trade on Monday, December 2, 2024, acquiring star forward Brayden Yager and goaltender Jackson Unger from the Moose Jaw Warriors. In exchange, the Hurricanes sent goaltender Brady Smith, forward Landen Ward, and defence prospect Colt Carter along with six draft picks, including: Yager, 19, joins the Hurricanes after a very impressive tenure with the Warriors. In 232 regular season games with Moose Jaw, Yager has scored 115 goals and added 165 assists for 280 points. He had his best season in 2023-24, scoring 35 goals and 95 points to lead his team to a WHL Championship. Yager was also drafted 14th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, but was traded to the Winnipeg Jets on August 22, 2024. Yager says he is excited to come to Lethbridge and get another shot to compete for a championship. The trade came on the same day that Yager was also selected to Team Canada’s selection camp ahead of the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships. Yager added, “Its 1:00 in the afternoon, and its been one of the longest days of the year so far.” In Unger, the Hurricanes further solidify their crease by picking up a goaltender fresh off a 35 win season for the Warriors. He had a 3.08 goals against average (GAA) and a .908 save percentage in the regular season with three shutouts. In the playoffs, Unger was outstanding for the team, going 16-1-2 with a 2.90 GAA and a .910 save percentage. His performance in the playoffs helped his team claim the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history, earning them a trip to the Memorial Cup. Unger says he will bring a sturdy veteran presence to the Hurricanes. Unger added that coming to a new team with familiar faces from Moose Jaw in Yager and Vojtech Port, who the Hurricanes acquired on November 15, will help make the transition smoother. In Smith and Ward, the Hurricanes are dealing two players to Moose Jaw who were each in their second full seasons with the team. Smith had taken over the starting goalie position in October after the Hurricanes traded Harrison Meneghin to Medicine Hat, while Landen Ward had established himself as a physical presence on the ice, and was invited to Ottawa Senators rookie camp this season. Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt says it was a hard decision to get rid of Smith and Ward, but he realizes in order to get players of the caliber of Yager and Unger, he had to give talent in return. “It’s tough to trade good people and important pieces of your team at any point, especially now,” said Anholt. “Both Brady and Landen have been key guys in their role for our team over the last two years and were important in helping us, not only make the playoffs last year, but have a good start to the season this year. Both the Ward and Smith families have also been outstanding. They have been great supporters of our program and first-class people in their time with our organization.” Carter was drafted by the Hurricanes in the sixth round, 132nd overall in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. In his draft year, Carter led the AEHL U15 league in scoring by a defenceman with 55 points, and helped Alberta capture the 2024 WHL Cup in Red Deer. Unger and Yager’s first game with the Hurricanes will be a unique situation, as they are facing the Warriors on Tuesday, December 3. Unger says it will be a strange feeling, but he feels good about it, having faced lots of shots in practice from his former teammates. Puck drop for Tuesday’s game is at 7:00. READ MORE: Lethbridge News Now . — If you have a news tip, question or concern, please email Lethbridge.newsroom@Pattisonmedia.com .
TWO I'm A Celeb stars risk being in serious trouble after breaking strict show rules. The popular ITV show sees famous faces living on basic rations in the Australian jungle. Two campmates were revealed to have brought "contraband" to the show. In Wednesday's episode, Dean McCullough confessed to Jane Moore that he'd smuggled in teabags. He confessed: "So if I pour you a cup of tea just, would you prefer it tonight or tomorrow? Would you prefer it in the morning?" Tonight's episode saw camp face big consequences for the Radio 1 DJ's antics. Read more on I'm A Celeb His radio colleague Melvin Odoom won cupcakes for camp during a challenge. This task also featured newcomers Rev. Richard Coles and Maura Higgins . Melvin was devastated upon learning they would receive only half of the cupcakes - due to contraband. He updated the other celebrities through a note, revealing a "jungle amnesty". Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 All remaining contraband had to be brought to the Bush Telegraph to avoid further punishment. As a giggly Dean handed over the teabags, N-Dubz star Tulisa revealed a campmate shared seasoning with her - which she hadn't used. It transpired Melvin subtly gave it to Tulisa on the first day, when she was cooking . Meanwhile, Ant and Dec previously addressed "Teagate" on ITV2 spin-off show Unpacked. Dec warned: "I have to say we're keeping an eye on teagate. "I don't know if we've seen the bag, something has happened this morning. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz , Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street , was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women . She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher . Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan . It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." "I think we've seen the tea - but we're checking. "The problem is to normally penalise them we take food off them. They didn't win any food!" READ MORE SUN STORIES Previously, Dean and GK Barry failed to win any stars in a trial - leaving camp to have rice and beans. I'm A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and ITVX.RECAP: Asian equities fell yesterday as a lack of details from a Chinese economic conference disappointed some traders and risk appetite weakened ahead of next week's US Federal Reserve interest rate meeting. The SET index moved in a range of 1,429.68 and 1,456.92 points this week, before closing yesterday at 1,431.67, down 1.4% from the previous week, with daily turnover averaging 39.08 billion baht. Retail investors were net buyers of 3.1 billion baht, followed by institutional investors at 2.4 billion. Foreign investors were net sellers of 5.4 billion baht, followed by brokerage firms at 83.26 million. NEWSMAKERS: The European Central Bank on Thursday made its fourth interest rate cut of 2024, bringing its deposit facility rate to 3% while lowering its inflation forecast. The euro zone economy is "losing momentum" as manufacturing has contracted and growth in services slowed, ECB president Christine Lagarde cautioned. BlackRock, the world's largest fund manager by assets, has recommended that investors "with suitable governance and risk tolerance" consider allocating as much as 2% of their portfolio to bitcoin. Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth crossed $400 billion on Thursday, the Forbes real-time billionaires list showed, boosted by a nearly 71% surge in the automaker's shares this year and the soaring valuation of his rocket company SpaceX. The global airline industry stands to earn $36.6 billion in net profit in 2025, up 16% from this year, driven by a record 5.2 billion passengers taking to the skies, the International Air Transport Association said on Wednesday. It expects industry revenue to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. China's anti-monopoly regulator says it is investigating potential antitrust violations by Nvidia, the US company that makes a vast majority of the computer chips that power artificial intelligence systems, as the Washington-Beijing chip war intensifies. US consumer inflation rose in line with expectations to 2.7% year-on-year in November from 2.6% in October. The producer price index rose 0.4% from a month earlier. The US jobs report showed 227,000 non-farm positions added in November, with unemployment at 4.2%, supporting expectations of another Fed interest rate cut next week, with cuts continuing until the third quarter of 2025. The Bank of Canada slashed its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.25% on Wednesday but indicated further cuts would be more gradual as it seeks to support growth. The Biden administration is reportedly weighing harsher measures against the lucrative Russian oil trade that appears to have been largely immune to US sanctions. China's exports and imports in November both missed expectations, official data showed, as consumer demand remains sluggish and tariff threats loom. Imports declined 3.9%, the sharpest fall since September 2023, as exports rose 6.7% in dollar terms, down from 12.7% growth in October. The Indonesian rupiah dropped past the key psychological level of 16,000 per dollar yesterday, escalating pressure on the central bank after it already undertook what it called "bold" moves to support the currency. The German online fashion retailer Zalando plans to acquire local rival About You for 1.1 billion euros to create a European platform that can better compete with Chinese e-commerce giants. China's central bank resumed purchasing gold for its reserves in November after a six-month pause. The return to gold buying may help stimulate demand among Chinese investors. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced new populist measures on Thursday to boost the sluggish economy, including soft loans for community businesses, funds for villages, cheap housing for Bangkok low-income workers, energy price cuts and a flat rate for urban rail travel. The national wage committee has postponed until Dec 23 a decision on the minimum wage for 2025. But members have indicated that a flat rate of 400 baht a day nationwide, as promised by the government, is unrealistic. The cabinet on Wednesday approved more debt-relief measures covering 1.9 million debtors with 890 billion baht worth of loans. The loans, which were taken to purchase houses and automobiles and finance small businesses, will be eligible for interest suspension for three years. The cabinet has approved draft legislation to impose a global minimum corporate tax of 15% on multinational enterprises in line with OECD guidelines. The tax will apply to multinationals with annual global turnover of more than €750 million. Prime Minister Paetongtarn dismissed talk of the value-added tax rate rising to 15% from 7%. She said the idea was simply one of many topics for discussion as the finance ministry looks to rebalance the tax system. Consumer confidence rose for a second consecutive month to 56.9 in November, from 56.0 in the previous month, bolstered by government economic measures and tourism, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said. The SET has announced changes to the FTSE SET Index Series, effective this month, with Minor International (MINT) being included in the Large Cap Index. Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) (CCET) and Energy Absolute (EA) will be added to the Mid Cap Index. The Public Debt Management Office plans to issue 100 billion baht in sustainable bonds next year to fund the government deficit. In November it issued 30 billion baht in sustainability-linked bonds paying 2.7%. The Ministry of Finance is allocating 20 billion baht to purchase additional shares in Thai Airways International Plc on Dec 12, raising the ministry's stake in the national carrier to 40% from 30%. COMING UP: On Monday, China updates unemployment data. On Tuesday, the US reports retail sales and industrial production, while Japan releases November trade figures. The UK and the euro zone update inflation on Wednesday, while the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan will announce interest rate decisions. On Thursday, the Bank of England holds a rate meeting, and the US releases revised quarterly GDP and existing home sales. Locally, the Exim Bank will hold a press conference on Monday, while the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations will host a ThaiESG Fund seminar. On Wednesday the Bank of Thailand has its last rate meeting of 2024. STOCKS TO WATCH: InnovestX Securities recommends stocks likely to benefit from economic stimulus and household debt relief measures. Recommended commerce plays are CPALL, CPAXT, CRC, HMPRO and TNP, while tourism stocks include AWC, AOT and MINT. Stocks expected to report growth in Q4 profit and outperform the market include GULF, OSP, AMATA, AU, TIDLOR and BCP. Asia Plus Securities says investors could consider speculative plays on candidates to enter and exit SET50 in the first half of 2025, such as CCET, SAWAD, COM7 and BANPU, as well as firms expecting to outperform the market for the rest of 2024. TECHNICAL VIEW: InnovestX Securities sees support at 1,430 points and resistance at 1,460. Trinity Securities sees support at 1,430 and resistance at 1,470.The Philadelphia Eagles ruled wide receiver DeVonta Smith out for Sunday night's game at the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. Smith did not practice all week and will miss his second game of the season and just the third of his four-year NFL career. He was inactive in a Week 4 loss at Tampa Bay due to a concussion. Smith, 26, leads the Eagles with 41 receptions and four touchdown catches ands ranks second with 516 receiving yards in nine starts this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner has 281 catches for 3,694 yards and 23 scores in 59 games (58 starts) since the Eagles drafted him with the 10th overall pick in 2021. NFC East-leading Philadelphia (8-2) takes a six-game winning streak to Los Angeles (5-5), which has won four of its last five games. --Field Level Media
Cultivating The Optimal Environment To Unleash The Full Potential Of GenAISocial media users are misrepresenting a report by the Justice Department inspector general’s office, falsely claiming that it’s proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The examined a number of areas, including whether major intelligence failures preceded the riot and whether the FBI in some way provoked the violence. Claims spreading online focus on the report’s finding that 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, including three who had been tasked with traveling to the city to report on others who were potentially planning to attend the events. Although 17 of those informants either entered the Capitol or a restricted area around the building during the riot, none of the 26 total informants were authorized to do so by the bureau, according to the report. Nor were they authorized to otherwise break the law or encourage others to do so. Here’s a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: A December 2024 report released by the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General is proof that the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a setup by the FBI. THE FACTS: That’s false. The report found that no undercover FBI employees were at the riot on Jan. 6 and that none of the bureau’s informants were authorized to participate. Informants, also known as confidential human sources, work with the FBI to provide information, but are not on the bureau’s payroll. Undercover agents are employed by the FBI. According to the report, 26 informants were in Washington on Jan. 6 in connection with the day’s events. FBI field offices only informed the Washington Field Office or FBI headquarters of five informants that were to be in the field on Jan. 6. Of the total 26 informants, four entered the Capitol during the riot and an additional 13 entered a restricted area around the Capitol. But none were authorized to do so by the FBI, nor were they given permission to break other laws or encourage others to do the same. The remaining nine informants did not engage in any illegal activities. None of the 17 informants who entered the Capitol or surrounding restricted area have been prosecuted, the report says. A footnote states that after reviewing a draft of the report, the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington said that it “generally has not charged those individuals whose only crime on January 6, 2021 was to enter restricted grounds surrounding the Capitol, which has resulted in the Office declining to charge hundreds of individuals; and we have treated the CHSs consistent with this approach.” The assistant special agent in charge of the Washington Field Office’s counterterrorism division told the inspector general’s office that he “denied a request from an FBI office to have an undercover employee engage in investigative activity on January 6.” He, along with then-Washington Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Steven D’Antuono, said that FBI policy prohibits undercover employees at First Amendment-protected events without investigative authority. Many social media users drew false conclusions from the report’s findings. “JANUARY 6th WAS A SETUP!” reads one X post that had received more than 11,400 likes and shares as of Friday. “New inspector general report shows that 26 FBI/DOJ confidential sources were in the crowd on January 6th, and some of them went into the Capitol and restricted areas. Is it a coincidence that Wray put in his resignation notice yesterday? TREASON!” The mention of Wray’s resignation refers to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s announcement Wednesday that he at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January. Other users highlighted the fact that there were 26 FBI informants in Washington on Jan. 6, but omitted key information about the findings of the report. These claims echo a advanced by some Republicans in Congress that the FBI played a role in instigating the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters determined to overturn Republican Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden stormed the Capitol in a violent clash with police. The report knocks that theory down. such theories “ludicrous” at a congressional hearing last year. Asked for comment on the false claims spreading online, Stephanie Logan, a spokesperson for the inspector general’s office, pointed The Associated Press to a about the report. In addition to its findings about the the FBI’s involvement on Jan. 6, the report said that the FBI, in an action its now-deputy director described as a “basic step that was missed,” failed to canvass informants across all 56 of its field offices for any relevant intelligence ahead of time. That was a step, the report concluded, “that could have helped the FBI and its law enforcement partners with their preparations in advance of January 6.” However, it did credit the bureau for preparing for the possibility of violence and for trying to identify known “domestic terrorism subjects” who planned to come to Washington that day. The FBI said in a letter responding to the report that it accepts the inspection general’s recommendation “regarding potential process improvements for future events.”While the price has come under pressure in recent weeks, most analysts agree that the precious metal will stay at lofty levels for some time to come. In light of this, it could be a good idea to have some exposure to gold in your portfolio. But which ASX 200 gold share could be in the buy zone now? Let's take a look at one that Goldman Sachs is bullish on and is tipping as a buy. Which ASX 200 gold share? The gold miner that Goldman is bullish on is ( ). Its shares rocketed on Monday after ( ) by ( ) in a $5 billion deal. Given that Gold Road owns a ~17% stake in De Grey Mining, it stands to benefit from this transaction and any potential competing offers. In response to the news, Goldman said: If the NST-DEG transaction completes (or attracts further competing proposals) we would see this as a positive for Gold Road Resources which own ~17.3% of DEG, with the implied acquisition price above our prior proportional NAV and potentially adding ~A$0.8bn to GOR's already net cash balance sheet (at current valuations should GOR sell their DEG stake or resulting NST shares where NST/DEG noted that GOR have historically been supportive of DEG, and that they are aware of the transaction with a decision to support the proposed acquisition up to GOR). It also feels that this news could be the catalyst for a re-rating for the ASX 200 gold share, which it notes trades at a discount to peers. It said: We note GOR also hold neighbouring leases to Hemi which may become attractive future development options at the project. Furthermore, with the possible sale of the DEG stake, we see potential support for GOR to re-rate on its own fundamentals, with the stock currently trading at a significant discount to peers at (~3.5x EV/EBITDA, ~1x NAV, and ~US$1,870/oz LT gold; peer average 5.7x/1.2x/~US$2,130/oz respectively), where closing half this gap would add >10-20% to valuation. Time to buy According to the note, the broker has retained its buy rating on the ASX 200 gold share with an improved price target of $2.35. Based on its current share price of $2.04, this implies potential upside of over 15% for investors over the next 12 months.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips at the end of a bumpy weekMeet the new space cowboys. Nassau County cops have gotten the green light to shoot troublesome drones out of the sky — with officials saying they don’t want to wait for something “disastrous” to happen. The order went out Thursday as county officials unveiled a new state-of-the-art drone command center that can track the mysterious flying crafts from miles away, but they need the feds to sign off on high-tech tools to intercept and take down the drones. Instead, they’re taking matters into their own hands. “We don’t want to wait until we have some kind of disastrous event to then say, ‘Well, we could have done this and we could have done that,'” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told reporters. “The Nassau County Police Department has the authority and certainly has my approval that if there is a mass gathering anywhere and there is a drone that is a threat to the public at large, they have the authority and the jurisdiction and the right to shoot down that drone.” Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said his team is trained up and ready to roll. “As far as my snipers go, I have 30 of the best, world-renowned snipers in the country that can hit a quarter a mile away,” he said. “That’s how good they are.” The announcement comes as the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned drone operations over parts of New Jersey and decreed that “deadly force” can be used to bring them down. The agency said that at least until Jan. 17 unmanned aircraft are barred from flying within a nautical mile of specified airspace outlined in an FAA Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM. Drone sightings in recent months, primarily over New Jersey and portions of New York, have raised the alarm among locals and security concerns for authorities, who fear foreign agents are behind them. The Post reported this week that there have been sightings near at least 17 US military installations as far off as Hawaii and Utah that located near property owned by the Chinese. Nassau County’s new command center can now keep tabs on any drones near their air space. But there’s a limit to what officials can do without the feds lending a hand. “I can see a drone coming from 20 miles, but I can’t stop it,” Ryder said Thursday. “That’s what we’re asking for. The county exec is asking Congress to push that bill forward so we can get our drone mitigation here.” The White House has largely downplayed the concerns despite repeated calls from local residents and government officials demanding action to at least get answers for the mysterious flying objects. One lawmaker, Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, has gone so far as to suggest that the drones may be coming from an Iran “mothership” high over the Atlantic Ocean. He called the federal government’s lack of response “is not just frustrating — it’s dangerous.” Blakeman said Nassau County can only do so much without the federal government approving and sharing with local jurisdictions the technology to intercept the drones. “We would like the power to do a few things,” he said. “Number one, we would like the technology so we don’t have to shoot it down, because that creates a whole ‘nother set of problems with the people who are on the ground. “But the technology is there there to jam it and send it back to its home base,” Blakeman added. “And we want that. We also want federal legislation that would allow us to issue a federal summons in that even that someone was violation the law.”
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada has undertaken three prestigious projects to create an atmosphere conducive to research and innovation. Firstly, a drone purchased at a cost of Rs.10 lakh will be deployed in the air for an hour every day. Its cameras will scan every nook and corner to detect anti-social activities, if any, on the campus. JNTUK vice chancellor-incharge, Muralikrishna said that the drone flight service will detect those who openly drink alcohol, use cigarettes or do any other anti-social activity. Besides, a drone manufacturing organisation will send its personnel to teach the students how drones are manufactured and deployed. Secondly, a Humanoid will be deployed on the University campus to greet visitors with a Hello. It would perform simple tasks like picking garbage and providing drinking water to the visitors. It will be bought for Rs.10 lakh and such equipment would also be manufactured at the university. A third project is for generation of ‘Wealth from Waste’. For the past four decades, four rooms of the electrical department have been filled with electrical waste. The University would set up a museum on the campus for these outdated products.Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s visits to Andhra Pradesh left a lasting impact, particularly through his initiatives aimed at empowering rural communities and boosting the state’s industrial and defence sectors. One of his most significant contributions was the launch of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA) in 2009 at Bandameedapalli in Anantapur district. The scheme provided guaranteed wages to farm labourers, particularly in drought-prone regions like Rayalaseema, preventing mass migration to cities during difficult seasons. This initiative has since helped numerous small farmers and rural families across the country. N Raghuveera Reddy, former minister, recalled the importance of this scheme, noting that it allowed farmers and labourers to remain in their villages with secure wages, particularly during dry spells. The project remains a successful tool for addressing rural poverty and unemployment. In Visakhapatnam, Singh’s impact is also significant. On July 26, 2009, he launched India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant, at the Ship Building Centre, marking a milestone in the nation’s defence capabilities. This event, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, underscored India’s growing strength in defence technology. Singh’s presence in Visakhapatnam was a defining moment for the city’s industrial future as well. Earlier, in May 2009, Singh laid the foundation stone for the expansion of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which had a capacity of 6.5 million tonnes. Singh highlighted Visakhapatnam’s potential to become a special economic region and attract significant investment, including his support for an international airport and a Mass Rapid Transit System. These steps were crucial in shaping the port city into a major industrial hub.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The event is expected to start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. Pacific time) and conclude at approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern time (12:30 p.m. Pacific time). This event will be held at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, NY. A live webcast will also be accessible from the Cloudflare investor relations website at cloudflare.NET . A replay of the presentations will be available following the completion of the event. About Cloudflare Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company. It empowers organizations to make their employees, applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere, while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured, unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools, so any organization can gain the control they need to work, develop, and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks, Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits, humanitarian groups, and governments across the globe. Learn more about Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud at cloudflare.com/connectivity-cloud . Learn more about the latest Internet trends and insights at radar.cloudflare.com . Follow us: Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219983219/en/ CONTACT: Investor Relations Information Phil Winslow, CFA ir@cloudflare.comPress Contact Information Daniella Vallurupalli press@cloudflare.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NETWORKS INTERNET SECURITY TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE SOURCE: Cloudflare, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 04:15 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 04:13 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219983219/enCyber Week Savings: Get This Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership and a Digital Costco Shop Card for $65
( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Allied market Research published a report, titled, "Automotive Steering Wheel Switch Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by Type, by Vehicle Type, by Sales channel : Global Opportunity Analysis and industry Forecast, 2023-2032." Automotive Steering Wheel Switch Market Research, 2032 : The global Automotive steering wheel switch market size was valued at $1.8 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2032. Get Research Report Sample Pages : Leading Market Players : Valeo SA Preh GmbH ZF Friedrichshafen ALPS Alpine Co Ltd Tokai Rika Standard Motor Products, Inc. Panasonic Corporation Delphi Technologies C&K Components, Inc. KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG Segment Highlights : On the basis of type the push type button dominated the market share in 2022 due to implementation of various vehicle controls system on steering wheels such as cruise control, driver assistance, and infotainment features. Push type buttons enable easy integration and space savings for these controls thus optimizing steering wheel layout. Moreover, they are cheaper to install and easier to operate while driving, hence, modern automobiles manufactures are increasingly using push type buttons. On the basis of vehicle type the passenger vehicle segment dominated the market share in 2022, owing to the growing urbanization and rising population in cities, thus driving the need for personal mobility solutions. Additionally, changing consumer preferences and growing disposable income contribute to the growing demand for passenger cars. Furthermore, rising environmental concerns toward reducing emissions from vehicles are resulting in increasing demand for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles, further contributing to the growth of the market. Procure Complete Research Report Now : /purchase-options Based on sales channel the aftermarket segment dominated the market share in 2022, owing to increasing demand for repair and maintenance of old steering wheel switches. Moreover, the ageing vehicle fleet on roads requires continuous upgrades and replacement of older switches. Furthermore, the replacement of steering wheel switches from the aftermarket is more cost-effective as compared to OEM, thus contributing to the growth in market demand. Regional Outlook : The growing population and increasing disposable income in the developing countries such as India, Mexico, Indonesia, and China have resulted in increase in sales and production of passenger vehicles segment. Similarly, these countries are witnessing strong urbanization. Thus, the growing population in metro cities is creating more demand for personal mobility solutions, resulting in increased adoption of passenger vehicles. Furthermore, modern vehicles are often equipped with technologies such as infotainment, ADAS, and cruise control for improved safety and convenience; thus, the rising integration of advanced technologies is resulting in driving the demand for automotive steering wheels in these countries. Recent Development : On November 12, 2023, Preh GmbH introduced a new Preh control lever, a customized motorized drive lever system. The new MDL system is designed to replace the conventional steering wheel in the cockpit system, especially in agricultural machinery. The new Preh control lever facilitates the implementation of a wide range of functions, including acceleration, deceleration, and steering, as well as supports autonomous driving. The function can be adjusted by pressing a button on the armrest; this modular system can be integrated into any vehicle type, thus making it more versatile and providing a completely new user experience. Inquire Before Buying : Read More Reports : Maritime Freight Transport Market Automotive Body Sealing System Market Surface to Air Missiles Market Mild-Hybrid Vehicles Market About us : Allied Market Research (AMR) is a full-service market research and business-consulting wing of Allied Analytics LLP based in Wilmington, Delaware. Allied Market Research provides global enterprises as well as medium and small businesses with unmatched quality of "Market Research Reports" and "Business Intelligence Solutions." AMR has a targeted view to provide business insights and consulting to assist its clients to make strategic business decisions and achieve sustainable growth in their respective market domain. 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If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN02122024003118003196ID1108948865 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Whether you use one for work or just want something cool to fly around on the weekends, there are a lot of benefits to owning a drone. United States military drones may break records , but there are plenty of options available to civilians that go above and beyond what you might need without costing a fortune. But whether you're buying new or used, you want to be sure you're not getting something that can't meet your needs, or getting scammed. Every drone out there may seem like a sophisticated piece of technology, but each product comes with its own pros and cons. For instance, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro may review exceptionally well , but it also costs over $2,000 brand new, so it's important to know what features will do you the most good. Keep the following points in mind as you're perusing so that you don't spend too much or too little on a drone that may not even be that useful to you. It helps to know a thing or two about different drone batteries, whether you're buying a full drone or planning to design your own rig. Different options are available to keep the drone in the air while you operate it remotely, and each one has its unique strengths. For example, lithium batteries tend to be common in drones, but a LiFePO4 battery tends to be safer, as it has a highly reduced risk of combusting when exposed to extreme temperatures. It's crucial to understand just how long your flight time will be with any given battery. You don't want to be out in the middle of nowhere and have your drone die on you without any way to reasonably recharge it. The DJI Matrice 300 RTK has a battery life of 55 minutes per charge, but a lot of cheaper options will only last a fraction of that. And like with any electronic, a drone's battery will degrade over time, meaning it won't stay in the sky as long as was initially advertised. This is mainly an issue if you're purchasing a drone used, so it can help to fly it around for a bit to get a sense of where the battery's at. Plus, when you get a drone of your own, you should brush up on tips and tricks for maximizing your drone's battery life , like by regularly updating the firmware. If you buy a drone used, you won't get a warranty. That means you're liable for any replacements if the drone breaks, even if you did nothing wrong. Purchasing a drone from a reputable retailer means you have a little more protection, so you may want to consider buying a new drone for that reason alone. Every drone brand comes with its own warranties, such as Skydio providing a one-year limited warranty on all of its products. This coverage only accounts for defects within frame and hardware. You won't get a new drone if it becomes damaged due to your actions, so it definitely pays to be mindful as you're maneuvering your drone at first. If you want to be safe from those accidental collisions, it pays to look into extended warranty options. For instance, there's the Skydio Care plan, which provides additional coverage outside of the automatic limited warranty. That way, if you damage your drone within the specified timeframe, you can receive a replacement at a reduced or no cost. Similar extended warranties should be available for other brands, so it's handy to have in case you're not extremely confident in your drone-flying abilities. While the DJI M30 can withstand virtually any harsh weather , from rain to snow, it also costs thousands of dollars, which may be out of range for some buyers. Unless it specifies it can handle the rain, it's unadvisable to fly your drone in such conditions since the moisture could damage any of the electronic components. As such, it's a good idea to think about what type of weather you generally see in your city. You may be able to stay inside when it rains, but you may be exposed to high winds pretty frequently and don't want to wait until a rare calm day to use your item. If you fall into that category, consider getting a heavier drone that won't get whipped around by the wind as much. It's also ill-advised to fly your drone if it's below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit). You could catastrophically damage your drone if it's that cold out with a minimal dew point deviation. Your drone could develop ice on the propellers, meaning the motor has to work extra hard to make them work, eventually breaking it. Some drones are specially designed to handle this weather, but if yours doesn't come with that specification, you should wait until it's a nicer day to fly it. One of the main reasons to get a drone is to capture aerial photographs and video footage. That means you don't just want to look at the battery and motor specs; you also want to be aware of whether the camera will take high-quality pictures to your liking. Uploading some shots to social media is one thing, but if you're a wedding photographer who wants to capture an entire venue or you have a similar professional need, you may want something a bit more resilient. You want a drone camera with a suitable resolution and sensor size. Many drones process photos as DNG or RAW files, so you'll want to ensure your editing software is compatible with those. Fortunately, there are plenty of great drones for photographers that won't break the bank . A photo is one thing, but capturing smooth, seamless video from a drone is another spectacle entirely. You've likely seen plenty of drone shots in movies like "Jurassic World" and "The Greatest Showman." Even if you're not working on a project on that level, you can definitely expand your filmmaking toolbox with a solid video drone. Even capturing aerial footage of a nearby city to use as an establishing shot can make your sizzle reel stand out. But again, that's dependent on having a good camera rather than something that only makes videos that look decent on Instagram. Whether you're capturing video or surveying land, you want to keep an eye on your drone at all times. If it gets too far out, you may never see it again. This is due to the fact every drone comes with a specific range it can still communicate with your controller. At a certain point, it'll lose that signal and come crashing to the ground, and even if you feel like scavenging through bushes and trees, you may have a hard time tracking it down. You should know how far away you can fly your drone based on the packaging, but various factors can reduce overall range, too. If you're in less than ideal weather it can block or weaken the signal, and if the battery is on its last legs you may not be able to fly it as far. If you're unsure, some drone controllers offer a signal bar to visualize how strong the connection is. If it starts dropping, it's probably a good idea to bring the drone back to where you are. Anyone seeking extra protection against losing a drone may want to consider at least adding an Apple Air Tag or similar tracker to it. That way if it does get lost, you have a better chance of getting hold of it again. Buying a new drone and taking it for a spin sounds like a lot of fun. And it is! However, you don't want your good time hampered by getting a fine because you failed to adhere to local guidelines on drone usage. There are numerous laws and regulations you need to be aware of before buying a drone so that you don't wind up with something you can't fly anywhere near you. For starters, any drone that weighs at least 0.55 pounds that you plan on using within the United States needs to be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. It only costs $5 per drone, and it's good for three years. It's also important to note that your registration number must be placed onto the exterior of the drone. But while that takes care of the federal mandate, there's still the matter of your state and city having their own drone laws. For example, San Francisco requires drone users to first get the proper permits from the Recreation and Park Department before flying a drone in a city park. Your city may have fewer or more stringent drone laws, but you should brush up on them so that you don't find yourself always needing to go outside of town to use your device. Depending on the type of drone you want to buy, you could wind up spending well over $1,000, and that may not even be the total investment. You may require additional software and accessories to get your drone to do everything you want, and all of that costs extra money. As stated previously, photographers and videographers will need to input footage into software to edit. If you don't already have those, you'll need to sign up for a subscription. Adobe Creative Cloud tends to be the go-to for creatives, but you can probably find something cheaper out there. Even looking outside of software, if you plan on capturing a lot of footage all on one trip, you may also want to purchase several memory cards so you can store it all. Lens filters can give videos a unique look, and landing pads help prevent dirt from getting kicked up into the propellers during take-off and landings. Strobe lights may also be a good idea if you plan on flying your drone at night, so other aircraft can see it. All of this is just the beginning of what accessories you may need. Nothing's saying you need to get absolutely everything, but you should be aware of what would most benefit you so that you have a better idea of how much your complete drone experience will cost. Think of all the fun you can have with your drone. You take it out in an open space, fly it around, maybe do some loop-de-loops, but then you accidentally smack someone's car or house. Heaven forbid, you may even accidentally hit a person with it. Drones may be small, but they can do quite a bit of damage. To protect yourself and your wallet, it would behoove you to acquire drone insurance before flying it anywhere. Companies like BWI Fly, SkyWatch.AI, and more offer comprehensive aviation insurance plans so that you're covered. You want to get the most far-reaching coverage possible, and that includes both liability and hull insurance. Liability coverage protects you if you damage someone's property or hurt someone, and hull insurance is good if you need help repairing or replacing a damaged drone. In the event you use your drone for commercial purposes, it may also be a requirement for you to have insurance. If nothing else, prospective customers will feel more at ease hiring you knowing that you have protections in place to cover any possible damage. This is also yet another expense to consider before buying your new or used drone in the first place. Of course, buying a drone right out of the box means you can be reasonably confident there's nothing wrong with it. If there is, you have a limited warranty to fall back on. But plenty of folks want to save some money by purchasing their drone secondhand. There's nothing inherently wrong with this, but you definitely want to conduct due diligence before forking over hundreds of dollars for something that may be on its last legs, especially as it may already be out of its warranty. One of the easiest ways to check if a drone is still viable is to take it for a test flight. You would test drive a used car before buying it, and a drone deserves the same attention. Make note of anything that feels off or unresponsive. It's also advantageous to determine how many hours the drone has been flown, as this will tell you how much longer the battery could feasibly last. In some cases, the seller may not be particularly upfront about past damage and flight time or even outright lie about it. Some drone brands allow third parties to monitor flight time, such as DJI having the DJI Fly app. In case you're trying to purchase a used DJI drone, you can access this app and see how many hours the drone has been flown. All this information may give you a little more leeway to haggle on the price too, if nothing else. After you buy your new or used drone, don't rush out to test its limits. Even if you've flown drones before, you never know how much the one you just got will differ from other devices. As such, it's always a good idea to fly it around for some tests to see how it handles. Not only will this make you a better drone pilot, but you'll have far less of a chance of damaging the item once it's in action. For starters, it's a good idea to take your drone into a wide, open field where there's almost no chance it'll hit something else. Before attempting anything too advanced, start with the basics. Maneuver your drone so that it ascends and then descends at 45-degree angles. Another neat technique is called the "top hat" where you move it straight up, then across, then back down. And while you should have a good idea of what the battery life and range should be, you can actually see what those are like in person. These test flights are also a good opportunity to get a handle on the camera. You can see how the footage pans out later. Maybe you'll realize you need to fly it a lot smoother to get the video to look the way you want it. Either way, you set yourself up for a lot more success in the future by taking the time to learn how to maneuver your drone sooner rather than later.
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TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timbercreek Alternatives LP, a subsidiary of Timbercreek Capital, and Aspen Properties today announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the 1 Palliser Square Office Building in Calgary, Alberta for the purpose of converting approximately 418,000 square feet of office into 418 residential units and amenities. 1 Palliser Square is a 27-storey, vacant B-class office building centrally located next to the Calgary Tower, with direct access to residential amenities, entertainment and transit. The project is part of the City of Calgary’s Downtown Development Incentive Program designed to transform vacant office space into new rental housing stock. 1 Palliser Office-to-Residential Project Highlights: The acquisition was completed though a joint venture called 1 Palliser Square LP (the “LP”). As part of the acquisition, the LP completed a private placement offering of units for total proceeds of approximately $21.6 million. Raymond James Ltd. and Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as co-lead agents and joint bookrunners on behalf of a syndicate of agents, which included, Richardson Wealth Limited, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. and iA Private Wealth Inc. About Timbercreek Founded in 2000, Timbercreek is one of Canada’s leading alternative asset class investment managers, focused on debt and equity investments in high-quality, value-add commercial real estate in Canada, the United States and Europe. Through active and direct investment, Timbercreek employs a thematic approach to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns for their investors and partners, leveraging the diversified expertise and relationships of their highly experienced team to invest capital across a wide range of asset classes. Timbercreek’s team of 50+ investment professionals have extensive domain expertise in these markets and combine an entrepreneurial growth focus with institutional risk management. Since 2000, the Timbercreek team has deployed more than $18 billion in equity and debt investments focused on value-add real estate, on behalf of their broad range of capital partners. Timbercreek has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, New York, Dallas and Dublin. About Aspen Aspen Properties is a fully integrated and privately held boutique real estate company with over 25 years of experience in owning and managing real estate in downtown Calgary and Edmonton. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Aspen is committed to creating and delivering inspiring amenity-rich real estate with innovative technology and processes that help people thrive and contribute to the development and sustainability of the communities they serve. Together with their investment partners, Aspen Properties owns and manages approximately 4.25 million square feet of office space and nearly 3,800 parking spaces in downtown Calgary and Edmonton. Aspen’s portfolio is comprised of 15 buildings—eleven in Calgary, three in Edmonton and a development site in Calgary. For more information: Timbercreek Alternatives Fraser McEwen President fmcewenf@timbercreek.com www.timbercreek.com Aspen Properties Scott Hutcheson Executive Chair of the Board rsh@aspenproperties.ca www.aspenproperties.ca
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