Broadridge Tailored Shareholder Report Solution Wins Nicsa NOVA Innovation in Operations AwardThere’s a boom coming. Bitcoin has arrived, and its price is setting records. Artificial intelligence (AI) is hot. And the American people just elected a president with a deregulatory mindset. All the ingredients are there. If everything is handled right, America will soon embark on a period of extended wealth creation rarely seen in modern history. For that to occur, a few things must happen, starting with the government staying largely out of the way. That’s hard to do since people rely on government to keep the currency and other mediums of exchange stable. It’s also supposed to root out and protect against fraudsters who take advantage of the hype surrounding any innovative technology to prey on unsuspecting, naïve investors looking to, as the saying goes, “Get rich quick.” None of that has to be tossed overboard in pursuit of the newest “new economy.” As we move forward with the integration of crypto technology into the global financial system and overlay AI onto the manufacturing sector, caveat emptor — Let the buyer beware — is still a sound strategy for everyone. The better the industry educates the American public about what digital tokens are, how to tell the good from the bad, and how they can be used to transform commerce, the more quickly it will be adopted widely. The same goes for AI, which, up to now, is still talked about as though it were part of a science fiction future where computers dominate humankind. What people don’t know or are choosing to ignore is that AI is already being used — to significant effect — in healthcare, energy and manufacturing, leading to lower costs, increased efficiency and driving breakthroughs that benefit us all. The Mayo Clinic says AI is already improving the quality of preventive screenings, diagnoses and treatments, particularly for cancer patients who are experiencing improved outcomes. Bitcoin is also making healthcare better, at least IBM thinks it does. The company has used blockchain, the technology that makes cryptocurrency viable as a transferable store of value, to make health data systems for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention better and safer. Accenture and Shell have partnered to use crypto technology to develop an airline booking system for American Express where business travelers can choose to reduce their carbon footprint by quickly matching them with flights that use cleaner fuel. There are groups out there, like the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), that are working to share information and best practices and educate consumers about the benefits of broader adoption of blockchain. They’re also working to combat misinformation and address the general lack of understanding at the end-user level regarding crypto. Blockchain seems to have a leg up on AI in this regard, but that’s perhaps because it’s been around longer. Nevertheless, the rules of the road are still being written. Gary Gensler, the crypto skeptic who served as chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under President Joe Biden, announced recently he’d be stepping down at the end of the current administration. Donald Trump can now replace him with someone friendly to crypto who can promulgate a set of rules that will allow America to close the gap that its regulatory inaction has created with nations like China, which are much further down the road on digital finance. There is growing recognition that a similar effort needs to be made with AI so that the public better understands how it works. The American Association of Retired Persons is one group that recently launched a major initiative, but more needs to be done. Groups like it and the NCA can and should take the lead in educating the public about these technologies, how they work, and why they are worth paying attention to. Modern technologies are for everyone, not a select few. Increasing awareness and education will help us better leverage these technologies from both a practical and policy perspective and will open the door for safe and beneficial mass adoption. We need to bring the public along instead of frightening them. Peter Roff is a media fellow at the Trans-Atlantic Leadership Network, a former columnist for U.S. News & World Report and senior political writer for United Press International. Contact Roff at RoffColumns@gmail.com .The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Cash Tender Offers
BERKELEY — Maxime Raynaud continued his early run at ACC Player of the Year on Saturday afternoon at Haas Pavilion, dropping 20 points as Stanford staved off a late comeback effort from Cal, winning 89-81 in Bear Territory. Graduate guard Jaylen Blakes impacted the ballgame as both a scorer and passer, finishing with six assists. Oziyah Sellers, who was born in Hayward and attended Prolific Prep, contributed 16 points, four rebounds and two assists. Andrej Stojakovic, a transfer from Stanford, had a game-high 25 points while taking a career-high 25 shots. Stanford took early control, opening up the ballgame on a 14-4 run over the game’s first five minutes. Cal gradually found its groove on offense, finally tying the game back up at 29 apiece with a little under five minutes remaining before halftime, but the Cardinal proceeded to close out the half on an 18-2 run. The Cardinal held control for much of the second half, but the Bears cut the deficit to as little as six points with 1 1/2 minutes remaining in regulation. The effort proved to be too little, too late.TEMPE, Ariz. — A kidney recipient, her living kidney donor and even her doctor were able to celebrate life and the selfless gift of organ donation by competing in the 5th annual Donor Dash together. Hundreds of people came together at Kiwanis Park in Tempe Saturday morning for the run. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The event includes a 10K and 5K timed race along with a 1K family fun run/walk, to honor the dignity of deceased donors and their families who made the selfless decision to donate their organs and give another a second chance at life. “It’s so hard to put into words what they mean,” said Tracy Wingo, a kidney recipient. “Having my donor here... she’s a lifesaver.” Wingo says her donor stepped up and helped her in a time of need. “...and because of that, I’m able to continue doing what I’ve been doing, and I feel healthy.” This year she competed with her living kidney donor Courtney Bullock and Dr. Hasan Khamash from the Mayo Clinic altogether. “It’s been so fun,” said Bullock. “Every single year on our kidney-versary, we have done something pretty big and epic to celebrate our health and still being alive... both of us, but especially her.” The Donor Dash isn’t just a time of being together and doing something good, but it’s symbolic of so much. “Being a kidney donor and helping others and giving the gift of life to others and the gift of health,” said Dr Khamash. For Bullock, becoming a living donor was simple when she heard her friend Tracy needed a kidney transplant. “It took me about half a second to decide that I’m going to put my name in and see if I would be a match to donate for her,” she said. “I don’t know. I didn’t hesitate one bit. It just felt like that’s what I needed to do.” And clearly, that decision had a life-changing impact. “We met through the running community, so to bring this back, and for her to be at this event with us is super special,” said Wingo, who’s also the program director for Transplant Community Alliance. She says all the money raised at the Donor Dash will go directly toward their living assistance program. “This helps benefit transplant recipients, their families, caregivers and those that are also on the transplant waitlist,” said Wingo. Dr. Khamash says the need is great. “In our country, in the United States, we have over 100,000 patients that are waiting for a transplant,” he said. “Most of them are waiting actually for a kidney transplant.” Dr. Khamash says a live donor is always the best option. “They can be transplanted and get the gift of health right away,” he said. For transplant recipients like Wingo, who have overcome challenges, it’s fundraisers like this that highlight just how remarkable and truly resilient they are, along with those who made it all possible. “It’s just very special to have her by my side through all this,” said Wingo. “It’s been so incredible to be able to conquer big things, especially together,” said Bullock. Becoming an organ donor is something she highly recommends. “If you do have the opportunity or you feel called to do it, just do it,” she added. 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The clothing items were found in the vicinity of Bloody Bridge, in Newcastle on Tuesday. Police in the Newry, Mourne and Down District said that that hate and shoes in question “were close to the first wooden bridge goindowng up the mountain path from the carpark”. "We have conducted a thorough search of the area and made necessary enquiries but have not yet identified the owner,” a spokesperson added. “If you recognise the hat and shoes, or know anything regarding its owner please phone 101 and quote reference 761 from 03/12/24.”