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Check Point Software Technologies, a leading cybersecurity platform provider, has appointed Lorna Hardie as the Regional Director for Africa. Hardie will focus on increasing Check Point's market share throughout the continent by enhancing its extensive distribution and partner network and promoting the adoption of cybersecurity solutions in the region. Hardie joins Check Point from VMware by Broadcom, where she oversaw multi-million dollar operations across 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Hardie has held leadership roles spanning Pan-African sales, business unit management, and regional leadership in multinational organizations, during which she successfully led several mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise spans critical areas including infrastructure, networking, cloud, virtualization, software, and security. During her tenure at VMware, Hardie was recognized with prestigious industry accolades, including... Staff WriterHave thoughts on wildlife conservation? Help New Hampshire officials update their plan.... An elated Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Peter Barwa, who was among the 650 students who bagged a PhD at the 19th convocation of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) has dedicated his academic attainment to the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu Rtd. ASP Barwa said the Nigeria Police Force has helped him actualise his ambition of studying to PhD level. According to him, “My lifetime ambition has been to contribute to scholarship and lecture in a higher institution, but my parents couldn’t afford higher education for me, so I joined the Nigeria Police Force in the year 2000 as a Constable.” He further averred “Within the Force, I was given opportunity to train myself to PhD level. I am very grateful to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and I dedicate this degree to the Chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu Rtd.” “I prefer to remain in the Police Force”, he added. ASP Barwa who works in administration unit, Operations Department of the Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command hails from Ishau town, Paikoro local government area, Niger State. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Tansian University Umunya Anambra State, Master’s Degree in Criminology from Atlantic International University, United State, Master’s and PhD in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies from ESUT. Barwa is a member, Institute of Criminal Justice and Criminology Administration ICJC, Associate member, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators ICMC, and a United Nation Peace Ambassador.
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Biden Officials Urge Israel to Make Nice with Syrian Rebel Leader; Netanyahu SkepticalDENVER — A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this week’s Mountain West Conference tournament after a legal complaint said she should be ineligible on grounds that she is transgender and thus stronger, posing a safety risk to teammates and opponents. A two-judge panel of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with U.S. Magistrate S. Kato Crews in Denver. On Monday he rejected the request for an emergency injunction, finding the players and others who challenged the league’s policy of allowing transgender athletes to participate should have filed the complaint earlier. The tournament starts Wednesday in Las Vegas, but top-seeded Colorado State and second-seeded San Jose State have byes into Friday’s semifinal matches. They waited too long Judge Crews and the 10th Circuit noted the request for the emergency injunction was filed in mid-November, less than two weeks before the tournament was scheduled to start. The complaint could have been made weeks earlier, both courts said. The first conference forfeit happened Sept. 28. All the schools that canceled games against San Jose State acknowledged at the time that they would take a league loss, Crews noted. The players and others who sued are disappointed that the appeals court found it would be “too disruptive” to enter an injunction the day before the tournament is scheduled to start, said William Bock III, an attorney for the plaintiffs. The appeals court said the plaintiffs' "claims appear to present a substantial question and may have merit,” but they have not made a clear case for emergency relief. “Plaintiffs look forward to ultimately receiving justice in this case when they prove these legal violations in court and to the day when men are no longer allowed to harm women and wreak havoc in women’s sport," Bock said in a statement. Status quo The athlete has played for San Jose State since 2022, but her participation only became an issue this season. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player has also been in effect since 2022, the conference said. Injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo, Judge Crews said, and her playing is the status quo. The motions for an injunction also asked that the four teams that had conference losses for refusing to play against San Jose State during the regular season have those losses removed from their records and that the tournament be re-seeded based on the updated records. Crews denied that motion and the 10th Circuit did not address it. Neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans woman volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not commented publicly on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Crews’ ruling referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player and noted that no defendant disputed that the San Jose State roster includes a transgender woman player. Transgender participation San Jose State “maintains an unwavering commitment to the participation, safety and privacy of all students at San Jose State and ensuring they are able to compete in an inclusive, fair and respectful environment,” Athletics Director Jeff Konya told students Tuesday. He praised the resilience student-athletes, the athletic department and staff have shown while the court challenges played out over the past nearly two weeks. “The fact that they have come to this point of the season as a team standing together on the volleyball court is a testament to their strength and passion for their sport,” Konya said. The conference said Monday it was “satisfied” with the judge’s decision and would continue upholding policies established by its board of directors, which “directly align with NCAA and USA Volleyball.” An NCAA policy that subjects transgender participation to the rules of sports governing bodies took effect this academic year. USA Volleyball says a trans woman must suppress testosterone for 12 months before competing. The NCAA has not flagged any issues with San Jose State. In Friday's semifinals, San Jose State is scheduled to play the winner of Wednesday’s match between Utah State and Boise State — teams that forfeited matches to San Jose State during the regular season. Boise State associate athletic director Chris Kutz declined to comment Monday on whether the Broncos would play San Jose State if they won their first-round tournament game. Utah State associate athletic director Doug Hoffman said the university is reviewing the order and the team is preparing for Wednesday’s match. Wyoming and Utah State also forfeited matches against San Jose State. Some athletic associations, Republican legislatures and school districts have sought in recent years to restrict the ability of transgender athletes, in particular transgender girls and women, to compete in line with their gender identity. The Republican governors of Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming have made public statements in support of the team cancellations, citing fairness in women’s sports. President-elect Donald Trump likewise has spoken out against allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
Opinion: Fareed Zakaria: Why DOGE is an essential and important ideaNone'Ruben Amorim had been in dreamland – but by the final whistle it had become a nightmare'NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 2, 2024-- Macquarie Asset Management is pleased to announce the publication of its , providing perspectives on the themes set to influence the investment landscape and performance of key asset classes for the year ahead. In Outlook 2025, “Plan for growth, prepare for volatility,” Macquarie Asset Management outlines its expectations that global growth will remain healthy, driven by the resilience of the developed world consumer. 2024 has been another year of strong returns for investors, with the classic 60/40 portfolio 1 returning 18.2% this year after delivering 13.3% in 2023. 2 Key to this better return environment has been inflation developments, with headline inflation rates across the developed world nearing 2%, allowing central banks to normalise monetary policies. While conditions are constructive, we maintain our longer-term view that we have transitioned to a ‘new normal’ where neutral rates are likely to remain elevated relative to the past decade. At the same time, GDP growth has remained robust, with the US economy continuing its above-trend growth and the Euro area and UK economies seeing solid domestic demand and GDP growth after a challenging 2023. Understanding the likelihood of structural changes in the global economy, driven by the trend towards de-globalization and geopolitical developments remains crucial, in our view, to successful investing over the next decade or more. Many of these factors will be in play next year, but short-term ‘return to normal’ dynamics are also likely to play an important role and will be crucial determinants of returns in 2025. Ben Way, Group Head of Macquarie Asset Management, said: “This year’s Outlook report reflects our view that financial conditions will continue to normalise in 2025. The past year demonstrated the skill of policy makers in navigating the post COVID inflationary surge as well as the resilience of financial markets, leading to strong returns for investors in listed markets. Political challenges to incumbency and subsequent changes in governments and policy, combined with elevated geopolitical tensions globally, contrast with a more constructive outlook for the global economy in 2025.” Real estate as an asset class has historically been highly sensitive to interest rates and is expected to be one of the sectors that benefits most from lower rates over the next 12-24 months. Furthermore, real estate returns generally correlate strongly with economic growth. Overall, the combination of lower interest rates and robust, possibly accelerating, global growth is likely to be particularly powerful for this asset class. Our data indicates that valuations may have stabilized, and we anticipate multiples to rise with declining interest rates. Strong GDP growth should boost earnings, leading to total returns of 11-12%, above the long-term average but consistent with past periods of falling interest rates and accelerating growth. It is worth noting that with particularly strong tailwinds behind data centres and financing conditions expected to improve in 2025, we believe the digital infrastructure sector is poised for an especially dynamic year ahead. Falling interest rates and robust GDP growth form a generally positive backdrop for global equity markets. However, we’ve seen equity market performance disconnect from macroeconomic fundamentals many times over the past few years, making it ever more important to assess markets granularly. While earnings multiples are elevated in certain pockets of the market, the equity risk premium currently sits comfortably at its long-term average, suggesting equity investors should still get rewarded for taking additional risk in this cycle. Despite higher interest rates making fixed income assets more attractive, global equities still offer many opportunities; and with policy expected to be volatile and geopolitical developments likely impacting returns, 2025 is a year where experienced and thoughtful active asset managers can add significant value for investors. In the second half of 2024, bond markets improved materially as inflation moderated and central banks began normalising monetary policies. Looking ahead, since a substantial degree of central bank easing has already been factored into most rates markets and credit spreads have tightened, the potential for aggressive price gains is more limited, although absolute returns should still be healthy by historical standards. To explore these insights and more in detail, please access the full report . Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager, integrated across public and private markets. Trusted by institutions, governments, foundations and individuals to manage approximately $US633.7 billion in assets, we provide a diverse range of investment solutions including real assets, real estate, credit and equities & multi-asset. Macquarie Asset Management is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory, and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group employs over 20,600 people in 34 markets and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. All figures as at 30 September 2024. None of the entities noted in this media release is an authorised deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia) and the obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (Macquarie Bank). 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No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streakThe Hawks are expected to be active at this year’s NBA trade deadline, whether it’s buying or selling, and there’s no shortage of rumors, the latest surrounding Bogdan Bogdanovic and the Nuggets, per Evan Sidery. “The Nuggets have recently checked in with the Hawks on Bogdan Bogdanovic. Bogdanovic, Nikola Jokic’s Olympics teammate, is under contract through 2026-27. Denver continues to be an active team in the marketplace, which includes Michael Porter Jr. as a potential trade chip.” Jokic and Bogi were teammates on Serbia during the Paris Olympics in 2024, winning the bronze medal. Bogdanovic averaged 18.3 points while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from 3-point range, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game during the Olympic Games. The veteran has been limited to 14 games this season and is only averaging 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.6% from the field and 33.7% from three-point range. His efficiencies are down, but Bogi is one of the more reliable sharpshooters in the Association. Any contending club should be interested in adding a controllable asset like Bogdanovic, but I’m not quite sure the Hawks should be interested in moving him. Atlanta is at an interesting point. On the one hand, they’re a game under .500 and are clearly tied to the timeline of the younger core — Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and De’Andre Hunter. Meanwhile, Bogi is on the wrong side of 30 and would present an opportunity to gather more assets to build around the young core. On the other hand, the Hawks are building a culture. Even if they aren’t a true threat to compete for a title, it might be important to keep the veterans to continue to build the foundation, which features intangible attributes as much as physical ones. Either way, the Hawks have a lot of worthwhile assets ahead of the trade deadline that teams will be calling about. — This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.