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Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.Storms, which are becoming increasingly frequent and severe with climate change, have knocked out the lights for days. A maritime accident once cut electricity for months in the 600-person island 30 miles off the coast of western Michigan. What if water surrounding Beaver Island could be the key to delivering the small island with more reliable — and clean — power? Backed by a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, researchers at the University of Michigan are working with island residents to explore converting wave energy into electricity. If they’re successful, naturally occurring waves would make the remote community more resilient to climate change and mitigate climate change-fueling carbon emissions. Remote islands with compromised grid reliability are early candidates for nascent wave energy converters. Once the technology is established and costs drop, the renewable power source is expected to complement solar and wind power in urban coastal communities as well, said Vishnu Vijayasankar, a doctoral candidate leading the university’s efforts. Vicky Fingeroot, a Detroit native, began traveling to Beaver Island in 2006. “I never thought about energy or how we got it when I bought my first piece of property here back then,” she said. It wasn’t until she moved to Beaver Island full time in 2021 and experienced her first power outage that grid reliability crossed her mind. A strong storm took down multiple overhead power lines that carry electricity ashore from the underwater line. More weather was on the way, so plane and ferry services were paused. There was no way on or off the island. The local line worker who knew how to turn on the backup generator was attending an out-of-town funeral. “It was the perfect storm, no pun intended,” said Fingeroot, who was on the board of trustees for one of the island’s two townships. Left without power for several days, her community’s vulnerability was suddenly thrust in front of her. “What about the elderly who need oxygen? What were they going to do? And are there warming centers?” she recalled worrying. When the emergency diesel generator was finally turned on, it powered only the two main business roads on the north end of the island. Many residents on the island’s southern end had to rely on personal propane generators until the lines were repaired. Both diesel and propane generators are polluting technologies. The generator had been installed after an outage in winter 1999 that lasted over three months. The lake froze over, inhibiting service technicians from reaching the underwater power cable, which had been nicked by a tugboat anchor. The island had expressed interest in exploring renewable energy sources then, but the technologies were new and still expensive, said Beth Croswhite, who has lived on the island for over four decades and served in local government. The 2021 outage, an influx of clean-energy funding under the Biden administration and dramatic decreases in the cost of renewables revived conversations about renewable energy. Beaver Island was one of 12 communities selected to re-envision its energy grid with support from the Department of Energy. Much of the focus in the program so far has been on solar power. The community also was approached by researchers at the University of Michigan seeking to explore wave energy as an additional carbon-free power source. In the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, remote communities are exploring tidal energy as well. Tides — changes in water level caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon — are too small in the Great Lakes. But waves, which are caused by strong winds and changes in atmospheric pressure, are abundant in the fall and early winter. Originally from India, Vijayasankar couldn’t believe how much wave activity Lake Michigan had when he first visited in October. “I went (to the shore) during October and there was a crazy amount of waves. I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ I was worried that our device might not be able to withstand Lake Michigan,” he said. At the most basic level, a wave energy converter uses the rise and fall of the water to move a motor. That kinetic energy gets run through a generator that converts it to the electric energy needed to power homes and businesses. Wave energy converters are less common than wind turbines and solar panels, largely because of design challenges. One design makes floating buoys that bob up and down with the crest and trough of the waves. Another depends on the crest of the waves to compress air in a chamber, forcing it up through a turbine that spins. Every model comes with pros and cons regarding myriad issues, including but not limited to storm resiliency, energy generation and marine life safety. In the design phase of the Beaver Island project, anticipated to last two years, the university researchers are hosting dinners and creating a survey to ensure their blueprint is accepted by residents. A preliminary survey showed that residents were most concerned about marine life safety, signaling to Vijayasankar that he should nix designs with exposed turbines. Researchers also will have to address resident concerns about the seasonality of waves. They’re typically stronger during the colder months until the lake freezes over. Wave energy likely will be a complement to the solar power Beaver Island is also exploring, Vijayasankar said. There may be lots of waves on stormy days when the sun isn’t shining, for example. Large-scale batteries — which scientists are racing to perfect — could help store excess wave energy produced by passing storm systems for later use. “The end goal is to make us sustainable, and I don’t see us doing it with one thing. I see us doing it with many things,” Fingeroot said. “This wave energy project, there’s certainly an openness to it.”
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, a solid starting debut by Penix and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons cruised past the hapless New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday. On Sunday night, the Falcons (8-7) received the assist they needed when Tampa Bay lost at Dallas . Because the Falcons swept the Buccaneers, they hold the tiebreaker advantage if they remain tied atop the division. The Falcons have games remaining at Washington on Sunday night and at home against Carolina to close the regular season. If Atlanta wins both games, it would win the division and have a home playoff game. The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington's coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday's 36-33 victory over Philadelphia. Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was promoted after coach Raheem Morris benched Kirk Cousins. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he showed the ability to escape pressure in the pocket that Cousins lacks following his 2023 Achilles tendon injury. The left-hander's superior arm strength also was immediately obvious. Robinson's production provided a safety net for the offense which helped make for a smooth transition to Penix. Robinson had scoring runs of 2 and 4 yards. Robinson has rushed for 10 touchdowns this season. He's the first Atlanta player with 10 more more rushing touchdowns since Devonta Freeman during the 2016 Super Bowl season. Robinson ran for 94 yards on 22 carries and had 103 yards from scrimmage. His 11th game this season with at least 100 yards from scrimmage are the most for the Falcons since Warrick Dunn's 11 in 2005. Morris said Robinson deserves to be considered with Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley in discussions regarding the league's top running backs. “Bijan has been outstanding all year in the things that he’s able to do," Morris said. “He’s special. If it wasn’t for this other guy out in Philly, he’d get a lot more recognition across the league. But that guy is having a special year, and Bijan’s not far behind him.” With kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve and watching from the sideline, Riley Patterson was wide left on his first field-goal attempt from 43 yards. Patterson rebounded to make attempts from 52 and 37 yards. Jessie Bates III and Matthew Judon each had a pick-6 to highlight a day of big plays for the defense. Arnold Ebiketie had his fifth sack of the season and added a fumble recovery. Kaden Ellis added a strip-sack. He also has five sacks this season, including sacks in four consecutive games. It is the longest streak for Atlanta since Patrick Kerney had sacks in five straight games in 2001. There was some thought that a change at quarterback could be good news for Pitts, who often seemed to be missing in action with Cousins running the offense. After all, a tight end often is a natural target for quick passes from a rookie making his first start. Instead, Pitts had a poor start to the Penix era when he bobbled his first pass from the left-hander, creating an interception by cornerback Cor’Dale Flott. Pitts caught a 7-yard pass on his only other target. For the season, Pitts has 41 catches for 543 yards and three touchdowns. There will be much interest in this week's injury report after WR Drake London (hamstring) was hurt in the second half. Morris provided an optimistic postgame outlook on London. CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) did not return after leaving the game in the first half. 8: Bates has four interceptions and four forced fumbles. His combined eight forced turnovers lead the NFL. The game against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders is a reminder Penix was only the fourth of six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Daniels, from LSU, was the No. 2 overall pick behind Caleb Williams by Chicago. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why the Belgium international has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. City have not won in seven outings in all competitions – their worst run since 2008 – with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The latest came with a 12-minute run-out in Sunday’s demoralising 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, a result which left City 11 points off the pace and fifth in the table. Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola while former England striker Gary Lineker added: “It seems like all’s not well.” Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he felt “something isn’t right” and fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United right-back, described the situation as “unusual, bizarre, strange”. Guardiola, speaking at a press conference to preview his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest, responded on Tuesday. The Spaniard said: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third, I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? “He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). “He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” De Bruyne has not started since being forced off at half-time of City’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on September 18, having picked up an injury in the previous game. Both the player and manager have spoken since of the pain he was in and the need to ease back into action, but his spell on the bench has been unexpectedly long. The resulting speculation has then been exacerbated because De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract but Guardiola maintains nothing untoward has occurred. He said: “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it to – but he is not 26 or 27 any more. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. “He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But, always I said, he himself will not solve our problems, like Erling (Haaland) won’t solve it himself. We attack and defend together. “We want the best players back. Hopefully step by step the confidence will come back and we’ll get the best of all of us.”
Government figures reveal that pupil suspensions in England have surged to nearly 350,000 in a single term. The autumn term of 2023/24 saw 346,279 suspensions across state schools, a significant increase from the 247,366 recorded during the same period in 2022/23 – a rise of 40%, according to Department for Education (DfE) data. This figure has almost doubled since autumn 2019, when there were 178,412 suspensions, marking an increase of 94%. This surge in suspensions, which refers to when a student is barred from school for a set duration, comes amidst warnings of challenging behaviour in classrooms post-pandemic. The rate of suspensions was 4.13 in autumn 2023, equating to 413 suspensions per 10,000 pupils. This is a rise from 2.96 in autumn 2022 and nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 2.17. The DfE stated that "there are more pupils being suspended, and more frequently" and the total number of days pupils are suspended for is "increasing". Permanent exclusions also saw an increase in autumn last year, with 4,168 permanent exclusions compared to 3,104 in autumn 2022 – a rise of 34%, the figures show. Persistent disruptive behaviour was cited as the most common reason for both suspensions and permanent exclusions, according to the DfE. In state secondary schools, there were 300,300 suspensions in autumn 2023, compared to 214,078 in the autumn term of 2022. The number of suspensions in secondary schools across England has surged significantly, more than doubling from autumn 2019's figure of 143,006 cases. Even primaries are seeing a rise, with state primary schools tallying 37,695 suspensions in the 2023 autumn term, showing increases from 26,774 in autumn 2022 and 29,113 in autumn 2019. Pepe Di’Iasio, Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) general secretary, voiced his concerns, saying: "There is clearly a very serious problem facing schools with rising incidents of challenging behaviour and in particular persistent disruptive behaviour, which is the most common reason for suspensions and permanent exclusions. "This has become a great deal worse since the pandemic, where many children experienced disruption to their education and isolation that are continuing to have a lasting impact. ” He added: "The whole system is teetering on the brink of collapse and the Government must show urgency in addressing these problems." Meanwhile, Paul Whiteman, head of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), emphasized the reality in schools: "Schools want children to be in the classroom and use suspensions and exclusions as a last resort for the safety and wellbeing of all pupils. "School leaders and teachers recognise that poor or disruptive behaviour may often have its roots in challenges facing families, with parents having faced everything from a cost of living crisis to a pandemic in recent years. "While schools do their best to help pupils, they alone are not equipped to address these issues – but vital services like social care, children’s mental health and special educational needs provision have been cut or failed to keep pace with demand over the last decade. "More investment in community support is needed, including the behaviour support teams which used to offer specialist help to young people but now need rebuilding." Beth Prescott, education lead at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), said: "Today’s shocking exclusion figures once again highlight the crisis facing our children and schools. "More than ever we need the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, to re-engage children in their education, support struggling families and equip schools to meet these rising levels of need. "We also need parents to step up to the mark and help their kids make the most of school." Education minister Stephen Morgan said: "The surge in suspensions and permanent exclusions was left to spiral out of control shamefully by the previous Conservative government, leading to countless days of lost learning and devastating children’s life chances. "We have reached crisis point, but this government is determined to turn the tide on poor behaviour, break down barriers to opportunity and ensure every child can achieve and thrive. "We’ve already announced a significant £1 billion investment in Send, committed to providing access to specialist mental health professionals in every school, and our new regional improvement teams will work with schools to spread the highest standards of behaviour across our classrooms. "But we know there is more to do, and are looking closely at how we can go further to support teachers and drive up standards for all our children." ChronicleLive is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our communities. We have a number of communities to join, so you can choose which one you want to be part of and we'll send you the latest news direct to your phone. You could even join them all! To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. 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NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Results from the 2024 Travelers Risk Index highlight a concerning increase in distracted driving, with many risky behaviors surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Recently, Jessica Kearney and Ginny Brzezinski from the Travelers Institute, along with Ryan McMahon from Cambridge Mobile Telematics, partnered with D S Simon Media on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the dangers of distracted driving, tips to navigate the holidays, and the growing use of telematics to offer solutions. Millions of Americans will be hitting the road this holiday season, and with that comes a rise in distracted driving. While traffic fatalities decreased by 4% last year to 44,450, distracted driving remains a growing issue. According to the 2024 Travelers Risk Index, 78% of consumers believe distracted driving is worse now than a few years ago, with many drivers admitting to risky behaviors: close to 60% are reading texts or emails while driving; 26% are updating or checking social media; and 24% are taking photos or videos. Young drivers, particularly Gen Z, are especially at risk. Compared to overall averages, drivers ages 16-20 engage in some hazardous driving behaviors more frequently, like texting/emailing, scrolling and GPS navigation. Additionally, 41% of parents surveyed said they don’t feel like distracted driving is emphasized enough in drivers ed, so they are taking matters into their own hands. Here are some important tips to help prevent distracted driving: Activate the “Do Not Disturb” feature on your phone to block notifications while driving. Before starting your trip, program your GPS and review the route to avoid distractions while on the road. Consider signing up for a telematics program to promote safe driving habits beyond the holiday season. Finally, don't hesitate to speak up if you see a friend or loved one driving distracted—encourage them to focus on the road. If you're on the phone with someone who's driving, ask them to call you back once they've safely reached their destination. Telematics technology is playing a key role in promoting safer driving by collecting data from connected vehicles, IoT devices, and smartphones. It tracks behaviors such as speeding, hard braking, and distraction, and provides users with feedback to help improve their driving habits. By monitoring performance and encouraging safer choices, telematics helps drivers adopt better habits beyond the holiday season. To learn more about the Travelers Institute, visit travelersinstitute.org . To learn more about Cambridge Mobile Telematics, visit cmt.ai . About Jessica Kearney Jessica Kearney is Vice President for Public Policy at the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers. In this role, she leads corporate thought leadership initiatives on policy issues of interest to the property casualty insurance sector, as well as the financial services industry more broadly. Her portfolio has included work addressing the economy, cybersecurity, small business advocacy, auto safety, autonomous vehicles and disaster preparedness. She also serves as a member of the company’s Autonomous Vehicles and Electric Vehicles Working Groups. Kearney is co-creator, producer and guest host for the Travelers Institute’s webinar series, which seeks to help business and risk professionals navigate today’s biggest challenges in insurance, business and leadership. She leads operations and initiatives for the Travelers Institute, presents at client and industry conferences, and was named to Insurance Business America’s annual Hot 100 list for 2022. About Ginny Brzezinski Ginny Brzezinski is Assistant Vice President for Public Policy Initiatives at the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers. In this role, she works on corporate thought leadership initiatives on policy issues of interest to the property casualty insurance sector, as well as the financial services industry more broadly. Brzezinski is a producer for the Travelers Institute’s webinar series, which seeks to help business and risk professionals navigate today’s biggest challenges in insurance, business and leadership. Her portfolio also includes work on the Institute’s podcast and social media. Prior to joining Travelers, Brzezinski worked for more than a decade on Capitol Hill, including as Communications Director for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the U.S. Senate Government Affairs Committee and Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Bill Roth. She is the co-author of Comeback Careers, a blueprint for women looking to reinvent, reboot or reimagine careers at 40, 50 and beyond. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Brown University and completed Masters studies in communications at Boston University. About Ryan McMahon Ryan McMahon is the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics provider. Ryan joined CMT from the insurance industry where he held several leadership roles, introducing new products and insurance services to personal and commercial markets. Ryan is a member of CMT's executive team with responsibilities overseeing corporate development, government, and public affairs. Ryan holds a BA in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic University. About D S Simon Media: The firm is well known as a leader in the satellite media tour industry and produces tours from its studio and multiple control rooms at its New York headquarters. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, consumer goods, entertainment, retail and non-profits. Established in 1986 the firm has won more than 100 industry awards. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a property of D S Simon Media. The video included and release was part of a media tour that was produced by D S Simon Media on behalf of the Travelers Institute. Dante Muccigrosso Director of Media Integration & Client Reporting E: dantem@dssimon.com C: 973.524.0104 A video accompanying this release is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/96ea9c3b-7434-4a89-83c4-2cdbdf2ccd2bCryptocurrency has gone from a niche tech experiment to a financial powerhouse. By now, we all know someone who’s made a fortune—or a not-so-great decision—investing in crypto. With 2025 just around the corner, the big question is: which cryptos are worth betting on? The market’s full of opportunities, from established giants to up-and-coming tokens with serious potential. One of the most intriguing players in this space is Qubetics ($TICS). Unlike many of its predecessors, Qubetics is tackling real-world problems head-on, offering solutions that make crypto useful for everyday transactions. Whether it’s managing digital assets, making payments, or ensuring stable transactions, Qubetics is leading the charge with innovative technology. 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Tron (TRX): The DeFi Workhorse Tron has been in the game for a while, but don’t let its age fool you—it’s still innovating. With a 47% surge in daily transactions this year, Tron is proving that it’s not just surviving; it’s thriving. Known for its scalability and low transaction fees, Tron is a favorite for stablecoin transfers and DeFi applications. Its recent foray into gaming and entertainment sectors has added another layer to its utility. If you’re looking for a crypto that combines stability with growth potential, Tron is a solid bet. It’s one of the best cryptos to buy this week before 2025 if you want a mix of reliability and innovation. Boost Your Portfolio Building a standout portfolio for 2025 means picking cryptos that blend innovation, usability, and growth potential. Qubetics ($TICS) is redefining how we use digital assets, making it a no-brainer for investors looking for the best crypto presales to join . 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Sirkka joins the executive team to elevate recruitment strategies and advance growth in travel nursing and healthcare staffing nationwide OMAHA, Neb. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Solutions , a leader in healthcare staffing and talent innovation, has appointed Kerry Sirkka as Chief Recruitment Officer to spearhead transformative recruitment strategies and drive growth. She has more than 20 years of experience as a seasoned, award-winning healthcare executive with a proven track record in expansion, progress, and operational transformation across healthcare staffing and technology sectors. Sirkka has deep experience in travel, local, per diem, locums, and digital staffing. She has held key roles, foundationally spending nearly two decades leading recruitment operations at AMN Healthcare and taking on key transformational initiatives. She later moved to Head of Caregiver Experience at TheKey, where she drove operational efficiencies across 100 locations, and most recently, to Chief Delivery Officer at IntelyCare, where she managed operations and services to grow the company's healthcare platform. "We're happy to welcome Kerry to our team," said Rebecca Rogers Tijerino , CEO of Medical Solutions . "She brings extensive expertise in recruitment strategy and a proven ability to drive innovation. Her success in building high-performing teams and fostering growth will play a key role in connecting top clinicians with healthcare systems and advancing patient care nationwide." Her professional accomplishments extend beyond the workplace. She is an active member of the American Staffing Association , the American College of Healthcare Executives, and other influential organizations. Her accolades include multiple President's Forum Awards for exceptional performance and nominations for the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Staffing and The American Staffing Association Volunteer of the Year. "I'm excited to join Medical Solutions and contribute to its mission of connecting healthcare facilities with exceptional talent," said Sirkka. "I look forward to working with this talented team to create solutions that meet the changing needs of clients and clinicians." Sirkka's appointment underscores Medical Solutions' dedication to leading the healthcare staffing industry by delivering comprehensive solutions that empower clinicians and support healthcare systems nationwide. ABOUT MEDICAL SOLUTIONS Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest healthcare talent ecosystems — connecting nurses, allied health clinicians, and clinical leaders with healthcare facilities across the U.S. Its service offerings include contingent staffing, managed services, strike staffing, local contract, PRN, and domestic and international direct hire. For more information, visit www.medicalsolutions.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kerry-sirkka-joins-medical-solutions-as-chief-recruitment-officer-302321558.html SOURCE Medical Solutions LLC
DETROIT — In the end, the amount and way the Red Wings were losing lately was simply too much to ignore. And with that, the Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde and replaced him with former San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan on Thursday. In a release just after noon, the Wings announced that Steve Yzerman, the Wings’ executive vice-president and general manager, named McLellan the team’s 29th head coach in franchise history and signed McLellan to a multi-year contract. The Wings also hired Trent Yawney as an assistant coach, replacing Bob Boughner, another former Sharks head coach who oversaw the defense and penalty-kill. McLellan will be behind the bench Friday, as the Wings return from the three-day NHL holiday break to host Toronto. Yzerman and McLellan will address the media on Friday. McLellan is San Jose’s all-time winningest coach, compiling a 311-155-63 mark over seven full seasons from 2008-15. He won three Pacific Division titles and had a 30-32 record in the postseason, reaching the conference finals in 2010 and 2011. McLellan’s Sharks teams finished with more than 100 points four times, winning the President’s Trophy in the 2008-09 season that also saw McLellan named a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy as coach of the year. The Wings have struggled to a 13-17-4 record, good for 30 points, just two points above Buffalo for last place in the Eastern Conference. They trail Ottawa by eight points (38-30) for the final of two Eastern Conference wild-card positions. After just missing the playoffs last spring on the final night of the season on a tiebreaker, the Wings struggled from the start this season. They lost three of their first four games and have struggled mightily to get to, or above, the .500 mark ever since. The Wings have lost their last three games, and the way they did likely pushed Yzerman to replace Lalonde. The Wings let a third-period lead slip away at Little Caesars on Dec. 20 to Montreal and lost, 4-3, then lost the next night in Montreal, 5-1, watching the Canadiens score the last five goals consecutively with not a ton of pushback. Monday, the Wings were shut, 4-0, at LCA, looking listless, at times. The Wings were serenaded with a loud chorus of boos after each period, culminating with a lot of pent-up frustration at the end of the game. Lalonde, 52, ended his Wings career with an 89-86-23 record. This was his first NHL head-coaching job, and he was in his third season guiding the Wings. After last season’s exciting finish and near-playoff miss, there was plenty of optimism heading into this Wings season. The team’s overall defense needed to improve, and scoring was expected to be an issue because of the personnel losses the Wings had, but the roster appeared to be competitive. But Lalonde wasn’t able to appreciably fix any of the problem areas. The Wings rank 25th in goals-against (3.26), only slightly better than last season’s final average (3.35). Scoring goals has been a larger-than-expected issue. With the departures of Jake Walman, Shayne Gostisbehere, David Perron, Robby Fabbri and Daniel Sprong, the Wings were hoping for internal improvement, but it hasn’t happened. They currently rank 29th, at 2.56 goals scored per game (the Wings were 13th last season, scoring 3.12 goals per game). Add to that, a dismal penalty kill that ranks 31st (68.8%), and it’s made for a frustrating season. In steps McLellan, 57, who was an assistant coach under Mike Babcock from 2005-08. Yzerman, incidentally, was the captain in his final playing season and first season for McLellan in Detroit under Babcock. McLellan has 16 seasons of NHL head-coaching experience, posting a 598-412-134 regular-season record and a 42-46 postseason mark with the Los Angeles Kings (2019-24), Edmonton Oilers (2015-19) and Sharks (2008-15). His 598 regular-season wins are ranked 24th in NHL history and sixth-most among active coaches behind Paul Maurice (891), Lindy Ruff (876), Peter Laviolette (823), John Tortorella (757) and Peter DeBoer (632). Teams coached by McLellan have reached the 50-win mark three times and the 100-point plateau six times. McLellan’s teams have also advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs nine times, including six consecutive postseason appearances with the Sharks. Known as an upbeat coach with strong communication skills, McLellan is regarded as an effective coach of young players dating back to a successful junior hockey coaching career. McLellan, along with Yzerman, will be under increasing pressure to end a Wings’ streak of not making the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons. Only Buffalo, at 13 seasons, has a longer current streak.Mavs star Luka Doncic will be out about a month before check on calf injury, AP source says
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Daily Post Nigeria Tax reforms will eliminate traces of colonial rule in Nigeria’s economy — Tinubu Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Tax reforms will eliminate traces of colonial rule in Nigeria’s economy — Tinubu Published on December 23, 2024 By Racheal Ayodele President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the controversial tax reform bills are aimed at eliminating the influence of colonial rule on Nigeria’s economy. This comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the bills across Nigeria. Tinubu made this statement during a media chat in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Monday. The president stated: “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue doing what we were doing yesterday in today’s economy. The essence of the tax reform bills is to eliminate the influence of colonial rule on Nigeria’s economy.” Related Topics: Tax Reforms Tinubu Don't Miss Presidential media chat: Borrowing not criminal – Tinubu You may like Presidential media chat: Borrowing not criminal – Tinubu Tax reform bills: ‘We can’t retool Nigeria’s economy with obsolete laws’ – Tinubu tells critics BREAKING: Tax reform here to stay — Tinubu Tinubu blames Abuja, Oyo, Anambra stampedes on organisers’ error I’ve no regrets about removing fuel subsidy – Tinubu Christmas: Tinubu to address Nigerians today on first media chat Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdChinese hackers preparing for conflict, says US cyber officialTrump Nominees Live Updates: DEA Pick Chad Chronister Withdraws Amid Backlash
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78In the 1970s I visited Chicago for the first time and was surprised to find a 38-story office building called the Pittsfield Building. I was even more surprised to learn that the building had a connection to my hometown. It was erected by the family of a successful businessman as a tribute to where he got his first job. The man was Marshall Field, founder of Chicago’s major department store, Marshall Field’s. Marshall Field, one of the first and most successful employees of Holden and Stone Co. in Pittsfield, went on to build the largest department store in Chicago. practicing those lessons from his Pittsfield experience He was nicknamed “the merchant king of Chicago” and was also well known for his philanthropy as well as his business acumen. It turns out Field got his first job as a teenager in a Pittsfield dry goods store that became one of the country’s oldest department stores by the 1960s. Baby boomers will recall this store which was the Holden & Stone Co. Holden & Stone began in 1844 as H.G. Davis’s, a small dry good store at 24 North St. (before the Berkshire Loan and Trust was built at that location). It was owned by Henry Gilbert Davis, a deacon in the First Church. In 1851 at the age of 17, Marshall Field came from Conway to work for Davis as a stock boy and salesman. He also roomed over the store and was responsible for keeping the fires burning for heat in the winter and shoveling snow from the sidewalk in front of the store. Marshall worked in the store for four years and was very close to Henry Davis and his family. He was a sharp, motivated young man and learned quickly about merchandising and good customer service. Although he was offered a quarter ownership of the Davis business, the young man chose to pursue career opportunities in the Windy City. He quickly worked his way up to management in large department stores, then becoming owner of his own where he focused on customer service. He was said to come up with the expression, “the customer is always right.” Frank Stone When Field died at age 71 in 1906, his estate was worth $125 million, which would be equivalent today to over $3.3 billion. The entrepreneur never forgot his Pittsfield connection and would often visit the city. In his will he also included a gift for one of the children of Davis, his former employer. After the H.G. Davis store, the business operated under several different names. However, it always was a continuous operation owned by different partners and never sold to outsiders until 1959. Some of the store’s names were Wood & Garlick, Sturtevant & Johnson, Johnson & Bailey, and G.W. Bailey & Co. In early 1882, when the store was Johnson & Bailey, the partners relocated from the original location at 26 North St. across the street to the Central Block Building at 65 North St. In 1894 the store’s sole owner, George W. Bailey, brought in Harry Holden and Frank Stone as managers and partners of the business. The new partners bought out the interest of Bailey when he decided to retire in 1903. Harry and Frank renamed the store Holden & Stone and did a remodeling. They created a houseware department with merchandise such as carpets, linens, blankets and dining and kitchenware. Another department had clothing lines for women including jackets, gowns, dresses, blouses, sweaters, undergarments and hosiery. A men’s department stocked pants, shirts, underwear, hosiery and more. The department store had a full line of apparel for children. Harry Holden When Harry Holden passed away in 1929, his son, Edwin “Bud” Holden, joined the business to partner with Frank Stone. The next year the men relocated the business to the basement and first floor of the Onota Building at 60-64 North St. (right near where the original store opened 86 years earlier). The new store would deal principally with women’s wear, e.g., suits, and dresses, gloves and hosiery and other apparel that made up the modern woman’s wardrobe. The store did maintain a smaller home goods section and both men’s and children’s departments. Frank Stone died in 1931, but Edwin retained the Holden & Stone name. Under Edwin’s leadership he continued to dedicate the store’s long-standing reputation for the high ideals of fair dealing, honest merchandise and courteous service. Edwin recognized the importance of how staff could make a business and strove to maintain the loyalty and satisfaction of his workforce. Holden & Stone was one of the city’s first businesses to adopt group life insurance for its employees, and was the first local institution to pay the complete cost of Blue Cross and Blue Shield for all employees. Edwin Holden operated Holden & Stone for nearly 30 years, continuing the excellent customer service with a dedicated staff. He also was an advocate of bringing people to downtown without worrying of competition. In fact, his granddaughter, Stacey Lyons, shared with me that Edwin was friends with the operators of competing businesses, Besse Clark and England Brothers. Edwin Holden, son of Harry Holden, the co-founder of Holden & Stone department store, took over management of the store in 1930 and operated it for nearly 30 years. In one of their friendly promotional schemes each week all three stores would have a sandwich board sign in front telling customers to shop at their own store and not one of the other two. Holden & Stone would alternate their sign weekly from “Shop at Holden & Stone and NOT England Brothers” with “Shop Holden & Stone and NOT Besse Clark.” The stores loved the humorous comments from customers about the signs. In the late 1950s, facing serious health problems, Edwin Stone. decided he had to sell the business and relocate to Florida. With only one daughter raising three children at home, he really had no family member to take over Holden & Stone. In 1959, the store that had passed down through members of partnerships for 115 years was sold to an “outside” party. William Davidson from New Jersey bought the store for $140,000. Previously Mr. Davidson had 19 years of merchandising experience having worked for the W.T. Grant Co. and for 10 years as a department store proprietor in Pennsylvania. The family of Marshall Field built the tallest office building in Chicago in 1927 as a tribute to their patriarch. They named the 38-story skyscraper the Pittsfield Building to recognize the city where Field began his career. Maintaining Holden & Stone’s excellent reputation, Davidson kept the name, but remodeled and modernized the long time North Street store. In 1962 he further expanded the business by acquiring Ye Men’s Shop in Great Barrington and the Loft store in Williamstown. Both operations became branches of Holden & Stone. In 1968 Davidson established a real estate division in his company and invested in buildings in Vero Beach, Fla. With success with the real estate holdings, Davidson decided to close the Pittsfield Holden & Stone store and relocate to Florida. The Williamstown branch had already closed in 1963. The store at 288 Main St. in Great Barrington was sold to three employees in 1970. However, by 1977 this last Holden & Stone store closed as it was unable to compete with new discount stores that entered the local market. Recollecting Holden & Stone’s 125 year reputation of good customer service, I wonder if Marshall Field first learned from his Pittsfield experience that “the customer is always right!”
Recapitalisation: Sterling HoldCo Bolsters Capital Raising with Full Regulatory ApprovalAt least $2.7 million has been lost since January to con men posing as property agents, amid a resurgence of e-commerce rental scams. More than 430 cases of this kind, in which scammers impersonated agents registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), were reported from January to October 2024. Victims would contact the scammers, who listed their contact numbers on property rental listings shared on social media platforms or rental advertisement sites, said the police on Nov 21. These scammers would impersonate agents and prove their credibility with photos of property agent passes, business cards or photos and videos of the rental property. In some cases, the scammers engaged people to pose as colleagues or personal assistants to attend viewings with the victims, under the pretext that the agent could not make it. Victims would then be asked for their personal details for the tenancy agreement, and asked to make payment for deposit or rental through bank transfers or PayNow. Driver missing after car flips in Yishun accident They would realise they had been duped after the scammers stopped responding to them, or when they contacted a legitimate property agent. The police advised the public to verify the identity and registered contact numbers of agents against the CEA Public Register before engaging them. Payments for rent and deposit should be made directly to the landlord through cheques and bank transfers.A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why the Belgium international has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. City have not won in seven outings in all competitions – their worst run since 2008 – with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The latest came with a 12-minute run-out in Sunday’s demoralising 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, a result which left City 11 points off the pace and fifth in the table. Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola while former England striker Gary Lineker added: “It seems like all’s not well.” Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he felt “something isn’t right” and fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United right-back, described the situation as “unusual, bizarre, strange”. Guardiola, speaking at a press conference to preview his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest, responded on Tuesday. The Spaniard said: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third, I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? “He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). “He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” De Bruyne has not started since being forced off at half-time of City’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on September 18, having picked up an injury in the previous game. Both the player and manager have spoken since of the pain he was in and the need to ease back into action, but his spell on the bench has been unexpectedly long. The resulting speculation has then been exacerbated because De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract but Guardiola maintains nothing untoward has occurred. He said: “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it to – but he is not 26 or 27 any more. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. “He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But, always I said, he himself will not solve our problems, like Erling (Haaland) won’t solve it himself. We attack and defend together. “We want the best players back. Hopefully step by step the confidence will come back and we’ll get the best of all of us.”