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And she isn't even a point guard. The senior center had 19 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in 31 minutes to lead the Hokies to an 87-69 win over Elon at Cassell Coliseum. "It means a lot," Micheaux said of the triple-double. "It just shows ... hard work and dedication, what it can get you and just giving your all. "I couldn't get a triple-double if it wasn't for my teammates and them hitting shots and me having confidence in them to hit the shot." Former Hokies point guard Georgia Amoore owns the only other triple-double in program history. She had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a December 2022 home win over Nebraska. Micheaux's previous career high in assists was three. "We worked a lot on just playing off what they were giving us," Micheaux said. "If there was a double (team) or ... if a skip pass was open, ... being focused on what was going on and finding our teammates is what we've been working on." So will she be moving to point guard? "I'm trying to be the P.G. one day," she cracked. When did Micheaux realize she had a shot at a triple-double? "Third quarter. Rose turned around and she was like, 'I have six assists, I'm four assists away from a triple-double. You guys better make your shots,’" teammate Matilda Ekh said. "I got six, I'm like, 'Look y'all, I'm kicking it out. Please be open, please hit the shots," Micheaux said. Micheaux got her triple-double when she passed the ball to Ekh, who sank a 3-pointer with 9:39 to go in the fourth quarter. But Micheaux was not credited with the assist on that basket until several minutes later. "We were all looking (after that 3-pointer, waiting for it on the (video) board because it took 2-3 minutes until they put it up there," Ekh said. Micheaux is in her second year at Tech after transferring from Minnesota. She averaged 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 12.4 minutes last season. After starting 16 of the Hokies’ first 17 games at power forward last season, she went 10 straight games without playing. She did not return to action until March 8, after Elizabeth Kitley suffered a season-ending injury in the regular-season finale. "Through all ups and downs, she's been the same," Ekh said of Micheaux. "Now she's had her chance to really play well and she took it because she's been staying consistent through all these ups and downs." Micheaux entered Saturday averaging 14.4 points and 8.8 rebounds. "I'm a lot better than I was last year," she said. "Getting in the gym a lot with my coaches, getting in the gym a lot by myself. "When the lights are off, when the door's closed, when people don't see what you're doing, being consistent with it, it really makes a difference." Tech first-year coach Megan Duffy hugged Micheaux when she took Micheaux out of the game with 4:01 to go. "She's so committed to doing everything she can to get better," Duffy said. "It's just nice to see her hard work paying off." Micheaux tied her career high with 19 points. She helped Tech outrebound the Phoenix 42-30. "One role I've been getting really good at is ... getting the boards," she said. "Seeing where the shot's coming off at, ... being in the right place at the right time." Ekh had 16 points and four 3-pointers for the Hokies (5-1). Mackenzie Nelson tallied 12 points off the bench, while Carleigh Wenzel had 11 points. Next up for Tech is a trip to Florida for the Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament. Tech will face Davidson on Nov. 29 and either Michigan or Belmont the following day. "I'm excited," Micheaux said. "It's going to be great competition, but it's going to be great weather at that, too." Jayda Angel had 20 points for CAA member Elon (3-2). Former Carroll County High School star Alyssa Ervin had a career-high 10 points in 10 minutes off the bench for Elon. The freshman guard played in her third college game. "It was a great experience," she said. "Playing against a higher level of competition, too, so it was different. "I just went in confident today. ... We had nothing to lose." Ervin, who grew up less than an hour from Virginia Tech, had plenty of family and friends on hand. Ervin averaged 33.5 points as a Carroll County senior last season, when she was named the Timesland player of the year and the Class 3 state player of the year. "It's a big change from high school, but I'm really enjoying it," she said. "The competition is so much better. ... Now everybody's D-I, so you're playing great competition all the time."Trump Taps Teamsters-Backed Chavez-DeRemer For LaborThe incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of corporate executives in the wake of escalating tensions in the business world. Many are calling for increased security measures to protect high-profile individuals from potential threats and attacks. The attack on Johnson serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers faced by those in positions of power and influence.
WGO INVESTOR NEWS: Winnebago Industries, Inc. Investors that Suffered Losses Are Encouraged to Contact Rosen Law About Ongoing Investigation into the Company (NYSE: WGO)The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Pius Akutah has said low adoption of modern technology in port operations is hindering operational efficiency and transparency. Speaking at the recent annual Seminar for Maritime Journalists in Lagos, organized by First Mediacon Network and Shippers’ Council; he disclosed that the NSC is tasked with promoting the digitalization of port processes, but challenges such as inadequate internet infrastructure, resistance to change among stakeholders, and a lack of skilled personnel in the tech field is hindering progress in this area. Akutah who was represented by Council’s Director, Special Duties, Mustapha Zubairu, noted that the absence of a port economic regulator from 2006-2014 when the private sector took over the operations of terminals had left the ports without a regulator, “And they all set their tariffs which determined their standard of service deliveries regardless of whether it meets the industry quality standard or not.” Akutah emphasized the need for a strong legal framework for the Council as it is the nation’s Port Economic Regulator. Speaking on political interference and bureaucracy, he said changes in government, shifting political priorities, and bureaucratic hurdles delays/disrupt the implementation of policies meant to improve port operation. The NSC CEO said Nigerian ports have poor infrastructure, including outdated cargo handling equipment, inadequate road networks, and insufficient storage facilities. Other challenges he listed include lack of coordination among stakeholders, high cost of doing business, port congestion and inefficiency, limited private sector participation, security and corruption issues. Akutah for said that NSC is an agency constantly in transition which has transited from being an agency primarily responsible for protecting the interest of shippers on matters relating to international trade transaction, to trade facilitator, through the promotion of the development of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) and other cargo logistics across the 6 geo-economic zones in Nigeria, he recommended that passing the Port Economic Regulatory Agency bill, implementing Cargo Tracking Note, operating a National Single Window, implementing an Enterprise Management System, digital transformation and E-Commerce, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), regional trade expansion, sustainability of the global shipping industry and Green Shipping will go a long way in solving the problems faced by the Council. “The tasks of correcting the service providers to comply with the standard rules have become an issue which NSC is still battling with up till now. “There is an urgent need for the passage of the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill 2023 which seeks to repeal the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Act and establish a regulatory agency for the Nigerian ports. “The NSC’s ability to drive reforms and improve port operations is constrained by the broader infrastructural deficiencies within the port system. “Effective port regulation requires close coordination between the NSC, the NPA, customs, terminal operators, shipping companies, and other stakeholders. However, there is often a lack of synchronization among these entities, leading to inefficiencies, conflicting policies, and a fragmented regulatory environment. “Changes in government, shifting political priorities and bureaucratic hurdles delays/disrupt the implementation of policies meant to improve port operations. “High tariffs, port charges, and inefficiencies at the ports increase the cost of doing business in Nigeria. While the NSC is responsible for overseeing tariff structures and pricing, it faces the challenge of balancing the interests of port operators, shippers, and the government while trying to make the ports competitive. “Nigerian ports continue to struggle with congestion and inefficiency, despite efforts to streamline operations. “While the NSC has the mandate to regulate and foster private sector involvement, there remains limited participation from private investors due to regulatory uncertainty, inadequate infrastructure, and challenges related to port security and safety, Security and Corruption Issues. “Security challenges, including cargo theft, piracy, and general lawlessness, persist at Nigerian ports. These security risks negatively affect port operations and increase the cost of shipping. Additionally, corruption among port officials and stakeholders remains a problem, with illegal fees, bribery, and rent-seeking behavior complicating the NSC’s regulatory functions and undermining reforms,” Akutah said. CEO, First Medicaon Network Ltd/Facilitator, Sesan Onilemo, disclosed that the 2024 edition of the seminar was tailored to educate maritime journalists and stakeholders on the issues affecting NSC. “Currently, the rating of ease of doing business in the ports is low. “This year, we deliberately narrowed-down our focus to a topic that can offer a dual opportunity for maritime journalists and content owners to acquire knowledge about the emerging dispensation at the NSC, and also understand the apprehension of direct stakeholders about The Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill 2023, which is in the last stage of being enacted. “I appeal to other agencies and players in the Nigerian maritime industry to emulate the golden initiative of the NSC and join us to espouse capacity building for maritime journalists and content owners,” Onilemo said.Title: Don't Be Fooled by These 6 "Health Tips" - They Might Actually Harm Your Body!