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One toilet, one ventilator, no doctors: Surprise Lokayukta raid exposes crisis at Bengaluru's KC General hospitalSaturday can be a triumphant day for the Denver Broncos . A road win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road would punch Denver's ticket into the postseason and confirm at least a 10-win season with a rookie quarterback at the helm. Just 60 minutes stand in their way, and maybe a ton of rain. Broncos vs Bengals Early Weather Report With Saturday's kickoff now at 4:30pm local time in Cincinnati , early weather reports indicate heavy rainfall is possible in the afternoon and evening along with winds between 15-25 mph per 9NEWS' Chris Bianchi. Heads up @Broncos : Saturday game in Cincy looks pretty soggy. Heavy rain possible, though some modeling keeps the heaviest rain post-game Saturday night. 15-25 mph gusts possible also. Looks like weather will be a factor on Saturday. Updates as the week continues. #OHwx pic.twitter.com/k968jmHBSL A rainy game would impact both teams, particularly for each defense. The Bengals have arguably the best passing offense in the NFL with Joe Burrow , Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins providing an imposing challenge. It'll be much harder for Burrow to distribute the ball to his playmakers when dealing with wind and wet conditions. Conversely, Cincinnati has one of the worst defenses in the NFL and the rain may help the unit slow down Bo Nix and the Broncos' offense. The Bengals have benefitted from playing subpar offenses in recent weeks such as the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns. Their matchup dependency is crucial towards determining how the day will go for them. A lot can change in five days time, but for now, Denver should be preparing to battle the elements in a hostile environment if they want to wrap up their quest to make the playoffs. There's still a 3.6% chance the Broncos can secure the 5th seed in the AFC, and it's only possible if they reach 11-6. Win #10 comes first, and the Bengals and a potential monsoon await the Broncos this weekend. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
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All of the programs have state funding, but, on average, 80% of state and local public health funding comes from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Besides personnel, this funding also supports systems to track illness and identify outbreaks. The group shared information on outbreak investigations and strategies to limit infectious and chronic diseases. Among outbreaks investigated this year were toxoplasmosis parasitic illness acquired at venison dinners in New York State; rising hospitalizations for leptospirosis in New York City, likely linked to rat urine; and eastern equine encephalitis , a mosquito-borne virus appearing in most northeastern and New England states. All states are bracing for possible bird flu in cows, with Massachusetts having established a monthly survey system for all of its dairy farms. The young, bright, enthusiastic professionals at the conference are part of our “invisible shield” of protection. Pathogens do not care about political party affiliation or race and ethnicity. While some neighborhoods are more protected than others from some pathogens, no place is fully safe. Parasites and viruses can become “tiny terrorists,” threatening our health and survival. Epidemiologists track their location, pattern of attack, and find ways to eliminate or reduce the source of the threat. This summer, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee released a Fiscal 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill proposing substantial cuts to public health funding for personnel, training, testing and research. The bill, H.R. 9029, has not yet been acted on by the full House. Ongoing support for these services is essential for our health and is a bipartisan concern. Whatever your political perspective, I urge you to contact your representatives in Washington, urging support for public health. Pauline Thomas, M.D. Note: The writer is a professor and the director of the Training Program in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Rutgers Health-New Jersey Medical School. The ‘Big Lie’ gets new life The so-called “Big Lie” that Donald Trump won the 2020 election — now in multiple variations — is back in our public life with a new vengeance. Although some people may dismiss them as “just talk” that won’t be acted upon, the lie and its derivatives have real consequences for people and institutions that are targeted: Individuals can be hounded, hurt financially, or even killed, as on Jan. 6, 2021. As everyone now sees, Trump’s claim that he “knew nothing” about the alleged far-right blueprint for his second term, Project 2025, looks to be false. The president-elect just designated Russell Vought, a major Project 2025 co-author, as director of his Office of Management and Budget. Trump’s current nominee for attorney general, Pam Biondi, has actively supported the original election lie that led to the Jan. 6 insurrection. And, Trump’s billionaire supporter, Elon Musk, is targeting retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the patriot who blew the whistle on Trump’s attempt to shake down the Ukrainian president for political gain. Musk has called Vindman guilty of treason, which, under U.S. law, can be punishable by death. The national media, unfortunately, continues to do a poor job by simply reporting untrue statements, thus accepting them at face value, and leaving the public to make up their minds. However, we cannot function as a democracy if we accept our public arena as an environment for lies and self-serving manipulation, with no commitment to the greater good. This stokes cynicism, confusion, and passivity from citizens. We’ve seen such behavior in nations which were, and are, under authoritarian leaders. It’s not a future that any of us should want for our country. Steven Lestition, Lawrenceville Big Brother is watching you on the bridge If you drive frequently between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you’ll want to be more careful than usual about your driving. Earlier this year, the Delaware River Port Authority announced that it would allow the New Jersey State Police to install a new generation of high-speed, digital license-plate reading cameras at its four bridges, the Betsy Ross, Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry. These cameras are not just an aid for toll collection; they can catch speeders and reckless drivers, and help police identify drivers with non-bridge, unpaid traffic violations. Automatic license plate scanners are becoming popular in law enforcement and can often be found on police cars, road signs and other structures. Historically in New Jersey, traffic violations and deadly accidents are at their peak from the Thanksgiving holiday to New Year’s Day. Drive as though your life depends on it — because it does. Ed Vreeswyk, Yardville A mistake to thwart Trump’s nominees Political pundits, Democrats and some Republicans are making a terrible mistake trying to thwart some of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for high government offices, such as secretary of defense and the directors of national intelligence and the FBI. Of course, Pete Hegseth , Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel , respectively, are woefully unqualified for those posts, in terms of both morality and competence. But, the Senate needs to confirm these horrendous choices. Only then will Americans realize, maybe, how much harm a second Trump presidency can inflict on America and its world standing. Hopefully, that lesson will be painful enough so that the electorate never makes such a mistake again. Yes, it will be difficult to endure the hardships we are likely to face. But the most compelling way for a child to learn not to touch a hot stove is, unfortunately, to touch a hot stove. Ouch! Rudy Larini, Somerset When Biden said, ‘no’ to pardon, he meant it I am so tired of the attacks against President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter. The reasons are many, but I won’t bother going over them. Here’s my main reason for writing: When the president promised earlier to abide by the decision of the courts in his son’s criminal cases, and not pardon him, I think he meant it. At that time, I’m sure Joe Biden did not believe Donald Trump would again be elected president and nominate the likes of Kash Patel to head the FBI, as well as other cronies who’ve vowed to weaponize the Department of Justice against of all Trump’s “enemies within.” They’re poised to continue to hunt Hunter to get back at the president, as well as other Democrats, for whatever crimes against their dear leader they’ve imagined. Under these new circumstances, you cannot blame President Biden for pardoning his one and only surviving son. Get off his case and let the man retire in peace. Karen Banda, Bloomfield A special thanks to newspaper carriers We have been subscribers to The Times of Trenton since 1986. (Yes, we’re that old). Since publication of the print version is slated to cease in February, we’d like to send a huge “thank you” to all of the newspaper carriers who have made our daily deliveries over these almost four decades. We started with boys and girls delivering on their bikes and coming to the door to collect payment every week, to men and women driving by in their vehicles, with payment being made online. But the service has always been excellent, on time and covered with protective plastic, even through rain, hail, sleet and snow. We have always included tips in our payments and for Christmas recognition, and I urge those that who are still getting home delivery to do the same, whether or not you have done so in the past. It’s your last chance to show your appreciation. Unfortunately, some of these carriers are losing an important source of income and, at the very least, it would be a nice way to end an invisible, but very appreciated, relationship. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Who would Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel target? He compiled a lengthy list Dec. 2, 2024, 1:22 p.m. Trump loyalist mulled paying piles of cash for tweets to help him land dream cabinet job Dec. 5, 2024, 2:43 p.m. Rochelle Clerkin, Hamilton Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com The Star-Ledger/NJ.com encourages submissions of opinion . Bookmark NJ.com/Opinion . Follow us on Twitter @NJ_Opinion and on Facebook at NJ.com Opinion . Get the latest news updates right in your inbox. Subscribe to NJ.com’s newsletters .World News | Ajman Chamber Participates in 13th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum in GreeceLooking for a to spoil the special women in your life with? Our editors found the best Lancôme gifts worth buying. The heritage makeup brand is renowned for cult-favorite products like the Juicy Tube Lip Glosses and the Lash Idôle Mascara, which make . But there’s more—we found the dreamy , which makes a great , the that’s perfect for moms, aunts, or grandmas elevating their nighttime routine, plus Lancôme’s beauty gifts sets that are already on our wish list. So whether you’re picking up a , need something to stuff in someone's stocking, or just want to gift yourself a this season, these are the best Lancôme gift sets to shop. Lancôme Do you know someone who spends a ton of time on #BeautyTok? A is a great gift for the makeup lover in your life looking to level up their beauty routine with new eye and lip products. 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TORONTO (AP) — Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the game, lifting the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season opener on Saturday. With Boston standout Hilary Knight in the penalty box for a vicious boarding penalty on Sceptres defender Renata Fast, Miller made good on her rebound attempt on a shot by Daryl Watts with a half-open net. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.A rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL’s entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show, will not affect the league’s relationship with the music mogul. “We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” NFL (National Football League) commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday after the conclusion of the league’s winter meetings. “We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A woman who previously sued musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13 years old, amended the lawsuit on Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, said the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The 24-time Grammy Award winner called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature” in a statement released by Roc Nation. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Kendrick Lamar will perform the Super Bowl halftime show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Beyonce, who is married to Jay-Z, will perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game at Christmas. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable not just with the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on and helped us with,” Mr Goodell said. “They’ve been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners.”10 popular public high schools in New Jersey one can consider for quality education
Missed Nvidia? Buy Oracle and 2 Other Beaten-Down AI Stocks Now. - Barron's( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) KELLOGG, Idaho and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bunker Hill mining Corp. (“ Bunker Hill ” or the“ Company ”) ( TSXV:BNKR | OTCQB:BHLL ) announces certain updates to its news release dated December 20, 2024 in connection with the Company's election to issue an aggregate of up to 8,446,194 shares of common stock of the Company (“ Common Shares ”) in full satisfaction of debenture interest payment obligations and outstanding financing cooperation fees, including: (i) an aggregate of up to 7,392,859 Common Shares (the“ Interest Shares ”) to certain holders of 7.5% convertible debentures (the“ Series 1 Convertible Debentures ”) and 10.5% convertible debentures (the“ Series 2 Convertible Debentures ” and, together with the Series 1 Convertible Debentures, the“ Convertible Debentures ”) in full satisfaction of the interest payable thereunder as of December 31, 2024 in the aggregate amount of USD$517,500.00 (the“ Interest Payment ”); and (ii) an aggregate of up to 1,053,335 Common Shares to a certain service provider of the Company (the“ Service Provider ”) in full satisfaction of the Q3 Cooperation Fee and Q4 Cooperation Fee (each as defined below). Convertible Debentures In accordance with the terms of the Convertible Debentures, the Company will issue the Interest Shares at a price of USD$0.07 per Interest Share based on 90% of the 10-day volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the“ TSX-V ”) on the trading days beginning on December 9, 2024 and ending on December 20, 2024 (the“ Pricing Period ”). Further to its news release dated December 20, 2024, the Company will issue an aggregate of up to 7,119,049 Interest Shares to certain managed accounts of Sprott Private Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. (“ Sprott ”) in connection with the Interest Payment, instead of 7,392,859 Interest Shares as previously disclosed. Accordingly, the issuance of such Interest Shares to Sprott will constitute a“related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Shareholder Approval (“ MI 61-101 ”). The Company will rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the Interest Shares to be issued to Sprott, nor the consideration received for such Interest Shares, will exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization. Financing Cooperation Fee The Settlement Shares are being issued pursuant to the terms of an agreement re financing cooperation dated September 27, 2022 (the“ Cooperation Agreement ”) entered into by and among the Company, its wholly owned subsidiary Silver Valley Metals Corp. (“ Silver Valley ”), the Service Provider and the Service Provider's affiliates, in consideration for the Service Provider and its affiliates providing certain collateral security in order for the Company and Silver Valley to obtain certain surety bonds with respect to the Bunker Hill Mine (the“ Collateral Security ”). The Company has elected to issue up to 509,480 Common Shares (each, a“ Q3 Share ”) at a deemed issue price of C$0.16 per Q3 Share to the Service Provider in full satisfaction of the aggregate US$60,000 financing cooperation fee owing to the Service Provider for providing the Collateral Security for the three (3) month period ending on September 30, 2024 (the“ Q3 Cooperation Fee ”). T he Company also intends to issue up to 543,855 Common Shares (each, a“ Q2 Share ” and, together with the Q3 Shares, the“ Settlement Shares ”) at a deemed issue price of C$0.15 per Q2 Share in full satisfaction of the US$60,000 financing cooperation fee owing to the Service Provider for providing the Collateral Security for the three (3) month period ending on June 30, 2024. In accordance with the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the Company elected to issue the Settlement Shares in lieu of paying cash to preserve its cash for the potential restart and ongoing development of the Bunker Hill Mine. The issuance of the Common Shares described above remains subject to the receipt of all regulatory and stock exchange approvals. Once issued, the Interest Shares and the Settlement Shares will each be subject to a four (4) month and one (1) day hold period from the applicable date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Interest Shares and the Settlement Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the“ U.S. Securities Act ”) or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws or in compliance with the requirements of an applicable exemption therefrom. ABOUT BUNKER HILL MINING CORP. Under Idaho-based leadership, Bunker Hill intends to sustainably restart and develop the Bunker Hill Mine as the first step in consolidating and then optimizing a number of mining assets into a high-value portfolio of operations, centered initially in North America. Information about the Company is available on its website, , or within the SEDAR+ and EDGAR databases. On behalf of Bunker Hill Sam Ash President, Chief Executive Officer and Director For additional information, please contact: Brenda Dayton Vice President, Investor Relations T: 604.417.7952 E: ... Cautionary Statements Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as within the meaning of the phrase 'forward-looking information' in the Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations (collectively,“ forward-looking statements ”). Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as“believes”,“anticipates”,“expects”,“estimates”,“may”,“could”,“would”,“will”,“plan” or variations of such words and phrases. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, including the restart and development of the Bunker Hill Mine; the achievement of future short-term, medium-term and long-term operational strategies; the terms and completion of the share transactions described herein, including the number and deemed pricing of the Interest Shares and the Settlement Shares, respectively, issuable in connection therewith, and the Company receiving all regulatory and stock exchange approvals for the share transactions described herein. Forward-looking statements reflect material expectations and assumptions, including, without limitation, expectations and assumptions relating to: Bunker Hill's ability to complete the share transactions on the terms described herein or at all; Bunker Hill's ability to receive sufficient project financing for the restart and ongoing development of the Bunker Hill Mine on acceptable terms or at all; the future price of metals; and the stability of the financial and capital markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties identified in public filings made by Bunker Hill with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the“ SEC ”) and with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities, and the following: the Company's inability to raise additional capital for project activities, including through equity financings, concentrate offtake financings or otherwise; capital market conditions; restrictions on labor and its effects on international travel and supply chains; failure to identify mineral resources; failure to convert estimated mineral resources to reserves; the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results; the Company's ability to restart and develop the Bunker Hill Mine and the risks of not basing a production decision on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability, resulting in increased uncertainty due to multiple technical and economic risks of failure which are associated with this production decision including, among others, areas that are analyzed in more detail in a feasibility study, such as applying economic analysis to resources and reserves, more detailed metallurgy and a number of specialized studies in areas such as mining and recovery methods, market analysis, and environmental and community impacts and, as a result, there may be an increased uncertainty of achieving any particular level of recovery of minerals or the cost of such recovery, including increased risks associated with developing a commercially mineable deposit, with no guarantee that production will begin as anticipated or at all or that anticipated production costs will be achieved; failure to commence production would have a material adverse impact on the Company's ability to generate revenue and cash flow to fund operations; failure to achieve the anticipated production costs would have a material adverse impact on the Company's cash flow and future profitability; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; political risks; changes in equity markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inability of the Company to budget and manage its liquidity in light of the failure to obtain additional financing, including the ability of the Company to complete the payments pursuant to the terms of the agreement to acquire the Bunker Hill Mine complex; inflation; changes in exchange rates; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; and capital, operating and reclamation costs varying significantly from estimates and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements or information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all, including as to whether or when the Company will achieve its project finance initiatives, or as to the actual size or terms of those financing initiatives. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. 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What’s the best way to precisely manipulate a material’s properties to the desired state? It may be straining the material’s atomic arrangement, according to a team of researchers from Cornell and Penn State, among other institutions. The team discovered that “atomic spray painting” of potassium niobate, a material used in advanced electronics, could tune the resulting thin films with exquisite control. The finding, published in Advanced Materials , could drive environmentally friendly advancements in consumer electronics, medical devices and quantum computing, the researchers said. The process, called strain tuning, alters a material’s properties by stretching or compressing its atomic unit cell, which is the repeating motif of atoms that builds up its crystal structure. The researchers use molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), a technique that involves depositing a layer of atoms on a substrate to form a thin film. In this case, they produced a thin film of strain-tuned potassium niobate. "This was the first time potassium niobate has been grown using MBE," said Venkatraman “Venkat” Gopalan, a professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State and corresponding author of the study. “The technique is like spray-painting atoms onto a surface." According to the researchers, the novel MBE technique – in combination with a crystal that serves as a substrate template – creates the strain needed to tune the material. Potassium niobate is ferroelectric, or a class of materials with a natural electric polarization that can be reversed by applying an external electric field, much like how magnets have a magnetic polarization that can be flipped with an external magnetic field. Ferroelectrics are vital for devices like ultrasound equipment, infrared cameras and precision actuators for advanced microdevices. To “spray paint” the potassium niobate for the study, Gopalan turned to Darrell Schlom, the Tisch University Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University. They grew the thin films at the U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Materials (PARADIM) thin film growth facility, which Schlom co-directs at Cornell. Schlom noted that both he and Gopalan worked at Penn State on the first-ever strain tuning of ferroelectric materials approximately 20 years ago. “Our role was to help Venkat and Sankalpa realize this material that Venkat has been dreaming about for decades now,” Schlom said. “Venkat synthesized unstrained thin films of this material during his doctoral work at Cornell three decades ago, so he knows just how challenging it can be to grow it. For this work, my student Tobias Schwaigert and I helped them grow this material.” Schlom explained that strain engineering works by layering two materials of slightly dissimilar sizes. Imagine raining down atoms onto a surface comprising the same type of atoms but spaced a little differently. If the layer being added is thin enough, it will stretch or compress slightly to match the surface below it. The small change in spacing creates a strain in the material, similar to how a rubber band stretches when pulled. This strain, controlled by the size and spacing of the atoms on the surface, is what leads to changes in the material's properties, like increasing its temperature limits or improving its ferroelectric performance. The research team also discovered that strain tuned-potassium niobate’s ferroelectric performance remained stable even at high temperatures. Typically, ferroelectric materials, when heated, lose their polarization – meaning they are no longer able to switch their electrical charge. “With further development, this novel version of the material could become a key player in the next generation of green, high-performance technologies that impact everything from our personal devices to space exploration,” Gopalan said. Along with Gopalan, Hazra, Schwaigert and Schlom, other authors of the study from the Penn State Department of Materials Science and Engineering are Aiden Ross, doctoral candidate; Utkarsh Saha, Tatiana Kuznetsova and Saugata Sarker, all graduate research assistants; Betul Akkopru-Akgun, assistant research professor; Susan Trolier-McKinstry, Evan Pugh University Professor and Flaschen Professor of Ceramic Science and Engineering; Vladimir A. Stoica, associate research professor; and Long-Qing Chen, Hamer Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, professor of engineering science and mechanics and of mathematics. Other co-authors include Haidong Lu, Xin Li, Xiaoshan Xu and Alexei Gruverman, University of Nebraska; Victor Trinquet and Gian-Marco Rignanese, Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences in Belgium; Benjamin Z. Gregory, Suchismita Sarker, Matthew R. Barone, Andrej Singer and David A. Muller, Cornell University; Anudeep Mangu and Aaron M. Lindenberg, Stanford University; John W. Freeland, Argonne National Laboratory; Roman Engel-Herbert, Paul Drude Institute for Solid State Electronics; and Salva Salmani-Rezaie, Ohio State University. The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. National Science Foundation, among others, supported this research. This article was adapted with permission from a version written by Jamie Oberdick and published by Penn State.ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? 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. What’s working 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.” What needs help 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. Stock up 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. Stock down 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. Injuries 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. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 8: Bates has four interceptions and four forced fumbles. His combined eight forced turnovers lead the NFL. Next steps 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 Advertisement Advertisement
How to choose Good Quality Automatic Protein Ball Machines 12-11-2024 10:14 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire In today's competitive food manufacturing market, using machines instead of doing things by hand is no longer a choice; it's a must for expanding production and making product quality better. Yucheng Machinery provides a series of industrial automatic ball-making machines that are made to help businesses make high-quality and uniform products at a faster speed. Whether it's protein balls or special tamarind treats, our machines are made to meet the needs of many kinds of snack and confectionery products. Let's take a look at the features and advantages of six popular ball-making machines from Yucheng. 1. Peanut Butter Protein Ball Making Machine [ https://www.yuchengmachine.com/high-quality-peanut-butter-protein-ball-making-machine-product/ ] As consumers care more and more about health and nutrition, snacks rich in protein are in great demand. The Yucheng Peanut Butter Protein Ball Making Machine is specially made for making a lot of protein balls quickly, like those made from peanut butter and other nutritious ingredients. This machine makes sure that each protein ball is shaped evenly and coated well, which is really good for the health food industry. It can make 100 - 150 balls every minute, so it's a great choice for big food manufacturers. The machine's automatic features help cut down on labor costs and also make sure that each ball is the same size and weight. Besides, its flexible design allows different ingredients to be used, which gives more choices for different recipes. Image: https://www.yuchengmachine.com/uploads/Protein-Ball-Machine-13.png [ https://www.yuchengmachine.com/high-quality-peanut-butter-protein-ball-making-machine-product/ ] 2.Automatic Coconut Ball Making Machine Coconut balls are very common in the snack markets of many countries. People like them because they taste sweet and have a chewy feel. The Yucheng Automatic Coconut Ball Making Machine has advanced functions for shaping and coating that allow it to make perfectly shaped coconut balls with an even coating at a fast speed. This machine can make up to 120 - 180 balls per minute, which really improves production efficiency. The automatic coating system can put sugar, chocolate or other coatings on accurately, making it easy to make nice coconut balls. What's more, it's easy to clean, which cuts down on maintenance time and makes the whole operation work better. 3.Automatic Rum Ball Making Machine Rum balls are a popular treat during festivals and are often enjoyed in the holiday season. But making rum balls by hand can take a lot of time and the results may not be the same each time. Yucheng's Automatic Rum Ball Making Machine is made to handle making a lot of them precisely and easily. The machine combines functions like wrapping, shaping and coating to make perfectly formed rum balls. It can make up to 200 - 300 balls per minute depending on the recipe. With hardly any need for people to do things by hand, this machine can keep working, which is a cost-effective way for businesses that need to make a lot of rum balls for both the holiday season and all year round. 4.Oatmeal Ball (Oat Energy Ball) Encrusting Machine As people want more healthy snacks that are easy to take with them, oatmeal balls (also called oat energy balls) are getting more and more popular. Yucheng's CE-marked Oatmeal Ball Encrusting Machine is made to meet the high standards needed in industrial food production. This machine is good at making oatmeal balls that are all the same size and weight while keeping the texture and nutrition of the ingredients. It can make up to 200 - 300 oatmeal balls per minute, so it's perfect for manufacturers who want to make more. The CE certification means the machine meets global safety and quality standards, which makes it good for international markets. Its flexibility lets manufacturers put different ingredients like nuts, seeds or dried fruits into the oatmeal balls to suit different customers' tastes. 5.Automatic Tamarind Ball Machine with White Sugar Coating and Turntable Function Tamarind balls are liked in many places because they taste sweet and a bit sour. Yucheng's Automatic Tamarind Ball Machine is specially designed to make snacks with tamarind. With a white sugar coating and a turntable function, this machine makes sure the tamarind balls are coated evenly and look nice. This machine can make up to 100 - 150 tamarind balls per minute with an automatic coating process, which saves time and labor. The turntable function makes the coating smooth and even, which makes production faster and better. It's great for manufacturers who want to make both old and new kinds of tamarind balls and offers good performance and many uses. 6.High-Speed Sesame Ball Making Machine (YC-168 Encrusting Machine Series) Sesame balls are a classic snack in many cultures. People like them because they have a crispy outside and a soft, tasty filling. Yucheng's High-Speed Sesame Ball Making Machine, which is part of the YC-168 Encrusting Machine series, is made for making a lot of them precisely. The machine's high speed and reliable performance make it perfect for businesses that need to meet high demand without sacrificing product quality.It can make up to 200 - 300 sesame balls per minute, so it can easily handle the needs of big factories. It can put different fillings like red bean paste or lotus seed paste on the sesame balls and shape them evenly. The high-speed operation and sturdy design make sure that manufacturers can make a lot while having less time when the machine isn't working. Why Choose Yucheng's Ball-Making Machines? Yucheng Machinery has become a reliable name in the food processing industry for providing advanced, high-performance ball-making machines. Here's why: * High Efficiency: Our machines can make products quickly, which greatly increases the amount made while keeping the quality the same. * Cost-Effective: Using automatic systems means we don't need as much manual work, which cuts down on operating costs and increases production capacity. * Versatility: Each machine can be changed to make different kinds of snack balls, from protein and energy balls to traditional treats like sesame and tamarind balls. * Durability: Made from good-quality materials, our machines are built to last, which means they're reliable for a long time and don't cost much to maintain. * Global Standards: With CE-certification and high safety standards, Yucheng machines are ready to be used in international markets with the best quality. If you want to make more products and meet the growing need for ball-shaped snacks, Yucheng's range of automatic ball-making machines is the answer. With advanced technology, the ability to make many different things and good performance, these machines are made to help food manufacturers grow their business while making sure the product quality stays the same.Visit our website today to find out more about how our ball-making machines can improve your food production line. Media Contact Company Name: Shanghai Yucheng Machinery Co., Ltd. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=how-to-choose-good-quality-automatic-proetin-ball-machines ] Country: China Website: https://www.yuchengmachine.com/ This release was published on openPR.BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nyla Harris had 14 points and Jayda Curry scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 24 Louisville get past Colorado 79-71 on Saturday. The Cardinals led 56-55 after three quarters before pulling away in the fourth by scoring 16 unanswered points, capped by a fast-break layup by Curry, before Colorado made its first field goal of the frame with 2:48 left. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Greg McGarity had reason to be concerned. The Gator Bowl president kept a watchful eye on College Football Playoff scenarios all season and understood the fallout might affect his postseason matchup in Jacksonville. What if the Southeastern Conference got five teams into the expanded CFP? What if the Atlantic Coast Conference landed three spots? It was a math problem that was impossible to truly answer, even into late November. Four first-round playoff games, which will end with four good teams going home without a bowl game, had the potential to shake up the system. The good news for McGarity and other bowl organizers: Adding quality teams to power leagues — Oregon to the Big Ten, Texas to the SEC and SMU to the ACC — managed to ease much of the handwringing. McGarity and the Gator Bowl ended up with their highest-ranked team, No. 16 Ole Miss, in nearly two decades. "It really didn't lessen our pool much at all," McGarity said. "The SEC bowl pool strengthened with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma. You knew they were going to push traditional SEC teams up or down. Texas ended up pushing just about everyone down." The long waiting game was the latest twist for non-CFP bowls that have become adept at dealing with change. Efforts to match the top teams came and went in the 1990s and first decade of this century before the CFP became the first actual tournament in major college football. It was a four-team invitational — until this year, when the 12-team expanded format meant that four quality teams would not be in the mix for bowl games after they lose next week in the first round. "There's been a lot of things that we've kind of had to roll with," said Scott Ramsey, president of the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee. "I don't think the extra games changed our selection model to much degree. We used to look at the New York's Six before this, and that was 12 teams out of the bowl mix. The 12-team playoff is pretty much the same." Ramsey ended up with No. 23 Missouri against Iowa in his Dec. 30 bowl. A lot of so-called lesser bowl games do have high-profile teams — the ReliaQuest Bowl has No. 11 Alabama vs. Michigan (a rematch of last year's CFP semifinal), Texas A&M and USC will play in the Las Vegas Bowl while No. 14 South Carolina and No. 15 Miami, two CFP bubble teams, ended up in separate bowls in Orlando. "The stress of it is just the fact that the CFP takes that opening weekend," Las Vegas Bowl executive director John Saccenti said. "It kind of condenses the calendar a little bit." Bowl season opens Saturday with the Cricket Celebration Bowl. The first round of the CFP runs Dec. 20-21. It remains to be seen whether non-CFP bowls will see an impact from the new dynamic. They will know more by 2026, with a planned bowl reset looming. It could include CFP expansion from 12 to 14 teams and significant tweaks to the bowl system. More on-campus matchups? More diversity among cities selected to host semifinal and championship games? And would there be a trickle-down effect for everyone else? Demand for non-playoff bowls remains high, according to ESPN, despite increased focus on the expanded CFP and more players choosing to skip season finales to either enter the NCAA transfer portal or begin preparations for the NFL draft. "There's a natural appetite around the holidays for football and bowl games," Kurt Dargis, ESPN's senior director of programming and acquisitions, said at Sports Business Journal's Intercollegiate Athletics Forum last week in Las Vegas. "People still want to watch bowl games, regardless of what's going on with the playoff. ... It's obviously an unknown now with the expanded playoff, but we really feel like it's going to continue." The current bowl format runs through 2025. What lies ahead is anyone's guess. Could sponsors start paying athletes to play in bowl games? Could schools include hefty name, image and likeness incentives for players participating in bowls? Would conferences be willing to dump bowl tie-ins to provide a wider range of potential matchups? Are bowls ready to lean into more edginess like Pop-Tarts has done with its edible mascot? The path forward will be determined primarily by revenue, title sponsors, TV demand and ticket sales. "The one thing I have learned is we're going to serve our partners," Saccenti said. "We're going to be a part of the system that's there, and we're going to try to remain flexible and make sure that we're adjusting to what's going on in the world of postseason college football."
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Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia , said. He was at least 90 years old. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor — an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media posts. “He wasn’t just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years,” the aquarium wrote. A saltwater crocodile , Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters (16 feet) long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile before being saved by Dundee. Burt is briefly shown lunging out of the water. But the creature shown in more detail as Dundee saves the day is apparently something else. The Internet Movie Database says the movie goofed by depicting an American alligator, which has a blunter snout. The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a “Cage of Death” which it says is the nation's only crocodile dive. It said it planned to honor Burt's legacy with a commemorative sign “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park.”Uber Technologies Inc. stock falls Wednesday, underperforms market