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$100 Invested In United Rentals 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much TodayTribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. A Yough High School teacher who recently ran in the New York City Marathon has not only used her sport to stay healthy, but to raise money for drug prevention programs — a cause that hits home for her. Jessica George, 44, of Unity began running in 2017 as a way of coping with the grief of losing her brother, Christopher Stewart of Greensburg, who died of a drug overdose Dec. 5, 2016, at age 31. "Dealing with grief and feelings of guilt was difficult for all of us. In addition to the mental and physical benefits, running helped me to raise awareness for drug issues and hopefully inspire my students to make healthy choices for their lives," said George, who has taught at Yough for 18 years. George, a single mother of two young daughters, has not been a runner all her life. The Hempfield Area graduate said she started running when a trainer at Rusnock Sports Performance & Fitness gym in Unity invited her on weekly trail runs. She found the challenge of running and time spent outdoors therapeutic, she said. She began to increase her mileage, from a modest 1-mile run, to 3 miles, then 3.1-mile races, 6.2-mile races, then half-marathons and marathons. "Eventually, it became a way for me to connect with others who had dealt with loss due to addiction," George said. "I met a lot of people through social media who dealt with the same loss." As she prepared for the Pittsburgh Half Marathon and the Chicago Marathon, both in 2023, she raised more than $2,600 in memory of her brother for Natural High of La Jolla, Calif. The nonprofit focuses on drug prevention... Joe NapshaInvestors have bought 131K homes in Las Vegas Valley since 2000
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 22, 2024-- Vena , the only FP&A platform purpose-built to leverage the full power of the Microsoft technology ecosystem, was recognized as a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. We believe Vena is recognized for its strong presence in the manufacturing sector, its ability to support advanced planning use cases and its innovative AI capabilities through Vena Copilot . While we believe Challengers typically prioritize execution over new features, Vena’s roadmap demonstrates a clear commitment to bridging this gap. Recent enhancements, such as the Vena Export API and the upcoming integration of Vena for Microsoft Teams, aim to extend functionality and streamline financial planning workflows. "We’re pleased to be recognized in the Gartner report," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. 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View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122781133/en/ CONTACT: Media Contact Jonathan Paul Vice President, Content Marketing jpaul@venacorp.com KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM EUROPE CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DATA MANAGEMENT DATA ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE FINANCE NETWORKS SOURCE: Vena Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/22/2024 01:45 PM/DISC: 11/22/2024 01:46 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122781133/enCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals finally managed to win a close game. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals finally managed to win a close game. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals finally managed to win a close game. Seven of Cincinnati’s eight losses this season have been by one score. The frustration of not being able to close out these games had started to fester among the confounded Bengals. That’s why Monday night’s 27-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys was so satisfying. Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase with 1:01 left. That was set up by a botched punt block that put the ball back in Cincinnati’s hands with less than two minutes remaining. “I guess I could say luck went our way on this one,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. Most every other good thing that happened for Cincinnati (5-8) in snapping a three-game skid was earned. Burrow finished 33 for 44 for 369 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Chase caught 14 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns. “We needed this feeling because those last three locker rooms haven’t been like this,” Taylor said. “So just to feel that joy and the week’s worth of work has paid off for you, and then you turn the page and move on to the next one. But it helps you during the week just to have this confidence. We got one, and now we’ve got to go do it again.” The Bengals outgained the Cowboys 433-322. “It’s an opportunity for the world to see and we’re going to keep fighting,” Taylor said of getting the win on Monday Night Football. “So when the Bengals walk on the field, you’re going to get our best shot.” What’s working The Burrow-to-Chase connection is as robust as ever. “Coming into this game, I was going to feed Ja’Marr,” Burrow said. “I felt he had some opportunities last week (in the 44-38 loss to the Steelers) that we didn’t quite take advantage of. So, I was just going to make sure if I got an opportunity with him, I was going to give it to him.” Both are enjoying prolific seasons. Burrow leads the league in passing yards (3,706) and touchdowns (33). Chase, who is expecting a contract extension that will make him one of the league’s highest-paid receivers, leads the NFL in receptions (93), receiving yards (1,319) and touchdowns (15). “We feed off each other,” Burrow said. “We make each other better. We are both really smart players.” Trey Hendrickson’s key sack of Cooper Rush late in the game increased his NFL-leading total to 12 1/2. What needs help The secondary is still inconsistent. The protection provided to Burrow by a reshuffled offensive line was subpar. Granted, he often moves around outside the pocket to try to make something happen, but the franchise quarterback is hit too hard too often. Stock up Chase Brown is growing more every week in his role as the team’s No. 1 running back after the season-ending injury to Zack Moss. Brown carried 14 times for 58 yards and caught six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. ... Cade York, stepping in for the injured Evan McPherson, was 2 for 2 on field goals and made all three of his extra points. Stock down A spongy defense allowed Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle to rush for 131 yards at 7.3 yards per carry. WR CeeDee Lamb beat Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton badly on the Cowboys’ first touchdown. Lamb had six catches for 93 yards. Injuries Burrow limped off the field after he was dragged down by his facemask by the Cowboys’ Marist Liufau in the fourth quarter. He was seen putting a compression sleeve on left knee before returning for the next Bengals possession. Afterward, he said he was fine. “It’s nothing crazy,” he said. “I just landed on it a couple of times. We’ll see. It’ll be sore for a while, but I’ll be all right.” 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. 4 — Games in a row in which Burrow passed for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns. Monday night’s win was the first win in that stretch. Next steps The Bengals have a short week to prepare for the Tennessee Titans (3-10) on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisement
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By Funsho Arogundade T ony Onyemaechi Elumelu hates to be idle. To those who have had opportunities of hanging around this leading champion of entrepreneurship in Africa, he’s said to easily transfer a megawatt of energy and assurance of hope. He sees opportunities where others feel nothing. This explains the increasing size of his business portfolio even while he still holds on as Chairman of United Bank For Africa; Transcorp Plc as well as that of Heirs Holdings. Elumelu exemplifies purpose-driven leadership, empowering young entrepreneurs and positioning his brand as a beacon of hope and opportunity. His impact resonates across Africa and beyond. Imagine being the catalyst for millions of dreams. That’s Elumelu’s reality. Of course, the banking magnate knows how to make money and enjoy life to the fullest. The tycoon is a baller who understands pleasure management and how best to build social capital on all fronts. At almost 62 —his next birthday is on March 22— the billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist surely is not your regular wealthy dude. When it comes to throwing era-defining soirées, only a few rival Elumelu. He has a bandwidth for classic parties. One of such lavish parties is his annual TOE All-White Party. For seven years —on the bounce— Elumelu has been throwing this extravagant themed party. With an unmatched gathering of top elites and high net worth Individuals, the annual extravaganza has turned pop culture’s hottest ticket. This year’s gig —held on Monday, December 23— was no exception, with a star-studded guest list that nearly rivaled that of a scene not too dissimilar to the parties portrayed in Martin Scorsese’s Wolf of Wall Street. Hosted by Elumelu and Awele, his charming sweetheart, in their architectural masterpiece mansion in Ikoyi, Lagos, the soiree was a display of opulence and star power. Elumelu ensured his celebrity guests didn’t drift aimlessly apart due to weakening economy, political differences, and ego clashes. To him, his fellow alpha celebrities needed to breathe too! And that’s what happened inside his mansion as hundreds of guests —including Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun— settled easily into partying, rubbing elbows and experienced a night of indescribable fun. The guests were treated to the finest and most expensive liquors and delicacies money could buy. Champagne arrived in flûtes on trays, and the guests emptied them with gladness in their hearts, even as they rocked the dance floor with three of the Afrobeats luminaries —Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy.
Copilot for Windows is going native: that runs natively and adds some new features. By my count, this is the–what?–17th change to Copilot for Windows since it was first rolled out ahead of Windows 11 version 23H2 in late 2023. Here’s what’s happening. Sign up for our new free newsletter to get three time-saving tips each Friday — get free copies of Paul Thurrott's Windows 11 and Windows 10 Field Guides (normally $9.99) as a special welcome gift! Where Copilot to date has been a web app–literally an instance of Microsoft Edge, regardless of which browser you use–this new version is a native app. Copilot is updated via the Store, and so this native app version will arrive via the Store as well. Granted, it’s a CFR, so it may be a while before you see it. This is rare but not entirely unique: The new Copilot for Windows app is now starting to roll out across all Insider Channels There are two new features. It appears in the system tray when running (but still has a traditional Taskbar icon). And there’s a new Quick View feature that provides a lightweight UI and can be launched with the Alt + Space keyboard shortcut. (And because so many apps already use this, including PowerToys Run, it has some weird interactions there.) Beyond that, we might guess that Microsoft plans to roll this out in stable imminently–which, given the holidays, could mean January or February at the latest. Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of and the host of three tech podcasts: with Leo Laporte and Richard Campbell, , and with Brad Sams. He was formerly the senior technology analyst at Windows IT Pro and the creator of the SuperSite for Windows from 1999 to 2014 and the Major Domo of Thurrott.com while at BWW Media Group from 2015 to 2023. You can reach Paul via , or . Join the crowd where the love of tech is real - become a Thurrott Premium Member today! Sign up for our new free newsletter to get three time-saving tips each Friday
LEBRON James is having fun messing with his son in the NBA. Even with a legendary father, Bronny James is still getting the usual rookie treatment. Bronny has made a few appearances in Los Angeles Lakers games alongside his father, but he isn't getting any special treatment for being LeBron James ' son. The 20-year-old was sitting on the bench alongside his dad on Sunday when Anthony Davis walked up to him. After a quick high five, Davis gestured for Bronny to get out of the seat so he could sit down with LeBron. LeBron got a good laugh as his son got up and walked away to make room for Davis. Read more on the NBA NBA fans got a good laugh out of the moment, and shared their thoughts on social media . "LeBron been waiting to do this, look at his smile," one fan said. "Pressure builds diamonds, Bronny’s just getting started," another fan said. "Well, he is a rookie lol no special treatment," a third fan said. Most read in Basketball "I like the way bron just started smiling," a fourth fan said. "A little humbling never hurt anybody," a fifth fan said. Bronny has yet to make much of an impact in the NBA during his rookie season. He only appeared in six games so far this year, averaging 0.6 points, 0.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game. He is only averaging 2.6 minutes per game and is shooting at a poor 12.5 percent. Bronny hasn't made a field goal in the NBA since October 30. The Lakers' second-round draft pick is spending most of his time playing in the G League. Quarterfinals Tuesday 10 December - Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks, 7 pm ET Tuesday 10 December - Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9.30 pm ET Wednesday 11 December - Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, 7 pm ET Wednesday 11 December - Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets, 9.30 pm ET Semifinals Saturday 14 December - SF1, 4.30pm ET (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada) Saturday 14 December - SF2, 8.30pm ET (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada) Final Tuesday 17 December, 8.30 pm ET (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada) Meanwhile, LeBron is still performing at a high level. In 23 games this season, Lebron is averaging 23 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 9.1 assists. Thanks to his efforts, the Lakers are 13-11 this season and hold the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Read More on The US Sun The Lakers will have to leapfrog the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers to get out of the Play-In Tournament. There is still a lot of season left though, and the Clippers only have one more win than the Lakers.
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ASHLEY Cain has been lambasted for being too flash as he "showed off" his huge new car and house on social media. Former footballer and reality TV star Ashley , who appeared on Ex on The Beach and the Challenge as well as Celebrity SAS, is worth an estimated £3 million. He posted a photo of himself beside a new luxury car, saying: "Christmas Eve with sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and cousins... A night filled with smiles, so much love, and even a few tears. And in the quietest moments, a special cuddle from heaven. "+ a sauna, an ice bath, a haircut, and an early present from me to me - because who doesn’t need a practical family wagon. Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas - God bless!" But many took to Instagram to leave negative comments. One fumed: "He loves himself, his car, his house and his kids ... in that order." Another Instagram user seethed: "Wtf your house and car got to.do with Christmas eve. Seriously!!!! "You see, he made sure he took a picture of his big house and the car." Another lamented, "Ashley, I have followed you because of your unwavering support for children's causes, to grieve alongside you and to cheer you on as you continue to speak about Azaylia's legacy, and now your little boys, but your material possessions, A.K.A. your car and house, are irrelevant to your post. I get it; you're proud of your car, but dude, be for real. You can enjoy the good things you have without being THAT guy." A third added: " Social media is just a place to show off these days. Why can’t or why don’t people want to keep their life personal. It’s so embarrassing! The car, the house, even the bag had to be put on his back for the pics! Cringe." Ashley has raised thousands in memory of his baby daughter Azaylia, who died from a rare form of leukaemia . He also set up Azaylia Foundation's Childhood Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme. Since Azaylia's death, Ashley has gone on to have more children, Atlas and Aliyas, who are pictured in the photos he posted. Some social media users commented on why Ashley had not posted any graveside photos this year, as he has done in previous years. One Instagram user commented: "Why is there no pictures him at Azaliyas resting place?" Another said: "Not one pic of him at his daughter's resting place like before now he has his boys to worried about showing them off house and cars his daughter like to have saf as his mother so glad she had no more kids with him she’s far to good for him rip sweet angel." After all the negative comments, fans showed some support and wished him a happy Christmas: One fan said: "Please ignore all the negative comments, enjoy your time with family." A second said: "Your love for your children is EVERYTHING! Merry Christmas to you all." Another said: "Wishing you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas and a special Christmas prayer for Azaliya in Heaven may she forever watch over her family."
Brad Battin grilled on his personal stance on nuclear powerTBILISI - Thousands of Georgians protested in the capital Tbilisi as a new president allied with the ruling Georgian Dream party was inaugurated. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former pro-footballer, has been sworn in during a critical political period for the country after the government suspended its application to join the European Union. Georgian Dream won parliamentary elections in October, but the victory was mired in allegations of fraud which have since sparked several street protests. Outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili refused to step down on Sunday, saying she was the “only legitimate president”. Addressing crowds gathered outside, Zourabichvili said she would leave the presidential palace but branded her successor illegitimate. “This building was a symbol only as long as a legitimate president was sitting here,” she said. A few minutes’ walk away, Kavelashvili was sworn in at a closed-doors ceremony in parliament, where he was accompanied by his family. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze also attended the inauguration. Speaking after taking the oath, Kavelashvili went on to praise Georgian “traditions, values, national identity, the sanctity of the family, and faith”. “Our history clearly shows that, after countless struggles to defend our homeland and traditions, peace has always been one of the main goals and values for the Georgian people,” he said. Georgia’s four main opposition groups have rejected Kavelashvili and boycotted parliament. Kavelashvili is a former MP with the Georgian Dream party and was the only candidate for the job. Zourabichvili has previously denounced his election as a travesty. Georgian Dream has become increasingly authoritarian in recent years, passing Russian-style laws targeting media and non-government groups who receive foreign funding, and the LGBT community. China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials It refused to join Western sanctions on Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and called the West the “global war party”, making a mockery of its stated aim of joining the EU and Nato. An overwhelming majority of Georgians back the country’s path to the EU and it is part of the constitution. But in November, the country’s ruling party said the government would not seek EU accession talks until 2028. The announcement sparked days of protests, and riot police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters, who fought back by throwing fireworks and stones. On Saturday, protesters waving Georgian and EU flags gathered again ahead of the inauguration, forming a human chain that spanned kilometres. “I am out in the street together with my whole family trying somehow to tear out this small country out of the claws of the Russian empire,” one protester told the Associated Press. Pakistani food exporters return from Kuala Lumpur The US this week imposed sanctions on Georgia’s former prime minister and billionaire founder of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili. Georgia is a parliamentary democracy with the president the head of state, and the prime minister the head of parliament. When Zourabichvili became president in 2018 she was endorsed by Georgian Dream, but she has since condemned their contested election victory in late October as a “Russian special operation” and backed nightly pro-EU protests outside parliament. Tags: georgia outgoing president refusesJets running back Hall 'looks promising' to play vs. Jags, but cornerback Reed is doubtful