By JESSICA DAMIANO Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Related Articles Things To Do | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season Things To Do | The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels Things To Do | Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote Things To Do | ‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained? Things To Do | Beer pairings for your holiday feasts If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. 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The high-speed overhead doors people deserve 12-03-2024 11:12 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire High-speed overhead doors [ https://www.chi-industrydoor.com/high-speed-door/]are doors that open quickly to allow for quick entry. These doors are often used in manufacturing plants and industrial environments to ensure efficient, smooth operation with minimal disruption. High-speed overhead doors are designed to not only open quickly to allow for quick entry, but also have a wide range of safety features and extreme durability, with many different advantages in different scenarios. High-speed overhead doors vs. regular overhead doors The most obvious difference between high-speed overhead doors and regular overhead doors is the speed at which they open and close. Because high-speed overhead doors have high cycle performance, their opening and closing speeds are at least 3 times higher than that of regular overhead doors. 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Education The free and compulsory primary education has been focused in each successive government’s education policy, but the programme was never implemented in letter and spirit. Resultantly, goals set under SDGs, particularly those relating to primary education for all, remained low by great margin from the target. Resultantly, Pakistan is faced with the lowest literacy rate and a glaring inequality in education gender wise. According to recent Human Development report, published by UNDP, regarding gender gap, Pakistan has been placed at 145th position out of 146 countries surveyed. Only 27.9 percent of females of the age 15 and above are literate. As per statics of 2022, there were 80 percent and 55 percent literacy rates in urban and rural areas, respectively, of the country. In rural areas, female enrolment rate is around 42 percent. Female enrolment was recorded highest at primary level, but seems to decrease progressively at secondary, college and tertiary levels. Keeping in view the size of the social sector development programme, there is a need to increase allocations for education and health sectors. The present allocation for education, being 2.7 percent of GNP or 8.8 percent of total government expenditures, is woefully low. Status of women development in Pakistan–I However, it is a matter of satisfaction that new education policy has its focus on technical education, particularly on information technology for women. In recent years, non-governmental sector’s role has gained a lot of importance in developing and implementing social sector initiatives. Donor agencies and government itself have inducted notable NGOs for promoting female education in less-developed areas of all the four provinces speedily, realizing the fact that education besides having its intrinsic worth has impact on human capital, productivity and capabilities for participation and social interaction. Economic empowerment According to Human Development report of 2022, population earning dollars two or less per day exceeds 84% of the total population. Nearly 70 percent of this poverty-stricken population of Pakistan is women. In order to eradicate poverty and empower women economically, their participation in economic process needs to be enhanced. In recent years there has been substantial increase in urban women participation in economic activity due to increase in the number of educated women, rising cost of living and successive governments’ objective of mainstreaming women in economic process. Despite increasing involvement of women in economic activity, there is wide gender gap regarding size of earnings. The human development report depicts a woman’s earnings equivalent to US dollar 916 against 2,884 of man. The report also reveals that employment of women in Agriculture is 66 percent of total female population, whereas male employment ratio in agriculture is only 41 percent. Females’ average contribution to total family income has improved to 39 percent. This is mainly due to increasing responsibilities imposed on women to maintain not only themselves, but also their rapidly growing families. Resultantly, their deployment in informal sector continues to increase. Women’s share in formal sector, particularly in civil and financial services, has enhanced considerably. In NPS grades 16 to 22 their percentage has improved to 11 percent, whereas in lower scales it continues to be 5 percent for last 10 years. In financial sector, women employees’ strength has got doubled in last 10 years and women have been provided opportunities to elevate themselves to clinch top and senior management positions. Actual need is to look into plight of women in informal sector where legal and economic rights are being denied due to lacunae in labor laws relating to the fields where most women work. Hence informal sector is needed to be documented, making registration of each employee of business units compulsory irrespective of its size to remove all exploitations of workers. The reserved quota for women in all civil services and public sector corporations needs to be enhanced to 20% at least and to be monitored strictly. Government’s initiatives to motivate women to become self–employed deserve appreciation. Women have been given easy access to credit through specialized financial institutions like First Women Bank and SME Bank and also Micro Credit Banks both in public and private sectors. The recent involvement of Export Promotion Bureau and Chambers of Commerce and Industry to improve business and technical skills of businesswomen is really commendable. Creation of separate chambers of trade and commerce is yet another advantageous step to promote businesses of women. They organize seminars and technical courses on continuous basis for the purpose, and to create market for their products, exhibitions are being held both abroad and within the country. This will go a long way in motivating women to set up businesses not only for their own economic well-being, but also for the country’s overall economic development. Further, historically, women now have the largest-ever representation in Assemblies, Senate and Local governments. They will have parliamentary strength to influence legislative processes for reviewing all discriminatory laws against women and also to prevail upon economic managers of the country to make greater allocations for social sector and women development in particular. (Concluded) Copyright Business Recorder, 2024
ENGLAND skipper Bobby Moore’s missing 1966 World Cup-winning shirt has turned up in Wales, it was claimed last night. The red No6 jersey, worth £1million-plus, was last seen at ex-wife Tina’s Essex home 30 years ago and she wants it returned. A source says Britain’s biggest collector of footie memorabilia told a relative: “I have it”. Skipper Bobby wore the red No6 top as he lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley. It was last seen in Tina’s Essex attic 30 years ago and is now said to be worth more than £1million. The source told us a relative of tyre tycoon Neville Evans, 61, had confided four months ago that the jersey is part of his National Football Shirt Collection. They added the relative has seen the shirt. They said: “He showed me a clipping of a Sun article about the shirt last year (April 2023), and he said ‘Neville has got that shirt’.” Tina, wed to Bobby from 1962-86, and daughter Roberta said: “We are incredibly grateful to The Sun for taking up the challenge. “It seems Mr Evans is likely to have it or know where it is. “We’d implore him to tell us what he knows.” Evans, who lives in a £2m mansion in West Wales, co-authored a book last year, Three Lions on a Shirt: The Official History of the England Football Jersey. Many pictures were taken from shirts in his collection. Before publishing, the FA contacted Tina to say Bobby’s shirt would be pictured. But it set off legal letters from Bobby’s family and the jersey was replaced in the book with Sir Geoff Hurst’s No10 jersey. Co-author Daren Burney said at the time: “We are saddened our discovery of Bobby’s shirt has caused the Moore family distress.” He added cryptically that the shirt “is no longer under the same ownership and we can categorically state we have no idea where the shirt is now or who owns it”. But there was never any record of a sale or auction. Evans is a well-respected dealer of sporting memorabilia and there is no suggestion he acquired the shirt illegally. A female employee at his office gave no comment. Evans said the same at his home the next day. Tina added: “Bobby’s shirt may be one of the most iconic in British sporting history, but for Roberta and me it is an intensely personal reminder of the Bobby we loved deeply and everything he stood for. “He was a loving husband and father, a gentleman as well as a leader. “He wore the shirt on that unforgettable day having fought his own private battle with testicular cancer . “Very few people realised the agony he had been through. “He became a national hero that day, but he was already our hero and our Bobby. “Bobby gave it to me along with all his memorabilia. “It was a truly special gift and it clearly meant a lot to him that I should have it."Giants’ offense struggles under Tommy DeVito in first game since replacing Daniel JonesJudge says lawsuit over former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed
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REFORM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge ruled that the family of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr., who died in law enforcement custody in Alabama, can pursue a lawsuit alleging his death was the result of excessive force. Foster, a former New Orleans Saints defensive end, died on Dec. 6, 2021, three days after being arrested and taken to jail in rural Pickens County for alleged speeding and attempting to elude police. A judge ordered Foster taken to a medical facility in Tuscaloosa for a mental evaluation. Foster was found unresponsive in the back of a law enforcement vehicle when he arrived at the facility. He was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later. His widow, Pamela Foster, filed a lawsuit against officers at the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and jail saying Foster had been beaten, shocked with a Taser and strangled while at the jail. The defendants then asked a federal judge to dismiss the case. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon ruled Thursday refused to dismiss allegations of excessive force and failure to intervene. Axon dismissed other portions of the lawsuit. The ruling came a day before the third anniversary of Foster’s death. Foster appeared in 17 games for the Saints in 2013 and 2014.
Percentages: FG 50.000, FT .676. 3-Point Goals: 5-14, .357 (Peterson 3-9, Rodriguez 1-3, Yancy 1-1, Castagne 0-1) Blocked Shots: 4 (Akot 1, Brown 1, Ngodu 1, Yancy 1) Turnovers: 17 (Peterson 4, Akot 3, Brown 3, Rodriguez 3, Castagne 2, Gusters 1, Yancy 1) Steals: 9 (Peterson 3, Brown 2, Yancy 2, Gusters 1, Rodriguez 1) Technical Fouls: None Percentages: FG 32.787, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 5-14, .357 (McEvans 2-4, Purifoy 1-2, Alexander 1-3, Griffin 1-2, Subirats 0-3) Blocked Shots: 2 (Sharp 2) Turnovers: 22 (Hendrix 5, Purifoy 5, Delancy 3, Ellis 3, Sharp 2, Griffin 1, Gueye 1, Subirats 1, Team 1) Steals: 5 (McEvans 2, Ellis 1, Purifoy 1, Sharp 1) Technical Fouls: None A_1,187 Officials_Natasha Brown, Kristen Bell, Brian HallMetLife Investment Management LLC reduced its position in shares of Uniti Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:UNIT – Free Report ) by 6.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 134,966 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 9,403 shares during the period. MetLife Investment Management LLC owned approximately 0.06% of Uniti Group worth $761,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Uniti Group during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Ballentine Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Uniti Group during the third quarter worth about $64,000. Pitcairn Co. acquired a new position in Uniti Group during the third quarter worth about $69,000. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Uniti Group in the second quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new position in Uniti Group in the third quarter valued at about $76,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.51% of the company’s stock. Uniti Group Stock Down 1.4 % NASDAQ:UNIT opened at $5.80 on Friday. Uniti Group Inc. has a 52-week low of $2.57 and a 52-week high of $6.71. The company has a market capitalization of $1.42 billion, a PE ratio of 14.15 and a beta of 1.35. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $5.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $4.50. Analysts Set New Price Targets Get Our Latest Research Report on UNIT Uniti Group Company Profile ( Free Report ) Uniti, an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of fiber and other wireless solutions for the communications industry. As of December 31, 2023, Uniti owns approximately 140,000 fiber route miles, 8.5 million fiber strand miles, and other communications real estate throughout the United States. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Uniti Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Uniti Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff
Maryland’s Mir McLean, right, fights for a rebound against Saint Frances’ Marina Artero, left, in the first quarter at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Mir McLean, right, passes to a teammate as she is defended by Saint Frances’ Giselle Eke, left, in the second quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Bri McDaniel, left, drives to the basket against Saint Frances’ Ineivi Plata, right, in the first quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Ava McKennie, left, fights for the ball against Saint Frances’ Yanessa Boyd in the first quarter at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Ava McKennie, right, fights for a loose ball against Saint Frances’ Marina Artero, left, in the first quarter at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Kaylene Smikle laughs it up during a lopsided win over Saint Frances. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Allie Kubek takes aim to shoot a three against Saint Frances in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger, left, battles Saint Frances’ Airah Lavy for the ball in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Sarah Te-Biasu, from left, and Ava McKennie fight for the loose ball against Saint Frances’ Julianna Gibson in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Sarah Te-Biasu, from left, and Ava McKennie fight for the loose ball against Saint Frances’ Julianna Gibson in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers, right, celebrates after scoring against Saint Frances in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Frances 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Nov 19, 2024: Maryland’s Derik Queen reacts after a slam dunk against Canisius in the second half. Maryland defeated Canisius 108-37 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Kaylene Smikle, front, is fouled by Saint Frances’ Airah Lavy in the second quarter at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland’s Kaylene Smikle, left, is fouled by Saint Frances’ Giselle Eke, right, in the first quarter at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland head coach Brenda Frese, right, talks with Mir McLean during the second quarter against Saint Francis at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Maryland head coach Brenda Frese directs her playters against Saint Francis in the first quarter at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) Saint Francis head coach Keila Whittington directs her players against Maryland in the first quarter. Maryland defeated Saint Francis 107-35 at Xfinity Center. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Judge says lawsuit over former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed
Judge says lawsuit over former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceedArticle content The Brampton Steelheads scored five second-period goals to defeat the Soo Greyhounds 8-5 at the CAA Centre on Sunday afternoon. The Steelheads buried four pucks behind Landon Miller in 4:52 to break open a 1-1 game. Carson Rehkopf and Kieran Witkowski scored twice in that span of time. Rehkopf and Witkowski scored hat-tricks for the home side before the second period was completed. Marco Mignosa cut the lead to 5-2 with a short-handed goal but Witkowski scored his third goal of the period and fifth of the season to restore the four-goal lead after 40 minutes. Mignosa scored two goals for the Greyhounds. Brady Martin, Justin Cloutier and Travis Hayes also scored. The locals allowed 21 goals on the three-game road trip. The last time the team lost three straight was a multi-game skid to open the season. They allowed 17 goals in losses to Windsor, Saginaw and Sudbury. Troy Patton and Luke Misa also found the net for Brampton. The Steelheads are 7-4-0-1 at home. Miller went the distance and stopped 31 of 39 shots. In his last start, Miller was pulled during the second period in the 7-2 loss to the Niagara IceDogs on Thursday night. He allowed five goals on 23 shots. Reid Thomas was called up from the Blind River Beavers in a backup capacity as Charlie Schenkel was a scratch prior to game time. Jack Ivankovic stopped 33 of 38 shots to earn the win. For the first time this season the Hounds didn’t get a powerplay chance The Steelheads went 0-4 with the man advantage. The Hounds will host the North Bay Battalion on Friday night. Puck drop is 7:07. The Hounds opened the scoring 44 seconds into the first period when Mignosa went in alone and dished the puck between the legs of Ivankovic for his eighth goal of the season. Hayes started the play by dishing the puck to Mignosa in the neutral zone, the winger out-muscling Brampton defender Jakub Fibigr before sliding the puck into the back of the net. The Steelheads tied the game at 12:51 when Rehkopf beat Miller to the short side, converting a Porter Martone pass for his 13 th of the season. The play started when Brady Smith lost the puck inside the Steelhead zone. Martone picked up the loose puck and raced through the neutral with Rehkopf on a two-on-one rush. The Steelheads took a 2-1 lead at 7:45 of the second period when Witkowski found the back of the net for his third of the season. Witkowski was unmarked to the right of Miller and redirected a Parker Von Richter pass into the empty net. Brampton increased the lead to 3-1 at 8:08 when Rehkopf beat Miller for his 14 th of the season. Rehkopf was unmarked to the left of Miller before picking up a wayward puck and depositing it into the empty net. The Steelheads extended the advantage to 4-1 at 11:53 when Witkowski got the best of Miller for his fourth goal of the season. Witkowski’s shot from Miller’s left deflected off the stick of Caden Carlisle and into the back of the net. Brampton increased the lead to four goals as Rehkopf scored his third of the game and 15 th of the season at 12:39. Following a Hounds turnover behind the net, Martone took possession of the puck in the slot and passed it over to Rehkopf for the easy tap-in by the right post. Mignosa scored a short-handed goal at 13:42 when he went in alone on Ivankovic and beat the goalie with a backhand to the blocker side. Witkowski scored his third goal of the period at 15:31 with a shot from the slot that beat Miller high to the blocker side for his fifth goal of the campaign. Smith’s break out pass from the boards ended up on the stick of Witkowski in the high slot just seconds before his shot found the top half of the net. Martin (:23), Patton (2:41), Misa (7:36), Cloutier (11:06) and Hayes (18:17) scored in the third period. Noel Nordh, Owen Allard, Andrew Gibson, Keegan Gillan, Charlie Schenkel and Christopher Brown were scratched ... Former Greyhounds head coach Drew Bannister was fired by the St. Louis Blues on Sunday. He was replaced by Jim Montgomery. Montgomery was fired by the Boston Bruins on Nov. 19. Blues GM Doug Armstong says Bannister was replaced because Montgomery became available ... The London Knights have won 14 straight games. Their previous loss was a 5-1 setback to Saginaw on Oct. 18. Share this Story : Quick hitter: Hounds give up five in the second, lose 8-5 to the Brampton Steelheads Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr