First-of-its-kind single-asset, single-borrower ("SASB") transaction validates flexible apartment properties as an institutional asset class LOS ANGELES , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK ) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the completion of a landmark $525 million refinancing on behalf of ICONIQ Capital and Sentral: a first-of-its-kind single-asset, single-borrower CMBS loan to refinance flexible apartment properties. Newmark Co-President of Debt & Structured Finance Jonathan Firestone and Vice Chairman Bill Fishel arranged the financing, which was provided by Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. The transaction is tied to a portfolio of six apartment properties totaling 1,790 units in vibrant urban markets. Sentral operates each asset in the portfolio, including approximately 25% of the units under a "flexible living" strategy in which units are fully furnished and made available for short- or mid-length stays. Terms of the financing include wide latitude for flexible management and various lengths of stay to optimize property performance. The six-building portfolio includes Sentral Union Station in Denver , Sentral Michigan Avenue in Chicago , Sentral SoBro in Nashville , Sentral Wynwood in Miami , Sentral East Austin 1614 and Sentral East Austin 1630. "This is a milestone transaction representing a significant validation of the flexible living model as an institutional asset class," said Firestone. "ICONIQ's SASB issuance is an endorsement of its innovative approach and Sentral's track record among debt underwriters and investors, including some of the largest and most sophisticated CMBS investors in the world." Sentral was created in 2019 to deliver flexibility to consumers and allow them to live on their own terms in high-quality multifamily assets in the most dynamic cities across the country. As the operator of the six properties included in this transaction, the company has developed a track record of strong results that have outperformed results from traditional apartment operations. Sentral now manages over 10,000 units in a third party capacity on behalf of ICONIQ and other institutional owners. Roman Speron , President of Sentral, said, "While furnished short- and mid-term rentals are relatively new to the Class A multifamily sector, consumer demand has been strong for many years. Sentral provides a way to capture this demand, manage and optimize results for institutional apartment owners and enhance satisfaction for long-term residents too." "ICONIQ's SASB transaction, and the pricing transparency that it provides, affirms that Sentral's flexible apartment assets are treated very similarly to traditional apartment buildings from a capital markets perspective," said Fishel. "Over time, we expect flexible apartment assets to be valued in line with traditional apartment assets given the consistent increased yield premiums the Sentral platform is able to generate relative to traditional apartments." Gibson Dunn and Latham & Watkins also advised on the transaction. About Sentral Sentral is the leading Class-A multifamily property management company that drives Net Operating Income for owners through differentiated operating capabilities. The company provides full-cycle property and asset management services on over $4 billion in multifamily assets for a growing list of institutional owners, nationwide. Sentral delivers flexible living services, authentic local experiences, premium amenities, community connection for residents and guests, and a tech-enabled platform that enhances operational efficiency. Sentral is backed by world-class firms in technology, hospitality, and real estate, including ICONIQ Capital, Highgate Hotels, and Ascendant Capital Partners. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and Denver . To learn more, visit Sentral.com or follow @SentralLife. About ICONIQ Capital ICONIQ Capital is a global investment firm elevated by an extraordinary community. With over $80B assets under management, we seek to build resilient investment portfolios, partner with inspired entrepreneurs transforming industries, manage our clients' lives and legacies, and create uncommon opportunities across sectors and society. About Newmark Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK ), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 , Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.6 billion . As of that same date, Newmark's company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operated from nearly 170 offices with more than 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark . Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K. SOURCE Newmark Group, Inc.
NASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge. Two months off did nothing to slow the world's No. 1 player. Scheffler already has eight victories this year and is in position to get another before the end of the year. Scheffler was at 13-under 131, two ahead of Akshay Bhatia (66) and Justin Thomas (67), both of whom had to save par on the 18th hole to stay in range going into the weekend. Scheffler started with a lob wedge to 2 feet for birdie and never slowed until after he went out in 29 to seize control of the holiday tournament against a 20-man field. Scheffler cooled slightly on the back nine, except it didn't feel that way to him. "Front nine, just things were going my way. Back nine, maybe not as much," Scheffler said. "A couple shots could end up closer to the hole, a couple putts go in, just little things." Asked if he felt any frustration he didn't take it lower — he once shot 59 at the TPC Boston during the FedEx Cup playoffs — Scheffler sounded bemused. "I think in this game I think a lot of all y'all are looking for perfection out of us," he said. "Today I shot 8 under on the golf course, not something I hang my head about. A lot of good things out there — clean card, bogey-free, eight birdies. Overall, I think I'm pretty pleased." Thomas felt his 67 was stress-free, particularly the way he was driving the ball. The wind laid down again, rare for the Bahamas, though it is expected to pick up on the weekend. Thomas wasn't concerned to see Scheffler get off to a hot start, especially with three par 5s on the front nine and a short par 4 that at worst leaves a flip wedge to the green. "You literally can birdie every hole as soft as the greens are," Thomas said. "He's a great player, a great wedge player, and you have a lot of birdie holes to start. I'm honestly surprised he only shot 8 under. It's a sneaky course because if you fall asleep on some shots, you can get out of position. But if you're on and focused and really in control of everything — like these last two days with no wind — you can just make so many birdies." Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley had a 67 and was four shots behind. No matter how benign the conditions, it wasn't always easy. Cameron Young, who opened with a 64 for a two-shot lead, followed with a 75 despite making five birdies. That included a double bogey on the final hole when his approach tumbled down the bank into the rocks framing the lake that goes all the way down the 18th hole. Patrick Cantlay was trying to keep pace playing alongside Scheffler, but he had three bogeys over the final seven holes and fell seven shots behind with a 71. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, is unofficial but offers world ranking points to all but the bottom three players because of the small field. It's the weakest field in 25 years, but Scheffler at No. 1 gives it enough cachet. He is the first player since Woods in 2009 to start and finish a year at No. 1 in the world. And even after a layoff — giving him time to tinker with a new putting stroke — it looks like it might be a while before anyone changes that. Get local news delivered to your inbox!The Yomiuri Shimbun 6:00 JST, November 23, 2024 * * A false “scoop” that Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, purchased a luxury sports car when she visited France in June drew a great deal of attention as it circulated in the United States, Europe and other Western countries. A photo of a purported receipt of the purchase, showing her name and the amount, also circulated on the internet. On the X social media platform, the claim was included in a post made with Ukraine’s seeking of aid from Western countries in mind. “This is insane. NO more money to Zelensky!” the post said. A French-language news website was the first to report the claim. It was based on a video clip on Instagram in which a man said he worked at a car dealership and assisted Zelenska with the purchase. Many Russian media outlets quoted the allegation, and pro-Russia influencers based in Western countries reposted it on their social media accounts, thus helping spread the claim. The Ukrainian government’s Center for Countering Disinformation immediately warned that it was a false story created by Russia, and that people should be wary. The center said it was highly likely the video clip was a sophisticated deep fake made with AI. The receipt shown in the photo was also a fake. The news site that first reported the story was created just nine days before it carried the claim. False reports that Zelenskyy and his wife have bought expensive goods have repeatedly appeared in Western countries. Aid from various nations is essential to put Ukraine in a favorable war situation. Russia’s aim is to create negative public opinion about Ukraine in Western countries, decrease aid to the country and deepen its hardships. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Ukrainian center, used the term “media clones” to describe sites that pretend to be local media and transmit fake information. He warned that Russia is using the websites “to create a network” of fake information in Western countries. Kovalenko also said news articles themselves are created by AI in many cases. Tommaso Canetta, a fact-checking coordinator at the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), voiced concern about the progress in AI technology. EDMO was established by the European Union to monitor and analyze fake information. “In the near future, AI technology will become good enough to produce content that is indistinguishable from reality, so you will not be able to trust your own eyes anymore,” Canetta said. “This poses a huge, enormous challenge for ... the whole society.” Also inside Ukraine, fake videos and fake graphic images made by AI are circulating on social media. Controversy developed concerning Avdiivka, a town in eastern Ukraine that was captured by Russia in February after a fierce battle, when a fabricated video spread in which Zelenskyy appeared to order forces to retreat. Alona Romaniuk, editor-in-chief of Nota.E.Nota, a private Ukrainian fact-checking organization, said the content of fake news has changed “every day” in accordance with the war situation and the interest shown by the public. Sometimes the fake news pieces spread and “a lot of them work very well,” Romaniuk said. Such fake stories are disseminated to lessen trust in Zelenskyy, stir anxiety among the Ukrainian people about their possible mobilization to the front lines and sap the will to fight among soldiers and the public. Russia is trying to continue its aggression against Ukraine in an advantageous way by shaking that nation’s unity.
Greg McLean made his name creating eerily familiar characters: good old-fashioned Aussie blokes whose turn of phrase, anti-authoritarianism and sense of humour remind viewers of the people who populated their childhoods. or signup to continue reading Almost two decades after it was released, he says people still tell him reminds them of their uncle. "Even though he's a crazy serial killer, there's a real affection for the character - people love Mick Taylor. It's really weird," he says. In his latest offering, , the murder is implied but McLean's love for the land and its people remains clear. The setting may be thousands of kilometres away on a remote Northern Territory cattle farm, but the characters and backgrounds come directly from his own childhood growing up on a farm in Emu Creek on the outskirts of Bendigo. As a child, McLean attended Eppalock Primary School with about 25 other students, before starting high school at Catherine McCauley. At the end of the first episode of , when cattle baron Colin Lawson looks down at a picture of his father, it's not an actor in an artificially aged photograph, but a real photo of McLean's father as a young jackaroo in the 1940s. "It's meant to be Colin looking at his dad... but that's kind of my own story of growing up with a dad who was from the land." There's a bit of his uncles and cousins in all the characters in , he says, and a lot of his childhood in everything he does. In spite of any head start he may have had from his upbringing, McLean describes the beginning of filming in the Northern Territory as a comedy of errors. "You can imagine the contrast between a bunch of film crew from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide rocking up in their floral shirts and loafers to the Northern Territory and going 200 kilometres south to the middle of the desert to a cattle station. There was a lot of amused looks." Filming began at the end of 2023 at Tipperary Station and Hawk Dreaming (most of the interior shots were filmed later in South Australia) when the temperature was starting to edge towards 40 degrees. McLean described production meetings held in sweltering temperatures with the film crew at one end of the table - at the other, a group of hardened cattlemen there to help them shuffle vast herds of animals into frame. "I'm there with the storyboard saying, 'in this scene in the script, 3000 cattle come over this rise and this actor rides behind and then a bull breaks off to the left, and he chases that one and then a chopper comes down'." "They're just looking at us like, 'what the hell are you talking about?'" By the end of filming, however, McLean says production was a well-oiled machine, recalling one cattleman sitting beside him on the video split and giving acting notes. Those same cattlemen would later join McLean and the rest of the crew at the Darwin premiere of the show. "It was so satisfying to see those people see themselves on screen, see their lifestyle represented. "They love seeing the NT shown in such a spectacular way because it's their home." "To be able to capture that with this crew was pretty special." A second season will depend on but with its track record of reaching the top 10 in 74 countries and number two globally for English TV shows, McLean is hopeful. "I don't know if it could go any better than it is," he says. With so much of appeal - to both international and domestic fans - being the harshness of the land it's filmed on, he's also in talks with Netflix about a documentary showcasing the "military-scale exercise" needed to tackle it. "You can't go in there and impose your will on it, because the sun will do what the sun's going to do, the clouds are going to do what the clouds will do, the rains, storms, flooding, animals," he says. "Thinking back on it now, you kind of think, 'oh my god, how the hell did we actually do that?'" 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FURIOUS farmers are plotting to infiltrate Labour in an attempt to overturn the hated inheritance tax grab. They plan to plant members in the party to influence policy. The Trojan Horse-style idea has been dubbed “Moomentum” — after the 2015 bid by left-wing group Momentum to seize power under Jeremy Corbyn . Farmers have been discussing their options in online forums after 20,000 — including telly star and Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson — protested in Whitehall this week against the Budget blow. One based in Colchester , Essex , urged fellow rural workers to pay the £5.71 monthly Labour membership fee. He wrote: “Join the Labour Party . 100,000 could join the Labour Party . READ MORE ON FARMERS “Momentum did this and nearly had Corbyn elected as PM — start a Moomentum — then it would be possible to change that party’s policies on family businesses. “How would they stop this?” Labour claims only a small number of farms will be hit by the 20 per cent levy on holdings valued above £1million. Will Shemilt, 37, earns minimum wage and £15,000 profit from 330-acre Redhill Farms near Northampton but fears a £600,000 tax bill when his mum dies. Most read in The Sun He told The Sun: “Many are now talking about how to go about influencing quietly and effectively. “One idea is a Momentum-style infiltration of Labour. “There’s power in numbers. “We have a trade union and what’s the difference between us and teachers ? “A lot of people are realising this could be the democratic way to actually make a legitimate change before it’s too late. “We just want to make a living.” Labour was approached for comment.No Iranian drone 'mothership' off the United States launching drones, Pentagon says
Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies. His financial backing, which has earned him a cost-cutting advisory role in Trump's incoming government, surpassed spending by any single political donor since at least 2010, according to data from nonprofit OpenSecrets. The Washington Post reported that Musk spent more this election cycle than Trump backer Tim Mellon, who gave nearly $200 million and was previously the Republican's top donor. Musk donated $238 million to America PAC, a political action committee that he founded to support Trump, filings late Thursday with the Federal Election Commission showed. An additional $20 million went to the RBG PAC, a group that used advertising to soften Trump's hardline reputation on the key voter issue of abortion. Musk has been an ever-present sidekick for Trump since his election victory in November, inviting him to watch a rocket launch in Texas by his SpaceX company. Trump has selected the South African-born tycoon and fellow ally Vivek Ramaswamy to head the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, through which the pair have promised to deliver billions of dollars of cuts in federal spending. However, with Musk's businesses all having varying degrees of interactions with US and foreign governments, his new position also raises concerns about conflict of interest. The president-elect has nominated several people close to Musk for roles in his administration, including investor David Sacks as the so-called AI and crypto czar. Meanwhile, billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman, who has collaborated with Musk's SpaceX, was named the head of US space agency NASA. pgf-bjt/acbMusk's millions for Trump make him biggest US political donor
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Former shock jock, ruthless powerbroker and alleged sexual predator Alan Jones has been pretty much untouchable for decades. Earlier this week, Jones was arrested on 26 offences of aggravated indecent assault and inappropriate touching. At the time of publication, the charges committed against nine alleged victims included 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, 11 counts of assault with acts of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without consent and two counts of common assault. Jones was released on bail. His lawyer, Chris Murphy , said that Jones “denies any misconduct” and intends to “assert his innocence appropriately in the courtroom” . This is not the first time Jones has been accused of sexual misconduct or had unsavoury spats with the law. In 1975, he was ‘persuaded to resign as teacher’ at Sydney’s exclusive The King’s School for boys after it was alleged Jones had a 'bad, very bad' influence over and inappropriate relationships with some of his students. Then there was the London incident in 1988 when Jones was arrested at an underground public toilet and charged with " outraging public decency" and "committing an indecent act". Those charges were later dropped. Alan Jones' 1988 arrest, as reported in the Daily Mirror Jones’ chequered record also includes the time he incited the Cronulla race riots in 2005, for which he was fined . In that particular escapade, among other choice expressions of racial hatred, Jones used his radio program to read out a text message encouraging people to: “Come to Cronulla this weekend to take revenge... get down to North Cronulla to support the Leb and wog bashing day." Then there was the time the Australian Broadcasting Authority found that Jones had engaged in “cash for comment”, misleading listeners by presenting paid endorsements as editorial opinion. There were also many verdicts against him and 2GB in defamation actions, including one in 2018 , in which the judge found his behaviour 'vicious and spiteful' and ordered Jones and 2GB to pay over $3 million in compensation. Socking it to shock jock Alan Jones Executive editor Michelle Pini discusses shock jock Alan Jones' latest angry, misogynistic tirade. Olden-style radio was also Jones’ main platform for his assorted public toilet-style misogyny, sprinkled with a few abusive tweets, including the following standout declarations: "Women [specifically,Victoria Chief Police Commissioner Christine Nixon and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore ] are destroying the joint” ; Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore should be hanged over Sydney’s George Street; PM Julia Gillard ’s father " died of shame” ; "they should shove [Gillard] and [Greens' leader] Bob Brown in a chaff bag and take them as far out to sea as they can and tell them to swim home"; Gillard should be " kicked to death" ; (to Premier Gladys Berejiklian ), “Your head is in a noose ... one that will tighten once the truckies and the farmers start” ; (on former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern), “I hope Scott Morrison gets tough here with a few backhanders ”, and (again, on Ardern), “ I just wonder whether Scott Morrison is going to be fully briefed to shove a sock down her throat.” Until his retirement in 2020, when he was earning around $4 million per annum, such hate-filled, blatantly racist and misogynistic tirades formed the foundation of Jones’ massive following for his Sydney 2GB radio program. Indeed, for this "service to the media", Jones even received an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) award. His Liberal Party pedigree includes writing speeches for former PM Malcolm Fraser , several (failed) election bids and the appointment of a dedicated trouble-shooter known as “the Minister for Alan Jones” during former PM John Howard ’s reign. Apart from Fraser and Howard, Jones has counted among his high-profile friends former PMs Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison , and billionaire mining magnate and Liberal Party buddy Gina Rinehart . Following Jones’ arrest on Monday, billionaire James Packer said : “Alan is a dear, dear friend who I love and it’s a pleasure to support him.” Alan Jones and Andrew Tate: The cancel culture mates This week in Romania, infamous misogynist Andrew Tate lost his appeal to end his detention there and, closer to home, Alan Jones is having a garage sale. Now that he no longer wields power on the airwaves, his other high-profile friends have not rushed to gush about their association with Jones, with most – including Abbott and Rinehart – declining to comment. Interestingly, his name no longer appears on any of Ms Rinehart’s websites. The charge of aggravated indecent assault, which he now faces, carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment for each alleged offence and is the most serious on Jones’ rap sheet. Nonetheless, Alan Jones is still a rich white man of influence, propped up and insulated by a solid network of prominent power brokers — and arrest is not synonymous with conviction. Former shock jock, ruthless powerbroker and alleged sexual predator Alan Jones has been pretty much untouchable for decades. This is not the full story! Subscribe here to read the full editorial and receive our weekly newsletter. Follow managing editor Michelle Pini on Bluesky @michellepini.bsky.social and Independent Australia on Bluesky @independentaus.bsky.social . This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License Support independent journalism Subscribe to IA. Related Articles EDITORIAL: Alan Jones’ touching story How the Opera House debacle has highlighted misogyny and gambling addiction in Australian culture Ignorant Alan Jones and the Stolen Generations Coal mine expansion approved after $700k donation to LNP now faces hurdle Dear Alan Jones POLITICS MEDIA CRIME ALAN JONES indecent assault sexual misconduct #auspol 2GB shock jock The King's School Gina Rinehart James Packer Cronulla race riots Share ArticleHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four games. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four games. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four games. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, the defense gave up multiple big passing plays and Ka′imi Fairbairn missed a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it late in a 32-27 loss. “Just a disappointing loss for us,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We didn’t do anything well enough to win this game. Out of all the positives that we did have, there were way too many negatives, too many negative plays.” Jimmie Ward had a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter and the Texans tied a franchise record with eight sacks. Danielle Hunter led the group with a season-high three sacks and Will Anderson Jr. added two in his return after missing two games with an ankle injury. But the offense sputtered for most of the game as Joe Mixon was held to 22 yards on 14 carries. But Ryans refused to blame the offense for the loss. “Our offense did plenty,” Ryans said. “They gave us enough points. On defense, we have to be able to stop them.” Chig Okonkwo grabbed a short pass and rumbled 70 yards for a touchdown to put the Titans (3-8) up 30-27 with 9 1/2 minutes remaining. Safety Eric Murray missed a tackle that would have stopped him near midfield. It was the last of three big passing plays the Titans had Sunday. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine got in front of the defense and was wide open for a 38-yard TD catch that made it 10-7 late in the first quarter. Calvin Ridley had a 63-yard reception that set up their next touchdown in the second. “It was just way too many negative plays,” Ryans said. “Defensively, unexplainable explosives for touchdowns. We didn’t play good across the board and that starts with me.” Despite this, the Texans (7-5) had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Fairbairn’s short field-goal attempt sailed wide left. He fell to the ground after the miss before getting up and slamming his helmet on the field. “The most frustrating part about it is out of all the bad things that happened, we still had a chance to finish the game,” Ryans said. “Everything that could go wrong, it went wrong. We still had a chance there to tie it up and finish the game, and we didn’t.” 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. The Texans forced a three-and-out, but couldn’t move the ball after that and Harold Landry sacked Stroud in the end zone for a safety to make it 32-27 and allow Tennessee to snap a two-game skid. Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but his two interceptions Sunday give him five combined in the past three games. He now has more interceptions in 12 games this season (nine) than he had in 15 games as a rookie last season (five). “It’s no secret that I haven’t been playing well ... I’ve got to be harder on myself,” he said. “I’m not going to hold my head down. I know I can be a great player, but I’ve got to make better plays.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisement
Blockchain scams are increasingly prevalent, and it's essential to understand what they are and how to recognize them before they take a toll on your finances. For instance, John from Sunset Beach, North Carolina, recently reached out with a pressing question about some suspicious messages he's been receiving in his inbox. "I have been receiving messages from this site for a while. Can you tell me if this is a scam or real? I don't want to pay good money to get scammed." John's experience is not unique; many individuals find themselves in similar situations when confronted with potential blockchain scams. These scams can take various forms, often disguised as legitimate offers or services that promise easy returns on investments. Let's look at the common signs of these scams, why they are so prevalent and what steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a victim. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS - SIGN UP FOR KURT'S NEWSLETTER - THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE What is a blockchain scam? A blockchain scam refers to a deceptive scheme aimed at tricking you into losing your money or digital assets within the cryptocurrency space. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to rise, so does the prevalence of these scams, which exploit the lack of regulation and the anonymity often associated with blockchain technology. In essence, blockchain scams come in various forms, each designed to mislead and defraud unsuspecting victims. One of the most common types is the "Pump and Dump" scheme. In this scenario, scammers artificially inflate the price of a low-value cryptocurrency by spreading false information or hype. Once the price reaches a certain level, they sell off their holdings, causing the price to plummet and leaving other investors with significant losses. Another notorious scam is the Initial Coin Offering scam. Here, fraudsters promote a new cryptocurrency project with promises of high returns and innovative technology. However, once they collect... Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report
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Green is poised to help scale Mechanized AI's revolutionary technology and drive operational excellence as the company enters a phase of rapid growth. ATLANTA , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mechanized AI , a pioneer in the enterprise AI and application modernization space, proudly announces the designation of Amy Green as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 15 years of industry experience, Green brings a wealth of expertise in operations, professional services and technology product marketing to the trailblazing enterprise AI and application transformation startup. Her appointment underscores Mechanized AI's commitment to combining groundbreaking technology with top-tier leadership to maintain its competitive edge in the marketplace. Based in Dallas , Green joins the team with an extensive background in operational management and strategic execution at Deloitte Consulting, where she built and grew the Product Engineering group within their Application Modernization & Innovation practice with Charles Wright , CEO of Mechanized AI. Prior to this, Green served on Deloitte's Global Strategy & Innovation team, where she advised teams across the global network on bringing technology products to market and driving scalable growth. A former Executive Search Consultant with Russell Reynolds Associates, Green has advised Fortune 100 clients on complex leadership challenges and recruited top executives to lead transformation at public and private organizations. Previously, Green also served as Strategic Engagement Director at AIG within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Green obtained her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her MBA from UC San Diego's Rady School of Management. "Amy's deep expertise in managing world-class organizations will be critical to ensure we have the people, processes and technology in the right places to drive our operations forward," says Wright. "Her mastery of leading companies through transformation journeys and category creations will be invaluable as we roll out new products and strengthen our collaboration with strategic partners. Amy has already hit the ground running as COO and she will be a crucial asset in building a client-centric business as we position ourselves for sustainable growth." As COO, Green will oversee delivery and customer success, human resources, operations and marketing—key areas vital to Mechanized AI's ongoing success and ambitious growth objectives. She joins a veteran team of startup and consulting executives, including Aditya Muralidhar (Chief AI Officer), Matias Kreder (CTO), Ian Easton (CCO) and recently, Jenny Allen (CMO). "I'm honored to join Mechanized AI as COO and to collaborate with such a talented, passionate team in the rapidly evolving AI space," Green remarked. "Having had the privilege of working with Charles in the past, I'm confident in his ability to drive the company's vision and direction. Mechanized AI is uniquely positioned for growth and innovation, so I'm excited to help scale the organization and deliver impactful solutions that drive transformation for our clients." Launched in 2023, Mechanized AI has grown its team of experts by over 50 percent in 2024 and has locations throughout the U.S. and South America . Green's appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Mechanized AI expands its global operations and scales its enterprise AI and application modernization solutions across industries. About Mechanized AI: Mechanized AI was launched in 2023 to help companies unlock the power of enterprise AI and accelerate their application modernization journeys. Built and backed by a team with over four decades of combined AI/ML experience, the product suite enables end-to-end AI development and deployment and transforms traditional modernization workflows by automating complex, manual processes. The AI Factory platform is a turnkey solution to build Fortune 500-quality production AI for both enterprise and mid-market businesses. The mAI Modernize suite of products provides AI-powered code modernization for any tech stack, empowering clients to understand and modernize legacy code in hours versus months. For more information, set up a demo at Mechanized.ai , follow us on LinkedIn and X , and view open positions on our Careers page . SOURCE Mechanized AIJordan Sears scores 25 points, Jalen Reed has double-double and LSU outlasts UCF 109-102 in 3OTTelus asks court to quash cabinet order for review of wholesale fibre internet rules
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