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gstar28 app Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’Flamboyant is how one would describe Shaheel Shemont Flair, 26, of Naulu, Nakasi a name now popular in Fiji and abroad. Flair whose real name is Shaheel Sanil Prasad prefers to use a pseudonym. A sole breadwinner for a family of four, Flair said that he loves shopping at NewWorld Supermarket, Nakasi because of its cleanliness, variety and customer service. “It also has a very classy look and the wide range of meat and other goods that is available here is what attracts me to this supermarke,” Flair said. A meat lover whose favourite is chicken biryani cooked by his mother with potatoes says he does all their grocery shopping every fortnight while his mother goes to the market for the family’s supply of vegetables. “I love eating meat thus my shopping cart includes different varieties of meat and meat products, canned food, fruits and other essentials. “I spend around $250 to $300 for our grocery shopping and often bring my younger sister to push the trolley for me.” He shared that though we are encouraged to eat healthy food, the price of locally grown food often costs more than the imported food and pushes us towards unhealthy choices. “For example one bundle beans is $5 and that is not enough for one meal for a family of four so I would rather buy two cans of fish than vegetables which are locally produced but expensive.” Flair on talking about his fitness regime said that if he must lose weight he does not switch or leave certain foods but instead lessens his food portions and eating times. “I swear by yoga, and I think everyone should do it as we all love our food and at times it’s tough to forgo food we love to eat. “I used to have shoulder and back pain and that’s when I started my yoga journey by watching and learning simple poses on You Tube. Yoga is very underrated compared to workout centres or gyms but if only people knew the benefits of it — it would make a great difference in their life’s. “Yoga can be great complement to one’s love for food. It encourages mindfulness, allowing individuals to appreciate their food more fully, while supporting digestion, improving flexibility, reducing stress and boosting overall energy,” he added. Flair a popular social media influencer who uses technology daily to create and upload his contents says the changing digital world such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very intriguing but terrifying. “The way it generates photos and videos looks so realistic that it has become more easy for perpetrators to defame, humiliate, harass, bully and blackmail people through it.” Reflecting on a very low phase in his life a few years back, he said, that it is very important for people to know their self-worth and potential as this world can be a very cruel place to live in at times. “From my previous experiences I have learnt to enjoy the present and not to stress about the future or how people treat you as it is important to stay positive in all circumstances,” he shares.

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An oil pump jack operates near Longview, Alta., on March 15. Todd Korol/Reuters Canada’s energy industry was blindsided by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat of across-the-board tariffs on imports, which it said would disrupt decades of free trade in oil and gas, reduce production and push up fuel prices for American consumers. Mr. Trump’s shot across the bow from his social media platform late Monday, raising the prospect of 25-per-cent import duties on Canadian and Mexican products, did not mention oil and gas specifically – and the odds of this becoming reality were viewed as slim. It is a familiar bargaining pattern from the incoming leader. Still, the sector was not prepared for such brinksmanship before he even took office. “The Canada-U.S. energy partnership is more than 100 years old and is highly correlated to national security, energy security, economic security and geopolitical security. As such, we must do everything in our power to protect and preserve this energy partnership,” Lisa Baiton, chief executive officer of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, said in a statement. “A 25-per-cent tariff on oil and natural gas would likely result in lower production in Canada and higher gasoline and energy costs to American consumers while threatening North American energy security,” she said. At about four million barrels a day, Canadian crude makes up about half the supply imported into the United States. The oil is a mainstay primarily for refineries located in the U.S. Midwest that have been configured to process the heavier Canadian blends. Mr. Trump has also said he wants to revive the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would ship Canadian crude south of the border. “It comes down to: The type of quality that U.S. refineries need is what we have here in Canada, and to apply a tariff on that doesn’t make sense when you can’t produce it yourself,” said Jeremy McCrea, analyst at BMO Capital Markets. Following Mr. Trump ’s threat, Canadian producers quickly found U.S. allies, with representatives of the oil, gas, petrochemical and fuel sectors warning of threats to security and higher domestic prices, as tariffs are paid by the country importing products. Canadian energy shares were pressured on Tuesday in response to what was perceived by investors as an unexpected new risk. The S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index fell 2.5 per cent, with big names such as Tourmaline Oil Corp. TOU-T , Suncor Energy Inc. SU-T and Cenovus Energy Inc. CVE-T among the losers. Mr. Trump said the tariffs would be applied on his first day back in the White House and remain in place until the U.S.’s two neighbouring countries stop all migrants and fentanyl from entering the country. Drugs and illegal immigration from Canada pales in comparison with Mexico. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took the opportunity to use the development as a new wedge issue in her government’s battles against Ottawa. She said Mr. Trump’s border concerns were valid, and urged the federal government to resolve the issues to help avoid tariffs on Canadian oil being exported to the United States. “Fortunately, the vast majority of Alberta’s energy exports to the U.S. are delivered through secure and safe pipelines which do not in any way contribute to these illegal activities at the border,” she said in a social media post. “As the largest exporter of oil and gas to the U.S., we look forward to working with the new administration to strengthen energy security for both the U.S. and Canada.” The United States is Alberta’s largest international trading partner, with crude petroleum making up the bulk of exports. Alberta’s total international merchandise exports reached $15.1-billion in September and the U.S. accounted for $13.3-billion of that, according to provincial data published in November. Ms. Smith’s UCP government has begun strengthening its ties with U.S. officials. Days after Mr. Trump’s election victory, for example, she signed on to a key energy pact with a dozen American states. The Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security aims to shore up energy security, lower costs, increase reliability and bolster sustainable economic development. Alberta is the first non-U.S. jurisdiction to enter into the agreement. By joining the coalition, the province hopes to leverage a network of influential state governors should Mr. Trump follow through with his threats to apply tariffs Alberta’s move to strengthen its ties with the U.S. comes as the province escalates its battle with Ottawa over a proposed oil and gas emissions cap. Ms. Baiton said on Tuesday the tariff threat underscores CAPP’s message for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to back away from the cap, which the industry and provincial government have complained would force a cut in production. Ottawa disputes this. With a file from Carrie TaitAn online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalitionA tug-of-war has begun in the Mahayuti, with the BJP insisting that the next chief minister should be from the saffron party. This argument is being supported by NCP leader Ajit Pawar as well as Union minister Ramdas Athawale, who has also stated that the BJP should hold the chief minister’s position, given that it has by far the largest number of legislators in the assembly. However, the election was fought under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, and his faction of the Shiv Sena insists that he should continue as chief minister. This has created a deadlock in the decision-making process. Shiv Sena MPs, MLAs and party workers are actively campaigning for Shinde, making their position clear in the media and across social media platforms. His supporters are also organising prayers and religious ceremonies to back their demand. On Tuesday, Lata Shinde, Eknath Shinde’s wife, performed a puja at the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Nashik, praying for his reappointment as chief minister. Meanwhile, RPI chief Athawale made a notable statement, revealing that the BJP high command has reportedly informed Shinde that Devendra Fadnavis will be the next CM. Athawale emphasised that the “Bihar model”, under which it was pre-decided that Nitish Kumar would be chief minister, does not apply in Maharashtra, as no such promise was made to Shinde. He urged Shinde to consider the BJP’s suggestions and accept a role in the state or central cabinet. Athawale also acknowledged the key contributions of Shinde, Fadnavis and Pawar in ensuring the Mahayuti’s victory. Sena leader Uday Samant strongly reacted to Athawale’s statement. “We are capable of resolving our own issues and do not need anyone’s advice,” he said. “I humbly request that Athawale refrain from offering suggestions to us.” Mahayuti leaders have openly acknowledged the crucial role played by the RSS in their victory in Maharashtra. RSS members coordinated with Fadnavis for election-related tasks. Immediately after the polls, Fadnavis met with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the RSS headquarters. Given this, the RSS’ stance will be important. Therefore, the views of the RSS, along with the central leadership, will play a key role in determining who becomes the Chief Minister. In Maharashtra, there is a possibility of a formula with one chief minister and two deputy chief ministers. However, there is also speculation that the top position could be rotated.

Skylar Vann scored eight of her 12 points in the fourth quarter, including a clutch 3-pointer that gave No. 10 Oklahoma a double-digit lead, in a 72-62 win over No. 20 Michigan in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Payton Verhulst also scored 12 points, Lexy Keys added 11 and Sahara Williams 10 for the Sooners (10-1), who had been averaging 92.6 points per game, fourth-best in the nation. The game was the nightcap of the Jumpman Invitational. Mila Holloway led all scorers with 20 points but went just 6 of 14 from the floor as Michigan (9-2) had its nine-game winning streak snapped. Jordan Hobbs netted 14 points and Syla Swords 11, but the two combined for 13 of the Wolverines' 26 turnovers. Oklahoma, which shot only 37.5 percent for the game, took a three-point lead into the fourth quarter but went 7 of 13 from the floor in the period and hit all three of its 3-point attempts. Keys and Vann hit treys about 90 seconds apart that pushed the Sooners lead to 62-51, their largest of the game, with 5:47 to play. The Wolverines got no closer than eight the rest of the way. No. 4 UConn 101, Iowa State 68 The Huskies' Sarah Strong, Paige Bueckers and Ashlynn Shade each made 10 field goals, and combined for 83 points to help UConn demolish the Cyclones in the second game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase in Uncasville, Conn. Strong (29 points) went 10-of-18 from the floor and 5-of-9 from deep. The other scorers were even more on-target, as Shade (27 points) finished 10-of-13 and 7-of-10 from distance, while Bueckers (27 points) was 10-of-15 and 5-of-7 on threes. Of the six other Huskies to score, none had more than five points. Shade went 7-of-7 from the field and hit six triples during her 20-point first quarter that propelled UConn ahead 36-10. The Huskies (10-1) shot 52.8 percent from the floor in the first half and led 54-35 at the break. Audi Crooks, Division I's 10th-leading scorer entering Tuesday (21.6 ppg), tallied 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting for Iowa State (9-4). Sydney Harris made 6 of 8 3-point attempts and finished with 17 points. The rest of the Cyclones made just 10 of 32 shots from the floor (31.3 percent). No. 5 LSU 91, Seton Hall 64 Aneesah Morrow finished with 24 points, 19 rebounds and three steals and Mikaylah Williams added 22 points as the Tigers buried the Pirates in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase in Uncasville, Conn. Morrow scored six points as the Tigers (13-0) closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run to erase a one-point deficit. Williams, who finished 6-of-11 on 3-point attempts, nailed three straight treys early in the second quarter to power a 17-4 burst that gave LSU a 39-19 lead. The Tigers entered as the third-best scoring team in the nation, averaging 93.7 points per game. Flau'Jae Johnson added 17 points and Kailyn Gilbert scored 14. Faith Masonius netted a career-high 29 points to go with five rebounds and three steals for Seton Hall (8-3), which shot only 31 percent from the floor, including 23.5 percent from deep. LSU hit 53.7 percent overall and 45 percent on 3-pointers. No. 6 Texas 111, La Salle 49 The Longhorns put six scorers in double figures and took control in the second quarter en route to pummeling the Explorers in Austin, Texas. Kyla Oldacre finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, fellow reserve Justice Carlton scored 17 points, and Taylor Jones collected 13 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks for Texas (11-1). Bryanna Preston added 11 points off the bench and Rori Harmon and Madison Booker notched 10 apiece. The Longhorns, who began the night scoring 88.6 points per game, sixth in the country, tallied their second-most points in a game this season. They led by five near the end of the first quarter before going on a 15-0 run that carried over into the second period. Aryss Macktoon and Ivy Fox led the Explorers (6-6) with seven points each. La Salle shot just 26.3 percent from the floor and committed 26 turnovers. No. 11 Ohio State 82, Grand Valley State 57 Cotie McMahon scored nine of her 21 points in the first five-plus minutes and the unbeaten Buckeyes had no problem defeating the Lakers in a matinee in Columbus, Ohio. Chance Gray led Ohio State with 23 points and went 5-of-8 on 3-point shots, including nailing her first three attempts as the Buckeyes jumped to a 22-4 lead with 4:39 left in the first quarter. McMahon and Gray combined to go 17 of 28 from the floor to carry the Buckeyes (11-0), who hit 78.6 of their shots in the first quarter and 52.5 percent for the game. Abrie Cabana led the Division II power Lakers (11-1) with 14 points. She went 4-of-8 from the floor, but the rest of the team was just 16-of-49 to finish at 35.1 percent. No. 12 TCU 103, Samford 64 Madison Conner's season-high 33 points led the onslaught as the Horned Frogs routed the Bulldogs in Fort Worth, Texas. Conner went 8-of-16 on 3-point attempts and 10-of-21 overall, adding six rebounds and four assists. Hailey Van Lith finished with 15 points, eight assists and two blocks for TCU (11-1), which shot 50 percent from the floor and 45.7 percent (16 of 35) from deep. Donovyn Hunter added 14 points and five steals, and Deasia Merrill chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds. Sadie Stetson led Samford with 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-5 on 3-pointers. Emily Bowman collected 10 points and six rebounds, and Claire Johnson also netted 10 points. The Bulldogs hung within single digits through the first quarter, but Merrill scored four points during an 8-0 run that bridged the first and second periods to push the lead to 13. The margin reached 24 at halftime, 55-31. --Field Level MediaNEW YORK (AP) — A shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in clothes and beauty products from Macy’s and other well-known stores in the U.S. and then resold them in New York City and the Dominican Republic has been busted, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday. Five New Yorkers have been charged with felony possession of stolen property, conspiracy and other related crimes, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. The bust served as a reminder to shoppers as the holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest with Black Friday this week to make sure they are supporting legitimate establishments, she said. “When a deal seems too good to be true, I guarantee you, it’s too good to be true,” Katz said. Nationally, businesses lose roughly $100 billion and the average family pays $500 more a year because of the impact of organized retail theft, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who joined the district attorney and other law enforcement officials in Queens. The Democrat said the arrests also marked the first time anyone has been charged under a new criminal statute of fostering the sale of stolen goods that she recently signed into law to help crack down on retail theft. “This is real simple. We’ve had enough with criminals preying on our citizens,” Hochul said. “We are sick and tired of our citizens feeling they’re vulnerable to random crimes on the streets or these sophisticated organized crime rings. And we are coming after you.” Katz, the district attorney, said the group stole high-end makeup, perfume, beauty products, designer clothing and accessories from stores ranging from Macy’s to Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle, Sephora and Ulta Beauty over a roughly two-year period. The group’s leaders, married couple Cristopher Guzman and Yvelisse Guzman Batista, directed shoplifting crews to steal specific merchandise as they hit multiple stores in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and elsewhere along the East Coast, she said. They also paid truck drivers to divert products bound for retailers from manufacturer warehouses directly to locations under their control. The group, operating out of a home in Queens, then resold the merchandise online as well as at a brick-and-mortar boutique called Yvelisse Fashion in Santiago, a city in the Dominican Republic. Vince Scala, a lawyer for the couple and two of the other defendants, said his clients pleaded not guilty at their arraignment Saturday. They were released pending their next court date in January. “The charges are only a couple of days old, and I have not seen a single piece of evidence, discovery or police reports,” he said. “I look forward to reviewing the case at the appropriate time.” Tuesday’s announcement is part of a broader push from Hochul to counter Republican criticisms that Democrats in New York are soft on public safety issues, an issue that hurt her party in the 2022 midterm elections and has remained a consistent talking point for the GOP. Earlier this year, Hochul signed off on a handful of policies aimed at cracking down on retail theft, including increased criminal penalties for assaulting retail workers, new funding for law enforcement teams dedicated to retail theft and tax credits for businesses to install security cameras. She also approved policies that allow prosecutors to combine the value of stolen goods when filing larceny charges and made it easier to criminally charge third-party sellers of stolen goods. Retail theft has also been a concern elsewhere. Videos of brazen shoplifting crews rampaging through stores have been widely shared on social media, fueling widespread frustration that retail crime is rampant and unpunished. Earlier this month, California voters overwhelmingly passed a tough-on-crime ballot measure that makes shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again. The measure partly rolled back a progressive law passed by voters a decade ago downgrading several nonviolent crimes to misdemeanors, including theft under $950 in value. Associated Press reporter Anthony Izaguirre in Albany contributed to this story. Follow Philip Marcelo at twitter.com/philmarcelo .

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich fans protested against Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during the teams’ Champions League match on Tuesday. The supporters held up several banners making clear their opposition to the Qatari businessman. One banner showed Al-Khelaifi’s face with a line over it, another accused him of being “plutocratic” with an expletive, and more banners read: “Minister, club owner, TV rights holder, UEFA ExCo member & ECA chairman all in one?” The 51-year-old Al-Khelaifi is unpopular among the Bayern fans for his influence on European soccer as chairman of the European Club Association, Qatar Sports Investments — the owner of PSG — and the Qatari state-owned BeIN media group. Bayern fans had long protested against their own club’s sponsorship deals with Qatar, which was accused of human rights abuses before it hosted the 2022 World Cup. The fans eventually got their way last year when Bayern’s long-running sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways was not renewed. The Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported at the time that the decision came from Qatar, whose emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , was unhappy with the Bayern fans’ constant criticism and the club’s failure to distance itself from their protests. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Stanford scientists are looking to combine SRAM and DRAM The new memory type would help solve issues with AI computing Gain Cell memory looks to bridge the gap between the two types The development of more energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence ( AI ) systems is receiving increased support, with a focus on improving memory technology. A hybrid type of memory that blends the high density of DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) with the speed of SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory) is at the forefront of this effort. The project is being led by electrical engineers at Stanford University, with the team’s goal being to create faster, more efficient memory hardware for AI applications that addresses the current limitations in processing power and energy consumption. Memory, a key AI bottleneck – hybrid gain cell memory to the rescue This research is being funded under the CHIPS and Science Act, with a recent boost of $16.3 million in US Department of Defense funding to the California-Pacific-Northwest AI Hardware Hub. AI systems are heavily reliant on hardware that can efficiently move and process large volumes of data. However, moving data between memory and logic unites takes time, which slows down GPUs and leads to increased energy consumption. As AI models become larger and more complex, these memory bottlenecks become more pronounced. Therefore, faster and denser memory located directly on chips is seen as a potential solution to this problem. Stanford University’s H.-S. Philip Wong, an electrical engineer and chair of the AI Hardware Hub, emphasizes the importance of memory in making AI hardware more energy efficient. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Wong’s team has turned to a new type of memory design called Gain Cell memory, which combines the advantages of both DRAM and SRAM. The hybrid gain cell offers a middle ground which has the small footprint of DRAM, but it also provides the faster readout speeds characteristic of SRAM. The key difference in this new design is the use of two transistors—one for writing data and one for reading rather than the capacitor found in traditional DRAM. This allows the gain cell to retain data more reliably and to boost the signal strength when data is read. Gain Cell memory has faced limitations such as rapid data leakage in silicon-based designs and slower readout speeds in oxide-based designs. However the Stanford team combined a silicon transistor with an indium tin oxide transistor, significantly enhancing the device's performance, offering faster readouts while maintaining a compact footprint. The new design can hold data for over 5,000 seconds, far longer than traditional DRAM, which needs refreshing every 64 milliseconds. Additionally, the hybrid memory is around 50 times faster than oxide-oxide gain cells. Wong likens this advancement to transitioning from a basic 3-gear bicycle to a sophisticated 20-gear bicycle, emphasizing that this evolution of memory technology will extend beyond traditional options like DRAM, SRAM, and flash memory. “We want to provide better options so designers can optimize better...it’s an opportunity to rearchitect computers,” Wong said. Via IEEE Scientists inch closer to holy grail of memory Server DRAM is set to overtake Mobile DRAM this year Take a look at the best mini-PCsMEDINA — Cole Callard poured over the Medina record books growing up. But it took years before realizing he could etch his name in them. With the ball at his dancing feet, Callard would make a move in either direction, keeping defenders on high alert in the process. And once an opportunity presented itself, the 6-foot-1 midfielder fired a shot and the goals began to pile up. By season’s end, Callard walked away with numerous accolades, his name at the top of numerous. . And, along with receiving the Niagara-Orleans League Player of the Year, Callard helped Medina win 15 games and advance to its first Section VI final in four years, finishing as B2 runners-up to Southwestern. Callard was at the top of the section, leading all goal scorers and Medina’s new single-season record 44 goals and had 64 total points. The combination of breaking Medina’s records and being unstoppable on the pitch earned Callard Greater Niagara Newspapers Player of the Year. As Callard gained more experience at the varsity level, the stronger his desire for the records became, after an 18-goal campaign two years ago. “After my first couple years, I was like, ‘I can definitely do this,’” Callard said. “And then, obviously, being able to do it is a big accomplishment, as fun as putting the ball in the back of the net.” Named the Niagara-Orleans League Player of the Year, Callard led the Mustangs to a runners-up finish in Class B2. Callard tallied 64 points on 44 goals and 20 assists. Callard led Section VI in goals and points. Callard registered a point in 17 of 19 games, including 11 multi-goal games and five multi-assist games. Callard leaves as Medina’s all-time leader in goals (98), assists (42) and points (140). A first-team All-Niagara-Orleans League pick, Herrmann helped the Lakemen defend their league title. He posted a team-high 26 goals and 47 points. Herrmann recorded a point in 16 of 18 contests, including nine multi-goal games. Herrmann scored a season-high three goals in the season opener against Kenmore West. Herrmann also had seven multi-assist games.. In his final season, Kroening was second on the team with 17 goals and finished with 26 points. Kroening recorded a point in 13 contests for the Mustangs, including two four-point outings. Kroening also scored in 11 games and had multi-goal outings five times. Kroening scored a season-high three goals in a regular season contest against Akron. In his second varsity season, Leardini doubled his scoring totals for the Class A runners-up Lancers, tallying 54 points on 38 goals and 16 assists. Leardini scored at least three goals in six contests, including two five-goal games against CSAT. An All-NFL first team selection, Leardini recorded one point and one goal in 14 of Lew-Port’s 20 games. Leardini recorded 11 goals and 24 assists for the Class A sectional champions. Leardini recorded a point in 14 contests and scored a season-high three goals against CSAT. Leardini tallied two or more assists in seven contests, including a season-high five in the second meeting with CSAT. Leardini was a first-team All-Niagara Frontier League selection. Mullen finished with 10 goals and tied for the team-high of 24 assists. Mullen recorded a point in 11 contests and had one multi-goal game when he scored twice against CSAT. Mullen recorded an assist 11 times, including more than two assists in five contests. Mullen recorded a season-high three assists against North Tonawanda. Named to the All-Niagara Orleans League first team, Neumann finished with 20 goals and 32 points to help the Lakemen earn the No. 1 seed in Class C. Neumann scored in 10 contests, including a season-high four goals against Albion. Neumann recorded a point in 12 of the Lakemen’s 18 contests, with six multi-goal games and three multi-assist games. After competing abroad in Brazil for two years, O’Keefe scored a hat trick in his debut against CSAT. O’Keefe finished second on the team in goals (28) and points (37). An All-NFL third team pick, O’Keefe recorded a point in 15 of 20 games and 10 multi-goal games. O’Keefe also tallied at least three points seven times, with a season-high five in two separate contests. Pachla led the team in goals (21) and assists (24). Pachla scored twice in Grand Island’s Section VI Class A1 championship win against Williamsville East, one of five multi-goal games. Pachla recorded a point in 12 of 20 games, including five multi-assist games. He notched a season-high five assists against Cheektowaga to open sectional play. In his final season, Parrish led Lockport to the Niagara division title of the Niagara Frontier League. An All-NFL first-team pick, Parrish led the 12-5 Lions with 14 goals and 25 points. The forward recorded a point in 13 of 16 games, including two multi-goal games and three multi-assist games. Parrish scored a season-high four goals against North Tonawanda. Named Niagara Frontier League Player of the Year for his defensive prowess, Redfern also tallied a career-high eight goals Redfern scored twice against CSAT and later in the Class A1 semifinal against Williamsville South. Redfern also recorded a point in five contests for Grand Island and scored his final goal in the Class A1 championship against Williamsville East. Named the Niagara-Orleans League Player of the Year, Callard led the Mustangs to a runners-up finish in Class B2. Callard tallied 64 points on 44 goals and 20 assists. Callard led Section VI in goals and points. Callard registered a point in 17 of 19 games, including 11 multi-goal games and five multi-assist games. Callard leaves as Medina’s all-time leader in goals (98), assists (42) and points (140). A first-team All-Niagara-Orleans League pick, Herrmann helped the Lakemen defend their league title. He posted a team-high 26 goals and 47 points. Herrmann recorded a point in 16 of 18 contests, including nine multi-goal games. Herrmann scored a season-high three goals in the season opener against Kenmore West. Herrmann also had seven multi-assist games.. In his final season, Kroening was second on the team with 17 goals and finished with 26 points. Kroening recorded a point in 13 contests for the Mustangs, including two four-point outings. Kroening also scored in 11 games and had multi-goal outings five times. Kroening scored a season-high three goals in a regular season contest against Akron. In his second varsity season, Leardini doubled his scoring totals for the Class A runners-up Lancers, tallying 54 points on 38 goals and 16 assists. Leardini scored at least three goals in six contests, including two five-goal games against CSAT. An All-NFL first team selection, Leardini recorded one point and one goal in 14 of Lew-Port’s 20 games. Leardini recorded 11 goals and 24 assists for the Class A sectional champions. Leardini recorded a point in 14 contests and scored a season-high three goals against CSAT. Leardini tallied two or more assists in seven contests, including a season-high five in the second meeting with CSAT. Leardini was a first-team All-Niagara Frontier League selection. Mullen finished with 10 goals and tied for the team-high of 24 assists. Mullen recorded a point in 11 contests and had one multi-goal game when he scored twice against CSAT. Mullen recorded an assist 11 times, including more than two assists in five contests. Mullen recorded a season-high three assists against North Tonawanda. Named to the All-Niagara Orleans League first team, Neumann finished with 20 goals and 32 points to help the Lakemen earn the No. 1 seed in Class C. Neumann scored in 10 contests, including a season-high four goals against Albion. Neumann recorded a point in 12 of the Lakemen’s 18 contests, with six multi-goal games and three multi-assist games. After competing abroad in Brazil for two years, O’Keefe scored a hat trick in his debut against CSAT. O’Keefe finished second on the team in goals (28) and points (37). An All-NFL third team pick, O’Keefe recorded a point in 15 of 20 games and 10 multi-goal games. O’Keefe also tallied at least three points seven times, with a season-high five in two separate contests. Pachla led the team in goals (21) and assists (24). Pachla scored twice in Grand Island’s Section VI Class A1 championship win against Williamsville East, one of five multi-goal games. Pachla recorded a point in 12 of 20 games, including five multi-assist games. He notched a season-high five assists against Cheektowaga to open sectional play. In his final season, Parrish led Lockport to the Niagara division title of the Niagara Frontier League. An All-NFL first-team pick, Parrish led the 12-5 Lions with 14 goals and 25 points. The forward recorded a point in 13 of 16 games, including two multi-goal games and three multi-assist games. Parrish scored a season-high four goals against North Tonawanda. Named Niagara Frontier League Player of the Year for his defensive prowess, Redfern also tallied a career-high eight goals Redfern scored twice against CSAT and later in the Class A1 semifinal against Williamsville South. Redfern also recorded a point in five contests for Grand Island and scored his final goal in the Class A1 championship against Williamsville East. Callard provided his talents in other facets for Medina’s offense, too. He registered a point in 17 games, with five multi-assist games, including a season-high three in a Class B2 quarterfinal win against Silver Creek/Forestville. But once he found the back of the net, Callard couldn’t be stopped, scoring multiple goals in 11 contests. Callard recorded a season-high five goals twice in contests against Albion and Roy-Hart, one year after his seven-goal performance against Buffalo Academy set the single-game record at Medina and the second most ever in a New York State game. Callard didn’t have to look far to get hooked on playing soccer. Growing up, Callard enjoyed watching his cousin, Medina 2018 graduate and Roberts Wesleyan player Ethan Leonard, play as a center midfielder, the same position he would eventually play. But along with watching YouTube videos and Medina games or competing in travel leagues, Callard participated in multiple camps. To start, Callard’s parents enrolled him in the Olympic Development Program, a once-a-month program for five months at Sahlen's Field when he was 13 or 14 years old. Callard later joined training camps at Buffalo State and Roberts Wesleyan two years ago, where he learned how to attack the open space and not be afraid to make mistakes. But the ODP camp helped develop his craft. “The ODP helped a lot with my ball skills, learning different touches and different moves,” Callard said. “That was probably the main thing I learned from them, just a lot of ball skills and stuff that helped open up space on the field. ... Just doing 100 touches or 1,000 touches, it’s a bunch of different skills that you can do. Just working on your first touch. Wall ball is a big thing.” Since attending the offseason camps, Callard also spent three years playing year-round with the Lockport Lightning of the Lockport Soccer Club, allowing him to compete against faster and more skilled players. But the progression also came during each of his four seasons at Medina. With Callard in the lineup, the Mustangs won 48 games, the most by any player in program history, and posted double-digit wins three times. Along with his skill with the ball, Callard expanded his offensive style of the play with his passing over the four years. “He knows to give the ball up to get it back in a better position,” Medina head coach Steve Luksch said. “Let the defense concentrate on him, whoever has the ball, and he just takes off and everybody forgets about him for a second or two and then he’s got you beat... He’s super unselfish but he’s super smart at the same time ... I knew he wouldn’t take a bad shot.” Medina's Cole Callard was named Greater Niagara Newspapers Player of the Year after tallying 44 goals and 64 points this season. With the high school season over, Callard faces a decision on what he wants to play next, between continuing with soccer or pursuing kicking in football, which he dual sported with the Mustangs for three seasons. Callard is weighing his options and hasn’t made an official choice, but is contemplating a roster spot for kicking at SUNY Cortland and an offer for soccer from Berkeley College, a USCAA Division II school in New Jersey. Soccer became Callard’s first passion at age 5, but his interest in kicking grew as he got older. . “It kind of opened my eyes,” Callard said. “I think, with football, I kind of have a better opportunity, because it’s here in America. And then soccer, you got all those European countries where there’s a lot of good, good players, so I think I have a better chance to go farther at football.”

Some quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”

A newly elected Democrat in the Minnesota House of Representatives resigned Friday following a recent court decision that found him ineligible to serve because he failed to meet the state’s residency requirement. As a result, a special election will be held Jan. 28 to fill Curtis Johnson’s House seat representing parts of Ramsey County. Last week, Ramsey County District Court Judge Leonardo Castro ruled in favor of Paul Wikstrom, the Republican challenger who contested Johnson’s decisive election victory. Wikstrom alleged that Johnson didn’t live in the Rice Street apartment he had rented in early 2024 to establish residency in the Roseville-area House district, and the judge agreed. In a resignation letter Friday to Gov. Tim Walz posted on social media, Johnson said he disagrees with the court’s decision, but he didn’t see a “viable pathway” to regain his seat in the legislature by appealing to the Minnesota Supreme Court. “Rather than dragging this out further I decided to resign now so a special election can be held as soon as possible,” Johnson wrote. The news means partisan power at the Capitol will shift to Republicans, at least for the time being. Prior to the court’s ruling, the Minnesota House was expected to be tied with 67 DFLers and 67 Republicans for the first time since 1979 . In a statement Friday, DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman said a prompt special election means voters in Johnson’s east-metro suburban district will be represented for the bulk of the legislative session. “We expect the district will again vote to elect a Democrat by overwhelming margins,” Hortman said. “This session provides a historic opportunity for the Minnesota House to govern on a bipartisan basis,” Hortman added. “House Democrats are ready to get to work with our Republican colleagues. There is no time to waste on partisanship as we head into session. Neither party has enough votes to pass a bill on its own, so we will need to work together.” Republican Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth said in a statement she was pleased Johnson “accepted the court’s clear decision.” “This confirms that Republicans will have an organizational majority on Day One,” Demuth added. Democrats and Republicans have been negotiating power-sharing agreements in recent weeks and have agreed on House committee membership but those discussions had been paused because of the Johnson court case and another pending in Scott County. Walz on Friday issued a writ of special election to fill Johnson’s vacancy in House District 40B. A special primary election for the nomination of candidates will be Jan. 14, if necessary. Affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions for potential candidates must be filed with the Secretary of State or the Ramsey County auditor by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31.Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson. Both second-year quarterbacks are playing well since returning to the starting lineup. Young has steadily improved after coming back in Week 8. He’s displayed the skills that earned him a Heisman Trophy at Alabama and convinced the Carolina Panthers to draft him ahead of C.J. Stroud with the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. Young had his best game on Sunday, nearly leading Carolina to an overtime win over Tampa Bay if it weren’t for Chuba Hubbard’s fumble in field-goal range. He threw for 298 yards and a go-ahead touchdown pass in the final minute of a . Young almost led the Panthers to a win over the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs a week earlier only to see Patrick Mahomes drive Kansas City into position for a winning field goal as time expired. Rookie coach Dave Canales benched Young for veteran Andy Dalton after just two games in which he had a 44.1 passer rating. The 23-year-old has completed 60.4% of his passes for 1,062 yards, six TDs and three interceptions — none in the past three games — while going 2-3 in the five starts since Young got another opportunity to lead the Panthers (3-9). Richardson has led Indianapolis to a pair of comeback wins late in the fourth quarter in three starts after he regained his starting job. The Colts (6-7) selected Richardson No. 4 last year and he started just 10 games before coach Shane Steichen benched him for Joe Flacco in Week 9. Richardson completed only 44.4% of his passes with four TDs and seven picks in his first six starts. He’s improved to 52.4% with three TDs and two picks since coming back. The 22-year-old tossed a 3-yard TD pass to Alec Pierce on fourth-and-goal with 12 seconds remaining and then ran in for a 2-point conversion to lift the Colts to a over New England on Sunday. Young and Richardson both have a long way to go to prove they can be franchise quarterbacks. But there’s far more optimism now that they’re not busts. Young is on his third head coach and second offensive coordinator in two seasons. Canales is known for getting the best out of quarterbacks, helping Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield revive their careers. He made a bold decision to bench Young after just two games but that allowed him to watch, grow and learn without the pressure of having to perform. Now it appears Young might have a future in Carolina when that seemed unlikely in September. Richardson just needs more experience. He threw only 393 passes in college and started four games as a rookie before he was injured. Steichen’s decision to bench him for Flacco didn’t work out. Flacco, who was the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year last year after leading Cleveland to the playoffs by going 4-1 in five starts, struggled in two games. Still, that gave Richardson a chance to reset after tapping out for a play in the game before he was benched. Quarterbacks need time to develop. They can’t be judged fairly after one or two seasons, especially when they were high draft picks who joined bad teams that lacked talent. Clock management blunders Matt Eberflus lost his job as Chicago’s head coach a day after he watched the offense run out of time with a timeout in hand, missing an opportunity to push Detroit to overtime on Thanksgiving. But Antonio Pierce made an even worse decision on Black Friday that cost the Raiders a chance to beat the Chiefs. Aidan O’Donnell drove Las Vegas to the Chiefs 32 with 15 seconds left. Instead of trying for a game-winning field goal down 19-17, Pierce wanted O’Donnell to take the snap, allow more time to tick and throw the ball away. But O’Donnell wasn’t ready for the snap, the Chiefs recovered the fumble and escaped with the win. aManaging the clock shouldn’t be this difficult for NFL head coaches. Tucker’s troubles Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is having the worst season of his 13-year career. If he wasn’t one of the best kickers in NFL history, Baltimore would’ve made a switch already. But coach John Harbaugh has too much respect for Tucker, who began the season as the most accurate kicker in league history. Tucker has missed a career-high eight field-goal attempts, including two in a 24-19 loss to Philadelphia. Harbaugh, a former special teams coach, isn’t planning to replace Tucker. But the Ravens (8-5) have Super Bowl aspirations and Tucker needs to straighten things out. One solution would be to place him on injured reserve to work on his technique. In this case, Tucker has earned the right not to be released. Plus, he’s signed through 2027. ___ AP NFL:NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward records Tuesday after created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could were they to take effect. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% and was on track to top its set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 81 points, or 0.2%, to set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher, with less than an hour remaining in trading. Stock markets abroad were down, but mostly only modestly, after President-elect Trump said he on Mexico, Canada and as soon as he takes office. Stock indexes were down 0.1% in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada's main index edged down by just 0.1%. Trump has often praised the , but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for U.S. companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. General Motors sank 8.2%, and Ford Motor fell 2.6% because both import automobiles from Mexico. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States, dropped 3.9%. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause U.S. households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun from a two-decade high a couple months ago to offer support to the . While lower interest rates can boost the overall economy and prices for investments, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. “Many” officials at the Fed's earlier this month said they should lower rates gradually, according to released Tuesday afternoon. Unlike tariffs in Trump's first term, his proposal from Monday night would affect products across the board. Trump’s tariff talk came almost immediately after U.S. stocks rose Monday amid excitement about his pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent. The hope was the hedge-fund manager could steer Trump away from policies that balloon the U.S. government deficit, which is how much more it spends than it takes in through taxes and other revenue. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another set of mixed profit reports from U.S. retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates instituted by the Fed to get inflation under control. tumbled 17.6% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear. A day earlier, Kingsbury said he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. fell 4.7% after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 1.4%. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. J.M. Smucker jumped 5.4% for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500 after topping analysts' expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. also helped prop up U.S. indexes. Gains of 2.8% for Amazon and 2% for Microsoft were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. In the bond market, Treasury yields rose following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.30% from 4.28% late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41% level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after late last week. It's since dipped back toward $91,600, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.NHL.com recently released its final projections on who will make Team Canada for the Four Nations Face-Off in February, and four Vegas Golden Knights were selected. Forward Mark Stone, defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore, and goalie Adin Hill were selected by NHL.com to represent their country in the exhibition series that begins Feb. 12 and through Feb. 20. The official rosters will be announced Dec. 4. Stone was the lone forward selection. He has 21 points in 13 games this season; he’s missed the last nine with a lower-body injury. Stone is one of the better two-way forwards in the NHL, and him making Team Canada wouldn’t surprise anyone. The issue will be his health. He is an important piece to the Golden Knights roster, and playing extra games would put him at risk of injury, but that’s a concern regardless of player given this format. Pietrangelo and Theodore were the two blue liners selected to the team. Pietrangelo has experience playing with the senior team, having won a gold medal in 2014 Olympic Games and the 2016 World Championships. His experience would be vital to a Team Canada team. Additionally, pairing him with Theodore would be a great situation as the Golden Knights have paired them together before. Theodore, who is more known for his offensive game, would complement the Canadian roster by giving another solid blue line threat. Hill was always on the radar for Team Canada, but after early struggles seems to have found his form and should be selected as one of Canada’s goalies. Coincidentally enough, NHL.com has his former teammate Logan Thompson as also making the team, giving Canada the 1-2 combo of Thompson and Hill that the Golden Knights deployed last season. Paul Delos Santos is the Las Vegas sports insider for Dice City Sports. Follow him on X at @PaulDelos_ . This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

Close to two dozen webcams were installed on B.C. highways this year, including along a corridor connecting Langford and Sooke on Vancouver Island. The cameras provide snapshots of road and traffic conditions and, where technically feasible, are positioned based on resident, contractor and weather expert needs, according to the province’s Transportation and Transit Ministry. “Drivers can see more of B.C. roads before trips,” it says. It says new technology helped DriveBC add 22 new cameras in 2024, delivering 37 more views “to help drivers travel more safely, especially during winter.” On the Island, the annual network expansion included Highway 14 at West Shore Parkway, with north, west and east views — a trio of angles adding to completed corridor improvements between Langford and Sooke, reads a news release. Residents of the latter have expressed concern about traffic woes. This past summer, a Change.org petitioner was seeking “effective solutions” to the growing gridlock in Sooke. READ PREVIOUS: Bumper to bumper: Petition garners over 2,000 signatures for immediate solution to Sooke traffic woes Elsewhere in B.C., cams were installed along Highway 1 at 216 Street in Langley and Pine Pass on Highway 97, at the access road to Powder King Mountain Resort region. At Paulson Summit on Highway 3, a new off-grid west-view remote cam uses solar power and transmits data via satellite, as there is no power nearby. Currently, there are 503 cams on DriveBC’s network. Together, they deliver 1,037 views of current road conditions — and many have pan-tilt-zoom functions, meaning they also provide several angles from a single position, the province adds. To view the B.C. Highway Cams website, click here . The province says DriveBC is in the process of redesigning its web portal to include a simplified map, clearer notifications, advisory features and better mobile usability.