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Mangaluru: The Silicon Beach Programme (SBP) on Saturday held its second dialogue series and marked its official launch, a transformative initiative to position coastal Karnataka as India's next major technology hub. SBP aims to develop a 300km stretch of Karnataka's coastline, starting from Mangaluru, into a world-class technology corridor. This transformation will leverage local talent, enhance infrastructure, and provide significant cost benefits for global companies while maintaining the region's rich cultural heritage. "Mangaluru's technology ecosystem is experiencing impressive growth, with over 225 companies and startups employing more than 20,000 IT professionals," said Rohith Bhat, SBP founding member and founder of Wrkwrk, 99Games, and Robosoft. Speaking during the official launch of SBP, Bhat said two to three new firms are setting up operations locally each month, and over 4,000 IT professionals found employment here in the last year. "With 10,000 engineers graduating from more than 25 engineering colleges, 40,000 graduating from over 150 degree colleges, and more than 15 medical colleges, some of the renowned healthcare and education institutes coupled with one of the highest human development index (HDI), the region promises a high happiness index to people who work here. With the launch of SBP, we aim to create a platform for like-minded individuals to unite, share resources, and promote sustainable economic growth while preserving local culture and protecting the environment. Together, we will elevate the entire region as a centre of technological excellence, positioning it as India's Silicon Beach," said Anand Pai, SBP founding member and executive director, Bharath Group of Companies. On the occasion, a digital web platform, print, and video materials were unveiled. The website www.siliconbeachprogram.com provides a comprehensive overview of the Silicon Beach of India region. It also included a panel discussion on satellite companies and nano-GCCs and a startup pitch and showcase that featured the most promising regional startups. The SBP is supported by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and TiE Mangaluru. The Silicon Beach Programme brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, NRIs, and policymakers to accelerate the region's economic growth through technology innovation. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
The Hunter's first recorded shark attack occurred in November 1874 when a wobbegong nipped a man's foot during an evening dip at Redhead Beach. Login or signup to continue reading Two years later, a swimmer was lucky to survive a bull shark mauling in the Paterson River. The incidents mark the start of the 59 recorded shark attacks, 11 of which were fatal, that have occurred in the Hunter over the past 150 years. The Australian Shark Incident Database , maintained by the Taronga Conservation Society, shows hardly any part of the Hunter coast or its vast estuary system has not recorded a close encounter between humans and the apex predators. They range from scratches left by annoyed wobbegongs (carpet sharks) to horrific great white and tiger shark attacks on helpless swimmers. The Bar Beach to Merewether stretch has recorded more attacks than any other part of the region's coastline with 10 attacks, including three fatal, occurring between 1907 and 2015. The common area for shark attacks is Port Stephens coast and estuary system, with 18 occurring between 1898 and 2020. Despite the large number, no fatal attacks have been recorded in the blue water wonderland. Lake Macquarie has recorded six shark attacks, including one fatal. After more than half a century of no recorded attacks, a bull shark latched onto a man's arm while he was swimming at Yarrawonga Park in January 2021. Of the 11 fatal shark attacks recorded in the Hunter, two have occurred in the relatively shallow waters of Newcastle's Throsby Creek. Twelve-year-old Herbert Miller died from horrific leg injuries suffered during a bull shark attack near the Carrington Bridge in 1920. Fifteen-year-old George Lundberg was also taken in the same area in 1936 and died from his injuries. There were also reports of dogs and horses being taken in the creek up until the 1960s. The Hunter's last fatal attack occurred on December 6, 1951, when a great white took Frank Okulich, who was swimming at Merewether Beach at about 4pm. Shark nets were installed off Hunter's swimming beaches in 1949. Today they protect swimmers from Stockton to Shelly Beach between September and March. While shark attacks have declined since the 150-metre-long by 6-metre-deep nets were introduced, they kill significant numbers of harmless marine creatures each year. A humpback whale, dolphins, turtles and rays are among the non-target marine creatures routinely caught in shark nets off Hunter beaches. NSW Department of Primary Industries data shows that of the 79 animals caught off Hunter beaches between September 2022 and April 2023, only eight, or 10 per cent, were great white or tiger sharks. Conservation groups have been increasing pressure on the government over the past decade to replace shark nets with non-lethal technologies such as smart drumlines and drones. Hunter advocates cited the use of a drone as critical in spotting two sharks off Nobby's beach in January 2024. The government's scientific committee also slammed shark nets this year, noting they represented a "key threatening process" due to their adverse impact on marine creatures. In response, the government agreed to remove the nets a month earlier, potentially paving the way for their complete removal if local councils can guarantee alternative shark deterrents will protect swimmers. A suite of new measures which are being trialled this summer include: Premier Chris Minns said in January that he was not confident emerging shark protection technology was a good enough replacement for nets. "It's a good ambition to remove shark nets ... but we've got a ways to go when it comes to that shark detection technology," he said. Shark scientist Leonardo Guida said modern alternatives to nets were already working and in place after more than a decade of development. "Public sentiment and the science are in alignment-let's keep the nets out and the drones up," he said. "Every beach where a net is installed already has alternative shark safety measures in place such as SMART drumlines, alert systems and drone surveillance. These technologies have been in use on our beaches and thoroughly tested for the last decade. Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues. Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. 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Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone knows his fans are eager for his next game, Haunted Chocolatier , and that some of them are disappointed in the apparent lack of progress and news on that front. He's sorry about that, but in a new update says he's been obligated to keep his focus on Stardew Valley—and while Haunted Chocolatier is still a long way off, he promises it's going to happen. Stardew Valley's 1.6 update was originally meant to be mainly a technical update, but Barone said it " kind of snowballed " once he started adding new content. He's stuck with it since the release of the update on PC in March, saying he's "been heavily involved with bug fixing, porting, and more," all of which have kept him from Haunted Chocolatier. "It’s been a little sad to see Haunted Chocolatier getting dusty on the shelf," Barone wrote, "but this is the reality of my situation. Stardew Valley is a big and popular game, and I have a lot of attachment to it. I also feel a strong sense of duty and obligation to all the people who have bought Stardew Valley over the years, granting me this rare opportunity to be an indie game developer. So it’s hard to 'let go' of Stardew, even temporarily, to work on something that isn’t already established and meaningful to people." Still, Barone said he has "a strong desire to make more games," and even though little of it has been seen publicly, he's grown very attached to Haunted Chocolatier's "characters, themes, and ideas." And significant work on the game has already been completed, culminating in a vertical slice he described as "essentially a skeleton of the game with most (not all) of its bones in place." A lot of work remains to build it out from there, but Barone said he doesn't mind—"I'm addicted to the grind"—and he's not going to change the processes that worked so well for him on Stardew Valley. Along with the actual development of the game, that also means there will be no early access period, crowdfunding, or preorders, "so I don’t feel a ton of external pressure to finish the game on a timeline." That doesn't mean he won't share insights into Haunted Chocolatier's development, but only when the urge strikes, or if he's got something particularly cool to show off. Barone acknowledged that the update repeats a lot of points he's made previously—Barone said back in August that he had " not touched Haunted Chocolatier in a long time " because he was focused on Stardew's 1.6 update—but said he "wanted to check in with all of you, let you know that Haunted Chocolatier is still going to be a thing, and re-affirm some of the stuff I’ve said before." "I look forward to sharing this new world with you," Barone wrote. "When it's ready." The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to GlasgowWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. It's inevitable that as battery technology progresses, portable power stations will become more, well, portable. And the latest developments have seen a raft of new, compact power stations arriving in 2024 that can keep gadgets topped up without adding too much bulk to your backpack. The Anker brand Solix has been one of the latest companies to throw its hat into this particular ring, and it's doing things a bit differently. Unlike some small portable power stations, the new Solix C300 is tall, narrow and designed to be carried with a strap. That makes it more versatile, and the fact it's 15% smaller than its rivals really helps. There are two versions of the C300, one has a pair of AC sockets with a small inverter built in, the other has just a 12v selection of outputs. I've been testing the AC version for a while, using it to power and charge all sorts of devices, and it hasn't missed a beat. The inverter can cope with constant loads of up to 300 watts , or a surge of up to 600 watts, so it'll comfortably run any laptop, or even some power tools, or a projector. The USB sockets, of which there are four, can pump out 140 watts , which is impressive, and the battery has a 288Wh capacity , which is effectively the same as around 90,000mAh. So it has plenty of power for most of the devices you could plausibly take with you on an outdoor excursion, or a camping trip. And it weighs just 4kg. The DC version , without the two three-pin sockets, is even lighter, and that one comes with a clever pop-out lamp on the top . The AC version makes do with a light bar, but it's pretty bright. They both have Anker's LCD display on the front, which makes monitoring inputs and outputs really easy, with a clear indicator of how much charge is left in percentage terms. Recharging can be done through the USB sockets , more slowly through the car charging socket, through a solar input up to 100 watts or, in the case of the AC version , at 330 watts through an AC input. The DC version, however, can accept two charging loads through its USB-C sockets , instead of just one on the AC version. This means you can potentially hose in 280 watts. It won't charge quite as quickly as the AC version, then, but it's very impressive. In fact, I do think the DC version is the more versatile device , overall. It's a bit lighter and smaller, it has that neat pop-up lamp, and unless you really need an AC socket , it's just as useful. In fact, using an inverter is quite inefficient, and you'll have to cope with a phantom load just by turning it on. If you can, you should always use the 12V supply. And then there's the price. This is where it gets interesting. At the time of publication, the DC version costs £149.99, down from its usual £199.99. Meanwhile the AC version, usually priced at £269.99, costs £189.99. It makes it something of a dilemma for buyers, because there's only a £40 difference between the two. And that £40 gets you a robust inverter and two AC sockets. But, like I say, if you don't need AC power , if you can cope with some very powerful USB sockets and you'd prefer the lightness and smaller size, go for the DC version . You won't be disappointed. They're both really good bits of kit.
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Netflix 'totally ready' for XMas NFL games, WWECanada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne is not part of today’s cabinet shuffle as a new year election looks near-certain. Shuffle caps off a hectic week kicked off by the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Champagne has been serving as Innovation Minister , when he took over from Navdeep Bains. The shuffle named eight news MPs to cabinet, replacing some ministers who have resigned or made it known they will not be seeking re-election in recent weeks, while four got new or modified portfolios. The shuffle includes new ministers responsible for a pair of regional development agencies that fund technology projects in Canada. Brampton North MP Ruby Sahota is the new Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), replacing Filomena Tassi who in October that she will not seek re-election. Sahota re-affirmed her support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday after an in reaction to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s surprise . Additionally, Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid is replacing Dan Vandal as the new Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). Vandal also his retirement from politics in October. The shuffle caps off a hectic week leading up to the holidays, kicked off by Freeland’s resignation from her position Monday hours before she was scheduled to deliver the Fall Economic Statement (FES). In her departing statement, Freeland noted that she has been at odds with Trudeau lately regarding the best path forward for Canada at a time when the country faces “a grave challenge” from the United States. After hours of uncertainty, chaos, and no finance minister, House Leader Karina Gould tabled the FES just after 4 p.m. on Monday. Less than an hour later, then-Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, had Finance added to his portfolio. LeBlanc retained the finance portfolio in the shuffle, but Ottawa South MP David McGuinty took the Public Safety portfolio off his plate. Leblanc will now be the one responsible for following through on a in the FES aimed at spurring more investment in Canada’s technology sector and domestic businesses more broadly. This a renewal of the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit reform, programs to encourage more private investment in mid-cap growth firms and pension fund support for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. There are also measures named in the that LeBlanc will now have to see through, such as the capital gains tax changes that Canadian tech earlier this year, that . However, many promises contained within the FES require legislative amendment, making them unlikely to be fulfilled after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh released a announcing his intention to file a non-confidence motion when the House of Commons sits again on Jan. 27, 2025. The NDP has long propped up the Liberal minority government, the Conservative Party’s non-confidence motions throughout the year despite the in September. Without the NDP’s support, an election will almost certainly happen in the spring, leaving the Liberal proposals waiting to follow that result.
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