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Guwahati: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the aegis of the ministry of science and technology and the ministry of earth sciences, on Saturday inaugurated the 10th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) at IIT-Guwahati. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union minister of state for science & technology Jitendra Singh and Meghalaya’s CM Conrad Sangma were present during the inauguration ceremony. Arunachal Pradesh minister Dasanglu Pul and Assam’s minister for science & technology Keshab Mahanta too attended the event. The event is being organised with Vijnana Bharathi, with CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, serving as the nodal institute. The fest, which will conclude on December 3, is expected to host more than 8,000 delegates, researchers and prominent scientific organisations, alongside 10,000 students from educational institutions, encouraging cross-disciplinary partnerships. “This festival would not be possible without the unwavering support of the Honorable PM. IISF stands as a grand celebration of scientific innovation and collaboration, featuring numerous innovations catering to a diverse audience. It showcases India’s remarkable achievements, such as Chandrayaan-2 , and includes a science expo that highlights cutting-edge research and technology,” said Sarma. We also published the following articles recently Sarma, Conrad inaugurates IISF at IIT-Guwahati The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) was inaugurated at IIT-Guwahati by CSIR, under the ministries of science & technology and earth sciences. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union minister Jitendra Singh, and Meghalaya's CM Conrad Sangma attended. The event, organized with Vijnana Bharathi, aims to showcase scientific achievements and innovations, highlighting initiatives like Chandrayaan-2. IIT Guwahati to host Indias largest science festival from November 30 India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 will be held at IIT Guwahati from November 30 to December 4. This event, themed 'Transforming India into an S&T driven Global Manufacturing Hub', aims to promote India's scientific achievements and foster collaboration. Hosted by CSIR, it will feature various thematic events to engage both scientific professionals and the general public. Science of Gemstone Vibrations: Exploring Crystals from a Scientific Perspective Gemstones and crystals are admired for their beauty and believed to have healing powers. Crystals can vibrate in precise frequencies due to their atomic structure, a property useful in technology. While scientific proof about their health benefits is limited, belief in their effects can lead to mood improvement or stress reduction, demonstrating the placebo effect.NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report, which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs, including for goods coming from China. Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris, where the government is battling over the budget.
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- The very close election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat heads next to a hand recount even as election officials announced a machine recount of over 5.5 million ballots resulted in no margin change between the candidates. The statewide machine recount — in which ballots were run again through tabulators — that wrapped up this week showed Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs with a 734-vote lead over Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, who is a Court of Appeals judge. Most county election boards reported minor vote changes from the machine recount requested by Griffin. But State Board of Elections data showed the post-recount lead exactly the same as what Riggs held after all 100 counties fully completed their ballot canvass in November. Griffin led Riggs by about 10,000 votes on election night, but that lead dwindled and flipped to Riggs as tens of thousands of qualifying provisional and absentee ballots were added to the totals through the canvass. Griffin, who already has pending election protests challenging the validity of more than 60,000 ballots counted statewide, has asked for a partial hand-to-eye recount, which county boards will start Wednesday or Thursday. The partial hand recount applies to ballots in 3% of the voting sites in all 100 counties, chosen at random Tuesday by the state board. Once the partial recount is complete, a statewide hand recount would be ordered if the sample results differ enough from the machine recount that the result would be reversed if the difference were extrapolated to all ballots. Riggs, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2023 and now seeks an eight-year term, again claimed victory Tuesday. In a campaign news release, spokesperson Embry Owen said Griffin “needs to immediately concede – losing candidates must respect the will of voters and not needlessly waste state resources.” Riggs is one of two Democrats on the seven-member court. Through attorneys, Griffin has challenged ballots that he says may not qualify for several reasons and cast doubt on the election result. Among them: voter registration records of some voters casting ballots lack driver's license or partial Social Security numbers, and overseas voters never living in North Carolina may run afoul of state residency requirements. State and county boards are considering the protests. Griffin's attorneys on Monday asked the state board to accelerate the matters before it and make a final ruling early next week. "Our priority remains ensuring that every legal vote is counted and that the public can trust the integrity of this election,” state Republican Party spokesperson Matt Mercer said in a news release. Final rulings by the state board can be appealed to state court. Joining Griffin in protests are three Republican legislative candidates who still trailed narrowly in their respective races after the machine recounts. The Supreme Court race and two of these three legislative races have not been called by The Associated Press. The key pending legislative race is for a House seat covering Granville County and parts of Vance County. Republican Rep. Frank Sossamon trails Democratic challenger Bryan Cohn by 228 votes, down from 233 votes before the recount. Sossamon also asked for a partial hard recount in his race, which was to begin Tuesday. Should Cohn win, Republicans will fall one seat short of the 72 needed in the 120-member House to retain its veto-proof majority — giving more leverage to Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein in 2025. Senate Republicans already have won 30 of the 50 seats needed to retain its supermajority in their chamber. The AP on Tuesday did call another legislative race not subject to a protest, as Mecklenburg County GOP Rep. Tricia Cotham won her reelection bid over Democrat Nicole Sidman. A machine recount showed Cotham ahead of Sidman by 213 votes, compared to 216 after the county canvass. Cotham’s switch from the Democrats to the Republicans in April 2023 secured the Republicans' 72-seat veto-proof majority so that Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes could be overridden by relying solely on GOP lawmakers.Georgia rallies, then holds off South Carolina StateIs Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughing
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Georgia Tech cruises past Alabama A&MNoneHysterical “I felt like Linda Blaire in The Exorcist ” - one of the victims There is a reason why I put this first on my list: it is because of the well-structured script and production that hook you within the first three minutes of the first episode. This podcast from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios investigates the mysterious 2011 outbreak that affected a group of high school girls at Le Roy Junior-Senior High School in New York. It is said to be the most severe case since the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. This podcast is filled with twists and turns, a fantastic music score, and a host who is engaged in every minute detail. What caused the mass hysteria which all thought was long dead? Is there something in the water or inside the school or “all in the head”? The episodes cover it all. The Modi Raj “There have always been two Narendra Modi’s...” With PM Narendra Modi returning to power for the third time this year, The Economist released “ The Modi Raj ,” an eight-episode limited podcast series exploring the rise of Narendra Modi and his transformation of India. The podcast, hosted by The Economist ’s Avantika Chilkoti, traces Mr. Modi’s life from 1950, the year he was born and moves periodically from there to map out his entire journey. She speaks to many people close to him, RSS members, and even his tailor. Topics such as the RSS, Mr. Modi’s time as a pracharak, his untold marriage, The Emergency and the Ayodhya dispute are covered, among others. She tells us how Mr. Modi plans to balance both parts of his agenda and turn India into a superpower. PM Modi is seen in the spotlight like no other. Wrongly Accused: The Annette Hewins Story Annette Hewins was one of the three women convicted in 1997 for the deaths of Diane Jones (21) and her two daughters in Merthyr Tydfil, a town in Wales. She was accused of supplying petrol for the arson attack . This took a toll on Annette who died in 2017 less than 24 hours after being detained in a mental health unit. She suffered a fatal arrhythmia caused by the drug problem she developed in prison. After serving 18 months in custody, the judges said there wasn’t sufficient evidence to convict her. So why was she targeted? This podcast from BBC Studios focusses on her story and is hosted by none other than Nicole Jacobs, who was just four years old when her mother was arrested for a crime she was wrongly accused of. Ms. Nicole talks about everything in great detail. She takes us back to October 10, 1995, when the attack took place, and uncovers the truth. The Good Whale “An imperfect attempt to understand what might be best for an animal who can’t speak for himself. An intention to make things right for him, to make things better.” This is a podcast from the studios of Serial and The New York Times . In it, host Daniel Alarcon tells the story of Keiko, the killer whale famously known as Willy from the 1993 classic Free Willy . This limited series focusses on the science experiment to return Keiko to the ocean from an amusement park in Mexico. This celebrity orca needed a Hollywood ending, and how he ended up in Norway is a story you must listen to. This 7,000-pounder became a good friend to me after the podcast — imagine the bond formed by those who cared for him. It’s truly a “deep dive.” Broomgate: A Curling Scandal Curling is one sport I wasn’t that aware of but the title intrigued me to listen to this six-part series by CBC which talks about “a broom that almost killed Curling.” If you don’t know what that means, it’s fine, I didn’t know about it either until I discovered this. John Cullen, the host, reveals the never-told-before scandal that shook the sport of Curling. This podcast shows how a simple change to a piece of gaming equipment led to an uproar. Players remained quiet for many years due to fear but this series swept the truth about a broom across the board. Long Shadow S3: In Guns We Trust “We were interested in going to the moon we are not interested in solving the gun problem.” The United States has more guns than people, with more than 400 million privately owned firearms. There have been more than 488 mass shootings across the U.S. so far in 2024. The United States is the centre of gun violence compared to other countries. In this podcast , host Garrett Graff’s exceptional presentation explains how firearms went from being an ordinary part of rural American life to a menacing element in modern society. How did the U.S. get here? How did the U.S. become so divided over guns? Can we find a way forward? Mr. Graff covers it all. He investigates each mass shooting, starting with the Columbine High School massacre of 1999, one of America’s deadliest school shootings. The podcast also examines why the perpetrators did what they did and explores the main reasons behind these heinous crimes. This is produced by Long Lead and Campside Media in collaboration with The Trace and distributed by PRX. The Curious History Of Your Home In this podcast from the Noiser Network, Historian Ruth Goodman, with her rich-toned voice, guides you through the surprising stories behind everyday objects in your home: coffee, beds, ovens, cats, fridges, and other simple items that were once precious discoveries. Where did the concept of the oven come from? What was the connection between a wasp and the discovery of paper? Did you know that coffee was once called the ‘bitter invention of Satan’? Well, this is one podcast that may surprise you! Black Box In 2023, The Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, quit his position at Google after deciding he had to “blow the whistle” on the technology he helped develop. Mr. Hinton said AI will find ways to circumvent our restrictions and manipulate people to do what it wants. This seven-part podcast series , brought to you by The Guardian , explores the collision of humanity and AI. Michael Safi investigates the story of a technology so strange and complex that it’s even baffled its creators such as the tech has a mind of its own. This series looks at different weird interactions between humanity and technology. The host also talks about a term I was first introduced to called ‘AI vertigo’ - dizziness when trying to comprehend what is coming with AI. This reminds me of the interaction between Theodore and Samantha in the 2013 film Her . If you want to know what’s in store, the presenter dives into the question “If we are falling towards some new place with great speed, who pushed us?” Soul Boom We always thought of Dwight Schrute helping us grow beets right? but here he helps us grow spiritually. The actor and comedian Rainn Wilson brings a podcast where he sits with super interesting people from actors, authors, and athletes, to comedians. Whether it be the idea of the afterlife, religion, God, the Universe, spiritual practices, healing, love, mental space, or the journey of the soul, Mr. Wilson makes sure the conversations are meaningful and digs into the core of the human experience: creativity, spirituality, and psychology. I’m sure you’ll have one favourite episode, mine is the conversation with Anne Lamott, What is the Key to Lasting Love? Strangers on a Bench After all these heavy recommendations, one podcast caught my attention. In it, Tom Rosenthal singer-songwriter and composer, approaches a stranger on a bench in the park and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. He talks about random things to strangers with interesting thoughts, great lessons, and anecdotes that could brighten one’s day. The ambient sound invites us to sit with them on that bench to hear the stories. Also, while you’re here. Listen to our homegrown podcasts of 2024 The Rearview The Rearview is a podcast where the hosts Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K. Nair guide you on a scenic route through the history of science. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, deep archival dives, and a closer look at the quirky minds behind groundbreaking ideas. This is a podcast that not only refreshes my knowledge of history and general knowledge questions I once knew but also offers more in-depth conversations. This is the rearview of the time-travelling DeLorean automobile. The Interface Technological acceleration is increasing exponentially. Innovations that once took decades are now happening in a matter of years, or even months. AI, automation and robotics are making jobs and industries obsolete while creating new roles and economic opportunities. To better understand this acceleration, John Xavier engages with a diverse group of experts, including scientists, business leaders and policymakers such as Anima Anandkumar, Nitin Seth, Arundhati Bhattacharya, Mihir Shukla, and Bruce Schneier. The podcast aims to inform listeners about the dynamic technological landscape and the mindset needed to navigate this terrain. Published - December 28, 2024 03:42 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit The Rearview Podcast / The Hindu Podcasts / entertainment (general)
Originally appeared on E! Online Kristin Cavallari is kissing and telling about her experience dating Morgan Wallen. "The Hills" alum shared NSFW details about her past romance with the country star, more than a month after seemingly confirming they had at one point been involved. "He's a great f--- buddy," Cavallari said on the Dec. 29 episode of Bunnie XO's "Dumb Blonde" podcast. "He was good in bed." Wallen, 31, has not commented on the "Very Cavallari" star's remarks. Cavallari also shared details about her first date with the "Love Somebody" singer, who, she added, is a "good guy" with a "big heart." "The first date that we went on, he was a true gentleman," the 37-year-old told Bunnie, "and he was like, 'I'll pick you up, I'll pick the place,' like, just f---ing handled business." Cavallari, who shares children Camden, 12, Jaxon, 10, and Saylor, 8 with ex-husband Jay Cutler , said Wallen did indeed pick her up and met her kids before they went out. "My kids were so excited," Cavallari said. "It was so cute." READ Kristin Cavallari Admits She's in Her "Villain Era" After Dating Confessions She said that Wallen got the two a private room at the venue they visited, without naming it, and that they were accompanied by his bodyguard. The singer later dropped her off, she said. But the date did not end there. "He kissed me in the rain," she said, "and it was the sweetest thing." CAvallari did not specify when the date occurred or how long their romance lasted. She also said she has not spoken to him in "probably a year." "But," she added, "I have nothing but good things to say about him." In November, more than a month after confirming her breakup from Montana Boyz TikToker Mark Estes and amid romance rumors about her and Wallen, Cavallari seemingly admitted that she had dated the 2025 Grammy nominee . In a video posted on her social media, she and BFF Justin Anderson took part in a viral trend in which people call out truths about one another. In the clip, Cavallari is seen jogging as her friend is heard saying, "Suspect let Morgan Wallen hurt her feelings, and she kept going back." She bursts out laughing and covers her mouth in response. On Bunnie's podcast, Cavallari offered some context into the claim. "God, I'm so sorry, Morgan. He didn't hurt my feelings," she began. "I'll be honest with you — Morgan was the first guy in my entire f---ing like that wasn't just completely enamored with me. And I was like, 'What in the f--- is going on?' It really threw me." The "Uncommon James" founder added, "I love having the upper hand and I feel like with him, I didn't have the upper hand. The only time in my life. So it really f---ed with me."7 Things you should never-ever tell or ask from ChatGPT and other AI Chatbots
PLAINS, Ga. - Jimmy Carter , the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old. The Carter Center confirmed his death, saying he died peacefully at his home in Plains, surrounded by his family. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history. Carter's last public appearance was at his late wife Rosalynn Carter's funeral on Nov. 29, 2023. He was also briefly seen watching a U.S. Navy flyover with F-18s and World War II planes on his 100th birthday. FOX 5 Atlanta has made the decision not to show a close-up photo of former President Jimmy Carter out of respect. Related: Jimmy Carter covered by blanket paying tribute to Rosalynn Carter during Atlanta service James Earl Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, on October 1, 1924, into a family of peanut farmers. There, in the peanut capital of the world, the Carter family’s Baptist roots ran deep. Jimmy, as he liked to be called, was fond of the family business. But he grew to love the life of public service even more. Jimmy Carter on his peanut farm, Plains, Georgia, 1976. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images) (Getty Images) In his early years, Carter attended Georgia Southwestern College, Georgia Tech and the U.S. Naval Academy. He went on to serve overseas. Jimmy Carter (Photo by Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) He married Rosalynn Smith , and they had three sons and a daughter. Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter attend Former Governor of Georgia Jimmy Carter's fundraiser for his 1976 Presidential run. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images) (Getty Images) After his father died in 1953, Jimmy Carter returned to Plains to take over the family farming supply business. While home, he became involved in community affairs, serving on the county school board, the hospital board and Georgia Planning Association. In 1962, amid the growing civil-rights movement, Carter was elected to the Georgia Senate. From there, it was on to a gubernatorial campaign in 1966. That attempt failed. But in 1971, Jimmy Carter became Georgia’s 76th governor. "I want to do a good job as governor, and I will do my best," he said at the time. From there, his political career flourished. In 1974, then-Gov. Carter announced his run for president. He won the Democratic Party nomination at the 1976 convention on the first ballot. On Nov. 2, 1976, Jimmy Carter, campaigning as a Washington outsider, defeated Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and won the White House. Democrat Jimmy Carter is sworn in by chief justice Earl Burger as the 39th president of the United States while first lady Rosalynn looks on, Washington DC, January 20, 1977. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images) President Carter served one term, from 1977 to 1981. There were some monumental highs during his time in office, such as the brokering of the Camp David accord between Egypt and Israel. "I kept Sadat in one cabin, Menachem Begin in another cabin, and I went back and forth between them ... to try to bring some resolution to the issues that divided the Israelis and Egyptians," Carter said. But his years in office were also beset by the energy crisis, inflation, high interest rates and the infamous "444 days" of the American hostage crisis in Iran. All the hostages were released on Carter’s last day as president, just as Ronald Reagan took office. After losing his bid for re-election, President Carter continued to champion human rights throughout the world. He founded The Carter Center in Atlanta to promote global health, democracy and human rights. "I wanted to figure out a way to do this, and The Carter Center was born from the answer to that question," he said. (Original Caption) 3/24/1979-Elk City, Okla.: Closeup of President Jimmy Carter, addressing a town meeting. American flag in background. After his presidency, Carter also became a strong advocate of Habitat for Humanity, solidifying his legacy as one of the country’s most productive former presidents. Over the years, he wrote more than two dozen books and continued efforts to promote worldwide peace by monitoring international elections and establishing various relief efforts. In 2015 came shattering news about his health. Carter candidly announced that he was battling liver and brain cancer. "Now I feel it’s in the hands of God, who I worship, and I’ll be prepared for anything that comes," he said. Extensive treatment followed, yet that did not stop Carter from doing what he did best: serving the people. He continued to lead Sunday School classes at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains and to help build Habitat for Humanity houses for those in need. Carter received many honors throughout his life. At the 2000 Democratic Convention, delegates rose to their feet in his honor. The USS Jimmy Carter, a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, was added to the Navy fleet. Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn watch an Atlanta Falcons game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) (Getty Images) But, it was President Carter himself who said that his highest recognition came in 2002, when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. "It is with a deep sense of gratitude I accept this prize." James Earl Carter considered life itself a prize and said he cherished every moment: "I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, and I’ve had an adventurous and satisfying and gratifying existence." The public can share condolences on Jimmy Carter's official tribute website . The site has an online condolence book as well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating his life. The Carter family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307.
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By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company’s collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron’s new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand’s tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that “We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company’s website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.
Hastings, Nebraska resident Donald E. Hoban, 81, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Department of Veteran Affairs, Community Living Center, in Grand Island, NE. Services will be Friday, December 6 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Visitation with family will be at 9:30 a.m., Rosary following at 10:00. Mass will begin at 10:30 with burial following at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr. Memorials may be given to Wounded Warrior Family Support or Catholic Social Services. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Don’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com . Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Mr. Hoban was born on the Hoban farm outside of Heartwell, on September 4, 1943, to William and Evelyn (Beckius) Hoban. He graduated with the class of 1962 from Kenesaw High School proudly setting a long-standing school record in the mile. August 16, 1963, Don completed trade school in Omaha with a diploma in automobile mechanics. He served in the Army from 1964 to 1967 receiving training in emergency medical care and mechanics. He was stationed in Germany. On August 9, 1969, he married Cheryl Rutt at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings. Together they started their family in Kenesaw having two children, Patrick and Tiffany. While in Kenesaw, Don was the Fire Chief. They moved to Hastings in 1979. He was employed as a diesel mechanic with Fairbanks and later Titan, retiring on August 1, 2017, with over 50 years of experience specializing in Case International farm equipment. Don was a volunteer for the Hastings Rural Fire District fire department and was awarded 31 years of service on September 11, 2011. Don also was a long-time member of the VFW and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Third Degree for over 30 years. Through the Knights of Columbus, Don and Cheryl were awarded Family of the Month in June 2012. He served on the Blue Valley Cemetery Association board for several years. Don was a faithful blood and platelet donor- donating over three gallons of blood. In Don’s spare time, he enjoyed restoring tractors and gardening. Don dedicated his life to helping others in need, often with his mechanic skill set or simply sharing his garden produce. Many friends, neighbors, and family will remember Don as Donnie or Hobie and remember his natural ability to predict the weather and his green thumb. Mr. Hoban was preceded in death by his parents; wife Cheryl; son Patrick; three brothers Bill, Bob, and Jack; one brother-in-law Jim; and one sister-in-law Lois. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Tiffany & Bob Negley; grandchildren Seth Negley & Fiance Taylor, Peyton & Chad Baumann, Max Negley, Carley Negley; great-grandchildren Selah Baumann, Baby Baumann; sister Mary Yant; brothers & sisters-in-law Mike and Jayne Hoban, Paul and Sandy Hoban; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Arlene Hoban, Patricia Hoban, Charlene & Larry Lechner, Jim & Rhonda Rutt, Connie & Sam Samuelson, Dan & Sue Rutt; numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.
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