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Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughing
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Buford (GA) vs. Lowndes (GA) LIVE STREAM (11/22/24) | How to watch Georgia high school football playoff game onlineST. PAUL — A buck harvested near Wheaton in western Minnesota during the opening weekend of firearms season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported on Thursday, Dec. 12. The adult male deer was harvested within Deer Permit Area 271 along the Minnesota - South Dakota border. To date, no wild deer with CWD had been previously detected in that area, nearby permit areas or near the Minnesota border in eastern South Dakota. ADVERTISEMENT “This discovery in western Minnesota, while unwelcome news, highlights the importance and necessity of our disease surveillance efforts and allowing hunters to test deer harvested anywhere in the state if they would like to,” said Erik Hildebrand, wildlife health supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Deer Permit Area 271 includes all of Traverse County and small portions of northern Big Stone and Wilkin counties. It is located north of Big Stone Lake and the Minnesota River Valley habitat corridor. The permit area is heavily farmed with limited public lands and habitat. So far this year, the total deer harvest in that permit area totals 397, with 303 of the total being adult males, according to the DNR website. Following the detection near Wheaton, the Minnesota DNR will implement measures outlined in its CWD response plan, which calls for three consecutive years of testing to help determine the potential prevalence of the disease in Deer Permit Area 271 and surrounding permit areas. The Minnesota DNR also will work with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to coordinate surveillance of chronic wasting disease and management activities in the vicinity. Within deer permit areas where CWD has been detected and confirmed, the Minnesota DNR uses multiple management actions designed to help mitigate disease spread, including carcass movement restrictions, a deer feeding and attractants ban, and, sometimes, increased hunting opportunities with increased bag limits. In 2024, Deer Permit Area 271 will not be included in the CWD late-season management hunt that takes place Dec. 20-22. The adult male deer in that permit area that tested positive for CWD was harvested during the breeding season when deer are known to travel longer distances. ADVERTISEMENT Before deciding whether to remove additional deer in a CWD management hunt, the DNR will conduct surveillance in the fall of 2025 to better understand disease prevalence in the permit area.
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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/juanlozano70To begin with, one of the most notable improvements in the beta version is the deepening of character development. Players now have the opportunity to engage with more nuanced and multifaceted characters, each with their own motivations, backstories, and relationships. By delving deeper into the personalities of key characters, players are able to form emotional connections and empathize with their struggles and triumphs, thus enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
The inspiration for the sculpture came from an old family photograph that Miranda stumbled upon while rummaging through her late grandmother’s belongings. In the faded image, a youthful figure with a radiant smile can be seen clutching a glass of milk, unaware of the darkness that looms on the horizon. Miranda was captivated by the raw emotion captured in the photograph and felt compelled to immortalize it in her art.Elon Musk has taken to his own social media platform to blast the Albanese government’s proposed new laws to stop kids and teenagers under the age of 16 from using social media. The world-first legislation was introduced to Parliament on Thursday, promising to keep teens off TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, Instagram, and Musk’s own X — at a minimum. The legislation creates an obligation for social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent users under 16 years from having an account. If they don’t, the tech companies face fines of up to $50 million. Musk, who has butted heads with the Australian government multiple times this year, has weighed in on the matter, saying the bill “seems like a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians”. While the billionaire — who was recently named by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the US’ new department of government efficiency — might not be a fan of the ban, it is likely to get strong bipartisan support in parliament. There have, however, been some critics on home soil, including Independent MP Zoe Daniel who warned that the bill could unintentionally make platforms “less safe” Ms Daniel told the ABC she worried the ban would not “substantively change what the platforms need to be doing” to actually protect users from harmful content. Katina Curtis “If you were to create a system where the platforms have to take responsibility, mitigate risk and be transparent about how they’re doing that and what tools they’re using, then that sort of provides, potentially, an environment where everyone can be in a safe space,” she said. “What we’re doing is saying, ‘Well, we’re going to lock everyone under 16 out, and then everyone else can do whatever they want in there’.” Ms Daniel also said young people under the age of 16 are almost certain to find a way onto the platforms even with the ban. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has likened the ban to age restrictions on alcohol, acknowledging that although people could find ways around it, it sets a standard. The laws would come into force 12 months after passing. The eSafety commissioner would be responsible for enforcing the legislation. Dan Jervis-Bardy
In its recently released blueprint, Info-Tech Research Group is providing insurers with a comprehensive framework to tackle the growing challenges of data privacy in the age of AI. In the resource, the global research and advisory firm recommends AI training, strong data governance, and proactive risk management to help insurers safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) while using AI for underwriting, claims processing, and customer engagement. TORONTO , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - As AI adoption continues to accelerate, the insurance industry is under increasing pressure to safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) against sophisticated data privacy risks. Global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group explains in a newly published industry resource that traditional system safeguards and outdated legacy systems are proving insufficient to address the complexities of modern AI-driven processes, leaving insurers exposed to regulatory and technological vulnerabilities. To help insurers tackle these pressing challenges, Info-Tech Research Group's blueprint, Safeguard Your Data When Deploying AI in Your Insurance Systems , offers a strategic framework for integrating privacy-preserving AI solutions. The firm's resource features research insights and tools that will equip IT leaders in the insurance sector to strengthen compliance, mitigate risks, and protect PII while maintaining system performance. "Insurers handle vast amounts of data, from health records to financial histories, fed into AI systems that promise accuracy and efficiency but pose privacy concerns," says Arzoo Wadhvaniya , research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group . "A single breach could compromise thousands of customers' personal information, causing severe reputational and financial damage. It is not just about what AI can do; it is about ensuring it is done securely and ethically." In the blueprint, Info-Tech explains that traditional data safeguarding methods in the insurance industry are increasingly ineffective, as legacy systems often lack the flexibility to meet modern demands. The firm's research findings suggest that unfamiliarity with integrated AI technologies can lead to confusion among employees when assessing risks and determining appropriate applications. Complex regulatory requirements, which may not align with AI-driven processes, further heighten compliance challenges. To address these issues, Info-Tech recommends AI training programs to help employees understand associated risks and foster a culture of security and compliance. "Regulatory frameworks demand strict compliance, yet AI introduces complexities that make this harder. Insurers must ensure AI respects customer consent, limits data usage, and mitigates bias. Otherwise, the consequences could be costly in terms of both fines and lost trust," explains Wadhvaniya . Info-Tech's new resource provides IT leaders in the insurance industry with actionable strategies to address critical risks associated with generative AI. The firm emphasizes the importance of identifying insurance-specific risks and adopting a continuous improvement approach supported by metrics and a risk-based strategy aligned with a privacy framework tailored to organizational needs. The research highlights three key risks tied to generative AI: The firm advises the industry to take a proactive stance, implementing robust data governance practices, ensuring transparency, and fostering customer trust in the responsible use of AI. By leveraging insights from this blueprint, insurance companies can effectively address growing data privacy challenges while adopting advanced AI technologies for underwriting, claims processing, and customer engagement. For exclusive and timely commentary from Arzoo Wadhvaniya, an expert in IT strategies, and access to the complete Safeguard Your Data When Deploying AI in Your Insurance Systems blueprint , please contact pr@infotech.com . About Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. 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MK Party (MKP) MP Mzwanele Manyi is adamant EFF leader Julius Malema's intentions to go after former president Jacob Zuma's home, Nkandla, in a legal row over “unpaid legal fees” will not be successful. Earlier this week, Malema threatened to start a legal battle against Zuma, including going after his assets. “ Zuma owes us legal fees. We have a court order that he must pay us our money. We have instructed our lawyer to attach Nkandla so that the man pays back the money,” he said. Speaking to TimesLIVE on Saturday at the MKP's anniversary celebrations at Vosloorus Stadium, Ekurhuleni, Manyi was confident Zuma would not lose his house in the legal battle. “We love the EFF, we have no war with the EFF. We also understand that they are hurting. A lot of people have been coming from that side [to MKP]. We must all understand that they are going through pain,” he said. “We sympathise with the pain, and we are not angry at them. But at a factual level, his excellency president Zuma lives on Ingonyama Trust land, so it is unattachable, because it's not like it's private property.” Manyi said he hoped the EFF's “anger” would calm down. “We note that things were said in anger and we have no issue with that. When people are angry and disappointed, they will say a lot of things. We accept it, we are grown-ups in the MK Party. We can see when young people are unhappy with something and say whatever they want to say. We support that they vent out the anger, but we hope that with time, that anger will die down.” Though the two parties work together in parliament, Malema has declared war on the MKP for recruiting EFF leaders over the past three months, calling the MKP “an enemy of the EFF” . Malema's possible legal battle is not the only one Zuma is facing regarding Nkandla. Earlier this year, VBS Mutual Bank liquidator Anoosh Rooplal partially froze Zuma's FNB account due to him defaulting on payments on his Nkandla home loan. FNB was instructed by the Gauteng High Court to place a hold on outgoing payments from Zuma's FNB account. TimesLIVE
As the government takes steps to stabilize the real estate and stock markets, it is important for investors and stakeholders to stay informed and engaged. Understanding the rationale behind these measures and their potential impact on market dynamics can help individuals make informed decisions and navigate market uncertainties. By staying informed and vigilant, investors can position themselves to weather market fluctuations and capitalize on opportunities that may arise.
Kylian Mbappe, the talented forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, has often been praised for his skills and potential. However, his recent actions have brought his character into question. Mbappe's reported demands for a huge salary increase and a release clause have raised eyebrows among football fans and experts alike. Such behavior from a young player can set a bad example for aspiring athletes who look up to him for inspiration. It highlights a culture of entitlement and greed that goes against the values of sportsmanship and teamwork.
Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughingNEW YORK (AP) — Kaapo Kaako scored a power-play goal with 24 seconds left, and the New York Rangers stopped a five-game slide by topping the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday. Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who got their first win since a 4-3 victory at Vancouver on Nov. 19. Adam Fox had two assists, and Jonathan Quick made 25 saves. With Montreal’s Kirby Dach serving a four-minute, high-sticking penalty, Kaako got his fourth goal of the season. The Canadiens trailed 3-1 after two periods. But Cole Caufield scored his 14th goal 4:16 into the third and Nick Suzuki tied it at 14:07. Trocheck tipped the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault at 19:56 to put New York ahead after Panarin and Montreal’s Mike Matheson scored earlier in the first. Panarin put the Rangers ahead at 9:02, scoring on a 5-on-3 for New York’s first power-play goal since Nov. 12 at home against Winnipeg. Matheson tied it at 11:47. Montembault made 24 saves for Montreal. Takeaways Canadiens: dropped to 3-7-1 on the road. Rangers: Forwards Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil returned to the lineup. Kreider missed three games with an upper-body injury while Chytil was out for seven after colliding with teammate K’Andre Miller on Nov. 14. Reilly Smith and Jonny Brodzinski were scratched. Key moment Seeking an early spark, New York captain Jacob Trouba fought Montreal’s Josh Anderson 1:58 into the contest. It appeared to give the Rangers a collective jolt that was missing in recent games. Key stat The Rangers are 11-1-0 when scoring first. It was the 1,700th home win in franchise history. Up next The Canadiens visit the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The Rangers host the New Jersey Devils on Monday. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL Allan Kreda, The Associated Press