The Kimberley Curling Club is making preparations to host the Safetek Profire U18 Provincial Curling Championships, starting Thursday, Dec. 19. This event, one of two provincial tournaments the club will host this winter, will see 12 boys teams and seven girls teams from across the province competing, with the winners sent to Nationals in Saskatoon in February. For the boys event, 12 teams will be grouped into pools of six to play in a round robin, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the semi finals. There are two local boys teams competing this year: Team Reynolds: Marcus Crump (Fernie), Jasper Tersmette (Kimberley), Sam Carson (Fernie), Matthew Reynolds (Wasa), Blair Jarvis - coach (Kimberley) Team Pollock (all Kimberley): Wyatt Bjerstedt, Ty Pollock, Tyson Scott, Zack Pollock, Kyle Scott, Steve Tersmette - Coach There are seven teams in the girls event, who will play in a round robin with the top three teams making it to the playoffs. First place will get a buy to the final. Games begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, with pre-event practice kicking off at 9 a.m. that same day and the opening ceremony at 5 p.m. Semi-finals will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 with finals to begin at 9 a.m. on Dec. 23. The Kimberley Curling Club's social media pages will be posting updates and live scoring and standings can be found at curlbc.ca The public is welcome to come and watch all the action.The 68th Convocation ceremony of the Defence Services Academy was held yesterday at the Convocation Hall of the Academy in PyinOoLwin Station. Commandant of the Defence Services Academy Maj-Gen Soe Myat Htut, Rector Brig-Gen Thein Lwin and members of the dean of faculties attended the ceremony. The commandant, rector and members of the dean of faculties first entered the Convocation Hall and took their seats at the designated places while the National Anthem was played and the Convocation ceremony was opened. The rector announced the holding of the convocation and pledged to abide by the code of conduct for graduates. The rector then presented certificates to 308 bachelor’s degrees – 47 graduates in arts, eight graduates of commerce, 15 graduates in economics, 132 science graduates, 54 graduates of computer science and 52 graduates of computer technology, respectively. The rector also allowed the graduates to wear uniforms corresponding to degrees and signed the Convocation Record Book. Afterwards, the rector delivered the convocation speech and concluded the ceremony. DSA has conferred first degrees on 34,303 graduates from the first convocation up to the 68th. — MNA/KZL
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By Molly Farrar A Kingston man long suspected of using his Boston area sober homes and other businesses to commit financial scams pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges Friday, officials said. Daniel Cleggett , 38, formerly of Braintree and Quincy, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to his involvement in four fraud schemes involving his sober homes, the Mass Save Program, and mortgage lenders. He lived a lavish lifestyle funded by a federal loan program related to COVID-19 pandemic relief, prosecutors said. Cleggett will be sentenced in March on 25 counts of wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of mortgage fraud conspiracy, six counts of money laundering, and three counts of making false statements to a mortgage lending business, according to U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy. Cleggett founded A Vision from God LLC, established in 2016, which operated sober homes in Boston, Wakefield, Quincy, and Weymouth. The homes operated under the names Brady’s Place, Lakeshore Retreat, and Lambert House. His co-conspirator and associate Nicholas Espinosa, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to similar charges, managed “the day-to-day affairs” of the homes, federal prosecutors said. The pair, along with a sober home client, also conspired to defraud a New York-based family trust that was funding the client’s room and board at Brady’s Place in Quincy. They would overcharge the trust by up to $12,500 monthly and issue “refund” checks to further the fraud, prosecutors said. From 2019 through 2021, Cleggett also purchased three properties in Weymouth and Boston to be sober homes, but submitted false information indicating the properties would be primary residences, according to prosecutors. Sober homes are not licensed or funded by the state, according to the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing. Instead, the organization internally certifies sober living homes. Cleggett received a total of $794,900 from three Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications that falsely denied involvement in illegal activity, prosecutors said. He used the money for EZ-Pass bills, gym memberships, pet expenses, and airline tickets. He also funded vacations to Yellowstone, Montana, and Aruba, as well as luxury hotel resort stays for him and his girlfriend, including spa fees and a wine and caviar dinners. He used more loan funds for $37,997 in wedding expenses. Cleggett also pleaded guilty to fraudulently earning millions in funding through the state’s Mass Save Program, which is a public/private partnership that funds energy conservation projects and energy improvements. Using four different businesses, Cleggett received millions for residential insulation work and billed the vendor company for permits that weren’t actually obtained. Two of his businesses were banned from participating in the program until he opened another business and received a total of $954,443 in payments, prosecutors said. Previously, The Boston Globe published two investigations into problems at his sober homes, including when the bones of a missing client were found in the backyard of one of the homes. The wire fraud and conspiracy charges carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. He could face up to 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine for the mortgage fraud conspiracy charge. The unlawful monetary transactions charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Molly Farrar Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.Greene Mountain Lake dam at risk of failureThe Bucs are now up to three empty spots on their active roster. Following the placement of safety Christian Izien on injured reserve earlier this week, Tampa Bay has released reserve defensive players Antonio Grier and Earnest Brown IV. The team did not make any immediate corresponding moves so they now have just 50 players on their 53-man active roster. Buccaneers Waive Brown, Grier Press Release: https://t.co/3vv7Gs1fUu — Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) December 27, 2024 Brown was a pre-season darling, making several plays as a pass rusher. Player grading site Pro Football Focus credited him with five pressures, including a quarterback hit in the final two preseason games of the season. In the regular season Brown has played sparingly as the team’s sixth defensive lineman, registering just 21 defensive snaps across three games. Brown has not been a special teams contributor which made him less useful for the team’s current roster needs. Grier, on the other hand has over 100 special teams snaps across four different units, but just two defensive snaps. But as the Bucs are getting healthier at linebacker with starter K.J. Britt listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report and J.J. Russell and Vi Jones both at full health, the team has opted to let go of their fifth linebacker. Possible Replacements For Bucs With three open spots on their active roster there will be plenty of speculation that the team will be adding former star Shaq Barrett following his release from the Miami Dolphins. And while the team may be interested in a reunion with the veteran pass rusher, don’t look for this to be the transaction that re-ties the knot. Practice squad punter Jack Browning has no elevations left so the Bucs will have to use one of those spots on him. Browning has hardly impressed since making his debut week 14 against the Las Vegas Raiders. His 33.9 net average is one of the lowest in the NFL and over 50% of his punts are being returned at a 12.5 yards per return average. The other two likely candidates are players currently on injured reserve who have had their practice windows opened up. Receiver Kam Johnson is nearing the end of his window which was opened December 12th. If the Bucs don’t activate him by December 31st, he will revert to permanent injured reserve. Whitehead was designated for return on Christmas Eve and has been practicing all week. Both players were listed as questionable on the team’s Friday injury report. Whitehead would be the most welcome return with Izien going down and adding to the team’s injury woes at defensive back. Antoine Winfield Jr. has already been ruled out for this week’s game, but Mike Edwards was listed as a full participant all week and has no injury designation for Sunday’s game. If Whitehead is re-activated, he and Edwards would likely start together. Shaq Barrett As I said earlier, Barrett is most likely not ready to re-join the team’s active roster. But the Bucs could add Barrett to their practice squad and still elevate him for their remaining few games. This would allow Barrett to earn full game checks while not occupying a roster spot until he is ready. This article first appeared on Pewter Report and was syndicated with permission.California Water Service Group Completes Purchase of Kukui’ula South Shore Community Services’ Wastewater System
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, announced Ukraine's current lack of readiness to engage in talks with Russia, citing a shortfall in weapons, essential security guarantees, and desired international status. The statement, aired on public broadcaster Suspilne, follows President Zelenskiy's contemplation of negotiations amidst Russia's ongoing invasion begun in February 2022. Yermak emphasized the necessity of NATO membership and solid security assurances to prevent future Russian aggression. During his meeting with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, Zelenskiy reiterated Ukraine's wish for an end to the conflict and urged efforts to strengthen the nation and pressure the Kremlin towards peace. Russia, however, firmly opposes Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO, demanding recognition of its annexation of Ukrainian territories. (With inputs from agencies.)
Article content NEW YORK — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl 35 for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time,” said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. In 1995, he hosted the World Figure Skating Championships and the following year hosted NBC’s daytime coverage of the Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl 35 and 38. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season. He won local Emmy Awards during his long career and was the recipient of the 2007 Pat Summerall Award for excellence in sports broadcasting. Outside of his career as a sportscaster, Gumbel was affiliated with the March of Dimes for three decades, including as a member of its board of trustees. He also was a member of the Sports Council for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for 16 years.
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A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House saysMikel Arteta insists Arsenal will need time to adapt without Bukayo Saka after their win over Ipswich - as the Gunners boss reveals the forward could be out for 'more than two months' Arsenal beat Ipswich on Friday courtesy of a first-half strike from Kai Havertz Mikel Arteta revealed Bukayo Saka is set for an extended spell on the sidelines LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! New formation, some new faces, but the optimism has gone at Old Trafford By HENRY CLARK Published: 23:25, 27 December 2024 | Updated: 23:26, 27 December 2024 e-mail View comments Arsenal 's hard-fought victory over Ipswich was marred by manager Mikel Arteta confirming that Bukayo Saka has undergone a ‘procedure’ on his injured hamstring and is expected to miss more than two months of action. Saka suffered the blow during last weekend's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace , with Mail Sport reporting earlier this week that the attacker could be ruled out until March. Asked for the latest on Saka's fitness, Arteta said: ‘I would prefer to leave that with the doctor but I can confirm he (Saka) had a procedure and he will be out for many, many weeks. ‘I think it will be more than two months, I don’t know exactly how much.’ Pressed on a timescale for Saka’s recovery, the Spaniard said: ‘I think it will be more than two months. I don’t know exactly how much.’ Arsenal weren’t at their fluid best at the Emirates on Friday with Kai Havertz ’s first-half goal all the hosts had to show for their dominance. Arteta admitted he was frustrated by his side’s failure to put the game to bed. Arsenal moved to second in the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Ipswich on Friday Mikel Arteta revealed post-match that Bukayo Saka has undergone a 'procedure' following his recent injury Saka suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace last week and will be out for 'more than two months' according to Arteta ‘Very happy with the victory, the clean sheet and big parts of the game,’ said Arteta. ‘It was a really difficult opposition. ‘We had some big openings in the second half when we were being more aggressive. We should have scored more.’ Matchwinner Havertz, meanwhile, said that the responsibility will be on him and his team-mates to step up to the plate and fill the void left by Saka. He told Amazon Prime: ‘Everyone has to step up because we know Bukayo Saka is a very important player for us. But we have to adapt. I try to help the team, it was a different role for me today.' Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna was left disappointed that his side were unable to make one of their few second-half opportunities count. He said: ‘We grew into the game well and turned a bit of momentum at the end of the first half and got into some good positions in the second half. ‘There were a few situations late in the game where we could have shown more belief but we were too hesitant.’ Share or comment on this article: Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will need time to adapt without Bukayo Saka after their win over Ipswich - as the Gunners boss reveals the forward could be out for 'more than two months' e-mail Add commentHouse passes bill limiting energy efficiency mandates on home laundry machinesNEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spyre" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SYRE ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Spyre and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action] On November 18, 2024 , Spyre disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "that the Company's previously issued audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and for the year and the second and third quarter interim periods within the year then ended, and its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarterly and year-to-date (as applicable) periods ended March 31, 2024 , June 30, 2024 and 2023, and September 30, 2024 and 2023 (collectively, the 'Affected Financial Statements' and such periods, the 'Affected Periods') should no longer be relied upon" due to "a misapplication of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States . . . as it relates to the Company's exclusion of its Series A and Series B non-voting convertible preferred stock in the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share and a finding of material weakness in internal control over financial reporting solely related to such matter." Accordingly, Spyre advised that it "intends to file amendments to the Annual Report on Form 10-K and each of the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Affected Periods to correct the net loss per share figures as soon as possible." On this news, Spyre's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on November 19, 2024 . Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , London , Paris , and Tel Aviv , is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz , known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud , breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. 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