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g777 trophies CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets will be without point guard LaMelo Ball for at least two weeks because of a strained left calf. Ball felt discomfort in his calf after Wednesday night’s loss to the Miami Heat and did not play against the New York Knicks on Friday. The team said he will be reevaluated on Dec. 11, which is two weeks from the date of the original injury. Ball has been hot for the Hornets, averaging 40.3 points in his last four games. He is averaging a career-best 31.1 points and 4.7 3-pointers per game for the season, which ranks second in the NBA. He also is averaging 5.4 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 18 starts. Ball has had a history of injury problems, mostly to his ankles, since coming to the league as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. The only Hornets player to ever receive a max contract extension, Ball has played in just 202 games with 182 starts in five seasons. The team also said guard Tre Mann’s lower back soreness has been diagnosed as a disk irritation. His absence from the lineup began on Nov. 23 against Milwaukee. He will continue his rehabilitation and be reevaluated in two weeks. The Hornets' next game is Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBABBC Strictly Come Dancing fans issue same complaint minutes into quarter-final and demand 'justice'

Percentages: FG 39.726, FT .588. 3-Point Goals: 9-21, .429 (Lacey 3-6, McMiller 3-5, Petticord 2-6, Thompson 1-3, Perkins 0-1) Blocked Shots: 3 (Adams 1, McMiller 1, Perkins 1) Turnovers: 9 (McMiller 4, Thompson 2, Lacey 1, Perkins 1, Walker 1) Steals: 8 (Adams 6, Lacey 1, McMiller 1) Technical Fouls: None Percentages: FG 39.394, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 4-21, .190 (Mays-Prince 3-5, Jackson 1-6, Gaines 0-1, Gwynn 0-3, Akinsola 0-1, Eddings 0-5) Blocked Shots: 5 (Johnson 2, Jackson 1, Green 1, Akinsola 1) Turnovers: 16 (Gaines 4, Gwynn 4, Mays-Prince 3, Jackson 2, Johnson 1, Green 1, Akinsola 1) Steals: 5 (Gwynn 2, Eddings 2, Green 1) Technical Fouls: None A_0 Officials_Erika Herriman, Kenya Kirkland, Angelica Suffren

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By Kaushalya Perera Sri Lankans love their educational qualifications. Qualifications permit envious comparisons of value, similar to the ownership of gold jewellery, an expensive watch or a branded pair of shoes, resulting in exactly the same questions of provenance, worth and authenticity, but from a much higher moral ground. For the past two weeks we, the people, have watched as allegations that the (now) ex-Speaker’s educational qualifications were faked, proliferated across the news and social media. We waited for him to prove otherwise, all the while observing how his party and his current place of work (the Parliament) seemed to have neither the will nor the means to verify these claims. As I write, the ‘qualifications war’ has turned into an Absurd play. Why were the ex-Speaker’s qualifications so important? This is a two-fold problem related to the unhealthy relationship that Sri Lankans have with qualifications, coupled with NPP’s self-branding as a ‘clean’ party. Let’s take the second part first. One of the NPP’s pledges was that they would give ‘sudussata sudusu thaena’, i.e., appropriate positions to suitable individuals. This was a constant thread of their election rhetoric and it was accepted as a counter to the rampant nepotism and cronyism we have been seeing. After the (ex) Speaker stepped down, the Prime Minister said in Parliament that her Party includes members with no certificates, as well as those with many qualifications; that all are equally valued because her party values all types of knowledge; and that knowledge cannot be understood narrowly. I fully agree. It is the kind of vision I expect from a Minister of Education. At the same time, it cannot be denied that the NPP knowingly played the qualifications game during their long drawn-out campaign. The JVP’s image—associated in public discourse with ragging, student protests and workers’ strikes—was subsumed into the NPP’s much-vaunted membership of professionals, academics and artists. And the reason why the ‘qualifications game’ was so effective as election currency is precisely because Sri Lankans value qualifications so highly, in such a problematic way. It provided legitimacy to the NPP’s portrayal of themselves as a party standing against a host of corrupt charlatans. This brings us to the first part of the problem – our love of qualifications. In the education sectors, we’re all familiar with that little line: ‘A certificate will be provided’, which is included to increase participant numbers. Also familiar are instances of people registering for a specific course disappearing from the actual class and turning up at the ‘certificate-awarding ceremony’. Further, degrees are often demanded in some sectors for jobs that do not require one. This love of qualifications is not a new phenomenon. In an interesting article, titled ‘The growth of foreign qualification suppliers in Sri Lanka’, published in 2005, Angela W. Little and Jane Evans describe the growth of the ‘qualification marketplace’ in Sri Lanka. They found that advertisements by ‘qualification-suppliers’ in three national newspapers (Sinhala, Tamil and English) grew steeply over three decades, rising from 15 qualification-suppliers in 1965 to 153 in 2000. One can only imagine what a post-2000 study would reveal! The authors chart the rise of the qualifications industry in parallel with the economic liberalisation and economic growth that occurred post-1980. Though they did not make this link, we can connect this rise to the failure to expand higher and vocational education to a growing population and a fast-changing economy, during two decades of political upheaval. During this period, public funds for education declined, and declined even more sharply post-2000, despite large loans from international financial organisations. This is the context for both the deterioration of public education and the rise of privately-funded education, which is symbolised by the desire for a qualification, rather than an education. Qualification versus education Re-creating a society that values learning and education over a certificate of qualification would involve a protracted and difficult journey. It would require a few decades of high quality, widely-accessible education as well as moral re-socialisation: a simple-sounding solution, yet one that is very difficult to initiate and achieve. Indeed, it would be illogical to expect any kind of moral or ethical socialisation from an underfunded and damaged education system, embedded in a decaying society. The fact remains that the education sector desperately needs actual physical resources. Today, while a small proportion of schools in Sri Lanka contemplate installing computer labs, other schools are deprived of the basics; school meals, electricity, running water, uniforms, chairs, desks and books. We also need more and better paid teachers, plus national regulations and explicit minimum standards for the teaching profession, regardless of whether they are in the state, private or international sectors. A larger issue that is not discussed is that we actually do not know enough about our own education system. Our attention has for too long been focused on the state education system, resulting in a lack of attention towards other sectors, e.g., early education, private and international education. The education ecosystem in the country needs urgent study, and researchers across disciplines can contribute to this need. And while the education sector has accepted multiple donations and loans, it is not at all clear if these funds are used in a manner that best fits the purpose. In summary, it is vitally important that the fundamentals must be fixed. But we need to also re-think the way we over-estimate the value of a qualification, as against a wholesome education. A re-examination of values and ethics The fact that we value qualifications rather than an education has been apparent for a long time now. The prevalence of forged certificates and honorary doctorates is not the only indicator. Long before ChatGPT arrived, newspapers and social media were advertising ghostwriting services, i.e., the writing of assignments and dissertations for a fee. This is a business that is clearly unethical and must surely be illegal, but it is now so common that both the suppliers and their clients appear to consider it perfectly normal. We have come to value quantity over quality: two degrees simultaneously, more qualifications, promotions and rankings based on numerical criteria and so on. Start somewhere It is obvious that ethics socialisation has not happened through education in Sri Lanka. This is a major problem that has no simple or quick solution. When the Parliament that is supposed to be discussing the interim budget of a financially distressed country spends that time trading accusations with each other about each other’s educational qualifications; when an MP is unable to prove – even after a week – the qualifications he claims to possess and then imagines that it is sufficient to resign from his position but not from his seat in Parliament; when a party that has pledged immediate action on corruption-related issues takes several days to effect a resignation from a powerful position; and when the Prime Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson are angered when questioned about matters of veracity and authenticity – we know we still have a long way to go to re-socialise a population into ethical beliefs and conduct. It is not enough to prevent bribes and reduce wasteful spending. We also need to start looking at providing meaningful and broad-based public education, where learning and integrity go hand in hand. (Kaushalya Perera teaches at the Department of English, University of Colombo.) Kuppi is a politics and pedagogy happening on the margins of the lecture hall that parodies, subverts, and simultaneously reaffirms social hierarchies.

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2024-- Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) (“Rogers”) announced today that Laura Russell has been appointed to serve as the Company’s new Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective December 10. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210039520/en/ (Photo: Business Wire) “Since taking over as interim CFO in August, Laura has proven to be an invaluable addition to Rogers’ senior executive team,” said Colin Gouveia, Rogers' President and CEO. “She has demonstrated outstanding leadership of critical finance functions and has already made significant contributions. Laura brings extensive business and financial expertise from leading companies, which will be a tremendous asset to Rogers as we continue to execute our strategic objectives.” Ms. Russell, age 49, joined Rogers in September 2023 as Vice President of Finance and served in that capacity until her appointment as interim CFO in August 2024. Prior to joining the Company, from July 2021 to September 2023, Ms. Russell served as the Vice President of Finance, Operations for Wolfspeed. From December 2015 to July 2021, Ms. Russell was the Vice President of Finance for the Radio Products business of NXP Semiconductors (“NXP”). Prior to NXP, from 1997 to December 2015, Ms. Russell served in multiple roles with Motorola and Freescale Semiconductors (later acquired by NXP). Ms. Russell earned her BA in Business Economics from the University of the West of Scotland and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. About Rogers Corporation Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. Rogers delivers innovative solutions to help our customers solve their toughest material challenges. Rogers’ advanced electronic and elastomeric materials are used in applications for EV/HEV, automotive safety and radar systems, mobile devices, renewable energy, wireless infrastructure, energy-efficient motor drives, industrial equipment and more. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Asia and Europe, with sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com . Safe Harbor Statement Statements included in this release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. 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He finished it by producing an astonishing save that vindicated those awards. The Argentina international illuminated a 0-0 draw between his Aston Villa team and Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday by plucking the ball from behind him and scooping it off the goal line to deny Francisco Conceição what could have been the winner. Replays showed the ball was almost entirely over the line before Martinez hooked it clear, and the goalkeeper was quickly congratulated by his teammates. No save by Martinez will ever beat the one he pulled off for Argentina in the last seconds of extra time in the 2022 World Cup final , denying France striker Randal Kolo Muani and keeping teammate Lionel Messi’s dream alive of finally winning soccer’s biggest prize. He might just have run it close. It was fitting he produced his wonder save against Juve on the night he showed off the two Yashin Trophies he claimed at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in each of the past two years. The most recent one came last month. As for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, he finished the game relieved that what appeared to be a mistake in the final seconds of stoppage time didn't cost his team. Di Gregorio spilled a cross under pressure from Villa defender Diego Carlos and Morgan Rogers was there to poke the ball into the net. A goal was awarded by the on-field referee but after a two-minute check, it was ruled out for a foul on Di Gregorio by Carlos. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Steve Douglas, The Associated PressStock market today: Indexes slip as investors brace for November inflation report

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches a video screen at a campaign rally at the Salem Civic Center, in Salem, Va, Nov. 2, 2024. We are back to Mr. Trump’s first term, when the tweet of the day hung over us like the tweet of Damocles, Carlo Dade writes. Evan Vucci/The Associated Press Carlo Dade is director of trade and trade infrastructure at the Canada West Foundation. To stop and think before acting is generally good advice but particularly when dealing with Donald Trump and his social media posts. The president-elect shocked many in Canada and Mexico this week by saying he’d impose 25-per-cent tariffs on their exports, unless both countries deal with what he called drug and border-security issues. For Canadian leaders, the rush to act in the face of the news cycle and the pressure from businesses and voters who don’t typically follow trade news is immense. However, with Mr. Trump, a rush to act or respond is a rush to misunderstand, misinterpret and make mistakes. Is the 25-per-cent tariff serious? Will Mr. Trump be satisfied with any action Canada takes on fentanyl? What, if anything, does he specifically want to see on migration at the border? Or is it the case, as some observers say, that the tariff threat is an opening salvo to take apart the world’s liberal trading order and put in place a more transactional economic system? Once again, we do not know. We are back to Mr. Trump’s first term, when the tweet of the day hung over us like the tweet of Damocles. We’re inclined to toss everything we can think of on the table to appease someone who probably does not know what he wants until he sees it. Explainer: As Trump threatens tariffs, here are five things we know so far What we do know is this: Creating panic and desperation is Mr. Trump’s second favourite negotiating trap. Canadian premiers have already fallen for his first favourite negotiating trap: divide and conquer. Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he and his provincial counterparts agree that we should cut Mexico out of North American free trade to save Canada’s relationship with the United States. Now we see that attempt to differentiate Canada from Mexico failed to win us any respite from being lumped together on the tariff announcement. Instead, it only alienated a potential ally, the only one we may have for some of the fights that lie ahead. To panic and to rush to action and speech would be to make a second serious miscalculation in as many weeks in dealing with the incoming administration. What we can do is sharpen our understanding of some of the emerging lessons from a new, incoming Trump administration to formulate our response. There was some hope initially, from my colleagues and me at least, that think tanks staffed with former Trump officials – such as Robert Lighthizer and Peter Navarro, who had drafted detailed tariff plans – and leaders of the new conservative populist movement in the U.S., would provide some degree of direction and predictability from a new administration. What you should and shouldn’t do with your money after Trump’s tariffs warning Looking at the appointments that Mr. Trump has made so far, this may still hold true for some portfolios, such as agriculture, education and housing. But not for areas where the president-elect has a personal interest. These areas include justice, defence, energy and, unfortunately, trade. Then there is the fact that this state of play may change. As we saw in Mr. Trump’s first administration, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, a more orthodox businessman, was at first in charge of trade policy until being replaced by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. This time, Mr. Lighthizer is not around, and we have to see how the new team develops. So, how do we respond? Step one is to stop walking into obvious traps. That starts with Mr. Trump’s favourite trap, divide and conquer. It’s not just about Mexico. At home, bickering among political parties and levels of government is to hand Trump the keys to Canada. The political-campaign and consulting class must come to its senses and realize that whether its interest wins out over national interest will determine our future under Mr. Trump. Canada could survive the loss of the North American trade agreement where, according to the Canada West Foundation’s calculations, tariffs would rise 2 or 5 percent on about half of what we export to the U.S. But for a country that relies on trade for two-thirds of its GDP, a 25-per-cent tariff on 77.4 per cent of everything it exports is an existential threat. With foreign partners (or frenemies) such as Mexico, we need to choose when we work with and when to distance ourselves from them instead of Mr. Trump dictating this and dividing us to suit his, not our, needs. These decisions have to be made strategically, not in panicked responses delivered in campaign-style photo-op announcements. Finally, we must keep in mind that the Americans cannot keep tariffs in place forever. A domestic political backlash will eventually break out, and the struggle then becomes one of national wills. We are at a moment when we can no longer afford excuses for putting party above country. 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Chiefs offense hitting its stride with return of wide receiver Marquise Brown from injuryIf the hallmark of a trendy food is having its own nickname, extra virgin olive oil, or EVOO, certainly fits the bill. Foodies adore EVOO, and not just on their salads. Serious food lovers will to coffee (even if the ). There is one thing that EVOO can't do, however. According to Chef Art Smith, you should never use olive oil — virgin or otherwise — for frying chicken. Smith, the eponym of Chicago eatery , told The Takeout that, "Olive oil isn't ideal for frying chicken because it has a low smoke point." A smoke point is the temperature at which oil starts to smoke. While chicken needs to be fried at around 350 degrees Fahrenheit, EVOO might start smoking at temperatures as low as 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Smith cautions that smoking oil can give your dish a bitter flavor. Light or refined olive oil has a much higher smoke point than EVOO, though, and can be heated to around 465 degrees Fahrenheit. This means you could employ this kind of olive oil when frying chicken, although there are other, less expensive options. Choose these oils for deep frying , which is why the well-stocked kitchen contains a selection. While EVOO is great for salads and sauteing, it really shouldn't be used for any kind of deep-frying, not just chicken. If you feel you absolutely must incorporate your beloved EVOO into a deep-fried dish, however, Art Smith offers an option: "You can mix it with a higher smoke-point oil, like sunflower or canola, to incorporate the flavor while maintaining stability during frying." Doing this will also cut down on the cost since these types of oil tend to be quite a bit cheaper than the often-pricy olive oil. Smith also suggests peanut oil for frying chicken, while other good deep-fry options include corn, safflower, and soybean, as well as good old vegetable oil. While something like vegetable oil may not be fancy, it is a top pick for chicken frying since it's budget-friendly, neutral-tasting, and has a high smoke point. As Smith explains, frying chicken in the right oil will "help achieve that golden, crispy crust while keeping the meat moist and juicy." Recommended