Buy Smarter: The Consumer Guide to Smart TVsPSVR2 As of this writing, PSVR2 is on sale until January 2 for $349.99 across multiple retailers, including Best Buy , Target and Amazon . I just bought mine via PlayStation Direct , and I’m talking about the Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle, specifically. The standalone PSVR2 unit is also $349.99, so if for some weird reason you already own a wayward copy of Call of the Mountain and no accompanying virtual reality unit to play it on, then yeah, go that route. I’d urge you to then write a sprawling think piece about how you found yourself in such an odd predicament. So yes, almost two years after its initial release, I’m finally caving and buying a PSVR2. This particular Horizon bundle was originally priced at $600, which is—in my opinion—an insane ask for a piece of proprietary hardware that I still consider a quirky novelty. The first PSVR, a device Sony sent me ages ago for review , sits abandoned inside a drawer, a jumbled mess of inconvenient cords and motion controllers. The clunky processing unit is in there, too. A cursed thing. It’s not that I haven’t felt the urge to extricate my PSVR from its entertainment center tomb over the last few years, not at all. I have a decent collection of VR games sitting on my PlayStation account, some of which I’ve never even played, but the idea of dragging out all those cords and hooking them up...well, it feels too heavy a burden for this Forbes blogger to bear. Ah yes, the most First World of First World problems: Shouldering the inconvenience of cumbersome tech installation. UnitedHealthcare Murder Background: Here’s What We Know About Investigation After Luigi Mangione Detained Apple’s Surprising iPhone Update—Green Bubbles End This Week Google’s RCS Nightmare—Why You Need A New App From the looks of things, PSVR2 is much more streamlined than PSVR. This time around, there’s only a single USB-C cable to contend with; gone is all the jerry-rigged camera nonsense of the PS4 headset. On that note, I am kicking myself for not grabbing one of the free PS5 camera adapters while they were still available on Sony’s website last month. Oh well, I guess I’ll just have to buy an adapter off Amazon if I want to use my old PSVR on my PS5/PS5 Pro, or boot up my old PS4 Pro as I’m some dirty peasant. And hey, one of the reviews for the third-party Amazon adapter says it’s ‘better than the second coming of Jesus Christ’, so that’s great. And truthfully, PSVR’s walled software garden was what initially scared me away. The glaring lack of backward compatibility—I still find it rather unacceptable. Now that PSVR2’s price is almost half-off, though, it’s a little easier to stomach, yet I’m still not entirely on board. It’s really the promise of Metro Awakening and Behemoth that have convinced me to take the plunge at $349, although admittedly, I’m looking forward to trying out Call of the Mountain . Sony stopped manufacturing PSVR2 back in March of 2024 , purportedly in an attempt to clear out excess stocked units. I’m guessing the holiday sale is a continuation of this clearance, although it remains to be seen if production will start up again, maybe if enough people properly enlist before January. As stated above, new games are making their way to the platform, if at a snail’s pace, so the headset hasn’t been left to die just yet. A perfect time swoop in and take advantage of lower prices, really. It reminds me of when Circuit City was going out of business in the early 2000s. Man, did I clean up on Dreamcast games. Then there’s the recent addition of hand-tracking , which could be part of Sony’s gradual move toward a totally controller-free PSVR2 experience. I think most VR will probably end up in this realm at some point anyway, so it’s good to see a forward-thinking update like this. Also of note is the recently released PC adapter , which opens up Steam’s VR library for play on PSVR2. Down the road, I might grab one of these. We’ll see where Sony takes PSVR2 in the coming year, and while virtual reality has a long way to go in terms of mainstream acceptance, I’m happy to plunk down a pile of Christmas cash to see what’s been cooking on the present generation of PlayStation headset immersion. Did anyone else snag a PSVR2 during the sale? I’d be interested in knowing. Once I receive the hardware, I’ll publish my impressions, if I’m not motion sick and vomiting a jolly stream of fruitcake and eggnog onto the local church’s nativity scene, of course. That Amazon reviewer wouldn’t be happy with me. I can’t disappoint him.
The Prime Minister insisted the UK will back Ukraine “for as long as it takes” as he made a speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London, but for the first time acknowledged the conflict could move towards a negotiated end. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has in recent weeks suggested he is open to a possible ceasefire with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Kyiv and its European allies meanwhile fear the advent of Donald Trump’s return to the White House could result in American aid being halted. President-elect Trump has said he would prefer to move towards a peace deal, and has claimed he could end the conflict on “day one” of his time in power. As he attempts to strike up a good relationship with the incoming president, Sir Keir revealed he had told Mr Trump the UK “will invest more deeply than ever in this transatlantic bond with our American friends in the years to come”. In his speech at London’s Guildhall, the Prime Minister said there is “no question it is right we support Ukraine”, as the UK’s aid to Kyiv is “deeply in our self-interest”. Allowing Russia to win the war would mean “other autocrats would believe they can follow Putin’s example,” he warned. Sir Keir added: “So we must continue to back Ukraine and do what it takes to support their self-defence for as long as it takes. “To put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations so they can secure a just and lasting peace on their terms that guarantees their security, independence, and right to choose their own future.” Mr Zelensky told Sky News over the weekend he would be open to speaking with Mr Putin, but branded the Russian president a “terrorist”. He also suggested Ukrainian territory under his control should be taken under the “Nato umbrella” to try to stop the “hot stage” of the war with Russia. In a banquet speech focused on foreign affairs, the Prime Minister said it was “plain wrong” to suggest the UK must choose between its allies, adding: “I reject it utterly. “(Clement) Attlee did not choose between allies. (Winston) Churchill did not choose. “The national interest demands that we work with both.” Sir Keir said the UK and the US were “intertwined” when it came to commerce, technology and security. The Prime Minister added: “That’s why, when President Trump graciously hosted me for dinner in Trump Tower, I told him that we will invest more deeply than ever in this transatlantic bond with our American friends in the years to come.” He also repeated his commitment to “rebuild our ties with Europe” and insisted he was right to try to build closer links with China. “It is remarkable that until I met President Xi last month there had been no face-to-face meeting between British and Chinese leaders for six years,” the Prime Minister said. “We can’t simply look the other way. We need to engage. To co-operate, to compete and to challenge on growth, on security concerns, on climate as well as addressing our differences in a full and frank way on issues like Hong Kong, human rights, and sanctions on our parliamentarians,” he added. The Prime Minister said he wants Britain’s role in the world to be that of “a constant and responsible actor in turbulent times”. He added: “To be the soundest ally and to be determined, always, in everything we do. “Every exchange we have with other nations, every agreement we enter into to deliver for the British people and show, beyond doubt, that Britain is back.” Ahead of Sir Keir’s speech, Lord Mayor Alastair King urged the Prime Minister and his Government to loosen regulations on the City of London to help it maintain its competitive edge. In an echo of Sir Keir’s commitment to drive the UK’s economic growth, the Lord Mayor said: “The idealist will dream of growth, but the pragmatist understands that our most effective machinery to drive growth is here in the City, in the hands of some of the brightest and most committed people that you will find anywhere in the world.”DENVER , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) has been awarded one of PepsiCo Foundation's 2024 Community Impact Awards. The PepsiCo Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP ), one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. The program supports local communities by offering resources for employment services to justice-impacted job seekers. CEO Denver is one of 100 public charities and organizations across the United States and Canada to receive a Community Impact Award for its dedication and commitment to the communities it serves. Through strategic partnerships, such as the Community Impact Awards, the PepsiCo Foundation aspires to provide lasting change by tackling the challenges of inequality, whether through access to economic opportunity, clean water, or food security. "This award enables us to expand our reach and provide justice-impacted individuals with the support they need for long-term employment and economic stability," said Sam Schaefer , Executive Director of the Center for Employment Opportunities. "Since 2017, CEO Denver has helped countless individuals secure steady work, build skills, break employment barriers, and achieve socioeconomic mobility. This award will empower individuals to build brighter futures for themselves and their families." "At the PepsiCo Foundation, we believe that the strength of our communities lies in the hands of local leaders and nonprofit organizations who understand the unique local social challenges and opportunities of their community. The PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Awards allow us to celebrate these trailblazers who are driving meaningful change in our communities across North America ," PepsiCo Foundation President and Global Head of Social Impact at PepsiCo, C.D. Glin said. "We invited PepsiCo employees to nominate local organizations of their choice and our employee's most admired nonprofits were selected as Community Impact Award recipients. We are honored to work alongside these inspiring organizations to amplify their efforts to create lasting positive social impacts across North America ." CEO currently operates in 30 cities and believes that anyone with a recent criminal history who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and stay connected to the labor force. The PepsiCo Foundation's dedication to partnering with local nonprofits stems from its understanding that these organizations are deeply rooted in the communities where PepsiCo employees live and work. By collaborating with local partners, the Foundation can more effectively address community-specific needs and leverage each organization's unique strengths to foster local, leading, and lasting solutions. The full release can be found here . Contact: Tiffany Elder , Regional Communications Manager [email protected] | (323) 973-7775 SOURCE Center for Employment OpportunitiesThe Boots Christmas beauty box is back – and it’ll save you nearly 90%
The broadcaster’s former technology correspondent, 66, was formally made an OBE by the Princess Royal for his services to journalism on Wednesday. Cellan-Jones announced in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and he has since contributed to a podcast, Movers And Shakers, discussing life with the disease. Discussing the success of the podcast, which also features Jeremy Paxman, Cellan-Jones told the PA news agency: “It’s been an absolute scream. “We’ve had the most extraordinary reaction from the Parkinson’s community. “There is a community which felt absolutely left out in the cold and this award was for services to journalism, but I can’t help but think that maybe that played some part too.” Cellan-Jones said he talked to Anne about fundraising for Parkinson’s and how technology could possibly be used to monitor the disease. The journalist added: “She showed real interest in it. “Mike Tindall, whose father’s got it, is very active in fundraising – so we talked about that.” Cellan-Jones said the OBE was “very unexpected when it came”, adding that he felt “very privileged”. He said his rescue dog from Romania, named Sophie, was “making slow progress” after becoming a social media sensation with thousands of people following her recovery online. Speaking at Buckingham Palace, Cellan-Jones said several courtiers had asked after Sophie, adding: “She’s still incredibly nervous. She’s waiting at home, she wouldn’t have liked it here – a bit too busy. “She’s making slow progress, but she’s wonderful, and she’s been very important to us.” Earlier on Wednesday, broadcaster Alan Yentob, 77, was formally made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the King for services to the arts and media. The retired television executive, who was born in Stepney, London, joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968. He devised the flagship arts programme Imagine..., which he presented on, and was creative director of the broadcaster from 2004 until 2015. Yentob stepped down from the role in the wake of the collapse of the charity Kids Company, where he was chairman. The broadcaster said Charles had been “incredibly supportive” of him. Discussing Charles, Yentob told the PA news agency: “He’s been incredibly supportive, as I said to him, on many fronts, including the fact that I was the chairman of Kids Company, and he was incredibly supportive of that in the most difficult times. “And I think the way he’s come out about his illness, and the way the Princess of Wales has too, has been admirable.” Yentob said it would be “reckless” to not support the BBC, adding “it’s a place which embraces everyone”. The broadcaster added: “If you look at the figures, it’s still doing well, even though a very substantial part of its income has been removed.” Roxy Music lead guitarist Phil Manzanera, 73, was formally made an OBE by the Princess Royal for his services to music. His most well-known band, featuring singer Bryan Ferry, is famed for hits such as Love Is The Drug and More Than This – topping the singles charts once with a cover of John Lennon’s Jealous Guy. Discussing the honour, Manzanera told the PA news agency: “It’s very moving and humbling to be amongst all these people who do absolutely incredible things. “But, obviously, I am very happy to get it for services to music and music production, because I think music helps us all in our lives in terms of improving the fabric of our lives, and it’s a great support for so many people.” The musician said he discussed his upbringing in South America and central America with Anne, having grown up in Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba. Manzanera said Anne told him that her father, Prince Philip, “once flew a Viscount plane to Caracas airport”. He said his upbringing was central to his musicianship, adding: “It’s in my DNA, the rhythms of South America. “And the musicians that we’ve all come to know through the Buena Vista Social Club were the kind of music that I started playing guitar with. “It wasn’t Bert Weedon’s Play in a Day for me, it was the music of Cuba.” Actress Shobna Gulati, 58, was formally made an MBE for services to the cultural industries, Scottish professional golfer Stephen Gallacher, 50, was made an MBE and former Arup deputy chairwoman Dervilla Mitchell, 66, received a damehood for services to engineering.Are You Getting the Internet Speeds You're Paying For? Here's How to Read the Fine Print
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Sen. Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at the segregated Statehouse to serving as a state legislator for over 30 years died Friday. He was 93. The South Carolina Democratic Party announced Patterson's death saying he “left an indelible mark on our state. Senator Patterson commanded everyone’s attention with his wit and wisdom.” The statement did not list a cause of death. Patterson was born in 1931 in Darlington County and raised by his grandmothers. They recalled his hardheaded spirit early, recommending he not take jobs as a golf caddy or shoe shiner because he was likely to mouth off to white people in segregated 1940s South Carolina and get in trouble. Instead, Patterson served in the military and then got his teaching degree through the GI Bill at Allen University. While in college, he cleaned offices at the segregated capitol where he and other Black people couldn't be unless they were working. "When I was a janitor, Black people couldn’t go in the Statehouse," Patterson said in a 2004 interview with the University of South Carolina. “And then one day I came back down here as a member of the House and then in '84, I came back sitting in the Senate as a senator. Now that’s a hell of a long way to come.” Patterson spent 30 years in education and was elected to the South Carolina House in 1974 and the Senate 10 years later after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn urged him to run for the upper chamber seat. In a statement, Clyburn called Patterson “a trusted leader, a tireless champion for civil rights, and a treasured friend. He was a person of strength, determination, wisdom, and a long proponent of removing the Confederate flag from the South Carolina Statehouse dome .” Patterson was also the first Black person to serve on the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees since Reconstruction. Patterson was a key member of both the House and Senate, He served on the budget committees in both chambers and was a major voice in support of civil rights, public education and helping poor people. He adamantly demanded the Confederate flag be removed from atop the Statehouse dome and inside the House and Senate chambers long before they were taken down in 2000. The lifelong Democrat said the final years of his political career were the toughest after Republicans took over state government. His seniority no longer mattered and he felt many newer Republicans were religious hypocrites who claimed to help others but only cared for people just like themselves. A few years before he retired from the Statehouse, Patterson said it was important to respect elders and supervisors, but not be afraid to speak up if bothered or something was on one's mind. “That’s just my hallmark ever since I was a little child. It will get you in trouble now, but you can sleep well at night. And learn to treat everybody as human beings with respect,” Patterson said in the interview with the university's Champions of Civil and Human Rights in South Carolina program. “You can sleep real good at night. Right now, I’m 73 years old and sleep like a log when I go to bed because I know I’ve done no wrong to my fellow man,” Patterson said."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. 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?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
Tamworth fans celebrate ‘unbelievable’ FA Cup third round draw as manager Andy Peaks gives priceless reactionLouisville will aim to end a three-game losing streak when it hosts UTEP on Wednesday, but beating the Miners may not be an easy feat. UTEP (6-2) comes to the Derby City winners of three straight, most recently beating Seattle 88-72 on Saturday. The Miners shot 56.1 percent (32 of 57) and used a 24-2 first-half run to essentially put the game away. Coach Joe Golding said that first-half performance may have been UTEP's best in his four years leading the school. "I thought offensively and defensively the first 20 minutes we were really locked in and ready to go. (The game) never got close," he said. "We kept it at 20-plus points for the majority of the game. Our ball movement was terrific." Ahamad Bynum led the Miners with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting off the bench, while Otis Frazier III added 18 points and five assists. Frazier (13.6 points per game) and Bynum (12.1 ppg) are among four UTEP players averaging in double figures. Bynum leads the country shooting 63.3 percent from beyond the 3-point arc, though he has attempted just 30 threes, making 19. Louisville (5-4) also started hot in its last game but could not sustain its momentum in a 76-65 home loss to then-No. 9 Duke on Sunday. Coach Pat Kelsey's team, which had just seven players healthy, made 10 of its first 14 shots to build a 30-16 lead before the Cardinals' lack of depth caught up to them. Louisville shot just 9-of-37 (24.3 percent) after its hot start and was outscored 43-28 after halftime. Terrence Edwards Jr. paced the Cardinals with 21 points in his first game as a reserve this season. Edwards (11.9 ppg) is one of four Louisville scorers averaging double figures, led by Chucky Hepburn leads the team in scoring (14.3 ppg) and is second in the country with 3.2 steals per game. The Cardinals entered the season with expectations of rotating 10 or more players to utilize Kelsey's up-tempo attack. However, swingman Kasean Pryor (knee) and guard Koren Johnson (shoulder) will both miss the rest of the season, while forward Aboubacar Traore (arm) is out indefinitely. After Sunday's loss, Kelsey did not rule out adding players to the roster during the season. "Everything's on the table," he said. "I don't sleep, figuring out what buttons to push to get this team to be the best that they can be. We'll scour every inch of the Earth to figure out how we can improve our team. And whether that happens or not, I have no idea, but I'm willing to try anything." --Field Level MediaVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQX: FWEDF) is pleased to announce it has been awarded US$15.8 M (~C$22.5 M) from the U.S. Department of Defense and up to C$12.9 M from the Government of Canada in support of its critical minerals projects at Macmillan Pass, Yukon Territory. Peter Hemstead, President and CEO, commented: “The coordinated investments by the United States and Canadian governments underscore the critical importance and strategic value of Fireweed’s mineral assets at Macmillan Pass. This joint announcement is a testament to the determination of both governments to unlock this new critical minerals district in Canada. In the coming months and years, our team will work to ensure our projects and the enabling infrastructure move forward in a way that respects rights-holders, provides benefits to communities in the region, and demonstrates how critical minerals can be developed responsibly.” Adam Lundin, Fireweed’s Strategic Advisor, stated: “The emerging critical minerals district at Macmillan Pass is a profound opportunity to address key supply chain vulnerabilities of the North American industrial base. These investments are significant milestones on the path to advancing both Macpass and Mactung projects toward development.” The Honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stated: “Canada is positioning itself as a global supplier of responsibly sourced critical minerals, which are increasingly in demand for the clean and digital economy as well as for defence applications. The Fireweed project will develop the necessary energy infrastructure to power multiple critical minerals mines and communities with clean energy. These investments by Canada and the United States build on our long history of friendship and collaboration, complement the region’s deep expertise in mining, create good jobs in the Yukon and advance economic growth, now and into the future.” Macmillan Pass is an emerging critical minerals district (the “Macpass District”), with two immediately-adjacent, best-in-class critical mineral projects being advanced by Fireweed. The Macpass Project (“Macpass”) is a district-scale collection of high-grade zinc deposits, forming one of the largest undeveloped zinc resources globally, while also containing the world’s largest known accumulation of germanium and gallium . The Mactung Project (“Mactung”) is the world’s largest, high-grade tungsten deposit , with sufficient mineral resources to potentially supply North America’s expected tungsten demand for decades. Macmillan Pass and the North Canol Road (the district’s primary overland access) are located within Kaska Nation Traditional Territory and the Traditional Territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun. The Mactung access road passes through the Sahtú Settlement Area (Tulı́tʼa District in the Northwest Territories), which include both First Nations and Métis communities. Fireweed has been awarded US$15.8 M (~C$22.5 M) by the U.S. Department of Defense under DPA Title III to advance its 100%-owned Mactung tungsten project toward a final investment decision. The objective of the DPA Title III funding is to progress Mactung to a final investment decision, a precursor to project construction and subsequent production of domestic tungsten concentrates for the North American industrial base. The award will support an expansive, Fireweed team-led program that includes mine design optimization, geotechnical investigations, and metallurgical test programs, culminating in the development of a new feasibility study. A range of environmental studies will be undertaken, supporting the pursuit of licenses and permits necessary to construct Mactung. The program builds on extensive past drilling at Mactung and an updated 2023 mineral resource estimate that supersedes a historical 2009 Feasibility Study. The project also benefits from a positive environmental assessment decision issued in 2014 by Yukon and Canadian Federal regulators. The DPA Title III award is non-dilutive to Fireweed shareholders and no commercial covenants are included in the award conditions that would impair Fireweed’s current business nor its future sale of tungsten concentrates to the industrial base. Fireweed’s own management team will lead the work and periodically report progress to administrators of the award. Fireweed will also receive up to C$12.9 M, pending final due diligence, from the Government of Canada through the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (“CMIF”) to lead planning efforts for infrastructure improvements that would serve the critical minerals district at Macmillan Pass. The CMIF funding will support Fireweed’s implementation of the first phase (Phase I) of the “North Canol Infrastructure Improvement Project” (“NCIIP”), which includes developing preliminary designs for approximately 250 kilometers of road improvements, as well as upgrades to an existing transmission line between Faro and Ross River, and the construction of a new transmission line from Ross River to Macmillan Pass. The effort also includes seeking the consent of local Indigenous groups, completing necessary environmental assessment processes and facilitating multi-party project agreements necessary to advance NCIIP toward construction (Phase II). Fireweed anticipates NCIIP Phase II to be advanced through a collaboration of government, Indigenous groups and industry. Funding sources for NCIIP construction have yet to be determined but will likely involve ‘stacking’ a range of new and existing funding sources, potentially including previously announced Yukon Resource Gateway funding. Technical information in this news release has been approved by Fireweed Metals VP Geology, Jack Milton, Ph.D., P.Geo. (BC), a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Milton is not independent of Fireweed for purposes of NI 43-101. Fireweed Metals Corp. is an exploration company unlocking significant value in a new critical metals district located in the Yukon, Canada. Fireweed is 100% owner of the Macpass District, a large and highly prospective 977 km land package. The Macpass District includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver (germanium-gallium) project and the Mactung tungsten project, both characterized by meaningful size, grade and opportunity. At Macpass, Fireweed owns one of the largest undeveloped zinc resources worldwide , in a region with enormous exploration upside potential. The Mactung project is a strategic critical metals asset that hosts the world’s largest high-grade tungsten resource – a potential long-term supply of tungsten for North America. A Lundin Group company, Fireweed is strongly positioned to create meaningful value. In Canada, Fireweed (TSXV: FWZ) trades on the TSX Venture Exchange. In the USA, Fireweed (OTCQX: FWEDF) trades on the OTCQX Best Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies and is DTC eligible for enhanced electronic clearing and settlement. Investors can find Real-Time quotes and market information for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com. In Europe, Fireweed (FSE: M0G) trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Additional information about Fireweed and its projects can be found on the Company’s website at FireweedMetals.com and at . ON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP. President & CEO, and Director References to relative size, grade, and metal content of the Mactung resources and Macpass resources in comparison to other tungsten, zinc, gallium, and germanium deposits elsewhere in the world, respectively, are based on review of the Standard & Poor’s Global Market Intelligence Capital IQ database. For Tom, Jason, End Zone, and Boundary Zone Mineral Resources, see the technical report filed on October 18, 2024, entitled “Technical Report for NI 43-101, Macpass Project, Yukon, Canada”. The effective date of the Mineral Resource is September 4, 2024. SLR Managing Principal Resource Geologist, Pierre Landry, P.Geo. (BC) is a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under NI 43-101. Mr. Landry is considered to be “independent” of the Company for purposes of NI 43-101. Mr. Landry, of SLR, is responsible for the Macpass Mineral Resource Estimate. For Mactung Mineral Resources, see Fireweed news release dated June 13, 2023 “Fireweed Metals Announces Mineral Resources for the Mactung Project: the Largest High-Grade Tungsten Deposit in the World” and the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mactung Project, Yukon Territory, Canada,” with effective date July 28, 2023 filed on . Garth Kirkham, P.Geo. is considered independent of the Company, and a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under NI 43-101. Garth Kirkham, of Kirkham Geosystems Limited., is responsible for the Mactung Mineral Resource Estimate. Contact: Peter Hemstead Phone: +1 (604) 689-7842 Email:
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Touch football in Greenfield has a long, storied history. Greenfield YMCA program director Pete Duffy founded and served as league director for the original Greenfield Recreational Men’s Touch Football League in 1971. The league served as a competitive outlet for players, many coming over from the adult softball circuit, and used a system based on UMass’ intramural touch football team. The field was 80 yards instead of UMass’ 60-yard space, with seven players per side playing 15-minute periods. Duffy asked that each player bring 50 cents “to cover the cost of practice jerseys,” according to a Recorder article from Oct. 1971. Four teams played that initial year — the 49ers, Colts, Redskins and Lions — with team captains Dick Howe, Bob Lively, Bill Martin and Bob Laskowski guiding their squads through the fall and early winter months at Beacon Field and Green River Park. “This will be the only sport in Greenfield to report their games to the Sports Desk with a body count as well as a score,” joked Recorder scribe Denny Wilkins of expected bumps and bruises in his “Sports Notebook” column. The league changed, and sponsors came into the mix by 1973. Teams were sponsored by the likes of Wrisley Funeral Home, Mt. Mohawk Ski Area, Northwestern Mutual and Merrigan Real Estate in the early days. Lou Grader ran the Greenfield Touch Football League for decades, with sponsors like Taylor’s Tavern, Alberti’s Restaurant and Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley coming into the mix. Grader would call the Recorder each week with stats and scores from the weekend’s games. Eventually, Rich Clark took the baton – about 15 years ago, he said. Some 50-plus years removed from the very first pass, the venture continues as the last remaining touch football league in western Massachusetts. Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess The 2024 season will come to its conclusion on Sunday, when Green River Park hosts the championship game between defending champion Gill CC Woodworking and the Titans at 10:30 a.m. Quarterbacks Pat Viencek and Julio Rivera will sling passes to Cody Underwood and Gio Ortiz, as the top two seeds in the league playoffs battle it out for a title. “It’s been great,” explained Clark of the league’s longevity. “We’ve done everything in our power to make it a family-friendly environment and it’s worked. After games, people stick around, have cookouts... it’s a real community environment.” That community environment enticed Diana Nunez, who went to a game as a spectator for the first time about 10 years ago. Fast forward a decade, and she now helps run two teams sponsored by Namaste Restaurant — the Rockets and the Panthers. Nunez, who runs social media and handles community events for Namaste, said she was hosting an event and found out that a team in the touch league had lost a sponsor. Her son also wanted to start a team in the league, and the restaurant has now sponsored both squads for two seasons. “It’s really such a good community thing that a lot of people don’t know about,” said Nunez. “It’s a great group of people getting together to play football and have a good time.” This year’s league had seven teams, with upward of 100 players participating. Clark said a team from Holyoke joined the mix this fall, and competition is fierce with a number of former college football players on rosters. Teams play 8-on-8 across two 80 yard fields that Clark sets up every Sunday morning — two games played simultaneously. For Clark, a longtime football official and coach, every Sunday is an opportunity to see former players continue to light it up as adults. “So many of the people who we have playing in the league, I coached them when they were 8 years old,” he said. “I really enjoy keeping a league going where these guys can still play.” Despite touch football leagues folding in Holyoke and Springfield in recent years, Clark’s devotion, and the passion he says still resonates from the league’s players, has the Greenfield Touch Football League chugging along. “I always said I’ll stay in the league as long as I’ve got teams that want to play,” he said. “If we’re gonna dwindle down and not have guys show up on Sunday, I might consider passing it off but as long as there are teams and players that want to play, yes, I plan to stay.”Eos Energy Announces $68.3 Million First Funding from its $303.5 Million Department of Energy Loan Guarantee
Published 5:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 by Thomas Howard Residents and visitors walking downtown will notice stars bearing the names of famous Mississippians embedded in the sidewalk. The Queen City has long been known for its recognition of the arts, and the stars are one of several projects paying homage to those whose efforts put the Magnolia State on the map. A number of events this past week, however, suggest significantly more stars will be needed in the near future. Events put on by both Meridian and Lauderdale County school districts highlighted the immense talent developing among our next generation of leaders and celebrated the effort students put into honing their craft. Email newsletter signup On Monday, Meridian High School students performed “Blue Christmas,” with both choir and band students participating in the concert. On Tuesday, Northwest Middle School held its annual Christmas concert, while at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, Lauderdale County School District held its Holiday Showcase highlighting musical, artistic, dance and stage acting talent from students at each of the district’s four campuses. Thursday, MPSD’s youth choir helped set a festive mood as they opened for Mississippi trio Chapel Hart, which brought its Hartfelt Family Christmas Tour at the Temple Theater. The arts are a vital part of Meridian’s community, but even if that were not the case, arts education would remain a critical part of students’ education. According to the University of Florida, arts education is linked to improved academic outcomes, better mental health, increased engagement, reduced disciplinary actions and more. While many students will likely go on to pursue careers other than art, the skills developed by the arts, such as critical thinking and social skills, are highly valued among employers across the board. Thank you to the teachers, administrators, parents, volunteers, sponsoring businesses and all others who had a hand in making this week’s events come to fruition. Let’s continue to celebrate our young artists and the positive impact they have and will have on Meridian. Gulfport among cities with least sustainable credit card debts Congressional politics of disaster funding revisited in the wake of Helene, Milton Carswell puts Center for Public Policy in attack mode Letter to the Editor: We have much to be thankful for