NoneVermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is no fan of Republicans. But the outspoken 83-year-old liberal also has when it comes to his own former party, the Democrats. (From every indication, Sanders still harbors resentment over the way he was passed over for the Democrat presidential nomination in 2016, in favor of failed presidential candidate .) As much as Sanders is still no fan of conservatism, his disdain for the current state of the Democratic Party appears to be reaching a tipping point. So festering is Sanders’ frustration of the current political climate, he chose — perhaps — the strangest bedfellow imaginable: eccentric billionaire, tech mogul, and co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, . Seriously. You can check out Sanders’ viral endorsement of Musk below: Elon Musk is right. The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. It’s lost track of billions. Last year, only 13 senators voted against the Military Industrial Complex and a defense budget full of waste and fraud. That must change. — Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) “Elon Musk is right,” Sanders posted to X on Sunday. “The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. It’s lost track of billions. “Last year, only 13 senators voted against the Military Industrial Complex and a defense budget full of .” Sanders bluntly concluded: “That must change.” Indeed, one of the core functions of the newly minted DOGE that Musk and ex-GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy oversee is to cut government waste. While the two have rattled off all manner of potential budgetary government cuts, the Pentagon’s out-of-control budgetary issues have been a chief target of their rhetoric. And Sanders clearly agrees — much to the surprise of social media. Has hell frozen over? — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) The massive conservative content creator “End Wokeness” replied to Sanders with a question. “Has hell frozen over?” the user asked. Glad you realized Elon Musk is not the problem. The problem is the federal government which has wasted and lost trillions of dollars of taxpayer money. — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) “Glad you realized Elon Musk is not the problem,” conservative reporter Collin Rugg chimed in. “The problem is the federal government which has wasted and lost trillions of dollars of taxpayer money.” Matt Gaetz seemingly Sanders: “Welcome home, Bernie.” “Are we uniting? Or are you about to get cancelled by the left,” another conservative X user . “Did Bernie vote for Trump?” one X user . “Well, I didn’t see this coming,” another X user . One X user who did not express surprise? The user who owns the whole platform, Musk himself. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) simply replied to Sanders with a pair of United States flag emojis. Not everyone was thrilled with Sanders’ statements. While his own supporters were obviously mortified with “ k is right,” not every conservative on X was buying the message either. “Instead of posting [on social media], VOTE to approve Republican nominees,” one unimpressed X user . “Which you won’t do. You’re a feckless old man who posts something now-and-then, but when it’s time to use political power, you do what the military industrial complex orders you to.” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .Auto brands adding biometrics in vehicle displays, security
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All Roads Lead to 2024's Los Angeles Auto Show Offering Unmatched Guest Experiences, Vehicle Debuts and Special Exhibits for Attendees of all AgesPodcaster and former host — who has to invoke her famous father, the late Republican Sen. John McCain — blasted Hunter Biden as a “nepo baby” after he received a pardon from his dad, President Joe Biden. The irony of McCain’s comments wasn’t lost on her liberals and progressive critics, who the conservative pundit for her apparent . “No one is above the law except the Presidents [sic] nepo baby is a helluva partying message for democrats,” McCain on Monday morning in reaction to the president giving clemency to his troubled son. Of course, McCain is in railing against the president for issuing the pardon just weeks before his son is scheduled to be sentenced in two separate criminal cases. On December 12, Hunter was set to be sentenced for his conviction on federal gun charges. Four days later, he was to also receive a sentence for the federal tax charges he pleaded guilty to in June. Unsurprisingly, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans the president’s decision, labeling him a for pardoning Hunter after repeatedly saying before the election he would not do so while insisting “no one is above the law.” Many Democrats, though, joined their GOP counterparts in criticizing the leader of their party. “While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared. At the same time, the president has his move to spare his son prison time and any convictions and potential criminal charges related to Hunter’s business dealings over a decade-plus span. “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong,” he said. Still, McCain deciding to take a swipe at Hunter for having a famous dad was a step too far for some, considering the role nepotism has seemingly played in her own career. As , McCain even has the term in her social media bio. “Meghan, you should never — under any circumstances — use ‘nepo baby.’ How can you not know this?!” Davidson College professor Isaac Bailey on X (formerly Twitter). “Is Meghan McCain talking about nepo babie???” YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella . McCain even received the treatment. “Hunter Biden thinks he deserves special treatment because he has a famous politician father — by Meghan McCain,” the satirical account on Bluesky. This isn’t the first time McCain has been ridiculed for over their famous familial connections. She’s even previously called Hunter Biden the “ultimate product of nepotism,” prompting social media users to label her At the same time, when speaking of the role nepotism has played in her career, she’s her “work ethic speaks for itself” and she “no longer cares” if someone thinks she’s “going to be a lazy, spoiled brat.” Meanwhile, her former colleagues at have the president’s decision to pardon Hunter, saying outgoing commanders-in-chief “do it every time” and they’re “not sure why the pearl-clutching is happening now.”
Saturday Night Live has lined up its last trio of hosts for 2024. After a season full of nostalgic bits, political bites, and even some emotional moments, Season 50’s first stretch will conclude with three back-to-back-to-back episodes in December. Here’s what to know about how to tune in for the last three episodes of the year.0 Yes! Saturday Night Live is new this weekend, on Saturday (December 7), with Gladiator II star Paul Mescal hosting and Shaboozey as musical guest. This marks Shaboozey’s first stint on SNL . After this week’s episode, two more consecutive shows have been announced. On December 14, Chris Rock will host for the fourth time, with Gracie Abrams as the musical guest of the week, making her SNL debut in support of her new album The Secret of Us . Then, on December 21, for the holiday episode, Martin Short will host for the third time, and Hozier will take the stage as musical guest, his second stint on the show in support of his new album Unreal Unearth . Saturday Night Live airs on Saturday evenings at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Episodes are also available to stream Peacock , which boasts a sprawling library of all 49 seasons. SNL kicked off its 50th season early in October. Here’s a list of the episodes so far. The show will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an NBC special airing Sunday, February 16. Find out everything to know about that right here . More Headlines:
UConn head coach Dan Hurley insists he's not overvaluing Wednesday night's game between his 25th-ranked Huskies and No. 15 Baylor in Storrs, Conn. Sure, it comes on the heels of the two-time reigning national champion Huskies (5-3) responding to losing all three games during the Maui Invitational with a blowout victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Every Black Friday, there’s a number of viral products that everyone has on their Christmas wish list, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. However, not all of these popular items are going to stay in stock, and we have some insight on the ones that won’t. Black Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
The use of artificial intelligence has grown across industries globally, but there is still some confusion over how to properly use the technology at work. In Singapore, 52% of employees are using artificial intelligence in their jobs, according to Slack's Workforce Index , which in August surveyed over 17,000 workers across 15 countries, including 1,008 in Singapore. > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are The demand for AI talent in the country has grown. There has been a 4.6x increase in generative AI-related job postings in the city-state between September 2023 and September 2024, according to Indeed . But despite the fact that demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, 45% of the employees in the country report feeling uncomfortable admitting to managers that they are using the technology for workplace tasks. For those who reported feeling that way, top reasons included the fear of being seen as "incompetent," "lazy" or "cheating," according to Slack's report. "Workers are excited about AI, but they're uncertain about how to use it in the workplace, and this uncertainty is standing in the way of broader AI adoption," Christina Janzer, senior vice president of research and analytics at Slack, told CNBC Make It . "Too much of the burden today has been put on workers to figure out AI. It's important that leaders not only train workers to use AI, but encourage employees to talk about it and experiment with AI out in the open," said Janzer. Money Report CNBC Daily Open: Inflation's hot, but so are markets this year Asia markets mostly fall as investors assess China's stimulus pledges; South Korea stocks climb Businesses should also create the time and space necessary for this experimentation, and encourage employees to share what they learned with colleagues for inspiration, she said. They can also lead by example by openly demonstrating how they are using the technology in their own jobs. Additionally, employers should provide guidance on which AI tools are "approved and trusted" to be used within their businesses, and which tasks these tools can be used for, Janzer told CNBC Make It. "Without clear guidance, workers are confused about when it is socially and professionally acceptable to use AI at work — and are keeping their usage under wraps," according to Slack's report. Despite the uncertainty, employees in Singapore still seek to improve their AI skills. In fact, 88% "feel an urgency to become an AI expert," according to the report. However, the majority (63%) of workers in the country have spent less than five hours in total learning how to use artificial intelligence. Ultimately, "employers will need to solve the gap in training and get clear about AI guidelines, as current employees and new professionals entering the workforce will gravitate to more supportive workplaces," according to Slack's research. Want to make extra money outside of your day job? Sign up for CNBC's online course How to Earn Passive Income Online to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life. Also on CNBC 89% of recruiters expect you to submit a cover letter: How to write a good one 37-year-old grew side hustle into a business bringing in over $200K a year The most desirable countries for jobseekers who want to live abroad
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The Trump family is celebrating a historic year. Donald Trump was selected as Time Magazine's Person of the Year, an achievement that he celebrated today in New York, ringing in the New York Stock Exchange Bell. Trump was joined by his closest advisors and family members, including his wife Melania , and two of his kids, Ivanka and Tiffany . Ivanka Trump shares sweet moment with her kids while gardening: 'Spending time together with our hands in the dirt' Melania Trump praises son Barron for 'giving advice to his father' Donald Trump The ringing of the bell took place earlier today, December 12th, on Wall Street. Photographers captured the moment when Trump rang the bell, dressed in a blue suit that he paired with a burgundy tie. Tiffany, Melania, and Ivanka also wore suits, with Tiffany and Ivanka opting for black while Melania opted for a gray look. In the background, Trump's Time cover can be seen, which showcases him posing with an arm over his leg in front of a gray background. Ivanka shared various photos and videos on social media, including the moment when Trump rang the bell and a photo of him signing the wall of the NYSE. "Celebrating an extraordinary milestone with my father as he rang the NYSE opening bell in front of his TIME Person of the Year cover," she wrote in the caption. "Congratulations, Dad!" Trump's honorific marks the second time he has been selected as Time's Person of the Year. He was previously selected in 2016 due to his unexpected political rise and his first election win. More details about Trump's appearance on Wall Street In a speech, Trump said it was an "honor" to ring the NYSE bell and he also laid out some of his plans for his incoming presidency. “We’re going to have a tremendous run. We have to straighten out some problems, some big problems in the world," he said. The event drew a large crowd to the area, with many stopping by to have a look at Trump and his closest advisors.Bulk Packaging Market Trends and Projections: $32.1 Billion by 2031 | Shandong Anthente New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., BLT Flexitank Industrial Co. Ltd 11-27-2024 07:49 PM CET | Logistics & Transport Press release from: DataM Intelligence 4 Market Research LLP Bulk Packaging Market Trends and Market The Bulk Packaging Market study by DataM Intelligence offer an in-depth analysis of the market, presenting insightful observations, statistics, historical data, and industry-validated market insights. The report delves into the competitive positioning of key companies, examining factors such as product offerings, pricing strategies, financial health, product portfolios, growth initiatives, and geographical reach. Download a Free sample PDF (Use Corporate email ID to Get Higher Priority) at: - https://datamintelligence.com/download-sample/bulk-packaging-market What is the projected growth rate (CAGR) of the Global Bulk Packaging market from 2024 to 2031, and what is the market value expected to change by 2031? The Global Bulk Packaging Market reached US$ 25.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 32.1 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period 2024-2031. Bulk packaging refers to the use of large containers or materials designed to store, transport, and protect significant quantities of goods. Common examples include drums, totes, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), and flexible bulk bags. Bulk packaging is widely used in industries such as agriculture, chemicals, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals due to its efficiency in handling large volumes and reducing transportation costs. It also helps minimize waste and ensures product safety during transit and storage. Key Developments: ❁ On May 23, 2023, Tosca introduced a novel Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) tool with the objective of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as decreasing fossil fuel consumption and water usage during the transportation of bulk liquids. The tool achieves the respective goal by recommending that businesses consider adopting Tosca's collapsible Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) solutions. List of the Key Players in the Bulk Packaging Market: Shandong Anthente New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., BLT Flexitank Industrial Co. Ltd., Braid Logistics, Büscherhoff Spezialverpackung GmbH & Co. KG, Environmental Packaging Technologies Inc., KriCon, K Tank Supply Limited, Qingdao LAF Packaging Co. LTD. and MY FlexiTank. Research Process: Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Bulk Packaging Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges. Segment Covered in the Bulk Packaging Market: By Product: Containers (Flexitanks, Bulk Container (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), Rigid Bulk Containers)), Pails, Drums, Boxes, Shipping Sacks, Others By Material: Plastic (High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Others), Metals, Wood, Paperboard, Others By Application: Food & Beverages, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Paint, Dyes and Inks, Pharmaceuticals, Others Regional Breakout: The global Bulk Packaging Market report focuses on six major regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Get Discounts on Premium Report:- https://www.datamintelligence.com/buy-now-page?report=bulk-packaging-market Regional Analysis: The global Bulk Packaging Market report focuses on six major regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The report offers detailed insight into new product launches, new technology evolutions, innovative services, and ongoing R&D. The report discusses a qualitative and quantitative market analysis, including PEST analysis, SWOT analysis, and Porter's five force analysis. 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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday. David Rittich made 19 saves for the Kings, who improved to 6-2-1 at home. Kempe and Byfield scored 1:44 apart in the second period. Byfield buried a sharp-angle slap shot on a power play while dropping to a knee. It was his 98th career point in 200 games. Brandon Montour got the Kraken on the board with 1:26 left in the game. He converted a long shot with Joey Daccord off for another skater, but Los Angeles held on. Daccord finished with 19 stops for Seattle. Kraken: Jordan Eberle will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery on his pelvis. He had six goals and five assists in 17 games before he got hurt against Chicago on Nov. 14. Kings: The power play had been in a 1-for-16 rut (6.25%) over the previous six games before Byfield found the net. It was the Kings' lone opportunity with the man-advantage. After following its 1-0 loss to Buffalo on Wednesday with a fourth straight period of extreme low-event hockey, Los Angeles created a lot more activity and offense to start the second and generate its two goals. The Kings know how to close out games, improving to 9-0-1 when leading after two periods. The Kraken visit Anaheim on Monday, and the Kings play at San Jose on Monday. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl10 hot-ticket gifts we predict will sell out on Black Friday 2024
Aston Villa denied last-gasp winner in Juventus stalemateVadodara: LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL) has declared the Agora City Centre on Mangal Pandey Road near VUDA Circle as a stressed asset and sold it to an asset reconstruction company (ARC). The project has been mired in a series of controversies despite being among the most luxurious real estate projects built on a large scale in the city. The project was developed by Manav Infrastructure under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). It came up on the land where the Sanjaynagar slums once stood. The residents of the slums were offered houses in high-rise buildings that came up on a part of the land. All the buildings were constructed, and the houses were handed over to their beneficiaries as well. Balaji City Centre, which included retail, commercial, and residential properties along with a high-end clubhouse and other luxurious facilities, was planned on the remaining part of the land. The project was touted to be unique and the first of its kind in the city. However, it was mired in controversies since work began. It was alleged that the Agora City Centre project was announced without permission. When the work began, it was also alleged that a retaining wall was being constructed inside the border of the Vishwamitri River. The project also ran into trouble over its height, and some floors were done away with. The project was in the limelight again after the floods when Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) identified encroachments obstructing the flow of the river and razed the clubhouse of the project. A major setback for Manav Infrastructure came when its chairman Ashish Shah died. Shah, who was the driving force behind the company and the Agora City Centre, died due to dengue in Ahmedabad in 2022. According to a notice issued by LICHFL last month for identifying an agency that could take over the stressed loan, the developers owed Rs 711.2 crore as the total payable amount. The agency started looking for an ARC to take over this loan and invited bids. In a recent statutory disclosure to stock exchanges as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) guidelines, LICHFL said that it sold the stressed loan to CFM Asset Reconstruction Private Ltd, an ARC identified after the bidding process. The ARC paid Rs 250 crore as consideration to LICHFL after the bidding process. The declaration is significant as it reveals that the project is in financial difficulties and LICHFL identified an ARC. The ARC will now take steps to recover the loan.
Saturday Night Live has lined up its last trio of hosts for 2024. After a season full of nostalgic bits, political bites, and even some emotional moments, Season 50’s first stretch will conclude with three back-to-back-to-back episodes in December. Here’s what to know about how to tune in for the last three episodes of the year.0 Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Biden’s Angola visit aims to showcase his attempts to rival ChinaAston Villa denied last-gasp winner in Juventus stalemateAmazon now makes some of its chips: “ Amazon ’s cloud computing arm Amazon Web Services Tuesday announced plans for an “Ultracluster,” a massive AI supercomputer made up of hundreds of thousands of its homegrown Trainium chips, as well as a new server, the latest efforts by its AI chip design lab based in Austin, Texas. The chip cluster will be used by the AI startup Anthropic, in which the retail and cloud-computing giant recently invested an additional $4 billion.“ -WSJ Apple to use its own modem on some products: “ Apple will release its own modem next spring as it looks to replace technology from rival Qualcomm, Bloomberg reports, citing anonymous sources. The in-house modem, code-named Sinope, will debut in the iPhone SE, Apple’s entry-level smartphone.” – LinkedIn News What is going on? After years of neglect, companies are now looking for how hardware will catch up with software. Yes, the advancement of software systems is multiples ahead of hardware, even though there is a limitation for any software system, bounded by hardware. In other words, to advance those clicks, you have to have the hardware to process and compute them, and when there is a limitation on hardware, software underperforms. Nvidia picked that construct and touched the face of alpha-wealth. Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025 ) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and i nvest in Africa’s finest startups here . However, Nvidia chips are very expensive and that will limit participation of many companies and countries in the productive part of AI development and evolution, over mere acceleration of consumerism. The question becomes: how do you solve the hardware problems, and tap into the opportunities? You need to recruit, train and deploy the capabilities of young people. Interestingly, in the next decade, that broad electronics and microelectronics domain will be a huge career opportunity in tech as hardware will take years to evolve to support the AI era. Nigeria has a massive opportunity in this space. There was a time we exported software engineers via Andela, etc, the next age will be hardware guys! If Nigeria’s National Universities Commission can offer a small waiver, to give a temporary license, to run and operate a focused technical university*, on presentation of fund availability of N5 billion, Tekedia Capital will work with partners to set up such a school in Nigeria. Upon the presentation of this license, takeoff will happen within 24 months. But the requirement to build a campus before a license is issued does not work with our US institutional technical partners. Our vision is not to ask students to pay full tuition, but pay when they start work, and we plan to help on job placements. Who can help to make this happen for that license? *this has to be a university to attract the smartest kids. Register for Tekedia Mini-MBA (Feb 10 - May 3, 2025), and join Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe and our global faculty; click here .
FSR Doubles Investment in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Research with $200,000 in Grants to Advance Diagnostic and Treatment BreakthroughsGymnastics New Zealand has been forced into cultural change after athlete welfare came under the spotlight . The organisation is publicly releasing new training guidelines that set New Zealand apart from its overseas counterparts. The overhaul of training practices would put New Zealand's top gymnasts on a different timeline to their international peers as the governing body fights to keep the athletes in the sport longer - and better reflect New Zealand lifestyles. Allegations of multiple New Zealand gymnasts, of varying ages and levels of competition, suffering from verbal abuse, physical abuse, bullying and unsafe training methods surfaced four years ago. A climate of fear and retribution was highlighted by a three-month independent investigation into the culture of Gymnastics New Zealand, which resulted in 10 overarching areas of concern and made more than 50 recommendations for change. Among the issues raised, the review noted: "Many coaches were brought to New Zealand over the last three decades with the goal of seeking international success for gymnasts here, and they introduced abusive coaching practices which became normalised ." GNZ started the process of change in 2022 and the latest step was the release of new training guidelines. "For all sport in New Zealand there is work to do," GNZ chief executive Andrea Nelson said. "We are a constantly changing society and expectations are different and all sports need to be moving with the times and adapting. Gymnastics has probably had a faster learning curve than many others but by no means is the job done. "There is lots and lots to do but a huge amount has also been achieved and I think it's getting that balance right to allow everyone in the sport to feel comfortable and that they are able to make the right choices to build a great culture." The training guidelines were designed to weigh the considerable physical and mental demands of the sport with the need to ensure the long-term physical and mental well-being of participants, Nelson said. "We've deliberately gone about this in a way that does cover both the recreational gymnast and the competitive ones and looking at how people might step between the two to keep people in the sport for longer at a level that fits around their lives. "One of the bits of feedback that we got when we went to the community to talk about this was in some cases, it's about making sure people are doing enough training to be safe as much as it is about other athletes potentially doing too much training. "So it's really getting that balance right because gymnastics is such a technical sport that we can keep our athletes safe and look after their well-being." Coaches, athletes, parents, club managers, GNZ education staff and a consultant from High Performance Sport New Zealand combined to create the guidelines. They were not compulsory for clubs or coaches to adopt - however, GNZ expected affiliated clubs to align their programme training hours with the training guidelines from next year. Children now needed to be five years old to join the social competitive pathway and from 2026 an athlete had to be seven years old to enter the national competitive pathway. Previously there were no age restrictions.Training hours would vary with age and stage as well as gender. For example, a seven-year-old boy in the national competitive pathway under the guidelines would be training once or twice a week for a total time of three to five hours a week, while a 15-year-old boy would train four to five times a week for a total time of 14 to 18 hours. In the performance pathway, male athletes aged between 16 and 18 would train five to six times a week for up to a total of 22 hours. In women's artistic gymnastics, a seven-year-old in the national competitive pathway under the guidelines would be training two or three times a week for a total time of three to five hours a week. A 15-year-old girl would train five to six times a week for a total time of 18 to 22 hours in the performance pathway. Male gymnasts over 21 could train up to nine times a week, and for women aged over 19 the training sessions moved to the maximum of nine sessions. Hours were based on an all-around athlete. Athletes specialising in fewer than four apparatus could train fewer than recommended hours. There are currently no restrictions on the amount of hours an athlete may train. GNZ's head of gymnastics Olympian David Phillips, who came into the role in February, was an early adopter of the review recommendations in his former role as Tri Star Gymnastics general manager. Phillips was part of the working group that designed the training guidelines and he said they "confirm a change in approach that has been happening for a number of years". "The document aligns with a large percentage of what our clubs are already doing. I think where there is a distinction in the guidelines is that we're pretty clear about in a New Zealand setting we need to do things a little bit differently to how they're done internationally for gymnastics to be a positive experience but also deliver good performance outcomes. "There are always going to be outliers and people and training environments that need a little bit of coaching along the way and this is why this is a live document, because the changes that are happening within in New Zealand are also reflective of changes that are happening internationally. "As it continues to evolve we're going to have to continue to educate our clubs and evolve with it." GNZ was aware this training approach would have a flow-on effect. "It is going to look different to other countries who are still doing early specialisation training but we believe in a New Zealand setting it's the right fit for us." Phillips said internationally the age, particularly of women's artistic gymnasts, was lifting significantly. "A number of decades ago athletes were reaching their peak in their mid to late teens. We're now seeing Olympic medalists into their late 20s and even older. "That suggests that the life span of a performance athlete is much longer than previously was the commonly held belief, so it makes sense then that there isn't the same requirement to drive skill development so early. "So what we've done is we've made the assumption that athletes can continue to perform at a high level well into their 20s and beyond and work backwards from there, which just means that in the New Zealand setting, the athletes don't need to be sacrificing opportunities to participate in other sports and other activities when they're young and they've got time to do some sport sampling." Phillips' own experience as a gymnast was positive but he knew that was not the case for all of his peers. "Along the journey I've seen a lot of people leave the sport really young and not always with positive experiences and largely that's been to do with being required to do so much so early when they're young. "I think that what this different pathway proposes, and the potential of it, is that we retain kids in the sport for longer and hopefully with more positive experiences. I'm pretty excited to see our clubs implement these changes and to see more adult athletes in gymnastics because really that is what we're aiming for with these changes." The released training guidelines applied to artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, with trampoline and aerobics training guidelines to be released in 2025. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.Sure, it comes on the heels of the two-time reigning national champion Huskies (5-3) responding to losing all three games during the Maui Invitational with a blowout victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. UConn, which had won 17 consecutive games entering the Maui tournament, fell 23 spots from No. 2 to nearly out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday. "I think it's such a long season and we're eight games in," Hurley said when asked about facing the Bears. "Our performance in Maui shocked the college basketball world and the sports world, and obviously a lot went on there." "I don't think it's a must-win game in Game Nine of the season, but it's an opportunity to play in Gampel (Pavilion), where we play great and are very comfortable, and we know we're gonna have a great crowd." "We also know we're playing a top-level team, so it's a big game for us and it's a big game for them." Wednesday's game signifies the start of a tough stretch in UConn's schedule. The Huskies will visit Texas on Sunday and challenge No. 7 Gonzaga in New York on Dec. 14 before beginning Big East play on Dec. 18 against Xavier, which fell from No. 22 to out of the poll on Monday. But let's go back to Saturday's 99-45 dismantling of the Hawks. Jaylin Stewart started in place of the injured Alex Karaban (head) and joined Liam McNeeley by scoring 16 points to put UConn back in the win column. Solo Ball contributed 12 points, Aidan Mahaney had 11 and Tarris Reed Jr. (10 points, 12 rebounds) and Jayden Ross (10 points, 10 rebounds) each recorded a double-double. "This experience they're getting, (Stewart), Jayden Ross, Solo Ball, these guys are going to keep getting better and better," Hurley said. "Jaylin Stewart has flashed. That Memphis game (in which he scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting), he flashed a lot in that one. "... These sophomores are just going to keep getting better and better. That's why I do think we do need the grace and support of our people here at UConn. Because they're going to be such different players in January and February." Coming off a split in the Bahamas, Baylor (5-2) bounced back from a 77-62 setback to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Nov. 22 with a decisive 91-60 victory over New Orleans last Wednesday. "I know we're all a little tired," Bears coach Scott Drew said. "Whenever you come back from the Bahamas and a trip like that, the first game, you can be playing in mud. And I think the guys did a pretty good job, for the most part." Jayden Nunn drained six of his seven 3-pointers in the first half and finished with a season-high 23 points to power Baylor past the Privateers. Robert Wright III scored 18 points, Jeremy Roach had 17 and Miami transfer Norchad Omier recorded his third consecutive double-double after finishing with 12 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level Media