The Greens will wave through two Labor housing bills, ending a lengthy stand-off after attempting to pressure the Albanese government to dig deeper for the housing crisis. What we know: The Greens will vote for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, which will allow up to 40,000 first home buyers to co-purchase homes with the government ( ABC ); The minor party will also vote for the Build to Rent legislation, which offers a tax incentive for apartment complexes designed for renters, and commits at least 10% of the dwellings to affordable housing; Greens leader Adam Bandt said: “There comes a point where you’ve pushed as far as you can. We tried hard to get Labor to shift on soaring rents and negative gearing, but we couldn’t get there this time” ( The Conversation ); The Greens had made a final effort to negotiate on the bill to secure more money for social housing, but Labor rebuffed the offer; Housing Minister Clare O’Neil welcomed the shift but said it “did not excuse” the Greens’ lengthy delay; It comes as the Better Renting group sounds the alarm on rental conditions, finding that 59% of renters feared retaliation and failed to report issues with their homes as a result in the last 12 months alone ( SBS ); Meanwhile experts warn that governments are ignoring the role of shrinking households in exacerbating the housing crisis, which are also contributing to social isolation ( The Saturday Paper ). The federal government has responded to the Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, as the NT coroner hands down a report into the deaths of four Aboriginal women. What we know: Three months after the release of the inquiry, Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy vowed the findings would “inform a range of work currently under way to address the horrific rates of violence against First Nations women and children” ( NIT ); She specified that the inquiry findings would guide the inaugural National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan to be launched next year ( ABC ); McCarthy also vowed to write to the Australian Press Council on clear guidance for coverage, with the report highlighting “disproportionately little media coverage ... given to missing and murdered First Nations women and children”; She also referenced the $4.4bn announced in September to tackle gender-based violence and other initiatives, including $194m set aside to support the safety of First Nations women and children; At the time the package was met with scepticism by frustrated peak bodies across the sector, who claimed the funding has, in reality, gone backwards ( The Saturday Paper ); Greens senator Dorinda Cox, who established the inquiry, said she was “somewhat disappointed” that the government only addressed two of the 10 recommendations, with no mention of the inquiry’s call to review police practices; Nationally, First Nations women are seven times more likely to be homicide victims than non-Indigenous women, and 33 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family and domestic violence; It comes as NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage handed down her findings into the inquest of four Aboriginal women who were killed due to domestic violence ( NITV ); Armitage made 35 recommendations, including better funding for frontline services, changes to the way police follow up domestic violence reports and targeted training for police and health workers. The Albanese government is set to establish a new university watchdog to crack down on excessive salaries for vice-chancellors.In the coming days Federal Education Minister Jason Clare will announce a national expert university governance council ( The Australian $). The body will set independent rules for executive remuneration, and also crack down on systemic wage theft from academics and lecturers. “It will focus on making sure universities demonstrate and maintain a rigorous and transparent process for developing remuneration policies and settings for senior university staff,’’ a spokesperson for Clare said. It follows a report by the National Tertiary Education Union last week that revealed 306 senior academic leaders are paid more than state premiers, amid widespread wage theft issues for lower-level staff. Australian vice-chancellors are among the world’s highest paid, pocketing an average of $1.048m across 37 universities last year. Stolen wages for university staff has risen to $388m, while staff are increasingly employed under tenuous conditions, with casual or fixed-term contracts now the dominant form of employment ( The Saturday Paper ). A Senate inquiry into the Albanese government’s proposed ban on children using social media has been flooded with 15,000 submissions in just one day. Most submissions are reportedly variants of a template response, with Senate inquiries more typically receiving tens or hundreds of submissions ( ABC ). The surge of responses may also be linked to an Elon Musk X post about the bill that was viewed by millions of X users. Musk suggested the bill seemed “like a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians”. His company made a formal submission claiming the bill would have a negative impact on the rights of children and breaches international human rights treaties ( The Guardian ). Other respondents included Google, who urged that the legislation should be delayed until the government’s trial of age-assurance technology is completed. Facebook owner Meta backed Google’s call for a delay, warning the bill would be “inconsistent and ineffective” without more consultation, as the government rushes to pass the legislation this week before parliament rises for the year. Internal analysis by the Reserve Bank of Australia has found that Donald Trump’s plan for an “extreme” trade war between the US and China would drive down Australian share prices and push the dollar lower. The research, released under freedom of information laws, found that Chinese economic growth would slow due to the sharp rise in tariffs, in turn delivering “relatively strong negative implications for Australia given the strength of export trade links” ( AFR $). “In the extreme scenario, weaker export demand, and slower growth would be disinflationary, putting downward pressure on policy rate expectations, government bond yields and the Australian dollar,” the RBA analysis said. It comes as Trump’s victory emboldens Gina Rinehart in her plan to cultivate a right-wing network with sympathy for her own political objectives ( The Saturday Paper ). NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley criticises kayakers who blockaded coal ships at the Port of Newcastle over the weekend. As it happens, “all over red rover” is also the official climate forecast if those coal ships keep hauling for many years longer ( ABC ). The machine resembles a jet fighter (or a massive helmet), with a transparent canopy that opens from the back. Once you settle into the central seat, sensors monitor your vitals to ensure the perfect wash temperature. There's even an AI system that analyses if you're feeling calm or excited, then projects custom visuals on the inside of the transparent cover to help the person feel refreshed. The whole wash and dry process takes 15 minutes ( Techspot ).Real Madrid fans restore Barcelona’s nickname amid controversial scenes in Celta clashThe recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with longtime rival Novak Djokovic as his coach, they both announced Saturday, with plans to prepare for — and work together through — the Australian Open in January. It was a stunning bit of news as tennis moves toward its offseason, a pairing of two of the most successful and popular players in the sport, both of whom are sometimes referred to as members of a so-called Big Four that also included Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who has spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other player in tennis history. Murray won three major trophies and two Olympic singles gold medals and finished 2016 atop the ATP rankings. He ended his playing career after the Paris Summer Games in August. Both men are 37 and were born a week apart in May 1987. They started facing each other as juniors and wound up meeting 36 times as professionals, with Djokovic holding a 25-11 advantage. “We played each other since we were boys — 25 years of being rivals, of pushing each other beyond our limits. We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. They called us game-changers, risk-takers, history-makers,” Djokovic posted on social media over photos and videos from some of their matches. “I thought our story may be over. Turns out, it has one final chapter. It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board, Coach — Andy Murray.” Djokovic's 2024 season is over, and it was not up to his usual, high standards. He didn't win a Grand Slam trophy; his only title, though, was meaningful to him: a gold medal for Serbia in singles at the Summer Games. Djokovic has been without a full-time coach since splitting in March from Goran Ivanisevic. “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the offseason, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open," Murray said in a statement released by his management team. "I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.” Their head-to-head series on tour includes an 11-8 lead for Djokovic in finals, and 8-2 at Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic beat Murray four times in the Australian Open final alone — in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016. Two of the most important victories of Murray's career came with Djokovic on the other side of the net. One was in the 2012 U.S. Open final, when Murray claimed his first Grand Slam title. The other was in the 2013 Wimbledon final, when Murray became the first British man in 77 years to win the singles championship at the All England Club. Next year's Australian Open starts on Jan. 12.
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Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals updated Ovechkin’s status Thursday after he was evaluated by team doctors upon returning from a three-game trip. The 39-year-old broke the leg in a shin-on-shin collision Monday night with Utah's Jack McBain, and some of his closest teammates knew it was not good news even before Ovechkin was listed as week to week and placed on injured reserve. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
PARSIPPANY, NJ – November 25, 2024, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for more than 75 years, announces the graduation of eight new technicians from its specialized Johnson Controls International (JCI) Academy program at the Denver, CO campus. This is the first group to graduate from the Denver location; the JCI Academy has also operated at Lincoln’s Columbia, MD campus since the Fall of 2022. Since the inception of Lincoln Tech’s partnership with JCI in 2018, more than 500 students have graduated from Lincoln schools and gone straight to work at JCI locations across the country. “Our partnership with Johnson Controls enables us to broaden our innovative training programs, providing graduates with hands-on experience and direct pathways to careers that align with market needs,” says Scott Shaw, Lincoln Tech’s President and CEO. “We are proud to contribute to building a future-ready talent pool that ensures the efficient and sustainable operation of our building systems.” The graduating class celebrated its milestone on Friday, November 15th at the Denver campus – when the ribbon was also officially cut on the Johnson Controls Academy classroom. The graduates – six of whom had previously attended Lincoln Tech, along with two current JCI employee who were advancing their skill sets – will move into positions at JCI branches in Alaska, Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. As entry-level technicians, they’ll begin careers installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining fire and security alarm systems on JCI-operated buildings. Marcus Biart, a graduate of the Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology program at Lincoln Tech’s Mahwah campus, enrolled in the JCI Academy to further his training and will go on to a position at JCI’s Fort Worth, TX location. “I’ve never experienced anything like this before,” he told his fellow graduates when speaking at Friday’s ceremony. “JCI’s instructors were willing to teach me, and I was eager to learn. Thank you for giving a young man like me a chance.” Mike Schade, VP of Human Resources at Johnson Controls, was among the speakers to congratulate the graduates on their successes. “You all wanted to do something unique and exciting with your life,” Schade said. You had a vision. And vision is an important word here – at Johnson Controls not only do we want to have great technicians and help build their careers, we want to help build the trades for our economy and our country. The work we do saves lives and saves the planet.” The JCI Academy at Lincoln Tech provides six weeks of intensive hands-on training designed to close the skilled labor gap and prepare future technicians for security and fire installation and service roles. On-site housing for the duration of the program and relocation expenses upon completion are supported by Johnson Controls. To ensure smooth onboarding, graduates of the Johnson Controls Academy receive support from a retention coach for one year post-graduation. The collaboration between Johnson Controls and Lincoln Tech began in 2018, enhancing classroom experiences with cutting-edge equipment and technology. Johnson Controls is dedicated to workforce development from the K-12 level and throughout employees' careers. Through the partnership with Lincoln Tech and initiatives like the Community College Partnership Program, STEM 101, and HVAC learning labs, Johnson Controls equips schools with vital resources to develop smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, benefiting students along the way. There are more than 800,000 positions projected to open nationwide for electricians and electronic systems technicians by 2033*, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. * Career growth projections can be found at onetonline.org for the years 2023-2033 and are current as of November 18, 2024. ### About Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a leading provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education. Lincoln offers recent high school graduates and working adults career-oriented programs in five principal areas of study: automotive technology, health sciences, skilled trades, information technology, and hospitality services. Lincoln has provided the workforce with skilled technicians since its inception in 1946. Lincoln currently operates 22 campuses in 13 states under four brands: Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. Lincoln also operates Lincoln Culinary Institutes in both Maryland and Connecticut.For more information, go to lincolntech.edu . Contact Information Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Scott Watkins swatkins@lincolntech.edu About Johnson Controls At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social Platforms. Contact Information Johnson Controls International Kari Pfisterer (414) 217-1488 kari.b.pfisterer@jci.com Attachment Scott Watkins, VP Marketing Lincoln Tech 973.766.9656 Swatkins@lincolntech.eduBridging Climate Risk And Infrastructure Investment Systems Approach
The dramatic rise in home values over the past few years has created an unprecedented opportunity for homeowners to leverage their property's equity . After all, millions of Americans are now sitting on substantial wealth tied up in their homes, with the average homeowner having about $330,000 in home equity right now, according to recent data. For savvy homeowners, this stored wealth represents more than just paper gains — it's also a potential springboard for increasing your earning power. Whether you're looking to expand your income streams or invest in future wealth-building opportunities, your home equity can be a powerful tool, and tapping into it strategically can lead to considerable financial growth. Like any financial decision, though, leveraging your home equity requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the best uses for this type of borrowing. So, if you want to increase your earning potential with the help of your home's equity, it helps to know how to harness your home equity to earn more money next year. Start comparing today's top home equity borrowing options online now . 6 ways your home equity can help you earn more money in 2025 Using these strategies to leverage your home equity could boost your earning potential in the coming year. One way to earn more money in 2025 is to transform your home — or part of it — into a revenue-generating asset. In areas with high tourism or business traffic, short-term rentals can generate substantial income, so finishing a basement, converting a garage or creating an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can pay off. But even if you live in a quieter area, marketing your space as a retreat or remote work destination can attract guests year-round. And, the funds from your home equity are an easy and affordable way to finance these renovations. While the upfront costs can be substantial, the average home equity loan rate is just over 8% currently, making it one of the most affordable borrowing options available now. Plus, the potential for ongoing rental income can provide steady returns and help offset your mortgage payments. Find out how affordable the right home equity lending option could be . Investing in your education is one of the most effective ways to boost your earning potential . Whether you're pursuing a master's degree, professional certification or technical training, investing in your skills can lead to higher-paying job opportunities or new career paths. While student loans are a common option for covering educational costs, using home equity to pay for your education typically means getting lower interest rates and more flexible repayment terms. This strategy can be especially advantageous if you're transitioning to a high-demand field with strong earning prospects. For those with a higher risk tolerance, using home equity to invest in the stock market or mutual funds can yield significant returns over time. A lump sum from a home equity loan, for example, can allow you to take advantage of market opportunities or diversify your investment portfolio. It's essential to approach this option carefully, however — and with a full understanding of the potential downsides. Market investments come with inherent risks, so ensure you have a well-researched strategy and consider consulting a financial advisor. Done correctly, though, this approach can lead to substantial long-term growth. As sustainability becomes a priority, many homeowners are turning to green energy upgrades like solar panels, energy-efficient windows and geothermal heating systems. These improvements not only reduce your energy bills but can also qualify you for tax credits and incentives. In some cases, investing in renewable energy can even create additional income. For instance, homeowners with solar panel systems may be able to sell surplus energy back to the grid, depending on local regulations. Using your home equity to fund these upgrades can yield both immediate and long-term financial benefits. If you've always dreamed of being your own boss, home equity can help make it happen. Many small business owners cite a lack of funding as their primary obstacle. By tapping into your equity , you can bypass the challenges of securing a traditional business loan and focus on building a sustainable source of income. For example, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a home equity loan can provide the funds needed to cover startup costs, purchase equipment or market your new venture. So, whether you want to open a brick-and-mortar business, start an online store or dive into freelancing, the flexibility of home equity financing makes it a viable option. Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to generate passive income , and with nearly $300,000 in tappable home equity, you may have enough to make a down payment on a rental property. Whether it's a single-family home, a duplex or a vacation rental, leveraging home equity to invest in real estate can be especially lucrative in 2025, as demand for rental housing continues to rise. Researching high-demand areas and understanding market trends will help ensure your investment pays off. The bottom line Your home equity is more than a number — it's an untapped resource with the potential to transform your financial future. By strategically leveraging this asset, you can pursue ventures and investments that increase your earning potential in 2025 and beyond. Whether you choose to start a business, invest in real estate, or improve your skill set, though, careful planning and thoughtful execution will ensure your home equity works for you. Angelica Leicht is senior editor for Managing Your Money, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing roles at The Simple Dollar, Interest, HousingWire and other financial publications.
Polls open in the general election on Friday, but have you decided which party will get your vote? If not, you can read the manifesto of each of the main parties on this page, to see where they stand on the most important issues to you. Advertisement A manifesto is the list of pledges parties make to voters, explaining what they would do if elected. Some of the headline promises made by the main parties include: Fine Gael wants to cut taxes by €7 billion and establish a savings account for every newborn in Ireland, which will have a State contribution of €1,000. Fianna Fáil has pledged to reform health services and cut waiting times for patients, accelerate home building and decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. Sinn Féin wants to deliver a mini-budget in its first 100 days of government and “real” cost-of-living measures. The Social Democrats pledge the delivery of 50,000 affordable homes in the lifespan of the next government and the full implementation of the Sláintecare healthcare reforms. Labour has proposed that parents would be able to take a full year of parental leave, as well as introducing pay-related maternity benefit. The Green Party has pledged to spend €10 billion on public transport, impose a tax on business class flights and private jets, and create a State-led childcare system. People Before Profit has called for the foundation of a State construction company to build 30,000 social and 5,000 affordable housing units per year, financed through the Apple back taxes. Independent Ireland wants to a make new independent oversight body – recruited from the private sector – to “tackle Government waste, radically improve efficiency and deliver accountability”. Aontú pledges to tackle waste in public spending and create a new agency for “border control, processing of applications and enforcement”. The full version of each manifesto can be viewed below to compare where the parties stand on the key issues. Fine Gael – "Securing your future" Fianna Fáil – "Moving Forward. Together" Sinn Féin – "The choice for change" Green Party – "Towards 2030. A decade of change" Social Democrats – "For the Future" Labour Party – "Building Better Together" Independent Ireland – "Common Sense Solutions for a Better Ireland" Aontú – "Our Common Sense Manifesto" People Before Profit – "Another Ireland is possible"Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughingYoung aspiring football players learn from Edmonton Elks playersIt has been a slow start to the 2024-2025 NBA Season for some teams and their players. Among them are the Chicago Bulls (9-13), who are to utilize their stacked and young roster. One player who had a slow start to the season as well is forward Matas Buzelis , who was the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. In 20 games to start the season, Buzelis only scored at least 10 points twice. On Monday night, Buzelis has his most impactful game of the season against the Brooklyn Nets . The Bulls could look at Buzelis as a future of the team as the Bulls look to be busy during the NBA Trade Deadline. Buzelis shows out against the Nets When the Bulls drafted Buzelis with the 11th overall pick , they knew he had talent and potential, but he would be a project player. He would be a player the Bulls would have to carefully develop so he could play more talented players than at the developmental colleges where he played. Before Monday’s game against the Nets, Buzelis scored 14 points shooting 6-of-13 in field goals and 2-of-5 from the three-point arc in the 142-131 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on November 23. He would also account for three rebounds, one assist and one block. He was third on the team in points scored that game as guard Zach LaVine and center Nikola Vucevic had explosive games by combining for 55 points. Buzelis had his breakout game of the season against the Nets as he scored a season-high 20 points shooting 7-of-10 in field goals and 4-of-5 from the three-point arc. He would account for five rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Buzelic had a +17 presence on the court for the Bulls as he played excellent defense on top of his best offensive performance of the season. Buzelis could be a key player moving forward The Bulls are sitting at a point where they are too good to tank, but they are currently not good enough to contend for an Eastern Conference Finals title. They are currently in ninth place in the East just ahead of the Detroit Pistons. They are a part of a bad conference that has an identity with superteams like the Philadelphia 76ers not playing well. The Bulls tried to get a starting lineup and a bench of underrated players could be the third option on a championship-contending team. LaVine, Vucevic and point guard Lonzo Ball (when healthy) are talented veterans, but the problem is that they aren’t game-changing players. This is a big reason why the Bulls changing their identity by putting LaVine, Vucevic and Ball all on the trade block. If the Bulls got one big star on their roster, it would open up more options for young players like Buzelis to have their chance. These young players need as much exposure to a star leading on the way both on and off the court. For Buzelis he could have a bigger role moving forward. One thing is for certain after the game against Brooklyn, he has made his presence known. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors moved Monday to dismiss the criminal charges against President-elect Donald Trump that accused him of plotting to overturn the 2020 election and to abandon the classified documents case against him, citing longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The decision by special counsel Jack Smith, who had fiercely sought to hold Trump criminally accountable for his efforts to subvert the 2020 election, represented the end of the federal effort against the former president following his election victory this month despite the election-related cases and multiple other unrelated criminal charges against him and is headed back to the White House. The decision, revealed in court filings, also amounts to a predictable but nonetheless stunning conclusion to criminal cases that had been seen as the most perilous of the multiple legal threats Trump has faced. It reflects the practical consequences of Trump’s victory, ensuring he enters office free from scrutiny over his hoarding of top secret documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. Smith’s team emphasized that the move to abandon the prosecutions, in federal courts in Washington and Florida, was not a reflection of their view on the merits of the cases but rather a reflection of their commitment to longstanding department policy. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in Monday’s court filing in the election interference case. The decision was expected after Smith's team began assessing how to wind down both the 2020 election interference case and the separate classified documents case in the wake of Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The Justice Department believes Trump can no longer be tried in accordance with longstanding policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted. Trump has cast both cases as politically motivated, and had vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. The 2020 election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing the Republican as he vied to reclaim the White House. But it quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of using “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. Associated Press writer Colleen Long contributed to this story.
This picturesque seaside village in regional Victoria lures food lovers for its annual Wild Harvest Seafood Festival and, year round, delights those looking for a stay that combines the bush, fishing and relaxation. The cruise Take a cruise on the historic M.V. Loch-Ard. To really appreciate the beauty and size of the surrounding lakes get on board the MV Loch-Ard, which has been beetling around the Victorian waterways since it was first built, from Huon pine and kauri, in 1910. It is a snugly romantic vessel and during a sunset cruise you can watch the changing colours of the skies, see white sea eagles dive for an evening meal and hear some great local stories from Captain Dale Winward. See mallacootacruises.com The historic stay Karbeethong Lodge was built in 1922 and offers a slice of nostalgia. Karbeethong Lodge has the distinction of being favourably compared to heaven by A Sentimental Bloke author C.J. Dennis when he stayed here in 1932. It is hard to argue with him as you sit on the balcony of this 1920s-built seaside guesthouse with a local Gippsland drop in hand, looking across the grassy slope of a yard to the tranquil East Gippsland waters. Owners Graeme and Jenny Mitchell keep things warm and inviting with a retro collection of furnishings that populate the communal spaces of the huge living room and the help-yourself kitchen. Rooms are quirky and often have more beds than you need, but this is a very special place from which to explore the region. See karbeethonglodge.com.au The local dinner Lucy’s Cantonese fare is legendary in Mallacoota. Lucy’s, on the main street of Mallacoota, is an order-at-the-counter, family-working-all-stations affair that is packed on a weekend with visitors and locals sharing tables full of simple but utterly delicious dishes in serves that often require a take-away container. The go-tos here are the fresh, handmade noodles teamed with locally caught abalone and homegrown herbs, generously stuffed prawn har gau and rolled-up newspaper-sized spring rolls. The museum Mallacoota’s Bunker Museum was once part of a group of World War II-era military installations. The Bunker Museum was originally part of a chain of military installations that protected this exposed easterly part of the Australian coast during World War II. Now visitors descend the stairs into the rainbow-roofed bunker for a taste of military and local history with displays of “trench art” made from shell casings, the story of the sinking of British ship the SS Cumberland and a full-scale replica of home life in the 1940s complete with a mannequin looking like she has come off the set of Dad’s Army . See mallacootabunker.com.au The market Located near The Muddie, the mud brick pavilion at the centre of the Lions Park in town, this local market is full of the freshest local produce, local arts and crafts and community groups. It is a regularly changing roster of stallholders but keep an eye out for The Travelling Squid with its signature salt-and-pepper calamari and “prawn twists”. See mallacootamarkets.com The festival The Wild Harvest Seafood Festival was created to celebrate some of the less-loved creatures of the sea, such as the abalone and sea urchin that Mallacoota is known for. Started in 2022 (after some delays), the “whelk-om” dinner might have local oysters cooked over fire by Noel Butler from First Nations social enterprise Black Duck Foods, and pesce crudo using locally caught fish by guest chefs such as Stefano de Pieri. You might catch a live band, learn a sea shanty or enter a sandcastle making competition. It is an intimate introduction to this special part of Victoria. See wildharvestseafoodfestival.com The creative hub The Mallacoota Art Space, inside the Croajingolong Centre, often hosts an artist-in-residence. Tucked in behind the local radio station, inside the Croajingolong Centre, is the Mallacoota Art Space that is not only hung with works from local artists but, more often that not, will have an artist-in-residence producing works who is up for a chat about the local area and the wild coast that provides much of the inspiration for the local makers and creators. See visitmallacoota.com.au The nature walk Croajingalong National Park is great for bathing, walking or just taking in the view. It is a short drive to Genoa Falls in the Croajingolong National Park, just outside of Mallacoota, where the water runs down a long, flat slope packed full of water dragons that dart away into the rocks as soon as they see you. It is a great spot for bathing or simply wandering through the walking trails. If you have extra time the walk to Genoa Peak gives you a killer view of the surrounding bush and waterways. See visitmallacoota.com.au One more thing ... Abalone is now being processed locally. Mallacoota is the abalone capital of Victoria and the Australian Wild Abalone plant recently opened after the previous operation was devastated by the 2019 Gippsland bushfires. In the past, most of the popular aquatic meat was sent straight to Asia, but there is a renewed interest in using the fresh meat at home, so keep an eye out for it on local menus and at markets. See ex1191.com.au Loading Paul Chai was a guest of Wild Harvest Festival and Destination Gippsland. How we travel Sign up for the Traveller Deals newsletter Get exclusive travel deals delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up now . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. 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Significant milestones in life and career of Jimmy CarterGlobal stocks mostly rose Tuesday, with US and German indices posting records, as markets weighed Chinese stimulus hopes, political tensions in France and the US interest-rate outlook. Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time and Paris rebounded even as France braced for new political turmoil. In New York, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq narrowly rose to finish at records, while the Dow pulled back. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.A renowned entertainer and disc jockey, Deejay Nani has won big at the recently concluded first-ever Nigerian Deejays Award which took place in Abuja. Deejay Nani who was crowned with the prestigious honour of Professional Deejay Of The Year Award joined the list of others who were honoured for their contribution in raising the bar of entertainment in the country. He is one of the most popular deejays in the city of Abuja who has over the years paid his dues in the industry. DJ Nani has played in high profile events within and outside the nation’s capital and brings a new aura that will spur enthusiasm among guests. His skills and ability to read the mood of guests at every event and give them suitable tunes is his key strength among his peers in the industry. Speaking at the event, the National President of Deejay Association of of Nigeria (DJAN), Mr. Christian Onyebuchi Mwatuegbe known by the stage name, DJ Perfect expressed satisfaction that the ceremony, despite being the first edition, turned out extremely successful and in the lifetime of his administration as the president. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues in the industry across the country for their support which culminated into the success recorded. Highlighting the role of deejays in our social life, he said, “DJ’s are the most essential part of any occasion as their absence will make any occasion boring and unenjoyable. “The DJs through their music add so much substance and vigour to any occasion no matter the events. Hence, we thought it wise to gather here today to give honour to whom honour is due and to celebrate ourselves in special dimension,” DJ Perfect said. For his own part, the Project Consultant and the CEO of Leadership Scorecard Magazine, Mr. Humphrey Onyima expressed happiness that deejays have come to recognise their crucial roles in the society which necessitated the award of recognition. He said, “Today is indeed a great day in the lives of members of Djan nationwide. Today’s awardees are men and women of caliber who have contributed immeasurably towards the growth of Deejaying in Nigeria.” Notable DJs at event include DJs Neptune, the legendary American DJ Dona Dee, cool, Humility, grande fingers,symptoms, Vicky Lee, Benny G, Stan, Valakan, Burna , Scratch, Baby gold, Ceekk, John, Matrix, DJ Trish and so much more.
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Vodafone Qatar launchesbrovi 5G Mobile WiFi Pro 5NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. Related Articles “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don’t change their clocks at all.It has been a hectic few days for pub owner Michael Westwood. When he last Thursday calling for another general election, he felt he would be “chuffed” if it attracted 2,000 signatures. It has since racked up well over two million, and counting. His motivation? The sense he harbours, and believes others share, that “we were lied to by [Prime Minister Sir Keir] Starmer and his cronies to get into power.” His petition phrases it slightly more diplomatically. “I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead-up to the last election,” it reads. Four days after the petition went live on the UK Parliament website, the West Midlands small business owner can hardly find time to get his work done amid all the interest in his attempt to hurry democracy along. So what lies does he think the British public has been told? “Mainly [Starmer] promised growth, promised money for certain sectors, none of which has come to fruition at all.” It was the recent , in which Labour announced a significant rise in public spending, financed by tax rises and higher borrowing, that prompted him to act. “With the Budget increasing the minimum wage, increasing [employers’] National Insurance contributions, the knock-on effect is there are going to be a lot of redundancies next year across the UK,” he predicts. “Companies across the UK are going to go, ‘where are we going to find that extra bit of meat on the bones to pay for it?’” Westwood, 40, has three pubs in the West Midlands and supplies beers, wine and spirits to the drinks industry via his wholesale firm, The Jinja Beer Company. He voted Conservative on July 4 (“because better the devil you know”), but is not a self-avowed tribal voter. He was not expecting support for his petition to snowball in the way it has. Even Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter) – who is – appears to back it. “The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state,” he declared on X on Sunday, with characteristic hyperbole. Whether the petition’s two million signatories are indeed all “people of Britain” is unclear. To sign the petition, you need only tick a box to confirm you are a British citizen or UK resident, provide a name, email address and postcode. It is also worth noting that at this year’s general election, which delivered a Labour landslide, about 19 million people voted for other parties. Some 9.7 million voted Labour. And the 2.3 million who had supported Westwood’s call for a re-run by late Monday afternoon still paled in comparison to the total of 6.1 million who signed a petition to revoke Article 50 and remain in the European Union in 2019. “You cannot seriously read public sentiment off the back of a petition,” cautions polling guru Professor Sir John Curtice. Still, recent research points to unrest among even Labour voters. By early October, almost half were already , according to YouGov polling. Six in 10 Britons disapproved of the party’s record so far, while only three in 10 Labour voters felt it had done as well as they had hoped. A snap YouGov poll after the Budget found only 20 per cent of the public believed it would leave the country better off, compared to 38 per cent who thought it would make things worse. A quarter said they expected it would make no difference. None of which makes for reassuring reading for Labour, whose honeymoon seemed to end almost as soon as the plane left the runway. But perhaps this wasn’t surprising, given the relative lack of excitement surrounding the party’s return to power under Starmer. “It wasn’t like 1997, where Labour was voted in on a wave of massive enthusiasm,” says James Frayne, founding partner at Public First, a policy research agency. “This was very different.” Unlike in the heady Britpop era, there were few celebrities bestowing their blessing on a fresh-faced new Labour leader this summer; no 2020s’ version of Cool Britannia. Among the party’s supporters, the overriding emotion was relief more than euphoria. And among the floating voters who helped Labour to victory, a sense of profound weariness was tempered by a timid hope that surely Starmer’s administration couldn’t do any worse than the previous gruelling years of Conservative chaos. “[People’s] hope was there would be change of sorts,” says Frayne. “There was some optimism born of a belief that the last Tory government was uniquely and historically incompetent...and that once we got rid of that lot, things would inherently be better.” Labour encouraged this idea, he says. Their manifesto was simply called “Change”, speaking to the very real desire among the public to see the back of the Tories after 14 years. But change had to come quickly and decisively to satisfy a restive electorate – more quickly than was perhaps ever going to be feasible. Not least when Labour has, as Frayne points out, inherited the same set of challenges the Tories were grappling with: lack of growth, a struggling NHS, a broken border control system, and so on. “Unsurprisingly, they’re finding it very difficult to make headway,” he says. Westwood’s complaint that Labour has not created growth after less than five months in office hints at how little time voters are willing to give politicians to turn things around. That so many seem to agree with him (“it’s astronomical,” says Frayne of the petition’s support) arguably speaks of something else, too: a broader lack of trust in politics itself. The 41st British Social Attitudes report, based on data collected in Autumn 2023 and published in June this year by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), found trust and confidence in Britain’s system of government had hit a record low. Some 45 per cent of the public said they “almost never” trust governments of any party to place the needs of the nation above the interests of their own political party. This was 22 points above the figure recorded in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. The report noted a sharp rise in disenchantment among those who had voted to leave the EU. Sir John agrees trust did indeed decline after failed to deliver what many of its supporters seemingly hoped it would. But the roots of this public disenchantment stretch back much further, he believes. “It’s quite a long story,” he says. “It really starts with [Conservative prime minister Sir] John Major and the whole sleaze story.” If the hope was that the sleaze associated with the ruling Tories in the Nineties would be swept away in the New Labour revolution, ushering in a new era of trust in politicians, it didn’t last. Six years later, the Iraq War disillusioned large swathes of the Labour faithful. The MPs expenses’ scandal, exposed by in 2009, only compounded the damage to public trust in politicians. According to Sir John, it did largely recover in subsequent years – only to decline again around the time of the Brexit impasse (when the Conservatives struggled to get a deal through Parliament and, critics argue, deliver on the results of the referendum). “With the delivery of Brexit, it went [back] up,” he says. The perceived failure of Brexit to deliver the promised benefits is not the only cause of the more recent fall in confidence, reflected in NatCen’s social attitudes report. “Generally people were disillusioned because they had lost trust in government [after] the way the pandemic was managed, but also partygate, and then with Liz Truss and [her mini-] budget and a lot of the ways the Conservatives were running things,” says Katie Crabb from NatCen. The success of smaller parties, such as and the Greens (who won five and four seats respectively at the general election), reflects the mood of a public increasingly unwilling to keep giving mainstream parties another chance. Unless Starmer can create a compelling narrative and restore trust during this parliament, we could be facing a changed political landscape next time around, experts believe. “We found...before the election that people thought, ‘I’m going to vote Labour but it’s going to be my last throw of the dice with mainstream politics,’” says Frayne. “[There was] this sense that ‘we’ll give this lot a go, but if it doesn’t work out I don’t know who I’m going to vote for next time.’ So you can imagine an uptick for Reform and independent [candidates in the future]. You can imagine politics going in a very different direction now.” Back in the West Midlands, Westwood is realistic about what his petition might achieve. “I don’t expect there to be a general election off the back of it,” he says. But he hopes it will at least “give people a voice and a chance to express something”. Starmer, unsurprisingly, has ruled out an election re-run. Yet he and the other leaders of mainstream parties in Westminster may wish to heed one common refrain that Westwood now repeats: that politicians of all stripes have lost touch with the man on the street.
With 2024 winding down, the time to troll in the regular season is running out. But at least one team made sure to make the most of its opportunity. Editor's Picks Browns safety Delpit's multicolored fur hat leads Week 17's arrivals 5h ESPN staff Live tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updates for chances to clinch open spots, division titles 4m What to know off every NFL Week 17 game: Barkley etches name into history, Giants eliminate Colts 36m NFL Nation The Buffalo Bills handled the New York Jets 40-14 to sweep the season series. Buffalo forced three turnovers as New York committed a whopping 16 penalties for 120 yards. Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for a score. The Jets were down 40-0 before quarterback Tyrod Taylor , who replaced Aaron Rodgers , threw two late touchdowns. In the midst of the college football bowl season, Buffalo opted to edit a viral video from the Pop-Tarts Bowl . Bills Win. 😏 #NYJvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/zXGaUHRCub Here are the top trolls from Week 17. Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Tennessee Titans 13 It has been an underwhelming season for the Jacksonville Jaguars , but half of their four wins have come against the same opponent -- the Tennessee Titans . Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns, completing a season sweep. It's just the fourth time Jacksonville has swept Tennessee, per ESPN Research. That marked prompted two posts from the Jaguars, one of which highlighted rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr . -- who had a touchdown reception -- executing the "too small" celebration. Clean sweep. #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/vqSzBmM2Et Don't stand too close. #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/d4DvHWE7FS Las Vegas Raiders 25, New Orleans Saints 10 It's never too late to find winning ways in the season, and the Las Vegas Raiders are doing exactly that. They've won two consecutive games for the first time this year after defeating the New Orleans Saints . Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense picked off Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler twice. Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers had seven receptions for 77 yards, setting the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a season. The Raiders had a jazz-themed troll after the win. Let the good times roll. #LVvsNO | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/IwG4JRTtVf Los Angeles Rams 13, Arizona Cardinals 9 The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday for their fifth straight win. Facing a four-point deficit, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw a costly interception on the goal line, clinching the Rams' victory. Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams scored the lone touchdown of the game -- a 1-yard rush in the first quarter. The Rams had a neat graphic of quarterback Matthew Stafford looking away with a cardinal locked in a cage. Psst... pic.twitter.com/iyFXcyjw4d Cincinnati Bengals 30, Denver Broncos 24 In the midst of a playoff push, the Cincinnati Bengals earned a much-needed win over the Denver Broncos in a wild game. Cincinnati clinched the victory after quarterback Joe Burrow connected with Tee Higgins for a touchdown late in overtime. Burrow threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns. Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix had 219 passing yards and three touchdowns plus an interception. The Bengals poked fun at the Broncos' namesake with a wooden figurine broken by a Bengal tiger. Horse around and find out. #RuleTheJungle x #DENvsCIN pic.twitter.com/PiNyL6IvEo Seattle Seahawks 6, Chicago Bears 3 In the final "Thursday Night Football" game of the season, the Seattle Seahawks came out victorious against the Chicago Bears . The nine combined points were the fewest in any game this season and marked the first game in 2024 without a point in the second half. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for 160 yards, while Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had 122 passing yards and an interception. Seattle made notice of that victory-clinching turnover in its postgame troll, placing cornerback Coby Bryant -- who made the play -- on the city's cloud gate sculpture. They made a reference to the sculpture's "Bean" nickname and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's middle name. The Seahawks also posted a holiday-themed graphic. A post shared by Seattle Seahawks (@seahawks) A post shared by Seattle Seahawks (@seahawks)