Salesforce , a leading global player in customer relationship management This article provides an in-depth analysis of Salesforce stock price, key financial metrics, market performance, and future outlook (CRM) software, has shown a significant upward trajectory in its stock performance, capturing the attention of investors and market analysts alike. With a current stock price of $335.78 , reflecting a +3.09% (+$10.08) increase, the stock demonstrates robust momentum as it approaches the end of 2024. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Salesforce stock price, key financial metrics, market performance, and future outlook. Salesforce stock price has been steadily climbing in 2024, bolstered by strong earnings, strategic investments, and market confidence in its business model. Current Price : $335.78 52-Week Range : High: $348.86 (achieved on November 12, 2024) Low: $212.00 (recorded on May 30, 2024) Market Cap : $321.006 billion 10-Day Average Volume : 7.36 million shares The stock is trading close to its 52-week high, indicating strong investor confidence. The year-to-date (YTD) price change of +27.61% showcases impressive growth, outperforming many peers in the tech sector. Earnings Per Share (EPS) : 5.75 (TTM) Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) : Trailing P/E: 58.43 Forward P/E: 32.10 The trailing P/E ratio of 58.43 reflects Salesforce's premium valuation, common for high-growth tech stocks . The forward P/E ratio of 32.10 suggests expectations of robust earnings growth, indicating that the market remains optimistic about its future performance. Revenue (TTM) : $36.465 billion EBITDA (TTM) : $10.551 billion Gross Margin (TTM) : 76.35% Net Margin (TTM) : 15.44% Return on Equity (ROE) : 9.73% Salesforce’s gross margin of 76.35% highlights its operational efficiency and ability to generate substantial profit from its revenues. A net margin of 15.44% further underscores its profitability in a competitive tech landscape. Dividend : $1.60 annually (quarterly $0.40) Dividend Yield : 0.48% The introduction of dividends underscores Salesforce’s financial strength and its intent to return value to shareholders, balancing growth with income generation. Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) : 14.63% A relatively low debt-to-equity ratio highlights Salesforce’s prudent capital management, ensuring a healthy balance sheet while investing in innovation and expansion. Market Sentiment and Performance Indicators Beta : 1.30 A beta of 1.30 indicates that Salesforce’s stock is moderately volatile, moving more than the broader market but within a predictable range. This aligns with the tech sector's typical behavior, which often experiences heightened market sensitivity. The 10-day average volume of 7.36 million shares signifies strong trading activity, reflecting sustained investor interest and liquidity in the stock. The recent increase of 3.09% reflects positive sentiment, likely driven by upcoming events, including Salesforce’s earnings report scheduled for December 3, 2024. Investors are anticipating robust results based on the company’s performance trajectory. Key Growth Drivers Salesforce continues to dominate the CRM market, driven by its innovative platform and AI-powered tools like Einstein AI. The company’s ability to integrate AI, analytics, and customer insights has helped it maintain its leadership position in the industry. Salesforce has diversified its offerings beyond CRM software, including data analytics ( Tableau ), cloud integration (MuleSoft), and productivity tools (Slack). These acquisitions have not only expanded its product portfolio but also contributed significantly to its revenue growth. The accelerated adoption of cloud technology across industries has boosted Salesforce’s demand. As businesses continue to digitize, Salesforce’s cloud-based solutions remain integral to enterprise workflows. Salesforce’s investment in generative AI and automation technologies further cements its position as a tech innovator. These advancements are expected to enhance customer retention and attract new clients, driving future growth. Upcoming Events and Catalysts Date : December 3, 2024 The upcoming earnings report is expected to shed light on Salesforce’s financial performance in Q3 FY2025. Analysts anticipate strong revenue growth and guidance updates, which could further influence the stock price. Date : September 18, 2024 Dividend Amount : $0.40 per share The dividend payout reflects Salesforce’s focus on creating long-term value for shareholders, a strategy that appeals to both growth and income-focused investors. While Salesforce’s performance is impressive, certain challenges and risks could impact its future growth: High Valuation : The current P/E ratio of 58.43 indicates that Salesforce’s stock is priced for perfection. Any earnings miss or guidance downgrade could result in a significant price correction. Intense Competition : The CRM space faces growing competition from Microsoft, Oracle, and emerging startups. Maintaining market share requires continuous innovation and customer retention efforts. Economic Uncertainty : Macroeconomic factors, including inflation and interest rate fluctuations, could impact Salesforce’s enterprise spending and growth trajectory. Market analysts maintain an optimistic outlook on Salesforce, citing its strong fundamentals, leadership in CRM, and strategic focus on AI and cloud technologies. Many have set price targets above $350, indicating potential for continued upside. Comparison with Competitors Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 is a direct competitor in the CRM space. While Salesforce leads in market share, Microsoft leverages its broader ecosystem (Office, Azure) to attract clients. Oracle’s customer experience (CX) suite focuses on integrated data solutions, posing a challenge to Salesforce in enterprise-level CRM deployments. HubSpot targets small and medium businesses, an area where Salesforce has recently expanded. Competition in this segment remains fierce. Salesforce’s stock is poised for continued growth, supported by its diversified product portfolio, leadership in CRM, and investments in AI and cloud technologies. The company’s ability to adapt to evolving market trends and deliver consistent results will be critical to sustaining its momentum. Salesforce’s current stock price of $335.78 reflects the company’s strong performance and market confidence. With a year-to-date gain of 27.61%, the stock has significantly outperformed many of its peers. Robust financial metrics, strategic investments, and a leadership position in CRM make Salesforce an attractive option for long-term investors. However, potential risks from high valuations and macroeconomic uncertainties warrant careful monitoring. As Salesforce gears up for its earnings report in December 2024, the market will closely watch its performance and guidance for the coming quarters. With strong fundamentals and promising growth drivers, Salesforce remains a key player in the tech sector and an exciting stock to watch.The Secret to a Winning Smile? Award-Winning Dentist Dr. Curry
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BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen, who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. A statue commemorating Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" pass during a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1994, sits outside Alumni Stadium at Boston College. Famous football plays often attain a legendary status with religious names like the "Immaculate Reception," the "Hail Mary" pass and the Holy Roller fumble. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie rejoices in his brother Darren's arms after B.C. defeats Miami with a last second touchdown pass on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie evades Miami defensive tackle Kevin Fagan during the first quarter of a game on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami, Fla. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Mike Tyson, left, slaps Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal serves during a training session at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall, in Malaga, southern Spain, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. 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(AP Photo/Ben McKeown) Get local news delivered to your inbox!Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, while carrying a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here's the latest: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says “violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable” and the White House will “continue to condemn any form of violence.” She declined to comment on the investigation into the Dec. 4 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or reports that writings belonging to the suspect, Luigi Mangione, said insurance companies care more about profits than their customers. “This is horrific,” Jean-Pierre said of the fatal shooting of Thompson as he walked in Manhattan. He didn’t appear to say anything as deputies led him to a waiting car outside. “I’m deeply grateful to the men and women of law enforcement whose efforts to solve the horrific murder of Brian Thompson led to the arrest of a suspect in Pennsylvania,” Gov. Hochul said in the statement. “I am coordinating with the District Attorney’s Office and will sign a request for a governor’s warrant to ensure this individual is tried and held accountable. Public safety is my top priority and I’ll do everything in my power to keep the streets of New York safe.” That’s according to a spokesperson for the governor who said Gov. Hochul will do it as soon as possible. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. ▶ Read more about Luigi Mangione Peter Weeks, the Blair County district attorney, says he’ll work with New York officials to try to return suspect Luigi Mangione there to face charges. Weeks said the New York charges are “more serious” than in Blair County. “We believe their charges take precedent,” Weeks said, promising to do what’s needed to accommodate New York’s prosecution first. Weeks spoke to reporters after a brief hearing at which a defense lawyer said Mangione will fight extradition. The defense asked for a hearing on the issue. In the meantime, Mangione will be detained at a state prison in western Pennsylvania. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Tuesday it will seek a Governor’s warrant to secure Mangione’s extradition to Manhattan. Under state law, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can issue a warrant of arrest demanding Mangione’s return to the state. Such a warrant must recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance and be sealed with the state seal. It would then be presented to law enforcement in Pennsylvania to expedite Mangione’s return to New York. But Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks says it won’t be a substantial barrier to returning Mangione to New York. He noted that defendants contest extradition “all the time,” including in simple retail theft cases. Dickey, his defense lawyer, questioned whether the second-degree murder charge filed in New York might be eligible for bail under Pennsylvania law, but prosecutors raised concerns about both public safety and Mangione being a potential flight risk, and the judge denied it. Mangione will continue to be housed at a state prison in Huntingdon. He has 14 days to challenge the detention. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York. Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was quieted by his lawyer. Luigi Mangione, 26, has also been denied bail at a brief court hearing in western Pennsylvania. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision. That’s with some intervention from owner Elon Musk. The account, which hasn’t posted since June, was briefly suspended by X. But after a user inquired about it in a post Monday, Musk responded “This happened without my knowledge. Looking into it.” The account was later reinstated. Other social media companies such as Meta have removed his accounts. According to X rules, the platform removes “any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.” Mangione is not accused of perpetrating a terrorist or mass attack — he has been charged with murder — and his account doesn’t appear to share any writings about the case. He shouted something that was partly unintelligible, but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He’s there for an arraignment on local charges stemming from his arrest Monday. He was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse. Local defense lawyer Thomas Dickey is expected to represent the 26-year-old at a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Blair County Courthouse. Dickey declined comment before the hearing. Mangione could have the Pennsylvania charges read aloud to him and may be asked to enter a plea. They include possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. In New York, he was charged late Monday with murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. A felony warrant filed in New York cites Altoona Officer Christy Wasser as saying she found the writings along with a semi-automatic pistol and an apparent silencer. The filing echoes earlier statements from NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny who said Mangione had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America.” Mangione is now charged in Pennsylvania with being a fugitive of justice. A customer at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested said one of his friends had commented beforehand that the man looked like the suspect wanted for the shooting in New York City. “It started out almost a little bit like a joke, my one friend thought he looked like the shooter,” said the customer, who declined to give his full name, on Tuesday. “It wasn’t really a joke, but we laughed about it,” he added. The warrant on murder and other charges is a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. In court papers made public Tuesday, a New York City police detective reiterated key findings in the investigation he said tied Mangione to the killing, including surveillance footage and a fake ID he used to check into a Manhattan hostel on Nov. 24. Police officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, found that ID when they arrested Mangione on Monday. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Mangione doesn’t yet have a lawyer who can speak on his behalf, court officials said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and ski cap. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. Mangione’s cousin, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, announced Tuesday morning that he’s postponing a fundraiser planned later this week at the Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore, which was purchased by the Mangione family in 1986. “Because of the nature of this terrible situation involving my Cousin I do not believe it is appropriate to hold my fundraising event scheduled for this Thursday at Hayfields,” Nino Mangione said in a social media post. “I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support. My family and I are heartbroken and ask that you remember the family of Mr. Thompson in your prayers. Thank you.” Officers used New York City’s muscular surveillance system . Investigators analyzed DNA samples, fingerprints and internet addresses. Police went door to door looking for witnesses. When an arrest came five days later , those sprawling investigative efforts shared credit with an alert civilian’s instincts. A customer at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania noticed another patron who resembled the man in the oblique security-camera photos New York police had publicized. He remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. By late Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a charge of murder, according to an online court docket. It’s unclear whether Luigi Nicholas Mangione has an attorney who can comment on the allegations. Asked at Monday’s arraignment whether he needed a public defender, Mangione asked whether he could “answer that at a future date.”
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Texans get visit from longtime foe Derrick Henry when the Ravens visit on Christmas DayUS President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to impose sweeping tariffs on imports could counter earlier efforts to cool inflation, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday, warning that consumer prices could rise. Her comments at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit come as Trump has vowed broad tariffs of at least 10 percent on all imports, and higher rates on goods from China, Canada and Mexico. Imposing broad-based tariffs could "raise prices significantly for American consumers and create cost pressures on firms" which rely on imported goods, Yellen said when asked about Trump's plans. She cautioned that this could weigh on the competitiveness of certain sectors and increase costs to households. "This is a strategy I worry could derail the progress that we've made on inflation, and have adverse consequences on growth," she said. But she defended efforts by President Joe Biden's administration to impose targeted tariffs on Chinese goods to counter unfair trade practices by Beijing. She has previously raised concern over China's industrial overcapacity -- which risks a flood of underpriced goods into global markets and could undermine the development of key US industries. On Tuesday, Yellen also expressed regret that the United States has not made more progress on the country's deficit, saying she believes it "needs to be brought down, especially now that we're in an environment of higher interest rates." She stressed the importance of an independent Federal Reserve too, saying that countries perform better economically when central banks are allowed to exercise their best judgment without political influence. Trump has said that he would like "at least" a say over setting the Fed's interest rate. "I think it's a mistake to become involved in commenting on the Fed and certainly taking steps to compromise its independence," said Yellen. "I believe it tends to undermine the confidence of financial markets and, ultimately, of Americans in an important institution," she added. Yellen noted that she has spoken with Trump's Treasury chief nominee, billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, congratulating him on his nomination. bys/bjtFormer Boise State coach Chris Petersen still gets asked about the Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma on the first day of 2007. That game had everything. Underdog Boise State took a 28-10 lead over one of college football's blue bloods that was followed by a 25-point Sooners run capped by what could have been a back-breaking interception return for a touchdown with 1:02 left. Then the Broncos used three trick plays that remain sensations to not only force overtime but win 43-42. And then there was the marriage proposal by Boise State running back Ian Johnson — shortly after scoring the winning two-point play — to cheerleader Chrissy Popadics that was accepted on national TV. That game put Broncos football on the national map for most fans, but looking back 18 years later, Petersen sees it differently. “Everybody wants to talk about that Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl game, which is great how it all worked out and all those things,” Petersen said. “But we go back to play TCU (three years later) again on the big stage. It's not as flashy a game, but to me, that was an even better win.” Going back to the Fiesta Bowl and winning, Petersen reasoned, showed the Broncos weren't a splash soon to fade away, that there was something longer lasting and more substantive happening on the famed blue turf. The winning has continued with few interruptions. No. 8 and third-seeded Boise State is preparing for another trip to the Fiesta Bowl, this time in a playoff quarterfinal against No. 5 and sixth-seeded Penn State on New Year's Eve. That success has continued through a series of coaches, though with a lot more of a common thread than readily apparent. Dirk Koetter was hired from Oregon, where Petersen was the wide receivers coach. Not only did Koetter bring Petersen with him to Oregon, Petersen introduced him to Dan Hawkins, who also was hired for the staff. So the transition from Koetter to Hawkins to Petersen ensured at least some level of consistency. Koetter and Hawkins engineered double-digit victory seasons five times over a six-year span that led to power-conference jobs. Koetter went to Arizona State after three seasons and Hawkins to Colorado after five. Then when Petersen became the coach after the 2005 season, he led Boise State to double-digit wins his first seven seasons and made bowls all eight years. He resisted the temptation to leave for a power-conference program until Washington lured him away toward the end of the 2013 season. Then former Boise State quarterback and offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin took over and posted five double-digit victory seasons over his first six years. After going 5-2 during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, he left for Auburn. “They just needed consistency of leadership,” said Koetter, who is back as Boise State's offensive coordinator. “This program had always won at the junior-college level, the Division II level, the I-AA (now FCS) level.” But Koetter referred to “an unfortunate chain of events” that made Boise State a reclamation project when he took over in 1998. Coach Pokey Allen led Boise State to the Division I-AA national championship game in 1994, but was diagnosed with cancer two days later. He died on Dec. 30, 1996, at 53. Allen coached the final two games that season, Boise State's first in Division I-A (now FBS). Houston Nutt became the coach in 1997, went 4-7 and headed to Arkansas. Then Koetter took over. “One coach dies and the other wasn't the right fit for this program,” Koetter said. “Was a really good coach, did a lot of good things, but just wasn't a good fit for here.” But because of Boise State's success at the lower levels, Koetter said the program was set up for success. “As Boise State has risen up the conference food chain, they’ve pretty much always been at the top from a player talent standpoint,” Koetter said. “So it was fairly clear if we got things headed in the right direction and did a good job recruiting, we would be able to win within our conference for sure.” Success didn't take long. He went 6-5 in 1998 and then won 10 games each of the following two seasons. Hawkins built on that winning and Petersen took it to another level. But there is one season, really one game, no really one half that still bugs Petersen. He thought his best team was in 2010, one that entered that late-November game at Nevada ranked No. 3 and had a legitimate chance to play for the national championship. The Colin Kaepernick-led Wolf Pack won 34-31. “I think the best team that I might've been a part of as the head coach was the team that lost one game to Nevada,” Petersen said. "That team, to me, played one poor half of football on offense the entire season. We were winning by a bunch at half (24-7) and we came out and did nothing on offense in the second half and still had a chance to win. “That team would've done some damage.” There aren't any what-ifs with this season's Boise State team. The Broncos are in the field of the first 12-team playoff, representing the Group of Five as its highest-ranked conference champion. That got Boise State a bye into the quarterfinals. Spencer Danielson has restored the championship-level play after taking over as the interim coach late last season during a rare downturn that led to Andy Avalos' dismissal . Danielson received the job full time after leading Boise State to the Mountain West championship . Now the Broncos are 12-1 with their only defeat to top-ranked and No. 1 seed Oregon on a last-second field goal . Running back Ashton Jeanty also was the runner-up to the Heisman Trophy . “Boise State has been built on the backs of years and years of success way before I got here,” Danielson said. "So even this season is not because of me. It’s because the group of young men wanted to leave a legacy, be different. We haven’t been to the Fiesta Bowl in a decade. They said in January, ‘We’re going to get that done.’ They went to work.” As was the case with Danielson, Petersen and Koetter said attracting top talent is the primary reason Boise State has succeeded all these years. Winning, obviously, is the driving force, and with more entry points to the playoffs, the Broncos could make opportunities to keep returning to the postseason a selling point. But there's also something about the blue carpet. Petersen said he didn't get what it was about when he arrived as an assistant coach, and there was some talk about replacing it with more conventional green grass. A poll in the Idaho Statesman was completely against that idea, and Petersen has come to appreciate what that field means to the program. “It's a cumulative period of time where young kids see big-time games when they're in seventh and eighth and ninth and 10th grade and go, ‘Oh, I know that blue turf. I want to go there,’” Petersen said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
The creation of educational materials and live-streaming of classes will now be possible for over 13,000 students at the Instituto Politécnico Loyola thanks to the newly inaugurated Telepresence Room, a joint initiative with the Altice Foundation. The room’s equipment, along with high-speed internet, enables the hosting of conferences, masterclasses, academic and institutional events, and educational programs for students, faculty, and participants both on and off campus, locally or internationally. The room boasts a robust 50 Mbps internet connection and eight IP addresses, allowing for flexible connectivity and the implementation of various digital tools and services. This initiative represents a 3.6 million Dominican peso investment, in addition to the institution benefiting from a two-year free monthly internet plan. “We continue to bet on the transformative power of technology; it is more than an honor to collaborate closely with the Instituto Politécnico Loyola. We are convinced that this Telepresence Room will open up new opportunities, facilitating more accessible and efficient connections,” stated Danilo Ginebra, CEO of Altice Dominicana. Father José Victoriano, S.J., rector of the IPL, highlighted the alliance as a testament to Loyola’s commitment to educational excellence. Additionally, he thanked Altice for this project, which aligns with the institutional preferences of the Strategic Plan, Horizonte Loyola 2024-2027, which envisions being “an agile, creative, and innovative educational community for the management of knowledge and practices appropriate to the Dominican reality.” The collaboration between both institutions is complemented by mentoring provided by volunteer Altice technicians, who will also support student learning. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply for internships or become eligible candidates for various company vacancies. In April of this year, Danilo Ginebra and the rector of the IPL, José Victoriano, S.J., signed the framework agreement that shaped these cooperation mechanisms for the benefit of education. Since its inception in 2014, the Altice Foundation has collaborated with various organizations and institutions to democratize technology and bridge the digital divide in the country.
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Toronto Blue Jays Free Agent Target Juan Soto Reportedly Names His Asking Price - Sports Illustrated1. Detergent cup holders that'll make you whisper "Where have you been all my life?" when you do laundry. Gone are the days of wiping up soapy puddles that dripped onto the floor. Promising review: "I love these. I wish I knew about them sooner! I was always keeping towels under my laundry soap for when the soap would drip. But now I don’t need to. Must buy." — Amanda A. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.99 . 2. An amazing milk frother if you really want to take your coffee game to the next level. You'll have rich, creamy goodness for your morning fuel that may have you a lil' (okay, a lot) obsessed. Don't forget the AA batteries ! Promising reviews: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life . This comes highly recommended." — Michelle " Wish I would have found this little gadget sooner! Love it. I use a keto creamer that doesn’t blend well with my coffee. Not an issue anymore!!" — Kim Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 39 styles/colors). 3. A cooktop cleaning kit when your stove has seen better days and needs all the help it can get. It's so great at lifting grease stains and other messes, you'll have to find it in your heart to forgive yourself for not buying it sooner. It comes with a 10-ounce bottle of cooktop cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a scraper. It helps to clean grease, stains, and remove burnt and baked-on deposits. Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stovetop while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stovetop and it leaves it looking brand new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" — Christine Get it from Amazon for $11.48 . 4. An auto-shutoff outlet so you don't have to spend half the day worrying about whether you remembered to unplug that one appliance. Put this in your outlet, plug in your device, and set the timer. The only second thought you'll have is about how you survived without this. You can set the timer on this for one, two, four, or eight hours, or just put it on hold. Promising review: "I'm very pleased with this. I use it mainly for at-home hair styling. I often like to leave my styling wand on for last-minute touch ups before leaving early in the morning but, in haste, I often get on the freeway and worry that I forgot to unplug it. No more worries with this attached to the plug. I wish I'd gotten it sooner." — JDubya Get it from Amazon for $11.79 . 5. A lid organizer to prevent that feeling of impending doom when you open a cabinet knowing a pile of lids is about to come tumbling down! No regrets here...except waiting this long to find a solution. YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions. Promising review: "I was looking for a way to organize my messy lid situation. It was driving me wild. I finally decided to buy one of these after it sat in my cart forever. I should have bought one sooner! I love it! Now all my lids are organized, and I’m never having to deal with the lid hassles. It is very sturdy and holds a lot. I did get the larger one, which I’m glad I did. I’ve been using it for a month and so far it seems very durable. I absolutely recommend this product." — J. H. Get a large size from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes). 6. A large capacity rotating makeup organizer that'll improve your get-ready routine by a LOT. You'll no longer dread looking for stuff and you'll feel like a genius whenever you give it a spin (even though you should've bought it ages ago). Promising review: "You won't regret buying this! This product is a game-changer. It assembles in a snap without tools and the heights are adjustable - which is so handy! Having everything in one place and organized makes the morning makeup routine a breeze. Only wish I'd bought it sooner! " — Jeannine T. Get it from Amazon for $22.99 . 7. A clear toy blocker for ~blocking~ out the thought of how much time you've wasted trying to retrieve lost toys from under the fridge, stove, etc. It comes in two heights, can be cut to fit your space, and the tape is removable *and* washable! Promising review : "I am constantly retrieving dog toys from under my couch. So often, in fact, I think my dog does it on purpose. THESE BLOCKERS ARE AMAZING. Every time she tries to push her ball under the couch, it pops right back. I wish I had gotten these sooner. " — Evan Stark Get it from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in various sizes). 8. A jar of *THE* Pink Stuff because sometimes you need a miraculous cleaning paste to get rid of tough messes. You'll be shocked by how easily it can lift the stains you've battled for years — and how you didn't know about it sooner. Promising reviews: "I am speechless. I had burned on crud on the glass door inside of my oven. I literally took the product and put it on with a sponge, let it sit for 30 seconds, wiped it off with a hot watered paper towel, and it wiped clean! I regret not taking before and after pictures. I have tried everything under the sun and regret not trying this sooner. I was skeptical because I saw it on TikTok. BUY IT!!!!!! Can’t wait to try it on the shower! [Best] stuff I’ve ever used!" — Courtney " This is one of those 'changed my life' products that you come across every once in a while . I have tried so many different things to clean my clear glass shower door and just end up wasting time, money, and effort. The reviews and price of this product sold me on it. I love the smell (very subtle) and I used it with a basic sponge on my shower door. It did take a little effort but not bad and yielded amazing results . I then got excited about the other possibilities and have used it on the inside of my oven door with similar results . It’s great. You won’t be disappointed." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $5.29 . 9. A pair of Beckham Hotel Collection pillows — who doesn't love hotel-quality comfort that comes with a budget-friendly price tag? Your head's about to feel like it's floating on a fluffy cloud — you may even struggle to get outta bed in the morning. Promising review : "I’ve been on the hunt to buy a down pillow like the ones I slept on at the top-rated Loews Hotel in Philly. This is that pillow! I’ve bought pillows online many times but nothing compared. This is the first pillow I’ve ever bought that didn’t hurt my neck or make me regret spending the money. I will absolutely be ordering another set! Absolutely the comfiest pillow, you won’t regret it. I never write reviews but just had to because I know the search for pillows is difficult when you can’t feel them. I promise you won’t regret it!" — Amazon Customer Get a set of two from Amazon for $59.99 (be sure to clip the coupon for 20% off this price!). 10. Plus, an all-season, down alternative comforter you'll keep on your bed all year long, especially when you find out it's *actually* machine washable. There are reversible options so you can switch it up when you need a change or it can be used as a duvet insert. What more could you need? Promising reviews: "I bought this in white to use as a duvet insert. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner. This blanket is so warm, so easy to wash, and you can't beat the price . I have been using it for almost a year and I absolutely love it." — Bridget Doherty "It's so fluffy! As soon as I got it, I threw it in the dryer with some dryer sheets and when it came out it was fluffier than before. I threw it on my bed and my dog immediately jumped up on it and hasn't left since. He enjoys it and so do I." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $34.09+ (available in eight sizes and six colors). 11. And!!! A reviewer-beloved set of breathable, cooling bedsheets to keep you perfectly cozy while you sleep. You may even snooze your alarm once or twice — just take it from the 250,000+ 5-star reviewers who are low-key obsessed with these sheets. Promising reviews: "Why haven’t I purchased these sooner? Such great quality. Super affordable and most important super soft and cool." — Jessica "I am a very hot sleeper therefore, I am very picky about my sheets. These sheets are very comfortable and do not make me hot. They are soft and very comfortable. Bottom line: great sheets, excellent customer service, and great price! Do not hesitate to buy !" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in seven sizes and 45 colors/styles). 12. A cereal dispenser if you're constantly scowling at the boxes taking up way too much room in your pantry. This is a much better storage option *and* your kids will be able to get their own dang cereal for a change. Yeah, you're gonna wish you jumped on this bandwagon a long time ago. Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action. Promising review: "I love this thing!!! My kids were constantly leaving cereal open or spilling it when they pour. This has been great. My 2-year-old loves that she can be independent and get her own cereal now. Bonus it looks pretty too! Wished I would have purchased sooner . I also like that it has two containers so we can have two different kinds of cereal open but not stale." — Ashlee P Get it from Amazon for $22.99 . 13. A pack of dual-sided shower curtain hooks because you don't have to struggle with changing curtains and liners for a moment longer. Better late than never, amirite? These rust-resistant hooks have a dedicated hook on each side – one for the curtain and one for the liner. They slide seamlessly on your shower curtain rod too, so no more snagging! Promising review: "Where has this product been my whole life!?! The only reason people don’t use this product is because they don’t know it exists. I will never go back to regular shower rings again. It is SO much easier to change out shower liners this way and takes maybe two minutes instead of the tedious waste of time that is unhooking the regular shower rings. I highly recommend this for everyone and see no downside to it. I wish I had discovered this sooner. " — Resipsamew Get them from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five colors). 14. A screen cleaner kit when you can no longer make out what's on your laptop or TV because it's littered with fingerprints, smudges, grease stains, and who knows what else. You might have to scold your past self for sleepin' on this one. Screen Mom is a small business creating gentle, streak-free cleaning solutions for all your screens that are odorless and free of abrasive chemicals. There's no alcohol, ammonia, or phosphates in this cleaning solution, so it's safe to use on delicate screens. It comes with a 16-oz bottle of cleaning spray and an extra-large microfiber cloth. Promising review : "This stuff is freakin' amazing . Instantly cleaned the smudges and dust from my Samsung 65" flat screen, my 15" MacBook Pro, and my iPhone 6 . I have tried many screen and glass cleaners in the past, and nothing comes anywhere close to the effectiveness of this. My only regret is not buying it sooner. " — Chris W Get it from Amazon for $19.97 . 15. A small yet sleek rechargeable bedside lamp that'll instantly ~brighten~ up your very sad nightstand situation. This touch-activated light allows you to tap through brightness levels and color options so easily, you'll dream about a world where you bought it way sooner. It's also portable, so you can pop it all over the house when it strikes your fancy or even take it outside for camping! Promising review: "I keep this light next to my coffee maker so that I can get up at dark:30 and make coffee without turning on lights and signaling to everyone that I'm awake (this is how I preserve my quiet coffee time, LOL). The light turns on with a single, long touch, and works like a charm!! Wish I would have bought it sooner ." — shaeleymae Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes). 16. Wet & Forget cleaner to keep your shower sparkling clean *and* mildew-free. Simply pray it once a week, let it sit, and rinse it clean the next day. Start drafting an apology letter to former you for all the hours lost to scrubbing and wiping. BTW, Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks' worth of treatments. Promising reviews: "I was skeptical at first, but this product exceeded my expectations! I've used it once a week for the last couple of months, and my shower has remained impeccably clean without any need for scrubbing. My bathroom counter had a weird black residue that regular cleaners and scrubbing couldn't remove. After the first application, most of the residue came off with light scrubbing, and after the second application, all of it was gone. I wish I'd discovered this spray sooner! " — Claire W. "I debated getting this and read so many reviews. I bit the bullet and bought it. No regrets! Absolutely love it. Let it sit for hours, and it wiped away with so much ease. I didn’t have to scrub anything. 10/10." — Stephanie Mueller Get it from Amazon for $19.19 (available in two scents, two sizes, and as a two-pack). 17. An adhesive cord organizer for dealing with all the chaotic cord situations that are destroying your life. Stick it on your appliance and watch the chaos melt away. Tidywrap is a small business founded in 2022 to create adhesive cord organizers. These are made to be used on kitchen appliances and may harm paint or wallpaper if placed on walls. Promising reviews : "Why didn’t I get this sooner? Need more in my life." — Joan Rodriguez "I got this for my minimalist husband who hates getting 'things' for gifts, almost as much as he hates clutter. He was practically giddy after we installed several of these on various kitchen appliances . It’s not just storage — but moving the appliance around from its storage location to the countertop is a nicer experience. He was seriously swinging around a food processor with one hand saying 'this is so much neater!' To each their own I suppose. For us normies, it does exactly what it’s supposed to. Easy to stick on, I like that it holds the plug neatly as well. I would love if it came in white, but the gray is a nice neutral." — Elizabeth L. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95 (also available as a four-pack). 18. A pet hair removal broom capable of pulling up gobs of hair from your carpet — regardless of how deep it's buried. Even if you keep a regular vacuuming schedule, this tool will make you realize you've been missing out. The broom is made with 100% natural rubber that attracts hair. It can be used on carpets, rugs, hardwood, and linoleum. Promising review: "Because of my long hair and a cat, I vacuum daily. This product is so lightweight. I can run it over hardwood, tiles, and rugs easily. Picks up hair, dust, dry particles extremely well. It will get additional hair from rug after vacuuming. I can skip a day with just a quick sweep. I should have bought it sooner. I like the extension pole design." — Winter Get it from Amazon for $15.97 . 19. FryAway Waste Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder that'll make it much easier to dispose of leftover cooking grease. Sprinkle the powder in the oil while it's hot, let it cool, then scoop it into the trash. You'll soon wonder how you dealt with leftover grease before this revelation. FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation. Promising review: " I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I’m just sad I didn’t find this product sooner! " — TheBjamin Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles). 20. Some duster sponges if filthy baseboards are the bane of your existence. Dampen the sponge and swipe it across dirty surfaces for easy-peasy cleaning that'll have you hooked on a task you once hated. When you're finished, just rinse it off! BTW — These are a great swap for the Scrub Daddy Damp Duster , which is pretty much *always* sold out. My colleague Maitland Quitmeyer can vouch for these: " I bought a pack of these recently, and so far love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don't end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It's great for baseboards, too!" Promising review: "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" — DayDreamer "I have seen these on every clean-tok page and I finally caved. I honestly wish I had sooner because these are AMAZING . I don't know how they do it, but these things grab up every last bit of dust and dirt off those hard to reach/annoying places. They are also so easy to clean and maintain, so they are built to last you for a while." — Christine O'Gara Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.49 (available in five color combos and in packs of two or eight). 21. A pack of kitchen sink strainers when you're done fishing out smelly food bits from the drain. Place it in the opening and remove it when it's time to toss the scraps in the trash. Why you don't already own this is beyond comprehension, tbh. Promising review: " Wished I had bought these sooner! So much better than any of the plastic/rubberized ones that stain. These metal strainers do not move around and they catch so much gunk that doesn't go down the drains now. Easy to clean in the sink with a brush or throw them in the dishwasher on occasion to clean. I've had these for a few months now and they are just as shiny as the day I bought them and they keep so much debris from going down the drains. Very useful items." — RSU Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 22. A heat-resistant masher to greatly reduce your cooking time by breaking up ground meat more efficiently. It's nonstick and dishwasher-safe, so the only thing you have to feel bad about is how much time you've wasted doing this with a flimsy rubber spatula. Promising review: "I wish I would have bought this so much sooner! I feel like every cook needs this in their kitchen. This is so helpful, especially when trying to break up other meats than beef — nothing breaks down the same way beef does and tends to stay in big chunks. This handles everything like a dream! Excellent purchase! Very well made — not flimsy at all. Super high quality!" — TAV Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors and in packs of two). 23. Wad-Free pads so your laundry doesn't get tangled, wrinkled, or require additional drying cycles. You'll save yourself both time *and* money with this genius invention. Obsessed much?? Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. Promising review : "This does what it says. I've gone to the dryer so many times to find my sheets and blankets in a balled-up type blob. I have to unwrap everything and start the dryer again since it is all damp still...and usually had to repeat this another time to finally have the items dried. Wasting so much electricity for a number of drying cycles. The first time I used this product, it alleviated this issue. Everything was dry and not balled up. Fantastic product! I wish I would have found it sooner in my life. I think this will be stocking stuffers for my siblings this year." — Dan Smith Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99 (also available as a set of four). 24. An automatic cleaning system you'll kick yourself for not buying sooner because it cleans your toilet with every flush. This means a LOT less scrubbing, so it's a no-brainer. A cartridge lasts about three months, so you don't even have to change it very often. You can also grab a two-pack of cartridge refills for $12.58 . Promising review: "Easy to install and keeps the bowl clean as promised! I was so tired of cleaning toilets. Tried one for a month and ended up buying two more for the rest of the house. I wish I had found this product sooner. " — Jen Get it from Amazon for $10.59 . 25. A genius veggie chopper , aka your future must-have kitchen gadget thanks to its endless usefulness. Get ready to fall in love with meal prep again now that chopping is a breeze! Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review: "This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! This is right up there with my stand mixer . I save hours a week using this for dinner prep. I HATE cutting up veggies for dinner and this makes it fast and fun! I can’t believe I didn’t buy one years ago. This is worth every penny. Easy to use and I can just throw it in my dishwasher for clean up. I’m obsessed. I will be buying these as gifts. This is an absolute must-have for everyone." — Reviewer Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors and four sizes). 26. A pack of towel clips if you've officially lost count of how many times you've had to bend over and retrieve a fallen towel. Not anymore! Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" — Joanna Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99 . 27. OxiClean versatile stain remover when you've tried everything and you're on the verge of giving up. This stain-fighting solution will restore your belief in miracles (and make you wish you discovered it way earlier). All you need is water to activate the formula for effective cleaning! Promising review: "This stuff works great, wish I had started using it sooner. You can use it all over the house. You know that dusty grease that can accumulate on top of the fridge or appliances on a high shelf or a vase that hasn't been used in a while? This stuff removes it easy, with no scrubbing. Works as well on stubborn laundry stains." — left of center Get it from Amazon for $14.98 . 28. A pack of MioEco washable and reusable cloth towels for cutting down on waste while saving yourself some money. Sure, you'll regret all the cash you blew on disposable paper towels but we don't have to talk about that. MioEco is a small business that provides practical and stylish products made of sustainably produced organic materials for a lower environmental impact. Promising reviews: "I bought these to replace paper towels, and I don't regret it. These are great for use in the kitchen. I will purchase more." — Shannon I " Wish I'd known about these sooner! I tried a few others, none better than a washcloth, which is obviously subpar for cleaning kitchen counters, etc. Then I saw rave reviews for this waffled item. They’re great; fully absorbent, rinse well quickly, and hold up to a number of washings and no shrinkage. I’ve only had them less than a month but am a full convert. We haven’t used a paper towel since." — Californiamom Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $21.99+ (also available as a 24-pack). 29. Salt and pepper grinders that my fellow seasoning-obsessed peeps will surely appreciate. This simple and affordable upgrade will make you question how you ever enjoyed food without it. These each hold about 6 ounces to minimize refills, and the knob at the top lets you adjust your coarseness settings so you can get your desired pepper and salt thickness juuuuust right. Promising review: "I had some pretty old salt and pepper grinders that these replaced. I LOVE these new ones. They hold a good amount so I'm not constantly running out and refilling. The grinding adjustment is great. So far they work great! I wish I had gotten them sooner." — K.L.Mol Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors and in sets of four or individually). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.