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The widow of late hockey player Matthew Gaudreau has marked her husband's first birthday since his death earlier this year . Madeline Gaudreau shared a post on social media on what would have been the hockey star's 30th birthday. "Happy Birthday to the best husband and father 🤍 the moment I met you I instantly knew you were the one," she wrote alongside a photo of the couple. READ MORE: 'Delighted': Amber Heard's huge reveal after Johnny Depp lawsuit "As I celebrate you today (and everyday) I am more and more in love with you and honoured to be your wife," she continued. Matthew and his brother Johnny, who was also a hockey player, were both killed by an allegedly drunk driver while biking the night before their sister Katie Gaudreau's wedding in New Jersey in the United States. Both were set to serve as groomsmen. READ MORE: Harry says US move is 'life my mum wanted for me' Madeline added a note for her late brother-in-law. "John better have friends playing all day, double stuff Oreos and a nice glass of whiskey for you," she said. She ended her post with a sweet thought about her husband, writing: "I love you and can't wait to kiss your face again." It has been a difficult year for Madeline and her sister-in-law Meredith, with both regularly paying tribute to their late husbands following the family tragedy. Matthew, 29, was an up-and-coming hockey coach. He had played professionally in the AHL, ECHL and Sweden for five years. Brother Johnny, dubbed Johnny Hockey, was picked in the fourth round of the draft by Calgary in 2011 before signing a seven-year contract with Columbus in 2022. For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here . The brothers cemented their positions in the hockey world during their college days before going on to establish successful careers in the field. Following their deaths, a minute's silence for both Johnny and Matthew was held ahead of a game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on September 24. The emotional moment was watched by Johnny's widow Meredith Gaudrea, who held their daughter Nola during the moving gesture. READ MORE: Your go-to gift for kids this Christmas, from $25 In a post shared on September 1, Madeline spoke of the extraordinary bond between the brothers. "It was always Matty & John," she wrote. "I can't even put into words the bond these two had and right now I don't have the strength. They were each others [sic] biggest cheerleaders." She continued: "Matt looked up to John in so many ways but the most important was the father he was to Noa & Johnny." "I find extreme comfort knowing they are together, as they always were. I know they are still messing with each other up there and will continue to look over their families," Madeline said. To her sister-in-law Meredith, Madeline said: "To Meredith – we will forever share this extreme heartbreak and terrible bond ... however, the boys couldn't have picked stronger woman as their wives and mothers of their children." "They blessed us with children.. through them we will always have a part of them earth side with us forever," she continued. "I love you my handsome husband, I love you John, I love you Meredith, I love you Noa, I love you Johnny and I love you Baby Tripp." FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel . No comments , no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.
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Cordilia scores 21, Mount St. Mary's downs Fairfield 101-94BOSTON, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR), a company driven to improve the lives of people with rare diseases of the immune system, today announced that, effective on December 2, 2024, the company issued inducement awards to new employees under the X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2019 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the "2019 Inducement Plan”). The 2019 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee of X4. The inducement awards consist of options to purchase an aggregate of 396,824 shares of X4's common stock. These stock awards were granted as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with X4 in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were approved by X4's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $0.371 per share, which is equal to the closing price of X4's common stock on December 2, 2024. Each option will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares vesting after 12 months and the remaining shares vesting monthly over the following 36 months, subject to the employee's continued employment with X4 on such vesting dates. The options are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2019 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of an award agreement covering the grant. About X4 Pharmaceuticals X4 is delivering progress for patients by developing and commercializing innovative therapies for those with rare diseases of the immune system and significant unmet needs. Leveraging our expertise in CXCR4 and immune system biology, we have successfully developed mavorixafor, which has received U.S. approval as XOLREMDI® (mavorixafor) capsules in its first indication. We are also evaluating the use of mavorixafor in additional potential indications. X4 corporate headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts and our research center of excellence is in Vienna, Austria. For more information, please visit our website at www.x4pharma.com . Company Contact: José Juves Head of Corporate & Patient Affairs [email protected] Investor Contact: Daniel Ferry Managing Director, LifeSci Advisors [email protected] (617) 430-7576
When Miller Townsend's footy teammates shaved their heads to be like him, it brought a much-needed smile to his face. Login or signup to continue reading The boys, from Stockton Sharks Junior Rugby League Club, featured in a touching video posted on social media. The video showed them smiling while shaving their heads to the Kodaline song, Brother. The lyrics to the chorus are: "I've got you brother". Miller, who turned eight last Thursday, was facing "conditional chemotherapy " next month. His dad Matt Townsend, of Fern Bay , said Miller was "a bit upset at having to lose his hair". "He's a bit of a pretty boy. He loves brushing his hair and putting gel in. He loves dressing up and looking good," Mr Townsend said. "His footy teammates decided they'd cut their hair off so he wasn't alone. It was a nice little touch from them." Since birth, Miller's bone marrow hasn't produced red blood cells due to a condition called Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA). He required blood transfusions every three to four weeks since he was eight weeks old. "He was doing OK until April," Mr Townsend said. "Then they noticed a lot of iron build-up in his liver and kidneys due to the medication he was on. "He's had a lot of tests in the last couple of months and been put on new medication." He was booked in to have a bone marrow transplant from December 5. "We were going to have to move to Sydney for six months," Mr Townsend said. "He was going to start chemo before the transplant. That's to delete everything." Conditioning treatment makes room in the bone marrow for new blood stem cells to grow and helps prevent rejection of transplanted cells. It also kills any cancer cells in the body. The bone marrow donor will be Miller's 10-year-old brother, Mack. "The last few months have been really hard, preparing to know your son will go through so much sickness and pain," Mr Townsend said. "He's used to hospital. He's had well over 100 blood transfusions. He knows no different. "But to mentally prepare for it has been really hard for us all. We try to hold it together as much as we can." Mr Townsend said it was hard for Mack, too. "For a 10-year-old to know he has to help his brother stay alive would be so hard on him. "If Mack's bone marrow grafts to Miller, and it works out well, then he won't need blood transfusions." It's also been hard for the family to learn that Miller's transplant had to be delayed until March. "He was about to have an operation last week to put a central line in for meds and chemo," Mr Townsend said. "But the doctors said he had too much iron build-up in his liver. "He has to do another MRI in February to see if his iron has dropped." Mr Townsend said the family had been told "that the life expectancy of a patient with DBA is quite reduced". They hope the transplant will prolong his life. Health and medicine, science, research, nutrition. Health and medicine, science, research, nutrition. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. WEEKLY Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don't miss your weekly Knights update. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!November sees high box office turnout as people are returning to cinemas
(The Center Square) – After an Iranian national was arrested on Monday in a Boston suburb for his alleged ties to a terrorist attack that killed three U.S. service members, the town's leaders unanimously voted to pass a sanctuary city ordinance. On Monday, Iranian-born Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, a resident of Natick, Mass., was charged in federal court in Boston "with conspiring to export sophisticated electronic components from the United States to Iran in violation of U.S. export control and sanctions laws," The Center Square reported. Sadeghi and others allegedly conspired to evade U.S. export control and sanctions laws by procuring goods, services, and technology from American companies and exporting them to an Iranian-based company that contracts with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a US-designated foreign terrorist organization. The company allegedly manufactured the drones used by the IRGC that killed U.S. soldiers stationed in Jordan in January. Sadeghi faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy that goes back nearly 10 years , according to the complaint . His arrest occurred after an unprecedented number of Iranian and special interest aliens were apprehended after illegally entering the U.S., The Center Square reported . It also occurred after Islamic terrorist incidents increased under President Joe Biden and after he extended a national emergency regarding Iran last month. The U.S. has been in a perpetual state of national emergency related to Iran since Nov. 14, 1979, The Center Square reported . Forty-eight hours after Sadeghi's arrest , on Wednesday night, Natick's Select Board members unanimously passed a sanctuary city policy, 5-0. It prohibits taxpayer-funded town employees from inquiring about or collecting information about residents' citizenship status, among other provisions. Natick joined Boston, Somerville, Northampton, Amherst Cambridge, Concord, Lawrence and Newton in adopting so-called sanctuary city policies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's stated mass deportation policy. The policy is being implemented in response to more than 14 million illegal border crossers being reported under the Biden administration as crime and national security threat escalated, The Center Square reported. Natick's actions followed the all-Democratic Boston City Council unanimously voting to reaffirm the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police Department officers from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with some exceptions. It also comes after Boston's mayor said the city wasn't planning on cooperating with ICE, The Center Square reported. Massachusetts' sanctuary policies work against law enforcement tasked with protecting residents, Todd Lyons, acting assistant director of field operations for ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations in New England, argues. Elected officials "preaching their sanctuary city status are making it easier for those who commit sex crimes and fentanyl dealers. We need cities and towns to work with us to keep these criminals out of neighborhoods. "We focus on the worst of the worst and all the political rhetoric is not helping," he told the Boston Herald. Democratic leaders describing Massachusetts "as a sanctuary to the international community and that they won't cooperate with federal authorities, sends a dangerous signal to bad actors around the world," the chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, Amy Carnevale, said , "It tells them that Massachusetts is a safe haven where they can evade prosecution from the United States federal government." Last year, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll urged residents to house illegal border crossers, saying, " step up if you're willing to have an additional family be part of your family." One year later, the state converted an empty former prison to house them, resulting in local outrage, The Center Square reported . Carnevale said it was time for Driscoll to "stand with the people of Massachusetts and declare that our state will no longer serve as a sanctuary for criminals whether they're here legally or illegally. For the safety and security of our communities, Massachusetts must send a clear message: there is no sanctuary for international criminals in our Commonwealth." ICE agents have been arresting violent criminals in Massachusetts, including men convicted of aggravated rape, assault and battery, and fugitives wanted in their home countries for violent sexual crimes. In many cases, sanctuary jurisdictions refused to cooperate with ICE, and instead released violent offenders into the community who then committed additional crimes, The Center Square reported . New Hampshire's incoming-Gov. Kelly Ayotte has had harsh words for Massachusetts, saying, "Our neighbors to the south seem intent on proving that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result. As they struggle with a billion-dollar illegal immigrant crisis, they are instead choosing to double down," she told Fox News Digital. Ayotte, who is replacing outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu, ran on a campaign against the "Mass-i-fication" of New Hampshire. "Here in New Hampshire, we are going to ban sanctuary policies and give law enforcement the tools to work together to ensure this crisis never comes to our towns," she said.Washington • Matt Gaetz, who faced a torrent of scrutiny over allegations of sex trafficking and drug use, abruptly withdrew his bid to become attorney general Thursday in the first major political setback for President-elect Donald Trump since his election this month. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate, where Republicans were deeply reluctant to confirm someone to run the same Justice Department that once investigated him on suspicion of sex trafficking an underage girl even though no charges were brought. In announcing his withdrawal a day after visiting the Senate, Gaetz insisted that he had strong support among fellow Republicans. But two people with direct knowledge of Gaetz’s thinking said he had made the decision to pull out after concluding that he would not have the votes in the Senate for confirmation. The people asked for anonymity to discuss his private decision-making. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” Gaetz wrote on social media. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.” He added, “I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America.” Trump responded with his own social media post expressing appreciation for Gaetz. “Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do,” the president-elect wrote. Trump did not indicate whom he might select as attorney general instead. The collapse of Gaetz’s prospective candidacy just 16 days after the election appeared to be the earliest such failed Cabinet pick in modern history and underscored the haphazard way that Trump has gone about assembling his new administration. He picked Gaetz almost on a whim last week without extensive vetting, knowing that allegations were out there but essentially daring Senate Republicans to accept him anyway. What remained unclear Thursday was whether Gaetz’s withdrawal would embolden Senate Republicans to challenge other contentious Cabinet choices, such as Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host tapped for defense secretary; or Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the conspiracy theorist and vaccine skeptic selected for secretary of health and human services. Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault but denies it, while Kennedy has been accused of groping a family babysitter, which he has said he does not remember doing. Hegseth was on Capitol Hill on Thursday accompanied by Vice President-elect JD Vance, still serving as a senator from Ohio, to build support for his own nomination. He rejected the allegation that he had attacked a woman at a Republican conference in Monterey, California, in 2017. A police report released Wednesday said that he had blocked a hotel room door when the woman tried to leave and sexually assaulted her. Police did not charge him, and Hegseth has insisted the encounter was consensual, but three years later he paid her a settlement with a nondisclosure agreement. His lawyer has said last week that the woman “extorted him” and that Hegseth paid her because even false accusations would have been damaging to his career. “As far as the media is concerned, I’ll keep this very simple,” Hegseth told reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday. “The matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared. And that’s where I’m going to leave it.” The storm surrounding Gaetz had drawn attention away from some of the other contested picks that otherwise might have generated more opposition. Few said much, for instance, when Trump named Todd Blanche, his own criminal defense attorney, and two other lawyers who represented him against indictments, to the top Justice Department positions below attorney general. With Gaetz drawing the most fire, it became increasingly clear that confirmation was unlikely. Trump had privately told people that Gaetz had less than even odds of surviving the confirmation process, but he was making calls on his behalf in the hopes of shifting what the Senate would consider acceptable. Gaetz told people close to him that after conversations with senators and members of their staff, he had concluded that there were at least four Republican senators in the next Congress who were implacably opposed to his nomination: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and the newly elected John Curtis of Utah. Collins said in a statement after Gaetz’s withdrawal that he had “put country first” and had made “the best decision that Mr. Gaetz could have made.” Murkowski declined to answer any questions about the matter. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, said it was “pretty obvious” that Gaetz did not have the votes to be confirmed. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., who had sparred with Gaetz previously but had not indicated whether he would vote against him, said the withdrawal recognized reality. “I think because of the reports that were coming out, it was probably a good decision,” he said. Gaetz, who represented Florida in the House until resigning last week after being tapped by Trump, had been one of the most unpopular Republicans in the Capitol, particularly after instigating the far-right revolt that toppled Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He stepped down from his House seat two days before the House Ethics Committee was slated to produce a report on his activities, bringing an end to the investigation since he was no longer a representative in the panel’s jurisdiction. Republicans on the committee blocked release of the report in a meeting Wednesday. Senators of both parties made clear that they were intent on seeing the report before voting on his confirmation. Gaetz’s withdrawal came a day after The New York Times reported that federal investigators had established a set of payments that he and his associates made in connection with drug-fueled sex parties from 2017 to 2020. Two women who have testified that he hired them for sex were among those who received money from Gaetz, according to a document obtained by the Times. A lawyer for the two women said payments to them totaled around $10,000. Another woman who was 17 at the time she attended one of the parties received a payment from a friend of Gaetz, according to the document. Federal prosecutors ultimately dropped the case against Gaetz, but their chart of payments was obtained by the ethics committee, which was investigating whether Gaetz had sex with the woman when she was underage. Trump disregarded any concerns about the scandals in selecting Gaetz after his advisers deadlocked over other choices, including Andrew Bailey, the attorney general of Missouri; and Robert J. Giuffra Jr., a top lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell. Gaetz’s selection was pushed heavily by Boris Epshteyn, Trump’s legal adviser, who has helped stock his Justice Department at the top levels. Trump seemed attracted to Gaetz as attorney general especially because of the former congressman’s willingness to blow things up. The president-elect remains deeply angry at the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute him in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and hoard classified documents. He has also indicated that he wants to use the Justice Department to go after his political adversaries. Gaetz appeared to be in sync with this thinking. A vocal and bombastic critic of the Justice Department, Gaetz has suggested abolishing the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and even the Justice Department as a whole. He introduced legislation last year to eliminate the ATF, which regulates firearms dealers and fights gun crimes. Gaetz’s decision to resign his House seat right away, rather than wait for confirmation, now leaves him without a position in Washington. While he was just reelected this month, he made clear in his resignation letter last week that he would not serve his new term. “I do not intend to take the oath of office for the same office in the 119th Congress,” he wrote. This article originally appeared in The New York Times .
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Khaden Bennett's 23 points helped Quinnipiac defeat Sacred Heart 83-73 on Sunday. Bennett added five rebounds for the Bobcats (5-5, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Amarri Tice added 19 points while shooting 6 for 16 (2 for 11 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds and eight steals. Paul Otieno shot 5 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding three blocks. Amiri Stewart led the Pioneers (4-6, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Anquan Hill added 15 points for Sacred Heart. Bryce Johnson also had 11 points. Quinnipiac plays Tuesday against Holy Cross at home, and Sacred Heart hosts Albany (NY) on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, has introduced significant enhancements to its web-based Advisor Portal , bringing advanced trading and portfolio management tools to financial advisors worldwide. These updates streamline client account management and trading by integrating powerful features from the company’s flagship desktop platform into its web-based offering. The latest enhancements include tools like Portfolio View, Allocation, Rebalance, and Tax Loss Harvesting, all designed to help advisors optimize client portfolios efficiently. Additionally, US-based advisors can now access the AI Commentary Generator, a cutting-edge generative AI tool that simplifies the creation of custom portfolio performance reports and market commentary. “Our web-based Advisor Portal is now more powerful than ever, offering advisors the same robust trading and portfolio management experience they’ve come to expect from our desktop platform,” said Steve Sanders, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Product Development . “With tools like the AI-powered Commentary Generator, we’re empowering advisors to save time, deliver value, and focus on what matters most: their clients.” Advisor Portal gives financial advisors web-based access to Interactive Brokers’ technology and other resources at no charge, including: PortfolioAnalyst® , a client relationship management (CRM) dashboard, activity statements, QuickTrade, Investors’ Marketplace and more. The latest enhancements bring industry-leading trading tools from its Trader Workstation desktop platform to the web-based portal: Introducing the AI Commentary Generator US-based financial advisors can easily create custom portfolio performance reports and market commentary using the AI Commentary Generator, a new generative AI-enabled tool available through the Advisor Portal. The AI Commentary Generator is integrated with PortfolioAnalyst reporting and is designed to help – not replace – advisors with client portfolio performance reporting, market updates and ticker-specific news. By combing through dozens of sources and citing them for the advisor’s convenience, the AI Commentary Generator conducts research in seconds that would otherwise take hours to complete. The AI Commentary Generator provides four sections of content: Interactive Brokers’ free portfolio management offering, PortfolioAnalyst, offers a unified and holistic view of client accounts plus an extensive selection of reporting and analytics content. It enables advisors to consolidate their clients’ finances from over 15,000 financial institutions, assess client portfolios and simplify investment decision-making. “We’re excited about our clients’ early response to the AI Commentary Generator in the US and look forward to rolling it out to advisors worldwide,” said Sanders. “Interactive Brokers is always looking for new ways to apply innovation and automation to help advisors everywhere be more efficient and more engaged with their clients.”
SÃO PAULO , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Lithium Corporation (TSXV/NASDAQ: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34) (" Sigma Lithium " or the " Company "), a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with carbon-neutral, socially and environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate, announces that it is in the process of loading 27,500 tonnes of its already produced Quintuple Zero Green Lithium for shipment from the Port of Vitoria to IRH Global Trading LTD in Abu Dhabi , demonstrating its increased operational excellence and its ability to meet both operational and sales targets. The provisional price (6% Li 2 O, CIF China) for this shipment is set at 8.25% of the battery-grade lithium carbonate price quoted on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) as of the shipment date. Sigma Lithium's operational and shipping consistency highlights the Company's robust production capabilities following the successful implementation of several efficiency initiatives at the Greentech Industrial Plant during the four-day annual maintenance shutdown in November. During this month we achieved continuous production of over 850 tonnes per day of lithium oxide for several consecutive days, reaching peak days of 900 tonnes per day, demonstrating the enhanced production capabilities of the Greentech Industrial Plant. As a result, the annualized production run rate reached full capacity of 270,000 tonnes and the Company expects to maintain this annualized production level going forward. " Our ability to maintain a consistent monthly shipment cadence is a clear reflection of our operational excellence, and reliability as a mature producer. It also highlights the stability we have achieved in the use of our proprietary dense media separation technology to produce lithium oxide at our Greentech Industrial Plant, " said Ana Cabral , CEO of Sigma Lithium. "We are delighted with ongoing partnership with IRH in Abu Dhabi which enhances our commercial flexibility to effectively navigate lithium demand seasonality. This collaboration enables us to capitalize on every opportunity to maximize business performance and secure better lithium pricing, even in the current market environment. With Phase 1 now operating at full capacity, we are working relentlessly to replicate this industrial success as we move forward with the construction of our second Greentech Industrial Production Plant. " ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM Sigma Lithium (TSXV/NASDAQ: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34) is a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with carbon-neutral, socially and environmentally sustainable chemical-grade lithium concentrate. Sigma Lithium is one of the world's largest lithium producers. The Company operates at the forefront of environmental and social sustainability in the electric vehicle battery materials supply chain at its Grota do Cirilo Operation in Brazil . Here, Sigma produces Quintuple Zero Green Lithium at its state-of-the-art Greentech lithium beneficiation plant, delivering net zero carbon lithium, produced with zero carbon intensive energy, zero potable water, zero toxic chemicals and zero tailings dams. Phase 1 of the Company's operations entered commercial production in the second quarter of 2023. The Company has issued a Final Investment Decision, formally approving construction to double capacity to 520,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate through the addition of a Phase 2 expansion of its Greentech Plant. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit https://www.sigmalithiumresources.com/ Sigma Lithium LinkedIn: Sigma Lithium Instagram: @sigmalithium Twitter: @SigmaLithium FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to timing and costs related to the general business and operational outlook of the Company, the environmental footprint of tailings and positive ecosystem impact relating thereto, donation and upcycling of tailings, timing and quantities relating to tailings and Green Lithium, achievements and projections relating to the Zero Tailings strategy, achievement of ramp-up volumes, production estimates and the operational status of the Groto do Cirilo Project, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in Brazil ; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to operate its mineral projects including that the Company will not experience any materials or equipment shortages, any labour or service provider outages or delays or any technical issues. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. 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'Unlikely coalition': A criminal justice reform advocate sees opportunities in a second Trump termIndexes ended lower on Thursday as traders focused on the coming jobs report. The data is expected to show the US economy added 214,000 new hires, a steep uptick from October's reading. The report will give new clues about the path of interest rates ahead of this month's Fed meeting. Indexes ended lower on Thursday as traders' attention remained fixed on the upcoming November jobs report due Friday morning. The major averages ended slightly lower, while bond yields were little changed. The 10-year Treasury yield was about flat at 4.178% Economists polled by FactSet expect the jobs data to show that US employers added 215,000 new jobs, a steep uptick from October's dismal reading of just 12,000 following that month's hurricanes and labor strikes. The data will provide important clues to investors about the path of interest rates as the Federal Reserve heads toward its next policy meeting later this month. The Fed has made two consecutive rate cuts since September, and markets see a 70% chance of a 25 basis point cut this month, according to the CME FedWatch Tool . However, fed fund futures also show traders eyeing rising odds of a pause, with odds of no change to the benchmark rate at30%, compared to 22% on Wednesday. That comes as Fed speakers this week have voiced caution on easing monetary policy. Chair Jerome Powell, who spoke at The New York Times' DealBook Summit on Wednesday sounded optimistic about the state of the US economy, stating that the central bank could afford to move slowly on rate cuts. "Growth is definitely stronger than we thought, and inflation is coming a little higher," Powell said, adding, "The good news is that we can afford to be a little more cautious as we try to find neutral." Here's where US indexes stood at the 4:00 p.m. closing bell on Wednesday: S&P 500 : 6,075.11, down 0.19% Dow Jones Industrial Average : 44,765.71, down 0.55% (-248.33 points) Nasdaq composite : 19,700.26, 0.18% Meanwhile, bitcoin continued to trade higher for much of the day after passing the key $100,000 threshold for the first time on Wednesday. The jump cam after President-elect Donald Trump nominated crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. The coin slipped back below the six-figure threshold Thursday afternoon, trading at $99,316. Here's what else is happening: Bitcoin has rallied but other cryptos are up even more. Here are the 10 biggest tokens by market cap . Bitcoin will replace gold as the "premier store of value" asset in the next decade, Bernstein says. South Korea's economy would boom if its president is impeached, research firm says. The US stock market boom has boosted the wealth of the world's billionaires to $14 trillion, UBS says. In commodities, bonds, and crypto: West Texas Intermediate crude inched lower to $68.46 a barrel. Brent crude , the international benchmark, dipped to $72.22. Gold was down 0.8% to $2,653.90. The 10-year Treasury yield was nearly flat at 4.178%. Bitcoin edged down to $99,316.
RACINE, Wis. — Former Wisconsin State Sen. George Petak, known for his pivotal role in securing funding for Miller Park, died peacefully in his sleep early on Christmas Eve, his family announced in a Facebook post. He was 75. Petak made headlines nearly 30 years ago when he changed his vote on Oct. 6, 1995, to approve a bill funding the construction of Miller Park, now known as American Family Field, ensuring the Milwaukee Brewers would remain in Wisconsin. Initially promising to vote against the measure, Petak flipped his vote to a yes, citing the broader benefits for the state. The decision imposed a sales tax on five counties, including his home in Racine County, and ultimately cost him his seat in a recall election nine months later. MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 04: Milwaukee Brewers fans file into Miller Park Before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Miller Park on April 04, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) “I felt that back then it was the right thing to do,” Petak told TMJ4 News in 2018, reflecting on the vote 23 years later. “At the time of the vote in early October, I didn’t anticipate a recall election based on that, although I knew it was a very contentious issue.” Petak represented Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District from 1991 to 1996. His son, Brian Petak, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, thanking the community for their prayers and support and noting a significant milestone in his father’s life. “Today is the 53rd anniversary of Dad surrendering his life to Jesus on Christmas Eve 1971,” Brian wrote. “He went home to be with Him on Christmas Eve 2024. I think God enjoys sweet timing like this, and we all now believe Dad wanted this timing as well.” Gov. Tony Evers also issued a statement honoring Petak’s life and legacy. “Kathy and I join the people of Wisconsin in mourning the loss of Sen. Petak today,” Evers said. “Sen. Petak was a man of faith, courage, and principle. He truly had a servant’s heart, always leading with empathy and integrity to give back and do more for others. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, children, loved ones, and the many lives he touched.” Details about a memorial service have not yet been announced. It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device. Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or errorOn Friday, , her co-star and director in the film . The 80-page document alleged that Baldoni, his producing partner Jamey Heath and their Wayfarer Studios hired a public relations firm to orchestrate a smear campaign aimed at destroying Lively's reputation after . “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted,” . Bryan Freedman, representing Baldoni, his company Wayfarer Studios and all its representatives, called the allegations in Lively's complaint “categorically false.” During the promotion of the film, it was evident that there had been a rift between the stars, with some reports pointing to . But as the rumor mill churned, , including new clips from the press tour, led to backlash against the actress. Lively was depicted as rude and a “mean girl” as well as for seeming to avoid of . But report, which featured allegedly from the firm Baldoni hired, painted a much different picture than the one many fans saw over the summer. Now the story told about Lively is being reevaluated and the new information highlights how a savvy media strategy can set a particular narrative; one that often portrays women as the villain while giving men the benefit of the doubt. Here’s what people are saying about the situation and what we can learn about the power of the media when it comes to fueling hate against a public figure. Internet culture writer Taylor Lorenz to criticize the media for refusing to use the word “misogyny” — the hatred or prejudice against women based on their gender — when discussing the alleged smear campaign against Lively, and the initial vitriol hurled her way. Lorenz called this erasure “part of a pattern,” claiming that “when high profile women challenge power structures, call out abuse or loudly express progressive values, they are met with calculated, well-funded campaigns to discredit and destroy their reputations.” Lorenz likened the alleged coordinated effort against Lively to one that was reportedly used to discredit Amber Heard during ex-husband . Lorenz speculates that there are “no equivalent campaigns against men because men do not suffer misogyny.” “Misogyny is a gendered weapon, while men in the spotlight may face criticism, it does not devolve into the kind of vitriolic, deeply personal, and sustained attacks designed to humiliate, discredit, and silence women,” Lorenz wrote. “Men are not scrutinized in the same ways that women are. They are not subject to the same avalanche of gendered threats and abuse.” When we fail to name misogyny as the “central force” of these campaigns, Lorenz opined, “the news media perpetuates the idea that this is just how fame works, rather than how misogyny works.” One person not afraid to call the situation misogynistic is lawyer Kelli Jones, who wrote in that it “runs deep” in this situation. “Everyone was so damn quick to attack the woman and give the man the benefit of the doubt,” Jones claimed. “People are so quick to give men the benefit of the doubt & reserve opinion because ‘they met him once’ or share a ‘friend of a friend who said he's a good guy’ etc. But quick to jump on a woman just because they don't like her & were glad to hear 1 bad thing and join the takedown. Spoiler: that's misogyny. And it comes from women too.” She added that for all the people finding it hard to believe that Baldoni could be at fault, “ask yourself why you're so hesitant to fully support women without adding a ‘but.’” She claimed that the same misogynistic system that allowed Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, convicted sexual predators, to thrive, is what also caused Lively’s downfall. “Literally nobody is saying it's all men. But it's enough,” Jones declared. “And that's the problem. And it's systemic, and widespread, and women are the ones today I've seen with the worst takes unfortunately.” Influencer called some responses to the Lively lawsuit “heinous” in a , “Ladies, your internalized misogyny is showing,” she wrote. “Say it with me: WOMEN CAN BE UNLIKEABLE AND NOT DESERVE TO BE SEXUALLY HARRASSED.” She added: “it does not and should not matter whether blake lively is likable or unlikable.” Rachel Kath also pointed out that Lively’s “likeability” shouldn’t be a factor in whether or not we believe that Baldoni behaved inappropriately towards her, she wrote on . The narrative that “they both suck,” Kath pointed out, just perpetuates the idea that a woman who speaks out must not be a true victim. She also reminded readers that while the celebrities involved in this case likely won’t see the public’s reactions on social media, “women in your lives who have been abused, harassed, and/or assaulted will.” She added, “the way you react to cases that have evidence, and are in the public eye; says a lot about how you will react to cases that do not have the same amount of evidence or support. Consider this before you share your hot takes.” In an article for Inc., Suzanne Lucas, a human resources consultant known on social media as the “Evil HR Lady,” . She wrote specifically about Lively pushing back on Baldoni allegedly kissing her in a way she did not consent to during filming. While Lively may have agreed to participate in sex scenes with Baldoni as her character Lily, Lucas wrote that “she did not, according to the lawsuit, consent to other behaviors.” In the legal complaint, that includes unwanted, improvised kissing and whispering in Lively’s ear. “Even in industries where sexual behavior is part of the job description, the law still protects individuals’ rights to set and keep boundaries,” Lucas stated. “All sexual behavior must be welcome and consented to by all parties.” Since workplace boundaries aren’t always “clearly spelled out by contract,” Lucas declared that it’s “best to not even fiddle with whether lewd behavior was wanted or unwanted.” As she put it: “You should not tolerate it in your business.” In an opinion piece for the New York Times, Nicholas Kristof, who previously worked with Lively on , spoke about the troubling possibilities of social manipulation. “Even in an age when wild lies and deepfakes catch fire on social media, it’s a little scary to think that a few P.R. professionals could manage to undercut one of America’s best-known celebrities so successfully, swiftly and effortlessly,” he wrote, noting that if it’s possible to damage a person like Lively, no woman may be safe. “As one of the people hired by Wayfarer put it, ‘People really want to hate on women,’” he wrote. Kristof applauded Lively's courage, especially given the context of her lawsuit, which alleged at one point that she was made uncomfortable by Heath watching her nude while having body makeup removed. “I suspect that the last thing Lively wants is for us to be discussing people leering at her while she was naked,” Kristof speculated. “This suit prolongs the humiliation. But the only way to end impunity is to speak up.” Writer Coco Mocoe annotated Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni on . Mocoe, who declared herself to be a person who “preaches media literacy,” admitted in her piece that she, like many others, “fell for the storylines that were fed to the public during the release of the movie earlier this year.” “I believe multiple things can exist at once,” she wrote. “Someone can be snarky and mean but they can also be the victim of an unfair, hateful campaign against them as punishment for speaking up about an unsafe work environment.” Mocoe encouraged her readers to review the lawsuit: “If you are someone who does not believe Blake Lively was the victim of a smear campaign, I encourage you to read the full lawsuit and see if your mind changes." she called the evidence against Baldoni and his team “damning.” In , Laura Snapes, who admitted to regularly slamming Lively’s behavior during the press tour, wrote that her opinion changed after being presented with the actress’s evidence. Snapes asked how many smear campaigns have “seduced our most base and ungenerous instincts into swallowing their line” while stating the ways in which it appears we have culturally “regressed” from “ostracising figures who act badly to grasping for politically legible ways to take against anyone whose greatest crime might be ‘seeming a bit annoying.’” “Lively’s complaint has left my head spinning,” Snapes wrote. “What can you really trust? How do we question accepted narratives without descending into tin-hatted conspiracy theory? Why do so many people hate women this much? How much internalised misogyny roils under my own skin every day? I’d like to reach for a cute ending, to say that through assiduous, informed questioning and acute media literacy, cases like Lively’s might, you know, end with us. But the truth is I don’t think we stand a chance.” Slate writer Heather Schwedel with Snapes about the difficulty untangling the web of lies allegedly created by media machines trying to craft their own narrative beyond the truth. “If this makes you question whether you can believe anything you read on the internet, that’s the right reaction to have,” Schwedel said, calling revisiting the summer coverage of a “humbling experience” as “a lot of people seemed all too happy to board the hate train and run with the narrative that Lively was a problem.” “I feel duped too,” she declared. “Here we thought we were sophisticated media consumers, but it turns out no one is immune from being manipulated.” Schwedel also pointed out that while the less-than-flattering videos that circulated of Lively during the press tour may have made her seem “rude” or “difficult,” we should remember that there is no such thing as a perfect victim — and imperfect victims are “exactly the sort of person everyone is always going on about extending more grace to,” she wrote. “So what if she was kind of annoying? She was also, allegedly, a victim of sexual harassment and retaliation, and the first thing has no bearing on the second,” Schwedel said of Lively. “She deserves credit, too, for exposing all of this.” Glamour writer Stephanie McNeal titled “You Fell for an Online Smear Campaign. Now What?” She highlighted the public’s role in allowing the negativity against stars like Lively to thrive online — even if they’re allegedly being pushed for nefarious purposes. She cited blind gossip items, which are unverified and frequently shared by the public without much thought, for allowing unsubstantiated rumors to run wild. McNeal theorized that, as more and more people lose trust in mainstream publications and as , “many intelligent people accept these stories at face value,” and sometimes wrongfully assume that they are a greater source of behind-the-scenes truth than what established media outlets can provide. “It’s easy to think that engaging with a blind item on TikTok or sharing an Instagram Reel breaking down apparent drama behind the scenes is a harmless and silly pursuit,” McNeal declared. “But by blindly engaging with these types of unverified and insidious content, there are actual, real life consequences. In the lawsuit, Lively’s lawyers state she has been emotionally devastated by the campaign.”
Frontline workers will be asked to serve stints in Government under a push to make the state work like a “start up”. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will warn that the Government will fail to deliver if it carries on with business as usual. In a speech in London, he will set out plans for a £100million fund to trial Silicon Valley-style approach to challenges in the public sector. Crack teams will deployed to look at how to drive down use of temporary accommodation in Liverpool and Essex, and improving family support services in Manchester and Sheffield from January. While Mr McFadden will acknowledge "each of these projects is small", he will say "they could rewire the state one test at a time". Tech firm workers will be invited to do a six to twelve-month “tour of duty” in Government to use their skills to help influence reforms. Public service staff like prison governors and social work chiefs will also be invited to take secondments in Whitehall to help ministers deliver Keir Starmer 's plans to change Britain. Mr McFadden will say: "Prison governors, social work heads, directors of children’s services - they are the ones on the ground who can see how things are working, where the obstacles are, and where a policy won’t survive contact with reality. "They have stared the issues and the people that depend on us in the eye, seen how the system has been broken – they have taken the frustrations home with them each week. Now we want them to be part of the solution." It comes after the Prime Minister unveiled six milestones on how voters can hold him to account on key issues like the NHS , crime and education. Be the first with news from Mirror Politics POLITICS WHATSAPP: Be first to get the biggest bombshells and breaking news by joining our Politics WhatsApp group here . We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you want to leave our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . NEWSLETTER: Or sign up here to the Mirror's Politics newsletter for all the best exclusives and opinions straight to your inbox. PODCAST: And listen to our exciting new political podcast The Division Bell , hosted by the Mirror and the Express every Thursday. Mr McFadden will also order departments to simplify “mind bogglingly bureaucratic and off-putting” applications for civil service jobs after the PM accused Whitehall of being too comfortable with failure. He will warn: “If we keep governing as usual, we are not going to achieve what we want to achieve." Deputy PM Angela Rayner accepted on Sunday that the public want to see the Government deliver. She said: "I know people are impatient for change, but I also know that people will give us that opportunity and will judge us, and that's why Keir set out the clear guidelines on what people should expect we will deliver."
What is a waveguide coaxial adapter? Its Features and Applications 12-20-2024 07:22 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire 1. Waveguide coaxial adapter [ https://www.dbdesignmw.com/waveguide-to-coax-adapters/ ] The waveguide coaxial adapter is usually a coaxial connector at one end and a waveguide flange at the other end, and the two ends are at a 90 degree Angle. The 90-degree Angle is because the central conductor of the coaxial connector acts as a probe into the waveguide, coupling the electromagnetic energy between the coaxial TEM transmission mode in the coaxial connector and the waveguide mode in the waveguide. The coaxial connector center conductor probe is inserted into the rectangular waveguide so that it is perpendicular to or parallel to the maximum electron field of the rectangular waveguide TE10 mode. The depth and geometry of the probe are designed so that the electromagnetic field radiated or coupled to the waveguide is optimized and higher order waveguide modes are avoided. 2. Advantages of a waveguide coaxial adapter [ https://www.dbdesignmw.com/waveguide-to-coax-adapters/ ] The waveguide flange of the waveguide coaxial adapter is also a short-circuit plate, and its wavelength is only a quarter of the center frequency of the waveguide, which can ensure that the radiation is only in one direction. Since coaxial interconnects tend to have lower power processing than waveguides at the same frequency, it is important to note that coaxial interconnects can be a limiting factor in power processing for waveguide coaxial adapters. In addition, since waveguides are "banded," meaning that they have an upper band and a lower frequency band, while coaxial transmission lines have only a frequency upper limit, then the waveguide will likely be limited to the lower frequency of the waveguide coaxial adapter. Media Contact Company Name: MEIXUN(Wuxi) communication technology Co.,Ltd. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=what-is-a-waveguide-coaxial-adapter ] Country: China Website: https://www.dbdesignmw.com/ This release was published on openPR.HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company's collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron's new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand's tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that "We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company's website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. This story was corrected to fix the spelling of Ken Lay’s first name, which had been misspelled “Key.” Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70Nikolas Ibey spent the night of Sept. 10, 2022, binging on cocaine and alcohol while exchanging almost 1,000 texts with 30 Ottawa escorts. Hours later, that activity turned to Google searches about murder penalties and Ottawa’s jails, court heard Friday. The lone escort to show up at Ibey’s door testified on the witness stand Friday in an Ottawa courtroom about her encounter with the 35-year-old who is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Pikuyak. Pikuyak had moved to Ottawa from Sanirajak less than a week earlier to study nursing at Algonquin College. She had rented a room from Ibey in a row house not far from the college. The escort, who cannot be identified due to a court-ordered publication ban, said she arrived Ibey’s home around 1:16 a.m. She testified she saw Ibey snorting cocaine almost immediately upon her arrival at his home. Ibey offered her cocaine and alcohol, which she said she declined. There were as many as six lines on his bedroom dresser, she said. Later during the visit, he snorted one more line and asked her if she knew where to find more cocaine. Ibey told the woman he had been drinking and doing drugs and was too drunk and too high to perform sexually. On cross examination, defence lawyer Ewan Lyttle asked the woman whether she had any physical contact with Ibey. The escort said she may have hugged him or shook his hand, but had no sexual contact with him. Lyttle also asked her about possible locations she had touched, like doorhandles. “I wasn’t there for more than 15 minutes,” the woman told the court. The woman said Ibey was polite, she did not feel unsafe in his presence and she would have said yes if he had requested her services again that night. After leaving, the two exchanged a few more texts and Ibey continued to search for escorts until 3:08 a.m. There were no web searches on Ibey’s phone until at 9:03 a.m. That’s when Ibey spent about 30 minutes searching for details on the penalties for murder, the different types of murder and for information on Ottawa jails. At 9:56 a.m., he texted his father James Ibey and told him he had killed his roommate.