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Following is the text of the President’s speech at the press conference: “In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful” Your Excellency Ms. Mette Frederiksen Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark, Honorable attendees, It is with great pleasure that I commence my tour to Northern European countries in this beautiful historic city of Copenhagen. This visit is the first of its kind since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries on the 1st of June, 1922. I would seize the opportunity to commend the warm reception and generous hospitality I have received since my arrival in the Kingdom of Denmark. This demonstrates the genuine nature of this civilized nation and confirms a sincere desire to foster the partnership between Egypt and the Kingdom of Denmark. It also reflects a shared interest to strengthen the two sides’ fruitful collaboration, which is grounded in mutual respect and understanding for the benefit of both nations. Ladies and gentlemen, My meeting and extensive discussions with Her Excellency the Prime Minister, in the presence of our delegations, have resulted in a mutual understanding to elevate bilateral relations across an array of fields, encompassing political, economic, investment, and cultural affairs. This was demonstrated in the signing of the Joint Declaration to promote our relationship to a Strategic Partnership, the launch of the Egypt-Denmark Business Council, and the signing of several MoUs. I agreed with Her Excellency, the Prime Minister, on the importance of implementing the key aspects of the Joint Declaration. This will serve to significantly advance cooperation between Egypt and the Kingdom of Denmark in a wide range of sectors. Those include primarily, maritime transport; energy and green transition; health and scientific research; investment; agriculture; tourism; Communication and Information technology; combating illegal migration and terrorism; and fighting poverty and desertification. I would like to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation for Denmark’s understanding of and support for Egypt’s efforts to preserve its water security, which represents an existential priority, given the severe water scarcity that Egypt faces. Ladies and gentlemen, Regional and international issues of mutual concern figured prominently in our discussions today, primarily the Palestinian issue. We focused on Egypt’s tireless efforts to secure an immediate and durable ceasefire and an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. I affirmed the crucial importance of concerted efforts to prevent the region from sliding into a broad-scale regional confrontation, reiterating the imperative of the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State, along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as a cornerstone for reinforcing security and stability in the region. We also addressed the dire humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, and emphasized the crucial need to ensure the unconditional, unfettered, secure and sustained access for humanitarian aid and relief. I reviewed Egypt’s unwavering efforts in this regard, which culminated in the convening on December 2 of the “Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response in Gaza “. Our discussions also covered the developments in Lebanon. We welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement and underlined the need to build on this momentum to initiate a de-escalation process in the region through the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and empowering the Lebanese Armed Forces to extend their control over all Lebanese territory. We also reviewed regional developments, primarily the situations in Syria and Sudan, the security of the Red Sea and the Ukrainian crisis. There was an alignment in views with regard to the imperative need for diplomatic solutions to these crises, affirming the respect for the states’ sovereignty, institutions and official apparatuses and the eradication of terrorism. Your Excellency the Prime Minister Once again, I would like to express sincere gratitude for extending this kind invitation to visit the friendly Kingdom of Denmark. I look forward to welcoming you to Egypt, which will contribute to further strengthening the longstanding friendship our peoples and countries share. 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Rewriting the constitution should be a breeze, given the overwhelming support for the effort to see it through in the House of Representatives. However, it is far from easy. The formidable hurdle standing in the way of success is the referendum. A referendum must be passed to authorise a wholesale change to the charter. Remnant of dictatorship This year has seen dramatic pushes primarily by the opposition People's Party and the ruling Pheu Thai Party to get the referendum business out of the way so the lawmakers could zero in on a constitutional redraft. The pushes were engineered on the premise the country's 20th constitution promulgated in 2017 was essentially a remnant of dictatorship, conceived and passed with the backing of coup-maker National Council for Peace and Order which swept the Prayut Chan-o-cha administrations to power. Critics pointed to a provisional clause in the charter which stipulated the Senate handpicked by the NCPO was duty-bound to join the MPs in co-electing a prime minister. The clause was blamed for PP former leader Pita Limjaroenrat missing out on the prime minister's seat with senators having voted down his nomination after last year's general election. Instead, the Senate seconded Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin. The prime minister co-election clause expired in May this year as the NCPO-chosen senators were succeeded by the cross-professionally elected replacements. Despite being dubbed the "cheat-buster" constitution, it is attacked for having excessively augmented the authority of the independent agencies. A case in point is the Constitutional Court whose ruling can remove political postholders including the prime minister from office, says the Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw). Also contentious was the constitution's lack of pathway for people to petition for impeachment of public office-holders, contrary to the previous charters. The 1997 constitution permitted at least 50,000 eligible voters to lodge such petition with parliament and the 2007 charter reduced the minimum petitioners to 20,000. Simplify referendum PP and Pheu Thai have been at the forefront of the campaign to simplify and hasten the referendum process by doing away with what they contend to be the biggest underlying complication: the double-majority rule. The rule has proven to be much thornier an issue to thrash out than was originally anticipated. Resolving the divisions it has generated within the House has also been an exercise in futility. The first sign of trouble traces back to January when Pheu Thai sought the Constitutional Court's ruling on how many charter amendment referendums should be organised. An government-appointed committee was preoccupied with drawing up new guidelines for holding a referendum. It was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The Phumtham panel backed a proposal to hold three charter amendment referendums, as ruled by the court, costing 10.5 billion baht in total. The first one would ask if voters agree with a charter rewrite; a second whether Section 256 of the constitution, which makes way for the setting up a charter drafting assembly (CDA), needs amending; and a third on whether voters' support for a new charter should be adopted. The two-referendum calls involve asking people if they want the charter amended. If the first referendum is approved, a second would follow to let people decide whether to give the new version the green light. However, Pheu Thai's internal working team advocated only two referendums to save money and time, a stand shared by the now-dissolved main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), which was the PP's predecessor. The two largest parties also banded together and presented two bills to alter the Referendum Act -- one initiated by coalition parties and the other sponsored by the opposition bloc -- to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. In April, the cabinet gave nod to the Referendum Act 2021 being amended to abolish the "double majority" rule, which requires more than 50% of eligible voters to participate in a referendum and most of those voting to approve the new charter. The rule was criticised for making it tough for a referendum to achieve the minimum requirement and for impeding a smooth passage of essential laws, particularly bills seeking to amend the constitution. A special committee was formed in parliament to delve into altering the referendum law. Come the middle of June, the House accepted for consideration four bills seeking to rectify the Referendum Act at their first reading. Altogether 450 MPs voted in favour, with one abstention. The bills were tabled separately by the cabinet, the ruling Pheu Thai Party, the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), and the Bhumjaithai Party. They shared a common goal of removing the contentious "double majority" requirement under the Referendum Act and favoured only a single majority or more than half of the votes cast. The double majority refers to two conditions necessary before a referendum result can be considered binding under Section 13 of the Referendum Act. First, more than 50% of eligible voters must have participated in the referendum, and second, the majority of those who cast their votes must have approved. In July, the House panel vetting four bills seeking to amend the referendum law decided to adjust the timeframe for holding a referendum on a charter rewrite. Previously, the committee agreed the first referendum round on a charter rewrite would be held the same day as either a general election or a local election. Mr Nikorn said the panel has concluded the referendum will be held no sooner than 60 days before an election day and no later than 150 days after. In late August, tension began to escalate as the fate of the double majority was being decided. Senate for double majority A growing number of senators voiced stiff opposition to the referendum bill passed by the House. They resisted the bill replacing double majority requirement with a single majority trumpeted by the House of Representatives. At the same time, the third-rank Bhumjaithai made an about-face when it announced it no longer sided with the double-majority rule being axed. It took the Senate line that referendums decide significant national issues which demand a thorough approval process, so the bar must be raised high. PP list MP Parit Wacharasindhu said he feared the double-majority rule would encourage people in the wrong way. Voters out to sink a referendum would resort to abstaining from voting, forcing the double-majority rule to fall short. "This is not about increasing the ease of passing a referendum. But the rules should not permit one side to gain an undue advantage by campaigning for a referendum no-show," Mr Parit said. Many senators are believed to be "blue-affiliated." Blue is Bhumjaithai's colour. In early October, the House rejected the Senate's change to the referendum bill to reinstate the double majority rule on a vote of 348 to zero, with 65 abstentions. Bhumjaithai opted out of the rejection vote. Unable to resolve their dissenting views on the double-majority clause, the two Houses set up a joint committee to iron out their differences. The 28 seats on the panel were equally split between the two Houses, and the Senate was scheduled to name its committee members on Oct 15. However, the formation of the panel raised eyebrows when two MPs put their hands up and joined the Senate in a vote to install Pol Maj Gen Chattrawat Saengpet, a senator, as the committee chairman, a seat which could exert dominance at meetings where critical decisions must be reached. Seeing that neither House was willing to make concession, Nikorn Chamnong, secretary of the committee, proposed a "one and a half" majority rule, in which the motion backed by more than 50% of eligible voters in a referendum is retained, but the motion does not necessarily have to be backed by a majority. He said the option was mentioned in a report on charter amendments considered by the cabinet back in April. Pheu Thai, however, chided his input, which ended in a debacle, as being almost identical to the double majority. 'Cooling off' period The joint committee announced early this month that in light of the unresolved tussle, a mandatory 180-day "cooling off" period will apply before the move to amend the referendum bill resumes. It means a charter rewrite will not be finished within the tenure of the current government, according to the joint panel. After the period lapses, the House may insist on the single majority overriding the double majority and unilaterally pass the bill into law. Mr Nikorn said with the cooling-off period factored in, it is unlikely there will be enough time left within the current government's tenure to complete the charter rewrite. Wissanu Krea-ngam, a former deputy prime minister and legal expert, agreed the referendum presents what look to be insurmountable legal and technical hurdles in passing a wholesale constitutional amendment within the current term of the House of Representatives. The bill to prepare the groundwork for a referendum appears to be giving lawmakers more trouble than they need, he said. At least three referendums, as ruled by the court, must be organised with an approval vote before major changes can be made to the charter. Mr Wissanu said the best option was a 'limited charter amendment' where the constitution is rewritten section by section, which does not require a referendum to be conducted. Staying put Mr Parit, meanwhile, is still pushing two referendums. He recently proposed the creation of the charter drafting body should proceed in parliament during the cooling-off period, to save time. However, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun rejected his suggestion, insisting the 180-day suspension must be observed. 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If only this could fix up the rest of my apartment for me!!?!" — Mirwonderful Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in a two-pack of six-count boxes). 17. A wine-stain removing spray so you'll no longer panic when you accidentally spill the dark-red potion you recently acquired from an old witch in the woods. It even works on coffee, fruit punch, ink, and pet accidents, so you'll feel like a stain-removing wizard anytime someone spills something in your presence. To use on carpet, apply the spray and let it sit for up to 5 minutes before blotting away with a damp cloth. For use on clothing, let the spray sit for up to 5 minutes and then wash it as usual. Promising review : "Amazing cleaning power in one small bottle. When my friend told me she'd heard of this product from her wine group, I realized immediately this is something I can use even for non-wine-related spills. And immediately upon receiving this stain remover, I had the opportunity to spritz a spray on my placemat where someone had accidentally gotten some gel marker pen ink smeared all over it. With just a few quick sprays, I was able to wash the placemat, and it came out of the wash looking clean and fabulous! Food stains have also come out of the placemat just as easily, and I'm just delighted to have such a powerful cleanser available for those unplanned moments when the next stains occur. Highly recommended!" — Cynthia Sue Larson Wine Away is a woman-owned business that was founded by Staci Wanichek (the CEO), and her mom, Cheryl, over 20 years ago. Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 18. A deeply conditioning Tgin hair mask with castor oil and biotin to help promote hair growth and papaya to reduce shedding. You can leave it on for up to an hour for maximum results, so go ahead and throw on a sheet mask and practice your Charms lessons. The mask is designed to work for both low-porosity and high-porosity hair types, so it's a great choice for anyone experiencing breakage and dryness. Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review: "My scalp felt invigorated after applying. I left the masque on overnight, and when I rinsed the next morning, my scalp felt refreshed and clean. I actually think this product also aided in elongating my curls. Hair looks hydrated as well! I plan to use it every two weeks." — Dawn M. Tgin (aka Thank God It's Natural) is a Black woman-owned business in Chicago. Get it from Amazon for $17.89 . 19. A fast-acting plug-in fly trap that looks like a simple night-light to the unsuspecting eye but actually uses UV LED light to basically hypnotize flies, fruit flies, moths, and gnats from up to 400 feet away. The refillable glue trap is placed on the back, so you won't even have to see the flies until it's time to replace it! Check out a TikTok of the plug-in fly trap in action. Promising review: "I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around...but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!" — Chris H. Get the device and two refill cards from Amazon for $12.10 (also available in a two-pack; you can also pick up a refill packs separately for $5.70+ ). 20. A pair of teeth-whitening pens , which will make your dentist think you've discovered a mystical stain-removing potion. And in a way, you have! Just swipe it on and let the gel sit for 30 minutes — and eventually, you'll see years and years of stains start to disappear before your very eyes. Promising review: "I bought this on a whim when I saw someone review it on TikTok. After using it several times over the course of a week, I immediately noticed the difference in the color of my teeth. I'm a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. I'm finding that this product will be a lifesaver in terms of what my smile looks like. I would definitely recommend!!" — Mully Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95 (available in two sizes and various packs). 21. A carpet spot cleaning spray (no machine required!) more than 73,000 reviewers keep on hand to clean up everything from spaghetti mishaps to iced coffee spills in your car. It also lives up to the "instant" in its name: Simply spray the stain, agitate for a few seconds, then wipe away! It's basically a time-reversing spell in a bottle. Check out this TikTok of the Folex Carpet Spot Remover to see it in action! Promising review: “There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can’t live without. And then, above that, are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor. Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years, and it works wonders on everything from spilled coffee to wine to dog messes without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex, and said, 'We’ve got this.' If you have children, pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.” — Carobnty Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes and in multi-packs). 22. An exfoliating lip scrub so you can banish dead skin to Azkaban where it belongs. The sugar granules will help buff away any crusty flakes, and the kukui oil will leave behind a touch of moisture. Promising review: "I usually suffer from chapped lips in the winter, to begin with, but now having braces makes it 100x worse. I have tried all kinds of different lip balms and moisturizers, and nothing was helping. I have used this product once (and followed up with their lip treatment ), and the dryness and peeling are gone. I wish I had tried this a lot sooner. It would have saved me from weeks of dryness and soreness! "— Kathleen M. Hanalei is a small business based in Hawaii. Get it from Amazon for $17.99 . 23. A powerful spray to break down stubborn mold and mildew stains that seem to accumulate almost instantly. Just leave it on for about 15 seconds, then exclaim "abracadabra!" while wiping away to reveal what your shower is actually supposed to look like. Promising review: "Hi. So like everyone else, I’m skeptical of products even with decent reviews. But I was looking for something to clean a small walk-in shower that was getting a little bit of mildew and whatever, so I gave this stuff a shot. It arrived this morning, and I immediately sprayed a little bit on the part with the biggest problem. I didn’t have much hope but I thought it might work a little bit, literally 12 minutes later it was gone. I was absolutely amazed. I sprayed the rest of the shower, and it’s literally gone. I didn’t scrub a thing, although if you wanted to a little bit for tight corners or small spaces in between grout, I’m sure it would clean right up. I’ve got to tell you, I’ve shot infomercials for over 25 years. A lot of the products we shoot are crap. This product deserves an infomercial, and frankly, I would do it on live TV. Because it really works. " — Brook B. Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and a two-pack). 24. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray specifically designed to win the fight against the greasy nastiness that's been living on your oven door for far too long now. Yes, even cooking wizards need to clean their kitchen 😞. You can also use it to spruce up range hoods (it's probably way dirtier than you think right now), microwaves, pots and pans, and any food-prep surfaces. Just spray and wipe — or leave it on for up to two minutes for caked-on messes. Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." — P. Webb Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). 25. Mane Club One Hit Wonder , a spray that casts 10 magical spells on your hair at once: it conditions, detangles, provides heat protection up to 445 degrees F/230 degrees C, prevents breakage, hydrates, smooths, softens, controls frizz, strengthens, and boosts shine. The cannabis sativa seed oil will help add some extra luster, while glycerin pulls in moisture from the air to help reduce frizz! Check out how one user transforms their straight hair into waves using One Hit Wonder in this TikTok ! And check out our Mane Club 10-in-1 spray review for more deetz! Promising reviews: "My hair when wet tangles so easily. I couldn’t tell you how many knots I’ve tried to rage comb out, nor could I tell you how many different brands I’ve tried. I have fine, dense hair and this product doesn’t weigh it down at all. This stuff works like magic and as a bonus, it’s so affordable! I just got my new shipment today and rushed to write this as the difference between combing my wet hair yesterday and today is profound." — Mary S. Mane Club is a California-based small biz that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan haircare products. Get it from Amazon for $9.95 . 26. An all-natural scouring paste so you can fight away all the gunk in your sink and tub like they're dementors threatening to ruin your whole school year. The sodium bicarbonate will help scrub away dried-up messes, while the citrus essential oils will break through soap scum. You can even use it as a nontoxic oven cleanser! My Shopping team colleague Danielle Healy is a fan (she took the photos above!), saying: "I recently moved into a new apartment, so lately I've been cleaning A LOT. Shortly after moving in, my partner and I went to store something on the top of the kitchen cabinets, only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime 🤢. After going at it with a regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success), we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort, and OH BOY, did this miracle product deliver (pics above). If it can handle that grossness, it's going to have no problem with day-to-day messes like soap scum and burnt-on food. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!" Humble Suds is a small Etsy shop based in Denver, Colorado. Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in two sizes). 27. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel to make your feet softer than a unicorn's mane. Some callus-removing products will make the surrounding skin feel dry and irritated, but this one includes a healthy dose of glycerin to help soften and hydrate. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Promising review: "I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked . Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they're almost baby soft again . BUT please follow the directions... left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off ! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two formulas and a pack of two). 28. A rechargeable electric candle lighter that'll truly feel like brandishing a magic wand at your beloved candles. It has a flexible neck so you can easily reach down to the bottom of all your most-loved candles — and it prevents the dreaded "oh no, my lighter is out of fluid!!!" moment all my fellow candle lovers have experienced more than a few times. You can recharge this with a USB cable, and each charge lasts for 600 uses! This uses plasma flameless arc technology to create an electric spark that can ignite flammable materials, so no butane or flame is involved! Promising reviews : "I absolutely love this product. Now I’m able to light candles where the candle wax has melted down and it’s hard to reach inside the jar. I also love the fact that you charge this with a USB cable and the charge lasts for a long time. It has indicator lights to let you know how much of a charge is remaining. I’ve only had to charge it once since I purchased it. I Very durable and a great value for the price. I definitely recommend this. " — Cassandra S. "Another product I got from TikTok. It’s a necessity. No more struggling and almost burning yourself. Stays charged for days. A week at most if you use it frequently." — Nijada Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in nine colors and in two packs). 29. A wrapping paper cutter that's meant to give you that coveted scissors-gliding-through-the-paper feeling every time you use it. It'll help you achieve a perfectly straight cut as you slide it along the length of the roll, and many reviewers with arthritis and carpal tunnel say it's made wrapping gifts much easier! Unfortunately this will not make wrapping a cauldron any easier. 😩 Start by sliding the gadget over the entire roll of paper, pull the paper through the opening to your desired length, then place the gadget at the top of the roll so that the notch with the blade is at the top. Then, apply light pressure and move the gadget down across the entire length of the roll. Promising review: "I was so excited to try this, and it actually works ! I am terrible at cutting straight, and this product was incredible. It cut straight across a long roll in no time." — TOOdamnFRANK Little Elf is a small biz that sells gift-wrapping accessories. Get a pack of two on Amazon for $13.99 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Penn State is heading into the new calendar year in impressive fashion, but one final challenge awaits as the Nittany Lions square off against Penn on Sunday afternoon in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions (10-2) have enjoyed a strong season to this point, highlighted by a win over then-No. 8 Purdue earlier this month. Most recently, the team topped Drexel 75-64 last weekend as Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 18 points and Ace Baldwin Jr. chipped in 15 points and six assists. Penn State outrebounded Drexel 40-31 and grabbed 19 offensive boards, including six by Puff Johnson and three by Konan Niederhauser. "Offensive rebounds are extra possessions," Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades said. "That gets us to where we want to go to. Number of possessions, it's a better chance to win all the time." Konan Niederhauser has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in every game except one this season and enters Sunday's clash averaging 13.0 points, which is second-best on the squad. Baldwin comes in with 14.2 points to go along with 8.5 assists, which ranks among the top marks in the nation. That duo, in addition to Penn State's bevy of 3-point shooters, should give Penn plenty to handle defensively. The Quakers (4-8) have allowed at least 80 points five times this season, including in Sunday's 85-53 trouncing at the hands of George Mason. Offense was another major issue in that game, as Penn shot just 32.2 percent from the floor and committed 15 turnovers. "We played 3 1/2 games of really good defense over the last three weeks and the defense was poor in the second half (against George Mason)," Penn coach Steve Donahue said. "On the defensive end, making sure late in the clock we don't let our guard down, keep guys in front, and limit them to one shot ... when we do those things -- those simple things -- we're a good basketball team." Penn and Penn State have met six times previously, but not since 2017. The Nittany Lions lead the all-time series 4-2. --Field Level MediaConor McGregor could face further commercial backlash after a civil jury found him liable for assault if the repercussions reach Britain and America. McGregor (36) last week lost a civil court case in which Nikita Hand (35) claimed he raped her and this week, over a dozen businesses have cut all ties to him, including a number of major supermarkets. In 2021 he was the world's best-paid sports star with €180m, but an award-winning finance expert has now warned McGregor about his estimated €300m fortune. Read more: Dee Devlin speaks out on relationship with Conor McGregor following court case Read more: Conor McGregor whiskey and stout de-listed by wholesaler Musgrave Tom Lyons claimed that McGregor faces more commercial pain after Irish and UK off-licences began cutting ties with stout and whiskey brands associated with him. He said supermarket chain Asda and alcohol off-sales company LWC Drinks, which distributes drinks to 15,000 stores, have stopped stocking McGregor’s products. Lyons added: "On the drinks side, he has been badly hit, both here in Ireland and it is spreading to the UK. "This finding has certainly impacted his brand. He launched it in 2020 but it has been stopped in its tracks." He continued: "Is [he] damaged in the United States? So far, we don’t see that same push back. "This is certainly going to cost him tens of millions [of Euro]. He has invested around €9m from his company on his stout. He spent a lot of money. "He is going to find it tough to sell the stout in Ireland or in the UK. He would have been paid several million a year as a brand ambassador for the whiskey. "The whiskey company said it is no longer going to deal with him, so he is now going to miss out on that. "The real question is: does this spread to the United States? That’s where the big sponsors are. Has it reached Asia? He is globally famous." McGregor, who made an estimated US$40m (€37m) last year, became a millionaire as one of the biggest stars for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After last week’s finding, McGregor vowed on social media that he is "getting back to the gym - the fight game awaits." The UFC was yesterday asked to clarify its position and to state whether the civil court finding against McGregor would stop him again profiting under the UFC banner. The Irish Mirror yesterday revealed that McGregor’s business empire suffered a blow of almost £9.5million. Accounts of Forged Stout Distribution Limited detail McGregor's biggest hit with a recorded loss of €5,197,394. Forged Stout Production Limited showed a loss of €3,053,141 and Forged Stout Limited has debts of €828,492. Jemi Ventures Limited, which is linked to McGregor's Black Forge pub, showed a loss of €2,227,467. Calls for people to unfollow McGregor resulted in a loss of 105,000 Instagram followers in the first days of the backlash against McGregor, who formerly had 47 million followers across all social media and could charge €100,000 to post a promotion. Rape crisis campaigners in Ireland urged all companies not to do business with him. An estimated 1,000 stores across Ireland and the UK have since decided to no longer sell whiskey and stout brands linked to McGregor. The Irish Mirror reported that a list of companies in Ireland have delisted McGregor. These include a video game firm, the Circle K forecourt chain, drinks company Proximo Spirits, supermarket giants Tesco and SuperValu, off-licence chains like Carry Out and O’Brien’s Wines, and shops Costcutter, Centra, Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Londis and XL Stores, plus both Dublin and Cork Airports. The National Wax Museum has removed a sculpture of him and further well-known businesses like Dunnes Stores have been asked to clarify their positions. Meanwhile, McGregor’s home area soccer club Lourdes Celtic FC has confirmed to the Irish Mirror that it has decided to remove his name from players’ jerseys. A source said: "The club held a meeting. We are taking action, but there is no official comment at this stage. We will be making a statement. "We want to let all the parents and kids know first. His name will be removed from the shirts." Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.Rubber B Introduces New Strap for Rolex Daytona 126500LN 12-13-2024 11:40 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Headlineplus Rubber B Announces the First Integrated Rubber Strap for Rolex Daytona 126500LN. Ongoing Excellence In Precision-Engineered Vulcanized Rubber Straps, Including New Innovations For The Rolex Daytona Collection Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2024/12/d5598be08e80deb9e9421dbc34f8d363.jpg Miami Beach, USA - The Ultimate Rubber Strap for Daytona 126500LN has launched! Rubber B, the pioneer of integrated vulcanized rubber straps for iconic luxury wristwatches, continues its leadership in high-quality design, innovation, and comfort for discerning watch connoisseurs by providing a Swiss-Made integrated rubber strap for 126500. 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Can Bitcoin Get to $200,000 in 2025?Article content It’s a new year, a fresh start, and with that many of us vow to improve something about ourselves. Perhaps this is the year you finally lose the spare tire, kick the smoking habit, or cut down on alcohol consumption. Or maybe it’s time to better manage your finances, stress, or work-life balance? Regardless of what your New Year’s resolution is, as the expression goes, there’s an app for that. A healthier lifestyle could mean a clearer head at home and work, more energy, and increased happiness. And so, the following are a few recommended – and free – health-related downloads for your smartphone or tablet (iOS and Android). Some of these include an optional “pro” (paid) option for more advanced features or extra content. LOSE WEIGHT Log your food intake and exercise, wherever life takes you, so you can keep track of your fitness goals. This is the idea behind the free MyFitnessPal . More than 14 million foods and restaurant dishes are in the database – and you can scan the barcode of millions of packages to automatically log the info – therefore you can expect an accurate look at your caloric intake for each meal. The company says your info is securely synchronized with the web version, too, should you want to log in on a computer. A similar free app is Lose It! . Use your fingertip to set a goal – such as a modest goal of losing five pounds in one month – and then the program will calculate what should be your caloric intake each day. Tap in what you’ve been eating (by food, such as “one medium apple,” or even by brand, like one bowl of “Kraft Macaroni and Cheese”) and it will calculate the calories for you (and even fat, sodium, and so on, if you like). Exercise is also factored into your daily routine. Your info can be also synched to the LoseIt.com website . GET FIT MapMyFitness lets you easily calculate the impact of your physical activity – whether it’s a walk, jog, runs, hike, bike rides or rock-climbing excursion. Heck, even vacuuming can be tracked. Your workout is analyzed – including your time, pace, and estimated calories burned – so you can see you progress and stay motivated. The app can also connect you with other users in your area to join a group. If you like, you can even share your fitness goals and results with your social network. Devices, like activity trackers, smart watches and heart rate monitors, are also supported. For some fun fused with your fitness, the free Zombies, Run! lets you hear a terrifying tale in your headphones about a zombie-infested future, and you’ll need to run faster to get away from the flesh-eating undead as they get closer. You’ll automatically collect supplies to build up your base, such as ammo and medicine for other human survivors. Part of the larger ZRX app, Zombies, Run! features include more than 100 missions, a “Zombie Chase” interval training mode, the ability to run with your own music and optional synchronization with a password-protected website to track your progress on a map. QUIT SMOKING Overcoming an addiction, like nicotine, can be extremely difficult. But tech may be able to help. The free Smoke Free app might be able to help motivate you to reach your goal in 2025. The app creates a personalized plan to help you quit smoking, and you can choose whether you want to go cold turkey or wean off the nicotine. It’s up to you to keep track of the cigarettes you smoke, but you’ll see progress rings that keep track of your smoke-free streaks, money saved, unlock goal-based achievements as extra motivation, and access to a robust community for additional support, filled with likeminded people. Over 40 different techniques will help you become (and stay) smoke free. Get tips on dealing with cravings, add notes to see what patterns can be identified, and use the graph to see how temptations are diminishing. DRINK LESS Ideal for quitting drinking – but also smoking, vaping, eating junk food or gambling – Quitzilla: Quit Tracker lets you track actions you want to curb and help work towards you beating them. If you quit “cold turkey,” add the exact day of the occasion and read daily facts and stats about it, along with a running tally of the money saved, which you can put towards a healthy reward for yourself. Quitzilla also features a motivation tab in which you can add your own reasons to quit – and let them serve as motivation for when you feel a temptation. The app also displays a “Quote of the Day” from various famous authors. For Android, there’s also Sobriety Counter, which lets you view the number of days you’ve spent without a drink. This could serve as a powerful motivating tool, along with how much money you’re saving through sobriety. The app also includes a journal to help you record your progress and experiences, plus there’s a distracting memory game, nearly 30 themes to personalize the look of the app (along with optional home screen widgets), and 64 badges that virtually reward you for not drinking. – Marc Saltzman is the host of the Tech It Out podcast and the author of the book, Apple Vision Pro For Dummies (Wiley)

200km of Russian forest couldn’t keep these two tigers apartConor McGregor could face further commercial backlash after a civil jury found him liable for assault if the repercussions reach Britain and America. McGregor (36) last week lost a civil court case in which Nikita Hand (35) claimed he raped her and this week, over a dozen businesses have cut all ties to him, including a number of major supermarkets. In 2021 he was the world's best-paid sports star with €180m, but an award-winning finance expert has now warned McGregor about his estimated €300m fortune. Read more: Dee Devlin speaks out on relationship with Conor McGregor following court case Read more: Conor McGregor whiskey and stout de-listed by wholesaler Musgrave Tom Lyons claimed that McGregor faces more commercial pain after Irish and UK off-licences began cutting ties with stout and whiskey brands associated with him. He said supermarket chain Asda and alcohol off-sales company LWC Drinks, which distributes drinks to 15,000 stores, have stopped stocking McGregor’s products. Lyons added: "On the drinks side, he has been badly hit, both here in Ireland and it is spreading to the UK. "This finding has certainly impacted his brand. He launched it in 2020 but it has been stopped in its tracks." He continued: "Is [he] damaged in the United States? So far, we don’t see that same push back. "This is certainly going to cost him tens of millions [of Euro]. He has invested around €9m from his company on his stout. He spent a lot of money. "He is going to find it tough to sell the stout in Ireland or in the UK. He would have been paid several million a year as a brand ambassador for the whiskey. "The whiskey company said it is no longer going to deal with him, so he is now going to miss out on that. "The real question is: does this spread to the United States? That’s where the big sponsors are. Has it reached Asia? He is globally famous." McGregor, who made an estimated US$40m (€37m) last year, became a millionaire as one of the biggest stars for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After last week’s finding, McGregor vowed on social media that he is "getting back to the gym - the fight game awaits." The UFC was yesterday asked to clarify its position and to state whether the civil court finding against McGregor would stop him again profiting under the UFC banner. The Irish Mirror yesterday revealed that McGregor’s business empire suffered a blow of almost £9.5million. Accounts of Forged Stout Distribution Limited detail McGregor's biggest hit with a recorded loss of €5,197,394. Forged Stout Production Limited showed a loss of €3,053,141 and Forged Stout Limited has debts of €828,492. Jemi Ventures Limited, which is linked to McGregor's Black Forge pub, showed a loss of €2,227,467. Calls for people to unfollow McGregor resulted in a loss of 105,000 Instagram followers in the first days of the backlash against McGregor, who formerly had 47 million followers across all social media and could charge €100,000 to post a promotion. Rape crisis campaigners in Ireland urged all companies not to do business with him. An estimated 1,000 stores across Ireland and the UK have since decided to no longer sell whiskey and stout brands linked to McGregor. The Irish Mirror reported that a list of companies in Ireland have delisted McGregor. These include a video game firm, the Circle K forecourt chain, drinks company Proximo Spirits, supermarket giants Tesco and SuperValu, off-licence chains like Carry Out and O’Brien’s Wines, and shops Costcutter, Centra, Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Londis and XL Stores, plus both Dublin and Cork Airports. The National Wax Museum has removed a sculpture of him and further well-known businesses like Dunnes Stores have been asked to clarify their positions. Meanwhile, McGregor’s home area soccer club Lourdes Celtic FC has confirmed to the Irish Mirror that it has decided to remove his name from players’ jerseys. A source said: "The club held a meeting. We are taking action, but there is no official comment at this stage. We will be making a statement. "We want to let all the parents and kids know first. His name will be removed from the shirts." Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.