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Giannis Antetokounmpo returns for Bucks after missing 1 game with knee swellingGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs left his team’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a concussion. Doubs’ injury came on a third-quarter play in the end zone that resulted in a pass interference penalty against San Francisco’s Renardo Green. Doubs stayed down briefly after the play, then got up slowly before heading to the sideline. He went into the injury tent before walking to the locker room. The Packers then announced Doubs was out for the rest of the game because of a concussion. He had three catches for 54 yards before leaving. San Francisco defensive tackle Jordan Elliott left in the first half of the game to get evaluated for a concussion and was ruled out at halftime. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha BLJ Worldwide (BLJ), a leading strategic communications consultancy, based in Qatar, yesterday announced a new partnership with Gamyra, a technical innovation company specializing in immersive experiences and a member at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF). The partnership was formalised through the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during QSTP AI Week 2024, a landmark event hosted by QSTP to commemorate its 15th anniversary. The timing of the announcement underscores the shared commitment of Gamyra, BLJ, and QSTP to advance digital experiences through cutting-edge technology. The collaboration positions BLJ Worldwide as the launch partner and the first Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of GamyraWeb, Gamyra’s upcoming cutting-edge platform designed to enable digital agencies to craft unparalleled, interactive web experiences for their clients. Raffat Zreik, Co-founder and CEO of Gamyra said: “This partnership marks an exciting milestone as we work together to push the boundaries of digital engagement. With BLJ Worldwide’s strong communication experience in Qatar and the region, and our advanced technology, we are empowering businesses to create immersive experiences that captivate and inspire.” Iman Asante, General Manager, BLJ Worldwide said: “We are thrilled to establish this partnership with Gamyra building on our firm commitment to provide bespoke solutions and next-level experiences to our clients. Integrating the latest trends and technologies within our services remains at the top of our priorities and we are keen to work closely with Gamyra to create exceptional digital experiences for our clients, broadening opportunities for them to stay ahead of the curve.” Copy 01/12/2024 10NoneCentre & state government must act in Manipur, not us: Supreme Court
KUWAIT: Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co (AAW) has issued the AAW 2023 sustainability report, outlining its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Aligned with both the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and New Kuwait Vision, the report highlights AAW’s progress across four key areas: environment, community, workplace, and marketplace. AAW Chairman and CEO, Faisal Ali Al Mutawa, said: “We are proud to share our inaugural Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. sustainability report, which highlights our dedication to transparency, sustainability, and community impact. We are driving positive change through several key initiatives, including expanding our e-commerce department, adapting to customer trends, and contributing to the reduction of our carbon footprint. We have supported youth development through internship programs with organizations such as Injaz and Loyac, as well as with universities. Additionally, we have organized and supported activities advocating for environmental sustainability, such as our Desert Cleanups and our collaboration with Omniya Recycling Center. We also proudly supported humanitarian causes and contributed to charities locally and internationally.” He added, “We extend our appreciation to all our stakeholders who have contributed to our achievements. Their support fuels our vision as we embark on a new chapter. As we move forward, we will continue to seek new and innovative ways to advance our commitment to people and the planet.” The AAW 2023 sustainability report details significant progress. The company recorded a 56 percent increase in recycled cartons and a 98 percent increase in recycled plastic compared to the previous year. It also achieved a 56 percent increase in recycled cardboard. Additionally, AAW reduced water consumption by 70 percent and electricity usage by 65 percent. Regarding the workplace, AAW increased the percentage of women in managerial positions by 23.1 percent and hired 175 percent more fresh graduates. The company organized over 10 events in collaboration with non-profit organizations, focusing on youth support, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. Additionally, AAW conducted over 150 learning and development training sessions for employees, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Additionally, AAW donated over one million Kuwaiti Dinars to support various humanitarian causes and community initiatives. The full AAW sustainability report is now available for viewing and download at aaw.com/sustainability.President-elect John Dramani Mahama will meet with outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Jubilee House to begin the transition process following Mahama’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. The meeting marks the first official step in the handover of power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), ensuring a smooth and orderly transition. In a statement, President Akufo-Addo expressed his commitment to good governance and a peaceful transfer of authority. He also congratulated Mahama on his win, reaffirming his support for the peaceful transition process. This development is seen as a positive sign for Ghana’s democratic process as the country prepares for a new era under Mahama’s leadership.MILLIONS of Black Friday shoppers searching for bargains risk being conned by fake customer reviews. One in seven online testimonials are in fact false, according to government data. Advertisement 4 If you fall for a bogus review then you could end up wasting your money on poor or even dangerous products. Charlotte Sheridan, founder of The Small Biz Expert, which helps its clients get genuine reviews, says: “Unfortunately, there are a lot of fake reviews online, so it’s always best to delve a bit deeper, especially if you’re parting with a lot of money.” This Black Friday week, Mel Hunter reveals how to spot them. HOW DO FAKES HAPPEN? INCREASINGLY, AI-generated posts are cropping up online. Advertisement Read More on Money SALE AWAY Homebase puts 74 sites up for sale after tumbling into administration - full list WHAT A PORKER! I tried supermarkets' pigs in blankets for Xmas & found an unexpected winner It affects companies big and small. In 2023 alone, Amazon — which claims it has “zero tolerance” for fake reviews — blocked 250million of the posts. A new law, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, is due to come into force in April next year, banning fake reviews and making companies responsible for checking them. But in practice they can be hard to spot — and difficult to police. Advertisement Most read in Money FESTIVE BEER Full list of Wetherspoons opening in Scotland on Xmas Day, is one near you? WINTER WONDERLAND First look inside award-winning Santa's Grotto just 20mins from Glasgow FARM LIFE Farm with Scotland's only lake up for sale LUXURY LIVING Scots tycoon smashes house sale record at neighbourhood loved by celebs There are some tell-tale signs, though. Before you part with your money this Black Friday, sort out the real reviews from the false ones so you spend more wisely. Primark Discounts Uncovered: Insider Tips from Georgia Pontin LOOK FOR DETAIL WHEN it comes to sorting genuine experiences from those that have been made up, you need to read between the lines. Fake reviews are often vague and lacking in human detail. Advertisement They might say a product is “great”, without explaining why. A review that repeats phrases from a product’s website can also be a red flag. Amy Cutmore, editor of Expert Reviews, says: “A real review is usually specific and descriptive. “For an air fryer, it might say ‘I cooked bacon in it and it came out nice and crispy’. Advertisement “If a review reveals no details on the product or the use of it, be suspicious.” SPELLING MISTAKES POOR spelling should make you suspicious. It could be a sign that reviews have come from someone being paid to churn them out in bulk, and often not in their native language. Look at other review sites, too, to get a broader range of views. Advertisement Charlotte says: “I would always recommend, where possible, looking at more than one platform for reviews. Whether it’s a combination of social media reviews and Google, or Trustpilot and Amazon, use more than one source.” SIZE MATTERS LOOK out for reviews that are very short, or too long. If someone has written a dubious review, they will probably keep it to just a few sentences. A bogus review, produced by AI, on the other hand, could ramble on far too long. Advertisement A recommendation by a real person is more likely to fall somewhere in between. FIVE-STAR FAKES SHOPPING experts recommend skipping both five-star and one-star reviews, which is where most fakes tend to land. It may mean you miss some genuine recommendations, but you will also get a more rounded picture from three or four-star ones, where real customers weigh up the positives and negatives. Amy says: “If the review makes the product sound far too good to be true, it’s more likely to be fake feedback.” Advertisement Be especially alert for five-star reviews on unbranded products. Shoppers are more than twice as likely to pick poor-quality products that have been boosted by fraudulent reviews, according to Which? RAINING REVIEWS ANOTHER sign of a dodgy write-up could be a deluge of reviews for the same product landing within just a short space of time, with long gaps between other reviews. It could happen around Black Friday or Christmas when a retailer is trying to shift stock, or around a new launch. Advertisement Amy says: “This could be a sign that the seller has faked positive feedback in some way.” She recommends a tool that can help spot bogus reviews. Fakespot from Mozilla is a plug-in tool that will help single out false reviews. It can be added to a web browser for free, and it works with Amazon, eBay and Shopify, as well as other e-retail sites. Advertisement POWER IN THE PROFILE DELVE a bit deeper into a reviewer’s profile. On sites including Google Reviews, Trustpilot and Amazon, you can see what other businesses or products someone has reviewed. Charlotte says: “Here there can be some obvious red flags — for example, if someone is not in the country where the business they are buying from is based. “Also, be sure to take a look at how often they review products and services. Advertisement “Reviewing lots of different products within a short timeframe may also indicate a false review.” Amy says that if all the reviewer’s posts give five stars, or one, it might show they have been given an incentive to write the posts. 4 Millions of Black Friday shoppers searching for bargains risk being conned by fake customer reviews Credit: Getty £25? what an ice surprise! THOUSANDS of struggling households in more than a dozen postcodes are set to receive cash to help heat their homes as the cold snap takes hold. Advertisement Those eligible get £25 during each seven-day period of below-zero weather in their area until March 31. 4 Thousands of struggling households are set to receive cash to help heat their homes as the cold snap takes hold Credit: Getty The Department for Work and Pensions provides the extra cash to low-income households. To be eligible, you must receive certain benefits, such as Pension Credit, Universal Credit and Income Support, or support for mortgage interest. Advertisement Those who qualify will have the funds deposited automatically into their bank accounts within 14 days of their postcode being triggered. These postcodes, which have already experienced a period of very low temperatures, are now eligible for a single cold weather payment: CA9-12, CA16-17, DG14, TD9, LA8-10, LA21-23, NE19, NE47-NE49. If you think you could have received the payment, check your bank statement for an item with your National Insurance number followed by the code “DWP CWP”. Further cold weather could lead to additional payments in other areas, and there is no maximum limit to the amount you can receive. Advertisement For example, almost 500 postcodes got up to £75 last winter. See coldweatherpayments. dwp.gov.uk to check if you will be due a cold weather payment. James Flanders Users are E.ON for payout A MAJOR energy supplier will give £144 in compensation to 250,000 customers. Advertisement E.ON Next – part of the E.ON Energy Group – has been asked to pay up after it failed to give final bills and refunds to prepayment meter customers . 4 E.ON Next will give £144 in compensation to 250,000 customers Credit: Alamy Almost a quarter of a million accounts were affected between February 2021 and September 2023, an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem found. This was due to an error within its billing system, which E.ON Next self-reported to Ofgem. Advertisement Prepayment customers who changed suppliers or terminated their contract did not receive final bills within six weeks, which is required under Ofgem’s rules. This failure meant existing customers were not aware of cash left over in their accounts, the watchdog said. It was found that some 100,000 of the accounts were in credit, with an average of £51 left over. Impacted customers have been contacted to inform them about the payment, E.ON said. Advertisement The company also agreed to voluntarily write off debt held by almost 150,000 prepayment meter customers who closed their accounts between February 2021 and September 2023. Read more on the Scottish Sun FESTIVE FIZZ Coca-Cola Christmas truck in Scotland: Dates, locations & all you need to know AND RELAX Scots seaside hotel with outdoor hot tub and firepit named UK's top spa resort Beth Martin, director for consumer protection and competition at Ofgem, said: “It’s encouraging that [E.ON Next] self-reported the issue and have worked with us to resolve it.” Laura McGuireWill this lesser-known £28bn growth stock be joining the FTSE 100 soon?
Old Dominion 40, Arkansas St. 32City of Ottawa ends endorsement deal with water line insurerGarrett Wilson, the wide receiver for the New York Jets , has had his fair share of losses in his three seasons with the team . With 10 losses in his rookie year, another 10 last year, and a current count of 10 this season, the losing streak seems to be a constant. The most recent loss was on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins , where the Jets held a late lead but ultimately lost the game. "When you’re up in the fourth quarter, all of a sudden it starts to feel like you have a losing problem," Wilson said after the 32-26 overtime loss. "You have a gene or some (thing)." The Jets' fans are understandably frustrated as the team (3-10) has missed the postseason for 14 straight years, marking the longest active drought in the NFL . This unfortunate record also surpasses any franchise in the NBA, WNBA, NHL or MLB. Saints facing Derek Carr decision as Spencer Rattler sees starting QB chance emerge Saquon Barkley faces tough MVP reality as Eagles RB inches closer to record "Losing hurts in general," right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker said Monday. "So when you stack up those L's, that's obviously not where anybody in this building wants to be. That's not anybody's standard at all." The Jets are setting some unwanted records. They have lost a franchise-worst five games in which they held a fourth-quarter lead, and they've done it in three straight games. Thet now has nine consecutive losing seasons, which is also the longest active skid in the NFL. Despite Aaron Rodgers delivering what interim coach Jeff Ulbrich called his "best performance of the season", the Jets couldn't savor the moment. The 41-year-old quarterback ended a 34-game regular-season streak without 300 passing yards by throwing for 339 yards and a touchdown to Davante Adams. Yet it wasn't enough to secure victory due to costly errors from the defense and special teams, especially when holding a late lead. "I wouldn’t say more frustrating, but probably equally frustrating," Ulbrich expressed about the defeat. “There has been, in my opinion, seven games that have come down to the end of the game and have been within one score and we didn’t get it done, and for a lot of different reasons when you look at the span of that seven games. But we haven’t been good enough in those moments, and we need to be.” Despite expectations, the Jets' aerial offense with Rodgers hadn't been as dynamic until recently, possibly aided by Rodgers overcoming leg injuries. His 300-yard performance against Miami showcased a vintage four-time MVP, leading the Jets to their best total yardage of the season. "I thought he did a very good job, and obviously the statistics would support that," Ulbrich said. "He had an excellent day. I thought the offense had probably their best performance of the year." Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.
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With Christmas just around the bend, many Brits are scratching their heads over what stocking fillers to get for their loved ones. If you're in a similar predicament, consider snagging an during Amazon's Black Friday sale. Last year, I gifted an to a family member who was quite technophobic. By "technophobic", I mean someone who needed assistance with online shopping on platforms like eBay and basic computer troubleshooting such as printing tickets or accessing emails. I decided it was high time they got acquainted with 21st-century tech and so, an Echo Dot became their present. I anticipated a polite thank you, a brief trial run over the festive period, and then silence. However, a few weeks after Christmas, I received a call asking how to set up Amazon Music. To my surprise, they had fallen head over heels for the device, enjoying its music-playing capabilities and the fun of posing various questions to it while pottering about the house. Currently, as part of its Black Friday sale. The product has also garnered rave reviews from other purchasers, reports . One buyer commented: "Out of the box, this product feels extremely quality. It has a nice weight to it and the materials used feel premium. Setup was extremely easy using the app and only took five minutes." Some owners however have expressed frustration with the device, particularly with the voice control feature. One user wrote: "Bought it to play BBC Sounds. It just will not. Have tried everything possible that is suggested to rectify the problem but to no avail. "Have linked to my BBC account, have had emails to confirm, have re-set, unplugged, re-plugged, emailed BBC, unlinked and re-linked, re-routed and un-routed and still the bloody thing, when asked to play BBC Radio 4 or any BBC radio programme comes up with some random American radio station or a Kids Skills something or other or, even more annoyingly says 'this is not supported'. "Driven to distraction and three hours of mounting temper and frustration, I shall just go back to my radio, and Alexa and her annoying little ball of pulsing lights can go back from whence she came. As someone said - a very expensive kitchen timer! ". However, other users have had a more positive experience, finding the device to be extremely handy for general questions, playing music, and more. If you're not sold on the Echo Dot, there are alternative options available, such as the Echo Pop for £18.99 at Currys, or the stylish Roberts Revival Petite 2 DAB/DAB+/FM/BT Radio for £92 at Debenhams.
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NoneBy Molly Farrar Up to 3 percent of L.L. Bean’s Maine-based corporate staff will face a second round of layoffs this year, the company announced. About 50 to 75 people in the corporate departments at L.L. Bean, which is headquartered in Freeport, Maine where it was founded, will lose their jobs. In a statement, a spokesperson said some departures “will be voluntary” while other employees will receive severance and outplacement services. “As the company continues to evaluate the fluctuating retail landscape and adapt our organizational design to enable long-term growth, we will implement a small, focused workforce reduction to better align resources with company goals and objectives,” the statement said. In April, L.L. Bean consolidated its call center hours from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Maine Public reported at the time. The company did not specify how many workers were affected, but said the “large majority” of the 500 call center employees would remain in their positions. “Simply put, L.L.Bean customers shop differently today than in the past and we adapted to that,” the spokesperson said about the call center layoffs. The recent layoffs will be finalized in March. “Workforce reductions are always difficult and never a decision we make lightly,” the statement said. “We are committed to supporting those impacted with empathy, respect, and care just as we are committed to sustainable growth and building a strong future for our stakeholders.” Molly Farrar Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.
‘My Sweet Land’ Review: Withdrawn From Oscar Consideration, Jordanian Doc Focuses on Kids Raised in Disputed RegionAs Russia’s war effort fuels economic growth and drives up wages, air travel has been on the rise too, with Russians defying Western sanctions by heading to domestic holiday spots or “friendly” countries where they are still welcome. However, just as soaring government spending on the war in Ukraine is fuelling a consumer spending boom and more and more people chose to spend the extra cash on travel, Russia’s civil aviation sector is struggling to take advantage of booming demand. The reason? Russia just does not have enough planes. While the sanctions fell short of the desired effect of crippling Russia’s economy and starving its war machine, they did cut off the supply of planes and parts, which domestic production could not replace. As a result, fewer new planes could be added to Russia’s fleet to meet rising demand and Moscow was forced to ask neighbouring countries to help run some domestic routes. Russia has touted its economic resilience in the face of sanctions, but difficulty in ending its reliance on Western planes highlights the limits to Moscow’s goal of breaking free from Western influence and having domestic industries pick up the slack. With most of Europe’s airspace closed to Russian carriers, most traffic shifted to domestic routes, data from Russia’s civil aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia shows. International travel has pivoted to countries that have not imposed sanctions on Moscow, such as Turkiye, ex-Soviet countries and the United Arab Emirates, according to data from the FSB security service, which tracks border crossings. Egypt, Thailand and China have also gained in popularity compared with pre-pandemic levels. By contrast, the numbers of passengers flying to Europe have dropped to a few hundred thousand from almost 10mn in 2019, the data showed. Russia’s retail sales, a key gauge of consumer demand, rebounded strongly last year from a 2022 slump and while that growth has softened in recent months, rising incomes continue to drive demand for air travel, cars and consumer goods, including those imported from the West via third countries. “Yesterday these people earned relatively little, now they have not just extra, but beyond extra, income relative to what they had, and many of them have ... used this for a fully-fledged summer holiday,” aviation expert Oleg Panteleev told Reuters. Matching that demand, however, is a challenge. Almost 80% of Russia’s fleet is foreign-made, data from Swiss aviation intelligence provider ch-aviation shows. Airbus and Boeing planes account for 575, or two-thirds, of Russia’s 865-strong fleet. Their pullout was initially hailed as a win for the domestic industry. “The competitors left. Just a few years ago the domestic aviation industry could only dream of this,” Sergei Chemezov, head of industrial conglomerate Rostec, told Reuters in August. Rostec, whose subsidiary United Aircraft Corporation controls almost all of Russia’s major aircraft producers, appears still far from making that dream a reality. In the year before invading Ukraine, Russia added 54 new commercial aircraft to its fleet – 27 from Airbus, three from Boeing and 24 Russian-made Sukhoi Superjets – for airlines including flag carrier Aeroflot, S7, Red Wings, Rossiya, and Ural, ch-aviation data shows. In the nearly three years since, it has added just 11 new planes, all of them Superjets. Production of Russia’s new MS-21 airliner, being made by Rostec, has already been pushed back to 2025-2026 from 2024. Chemezov acknowledged Russia was facing difficulties but said it would definitely make its own passenger planes. The Kommersant daily reported last week that Russian airlines, unable to repair Airbus A320 neo engines, may have to retire some of its Airbus fleet. Rosaviatsia said Russia’s serviceable Airbus A320 neo fleet had got smaller, but it accounted for less than 5% of Russia’s commercial aircraft. Sanctions on Russian aviation have further complicated existing engine issues, Rosaviatsia said. Moscow has spent at least 1.47tn roubles ($13bn) in state subsidies and loans since the invasion on the aviation sector, according to a Reuters analysis, as Russia pursues President Vladimir Putin’s goal of producing more than 1,000 aircraft by 2030. Yet for now, Russia has asked Central Asian countries to help it run some domestic routes, while The Economic Times of India reported that Russia has asked India and China for assistance, too. As Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for trade, technology and political support, air travel is the latest link being forged between the two nuclear powers. “China is building up its positions very strongly,” Panteleev said. “Russian tourists are gradually beginning to rediscover China.” – Reuters
How Exness Is Revolutionizing Forex Trading with Advanced ToolsWASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most controversial nominees, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, sought support from U.S. senators on Monday, but it remained uncertain whether they would get the near-unanimous Republican backing they will need to win confirmation. Former Fox News personality Hegseth held a second meeting with Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor seen as a key to the decorated Army National Guard veteran's hopes for becoming secretary of Defense. Ernst's statement afterward seemed to open the door to voting for Hegseth. She said the nominee had committed to completing a Pentagon audit and selecting an official who would address the issue of sexual assault within the ranks. "As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources," Ernst said. Hegseth faces concerns about allegations of misconduct in his professional and personal life, including accusations of sexual assault, which he denies. Several of his supporters have called for his accusers to come forward publicly. Trump has kept his support strongly behind Hegseth, predicting he will be confirmed. Hegseth told reporters the meeting with Ernst had gone well, saying, "The more we talk, the more we are reminded that we are two combat veterans and we are dedicated to defense." Trump's fellow Republicans will hold only a slim 53-47 Senate majority next year, meaning nominees can afford just three Republican no's and still be confirmed, if Democrats unite against them. Former Representative Gabbard, Trump's choice for director of national intelligence, arrived for Senate meetings as the abrupt fall on Sunday of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad prompted renewed scrutiny of her 2017 visit to Damascus. Gabbard, a former Democrat who lacks significant intelligence experience, is also seen as soft on Russia, although her supporters say she has a healthy skepticism about foreign U.S. military involvement, in keeping with the America First policies of Trump, whom she endorsed this year. Her selection to be director of national intelligence in November sent shock waves through the national security establishment, adding to concerns that the intelligence community would become increasingly political. Gabbard did not respond on Monday when reporters at the Capitol asked her to respond to events in Syria. Sign up here. Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Jonathan Oatis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Patricia Zengerle has reported from more than 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and China. An award-winning Washington-based national security and foreign policy reporter who also has worked as an editor, Patricia has appeared on NPR, C-Span and other programs, spoken at the National Press Club and attended the Hoover Institution Media Roundtable. She is a recipient of the Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence.In the late 1970s, America was not in a good place; reeling from a war and from Watergate. Then came a man called Jimmy. "Jimmy who?" the nation asked. It was the dismissive reaction from many when a peanut farmer called Jimmy Carter announced a run for the White House. Beyond his home state of Georgia, where he had served as Governor, James Earl Carter Jr was not well known. But it would turn out, Jimmy Carter was just what 1970s America needed. After the political turmoil of Nixon and Watergate and the quagmire of the Vietnam War, America craved stability, calm and integrity. More on United States Former US president Jimmy Carter dies US attorney general tried to block Gerry Adams fundraising in 1995 over IRA weapons fears, unearthed records reveal Joe Biden reduces all but three US federal death sentences to life imprisonment Related Topics: United States The 39th president of the United States did not provide the drama of those who came before him or those who would follow him. Yet over a remarkably long life, punctuated by a short presidency, Jimmy Carter built a considerable legacy deserving of considerable reflection. Carter the healer "Compassionate", "honourable", a "peacemaker", a "healer". They are words so often used to describe the American leader who lived a life longer than any other. Late 1970s America was a nation reeling from the Watergate scandal and the disgraced presidency of Richard Nixon followed by the accidental presidency of Gerald Ford. Read more: Former US president Jimmy Carter dies The wider backdrop was a long war in Vietnam, ending in a humiliating defeat and a fresh blot in a proud nation's history. Enter Jimmy Carter, 52-years-old; five feet seven inches - unassuming and unimposing both physically and in character. Peanut farmer, turned submariner, turned politician; he was a man of the people whose core instinct was that a government is only as good as its people. His healing qualities, clearly threaded through his life, were displayed on day one of his presidency. In a bold move he granted unconditional pardons to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the Vietnam War draft. He had said the pardon was needed "to heal our country after the Vietnam War". Of the bitter divisions sparked by the war, he said: "We can now agree to respect those differences and to forget them." He pioneered a bold vision for compassionate centre-left politics which would, many years later, be emulated by presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden. Yet Jimmy Carter would survive only one term as president. In those four years he faced huge challenges - an energy crisis, Soviet aggression and Iran - themes which, it turns out, endure. A childhood which shaped a presidency Jimmy Carter was born where he died, in the town of Plains, Georgia on 1 October 1924. His childhood unquestionably moulded the person and politician he would become. 1930s Georgia was a place of segregation. Two Americas existed side by side, separated by racism. But Carter's mother, a nurse, boldly ignored the state's segregation laws, and so young Jimmy's upbringing was one of coexistence in a place where there was none. Decades later Carter would tell American talk show host Oprah Winfrey how every one of his childhood friends was black. It was an experience which moulded his mind and would allow him to help change history decades later. Young Jimmy Carter joined the Navy, serving as a submariner - a role that surely takes a particular type of character. His father's death in 1953 brought him back to Georgia where he ran the family peanut farm. But politics beckoned. It was race and racism which lured Carter to activism with the Democratic Party. By the 1960s it would propel him to the state senate and, by 1970, to the top job in Georgia - governor. The long-shot president He was the dark horse for president; a long-shot candidate who made it all the way. His childhood experiences of coexistence over division were threaded through his term in office and led to significant yet oft-forgotten achievements. President Carter recognised and valued the power of American leadership in the protection of human rights. Global achievements It was his blunt message to the white rulers in South Africa which helped to precipitate the end of Apartheid and a peaceful coexistence many years later. His influence in the Middle East was profound, but controversial too. The Camp David accords represented Carter's greatest foreign policy achievement. He brought together Israel and its greatest enemy of the time, Egypt. The image of Carter cupping the clasped hands of Egyptian President Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Begin on the north lawn of the White House in September 1978 is iconic. It represented the framework on which coexistence in the Middle East continues to be built. With the deal he did more for Israeli security than any American president since, and yet he maintained a compassion for the Palestinian cause that no other American president has come close to. Years later, out of office, he was among the first to accuse Israel of its own apartheid regime against the Palestinians. A presidency dominated by 'events' Under his presidency, the Cold War got hotter. A wary Carter ditched a key arms reduction treaty with the Soviet Union. It would raise tensions but eventually help precipitate the collapse of the USSR. With Britain, he fostered the so-called 'special relationship'; he and British prime minister James Callaghan were close. But 'events' overtook his vision and his presidency unravelled. In Iran, revolution came and US hostages were taken. American diplomats were held hostage for more than a year. A risky rescue ordered by President Carter went wrong, eight US servicemen were killed and Carter was blamed. After just one term, Carter was out. The American people, struggling economically, chose the Republican showman Ronald Reagan and an optimism they could no longer find in Carter. Misjudged by history? History is so often cruel and distorted. It would hand many achievements built by Carter to Reagan instead. It was Carter who laid the foundations for Middle East coexistence, and though he would be let down by partners later, and coexistence seems at times to be very far off, his vision remains at the core of the solution. He has arguably done more to fix to the Middle East conundrum than any other American president since. Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free On the Cold War, it was Carter's decision to ditch the detente with the Soviet Union which would eventually seal its demise. Reagan would not have been able to demand Gorbachev 'tear down this wall' without Carter's leadership in the years before. The Democrat presidents since have often borrowed Carter's core principles and yet the party orphaned him. A legacy beyond politics This 'involuntary retirement', as Carter would later put it, left much undone and it was really only after leaving office that he began to build the legacy he'd want to be remembered for. With his wife, Rosalynn, he founded The Carter Center, a charity with his principle of healing at its heart. Follow our channel and never miss an update The charity's work - conflict resolution, disease prevention and the promotion of democracy - continues to this day. It represents president Carter's legacy in 80 nations around the world. In 2002, it was this work which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. Since then, under his leadership, its work has helped to nearly eradicate Guinea Worm Disease. As of 2021 there were just 15 cases reported globally. An extraordinary achievement. At home in America, the charity Habitat for Humanity was a central part of the Carters' fundraising efforts. Over many years, Jimmy and his wife were seen building and renovating homes for some of the nation's poorest. And away from this spotlight at his lifelong home in Plains, Georgia, president Carter was a painter, a furniture maker, a winemaker, and an author of a remarkable 32 books. The death of his wife Rosalynn last year must have been an enormous blow for Carter. She had been at his side always, and so often hand in hand. His best friend, his counsel, his 'chief advisor', his wife since 1946. So often over the years, he's been asked to reveal the magic of their bond. His answer: 'never go to bed angry.' 'Always make peace,' he said. In much more than just marriage, that was President Carter's defining principle. He's survived by his four children Jack, James (Chip), Donnel (Jeff) and Amy, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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The company's profit before depreciation and taxes (PBDT) reached Rs 0.39 Cr as against Rs 0.37 Cr in the year-ago quarter. The company reported a net profit of Rs 0.28 Cr in Q2FY25 compared to Rs 0.27 Cr in Q2FY24 as per the data available on BSE. AA Plus Tradelink Share Price Target "AA Plus Tradelink stock price is slightly bullish on the Daily charts with strong support at 12.5. A Daily close above resistance of 14.2 could lead to a target of 18 in the near term," commented A R Ramachandran, Independent Research Analyst. Disclaimer The recommendations made above are by market analysts and are not advised by either the author, nor Greynium Information Technologies. The author, nor the brokerage firm nor Greynium would be liable for any losses caused as a result of decisions based on this write-up. Goodreturns.in advises users to consult with certified experts before making any investment decision.One day Jesus Christ showed His divine power by multiplying fish and loaves until He fed a crowd of over 5,000 people. John 6:8-9 says, Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Barley bread was inexpensive and considered less tasty in those days. It must have taken great faith for that boy to offer his meager lunch for sake of the cause. He could have been laughed at for the gesture, but that young man gave what little he had, and God used it to make a big difference for a lot of people. Like that boy, if we are thankful for what we do have and keep a little faith, God will improve our situation little by little. I am inspired by the story of Kyle McDonald, an internet celebrity from Canada, who traded his way up from a single red paperclip to a house in a series of 14 online trades over the course of a year. In 2005, MacDonald was inspired by a game he called “Bigger Better” in which you take what you have and trade it for something better and then keep trading until you get something of real value. Kyle took a red paperclip and traded on Craig’s List for a fish shaped pen. That went in exchange for a doorknob shaped like a face. An outdoorsman traded him a camp stove so that he could use that doorknob as a handle for his coffeepot. Kyle found a marine in California who had an extra a generator and needed that exact model of camp stove. The generator went for a beer keg and that for a snowmobile. A radio station took the snowmobile and gave him a trip for two to the Rockies. Kyle traveled to Yahk, B.C., where a man traded him the vacation for a delivery van. He found a music group who needed that van to haul equipment to concerts but could offer him a recording contract. A woman used that contract to realize her dream of becoming a singer and offered Kyle a year’s free rent to live in her duplex in Phoenix. A neighbor took the contract for free rent in exchange for a day spent with her celebrity boss, Alice Cooper. The shock rock celebrity met with Kyle in Fargo and brought him onstage to share his story. Cooper offered him another afternoon get together for Kyle to trade with a photographer from Kentucky. People thought Kyle was crazy to trade that backstage interview for a motorized snow globe of the rock band KISS, but Kyle knew he could trade the snow globe with LA Law star and avid snow globe collector Corbin Bernsen. Kyle received an acting part in Bernsen’s 2009 movie Donna on Demand. He traded that movie role to the town leaders of Kipling, Saskatchewan, so that one of their local high school grads (Nolan Hubbard) could have a shot at acting fame. The town traded Kyle a house, plus let Kyle be mayor for a day, and gave him the key to the city. They built him a statue of the world’s largest red paperclip. They even declared July 12 to be Paperclip Day, the day when Kyle and girlfriend Dominique became citizens of Kipling for life. Kyle took what little he had, got active and turned a paperclip into a house. He also blessed a lot of people’s lives along the way. Kyle wrote a book and now he travels around the world telling people they can take the smallest ability and use it to change the world if they have the courage to try.