Renowned Aruban photographer Silv “KURO” Muller has captivated audiences once again with a stunning piece of art that blends visual elegance with cultural significance. Through his social media platforms, he unveiled a remarkable portrait featuring seven of Aruba’s beauty queens, framed in a setting that celebrates the island’s rich history and identity. This extraordinary portrait goes beyond showcasing beauty; it highlights a deep connection to Aruba’s heritage. KURO masterfully bridges the past and present, portraying the queens in a symbolic environment that underscores their roles as cultural ambassadors during their participation in the Miss Universe pageant. The featured queens and their respective years are: The historical setting chosen by KURO adds layers of depth and meaning, beautifully illustrating how these women embody Aruba’s spirit on an international stage. His distinctive artistic approach turns this portrait into a heartfelt tribute to Aruba’s cultural heritage and the queens who have proudly represented the island with grace and pride. This portrait is more than an image—it is a visual celebration of Aruba’s history, elegance, and talent. KURO’s ability to capture timeless moments shines through as he immortalizes these seven queens in a composition that emphasizes their poise and profound connection to the Aruban identity. With this piece, Silv KURO Muller reaffirms his standing as a master of his craft, creating an artwork that not only pays homage to Aruba’s cultural legacy but also resonates as a testament to its enduring beauty.
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Russian president Valdimir Putin (left) with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to Pyongyang in June. SEOUL - The North Korean and Russian ministers of sport met in Pyongyang on Nov 24 to discuss strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the sports sectors of the two countries, North Korean state media KCNA said on Nov 25. Russia's Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev and his North Korean counterpart Kim Il Guk then signed a protocol for sports exchanges in 2025, KCNA said. The Russian delegation had also toured North Korean stadiums and viewed a Taekwondo demonstration, KCNA said. Pyongyang and Moscow have boosted diplomatic and economic exchanges in the past few years, culminating in Russian president Valdimir Putin's visit to North Korea in June, when the countries' leaders agreed on a mutual defence pact. The strengthening defence ties between the countries have sparked international alarm, with Washington, Kyiv and Seoul condemning the North for sending military equipment and more than 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now
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Ruben Amorim expects “special talent” Leny Yoro to be in the Manchester United squad for the first time against Arsenal on Wednesday. The Red Devils are preparing to take on Mikel Arteta’s Gunners in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium, where 19-year-old Yoro could make his long-awaited debut. Yoro joined United in the summer from Lille in a 62million euros (£52.2m) deal, rising to 70m euros (58.9m), only to sustain a metatarsal injury in his second pre-season appearance. The French teenager underwent surgery in early August and returned to training on November 6, with the defender set to be involved in the squad for the first time this midweek. “Maybe Leny Yoro is going to be in the squad,” Amorim said. “I felt that he is in a good moment now, his fitness is better, so I think he’s going to be in the squad. “I think he’s a special talent. We have to be careful in this first moment because we didn’t have too many trainings together, so he is training not alone but with a small group of players. “He’s really fast, he’s a modern defender, and that is good when you want to press high and you leave a lot of strikers, especially in this league, one against one. I think he can manage that. He is very good with the ball, so I am very excited. “We have to careful, we have to manage the load and the minutes in the beginning, but I am really excited to see Leny Yoro playing.” As well as the positive update on Yoro, Amorim confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will be available for the Emirates Stadium encounter. The United skipper was substituted in the second half of Sunday’s 4-0 win against Everton and was seen on the bench with ice on his left ankle. “The rest I have to see it because some players were tired and we have to assess tomorrow in training,” Amorim said of the wider squad. “(Fernandes) is fit to play, I see him already in this morning. He is fit to a play, a guy that doesn’t need a lot of rest, so he is prepared to play.” Amorim previewed the Arsenal match at Old Trafford, unlike the standard procedure of hosting pre-match press conferences for domestic fixtures at United’s Carrington training ground. “We had a meeting with all the staff, trying to connect everybody – the sports part with this facility,” Amorim explained. “The people who are here are far from Carrington. You are trying to build a connection to be closer, Carrington and the stadium together.” Amorim did a question and answer session as part of the visit in front of United employees, whose numbers have been cut by a quarter since Ineos became co-owners at the start of the year. Asked about the importance of togetherness at the club, the head coach said: “That is something that you cannot buy, the pedigree and the size of the club. This is something we have to use. “It is a key point for us, also improving the youth teams, creating a connection between everybody to put this club in the place that it needs to be.” That togetherness is being tested by the owners, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers the subject of anger as fans protested last week’s controversial ticket plans on Sunday. United’s fans made their fury known as well as their backing of Amorim, whose name was chanted to ‘Give It Up’ by KC and The Sunshine Band at the loudest and most frequent level of his three games in charge. “I don’t like my chant,” the head coach said. “I don’t like it. I feel a little bit... not embarrassed, but because I’m the coach they have to chant for the players and for the club. “It’s not a good thing for me. I understand and I really appreciate the connection with the supporters, but I want them to support the team and the players because they are on the pitch, I’m outside the pitch. “But I am really honoured about that and I feel a connection with the supporters, but we know we need results to maintain that.”As robotics investing climbs out of its 2023 slump, humanoid robotics pioneer WorkFar — which has not received any funding from venture capital — is ready to produce at the level of competitors already receiving billions of investment dollars. SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's nothing quite like the tenacity of a new company with a unique value proposition that directly addresses the needs of its target customer base. WorkFar Robotics, a business specializing in commercial humanoid service robots for industrial applications, has yet to get on the radar of today's venture capitalists — but that hasn't stopped them from reaching the mass-producing stage. Many companies, particularly those in the robotics industry, are reliant on venture capital, and they can go for years — or even a decade — without turning a profit. Building a cash-flowing robotics company with no investment aside from hard work, creativity, and business acumen is a feat rarely accomplished. Yet WorkFar has managed to achieve the same level of progress as competitors receiving $100 million to over $1 billion in investment funding. WorkFar's Business Model: An Autonomous, Remote-operatable Robot for $0 down WorkFar's offering is unique in the world of industrial robotics. The industry's most common business model is to sell an expensive product to a manufacturer and possibly provide some integration services. For companies unable to afford the high price tag, certain robotics manufacturers offer a subscription-based "Robot-as-a-Service." WorkFar takes this a step further by allowing clients to lease both a robot and a trained, remote operator on a monthly basis without a down payment. The combination of sophisticated humanoid robot, AI-enhanced programming, and an optional human operator constitutes a turnkey solution for warehouses and manufacturers dealing with aggravating challenges like long-lasting labor shortages, concerns around worker safety and burnout, and issues with efficiency and consistency. Since the optional teleoperator is remote-based, WorkFar can leverage the global workforce to support its customers. The WorkFar "Syntro" robot uses virtual reality eye tracking and AI algorithms to target and grasp objects at the operator's direction, and the operator gets feedback on object pick-up through haptic gloves. The robot's "core logic" is human intelligence, which — despite rapid advances in AI — still can't be beat. WorkFar's Manufacturing Expertise goes back Decades Although the 'Syntro' robot is brand-new, WorkFar's US based manufacturing facility has over 40 years of experience producing plastic and metal parts for industrial machinery and consumer products. This expertise is now being leveraged to mass produce humanoid robot in-house — an arrangement that cuts out the middleman and leads to more efficient operations. With supply chain issues wreaking havoc on robotics companies' operations for the past several years, this is a major advantage. Robotics Investing dipped in 2023, but it's Coming Back strong with AI and Humanoid Technology Investment in the robotics industry hit a five-year low last year, particularly in the area of autonomous vehicles (AVs). This was partially a result of a widespread market correction within venture capital investing, but the legislative concerns and negative press surrounding AVs didn't help. The slump was temporary, however, and robotics venture capital is starting to rise again rapidly, with vertical-specific robotics companies focusing on logistics, security, and medical applications leading the way. One thing that's making robotics investing much more appealing is the awe-inspiring takeoff in artificial intelligence capabilities. AI models give robots the capacity to execute complex tasks like grasping unpredictably shaped objects much more smoothly and accurately. Even better, AI allows the robots to learn from each effort, rapidly increasing their accuracy and efficiency over time. Robot vision will gain clarity with improved object detection and image segmentation — essential tools for interacting "intuitively" with the environment. With a design meant to evoke their maker, humanoid robots are poised to reap the greatest benefits from this rapid growth in AI. They show promise across multiple industries, ranging from manufacturing to healthcare to personal assistance. Once AI's transformative capabilities became apparent, projections for the humanoid robot market ten years from now shot up from just $6 billion to almost $200 billion — or in some estimates, well over $24 trillion . Sheer Business Acumen has propelled WorkFar to the point of Mass Production Although the robotics investment outlook is getting brighter, the recent dip has prompted investors to be more discerning and focus on areas where robotic solutions can make important strides right now. Venture capitalists have seen plenty of technology demos that turn heads; now it's time to back these up with solid business plans that show real returns on investment. With its robot-as-a-service offering at $0 down payment, this is WorkFar's strong suit. Even with rapid AI advances, this model will always benefit from the authority and decision-making power of human intelligence. This is central to WorkFar's vision: a human-robot team that will unleash a new era of productivity, bringing collaborative efficiency to factories and facilities worldwide. This innovative solution takes into account what other solutions overlook: the fact that true productivity depends on human decision-making and robotic efficiency being intertwined, not isolated. This vision is what has enabled WorkFar to grow on its own revenue in an industry that usually requires millions or even billions of dollars in venture capital. No longer a startup, this company has now pushed into a higher corporate level of investment based on business acumen alone. With a market-ready product that can be manufactured in WorkFar's own factory, the humanoid robotics pioneer is stronger because it does not rely on venture capital. To inquire, contact us via www.WorkFar.com now! Contact: [email protected] SOURCE WorkFar Inc
Based on the evidence, Arne Slot is quick to get results. But even for him, it's some feat managing to cast off a decade-long Real Madrid inferiority complex inside six months at Liverpool. Eights games without a win, strewn across the last 10 years that have included two Champions League finals, were shrugged off here as the Premier League leaders put the 15-time champions of Europe to the swor d with yet another impressive performance for the growing catalogue of them this season. And in so many ways, this was the biggest statement of them all for Slot’s team. In recent years, Liverpool have been good bets to hand out a humiliation or two to Manchester United or the odd beating of Manchester City. Chelsea and Arsenal have also been negotiated with aplomb at times also, but not even at the zenith of Jurgen Klopp’s time could the Reds master the art of victory against the Real Madrid. Consign those unwanted memories to the dustbin, even if only for now. This was a remarkably complete for performance throughout the team. Liverpool player ratings as Conor Bradley and seven others brilliant as Real Madrid dismantled Kylian Mbappe gets Neymar treatment as Liverpool man becomes new talk of Anfield Across those eight games, the Spaniards have found so many perverse and painful ways to beat the Reds. From Loris Karius's Kiev calamities, behind-closed-doors game played at training grounds and even a surreal 5-2 comeback victory at Anfield, Liverpool fans have been made to take their medicine against the most successful side in European Cup history. Throw in one of the all-time goalkeeping performances in Paris two years ago by Thibaut Courtois in the final and it's tempting to ask if los Blancos had made a pact with the devil at some point when it came to clashes between these two. So this no doubt felt cathartic for those on the Kop, whose hopes of belated payback were carried out to the letter by the players. Liverpool are the best team in Europe right now and there can be little debate about it any longer. And with five minutes of normal time remaining, there was a chant that broke out on the Kop that supporters perhaps never thought they'd sing when faced against the La Liga giants. But their insistence that Liverpool were "taking the p***" was genuine. With a two-goal cushion as they pressed, probed and gave their struggling, exhausted visitors the runaround, it was hard to disagree, even if the scoreline did not immediately reflect their second-half dominance or their collective brilliance. They are getting used to singing about being top of the league too. Back at the summit of the revamped Champions League to fit nearly with their status as Premier League leaders. An absorbing first half was an enjoyable if incomplete watch which failed to yield any major, clear-cut chances for either side, but Darwin Nunez was lively throughout, forcing defenders into decisions with and without the ball and the running power and enthusiasm of the No.9 caused real problems throughout. The Reds dominated the ball at times but were unable to apply the killer pass or the required finish. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch also impressed against the exalted Madrid midfield containing Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham alongside Eduardo Camavinga. Nunez had the best chance of the half when his prod was saved by Courtois before the giant Belgian punched away Luis Diaz's attempts to play in the No.9 with a looping header across goal. One thunderous tackle from Conor Bradley on Kylian Mbappe to deny a counter-attack was celebrated like a goal by the Anfield crowd and led to a good spell shortly before the interval. Liverpool had their lead their second-half start deserved when Mac Allister and the outstanding Bradley linked up to devastating effect on the edge of Madrid's box before the latter smartly slid it past Courtois. It was a goal of real class. That was the signal for Carlo Ancelotti to shuffle his pack and Mbappe moved centrally before a penalty was won by substitute Lucas Vazquez. Up stepped France superstar Mbappe only to see Caoimhin Kelleher upstage him with an excellent stop. The Irishman, who was instantly mobbed by his team-mates, has been integral to this near-perfect run since Alisson Becker hobbled off at Crystal Palace in early October. He deserves the chance to shine once more when Manchester City come to town on Sunday. Mohamed Salah showed Ferland Mendy a clean pair of heels before he was tripped but the 12-goal Egyptian fluffed his lines from the penalty spot. It was a consolation for Mbappe as Salah proved that even the very best can miss from 12 yards occasionally... Cody Gakpo, on for Darwin Nunez, powered home a second from Robertson's cross and that was enough to extinguish any flickering hopes of a white-shirted fightback. Not this time. Liverpool, to a man, were excellent but a special word of praise needs reserving for Jones, whose performance at times veered on the spectacular. In a midfield battle that contained World Cup and Ballon d'Or winners in Mac Allister and Luka Modric, as well as one of the biggest stars in the game in £115m Jude Bellingham, it was the academy graduate who upstaged them all. His energy, class and maturity were all on display in spades and he simply has to start now this weekend. An honourable mention too for Bradley, who made light of the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold with a swashbuckling display that both nullified Mbappe and caused no end of problems for the visitors defensively too. A muscle injury in the closing stages was harsh and an anxious wait now ensues. The man himself will be best placed to inform but with Real Madrid here to be followed up by a visit from Manchester City in the Premier League to go 11 clear with victory, there's an argument to suggest this is the biggest week of Slot's coaching career. If that is accurate then part one could not possibly have gone better. If it's taken just six months to get the Real Madrid monkey of the Liverpool’s back, then just imagine what Slot can achieve in a full season. Sunday against Pep Guardiola might be hugely instructive towards that overall aim.Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) Shares Purchased by Prospera Financial Services Inc