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Today's letter writer "Cabinet appointments" presents an open-and-shut case for what sounds like objectivity in vetting cabinet appointments: Credentials. If they've got them, they're in. So where does character fit in? Nowhere in the writer's analysis. But we all know that character matters more than job qualifications. That kind of common sense is hard-wired in all of us. History is full of "qualified" actors -- you name it, politics, sports, entertainment, education -- whose lack of character sorely and often gravely disappointed their supporters. For my money I'd take someone with little job experience and a whole lot of character over someone with great job experience and unquestionably questionable character. In their book "Becoming A Person of Influence" John Maxwell and Jim Dornan spell it out: "Credentials are transient. Character is permanent. Credentials turn the focus to rights. Character keeps the focus on responsibilities. Credentials add value to only one person. Character adds value to many." Rick Rappaport Oro Valley Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star. Follow these steps to easily submit a letter to the editor or guest opinion to the Arizona Daily Star. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Daily Horoscope For Today, December 3, 2024: Astrological Forecasts For Each Zodiac Sign
Another factor that has played a significant role in Barcelona's dominance over Borussia Dortmund is their mental edge. Barcelona, being one of the most successful clubs in football history, has a winning mentality that often intimidates their opponents. Borussia Dortmund, while a strong team in their own right, has often struggled to break through Barcelona's psychological barrier. The pressure of facing a team with such an impressive track record can often lead to anxiety and underperformance, which Barcelona has successfully capitalized on in their previous encounters.
Belarus has granted asylum to a former Polish judge who faced espionage charges at home following his defection in May to the Kremlin-allied country. A decree published Friday by Alexander Lukashenko , Belarus’ autocratic president, described Tomasz Szmydt as being “prosecuted for political reasons” in Poland. The country is an EU and NATO member that has lent vocal support to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression. Szmydt’s defection to Belarus in May trained the focus on Poland as a key target for Russian intelligence activity and ignited a bitter political row over the circumstances of his rapid ascent through the ranks of the Polish justice system. Poland’s prosecutors and special services launched an investigation the same month after Belarus media reported that Szmydt arrived in the country and asked for protection. Warsaw responded days later by putting Szmydt on a wanted list, a step toward an international arrest warrant on spying allegations that would restrict his ability to travel internationally. Polish officials have been working to determine how harmful Szmydt’s knowledge of any classified information might be to the interests of Warsaw and its Western allies. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has publicly called him a traitor. Szmydt fled to Belarus after resigning from his post as a judge at the Warsaw Administrative Court, saying in a public statement that he was doing so in protest against Poland’s “harmful and unjust” policy toward Belarus and Russia. A short time later, he appeared at a press conference in Belarus, praising Lukashenko’s regime and presenting himself as a victim of repression. A Polish court later that month lifted Szmydt’s immunity, allowing him to be tried in absentia for spying allegations that he has denied. Szmydt was notorious in Poland for having engaged in a 2019 online smear campaign against other judges that was sponsored by the Justice Ministry under the previous right-wing government. Three years later, he appeared to switch sides, appearing in a TV documentary to expose what he said was unethical behavior by judges close to the ruling party. Szmydt’s defection came as a shock in Poland, which has a history of distrust of Russia. Belarus has been one of the Kremlin’s few close allies since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and Lukashenko has relied on Moscow's subsidies and support. In return, he has allowed Moscow to use Belarusian territory to send troops and weapons into the neighboring state, and to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil. Authorities in Minsk have been ratcheting up repressive measures ahead of a presidential election in January in which the strongman leader is seeking a seventh term, including by arresting hundreds of people who have shown solidarity with Kyiv. Authorities responded to massive protests following the widely disputed 2020 election of Lukashenko with a wide-ranging crackdown in which about 65,000 people were arrested. Major opposition figures were either imprisoned or fled the country, and human rights activists say Belarus is holding about 1,300 political prisoners.The decision to discontinue the role of a Director of Football has raised eyebrows among football pundits and fans alike. This position, which has become increasingly prevalent in modern football clubs, is seen as essential in overseeing a club's transfer strategies, player recruitment, and overall footballing philosophy. By not appointing a new Director of Football, Manchester United is signaling a potential change in how they intend to navigate the complex world of modern football.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, November 23 joined celebrations at BJP headquarters following party-led Mahayuti’s landslide victory in Maharashtra assembly elections and said people of the state have defeated “negative and parivarvad politics.” He said Maharashtra has strengthened the resolve for a developed India. “Development, good governance and social justice have won in Maharashtra. Lies and deceit have suffered a crushing defeat. Today negative politics has been defeated. Today ‘Parivarvad’ have been defeated. Today Maharashtra has strengthened the resolve for a developed India. I congratulate all the workers of BJP and NDA across the country,” PM Modi said addressing the party workers and leaders. He lauded Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, state Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for victory in Maharashtra polls. The Prime Minister referred to the slogan ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’, raised by him during the assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand and said the biggest message of the polls is unity. “After Haryana, the biggest message of this election is unity. ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’ has become the ‘maha-mantra’ of the country,” he said. The Prime Minister also referred to the results of bypolls across 48 assembly and two Lok Sabha seats in 15 states and said the BJP had increased its strength. “The results for byelections in several states were also declared today. Besides, our tally in Lok Sabha has increased today as well. UP, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan have strongly supported BJP (in bypolls). The people of Assam have once again expressed their trust in BJP. We have also got success in Madhya Pradesh. Support for NDA has increased in Bihar. This shows that the country now only wants development,” he added. The Prime Minister received a grand welcomed as he arrived at the BJP headquarters and greeted party workers and leaders present there. Addressing the party workers, Union Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda termed the victory of Maharashtra assembly polls as “historic” and said that people have once again expressed their trust in the policies and development work of PM Modi. “Today is a historic day. The people of Maharashtra and the by-elections held in various states have shown that people have once again expressed their trust in the policies and development work of Prime Minister Modi,”Nadda said. “For some time now, the INDI alliance had the illusion that they would gain power by dividing people in the name of caste, constitution, religion. Haryana, Maharashtra have given them an answer... In 2019, Uddhav Thackeray insulted the mandate, but today the people of Maharashtra have shown that they are with the Mahayuti, PM Modi,” he added. The ruling Mahayuti alliance won the Maharashtra assembly polls and is poised for a landslide mandate. JMM-led alliance returned to power in Jharkhand. In Maharashtra, the BJP led the Mahayuti alliance to a smashing victory carrying its allies – Shiv Sena and NCP – with its momentum. While the BJP has won or is ahead in 132 seats, Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has won or is ahead in 57 seats and NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is poised to win 41 seats. The state has 288 assembly seats. The constituents of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a rude jolt with Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray poised to win 20 seats, Congress 16 and NCP(SP) led by Sharad Pawar only 10 seats. The BJP saw a fabulous strike rate with the party poised to win 133 of 148 seats it contested in Maharashtra. Party’s allies Shiv Sena and NCP also have a very good strike rate. (With inputs from ANI)
Poverty alleviation is a critical mission for many governments and organizations worldwide. It aims to lift individuals, families, and communities out of poverty by providing them with the necessary resources, support, and opportunities for sustainable development. However, the success of poverty alleviation efforts heavily relies on competent leadership, transparency, and accountability.
In addition to the creative challenges of remaking the Yakuza series, the technical director also highlighted the complexities of working with outdated game engines and technology. Adapting the original games to modern platforms and optimizing them for current hardware can be a daunting task, requiring extensive technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills. The technical director and their team must navigate compatibility issues, performance optimizations, and other technical hurdles to ensure that the remakes run smoothly and deliver a seamless gaming experience.
Trump's lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money convictionThe tightening of the La Liga standings has added an extra layer of intrigue and excitement to the remainder of the season, with all three teams locked in a fierce battle for supremacy. Every match will now be crucial as the title race enters its final stretch, with no room for error for any of the contenders.MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski makes bizarre social media move after defending her controversial Trump meeting