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With this year drawing to a close and schools shut for holidays, the 48th edition of the Chennai Book Fair, organised by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI), saw a steady stream of visitors over the weekend. Over 900 stalls have been set up at the fair. With a melting planet Earth on an ice cream cone in one stall and a cut-out of Charlie Chaplin at another, the book fair was brimming with people browsing through the stock to find their perfect pick. “Considerable awareness has been generated about the book fair’s new schedule, resulting in a significant increase in footfall. Fiction has always been a big draw for the crowds, and we have stocked up on the frequently picked up titles too,” said S. Bavani, owner of Eswar Book Centre. Several stalls are offering discounted books to entice customers. “We have a range of books priced at ₹100, and a special promotion where customers could buy 10 books and get two of them free of charge,” said Swurnambal S, owner of Sakthi Book House. The Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation was abuzz with about 119 titles of children’s books in Tamil and translated works by Indian authors from across the country. “The children’s set for ages 5-14 is the highlight of the year as it is based on various values a child can relate to,” said Appansamy. M, advisor to the Corporation. Apart from this, stalls by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department and Chennai International Book Fair have also been set up. A stall by the State Prison Department has set up a drop box encouraging people to donate books. The American Center has also set up a booth showcasing educational and exchange opportunities in the United States, offering resources and exclusive programme for students, experts, researchers, and faculty. Patrons can also avail of an American Center discounted membership fee and eLibrary USA orientation. “This year’s fair has seen a welcome increase in family attendance, with many children joining their parents,” said Manikan, a volunteer at the Pure Cinema stall. They have as many as 15 titles that are bestsellers this year. In addition, most people this year are very happy about the resting area available within the book fair. “We come every year, and I have a severe back pain making it difficult to walk around the stalls. The rest area with chairs has been very useful,” said 65-year-old S. Sathiyavani from Avadi. Published - December 29, 2024 07:26 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Chennai / books and literatureLouisiana-Lafayette 34, Troy 14
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Liberty Global Schedules Investor Call for Full-Year 2024 ResultsMichael Daniel has developed an app aimed at bridging the communication gap for people with . or signup to continue reading It's called the NeuroTranslator, and it quickly achieved viral status when it was launched online in November. The 34-year-old father of three from Newcastle only recently discovered that he was autistic. The diagnosis was life-changing. "My journey toward understanding that I was autistic started with my eldest daughter. As she grew into toddlerhood, I noticed certain unique traits and behaviours that felt extremely familiar - things I distinctly remembered doing myself as a child," he explains. "About a year ago, a family friend gently suggested that my daughter might be autistic. I didn't think too much about it at the time, but one day, while visiting the local library, I came across by Jenara Nerenberg. I picked it up, thinking it might offer some helpful parenting insights for my wife and I. "That night, after everyone was asleep, I stayed up reading. As I turned the pages, I felt a wave of emotion wash over me. Every story, every experience described, resonated so deeply. "I got goosebumps all over my body as it felt like the pieces of my life all fell into place. In that quiet moment by myself, I realised - I'm autistic. It was a life-changing realisation that helped me better understand myself." Looking back at his life through a different lens explained so much. "Being autistic means having a brain that's wired differently, so it has shaped literally every decision I've made throughout my life, often in ways I didn't fully understand," Daniel says. "Growing up, I always sensed that I thought differently, but society isn't always accepting of those who don't fit the norm. In response, I subconsciously developed what's known as a 'mask' - adopting behaviours that felt more socially acceptable to blend in and gain acceptance. "This experience is common among autistic individuals, especially those who don't fit the narrow, stereotypical portrayals often seen in media (think Sheldon Cooper from ). But autism is highly individual." He quotes a saying - "If you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person" - which he says explains how autistic traits vary, sometimes dramatically, from person to person. "After discovering that I was autistic, it felt like the process of unmasking kicked in automatically. I was eager to find the 'real me'," Daniel says. "What I didn't expect was that my brain would seemingly shut off in some areas, and I'd lose skills that had always felt second nature. It was as if the mask I had worn for years to navigate life had come off - but what lay beneath felt unfamiliar, even to me." It was a tumultuous time for the Daniel family. "I didn't recognise myself, and neither did my wife. We found ourselves speaking completely different languages, trapped in a cycle of constant misunderstandings," he says. "I'd say something with a completely different intention to how it was interpreted. Every misunderstanding seemed to trigger more emotional pain, creating a rift in our marriage that at times felt impossible to bridge. "It was that pain that drove me to create my own AI assistant. I needed something that could get me out of my own head and help me process interactions I didn't fully understand, especially in emotionally charged situations. "The AI became a lifeline, helping me break down and work through what would've taken me days to process on my own." An incident at his workplace was the final straw. In a Zoom meeting, his employer told him that the company no longer needed a full-time data analyst and that he was being "let go". "I completely misread the situation," Daniel says. "I didn't pick up on the seriousness in his facial expressions and, thinking he was joking, I burst out laughing. A moment later, HR joined the call, and that's when it hit me. It wasn't a joke. It was one of the most awkward moments of my life. "After the meeting, still reeling, I decided to release the AI tool I'd built for myself publicly for free. I thought, 'I can't be the only one going through this and if it helps even two or three people like me, that would be something good to come out of it'. "I spent the rest of the day building a simple website and posted about it on Reddit before going to bed. The next morning, I woke up to my phone blowing up with notifications. It had gone viral on Reddit and TikTok overnight, racking up hundreds of thousands of views." The app's web version had been viewed more than 400,000 times on TikTok and Reddit in the first 24 hours. There was a market for the app, but the cost was prohibitive. It was going to set Daniel back $300 a day to keep the app up and running, so he introduced "a small paywall to help cover the costs, and created a $2 per month financial hardship option for anyone struggling", while offering a slightly higher tier for people who wanted to support him as "a now-unemployed solopreneur". What started as a personal project had evolved into something much bigger. People started asking him if NeuroTranslator could be developed into a mobile app, and if it could be expanded to cover other neurotypes, such as ADHD. "I wanted NeuroTranslator to be more than just a translator for autistic communication - I wanted it to bridge communication gaps for a range of neurotypes," Daniel says. "The feedback I received from thousands of users inspired me to create something truly inclusive and scalable. "At first, I explored hiring developers to build a mobile app, but the quotes I received were far beyond what I could afford - especially given that I'd just lost my job. So, I decided to take a leap and teach myself how to build the app from scratch, with a little help from AI-powered tools along the way. "It's estimated that one in five people are neurodivergent, yet the world often isn't built for us. NeuroTranslator is my attempt to change that - to offer a way for neurodivergent and neurotypical people to connect in ways they may never have thought possible." The app works, he says, by acting as a bridge between different communication styles. Users type in a scenario and the app translates it in a way that's easy for the user to understand, based on their particular neurotype. "Anyone who isn't neurotypical will tell you that communicating can sometimes feel like speaking an entirely different language," he says. "Take something as seemingly simple as 'How are you?'. For a neurotypical person, it's often just a polite greeting, not meant to be answered in detail. For an autistic person, however, it can be interpreted as a literal question requiring an honest and thorough response. "The NeuroTranslator breaks down hidden meanings, implied context and common social cues that might not be obvious to everyone. "By making subtle adjustments in how we communicate, we can reduce misunderstandings and create more meaningful connections. That's what bridging the gap really means to me - fostering understanding by translating intent, not just words, and embracing our differences." Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . AdvertisementGameStop Swings to a Profit Despite Revenue Dip
Synagogue Spotlight By Stephen Silver The 2024 presidential election was like no other in history, and CNN’s Dana Bash had a front-row seat for some of its most important moments. Bash, who is CNN’s chief political correspondent and host of both “Inside Politics With Dana Bash” and “State of the Union With Jake Tapper and Dana Bash,” appeared Nov. 14 as part of the Main Line Speaker Series at Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim in Wynnewood. The event filled the synagogue’s sanctuary despite taking place opposite an Eagles Thursday night game. The Main Line Speaker Series launched in 2018, with past speakers including Howie Roseman, Terry Gross, Jon Meacham, former Sen. Al Franken, Michael Smerconish and Doris Kearns Goodwin. The series will next host Adam Grant, the author and organizational psychologist, on April 2. The sponsors of the talk were Tracy and Marc Ginsburg, Amy and Michael Koppelman, Rich and Rachel Lester and Marcy and Tom Wiener. Jeff Jubelirer, a corporate communications expert and Main Line congregant, moderated a Q&A with Bash, in which pre-submitted questions were asked. “When we secured this appearance back in January, we all knew that Dana would deliver an insightful and provocative post-election recap,” Michael Koppelman said while introducing Bash. They didn’t know, however, that Bash would be present for so many key moments of the campaign — nor did they know, he joked, that the Eagles would be playing that night. Bash’s talk was titled, “Post-Election Analysis With Dana Bash.” Bash is Jewish, grew up in northern New Jersey and is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor. She shared in the speech that she was attending a Jewish summer camp visiting day with her son when she got word that Joe Biden was dropping out of the presidential race. “I’m proud of being Jewish, and of how our community has come together,” Bash said during the speech. “I can feel all the Yiddishkeit here.” She added that she appreciates that CNN has allowed her to report on antisemitism, including a 2022 special called, “Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America.” The correspondent also told stories about several of the key moments she was a part of during the 2024 campaign. She and her colleague Tapper — the Jewish Philadelphia-area native — were the moderators for the fateful June presidential debate between Donald Trump and Biden, where Biden’s sluggish performance led to his departure from the race just weeks later. Once Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate, Bash in late August conducted the first interview with Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. She also conducted a memorable interview with vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, in mid-September, at the height of the “they’re eating the cats” controversy. Then, in late October, Bash took a reporting trip to the Philadelphia suburbs, not far from the synagogue, where she spoke on camera with both Democratic and Republican groups who were working to turn out the Jewish vote for their respective candidates. Pennsylvania has the largest Jewish population of any of the seven battleground states. Bash and Tapper got the coveted assignment to moderate the June 27 debate in Atlanta, which required a great deal of preparation, including mock debates much like what the candidates do. While the CNN team prepared for what they thought was every possible contingency, “What we didn’t prep for was what happened,” Bash said, of Biden’s candidacy-ending performance. While Trump arrived hours before the start of the debate, Bash shared that President Biden did not arrive in the debate venue until 8:40 p.m., about 20 minutes before the debate began. CNN’s makeup artists didn’t get to work on Biden, she said — disproving conspiracy theories that the network had somehow screwed up Biden’s makeup on purpose. On August 29, Bash — who had interviewed Harris and her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, several times over the years — conducted the first interview with Harris and Walz. Among the questions she asked in that interview was what Harris planned to do to achieve a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war. Of that October visit to the Philadelphia suburbs, Bash stated she “got out of the studio for one piece,” in which she spoke to representatives of both the Republican Jewish Coalition and the Jewish Democratic Council of America. On that trip, Bash also visited Hymie’s Deli, which was used to film Jewish-focused ads for both candidates. Bash said in the speech that “it’s too early to know how the Jewish vote went down” in the election, although she did state that Rockland County, New York, the most Jewish county in the country by percentage, had a 14-point swing towards Trump. As for the election itself, Bash mostly attributed the result to inflation and the global anti-incumbency fervor that has affected most Western democracies this year, while also referencing the unique coalition that Trump cultivated. After the speech, in a moment that went semi-viral on social media, an activist from the group Code Pink confronted Bash in the sanctuary, stating, “I’m really upset at what I perceive to be a conflation between anti-Zionism and antisemitism,” and accused Bash of “being a mouthpiece for the genocide in Gaza.” Bash responded that she was not there to debate, but that “being anti-Israel, anti-Israeli government, is not antisemitic,” and referenced protesters who have showed up at her home. “You came to a place of Jewish worship, stood on the Bima, near the holy Torah scroll, and pretended to be congregants,” Bash wrote on X, in response to the video. “You have no shame, no decency and no clue what you’re talking about.” In the Q&A period, Bash also struck a defiant tone against the idea that the incoming Trump administration could pressure journalists who are doing their jobs. “Intimidation is not gonna work,” she said. Stephen Silver is a Broomall-based freelance writer. TAGS 2024 election CNN Dana Bash Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim Main Line Speaker Series WynnewoodCOPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — For a pair of lower-level downhill events, this sure had plenty of Olympic medal-capturing and World Cup-winning ski racers. The stage belonged to Lindsey Vonn , the 40-year-old who took another step on her comeback trail Saturday with her first races in nearly six years. Vonn wasn't particularly speedy and finished in the middle of the pack on a cold but sunny day at Copper Mountain. Times and places weren't the mission, though, as much as getting used to the speed again and gaining the necessary points to compete on the World Cup circuit this season. Vonn accomplished both, finishing 24th in the first downhill race of the day and 27th in the second. She posted on social media after the FIS races that she had enough points to enter World Cup events. The timing couldn't be more perfect — the next stop on the women's circuit is Beaver Creek, Colorado, in a week. Vonn, who used to own a home in nearby Vail, hasn't committed to any sort of timetable for a World Cup return. “Today was a solid start and I had a blast being in start with my teammates again!” Vonn wrote on X . “While I’m sure people will speculate and say I’m not in top form because of the results, I disagree. This was training for me. I’m still testing equipment and getting back in the groove.” Her competition — a veritable who's who of high-profile ski racers — applauded her efforts. “I don't expect her to come back and win — just that she comes back and she has fun,” said Federica Brignone of Italy, a former overall World Cup champion and three-time Olympic medalist. “She's having fun, and she’s doing what she loves. That’s the best thing that she could do.” In the first race on a frigid morning, Vonn wound up 1.44 seconds behind the winning time of 1 minute, 5.79 seconds posted by Mirjam Puchner of Austria. In her second race through the course later in the morning, Vonn was 1.53 seconds behind Cornelia Huetter of Austria, who finished in 1:05.99. Huetter is the reigning season-long World Cup downhill champion. “It’s really nice to compare with her again, and nice to have her (racing) again,” Huetter said. “For sure, for the skiing World Cup, we have a lot of more attention. It's generally good for all racers because everyone is looking.” Also in the field were Nadia Delago of Italy, who won a bronze medal in downhill at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and Puchner, the Olympic silver winner in super-G in Beijing. In addition, there was Marta Bassino of Italy, a winner of the super-G at the 2023 world championships, and two-time Olympic champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland. “For me, it was really a training, but it was fun to have a World Cup race level right here,” Gisin said. “It was a crazy race.” Vonn remains a popular figure and took the time after each run to sign autographs for young fans along with posing for photos. When she left the sport, Vonn had 82 World Cup race victories, which stood as the record for a woman and within reach of the all-time Alpine record of 86 held by Swedish standout Ingemar Stenmark. The women’s mark held by Vonn was surpassed in January 2023 by Mikaela Shiffrin, who now has 99 wins — more than any Alpine ski racer in the history of the sport. Shiffrin is currently sidelined after a crash in a giant slalom event in Killington, Vermont , last weekend. Vonn’s last major race was in February 2019, when she finished third in a downhill during the world championships in Sweden. The three-time Olympic medalist left the circuit still near the top of her game. But all the broken arms and legs, concussions and torn knee ligaments took too big a toll and sent her into retirement. She had a partial knee replacement last April and felt good enough to give racing another shot. “It's very impressive to see all the passion that Lindsey still has,” Gisin said. Also racing Saturday was 45-year-old Sarah Schleper, who once competed for the United States but now represents Mexico. Schleper was the next racer behind Vonn and they got a chance to share a moment between a pair of 40-somethings still racing. “I was like, ‘Give me some tips, Lindsey,’” Schleper said. “She’s like, ‘Oh, it’s a highway tuck, the whole thing.’ Then she’s like, ‘It’s just like the good old days.’" AP skiing: https://apnews.com/hub/alpine-skiingJose Rizal’s continuing relevance: Guiding light to Filipino nationMONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC) today announced that on December 9, 2024, its Board of Directors declared a dividend on its shares of common stock equal to $0.87 per share on the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock, to be payable on January 17, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2024. This dividend represents an 10.1% increase over last year’s annual dividend. Ted Harris, Balchem’s Chairman, President and CEO, said, “Balchem has a long-standing commitment to an annual dividend and we are pleased to announce the continuation of that commitment. This dividend represents the sixteenth consecutive increase in our annual dividend, reflecting both the consistently outstanding financial performance the company has delivered and the Board’s continued confidence in our long-term strategies.” About Balchem Corporation Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. The company reports three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. The Human Nutrition & Health segment delivers customized food and beverage ingredient systems, as well as key nutrients into a variety of applications across the food, supplement and pharmaceutical industries. The Animal Nutrition & Health segment manufactures and supplies products to numerous animal health markets. Through Specialty Products, Balchem provides specialty-packaged chemicals for use in healthcare and other industries, and also provides chelated minerals to the micronutrient agricultural market. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect Balchem’s expectation or belief concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Balchem can give no assurance that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements will prove correct and various factors could cause results to differ materially from Balchem’s expectations, including risks and factors identified in Balchem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other factors that may be identified in our other SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the above cautionary statement. Balchem assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as of any future date.
‘GREAT PROMISE BUT NOT PROVEN YET’: Could Ozempic treat addiction?Former World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt made history during his debut at the 1997 Australian Open . Now, his 16-year-old son Cruz, who recently received a wildcard for the tournament's qualifying rounds, has the opportunity to replicate his father's achievement as the youngest player to reach the main draw at the first Grand Slam of the year. Not everyone was pleased with Cruz receiving the wildcard, as many fans on social media criticized the decision and accused the organisers of "nepotism." The Australian teenager, currently ranked No. 107 in the junior category and World No. 1264 in the ATP rankings, will be the lowest-ranked player in the qualifying rounds. Cruz Hewitt steps into the spotlight As the son of a two-time Grand Slam champion, Cruz faces high expectations to follow in his father's footsteps. Lleyton was not only one of the best players in tennis history but also shone at an early age. He remains the second-youngest player to achieve the World No. 1 ranking, a feat he accomplished at 20 years and 9 months, a record surpassed only by Carlos Alcaraz in 2022 at 19 years and 4 months. Lleyton still holds the record for the youngest player to reach the Australian Open main draw, a milestone he achieved in 1997 at just 15 years and 323 days. He lost in the first round to Sergi Bruguera in straight sets. Cruz will need to win three consecutive matches to qualify for the main draw, which would make him the youngest player to advance through the Australian Open qualifiers since his father in 1997. However, even if successful, Cruz would still fall short of his father's record, as he would enter the main draw at 16 years and 32 days old—just over two months older than Lleyton was when he set the record 27 years ago. Una publicación compartida por Tennis Australia (@tennisaustralia) This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.
SAN DIEGO , Dec. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announced that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors in DMC Global Inc. ( NASDAQ : BOOM) shares Investors who purchased more than $100,000 in shares of DMC Global Inc. BOOM between May and November 2024 have certain options and there are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: February 04, 2025 . Those DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554. On October 21, 2024 , DMC Global Inc. disclosed that it was "revising its guidance" for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 , stating that the Company's adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be approximately $5 million , down from prior guidance for $15 -18 million, and that the third quarter financial results "will include inventory and bad debt charges at DynaEnergetics totaling approximately $5 million , as well as lower fixed overhead absorption on reduced sales at both Arcadia and DynaEnergetics." The Company also revealed that the financial results will include an approximate $142 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge "associated with DMC's December 2021 acquisition of a controlling interest in Arcadia ." On November 4, 2024 , DMC Global Inc released its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2024 . Among other results, the Company reported third quarter sales of $152.4 million , down 11% sequentially and year-over-year, as well as the previously disclosed non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Shares of DMC Global Inc. BOOM declined from $15.98 per share on May 3, 2024 , to as low as $7.16 per share on November 21 , 2024. On December 06, 2024 , an investor in NASDAQ: BOOM shares filed a lawsuit against DMC Global Inc. The plaintiff alleges that between May 3, 2024 and November 4, 2024 , the defendants made materially false and misleading statements and failed to disclose the following adverse facts about DMC Global's business, operations, and prospects which were known to defendants or recklessly disregarded by them: (i) the goodwill associated with the company's principal business segment, Acadia Products, was overstated due to the adverse events and circumstances affecting that reporting segment; (ii) DMC Global's materially inadequate internal systems and processes were adversely affecting its operations; (iii) the company's inadequate systems and processes prevented it from ensuring reasonably accurate guidance and that its public disclosures were timely, accurate, and complete; (iv) as a result, defendants misrepresented DMC Global's operations and financial results; and/or (v) as a result, the company's public statements were materially false, misleading, or lacked a reasonable basis when made. Those who purchased shares of DMC Global Inc. BOOM should contact the Shareholders Foundation, Inc. CONTACT: Shareholders Foundation, Inc. Michael Daniels +1 (858) 779-1554 mail@shareholdersfoundation.com 3111 Camino Del Rio North Suite 423 San Diego, CA 92108 The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is a professional portfolio legal monitoring and a settlement claim filing service, which does research related to shareholder issues and informs investors of securities class actions, settlements, judgments, and other legal related news to the stock/financial market. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is not a law firm. Any referenced cases, investigations, and/or settlements are not filed/initiated/reached and/or are not related to Shareholders Foundation. The information is only provided as a public service. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lawsuit-for-investors-who-lost-over-100-000-in-shares-of-dmc-global-inc-nasdaq-boom-between-may-and-nov-2024-announced-by-shareholders-foundation-302325435.html SOURCE Shareholders Foundation, Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Argentina’s Indigenous peoples have just lost their principal legal safeguard against evictions from their ancestral lands. President Javier Milei enacted a presidential decree of necessity and urgency on Tuesday, overturning the country’s Territorial Emergency Law which recognized the pre-existence of Argentina’s Indigenous peoples and afforded protections for registered groups from being forced out from lands traditionally occupied by Indigenous communities. The law was renewed via decree in 2021, but Milei’s 1083/2024 emergency decree — a tool usually reserved for very specific occasions — overturned it on Tuesday. “There is no reason that could justify the emergency to remain in place. Its renewal would mean the consolidation of discrimination between Argentine citizens,” claimed the decree, which was signed by most of Milei’s ministers and will go into effect on December 11. It also contended that the law “prevents the free exercise of productive and recreational activities on the lands involved, as well as limits the right to dispose of such resources.” The Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS) condemned the move, saying that government officials are “unfurling their racist discourse” against Indigenous communities and highlighting that before being slashed, the law’s implementation was “lukewarm and erratic.” “The law was a protective tool against the criminalization of these communities defending their rights, which is why its enforcement is essential. It provided a response, albeit partial, to a debt owed by the Argentine State to our Indigenous peoples and to comply with obligations assumed by the state before international human rights organizations,” said the human rights nonprofit in a communiqué on Tuesday afternoon. This isn’t the first rollback of Indigenous rights carried out by the administration. In November, Argentina was the only country to vote against a draft resolution on Indigenous Peoples’ rights aimed at preserving their spiritual beliefs, ancestral knowledge, and languages. In late September, the government also suspended a registry that allowed Indigenous communities to earn legal status, garnering a concerned response from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). In a statement published last week, the commission said that the move “may undermine” the protection of Indigenous peoples’ rights to lands, territories, and natural resources and their right to self-determination. “This decision was made without consulting Indigenous peoples and potentially affects at least 250 of Argentina’s 1881 officially identified Indigenous communities,” the IACHR said in its statement. Out of those communities, 47% have yet to conduct the mandatory territorial survey, they added. The IACHR also mentioned “broader setbacks in the recognition of Indigenous territories” as well as “forced evictions” that took place in Jujuy, Río Negro, and Chubut provinces earlier this year even despite the 2006 Territorial Emergency Law. Some of those evictions included institutional violence and the stigmatization of leaders and members of Indigenous communities, including the murder of a Mapuche man called Juan Carlos Villa in Río Negro. Villa was killed on August 11 by a provincial police officer, who has since been removed from duty and is now facing trial. The IACHR urged Argentina to “implement effective administrative mechanisms to safeguard the Indigenous peoples’ territorial rights, including recognizing their legal personality and ensuring land restitution.” The organization pointed out that those measures should be consulted and informed to the communities while respecting their cultural identity. Argentina’s National Constitution states that the National Congress must recognize the ethnic and cultural preexistence of the Indigenous peoples in Argentina. This includes acknowledging their legal status and the property of the land they have traditionally occupied.
The former England footballer, 39, said he was “proud” of how Coleen was doing in the Australian jungle in a post on social media on Saturday. The couple, who first met at school and began dating aged 16, share four sons – Kai Wayne, Klay Anthony, Kit Joseph and Cass Mac. Proud of @ColeenRoo on @imacelebrity she’s doing great ❤️ Me and the boys would love to see her doing a trial and we know she’d want to put herself to the test. If you can download the #ImACeleb app and let’s get voting! 🗳️🕷️🐍 pic.twitter.com/f1VEihHVzy — Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) November 23, 2024 “Proud of @ColeenRoo on @imacelebrity she’s doing great”, he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, alongside a collage of photos of her on the show. “Me and the boys would love to see her doing a trial and we know she’d want to put herself to the test. “If you can download the #ImACeleb and let’s get voting!” At the end of Saturday’s episode, it was revealed Rooney would be taking on the next Bushtucker Trial alongside BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough. Your votes mean Coleen and Dean are about to have a trucking terrifying time when they face Absolute Carnage ⚠️ #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/Q9PcJ3SwF1 — I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) November 23, 2024 During the first task of the series, McCullough chose to partner up with TV personality Coleen as he hailed her as “Wagatha Christie”. Rooney, 38, was given the nickname when she accused Rebekah Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, of leaking her private information to The Sun in a viral post on social media. In July 2022, a judge at the High Court found the post was “substantially true”. During Vardy’s stint on I’m A Celebrity, she became the third celebrity to leave, saying the series helped her become more tolerant. Earlier this week, Liverpool-born Coleen told her fellow campmate that going to court over her feud with Vardy was her “worst nightmare” as she felt she was “putting on a show for the whole world”. However, she said she was not scared about making the viral post which kicked off the dispute, saying: “I just didn’t think it would have the impact it did, because I was just that sick and tired of it, it was draining.” Later in the episode, Rooney became emotional over the loss of her sister Rosie, after boxing star Barry McGuigan spoke about the death of his daughter. I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! continues on ITV1 and ITVX.Marvell Unveils Industry's First Coherent-lite 1.6 Tbps O-band-optimized DSP for Data Center Campus Connectivity
University of Maine soccer forward Abby Kraemer became the school’s first All-American a year ago and this season became the first America East player in 25 years to receive a second All-American berth. Kraemer, an All-American second team pick last year, was chosen to the third team this season. She was one of just two players from a New England school to be chosen an All-American along with University of Connecticut junior forward Chioma Okafor, who was also a third team pick. There are four All-American teams. Kraemer, a native of Waterloo, Ontario, led the Black Bears in scoring with seven goals and five assists for 19 points. The Black Bears won the America East tournament for the second straight year and earned a berth to the NCAA tournament. She had three game-winning goals and was named to the All-America East first team and to the All-Tournament team. She had a goal and an assist in the 3-0 victory over New Hampshire in the America East championship game. She was also named to the All-Atlantic Region second team along with teammates Myla Schneider and Kristina Kelly. Lara Kirkby was a third team pick. Kraemer concluded her UMaine career with 31 goals and 12 assists for 74 points and 10 of her goals were game-winners. The All-Americans will be recognized at the United Soccer Coaches All-America ceremony and reception on Jan. 11 in Chicago in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches convention. More articles from the BDN