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Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Friday the OPEC+ decision to push back the start of oil output rises by three months until April was based mainly on fundamentals. “There are so many things going on over the next two months but primarily the decision to delay bringing these barrels to the second quarter is tied to the issue that the first quarter is not a good quarter to bring in volumes as it is known to be a quarter for building stocks,” Prince Abdulaziz told CNBC in an interview, when asked how the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would impact OPEC’s strategy. OPEC+, which groups the de facto Saudi-led Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with allies including Russia, on Thursday also extended the full unwinding of cuts by a year until the end of 2026 due to weak demand and booming production outside the group. The decision “also gives you a meaningful way to have a better understanding not necessarily of what will happen with regard to the U.S., respectfully, but there are so many other things – growth in China, growth in Europe, and lack of it thanks to transitioning, and what is happening in the U.S. economy, interest rates, inflation.” “There are too many moving parts. But honestly the primary cause for moving or shifting – bringing these barrels – is based on fundamentals,” Prince Abdulaziz said. OPEC+, which pumps about half the world’s oil, had been planning to start unwinding cuts from October 2024 but a slowdown in global demand and rising output elsewhere forced it to postpone the plans on several occasions. “I think the reality check that we had to attend to was that we have the double task of attending to the fundamentals yet put together something that mitigates these negative sentiments, within of course the controls of what OPEC+ can do,” Prince Abdulaziz said. “We honestly believe the market next year will be better than what is being projected.” OPEC+ members are holding back 5.86 million barrels per day of output, or about 5.7% of global demand, in a series of steps agreed since 2022 to support the market. The steps include cuts of 2 million bpd by the whole group, 1.65 million bpd of first stage of voluntary cuts by eight members and another 2.2 million of second stage of voluntary cuts by the same eight members. On Thursday, OPEC+ agreed to extend the 2 million bpd and the 1.65 million bpd of cuts until the end of 2026 from the end of 2025, according to statements issued by the group. The gradual unwinding of 2.2 million of cuts will start from April 2025 with monthly increases of 138,000 bpd, according to Reuters calculations, and lasting 18 months until September 2026. “What is not helpful was the accumulation of the lack of compensation,” Prince Abdulaziz said, referring to member countries’ plans to trim output over time for prior production above quotas agreed with OPEC+. Iraq, Russia and Kazakhstan have presented OPEC with compensation plans. They were extended to a year and a half from one year “because, again, we took serious commitments at the highest level,” Prince Abdulaziz said. “These things will be delivered if we can extend the period of compensation.” Source: Reuters (Reporting by Maha El Dahan and Nadine Awadalla; writing by Yousef Saba, editing by Jason Neely, Louise Heavens and David Evans)TORONTO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivalry Corp. (the "Company" or "Rivalry") (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for digital-first players, is pleased to announce that it has closed the third tranche (the “Third Closing”) of its non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units"), previously announced on November 26, 2024 (the "Offering"). Under the Third Closing, the Company issued 2,231,253 Units at a price of $0.15 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $334,688. The Company may complete one or more additional closings, for aggregate gross proceeds (together with the proceeds raised under the initial closing, second closing and Third Closing) of up to approximately USD$3 million. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars. Each Unit is comprised of one (1) subordinate voting share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Subordinate Voting Share") and one-half of one (1/2) Subordinate Voting Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Subordinate Voting Share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.25 per Warrant Share for a period of 12 months from the date hereof, subject to the Company's right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants upon 30 days' notice in the event that the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares is equal to or exceeds $0.50 on the TSX Venture Exchange (or such other recognized Canadian stock exchange as the Subordinate Voting Shares are primarily traded on) for a period of 10 consecutive trading days. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for corporate development and general working capital purposes. The Subordinate Voting Shares and Warrants, and any securities issuable upon exercise thereof, are subject to a four-month statutory hold period, in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The Company has paid an aggregate of $10,501.20 in finder's fees in connection with the Third Closing. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. 100,200 Units were issued to family members of Steven Isenberg, a director of the Company and a "related party" (within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101")) and 500,000 Units were issued to Kevin Wimer, a director of the Company and a "related party", and such issuances are considered a "related party transaction" for the purposes of MI 61-101. Such related party transaction is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities being issued to the related parties nor the consideration being paid by the related parties exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The purchasers of the Units and the extent of such participation were not finalized until shortly prior to the completion of the Offering. Accordingly, it was not possible to publicly disclose details of the nature and extent of related party participation in the transactions contemplated hereby pursuant to a material change report filed at least 21 days prior to the completion of such transactions. About Rivalry Rivalry Corp. wholly owns and operates Rivalry Limited , a leading sport betting and media company offering fully regulated online wagering on esports, traditional sports, and casino for the digital generation. Based in Toronto, Rivalry operates a global team in more than 20 countries and growing. Rivalry Limited has held an Isle of Man license since 2018, considered one of the premier online gambling jurisdictions, as well as an internet gaming registration in Ontario, and is currently in the process of obtaining additional country licenses. With world class creative execution and brand positioning in online culture, a native crypto token, and demonstrated market leadership among digital-first users Rivalry is shaping the future of online gambling for a generation born on the internet. Company Contact: Steven Salz, Co-founder & CEO ss@rivalry.com Investor Contact: investors@rivalry.com Media Contact: Cody Luongo, Head of Communications cody@rivalry.com 203-947-1936 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "achieve", "could", "believe", "plan", "intend", "objective", "continuous", "ongoing", "estimate", "outlook", "expect", "project" and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management of the Company at the date the statements are made based on information then available to the Company. Various factors and assumptions are applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve a number of known and unknown, variables, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations; the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses; the esports and sports betting industry being a heavily regulated industry; the complex and evolving regulatory environment for the online gaming and online gambling industry; the success of esports and other betting products are not guaranteed; changes in public perception of the esports and online gambling industry; failure to retain or add customers; the Company having a limited operating history; negative cash flow from operations; operational risks; cybersecurity risks; reliance on management; reliance on third parties and third-party networks; exchange rate risks; risks related to cryptocurrency transactions; risk of intellectual property infringement or invalid claims; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; and general economic, market and business conditions. For additional risks, please see the Company’s MD&A dated April 30, 2024 and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca . No assurance can be given that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Source: Rivalry Corp.
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NoneBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Deshawn Purdie threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to O'Mega Blake for the go-ahead score and Charlotte defeated Florida Atlantic 39-27 on Saturday in a game that matched two new interim coaches. Charlotte (4-7, 3-4 American Athletic Conference) fired Biff Poggi on Monday and Tim Brewster took over. FAU (2-9, 0-7) fired Tom Ferman, also on Monday, with Chad Lunsford taking charge. After Blake's third touchdown catch of the game that came with 5:25 left, the 49ers extended their lead when Tyriq Starks was strip-sacked by Ja'Qurious Conley and 335-pound Katron Kevans carried it 22 yards into the end zone. Blake made five catches for a career-high 205 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown. Purdie was 16 of 30 for a career-best 396 yards passing with the three scores plus an interception. The 49ers only rushed for 46 yards. Stephen Rusnak kicked four field goals. Starks was 12-of-23 passing for 179 yards including a 65-yard score to Omari Hayes in the final minute of the third quarter to get FAU within six of the 49ers. CJ Campbell rushed 58 yards to score early in the fourth quarter and the Owls had a 27-26 lead. Campbell finished with 150 yards on 21 carries. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Black Friday 2024 freebeat Brings Global Discounts and a Chance to Win Its Flagship Lit Bike
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:36 p.m. ESTEstablished in 2018 in partnership with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, this year’s drive commenced on December 1 and will continue for three months. As NSW Police Force officers strive to beat last year’s record in donations, Minister for Police and Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said the challenge was one of the nation’s largest blood drives. “Police and other first responders understand better than anyone the life-saving power of blood – every day officers see firsthand how vital these donations are,” she said. “With blood demand at its highest in 12 years, the need is urgent. “Donating can make a real impact and I encourage everyone to join police in supporting this important cause.” Last year the NSW Police Force contributed 594 blood donations to the drive, which equates to 1,784 lives saved. For more information on donating visit .
Red Violet's chief information officer sells $372,500 in stockNews junkies will find much to love in “September 5,” a fictionalized account of ABC’s live coverage of the hostage crisis during the 1972 Munich Olympics. There are spirited debates about reporting with only one source, use of words like “terrorism” and what to do if violence breaks out during a live shot. There are negotiations with rival networks over satellite usage, disguises and fake badges made to get reels of 16mm film in and out of the locked down Olympic village and plenty of confused men (and a few women) trying to keep up with an ever-escalating situation. The film is a moment by moment retelling of how a group of sports broadcasters brought this story to the world in real time, despite the technical limitations and their own inexperience across a confusing 22 hours. Everyone came to the studio that night ready for breaking sports news, scores and pre-packaged interviews. Even that was going to be a test for the man running the control room for the first time. Geoffrey Mason, portrayed by , was a 28-year-old coordinating producer. Someone wonders about his experience and is assured that he’s covered minor league baseball games. But in the early hours of , eight members of a Palestinian group called Black September broke into the Olympic village and attacked the Israeli delegation killing wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg and weightlifter Yossi Romano. Some escaped, but nine others were taken hostage. While the tragedy of the Munich Olympics has certainly been told many times, writer and director Tim Fehlbaum saw an opportunity in the team behind the live broadcast. And he commits fully to staying in the newsroom, with all of its glorious old technologies, from the walkie-talkies they used to stay in touch and to taking time to show how they had to manually add text to the screens. He and his screenwriter were able to reconstruct the events almost minute-by-minute, which helped shape the screenplay. The players are many in this large ensemble. , who’s looked right in a newsroom since “Shattered Glass,” gives gravitas to Roone Arledge, then-president of ABC Sports, and Ben Chaplin is operations engineer Marvin Bader. Leonie Benesch is Marianne Gebhardt, a German-speaking interpreter who is the only person there able to understand the language of the country. She might be a bit of a composite who checks off a lot of boxes as both an entrepreneurial woman and a younger German offering perspective and insight into what this moment might mean for the country trying to put on a good front in the aftermath of World War II. An actor (Benjamin Walker) plays broadcaster Peter Jennings, and real archival footage of anchor Jim McKay from that day is used in the film. And while they all rise to the occasion, mistakes are made – including a rather big one at the end, following imperfect secondhand information from the Fuerstenfeldbruck airfield. They don’t call it the first draft of history for nothing, after all, and it may be illuminating for audiences to see how it’s handled. The film looks of its time, but it also feels fairly modern in its sensibilities which makes it always seem more like a re-telling than an in-the-moment experience. This may be to its detriment, yet it’s still an undeniably riveting and compelling watch. The word thrilling doesn’t seem appropriate, however. This is not “Apollo 13” after all. The end is not a happy one. But at time when trust in the media is in crisis, this film is a great humanizer, reminding audiences that the media is far from a monolith, but a group of individuals under immense pressure to get the story right, get the story out and go back and do it again the next day. “September 5,” a Paramount Pictures release in theaters Friday, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for language. Running time: 94. Three stars out of four.The final state championship games of the season have competed and the last bits of confetti have been swept up. Now it’s time to take a look back at the top athletes in their respective sports. The player of the year award is judged by staff at The Oregonian/OregonLive, taking into account season stats and finishes at the state championship.
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CS Northridge 89, Denver 60President Joe Biden gave son Hunter an early Christmas present Dec. 1. He pardoned his boy for the two felonies he was convicted of earlier in the year. There was outrage among Republicans and some Democratic dissent as well. A somewhat hilarious denunciation came from Dinesh D’Souza, a conservative writer and filmmaker who has spread Trump conspiracy theories in his movies and elsewhere. When the pardon was announced, D’Souza mocked the President on X: “No one is above the law – except my son Hunter!” As Travis McGee once explained, the problem with liars and living with lies is that it requires a solid memory. D’Souza himself was pardoned by Trump in 2018 for campaign finance law violations that he pled guilty to in 2014. “Oops! Pardon me.” Normally, I would oppose the Biden pardon. But, considering that a vengeance-obsessed Donald Trump promises to use the Justice Department to punish enemies, I think the President wise to remove his son from federal jurisdiction. In fact, NBC reported Dec. 2 that, “President Biden is being encouraged to consider pardoning the likely targets of Trump’s wrath to disrupt corrupt prosecutions in advance.” Trump, too, pardoned those close to him before leaving office, including Paul Manafort (bank and tax fraud, etc.), his former campaign manager, and Trump’s friend and political adviser Roger Stone (lying to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 campaign). Still, President Biden might not be alone in sharing a holiday table with a pardoned felon since another December, 2020, beneficiary of a Trump pardon was Charles Kushner, whom Trump has nominated to serve as French ambassador. He is father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner – he of the $2 billion “loan” from the Saudis. The elder Kushner had pled guilty to tax evasion, illegal campaign contribution and witness tampering along will 15 other charges. Those felonies represent high qualifications for a Trump appointee. According to CBS News, when “Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was cooperating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. “Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said.” That sounds about as sleazy as stalking teen beauty contestants’ dressing rooms. Next stop Paris. During the past campaign, Trump promised blanket pardons for the hooligan army he sicced on the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in his failed coup attempt. His transition team has said the pardons will be on a “case by case,” basis – which in Trump-speak might depend upon the size of a “contribution” an insurrectionist can provide. Such pay-for-pardon allegations arose in 2021. And, is their the possibility that Trump might pardon the woman who introduced him to his wife? That woman is Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence after being found guilty of sex trafficking minors for her part in Jeffery Epstein’s sex ring. At the turn of the century, Epstein – who “committed suicide” in jail in 2019 – and Trump were seen often in each other’s company. In fact, the relationship was more than casual. In November of 1997, Britain’s Sunday Mirror reported: “Just weeks after ditching his second wife, America’s best-known billionaire Donald Trump has fallen under the spell of a 20-year-old English girl.” The girl the 50-year-old Trump met was London model Anouska De Georgious. The newspaper’s gee-whiz account of their romance continues: “After their meeting, Trump flew Madam (apt word choice?) Maxwell and the model south to the sunshine state, where all three enjoyed a happy weekend together. When they returned to New York, Anouska was installed in one of Donald’s many apartments there.” De Georgious has been one of the most outspoken victims of the Epstein/Maxwell procurement ring, telling a court in 2019: “Jeffrey Epstein manipulated me, coerced me and abused me. He cannot begin to fathom what he did to us.” In 2002, Trump told New York Magazine: “I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” Well, some might say a 50-year-old romancing a 20-year-old might indicate a preference for younger women, too. Trump is 24 years older than Melania, who was introduced to him by Maxwell at a party he was attending with another Maxwell-arranged date. So, is their matchmaker on Trump’s future pardon list? Gary Edmondson is chair of the Stephens County Democratic Party and former Managing Editor of The Item.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) approved an increase of 2% in the Company's quarterly common stock dividend, from per share to per share, beginning in the first quarter of 2025. The Company's first quarter 2025 common stock dividend of per share is payable on to shareholders of record at the close of business on , 2025. Additional information regarding dividends paid by AES, including tax treatment, can be found on by selecting "Investors" then "Stock Information" and then "Dividend History." The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit . This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, and rates of return consistent with prior experience. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law. Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at . AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as channels of distribution of Company information. The information AES posts through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the " " page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release. Investor Contact: Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204, Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The AES CorporationMore Misinformation Than Fact Online Into Murder OF Insurance CEO
What keeps Side A alive and kicking, even when almost all its original members have left the band? The group continues to draw a full-house crowd at its regular weekly gig at 19 East — that is, if it’s not out of town or overseas for special concerts. One reason is that its current lineup — guitarist Leevon Cailao, bassist Ned Esguerra, lead singer Yubs Esperat, drummer Ernie Severino, and keyboardist Naldy Gonzalez — is known as one of the tightest, most dynamic bands hereabouts. Another factor — and this is probably what matters most — is that the legions of Side A fans never tire of hearing the band’s old hits, aside from enjoying its wide repertoire of classic and contemporary pop-rock covers. One original track in particular, “Forevermore,” has recently made the news due to a rather unusual issue. The song’s composer, former Side A bassist Joey Benin, had requested ex-Side A lead vocalist Joey Generoso to refrain from singing the song in the latter’s live performances. Benin explained the reason in a lengthy post on social media. This is how he summarized it when I asked him about the issue: “Main concern ko yung conflict sa pagkanta ni JG ng ‘Forevermore’ (and other Side A songs na arranged/produced by Side A). Kinakanta niya kasi at his solo shows. It brings confusion to people. May existing Side A pa kasi. To honor din yung bandmates ko na part din in making all those songs. “Yes, malaking factor talaga yung voice ni JG, kaya lang umalis na siya e 🙁 Dapat hindi niya bitbit yung pinaghirapan ng banda sa solo act niya. Sabi ko nga, puwede naman niyang kantahin yun basta with Side A. As long as may Side A, it remains a Side A song.” To my follow-up question on how Benin communicated with Generoso: “I messaged him and Girlie, his wife/manager [by phone]...My message was so loving and politely written.” Apparently, what made Benin bring up the issue was that after Generoso left Side A in 2015 to go solo, the latter’s set list still included the band’s songs. “I encouraged him to co-write with other songwriters, work with arrangers, para makatulong sa kanya in establishing his own identity. Because I truly believe kayang-kaya niya naman to go solo, especially since he has such a beautiful, distinct voice. Who wouldn’t love Joey G’s voice? He can sing anything and make it sound good,” Benin said in his post. However, Generoso won’t stop. He was still singing “Forevermore” as late as 2023 at his concert at the New Frontier Theater. And so, Benin had to message him. To be fair, Generoso was the voice of Side A at its peak in the 1990s. He took over as lead singer when the band’s cofounder and frontman Rodel Gonzalez quit. After its debut album in 1989, all of Side A’s succeeding songs were sung by Generoso, including the hits “Hold On” (written by Dingdong Eduque), “So Many Questions” (Raymund Villaroel, Louie Ocampo), “Tell Me” (Louie Ocampo, Allan Ayque),, and Benin’s “Forevermore.” The dilemma Generoso has to deal with each time he performs in public is, how to avoid singing any track in any Side A album, for that matter, without disappointing his audience. A weird thing happened at his recent show in the United States. Perhaps to accede to the crowd’s clamor, Generoso performed “Forevermore” — but only on guitar while his co-performer, Noel Cabangon, sang the lyrics, with True Faith’s Medwin Marfil joining onstage. Benin owns the publishing rights That’s when the public came to know about the issue. A lawyer tried to weigh in on Generoso’s problem by saying that whoever owns the publishing rights to “Forevermore” has the power to control it. Benin provides the answer: “I own the publishing rights.” (He has assigned House of Tunes to administer the rights.) He only has good wishes for his tukayo: “First, I hope Joey G will have a good solo career that would not affect Side A, meaning he will be known to have his own songs as Joey G and not singing Side A songs. Parang Steve Perry na nagka-‘Foolish Heart’ after Journey. (When Steve Perry left Journey, he didn’t sing or perform any Journey songs, even with the songs he co-wrote with the band.) “Second, that Joey G and Side A would get to settle their differences and be reconciled. “Third, all members of Side A will be on one stage someday performing and creating that wonderful music that God has gifted all of us.” But what about this question from my editor: “Can we imagine Rico Blanco asking Bamboo to stop singing ‘Kisapmata’ and ‘Himala’ in his solo shows?” Maybe the answer lies in between the lines of Benin’s second wish for Generoso. Image credits: FacebookIsrael launches new strikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to ceasefire with Hezbollah
Uconn's Dan Hurley Blames 'S--tty Calls' for Loss to Memphis; Technical Foul a 'Joke'"The importance of listening can never be undervalued," according to Northern Irish politician Cara Hunter, who was elected in 2020 at the age of 24. When asked what young leaders want, entrepreneur Laura Stocco said, "We want to be heard." Being able to bring different people together is important in a leader, according to former rugby player Tendai Mtawarira. Bringing people together, showing determination and being a good listener are some of the qualities younger generations look for in leaders. 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are That's according to Generation Z and millennial participants at the One Young World summit in Montreal, Canada. "It's essential that, when leaders are at the forefront, they are acting upon the interests of the people, and not the interest of themselves or of a small group," according to Sue Whisky, CEO and founder of sustainability organization Environmental Network Malawi, who spoke to CNBC's Tania Bryer at the summit in September. She also said persistence and determination were important in leaders. "People go through so much and yet their achievements are so much greater than everything that they've ever been through," she said. While some leaders "aren't really always driven by good intentions," according to Whisky, even those with differing views can "sit in the same room." "We can all make the world that we want to make. We can all work towards achieving peace," she said. For Northern Irish politician Cara Hunter, empathy and understanding are paramount. "The importance of listening can never be undervalued," she said. Hunter, who became a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Londonderry at the age of 24 in 2020, said she is keen to hear what those younger than her want from education. Money Report Portfolio manager says a ‘healthy' correction could come if earnings and growth stall The world's auto giants will need to partner with Chinese companies to survive in China, analysts say "A good leader is about listening and raising the voices of people who maybe can't vote but want to be part of the political process, and ensuring they know the power that they have," she said. Hunter is part of the Northern Irish Education Committee, in a role that she said contributes to building a peaceful society in the region. "A key aspect of that ... is looking at the importance of integrated education, so ensuring every child, regardless of background or belief, is educated together and really respects cultural difference," Hunter said. Bringing people from a variety of backgrounds together is important for former rugby player Tendai Mtawarira, who named South African rugby star Siya Kolisi as a "great leader." Kolisi led his team to win the World Cup in 2019 because of his ability to "bring out the best of everybody," Mtawarira said. "[He creates] a really conducive environment for everybody, where everybody feels like they belong. You know, their cultures and traditions are taken into account and embraced," he said of Kolisi. Mtawarira runs The Beast, a foundation that helps young people gain life skills via education and sport, and has launched Lead Like a Girl, a scholarship for teenage girls. "If we were able to ... upskill our young people, create a thriving workforce, then we're going to see a much better world, a much better Africa," he said. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Laura Stocco urged decision-makers to do more to tackle climate change. "My generation ... we have this kind of anxiety towards the way we see the world being led right now with climate change, we're not in agreement with the leadership that is in place," she said. Stocco is founder of Openversum, which provides clean water technology via a "microfranchising" model that trains women to assemble and sell water filters in countries including Colombia and Uganda, who Stocco said could become "actor[s] of change" in their communities. She said leadership is about problem-solving. "If you're not listening, you will ... try to implement fantastic changes and solutions that you think are solutions, but that the people you're trying to lead don't need or don't want," she said. When asked what young leaders want, Stocco said, "We want to be heard, and we want to be enabled to take action so that we can really design the future that we want." Also on CNBC Register now for CONVERGE LIVE 2025 AI systems could 'turn against humans': Tech pioneer Yoshua Bengio
Four members of Congress unveiled a bipartisan bill Friday that would spark changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, placing a time limit on resolving cases that can sometimes take years and improving communication between the center and abuse survivors. The Safer Sports for Athletes Act looks to address some of the bigger concerns that have opened the center to criticism since it was established in 2017 to handle sex-abuse cases in Olympic sports and their grassroots cousins. The bill has potential for a fivefold increase of an existing grant to the center, bringing it to $10 million a year. But even if the full amount were approved, it wouldn't solve all of the problems. As before, that grant can only be used for training and education , not investigations and enforcement, which are the focus of complaints about the center , and also of the reforms the lawmakers are seeking. “We’re hoping the combination of appropriations for other activities will free up money for investigations, as well as the streamlining,” said one of the bill's sponsors, Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina. The center estimates the reforms in the bill could cost more than $4.5 million. It currently operates on a budget of around $21 million a year, most of which comes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and its sports affiliates, known as national governing bodies, or NGBs. “It's really unclear, and I don't think that some parts of the bill jibe with other parts of the bill," SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colon said. "We're going to need some more conversation to suss out some of this stuff. Right now, it just doesn't really add up for us.” The center's critics, meanwhile, have long been skeptical about giving more resources to an agency they feel is missing the mark. The bill would also mandate that investigations be concluded within 180 days after a report is made, with possibilities to extend them. Some of the most egregious complaints about the center have come from people who say it has taken years for their cases to be resolved. The center currently receives about 155 reports a week, which comes to more than 8,000 a year. When fully staffed, it has 77 people on its response and resolution team. “Too many other survivors have also been left waiting for years for SafeSport to investigate or have their cases closed without action,” said soccer player Mana Shim, who helped lawmakers draft the bill. Shim's own case, involving sexual harassment and coercion by her coach, took more than two years for the center to resolve and led to investigations and reforms across American soccer. Other reforms include a requirement for the center to provide victim advocates at no cost for those needing them — a move already underway as part of a menu of changes the center announced earlier this year — and to assign case managers who can give timely updates to victims and the accused. “I have questions around, if the center were to hire and staff the advocates, there might be some conflict of interest with us doing this internally," Colon said. The center was also concerned with one provision that would redefine how arbitration works and another that would change the dynamics of information sharing between the center and the USOPC and NGBs. The other bill sponsors were Reps. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio; Don Bacon, R-Nebraska; and Kathy Castor, D-Florida. The lawmakers positioned the bill as one that will help the Denver-based center, while making clear they are not satisfied with the results so far. “We're going to make sure the center has the resources it needs to effectively respond to thousands of reports it handles annually,” Castor said. “It has unfortunately fallen short." Ross conceded this bill will probably get pushed to the next Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, “but we needed to set the stage as soon as possible.” AP Summer Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-gamesFamily matters at Kansas governor’s annual Christmas tree delivery
Estee Lauder Cos. Cl A stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the dayGame Changer Wrestling owner Brett Lauderdale feels AEW “maybe” violated some unwritten etiquette by running the Hammerstein Ballroom so close to GCW’s upcoming show there. It was announced last month that GCW will return to the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City for a show on January 19. Since then, AEW has revealed that it will be running the venue for three straight days from December 20-22. There will be an ROH pay-per-view, a live episode of AEW Collision, and an AEW Dynamite taping. Having four wrestling events in such a short period could lead to some ticket buyers choosing the AEW events over GCW. While appearing on the Business of the Business podcast, Lauderdale was asked if he thinks AEW is running these shows because GCW booked the venue. “Well, I don’t know Tony Khan personally and I don’t know enough of their people well enough to know or to speculate that they would particularly do something like that just to hurt us,” he responded. “Now, with that being said, you know, the traditional etiquette would be: there’s a window where you don’t go to the same buildings. Should that window exist? Often times, you can call it an unwritten rule — or in many cases it’s a written rule. And I’m sure most of the venues, when AEW goes to venues, they probably have a rule written in that no other wrestling show can go there within 30 days or 60 days. It’s a pretty standard practice in the wrestling business — and a lot of entertainment industries there’s rules like that, both written and unwritten. “Do I think that they literally set out to look for a way to hurt GCW? I’m not ready to go that far with it. But do I think that maybe it wasn’t the most polite thing to do? Maybe. I mean, they are a billionaire company with endless resources and they run multiple television shows every week, so they could run an event there anytime they wanted. They don’t have to do it in December or January or whatever. They can do it in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. They could do it every month if they wanted to. But they chose to do it in late December, which happens to be less than 30 days before we’re there. So, I mean, it’s not the greatest of circumstances for us.” This is GCW’s second time ever running the Hammerstein Ballroom. Named “The People vs. GCW,” the theme of the show is that GCW has unfinished business after their first event at the Hammerstein in January 2022 received negative to mixed reviews from a sizable portion of fans. With this being GCW’s second time at the Hammerstein — and with the three AEW shows happening there — Lauderdale knows that it’s even more important for him to deliver a card people want to see. “People going to our show just because it’s a wrestling show at the Hammerstein Ballroom, that’s off the table now,” he told the Business of the Business. “So, yes, we do have to win people over. We do have to sell our card. And, yeah, of course, we have to give a card worthy of the attention and worthy of the prestige of being there. And we have to make people buy tickets. Yeah, that’s the game plan. We’re working on it. We’ve got ideas. I think we’ll start to see some of the picture start to come clear this weekend, and we’re working on it and trying to make the rest of it come together.” Lauderdale said the goal is to sell out the Hammerstein Ballroom or sell as many tickets as possible. He’s going to take advantage of every opportunity to get people’s attention, put flyers in their hands, and make them want to come to the show. The AEW events will be the promotion’s Hammerstein debut, though ROH held shows there in the pre-Tony Khan era. The ballroom is located in the Manhattan Center and played host to ECW events in the past, along with WWE’s first two ECW One Night Stand PPVs. Khan told SportsGrid this summer that he thought AEW/ROH running the Hammerstein Ballroom was a “great idea,” but it wasn’t something he had thought about much before that point.
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FG FT Reb CS NORTHRIDGE Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Fofana 21 2-3 1-2 0-1 0 0 5 Jones 27 4-6 8-8 1-5 1 0 17 Lewis 9 2-3 2-2 1-2 0 2 6 Fuller 23 2-8 6-6 0-5 2 3 10 Washington 28 3-7 3-5 1-3 0 4 9 Adams 27 8-12 3-3 4-11 0 1 19 Martindale 19 1-2 3-4 0-2 0 3 6 Brinson 17 3-3 3-4 1-3 2 1 9 Beard 16 1-4 0-0 0-4 4 3 2 Barbee 5 1-2 0-0 0-2 0 1 2 Cain 5 0-1 4-4 0-2 0 1 4 Thibiant 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Totals 200 27-52 33-38 8-40 9 19 89 Percentages: FG .519, FT .868.JOEY G’s DILEMMA | How to avoid singing ‘Forevermore’ and not disappoint fans