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Chip trade oversight 'inadequate'Harris also contributed 10 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (5-7). Christian Watson scored 10 points while shooting 4 for 12 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Harris made one of two free throws for a 68-66 lead with 16 seconds left and Watson's steal with four seconds left sealed the win. Obinna Anochili-Killen led the way for the Thundering Herd (7-6) with 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Mikal Dawson added 14 points and six rebounds for Marshall. Dezayne Mingo also had 14 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
PlaysOut Kicks Off Global Expansion of WeChat-Style Mini-Games with the Official Launch of AstroTrove 12-03-2024 09:34 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: SEAPRWire Media Network PlaysOut, a global mini-game platform bridging Web2 and Web3, is making waves in the digital entertainment space by bringing the efficiency and innovation of WeChat-style mini-games to the global market. The platform's first game, AstroTrove , has officially launched, marking a key milestone in PlaysOut's mission to redefine how players interact with mini-games worldwide. In partnership with Tencent Cloud, PlaysOut is unlocking the full potential of the Tencent Cloud Mini Program Platform (TCMPP) to deliver next-generation mobile internet solutions. This strategic alliance places PlaysOut at the forefront of the global super app content revolution, driving innovation across mini-game ecosystems worldwide. With the launch of AstroTrove , PlaysOut accelerates its global expansion, bringing Web3-powered mini-games to new, untapped audiences while solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the rapidly evolving mini-game market. Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2024/11/c3bef5db65d692b563b5ef88936e30d6.jpg Connecting the Chinese and Global Markets: Pioneering a New Mini-Game Ecosystem The WeChat mini-game market in China has surpassed a staggering $4 billion in value, boasting a vast user base and a well-established ecosystem. However, its influence has largely remained confined to China. PlaysOut's mission is to build a bridge, enabling the global expansion of WeChat-style mini-games, and introducing the power of Web3 technology to enhance interactivity and reshape the economic model of mini-games worldwide. By seamlessly integrating Web3's dynamic potential into the established Web2 ecosystem, PlaysOut opens up new revenue streams, expands user engagement, and empowers developers to elevate their digital offerings to the next level. The platform's unique combination of cutting-edge technology and innovative business models positions it as a vital link between Web2 and Web3, injecting fresh energy into the global mini-game industry. As it continues to grow, PlaysOut is poised to lead the charge in connecting China's thriving mini-game market with global audiences and more, driving the next phase of digital gaming evolution. The First Game AstroTrove Launches, Unlocking New Fun and Possibilities in Gaming Today marks a significant milestone for PlaysOut with the official launch of AstroTrove , its first Web3-powered game that blends the best of WeChat-style mini-games with blockchain compatibility. Available through the PlaysOut website, the official AstroTrove site, and even a dedicated Telegram bot, the game offers multiple login options, including support for popular public chains such as Aptos, BNB Chain, Taiko, and TON chain, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for global audiences. Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2024/11/2296fa8c20af6da438c91a8763a88f35.jpg AstroTrove brings players back to the roots of gaming with its simple, yet engaging art style and intuitive click-based mechanics. Players can earn rewards by clicking to break open treasure chests, creating fun and addictive experience that are easy to pick up but hard to put down. At the same time, the game incorporates both passive income and active participation modes, ensuring that players of all preferences can find an experience tailored to their style. AstroTrove goes beyond the basics with exciting new features like advanced treasure chests and avatar cultivation, offering players deeper layers of progression and strategy. With the launch of its first season, the game unfolds a treasure trove of content-from seasonal events to exclusive rewards - keeping players hooked and motivated as they discover new ways to earn, level up, and interact with the game world. This perfect balance of simplicity and depth delivers a one-of-a-kind experience, setting the stage for PlaysOut's vision of the next generation of Web3 mini-games. Creating a Broader Development Prospect for Mini-Games The official launch of AstroTrove , the first mini-game on the PlaysOut platform, marks a groundbreaking step in building a dynamic and expansive mini-game ecosystem. By seamlessly integrating Web3 technology, AstroTrove not only offers players an immersive, interactive experience but also showcases the global potential of WeChat-style mini-games to developers everywhere. Looking ahead, PlaysOut is set to revolutionize the mini-game landscape with a series of new, innovative titles designed to captivate global audiences. The platform will continue to enhance its SDK to attract more super app partners, driving the international growth of the mini-game industry and bringing these exciting experiences to even more players. With AstroTrove leading the way, PlaysOut is at the forefront of Web3-powered mini-game innovation, helping to transform how games are played and experienced worldwide. This launch marks a pivotal moment not just in technology and business models, but in the global expansion of mini-games. About PlaysOut PlaysOut is a leading global open platform for mini-games, seamlessly integrated with the WeChat ecosystem and designed to empower super apps. Offering both an independent platform and versatile SDK interfaces, PlaysOut delivers a rich variety of mini-programs and mini-game content, creating new opportunities for developers and users alike. With a focus on simplicity and efficiency, PlaysOut provides developers with intuitive access, streamlined tools, and a seamless integration process to bring mini-programs and mini-games to life. Backed by cutting-edge technical capabilities and deep collaborations with game developers, PlaysOut is poised to connect with top global traffic partners, rapidly expanding its presence across markets. Its vision? To become the world's largest and most accessible open platform for mini-programs and mini-games, revolutionizing the way users engage with digital entertainment worldwide. About AstroTrove AstroTrove is a newly launched 3D mini-game, now available across multiple Web3 ecosystems, including Aptos, BNB Chain, TON, and more. Its simple, yet engaging design brings players back to the pure enjoyment of gaming with intuitive click-based mechanics. AstroTrove offers a thoughtful balance between passive rewards and active gameplay, catering to different player preferences. With the release of its first season, the game introduces a rich variety of content and rewarding experiences for players to explore. AstroTrove is designed to grow and evolve over time, offering a dynamic adventure that keeps players engaged as new content and features unfold. Media Contact Company Name: Playsout Contact Person: Marketing Team Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=playsout-kicks-off-global-expansion-of-wechatstyle-minigames-with-the-official-launch-of-astrotrove ] City: Dubai Country: United Arab Emirates Website: https://playsout.com/ This release was published on openPR.The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that legend Larry McIntyre has passed away. The Maple Leafs had the unfortunate duty of announcing the news of the 75-year-old McIntyre's passing on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after their 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks . The Leafs Alumni shared the sad news on X: Larry played 41 games with the @MapleLeafs between 1970-1973 Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time'' A native of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, McIntyre played 41 games for the Maple Leafs from 1970 to 1973, amassing 3 assists in that span. He was drafted by the Leafs in the 3rd round, 31st overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft. Condolences go out to Larry's family, friends and fans during this difficult time. The Maple Leafs are set to return to action on Wednesday, when they will face the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. One key storyline for this one is the return of Ryan Reaves from suspension, with the 37-year-old expected to slot back in with Alex Nylander coming out of the lineup. This article first appeared on Maple Leafs Daily and was syndicated with permission.Wheel of Fortune fans were left fuming tonight as they tuned into the ITV show's Christmas special. Graham Norton hosted the festive special of the hit ITV show, with Richard E Grant, Tyler West and Joanna Page all trying to raise money for their chosen charities. The Wheel of Fortune requires contestants to guess well known phrases and words, all whilst trying to raise the biggest jackpot - without losing a turn or going bankrupt. Today, as the festive special aired, fans of the show took to social media to make their feelings clear about the programme's latest episode. One wrote: "Omg how easy is this show now, I got mince pies before he even picked the letters, actually even my dog got the answer #wheeloffortune ." Whilst another added: "It's so boring sorry. #WheelOfFortune ." (sic) Another said: "At least make it challenging #wheeloffortune ." Whilst a fourth wrote: "How did he get not get that #wheeloffortune ." (sic) Fans of the show were left fuming when they were asked to guess the phrase 'mince pies', which many said was too easy to be a catchphrase. However, fans were left surprised when Joanna Page struggled to work out one phrase which read 'Ding Dong Merrily on High Heels', with fans confused why it took her to get all the letters on the board before guessing it. The Christmas special precedes as nine episode run of the civilian series, which will kick off in the New Year. Host Graham Norton said of the new series: "I'm thrilled we are coming back for a second series to challenge more contestants to solve more word puzzles and hopefully they come away with even more cash. It’s a game of skill and luck, so you just never know which way it will go and I’m excited to see who can hold their nerve against the wheel." Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV, added: “We are excited to bring back this iconic game show for a second series after a successful launch earlier this year. "Graham with his wit and humour is the perfect host for this fun, exciting, fast paced game of luck and skill." *Wheel of Fortune is available to catch up on ITVX.
A judge has once again rejected Musk’s multi-billion-dollar Tesla pay package. Now what?Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll celebrated their youngest child’s fourth birthday with a hilarious quip. The couple, who tied the knot back in 2010, share three children together – daughter Sadie, 11, and sons Billy, 10, and Ted, who has just turned 4. Taking to Instagram to mark the occasion on Saturday, Amy shared a photo of a giant 4 balloon. She wrote: ‘My baby is 4! Surely he has a fake I.D.?!’ ‘I’m probably going to have to stop using “baby brain” as an excuse for everything and recounting his age in weeks in an attempt to back that up. Happy birthday, little man Can’t believe you’re 208 weeks old. ‘However, you’ll always be the baby so I’m just going to have to carry you around in a sling carrier clipped around my shoulders until you’re just about ready to head off to college so I can kiss that squidge face all the time. I do hope that’s okay,’ she joked. A post shared by Amy Huberman (@amy_huberman) A host of the star’s friends and fans were quick to wish Ted well on his big day. ‘Happy birthday Ted. Four is the best! Have a spoiler of a day,’ one user wrote. ‘That was the quickest 4 years, Happy Birthday Ted,’ another shared. ‘Birthday greetings Ted!’ a third penned. Amy recently had fans in stitches as she perfectly summed up what our conversations will look like with people we bump into in the run up to Christmas Day. The actress took to social media to pledge one of her Christmas roast potatoes if her followers could get through the last push to Christmas without saying the most cliche phrase while meeting people out and about. Taking to Instagram, Amy hilariously painted a picture which everyone will relate to. The actress and funny woman said: ‘You bump into someone you know over the next few days. You smile thinking, “Don’t say it. Don’t say it.” You stare at each other. ‘You can see the thought pass their face too. Who will break first? ‘A bead of sweat breaks on your top lip. Silence. Another moment passes. ‘Your heart is beating in your chest. DON’T SAY IT. You think to yourself surely there’s something else you can say? I mean what do you say for the other 50 or so weeks of the year? ‘And then, just like that it’s too late and you suddenly hear yourself blurt out, “WELL? YOU ALL SET FOR THE BIG DAY?!”
Golf has made its first appearance in Gallup Korea’s top 10 favorite hobbies for South Koreans, ranking No. 8 with 4.1 percent of survey respondents mentioning it as their hobby of choice. The annual survey, conducted with 1,777 participants aged 13 and older, asked, “What is your favorite hobby?” and marked the first time since the survey began in 2004 that golf reached the top 10. The top hobbies include gaming (9 percent), followed by fitness and hiking tied for second (7 percent) and watching TV and streaming video platforms like YouTube in fourth place (6 percent). Other favorites were walking, listening to music, reading and finally, golf, which surpassed both fishing and travel. The popularity of golf has surged postpandemic as it’s viewed as a safe outdoor activity. Public opinion on golf has also warmed, with about 50 percent of adults viewing it positively. Additionally, 34 percent report knowing how to play, and 21 percent are interested in learning.49ers claim running back after McCaffrey, Mason injuries
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Aecon Group ( OTCMKTS:AEGXF – Get Free Report ) and Bird Construction ( OTCMKTS:BIRDF – Get Free Report ) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings. Profitability This table compares Aecon Group and Bird Construction’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Aecon Group and Bird Construction, as reported by MarketBeat. Valuation & Earnings This table compares Aecon Group and Bird Construction”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation. Bird Construction is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aecon Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Insider & Institutional Ownership 45.8% of Aecon Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.3% of Bird Construction shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth. Dividends Aecon Group pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Bird Construction pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Aecon Group pays out 95.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Bird Construction pays out 111.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Summary Bird Construction beats Aecon Group on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks. About Aecon Group ( Get Free Report ) Aecon Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provide construction and infrastructure development services to private and public sector clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Construction and Concessions. The Construction segment focuses on civil infrastructure, urban transportation solutions, nuclear power infrastructure, utility infrastructure, and conventional industrial infrastructure market sectors. The Concessions segment engages in the development, building, financing, and operation of construction projects by way of public-private partnership contract structures. This segment also provides development of domestic international public-private partnership; private finance solution; developing strategic partnerships; leading and/or participating in development teams; and operations and maintenance of infrastructure assets services. The company was formerly known as Prefac Concrete Co. Ltd. and changed its name to Aecon Group Inc. in June 2001. Aecon Group Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. About Bird Construction ( Get Free Report ) Bird Construction Inc. provides construction services in Canada. The company primarily focuses on projects in the industrial, and institutional, and infrastructure markets. It constructs large, complex industrial buildings, including manufacturing, processing, distribution, and warehouse facilities; and provides electrical and instrumentation, high voltage testing and commissioning services, as well as power line construction, structural, mechanical, and piping, including off-site metal and modular fabrication. It also engages in the civil construction operations, such as site preparation and earthworks, underground piping, utilities and foundation, drilling, blasting, and other concrete services, as well as contract mining, mine support, and greenfield and brownfield hydroelectric facilities; steel modular construction; and civil infrastructure operations comprising road, bridge, rail, and underground utilities installation. In addition, it constructs and retrofits institutional facilities, include healthcare facilities, post-secondary education facilities, K-12 schools, public safety and defence facilities, recreation facilities, transportation, courthouses, government buildings, and long term care and senior housing facilities; offers industrial maintenance, repair, and operations services; and constructs new construction and retrofit of warehousing, laboratories, manufacturing and processing facilities, data centers, office buildings, retail spaces, film studio infrastructure, hotels, and mixed-use mid- to high-rise residential buildings. Further, it offers electrical and related system services, such as electrical and mechanical infrastructure design and installation, data communications, telecommunications, security, and lifecycle services. It serves oil and gas, chemicals, liquefied natural gas, natural resources, nuclear, power, renewable energy, and water and wastewater sectors. The company was founded in 1920 and is based in Mississauga, Canada. Receive News & Ratings for Aecon Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Aecon Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
A judge has once again rejected Musk’s multi-billion-dollar Tesla pay package. Now what?