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Arrow Minerals Ltd (ASX:AMD) High Grade Bauxite Now At Over 5 Square KilometresWade Taylor IV racked up 19 points that included eight in the final 3:22 of the game as No. 22 Texas A&M outlasted Texas Tech 72-67 on Sunday afternoon in the USLBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas A&M (8-2) led by as many as 11 points in the first half and by three at halftime before the Red Raiders surged to the front early in the second half. Down 52-49, the Aggies produced an 11-0 surge capped by a jumper by Zhuric Phelps to take a 60-52 advantage with 5:02 to play The Aggies' margin was just two points when Taylor went hard to the hole on back-to-back possessions for layups that pushed the lead to 64-58. A 3-pointer by Tech's Chance McMillian cut lead to three but Taylor, Henry Coleman III and Solomon Washington converted free throws over the final 27 seconds to provide the deciding points for A&M. Jace Carter added 16 points and Phelps had 12 for the Aggies, who have won four straight games. McMillian's 23 points were a game high, while Kevin Overton added 17 and Darrion Williams had 11 for Texas Tech (7-2), which had a three-game winning streak snapped. The Aggies ruled the game's first five minutes, blitzing to a 13-2 lead thanks to eight early points from Taylor and a stifling defense that forced Tech into four turnovers. The Red Raiders responded with an 8-2 run capped by a jumper by Federiko Federiko to close the gap to five points at the 10:57 mark. Texas Tech continued to battle back, clawing to within 26-24 with 5:16 left in the first half thanks to a 9-0 run. Texas A&M boosted the margin to as many as six points after Manny Obaseki hit a layup with 2:23 remaining before McMillian canned a pair of free throws with 41 seconds to play to pull to within 34-31 at the break. Overton led all scorers with 14 points before halftime while Carter paced the Aggies with 13. The Red Raiders pulled even on Federiko's jumper 46 seconds into the second half, went in front on a jumper by Elijah Hawkins with 18:22 to play and pushed their advantage to five points on another Hawkins jumper at the 16:30 mark of the half. The Aggies swung back, tying the contest at 49 when Washington sank a 3-pointer with 10:48 left, setting the stage for the furious finish. --Field Level Media
Officials from the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) raided a medical shop in Hanamkonda district and uncovered illegal stocking of physician’s samples. During the operation, the DCA seized goods valued at ₹1 lakh. Physician’s samples, produced by pharmaceutical companies for doctors to distribute to their patients as free samples, are strictly prohibited from being sold. The raid conducted at Kranthi Medical and General Stores in Velair village of Hanamkonda led to the discovery of 65 varieties of physician’s samples, along with six expired drugs. DCA officials stated that further investigation is under way, and strict legal action will be taken against the offenders in accordance with law. Published - December 09, 2024 04:40 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditPublished 03:24 IST, December 30th 2024 Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died on Sunday at the age of 100. Georgia: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died on Sunday at the age of 100. Former US President Jimmy Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, died in his home in Georgia. Notably, Carter spent much of his life span at his home in Georgia after leaving the White House. The former US president was known for his efforts to promote peace and human rights around the world, even after his presidency. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his dedication to global diplomacy, efforts to solve international conflicts, and his work with the Carter Center, an organization he founded to advance health and democracy worldwide. As the 39th US President, Carter worked on several key issues, including energy conservation, the Camp David Accords (a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel), and human rights. While his presidency was marked by challenges, including the Iran hostage crisis and high inflation, Carter's post-presidency years were marked by humanitarian efforts that earned him worldwide respect. As per information, after leaving office, Carter continued to work tirelessly on issues such as global health, education, and conflict resolution. He and his wife, Rosalynn, also became known for their volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, building homes for families in need. The people in the United States believe that Carter’s legacy will be remembered for his strong moral principles, humility, and commitment to making the world a better place. His passing at the age of 100 marks the end of an era for American politics, but his influence will continue to shape the world for years to come, the US citizens said. Updated 03:24 IST, December 30th 2024
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India will launch an ambitious space docking test flight on Monday (Dec. 30) that could set the stage for a future mission to the moon. The India Space Research Organisation will launch the two small satellites of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) atop an Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on Monday. Liftoff is set for 11:28 a.m. EST (9:58 p.m. IST, 1628 GMT) from ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. You can watch the SpaDeX mission launch live online via ISRO's YouTube livestream , which is expected to begin at 11 a.m. EST (1600 GMT). The SpaDeX mission will launch two satellites, a Target and a Chaser, on a mission to test autonomous docking technology in orbit. But ISRO hopes to do more than just test automatic docking gear. The mission also includes a secondary payload module with 24 different experiments aboard, including a small robotic arm. Scientists hope to test the arm and other payloads after docking in a payload operations demonstration, and also test dual spacecraft control and power transfer between the docked spacecraft. "This technology is essential for India's space ambitions such as Indian on Moon, sample return from the Moon , the building and operation of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), etc.," ISRO officials wrote in an mission overview , using the official name to India's planned space station . "In-space docking technology is essential when multiple rocket launches are required to achieve common mission objectives." The docking technology will be vital ISRO's planned Chandrayaan-4 mission to the moon, which aims to return samples to Earth from the lunar south pole. A sample-return vehicle will have to dock in lunar orbit to transfer to sample to a return capsule. The ability to dock autonomously is also required for space station construction and operation as ISRO develops its human spaceflight program . The SpaDeX docking demonstation is expected to take place in early 2025 while the Target and Chaser spacecraft fly in low Earth orbit 290 miles (470 kilometers) above Earth. The two spacecraft, each weighing 485 pounds (220 kilograms), are expected to test rendezvous operations from as far apart as just over 12 miles (20 km), with the Chaser vehicle approaching closer over time for the final docking. "After successful docking and rigidization, electrical power transfer between the two satellites will be demonstrated before undocking and separation of the two satellites to start the operation of their respective payloads for the expected mission life of up to two years," ISRO officials said in the mission overview. That two-year mission will include a series of tests of the 24 payloads aboard the SpaDex spacecraft. Fourteen of the experiments were developed by ISRO officials, with the remaining 10 being flown for universities and commercial startups. The ISRO payloads include novel technologies for the space agency, such as a "walking robotic arm" that can move end over end like an inchworm, similar to the CanadArm2 robotic arm on the International Space Station . There is also a "Debris Capture Robotic Manipulator, a robotic arm that will attempt to catch tethered "debris" in a space junk cleanup test. You can see a full list of the different payloads on the ISRO mission site here . The non-docking payloads are flying on SpaDeX aboard ISRO's PS4-Orbital Experiment Module, or POEM-4, which "the scientific community to carry out certain in-orbit microgravity experiments for an extended duration of up to three months," ISRO officials wrote. ISRO's SpaDex launch is expected to be the final rocket launch of 2024. It follows on the heels of a three Falcon 9 rocket launches in three days by SpaceX .The versatile strategies, endless replay value, and exciting combinations of card effects that come with tableau-building board games always make for a exciting game night. There are tons of fantastic tabletop titles out there that utilize this mechanic, but they’re often vastly different in terms of difficulty, theme, and play style. While any list of the best tableau builders will of course be highly subjective as a result of these variances, we’re going to highlight some of the ones that we think are the most mechanically satisfying and strategically engaging. What is a tableau building board game? In board games with a tableau building system, players work to assemble a collection of cards or other similar developments to build up victory points. Each card or tile the player adds to their tableau has a distinct ability that typically activates when it’s played or when it’s triggered by other effects. Sometimes there’s a benefit to collecting sets of cards; in other cases, there might be rewards for placing the tableau components in a specific order. 12. Ex Libris In Ex Libris , you and your opponents are book-collecting enthusiasts who are all competing for the best job at your village’s local library. To win this prestigious position, you’ll need to seek out the best novels and histories and then shelve them as neatly as possible. When the game ends, you’ll get points for having your titles in alphabetic order, for the stackability of your reading selection, and for the variety of material that you have on hand. The theme is goofy yet immensely enjoyable, and the worker placement system that comes with your assistants works great. 11. 7 Wonders : Duel The goal of 7 Wonders: Duel is simple: lead your civilization to historic greatness. However, there are so many different ways you can complete this objective, and your options might greatly depend on the other players. You’ll need to start by mining or farming for resources and drafting the cards you need most. From there, you can proceed by fighting wars, building universities, and researching new scientific advancements. By the end of the game, you’ll be constructing grand monuments in your name to get even more victory points. 10. Forest Shuffle Forest Shuffle is a cozy card game that tasks players with assembling a thriving ecosystem using different combinations of plants and animals. To begin with, you’ll need to plant some trees since they allow you to attach all of the game’s other cards to either their bottom, sides, or top. Mushrooms and ferns, for example, fit on the bottom of your trees, while birds and butterflies are played on top instead. One of the game’s strongest attributes is its divided cards, which make up most of the deck and give you a ton of options to choose from when it’s your turn. 9. Maracaibo In Maracaibo , players take on the role of sailors journeying through the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. There are two central aspects of the game’s mechanics. The first is its tableau-building system, in which you’ll need to decide whether you’re going to play a card for an ongoing effect or discard it for resources. The second key mechanic here is the game’s rondel map, which turns exploring the island nations into an exciting race. There are also opportunities for completing quests, fighting naval battles, and upgrading your ship. 8. Earth Earth is a board game that perfectly reflects the incredible environmental diversity of our planet. There are numerous biomes, terrains, and plants to manage, and every card comes with unique benefits and drawbacks. Your tableau can consist of up to sixteen cards, but you can also build canopies on them to further extend their scoring value. If you love mid-weight strategy games, then this tabletop title could be a perfect addition to your collection. 7. Everdell In Everdell , your goal is to build a thriving town full of adorable animals. To accomplish this, you’ll need to send your workers out into the trees to pick up branches, pebbles, and berries, which together serve as the game’s resources. You can then spend money from your reserves to construct buildings or hire additional inhabitants. As the seasons change, you can also complete journeys or card pairing objectives for additional points. To make Everdell an even better tableau-building experience, I’d recommend getting the game’s Spirecrest expansion. 6. It’s a Wonderful World If you enjoy tableau builders but want to try something that’s a bit shorter than most of the other board games on this list, then you’ll love It’s a Wonderful World. In less than an hour, you’ll build up a powerful engine to outscore your opponents and conquer a futuristic dystopia. There’s a straightforward yet thought-provoking drafting system, and when you don’t need a card, you can simply recycle it for more resources. As a result, there’s never a dead card in your hand. When it comes to putting cards on the table, placement order also matters, so you’ll have to think at least a few steps ahead at all times. 5. Gaia Project Gaia Project is great board game for players who love in-depth strategy, complex mechanics, and satisfying interstellar exploration. It’s a spiritual successor of the popular tabletop title Terra Mystica but features a more variable setup in terms of its map tiles. You’ll have a home planet and associated tableau-like player board when the game begins, and to claim victory, you’ll need to expand your influence as far as possible. You can do this by terraforming neighboring systems, investing in artificial intelligence and technology, and navigating to new star systems. From there, you can eventually find a federation of worlds. 4. Deus Deus is a fantastic tableau-building board game because it isn’t just about playing cards- it’s also about putting your buildings in smart positions around the board’s randomized landscapes. This encourages more direct interaction between players and keeps things fiercely competitive. There are six different color-coded categories for your developments, and each category has a different primary benefit for either your resource or point generation engines. Green cards, for example, are all about production, whereas orange cards mostly have victory point bonuses instead. 3. Race for the Galaxy In Race for the Galaxy , you and your fellow players are competing in an exciting competition for intergalactic dominance. You can build settlements on new worlds, explore uncharted star systems, and play develop cards to score points. The main hallmark of the game is its action-taking system. When a round begins, each player selects one action phase to take place in that round. There are seven possible options, but only five of them will actually occur (or less, depending on the number of players). This mechanic adds incredible depth to the game and encourages you to pay close attention to what your opponents are working on. 2. Terraforming Mars Transform the surface of the Red Planet in Terraforming Mars by planting greeneries, building cities, and mining for resources. Initiate investment projects on cards with Earth tags, construct moon bases and colonies with the aid of space tag cards, and harness asteroids to your advantage. As the rounds progress, you’ll have an increasing number of actions available to you based on your resource production levels, which you will continually raise by playing cards. When you get this board game, I’d highly recommend picking up its Prelude expansion alongside it since it speeds past some of the earlier rounds and cuts right to the engine-building action. 1. Wingspan The immensely popular tableau builder Wingspan has many exciting features that together make the game constantly enjoyable and endlessly replayable. The deck of birds with which you can populate your forest, grasslands, and marshes doesn’t have any repeats whatsoever. This means you’ll never see the same combination of card powers twice. The end-of-round objective board is also completely randomized, and the bonus scoring cards add even more depth. Triggering a full row of “when activated” abilities is an immensely satisfying tableau-building experience that takes this game right to the top of our list. It’s easy to learn but tough to master, and that makes it a great gateway for getting your friends into board gaming.
THE Commission on Audit (COA) cited this month the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for continuing to charge public fees for the use of its old information technology (IT) system, even though the agency has a new P8.227-billion Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) delivered by a German company. This is a troubling finding that the LTO needs to quickly resolve because having two IT systems running in parallel for an extended period speaks of inefficiency, the cost of which is ultimately borne by the transacting public. Based on the audit report released by the COA on Dec. 2, auditors said the LTO had committed to fully use the LTMS by Aug. 30, 2023, but it has failed to do so. This resulted in extra expenses for the transacting public, who must pay for computer fees charged by the agency's previous IT supplier, Stradcom Corp. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.Shohei Ohtani’s Wife: All About the MLB Player’s MarriageRewind: The Dutch Revolt for Rights of Man
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