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Ford's first-ever turbo diesel mill debuted in 1994 for the F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks. Popularly known as the 7.3 Power Stroke, it remained in production until 2003. The Ford 7.3 Power Stroke diesel wasn't only immensely torquey and powerful, but it gained a reputation for being the most robust and durable in the business. Many regard the 7.3 Power Stroke as one of the best engines ever put in a Ford truck , and industry experts crowned it as one of the best engines ever produced. It cemented the Power Stroke's reputation for being a reliable workhorse. Depending on the configuration, Ford trucks with the 7.3 Power Stroke diesel could tow 8,000 to 13,900 pounds. From 1994 to 1995, early iterations were pumping out 215 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. By 1996, the diesel horsepower wars were in full swing, and Ford responded by hiking the 7.3 Power Stroke's output to 225 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Near the end of its reign, it produced up to 275 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque. Ford and Navistar's 7.3 Power Stroke was a technological powerhouse. It had Hydraulically Activated, Electronic Unit Injectors (HEUI) for direct fuel injection; a Garrett turbocharger; and a fluid-to-fluid oil cooler. Later versions received an air-to-air intercooler and a wastegate on the turbocharger. More importantly, the 7.3 Power Stroke was a paragon of high-quality construction. It had forged connecting rods, cast iron cylinder heads, a steel crankshaft, and cast aluminum pistons. Meanwhile, the overhead valve design with two valves per cylinder contributed to the simplicity of the construction — traits that enabled it to run problem-free with minimal issues given timely maintenance. However, the diesel landscape was turning a new leaf by 2000. Competitors like the Cummins 5.9 and General Motors Duramax LB7 were pumping out upward of 300 horsepower, and stricter emissions regulations cast a dark cloud over the 7.3 Power Stroke's legendary performance. Ford retired the 7.3 and debuted the 6.0 Power Stroke in 2003. The new engine featured exhaust gas recirculation, variable geometry turbocharging, and a next-gen fuel injection system to produce more power and torque while adhering to emissions standards.No. 24 UNLV will play Cal in this year’s L.A. Bowl once again hosted by four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18 and the game will air on ESPN. UNLV (10-3) is coming off a disappointing 21-7 loss to Boise State in the Mountain West Conference championship game. The Broncos are representing the non-Power Four teams in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, while the Rebels settle for a trip to Inglewood. The Rebels have been through many twists during a roller-coaster season. In September, they overcame the loss of starting quarterback Matthew Sluka, who left the program after starting the season 3-0 because of a dispute over alleged unfulfilled NIL payments promised during recruiting. Since then, Campbell transfer Hajj-Malik Williams has led UNLV to a 7-3 finish. The dual-threat quarterback has thrown for 1,845 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for nearly 1,000 yards (824) and nine touchdowns. In two seasons, UNLV head coach Barry Odom transformed a dormant program (209-335-3 all-time) into a conference championship contender. He is slated to take over as Purdue’s next head coach after the UNLV bowl game. Last season, the Rebels posted their first winning season and bowl appearance in nine years. This season, the Rebels followed it up with their winningest season in 40 years, an Associated Press top 25 ranking (19th) and a College Football Playoff ranking (20th) — the rankings both firsts in school history. Cal (6-6) began the season 3-0, including an unexpected victory at Jordan-Hare Stadium against Auburn. This victory fueled the “Calgorithm” and helped it quickly take over social media in the opening month of the season. Cheeky, politically “woke” AI memes and a clever twist on Chappell Roan’s hit song “Hot to Go!”— reworked into “Ott to Go” in honor of the Bears’ star running back Jaydn Ott — became a viral sensation. Jumping from the Pac-12 to the greener pastures of the ACC seemed like a dream start for Cal, but reality quickly set in as the Golden Bears dropped six of their last nine games. They finished 13th in the ACC, with their only wins coming against two teams that finished behind them in the standings: Wake Forest and rival Stanford. The programs have faced off once before, with Cal claiming a 20-14 victory two years ago. The L.A. Bowl was first played in 2021 and originally was named after talk show Jimmy Kimmel. After his two-season affiliation ended, bowl organizers added a new title sponsor and committed to one of the longer bowl names — “Art of Sport L.A. Bowl Hosted by Gronk.”A LIFE TAKEN Ponciano Onia Jr. smiles broadly as he shows a copy of his certificate of candidacy for reelection as councilor of Umingan, Pangasinan, which he filed in October. Onia, who is also the president of Abono Partylist, was killed on Saturday. —Ponciano Onia Facebook CALASIAO, PANGASINAN, Philippines — The president of Abono Partylist, which represents agriculture and marginalized sectors in Congress, was shot and killed here while on his way home to Umingan town in eastern Pangasinan on Saturday night, in an incident that his local ally believed might be politically motivated. Ponciano Onia Jr., 59, who was seeking reelection as councilor of Umingan in next year’s elections, was peppered with bullets by unidentified gunner while driving his vehicle in Lubong village on his way to his residence in Barangay San Leon, Umingan at 7:45 p.m., the police report said. Onia died while receiving treatment at the Umingan community hospital at 8:40 p.m., police said. His two employees, who were with him inside his car, were unharmed. In a social media post, Umingan Vice Mayor Chris Evert Tadeo condemned the “senseless and most inhumane act of killing” of Onia, hinting at politics as the primary motive behind the killing. Tadeo said: “Ang karahasan at walang-awang pamamaslang sa isang indibidwal para sa sariling interes at pulitika ay walang puwang sa isang maayos at mapayapang komunidad (Violence and the merciless killing of an individual for self-interest and politics has no place in a healthy and peaceful community).” “We hope the death of a person who thought nothing but the welfare and rights of the people, will be given justice,” he added. However, Tadeo did not say who he was alluding to. The Police Regional Office in Ilocos Region (PRO 1), in a statement on Sunday, declared its “full commitment in conducting a thorough and impartial investigation” into the killing of Onia. PRO 1 Director Police Brig. Gen. Lou Evangelista said their investigators were “working tirelessly to gather all relevant evidence and testimonies from witnesses [and] coordinating with local authorities to ensure that every aspect of this incident is thoroughly examined.” “This tragic incident has sent ripples of grief throughout our community, and my heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and constituents of Councilor Onia. We strongly condemn this criminal act,” he said in the statement. The police found eight fired cartridges for a caliber .45 gun and two jacketed deformed card bullets. “The safety and security of everyone is our top priority, and we are dedicated in intensifying our police operations as we are also approaching the election period,” the statement read. The police urged anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and assist their investigators. PRO 1 has yet to confirm or deny allegations that the killing of Onia was politically motivated. “Continuous followup investigation/operation is being conducted for the possible arrest of the suspect/s and to establish the motive behind the shooting incident,” PRO 1 said in another statement. Abono Partylist expressed shock and sadness over the “senseless killing” of its president. “We deeply mourn [his] tragic passing. Our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and Abono Partylist family,” the group’s statement, issued by party list chair Rosendo So, said on Sunday afternoon. “May his legacy inspire future generations,” it added. Abono Partylist is represented by Rep. Raymond Estella in the House of Representatives. He could not be reached for comment on Sunday. Pangasinan has had its share of suspected political killings in recent years. Last Nov. 3, Dexter Jimenez, the former village chief of Gabon in Calasiao, was shot and killed while his wife was injured in a shooting incident. On Oct. 22, 2023, Arnel Adolfo Flormata, 41 and a candidate for barangay captain in Aguilar, Pangasinan, was shot and killed shortly after speaking at a campaign rally in Barangay Bayaoas. In December 2023, Reynaldo Escobar Jr., 51, former barangay chairman of Tanggal-Sawang of Umingan town, was also shot and killed by unidentified assailants in Barangay Bolintaguen, San Quintin. Sto. Tomas Councilor Benjamin Oculto, Jr. of this town was shot dead outside a church here on Dec. 16, 2018. He was to run in the 2019 elections for vice mayor of his town. In Mangaldan town, Barangay Poblacion chair Melinda Morillo was also shot and killed while driving home on Dec. 7, 2023. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . 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LeSean McCoy congratulates Saquon Barkley for breaking Eagles' single-season rushing recordBy ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies , as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, told reporters Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. The update from Neuberger is the latest development in a massive hacking operation that has alarmed national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector and laid bare China’s hacking sophistication. The hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to the private communications of “a limited number of individuals.” Though the FBI has not publicly identified any of the victims, officials believe senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures are among those whose whose communications were accessed. Neuberger said officials did not yet have a precise sense how many Americans overall were affected by Salt Typhoon, in part because the Chinese were careful about their techniques, but a “large number” were in the Washington-Virginia area. Officials believe the goal of the hackers was to identify who owned the phones and, if they were “government targets of interest,” spy on their texts and phone calls, she said. The FBI said most of the people targeted by the hackers are “primarily involved in government or political activity.” Neuberger said the episode highlighted the need for required cybersecurity practices in the telecommunications industry, something the Federal Communications Commission is to take up at a meeting next month. “We know that voluntary cyber security practices are inadequate to protect against China, Russia and Iran hacking of our critical infrastructure,” she said. The Chinese government has denied responsibility for the hacking.
A MUM has hit back after being criticised over the huge mountain of Christmas presents she buys her kids. Amanda shared a video showing her lounge piled high with so many toys you could barely see the floor. 2 A mum showed off the mounds of presents she buys her kids Credit: pandaamandaxo While most parents love to spoil their kids during the festive season, many people were shocked at the amount of gifts she typically buys. However, Amanda proudly showed off her haul saying: “Let’s normalise spending whatever we want on our kids with our own money and not judging other parents for how they celebrate with their kids.” Many people were shocked at the volume of gifts, with one saying: “It screams over consumption.” Another added: “For TWO kids? Even if you had the money this is just dumb” to which Amanda corrected them saying she has three. More on Christmas FAB FIND Fashionistas flock to Primark for ultimate budget Christmas party outfit TOY JOY Exact date Aldi’s bringing back Bluey toy range - just in time for Xmas shopping And a third person wrote: “Going overboard in absurd. Maybe you could donate to underprivileged kids.” Meanwhile some wondered if the kids would forget what “present one” was if they were on “present 1,743.” Amanda replied to the comments on her @pandaamandaxo account saying: “Just to clear the air, I actually don't care what you think. “Not based off of a family video. Most read in Fabulous PEOPLE'S PRINCESS Princess Andre hints HUGE career move - dad Peter will be happy about it HOME & DRY I'm an interior pro - the perfect temp to keep your home to prevent condensation POISON PROBE Mum accused of ‘faking baby’s brain tumours’ to rake in cash, sympathy & likes SLEIGH TO GO The sexiest Xmas lingerie shoots - from Maura Higgins’ to Christine McGuiness “Glad we could clear that up. Have a great day.” She also added that her husband donates to needy families every year. The Sun tests this years dream Christmas presents Many parents will be planning their own kids’ Christmas presents - but how many is too many? Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent has revealed why being overly generous can be bad for your child. Speaking to Fabulous, Maggie , creator of the Parental As Anything book and podcast, said: “We now live in a very consumerist society and parents and kids are heavily marketed to. “This has put huge pressure on well-meaning parents to feel they need to buy toys and other gadgets which they believe will stimulate their children and help with their development. “But actually too many toys can limit a child's creativity and lead to an addiction to ‘stuff’, which children can tend to get bored with easily. 2 Many people were shocked at the volume of gifts Credit: pandaamandaxo “Children, particularly little ones, don’t need a lot of bells and whistles and they certainly don’t need a lot of stuff. “They are naturally curious and will probably learn more and get more enjoyment from the box a toy comes in than the toy itself.” Maggie advised that parents don’t “overdo” their presents - and one can be enough. She added: “Save your money to provide delicious, quality food instead and create enjoyable experiences you can have with your kids. How to save money on Christmas shopping Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping. Limit the amount of presents - buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb. Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents. Plan ahead - if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales. Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though. Buy in Boxing Day sales - some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25. Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent. Shop via outlet stores - you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts. They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor. “It's better to give one, well-intentioned gift that really meets a special interest for your child.” Etiquette expert William Hanson said you should avoid oversharing presents on social media. Read more on the Scottish Sun REST EASY Andy Murray flooded with messages as he shares heart-breaking family update COUGH UP Motorhome park owner shuts after guests leave without paying using shock trick He told Fabulous: “If you are able to afford to spend over £100 on your children then, as your own money, it is your choice and no one should judge. “What is tacky is to let others know that you have a bigger budget than most.”
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DENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. RELATED COVERAGE Gunman who killed 10 at a Colorado supermarket is sentenced to life in prison Trial expected to focus on shooter’s competency in 2021 Colorado supermarket massacre “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives,” he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet’s clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. ____ Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.Coimbatore: In a significant step towards modernising public amenities and promoting hygiene , the city police, in association with Arthida Creations and Foundation and Enthutech, have unveiled an innovative smart washroom on the first floor of the city police commissionerate. This initiative aims at enhancing sanitation standards and streamlining restroom maintenance through advanced technology. The smart restroom features a unique 10-button interface to address common issues faced by users. Each button corresponds to specific concerns such as no water supply, damaged taps, foul odour, lack of dustbins and other maintenance needs. When a button is pressed, the system immediately notifies the maintenance team, ensuring swift problem resolution and continuous hygiene upkeep. The system could monitor air quality and send alerts via a mobile app if odour level exceeds acceptable limits. Equipped with water level sensors and a threshold-based automated pump system, the washroom ensures efficient water usage and energy conservation. It offers real-time updates on the washroom's operational status, enabling seamless maintenance. "We could save water, electricity and manpower by installing smart washrooms, while ensuring a hygienic and pleasant experience for users," said Neena Arthida, chairperson, Arthida Creations and Foundation. City police commissioner V Balakrishnan said it was high time to use advanced technology to conserve water and maintain a washroom with hygiene. "This is a pilot project. If successful, we will extend the project to other restrooms. Meanwhile, we have sent a proposal to appoint 15 sanitary workers on a temporary basis to the city police commissionerate to ensure a clean campus and hygienic washrooms." Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .DENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. ____ Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana. Colleen Slevin, The Associated PressNone
Dog killed and 20 people displaced in Glendale apartment fireIowa quarterback Cade McNamara released a statement Friday slamming the "100% false" media reports that suggested he had thrown his final pass for the Hawkeyes. McNamara has been sidelined since sustaining a concussion during the Oct. 26 win against Northwestern. Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan has started the last two games for the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) but is out with an ankle injury for Saturday's game at Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said earlier this week that Jackson Stratton will be the likely starter against the Terrapins if McNamara is unavailable. McNamara's cloudy status prompted speculation on a podcast this week that he was "not mentally ready to play." The podcast hosts from the Des Moines Register and The Athletic also suggested that McNamara -- who played three years at Michigan (2020-22) before transferring to Iowa -- is not "fit to play quarterback in the Big Ten right now." "We don't want to bury his career yet, but it does seem like that interception against Northwestern was his last snap as a Hawkeye," Leistikow said. McNamara, who passed for 1,017 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games this season, released a statement updating his current status. "My status is the same as it's always been -- a proud member of this football team," he said. McNamara said he has not yet been cleared to play. He said he was cleared to practice on Sunday but suffered an "adverse reaction" and was unable to practice this week and therefore unable to travel with the team to Maryland. "I have been working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequently as possible," McNamara said. "I have every intention to play versus Nebraska next Friday night and I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win." Including his time with the Wolverines, McNamara has completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 4,703 yards with 31 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 34 games. --Field Level Media
Mary Lou McDonald believes support for her party is ahead of the latest polls which put Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil neck and neck. As the election campaign enters its final days, Fine Gael has recorded a four-point slide and is now on 22% support with both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil on 20%. Reacting to the figures, Ms McDonald said: “I feel very, very strongly that the momentum that has grown behind us will continue to accelerate, and I believe that we can deliver that Government of change, and I would hope to lead that Government. “I think the weather reflects our mood. This might be a winter election, but we have sunshine today. “I know talking to people, particularly over the last week, this sense of purpose now, this sense of energy has come back very, very strongly." She added that the mood is now "very reminiscent" of the last general election, during which Sinn Féin enjoyed a surge in support. “I think the polling results reflect that to some extent, but I actually think the mood is even ahead of those polling numbers, if I’m honest with you. We’re out on the ground. We’re meeting people. We’re picking it up everywhere, and the people are ready for this historic change "More to the point, people are filled with dread at the prospect of five more years of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.” Canvassing in Mayo, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the election will be "very competitive" and "very tight". "These polls were out before the local elections and, if you recall the local elections, Fianna Fáil were a distant third and we ended up in first spot with seats — so it's all to play for really. "I'm not allowing the polls impact on my thinking, this last week will be very, very important." Latest results The Sunday Independent /Ireland Thinks poll shows shows that Independents and others are up three points to 19%, while Aontú is up two points to 5%. The Social Democrats drop one to 5%, Labour remains unchanged at 4%, the Greens drop one to 3%, and Solidarity-People Before Profit stay at 2%. The poll leaves it all to play for with just days left of the campaign and a potentially crucial leaders' debate on Tuesday. Turning to a controversy surrounding Fine Gael, Ms McDonald said the Taoiseach had given people a "glimpse" of what another Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Government would look like in his interaction with a care worker. Simon Harris has since said there is "no excuse" for his failure to engage with a woman in a Cork supermarket when she challenged him about disability services. A clip from the campaign trail, which has now amassed millions of views, showed Mr Harris disagreeing with an emotional Charlotte Fallon, who works with St Joseph’s Foundation, when she challenged him on his Government's record. Asked about the incident, the Sinn Féin leader suggested that after 14 years in Government, Fine Gael has forgotten that the decisions that are taken at the Cabinet table actually have lived consequences out on the ground. They don't listen, they don't respond, and they seem to think, astonishingly, that people ought to be grateful for their efforts, rather than hearing, reflecting and changing Ms McDonald added: "When you consistently under-fund disability services, when you consistently disrespect people with disabilities and carers, when you consistently under-fund services that communities and people rely on so heavily, there are consequences for that. "When you go out on the campaign trail, you will meet the lived reality of your policies. And that, to me, is what happened on that occasion."
Moment Prince William makes hilarious dig at cheeky Prince Louis as family are gifted chocolates from wellwishersAston Villa had a goal disallowed in the final seconds of a Champions League match against Juventus, but referee Jesús Gil Manzano irritated the home crowd also with other decisions during the match. Aston Villa and Juventus collected a Football Italia was among the accredited media at Villa Park. The home side had a goal disallowed at minute 93 for a Diego Carlos foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, but Even if the offence seemed quite obvious, the referee and their assistants left the pitch amid boos from the home crowd. The same had happened before the half-time break as a few decisions from the Spanish official irritated the crowd at Villa Park. Gil Manzano’s use of yellow cards particularly frustrated Aston Villa supporters. Youri Tielemans and Leon Bailey received a yellow card each in the opening 12 minutes, so home fans demanded the same punishment for Juventus players every time they committed a foul. Pierre Kalulu was the first Juventus player to be booked at the end of the first half, causing a roar of joy at Villa Park. The game finished with three yellow cards for Aston Villa and two for Juventus. The home side committed 13 fouls against Juventus’ 14.'Overall fatigue': Cowan misses practice again, questionable to play on road trip
'Never going to be a fast process': Watchdog defends time taken on probesRISING FROM WAR’S ASHES Baguio Colleges, the first school put up after the war in the summer capital, evolved into the Baguio Colleges Foundation and has grown to become the University of the Cordilleras that continues its founder Benjamin Salvosa’s vision of making Baguio a university town. Post-war Baguio was also served by Baguio Tech, a vocational school put up by Fernando Bautista Sr., which is now the University of Baguio. —NEIL CLARK ONGCHANGCO BAGUIO CITY—Lawyer Paolo Salvosa remembers listening to his grandfather, Benjamin, talk about his philosophy that “education is a right” when he was a child. The 39-year-old Salvosa shared that he lost his grandfather at the age of 9, but a piece of wisdom from the family’s elders has stayed with him ever since. He now works as a strategic management consultant for the family-owned University of the Cordilleras (UC). The institution, originally named Baguio Colleges, was founded in 1946 by the late Benjamin Salvosa. It was renamed Baguio Colleges Foundation in 1966 and achieved university status in 2003. Peter Rey Bautista, 56, fondly recalls similar memories of his grandfather, Fernando Bautista, who, together with his wife Rosa, established what is now the University of Baguio (UB) in 1948. “Finding new opportunities in this city, my lolo (grandfather), who was a teacher, quickly packed up their belongings and journeyed from Tondo with Lola, who was pregnant with my father (Reinaldo Sr.), my then 2-year-old uncle Fernando Jr., and a baby who was uncle Benjamin (he became an architect),” said Peter Rey, a former Baguio mayor. Two city streets below City Hall are named after these men (Fernando G. Bautista Drive and Benjamin R. Salvosa Drive) for helping shape education in the city. Baguio hosts the century-old Teacher’s Camp, where the country’s public school system was developed by the American colonial government. The city itself was designed, built and opened in 1909 by the Americans. Nearly every resident of Baguio has, at some point, been connected to UC, UB or Saint Louis University—the latter established in 1911 by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM) as a school for boys. The older Salvosa, affectionately known as “Daddy Ben” to friends, and the older Bautista, lovingly called “Tatay” by his family and employees, began as collaborators with a shared vision of transforming Baguio into a university town. Together, they established Baguio Colleges, the city’s first post-war educational institution, with Bautista serving as the “industrial partner,” according to Peter Rey. To accommodate over 100 students, they leased buildings along downtown Session Road. Bautista later established Baguio Tech, officially known as the Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute, starting with just 80 students. Over time, it grew and evolved into what is now UB. Their children took on the responsibility of running these schools. Reinaldo Sr. and his brothers alternated serving as presidents of UB, while Paolo’s father, Ray Dean, and his siblings served as presidents, chairs or members of the board of trustees at UC. The torch was eventually passed to their respective grandchildren, including Paolo, Peter Rey, and their brothers and cousins, ensuring the family legacy in education continued to thrive. Paolo said Benjamin, a lawyer, strove to build a “school for the poor,” triggered in part by the desolation and destruction left by the war and the struggles and sacrifices required to rebuild Baguio. Only the Baguio Cathedral was left standing after the Americans “carpet-bombed” the city in March 1945 during its liberation from the invading Imperial Japanese Army, which had retreated here. Paolo said Baguio Colleges and its later incarnations shouldered the cost of many scholarships for the underprivileged. But it also offered new and attractive programs apt for the times, like law in the 1950s. Peter Rey believes Baguio Tech was the true spirit of “practical academia” that “Tatay” had in mind when he entered the education business. “UB now has countless disciplines, but I think the school he wanted was rooted in the technical and vocational courses Baguio Tech first taught. I want to bring that back,” he said, although he has not taken an active role in running UB. The two universities were set back by two calamities: the 1990 Luzon earthquake that required Baguio to again rebuild from the rubble and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, which crippled many businesses and forced college students to leave the city. Paolo said the high demand for nurses helped UC recover when enrollment in its nursing and other health-oriented programs spiked. Both universities now take in about 20,000 students yearly, with UC operating a trimester. Fernando Bautista Sr. and Benjamin Salvosa —JOEL ARTHUR TIBALDO But the demographics have since changed from students coming from neighboring Cordillera and Ilocos towns to the young digital natives, Paolo said. During the Regional ICT Summit and Exhibition held here on Nov. 28, UC revealed that it was among the Cordillera universities which improved their courses in information and communication technology (ICT) to help increase skilled “talents” as digital companies look to the provinces. Mark Allen Rabago, talent development manager of the IT and Business Process Outsourcing Association of the Philippines, said the industry needed graduates trained in new IT specializations because IT firms had advanced from providing call center services to digital health services as well as digital entertainment. Rabago said companies engaged in creative services had become the fastest-growing sector of the IT trade. Digital businesses engaged in or ancillary to health services are the booming IT enterprise for Baguio. In October, UB hosted the two-day Zonal Creativity Summit organized by the Commission on Higher Education, where top universities of northern and central Luzon were encouraged to offer “creative arts curriculums” to increase workers needed by gaming, film and animation companies. Paolo said UC’s academic community had also been helping improve the curriculum and operations of many state universities in the Cordillera. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . These initiatives could expand Benjamin’s vision “from a university town to a university region,” he said. INQ
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Cameron Carter-Vickers and his side’s mentality after they dug out a Champions League point following the defender’s disastrous own goal against Club Brugge. The normally reliable centre-back passed the ball into his own net in the 26th minute after failing to spot goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s positioning. But a brilliant turn and finish on the hour mark from Daizen Maeda changed the game and ultimately earned the Scottish champions a 1-1 home draw. On the opener, Rodgers said: “Mistakes happen and it was just unfortunate. He’s played that pass a million times and it’s gone back and then we’ve been able to play forward. It was just one of those unfortunate moments in the game that happens. “But he’s a really, really tough character. He’s a great guy, he picked himself up. He was really strong and aggressive again in the game and got on with it and had a real bravery in the second half, because he was the one carrying the ball forward for us to start the attack.” Despite the gift, Brugge were worthy of their lead and Rodgers admitted his side were too passive in their pressing in the opening half. Some tactical tweaks – and the introduction of Paulo Bernardo – helped Celtic dominate after Maeda’s equaliser, although Brugge had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside. “I can only credit the players for the second half, because we had to fight,” Rodgers said. “And we’re still one of those teams that’s really pushing to try and make a mark at this level. So to make the comeback, score the goal, play with that courage, I was so pleased. “You want to win but I’ve been here enough times to have lost a game like that, but we didn’t. We showed a real strong mentality and we kept pushing right to the very end and the players did well. “I thought they showed great courage in the second half because we weren’t at our level in the first half. Sometimes a game like that can get away from you, but it didn’t. “We stayed with it, showed that determination, showed that mentality, never to quit, to keep going. And then we were much, much better, much freer in the second half. “So we’re on eight points, nine to play for. We’re still very much on course to get to where we want to get to and still three games to go.” Rodgers added: “It’s 20 games now and we’ve won 16 and drawn three and lost one, so it shows you the mentality is there, and especially at this level, you need to have that.”No. 9 SMU aims to improve playoff odds vs. Cal
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Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — When Lilly Goyah struggled with mental health, she found comfort in Christian music. Now, as a 22-year-old senior at the College of St. Benedict, Goyah is pursuing an individualized major that blends music and business. She’s part of the university’s Entrepreneur Scholars program, a selective course designed to help students launch business ventures. For Goyah, the program became a launchpad for her idea: ANP Streaming, a Christian-based music platform tailored to users’ emotional needs. Her vision stems from her personal experiences. Childhood struggles Born to Liberian immigrants, Goyah’s childhood was marked by frequent moves between shelters, government and transitional housing on the East Coast and, later, in Minnesota. She had a brief hope of housing stability when she was in eighth grade, when she and her brother moved to live with her father in Champlin, a northwest suburb in the Twin Cities. That hope shattered when the family returned one day to find the locks changed and their belongings gone. “We had been through a lot of instability, obviously and homelessness before that. But I had a lot of hope once we were able to move into that house,” Goyah said. “When we were put back in that shelter, I had this feeling of we were never going to get past that part of life.” The upheaval, combined with school struggles and a falling out with her father, plunged Goyah into depression and suicidal thoughts. New hope found at retreat By the end of her freshman year at Anoka High School, Goyah had made the decision to end her life. “For me, that was one of the worst moments ever. Because while I was also struggling with mental health, I didn’t relate to or feel a genuine feeling when it came to religion, Christianity, or God ... I had this disconnection from religion as a whole,” she said. Before she could act, her mother sent Goyah on a life-changing youth retreat in Olney, Maryland. On the first night, Goyah watched a skit depicting a child grappling with depression and suicidal thoughts. “That kind of changed my mind and my thoughts toward Christianity,” she said. Her views on Christian music, the only genre she was allowed to listen to growing up, also changed on the trip. At one point, she viewed the genre as “corny” and “not a real representation of life.” Those views quickly shifted during the retreat after she heard the song “My World Needs You” by Kirk Franklin for the first time. He quickly became her favorite artist, and still is to this day. The retreat sparked a new hope for Goya, who graduated from Anoka High School in 2020. “Music was really pivotal in helping me get through those moments and have a healthy coping mechanism,” said Goyah, who was also part of her high school choir. 'Exactly what I'm looking for' After graduation, Goyah followed her friends to Augsburg University in Minneapolis. However, she quickly found herself isolated and again struggling with her mental health. She realized a need for change and, on the advice of her high school counselor, transferred to the College of St. Benedict in the fall of 2021. When she hit campus, Goyah took up her individualized major and discovered the Entrepreneur Scholars program. That program is a cohort of about a dozen students, according to academic director Paul Marsnik. He noted the program’s selectivity, which usually sees about 30 to 35 applicants a year. “We’re looking for students with what we call an entrepreneurial mindset, young people who see opportunities and get things done,” Marsnik said. The program launched 20 years ago. One day, Goyah appeared in his office, eager to learn more about the program, which includes trips to Silicon Valley and Vietnam. Those trips allow cohort students to talk and network with companies. “I could see her face light up; she was like, ‘Oh, this is exactly what I’m looking for,” Marsnik said. Despite a full cohort, there was a last-minute opening that allowed Goyah to join. Marsnik said the program has featured many talented students, but he thinks Goyah is one of the best. “She’s an inspiration to a lot of people and could be to a lot more, I think,” Marsnik said. Goyah's original idea was a record label, but she pivoted toward ANP Streaming, a platform that she said would fill a unique need in Christian music. ANP — which stands for "A New Psalm — Streaming will offer Christian music tailored to emotional needs, filling a gap in the market, Goyah said. “I’m really excited to put this in the space for people,” said Goyah. “If you’re not talking niche, then obviously it would be like Spotify or YouTube Music or Apple Music." She envisions ANP as a way for users to connect with faith and find solace through music, just as she did. “The No. 1 mission with the application, of course, with it being Christian-based, is kind of helping people to discover individual relationships with God, which can be fostered through music,” Goyah said. What's next During her time in Vietnam, she secured a partnership with Saigon Technology to develop the app for an estimated $50,000. Goyah has opened a crowdfunding campaign to support development costs. She is securing licensing and catalog agreements to make the platform a reality. ANP Streaming will launch a “freemium” model, Goyah said. That will include a free version with advertisements and a premium version with no ads and additional features. The application will be available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Development for the application is underway and will launch in middle to late 2025. As music remains vital to Goyah, she has also recently started to write original songs, including "Freedom," which she performed last year on the Johnnie Bennie Media YouTube channel. While unsure if she’ll remain in the area or head somewhere like Nashville, Goyah is eager to see where her vision can have the most significant impact as the app is developed. “I’ve just been so overwhelmed with how amazing this community is and how resourceful it is,” Goyah said. “So part of me really wants to stay, but I think wherever this journey takes me and where I can have the most impact is really, ultimately, where I’m looking to go.” How you can help Lilly Goyah has launched a campaign on Indiegogo to help fund her Christian music mobile app, ANP Streaming. To donate to the campaign, visit tinyurl.com/ANPStreaming-donate. For more about ANP Streaming, visit anpstreaminginfo.com.