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Co-founder and managing director, Ritchie Bros. Financial Services Age 39 Achieving our first $1 billion year in sales volume in 2022. In today’s fluctuating economic landscape, workforce reduction can be a difficult but essential step to maintain business viability. Our organization experienced exceptional growth between 2021 and 2023, which led to accelerated hiring to meet market demand. However, as conditions normalize, recalibrating our workforce has become necessary to ensure long-term sustainability. This adjustment, though challenging, allows us to realign resources and strengthen the business’ foundation for future stability in more stabilized market conditions. My leadership approach centres on key principles driving our success. I focus on results, setting ambitious goals to ensure growth and impact. Beyond metrics, I foster an entrepreneurial spirit, valuing innovation and adaptability to stay ahead in our evolving industry. Prioritizing a people-first mentality, I emphasize team well-being, growth and trust, creating a collaborative and empowering culture. While achieving excellence, I also believe in enjoying the journey—fun and camaraderie are essential to our vibrant, enthusiastic workplace. There is no room for complacency in business. Success can sometimes lead to a false sense of security, which poses a risk to sustained growth. Leaders must constantly look to the future, identifying emerging trends, potential challenges and opportunities to innovate. Even at the peak of success, vigilance and adaptability are essential, as markets evolve and competition intensifies. By keeping a forward-thinking mindset, leaders can anticipate shifts and proactively steer their organizations, ensuring continued resilience and relevance. Stay curious, always. Staying curious as a leader is crucial because it fuels growth, adaptability and innovation. Curious leaders constantly seek new insights and perspectives, enabling them to navigate challenges and find fresh solutions. By modelling curiosity, leaders inspire their teams to explore, experiment and stay engaged, creating a culture that embraces continuous improvement. Success goes beyond personal accomplishments; it lies in inspiring and guiding a team toward shared goals and creating a culture where everyone can thrive. Success involves driving lasting impact through business growth, innovation and customer satisfaction, while maintaining integrity, empathy and accountability. True success is measured by the positive changes we bring, the challenges we overcome and the legacy of empowerment we leave behind. It’s a continuous journey of growth, adaptation and enabling others to reach their highest potential. Raising my family and nurturing my two children are paramount in my life. I’m committed to helping them excel in all aspects, instilling strong foundations early on and encouraging them to embrace every experience life offers. Travel has always been a passion—a gateway to adventure, cultural exploration and unique culinary experiences. I value the perspective that travel brings, deepening my understanding of diverse cultures and histories. Since its founding in 2011, RBFS has been on an impressive growth trajectory, yet there remains significant potential to enhance scalability by strengthening our foundational structure. Leveraging technological advancements and implementing scalable growth solutions will enable us to drive revenue growth while improving contribution margins and, most importantly, delivering even greater value to our customers. With a clear vision and focus on innovation, RBFS is well-positioned to achieve even more ambitious goals. My family for building the strong foundation and work ethic that is my core. The co-founding members of RBFS that listened to a young professional that had a dream of creating something big. The executives and leaders at Ritchie Bros. that have coached and mentored me along the way. Karim and Luke whom nominated me for this recognition. The RBFS team that has built this business and whom I show up for each and every day to serve. Impossible is nothing KidSport BC Travel, listen to music, play and watch sports Stuart Island, B.C. (Dave Ritchie’s fishing lodge) Elisa, Bao Bei, Minami, Blue Water Cafe Showing up every single day for the people that I support professionally and personally Dave Ritchie, founder of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Never make a bet with a mediocre golfer on the first to get a hole-in-one—tattoos are not removable!NEW YORK — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 because of what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time,” said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season.
New Complaint Contends 'Vaporware' Strategy and Systematic Anti-Competitive Practices Destroyed Competition for Internet Connectivity in Business Aviation CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky Networks, LLC today filed a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Gogo, Inc. and Gogo Business Aviation, LLC ($GOGO) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (Case 3:24-cv-01087), alleging illegal monopolistic practices in the air-to-ground (ATG) broadband inflight connectivity market for business aviation. The lawsuit alleges multiple violations of federal antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, as well as North Carolina state tort laws and the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, claiming that Gogo engaged in predatory pricing, misleading advertising, and exclusive dealing agreements to maintain its monopoly position in the ATG market. SmartSky is pursuing this case to protect innovation as well as to seek justice for unfair business practices. The company's complaint contends that a systematic campaign of misinformation and exclusive dealing arrangements effectively blocked SmartSky's access to critical distribution channels and created insurmountable barriers to market entry, stifling the innovation and competition customers depend on. The lawsuit seeks substantial damages potentially exceeding $1 billion . The legal action aims to address the alleged harm to competition and consumers in the aviation connectivity market. This new Complaint is separate and apart from the Intellectual Property case (Case 1:22-cv-00266-JLH) SmartSky previously filed against Gogo in Delaware . The trial of that case is scheduled to begin in April, 2025. SmartSky is represented by Rik Tozzi , of Burr & Forman, LLP. About SmartSky Until ceasing business operations in August, 2024, SmartSky Networks, LLC was an aviation technology company that developed and launched an innovative air-to-ground network for business aviation, offering superior connectivity solutions through advanced telecommunications technology and infrastructure. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smartsky-files-1b-antitrust-lawsuit-alleging-gogo-business-aviation-acted-as-an-abusive-monopolist-302334142.html SOURCE SmartSky Networks
A new mobile coverage checker has been launched in Monmouthshire. The tool, created by in collaboration with Streetwave, allows residents to check the quality of their mobile signal. The council began working with Streetwave in September 2023. First, they aimed to measure the quality of signals in the county by integrating data collection equipment into the council's waste collection vehicles to conduct weekly mobile coverage surveys across the region. The survey was commissioned by The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR), which was awarded £3.75 million of government funding to support the growth of wireless innovation and technology in key economic sectors. The coverage checker provides information on which mobile networks offer the fastest speeds outside homes, businesses, and other locations of interest. It features data collected outside most addresses within the council for EE, Vodafone, 3, and O2. Councillor Sara Burch, cabinet member for rural affairs, housing, and tourism, said: "This is an excellent initiative by the RSPAWIR and will provide invaluable insight for people across the region. "This tool will help inform businesses, local authorities, and individuals when they are making decisions on service provision by ensuring they have access to the most up-to-date technology and the strongest connections." The initiative is part of the council's ongoing commitment to ensuring residents have access to reliable information about their connectivity options within the county. To find out more about connectivity speeds in your area, visit the Monmouthshire County Council website.
After a judge ruled he didn’t live in the district, a Democratic-Farmer-Labor legislative candidate won’t take the seat he won in the November election. The move will grant Minnesota Republicans at least a temporary majority in the House when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 14. Curtis Johnson, a DFLer who defeated his Republican opponent in House District 40B by 30 points in the November election, said Friday he won’t take office. The announcement comes after Ramsey County District Judge Leonardo Castro ruled Johnson did not establish residence at a Roseville studio apartment he had leased earlier this year, making him ineligible to take office in January, ruled last week. “While I disagree with the conclusions reached by the District Court, I recognize that whatever the decision on appeal the ultimate decision belongs to the Legislature, where it appears there is no viable pathway for me being allowed to retain my seat,” Johnson said in a news release. “Rather than dragging this out further, I have decided to resign now, so that a special election can be held as soon as possible.” Rumors that Johnson continued to live at his house outside the district in Little Canada swirled in political circles months before the election, but it was an investigation and post-election lawsuit filed by Republican candidate Paul Wikstom that resulted in Johnson’s disqualification. Wikstrom, of Shoreview, sought to nullify the results of the Nov. 5 election before the start of the 2025 legislative session and asked for a special election. Minnesota’s state Constitution requires legislative candidates to live in their district for six months before an election. Johnson, a member of the Roseville school board, has owned a house with his wife in Little Canada since 2017, and said he got a studio apartment at Rosedale Estates in District 40B in March. The apartment complex is on Rice Street in Roseville, about a mile and a half southwest of his family’s home. But a month of daily surveillance of Johnson’s home, a lack of regular activity at his apartment, and other evidence, such as a lack of utility hookups, proved Johnson didn’t actually live in the district and “never intended” to, Wikstrom claimed in his lawsuit. After reviewing evidence and testimony at hearings earlier this month, the district judge ultimately agreed. Balance of power Voters elected a 67-67 partisan tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives in November, but Johnson’s early resignation will give Republicans a 67-66 majority. In a statement, House republican Speaker-Designate Lisa Demuth said she was pleased with Johnson’s decision. For the time being, it will allow the GOP to take the speakership and other leadership positions. “This confirms that Republicans will have an organizational majority on day one,” she said. “We look forward to ensuring that a valid candidate represents District 40B in the upcoming legislative session.” Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election to be held on Jan. 28. It’s a fairly safe Democratic district, meaning Republicans likely will hold a majority for a few weeks. House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, noted this in a statement responding to Johnson’s resignation, and called on GOP colleagues to continue working as though the tie remained. “This session provides a historic opportunity for the Minnesota House to govern on a bipartisan basis. House Democrats are ready to get to work with our Republican colleagues,” she said. “There is no time to waste on partisanship as we head into session.” Shakopee race House District 40B isn’t the only contested race. In District 54A, GOP candidate Aaron Paul is asking for another election after sitting Rep. Brad Tabke, DFL-Shakopee, beat him by 15 votes. The problem in that race , Republicans argue, is that 20 absentee ballots went missing. However, six voters with missing ballots testified in court this week that they voted for Tabke, more than he would need to rule out a Paul win, according to multiple news reports. If the judge rules in Tabke’s favor, the election results will stand. Regardless of the result, the DFL will not hold the House majority when the session starts on Jan. 14. Related Articles Politics | Will Minnesota go all-in on sports betting in 2025? Politics | Longtime Duluth-area lawmaker Mary Murphy dies at 85 Politics | Mary Murphy, Minnesota’s longest-serving woman legislator, in hospice care after stroke Politics | Jim Abeler: The DFL overspent, didn’t listen, and now a deficit is coming. It doesn’t have to be this way Politics | Justin Terrell: Reimagining justice by ‘pivoting from problem to possibility’
Troy Deeney: Being a footballer around Christmas might be the most depressing time of your life – it’s tortureRajasthan United FC staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat hosts Namdhari FC 3-1 in the I-League here on Saturday (November 30, 2024). Namdhari took a fortunate lead in the 18th minute when Rajasthan defender Wayne Vaz, under pressure from Akashdeep Singh, scored an own goal. The hosts dominated early, with Akashdeep coming close to doubling the lead in the 34th minute, only for Rajasthan goalkeeper James Kithan to deny him with a superb save. Rajasthan grew into the game and equalised in the 51st minute after William Neihsial was fouled in the box and Alain Oyarzun converted the resultant penalty with ease. Namdhari nearly regained the lead in the 70th minute, but Cledson Dasilva’s header drifted narrowly wide. Three minutes later, Seiminmang Manchong dribbled past multiple defenders and fired in a low shot that eluded goalkeeper Jaspreet Singh, putting Rajasthan ahead. Namdhari’s hopes faded after a red card in the 80th minute, and Wayne Vaz redeemed himself in the 85th minute, tapping in from close range to seal Rajasthan’s victory. Later in the evening, Dempo SC clinched their maiden victory of the season, defeating hosts Shillong Lajong FC 2-0. Goals from Pruthvesh Pednekar (53’) and Matija Babović (90’) sealed a crucial away win for Samir Naik’s men, building on their opening draw against Aizawl FC. The match began evenly, with Lajong’s Damaitphang Lyngdoh testing Dempo goalkeeper Ashish Sibi early on. Despite creating chances, Lajong failed to convert, with Daniel Gonçalves missing a key opportunity. Dempo’s disciplined defense soaked up the pressure, keeping the first half goalless. The Goan side shifted gears after the break when Pednekar broke the deadlock, heading home a corner from Cristián Pérez. Lajong’s attempts to equalise were thwarted by Sibi’s stellar saves, including a vital stop against Phrangki Buam. Babovic sealed the win in stoppage time with a sensational long-range strike that left Lajong goalkeeper Neithovilie Chalieu rooted. Published - December 01, 2024 05:12 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Football / sport
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Drexel defeats Howard 68-65OTTAWA - The RCMP will create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada’s border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. The move is part of the federal government’s $1.3-billion upgrade to border security and monitoring to appease concerns of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump about the flow of migrants and illegal drugs. Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S. as soon as he is inaugurated next month unless both countries move to improve border security. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has discussed parts of the plan with American officials and that he is optimistic about its reception. Canada will also propose to the United States to create a North American “joint strike force” to target organized crime groups that work across borders. The government also intends to provide new technology, tools and resources to the Canada Border Services Agency to seek out fentanyl using chemical detection, artificial intelligence and canine teams. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024.Inside shocking rise in asylum-seeker hotel ‘takeovers’ as Labour vowed to end their use – and we’re forking £8m a DAY
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The Reform UK leader pushed back against reports suggesting that legal action would be the next step, saying he would make a decision in the next couple of days about his response if there is no apology for the “crazy conspiracy theory”. Mr Farage also said the party has “opened up our systems” to media outlets, including The Daily Telegraph and The Financial Times, in the interests of “full transparency to verify that our numbers are correct”. His remarks came after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused Mr Farage of “fakery” in response to Reform claiming they had surpassed the Tories in signed-up members. Mrs Badenoch said Reform’s counter was “coded to tick up automatically”. A digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally before lunchtime on Boxing Day ticking past the 131,680 figure declared by the Conservative Party during its leadership election earlier this year. Mr Farage, on whether he was threatening legal action or not, told the PA news agency: “I haven’t threatened anything. I’ve just said that unless I get an apology, I will take some action. “I haven’t said whether it’s legal or anything.” He added: “All I’ve said is I want an apology. If I don’t get an apology, I will take action. “I will decide in the next couple of days what that is. So I’ve not specified what it is.” Mr Farage, on the move to make membership data available to media organisations, said: “We feel our arguments are fully validated. “She (Mrs Badenoch) has put out this crazy conspiracy theory and she needs to apologise.” The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me yesterday were disgraceful. Today we opened up our systems to The Telegraph, Spectator, Sky News & FT in the interests of full transparency to verify that our data is correct. I am now demanding @KemiBadenoch apologises. — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) December 27, 2024 On why Mrs Badenoch had reacted as she did, Mr Farage said: “I would imagine she was at home without anybody advising her and was just angry.” Mr Farage, in a statement issued on social media site X, also said: “The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me yesterday were disgraceful. “Today we opened up our systems to The Telegraph, Spectator, Sky News and FT in the interests of full transparency to verify that our data is correct. “I am now demanding Kemi Badenoch apologises.” A Conservative Party source claimed Mr Farage was “rattled” that his Boxing Day “publicity stunt is facing serious questions”. They added: “Like most normal people around the UK, Kemi is enjoying Christmas with her family and looking forward to taking on the challenges of renewing the Conservative Party in the New Year.” Mrs Badenoch, in a series of messages posted on X on Thursday, said: “Farage doesn’t understand the digital age. This kind of fakery gets found out pretty quickly, although not before many are fooled.” There were 131,680 Conservative members eligible to vote during the party’s leadership election to replace Rishi Sunak in the autumn. Mrs Badenoch claimed in her thread that “the Conservative Party has gained thousands of new members since the leadership election”. Elsewhere, Mr Farage described Elon Musk as a “bloody hero” and said he believes the US billionaire can help attract younger voters to Reform. Tech entrepreneur Mr Musk met Mr Farage earlier this month at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, amid rumours of a possible donation to either Mr Farage or Reform. Mr Farage told The Daily Telegraph newspaper: “The shades, the bomber jacket, the whole vibe. Elon makes us cool – Elon is a huge help to us with the young generation, and that will be the case going on and, frankly, that’s only just starting. “Reform only wins the next election if it gets the youth vote. The youth vote is the key. Of course, you need voters of all ages, but if you get a wave of youth enthusiasm you can change everything. “And I think we’re beginning to get into that zone – we were anyway, but Elon makes the whole task much, much easier. And the idea that politics can be cool, politics can be fun, politics can be real – Elon helps us with that mission enormously.”
A melee broke out at midfield of Ohio Stadium after Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday. After the Wolverines' fourth straight win in the series, players converged at the block "O" to plant its flag. The Ohio State players were in the south end zone singing their alma mater in front of the student section. When the Buckeyes saw the Wolverines' flag, they rushed toward the 50-yard line. Social media posts showed Michigan offensive lineman Raheem Anderson carrying the flag on a long pole to midfield, where the Wolverines were met by dozens of Ohio State players and fights broke out. Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer was seen ripping the flag off the pole and taking the flag as he scuffled with several people trying to recover the flag. A statement from the Ohio State Police Department read: "Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation. During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games and will continue to investigate." Michigan running back Kalel Mullings on FOX said: "For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game. It's bad for the sport, bad for college football. At the end of the day, some people got to learn how to lose, man. "You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost the game. We had 60 minutes and four quarters to do all that fighting. Now people want to talk and fight. That's wrong. It's bad for the game. Classless, in my opinion. People got to be better." Once order was restored, officers cordoned the 50-yard line, using bicycles as barriers. Ohio State coach Ryan Day in his postgame press conference said he wasn't sure what happened. "I don't know all the details of it. But I know that these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren't going to let that happen," he said. "I'll find out exactly what happened, but this is our field and certainly we're embarrassed at the fact we lost the game, but there's some prideful guys on our team that weren't just going to let that happen." The Big Ten has not yet released a statement on the incident. --Field Level MediaWithout Jalen Hurts at QB, Eagles bid to wrap up NFC East vs. Cowboys