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Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S. president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Sunday. He was 100. A Democrat, he served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 U.S. election. Carter was swept from office four years later in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor. Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other U.S. president. Along the way, he earned a reputation as a better former president than he was a president -- a status he readily acknowledged. His one-term presidency was marked by the highs of the 1978 Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, bringing some stability to the Middle East. But it was dogged by an economy in recession, persistent unpopularity and the embarrassment of the Iran hostage crisis that consumed his final 444 days in office. In recent years, Carter had experienced several health issues including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Carter decided to receive hospice care in February 2023 instead of undergoing additional medical intervention. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died on Nov. 19, 2023, at age 96. He looked frail when he attended her memorial service and funeral in a wheelchair. Carter left office profoundly unpopular but worked energetically for decades on humanitarian causes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 in recognition of his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Carter had been a centrist as governor of Georgia with populist tendencies when he moved into the White House as the 39th U.S. president. He was a Washington outsider at a time when America was still reeling from the Watergate scandal that led Republican Richard Nixon to resign as president in 1974 and elevated Ford from vice president. "I'm Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president. I will never lie to you," Carter promised with an ear-to-ear smile. Asked to assess his presidency, Carter said in a 1991 documentary: "The biggest failure we had was a political failure. I never was able to convince the American people that I was a forceful and strong leader." Despite his difficulties in office, Carter had few rivals for accomplishments as a former president. He gained global acclaim as a tireless human rights advocate, a voice for the disenfranchised and a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty, winning the respect that eluded him in the White House. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights and resolve conflicts around the world, from Ethiopia and Eritrea to Bosnia and Haiti. His Carter Center in Atlanta sent international election-monitoring delegations to polls around the world. A Southern Baptist Sunday school teacher since his teens, Carter brought a strong sense of morality to the presidency, speaking openly about his religious faith. He also sought to take some pomp out of an increasingly imperial presidency - walking, rather than riding in a limousine, in his 1977 inauguration parade. The Middle East was the focus of Carter's foreign policy. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, based on the 1978 Camp David Accords, ended a state of war between the two neighbors. Carter brought Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland for talks. Later, as the accords seemed to be unraveling, Carter saved the day by flying to Cairo and Jerusalem for personal shuttle diplomacy. The treaty provided for Israeli withdrawal from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and the establishment of diplomatic relations. Begin and Sadat each won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. By the 1980 election, the overriding issues were double-digit inflation, interest rates that exceeded 20% and soaring gas prices, as well as the Iran hostage crisis that brought humiliation to America. These issues marred Carter's presidency and undermined his chances of winning a second term. On Nov. 4, 1979, revolutionaries devoted to Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, seized the Americans present and demanded the return of the ousted shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was backed by the United States and was being treated in a U.S. hospital. The American public initially rallied behind Carter. But his support faded in April 1980 when a commando raid failed to rescue the hostages, with eight U.S. soldiers killed in an aircraft accident in the Iranian desert. Carter's final ignominy was that Iran held the 52 hostages until minutes after Reagan took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 1981, to replace Carter, then released the planes carrying them to freedom. In another crisis, Carter protested the former Soviet Union's 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by boycotting the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. He also asked the U.S. Senate to defer consideration of a major nuclear arms accord with Moscow. Unswayed, the Soviets remained in Afghanistan for a decade. Carter won narrow Senate approval in 1978 of a treaty to transfer the Panama Canal to the control of Panama despite critics who argued the waterway was vital to American security. He also completed negotiations on full U.S. ties with China. Carter created two new U.S. Cabinet departments -- education and energy. Amid high gas prices, he said America's "energy crisis" was "the moral equivalent of war" and urged the country to embrace conservation. "Ours is the most wasteful nation on earth," he told Americans in 1977. In 1979, Carter delivered what became known as his "malaise" speech to the nation, although he never used that word. "After listening to the American people I have been reminded again that all the legislation in the world can't fix what's wrong with America," he said in his televised address. "The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. It is a crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that strikes at the very heart and soul and spirit of our national will. The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America." As president, the strait-laced Carter was embarrassed by the behavior of his hard-drinking younger brother, Billy Carter, who had boasted: "I got a red neck, white socks, and Blue Ribbon beer." Jimmy Carter withstood a challenge from Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy for the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination but was politically diminished heading into his general election battle against a vigorous Republican adversary. Reagan, the conservative who projected an image of strength, kept Carter off balance during their debates before the November 1980 election. Reagan dismissively told Carter, "There you go again," when the Republican challenger felt the president had misrepresented Reagan's views during one debate. Carter lost the 1980 election to Reagan, who won 44 of the 50 states and amassed an Electoral College landslide. James Earl Carter Jr. was born on Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, one of four children of a farmer and shopkeeper. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946, served in the nuclear submarine program and left to manage the family peanut farming business. He married his wife, Rosalynn, in 1946, a union he called "the most important thing in my life." They had three sons and a daughter. Carter became a millionaire, a Georgia state legislator and Georgia's governor from 1971 to 1975. He mounted an underdog bid for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination, and out-hustled his rivals for the right to face Ford in the general election. With Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate, Carter was given a boost by a major Ford gaffe during one of their debates. Ford said that "there is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and there never will be under a Ford administration," despite decades of just such domination. Carter edged Ford in the election, even though Ford actually won more states -- 27 to Carter's 23. Not all of Carter's post-presidential work was appreciated. Former President George W. Bush and his father, former President George H.W. Bush, both Republicans, were said to have been displeased by Carter's freelance diplomacy in Iraq and elsewhere. In 2004, Carter called the Iraq war launched in 2003 by the younger Bush one of the most "gross and damaging mistakes our nation ever made." He called George W. Bush's administration "the worst in history" and said Vice President Dick Cheney was "a disaster for our country." In 2019, Carter questioned Republican Donald Trump's legitimacy as president, saying "he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf." Trump responded by calling Carter "a terrible president." Carter also made trips to communist North Korea. A 1994 visit defused a nuclear crisis, as President Kim Il Sung agreed to freeze his nuclear program in exchange for resumed dialog with the United States. That led to a deal in which North Korea, in return for aid, promised not to restart its nuclear reactor or reprocess the plant's spent fuel. But Carter irked Democratic President Bill Clinton's administration by announcing the deal with North Korea's leader without first checking with Washington. In 2010, Carter won the release of an American sentenced to eight years hard labor for illegally entering North Korea. Carter wrote more than two dozen books, ranging from a presidential memoir to a children's book and poetry, as well as works about religious faith and diplomacy. His book "Faith: A Journey for All," was published in 2018. ______________________________________________________NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global programmable logic controller (PLC) market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.83 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for compact automation solutions is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing focus on expanding capability of micro-plcs. However, growing market for industrial pc and dcs as alternatives to plcs poses a challenge. Key market players include ABB Ltd., Beckhoff Automation GmbH and Co. KG, Eaton Corp. Plc, Emerson Electric Co., Ependion AB, Festo SE and Co. KG, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., IDEC Corp., Keyence Corp., Lenze SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., OMRON Corp., Panasonic Holdings Corp., Parker Hannifin Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rockwell Automation Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, Toshiba Corp., and Infineon Technologies AG. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing adoption of computer control systems in various industries. Input and output devices are essential components of PLCs, allowing for the monitoring and control of production processes in sectors like steel and energy. PLCs are used extensively in industrial control systems for managing power, vibration, humidity, temperature, electrical noise, and more. The energy and power industry, oil and gas, food and beverages, and pulp and paper industries are major consumers of PLCs. Miniaturization of machinery has led to the development of compact PLCs for wind power and wind turbines. Sensor measurements are crucial for accurate control, and OTEK Corporation's LED technology and digital panel meters are popular choices. PLCs come in various sizes, from small to large, with modular and rack-mounted options. Hardware components include processors, power supplies, and memory. Software capabilities are essential, with service, training, and error handling features important for technicians. Industrial automation is a key driver, with applications in conveyor systems, packaging systems, and auto assembly processes. The trend towards smart factories, robots, and cloud-based controllers is growing. Macroeconomic factors, including automobile sales and electrification of vehicles, also impact the market. However, cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and industrial espionage pose challenges to the market's growth. Companies like Arduino, Opta, Finder, and those using microcontrollers with Arm Cortex-M7 and M4 cores, floating-point units, and hardware JPEG accelerators must prioritize security. IIoT systems in aerospace, defense, chemical, energy utilities, healthcare, and other industries require PLC solutions. Micro Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), also known as compact or small-scale PLCs, have gained significant traction in the process and discrete industries for controlling standalone machinery. Their advantages, including flexible programming, user-friendly interface, communication capabilities, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional PLCs, have fueled their adoption. Initially, micro-PLCs were designed for basic serial communication in small machinery control. However, advancements in technology have expanded their capabilities, enabling them to manage high-speed communications, large program memory, and support for multiple communications, making them suitable for controlling larger machines as well. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing adoption of computer control systems in various industries. Input and output devices, crucial components of PLCs, are essential for industrial automation in sectors like steel and energy. Challenges such as vibration, humidity, temperature, electrical noise, and power issues persist in these industries, driving the demand for advanced PLCs. PLCs play a vital role in industrial control systems, enabling automated machines to perform production processes efficiently. In the energy sector, PLCs are used in wind power and wind turbines for sensor measurements. OTEK Corporation's LED technology and digital panel meters are popular choices for PLC applications. However, the market faces challenges like errors, which can lead to machine downtime and increased costs. Technicians require training to address these issues. The miniaturization of machinery and the rise of compact PLCs cater to the needs of smaller industrial verticals. Macroeconomic factors, such as auto assembly process, smart factories, and electrification of vehicles, are driving the demand for advanced PLCs. IIoT systems, including PC-based and cloud-based controllers, are increasingly popular. Cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and industrial espionage, pose challenges to the PLC market. Industries like aerospace and defense, chemical, energy utilities, food and beverages, and healthcare rely on PLCs for automation. Companies like Arduino, Opta, Finder, and those using microcontrollers with Arm Cortex-M7 and M4 cores, floating-point units, and hardware JPEG accelerators are key players in the market. Flash memory and static RAM are common hardware components, while software capabilities and service are essential for PLCs. The industrial automation landscape is evolving, with a noticeable trend towards PC-based control systems. Traditional rackmount Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are being replaced by more versatile and integrated PC-based platforms. These systems offer the benefits of PLC control, motion control, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) in a single high-performance controller. The emergence of open embedded operating systems has further fueled the growth of new-generation industrial PCs, which can merge PLC functionality and operator panels into a unified unit. Meanwhile, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) continue to provide unique advantages over traditional PLCs and industrial PCs, making them an essential component of modern industrial automation solutions. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This programmable logic controller (plc) market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Modular 1.2 Unitary 1.3 Rackmount 2.1 Process industry 2.2 Discrete industry 2.3 Building automation 3.1 APAC 3.2 North America 3.3 Europe 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Modular- Modular Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) consist of interchangeable modules that can be combined to create a customized automation solution. Unlike single-function PLCs, modular systems offer flexibility for various applications. These controllers can be arranged in cabinets or rail-mounted for safety and security. Modular PLCs are larger and more expensive than their single-function counterparts. They are primarily used in complex industries like oil and gas, mining, and automotive for controlling multiple inputs and outputs. Their advantages include ease of maintenance and repair, increased memory capacity, and the ability to add more systems for future expansion. The enhanced memory module allows for faster processing, making them an ideal choice for increasingly complex manufacturing processes. These factors will significantly contribute to the growth of the modular PLC segment and the global PLC market during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) Research Analysis The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market refers to the computer control systems used in industry automation to manage and automate various processes. These systems utilize input devices such as sensors and switches, and output devices like relays and switch boxes, to control automated machines in industries like steel and energy. PLCs are based on electronic devices like dual-core microcontrollers with Cortex-M4 cores, flash memory, and static RAM. They offer multi-functionality, reducing machine downtime and increasing efficiency in conveyor systems, packaging systems, and more. However, with the increasing integration of IT in industrial control systems, cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks pose significant risks. Technicians must ensure proper error handling and security measures to maintain system functionality and protect against potential breaches. Market Research Overview The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market refers to the computer control systems used in various industries for automating production processes. These systems use Input devices to receive data from sensors measuring parameters like vibration, humidity, temperature, electrical noise, and other process variables. Output devices are used to control machines and equipment based on the processed data. PLCs are widely used in sectors such as steel, energy, and industrial control systems. They are integral to the functioning of buildings, wind power, and wind turbines. PLCs come in various sizes, from small and compact to large and modular, catering to different industrial verticals. The hardware components of a PLC include the processor, power supply, and communication interfaces. Software capabilities are essential, with features like error handling, machine downtime reduction, and multi-functionality. Industries like energy, oil and gas, food and beverages, pulp and paper, and aerospace and defense rely on PLCs for automation. The miniaturization of machinery and the rise of IIoT systems have led to the development of compact PLCs and PC-based and cloud-based controllers. However, challenges like cyber threats, malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and industrial espionage pose significant risks to the security of PLC systems. Companies must invest in service, training, and software capabilities to mitigate these risks. Key factors driving the PLC market include macroeconomic factors, the auto assembly process, smart factories, robots, and the electrification of vehicles. Companies like OTEK Corporation, Finder, and Opta offer innovative solutions, with technologies like LED technology, digital panel meters, and Arm Cortex-M7 and M4 cores. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Modular Unitary Rackmount End-user Process Industry Discrete Industry Building Automation Geography APAC North America Europe Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE TechnavioCowboys star G Zack Martin doubtful to play vs. Commanders
Iris Energy Ltd IREN released results for the first quarter on Tuesday. Iris reported first-quarter Bitcoin BTC/USD mining revenue of $49.6 million. The company reported a 28% increase in AI Cloud Services revenue quarter-over-quarter to $3.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million in the quarter. The company said it mined 813 bitcoin in the period and ended the quarter with $98.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. Iris noted that it had $182.4 million in cash as of Oct. 31. "We are pleased to report our Q1 FY25 results and reiterate our focus on low-cost Bitcoin mining, operating cashflows and shareholder returns," said Daniel Roberts, co-founder and co-CEO of Iris Energy. "We are just weeks away from achieving our 31 EH/s milestone and are excited to announce the acceleration of our growth trajectory to 50 EH/s in H1 2025, which was previously H2 2025." Iris Energy shares gained 29.1% to trade at $12.34 on Wednesday. These analysts made changes to their price targets on Iris Energy following earnings announcement. HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Mike Colonnese maintained Iris Energy with a Buy and raised the price target from $13 to $16. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained Iris Energy with a Buy and raised the price target from $15 to $17. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch maintained the stock with an Overweight and boosted the price target from $20 to $23. Considering buying IREN stock? Here’s what analysts think: Read This Next: Urban Outfitters To Rally Around 47%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
NoneLILLEY: Navy going woke over traditional Heart of Oak songWest Virginia knocks off No. 3 Gonzaga in overtimeAfter sparking a lot of controversy for his incendiary commentary on Diddy , Ray J is trying to turn over a new leaf. But it's going to be hard when he hops on live sessions with Wack 100, who is no stranger to wild claims and escalatory accusations. Moreover, Wack recently alleged on a call with Ray and a few others that Diddy allegedly tried to have Jackie Long killed for allegedly trying to get with Kim Porter, Sean Combs' since-deceased partner. The singer was not happy with what the manager was saying, but the executive clarified that he was defending Long. It turns out that the actor was allegedly never with Porter, so Wack was just pointing out that he had to contact the Bad Boy mogul to diffuse the situation. Beyond this Diddy, Jackie Long, and Kim Porter situation, Wack 100 also recently clarified another, albeit unrelated, gossip narrative. "Are you telling me, right now, that my brother, Busta Rhymes , is gay?," he barked at Big Homie CC recently during an Instagram Live session. "I want you tell me that, and we gon' deal with this . That's what you sayin, homie?" Read More: Ray J Admits He Thinks About Nicki Minaj “Every Day” Since She Called Him Out For Diddy Jokes As for Ray J and the Diddy scandal, his remarks on the matter – on top of his other social media antics – have him feeling quite paranoid. He recently threatened to expose his enemies in a video posted to the Internet, one that caused a lot of fan concern and speculation over his mental health and possible drug use. Still, that whole situation remains quite unclear, especially as this new clip about Jackie Long and Kim Porter shows a more measured and respectful angle. But Wack 100 and Ray J inadvertently opened up a conversation about Diddy and Kim Porter, whose memoir caused a stir recently. A lot of folks are defending the perspective presented in the book, whereas many others called into question its authenticity, ethics, and believability. In any case, there are a lot of moving parts here that could continue to clash with each other. All we hope is that these individuals recognize the weight of their words and bear that burden responsibly. Read More: Wack 100 Issues Warning To Diddy's Sons Following Ray J Fight
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Disappointing: US denies BJP’s claims of ‘Anti-Modi deep state’As much as Scott Drew wants his team to get fully healthy — and he actually said he was putting that on top of his Christmas wish list — he’s grateful to have depth. Baylor point guard Jeremy Roach missed the Bears’ 88-57 home win over Abilene Christian on Monday, as he hasn’t cleared concussion protocol following his head injury in the UConn game. Roach has been dubbed day-to-day by Baylor basketball staffers, but with a quick turnaround for the Bears’ next game against Norfolk State on Wednesday morning, it might be a surprise if he saw the court in that one, too. Drew has repeatedly preached the importance of having all his guys back in the mix. The veteran coach believes that in order for the Bears (6-3) to maximize their potential, they need time on the practice court and in games playing together. That said, if Roach misses Wednesday’s game, Baylor shouldn’t experience much dropoff with freshman Robert Wright III manning the point. Wright hasn’t looked like a shaky freshman this season. The 6-1 guard out of Philadelphia, who played his senior year of high school at the prestigious basketball prep school Montverde Academy in Florida, exudes a cool, calm demeanor. He’s especially adept at getting around defenders and finishing at the basket with floaters and finger rolls, aiding his 12.6-point scoring average. Baylor senior guard Jayden Nunn said he didn’t notice much difference on Monday night, with Wright starting in place of Roach. “I would say with Rob, I know he’s young, so just trying to give him confidence all the time, encourage him,” Nunn said. “When you’re young sometimes you make mistakes and get down on yourself, but Rob is a great guy. I love him. That’s my guy, and I like playing with Rob, so I feel like there was no difference for me. He’s a great guy, and he brings it in practice all the time.” Drew loves what he’s seen from Wright all season. The blue-chip guard is shooting 49.4% from the field and has an assist-to-turnover ratio of better than 2-to-1. However, the coach said that RW3’s greatest growth spurt has come on the other end of the court. “Rob’s been really good for us all year,” Drew said. “The area that people might not see as much in improvement that we’ve noticed seeing him day in and day out in practice is his defensive rotations, his off-ball defense and his on-ball defense. He’s become more disruptive on the ball, and off the ball he’s in the right gaps. He’s getting to help, so he’s doing a great job affecting the game on both sides of the court, so hopefully that continues.” While Roach missed the ACU game with an excused absence, Baylor benefited from the return of freshman guard VJ Edgecombe. While Edgecombe’s perimeter shot remains a work in progress — he’s shooting only 24.2% on his 33 attempts from 3-point range — his overall energy and hustle could never be denied. Against the Wildcats on Monday, Edgecombe scored 14 points, snatched six rebounds and scooped up four steals, while delighting the home crowd with a couple of flashy dunks. “On the fast break every time he dunks the ball I’m celebrating for him, because I feel like that’s what the fans come to see and that’s what our team and coaches want, because that’s a momentum play for us,” center Josh Ojianwuna said. “It keeps us motivated to keep going.” “Bet,” chimed in Nunn, which could be translated as “Agreed” in the parlance of Gen Z. Norfolk State (6-4) isn’t an entirely unfamiliar foe for Baylor, even coming from the MEAC. The Bears and Spartans actually played in the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament, with Baylor taking an 85-49 win. Then they faced off again in November of the 2022-23 season, with the Bears capturing an 87-70 victory at the Ferrell Center. Baylor will mark the second Power 4 opponent that Robert Jones’ team has played this season. The Spartans fell to Stanford, 70-63, on Nov. 20 in California. (Formerly a Pac-12 school, Stanford has since moved to the ACC.) The Bears will try to put the clamps on Norfolk’s Brian Moore Jr., which may be easier said than done. The 6-2 graduate student guard averages 20.0 points per game while shooting a staggering 60.2% from the floor. Moore has scored in double figures in all 10 of the Spartans’ games and has hit fewer than half of his shots in only two of those games, one of which was a 7-for-15 effort (46.7%) against Grand Canyon. Wednesday’s game will tip at 11 a.m., Baylor’s earliest scheduled start time of the season. It isn’t a so-called “Scream Game,” where the elementary students take over, but it should still have a school’s-out-for-winter-type feel. Baylor is billing it as a “Study Break” game for its students who are going through their semester final exams. “We’ve just got to get off to a great start,” Nunn said. “We’ll be early that morning, an early workout, just getting up early, getting the sleep out of our eyes. I remember when we played Houston (last season), it was no different, so we’re going to treat it the same way. Come out here and play hard, just be thankful that we’re playing in the Foster against them.” Bear Facts Baylor’s win over ACU Monday gave Drew his 450th career win at Baylor. He also won 20 games in his one year as Valparaiso’s head coach, likely putting him within reach of his 500th head coaching win sometime next season. ... Nunn is shooting a career-high 52.9% on 3-pointers, aided by an offseason where he said he shot upward of 500 3s per day. ... Following the game against Norfolk, Baylor won’t play again until Dec. 27 against Arlington Baptist, its final nonconference game. Tipoff: 11 a.m. Wednesday Site: Foster Pavilion Records: BU 6-3, Norfolk 6-4 TV: ESPN+ Radio: 92.3 FM/1660 AM Series: BU leads 4-0 Last meeting: BU 87-70, Nov. 11, 2022 in Waco Be the first to know Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
Okanagan Sun head coach Travis Miller was struck by a vehicle in Kelowna's Glenmore neighbourhood on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Kelowna RCMP have confirmed the incident, stating the pedestrian was struck when crossing the road in the crosswalk. The Sun confirmed in a social media post stating the pedestrian was Miller, who had just finished his last recruiting meeting of the day. According to RCMP, Miller was taken to Kelowna General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the extent of the injuries are unknown. Meanwhile, the Sun said Miller underwent surgery and both his feet were crushed in the incident. “The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with police,” said Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Laura Pollock. “There was no indication the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and speed does not appear to be a factor.” RCMP are still investigating the incident and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or anyone with dashcam footage in the area from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. to step forward and reach out to police at 250-762-3300 with the file number 2024-72174. Miller has been the Sun's head coach since Apr. 2, 2022.Clippers hit the road looking to win, regardless of who’s on the court
The Onion's rejected purchase of Infowars in an auction bid supported by families of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting dealt them a new setback Wednesday and clouded the future of Alex Jones' conspiracy theory platform, which is now poised to remain in his control for at least the near future. What's next for Infowars and Sandy Hook families' long-sought efforts to hold Jones accountable over calling one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history a hoax was unclear, after a federal judge in Houston late Tuesday rejected The Onion's winning bid for the site . U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston said he did not want another auction but offered no roadmap over how to proceed. One possibility includes ultimately allowing Sandy Hook families — who comprise most of Jones' creditors — to return to state courts in Connecticut and Texas to collect on the nearly $1.5 billion in defamation and emotional distress lawsuit judgments that Jones was ordered to pay them. “Our hope is that when this process ends, and it will end, and it will end sooner rather than later, is that all assets that Alex Jones has available are paid to the families, and that includes Infowars, and that as a result of that process Alex Jones is deprived of the ownership and control of the platform that he’s used to hurt so many people,” Christopher Mattei, an attorney for the Sandy Hook families, said in a phone interview Wednesday. The families, meanwhile, were preparing the mark the 12th anniversary of the Dec. 14 shooting. The sale of Infowars is part of Jones’ personal bankruptcy case , which he filed in late 2022 after he was ordered to pay the $1.5 billion. Jones was sued for repeatedly saying on his show that the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six educators was staged by crisis actors to spur more gun control. Lopez said there was a lack of transparency in the bidding process and too much confusion about The Onion's bid. He also said the amount of money offered in the only two bids was too low and there needed to be more effort to try to raise as much money possible from the selling of Infowars' assets. The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, submitted a $1.75 million cash offer with plans to kick Jones out and relaunch Infowars in January as a parody . The bid also included a deal with many of the Sandy Hook families for them to forgo $750,000 of their auction proceeds and give it to other creditors. Lopez called it a complex arrangement that led to different interpretations of the bid's actual value as well as last-minute changes to a proposed sale order. The other bidder was First United American Companies, which runs a website in Jones’ name that sells nutritional supplements and planned to let Jones stay on the Infowars platforms. It offered $3.5 million in cash and later, with Jones, alleged fraud and collusion in the bidding process. Lopez rejected the allegations, saying that while mistakes were made there was no wrongdoing. Christopher Murray, the trustee who oversaw the auction, said he picked The Onion and its deal with the Sandy Hook families because it would have provided more money to Jones' other creditors. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday. The judge directed Murray to come up with a new plan to move forward. Murray and representatives of The Onion did not immediately return messages seeking comment. The judge said there was a possibility there could be a trial in 2025 to settle Jones' bankruptcy. He said Murray could try to sell the equity in Infowars' parent company. He also said Murray could abandon the efforts, which could allow the Sandy Hook families to return to the state courts where they won their lawsuits against Jones and begin collection proceedings against him. The judge said he wanted to hear back from Murray and others involved in the bankruptcy within 30 days on a plan to move forward. Mattei, who represented the Sandy Hook families in the Connecticut lawsuit, said everyone is waiting to see what plan the trustee comes up with. Jones, meanwhile, continued to allege fraud and collusion on his show Wednesday and threatened legal action over what he called an attempted “rigged auction.” On the social media platform X, he called the judge's ruling a “Major Victory For Freedom Of The Press & Due Process." “I don’t want to have to go after these people, lawsuit-wise, but we have to because if you don’t then you’re aiding and abetting and they do it to other people. They made some big mistakes," he said. It's a solemn and heartbreaking week for relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The 12th anniversary is Saturday, and some of the victims' relatives were traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend the annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Wednesday evening. The families usually mark the anniversary out of the public eye. Many of the families said their lawsuits against Jones bought back the unbearable pain of losing their loved ones, as well as the trauma of being harassed and threatened by believers of Jones' hoax conspiracy. Relatives said they have been confronted in public by hoax believers and received death and rape threats. Robbie Parker, whose 6-year-old daughter Emilie was killed, testified at the Connecticut lawsuit trial in 2022 that the decade of abuse his family suffered made them move across the country to Washington state, and even there he was accosted in person. The families have not received any money from Jones since winning the trials. Jones has been appealing the $1.5 billion in judgments, and has since conceded that the shooting did happen. Last week, a Connecticut appeals court upheld most of the judgment in that state but reduced it by $150 million. Associated Press writer Juan A. Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.Carbon Fiber Market to Grow by USD 2.48 Billion (2024-2028) as Aerospace and Defense Adoption Rises, Report with AI-Powered Market Evolution - TechnavioFormer US President Jimmy Carter, Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died at 100