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Phipps Bend TCAT students put together 550 Christmas meal boxesBrian Hogan’s whole life changed in the blink of an eye after a single punch attack from a stranger on a night out left the then 32-year-old blind and in a wheelchair. Now, 15 years later, he will ring in the New Year in a new house of his own. It has been a long road, and one in which Brian was, in his own words, ‘rescued’ from a nursing home, where he spent three years. But thanks to Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Ireland, he moved into assisted living housing in Ennis, Co. Clare , where his rehabilitation continued, before he finally got the keys to his own home in Ennis through Anvers Housing , a partner organisation of ABI Ireland, this year. Now living independently for the first time – with help from carers and assistive technology – he feels ‘ecstatic’ and ambitious about the future. ‘I’m a very, very driven person,’ he said. ‘I’ve always been interested in wanting to do as much for myself as I can, and to get more and more independent. ‘Before my assault, I was fiercely independent, living in my own home and working full-time as a senior quantity surveyor, working in the UK, and then when you get a knockback, from a stranger, you find yourself needing full-time care. ‘Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, they rescued me out of a nursing home, set me up, gave me goals and milestones to reach. ‘Even something as simple as learning to get dressed myself in the morning, those little small steps. Each time I achieved something, I felt more independent. They saw it, and they would encourage me.’ He said that with charity’s help, over the course of 11 years, he had gone from walking one length of a 25-metre corridor, to two lengths, to 250 metres, as he got mentally and physically stronger. ‘I was always wanting to do more,’ he said. ‘Then I got my new home. The benefit is not just for me. My parents see their son, and my siblings see their brother, winning his life back, being his old self again. The smile is back on my face and that is priceless.’ It was while heading home from a club in the UK on a Saturday night in July 2009, when he was just 32 years old, that a single punch ended one way of life and began another for Brian. He was out with a group of people, and they decided to go back to his house for a nightcap. One man, a stranger to the group, started chatting with one of the girls and she invited him back to Brian’s home for a drink. ‘When I politely told him he wouldn’t be joining us, he punched me hard in the face – and that was it,’ he said. He was knocked unconscious when his head hit the ground but quickly came round. Believing he would be OK, he didn’t seek immediate medical attention and went home, not realising his brain was bleeding. When friends found him the following morning, covered in vomit and unconscious in his bed, they knew something was seriously wrong and called an ambulance. A scan revealed a massive brain bleed, which had built up in pressure overnight. After five hours in surgery, he was put into an induced coma for three months, to allow his condition to stabilise, while his family kept vigil at his bedside. He spent a year in a rehabilitation centre in the UK, where he learned how to walk and talk again. With the help of his family, he moved to a nursing home in Limerick. While closer to his childhood home, it wasn’t the right place for a man in his 30s. Speaking from his new home, he now wants to do more to raise awareness about how much ABI Ireland does for people, and also help people learn more about brain injury, and how easily it can happen. ‘If I had been more careful, and gone into hospital on the night I was assaulted, rather than going home and further compounding it [the injury], life could have been better for me now,’ he explained. ‘Also, being careful about who you socialise with. Making sure you are associating with someone who is going to look out for you.’ He added: ‘Where there’s life, there’s hope, and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, they’ve kept that light of hope burning in my heart. They have really spurred me on.’ To learn more about the work of ABI Ireland and to find out how to help, visit the website at ABIIreland.ie .Premier David Burt pays tribute to , Princess serves to BPS & BFRS, announces companion ticket deal, pony racing, reflects on coaching camp and host Boxing Day game are some of the stories in this morning’s [Dec 28] . The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of the latest Bermuda news, the local weather forecast for today, local stock report, our photo of the day, as well as a look at news headlines from around the world. In addition to being available each morning on the website, the Newsflash is designed to suit your favourite social media network, so is also available directly on the main feed, our channel, and our account. : , ,
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise prices, won't rule out revenge prosecutionsBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in downtown Barcelona on Saturday to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living" and “The people without homes uphold their rights.” The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States . Organizers said that over 100,000 had turned out, while Barcelona’s police said they estimated some 22,000 marched. Either way, the throngs of people clogging the streets recalled the massive separatist rallies at the heigh of the previous decade’s Catalan independence movement. Now, social concerns led by housing have displaced political crusades. That is because the average rent for Spain has doubled in last 10 years. The price per square meter has risen from 7.2 euros ($7.5) in 2014 to 13 euros this year, according to the popular online real estate website Idealista. The growth is even more acute in cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Incomes meanwhile have failed to keep up, especially for younger people in a country with chronically high unemployment. Protestor Samuel Saintot said he is “frustrated and scared” after being told by the owners of the apartment he has rented for the past 15 years in Barcelona’s city center that he must vacate the premises. He suspects that the owners want him out so they can renovate it and boost the price. “Even looking in a 20- or 30-kilometer radius outside town, I can’t even find anything within the price range I can afford,” he told The Associated Press. “And I consider myself a very fortunate person, because I earn a decent salary. And even in my case, I may be forced to leave town.” A report by the Bank of Spain indicates that nearly 40% of Spaniards who rent dedicate an average of 40% of their income to paying rents and utilities, compared to the European Union average of 27% of renters who do so. “We are talking about a housing emergency. It means people having many difficulties both in accessing and staying in their homes,” said Ignasi Martí, professor for Esade business school and head of its Dignified Housing Observatory. The rise in rents is causing significant pain in Spain, where traditionally people seek to own their homes. Rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Many migrants to Spain are also disproportionately hit by the high rents because they often do not have enough savings. Spain is near the bottom end of OECD countries with under 2% of all housing available being public housing for rent. The OECD average is 7%. Spain is far behind France, with 14%, Britain with 16%, and the Netherlands with 34%. Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for Barcelona’s Tenants Union which helped organize the protest, said that renters should consider a “rent strike” and cease paying their monthly rents in a mass protest movement. “I think we the tenants have understood that this depends on us. That we can’t keep asking and making demands to the authorities and waiting for an answer. We must take the reins of the situation,” Arcarazo told the AP. “So, if they (the owners) won’t lower the rent, then we will force them to do it." The Barcelona protest came a month after tens of thousands rallied against high rents in Madrid. The rising discontent over housing is putting pressure on Spain’s governing Socialist party, which leads a coalition on the national level and is in charge of Catalonia’s regional government and Barcelona’s city hall. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presided over what the government termed a “housing summit” including government officials and real estate developers last month. But the Barcelona’s Tenants Union boycotted the event, saying it was like calling a summit for curing cancer and inviting tobacco companies to participate. The leading government measure has been a rent cap mechanism that the central government has offered to regional authorities based on a price index established by the housing ministry. Rent controls can be applied to areas deemed to be “highly stressed” by high rental prices. Catalonia was the first region to apply those caps, which are in place in downtown Barcelona. Many locals blame the million of tourists who visit Barcelona, and the rest of Spain, each year for the high prices. Barcelona’s town hall has pledged to completely eliminate the city’s 10,000 so called “tourist apartments,” or dwellings with permits for short-term rents, by 2028.
Eco-Friendly Excellence: 2024 Green Cleaning Solutions for Commercial SpacesTogether, one way or another, at ChristmasA DUP minister rebuffed a suggestion that there could be an extension of pub opening hours in Northern Ireland to celebrate the golden jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, declassified files show. Stormont minister Maurice Morrow told an official he would not raise the issue with the Northern Ireland Executive , despite similar measures being considered in England and Wales. A file on planning arrangements for the jubilee celebrations reveals a series of civil service correspondences on how Northern Ireland would mark the occasion. It includes a letter sent on January 11 2001 from an official in the Office of the First Minister/Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) to the Department of Social Development, advising that a committee had been set up in London to consider a programme of celebrations. The correspondence says: “One of the issues the committee is currently considering is the possibility of deregulating liquor licensing laws during the golden jubilee celebrations on the same lines as the arrangements made for the millennium. “It is felt that the golden jubilee bank holiday on Monday 3 June 2002 is likely to be an occasion on which many public houses and similar licensed premises would wish to stay open beyond normal closing time.” The letter said a paper had been prepared on the issue of extending opening hours. It adds: “You will note that paragraph seven of the paper indicates that the devolved administrations ‘would need to consider deregulation separately within their own jurisdictions’. “I thought that you would wish to be aware that this issue is receiving active consideration for England and Wales and to consider whether anything needs to be done for Northern Ireland.” Some months later a “progress report” was sent between officials in OFMDFM, which again raised the issue of licensing laws. It says: “I spoke to Gordon Gibson, DSD, about Terry Smith’s letter of 12 January 2001 about licensing laws: the matter was put to their minister Maurice Morrow (DUP) who indicated that he would not be asking the NIE (Northern Ireland Executive) to approve any change to current licensing laws in NI to allow for either 24 hour opening (as at the millennium) nor a blanket approval for extended opening hours as is being considered in GB. “In both cases, primary legislation would be required here and would necessitate consultation and the minister has ruled out any consultation process.” The correspondence says individual licensees could still apply for an extension to opening hours on an ad hoc basis, adding “there the matter rests”. It goes on: “DSD await further pronouncements from the Home Office and Gibson and I have agreed to notify each other of any developments we become aware of and he will copy me to any (existing) relevant papers. “Ministers may well come under pressure in due course for a relaxation and/or parity with GB.” The document concludes “That’s it so far...making haste slowly?” Emails sent between officials in the department the same month said that lord lieutenants in Northern Ireland had been approached about local events to mark the jubilee. One message says: “Lord lieutenants have not shown any enthusiasm for encouraging GJ celebrations at a local level. “Lady Carswell in particular believes that it would be difficult for LLs to encourage such activities without appearing political.”
Kalen DeBoer and the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide had to watch conference championship weekend from home with the hopes that some games would go their way as they awaited their College Football Playoff fate. With the No. 17 Clemson Tigers upsetting the No. 8 SMU Mustangs 34-31 on a last-second field goal in the ACC Championship Game, the CFP selection committee elected to put SMU (11-2, 8-0 in ACC play) into the 12-team field, leaving Alabama (9-3, 5-3 in SEC play) out of the playoff entirely. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.
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Q1: Dr. Sharma, your journey from microbiology to becoming a CEO is fascinating. Can you tell us what motivated you to pursue this path? Dr. Saloni Sharma: My passion for microbiology was ignited during my undergraduate studies, and it deepened as I pursued my M.S. and Ph.D. in the field. The intricate world of microorganisms and their immense potential to impact various industries, from pharmaceuticals to agriculture, captivated me. However, I always had an entrepreneurial spirit. The idea of applying scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems and create value was very appealing. Co-founding Dental Billing Assist Inc. allowed me to blend my scientific expertise with business acumen, driving innovation and strategic growth in the healthcare sector. Q2: What were some of the key challenges you faced while transitioning from academia to the business world, and how did you overcome them? Dr. Saloni Sharma: Transitioning from academia to the business world presented several challenges. One of the main hurdles was shifting my mindset from a purely scientific approach to a more holistic business perspective. Academia taught me rigorous research methods and attention to detail, but running a business required additional skills such as strategic planning, marketing, and financial management. To bridge this gap, I pursued a B.S. in Education and gained practical experience in business development. Surrounding myself with a strong team and mentors who had expertise in business also played a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. Q3: Dental Billing Assist Inc. has grown rapidly under your leadership. What strategies did you implement to achieve such growth? Dr. Saloni Sharma: The growth of Dental Billing Assist Inc. can be attributed to several key strategies. First and foremost, we focused on understanding the unique needs of dental practices and tailoring our services to meet those needs effectively. We implemented targeted marketing campaigns and business development initiatives to acquire clients, ensuring that our solutions were visible and accessible to our target audience. Building strong relationships with our clients was also crucial; we prioritized client satisfaction and retention through consistent communication and exceptional service. Additionally, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within our team helped drive continuous improvement and growth. Q4: Your research background is impressive, particularly your Ph.D. work on medicinal plants. How has your scientific expertise influenced your approach to business? Dr. Saloni Sharma: My scientific background has significantly influenced my approach to business. Research requires a methodical and analytical mindset, which I have applied to business strategy and problem-solving. My Ph.D. research on increasing biomass production and nutrient uptake of medicinal plants taught me the importance of innovation and efficiency, principles that I carry into my business practices. Scientific training also instills resilience and persistence, qualities that are essential for overcoming business challenges. By leveraging my scientific expertise, I have been able to implement data-driven decision-making and develop innovative solutions that address the specific needs of our clients. Q5: How do you balance your dual roles as a business leader and a microbiologist? Dr. Saloni Sharma: Balancing my dual roles requires careful time management and prioritization. I dedicate specific times of the day to focus on business operations and strategic planning, while also setting aside time for scientific reading and staying updated with advancements in microbiology. Delegation is key; I rely on my capable team to manage day-to-day operations, allowing me to focus on high-level decision-making and strategic initiatives. This balance ensures that I can lead Dental Billing Assist Inc. effectively while staying true to my passion for microbiology. Q6: As a leader, how do you foster a culture of innovation and excellence within your team? Dr. Saloni Sharma: Fostering a culture of innovation and excellence starts with leading by example. I encourage open communication and create an environment where team members feel valued and empowered to share their ideas. Providing opportunities for professional development and continuous learning is also essential; we regularly conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance our team's skills and knowledge. Recognizing and rewarding innovation and excellence further motivates the team to strive for their best. By promoting teamwork and collaboration, we create a supportive atmosphere where creativity and high performance thrive. Q7: Can you share a memorable moment or achievement in your career that you are particularly proud of? Dr. Saloni Sharma: One of the most memorable moments in my career was the successful rebranding of Eapogee Inc. to Dental Billing Assist Inc. This transition marked a significant milestone, aligning the company's identity with our core business focus and setting the stage for future growth. Another achievement I am proud of is our rapid client acquisition, growing to serve over 100 dental practices in a relatively short period. These milestones reflect the hard work and dedication of our team and validate the strategic decisions we have made. Q8: What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those with a scientific background? Dr. Saloni Sharma: My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those with a scientific background, is to embrace your unique perspective and skills. Your scientific training equips you with analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a strong work ethic, which are invaluable in business. However, it's also important to broaden your skill set by learning about business development, marketing, and financial management. Don't hesitate to seek mentors and build a network of supportive professionals. Most importantly, stay resilient and adaptable; the entrepreneurial journey is challenging, but your scientific mindset can help you navigate and thrive in the business world. Q9: How do you stay ahead of industry trends and ensure your company remains competitive? Dr. Saloni Sharma: Staying ahead of industry trends requires continuous learning and adaptability. I make it a point to stay updated with the latest developments in both the dental billing industry and the broader healthcare sector. This involves attending conferences, networking with industry experts, and subscribing to relevant publications. Within the company, we conduct regular market analysis to identify emerging trends and potential opportunities. Encouraging innovation and maintaining a flexible approach to business strategy allows us to adapt quickly and stay competitive. By being proactive and forward-thinking, we can anticipate changes and position our company for sustained success. Q10: Looking ahead, what are your future goals for Dental Billing Assist Inc. and your career? Dr. Saloni Sharma: Looking ahead, my primary goal for Dental Billing Assist Inc. is to expand our services and client base further, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional value to dental practices. I aim to leverage emerging technologies to enhance our solutions and streamline our processes, staying at the forefront of the industry. On a personal level, I am committed to fostering the growth of my team and supporting their professional development. Additionally, I aspire to continue contributing to the field of microbiology through research and collaboration. Balancing these ambitions will help me drive both my company's success and my personal fulfillment as a scientist and entrepreneur. Dr. Saloni Sharma’s journey is a remarkable example of how interdisciplinary expertise can lead to extraordinary achievements. Her ability to blend scientific knowledge with business acumen has driven the growth of Dental Billing Assist Inc. and positioned her as a visionary leader. Dr. Sharma’s story is an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and scientists alike, demonstrating the power of innovation, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. As she continues to navigate the dynamic landscape of business and microbiology, her contributions promise to leave a lasting impact on both fields.
Smokers who quit for a week could save a day of their life, experts sayParliament haunted by mysterious ‘Grey Lady’ GHOST who prowls corridors after darkOKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. ("ACS"), a leading full-service specialty HVAC solutions provider, announced today that it has acquired Powrmatic USA ("Powrmatic"), a leading specialty HVAC designer and manufacturer providing cooling and heating air turnover products and solutions. Powrmatic, located in Finksburg, MD with approximately 30 employees, is a value-added manufacturer of commercial and industrial heating and cooling systems and OEM heat exchangers. Powrmatic has helped define and shape the industrial and commercial air turnover market for over 70 years by producing solutions that provide customers upwards of 50% savings at a lower capital cost vs. alternative systems. "Powrmatic is highly complementary to the overall ACS portfolio," noted Rick Aldridge, CEO, ACS. "Powrmatic's legacy, brand, and technical solutions speak for themselves in the market and we believe when combined with ACS' robust commercial presence in the specialty HVAC landscape, together we will be able to unlock significant growth opportunities. Further, its strong presence in the mid-Atlantic/Eastern region of the U.S. is additive to ACS' growing footprint." Bob Ramsay, President of Powrmatic who will continue to lead the business, stated, "today's transaction represents yet another milestone for Powrmatic and presents an exceptional opportunity for me and the entire Powrmatic team to lean into the massive growth opportunity we see in front of ourselves." The Powrmatic acquisition follows ACS' July 2024 acquisition of Frederick, MD-based AboveAir Technologies and represents ACS' 4th transaction overall as it continues to pursue other M&A opportunities which address the specialty HVAC needs of mission-critical applications. ACS is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm with approximately $9 billion of assets under management. Gryphon invested in ACS in November 2023. Today's transaction represents the final divestment by Stamm International Corporation bringing to a close an association with the HVAC sector stretching back more than ninety years. "I'm thrilled to partner with ACS, whose vision presents an exceptional opportunity for Powrmatic's employees and for the legacy of the brand in the future," stated Marilyn Skony Stamm, CEO. About AirX Climate Solutions Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, ACS is a leading full-service, specialty HVAC solutions provider. ACS products are highly engineered to operate in mission-critical and harsh environments. The Company offers design, manufacturing, startup, commissioning, repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for specialized solutions across a diverse set of end markets, including data centers, energy storage, telecommunications, rental, educational, industrial, and commercial markets. ACS prides itself on delivering best-in-class service through its highly trained team and engineering capabilities. About Powrmatic Powrmatic is a pre-eminent value-added manufacturer of commercial and industrial direct and indirect fired heating and cooling systems and OEM heat exchangers. Based in Finksburg, MD Powrmatic's legacy spans 70+ years and today serves a variety of niche markets and applications worldwide. In particular, Powrmatic specializes in heating, cooling, and ventilating large spaces (Factories, Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Sport Facilities, etc.). Its Air Turnover units have been used to heat facilities up to 250,000 ft2 per unit and our cooling units up to 100,000 ft2 per unit. Contact: Caroline Luz Lambert by LLYC cluz@lambert.com 203-570-6462 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/airx-climate-solutions-acquires-powrmatic-usa-302322615.html SOURCE Gryphon Investors
Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) Director Steven L. Berman Sells 2,633 SharesSome tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Economists Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Executives Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020
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Taxi Market Trends, Analysis, Growth, Opportunities, Forecast to 2031 12-28-2024 03:00 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Orion Market Research Taxi Market The global taxi market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period. One of the core factors that is fueling the market is the growing tour and travel sector across the globe. Tours and traveling have been growing for years owing to several reasons such as visiting, functions, studies, jobs, business, and others. As per the World Bank 2019 data of International tourism, the total receipts reached $1.86 trillion in 2019. This has impacted the taxi market positively as taxis are easy to find, and book for the exact destination location. Get Free Sample link @ https://www.omrglobal.com/request-sample/taxi-market Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Taxi Market The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted several industries, and the tour & travel industry was impacted heavily owing to the implementation of lockdown across the globe. The imposition of lockdown stopped international traveling for months and local traveling which declined the demand for taxi services globally. Key market players also reported a decline in sales and revenue for FY2020 compared to previous years. As per the annual report of Uber 2020, the revenue of the company declined by 16% as compared to the revenue of the company in 2019. Additionally, it also shifted the user's preference to travel in a private vehicle more than a public vehicle for avoiding contact with unknowns. This change has grown the market exponentially as the situation normalized for traveling. As per the annual report of Uber 2021, the revenue of the company grew by 83% as compared to the revenue of the company in 2020. Full report of Taxi Market available @ https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/taxi-market Segmental Outlook The global taxi market is segmented based on booking type, service type, and vehicle type. Based on the booking type, the market is segmented into online booking and offline booking. Based on the service type, the market is sub-segmented into ride-hailing, and ride-sharing. Based on the vehicle type, the market is sub-segmented into two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheelers. The above-mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements. Among the service type, the ride-hailing segment is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast period. Reasons to Buying From us - 1. We cover more than 15 major industries, further segmented into more than 90 sectors. 2. More than 120 countries are for analysis. 3. Over 100+ paid data sources mined for investigation. 4. Our expert research analysts answer all your questions before and after purchasing your report. For More Customized Data, Request for Report Customization @ https://www.omrglobal.com/report-customization/taxi-market Media Contact: Contact Person: Mr. Anurag Tiwari Email: anurag@omrglobal.com Contact no: +91 780-304-0404 Company Name: Orion Market Research About Orion Market Research Orion Market Research (OMR) is a market research and consulting company known for its crisp and concise reports. The company is equipped with an experienced team of analysts and consultants. OMR offers quality syndicated research reports, customized research reports, consulting and other research-based services. The company also offers Digital Marketing services through its subsidiary OMR Digital and Software development and Consulting Services through another subsidiary Encanto Technologies. This release was published on openPR.