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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) â Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. He did enough in Friday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City to show that Las Vegas' quarterback job will be his for the rest of the season â barring, that is, another injury. O'Connell didn't look like a quarterback who hadn't played in nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb . Plus, the Raiders had a short week to prepare for the Chiefs, meaning O'Connell only went through a series of walk-through practices. Even so, he completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards, including touchdown passes of 33 yards to tight end Brock Bowers and 58 yards to wide receiver Tre Tucker. He didn't throw any interceptions. âThought he competed,â coach Antonio Pierce said Saturday morning. âI thought for what we knew we were getting with Spags (Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and that defense, that he stood in the pocket, made some tough throws, took some hits, took the shots down the field like we wanted. We had some opportunities to take shots down the field, he threw them. And I thought our skill guys did a hell of a job competing and making some really good plays for us.â O'Connell's performance would've shined even more if not for the Raiders' final offensive play. He led the Raiders from their 8-yard line to the Chiefs 32 with 15 seconds left. The plan was for O'Connell to take the snap and throw the ball away to run off a few more seconds, then send Daniel Carlson out for the potential winning field goal without giving Patrick Mahomes enough time to mount one of his signature comebacks. But rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball before O'Connell was expecting it, and the Chiefs recovered to secure another close, last-minute victory. The Raiders were called for illegal shift, which Kansas City declined. But there was some question about whether officials intended to call a false start instead. Though that infraction would have cost Las Vegas 5 yards, the pre-snap penalty still would've given Carlson a shot at the field goal. Pierce said his team heard an official's whistle before the snap, and that will be included in the Raiders' report to the NFL. âWe do that every game,â Pierce said. âTypically, anywhere from three to five questions, and then weâll get a letter within 24 to 36 hours, and weâll read it and learn from it.â Whatâs working Bowers had another sensational game. He was targeted 14 times, catching 10 passes for 140 yards. For the season, he has 84 receptions for 884 yards and four TDs, making him a strong contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. âWeâre seeing double-teams and them really shifting their zone to him, and I donât really think it matters,â Pierce said. âI think we've got a really special player on our hand.â What needs help The Raiders need to do better on first and second downs to set up more favorable third-down conversions. They have faced 47 third downs from 7 to 10 yards, tied with the Dallas Cowboys for fifth most. Las Vegas' conversion rate on those plays is 36.2%, which actually is favorable compared to the rest of the league, but the Raiders are still creating too many of those situations. Stock up Las Vegas made life difficult for Mahomes, sacking him five times. And it wasn't just Maxx Crosby bringing the heat. Four players had at least one-half sack, including KâLavon Chaisson, who had 1 1/2. It was a season-high total for the Raiders, and they have taken down the opposing quarterback in 30 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak. Stock down Carlson is usually money, but he missed field goals from 56, 55 and 58 yards. Hardly chip shots, but he is capable of converting from those distances. He had made 30 of 38 field goals from 50-plus yards entering the game, with a career long of 57 yards. Injuries WR DJ Turner injured his knee in the second half. Key number 12 â The Raiders are one of three teams to fall behind double digits in each of their first 12 games of a season. The others were the 1986 Indianapolis Colts and 1972 New England Patriots. Next steps The Raiders visit Tampa Bay on Dec. 8. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Mark Anderson, The Associated Press
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The NDA on Saturday won the Maharashtra Assembly election with more than 280 seats, while the Opposition bloc INDIA retained in Jharkhand with more than 50 seats. In Jharkhand, the JMM-Congress coalition won 56 of the 81 Assembly seats, while the BJP-led alliance had 24 seats. In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Ajit Pawarâs NCP faction, and Eknath Shindeâs Shiv Sena, won 236 of the 288 Assembly seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi secured 48 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the development and good governance after NDAâs victory in Maharashtra. He also thanked the people of Jharkhand for their support and congratulated JMM-Congress for their victory. Addressing BJP workers at party headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi said: âIt is the victory of development, good governance and social justice in Maharashtra, and it is the defeat of negative politics and dynastic politics.â Speaking from the @BJP4India HQ. https://t.co/1hrCOzSc43 Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for the âhistoric victoryâ of the Mahayuti alliance in the state polls and said that by giving such a huge mandate to the NDA, people have shut shops of âfake well-wishers of the Constitutionâ. As the JMM-led alliance gained victory in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Jharkhand and congratulated Chief Minister Hemant Soren for the victory. In a post on X in Hindi, Gandhi said: âHeartfelt thanks to the people of Jharkhand for giving a huge mandate to India. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji, all the workers of Congress and JMM for this victory. This victory of the alliance in the state is a victory of the protection of water, forest and land along with the Constitution. The results of Maharashtra are unexpected and we will analyse them in detail. Thanks to all the voter brothers and sisters of the state for their support and to all the workers for their hard work.â In her debut, Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seats in the byelection with a bigger margin than her brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. She fills the vacancy left by Rahul when he choose Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. Taking to X, she said: âI am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I will make sure that over time, you truly feel this victory has been your victory and the person you chose to represent you understands your hopes and dreams and fights for you as one of your own. I look forward to being your voice in Parliament!â In a press conference in Ranchi, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said: âIn some places, vote counting has concluded and in some places, the counting is still going on. We can see that the INDIA alliance is performing really well. I thank the voters of the state, including women, men, youth, farmers and people of various castes and religion for casting their votes.â After a sweeping victory in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar have held a press conference in Mumbai. âThe people of Maharashtra have prioritised development and delivered a decisive mandate to the Mahayuti alliance. We express our gratitude to the citizens of Maharashtra,â stated Ajit Pawar. Devendra Fadnavis stated that the alliance acknowledges the support of the people of Maharashtra. âThis victory heightens our responsibilities. We are committed to fulfilling the expectations placed upon us.â Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who significantly contributed to his party Shiv Senaâs strong showing in the Assembly elections, secured victory in his Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Thane by a notable margin of 120,000 votes. Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for the elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, extended his congratulations to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his team for achieving an âimpressive victoryâ in the 2024 Assembly elections. Addressing the media from Matoshree, Uddhav Thackeray raised questions about the rationale behind the publicâs support for Mahayuti, stating, âWhy have the people voted for Mahayuti? Soybean farmers are in distress, industries are migrating to Gujarat, womenâs safety is still an issue, inflation is burdening households, and crop loan waivers remain absent. This isnât just a wave...itâs a âtsunamiâ.â On Mahayutiâs victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya voiced his support for Fadnavis as the chief ministerial candidate for the neighboring state. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that there is no conflict over the chief ministerâs position, emphasising that leaders within Mahayuti will collectively decide on the matter, considering the coalitionâs anticipated landslide victory. Explaining the reason behind the Maha Vikas Aghadi defeat in the Assembly polls, CPI (Marxist) leader Ashok Dhawale noted that the overconfidence of the MVA following the Lok Sabha results, delayed finalising seat-sharing arrangements, and internal conflicts have led to the defeat of the alliance. In contrast, the BJP and its allies effectively utilised communal polarisation and financial resources, he said. Congress says Jharkhand rejected politics of polarisation, Maharashtra result surprising Congress says Jharkhand rejected politics of polarisation, Maharashtra result surprising Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren trails from Seraikela seat NDA ahead in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, say exit polls Centre issues notice to Wikipedia on complaints of bias, inaccuracies India condemns Canadaâs allegations against Amit Shah, calls it baseless S Jaishankar says LAC patrolling agreement with China doesnât mean everything is resolved Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Simon Harrisâs Fine Gael party and coalition partner Fianna Fail look set to return to government after the Irish election, but the prime minister could face a battle to keep his post after his popular support appeared to drop. With counting still ongoing, early tallies and the official exit poll showed little to separate the two main incumbent parties and the opposition Sinn Fein. With no party having enough support to govern alone, the status quo will likely remain after Fine Gael and Fianna Fail ruled out a deal with Sinn Fein. Although the overall outcome looks increasingly clear, itâs far from certain Harris will emerge with the upper hand in what could be difficult negotiations with Fianna Fail. Micheal Martinâs party trailed in the official exit poll, but early results suggest it could emerge with the most first-preference votes â the simplest gauge of popular support â putting him in a better position in talks. âItâs far too hard to call at this stage as to who will come out as the largest party,â Harris told RTE on Saturday. âWhat is clear is that Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein will be tightly bunched when it comes to final seats.â Martin predicted his Fianna Fail would outperform the exit poll, telling reporters thereâs a âroute to a very strong finishâ for his party. But he cautioned that electoral fragmentation meant forming a government would be âchallenging.â To be sure, the picture could change as counting takes in second-choice and subsequent preferences to determine final makeup of the Dail or parliament. A tight race is far from what Harris envisaged when he called the vote early â it wasnât scheduled to be held until March â to try to capitalize on Fine Gaelâs surge in support since he became Taoiseach in April. The media dubbed it the âHarris hopâ and the 38-year-old made his campaign slogan ânew energyâ â despite being a former health minister and established government figure. A giveaway budget and what appeared to be a slump in support for Sinn Fein made it seem the optimal time to seek a new mandate. But Harrisâs campaign was beset with slip-ups, starting with Ryanair Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael OâLeary using a Fine Gael event to make a jibe about teachers serving in government. The worst, though, was a viral video of Harris walking away from a disability care worker and dismissing her view that the government wasnât doing enough. He later apologized. âFine Gael may be a little bit disappointed that they didnât make more gains,â said Lisa Keenan, political science assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin, though she added that given the campaign gaffes, Harris is also likely to be somewhat relieved. âWeâve seen a stabilization there.â From a commanding poll lead as late as September, Fine Gael appears to have slipped back into a three-party scramble to win the popular vote. Itâs a key moment. Whoever forms the next government will enjoy a budget surplus and soaring tax receipts from U.S. companies including Apple Inc. operating there. What to do with Irelandâs billions has been a key focus of the election, with parties competing on spending ideas â even as the reelection of Donald Trump in the U.S. and his threat of trade tariffs injected a sense of caution. Worryingly for Harris, the exit poll also showed the premier trailing his two main rivals on the question of who should be next Taoiseach. Only 27% said they want the Fine Gael leader leading the country, while 35% said they would like Fianna Failâs Martin, and 34% preferred Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald. McDonaldâs strength comes from her support among young people, and that gels with the exit poll showing housing and homelessness were the biggest issues for voters, followed by the cost of living. Data published on election day showed homelessness in Ireland reached a record figure of almost 15,000. Sinn Feinâs steady rise has shaken up Irish politics since McDonald took over from Gerry Adams as president in 2018, becoming its first leader unconnected to the sectarian violence in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles. Its left-leaning agenda appealed to voters struggling with a housing shortage and rising inflation. While its support is well below the start of the year, when Sinn Fein appeared on course to form a government, the exit poll and early counting shows McDonald has established Sinn Fein as an electoral force. That has major implications for Irish politics. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael led every government since the state was formed 100 years ago, and while that looks set to continue, Sinn Feinâs emergence changes the dynamic. Still, without the option of a coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fail, Sinn Fein has no clear route to power. That means the focus in the coming days and likely weeks will be on Fine Gael and Fianna Fail and the arrangement they come to. Early tallies suggest Fianna Fail will improve on its performance in 2020, when the party that was in power during the 2008 financial crash reentered government for the first time in almost a decade. Itâs possible that it wins several more seats than Fine Gael, which would give it considerable bargaining power in coalition talks and potentially restoring Martin, who served as prime minister for almost two years as part of the job share agreement between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael last time, as Taoiseach. Any deal between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail would not be the end of the story. Even combining their support, the two parties are likely to fall short of the 88 seats needed for a majority in the 174-seat parliament. The third coalition partner last time, the Green Party, face losses â not unusual for minor parties and also reflecting trends for green parties across Europe. Tallies suggest it could lose the majority of its 12 seats. But other smaller parties are expected to make gains. The Social Democrats, whose leader Holly Cairns gave birth on election day, could pick up seats. Labour are also optimistic. Although vote counting began at 9 a.m. on Saturday, a fuller picture is not expected until Sunday. Then the negotiations will begin. ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Larry Wilson: Mr. Schiff goes to Washington, again
( MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi: In today's world success is largely determined by the ability to make knowledge-based decisions -- in both personal and professional spheres. Knowledge helps one realise what should be done and what one should not do. This enables one to be discrete at work, to have smooth interactions not only with seniors but also with colleagues, and to make meaningful contributions to organizational improvement. This is, in fact, a management skill from which it can be inferred that good management also depends on competent handling of information-external or internal-as well as of the people one is dealing with. Even a family is like a small organisational unit and its head has to have the qualities of a good manager while bringing up children as a parent and tackling other family issues. Innocence is bliss no more and one has to be reasonably aware of the environment as it exists in the neighbourhood and also in the wider world, in the interest of one's safety and well-being. One should be able to 'observe' what one sees, 'absorb' what one observes, and 'analyse' what one absorbs for any learning that could be deduced from it. The use of 'intelligence' -- which is a product of 'information' -- contributes to what can be termed as smart living. Being 'smart' by definition is the ability to achieve better results or higher productivity out of the given resources of money, human assistance, and time. Information can be defined as "an intelligible fact or data that tells you what you did not already know". It is clear that being better informed than somebody else can become a matter of competitive advantage in a given situation where that particular information is relevant. Knowledge of what happened in the past or what was happening in the present adds to one's knowledge but an idea of what lay ahead -- often derived from an analysis of this knowledge -- can become the ultimate guarantor of success. Information on a future happening is called intelligence and it can be sourced directly or deduced through a competent analysis of what was already in the public domain. By definition, intelligence is the specially procured information of proven reliability that gives you a peep into the future. Information of intelligence value is important not only in the context of national security but in day-to-day life as well -- for personal security and business advancement -- since it enables you to visualise both opportunities and risks lying ahead. Intelligence today is an important determinant of corporate and managerial success. Major businesses invest in establishing intelligence units to analyse the market environment and study the competitors. Being well-informed means having the right information at the right time and having the information that makes the difference between a decision and a guess. Also, being well-informed is not a one-time event -- one has to remain well-informed continually as new information often keeps coming in. Being information savvy is a basic requirement of one's progress in any field. There are certain characteristics of information-savvy people. Firstly, they tend to read a lot -- an individual who is averse to reading cannot be a well-informed person. They like to keep information in the categorised form as they have an innate ability to analyse the facts in front of them. They have the discipline of a logical progression of thought and quickly go through the What?, Why? and Where? in any situation. Secondly, information-savvy persons have an insatiable curiosity rooted in a spirit of inquiry. Remember, information does not reach you, you have to reach out to the same. Thirdly, such people have a healthy interest in human psychology and behaviour. All business or social interaction is a human activity and one must understand where somebody's response is coming from. Fourth -- and this is very important -- the ability to identify the most useful information from the rest is a 'gift' in today's fast-moving world. Everybody does not have it. The capacity to distinguish essentials from non-essentials corresponds to the famous Pareto's Law that says 'there are a significant few amongst the insignificant many'. Finally, information-savvy people prefer an authoritative opinion to gossip. There is no dearth of credulous people in the world. In this age of misinformation and cyber fraud, the reliability of information being acted upon has to be ensured -- through a double-check system of some sort. A lot of information can be accessed by tapping open sources. Publications and online databases are very important. The government is the biggest publisher of information. Associations give out useful information in specialised fields as illustrated by Harvard Business Review (HBR) and the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). Stanford Research Institute produces and mails special reports on markets and industries to members for a fee. Libraries -- the traditional centers of knowledge -- remain as useful as before. Media reports of credible investigative journalists can be listed as another source of open information. Today, 'Think Tanks' produces a lot of information but the advice here is that one should accept their facts not necessarily their findings. Meetings and conferences have emerged as another major source of business information and so is the case with industrial fares and exhibitions. There is a caution for those relying heavily on online information. Do not believe that all that is there on the Internet is trustworthy and remember that social media presently has become an instrument of 'influence warfare'. A corporate body is possibly still missing out on tapping the wealth of information that was there within the organisation and outside because the system of interaction with its managers, consultants, and employees was inadequate and the feedback from its suppliers, bankers, and customers was not mopped up and analysed. Business organisations are waking up to this now and realising that no one might know everything but 'everybody knows something'. Information or knowledge is a valuable instrument for success and the leaders of an organisation owe it to themselves to enhance its quantum by whatever means possible. They should be able to garner the 'tacit knowledge' that today's employees carry with them. Sharpening everybody's observation power should be on their agenda. As already mentioned, we see without observing, observe without absorbing, and absorb without discrimination only causing a clogging of the mind. Further, there is a learning for leadership from what Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist of all times, famously said -- 'Imagination is more important than knowledge'. To be able to see the big picture behind what was in front and not miss the wood for the tree is one connotation of this profound observation. Imagination strengthens the power of anticipation and adds to the ability to make analytical deductions. Flawless communication also serves the cause of knowledge enhancement -- the person passing on the information must make sure that there is no ambiguity about its interpretation. Those seeking information must work with enthusiasm presuming that what they were looking for was available somewhere. Above all, an understanding of what confidentiality means in an organisational context goes with the function of handling information. In today's competitive world, all members must have an idea of what was to be preserved as the organisation's 'exclusive' information. The importance of information has further increased because of the speed with which businesses are transacted and decisions are required to be taken. Globalisation has set a new bar to competitiveness and the need to monitor competition has grown manifold. Moreover, there has to be a certain 'completeness' about the information one has, for sound decision-making. This is because knowledge comes in integral packages -- for a business owner employing men and women knowledge of laws against harassment of women at the workplace was essential just as a teacher of children ought to have an idea of child psychology and parental stress as this is part of an integral package. Finally, data analytics today has acquired a newfound importance as a knowledge enhancer and this is how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the business world. It helps in evaluating business matters ranging from authentic user reviews and buying patterns of purchasers to the customer's feedback faster than was ever possible before. The larger the data bank better the application of AI for decision-making. AI is producing 'writing assistants' to help the efforts that would add to the company's productivity. With the rise in living standards, 'automation' is more and more in demand and AI is facilitating that. However, while AI is the most advanced use of Internet technology it is subject to the limitation that it would produce correct results only when the data fed into the system was reliable. One has to remember that there are both promises and perils associated with AI. Machine learning helps to increase productivity by improving the 'processing' of information. Nonetheless, AI operations cannot succeed totally without the aid of human intellect that provides the power of logic and imagination not available to the 'machine'. 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I researched all the available portable cleaning machines and this seemed to be the one with the best ratings and recommendations. I was amazed at the results when I used it on the chairs. Years of ground-in dirt and grime came out easily, and when I looked at the solution that was vacuumed out it was the color of dark chocolate. I did a second cleaning and then used a spray bottle to apply clean water to rinse. Honestly, the chairs looked so good even my son was so impressed he bought one. I want to add that I am very close to eighty. and I had no problems operating it. I highly recommend it, and I rate it five stars plus!" â Kathleen Petro Get it from Amazon for $120+ (available in three versions) 8. A silverware cubby for upgrading your currently cluttered utensil drawer. This space-saving solution practically flat packs your flatware. I use this in my kitchen! I have to admit...it hasn't exaaactly helped with organization. What it *has* done is created a neat and orderly spot for my utensils...opening up a ton of extra drawer space for my unruly stash of pens, bouillon cubes, drink flavor packets, and the like. Long story short â I recommend this for tidy and messy folks alike! Promising review: "We were short on storage and drawer space and this worked perfectly for our tiny drawer!" â Angela McMichael Get it from Amazon for $9.69 . 9. A jar of The Pink Stuff (the internet's favorite cleaning product) that'll clean everything from pots and pans to blotches in your bathtub. Move over firefighters, I want a calendar of THIS sexy stuff and its shiny results. Promising review: "I used this product for my stove because it's one thing I dislike cleaning. I have used different degreaser sprays and they all are so toxic and don't work for me. The Magic Eraser was okay but I used several at a time and I had to scrub so hard . But this product oh my goodness, legit a miracle. It doesn't have any type of smell . I put the paste on a cloth, clean the area then wipe it off with a damp cloth and voilaÌ, magic!" â May Get it from Amazon for $5.97 . 10. A TBH *too* nice Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop created to both vacuum and mop at the same time. Unlike our old dummy mops, this robot has a separate tank that stores the dirty water, and it retains 90% of the stuff, so your floors will be clean and dry in just minutes . It also self-propels so you just need to steer, no hard pushing! Promising review: "I confess I can be a lackadaisical housekeeper, which is problematic since my new dog sheds enough in a week for me to build an entirely new dog. What's worse, vacuuming doesn't pick up a lot of his fur. This Tineco is magic, though. Not only does it pick everything up (dust, fur, hair, crumbs, Nature's Miracle, errant Cheerios), but because the wheels are motorized, vacuuming/mopping is a breeze. I get exhausted using my canister vac, but this thing is a blast to use. Here is what I've learned: I always use the 'extra water' feature, which seems to work better. I clean the dirty water holder and parts every time I empty it, and I run the self-clean cycle after every second emptying session. This means I can do my primary bath and my 10x12 TV room before self-cleaning and recharging for a little bit. Or I can do my kitchen, entryway, and hall before self-cleaning, or my living room. In other words, you're not going to do your whole house on one battery charge or without running the self-cleaning feature several times. Of course, the reason you have to run the self-cleaning so often is because this little beauty is picking up So. Much. Stuff. It's magic. If it broke tomorrow (and I don't think it will break for a very long time), I would buy another. " â Tsippi Get it from Amazon for $259.99+ (available in three styles). 11. A set of microfiber cloths that'll provide a 100% lint- and streak-free finish, because what's the point of cleaning clear surfaces if you're stuck with streaks after all your hard work? Thanks to these, that'll never be the case again. They're great for windows or any glassware, too! Promising review : "I couldn't get my windows clean using cleaning solution, newsprint, and a lot of elbow grease. There were always streaks and dirt left behind. Enter these things. One quick cleaning, and I do mean quick, and my windows are now cleaner than any windows I've ever cleaned. It's simply amazing. We were all standing around in utter shock and delight before running around trying the cloths on other stuff: the TV, the picture glass, etc. I know it sounds corny, but I couldn't wait to get up this morning, because I woke up in the middle of the night excitedly thinking about trying it on the car today. They are truly, truly amazing." â Xena the Warrior Mama Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $15.98 . 12. A fabric defuzzer is gonna clean up sweaters, sofas, and other aging fabrics that have been a real ~pill~ lately. The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries , not included. Promising review: "Okay, I donât normally rave about things like this. I bought this on a whim in a last attempt to save my favorite duvet cover. The pills had gotten to the point where it was seriously uncomfortable to sleep with them getting all up in my leg space. I thought I was going to have to get a new duvet cover entirely. Along came this lil' baby. Not only is my duvet cover basically brand new, but I have found a new hobby. Iâm depilling everything. Sweatshirts, leggings, blankets, socks, anything that looks like it needs some love. It does the job quickly and leaves everything looking fresh. Hi, Iâm obsessed. I canât stop. I should send this back. Iâve started asking if my neighbors need anything depilled. Iâm going to buy one of these for everyone in my life. Everyone needs to own this. Take it away from me." â Sydney Jensen Get it from Amazon for $12.69+ (available in six colors and two styles). 13. A customizable set of plastic storage cubes that'll snap together and create a perfect storage masterpiece, no matter where you place them. Promising review: "I used to have a two-tier metal rack that was nowhere near enough storage space and there were always shoes all over the floor. I put this together in a rather short while and now my closet is clean! Totally love this because it is so spacious and you can build it in any shape you want. " â Mama D Get a 16-cube set on sale from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 14. A CovoBox that's hollow on the inside, so you can cover your Wi-Fi router with elegant "books" instead of leaving it out on display. What a *novel* idea! Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood. BTW â Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor in Utah! Promising review: "Iâm pretty sure Iâve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husbandâs pile of technology, the money was well spent!" â AmazonEmme Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in customizable sizes and colors). 15. An over-the-door organizer with clear pockets sure to make finding things (whether in your pantry, garage, or bathroom) as easy as it is to put them back in their place â keep that tidy flow going! Promising review: "Great for organizing the pantry, craft rooms, and bathrooms. Finally have a way to keep all the junk off my counters. The pockets are huge, the hooks leave a low profile (so no issue with scratching), and it seems very sturdy for holding all my junk so far (it's mostly holding way too many hair products in my bathroom at the moment). I love that this is clear so you can see everything ." â Breanna Get it from Amazon for $14.87 (for a two-pack). 16. A hanger stacker for keeping you from making a mess if you like to hang onto hangers. Promising review: "I grew tired of throwing my empty hangers into a pile in my closet. They would get all tangled up and really frustrated the heck out of me every time I had to put away clothes! This hanger stacker seemed like an easy solution and boy, was I right! It assembles really easily (just two screws and an Allen wrench) and it is good at keeping my hangers organized. Buy one â you won't regret it!" â Bubbles456 Get it from Amazon for $31.38 . 17. A clever storage cube so you can keep 96 pens, pencils, markers, brushes, and other tiny tools upright and organized. Promising review: "I love everything about this. It's perfect for my desk. I'm an artist, and I bought two for all my markers. It's lightweight, very classy-looking, and the price is great. I put one on each end of my desk. They're small but hold so many markers or pencils." â Sherrie Stone Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two styles). 18. A nontoxic leather conditioner that'll bring your beloved leather reading chair back to life. All you need is a thin spread of this spiffy conditioner and you''ll be g2g! Now, what page did you leave off on? Promising review: "I use this for my everyday boots, as well as my dress shoes. I'm not always gentle with my boots and I thought I had ruined them the other day (worn out color, scuffs all over), but I cleaned the muck off, gave them a brushing, then applied this leather honey and after letting it sit, my boots look almost like the day I bought them! It keeps the leather supple and restores color. You only need to use a small amount per use!" â David H Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes). 19. A sock and underwear organizer to make sure your ~drawers~ are organized. Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE these organizers!! I almost did not purchase them due to the reviews saying that larger than a C-cup would not fit into the bra organizer. At just $15 for four organizers I took my chances and ordered two sets of four. I figured, worst case scenario I would have to cut the dividers out of the bra organizers. I wear a 32DD and the bras fit beautifully in the organizers. I am so glad I took the chance and did not listen to the reviews. I would have missed out on the best cheapest organizers I have ever found. I ordered another set for tank tops and other extras I did not think of before. I will also order my boyfriend the brown ones for his drawers . Great product for a great price!" â Elizabeth L. Blackwell Get a four-pack from Amazon for $13.87 (available in seven colors). 20. A 10-piece set of drawer organizers so that even the hidden parts of your house look like perfection. Promising review: "I needed to organize all the stuff that ends up in the bathroom vanity cabinet. These were perfect in every way . Being clear it is easy to see what is in each bin. Assorted sizes made it easy to sort out what I had and make best use of the space. The bins are beautifully made and look great on a shelf, in a drawer, in a cabinet, or even on the countertop. I would definitely buy again and have already suggested them to my friends. Happy to find quality products that are Made in the USA!" â Linda Get the 10-piece set from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three set sizes). 21. A towel holder you can mount on the wall to give your bathroom a spa-worthy vibe while making sure your fresh towels are not confused for (egads!) used ones. Promising review: " Absolutely love these! We have extra large towels and these racks hold them perfectly when rolled up! It's such a great modern style and gives the bathroom a great look. They are sturdy and come with wall anchors as well. Will be buying another set of these for our other bathroom, and perhaps another for the dining room for some wine bottles! Don't even have to think twice before buying these!" â Erin Cech Get it from Amazon for $27.99 . 22. A stainless steel cleaner for wiping up grease, stains, and fingerprints faster than you're able to say "cleaning the sink sucks." Turns out, it doesn't have to with this stuff. This stainless-steel cleaning spray also comes with a handy dandy microfiber cloth. Promising review: "This cleaner doesnât leave a residue and actually works! Highly recommend!!" â Courtney B. Get it from Amazon for $19.95 . 23. A cabinet door organizer so your awkwardly shaped plastic wrap and cutting boards won't get left out when your kids can't find an obvious place to put them. Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile. Hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners. " â Kerry Get it from Amazon for $17.97 . 24. A touchless vacuum â go ahead and throw that dust pan in the GARBAGE where it belongs. You will no longer have to bend and snap every time you sweep. Bless. Promising review: " 10/10, would recommend . Got this initially for cleaning up the hair in my salon. It works perfectly! I love it. Itâs so easy. This is AMAZING!!" â Alyssa Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in five colors). 25. An ultra-thin socket cover with an attached six-plug power strip to help your furniture actually sit directly against the wall, thank you very much. Promising review: "This product is awesome! We bought one in the office to stop a nearby chair from continuously hitting the outlet plugs. It solved the problem right away. So we ordered three more to use anywhere there is bulk on the wall. It saves space, makes arranging furniture and desks easy, it's clean looking. Someone is a genius. Thanks so much!" â Jay Get it from Amazon for $24.95 . 26. A set of shelf dividers that'll make stacking your folded laundry a much neater process. Promising review: "I love these! I just have a shelf on top of my closet. I keep my leggings there. These dividers separate the leggings and make everything so much more organized. Iâm buying more to do my linen closet! You need these! " â Lynn Blue Get a pair from Amazon for $17.99 . 27. A set of hidden magnetic locks that install in seconds with tape to keep your pint-sized cat burglar from breaking into your secret candy stash (and thus, leaving wrappers *everywhere*). The set comes with 12 locks (with strong 3M double-sided tape on the back) and two keys. Promising review: "These are awesome! I spent hours with a drill and screwdriver installing push down locks on cupboards five years ago. I now have another crawling baby, and those ones are all broken. I was dreading installing new ones and saw these. They literally go on in seconds, the bracket means it lines up perfectly, and the adhesive is strong! My older kids think the magnet key is super fun. Baby stays out of the chemicals, and I put one on the trash door, so the dog stays out of the trash so everyone gets to live longer. Win-win. I also love that you can 'turn' them off and on, so when my kids are bigger, we can flip the switch, but if little kids were visiting, we could put them back on." â Joseph J. Krakker Get a set of nine from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in five pack sizes). 28. An extra-large dry erase calendar so everyone in your family is able to see *exactly* what is going on each day. You've managed all their schedules to a T and all they need to do is look at them . Promising review: "I got this to replace my old dry erase board that was a lot smaller and I needed a bigger one to fit the space above my desk. The day squares are large enough to write many things in them if you need to. I definitely would recommend purchasing a frame so itâs easier to take down (just a suggestion).' â Klair Get it from Amazon for $25.99 . You, after realizing how easy these products make organization IRL: Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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Despite Mary Lou McDonaldâs confidence around shaping a coalition without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail â the two parties that have dominated the landscape of Irish politics for a century â the pathway to government for Sinn Fein still appears challenging. With counting following Fridayâs election still in the relatively early stages â after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck â there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has dismissed talk of a Sinn Fein surge and said he was âcautiously optimisticâ about where his party will stand after all the votes are counted. Meanwhile, Irelandâs deputy premier and Fianna Fail leader, Micheal Martin, insisted his party has a âvery clear route back to governmentâ as he predicted seat gains. The counting process could last days because of Irelandâs complex system of proportional representation with a single transferable vote (PR-STV), where candidates are ranked by preference. The leaders of the main three parties were all re-elected as TDs on Saturday evening, topping the polls in their respective constituencies. The early indications have turned the focus to the tricky arithmetic of government formation, as the countryâs several smaller parties and many independents potentially jockey for a place in government. Ms McDonald told reporters at the RDS count centre in Dublin that she would be âvery, very actively pursuingâ the potential to form a government with other parties on the left of the political spectrum. The smaller, left-leaning parties in Ireland include the Social Democrats, the Irish Labour Party, the Green Party and People Before Profit-Solidarity. Ms McDonald said her party had delivered an âincredible performanceâ in the election. âI think itâs fair to say that we have now confirmed that we have broken the political mould here in this state,â she said. âTwo party politics is now gone. Itâs consigned to the dustbin of history and that, in itself, is very significant.â She added: âI am looking to bring about a government of change, and Iâm going to go and look at all formulations. âIf you want my bottom line, the idea of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for another five years, in our strong opinion, is not a good outcome for Irish society. âObviously, I want to talk to other parties of the left and those that we share very significant policy objectives with. So Iâm going to do that first and just hear their mind, hear their thinking. But be very clear, we will be very, very actively pursuing entrance into government.â In Friday nightâs exit poll, Sinn Fein was predicted to take 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and 19.5% respectively. Prior to the election, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael both ruled out entering government with Sinn Fein. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris rejected suggestions Sinn Fein had broken new ground. He told reporters in his count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow: âCertainly we havenât seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it. âI mean, it looks likely, on the figures that weâve seen now, fewer people, many fewer people would have voted Sinn Fein in this election than the last one. âIn fact, I think theyâre down by around 5% and actually the parties, particularly the two parties, the two larger parties in government, are likely to receive significant support from the electorate. So definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented.â He said it was too early to tell what the next government would look like. âI think anybody who makes any suggestion about who is going to be the largest party or the construct of the next government, theyâre a braver person than I am,â he said. âOur electoral system dictates that thereâll be many, many transfers that will go on for hours, if not days, before we know the final computations at all. âBut what I am very confident about is that my party will have a very significant role to play in the years ahead, and Iâm cautiously optimistic and excited.â Fianna Failâs Mr Martin told reporters at a count centre in Cork he was confident that the numbers exist to form a government with parties that shared his political viewpoint. Mr Martin said it âremains to be seenâ whether he would return to the role of Taoiseach â a position he held between 2020 and 2022 â but he expressed confidence his party would outperform the exit poll prediction. âItâs a bit too early yet to call the exact type of government that will be formed or the composition of the next government,â he said. âBut I think there are, there will be a sufficiency of seats, it seems to me, that aligns with the core principles that I articulated at the outset of this campaign and throughout the campaign, around the pro-enterprise economy, around a positively pro-European position, a government that will strongly push for home ownership and around parties that are transparently democratic in how they conduct their affairs.â Asked if it would be in a coalition with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, he said that would be âracing a bit too far aheadâ. The final result may dictate that if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are to return to government, they may need more than one junior partner, or potentially the buy-in of several independent TDs. Mr Martin said it was unclear how quickly a government can be formed, as he predicted his party would gain new seats. âIt will be challenging. This is not easy,â he added. The junior partner in the outgoing government â the Green Party â looks set for a bruising set of results. Green leader Roderic OâGorman is in a fight to hold onto his seat, as are a number of party colleagues, including Media Minister Catherine Martin. âItâs clear the Green Party has not had a good day,â he said. The early counting also suggested potential trouble for Fianna Fail in Wicklow, where the partyâs only candidate in the constituency, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, is considered to have a battle ahead, with the risk of losing his seat. Meanwhile, there is significant focus on independent candidate Gerard Hutch who, on Saturday evening, was sitting in fourth place in the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central. Last spring, Mr Hutch was found not guilty by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne, in one of the first deadly attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud. Mr Byrne, 33, died after being shot six times at a crowded boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A Special Criminal Court judge described Mr Hutch, 61, as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation and said he had engaged in âserious criminal conductâ. The constituency will be closely watched as other hopefuls wait to see if transfers from eliminated candidates may eventually rule him out of contention. In the constituency of Louth, the much-criticised selection of John McGahon appeared not to have paid off for Fine Gael. The partyâs campaign was beset by questioning over footage entering the public domain of the candidate engaged in a fight outside a pub in 2018. The Social Democrats have a strong chance of emerging as the largest of the smaller parties. The partyâs leader, Holly Cairns, was already celebrating before a single vote was counted however, having announced the birth of her baby girl on polling day.An Introduction to Quantum Computing
With five fewer days during the official holiday shopping season, Saturday already felt like crunch time for some Lincoln shoppers and businesses. Daniel Schmidt, who owns HobbyTown, 4107 Pioneer Woods Drive, said the toy and game store nearly doubled its sales on Black Friday from last year. He also reported shoppers had been buying gifts earlier. Dahlia Brandon of Lincoln tickles her 15-month-old daughter, Gema, with a stuffed animal while shopping at HobbyTown on Saturday. The toy and game store nearly doubled its sales on Black Friday from last year. âThe reason folks are coming in and shopping at the volume that they're shopping at is that compressed shopping schedule,â Schmidt said. âThere are less days, and it feels like there's less time to do things.â Ron Romero, owner Schafer's, also reported strong Black Friday sales at the appliance and electronics store, mirroring nationwide projections from the National Retail Federation . The group predicted a record 183.4 million people would shop in-person and online between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. People are also reading... Romero echoed Schmidt's sentiment on the pressure shoppers felt. âIf anything, it's just going to increase the urgency to not procrastinate,â he added. A later Thanksgiving shortened what is typically considered the official shopping season. Last year, Thanksgiving was on Nov. 23, which left 31 days for shoppers to find that perfect gift. This year, shoppers had just 26 days beginning on Black Friday to buy gifts before Christmas. The National Retail Federation doesn't believe the shortened timeline will hurt retailers. Its consumer study predicts $902 will be spent on average per person on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items this winter. âDespite the shorter window of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, retailers are prepared to meet the needs of consumers by providing holiday shoppers with earlier deals and sales and by ensuring inventory is available for the most in-demand items this year," said Katherine Cullen, the group's vice president of industry and consumer insights, in a press release . Schmidt said he prepared for the holiday rush at his store by stocking up on products earlier than normal to avoid ongoing supply chain issues. âI canât necessarily rely on taking a refill during the season,â he said. Shoppers, too, are feeling the crunch. Cindy Jacobson started her holiday shopping Saturday at HobbyTown, looking at "Gundam" figures for her nephew Shawn Phillips. Jacobson hopes planning ahead keeps her on track. âI'm not one to wait to the last minute, so we're getting a jump on it,â she said. Phillips urged Jacobson to purchase the anime figures from âGundamâ on Saturday instead of waiting since he was worried HobbyTown might sell out. âI'm trying to warn her, don't hold back if you see it,â he said. Emily Bals started her Christmas shopping on Black Friday because she was nervous about the fast-approaching holiday. She typically starts gift shopping at the end of the first week of December. âI'm a little nervous just because of the shopping piece, and it's just less time that we have to get to prepare for Christmas,â Bals said Saturday while shopping at Habitat, a kitchen and gift store in the Pioneer Woods shopping center. Bals said sheâs more excited than nervous with the âcrunch timeâ since the Christmas season wonât drag on as long. Jeff Hajny, a shopper at the SouthPointe Pavilions Barnes & Noble, agreed. Hajny said he likes having Thanksgiving and Christmas closer together. âBecause after a while, you're super excited for it, and then you kind of burn out,â he said. Megan Hundt, another shopper at Barnes & Noble, said she feels the pressure but isnât concerned she wonât get her gifts in time. âI'm a last-minute procrastinator shopper anyways, and things always end up getting done,â she said. A few shoppers the Journal Star spoke to said missing the five days didnât change their shopping habits much this season, including Logan Koenig, who was shopping at Painted Tree Boutiques at SouthPointe on Saturday. âI usually wait till around Thanksgiving anyway, so plus or minus five days didn't really make a difference in my mind.â Top Journal Star photos for November 2024 Rachel Mulcahy of Lincoln unveils a roll of about 300 signatures supporting the group Justice in Action during a rally in front of the Hall of Justice on Thursday. The scroll was later delivered to the office of Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola "bowls" the football after a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Norfolk Catholic head coach Jeff Bellar is doused with water byhis players as the clock hits zero as the Knights celebrate their win over the Bishop Neumann Cavilers in the Class C-2 championship game Tuesday at Memorial Stadium. Taylor Woods looks through 3D glasses held by her cousin, Jalyn Wurm, during a sensory night for the annual Zoo Lights event on Monday at Lincoln Children's Zoo. Nebraska players carry the Freedom Trophy after defeating Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Millard South's Daxton Williams (0) smiles as he hugs his youth football coach Eric Kuhl after winning the Class A state football championship game against Omaha Westside on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Millard South won 27-10. Wahoo's Kip Brigham (32) is lifted up by Jake Scanlon (53) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the Class C-1 championship game Tuesday at Memorial Stadium. The sun sets as the lights come on at the Nebraska Christmas Lights Show at Star City Shores on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Nebraska's Rebekah Allick (5) celebrates a kill during the second set of the match against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Justice Jeffrey J. Funke (right) is sworn into office by retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Hon. Michael Heavican during a Supreme Court investiture ceremony in the Capitol rotunda on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Capitol. Wahoo players try to douse head coach Chad Fox with Gatorade after winning the Class C-1 championship game Tuesday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Brice Turner celebrates on the field after winning the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (left) celebrates his touchdown with Dylan Raiola during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Bennington's Aidan Smith (17) recovers a fumble by Omaha Skutt's Dylan VanDyke (12) during the third quarter of the Class B state football championship on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Lincoln firefighter Andrew Brenner sprays water from the top of a ladder truck on to the roof of a former Village Inn at 29th and O streets Wednesday morning. Sandy Creek's Jacob Petr (top) and Sandy Creek's Wes Biltoft (bottom) attempt to stop Stanton's Becker Pohlman as he dives toward the pylon for a two point conversion in the second quarter of the Class D-1 championship game Monday at Memorial Stadium. Creighton's Steven Ashworth (1) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds against Nebraska on Friday at CHI Health Center Omaha. Luca Gustafson, 6, rides to school Tuesday with the bike bus at Riley Elementary School. Each Tuesday, students can bike to school with adult chaperones along a specific route. Lincoln Fire Fighters Association member Andy Evans works to assemble a headboard during a bed-building day hosted by Sleep in Heavenly Peace on Saturday at Hampton Enterprises. Volunteers helped build 20 beds for children in need. Wahoo's Braylon Iversen celebrates with Warrior players after they defeated Auburn in a Class C-1 state semifinal game Friday in Wahoo. Second-time mother giraffe Allie nuzzles her new calf in the giraffe experience enclosure on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Lincoln Children's Zoo. Nebraska celebrates during the first set of the match against Minnesota on Thursday at the Devaney Sports Center. Covered by a canopy of changing leaves, a car cruises along A street in a neighborhood north of Downtown Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Mild temperatures continue into the mid weeks of November. Wednesday calls for a chance of rain showers before noon with gusty winds. Most days this week are expected to be accompanied by mostly sunny skies and consistent breezes. Iris Gonnerman, 8 (from right), her brother Oliver, 6, and cousin Noreen Milana, 9, wave flags while watching Veterans Parade outside the state Capitol on Sunday. Nebraska's Connor Essegian scores against Bethune-Cookma on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Norris' Anna Jelinek (left) lifts the the Class B championship trophy alongside Rya Borer on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Lincoln Lutheran players embrace one another as threy celebrate defeating Thayer Central in four sets to win the Class C-2 championship match Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Superior players celebrate their three set win over EMF during the Class D-1 championship match Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Reflected in a ceiling beam, Leyton takes on Shelton in the first set of the Class D-2 championship match Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Omaha Skutt's Nicole Ott (left) and Addison West react after a point in the second set during a Class B semifinal match Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Hasan Khalil, owner of Golden Scissors, trims the beard of Vitaliy Martynyuk on Friday at his barbershop in Lincoln. Southwest fans Kylea Stritt (from left), Peg Rice, and Stacey Wilson cheer on their team as the "horsemen" during a Class D-1 first-round match Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Millard West players dogpile on the floor after defeating Lincoln Southwest in five set match during a Class A first-round match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lincoln Southwest's Shelby Harding dives to save the ball from hitting the ground in the first set during a Class A first-round match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Second graders Eli Gonzalez (left) and Shrutoshome Datta look at drawings that first and second grade students made at the Monster Jam Art Show on Wednesday at Elliott Elementary School. The elementary school students made drawings of monsters to be turned into different types of art by Lincoln High School students. Norris players celebrate a point against Lincoln Pius X in a Class B state volleyball tournament match, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (right) talks with supporters, including Darlene Starman of Lincoln, at her campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln. A cutout of Jesus watches over voters on Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Abigail Webb votes on Tuesday at F Street Community Center. Nebraska's Rollie Worster (24) shoots a layup while defended by Texas Rio Grande Valley's Marshal Destremau (left) and Trey Miller (right) on Nov. 4 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nebraska's Allison Weidner (left) autographs a poster for Freeman Public Schools student Godwil Muthiani, 12 (center), after the game against UNO on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Muthiani's sign says, "#3 Allison Weinder is the GOAT! Sorry I'm only 12." Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule speaks to an official after a targeting call on Nebraska during the first quarter of the game against UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. The call was overturned after review. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell scores against UCLA in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Cadet Elena Burgwald (left) and Cadet Mason Beck look up as a B-1B Lancer flies over Memorial Stadium before the UCLA game against Nebraska on Saturday. UCLA's K.J. Wallace (7) defends Nebraska's Jacory Barney (17) as he makes a diving 40-yard catch in the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Lincoln Southeast quarterback Tre Bollen (left) and Tate Sandman react after losing a Class A football playoff game against Millard North on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Seacrest Field. Millard North won 10-3. After the field clears, Norris' Jarrett Behrends (17) kicks his helmet after the Titans fell to Waverly 16-17 in a Class B football playoff game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Waverly High School. A line of people waiting to vote has been normal at the Lancaster County Election Commission Office at 601 N. 46th St., as it was Friday afternoon. The office will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to allow voters to cast an early ballot. If they wait until Election Day, they will need to go to their precinct or drop off their ballots at one of five drop boxes across the city. For more stories about about Tuesday's election, go to Journalstar.com . Reach the writer at 402-473-7326 or jdiep@journalstar.com . On Twitter @Justin_Diep_ Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Washington scores 19 in Cal State Northridge's 81-57 win against Chicago StateMMIS Inc. Celebrates Over Two Decades of Excellence in Custom Spice Blending and Packaging 12-23-2024 07:22 PM CET | Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends Press release from: Getnews MMIS Inc., a trusted leader in the food manufacturing industry, proudly marks over two decades of innovation and excellence in custom spice blending and packaging. With a steadfast commitment to quality and a reputation for meeting the evolving needs of its customers, MMIS continues to set the benchmark for custom spice solutions across North America. Since its inception in 2001, MMIS has specialized in blending spice formulas tailored to meet the unique requirements of its clients. 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In addition to its SQF certification, MMIS has expanded its capabilities to include certifications for Organic and Kosher products, enabling the company to cater to a broader range of consumer preferences. These certifications have positioned MMIS as a trusted source for high-quality, certified spice blends that meet the rigorous demands of today's health-conscious and ethically minded consumers. Innovation Through Clean Label Solutions As consumer preferences continue to shift toward transparency and natural ingredients, MMIS has been at the forefront of the clean label movement. The company's Mondo Pure line, introduced in 2018, is a testament to this commitment. This clean label product line is crafted to align with growing consumer demands for products free from artificial additives, ensuring that food manufacturers can deliver wholesome and flavorful offerings to their customers. The success of the Mondo Pure line highlights MMIS's ability to anticipate and adapt to market trends, reinforcing its reputation as an industry innovator. By combining traditional blending techniques with modern food science, MMIS continues to provide solutions that balance flavor, functionality, and consumer appeal. State-of-the-Art Facilities for a Sustainable Future In 2020, MMIS relocated its operations to a state-of-the-art facility in Barrie, Ontario. This new facility was designed with food safety and sustainability at its core, allowing MMIS to streamline its operations and reduce its environmental footprint. The move not only expanded the company's production capacity but also enhanced its ability to meet the diverse needs of its growing client base. The Barrie facility adheres to the strictest sanitation and safety regulations, ensuring that every product leaving the premises meets the highest standards of quality. This investment in advanced infrastructure underscores MMIS's commitment to fostering a sustainable future while maintaining its position as a leader in the spice blending and packaging industry. Supporting Food Manufacturers with Tailored Solutions One of MMIS's core strengths lies in its ability to deliver tailored spice solutions that address the specific needs of food manufacturers. Whether it's creating custom spice blends to achieve a unique flavor profile or developing innovative packaging solutions to enhance shelf appeal, MMIS works closely with its clients to ensure their success. The company's extensive experience and expertise enable it to serve a diverse range of industries, including meat processing, snack foods, and ready-to-eat meals. By providing personalized service and technical support, MMIS helps its clients stay competitive in an ever-changing market. A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation For over two decades, MMIS has been synonymous with quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Its journey from a regional supplier to a recognized leader in custom spice blending and packaging is a testament to its dedication and vision. The company's ability to adapt to industry trends and consistently deliver exceptional products has earned it the trust of countless food manufacturers across North America. As MMIS celebrates this significant milestone, it remains focused on the future. By continuing to invest in research, technology, and sustainable practices, the company is well-positioned to address the challenges and opportunities of the food manufacturing industry. MMIS's ongoing commitment to excellence ensures that it will remain a trusted partner for custom spice solutions for many years to come. About MMIS Inc. MMIS Inc. specializes in custom spice blending and packaging, serving the North American food manufacturing industry with innovative solutions and exceptional service. The company's operations are based out of its state-of-the-art facility in Barrie, Ontario. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, MMIS continues to set the standard for excellence in the spice blending and packaging sector. For more information, please contact: MMIS Inc. 151 King Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 6B5 Phone: 905-841-1717 Media Contact Company Name: MMIS Inc. Contact Person: George Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=mmis-inc-celebrates-over-two-decades-of-excellence-in-custom-spice-blending-and-packaging ] City: Barrie State: Ontario Country: Canada Website: https://mmis.ca/ This release was published on openPR.
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Sign up for the APâs college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25LOS ANGELES â Heâd been battered for weeks, lingering on the turf in pain at various points in previous wins over Nebraska and UCLA, always game enough to return a few players later after gingerly limping off. But running back Woody Marks, long USCâs Iron Man at running back, couldnât return after another blow Saturday against Notre Dame. After a first-quarter handoff for nine yards, Marks laid on the turf for a few beats before stumbling to his feet, appearing slightly disoriented as he entered a medical tent on USCâs sideline. He eventually returned to the sideline as redshirt freshman Quinten Joyner took his place, but walked off into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum tunnel at the two-minute mark of the first half as the CBS broadcast reported heâd be out for the rest of the afternoon . It was a massive loss for USCâs offense, and couldâve served as the end of Marksâ time in a Trojans jersey depending on his bowl-game decision. If so, what a run it has been for the Mississippi State transfer: finishing with 1,133 yards on the ground in 12 games, putting together one of the more complete seasons by any USC running back in recent memory. Senior Day They came marching one by one down the barrel of the Coliseum, adorned with wreaths of honor, USCâs Easton Mascarenas-Arnold and Jaylin Smith and Woody Marks all exchanging hugs with Lincoln Riley as an early crowd erupted in claps for its program pillars. It was a moment of levity, USC honoring beloved seniors Saturday afternoon on the final day of its regular season. It was also, however, a sobering reality. With Mascarenas-Arnold, Smith and Marks went 138 combined tackles and four interceptions and 1,421 yards from scrimmage; with left guard Emmanuel Pregnon and center Jonah Monheim went two crucial pieces of a much-improved Trojans offensive line. Walking out from the tunnel on Senior Day, certainly, doesnât provide an end-all, be-all on playersâ futures. But it gave a hint, certainly, that several names who still carried eligibility â Mascarenas-Arnold, Smith, wide receiver Kyron Hudson â could be moving on come the winter. âWeâll have a few guys, obviously, who will have some decisions to make on if they go pro or if they stay and play another year,â Riley said Tuesday, when asked how he might adjust USCâs offensive personnel in the offseason. âNot a ton, but weâve got a couple guys that have those decisions. Weâll just see. Weâre going to try to get the right talent in here.â USC will be hard-pressed to add that talent, certainly, as eyes turn ahead to a bowl-game slot and the 2025 season. If every player honored on USCâs announced Senior Day graphic moves on , either via the NFL draft or the transfer portal, USC stands to lose 17 players from its offense, defense and special teams who started Saturday against Notre Dame. Hereâs the breakdown: Offense: WR Kyle Ford, TE Lake McRee, RB Woody Marks, C Jonah Monheim, LG Emmanuel Pregnon, RT Mason Murphy, WR Kyron Hudson Defense: S Akili Arnold, LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, LB Mason Cobb, CB Jacobe Covington, DT Nate Clifton, DT Gavin Meyer, CB Jaylin Smith, CB Greedy Vance Jr. Special teams: P Eddie Czaplicki, K Michael Lantz Itâs still probable, as Riley mentioned, that a few of those names elect to stay at USC for another season. McRee, Murphy and Hudson, in particular, are redshirt juniors and would likely see their draft stock elevated by a return for a prominent senior year at USC. Still, the Trojans will have major work to do in the transfer portal and with depth development this offseason, particularly at center, replacing Monheim, and cornerback. Caleb Williams returns Not a day after the NFLâs Chicago Bears canned head coach Matt Eberflus following a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions , former star quarterback and No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams was back at the Coliseum on for his USC jersey-retirement ceremony in a palate cleanser of a Saturday afternoon. Williams, the Heisman Trophy winner who conquered opposing defenses and NIL riches in his time at USC, took a moment to thank the Coliseum crowd upon leading the Trojans out of the tunnel Saturday. âNumber 13 is back,â Williams announced over the PA, speaking in a microphone to wide cheers. âAnd not only â is in the rafters now, because of all of you.â
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