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FILE PHOTO Shaila Rana , Purdue University and Nelly Mulleneaux , Purdue University Imagine this: Two days before your family holiday party , you get a text about an online order you placed a week ago, saying the package is at your door. It comes with a photo – of someone else’s door. When you click the attached link, it takes you to the online store, where you enter your username and password. Somehow that doesn’t work, even though you answered your security questions. Frustrated, you call customer service. They tell you not to worry since your package is still on the way. You receive your package a day later and forget all about the earlier hassle. In the end, it was just a mistake. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You are unaware of the terrifying thing happening in the background. You’ve fallen for a classic package-delivery scam , and a form of “ smishing ,” or SMS phishing. And you’re not alone. One in three Americans have fallen victim to cybercrime, according to a 2023 poll. That’s up from 1 in 4 in 2018. As cybersecurity researchers , we want to spread the word to help people protect themselves. Old-fashioned threats haven’t disappeared – identity thieves still steal wallets, dumpster dive for personal information and skim cards at ATMs – but the internet has made scamming easier than ever. Digital threats include phishing attacks that use fake emails and websites, data breaches at major companies , malware that steals your information , and unsecured Wi-Fi networks in public places. A whole new world of scams Generative AI – which refers to artificial intelligence that generates text, images and other things – has improved dramatically over the past few years. That’s been great for scammers trying to make a buck during the holiday season. Consider online shopping. In some cases, scammers craft deepfake videos of fake testimonials from satisfied “customers” to trick unsuspecting shoppers. Scam victims can encounter these videos on cloned versions of legitimate sites, social media platforms, messaging apps and forums. Scammers also generate AI-cloned voices of social media influencers appearing to endorse counterfeit products and create convincing but fraudulent shopping websites populated with AI-generated product photos and reviews. Some scammers use AI to impersonate legitimate brands through personalized phishing emails and fake customer service interactions. Since AI-generated content can appear remarkably authentic, it’s become harder for consumers to distinguish legitimate online stores from sophisticated scam operations. But it doesn’t stop there. “ Family emergency scams ” exploit people’s emotional vulnerability through deepfake technology. Scammers use AI to clone the voices of family members, especially children, and then make panic-inducing calls to relatives where they claim to be in serious trouble and need immediate financial help. Some scammers combine voice deepfakes with AI-generated video clips showing the “loved one” in apparent distress. These manufactured emergency scenarios often involve hospital bills, bail money or ransom demands that must be paid immediately. The scammer may also use AI to impersonate authority figures like doctors, police officers and lawyers to add credibility to the scheme. Since the voice sounds authentic and the emotional manipulation is intense, even cautious people can be caught off guard and make rushed decisions. How to protect yourself Protecting yourself against scams requires a multilayered defense strategy. When shopping, verify retailers through official websites by checking the URL carefully – it should start with the letters “HTTPS” – and closely examining the site design and its content. Since fake websites often provide fake contact information, checking the “Contact Us” section can be a good idea. Before making purchases from unfamiliar sites, cross-reference the business on legitimate review platforms and verify their physical address. It’s essential to keep all software updated, including your operating system, browser, apps and antivirus software. Updates often include security patches that fix vulnerabilities hackers could exploit. For more information on the importance of software updates and how to manage them, check out resources like StaySafeOnline or your device manufacturer’s official website. Regular updates are a crucial step in maintaining a secure online shopping experience. Make sure you only provide necessary information for purchases – remember, no one needs your Social Security number to sell you a sweater. And keeping an eye on your bank statements will help you catch any unauthorized activity early. It may seem like another chore, and it probably is, but this is the reality of our digital world. To protect against family emergency scams, establish family verification codes, or a safe word, or security questions that only real family members would know. If you do get a distressed call from loved ones, remain calm and take time to verify the situation by contacting family members directly through known and trusted phone numbers. Educate your relatives about these scams and encourage them to never send money without first confirming the emergency with other family members or authorities through verified channels. If you discover that your identity has been stolen, time is critical. Your first steps should be to immediately contact your banks and credit card companies, place a fraud alert with the credit bureaus, and file a report with the Federal Trade Commission and your local police. In the following days, you’ll need to change all passwords, review your credit reports, consider a credit freeze , and document everything. While this process can be overwhelming – and extremely cumbersome – taking quick action can significantly limit the damage. Staying informed about AI scam tactics through reputable cybersecurity resources is essential. Reporting suspected scams to relevant authorities not only protects you, but it also helps safeguard others. A key takeaway is that staying vigilant is critical to defending against these threats. Awareness helps communities push back against digital threats. More importantly, it’s key to understand how today’s scams aren’t like yesteryear’s. Recognizing the signs of scams can provide stronger defense during this holiday season. And as you develop your threat identification techniques, don’t forget to share with your family and friends. Who knows? You could save someone from becoming a victim. Shaila Rana , Professor of Information Technology, Purdue Global, Purdue University and Nelly Mulleneaux , Faculty, School of Business and Information Technology, Purdue Global, Purdue University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article . Want stories like this delivered straight to your inbox?Stay informed. Stay ahead. Subscribe to InqMORNING
Earlier in the year, the CBN gave Nigerian banks across various tiers directives to meet new capital base The bank capitalisation plan is seen by analysts as a timely economic growth stimulus for the industry Fidelity Bank, Access Holdings, GTCo and other banks have started making moves to increase their capital base CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market. Since March 29, 2024, when the banking recapitalisation exercise was announced, some banks have raised money by going to the stock market. Analysts view the bank capitalisation initiative as a timely catalyst for economic growth, noting that capitalisation requires banks to hold sufficient funds as a buffer against financial downturns. Legit.ng has highlighted the banks that made moves to recapitalise in 2024 : PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! Fidelity Bank Fidelity Bank surpassed the N127.1 billion target set in its combined offer programme, as the bank concludes the programme. Read also Naira scarcity: House of Reps take action as CBN, banks set cash withdrawal limit In an email to investors, the Managing Director of the Bank, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe expressed appreciation, noting that the bank had surpassed the target set. The email read, “With the conclusion of the Combined Offer, I am delighted to announce that we have met and surpassed the capital-raise target we set for ourselves in the first phase of our capital-raise exercise. It is both gratifying and humbling to note this level of investor confidence in the bank.” Access Holdings Access Holdings Plc announced the commencement of its N351 billion capital raising through a rights issue, otherwise known as an offer for subscription. For the right issue, Access Holdings offered 17.772 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each to existing shareholders at N19.75 per share. The offer opened on Monday, July 8, 2024. GTCo Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), recently revealed planned to raise nine billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo at an offer price of N44.50 per ordinary shares via public offer on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Read also BDCs finally react as CBN allows members to buy $25,000 weekly from NAFEM This translated into N400 billion ordinary shares the Group planned to raise from investing public through public offer. Zenith Bank With the goal of raising over N290 billion, Zenith Bank Plc proposed a hybrid rights issue and subscription offer. This action represents a big step toward fulfilling the CBN's new N500 billion minimum capital requirement. In order to achieve this criterion, Zenith Bank needs roughly N229.225 billion, which includes N255.047 billion for the share premium and N15.698 billion in issued and fully paid share capital. FCMB In April, Mr. Ladi Balogun, the group’s CEO, disclosed plans to raise N150 billion between April and September 2024 as part of its recapitalization efforts. Mr. Balogun, on September 9th, expressed gratitude to the CBN , SEC, and NGX for their contributions to the capital raise, stating that these regulatory bodies played crucial roles in facilitating the process. Jaiz Bank Read also CBN takes another step to crash dollar, permits BDCs to buy forex from NAFEM After receiving regulatory clearances from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Jaiz Bank announced that it had successfully listed N10.04 billion from its private placement on the NGX. According to a statement from the bank, this achievement puts it in the minority of banks that have already fulfilled the CBN's updated capital requirements before the June 2026 deadline. According to the bank, its balance sheet is resilient, diverse, and well-structured, indicating that its financial position is still strong. First Bank In an attempt to raise an additional N150 billion, FBN Holdings Plc launched a rights issue, issuing 5.983 billion ordinary shares at 50k each to current shareholders at N25 per share. A one-for-six ratio—one new ordinary share for every six shares held—was the basis for the offering. Sterling Bank Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc announced the commencement of its N153 billion capital raising through a Rights Issue. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in its growth strategy, aimed at fortifying our financial foundation, enhancing capital adequacy, and fueling organic growth within its banking subsidiaries. Read also FG speaks on next step after MRS, TotalEnergies, others emerged winners of oil well The Company has obtained the approval the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘the Commission’) to execute a Rights Issue of Rights Issue of 7,197,604,531 Ordinary Shares of 50 kobo each at N4.00 per share, On the basis of One (1) new ordinary share for every Four (4) ordinary shares held as of 6th August 2024. CBN extends recapitalisation deadline for BDC operators Legit.ng reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau of De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025. The president of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe, stated this at a virtual emergency meeting by ABCON members. Gwadabe explained that the apex bank extended the deadline by six months due to operators' low compliance with the recapitalisation requirements. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng
What is Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe? Its Features and Applications 12-20-2024 07:06 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire Stainless steel seamless pipe is a long steel material with a hollow section and no seams around it. The thicker the wall thickness of the product, the more economical and practical it is. The thinner the wall thickness, the processing cost will increase significantly.The process of this product determines its limited performance. Generally, seamless steel pipes have low precision: uneven wall thickness, low brightness of the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe, high cost of sizing, and pitting and black spots on the inner and outer surfaces that are difficult to remove; its detection and Shaping must be processed offline. Therefore, it reflects its superiority in terms of high pressure, high strength, and mechanical structural materials. Available Specification Product Name Executive Standard Dimension Steel Code / Steel Grade Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes ASTM A312/A312M, ASME SA312/SA312M OD: 1/4~20WT: SCH5S~SCH80S TP304, TP304L, TP304H, TP310, TP310S, TP316, TP316L, TP316Ti, TP317, TP317L, TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H Seamless Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service ASTM A269, ASME SA269 OD: 6.0~50.8mmWT: 0.8~10.0mm TP304, TP304L, TP304H, TP310, TP310S, TP316, TP316L, TP316Ti, TP317, TP317L, TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H Seamless Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Super Heater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes ASTM A213/A213M, ASME SA213/SA213M OD: 6.0~50.8mmWT: 0.8~10.0mm TP304, TP304L, TP304H, TP310, TP310S, TP316, TP316L, TP316Ti, TP317, TP317L, TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H Seamless Duplex Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service ASTM A789 / A789M OD: 19.0~60.5mmWT: 1.2~5.0mm S31803, S32205, S32750 Seamless Duplex Stainless Steel Pipes ASTM A790 / A790M OD: 3/4~10WT: SCH5S~SCH80S S31803, S32205, S32750 Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing ASTM A511 OD: 6.0~50.8mmWT: 1.8~10.0mm MT304, MT304L, MT304H, MT310, MT310S, MT316, MT316L, MT317, MT317L, MT321, MT321H, MT347 Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes for Pressure Purposes EN 10216, DIN 17456, 17458 OD: 6.0~530.0mmWT: 0.8~34.0mm 1.4301, 1.4307, 1.4541, 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4571, 1.4878, 1.4432, 1.4462 Chemical Composition of ASTM A213 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe Grade UNSDesignation Composition Carbon Manganese Phosphorous Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Molybdenum C S25700 0.02 2.00 0.025 0.010 6.5-8.0 8.0-11.5 22.0-25.0 0.50 TP304 S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0-20.0 8.0-11.0 ... TP304L S30403 0.035D 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0-20.0 8.0-12.0 ... TP304H S30409 0.04-0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0-20.0 8.0-11.0 ... C S30432 0.07-0.13 0.50 0.045 0.030 0.03 17.0-19.0 7.5-10.5 ... TP304N S30451 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0-20.0 8.0-11.0 ... TP304LN S30453 0.035D 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0-20.0 8.0-11.0 ... C S30615 0.016-0.24 2.00 0.030 0.030 3.2-4.0 17.0-19.5 13.5-16.0 ... C S30815 0.05-0.10 0.80 0.040 0.030 1.40-2.00 20.0-22.0 10.0-12.0 ... TP316 S31600 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0 2.00-3.00 TP316L S31603 0.035D 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0 2.00-3.00 TP316H S31609 0.04-0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0-18.0 11.0-14.0 2.00-3.00 TP316N S31651 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0-18.0 10.0-13.0 2.00-3.00 TP316LN S31653 0.035D 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0-18.0 10.0-13.0 2.00-3.00 Chemical Composition of ASTM A312 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe Grade UNSDesignation Composition Carbon Manganese Phosphorous Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Molybdenum TP304 S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0 - 20.00 8.0-11.0 ... TP304L S30403 0.035 D 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 18.0 - 20.00 8.0-113.0 ... TP304H S30409 0.04 - 0.10 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 18.0 - 20.00 8.0-11.0 ... ... S30415 0.04 - 0.06 0.8 0.045 0.03 1.00 -2.00 18.0 - 19.0 9.0-10.0 ... TP304N S30451 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 18.0 - 20.00 8.0-18.0 ... TP304LN S30453 0.035 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 18.0 - 20.00 8.0-12.0 ... TP316 S31600 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 16.0-18.0 11.0-14.0E ... TP316L S31603 0.035 D 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0 ... TP316H S31609 0.04 - 0.10 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0E ... TP316Ti S31635 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 0.75 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0 53 (C+N)-0.70 TP316N S31651 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 16.0-18.0 11.0-14.0E ... TP316LN S31635 0.035 2.00 0.045 0.03 1.00 16.0-18.0 11.0-14.0E ... Mechanical Properties of ASTM A213 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe Grade UNSDesignation Tensile Strengthmin, ksi [MPa] Yield Strength,min, ksi [MPa] TP304 S30400 75[515] 30[205] TP304L S30403 70[485] 25[170] TP304H S30409 75[515] 30[205] ... S30432 80[550] 30[205] TP304N S30451 80[550] 35[240] TP304LN S30453 75[515] 30[205] TP316 S31600 75[515] 30[205] TP316L S31603 70[485] 25[170] TP316H S31609 75[515] 30[205] TP316N S31651 80[550] 35[240] Mechanical Properties of ASTM A312 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe Grade UNSDesignation Tensile Strengthmin, ksi [MPa] Yield Strength,min, ksi [MPa] TP304 S30400 75[515] 30[205] TP304L S30403 70[485] 25[170] TP304H S30409 75[515] 30[205] . . . S30415 87[600] 42[290] TP304N S30451 80[550] 35[240] TP304LN S30453 75[515] 30[205] TP316 S31600 75[515] 30[205] TP316L S31603 70[485] 25[170] TP316H S31609 75[515] 30[205] . . . S31635 75[515] 30[205] TP316N S31651 80[550] 35[240] TP316LN S31653 75[515] 30[205] Product Features 1. Chemical analysis: Conduct chemical analysis on the chemical composition of the material, and the chemical composition complies with the standards. 2. Air pressure and hydraulic pressure test: The pressure-resistant pipes are tested one by one. The specified pressure value is not maintained for no less than 5 seconds and there is no leakage. The conventional supply hydraulic pressure test is 2.45MPa. The air pressure pressure test is P =0.5MPAa. 3. Corrosion test: All industrial corrosion-resistant steel pipes supplied are tested for corrosion resistance in accordance with standards or corrosion methods agreed upon by both parties. There must be no intergranular corrosion tendency. 4. Process performance inspection: flattening test, tensile test, impact test, expansion test, hardness test, metallographic test, bending test, non-destructive testing (including eddy current testing, X-ray testing and ultrasonic testing). 5. Theoretical weight:Cr-Ni austenitic stainless steel W=0.02491S(D-S)Cr-Ni-Mo austenitic stainless steel (kg/m)S-wall thickness (mm)D-Outer diameter (mm) Jiangsu Hangdong Metal Co., Ltd. is a casting and processing technology enterprise that produces pure copper, brass, bronze and copper-nickel alloy copper-aluminum plate and coil, with advanced production equipment and inspection instruments. It has 5 aluminum production lines and 4 copper production lines to produce all kinds of standard copper plate, copper tube, copper bar, copper strip, copper tube, aluminum plate and coil, and non-standard customization. The company provides 10 million tons of copper materials all year round. The main product standards are: GB/T, GJB, ASTM, JIS and German standard. Contact us: info6@zt-steel.cn [ https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tf=cm&to=info6@zt-steel.cn&cc&bcc&su&body&fs=1 ] Media Contact Company Name: Jiangsu HangDong Metal Co., Ltd. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=what-is-stainless-steel-seamless-pipe ] Country: China Website: https://www.hd-steels.com/ This release was published on openPR.VERIFYING 6 kinds of social media scams
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Durai Vaiko, MP, has placed a few demands to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw pertaining to Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency. MDMK leader Vaiko accompanied the MP when called on the Railway Minister in New Delhi recently and submitted memorandums. One of the demands was to provide a stop at Tiruverumbur railway station for the Cholan Superfast Express, Rameswaram Express, Tiruchendur Superfast Express and Ernakulam-Karaikal Express. Several important organisations such as the BHEL, OFT, and HAPP as well as educational institutions, including the National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi, Government ITI and Government Polytechnic, are located in and around Tiruverumbur. People residing in the area had to travel 20 km to Budalur or Tiruchi Junction to board an express train, Mr. Durai Vaiko said in the memorandum. Another memorandum sought a stop for the Mayiladuthurai-Sengottai Express and Dindigul-Villupuram Intercity Express at Samuthiram railway station. This would benefit farmers in 40 villages in and around the station. Overbridge sought He urged the Railway Minister to take steps to build an overbridge at the level crossing 265 at Inamkulathur area in Manikandam panchayat union in Tiruchi district. Several trains pass through this level crossing every day causing inconvenience to people since the gate is closed frequently. In one of the memorandums, the MP said traffic congestion had become acute at level crossing 317/E near Tiruverumbur. Railway officials had visited the spot to examine the feasibility of construction of an overbridge. He requested the Railway Minister to look into the matter and take action as early as possible. Published - December 22, 2024 07:24 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit railway / indian railways / Tiruchi
ALTOONA, Pa. — The man accused of killing struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush. In his first public words since a five-day search ended with his arrest at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, emerged from a patrol car shouting about an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” while deputies pushed him inside a courthouse. The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family is fighting attempts to extradite him to New York so that he can face a murder charge in the Manhattan killing of , who led the United States’ largest medical insurance company. A law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said that at the time of his arrest, Mangione was carrying a handwritten document expressing anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed and power. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive health care system in the world and that profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin. In social media posts, Mangione called — who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology — a “political revolutionary,” according to the police bulletin. Mangione remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Manhattan prosecutors were beginning to take steps to bring Mangione to New York, but at a brief hearing Tuesday, defense lawyer Thomas Dickey said his client will not waive extradition and instead wants a hearing on the issue. Mangione was denied bail after prosecutors said he was too dangerous to be released. He mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally looking at papers, rocking in his chair or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion but was quieted by his lawyer. “You can’t rush to judgment in this case or any case,” Dickey said afterward. “He’s presumed innocent. Let’s not forget that.” Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of New York City, after a McDonald’s customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and beanie. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. New York police officials have said Mangione was carrying like the one used to kill Thompson and the same fake ID the shooter had used to check into a New York hostel, along with a passport and other fraudulent IDs. A law enforcement official who wasn’t authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said a three-page, handwritten document found with Mangione included a line in which he claimed to have acted alone. “To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone,” the document said, according to the official. It also said, “I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.” Thompson, 50, was killed last Wednesday as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus. Mangione was born into a life of country clubs and privilege. His grandfather was a self-made real estate developer and philanthropist. Valedictorian at his elite Baltimore prep school, he went on to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a spokesperson said. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media late Monday by his cousin, Maryland Del. Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” From January to June 2022, Luigi Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, from surfing to romance, Ryan said. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. ___ Scolforo reported from Altoona and Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Contributing were Associated Press writers Cedar Attanasio and Jennifer Peltz in New York; Michael Rubinkam and Maryclaire Dale in Pennsylvania; Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu and John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio.Goyal urges India Inc to focus more on hi-tech sunrise sectors
Publicité Interview 20 décembre 2024 22:00 Commentaire(s) Par Lindsay Prosper Partager cet article Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Interview Eli Belotsercovsky, ex-ambassador of Israel to Mauritius with residence in South Africa. After having served as ambassador of Israel to Mauritius with residence in South Africa for three years between 2021 and 2024, Eli Belotsercovsky paid a farewell visit to Mauritius. In the interview he gave to “l’express”, he talked mainly about the avenues of cooperation that can be developed between our two countries – agriculture, education, social development, tourism and health. Many times have you been in Mauritius where you do not enjoy the privilege of having a fully-fledged embassy? Because of the war against the Hamas that started on October 7, 2023, I have visited Mauritius on three occasions only. How long did you stay in Mauritius during these three visits It was between 3 to 4 days. What lies behind the Israeli government’s intention to try to seek how it can gradually bring to a new level its diplomatic relation and cooperation with Mauritius? One of my main tasks was to try, as best as I could, to see how we can strengthen our relationship with Mauritius. One aspect of this strategy that we have been able to achieve has been to see how we can increase the number of people who are willing to travel to Israel to benefit from all existing facilities that we offer in the field of training. In what fields of interest these training facilities are able to come to fruition? Agriculture, education, social development and health care are the domains where these training facilities can be offered. What has been the response to your proposals? It was quite positive and encouraging because quite a lot of people from Mauritius have openly shown their interest to take advantage of these training facilities. Some moved to Israel while others benefitted from courses that were available online. In addition to this, we have chosen water as one of the main area of cooperation because this is a big challenge for Mauritius and for Rodrigues as well. However, many parts of the main island Mauritius suffer from the consequences of water shortages. We have been able to send an expert from Israel to Mauritius where he stayed about a week. The main purpose of the visit has been to see with the responsible parties from the Central Water Authority how a transfer of knowhow that Israel has acquired in the field of management of water resources can be considered. It was also agreed that an extension of this project could take the form of exchanges between representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities and those of a selected group of companies in Israel who deal with water technologies by having recourse to audio and/or video conferencing facilities offered by Zoom Communications. What other fields of interest whereby cooperation between the two countries could start or move a step further from what the situation stands today? I would spontaneously move out of the list, tourism and agriculture. What are your arguments to justify this choice? The reason why tourism arrives at the top of the list is that it is an area of interest where we have already started to cooperate and would like to continue in the future. So far, we have seen quite a number of tourists from Israel who have travelled to Mauritius.The country is becoming more and more known in Israel. However, the potential of that sector is much higher and there is sufficient room to believe that future development of that sector between the two countries is really possible. If this is the case, what have you done to allow this sector to develop further? We invited the Mauritian government to participate in a tourist exhibition that was scheduled to take place in February 2024 in Tel Aviv but didn’t take place because of the war with Hamas. We hope that it will take place next year, I mean 2025. Hopefully, we are expecting that Mauritius will send its representatives to this event. Tourism has a significant chance to develop further because people from Israel are fond of travelling since our country is very small. They are looking for new destinations. The potential of the tourist sector is there. What is the Israeli government prepared to commit so that tourism occupies a more prominent place in the cooperation process that is highly desired? It would be a good idea to organise a visit or even several visits to Mauritius for travel agents of the Israel Travel Association. In Israel, as in many other countries, the government is doing its best to have as many tourists as possible at home. The Israeli Travel Association is interested in sending tourists abroad. So, the idea is to have a fully-fledged delegation of travel agents over here to visit every corner that will enable them to take stock of the potential of the Mauritian tourism sector they can refer to when they come back to Israel to organise a promotion campaign in favour of Mauritius as a destination that needs to be visited. If the response gathered following this promotion campaign is such that a fair number of Israelis wish to spend some days over here, we can consider the possibility of starting direct charter flights between Mauritius and Israel. It can be expected that people from Mauritius would be eager to seize this opportunity to visit Israel. This development, if it comes into place, should benefit both sides. Let’s shift to agriculture, an area where the Israeli government is eager to share the know-how the country has acquired after many years of practice, and which can be subject to a process regarding the transfer of technology in this field? Agriculture is a very important area. Last year, we already had two experts from the Food and Research and Extension Institute (FAREI), who benefitted from a tailored-cut trip to Israel in the field of cattle breeding for milk production and horticulture. The FAREI, which plays an important role in the agricultural sector of Mauritius, aims at implementing programmes relating to research, development and training that can contribute to help the country attainits food security level, competitiveness as well as stakeholder equity across the whole agrifood value chains. Our aim is to see how we can promote cooperation in the area of agriculture mainly in terms of seeds that give higher yield and extending shelf-life tomato. We can also work together by conveying methods of agricultural practices to farmer communities of Mauritius by establishing over here centres of excellence in agriculture, as we have done in many countries such as India and Rwanda. We cannot end this interview without referring to a specific aspect of the military conflict that started on October 7, 2023, and which took Israel by surprise. It is the possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas. Why doesn’t Israel seem too enthusiastic about that solution, which could bring peace to the whole region? There will never be a ceasefire as long as Hamas’s main objective is to destroy the State of Israel. Until we come to destroy all terrorist infrastructure over there, capture the terrorists, disarm them and create in Gaza some kind of Palestinian government, there will no peace over there. If this political authority declares that there is an issue with the State of Israel, then it will be quite possible to sit around a table and discuss the matter with a view to find a solution. It is unnecessary to face a conflictual situation where there is a risk that many innocent people can get killed. This is our aim. 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