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On Monday, Dec. 2, Burnaby council voted with a majority of seven to two to cancel the planned trip to three of Burnaby’s sister cities: Kushiro in Japan, Hwaseong in South Korea, and Taichung in Taiwan. The trip, which was supposed to take place in September 2025 would have cost between $106,000 and $116,000 for three councillors and the mayor, as reported by the Beacon on Aug. 7, 2024. Mayor Mike Hurley was the first council member to say he opposed the trip during the meeting. “I will start this out by saying that I’m opposed to this at this time, although I would love to keep our sister city relationships going, and they are important, and they’ve been going for a long time; I just don’t think that this is the right time to be traveling, given the constraints on budgets that we’re going to see moving forward here,” Hurley said. Councillors Joe Keithley, Alison Gu, Daniel Tetrault, and Maita Santiago followed the mayor in opposing the trip due to its high cost and the fact that Burnaby residents are currently struggling to make ends meet. “It just seems very out of touch with what people are facing, and people are struggling to pay their own bills and rent, and us going on a trip that costs $15,000 a head just doesn’t seem right,” Tetrault said. “I also do think it’s worth re-looking at our whole sister city policy and analyzing future trips, whether it merits the cost for not only council, but staff, and also use of staff and council time.” Gu said the trip would also be high in emissions, environmental impact, and financial cost. Three councillors approved the trip and wanted it to occur: Sav Dhaliwal, Pietro Calendino, and Richard Lee. Dhaliwal spoke at length about the many benefits of the sister cities program and how these types of trips can help develop the city and bring new ideas, technologies, and other benefits and opportunities to Burnaby. Dhaliwal added that the sister cities program is “priceless.” “When we embarked on this journey of having friendship and sister cities, it was with the intention of creating some worldwide harmony, learning from each other, and having to share our cultures,” Dhaliwal said. “I had the opportunity to go to Japan once many years ago, to the Kushiro sister city and I marvel at what we learned and what we have gained from that relationship.” Calendino, who is the chair of the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee, said he was disappointed in the opposition to the trip. “I’m a little bit disappointed at the reaction of the councillors and yourself, Mr. Mayor. This is not something new. We’ve been discussing this for almost a year,” Calendino said. “And to clarify one thing, this does not come from taxpayers’ draw. This comes from game funds, which are to be used for a one-time activity.” Calendino added that while the cost seems excessive in the report, there are options for travel that do not include business-class airfare and may reduce the cost. Lee wanted to direct staff to look into alternative funding sources and explore the possibility of councillors paying a portion of the trip expenses out of pocket. Gu requested that Lee put forward a formal motion about it. “I would appreciate the opportunity to actually vote on that because staff resources are quite limited, and I wouldn’t want us wasting time on something if there wasn’t actually council support for something,” Gu said. Lee’s motion was unsuccessful, and the majority of council members voted against the trip.EDITOR'S NOTE: On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. No one wants to see any player take a vicious hit like the one that knocked Trevor Lawrence out of the game. It’s easy to agree on that point. Eliminating violent shots is the hard part. The NFL has instituted several rules to protect quarterbacks but football is a physical sport and players have to react instantly and make split-second decisions going at high speeds so injuries keep occurring. Lawrence was carted off the field in the first half of Jacksonville’s 23-20 loss to Houston on Sunday after Azeez Al-Shaair leveled the defenseless quarterback with a forearm to the facemask. The late hit put Lawrence in the fencing position — both fists clenched — and he stayed on the ground for several minutes, while a brawl ensued. Lawrence didn’t require hospitalization for his concussion but it’s unknown when he’ll return. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out/been praying for me,” Lawrence wrote on X. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all.” Al-Shaair was ejected from the game and faces a fine and potential suspension after his latest unsportsmanlike penalty. The Texans' linebacker was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline that wasn’t flagged. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. Al-Shaair once got away with grabbing Tom Brady by the throat on a pass rush in a game between the 49ers and Buccaneers. Outraged Jaguars players called Al-Shaair’s hit “dirty” and Texans coach DeMeco Ryans made it known he didn’t condone it. “It’s not what we’re coaching,” Ryans said. “Want to be smart in everything we do and not hurt the team, get a penalty there. Have to be smarter when the quarterback is going down. Unfortunate play. Not representative of who Azeez is. He’s a smart player, really great leader for us. We felt his presence not being there. His loss really affected us on the defensive side. Just not what we’re coaching. Didn’t want to see the melee and all the aftermath. That’s not what we’re about. Not representative of us. I’ll talk to Azeez, address him personally, and we’ll move forward from it.” Fox Sports color analyst Daryl Johnston, a former fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, didn’t hold back his criticism, calling it a “cheap shot.” “It’s everything you’re not supposed to do,” Johnston said. “Everything. You’ll see this in slow motion and Azeez Al-Shaair does everything you’re trying to prevent in this situation. It’s reckless. It’s disrespectful. There’s an honor that you give to your opponent on the football field and you respect him. And there’s opportunities to be physical and give big hits and play this game in that manner. And there’s other times when there’s a respect that you grant to your opponent.” Some former NFL quarterbacks blasted Al-Shaair on social media. “There is no place in the game of football for dirty hits like this one,” Robert Griffin III wrote on X. Chase Daniel called it “one of the dirtiest hits” he’s ever seen on a quarterback. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, right, jumps on Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after his late hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, bottom, during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Even defensive players struggled to defend Al-Shaair. “That was uncalled for,” Hall of Fame defensive lineman Michael Strahan said on Fox’s studio show while fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long agreed. But the play also sparked debate about the quarterback slide. Lawrence slid feet first, which signals that he’s giving himself up on the play. The NFL rulebook states: “A defender must pull up when a runner begins a feet-first slide.” But defensive players aren’t automatically penalized if they make contact with a sliding quarterback if they already committed and the contact is unavoidable. The rules state it’s a foul when “the defender makes forcible contact into the head or neck area of the runner with the helmet, shoulder, or forearm, or commits some other act that is unnecessary roughness.” Al-Shaair did that so he was penalized and will face other repercussions. Still, given the hard-hitting nature of the sport, it won’t be the last time this happens. When Caleb Williams took the field for the Chicago Bears' first regular season game against the Tennessee Titans, the anticipation for the rookie's debut game—possibly the most ever—was on full display. Despite a tough debut for the quarterback, the Bears secured a 24-17 win, a notable feat for the rookie. The victory made Williams the first #1 overall pick with a Week 1 win in over 20 years. Going forward this season, Williams is expected to eclipse C.J. Stroud's record-breaking 2023 rookie campaign with the Houston Texans. However, Stroud's success is an anomaly. Drafting a successful quarterback, especially one who is effective right away, is difficult. When teams have a high first-round draft pick, and they're coming off an unsuccessful few seasons, it's assumed that they will use their first pick on a quarterback . That player will assume the title of "the face of the franchise" and will get the central attention, win or lose. To see which quarterbacks have faced that challenge and triumphed, ATS.io compiled a ranking of the 10 best rookie quarterbacks since 1960 using data from StatHead . Rookies were defined as players who are in their first season of professional football and have not been on the roster of another professional team. Quarterbacks were ranked according to adjusted net yards per pass attempt, which quantifies efficient passing skill. Ties were broken using passer rating. Only rookie quarterbacks with at least 10 games played and 200 total passing attempts were considered. Since 1967, 130 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round. Of those drafted, only 61 have won a playoff game as a starter, according to The Athletic, which used data from NFL Research . The biggest reason this success rate is not guaranteed is because there are differences between college and pro offensive systems. In the collegiate game, the ball is snapped at different points on the field, passing windows are wider, and defenders and linemen are not as quick, making the adjustment to the pro level more difficult. NFL scouts and general managers are gambling on what skills can be transferable and how long those adjustments might take, which is why some teams prefer redshirt quarterbacks to ease the transition. However, just because a team may not want to use their first-round pick on a quarterback, doesn't mean they can't find a diamond in the rough later in the draft. Think about Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, and Dak Prescott, all of which were not first-round picks, but have gone on to make a name for themselves in the NFL. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.44 - Passer rating: 91.2 - Season stats: 3,271 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions Coming out of college, Gardner Minshew was not a highly sought-after quarterback for NFL teams. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft—a draft that was headlined by Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, and Daniel Jones. Nonetheless, Minshew's rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars was filled with many accomplishments. He won Rookie of the Week seven times despite not winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Minshew also had the highest passer rating of any rookie quarterback that started in 2019. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.77 - Passer rating: 93.7 - Season stats: 3,725 yards, 27 touchdowns, 14 interceptions Pressure was high for Baker Mayfield as the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. When he joined the Cleveland Browns, there was an expectation that once the team figured out the quarterback position, it could be playoff-ready. After trading for Jarvis Landry, a young wide receiver from the Miami Dolphins, in the offseason, the Browns were on their way. Mayfield's rookie season was filled with many firsts, and the Landry-Mayfield connection filled the stat sheet. Mayfield set the record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in 2019 with 27 surpassing prior marks from Payton Manning and Russell Wilson. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.84 - Passer rating: 98.3 - Season stats: 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Justin Herbert was the third quarterback selected in the 2020 NFL draft behind Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. As the No. 6 overall pick, expectations were high, but there was also an assumption that it would be a few years before Herbert's development would take shape. Then, Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor was accidentally punctured in the lung by a team doctor administering a painkiller before the second game of the season, and it wasn't clear what Taylor's status would be moving forward. When Herbert was given the nod to start minutes before the game, fans didn't know what to expect. Herbert shocked viewers when he threw for over 300 yards and only one interception in that game. He continued his strong rookie showing throughout the season and went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.93 - Passer rating: 98.1 - Season stats: 2,621 yards, 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions Ben Roethlisberger was the third quarterback selected in his draft class behind the likes of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers—though fans wouldn't have been able to tell. From the moment Roethlisberger was called up by the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in his first game—Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens—it was clear he had a special arm, gaining the nickname "Golden Arm." While the next several games were bumpy for Steelers fans, it was clear that Roethlisberger was the future of the franchise. The Steelers had a solid running game and its receiving core, led by Hines Ward, was one of the best in the league . Once Roethlisberger gained his footing a few games in, he was unstoppable. He led Pittsburgh to its best record ever: 15-1. He also started the season on an eight-game winning streak, becoming the first rookie to do so. Additionally, Roethlisberger became the first quarterback to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 87.7 - Season stats: 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions As the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, there were high expectations on Matt Ryan's shoulders heading to the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were coming off back-to-back losing seasons and off-the-field legal troubles with its starting quarterback Michael Vick overshadowing the team's play. Ryan was expected to pick up the pieces. He did that immediately, leading the Falcons to an 11-5 record in his rookie season and becoming the clear favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year halfway through the season, which he went on to win. The tag team of Ryan and running back Michael Turner was one of the best offensive forces in the sport that season. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 100 - Season stats: 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Russell Wilson was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Considering Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck headlined the NFL Draft that year, it was not believed that Wilson would be a starter come Week 1, but that quickly changed. Going into the 2012 NFL Draft, Tarvaris Jackson was the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, and the team signed NFL veteran quarterback Matt Flynn as an insurance policy on the injury-prone Jackson . It was assumed in the short term that either Jackson or Flynn would lead the franchise. Once training camp arrived, however, the Seahawks' quarterback position was uncertain. Jackson was traded to the Buffalo Bills, and Flynn was underwhelming at camp, forcing Head Coach Pete Carroll to take a gamble on his rookie quarterback, Wilson, in Week 1. Carroll, nor Wilson, ever looked back. Wilson was one of the best passing quarterbacks that season. He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and went on to win NFL Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.39 - Passer rating: 96 - Season stats: 2,210 yards, 20 touchdowns, 6 interceptions When Dan Marino was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1983, the NFL looked very different. Running the ball was the name of the game. The quarterback would either run the football himself at the line of scrimmage or hand it off to the running back, and the offensive linemen would claw and push the pile forward as the runner powered his legs. It was not a pretty sight. However, Marino took a different approach, throwing the ball with a unique quick release for that era. He led the Dolphins to a 9-1 record after replacing David Woodley midway through his rookie season, ending with a 12-4 record. He went on to win Rookie of the Year and was the first rookie to start a Pro Bowl. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 100.8 - Season stats: 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, 5 interceptions When C.J. Stroud was drafted No. 2 by the Houston Texans last year, there were a lot of questions, not about his ability, but about the organization that he would be playing for. The Texans were coming off of a 3-13-1 season in 2022, finishing with the worst record in the league, and a lot of volatility in its front office. The team fired its head coach and a top executive before the draft. Weeks later, the team hired former Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans as its next head coach. While Ryans is a defensive-minded coach, Stroud was seen as a key ingredient to the team's success since Ryans hired his coaching staff around the quarterback. Stroud led the NFL in yards and TD-to-interception ratio during his rookie season, which is an efficiency statistic considering he didn't get his first interception until his sixth regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints. While Stroud was a part of the league MVP conversation for most of the season, he didn't ultimately win the title. However, he was named 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and his rookie season is seen as one of the best in NFL history. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 102.4 - Season stats: 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, 5 interceptions Leading into the 2012 draft, it wasn't a matter of whether Washington would pick a quarterback, it was a matter of who. After several seasons of mediocre quarterback play and losing seasons from the likes of Jason Campbell, Donovan McNabb, and Rex Grossman, it was time for a new face to lead the offense. At No. 2, Washington selected Robert Griffin III making him the second quarterback selected in the 2012 NFL draft behind Andrew Luck. Griffin started his rookie year campaign with one of the best performances football fans have ever seen. He completed 19 of his 26 pass attempts for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns, beating the New Orleans Saints. That game earned him the highest passer rating by a rookie ever, 158.3. He now shares that record with Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. Griffin III went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.86 - Passer rating: 104.9 - Season stats: 3,667 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions Dak Prescott is statistically the best rookie quarterback ever, racking up the best passer rating as a rookie. After losing his first game, he led the Cowboys on an 11-game winning streak. That season, he led the team to its fourth-best season ever with a 13-3 record. Prescott was the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and became the first NFL quarterback to be drafted in the fourth round or later to start all 16 regular season games. Data reporting by Karim Noorani. Story editing by Shanna Kelly. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Clarese Moller. This story originally appeared on ATS.io and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Future Vision II Acquisition Corp. Announces Entering into Amendment No. 1 to Merger Agreement with Viwo Technology Inc.
KUWAIT: The Minister of Information and Culture, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, met with the Supreme Committee for “Kuwait Capital of Arab Culture and Media 2025” to review final preparations for the event and discuss planned programs and activities. The Executive Office of the Council of Arab Information Ministers had approved the designation of Kuwait as the Arab media capital for the year 2025 in June 2023. In a statement, Al-Mutairi expressed gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his patronage of the opening event. He noted that this support underscores Kuwait’s political leadership’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s role as a cultural and media leader in the Arab world. Al-Mutairi emphasized the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure the success of this significant project, which offers a unique opportunity to showcase Kuwait’s rich cultural and media heritage. He highlighted that the event marks a continuation of Kuwait’s leadership in fostering creativity, dialogue, and cultural exchange, with strong backing from His Highness the Amir, HH the Crown Prince, and HH the Prime Minister. He also acknowledged the honor and responsibility of being named the Capital of Arab Culture and Media for 2025, encouraging the Supreme Committee to continue their efforts to make the event a success. The meeting also reviewed plans for high-quality initiatives aimed at increasing participation from local and regional cultural and media institutions. — KUNA
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Cayuga County has committed $7 million toward a $36.2 million broadband project that won a longshot bid for a state grant. The county Legislature voted Tuesday to submit a commitment letter to the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board, which is overseeing the project. The county will pursue short-term financing for its share of the project. The board will reimburse the county, plus interest, over a two-year period. A "longshot" application for millions in broadband funding has succeeded, and Cayuga County will be one of the beneficiaries. David Bottar, executive director of the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board, detailed the project at the special county Legislature meeting. It will extend from Cortland County into Cayuga County. A portion of the project — called the trunk line — will stretch east to Syracuse. When the broadband network is built, it will cover approximately 275 miles — 200 of which will be in Cayuga County. The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board applied for a $26.1 million grant through the state's ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program. At the time, the proposed project included Cayuga, Cortland and Oswego counties. Bottar said they were close to being awarded the grant in the first round, but didn't get it. In the second round, Oswego County opted to submit its own application. The board submitted a revised application for Cayuga and Cortland counties in the third round. In November, the state announced the grant was awarded to the regional planning board for the broadband project. Bottar expects the board will get the final incentive proposal from the state in the next week or two. A key component to finance the project is commitments from the counties. In June, Bottar asked Cayuga County for $7 million — he confirmed the state will allow counties to be reimbursed with interest. Cortland County has already committed to the project. Bottar clarified that the board isn't expecting the money by the end of the year, but it will be needed to expedite the project. Because the state program is funded by the federal government, there is a December 2026 deadline to complete the project. "The only way to meet that deadline is to get this project underway immediately," Bottar said. The regional planning board will establish a nonprofit corporation for the network, which will be open to internet service providers. Bottar explained that the project is viewed as "the backbone" that will allow internet service providers to extend service to businesses and homes in the area. Among legislators, there was bipartisan support to help fund the project. Cayuga County Legislature Chairwoman Aileen McNabb-Coleman acknowledged the county is facing budget pressures, which is why it will seek short-term financing. The resolution to submit the commitment letter passed 8-1, with Legislator Hans Pecher, C-Genoa, casting the lone no vote. Legislators Stephanie DeVito and Brian Muldrow, both Auburn Democrats, were absent. "It's a huge step forward for our county," McNabb-Coleman said after the vote. Government reporter Robert Harding can be reached at (315) 664-4631 or robert.harding@lee.net . Follow him on X @RobertHarding. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Online producer/politics reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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Amritsar: Various Panthic organisations, not aligned with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), have rallied to oppose the demand for excommunicating Narain Singh Chaura , who attempted to assassinate SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Dec 4. A meeting of these Panthic factions was held here on Wednesday to discuss the Sikh sentiments, political situation in Punjab, and the honour and dignity of religious places. The group is expected to announce their next course of action on Thursday. It is learnt that Panthic leaders have urged the parallel acting Jathedar of Akal Takht, Bhai Dhian Singh Mand, to lead the movement and announce conferment of “Panth Rattan” title upon Chaura, in consideration of the broader sentiments of the Sikh community. When contacted, Bhai Jarnail Singh Sakhira, one of the Panthic leaders, confirmed that “something is being contemplated”, claiming that Mand will make the announcement of their next course of action and may announce to confer the “Panth Rattan” upon Chaura. “Chaura’s actions largely reflect the prevailing sentiment in the Panth and the deep dismay and utter disappointment felt by the people of Punjab, especially Sikhs, towards SAD. Many believed the SAD represented their interests, but over time, the party has become more focused on safeguarding the future of a select few, promoting nepotism, and benefiting a privileged group, while neglecting Panthic sentiments. This was made evident when SAD leaders themselves admitted to committing sins and mistakes during their tenure. Moreover, people are increasingly resentful of the lenient punishments given to those responsible,” said Sakhira. We also published the following articles recently Sukhbir Badal shooter Narain Chaura faces 21 cases, main accused in Burail jailbreak Former Khalistani militant Narain Singh Chaura, with a history of UAPA and Explosives Act charges, fired at ex-deputy CM Sukhbir Badal at Amritsar's Golden Temple. Linked to Babbar Khalsa and involved in the 2004 Burail jailbreak, Chaura, who authored "Khalistan Virudh Saazish," was reportedly on a mission against Badal and other leaders. Punjab police suspect hand of 2-3 people in attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal Punjab police are investigating a deeper conspiracy in the attempted assassination of Sukhbir Singh Badal. Initial suspicions of a lone-wolf attack by Narain Singh Chaura are now evolving, with investigators probing the involvement of at least two other individuals, including Dharam Singh. Sikh factions rally behind Badal shooter, demand title for him Several Panthic groups in Amritsar are opposing the potential excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. These groups, disillusioned with SAD, plan to honor Chaura, reflecting widespread Sikh resentment towards the party. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .No. 23 Texas A&M aims to hand Oregon first loss at Players Era
The hits keep coming for the Philadelphia 76ers. Center Andre Drummond will be out at least for three games with a right ankle sprain, the team announced Monday. He will miss at least a week and be reevaluated this weekend. The 13-year veteran left Saturday’s win in Detroit after just 3:33 on the court. Drummond’s absence starts Tuesday night when the 76ers travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets. Drummond has, like the rest of the 76ers, struggled significantly this season around the in-and-out of star players, in particular fellow center Joel Embiid. In 17 games (11 starts), Drummond is averaging 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage has dropped to 52.4 after hitting 60.6 two years ago in Chicago. The 76ers are 29th in the league in rebounding. It’s the second game he’s missed this season, the other for an illness. Joining Drummond on the 76ers’ must-read injury report remains Embiid, out with left knee injury management/personal reasons. He’s stuck on four games played this year. But Kyle Lowry is listed as probable after missing the last five games with a right hip strain. Caleb Martin, who missed the last two games with a back strain, is also probable. It’s likely that the 76ers will have to go small against the Hornets. Guerschon Yabusele will likely start at center, with rookie Adem Bona getting an extended run off the bench. 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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Citation Management Software market? Answer: The Citation Management Software market was valued at approximately 8.55 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 18.83 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 14.06%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Citation Management Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Citation Management Software, advancements in Citation Management Software technology, and the adoption of Citation Management Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Citation Management Software market? Answer: Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to lead due to the presence of major industry players and growing investments in Citation Management Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Citation Management Software market? 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Baseball traditionalists, rejoice. Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday that the controversial — to say the least — “Golden At-Bat” rule he floated recently won’t be coming to Major League Baseball any time soon. “To go from the conversation stage to this actually showing up in MLB is a very long road,” Manfred told the Yes Network. “You don’t like the idea? I wouldn’t be too concerned about it right now.” The rule change would allow teams to send a hitter of their choosing to the plate — potentially at any time during the game, once per game. The Yankees, for example, would be allowed to send Aaron Judge to the plate with the game on the line in the ninth inning and the bottom of the order due up. Manfred said he “is not particularly in favor of” the ide, but does urge league brass to brainstorm new ideas for baseball. “It was a very preliminary conversation which did create some buzz,” Manfred said. “I do encourage the owners to have conversations about the game.” Baseball has seen a number of changes under Manfred in recent years aimed at speeding up the game and bringing in new fans, including instituting a pitch clock, putting a free runner on base in extra innings and banning full infield shifts, among other changes. This particular idea, though, appeared to be beyond the pale for most fans of the sport. Sports radio legend Mike Francesa said he would stop watching baseball altogether if the rule came to be. “All I’ll say about that is the day that they adopt the ‘Golden At-Bat,’ baseball and I cease to exist together,” Francesa said on his podcast. Mets radio voice Howie Rose said the rule change would be “a bridge too far” for his liking.Consumers in the United States scoured the internet for online deals as they looked to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday. Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people's regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it. Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping, expected consumers to spend $13.2 billion Monday — a record, and 6.1% more than last year. That would make it the biggest shopping day for e-commerce for the season — and the year. Online spending was expected to peak between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday night, per Adobe — reaching an estimated $15.7 million spent every minute. For several major retailers, a Cyber Monday sale is a dayslong event that began over the Thanksgiving weekend. An Amazon Prime delivery person lifts packages while making a stop Nov. 28, 2023, in Denver. Amazon kicked off its sales event right after midnight Pacific time on Saturday. Target's two days of discount offers on its website and app began overnight Sunday. Walmart rolled out its Cyber Monday offers for Walmart+ members Sunday afternoon and opened it up to all customers three hours later, at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Consumer spending for Cyber Week — the five major shopping days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday — provides a strong indication of how much shoppers are willing to spend for the holidays. Many U.S. consumers continue to experience sticker shock after the period of post-pandemic inflation, which left prices for many goods and services higher than they were three years ago. But retail sales nonetheless remain strong, and the economy kept growing at a healthy pace. At the same time, credit card debt and delinquencies are rising. More shoppers than ever are also on track to use "buy now, pay later" plans this holiday season, which allows them to delay payments on holiday decor, gifts and other items. Many economists also warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs next year on foreign goods coming into the United States would lead to higher prices on everything from food to clothing to automobiles. A FedEx delivery person carries a package from a truck Nov. 17, 2022, in Denver. The National Retail Federation expects holiday shoppers to spend more this year both in stores and online than last year. But the pace of spending growth will slow slightly, the trade group said, growing 2.5% to 3.5% — compared to 3.9% in 2023. A clear sense of consumer spending patterns during the holiday season won't emerge until the government releases sales data for the period, but some preliminary data from other sources shows some encouraging signs for retailers. Vivek Pandya, lead analyst at Adobe Digital Insights, noted that discounts from Thanksgiving onward "exceeded expectations" and online spending throughout Cyber Week is on track to cross a record $40 billion mark combined. U.S. shoppers spent $10.8 billion online on Black Friday, a 10.2% increase over last year, according to Adobe Analytics. That's also more than double what consumers spent in 2017, when Black Friday pulled in about $5 billion in online sales. Consumers also spent a record $6.1 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, Adobe said. Meanwhile, software company Salesforce, which also tracks online shopping, estimated that Black Friday online sales totaled $17.5 billion in the U.S. and $74.4 billion globally. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks in-person and online spending, reported that overall Black Friday sales excluding automotive rose 3.4% from a year ago. A United Parcel Service driver sorts deliveries July 15, 2023, on New York's Upper West Side. E-commerce platform Shopify said its merchants raked in a record $5 billion in sales worldwide on Black Friday. At its peak, sales reached $4.6 million per minute — with top categories by volume including clothing, cosmetics and fitness products, according to the Canadian company. Toys, electronics, home goods, self-care and beauty categories were among the key drivers of holiday spending on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, according to Adobe. "Hot products" included Lego sets, espresso machines, fitness trackers, makeup and skin care. Other data showed physical stores saw fewer customers on Black Friday, underscoring how the huge crowds that were once synonymous with the day after Thanksgiving are now more than happy to shop from the comfort of their homes. RetailNext, which measures real-time foot traffic in stores, said its early data showed store traffic on Friday was down 3.2% in the U.S. compared to last year, with the biggest dip happening in the Midwest. Sensormatic Solutions, which also tracks store traffic, said its preliminary analysis showed retail store traffic on Black Friday was down 8.2% compared to 2023. Grant Gustafson, head of retail consulting and analytics at Sensormatic Solutions, noted that in-store traffic was getting spread across multiple days since many retailers offered generous discounts before and after Black Friday. "Some of the extended Black Friday promotions really ended up leading to a little bit of a softer day-of traffic than expected," Gustafson said. In 2024, staying small on purpose seems to be paying off big for small businesses. They're keeping operations small and targeting niche, highly specialized customers. And some business owners find this strategy results in more time, energy, and money to intentionally capitalize on unique, small cap opportunities. The data tells the story of growth in small businesses for the year. According to NEXT , the Small Business Administration (SBA) reports awarding 38,000 SBA 7(a) loans under $150,000: double the amount they awarded in 2020. Here are the related small-business trends paying off in 2024. Commercial real estate agent Ryan Beckenhauer of Market Real Estate in Boulder, Colorado, has noticed that small businesses are growing smaller, and that their office and warehouse spaces are starting to reflect that as they shop for business space. In commercial real estate, many small business owners gravitate toward industrial condos and other flexible spaces. These are small-scale industrial spaces with a 90:10 or 80:20 split of warehouse to office. "More individuals are leveraging skills acquired at larger organizations to venture out on their own," explains Beckenhauer. And he goes on to say that they don't need a large commercial space as they make that leap to start a business. His clients include engineers, consultants, builders and other tradespeople. Beckenhauer's clients like the flexibility of being out of an office and being close to their inventory and workshop space. "The clients want to see and touch the finishes," he says. Small business owners both rent or buy these spaces. But he's seeing his clients opt to own industrial condos to stabilize costs due to rent increases in Boulder. And because these spaces are smaller, it can be easier for new buyers to qualify for financing. Mariana Alvarez, owner of Controller Works , an online bookkeeping and advisory firm, has noticed that small business owners outsource financial support services because they don't want to increase headcount. "Outsourcing gives them the possibility of having access to the knowledge and the skills of a CFO without having to pay for the salary," she says. "They don't have to manage or deal with the workload, employment taxes , and all that comes with it," says Alvarez. Additionally, many small business owners in fields like construction are family-owned, and this makes it easier for business owners to hand off delicate financial work to a trusted person with financial experience. Every small business has recurring tasks that can benefit from some level of artificial intelligence automation . And Alvarez sees a lot of value in using AI for small business bookkeeping. She explains that you can automate the data entry on Quickbooks. "When you create rules, as long as you create the rules correctly, it pretty much does itself," says Alvarez. From there, you can lean on financial experts to help you analyze the data and make more informed decisions. She uses AI as a background resource when guiding her accounting clients. "I believe that we still need the human-to-human interaction that comes with more perspective for financial analysis," she explains. According to the SBA , 77% of consumers feel that human interaction is still required for a positive customer experience. People turn to small businesses every day for a human experience. According to Arvind Rongala, CEO of Edstellar , small business workers can show up for their customers but still use AI for routine tasks like customer queries. "This balance allows companies to scale their operations without losing the personal touch that makes them unique. It's important to remember that AI isn't there to replace the human element—it's there to enhance it," he says. "By really focusing on one very small weakness that Amazon has, I've been able to carve out a successful business by offering something different," says Lou Harvey owner of Tank Retailer , a retailer of commercial water and fuel tanks. "When you read our customer reviews, many of them actually mention me by name because of how much we focus on customer service and go the extra mile." One of Harvey's most successful business strategies this year has been to lean into his small, niche market and offer the kind of customer experience that large retailers like Amazon don't. "Any small weaknesses that Amazon has (however small those weaknesses may be) needs to become a strength of a smaller business focusing on a niche market," says Harvey. Harvey has his company's customer service phone number front and center on the website to help earn customer trust. "I prominently feature our phone number, and a real person always answers the phone (usually it's me)," says Harvey. Lucie Voves, CEO and founder of Church Hill Classics , an online, woman-owned diploma framing company that uses sustainable materials, has noticed an uptick in customers seeking services from a business on a mission. "This year, we've seen a growing inclination for consumers to actively seek out and support small businesses owned by women and minorities," says Voves. When consumers shop small, they choose to make their dollars count. "Customers are fueled by a desire to promote social impact through purchasing power," says Voves. Long gone are the days of online retailers "building it and they will come." In 2024 we've seen more small businesses than ever turn to social commerce to sell directly on social media platforms like Instagram Shopping , Facebook Marketplace , and TikTok . Small business owners are turning toward influencers, social media ads, and organic content to target their customers. Mike Vannelli of Envy Creative creates online ads for businesses, and he has seen his clients succeed on TikTok of late. "I've seen businesses, especially in retail, use TikTok's short-form video format to make their products go viral. Think of it as word-of-mouth marketing on steroids," says Vannelli. He uses the platform's algorithm to push a company's content to the right audiences, and it works because TikTok loves storytelling. "I know small brands that use behind-the-scenes videos, customer testimonials, and even playful challenges that tap into trends to humanize their products and build trust," explains Vannelli. To stand out on TikTok, he says, smaller brands need to embrace authenticity and emotional connection. Show your team, share your journey, and involve your community in content creation. 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Dan Campbell inspires Detroit Lions with passionate post-game speech after TNF victoryDFCC Bank has listed its pioneering Green Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) – Luxembourg Green Exchange on 20 December. The listing is on the Securities Official List (SOL) of LuxSE. The bank said while the Green Bond listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will continue, the listing on LuxSE will make this a dual listing and is the first Sri Lankan Green Bond to have a dual listing. “The trading and settlement of the Green Bond will continue to be through the Colombo Stock Exchange and in LKR. The Green Bond will not be traded on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange,” DFCC Bank said. The Green Bond was listed on CSE on 30 September. The senior, listed, rated, unsecured, redeemable three-year Green Bonds offered by DFCC Bank, aiming to raise up to Rs. 2.5 billion, were oversubscribed on the opening day in September. The initial issue of 20,000,000 bonds, each with a par value of Rs. 100 and offering a fixed interest rate of 12% per annum, paid annually, drew substantial investor interest with applications worth Rs. 3.16 billion, reflecting strong confidence in sustainable investment opportunities.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The meeting centered on regional and global developments impacting the India-US strategic partnership. During the dialogue, Jaishankar and Sullivan exchanged views on various international issues, underscoring the importance of their alliance. Jaishankar took to social media to express the significance of the discussions, labeling them as wide-ranging. Jaishankar's visit to the United States, from December 24-29, aims to bolster bilateral ties and navigate pressing global challenges through cooperative efforts. (With inputs from agencies.)