moana magical ocean

moana magical ocean Man arrested after woman stabbed multiple times on highway

Romania's far-right candidate Calin Georgescu on Saturday urged voters to go to polling stations despite the country's top court having scrapped the presidential elections over alleged irregularities amid claims of Russian interference. The court's shock ruling, coming just before the presidential run-off which had been due Sunday, opens the way for a new electoral process starting from scratch in the EU and NATO member state bordering war-torn Ukraine. The annulment follows a spate of intelligence documents declassified by the presidency this week detailing allegations against Georgescu and Russia, including claims of "massive" social media promotion and cyberattacks. Georgescu -- who unexpectedly topped last month's first round of voting -- called for voters on Sunday "to wait to be welcomed, to wait for democracy to win through their power", said a statement from his team. "Mr. Calin Georgescu believes that voting is an earned right," said the statement. "That is why he believes that Romanians have the right to be in front of the polling stations tomorrow." Georgescu himself would go to a polling station near Bucharest at 0600 GMT, said his team. Earlier Saturday, police raided three houses in Brasov city in central Romania as part of the investigation "in connection with crimes of voter corruption, money laundering, computer forgery". Among the houses searched was that of businessman Bogdan Peschir, a TikTok user who according to the declassified documents allegedly paid $381,000 to those involved in the promotion of Georgescu, Romanian media reported. Peschir has compared his support for Georgescu to the world's richest man Elon Musk's backing of US president-elect Donald Trump. Little-known outsider Georgescu, a 62-year-old former senior civil servant, was favourite to win the second round on Sunday against centrist pro-EU mayor Elena Lasconi, 52, according to several polls. But the constitutional court on Friday unanimously decided to annul the entire electoral process as it was "marred... by multiple irregularities and violations of electoral legislation". President Klaus Iohannis said on Saturday that he had discussed with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, and they agreed on the "need to strengthen the security of social media". The European Commission announced earlier this week that it had stepped up monitoring TikTok after Romania's authorities alleged "preferential treatment" of Georgescu on the platform -- a claim the company has denied. Following the court's decision, the United States said it had faith in Romania's institutions and called for a "peaceful democratic process". Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., on X branded the vote's cancellation an "attempt at rigging the outcome" and "denying the will of the people". Georgescu called it "a formalised coup d'etat" and said democracy was "under attack". His team on Saturday declined to comment on the raids, saying they "will not comment or provide answers until we have exact data". Georgescu and another far-right party, the AUR, have said they plan to appeal the decision to stop the voting to the High Court of Cassation and Justice. A past admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Georgescu, an EU and NATO sceptic, in recent days had reframed himself as "ultra pro-Trump," vowing to put Romania "on the world map" and cut aid for neighbouring Ukraine. In an interview with US broadcaster Sky News on Saturday, Georgescu said there were no links between him and Russia. Political scientist Costin Ciobanu told AFP that the annulment has "further polarised Romanian society". With trust in institutions and the ruling class already low, the vote's cancellation poses a "major danger that Romanians will think that it doesn't matter how they vote", Ciobanu added. Elsewhere in the EU, Austria annulled presidential elections in 2016 because of procedural irregularities. In Romania, a new government is expected to set another date for the presidential vote. In last weekend's legislative elections, the ruling Social Democrats came top. But far-right parties made big gains, securing an unprecedented third of the ballots on mounting anger over soaring inflation and fears over Russia's war in Ukraine. In a joint appeal on Wednesday, the Social Democrats and three other pro-EU parties -- together making up an absolute majority in parliament -- signed an agreement to form a coalition, promising "stability". bur-jza/jjTexans look to get on track before playoffs after lopsided loss to Ravens

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office says it is employing a new technology to modernize communications with individuals who are incarcerated in the Summit County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with the New York-based company LIAM Safe to install a new system at the jail that allows family to send high-quality photos, letters and greeting cards to people in the jail through an online portal, according to a news release. The messages are printed within the Summit County Jail, eliminating the potential of contraband being introduced into the jail, the release states. “Maintaining connections with loved ones is key to an inmate’s well-being while in our custody and their success upon release,” Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said in a statement. “This system makes those connections safer, more efficient and more affordable.”Retiring Texas Chief Justice reflects on court he helped changeNo. 8 Maryland women’s basketball beats No. 19 Michigan State, 72-66Thanksgiving Week Oversold Stocks to Watch:CRDL, QBTS, PRSO, RGTI & More! 11-25-2024 10:56 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire As Thanksgiving approaches, investors are turning their attention to oversold stocks across some of the most innovative sectors in the market. This week's focus spans industries like biotechnology, healthcare, wireless technology, quantum computing and artificial intelligence-each offering promising opportunities despite recent declines in stock prices. With advancements in these cutting-edge fields continuing to shape the future, these undervalued stocks could provide high-reward potential for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies. 1. Cardiol Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRDL) showcased CardiolRx Trademark at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, highlighting its rapid pain relief and inflammation reduction in recurrent pericarditis, with potential to address unmet needs in myocarditis care causing sudden cardiac death in people at any age. See Entire News Article [ https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcfnmedianews.com%2Fcardiol-therapeutics-advancing-orphan-drug-trial-to-phase-2-3%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cchris.firman%40cardiolrx.com%7C1715faf91dfa468709ca08dcff34a8ce%7C6f2a47bd841b4886a2a58b23821e169d%7C0%7C0%7C638665848850043412%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5My0%2FS5P7%2BjS0e%2FtomRhfTRBgqWgGv2aH4GKgmVObeQ%3D&reserved=0 ] 2. QMMM Ltd. (NASDAQ: QMMM): Emerging tech firm advancing quantum material applications, offering intriguing prospects for those seeking exposure to frontier technologies. 3. Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO) received a $3.30 price target from Intro-Act, reflecting strong Q3 2024 results, reporting $3.84M Q3, cost reductions, global market traction, and a promising sales pipeline in the mmWave technology sector. [ https://thestreetreports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PRSO-Inter-Act-Report.pdf ] 4. Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI): Quantum computing pioneer with recent developments that could redefine industry benchmarks, attracting renewed investor attention. 5. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS): Industry leader in quantum annealing solutions, trading near lows despite advancing new quantum hybrid capabilities. 6. Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN): AI-driven company with a strong product pipeline that could disrupt multiple industries, currently undervalued amid market volatility. 7. Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS): Developer of next-gen wearable tech with innovative neural control systems, presenting a speculative opportunity for growth-focused investors. 8. CS Diagnostics Corp. (OTCQB: CSDX) a renowned member of the CS Group, is a medical sector leader committed to advancing patient care through innovative solutions and is the sole owner of the property CS Protect- Hydrogel. CS Protect-Hydrogel, a hydrogel-based tissue spacer used in radiation therapy to increase the distance between cancer cells and healthy tissue and thus protect healthy tissue from damage caused by high doses of radiation to CS Diagnostics Corp. 9. Triller Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ILLR) has appointed Sean Kim, former Head of Product at TikTok and a leader at Amazon Prime, as CEO of Triller App and Triller Platform Co., aiming to drive the app's transformation into a global social media and entertainment powerhouse. 10. Power Nickel (TSX.V: PNPN | OTCQB: PNPNF) attracts investors with high-grade polymetallic assets, leveraging strong demand for base and precious metals in stable markets. These oversold stocks could present a golden opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on potential turnarounds and breakthrough technologies. Disclaimers: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides investors with a safe harbor with regard to forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, assumptions, objectives, goals, and assumptions about future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on expectations, estimates, and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. Forward looking statements in this action may be identified through use of words such as projects, foresee, expects, will, anticipates, estimates, believes, understands, or that by statements, indicating certain actions & quotes; may, could or might occur Understand there is no guarantee past performance is indicative of future results. Investing in micro-cap or growth securities is highly speculative and carries an extremely high degree of risk. It is possible that an investor's investment may be lost or due to the speculative nature of the companies profiled. TheStreetReports (TSR) is responsible for the production and distribution of this content."TSR" is not operated by a licensed broker, a dealer, or a registered investment advisor. It should be expressly understood that under no circumstances does any information published herein represent a recommendation to buy or sell a security. "TSR" authors, contributors, or its agents, may be compensated for preparing research, video graphics, podcasts and editorial content. "TSR" has not been compensated to produce content related to "Any Companies" appearing herein. As part of that content, readers, subscribers, and everyone viewing this content are expected to read the full disclaimer in our website. Media Contact Company Name: The Street Reports Contact Person: Editor Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=thanksgiving-week-oversold-stocks-to-watchcrdl-qbts-prso-rgti-more ] Country: United States Website: http://www.thestreetreports.com This release was published on openPR.

Kuwait City: India and Kuwait, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation, reaffirmed their commitment to deepen their partnership, marked by the establishment of a Joint Commission on Cooperation (JCC) as an institutional mechanism to enhance bilateral ties. Both nations also reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership by emphasising on expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade, investments, energy, defence, and technology. Prime Minister Modi concluded his two-day visit to Kuwait and has emplaned for New Delhi. This was the first visit by an Indian PM to the Gulf nation in 43 years. “The two sides welcomed the recent establishment of a Joint Commission on Cooperation (JCC) between India and Kuwait. The JCC will be an institutional mechanism to review and monitor the entire spectrum of the bilateral relations between the two countries and will be headed by the Foreign Ministers of both countries. To further expand our bilateral cooperation across various fields, new Joint Working Groups (JWGs) have been set up in areas of trade, investments, education and skill development, science and technology, security and counter-terrorism, agriculture, and culture, in addition to the existing JWGs on Health, Manpower and Hydrocarbons. Both sides emphasised on convening the meetings of the JCC and the JWGs under it at an early date,” a joint statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs stated. “Both sides noted that trade has been an enduring link between the two countries and emphasised on the potential for further growth and diversification in bilateral trade. They also emphasised on the need for promoting exchange of business delegations and strengthening institutional linkages,” it added. Recognising that the Indian economy is one of the fastest-growing emerging major economies and acknowledging Kuwait’s significant investment capacity, both sides discussed various avenues for investments in India. The Kuwaiti side welcomed steps taken by India in making a “conducive environment for foreign direct investments and foreign institutional investments” and expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in different sectors, including technology, tourism, healthcare, food security, logistics and others. They recognised the need for closer and greater engagement between investment authorities in Kuwait with Indian institutions, companies and funds. They encouraged companies of both countries to invest and participate in infrastructure projects. They also directed the concerned authorities of both countries to fast-track and complete the ongoing negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty. Both sides discussed ways to enhance their bilateral partnership in the energy sector. “While expressing satisfaction at the bilateral energy trade, they agreed that potential exists to further enhance it. They discussed avenues to transform the cooperation from a buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive partnership with greater collaboration in upstream and downstream sectors. Both sides expressed keenness to support companies of the two countries to increase cooperation in the fields of exploration and production of oil and gas, refining, engineering services, petrochemical industries, new and renewable energy. Both sides also agreed to discuss participation by Kuwait in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve Programme,” MEA stated. India and Kuwait also welcomed the signing of the MoU in the field of Defence that will provide the required framework to further strengthen bilateral defence ties, including through joint military exercises, training of defence personnel, coastal defence, maritime safety, joint development and production of defence equipment. The two nations also expressed interest in pursuing deeper collaboration in the area of technology including emerging technologies, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. They discussed avenues to explore B2B cooperation, furthering e-Governance, and sharing best practices for facilitating industries/companies of both countries in the policies and regulation in the electronics and IT sector. At the invitation of Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, PM Modi paid an official visit to Kuwait on December 21-22. This was his first visit to Kuwait and also the first by an Indian PM in 43 years. He also attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait on Saturday as the ‘Guest of Honour’ of Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Prime Minister was received by Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, at the Bayan Palace on Sunday, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. PM Modi expressed his deep appreciation to Kuwait Amir for conferring on him the highest award of the State of Kuwait ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer.’ The leaders exchanged views on bilateral, global, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. The two sides also recalled the centuries-old historical ties rooted in shared history and cultural affinities. They noted with satisfaction the regular interactions at various levels which have helped in generating and sustaining the momentum in the multifaceted bilateral cooperation. Both sides emphasised sustaining the recent momentum in high-level exchanges through regular bilateral exchanges at Ministerial and senior-official levels. (With inputs from ANI)This undated photo courtesy of the Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) shows (from left) PSE Capital Markets Development Division Head Mark Frederick V. Visda, PSE Technology Division Head Philip A. Driz, PSE General Counsel Veronica V. Del Rosario, PSE COO Roel A. Refran, PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon, PSE Issuer Regulation Division Head Marigel B. Garcia, Securities Clearing Corp. of the Philippines COO Renee D. Rubio, and PSE Market Operations Division Head Roel M. Villanueva. The Philippine Stock Exchange index ended the trading year at 6,528.79 points, up by 78.75 points or 1.2 percent from its close of 6,450.04 in 2023. This marked the first time that the PSEi closed higher year-on-year since 2019. Philippine Stock Exchange Inc.

South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law, as most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify public protests calling for Yoon's ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea, with a survey suggesting a majority of South Koreans support the president's impeachment. Yoon's martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party, but it is also determined to oppose Yoon's impeachment apparently because it fears losing the presidency to liberals. After the motion fell through, members of the main liberal opposition Democratic Party rallied inside the National Assembly, chanting slogans calling for Yoon's impeachment or resignation. The party's floor leader, Park Chan-dae, said it will soon prepare for a new impeachment motion. "We'll surely impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who is the greatest risk to Republic of Korea," party leader Lee Jae-myung said. "We'll surely bring back this country to normal before Christmas Day or year's end." RELATED STORY | South Korean parliament defies president by lifting declaration of martial law Despite escaping the impeachment attempt, many experts worry Yoon won't be able to serve out his remaining 2 1⁄2 years in office. They say some ruling party lawmakers could eventually join opposition parties' efforts to impeach Yoon if public demands for it grow further. The ruling party risks "further public outrage and national confusion if they don't find a formula fast for Yoon's departure," said Duyeon Kim, a senior analyst at the Center for a New American Security in Washington. On Saturday, tens of thousands of people densely packed several blocks of roads leading up to the National Assembly, waving banners, shouting slogans and dancing. Protesters also gathered in front of PPP's headquarters near the Assembly, angrily shouting for its lawmakers to vote to impeach Yoon. A smaller crowd of Yoon's supporters, which still seemed to be in the thousands, rallied in separate streets in Seoul, decrying the impeachment attempt they saw as unconstitutional. Impeaching Yoon required support from 200 of the National Assembly's 300 members. The Democratic Party and five other small opposition parties, which filed the motion, have 192 seats combined. But only three lawmakers from PPP participated in the vote. The motion was scrapped without ballot counting because the number of votes didn't reach 200. RELATED STORY | Family of kidnapped American reporter still believes his is alive in Syria National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik called the result "very regrettable" and an embarrassing moment for the country's democracy that has been closely watched by the world. Opposition parties could submit a new impeachment motion after a new parliamentary session opens next Wednesday. If Yoon is impeached, his powers will be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office. If he is removed, an election to replace him must take place within 60 days. Earlier Saturday, Yoon issued a public apology over the martial law decree, saying he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promising not to make another attempt to impose martial law. He said would leave it to his party to chart a course through the country's political turmoil, "including matters related to my term in office." "The declaration of this martial law was made out of my desperation. But in the course of its implementation, it caused anxiety and inconveniences to the public. I feel very sorry over that and truly apologize to the people who must have been shocked a lot," Yoon said. Since taking office in 2022, Yoon has struggled to push his agenda through an opposition-controlled parliament and grappled with low approval ratings amid scandals involving himself and his wife. In his martial law announcement on Tuesday night, Yoon called parliament a "den of criminals" bogging down state affairs and vowed to eliminate "shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces." The turmoil resulting from Yoon's bizarre and poorly-thought-out stunt has paralyzed South Korean politics and sparked alarm among key diplomatic partners like the U.S. and Japan. "Yoon's credibility overseas has been undermined by declaring martial law, so he won't be able to exercise leadership in his foreign policies especially when his days are numbered," Kim, the analyst, said. "Its government bureaucracy will need to continue business as usual for existing alliance and foreign policy initiatives as best it can because there is a lot of important work to do globally." Tuesday night saw special forces troops encircling the parliament building and army helicopters hovering over it, but the military withdrew after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn the decree, forcing Yoon to lift it before daybreak Wednesday. The declaration of martial law was the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea. Eighteen lawmakers from the ruling party voted to reject Yoon's martial law decree along with opposition lawmakers. PPP later decided to oppose Yoon's impeachment motion. Yoon's speech fueled speculation that he and his party may push for a constitutional amendment to shorten his term, instead of accepting impeachment, as a way to ease public anger over the marital law and facilitate Yoon's early exit from office. Lee told reporters that Yoon's speech was "greatly disappointing" and that the only way forward is his immediate resignation or impeachment. His party called Yoon's martial law "unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or coup." Lawmakers on Saturday first voted on a bill appointing a special prosecutor to investigate stock price manipulation allegations surrounding Yoon's wife. On Friday, PPP chair Han Dong-hun, who criticized Yoon's martial law declaration, said he had received intelligence that during the brief period of martial law Yoon ordered the country's defense counterintelligence commander to arrest unspecified key politicians based on accusations of "anti-state activities." Hong Jang-won, first deputy director of South Korea's spy agency, told lawmakers Friday that Yoon had ordered him to help the defense counterintelligence unit to detain key politicians including Han, Lee and Woo. The Defense Ministry said Friday it suspended three military commanders including the head of the defense counterintelligence unit over their involvement in enforcing martial law. Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon Ho has told parliament that Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun ordered the deployment of troops to the National Assembly. Opposition parties accused Kim of recommending to Yoon to enforce martial law. Kim resigned Thursday, and prosecutors imposed an overseas travel ban on him.

When we talk of historical walls, the idea of ancient Great Wall of China at once comes to our mind. It is the most famous ancient wall of world. There are other several walls found at other places as well, but those are not so famous. There are several such historical cities, towns and places which have been called as walled cities. In our Jammu and Kashmir the remains of such walls are still found, at several cities and towns, including that of Jammu, Srinagar, ands Poonch. But I am not here to discuss those high profile walls, these have already been discussed and plenty of information is already available on such great historical walls. My concern here is with those little known local traditional walls of my land which have been there for centuries. Walls are basically raised for security and covering of one’s places like, cities, towns, forts, houses, gardens and orchards. It is a sort of demarcation and protection to one’s propriety. In fact, with the advancement of the building material and its technology, the traditional wall architecture, like other architectures, has underwent great change. Let us here try to describe few wall architectural styles. Diaper pebble walls The remains of earliest walls have been found at Harwan and Semthan archaeological sites. These are two types of walls; one has been called as diaper pebble style and other simply as rubble style. The diaper style wall has been exclusively formed of small peoples and in between at requisite places has been supported by rubble stones, while in rubble style the wall is mostly formed of rubble stone and at some spaces it has been supported by small pebbles. Such walls have been identified and deciphered, and believed to have been in vogue here during Scythian and Kushan era (100 BC – 400 AD); raising of such walls required a special craftsmanship, where in the small pebbles of the walls required to be formed in a smooth way. I could also see at Darakote-Hutmur terraces demarcated by some small wall which at few spaces has been disturbed. The small pebbles are visible. It looks that this demarcation line had been formed of small pebbles. Stone Wall Stone wall locally known as Kenidus was raised around the courtyard of the house. Stones were first assembled and then raised one after the other. The gaps were filled by small stones. The height of such walls was kept low to the extent that wild animals should not cross over. The walls from 2.6ft to 3 ft are left coverless in order to prevent any damage by snow or heavy rains. The heavy pressure of water, mostly during flood and heavy snowfall can damage it badly and that is why the design is as it is. Although raising such walls may require a little technical knowhow, the architectural significance with regard to the climate and the environs of this place can never be undermined. Local people usually do the bulk of work themselves and may seek a little help from those who know the craft. Earthen Walls These are the walls created of local earths. They require the cover and can be raised to a desired height. These walls are more popular than the stone walls and are seen everywhere in the plains of the valley. The construction of such walls is a bit difficult and cannot be raised without its proper device called Inder . Inder is a mould prepared of wooden logs and frames. For construction of earthen walls, the area is properly market and a tunnel of around 1-2 feet is dug out to fix a boulder plinth using mud for plaster. When the plinth is dry, the wooden Inder is placed over it which makes a space for more mud to be thrown into it. Few persons work inside the Inder as rollers while few persons put the loose mud into it. The wall is raised in small parts, measuring three to four feet in length. When one part is completed, the Inder is removed and placed on the next portion. So the construction continues till the desired wall is raised whether around the courtyard or circling the vegetable orchard. It can be raised higher than stone wall and goes up to the length of eight feet or more. Such walls are covered with straw and sometimes leaves are used for this purpose. This type of cover is locally known as “Nelvoth” wall coverage. These earthen walls have been very poplar here which is testified by the fact that many evidences of these walls are still found in many villages of this land. Mud Walls Mud walls are not as common as the stone and earthen walls. However, the tradition of building such walls is also in vogue. These walls are formed of mud plasters. Gara is first prepared (mud making places) with mixture of water, grass and sieved earth. A mixture is prepared for making small roundish balls. These balls of mud are then fixed over one another in a proper sequence forming a mud wall of desired length and height. Such walls have been famous in the villages with less availability of stones. Bush Walls Basically barricades of sorts, Bush walls were mostly erected by the formers for safeguarding their fields. Such walls are mostly seen in forest belts (villages nearest to forest lands). The inhabitants of these villages compile the bushes and tree branches from their nearest forests and place these bushes around their fields in railings. People in such areas would, sometimes, erect such walls around their houses to cheek the movement of any wild animals. It is locally known as Zou or Pelyar . Unbaked Brick Walls The walls discussed above are the walls of common people who live a poor life while there are few well to do families in the villages who preferred brick walls and covered their houses with walls formed of bricks and mud plaster. Erecting of brick walls required expert building techniques and services of a mason, locally termed as Daesil . It is not a rough work but requires a fine finish. These are also covered with ( Nelvoth ) a special traditional roof covering material or thatch. Since such types of constructions have become extremely rare even in the far off villages of the valley, there is a need to identify those architectural monuments and preserve few of them for our forth coming generations. The writer is a senior archaeologist and AuthorThe Summit County Sheriff’s Office says it is employing a new technology to modernize communications with individuals who are incarcerated in the Summit County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with the New York-based company LIAM Safe to install a new system at the jail that allows family to send high-quality photos, letters and greeting cards to people in the jail through an online portal, according to a news release. The messages are printed within the Summit County Jail, eliminating the potential of contraband being introduced into the jail, the release states. “Maintaining connections with loved ones is key to an inmate’s well-being while in our custody and their success upon release,” Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said in a statement. “This system makes those connections safer, more efficient and more affordable.”

Orioles owner David Rubenstein sees the intersection of political trials and public perception as a dicey one. Rubenstein, a Baltimore native and lawyer who advised the late President Jimmy Carter, appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday to promote his new book, “The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency.” The conversation quickly turned to the incoming presidency and second term of President-elect Donald Trump . While discussing a bitter election in which both major parties feared the other returning to power in 2025, the interviewer asked Rubenstein what lessons could be learned from the clash between politics and the law — especially the multiple legal challenges Trump faced. “I think there is a feeling among many people that it wasn’t a good idea to indict the president of the United States,” Rubenstein said. “I think the trial in New York where Trump was convicted, I think really helped him in his election effort. And I think there are many people who are Trump supporters who believe that the indictments that came out of the special prosecutor Jack Smith were really political as well.” Meanwhile, people in the Justice Department feel the indictments were fair and correct, according to Rubenstein, whose Nantucket estate has been used by the Biden family for Thanksgiving. But Trump supporters believed they were completely political, leading to a feeling that both sides were talking past each other, he said. “I hope going forward that the Justice Department is not seen as political because one of the strengths of this country has been the rule of law, and I hope that the Justice Department that’s coming in now will continue that tradition,” Rubenstein said. Trump has said he wants to fight against the “weaponization” of the Department of Justice and nominated Pam Bondi as attorney general after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration . Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and represented Trump during his first impeachment trial. She also supported his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. “For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans — Not anymore,” Trump said on Truth Social last month. “Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.” Rubenstein also pointed out Trump’s opportunity with a second term. As an author who has examined presidential histories, the Orioles owner noted that Trump’s inauguration next month will mark a rare moment for the country. “Clearly, we’re going into some uncharted waters because we have a president coming back who had been president before. That hadn’t happened since Grover Cleveland was reelected in 1892, and Trump has got more power than I think many people would have thought by the virtue of his victory size,” Rubenstein said. “And I do think he’s going to act like he’s got a mandate, and Washington is bracing for what’s going to happen.” Maryland is also bracing for a second Trump term. Comptroller Brooke Lierman and state Senate President Bill Ferguson, both Democrats, cautioned earlier this month that Trump’s incoming administration could exacerbate the state’s financial pressures, as it stares at a nearly $3 billion deficit. They are especially concerned about Trump’s promises to reduce the federal workforce, an industry upon which Maryland relies. But some Republicans say the state is too reliant on the federal government. House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, of Allegany County, said the government “is not designed to be an industry.” “Government is designed to provide services that are needed and necessary in the most efficient way possible for the benefit of its citizens,” he said. “Folks of both parties have lost sight of that in Washington, D.C., and we’ve certainly lost sight of it in Annapolis, Maryland.” Although many Democrats in Maryland and across the country have shared concern and apprehension about a second Trump administration — especially his campaign rhetoric on retribution — Rubenstein struck a more optimistic tone. He mentioned how Abraham Lincoln faced fierce criticism and rose above it, and Rubenstein said he thinks presidents have to rise above criticism. “And, hopefully, when you don’t have to worry about politics anymore in a second term, for example, you can rise above all the concerns you’ve had,” he said. “When you’re president of the United States, if you carry resentments too long, it can affect other people adversely. So I think in the case of President Trump, for example, clearly he has some resentments, but I think overall, I think he’s going to rise above that in the second term.” ©2024 Baltimore Sun. Visit baltimoresun.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleurWilly Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says

The yen hovered near a five-month low to the dollar on Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish messaging contrasted with the Bank of Japan 's cautious approach to further policy tightening. The yen traded at 157.725 per dollar as of 0030 GMT, edging up 0.1% from Thursday, but still close to the low of that session at 158.09 per dollar, the yen's weakest level since July 17. A summary of opinions from the BOJ's December policy meeting, released Friday, showed some officials becoming more confident about a near-term rate increase, while others remained wary amid uncertainties over the trend for wages and the policies of the incoming Donald Trump administration. Inflation data for Tokyo in December, also released Friday, was supportive of further rate hikes. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said last week, after the central bank held rates steady, that it would take "considerable time" to fully gauge the outlooks for wages and overseas economies, particularly the United States. Stock Trading Value & Valuation Masterclass By - The Economic Times, Get Certified By India's Top Business News Brand View Program Stock Trading Market 104: Options Trading: Kickstart Your F&O Adventure By - Saketh R, Founder- QuickAlpha, Full Time Options Trader View Program Stock Trading Technical Analysis for Everyone - Technical Analysis Course By - Abhijit Paul, Technical Research Head, Fund Manager- ICICI Securities View Program Stock Trading Stock Markets Made Easy By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Stock Trading Renko Chart Patterns Made Easy By - Kaushik Akiwatkar, Derivative Trader and Investor View Program Stock Trading Market 101: An Insight into Trendlines and Momentum By - Rohit Srivastava, Founder- Indiacharts.com View Program Stock Trading Markets 102: Mastering Sentiment Indicators for Swing and Positional Trading By - Rohit Srivastava, Founder- Indiacharts.com View Program Stock Trading Dow Theory Made Easy By - Vishal Mehta, Independent Systematic Trader View Program Stock Trading Market 103: Mastering Trends with RMI and Techno-Funda Insights By - Rohit Srivastava, Founder- Indiacharts.com View Program Stock Trading ROC Made Easy: Master Course for ROC Stock Indicator By - Souradeep Dey, Equity and Commodity Trader, Trainer View Program Stock Trading Heikin Ashi Trading Tactics: Master the Art of Trading By - Dinesh Nagpal, Full Time Trader, Ichimoku & Trading Psychology Expert View Program Stock Trading RSI Made Easy: RSI Trading Course By - Souradeep Dey, Equity and Commodity Trader, Trainer View Program Stock Trading Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By - Dinesh Nagpal, Full Time Trader, Ichimoku & Trading Psychology Expert View Program By contrast, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that U.S. central bank officials "are going to be cautious about further cuts" following an as-expected quarter-point rate reduction. Trump's mooted looser regulation, tax cuts, tariff hikes and tighter immigration are seen as both pro-growth and inflationary by economists. The dollar is on track for a 5.4% gain this month against the yen, and an 11.9% advance for the year. "The upward trend is strong, but there's a feeling that the strong dollar-weak yen movement we've seen to now is overdone and there's the risk of pullbacks," Mizuho Securities analysts Masafumi Yamamoto and Masayoshi Mihara wrote in a client note. "There's also the possibility of firmer intervention warnings from Japanese officials." On Dec. 20, both Japan's finance minister and its top FX diplomat said at separate media briefings that officials are alarmed by "excessive" currency moves and stand ready to take "appropriate action". The U.S. dollar index, which measures the currency against the yen, euro, Sterling and three other major rivals, was steady at 108.09 and has been essentially in a holding pattern around that level all week. For the month, it is up 2.2%. Many traders are on holiday around Christmas and the New Year. The euro was flat at $1.0421, down 1.5% so far in December. Sterling was little changed at $1.25275 on the day, and down 1.7% for the month. Leading cryptocurrency bitcoin was steady at $95,660, slipping 1.2% this month, but after touching a record high of 108,379.28 on Dec. 17. It has surged about 125% so far this year. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )

HC to deliver verdict any day

AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:56 p.m. EST

Trump taps ex-Treasury official Miran as chair of Council of Economic AdvisersNEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement. “Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency” at 8:06 p.m., the hospital said, but “despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 p.m.” Singh was being treated for “age-related medical conditions,” the statement said. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and leader of the Congress Party in the Parliament's Upper House, earning a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. He was chosen to fill the role in 2004 by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi . But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. Singh was reelected in 2009, but his second term as prime minister was clouded by financial scandals and corruption charges over the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This led to the Congress Party’s crushing defeat in the 2014 national election by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Narendra Modi . Singh adopted a low profile after relinquishing the post of prime minister. Prime Minister Modi, who succeeded Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins and left “a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years.” “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi said in a post on the social platform X. He called Singh’s interventions in Parliament as a lawmaker “insightful” and said “his wisdom and humility were always visible.” Rahul Gandhi, from the same party as Singh and the opposition leader in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, said Singh’s “deep understanding of economics inspired the nation” and that he “led India with immense wisdom and integrity.” “I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride,” Gandhi wrote on X. The United States offered its condolences, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying that Singh was “one of the greatest champions of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.” “We mourn Dr. Singh’s passing and will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together,” Blinken said. Born on Sept. 26, 1932, in a village in the Punjab province of undivided India, Singh’s brilliant academic career took him to Cambridge University in Britain, where he earned a degree in economics in 1957. He then got his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962. Singh taught at Panjab University and the prestigious Delhi School of Economics before joining the Indian government in 1971 as economic advisor in the Commerce Ministry. In 1982, he became chief economic adviser to the Finance Ministry. He also served as deputy chair of the Planning Commission and governor of the Reserve Bank of India. As finance minister, Singh in 1991 instituted reforms that opened up the economy and moved India away from a socialist-patterned economy and toward a capitalist model in the face of a huge balance of payments deficit, skirting a potential economic crisis. His accolades include the 1987 Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian honor; the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award of the Indian Science Congress in 1995; and the Asia Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Singh was a member of India’s Upper House of Parliament and was leader of the opposition from 1998 to 2004 before he was named prime minister. He was the first Sikh to hold the country’s top post and made a public apology in Parliament for the 1984 Sikh Massacre in which some 3,000 Sikhs were killed after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards. Under Singh, India adopted a Right to Information Act in 2005 to promote accountability and transparency from government officials and bureaucrats. He was also instrumental in implementing a welfare scheme that guaranteed at least 100 paid workdays for Indian rural citizens. The coalition government he headed for a decade brought together politicians and parties with differing ideologies that were rivals in the country’s various states. In a move hailed as one of his biggest achievements apart from economic reforms, Singh ended India’s nuclear isolation by signing a deal with the U.S. that gave India access to American nuclear technology. But the deal hit his government adversely, with Communist allies withdrawing support and criticism of the agreement growing within India in 2008 when it was finalized. Singh adopted a pragmatic foreign policy approach, pursuing a peace process with nuclear rival and neighbor Pakistan. But his efforts suffered a major setback after Pakistani militants carried out a massive gun and bomb attack in Mumbai in November 2008. He also tried to end the border dispute with China, brokering a deal to reopen the Nathu La pass into Tibet, which had been closed for more than 40 years. His 1965 book, “India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth,” dealt with India’s inward-oriented trade policy. Singh is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. Associated Press writer Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi contributed to this report.Investigation Ordered After TV Report on Sara Netanyahu

In the season opener, Fossil Ridge was teetering on the brink of defeat. Then Marcus Mozer took the game into his own hands. The Sabercats were down to Loveland with three minutes left in the fourth quarter, but Mozer dominated the decisive drive. As Fossil Ridge repeatedly lined him up as the solo boundary-side receiver out of trips formation, the San Diego State-bound wideout reeled in four catches, including the game-winning 36-yard TD. “We kept calling his number, over and over,” Fossil Ridge head coach Chris Tedford said. “We had a play where it was an option route for Marcus. He would get up there to the line and he and the QB would read it. “And the game-winner that won it for us, he ran an inside-breaking route, a skinny post, then made three guys miss after he caught it to where it was like, ‘Okay, our dude is clearly better than everybody else’s dude on the field.'” Mozer finished with 11 catches for 147 yards and two TDs in the game, a performance that foreshadowed a season in which he excelled on the field and off of it en route to becoming the 74th winner of The Denver Post’s Gold Helmet Award. to the state’s top senior football player, scholar and citizen. Mozer checked all three boxes to beat out a Fossil Ridge’s star finished the year with 66 catches for 933 yards and 13 TDs, despite facing consistent double-teams. He played defense, too, notching 22 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery at free safety. In the classroom, he has a 4.074 GPA, while his community service list is lengthy and well-rounded. His play helped the Sabercats (7-5) to the Class 5A playoffs, where they lost in the second round. “He’s been one of the most impactful athletes in Fossil Ridge history,” Tedford said. Mozer’s giveback included a four-year commitment to the where he and his mother, Paula, engaged in various acts of community service. They worked at the Larimer County Food Bank, serving meals and stocking groceries. They volunteered at Samaritan House Fort Collins. And they spent time giving back through Realities for Children by organizing school supplies and Christmas presents for foster and adoptive kids. That, in addition to Mozer serving twice a week for the last three years as a youth group counselor for middle school boys at his church, plus his involvement in various school clubs like the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and DECA. Mozer said all of that work gave him perspective and humility on the football field. “Overall, I think he took a lot of life skills away from it and I hope it’s something that gets put on his heart for the rest of his life, and I hope that if someone said let’s serve, he’d say, ‘Let’s do it,'” Paula Mozer added. “It’s been great for him to learn it’s not about him — there’s a bigger picture out there, and he’s done a good job of still caring for others and not have it be a Marcus show.” While he maintained a focus on serving his community, Mozer also transformed himself as a player. When he got to high school, speed was his only unique asset as a wideout. But he worked tirelessly to diversify his skill set, including training with a wideout coach and playing for , a premier local 7-on-7 team that travels for tournaments. His participation on that team required some 3 a.m. wake-up calls during the summer in order to make the team’s 5 a.m. practices in Castle Rock. “Freshman year, I was the biggest and fastest kid on C team, so I didn’t really have to do anything but run past defenders on go routes,” Mozer recalled. “It’s the only thing I did really well. After my sophomore year, I realized I couldn’t just be a go-ball guy. So I started working with (wideout coach) Grayson Bankhead a lot after that, on all types of releases, and on my route running so I wouldn’t be just a one-dimensional speed guy.” Mozer, who has competed in track for three years and runs 10.85 seconds in the 100 meters, became nearly unstoppable as a senior thanks to the equity he built the year before his final fall at Fossil Ridge. That allowed him to tap into the full potential of his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame. “He was pretty stiff when I started working with him, so with him being a big dude, a main focus was loosening him up,” Bankhead said. “Now, he’s way more elusive because he’s relaxed within his routes and in and out of his breaks.” Mozer had four 100-yard receiving games this season and might have broken the 1,000-yard mark had he not missed the Sabercats’ second game due to a hip injury. In his best performance — a nine-catch, 168-yard, three-touchdown outing against Legacy on Oct. 4 — Lightning coach Jay Madden witnessed the culmination of Mozer’s metamorphosis into a complete receiver. “We lost by 24, and he scored 21 points, so it was definitely his night,” Madden lamented. “We tried doubling him, but he just ran right by us. I guess we needed to put three guys on him.” Mozer will study financial services in college. He wants to play professionally, but Plan B is to be a financial advisor just like his dad. But before Mozer heads off to San Diego State, he has one last bit of unfinished preps business in the spring. He took second when he jumped 22 feet, 11 inches and was a quarter-inch off of the title, won by Overland senior Wondame Davis. If the determination that led to the accomplishments this fall is any indication, the Gold Helmet winner won’t come up short next spring. : Fossil Ridge : Aug. 18, 2006, in Fort Collins : San Diego State : 4.074 GPA : Member of the Young Man’s Service League; church youth group leader for middle school boys; member of the National Honor Society, National Business Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and DECA. : In 2024, he had 66 catches for 933 yards and 13 TDs on offense and 22 tackles, 2 INTs and one fumble recovery on defense. For his career, he had 132 catches for 2,173 yards and 25 TDs.Gill St. Bernard's rolls to sixth-straight Non-Public B titleAddison O'Grady scores 12 points and No. 24 Iowa women topple Purdue 84-63