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s888 games What to do with a butterfly bush in the winter – experts share tips for these stunning shrubsMINNEAPOLIS — When the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month, the Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work. With the way Sam Darnold has been throwing the ball, the difficult task of defending this passing attack has become quite the chore. The Bears will be retesting on Monday night in Minnesota. “We always say that we’re the best duo in the entire league,” Jefferson said after he and his sidekick reached a new height in the rich history of Vikings receivers last week in a 42-21 victory over Atlanta that served as a breakthrough of sorts for an offense that hadn't yet hit its highest gear. Jefferson and Addison in that game became the first pair of players in the franchise's 64 seasons to each record at least 100 yards receiving and two touchdown catches. Addison scored three times, giving him 17 touchdowns in just 28 career games. Only Randy Moss (28), Rob Gronkowski (27), Ja'Marr Chase (22), Odell Beckham Jr. (19) and Larry Fitzgerald Jr. (18) scored more before turning 23. Addison, the team's first-round draft pick last year, has had a rocky start to his career off the field with a couple of driving incidents that could still lead to punishment from the NFL . After a contrite arrival at training camp and a slow start to this season as he worked through a severe ankle sprain to make the opener and then suffered another one on the opposite foot, Addison has caught stride along with Darnold as the revitalized quarterback keeps delivering game-winning performances for the Vikings (11-2). Addison has 23 catches for 410 yards and five scores over the last four games, helping the Vikings stretch their winning streak to six despite a constant effort by opponents to send safeties toward Jefferson for double or sometimes triple coverage. “Especially with how Justin gets defended, normally the player that’s defending Jordan or even if it’s within zone coverages, these guys know that they’re being told this guy will be wide open if you don’t get your hands on him, and that couldn’t be more true," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said. “Now, he’s actually proven that he can play through that contact and play down the field through contact.” Addison's catch early in the third quarter at Chicago on Nov. 24 was a prime example of that ability to maintain balance and control despite his smaller stature at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. Darnold dropped a perfectly placed ball into the space in the zone coverage between linebacker T.J. Edwards and safety Jonathan Owens, whose shoulder-first attempt to knock Addison down near the sideline failed badly during a 69-yard catch and run . “That’s all part of what we projected with Jordan, knowing he had elite quickness, separation skills, fantastic hands and ball tracking,” O'Connell said. “As he’s gotten stronger, he’s put a lot of work in. It’s showing up with his play style.” Jefferson, who is five years into a spectacular career of rewriting the NFL receiving record books, had just two receptions for 27 yards in that 30-27 overtime win over the Bears in Week 12. But Addison had eight catches for 162 yards, tight end T.J. Hockenson had seven receptions for 114 yards and Aaron Jones rushed for a season-high 106 yards that afternoon. “We assume that they’re going to come out and try to stop Justin, but we could get there and it could be something completely different, so everybody just has to be ready to roll at all times,” Jones said. “I feel like we have one of the best skill groups in the league now.” Darnold was serenaded with some “MVP” chants late in the game last week as the Vikings pulled away with three fourth-quarter touchdowns. He has completed 68% of his passes over the last four games for 1,158 yards and 11 touchdowns without an interception. “I think the biggest thing for me is just continuing to make good decisions and being able to, when I do let the ball rip, let it rip with confidence,” Darnold said. Bears tight end Cole Kmet acknowledged the mental toll this season has taken on him, with the team on a seven-game losing streak. A recent pep talk from his father, Frank, who starred as a defensive lineman at Purdue, helped him find perspective. “He was saying he’d give anything to go back and just to play one more game, to be in the shape that I’m in right now and to go out and play football. I think that’s kind of the perspective that I want to have going forward," Kmet said. “It’s a hard deal, for sure. I just have to keep the type of mindset that this type of adversity will only make me stronger going forward.” The first game with defensive coordinator Eric Washington calling the plays instead of coach Matt Eberflus, who was fired on Nov. 29 , didn't go well. The Bears gave up a season-most 38 points and matched their second-worst total by allowing 452 yards in a loss to San Francisco. Interim coach Thomas Brown said communication issues contributed to breakdowns in coverage. “I wouldn’t say it’s anything with a new play caller because we still have the same defense. We’ve all been with each other since the spring. The plays are the same. It’s just different flows,” Owens said. "It just comes down to us communicating and us executing it. After playing last week in all purple, the Vikings will don their “ Winter Warrior ” look with not only white jerseys and pants but the first usage of a white helmet in franchise history. “The helmet’s already insane,” outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard said. “I feel like I might go to sleep in it. I’m excited to put it on.”

The shooting percentage inside the CSU field house matched the weather outside for the CSU men’s basketball team on Saturday as they hosted Furman. Furman led from start to finish on their way to a 67-46 win, improving to 6-0 on the season. CSU dropped to 1-6 overall and will play games at Georgia Tech and Miami next week. Son of Silkk the Shocker and nephew of Master P helps LSU rally past CSU Cooler weather invaded the Lowcountry on the weekend and that cold snap was reflected in the Buccaneers’ field goal percentage. CSU shot only 31.5 percent from the field, including a four-of-23 performance from beyond the arc. Furman, on the other hand, shot 49.1 percent from the field and won despite missing 10 free throws. CSU men lose to VMI, 80-69 Furman led, 34-22, at the half, using a late spurt to solidify their double-digit lead. The lead would stay in double digits throughout the second half with Furman building its biggest lead of 57-36 with 7:43 to play in the game. Guard Daylen Berry led CSU with 16 points while guard RJ Johnson added nine points. CSU’s leading scorer, forward Taje Kelly, was limited to three points. Bucs drop road game matinee in West Virginia Nick Anderson paced Furman with 14 points with PJay Smith adding 13 points.CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced today its 2025 financial guidance and provided a business update. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212048876/en/ Highlights Business Update Pembina anticipates a record setting financial year in 2024 reflecting the positive impact of recent acquisitions, growing volumes in the WCSB, and a strong contribution from the marketing business. As expected, volumes in the conventional pipelines business have strengthened in the fourth quarter relative to the first three quarters of the year. In 2024, the Company meaningfully advanced its strategy through the full consolidation of Alliance Pipeline and Aux Sable (the "Alliance/Aux Sable Transaction"), and by reaching a positive final investment decision on the Cedar LNG Project. These two accomplishments highlight Pembina’s focus on strengthening the existing franchise, increasing exposure to resilient end-use markets, and accessing global market pricing for Canadian energy products. In addition, Pembina Gas Infrastructure ("PGI") announced transactions with Veren Inc. and Whitecap Resources Inc., creating opportunities with attractive economics that are expected to enhance asset utilization, capture future volumes, and benefit Pembina’s full value chain. Through these two transactions, we are realizing the vision set forth with the creation of PGI in 2022. Other accomplishments over the past year include the completion of the $430 million Phase VIII Peace Pipeline Expansion and the $90 million NEBC MPS Expansion, on time and under budget; sanctioning $210 million (net to Pembina) of new projects, including the Wapiti Expansion and K3 Cogeneration Facility; and entering into long-term agreements with Dow Chemical Canada to supply up to 50,000 barrels per day ("bpd") of ethane for their Path2Zero Project (the "Dow Supply Agreement"). Through its extensive asset base and integrated value chain, Pembina can provide a full suite of transportation and midstream services across multiple hydrocarbons – natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and NGL. This uniquely positions the Company to benefit from a robust, multi-year growth outlook for the WCSB driven by transformational developments that include the recent completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, new West Coast liquefied natural gas ("LNG") and NGL export capacity, and the development of new petrochemical facilities creating significant demand for ethane and propane. Growing production and demand for services in the WCSB continues to provide opportunities to increase utilization on existing assets and pursue expansion opportunities. As attention turns to 2025, Pembina is focused on several key priorities including: Alliance Pipeline CER Toll Review The CER initiated a review of Alliance Pipeline’s tolls, which were previously approved by the CER. As such, the CER has ordered Alliance Pipeline to submit for approval a detailed toll application justifying why the current tolling methodology remains compliant with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, or a new tolling methodology application. Likewise, the CER has ordered that the current tolls shall be deemed interim tolls until resolution of the above. Alliance Pipeline's tolls for the Canadian segment of the pipeline are approved by the CER, while its tolls for the United States segment are approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Alliance Pipeline's Canadian long-term firm service tolls have remained level since they were approved by the CER in 2015, while its full path tolls to Chicago have declined by approximately 15 percent. In comparison, tolls on alternative systems have increased by approximately 30 percent. Likewise, Alliance Pipeline has operated at an industry leading reliability rate. Furthermore, Alliance Pipeline remains an ‘at-risk’ commercial model where returns and cost recovery are squarely driven by the customer demand for its service and Alliance Pipeline's ability to efficiently provide such service. By contrast, the competitive alternatives and the majority of CER regulated Group 1 natural gas pipelines' returns are not materially exposed to volume or cost recovery risk. Alliance Pipeline is working collaboratively with its stakeholders through the CER review process and will remain focused on delivering the highest standards of service that customers have come to expect. Pembina will work expeditiously throughout 2025 with shippers towards a negotiated solution, in accordance with all CER direction. Approximately 60 percent of the adjusted EBITDA contribution from Alliance Pipeline is generated from the Canadian portion of the pipeline. Pembina’s 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance, discussed below, assumes the existing toll is in effect for the full year. Board of Directors Appointment Pembina is pleased to announce that Mr. Alister Cowan has been appointed to the board of directors effective December 3, 2024. Mr. Cowan has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry and has significant financial executive level experience at various public companies. In 2023, he was Executive Advisor of Suncor Energy Inc. ("Suncor") and was previously Chief Financial Officer of Suncor from 2014 to 2023 where he oversaw financial operations, accounting, investor relations, treasury, tax, internal audit, and enterprise risk management. Prior to joining Suncor, Alister was Chief Financial Officer of Husky Energy Inc. from 2008 to 2014. Before that, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. Mr. Cowan is a non-executive director of The Chemours Company and of Smiths Group PLC. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Heriot-Watt University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Mr. Cowan has also been appointed to the audit committee. "The board of directors is excited to welcome Alister, and we look forward to working with him. Alister is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in Canadian energy. We are sure to benefit from his contribution as we work together to ensure Pembina's continued success during a transformational period of growth in the Canadian oil and gas industry," said Henry Sykes, Chair of the Board. 2025 Guidance Pembina is anticipating 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 billion to $4.5 billion. Relative to the midpoint of Pembina’s adjusted EBITDA guidance range for 2024, the major factors driving the outlook for 2025 adjusted EBITDA include: Pembina has hedged approximately 32 percent of its 2025 frac spread exposure. For 2025, the weighted average price of Pembina's frac spread hedges, excluding transportation and processing costs, is approximately C$36 per barrel, which compares to the prevailing 2025 forward price at the end of November 2024 of approximately C$37 per barrel. The mid-point of the 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance range includes a forecasted contribution from the Marketing & New Ventures segment of $550 million. Excluding the contribution from the Marketing & New Ventures segment, the midpoint of the 2025 guidance range reflects an approximately 5.5 percent increase in fee-based adjusted EBITDA, relative to the forecast for 2024. Further, Pembina remains on-track to achieve four to six percent compound annual growth of fee-based adjusted EBITDA per share from 2023-2026. The lower and upper ends of the guidance range are framed primarily as a function of (1) commodity prices and the resulting contribution from the marketing business; (2) interruptible volumes on key systems; and (3) the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate. Current income tax expense in 2025 is anticipated to be $415 million to $470 million as Pembina will continue to benefit from the availability of tax pools from assets recently placed into service. Pembina's 2025 adjusted EBITDA may be directly impacted by market-based prices as follows: Key Variable 2025 Guidance Midpoint Assumption Sensitivity Impact on Adjusted EBITDA ($millions) (1) AECO / Station 2 Natural Gas (CAD/GJ) (2) $1.94 ± $0.50 ± 20 Chicago Natural Gas (USD/MMbtu) $2.90 ± $0.50 ± 49 Mont Belvieu Propane (USD/usg) $0.80 ± $0.10 ± 70 Foreign Exchange Rate (USD/CAD) $1.39 ± $0.05 ± 50 Includes the impact of Pembina's hedging program. In addition, Pembina has asymmetric exposure to AECO natural gas prices through a commercial contract with a customer, where Pembina benefits as AECO price rises above $3.00/GJ but does not have downside risk. 2025 Capital Investment Pembina's 2025 capital program is expected to be allocated as follows: ($ millions) 2025 Budget (1) Pipelines Division $330 Facilities Division $345 Marketing & New Ventures Division $15 Corporate $55 Capital Expenditures $745 Contributions to Equity Accounted Investees $355 Capital Expenditures and Contributions to Equity Accounted Investees $1,100 Pipelines Division capital expenditures primarily relate to sustaining capital, a terminal expansion within the conventional pipeline system, development spending on potential future projects, including the Fox Creek-to-Namao Peace Pipeline Expansion, and investments in smaller growth projects, including various laterals and terminals. Capital expenditures in the Facilities Division primarily relate to construction of the RFS IV Expansion, smaller growth projects, and sustaining capital spending. Capital expenditures within the Marketing and New Ventures Division and the Corporate segment are primarily targeted at information technology enhancements to further the Company's continuous improvement aspirations. Contributions to Equity Accounted Investees includes approximately $200 million of contributions to Cedar LNG to fund the construction of the Cedar LNG Project, and contributions to PGI to fund development of the Wapiti Expansion, K3 Cogeneration Facility, as well as development activities related to the previously announced agreements with Veren Inc. and Whitecap Resources Inc. The Company's 2025 capital program includes: In addition to the 2025 capital investment program detailed above, Pembina is in development of potential additional projects that, if sanctioned, would increase the 2025 capital program by up to $200 million. These projects primarily include pipeline and terminal upgrades in support of volume growth in NEBC, the Fox Creek-to-Namao Peace Pipeline Expansion, investments related to the Dow Supply Agreement, including the addition of a de-ethanizer tower at RFS III within the Redwater Complex, and optimization of the Prince Rupert Terminal to allow for the use of larger vessels, which would reduce per unit costs. Capital Allocation Pembina continues to execute its strategy within a fully funded model and consistent with its financial guardrails. Within the 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance range, Pembina expects to generate positive free cash flow with all 2025 capital investment program scenarios being fully funded by cash flow from operating activities, net of dividends. Under prevailing market and economic conditions, Pembina expects to prioritize the use of excess free cash flow to debt repayment in 2025. As has been our approach since 2021, Pembina will continue to evaluate the merits of debt repayment relative to share repurchases while considering expected future funding requirements along with prevailing market conditions and the risk-adjusted returns of the associated alternatives. Pembina expects to exit 2025 with a proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.4 to 3.7 times. Excluding the debt related to the construction of the Cedar LNG project this ratio would be 3.2 to 3.5 times. About Pembina Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for 70 years. Pembina owns an integrated network of hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable energy solutions that connect producers and consumers across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit www.pembina.com . Purpose of Pembina: We deliver extraordinary energy solutions so the world can thrive. Pembina is structured into three Divisions: Pipelines Division, Facilities Division and Marketing & New Ventures Division. Pembina's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under PPL and PBA, respectively. For more information, visit www.pembina.com . Forward-Looking Information and Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on Pembina's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "continue", "anticipate", "schedule", "will", "expects", "estimate", "potential", "planned", "future", "outlook", "strategy", "project", "trend", "commit", "maintain", "focus", "ongoing", "believe" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including certain financial outlooks, pertaining to, without limitation, the following: Pembina's anticipated 2025 adjusted EBITDA, 2025 capital investment program costs, 2025 year-end proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio and current income tax expenses in 2025; Pembina's capital allocation plans, including with respect to debt repayment and share repurchases; expected cash flow from operating activities in 2025 and the uses thereof; 2024 year-end financial results, including the expectation that 2024 will be a record setting financial year; expectations with respect to the impacts of the Dow Supply Agreement and the transactions with Veren Inc. and Whitecap Resources Inc., as well as future actions taken in relation thereto; future pipeline, processing, fractionation and storage facility and system operations and throughput levels; Pembina's corporate strategy and the development and expected timing of new business initiatives and growth opportunities, including the anticipated timing and impacts thereof; expectations about industry activities and development opportunities, as well as the anticipated benefits and timing thereof; expectations about the demand for services, including expectations in respect of increased utilization across Pembina's assets, future tolls and volumes; planning, construction, capital expenditure and cost estimates, schedules, locations, regulatory and environmental applications and approvals, expected capacity, incremental volumes, power output, project completion and in-service dates, rights, activities and operations with respect to planned construction of, or expansions on, pipelines systems, gas services facilities, processing and fractionation facilities, terminalling, storage and hub facilities and other facilities or infrastructure; the development and anticipated benefits of Pembina's new projects and developments, including the K3 Cogeneration Facility, the Cedar LNG Project, the Wapiti Expansion, the Taylor to Gordondale Project, Fox Creek-to-Namao Peace Pipeline Expansion and the RFS IV Expansion, including the completion and timing thereof; expectations regarding CER's review of Alliance Pipeline's tolls, including the timing and outcome thereof and steps taken in connection therewith; the impact of current and future market conditions on Pembina; Pembina's hedging strategy and expected results therefrom; Pembina's capital structure, including future actions that may be taken with respect thereto and expectations regarding future uses of cash flows and uses thereof, repayments of existing debt, new borrowings and securities issuances; and Pembina's commitment to, and ability to maintain, its financial guardrails. The forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Pembina has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release regarding, among other things: oil and gas industry exploration and development activity levels and the geographic region of such activity; that favourable market conditions exist, and that Pembina has available capital for share repurchases, repayment of debt and funding its capital expenditures; the success of Pembina's operations; prevailing commodity prices, interest rates, carbon prices, tax rates and exchange rates; the ability of Pembina to maintain current credit ratings; the availability of capital to fund future capital requirements relating to existing assets and projects; future operating costs; geotechnical and integrity costs; that all required regulatory and environmental approvals can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; prevailing regulatory, tax and environmental laws and regulations; maintenance of operating margins; and certain other assumptions in respect of Pembina's forward-looking statements detailed in Pembina's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "AIF") and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "Annual MD&A"), which were each filed on SEDAR+ on February 22, 2024, as well as in Pembina's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated November 5, 2024 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (the "Interim MD&A") and from time to time in Pembina's public disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca , www.sec.gov and through Pembina's website at www.pembina.com . Although Pembina believes the expectations and material factors and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these expectations, factors and assumptions will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: the regulatory environment and decisions and Indigenous and landowner consultation requirements; the impact of competitive entities and pricing; reliance on third parties to successfully operate and maintain certain assets; the strength and operations of the oil and natural gas production industry and related commodity prices; non-performance or default by counterparties to agreements with Pembina or one or more of its affiliates; actions taken by governmental or regulatory authorities and changes in legislation (including uncertainty with respect to the interpretation of the recently enacted Bill C-59 and related amendments to the Competition Act (Canada)); the ability of Pembina to acquire or develop the necessary infrastructure in respect of future development projects; fluctuations in operating results; adverse general economic and market conditions in Canada, North America and worldwide; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity capital on acceptable terms; changes in credit ratings; counterparty credit risk; and certain other risks and uncertainties detailed in the AIF, Annual MD&A, Interim MD&A and from time to time in Pembina's public disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca , www.sec.gov and through Pembina's website at www.pembina.com . This list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, forecasted or projected by forward-looking statements contained herein. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date hereof. Pembina does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. Management approved the 2025 adjusted EBITDA, 2025 capital investment program costs, 2025 proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA and 2025 income tax expense guidance contained herein as of the date of this news release. The purpose of these financial outlooks is to assist readers in understanding Pembina's expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Throughout this news release, Pembina has disclosed certain financial measures and ratios that are not specified, defined or determined in accordance with GAAP and which are not disclosed in Pembina's financial statements. Non-GAAP financial measures either exclude an amount that is included in, or include an amount that is excluded from, the composition of the most directly comparable financial measure specified, defined and determined in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP ratios are financial measures that are in the form of a ratio, fraction, percentage or similar representation that has a non-GAAP financial measure as one or more of its components. These non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, together with financial measures and ratios specified, defined and determined in accordance with GAAP, are used by management to evaluate the performance and cash flows of Pembina and its businesses and to provide additional useful information respecting Pembina's financial performance and cash flows to investors and analysts. In this news release, Pembina has disclosed adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, and proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP ratio, which that do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and may not be comparable to similar financial measures or ratios disclosed by other issuers. Such financial measures and ratios should not, therefore, be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, measures and ratios of Pembina's financial performance or cash flows specified, defined or determined in accordance with IFRS, including revenue or earnings. Except as otherwise described herein, these non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios are calculated on a consistent basis from period to period. Specific reconciling items may only be relevant in certain periods. Below is a description of each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio disclosed in this news release, together with, as applicable, disclosure of the most directly comparable financial measure that is determined in accordance with GAAP to which each non-GAAP financial measure relates and a quantitative reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to such directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Additional information relating to such non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, including disclosure of the composition of each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio, an explanation of how each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio provides useful information to investors and the additional purposes, if any, for which management uses each non-GAAP financial measure; an explanation of the reason for any change in the label or composition of each non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio from what was previously disclosed; and a description of any significant difference between forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures and the equivalent historical non-GAAP financial measures, is contained in the "Non-GAAP & Other Financial Measures" section of the Annual MD&A, which information is incorporated by reference in this news release. The Annual MD&A is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca , EDGAR at www.sec.gov and Pembina's website at www.pembina.com . Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated as earnings before net finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (included in operations and general and administrative expense) and unrealized gains or losses on commodity-related derivative financial instruments. The exclusion of unrealized gains or losses on commodity-related derivative financial instruments eliminates the non-cash impact of such gains or losses. Adjusted EBITDA also includes adjustments to earnings for losses (gains) on disposal of assets, transaction costs incurred in respect of acquisitions, dispositions and restructuring, impairment charges or reversals in respect of goodwill, intangible assets, investments in equity accounted investees and property, plant and equipment, certain non-cash provisions and other amounts not reflective of ongoing operations. In addition, Pembina's proportionate share of results from investments in equity accounted investees with a preferred interest is presented in adjusted EBITDA as a 50 percent common interest . These additional adjustments are made to exclude various non-cash and other items that are not reflective of ongoing operations. The equivalent historical non-GAAP financial measure to 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance is adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023. 12 Months Ended December 31, 2023 Pipelines Facilities Marketing & New Ventures Corporate & Inter-segment Eliminations Total ($ millions, except per share amounts) Earnings (loss) 1,840 610 435 (696) 1,776 Income tax expense — — — — 413 Adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees and other 172 438 84 — 694 Net finance costs 28 9 4 425 466 Depreciation and amortization 414 159 46 44 663 Unrealized loss from derivative instruments — — 32 — 32 Impairment reversal (231) — — — (231) Transaction costs incurred in respect of acquisitions, gain on disposal of assets and non-cash provisions 11 (3) (4) 7 11 Adjusted EBITDA 2,234 1,213 597 (220) 3,824 Adjusted EBITDA from Equity Accounted Investees In accordance with IFRS, Pembina's jointly controlled investments are accounted for using equity accounting. Under equity accounting, the assets and liabilities of the investment are presented net in a single line item in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, "Investments in Equity Accounted Investees". Net earnings from investments in equity accounted investees are recognized in a single line item in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings and Comprehensive Income "Share of Profit from Equity Accounted Investees". The adjustments made to earnings, in adjusted EBITDA above, are also made to share of profit from investments in equity accounted investees. Cash contributions and distributions from investments in equity accounted investees represent Pembina's share paid and received in the period to and from the investments in equity accounted investees. To assist in understanding and evaluating the performance of these investments, Pembina is supplementing the IFRS disclosure with non-GAAP proportionate consolidation of Pembina's interest in the investments in equity accounted investees. Pembina's proportionate interest in equity accounted investees has been included in adjusted EBITDA. 12 Months Ended December 31, 2023 Pipelines Facilities Marketing & New Ventures Total ($ millions) Share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investees - operations 109 233 (26) 316 Adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees: Net finance costs 22 160 1 183 Income tax expense — 41 — 41 Depreciation and amortization 150 207 25 386 Unrealized loss on commodity-related derivative financial instruments — 16 — 16 Transaction costs incurred in respect of acquisitions — 14 58 72 Total adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees 172 438 84 694 Adjusted EBITDA from equity accounted investees 281 671 58 1,010 Proportionately Consolidated Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Proportionately Consolidated Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP ratio that management believes is useful to investors and other users of Pembina’s financial information in the evaluation of the Company’s debt levels and creditworthiness. 12 Months Ended ($ millions, except as noted) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Loans and borrowings (current) 946 650 Loans and borrowings (non-current) 11,182 9,253 Loans and borrowings of equity accounted investees 2,770 2,805 Proportionately consolidated debt 14,898 12,708 Adjusted EBITDA 4,187 3,824 Proportionately consolidated debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (times) 3.6 3.3 ($ millions) 12 Months Ended September 30, 2024 9 Months Ended September 30, 2024 12 Months Ended December 31, 2023 9 Months Ended September 30, 2023 Earnings before income tax 1,791 976 2,189 1,374 Adjustments to share of profit from equity accounted investees and other 640 454 694 508 Net finance costs 514 398 466 350 Depreciation and amortization 805 627 663 485 Unrealized loss on derivative instruments 83 129 32 78 Non-controlling interest (1) (12) (12) — — Loss on Alliance/Aux Sable Acquisition 616 616 — — Derecognition of insurance contract provision (34) (34) — — Transaction and integration costs in respect of acquisitions 20 18 2 — Gain on disposal of assets, other non-cash provisions, and other (5) (18) 9 (4) Impairment reversal (231) — (231) — Adjusted EBITDA 4,187 3,154 3,824 2,791 =A+B-C A B C (1) Presented net of adjusting items. 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Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flopsPublished 20:40 IST, November 24th 2024 NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said that Ladki Bahin scheme, women's participation in voting in large numbers, played a role in Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra. Mumbai: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Ladki Bahin scheme, women's participation in voting in large numbers, played a role in Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra assembly polls. He said the election results, declared on Saturday, are not on the expected lines but he would revitalise the party. Responding to a query on his retirement from active politics, Pawar tersely said he and his party colleagues will decide. ‘Result Not on Expected Lines’ Speaking to reporters in Karad city in Satara district, Pawar acknowledged that the NCP led by his nephew and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar secured more seats than the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar), adding "Everyone knows who founded the NCP". "The Ladki Bahin scheme and religious polarisation played a role. Women's participation in large numbers could be the reason for the Mahayuti sweep in Maharashtra. We will study the reasons for the debacle and take necessary steps," he said. Pawar asserted that the NCP (SP) would go to people by re-energising the new leadership. Responding to a query on EVMs, a day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed doubts over the massive verdict in Mahayuti's favour, Pawar said he would speak about EVMs only if he has official data. Worst-Ever Poll Defeat For Sharad Pawar Pawar suffered the worst-ever defeat in his political career in Maharashtra polls with the NCP faction led by him winning only 10 seats in the 288-member House, while the Ajit Pawar-led NCP bagged 41. The Mahayuti scored a massive victory with the BJP winning 132 seats, Shiv Sena led by Shinde 57, and NCP 41. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi was restricted to 46 seats. Pawar said the poll outcome he had witnessed in his public life was unprecedented. "The MVA coalition put in a lot of hard work but the desired results were not achieved even though people responded positively to MVA during campaigning," the NCP (SP) chief added. He said the MVA was more confident after achieving success in Lok Sabha elections, adding that more work needs to be done. When asked if he was jolted by the poll outcome, Pawar said, "The poll results were declared yesterday. Today I am in Karad. Those who were demoralised would have sat at home". He also said fielding his grandnephew Yugendra Pawar against Ajit Pawar on the home turf of Baramati wasn't a wrong decision as someone had to contest the elections. Ajit Pawar defeated Yugendra by a margin of over 1 lakh votes to win the eighth term in Baramati. "Ajit Pawar and Yugendra Pawar cannot be compared. We were aware of this fact," Sharad Pawar added. (With inputs from PTI) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. 20:40 IST, November 24th 2024

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You'll be hearing a lot about Homer's The Odyssey in the coming weeks and months. Christopher Nolan is scheduled to film and release a new IMAX adaptation of the epic poem with big-name stars like Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron, according to Variety . Another Odyssey- based film, Uberto Pasolini's 'The Return' is also in theaters. It stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliet Binoche as Odysseus and his wife Penelope; it's a hyper-focused take on what happens after Odysseus returns to Ithaca (without the mythos of the gods and goddesses). There is also a new translation of The Odyssey , by Emily Wilson. Who is Emily Wilson? She's a British American classicist, author, translator, and Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Probably not a Trump voter, for sure. Except her views on one of the major themes of The Odyssey -- heroism -- is, well, interesting: The post reads: “There’s an idea that Homer has to sound heroic and ancient,” Wilson told me, but that idea comes with a value system attached, one that includes “endorsing this very hierarchical kind of society as if that’s what heroism is.” Heroism is hierarchical because heroes are better than other people. Flawed and human, yes, but the also go above and beyond. All of this. She truly has a look on her face that perpetually says "That's Not Funny." Yeah, she does. I don’t know too much about the odyssey , but I don’t think it’s supposed to be ... bouncy... am I wrong ? It is not supposed to be bouncy. I recommend listening to the Robert Fagles translation narrated by Sir Ian McKellan, while following along with the written version of the same translation. Since the Odyssey was originally an oral work, this may be the best experience, barring learning ancient Greek. pic.twitter.com/1DMfT6cyDH Great translation. This writer read it in high school. Oh F off!! What is this dogs**t? pic.twitter.com/G8zzfFeQhV That's awful. Absolutely awful. Her translation would be fine if it was aimed at like 8 to 10 year olds, but it obviously isn't. It's meant for simple minded, childish, incurious adults who can only read at a 6th grade level. That's not fine. It is NOT okay to be an uncultured swine past the age of 30. pic.twitter.com/o6xRtLBw24 The longer version makes it even worse. Egads. The entire value of ancient mythology is that it's a time capsule for older ways of thinking, a way to pass down time-tested values and solutions. If you alter it, it loses nearly all its value. Imagine not understanding this. pic.twitter.com/xTv5f1t4w5 They understand this. They hate it, which is why they seek to destroy it. They really now trying to inject culture war bulls**t into classical literature? 🤦‍♂️ Always are. This is correct if a book needs to be dumbed down you won't get anything from the dumbed down version at all. https://t.co/fx4GeaV5RO Bingo! I really did try to plough through Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, but I found it clunky and leaden footed. It never 'sang' - at least not for me. https://t.co/rc8EVglDwx That language doesn't sing. The attempt to recontextualize art through translation is monstrous, and is exactly why people are against wokalizers in gaming and anime... Though this is even MORE offensive. https://t.co/WL86s6vQM5 Yes, it is.The NFL is making sure sportsmanship is always followed on the field, even if it means fining one of their star quarterbacks. Over the weekend, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahome s was fined almost $15,000 after making a "violent gesture" during an away game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 17, which was ultimately the Chiefs' first loss of the season. It's the latest in a series of fines players have received recently, whether over inappropriate touchdown celebrations or for making political statements. Per NBC Sports , Patrick, 29, was fined $14,069 after he used his fingers to mimic shooting a gun, in celebration of throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to tight end Noah Gray. The Chiefs, who had had an undefeated season until now and won the last Super Bowl, ultimately lost the game 30-21, their first loss in almost a year, after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders during a Christmas Day game last year. Though Patrick hasn't addressed the fine, he did speak to reporters about his team's first loss after the game. "It's a good football team, so there's nothing to hang your head [about]," he said, adding: "We feel like we can play better, so we will get back to work and try to use this as a spark so that we can be a better football team in the end." He went on: "I'm hoping that [losing] is a benefit. I'm not going to say I or we relaxed, but at the same time I feel like we were just coming away with these wins at the end of the game." His teammate, tight end Travis Kelce , also spoke out during an episode of his New Heights podcast, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce. "I don't give a [expletive] how your body is feeling, I don't give a [expletive] where your mentality is off the field," he bluntly declared, emphasizing: "When you step into that building, we are here to figure [expletive] out. We are here to get better as football players for the football team." This isn't the first time Patrick, or anyone from the Chiefs' team, including their own coach, has received a fine. Back in December of last year, Patrick was fined $50,000, also during a game against the Bills, for "verbally abusing" an official during the game, which they also lost, CBS Sports reported at the time. Moreover, during that same game, the team's coach Andy Reid, who has been head coach for just over ten years, was fined a whopping $100,000 for publicly criticizing an official.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed Nusasiri (NUSA) to amend its financial statements for 2023 and the third quarter of 2024, have them audited and reviewed by the company's auditor, and then submit them to the regulator. Nusasiri is also required to make simultaneous public disclosure through the Electronic Listed Company Information Transmission System of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) by Dec 19. The move follows the SEC filing a criminal complaint against the directors, former directors, executives and close associates of Nusasiri with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). Six individuals were accused of colluding to dishonestly purchase a hotel located abroad at a significantly inflated price, selling Nusasiri condo units in Bangkok at a price lower than the appraised price, and transferring company funds into personal accounts and those of close associates. As a result, Nusasiri was required to amend its financial statements to ensure disclosure of accurate information, the SEC said. "The annual financial statements for 2023 and the third quarter of 2024 submitted by the company do not contain amended information related to these transactions," said the regulator. The criminal complaint also includes presenting false documents and information to a competent official, the SEC or an auditor. The SEC reported this case to the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the statement noted. Following a complaint in 2023, the SEC conducted an investigation, coordinated with the DSI and found evidence that in 2020, four directors and executives of Nusasiri colluded to purchase Panacee Grand Hotel Roemerbad in Germany at a significantly higher price than the appraised price based on the market approach. "They also colluded to act dishonestly in selling Nusasiri condo units at a price lower than the appraised price, as well as transferred funds out of the company into personal accounts and those of close associates for their own benefit, causing damage to Nusasiri," said the SEC. In so doing, the seller of Panacee and an authorised director of the company purchasing the Nusasiri condo units assisted the first four persons in committing the offences. The SEC verified the deposit for the hotel purchase that Nusasiri paid to the seller was not transferred to the seller's account. The directors and executives of Nusasiri and their close associates benefited from the sale money, noted the regulator. The four directors and executives of the company, at the time of the offence, submitted false evidence and information to an SEC official during the clarification of this issue, according to the statement. "They submitted a false report from the independent financial advisor to deceive the regulator about the true value of the hotel as recorded in the accounts," noted the regulator. Furthermore, the six charged individuals were found to have fabricated the accounts to mislead the company's auditor into believing the company had received full payment for the condo units from the purchasing company, so that the auditor would not question the recording of the transaction in the accounts, the statement noted. The actions of the six individuals violate the Securities and Exchange Act of 1992, said the regulator. Nuttpasint Chet-udomlap, director and interim chief executive of Nusasiri, said in a filing to the SET that the transactions requiring amendments were executed by former directors and executives of the company, against whom criminal complaints were filed by the SEC. He said detailed disclosures regarding these matters were provided in the notes to the third-quarter statements. The company is in talks with the SEC to address the required amendments.

Amid some Republican Party infighting, one GOP congressman is seeking to unite his caucus behind House Speaker Mike Johnson ahead of a pivotal vote that will decide whether he retains the gavel in 2025. Appearing Sunday on ABC's "This Week," Rep. Mike Lawler of New York said Republicans are "playing with fire" if they are considering replacing Johnson as speaker of the House, pointing to the chaotic removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last year. RELATED STORY | Trump endorses Speaker Johnson to retain House gavel in 2025 "The fact is that these folks are playing with fire," Lawler said. "And if they think they're somehow going to get a more conservative Speaker, they're kidding themselves." "We can't get anything done unless we have a Speaker — including certifying President Trump's election on January 6th," Lawler added. "So, to waste time over a nonsensical, intramural food fight is a joke." RELATED STORY | Upcoming Congressional committees take shape on Capitol Hill Johnson won a unanimous voice vote during nominations for House GOP Conference leadership in November, but now faces a formal vote in the House when the next Congress begins in January. He will need to secure 218 votes, which means he can't afford many defections from Republicans, who are currently projected to hold a slim majority with 220 seats.SINGAPORE: Pacing up and down near the Singapore Sports Hub's Water Sports Centre, with brows furrowed and sweat trickling down their faces, they checked their phones every 10 seconds. Then, amid the charged atmosphere of nervousness mixed with excitement, a shout: “One minute and one second ... second place!” The team, dressed in bright turquoise T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Different Dragons", erupted into cheers and hugs as they celebrated their silver medal at the Singapore Regatta Waterfest in November. At this annual dragon boat race, hundreds of competitors - from educational institutions, business organisations and other entities - vie to be the quickest over a 200m distance in the Kallang Basin. For Different Dragons, a second-place finish in the adaptive open category was especially sweet - and perhaps more so for nine members who are paddlers with disabilities of both physical and intellectual nature. “I find it difficult to paddle because of a back problem I’ve had, and it’s also difficult to paddle at the same speed as everyone,” said Jarran Ng, who has Williams syndrome. The genetic condition affects physical features, cognitive development and other parts of the body like the heart. “(But) the team never made me feel like I couldn’t do it and I felt like I belonged." SERIOUS ABOUT HAVING A GOOD TIME At the Singapore Regatta Waterfest, one of the biggest dragon boat contests in the country, teams were heard chanting "in it to win it". Different Dragons, which was founded in 2019, has other goals in mind. “We’re a very chill team, having fun is one of the most important aspects for us,” said Rayson Oon, a volunteer coach since the team started out. This approach should not be mistaken for a lack of focus and determination. They had trained for the November race all year, aiming to prove their abilities matter more than their disabilities - which they ultimately did. Naturally, it hasn't been all smooth sailing. The past few years have been a constant exercise in trial-and-error, patience and positivity, as volunteers sought to find the right ways to teach the sport, even in basics such as holding a paddle. When Tan Cher Hui first signed up with Different Dragons as a volunteer, she struggled to support her twin brother with autism, who had also joined the team as a competitor. Race rules dictate that each paddler with a disability can be accompanied by one able-bodied caregiver or volunteer inside the boat. For instance, her brother couldn't cope with changes to the training schedule caused by rain, and would often have meltdowns. "Because to him, dragon boating happens every Sunday,” said Tan, 26, who added that this was a huge challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic when such activities came to a halt. “It took a toll on him and I didn’t know if it was worth carrying on." But the encouragement and perseverance of other volunteers that pushed her to stay on, and the siblings have now reaped the rewards. “I learnt how to interact and engage with people of all different disabilities, and even picked up sign language," she said. "And it was heartwarming to see the other members be welcoming and inclusive with my brother." ANOTHER FAMILY For members of Different Dragons, being part of a team - and one that empathises with each other - was something especially precious. Jimmy Chan, a deaf paddler, told CNA how his condition made it tough in work settings and that he often felt isolated during conversations. "I wanted a space where I would not feel judged or different, and the team offered that," he said. The 53-year-old relies on vibrations from the dragon boat drum beat, along with the strokes of the first paddler seated in front, to sync with the rest of the team. “We share resilience, teamwork and a drive to break barriers. Each step feels like a victory, and our strong bonds make every challenge worthwhile, keeping us going,” Chan said. Outside of training, the team makes a conscious effort to do activities together, from meals to hikes and an annual Christmas party. “There are days when the paddlers aren’t feeling their best, but they look forward to seeing each other and that motivates them to come for trainings,” said Hamza Lu, another volunteer coach. “We may not be as competitive as other teams, but we have more of a family bond. When I miss sessions, they’ll be spamming my phone and asking me when they’ll see me next.” Take Teng Der Shuin, a paddler with an intellectual disability, who every Saturday makes sure to remind his mother Teo Leng Leng that he needs to wear his "dragon boat clothes" the next day. "(He) isn’t very active when he’s at home. It was a very big problem that I was worried about. So I’m happy that this is an activity that he enjoys,” said Teo, 57. “This gave him an opportunity to make new friends and be exposed to the world outside." Outside of training, the team makes a conscious effort to do activities together, from meals to hikes and an annual Christmas party. “There are days when the paddlers aren’t feeling their best, but they look forward to seeing each other and that motivates them to come for trainings,” said Hamza Lu, another volunteer coach. “We may not be as competitive as other teams, but we have more of a family bond. When I miss sessions, they’ll be spamming my phone and asking me when they’ll see me next.” Take Teng Der Shuin, a paddler with an intellectual disability, who every Saturday makes sure to remind his mother Teo Leng Leng that he needs to wear his "dragon boat clothes" the next day. "(He) isn’t very active when he’s at home. It was a very big problem that I was worried about. So I’m happy that this is an activity that he enjoys,” said Teo, 57. “This gave him an opportunity to make new friends and be exposed to the world outside." MOVING DISABILITY SPORTS FORWARD Having an adaptive category in a prestigious dragon boat event like the Regatta Waterfest gives people with disabilities access to the right resources and a level playing field, said Ms Kelly Fan, executive director of the Singapore Disability Sports Council. “Inclusive sports focus on creating platforms where persons with and without disabilities can play together. "The primary goal is to foster firsthand understanding and appreciation of the challenges that individuals with disabilities overcome to participate in sports, while also providing opportunities for meaningful social interaction,” she added. Singapore is set to launch an Enabling Sports Fund next year, which aims to "encourage impactful community-initiated disability sports initiatives.” The government will match dollar for dollar donations made to this fund, which hopes to raise at least S$10 million (US$7.4 million) by 2030. It's part of Singapore's Enabling Masterplan 2030 , a national roadmap for people with disabilities to live and participate more actively in the community. Progress has been made but more needs to be done to continue promoting inclusivity, said Ms Fan, pointing to costs and accessibility as remaining barriers. “It is not just about ramps or lifts within a venue," she said. "It extends to the awareness that sport opportunities exist for persons with disabilities; the affordability of sport involvement on top of enhanced costs of living of a (person with disability); the proximity and accessibility of an accessible venue; and the readiness of a venue to cater to disability sports.” Members of Different Dragons, meanwhile, are happy to continue playing their part in not just raising awareness, but sending out a more profound message - that paddlers with disabilities can be capable of anything, said Lu, the volunteer coach. “The perception many have is that members with disabilities can’t paddle as well as able-bodied individuals, but that’s not true,” said Oon, the other coach. Paddler Lee Wei Kiong, who has an intellectual disability, told CNA how the team has inspired him to work hard and keep practising. “I never thought we could beat other teams, but our process is getting better,” he said, while standing next to a trolley filled with bottled drinks he lugged from home to give out to his teammates. “When I was younger, people used to say that I have a low IQ (intelligent quotient) and I wouldn’t be able to do anything. But I learnt that whatever others can do, I can do too." "Normal people can dragon boat, so can I.”

Seeking inspiration for a nonpolitical column running in print on Thanksgiving, I went back in the archives. All the way back to The Seattle Daily Times Thanksgiving Day story of 1897. I felt for the writer. It was a corker but ended up on Page 8. The story described how the city was thankful to be emerging from the 1896 depression. It accurately predicted that a surge of business from the Klondike gold rush would set Seattle on course to becoming one of the "great cities of the Earth." It nailed the region's casual fashion sense, 41 years before REI was founded, and the roar generated by Seattle football fans. The story also foreshadowed today's newspapering, with a heavy emphasis on the weather, same-day news (published in that evening's edition) and a subhead ("Why are You Thankful?") written to goose reader engagement. It left me thankful for the record of history that newspapers provide, and for those who still support them. I'll spare you the description of what was open and closed and the church services on Nov. 25, 1897, and updates on mining and farm activity. Here's the rest of the story: Pursuant to the proclamation issued by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John R. Rogers, Governor of the State of Washington, the people of Seattle, in common with the inhabitants of every state in the Union, are today abstaining, for the most part, from the ordinary avocations of life, and are, either in letter, or in spirit, letting their thanks ascend for their manifold blessings of the past year. Seattle, while not decked in holiday attire nor wearing gala dress, gives evidence that this is not an ordinary day. There is an unusual air of quiet pervading the streets and the faces of the passersby indicate that their owners are either happy over what the past year has given them or joyous over their hopes of what the future has in store for them. It is clearly evident that the much-abused gentleman who presides over the destinies of the United States Weather Bureau is taking a holiday and as a consequence the gentle rain has not descended and Old Sol has been permitted to show his lustrous countenance once again. The weather this morning was ideal and if it continues this afternoon the crowds who attend the football game will be permitted to sit on the grand stand and shout themselves hoarse in behalf of their favorite team without wasting any portion of their lung power in anathematizing the weather. Last year Thanksgiving Day in Seattle was more or less marred by the gloom of business depression. The citizens of Seattle had not yet been permitted to see the ray of sunshine that was almost ready to show through the cloud of hard times and scarcity of money. But now all is changed. Where last year existed discouragement, gloom and a fear of what the future might have in store now abides faith in the ultimate restoration of the old days when the problem of how to keep the wolf from the door was never presenting itself for solution and when everyone had enough and to spare. The business men of Seattle are giving thanks today for the discovery of the great quantities of yellow metal in the frozen North, which has been the direct cause of turning the eyes of all the earth to Seattle as the gateway of that region where gold is plentiful beyond the dreams of avarice. They are thankful that next year will, unless every sign shall fall and every indication be deceiving, witness the rush to Seattle of people from every corner of the earth — here to spend their money for an outfit and push on to the North. They realize that this means the city where they have cast their lot and for which they have spent their time, money and energy to build will be numbered among the great cities of the earth. That edition actually had several holiday stories. Another urged Washingtonians to be thankful "that this great Commonwealth is free from all turmoil, internal dissensions and famine — conditions which prevail in many other of the nations of the earth." Among the audience was the grandfather of America's next president. In the 1890s German immigrant Friedrich Trump operated a Pioneer Square restaurant with rooms for prostitutes, the first of several gold rush real estate ventures that seeded the Trump dynasty. But that risks breaking the no-politics rule. The archives , back to December 1895, are available online to Times subscribers. Some, reflecting attitudes of the time, make you wince and appreciate how far we've progressed. Others read like a Jack London novel. Sensational coverage of foreign affairs in the 1890s was also deeply problematic. But it's still remarkable to see how much international news was in a local paper in the boondocks in 1897, especially compared to today's ghost newspapers. They have modern standards but a relative paucity of news. It's hard enough to get people to read any newspaper nowadays, much less old ones in digital file cabinets. But the archives are worth a visit for those who enjoy newspapers and history. Especially if you're needing a break from the gloom, fearing what the future might have in store and waiting for Old Sol to reappear. Happy Thanksgiving!Rodgers Silicon Valley Acquisition (OTCMKTS:RSVAU) Shares Down 5.3% – Time to Sell?AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:29 p.m. EST

After a Snoop Dogg figurine and other merchandise was stolen from a St. Thomas games store earlier this week, its owners scored when their Facebook post motivated two shoplifters to return the items a day later. Marty Hancox, founder and co-owner of Fan of the Sport, was unpacking stock on Monday at the shop in the Elgin Centre shopping mall that sells sports memorabilia, trading cards and board games. He discovered a Pop Funko, a type of figurine depicting famous people and pop culture characters, was missing, said co-owner Dionne Turner, Hancox’s partner. After a search of the store failed to turn up the figurine of rapper Snoop Dogg, Hancox checked the store’s surveillance tapes, Turner said. The video showed that around 1:30 p.m., two females had pocketed the Snoop Dogg Pop Funko, a Pop Funko of X-Men character Wolverine, and a Toronto Maple Leafs coffee mug, Turner said. “I said, ‘I’m posting this online because we’ve had issues before,’” she said. “The police, they try to help, but there’s only so much they can do . . . and that’s how it all started.” This time, rather than contacting police, Turner and Hancox decided to post a video and several still images of the two females who had pocketed about $80 worth of merchandise to the store’s Facebook page around 4 p.m. on Monday, Turner said. Both Hancox and Turner said it wasn’t the cost of the items that motivated the post. Hancox said it was “more the principle of they took stuff” with Turner noting money is “out of our pocket ,too.” “We didn’t really like it, to kind of shame them on Facebook, but I thought, we’ll give it a try, and sure enough within 24 hours they contacted us,” Hancox said. He believes the pair were likely “getting pressure from family and friends” who saw their picture, he said. Turner said the two females returned the stolen property on Tuesday evening, and that the names of the shoplifters were never learned, nor were there were hard feelings. “I thanked them for bringing this stuff back,” Turner said, and told them she was “really impressed because it took a lot of guts to come in here and face me.” “We don’t care what their names are, we’re just happy we got our items back,” Hancox said. A spokesperson from the St. Thomas police stated by email that a property crime analyst with the department called shoplifters returning stolen property “very rare.” Turner said the shoplifters had mentioned they were having difficulty affording Christmas gifts, which she empathized with, but “they just went the wrong way about it. “I didn’t want them to get ostracized because everybody knew who they (are) now,” Turner said. “We got this stuff back, we’re going to drop it (and) hopefully they learned their lesson.” The post with the video and images of the shoplifters was removed and another was uploaded to Fan of the Sport’s Facebook page giving thanks to the pair for returning the stolen property and thanking customers and friends for sharing the post. The post has received an outpouring of support and even some kudos to the pair who returned the items. “Glad they came in and had a civil conversation and apologized,” wrote Facebook user Rebecaa Seeley. Tammy Crosby wrote: “That’s amazing news! That takes a lot of accountability on their part. Well done.” Turner appreciated the compassion for the two women as well. “I got teary eyed when I was reading the comments,” she said. “I was really, really impressed that everybody kind of supported them and agreed.”