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Fuel subsidy in Nigeria has ignited topical issues in national discourse, business circles and almost all sectors of the economy. The removal of the subsidy took effect on the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. The government promised to channel money saved from petrol subsidy removal to important sectors, such as education and healthcare and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. It also hoped to increase employment, reduce the budget deficit and generate a budget surplus soon, reduce government borrowing, curb corruption associated with fuel subsidy payments and reinvigorate domestic refineries. The subsidy removal, which was initially intended to alleviate the financial burden on citizens, has become unbearable and harsh. The rise in fuel prices triggers inflationary pressures, erasing the purchasing power of citizens and reducing their standard of living. Due to the hike in fuel prices, there is an automatic increment in transport fares, which many transporters have taken advantage of, causing inconvenience for Nigerians, despite the harsh living conditions. Fuel subsidy removal has brought about harsh living conditions for students, especially in feeding and transportation. A fare of N400 before the removal of the fuel subsidy has skyrocketed to over N1,000 and this has not just affected students but their parents also. The living conditions of many students have declined significantly, which could adversely impact serious-minded students and prevent them from attaining their academic goals. In addition, the hike in fuel prices has affected businesses across various sectors, from transportation to manufacturing. High operating costs have reduced the profitability of many enterprises, leading to job losses and even business closures. The immediate consequence of fuel subsidy removal was the hike in fuel prices. This increase has had grave effects on the economy, leading to higher transportation costs, increased food prices, and a surge in the cost of living. The agricultural sector, which is crucial to Nigeria’s economy, has not been immune to the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Higher fuel prices increase the cost of production, transportation, and storage, leading to reduced food production and increased food prices. Also, the removal of fuel subsidy has caused widespread protests and social chaos across the country. The perceived hardship has led to increased tensions, with many Nigerians expressing frustration and displeasure about the government’s economic policies. Related News Nigerians to reap FG’s economic reforms by 2025 – Osun APC chieftain Direct IG to implement court-ordered reinstament, disengaged cops beg Tinubu Publish your assets, Shettima, others should follow, SERAP urges Tinubu The removal of fuel subsidy has led to over a 100 per cent increment in school fees in many tertiary institutions. This is due to the high cost of school maintenance. For example, the cost of fuel to power the generator for the school and the cost of running academic activities have led to universities’ increased financial demands from students. Moreover, increased house rent is another impact of the removal of fuel subsidy. Landlords across the country have reviewed rents upward due to the high costs of building materials. Another fallout of the removal of petrol subsidy is the slowdown in economic growth. Before the removal of fuel subsidy, Nigeria had a striving-to-be-better economy. But with the fuel subsidy removed, things have become more difficult for Nigerians due to the high cost of living. Increased poverty is one of the dire consequences of fuel subsidy removal. Although poverty alleviation is one of the reasons the government gave for the removal of fuel subsidy, poverty has only escalated after the removal of fuel subsidy and many Nigerians are now living from hand to mouth. Due to the harsh and poor conditions of living, many Nigerian youths are taking to crime, which has increased the crime rate in the country. Many Nigerians have lost their jobs due to the closure of businesses due to the high operating costs of these firms. And this is hereby affecting so many families, as they find it difficult to feed. The removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria is a complex issue with many socio-economic implications. While the policy shift is necessary to drive economic reform, it is essential to implement measures to minimise the grave effects on the most vulnerable in society. I recommend that the government carefully evaluate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on individuals, families and businesses and provide palliatives and other economic relief programmes to minimise the adverse effect on individuals and firms. Josephine Obisanya in 200-level Mass Communication at the Olabisi Onabanjo UniversityIf there was one thing No. 14 Gonzaga failed to do in nonconference play, it was learn how to finish. And the Bulldogs may not get many chances to play close games in West Coast Conference play, which they'll open Monday against Pepperdine in Malibu, Calif. Sure, the Bulldogs (9-4) trounced then-No. 8 Baylor 101-63 and then-No. 14 Indiana 89-73. But they also lost in overtime to West Virginia (86-78) and No. 4 Kentucky (90-89), dropped a 77-71 decision to two-time defending NCAA champion UConn at Madison Square Garden and are coming off a 65-62 defeat to No. 22 UCLA on Saturday. "Obviously we feel like we've been in a bunch of close games that we felt like we should have won all of them," said Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard, who had 16 points and eight assists against a Bruins defense that is one of the best in the country. "We've got to close out these games and learn to win these close games." Graham Ike led the Bulldogs with 24 points as they rallied from an 11-point deficit and led for most of the final 12 1/2 minutes before stumbling. It didn't help Gonzaga that guard Khalif Battle, who is tied for third on the team with 11.8 points per game, was ejected with 4:13 remaining in the first half for a Flagrant-2 foul against UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr. "We're playing a great schedule and great teams," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. "And you're in position to win and in college basketball, you hope you can make a play, make a shot and get a stop at the end." Ike leads Gonzaga with 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Nembhard averages 12.1 points per game and leads the country with 10.0 assists per game. The Bulldogs have won 47 consecutive games against Pepperdine (6-8, 0-1 WCC) dating to Jan. 18, 2002. It's the third-longest run against an opponent in NCAA Division I history and the longest active streak. The Waves have won four of their past six games, but are coming off a 91-80 loss Saturday at Santa Clara to open their conference slate. Stefan Todorovic led the Waves with 25 points, three rebounds, four assists and a steal. Todorovic tops the WCC with 19.7 points per game. Dovydas Butka added 16 points with eight rebounds and three assists and Moe Odum contributed 14 points, six rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Odum is third nationally with 105 assists, with Gonzaga's Nembhard (130) the leader in that category. "The system that Coach (Ed) Schilling puts us in opens the (court) for everybody," Todorovic said. "Not just me, we can be a threat at all positions on the floor." Schilling is in his first season with the Waves after 13 years as an assistant at UMass, Memphis, UCLA, Indiana and, most recently, Grand Canyon. He also spent 1997-2003 as the head coach of Wright State. Schilling replaced Lorenzo Romar at Pepperdine. --Field Level Media
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Don't Forget About Holiday Poisoning PitfallsFrench President Emmanuel Macron named a new government on Monday evening putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year , to drag the second-largest EU economy out of a political crisis. Macron named former prime minister Elisabeth Borne as education minister in a new cabinet under centrist Bayrou, the presidency said. Another former premier, Manuel Valls, returned as overseas territories minister while former interior minister Gerald Darmanin became justice minister. Both Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot kept their jobs, the presidency said. Conservative Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who has vowed to crack down on illegal immigration, also stayed in his post. The difficult job of delivering a budget plan for next year falls to Eric Lombard, the new economy minister. The inclusion of two former prime ministers indicates Macron’s desire for a heavyweight government that will enjoy stability and not share the fate of Bayrou’s predecessor Michel Barnier . The priority for 73-year-old Bayrou is to make sure his government can survive a no-confidence vote and that it passes a cost-cutting budget for 2025. The unexpected comeback of Valls, premier from 2014 to 2016, as the head of the overseas territories ministry indicates the importance of the post after authorities were strongly criticised for their response to the deadly cyclone on the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, which killed at least 35 people. Darmanin had long been known to covet the post of foreign minister but after days of intense discussions will have to content himself with the justice ministry. The announcement came as France observed a day of mourning for the victims in the cyclone-hit Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, France’s poorest overseas territory. Bayrou, the head of the centrist MoDem group, which is allied to Macron’s party, was appointed on December 13. Many already predict Bayrou will struggle to survive. France has been mired in deadlock since Macron gambled on snap elections this summer in the hopes of bolstering his authority. The move backfired, with voters returning a parliament fractured between three rival blocs.Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson have gone red-carpet official − and their 48-year age gap is turning heads on social media. The former college cheerleader, 24, shared on Instagram Sunday her stepping out with the former head coach of the New England Patriots, 72, at The Museum Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The two posed for photos on the red carpet together and snapped a smiling selfie. "The evening was saturated with all of my favourite things: friendship, education, philanthropy, glamour, beet salad, Billy, dance-worthy music, ornithological & oceanic exhibits," Hudson wrote of the evening. Despite the couple's apparent happiness, many social media users have mocked their age gap online, sharing plenty of jokes and memes . Though high-profile age-gap relationships often become spectacles online, they aren't necessarily uncommon, especially among celebrities and public figures. Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors. Embedded content: https://www.instagram.com/p/DD3D4f9vLXE/?img_index=6 Mental health experts have previously told USA TODAY that age-gap relationships have unique challenges, and it's critical to consider the power dynamics involved to have a happy, healthy and safe relationship. Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and society's age-gap obsession Hollywood has a storied history of famous couples with notable age gaps, such as Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Boggart (25-year gap) or Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio (12-year gap). More recently, Kylie Jenner and Tyga (who met when Jenner was 14 and Tyga was 21) and Florence Pugh and Zach Braff (a 21-year gap) have raised eyebrows, as have several of Scott Disick 's relationships. Some have called out their former, older partners after feeling taken advantage of. Take Demi Lovato's single "29," which was adopted by myriad TikTok users calling out their own past relationships . "Finally 29 / Funny, just like you were at the time / Thought it was a teenage dream, just a fantasy / But was it yours or was it mine? 17, 29," Lovato sings in "29," rumored to be about ex Wilmer Valderrama . More: Tobey Maguire, 49, spotted with model Lily Chee, 20: We need to talk about age gaps When Taylor Swift , 34, rereleased her 2012 album "Red" , she updated her breakup ballad "All Too Well," allegedly about actor Jake Gyllenhaal (who is nine years her senior), to include callouts to an age difference. The media tend to portray age-gap romances in a one-dimensional manner: The older man, wealthy and stable, has the power – socially, financially and even sexually – while his attractive, young, dependent "trophy wife" offers one thing: beauty. Public discourse around age-gap relationships can also be brutal when an older woman dates a younger man, as evidenced by the label "cougar," which paints older women as wild animals on the prowl. Ultimately, for any couple with an age gap to have a successful romance, both people need to see each other as equals and drown out the noise surrounding their relationship. "You have to be confident in your relationship ," Janet Morrison , a certified sex and relationship coach, previously told USA TODAY. "The biggest external factor that influences most of these relationships is not the age but the response and acceptance of the relationship by peers." Can age-gap relationships work? Experts agree the biggest pitfall of an age-gap relationship is when it veers into toxic power imbalances. This happens when a couple can't see or treat each other as equals in the relationship, or when both partners don't have an equal voice in the relationship. Meghan Gillen , a professor of psychology at Penn State Abington who studies developmental psychology and body image, previously told USA TODAY that individuals in age-gap relationships should evaluate the situation for themselves: "Does it feel appropriate? Does it feel comfortable? Do you feel like you can relate to the person ... or do you feel like the person has power over you?" Younger partners in particular also need to stay vigilant of potential gender, social and power dynamics at play. "Significant age-gap relationships require more work than the average relationship, from the public’s perception alone," Rori Sassoon , a relationship expert and matchmaker, previously told USA TODAY. "If you’re only in it to feed your ego, beware." Other difficulties can come up too. Ian Kerner , a therapist and sex and relationship specialist, says it can be hard for couples with large age gaps to integrate family and friends into each other's lives. It also can be hard to find common interests and activities. To combat this, Kerner says it's essential to find things both people enjoy doing together. "When it comes to dating, date within an age range where you feel confident and comfortable," Sassoon previously told USA TODAY, urging singles to find a partner with similar "levels of life experience and intentions of the relationship." And remember, there are plenty of examples of healthy, thriving relationships with significant age gaps. "Humans find connection in all sorts of places," Erik Anderson , a licensed marriage and family therapist, previously told USA TODAY. "As long as both parties are able to consent, we shouldn't be so critical of relationships." Contributing: David Oliver
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SECRET SANTA has become a Christmas staple for many. But it WON'T be happening at Rangers , with captain James Tavernier revealing why the players had to scrap it. Advertisement 2 James Tavernier has lifted the lid on why Rangers' Secret Santa got canned Credit: Getty 2 It appears as though Ryan Kent is to blame Credit: Getty Secret Santa is a festive tradition for many, with friends, families and colleagues all trading gifts, all with the added quirk of not knowing who was tasked with buying your gift. But one former Rangers player left an 'extreme' legacy on the festive proceedings at Ibrox. A legacy that has seen the players forced to SCRAP Secret Santa. Gers skipper Tavernier answered some festive-themed questions on the club's Instagram page. Advertisement READ MORE RANGERS STORIES LUNBELIEVABLE Ex-Rangers star wanted by clubs in 3 countries six months after Ibrox exit TOP OF THE TREE Gers hero reveals special tribute to Ibrox icon Smith on his CHRISTMAS TREE And one rather innocent question led to a rather incredible reveal! The question simply asked: "Who in the squad arranges Secret Santa?" A rather unexpected answer would follow! Tavernier revealed that the Rangers players DON'T partake in Secret Santa. Advertisement Most read in Football LUNBELIEVABLE Ex-Rangers star wanted by clubs in 3 countries six months after Ibrox exit REFFIN' HELL KMI panel reveals FIVE more VAR blunders including THREE mistakes in one game ON PAR Ex-Rangers star 'in line' to take charge of his last club's bitter rivals TOP OF THE TREE Gers hero reveals special tribute to Ibrox icon Smith on his CHRISTMAS TREE And he explained that it's all Ryan Kent 's fault! Tavernier revealed that the winger, who left Rangers in May 2023, brought in an EXTREME gift that ultimately led to Secret Santa being canned. Ex-Rangers star Alfredo Morelos sparks wild celebrations as goal helps current club win league He said: "I'll give you the honest truth. "The Secret Santa ended up being scrapped. Advertisement "Especially after the year when Ryan Kent brought in a snake for one of the lads! "The gifts were going a bit too extreme." Audible gasps could be heard from behind the camera as Tavernier mentioned the snake. Two Christmas seasons have now come and gone since Kent's Rangers exit, but it seems like the snake incident has left a lasting impression! Advertisement Perhaps it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise given Kent's love for exotic animals is well documented. After moving to Turkey the summer after leaving Rangers, Kent advertised for someone to look after his pet CROCODILE . Kent, 28, penned a four-year deal with Fenerbahce after leaving Rangers. But his contract was ripped up in October barely a year into that deal after the move turned sour. Advertisement The former Liverpool winger is a free agent heading into the January transfer window. Read more on the Scottish Sun SHOCK SWOOP Former Celtic boss 'lines up shock January transfer swoop for Kyogo Furuhashi' MAKE THE YULETIDE GREY White Christmas update for Scots as snow & 80mph winds wreak chaos Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page xxxx Ill give you the honest truth. the secret santa ende dup being scrapped, especially after the year when ryan kent brought in a snake for one of the lads. the gifts were going a bit too extreme! AdvertisementHimax is unveiling new 3D naked-eye displays at CES 2025. The technology combines a sophisticated eye-tracking system using structured light with a specialized display that can show different images to each of your eyes, creating a convincing 3D effect. The key breakthrough appears to be how they’ve minimized the delay between your movement and the 3D image updating, while also reducing power consumption compared to existing solutions. They claim their approach is less likely to cause discomfort during extended viewing periods, which has been a common problem with previous 3D display technologies. The system is designed to be versatile enough for integration into various devices like TVs and kiosks. As part of this announcement, the company is also introducing a new processor called HE-2. This chip can process 3D imagery at 60 frames per second and handle complex 3D calculations efficiently while supporting multiple types of 3D sensors. It’s designed for applications like gesture control and eye tracking.Technical Specifications and Application Examples of High-end Industrial Computers
Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, GallupDefense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione nears $200K
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball switched a pair of series involving the Tampa Bay Rays to the first two months of the season in an attempt to avoid summer weather problems at open-air Steinbrenner Field, their temporary home following damage to Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay is scheduled to play 13 of its first 16 games at home and 47 of 59 through May 28, then play 69 of its last 103 games on the road. The Rays are home for eight of 25 games in July and eight of 26 in August. A series scheduled at the Los Angeles Angels from April 7-9 will instead be played at Tampa, Florida, from April 8-10, MLB said Monday. The second series between the teams will be played at Anaheim, California, from Aug. 4-6 instead of at St. Petersburg, Florida, from Aug. 5-7. Minnesota's first series against the Rays will be played at Steinbrenner Field from May 26-28 and the Twins' second will be at Target Field in Minneapolis from July 4-6. The Class A Tampa Tarpons, Steinbrenner Field's usual team, had six home postponements, two cancellations and four suspended games this year from June 21 through their season finale on Sept. 8. Tampa Bay is now scheduled to play its first six games at home against Colorado and Pittsburgh, go to Texas for a three-game series, then return for a 13-game homestand against the Angels, Atlanta, Boston and the New York Yankees. Tropicana Field, the Rays' home since the team started play in 1998, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, with most of its fabric roof shredded. The Rays cannot return to the Trop until 2026 at the earliest, if at all. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/
SADSBURY — That “heavenly” smell of Danish, pastries and fresh bread is back. 232 Baker’s Basket, 232 Octorara Road, near Parkesburg, received a new lease on life after Sadsbury Township briefly closed the bakery located in a converted garage. Partners Peter Fotis and Jan Propora first opened the bakery during April 2023 at their home. After initially securing permission to open for business, the couple received a cease-and-desist order after the township received a complaint about customers parking on the road in front of the home bakery. “We didn’t even know what cease and desist meant,” Porpora said in the intimate garage. “What is the problem?” Although the bakery situation wasn’t listed on a meeting agenda, fresh bread lovers turned out in droves at a township meeting. A petition was circulated. Extra chairs were brought into the township meeting room, and still, some in the overflow crowd stood. “It was standing room only after they brought in every chair they could find,” Porpora said. “Our customers were very upset that they shut us down,” she said. “Our customers were saying, ‘we’re here for you.’ ” Parkesburg Mayor John Hagan said the process was dramatic. “It really stirred up people’s emotions,” he said. “It’s nice to see something less controversial that’s about the simple pleasures of life.” After a couple of meetings, with a variance granted, the township allowed the bakery to reopen. Porpora and Fotis are thankful. The couple has been cooking and baking for almost three decades, mostly in Orange County, N.Y. Fotis attended the renowned Culinary Institute of America, near Hyde Park. “Our customers mean the world to us,” Porpora said. “And we have never seen a community like this. “These people are becoming our friends. That’s what’s so unique. We get to talk with our customers and try to accommodate their requests. Some customers have become my friends, like family.” Debbie Desmond traveled form Christiana to buy some goodies. “They are always so friendly,” she said about the couple. “The prices are wonderful and the smell is heavenly.” Porpora said that customers often say they would like to take home a candle with that bakery smell. Fotis starts baking at 1 a.m. and keeps at it all day long. He is the sole baker. “You can’t get any fresher than that,” Porpora said. “It’s still hot. It’s always fresh.” Fotis, of Greek descent, comes up with the Greek/Italian recipes himself. Everything is made from scratch. Even the nuts are hand chopped. Fotis makes his own cookie doughs, muffin mixes and cheese cakes. 232 Baker’s Market sells pepperoni, cheese, Italian and Challah breads. Danish, pastries and cookies are also available. What’s on the shelves is rotated and periodically change. A specialty is cheese bread, with mozzarella, provolone, fresh parsley, garlic and olive oil. Greek syrup and orange are regular ingredients. “I love work,” Fotis said. “Everybody is so courteous to each other, and says, ‘I’ll wait until you get what you want.’ ” Porpora and Hagan credit social media and Kathi Rendall for getting the word out. “Thanks to her, everybody knows we are here,” Porpora said. “She put us on the map.” The bakery is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, call 484-703-8492, or go to the Facebook page “232 Bakers Basket.”Share this Story : GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators version of 'Twas the Night before Christmas Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Ottawa Senators Sports Hockey NHL Senators Extra GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators version of 'Twas the Night before Christmas Author of the article: Bruce Garrioch Published Dec 23, 2024 • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators celebrates with teammates Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle after scoring the game-winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks. Photo by Rich Lam / GETTY IMAGES Article content With my annual apologies to Clement Clarke Moore: ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the rink, not a creature was stirring, not even representatives of the National Capital Commission with moving vans for a trip downtown to LeBreton Flats faster than anyone could think. The stockings were hung by the Canadian Tire Centre chimney with care in hopes that Santa Claus would deliver a gold medal for Team Canada at the world junior championship and a Stanley Cup for the Ottawa Senators there, too. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. 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When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter. Good ol’ Claude Giroux sprung from his bed to see if he might have to drop the gloves to deal with this matter. Away from the book stand Giroux flew like he was in a mad dash, he tore open the shutters and prepared to make a hit on the intruder with a hard smash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the lustre of mid-day to hockey equipment below when, what to Giroux’s wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh and eight hard-working players. “Now Tkachuk! Now Chabot! Now Stutzle and Pinto! “On Sanderson! On Norris! On Batherson and On Zuuuuub!” So up to the house top the club’s core players they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, some new hockey gloves and a good old Santa Claus, too. And then, in a twinkling, Giroux heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. 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Santa spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, to hand out some Christmas cheer to some of the Senators’ good sports: Recommended from Editorial Bah Humbug! Senators lose goaltender Linus Ullmark and two points against Oilers Senators rolling since owner stood up in their defence over Brady Tkachuk trade talk Michael Andlauer : A trip to the post-season for this franchise and its faithful, who have waited patiently since 2017. More sellouts and more support with the paperwork in place to formally begin the building of a downtown rink in 2025. Steve Staios: First and foremost, health and happiness for his family after his wife Susannah’s battle with cancer. And, secondly, being a buyer at the deadline to add a piece or two for a long playoff run. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Brady Tkachuk : Leading this group to the National Hockey League’s big dance in the spring. The 10th captain in the franchise’s history has the skills to pay the bills, isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty and is trying desperately to bring playoff hockey to Ottawa. Claude Giroux: The success he wanted to have when he signed with the Senators. He has made his impact, he has worked with the young players and has helped dramatically. Giroux came back because this is his hometown and a one-year extension also makes sense. Thomas Chabot: More offence from the club’s longtime defenceman with an eye towards suiting up for more games in the spring. It’s now or never for this group and Chabot has to be part of the push for the Senators to get to the next level. Jake Sanderson : A letter in the mail from Four Nations Face-off general manager Bill Guerin inviting him to play for Team USA in February if there’s an injury on the blueliner. Next September it might be time to give the club’s top blueliner a letter ‘A’ for an alternate captain. Linus Ullmark: Santa already delivered the snow for his son, so that’s a good start to the holiday season. Time to rest his back after he departed from the game in Edmonton on Sunday and a return to the net against the Winnipeg Jets on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Josh Norris: The best gift Santa could deliver is continued good health in 2025. Back after the third shoulder surgery of his career, Norris has looked like the contributor who has made an impact on this franchise. He’s a top-two centre with a great shot that can hit the mark. Dave Cameron: The Ottawa 67’s head coach deserves a gold medal as he leads Canada into this junior tourney in his second hometown. To the readers: A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, with a chance for everybody to be together. Be safe and healthy. Best wishes for the holiday season. 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Indiana edges Winthrop despite horrid 3-point shootingATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 24, 2024-- Volato Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a leader in private aviation innovation, today announced it received from NYSE Regulation a Warning Letter (the “Letter”) as provided under Section 1009(a) of the NYSE American LLC Company Guide (the “Company Guide”) describing the Company’s failure to comply with Sections 301 and 713 of the Company Guide. Section 301 of the Company Guide prohibits a listed company from issuing, or authorizing its transfer agent or registrar to issue or register, additional securities of a listed class until it has filed an application for the listing of such additional securities and received notification from the NYSE American that the securities have been approved for listing. Section 713 of the Company Guide requires stockholder approval when additional shares to be issued in connection with a transaction involve the sale, issuance, or potential issuance of common stock (or securities convertible into common stock) equal to 20% or more of outstanding stock for less than the greater of book or market value of the stock. As noted in the Letter, the Company issued approximately 16 million shares of Class A common stock between November 2024 and December 2024 pursuant to a Settlement Agreement and Stipulation Dated November 4, 2024, that NYSE has determined were in violation of these provisions. The Company is implementing additional controls to avoid violations of such NYSE rules in the future. The Company has been advised by NYSE Regulation that, following the filing of this press release and the associated Current Report on Form 8-K, this matter is resolved. About Volato Volato (NYSE American: SOAR) is an aviation company advancing the industry with innovative solutions in aviation software and on-demand flight access. Volato’s proprietary Mission Control software drives efficiency across operations and supports operators in managing fractional ownership, charter, and other services. Volato’s Vaunt platform connects travelers with available private flights, offering a flexible option for on-demand travel. With a commitment to advanced technology and customer-focused solutions, Volato is building scalable tools to elevate service quality and operational effectiveness in private aviation. For more information about Volato, please visit www.flyvolato.com . Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our Company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by words, or variation of words, such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "targets," "would," "will," "should," "goal," "could" or "may" or other similar expressions or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements provide our current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events, or results. All statements that address operating performance, events, or developments that may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the challenges associated with executing our growth strategy, including expected deliveries of aircraft and related sales, and developing, marketing and consistently delivering high-quality services that meet customer expectations. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and reflect the Company’s good faith beliefs, assumptions, and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance or events. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive, and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that are described in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other factors that the Company may describe from time to time in other filings with the SEC. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and, consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241224124691/en/ CONTACT: For Media: media@flyvolato.comFor Investors: investors@flyvolato.com KEYWORD: GEORGIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT AIR TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORT TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE TRAVEL SOURCE: Volato Group, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/24/2024 02:00 PM/DISC: 12/24/2024 02:00 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241224124691/enUnited Nations, Dec 24: The UN Security Council has expressed ‘deep concern’ over the deteriorating crises in Haiti, condemning the continued gang violence and calling for solidarity with the Haitian people. In a press statement, the members of the Security Council reiterated their deep concern over the ongoing and deteriorating political, economic, security, human rights, humanitarian and acute food insecurity and nutrition crises in Haiti, as well as restrictions on humanitarian access, and reaffirmed the commitment of the international community to continue to support the people of Haiti. The council members strongly condemned the continued destabilizing criminal activities of armed gangs and emphasized the need for the international community to redouble its efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the population and to support the Haitian National Police, including building its capacity to restore law and order through the Multinational Security Support Mission. In particular, they strongly condemned the reports that an armed gang had killed at least 184 people between December 6 and 8 in the Wharf Jeremie neighbourhood in the capital of Port-au-Prince. The council members emphasized the need to create security conditions conducive to an inclusive political process and free and fair elections in Haiti and encouraged the mission to accelerate its deployment, as well as support for the mission. The council members reiterated their condemnation and deep concern over the serious gravity and rising numbers of abuses committed against children in Haiti, recalled the importance of ensuring the protection of children and urged all actors, especially gangs and criminal networks, to immediately end and prevent all abuses against children. Moreover, the council members expressed concern over the slow progress on Haiti’s roadmap for restoring democratic institutions. 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Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, Gallup
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