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Syria: a gathering storm Attempts of evacuating stranded staff and citizens have not been successful Syria as a country and society has entered a cataclysmic phase. With regional balance of power precariously poised, the future of yet another Middle Eastern country can at best be described as dangerously uncertain. President Bashar al-Assad’s flight from the country after his family’s absolute control for over half-a-century and an Islamist militant group’s takeover of Damascus do not bode well for the country, its neighbouring states and the regional overlords. Pakistan may be a few thousand miles away but the last 48 hours have seen hectic diplomatic activity involving the Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Ministry and the Pakistani embassy officials in the Syrian capital. Attempts of evacuating stranded staff and citizens have not been successful. Nervousness is palpable and fear is real. Reports suggest citizens of some friendly countries have also taken refuge in the Pakistani buildings. Embassy staff and Foreign Office in Islamabad, however, are choosing caution over comment. Yesterday evening, Pakistani MoFA, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Deputy Prime Minister Dar had spoken with Turkish Foreign Minister Haken Fiden on the unfolding situation in Syria. “DFM/FM shared the details of the efforts by the Government of Pakistan for the safety and security of its nationals in Syria. They also discussed possible cooperation between the two countries for the safety of the Pakistani nationals.” Pakistan Embassy in Damascus ran a successful international school – PISOD – in Damascus for years when other international educational institutions shut shop in the war-torn country. Relations between Islamabad and Damascus have always been cordial, though a senior Syrian diplomat recently shared “pain” for the “lack of warmth” felt in the Syrian capital from Pakistan. “We feel we have been left alone to fight our battles. Memories of Pakistani support in our times of trouble are valuable memories.” Can Pakistan be of any tangible help to Syria at this moment? Not really. It can, however, learn a few valuable lessons. The lightening march of Hayat Tahrir al-Shaam (HTS), the dominant militant force in the country now can be compared to the speed with which Afghan Taliban took over Kabul a few years ago. Media reports suggest that 42-year-old HTS leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, commonly known by his non de guerre -- Abu Mohammad al-Julani -- has asked the fallen Assad administration’s prime minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to continue until power is “officially handed over”. Future remains bleak and possibly bloody. Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power is being widely described as a “blow” to President Putin’s prestige and a serious push back to Iran’s influence in the country. Moscow and Tehran were often credited for Assad’s continuance in power especially after 2011 “revolutionary” uprising often described as part of the Arab Spring that saw mass protest, public violence and armed rebellion across Muslim countries in the Maghrib and the Middle East. With Russia heavily engaged in its European war against Ukraine and Israel’s stern and punishing action against Iran-backed groups like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthis in Yemen, the Syrian militants saw the moment as ripe and decided to pounce on a feeble Ba’athist regime standing alone due to regional instability and diplomatic unpredictability. It would be interesting to see if HTS is allowed by the domestic, regional and international actors to cement its grip on power. Hayat Tahrir al-Shaam has been active in the Syrian northwest for some years and had tacit support from the Syrian National Army, a militia group allegedly supported by Turkiye. The militant group, with reported past links to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, doesn’t seem to possess long-term plans for the country. As if tasked only to topple the Assad regime by unknown powers, the HTS leader recently told CNN that “the goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this regime. It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal.” What next? Can HTS work along groups with different ideas and struggles of their own. For example, spread over four countries – Turkiye, Iraq, Iran and Syria -- many Kurds are struggling for political autonomy in their respective countries. The Iraqi Kurds were handed over their “ask” by the US-led forces when they defeated Saddam Hussein. Today, Kurdistan Regional Government’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani are sons of Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, both leaders of the Iraqi Kurdish struggle against Saddam Hussein with western support. In the eastern Syrian Kurdish areas bordering Turkiye, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under the leadership of Farhad Abdi Sahin, better known by his nom de guerre, Mazlum Kobane, is involved in a similar struggle. Can an Islamist militant HTS and ethnic separatist SDF work together for a democratic and pluralist Syria? Seems far-fetched and unrealistic. A weak centre may give rise to regional, provincial, sectarian and ethic blisters. There are real religious fault lines too. Syria was recently welcomed back into the Arab League. The faux camaraderie did not work. Then there are the big picture scenarios. The Middle East, with its hydrocarbon resources worth trillions is heading in a direction that could soon be experiencing a global quest for control between the United States, its western and regional allies and the slow push for absolute power by China with Russia onside. With billion-plus populations and a gargantuan carving for infrastructural development, China and India would need most of the global deposits and supply of oil, gas, steel, cement and valuable minerals. A fractured Middle East is not a welcome vision for a peaceful, progressive and tolerant regional and global future.
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Shelia Poole | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much stress and confusion that they could be in danger of what experts calls wandering. Related Articles Health | Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire Health | Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US Health | What’s behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening Health | Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says Health | An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant “I would say around the holiday time is the biggest challenge for people with dementia,” said Kim Franklin, senior manager of programs and services at the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Schedules are changing, people are traveling, families are coming together and friends are coming over. There’s a lot of chaos going on and that can cause a person to wander. They want to get away. It’s hard for them to process what’s happening.” The Alzheimer’s Association reports 72% of dementia patients who wander are found alive by the next day. Alerting 911 as soon as the person goes missing is critical. The odds of survival decrease as more time passes. Angel Alonso, president of Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery based in Gwinnett County, said the vast majority — between 60% and 70% — of the 30 to 40 calls the nonprofit received last year involved people with the disease. The GESAR is a volunteer-driven organization that works with law enforcement to find people who have gone missing, including children, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and people lost during major disasters. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Vice President John Clark, who is also volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For caregivers and loved ones, a relative who goes missing is devastating. Two of Clark’s grandparents had dementia, so he gravitated to search and rescue to help other families and caregivers keep their loved ones safe. He’s consulted with police departments across metro Atlanta on the best ways to find people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognize people and places that are familiar. According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are often warning signs that a person might wander. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander during the course of the disease. That includes people returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual. Or they may talk about fulfilling former obligations, such as going to work or talk about going home even when they’re at home. Sometimes they become restless and pace or make repetitive movements. Clark recounted one call for help when a family reported a missing relative, but they insisted she couldn’t have gone far because of a bad knee that limited her to walking no further than the mailbox. Searchers found the missing woman 7 miles from home. Even those who have never shown an interest in wandering might start without warning. Dan Goerke is fortunate. His late wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, once went missing from the car of a caregiver. The caregiver had stopped for an errand. Diane had waited alone in cars as people ran errands before. But this time, when the caregiver returned, Diane was gone but her seat belt was still fastened. “It was like she disappeared into thin air,” said Goerke, who said he doesn’t blame the caregiver. Fortunately, she was found uninjured and nearby a short time later that same day. Goerke said it’s hard for caregivers to always be on guard for wandering. “We have so many things to juggle that’s not necessarily at the top of our minds. We have to manage medications, take them to doctor’s appointments, cook meals and taking care of things day to day,” he said. Clark said when searching for someone with dementia, one of the keys is to know what the person was like before their diagnosis. Often their long-term memories are still strong. They once found a woman who walked out of her home and went to where she used to shop and to her old job, although it had closed. Recently, GESAR unveiled a new tool to search for missing people: Maverick. An 8-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Maverick is in training to be part of the GESAR search and research team that will track missing people, including wandering dementia patients in metro Atlanta. In cases involving children and people with dementia, a dog’s personality can also be an asset. Labs like Maverick are friendly and affectionate, not imposing or threatening like some other breeds — and less likely to scare the person who is lost. Canines can be used in searches in both rural and urban areas. “He’s an asset,” said Maverick’s handler, Carmen Alonso. “His nose can pick up odors and track where a person has been that we might not think to go that direction.” At the Cobb County Police Department, Public Information Officer Sgt. Eric Smith said if dogs are needed to search for a wanderer they call the sheriff’s department, which has bloodhounds. “They’re not apprehension dogs so there’s little or no likelihood of a bite,” he said. Technology can also help, Smith said. Searchers can use drones and families can install technology on a person’s car to help locate it or use other kinds of trackable devices including on their phone. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Clark, who is also a volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most cases they’ve worked on have had favorable results, according to the Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery organization. No two searches are the same, said Sgt. Jeremy Blake of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. “When responding to calls for a missing person, the response is different than that of a fleeing suspect,” he wrote in an email. “The K-9s that are used to track missing persons are not trained in the apprehension of suspects. ... Often times, if the K-9 cannot locate the missing person, they can provide officers with a more accurate direction of travel than they may previously had.” Nearly 7 million U.S. residents age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s according to the most recent Facts & Figures report . Of those, more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older also have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. There is a better chance of being found in urban environments because of a higher probability of a “good Samaritan” stepping in. Wanderers may give no forewarning. Often those with memory issues wander away during activities they’ve done safely in the past, such as shopping or sitting on a front porch. Some people who still drive can become disoriented and drive for miles away from home. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on average, half the calls for missing persons involve the elderly or someone with disabilities. Call 911 as soon as possible. Have a photograph available for first responders and an article of clothing to provide a scent for search dogs. Sharing what the missing person liked to do in prior years can be a key: Did they have a job they went to every day? Did they like to fish or go to a certain spot? Searchers will need to know the last time the person was seen to help determine how far a person might have wandered. (Source: Alzheimer’s Association and Cobb County Police Department.) ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Former BBC News journalist Rory Cellan-Jones said the Parkinson’s community “felt absolutely left out in the cold”, after being honoured at Buckingham Palace. The broadcaster’s former technology correspondent, 66, was formally made an OBE by the Princess Royal for his services to journalism on Wednesday. Cellan-Jones announced in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and he has since contributed to a podcast, Movers And Shakers, discussing life with the disease. Discussing the success of the podcast, which also features Jeremy Paxman, Cellan-Jones told the PA news agency: “It’s been an absolute scream. “We’ve had the most extraordinary reaction from the Parkinson’s community. “There is a community which felt absolutely left out in the cold and this award was for services to journalism, but I can’t help but think that maybe that played some part too.” Cellan-Jones said he talked to Anne about fundraising for Parkinson’s and how technology could possibly be used to monitor the disease. The journalist added: “She showed real interest in it. “Mike Tindall, whose father’s got it, is very active in fundraising – so we talked about that.” Cellan-Jones said the OBE was “very unexpected when it came”, adding that he felt “very privileged”. He said his rescue dog from Romania, named Sophie, was “making slow progress” after becoming a social media sensation with thousands of people following her recovery online. Speaking at Buckingham Palace, Cellan-Jones said several courtiers had asked after Sophie, adding: “She’s still incredibly nervous. She’s waiting at home, she wouldn’t have liked it here – a bit too busy. “She’s making slow progress, but she’s wonderful, and she’s been very important to us.” Earlier on Wednesday, broadcaster Alan Yentob, 77, was formally made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the King for services to the arts and media. The retired television executive, who was born in Stepney, London, joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968. He devised the flagship arts programme Imagine..., which he presented on, and was creative director of the broadcaster from 2004 until 2015. Yentob stepped down from the role in the wake of the collapse of the charity Kids Company, where he was chairman. The broadcaster said Charles had been “incredibly supportive” of him. Discussing Charles, Yentob told the PA news agency: “He’s been incredibly supportive, as I said to him, on many fronts, including the fact that I was the chairman of Kids Company, and he was incredibly supportive of that in the most difficult times. “And I think the way he’s come out about his illness, and the way the Princess of Wales has too, has been admirable.” Yentob said it would be “reckless” to not support the BBC, adding “it’s a place which embraces everyone”. The broadcaster added: “If you look at the figures, it’s still doing well, even though a very substantial part of its income has been removed.” Roxy Music lead guitarist Phil Manzanera, 73, was formally made an OBE by the Princess Royal for his services to music. His most well-known band, featuring singer Bryan Ferry, is famed for hits such as Love Is The Drug and More Than This – topping the singles charts once with a cover of John Lennon’s Jealous Guy. Discussing the honour, Manzanera told the PA news agency: “It’s very moving and humbling to be amongst all these people who do absolutely incredible things. “But, obviously, I am very happy to get it for services to music and music production, because I think music helps us all in our lives in terms of improving the fabric of our lives, and it’s a great support for so many people.” The musician said he discussed his upbringing in South America and central America with Anne, having grown up in Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba. Manzanera said Anne told him that her father, Prince Philip, “once flew a Viscount plane to Caracas airport”. He said his upbringing was central to his musicianship, adding: “It’s in my DNA, the rhythms of South America. “And the musicians that we’ve all come to know through the Buena Vista Social Club were the kind of music that I started playing guitar with. “It wasn’t Bert Weedon’s Play in a Day for me, it was the music of Cuba.” Actress Shobna Gulati, 58, was formally made an MBE for services to the cultural industries, Scottish professional golfer Stephen Gallacher, 50, was made an MBE and former Arup deputy chairwoman Dervilla Mitchell, 66, received a damehood for services to engineering.Candidates’ online campaign platforms due by Dec. 13
ATLANTA — On Jan. 20, 1981, after suffering a landslide defeat, former President Jimmy Carter returned home to rural Plains to what he called “an altogether new, unwanted, and potentially empty life.” By 1982, he had such a low profile that Time magazine called him “virtually a non-person, a president who never was.” But Carter would rewrite his legacy by turning to his implacable faith. It was, to him, an enduring source of comfort and inspiration, continuously helping guide him even through the most stunning setbacks — from losing elections to marital woes, an interminable hostage crisis in Iran and health crises in later life. His hometown of Plains wasn’t just Carter’s childhood home — it was his spiritual center. Upon his return after his presidential defeat, Carter, a third-generation Baptist, maintained his lifetime habit — teaching Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church. He made a cross that stood for years above the altar in his wood shop. As an active member, he took his turn cutting the church’s grass. And he applied his love-your-neighbor ethic to his work at the Carter Center. “He is not some pie-in-the-sky Christian. He is a down-to-earth Christian who sees the everyday challenges and applies his faith to practical problems,” said civil rights hero the Rev. Joseph Lowery in an October 2010 interview. “There is no question his commitment to peace is based on faith. His commitment to help the poor, his commitment to housing, you can attribute that to his faith. It was Christ’s challenge to serve the poor and he’s done that. I admire him for that.” In his 1996 book “Living Faith,” Carter wrote openly about problems in his marriage. Getting involved in the church in Plains helped him and his wife work though communication woes. “We found we could communicate through discussions of our religious faith better than we could without it,” he said. When they had problems in their marriage, they would kneel together, pray to God and both would tell their sides of the story. It was as if they used God as the ultimate marriage counselor, according to E. Stanly Godbold, a Carter historian and author of the book, “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: The Georgia Years, 1924 to 1974.” Faith played a role in 1978 when Carter held peace meetings between Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. Carter believed the common thread of religion helped bring the two sides together. “At Camp David, for instance, this is one of the main themes of Anwar Sadat, we had so much in common worshipping the same God that we could form a common foundation for peace,” Carter told the AJC in a 1996 interview. Break with Southern Baptists When Carter was running for president, he was an appealing candidate to Southern Baptists and other evangelicals — a small-town guy in the Bible belt, still married to the same woman and the first U.S. presidential candidate who self-identified as a born-again Christian. That terminology was new for swaths of America and resulted in news articles across the nation examining and explaining, often poorly, conservative Christian beliefs. It was also an early sign of the development of the political-religious organizations such as the Rev. Jerry Falwell’s Moral Majority that followed. The evangelical Christian vote helped elect Carter. But in just four years, the most famous face of the Baptist religion was at odds with the increasingly conservative-leaning Southern Baptist Convention. The nation’s largest Protestant denomination also was undergoing its own cultural changes. Through the 1980s, theologically and politically conservative leaders rallied voting members of the convention to sweep out moderates from leadership roles in churches, seminaries and colleges over their theological “liberalism.” Carter’s views on hot-button issues such as supporting women as leaders in the church made him increasingly unpopular among many Southern Baptists and other evangelicals. He later showed support for civil unions, and by 2018 for marriage of same sex couples. But in 1979, many of the conservatives who voted for him the first time deserted him for Ronald Reagan. In 2000, Carter severed ties to the Southern Baptist Convention, saying parts of its “increasingly rigid” doctrines violated the “basic premises of my Christian faith.” Carter went on to play a role in helping start an alternate association for progressive evangelical Black and white churches whose memberships and leaders were more moderate in their thinking and actions, such as installing women into pulpits and key church roles, and focusing on goals such as fighting poverty, and advocating for the environment and social causes. Carter used his weight to get the New Baptist Covenant and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship off the ground. In 2008, he helped bring together 20,000 Baptists representing more than 20 million church members for an Atlanta event designed to bury differences and work together. The tension was deep. The Southern Baptist Convention’s news service, Baptist Press, did not carry a news article about Carter winning the Nobel Peace Prize. “Carter didn’t change,” said Nancy T. Ammerman, a sociologist of religion at Boston University and author of “Baptist Battles.” “The definition of what it meant to be Southern and Baptist changed.” “One of the characteristics of being Baptist is this that you have to make decisions about how your life is going to go,” said Ammerman. “No priest can do it for you. There’s this deep-seated notion of individual freedom and individual accountability, and (that) gave him this fierce ability to be independent that has shaped his personality and career and has given him a strong commitment to democracy, various human rights issues and religious liberty.” An abiding faith Carter’s faith can be traced back to his childhood, a time when Sunday was devoted to church and biblical teachings. In his hometown of Plains, no stores were open on Sunday. Going to a movie theater or even playing cards on Sunday was out of the question. That devotion never faded. Well into his 90s, he was behind the pulpit teaching multiple Sundays every year to classes filled with people from around the nation and world who would drop in to hear the former president. One Sunday, Carter counted 28 nations represented in the pews. He would talk about God and loving your enemies, and then sprinkle stories of traveling around the globe, building houses and eradicating disease. He and Rosalynn would pose for pictures with visitors at the little church, a quintessential Jimmy Carter experience. Even as he contemplated his demise, he looked to his faith for guidance. In “Living Faith,” he wrote: “We can face death with fear, anguish, self-torment and unnecessary distress among those around us. Or, through faith and the promises of God, we can confront the inevitable with courage, equanimity, good humor and peace. Our last few days or months can be spent in a challenging and exhilarating way, seeking to repair relationships and to leave a good or even noble legacy, in an atmosphere of harmony and love.” ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.BGB-10188 by BeiGene for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Likelihood of Approval
Carter hits 5 3s, scores 23 to help LSU beat Mississippi Valley State 110-45Article content There is a decidedly Edmonton flavour to the St. Louis Blues roster this season. Edmonton Oilers fans know all too well how the Blues poached a couple of up-and-comers with offer sheets on playoff-proven prospects Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg that went unmatched over the off-season. And then there’s St. Albert’s own Colton Parayko, the hulking six-foot-six, 228-pounder who patrols the Blues blueline on the top pairing with Broberg. Holloway, meanwhile, landed squarely on the Blues second line, where he came into Saturday’s game against the Oilers tied for second in team scoring with 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 27 games. But it is Jake Neighbours who has earned a chance to take centre stage with the Blues this season, rising to the top line alongside Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. “We’ve got quite a few Edmonton guys, it’s a nice trip for us,” said Neighbours, who played his entire junior career with the Edmonton Oil Kings, earning 176 points (60 goals, 116 assists) in 171 Western Hockey League games, culminating in a league championship while serving as team captain in his final season. The crew will spend some extra time in their old stomping grounds, with the Blues hanging around Edmonton to avoid the insanity (and high hotel prices) of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Vancouver, where they will face the Canucks on Tuesday. “I was out for dinner with family last night and my (former) billets will be at the game today and I’ll say hi to them after,” said Neighbours. “I’ve got a bunch of family here, so I’ll probably hang out with them a bit after the game tonight and I think most of them will head home tomorrow. “Then I’ll be coming to the Oil Kings game tomorrow.” It will be his first time taking in a game since he last suited up for them. “I haven’t watched them play since we won. It will be nice,” said Neighbours, who never misses an opportunity to take a stroll down memory lane whenever the Blues bring him back to Rogers Place. “Going to the (Oil Kings) room, there’s a lot of memories and pictures in there and stuff. Obviously the rink, winning here and seeing the banner up there. A lot of good memories. “So, it’s definitely nice to come back.” At the same time, Neighbours continues to keep his sights set fully on the future. On the heels of a breakthrough 2023-24 season with 38 points (27 goals, 11 assists), the 22-year-old native of Airdrie signed a two-year, $7.5 million extension with the Blues on Oct. 22. “He’s just a real detailed player, he’s a hard-nosed player,” said Blues head coach Jim Montgomery. “I guess the best compliment I can give any player is, he’s a hockey player. “He knows what it takes to do the little things to help the team win.” What his coach calls little things, Neighbours takes to mean as anything and everything he can do. “I think I just kind of found a good role here,” he said. “It kind of started last year just going to the net lots. I watched a lot of Zach Hyman and think I can play a lot like him. “I play with an elite passer in Robby Thomas, who is great at finding guys. So, I just kind of found a good role for myself at the net front, and I try and stay there a lot and it’s been working.” Playing net front is far from the easiest job on the ice. And it’s something he’s had to work for to even get a shot at in the first place. “Coming into last year, I started on the fourth line and just kind of worked my way up and continued to work hard at it and work on my game,” Neighbours said. “I finally got an opportunity 20 games into the season and just tried to capitalize on it.” And that’s where his time with the Oil Kings started paying off. “It was kind of a similar thing for me in junior, I started lower in the lineup and had to work my way up,” Neighbours said. “And I think that’s how it goes for most hockey players. Moving up in the ranks from junior to pro, nothing’s given to you, you’ve got to earn it. “I think I just learned that in junior and knew it would be the same in pro. And obviously being around NHL players all throughout my junior career and seeing how they operate and all that kind of stuff definitely helps.” There are differences, of course, in the Edmonton Neighbours experienced compared to that of his other teammates who made their way through this city. “I think playing junior in Edmonton and pro in Edmonton is a lot different,” Neighbours said. “So, I think my and Holly’s stories are a bit different. “Mine are all bus rides and stuff like that, his are all dinners and fun stuff.” E-mail: gmoddejonge@postmedia.com On Twitter: @GerryModdejonge
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Soybean results show bounce back from wet startMaresca led the Foxes to the Sky Bet Championship title last season before joining Chelsea over the summer. Leicester famously toasted their improbable Premier League success in 2016 with an impromptu bash at Vardy’s house. But the venue for last April’s party was not at the striker’s abode, but at Maresca’s house when the players turned up unannounced at 2am. Maresca recalled: “The best present I had from last season was when we got promoted and they arrived at my home. All the team. “This showed the connection between the players; they could go for a party at a different place but they all arrived at my home. It was a fantastic connection and I will always be thankful for them. “I was at home celebrating with my staff and my family and about two o’clock in the morning all the squad was there. We celebrated all together. Last night at Enzo’s 🏡 💙 — Leicester City (@LCFC) “When I was a player and I won things I never thought to go to the manager’s home. That shows the connection.” Similarly to when they clinched the Premier League crown, Leicester were not actually playing when they found out they were promoted after Leeds lost at QPR. “To be honest I was at home watching the game and when it finished all the staff came over – and later the players,” added the Italian. “They didn’t knock on the door, they were in the garden and knocked on the window. What time did they leave? I don’t remember.” Vardy might not be having a party at the end of this season but he is still banging in the goals at 37 and Maresca rates the striker even more highly than England’s two top goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. “People don’t realise how good he is,” added Maresca. “I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic. “But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.” Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time with Chelsea on Saturday, but he will be without captain Reece James due to a hamstring problem.
The York Water Company ( NASDAQ:YORW – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 25th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.2192 per share by the utilities provider on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is a boost from York Water’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. York Water has increased its dividend payment by an average of 4.0% annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 27 years. York Water has a dividend payout ratio of 57.5% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect York Water to earn $1.53 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.88 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 57.5%. York Water Price Performance York Water stock opened at $32.95 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $35.38 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $37.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $473.62 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.26 and a beta of 0.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.88. York Water has a 52-week low of $32.71 and a 52-week high of $41.96. About York Water The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; ten wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for York Water Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for York Water and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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