Search your school’s results using our 2024 NAPLAN interactive guide( MENAFN - Gulf Times) US President-elect Donald trump has filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. “In light of the novelty and difficulty of this case, the court should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more breathing space to address these issues,” Trump's legal team wrote, to give him“the opportunity to pursue a Political resolution”. Trump was fiercely opposed to TikTok during his 2017-21 first term, and tried in vain to ban the video app on national security grounds. The Republican voiced concerns – echoed by political rivals – that the Chinese government might tap into US TikTok users' data or manipulate what they see on the platform. US officials had also voiced alarm over the popularity of the video-sharing app with young people, alleging that its parent company is subservient to Beijing and that the app is used to spread propaganda, claims denied by the company and the Chinese government. Trump called for a US company to buy TikTok, with the government sharing in the sale price, and his successor Joe Biden went one stage further – signing a law to ban the app for the same reasons. Trump has now, however, reversed course. At a press conference last week, Trump said he has“a warm spot” for TikTok and that his administration would take a look at the app and the potential ban. Earlier this month, the president-elect met TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Recently, Trump told Bloomberg he had changed his mind about the app:“Now (that) I'm thinking about it, I'm for TikTok, because you need competition.” “If you don't have TikTok, you have Facebook and Instagram – and that's, you know, that's Zuckerberg,” he added. Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and part of his Meta tech empire, was among the social media networks that banned Trump after attacks by his supporters on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The ban was driven by concerns that he would use the platform to promote more violence. Those bans on major social media platforms were later lifted. In the brief filed on Friday, Trump's lawyer made it clear the president-elect did not take a position on the legal merits of the current case. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute,” John Sauer wrote in the amicus curiae – or“friend of the court” – brief. “Instead, he respectfully requests that the court consider staying the act's deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case, thus permitting President Trump's incoming Administration the opportunity to pursue a political resolution of the questions at issue in the case.” A coalition of free speech groups – including the American Civil Liberties Union – also filed a separate brief to the Supreme Court opposing enforcement of the law, citing censorship concerns. “Such a ban is unprecedented in our country and, if it goes into effect, will cause a far-reaching disruption in Americans' ability to engage with the content and audiences of their choice online,” the rights groups' filing read, in part. The US apex court agreed last week to hear TikTok's appeal against Biden's move to force its owner to divest from it or face a ban. With oral arguments scheduled for January 10, the case would have to be heard at a breakneck speed. TikTok argues that the law, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, violates its First Amendment free speech rights. AFP, among more than a dozen other fact-checking organisations, is paid by TikTok in several countries to verify videos that potentially contain false information. TikTok has more than 170mn US users. Bytedance has previously said the Justice Department has misstated its ties to China, arguing its content recommendation engine and user data are stored in the United States on cloud servers operated by Oracle Corp while content moderation decisions that affect US users are made in the United States as well. MENAFN28122024000067011011ID1109038239 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Chess Champion Quits Tournament Over Outfit DisputeIt looked like there was an episode of “Power Slap” taking place in the stands during the UCLA-USC football game on Saturday. In a video that made its way around social media , a female fan, who wore a UCLA bucket hat slapped a male fan while he was sitting in the stands at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.. The blonde woman stood over the man — who was wearing a red sweatshirt, a Trojans color — wound her arm back and struck him hard as fans nearby were visibly stunned by the incident. Warning: Adult Language “Woah woah woah, what the f–k,” someone can be heard yelling. “What the hell!” The woman caught herself after the force of her haymaker caused her to stumble. The man in the red sweatshirt was seen touching his face to assess any damage before looked up at the woman and raised his hands in the air. Fans nearby looked on while the woman took a few steps back while staring down the man. It is unclear if the two knew each other or what sparked the vicious scene. The fans have yet to be identified. It is also unclear if stadium security or authorities intervened. Despite the ongoings in the stands, the Trojans rallied back to defeat the rival Bruins 19-13 and became bowl-eligible. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 221 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown to Ja’Kobi Lane in the fourth quarter.

Middle East latest: Displaced people return to south Lebanon as ceasefire appears to holdKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 18 and No. 7 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 78-35 victory over UT Martin on Wednesday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 18 and No. 7 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 78-35 victory over UT Martin on Wednesday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 18 and No. 7 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 78-35 victory over UT Martin on Wednesday. Felix Okpara had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Volunteers (7-0). Zakai Zeigler added 11 points and nine assists, and Igor Milicic had 13 rebounds and nine points. The Skyhawks (2-5) were led by Josu Grullon’s 15 points. Lanier scored 11 points in the first half as Tennessee built a 35-20 lead at the half. Grullon had 10 for UT Martin. Takeaways UT Martin: Dropped its fifth straight after two opening wins under first-year coach Jeremy Shulman. After 21 wins last year, the Skyhawks brought in 16 newcomers this season. They are picked to finish 10th in the Ohio Valley Conference. Tennessee: After receiving the news that 6-foot-9 sophomore J.P. Estrella will miss the entire season with a foot injury, the Vols have had to go back to the drawing board to determine their rotation on the front court. Estrella had been coming off the bench with Cade Phillips to spell Igor Milicic and Felix Okpara. What that big man rotation looks like will be interesting. Key moment From late in the first half to early in the second half, Tennessee scored 14 straight points and turned a 10-point lead into a 44-20 advantage. Zakai Zeigler had five of those points. Key stat Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. UT Martin committed 18 turnovers. Five of those were shot-clock violations. Tennessee scored 24 points off the turnovers. Up next UT Martin will be at Charleston Southern next Tuesday. Tennessee will host Syracuse next Tuesday in the SEC/ACC Challenge. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball Advertisement Advertisement

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In recent years, Turkey has emerged as a global leader in medical tourism, notably for high-quality hair transplant surgeries. With reasonable alternatives and innovative processes, finding the best hair transplant in Turkey through Este Medical Group is an attractive solution for men worldwide who want a dependable approach to managing hair loss, thinning hair, or baldness. Este Medical Group's world-class facilities and trained professionals allow men to recover a natural-looking head of hair while increasing confidence and self-esteem. With a global presence that includes ten clinics across the UK and a clinic in the UAE offering the latest technology through robotic hair transplant in Dubai , Este Medical Group has a well-regarded reputation. Why Men Are Choosing FUE Hair Transplants in Turkey Hair loss is more than a cosmetic issue for many men, as it may influence self-esteem and everyday life. If one decides to go that route, choosing the right place, like Este Medical Group, to get a hair transplant in Turkey is very important. The Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure, offered by Este Medical Group, is one of the most common and successful treatments for this condition. Individual hair follicles are harvested from the scalp's donor region and transplanted to areas with hair loss. Unlike previous approaches, this methodology does not involve scalpels or liner incisions, resulting in minimal scarring, no visible staples, and no need for sutures. Patients at Este Medical Group should expect a speedier, more pleasant recovery, with many returning to work within 1–2 days. Turkey, particularly Istanbul, has become a hot spot for providing some of the best hair transplants, with Este Medical Group leading the way in producing natural-looking and permanent results. 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Honeywell International Inc has cut its annual guidance due to a partnership with Bombardier aircraft, which is expected to increase investment costs. The company's adjusted earnings per share for Q4 and FY 2024 have been lowered, with Q4 adjusted EPS now expected to be between $2.26 and $2.36, down from a prior forecast of $2.73 to $2.83. Sales guidance for Q4 and FY 2024 have also been reduced. Despite the short-term impact, Honeywell believes the partnership will lead to long-term value creation for its shareholders. Investin.com -- Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:HON) cut its annual guidance on Monday after the jet engine maker struck an investment-heavy partnership with Bombardier aircraft that is expected to keep a lid on its bottom line. Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:HON) fell 3% in afterhours following the news. Under the collaboration, Honeywell said ti would provide "advanced technology for current and future Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) aircraft in avionics, propulsion and satellite communications technologies." The agreement is expected to dent adjusted earnings per share by $0.47 and sales by $0.4 billion, the company said as it lowered guidance for Q4 and FY 2024. The company said it now sees Q4 adjusted earnings per share in a range of $2.26 of $2.36, down from a prior forecast for adjusted EPS of $2.73 to $2.83. Sales for Q4 were cut to a range of $9.8B to $10.0B from $10.2B to $10.4B. For the full-year, adjusted EPS was expected in a range of $9.68 to $9.78, down from a prior forecast of $10.15 to $10.25. Sales guidance for Q4 was cut to a range of $38.2B to $38.4B from $38.6B to $38.8B. "While the commercial agreement impacts near-term Honeywell financials, the company is confident it will lead to long-term value creation for Honeywell shareowners," Honeywell said. Related Articles Honeywell cuts guidance as Bombardier partnership to lift investment costs Janux shares surge on promising JANX007 prostate cancer trial UBS starts coverage on gov service providers stock amid spending uncertainty

Ex-Man Utd star Ashley Young could face his SON in FA Cup third round as Everton ace says ‘dreams might come true’Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud chargesFormer Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown says he will appear before a House committee looking into foreign interference. The House of Commons standing committee on public safety and national security is looking into allegations that agents of the Government of India have engaged in electoral interference and criminal activities in Canada. Last week, MPs on that committee summoned Brown, currently mayor of Brampton, Ont., after he declined previous invitations. In a social media post on Monday, Brown said he has now agreed to appear before the committee — although he still questions whether his testimony would be useful to the committee. See my statement on the summons from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security Committee currently examining foreign interference. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/aelsOnWPIK — @patrickbrownont "I have no new evidence to contribute to the committee's proceedings and am concerned that my appearance has been sought for political reasons," he said in the statement. He argued that the public inquiry into foreign interference being led by Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue would have been a more appropriate venue. He said he was never contacted by Hogue to testify. Agents of the Indian government allegedly attempted to derail Brown's campaign for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 2022, according to sources who spoke to Radio-Canada. The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) cited "India's alleged interference in a Conservative Party of Canada leadership race" in its explosive report on foreign interference. A redacted version of that report was made public in June 2024. Agents of Indian government interfered in Patrick Brown's Conservative leadership campaign: sources Member of Modi's inner circle behind Canadian criminal plot, official says Trudeau government grants extension to public inquiry into foreign interference "CSIS did not advise the Conservative Party of Canada of any intelligence suggesting there was foreign interference in the leadership contest," Sarah Fischer, director of communications for the Conservative Party, said at the time. "This is the first time we have heard about it." Radio-Canada has no evidence indicating that Pierre Poilievre, now the Conservative leader, was aware of the alleged actions of India's agents. He handily won the 2022 leadership race on the first ballot with 68 per cent of the available points. Poilievre's office told Radio-Canada it had no knowledge of any attempts by Indian government representatives to undermine Brown's campaign. Brown said in his statement that he has no reason to believe that foreign interference affected the results of the 2022 leadership race. Brown was disqualified by Conservative Party authorities in July 2022 following allegations of "serious wrongdoing" linked to election financing. At the time, Brown accused the "party establishment" of "wanting to make sure Poilievre did not lose." Sources told Radio-Canada that Brown's national campaign co-chair, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, allegedly was pressured to withdraw her support for Brown. The Alberta MP denied those allegations in a written statement to Radio-Canada. WATCH | Rempel Garner walks away from journalist attempting to ask question: Rempel Garner walks away from journalist attempting to ask question 1 hour ago Duration 0:11 Ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting on Monday in Ottawa, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner walks away from CBC journalist Chris Rands as he attempts to ask a question about allegations that she was pressured to withdraw her support for Patrick Brown during his 2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. Rempel Garner categorically denies the allegation. Sources who spoke to Radio-Canada say agents of the Indian government allegedly attempted to derail Brown’s campaign for the party leadership in 2022. A CBC News journalist approached Rempel Garner before the start of a separate committee meeting on Monday to ask about the allegations. Before the journalist could mention anything about the allegations, Rempel Garner rapidly got up from her seat and left the room. She later appeared at the committee virtually. Rempel Garner quit her position as co-chair of Brown's campaign in June 2022 before the leadership race had concluded. In her statement to Radio-Canada, the MP said she left Brown's campaign on her "own volition." "In no instance was I coerced in any manner, by anyone, at any time. I am an experienced parliamentarian, seasoned communicator, and former cabinet minister who has proven more than capable of developing senior grade positions entirely based on my own read of a situation ... to suggest that I'm not is ridiculous," Rempel Garner said in her statement. RCMP says it has 'strong evidence' linking campaign of violence to the 'highest levels' of Indian government India again rejects Canada's claim it works with gangs targeting Sikh separatists U.S. charges ex-Indian intelligence official in plot to kill Sikh separatist Poilievre is the only leader who has refused to obtain a security clearance in order to view the unredacted version of the NSICOP report. He has argued that it would prevent him from criticizing the Liberal government's approach to addressing foreign interference. Conservative Party spokesperson Sebastian Skamski repeated that argument in an email on Monday, saying that the government can use "'threat reduction measures under section 12.1 of the CSIS Act to make further information available" without limiting Poilievre's ability to speak. "Unlike others who are willing to limit their ability to hold the government to account on important issues of national security, Mr. Poilievre will not be gagged and left unable to speak or act on the information he may receive," Skamski said. When asked about the allegations in Radio-Canada's report, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Poilievre should get his security clearance. "I have a lot of confidence in the work that CSIS does in terms of detecting and disrupting the foreign interference. I see those briefings very regularly and I wish the leader of the opposition was interested enough to be able to see them himself," LeBlanc told reporters.

Results of this year’s NAPLAN test have been released, offering parents a snapshot of schools’ performances in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. The Age’s interactive guide to results allows families to search their school’s results in this year’s exams, sat in March by more than 300,000 students from years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Victoria. As the education sector reacted on Wednesday to the publication of the results, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) chief executive Stephen Gniel told radio 3AW that the ultimate goal of NAPLAN was to support improvements in educational outcomes. “We keep doing the best we can and providing this kind of information so that schools and the broader community can really get behind education and support those kids,” Gniel told the station. Loading He said ACARA rarely saw schools that “gamed the system” to improve results. “We don’t see a lot of that ... most people are focused on making sure we know how kids’ literacy and numeracy skills are tracking,” he said. Gniel highlighted the performance this year of schools in under-privileged areas. “Those are schools that are serving, really challenging communities ... and they’re punching above their weight,” he told 3AW.“Altcoin Season” is Arriving...Along with 10X-Return PotentialThe Ottawa Senators are in a difficult position . They're trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but haven't been able to separate themselves from the pack in a below-average Eastern Conference. They're currently 9-11-1 on the season, and sit four points out of a playoff spot. Ottawa's path to the postseason has only become more difficult after losing their top-pairing right defenseman, Artem Zub. Zub was injured on November 23rd in a game against the Vancouver Canucks, and it has since been reported that he has a fracture in his foot, and has been placed on long-term injured reserve . The Senators are reportedly " aggressive in their pursuit of another defenseman ." One team that should look to take advantage of Ottawa's desperation is the New York Rangers, who are apparently once again trying to trade their captain Jacob Trouba . Trouba would be very, very difficult to move. On top of his $8 million contract that lasts until the end of the 2025-26 season, he also has a 15 Team No Trade List. Trouba could waive this, of course, but after he blocked a potential trade this summer , that seems very unlikely. Let’s pretend, for the sake of this article, that Ottawa isn’t listed on Trouba’s No Trade List. What could the Rangers expect to get in return for Trouba? Honestly, probably not very much. Yes, he's a 6'3" hard-hitting right shot defenseman. But he's not the world's greatest defensive defenseman, and his offensive production is no longer anything to write home about. And, again, he makes $8 million for another season after this one. New York would likely have to retain some salary, as well as taking on one of Ottawa's bad contracts– say, David Perron, or maybe Nick Jensen– for this to work within the salary cap. So, should the New York Rangers try to trade Jacob Trouba and his $8 million contract? In short... probably not. It won't be easy, and there are only three teams– the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Calgary Flames, and the Anaheim Ducks– who would be able to take on his contract without salary retention or some form of bad contract going back the other way. It might be worth it, but it also might not be. Sometimes, the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t.

High price paid for David Jiricek an acceptable investment for Wild GM Bill GuerinNASA Is Watching a Vast, Growing Anomaly in Earth's Magnetic FieldDallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson recently caught some heat for snubbing his former teammate, Stephen Curry , from his rightful title as the greatest shooter ever. At the time, Thompson said Reggie Miller was the best, but he has since clarified his stance in response to a fan on social media . Fan: "We love you in the Bay, Steph the greatest shooter of all time, you know that bruh!" Klay Thompson: "My man lemme clarify. I wrote this caption with my childhood in mind. At the time Reggie was the standard for off-guards and ball movement along with shot-making. We all know 30 is the GOAT shooter." Warriors fans felt betrayed when Klay alluded to Reggie as the greatest shooter ever , but Thompson didn't mean it as they thought. Growing up in the 90s, Klay didn't get to watch guys like Stephen Curry or Damian Lillard flash their ridiculous range. Instead, it was people like Reggie Miller , Glen Rice , and Mitch Richmond who dominated from the perimeter. Over his 18 years in the NBA, Reggie Miller set the ultimate standard for three-point shot-making with averages of 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game on 47.1% shooting. He made 2,560 threes in his career and shot a respectable 39.5%. In those days, perimeter play wasn't nearly as developed and three-pointers were usually taken in moderation throughout the games. Miller broke all the norms at the time by not only shooting with high volume but also knowing them down consistently enough to be effective on the court. Recently, after passing Miller on the All-Time threes list (Thompson is now 5th all-time with 2,563), he felt compelled to honor the legend in some way, which is why he wrote that caption calling him the greatest shooter. In reality, we all know that title belongs to Curry. As his teammate for 11 years, Thompson knows that more than anyone and he's standing by it today. Besides being first on the NBA's all-time threes list (3,849), Curry boasts an impressive career stat line of 24.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game on 47.2% shooting. As a 10x All-Star, 10x All-NBA player, 4x champion, 2x scoring leader, and 2x MVP, Steph is undoubtedly one of the greatest point guards ever, and his mastery of the three-pointer has changed the game to a massive degree. From 2015-2019, Curry and Thompson dominated the league together as a ridiculous shooting tandem. They formed a dynasty with Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr, who helped lead the team to four championships in eight seasons, including five consecutive Finals appearances. Today, at 36 years old, Curry is still making his mark, even if it's without his longtime Splash Bro. In 24 games this season, No. 30 is averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game on 44.4% shooting. He's single-handedly keeping the Warriors afloat, who currently rank 11th in the West at 15-15. Tonight, the Warriors have a matchup against the Phoenix Suns at 8:30 PM EST at Footprint Center. On Monday, December 30th, they play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at home again on Thursday, January 2nd, at 10:00 PM EST. This article first appeared on Fadeaway World and was syndicated with permission.

TORONTO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq-FUND) (the “Fund” or “FUND”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.2161 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024 (ex-dividend on December 13, 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 20, 2024. The Fund currently has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 6% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (“NAVs”), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.50% of the rolling average or the minimum distribution required by IRS regulations. The policy, including the annual rate, is subject to change at the discretion of the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 30, 2024 and for 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations as of November 30, 2024 Estimated Allocations for 2024 through November 30, 2024 You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information 1 Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five year period ended November 30, 2024. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid. 2 The Annualized Current Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period’s distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of November 30, 2024. 3 Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from December 31, 2023 to November 30, 2024, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid. 4 The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal year period (January 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024), as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of November 30, 2024. About Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Fund’s investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by normally investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities. For further information on the Fund, please visit our web site at: www.sprottfocustrust.com . An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. The Fund trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. Suite 230 | 320 Post Road | Darien, Connecticut | USA 06820 | (203) 636-0977 | www.sprott.com Contact: Glen Williams (416) 943-4394Arkansas WR Andrew Armstrong declares for NFL draft, skipping bowl

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