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Smoltek – groundbreaking iridium solution for green hydrogen verified by leading expert Dr. Felix Büchi, a leading expert in PEM electrolyzer technology, emphasizes that Smoltek’s porous transport electrode (PTE) solution represents a breakthrough in electrode design for electrolyzers. In an interview with Smoltek Hydrogen’s President, Ellinor Ehrnberg, he shares insights into the technology’s groundbreaking benefits and market potential. says : “Smoltek’s PTE uses only 0.1–0.2 mg of iridium per square centimeter without compromising performance,” For electrolyzer manufacturers, reducing the use of iridium represents a significant opportunity to reduce costs and address supply constraints. Felix Büchi attests that Smoltek Hydrogen’s technology matches industry standards for performance while minimizing the need for precious metals, making it an attractive solution for commercial implementation. By reducing the amount of iridium by up to 95 percent compared to conventional technology, Smoltek Hydrogen addresses the critical challenge of the severely limited global supply of iridium, which only amounts to about 7 tons per year. A reduced consumption of iridium is a prerequisite for the technology in PEM electrolyzers to be able to be scaled up to the extent required to produce fossil-free (green) hydrogen in the amount required by the carbon-neutral energy transition. In addition, costs are significantly reduced, as the price of iridium already far exceeds the price of gold. Smoltek Hydrogen has developed a unique method to grow carbon nanofibers directly onto the porous titanium substrate (PTL), dramatically increasing the catalytic surface area of the electrode. Iridium particles are then deposited in a thin layer onto the corrosion-protected carbon nanofibers. This enables the efficient use of iridium catalysts, even with minimal coating, providing high performance while significantly reducing iridium usage. says : President of Smoltek Hydrogen, says : “Dr. Büchi’s evaluation not only confirms that our technology works, but that it is also a key to cost-effective production of green hydrogen that can revolutionize the industry,” the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Smoltek – groundbreaking iridium solution for green hydrogen verified by leading expert, Dubai Green Hydrogen project produces 90 tonnes, sets regional benchmark Dubai’s pioneering Green Hydrogen project has produced 90 tonnes of green hydrogen since its launch, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority... ENOC’s Green Hydrogen Station wins IdeasUK – Idea of the year competition Award 2024 -Sustainability Category ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, was honoured for its sustainability efforts... Global Green Hydrogen pioneers make Milford Haven their new HQ Haush Ltd, a green energy and technology company specialising in green hydrogen, has today officially announced Milford Haven as their new HQ as they press...
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Slusncoin Exchange Reaches 6 Million Core Customers, Nominated As A Leading Candidate For The “Most Valuable Financial Entity”DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Skyhawks Sports, a Stack Sports company, is proud to announce the winner and finalists of the 2024 Coach of the Year Award. This annual accolade honors coaches who exemplify exceptional dedication, leadership, and a commitment to fostering positive sports experiences for young athletes. Jason Frazier, General Manager of Skyhawks, expressed his admiration for the coaches: “Our coaches are the heartbeat of Skyhawks, dedicating themselves to nurturing young athletes both on and off the field. Their commitment not only create fun sports experiences but also teach life lessons that resonate beyond the game is what makes them great coaches.” WINNER: FINALISTS: Coach Michael “Mikey” Monary has been an invaluable asset to the Skyhawks Sports Academy in Orange County. His passion and determination to continually improve as a coach have cultivated a significant following among local organizations, often resulting in waitlists exceeding 20 children. Parents frequently request Coach Mikey, with some traveling to different cities to enroll their children in his classes. Coach Mikey’s versatility allows him to coach any sport and age group, and he proactively expands his expertise, even taking private tennis lessons to better serve his students. His commitment to providing positive experiences for children exemplifies the core values of Skyhawks Sports. Jeff Brunsberg, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer at Stack Sports, added: “Recognizing these outstanding coaches underscores our mission to increase participation and transform the sports experience. Their passion and dedication are pivotal in creating positive, lasting impacts in the communities we serve.” Skyhawks Sports remains dedicated to providing quality youth sports programs that emphasize critical life skills such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. The organization congratulates Michael Monary and all the finalists for their exceptional contributions to youth sports. About Skyhawks Founded in Spokane, Washington in 1979, Skyhawks has established itself as one of the largest youth sport program providers in North America. Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons by “teaching life skills through sports”. Programs range from week-long summer camps to after-school programs, clinics, and leagues for children aged 18mths to 14 in a variety of sports. About Stack Sports With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ . NEWS SOURCE: Stack Sports Keywords: Sports and Activities, Skyhawks Sports 2024 Coach of the Year Award, Stack Sports, Supertots, youth sports programs, DALLAS, Texas This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Stack Sports) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire . Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P122869 APDF15TBLLI To view the original version, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/skyhawks-sports-announces-2024-coach-of-the-year-winner-and-finalists/ © 2024 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
It’s a brisk day in Johannesburg, a tiny mining town tucked among the Rand Mountains in the Mojave Desert. The landscape is vast and rugged, a mish-mash of rock, dirt and creosote bushes, swaths of gray and brown under a deep blue sky. The terrain appears completely untouched by man, but a closer look reveals dozens of cavities pocked across the rolling hills. They look like monster snake holes. Those curious holes are abandoned mines, and they’re driving a real-estate boomlet in a place that hasn’t had one in more than a century. As the price of gold climbs, the demand for Randsburg’s craggy land has been reawakened. “The market is heating up,” said David Treadwell, a real estate agent based in Hemet. “I get 2-3 leads per month on buyers looking for patented mine claims. If you can get the gold out of the ground, there’s money to be made.” Treadwell has carved out a niche for himself in the desert, selling multiple gold mining properties over the last few years. He helped his uncle sell a 47-acre gold mining property in 2017, buying ad space in a local mining journal to spread the word. “From there, people would call and say, ‘I saw you’re selling a gold mine. Wanna sell mine too?’” he said. Treadwell has sold mines to amateurs and professionals alike. Small claims sell for less than $50,000, while bigger properties with more potential bring in a few hundred thousand dollars or more. Last year, he sold the St. Elmo mine — a historic mining property in Atolia with 11 mining shafts on it, some of them hundreds of feet deep — to entrepreneur Sean Tucker. On a cold November Tuesday, a mile outside of town, Tucker’s bright yellow Diedrich D-120 drill rig pierces the desert silence. His two-man team is drilling holes and gathering samples, boring into the earth two feet at a time to see which spot has the most gold to set up larger mining operations next year. They crowd around the towering machine as the rig starts burrowing into the dirt with a 140-pound hammer, digging into the ground with swift, strong strokes. After about 30 seconds, the drill reaches two feet underground, creating an eight-inch-wide hole. They pull out the auger and take a sample of the excavated dirt. “There’s gold here,” he said with a smile. Then the drill goes back into the ground to burrow two feet further, or until they reach bedrock. There’s no time to waste. There are many holes to be dug, and the winter sun is fleeting. Miner’s equipment on a wall at a small store and museum in Randsburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Sean Tucker inspects one of his gold mining claim posts near Randsburg in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Miner’s equipment on a wall at a small store and museum in Randsburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) The discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 is one of the defining moments in California history, with roughly 300,000 forty-niners flocking here to make their fortune from the U.S. and abroad. California became a state by 1850 — the genesis of its evolution into the fifth-largest economy in the world. While most of the mining took place in Northern California and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Southern California experienced smaller, more disparate gold rushes in the following decades — in places like Big Bear, Azusa Canyon, Silverado Canyon in Orange County, the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County and the Picacho District in Imperial County. One of the largest was in the Rand District in Kern County, where gold was discovered in 1895. The sun-blasted town of Randsburg sprang up virtually overnight, and the area’s largest mine, the Yellow Aster, produced the modern equivalent of more than $25 million over the next 30 years. Gold prices eventually stagnated after the Great Depression, hovering under $40 per ounce from 1933 to 1970. Most miners moved on. But over the last few years, the price of gold has soared to an all-time high; it currently sits at $2,630 per ounce. As a result, prospectors — both professional and amateur — are journeying back into these high desert mines for a chance at finding the the precious metal that moves mountains. “It’s a modern day gold rush,” Tucker said. “People are snapping up claims as quickly as possible.” In 2020, Tucker founded Gold Discovery Group, a gold mining operation based in Johannesburg, a mile from Randsburg. He owns 97 acres across five properties in the area and also leases the mining rights to 2,519 acres across 37 properties. Through geological surveys and historical documents, he estimates that there is $2 billion worth of gold under his properties. Of course, it’s not as simple as digging down and getting it. He needs drilling permits from the Bureau of Land Management, mining permits and reclamation plans to show how he plans to restore the land once he’s done mining it. But according to Tucker, the business model is there. His all-in sustaining cost — the total cost of getting the gold out of the ground — sits at roughly $1,220 per ounce. The price of gold is north of $2,600, leaving a profit margin of roughly $1,400. He’s spent about three and a half years acquiring permits and surveying the land, and he’s currently in the discovery phase, which involves drilling small holes to see which spots have the most gold. His team — master driller Martin Delgadillo and assistant driller Roderick McVay — has been permitted to drill 393 holes. So far, they’ve drilled 226. Working in the open desert can be brutal. The summer sun is unrelenting, with temperatures soaring past 100. Winter brings howling winds and freezing lows. Tucker has spent about $5 million so far and estimates he’ll spend $4 million more before his mines start producing gold. His plans call for placer mining, a process that involves separating gold from the dirt and gravel beneath the ground, which he estimates was deposited in Johannesburg through ancient flash-flood and heavy rain events. “It’s primal. There’s something in the ground that we want, and we’re getting it out,” Tucker said. “It’s what California was founded on, but now we’re coming back with modern technology.” No stranger to out-of-the-box endeavors, Tucker owned a pro bicycling team, Toyota-United, in the mid-2000s before founding Galleon Ventures, a deep-sea treasure hunting company that aimed to find sunken treasures in shipwrecks off the coast of Colombia. When drama within the Colombian government shut down his operation, he started seeking out a different kind of treasure: one buried in California. Tucker plans to start mining by next fall and will hire 80 people within the next three years. He owns an entire city block in Johannesburg, where he plans to build housing for the miners. “Now, we just have to hope the market stays where it is.” Sean Tucker’s company fenced off open shafts, some dropping hundreds of feet at the St. Elmo Mine in the Atolia Mining District on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, near Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Sean Tucker with a claim map at his gold mining operation in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Sean Tucker’s company fenced off open shafts, some dropping hundreds of feet at the St. Elmo Mine in the Atolia Mining District on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, near Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) While California has come a long way since the gold rush, many of its mining towns haven’t. In its 19th century heyday, Randsburg boasted a population of 3,500 with churches, saloons, hotels and a thousand-seat opera house. Today, a sign leading into the community describes it as a “living ghost town.” A cluster of Old West-style wooden buildings line the quiet promenade, and a handful of shacks and ranches dot the surrounding hills. It is dead still on a Tuesday in November. The 2020 census lists a population of 45, with an average age of 73. Randsburg holds a special place in gold mining lore as the producer of the largest known nugget in California history. Known as the Mojave Nugget, the 156-ounce behemoth was found there with a metal detector in 1977 and now at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County. Many properties in the Randsburg area come with patented mining rights, which is key. If you lease mining rights from the BLM (which if you pay ), you can mine the property, but you’re prohibited from building anything on top of it. If you buy a normal property, such as a house, you typically don’t get the mineral rights, so you can’t dig too far down — typically the limit is 20 feet. But if you buy a property with patented mineral rights, you own the surface and all the land beneath it, and you’re free to do whatever you want. Buyers can build a house or burrow hundreds of feet into the ground looking for gold. “In order to receive a patent back in the day, you had to prove the existence of significant mineral production,” Treadwell said, implying that properties with patents likely have plenty to mine beneath the surface. “ I’m listing is 1,700 feet north of , so chances are there’s something down there.” Plenty of gold is still being found. California led the nation in new gold discoveries last year, and a total of 10,373 gold-bearing locations have been unearthed in the Golden State, . Gregory Kuchan, a Douglas Elliman real estate agent, is currently with two mine shafts on it for $49,950. The lot spans 30 acres in Garlock, an old mining town-turned-ghost town just outside Randsburg. Kuchan, who’s based in Del Mar, said it’s outside his normal listing area, but he’s leaning into the forty-niner history and the gold rush potential to market the property. “You only need to find about 18 ounces to make this property pay for itself!” said the listing’s marketing materials. California’s original gold rush was an era of terror and lawlessness, as greed among miners led to murder, native massacres and citizen vigilantism. Things are more quiet today. But in the desert, there’s a muted sense of danger, a feeling that the normal protections of civilization are gone. Brian Fergusson, a 68-year-old crane operator who lives in Nevada and works in San Pedro, bought a 50-acre gold mine in Randsburg for $105,000 in 2020. He threw himself into the project, spending a week installing a 2,600-gallon water tank, an outhouse and a plywood shack to sleep in with stud walls and a steel door. Then, he went back to work. When he returned a few weeks later, it was all gone. “I’ve talked to people in the area, and there’s an extreme problem with thieves,” Fergusson said. “They don’t steal the gold — that requires work. If something sits on the land, someone will take it.” There’s also inherent danger in the mining itself: cave-ins are a problem, but bad air is the real killer. “You can crawl into a pocket with no oxygen without even realizing it, then black out and die,” he said. Related Articles Fergusson has been prospecting as a hobby for about a decade, and finally bought his own claim after searching around for five years. He chose this one because a U.S. Geological Survey document said that 2,500 ounces of gold had been taken from the 20 mines on the property in the early 1900s, which would be worth more than $6.5 million today. Right after buying the land, he crushed up a piece of ore and found what miners call flour gold — tiny, fine specks of gold. The 20-30 pieces didn’t even add up to a 10th of a gram, but it was enough to know that there’s more to be found. Since then, he’s been drywashing, a waterless process that uses air to separate heavy materials, such as gold, from the lighter dirt and sediment. Fergusson has sunk money into other hobbies: rock climbing, scuba diving, etc. But this is the first hobby he’s had that pays him back. He expects the land value to go up as well; he spent $105,000 on his claim in 2020, and someone recently bought a smaller lot near his for $175,000. But for him, it’s about the hunt. “When you wash out the pan and there’s gold in the bottom, it’s euphoric,” he said. Rudy Salazar, a 61-year-old truck mechanic from Orange County, got into gold mining less as a hobby and more as a moneymaking opportunity. David Treadwell pointed him toward a 58-acre property in Randsburg, and he spent nine months staring at it on Zillow before pulling the trigger in 2022. “When I started looking into chasing gold, I realized the ground is still packed with it. Man has only scratched the surface,” Salazar said. “We’re all sitting on a gold mine in California. So why am I not going after it?” His land features five gold mines and shares a fence line with the famed Yellow Aster mine, so he’s confident that there’s plenty of gold beneath the surface. Reaching it will be the tricky part. As opposed to placer mines, his property holds lode mines. To get it out, he’ll need to extract the gold from veins hidden within solid rock. Salazar spends his days exploring the mine shafts and sampling veins to see which ones hold the most gold. He’ll ramp up operations within months or years, depending on the samples. In the meantime, it’s a struggling business venture — one that he spent his entire retirement savings on. He’s aware of history potentially repeating itself. During the gold rush, most miners didn’t find fortunes, but the merchants — people selling pans, or garment makers such as and his copper-rivet blue jeans — did. So far in the modern gold rush, real estate agents are making more than the gold-seekers. “Getting a job that pays well, that’s real gold. People love the gold rush story, but I’m also aware of its outcome,” Salazar said. But he’s happy with the investment so far. And like so many Californians before him, he’s fueled by the promise of wealth, the secret riches buried in the earth, the “Eureka” moment always just out of reach. “I sit there alone. Everybody’s gone. My hands are waterlogged,” Salazar said. “It’s not easy. But I hope it pans out.”ICPC recovers N52bn, $966,900.83, intercepts N5.9bn diverted by MDAsAs the morning rush resumed and traffic slowly began to flow again, the two drivers exchanged reluctant apologies and contact information for insurance purposes. The incident, though minor in nature, served as a reminder of the importance of patience and caution on the road. In the chaotic dance of city traffic, every driver must be vigilant and considerate of others to ensure the safety of all road users.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinnai America Corporation , a leading brand of tankless water heaters in North America , strongly opposes U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) amended final rule on efficiency standards for tankless water heaters and urges the incoming administration to consider all implications and reverse the rule. The final rule will unreasonably restrict consumer access to certain tankless water heater products, disproportionately impact middle-income households and small businesses, and jeopardize hundreds of American jobs. The DOE's final rule raises standards for tankless to a condensing level of 91 percent, while tanked gas-fired water heaters remain subject to significantly lower non-condensing standards. While tankless water heaters are the more environmentally friendly option, achieving 91 percent efficiency with non-condensing technology is technologically impossible. "As published, the DOE's rule will create an uneven market that favors less energy efficient gas-fired tanked water heaters," said Frank Windsor , president of Rinnai America Corporation. "Consumers who rely on access to affordable tankless water heaters will see their options limited, forcing many to switch back to traditional tank-style water heaters, which are far less efficient at around 70 percent. This shift will result in higher energy bills and maintenance costs, while undermining the very environmental goals that prompted this rule. It will also potentially impact hundreds of American jobs that have been created in recent years. We urge the incoming administration to reconsider this egregious government overreach and reverse this rule that negatively impacts consumers, American workers, and the environmental goals it is intended to achieve." Rinnai America Corporation employs over 550 people across the United States at its headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. In the last five years, Rinnai has invested more than $100 million as part of its commitment to developing a strong domestic manufacturing base to serve the North American market. For more information on Rinnai and its portfolio of products, visit www.rinnai.us . About Rinnai: Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan , was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia . Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances, including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances, and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and is a top selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in the United States and Canada . Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in excess of $3 .3 billion. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living®. For more information about Rinnai's entire product line, visit rinnai.us . Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Rinnai® and Creating a healthier way of living® are the registered trademarks of Rinnai Corporation used under license by Rinnai America Corporation. SOURCE Rinnai America Corporation
Experts urge stronger collaboration in cybersecurity among OIC nations Islamabad:The Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) hosted a two-day international workshop on the ‘Cybersecurity Landscape in OIC Countries: Issues and Prospects’ at its headquarters in Islamabad. The workshop, which began on Tuesday, was jointly organized by COMSTECH and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., focusing on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity across the OIC member countries. The event attracted a distinguished lineup of cybersecurity experts from various OIC nations, including Fazlan Abdullah, Acting Head of the Pre-Emptive Technology & Services Division at Cybersecurity Malaysia; Fakhri Jafarov, Head of the Malware Research Laboratory, Azerbaijan Government CERT; Askar Dyussekeyev of KZ-CERT, Kazakhstan; Prof. brahim Sogukpnar, Professor of Cybersecurity at Gebze Technical University, Turkiye, and Zareefa S. Mustafa, Manager of the Cybersecurity Department at Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Major General (r) Hafeez-ur- Rehman emphasised the importance of joint cyber security initiatives at the national and international levels. Highlighting the importance of promoting international cooperation and highlighting the commitment of Pakistan and PTA for a secure digital future. In his address ,Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of COMSTECH, proposed an OIC Ministerial conference on cyber security which will help all OIC countries to establish an experience sharing platform to build a good defence system for Cyber space which will benefit all OIC countries and other part of the world while sharing Sharing various ongoing and future initiatives of COMSTECH, he also announced to organize two global cyber security forums in Central Asia and Africa in collaboration with Huawei and OIC-CERT, focusing on capacity building and fostering Linkages This workshop marks a significant milestone towards securing a safer digital future for OIC member countries as they unite to address the ever-evolving challenges of cybersecurity in a rapidly digitalizing world.
Liverpool's remarkable run of victories in recent weeks has propelled them to the top of the table and put them in pole position to win the league. Their attacking prowess, solid defense, and unwavering determination have made them a formidable force to reckon with this season. Manager Jurgen Klopp has instilled a winning mentality in his squad, and it is paying dividends on the pitch.NEW YORK (AP) — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. “The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position.” With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. “I'm not a watch guy, but I like it,” said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football’s answer to “I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways,” Hunter said. “It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery.” Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. “It just goes to show that I did what I had to do,” Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. “I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football,” Hunter said. “Being here now is like a dream come true.” Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind,” Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. “I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position,” Ward said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and
Stanley drops new bright color tumblers exclusively at 1 retailerOverall, the symposium for non-Party professionals was a significant step towards promoting dialogue, soliciting feedback, and fostering cooperation between the Party and experts from various fields. It demonstrated a commitment to openness, inclusivity, and collaboration in shaping China's economic future and achieving shared prosperity for all.MSNBC on brink as ratings slump even further after Trump election win Follow DailyMail.com's politics live blog for all the latest news and updates By ALYSSA GUZMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:11, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 20:12, 27 November 2024 e-mail 27 View comments MSNBC has suffered a major slump in ratings after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election as conservative Fox News continues to gain viewers. The liberal news network saw its audience numbers sink 47 percent in November, as CNN saw a 33 percent drop. Competitor Fox News Channel was the only cable news network to see growth after Trump's win, holding 62 percent of total day audiences, according to the network , which cited Nielsen Media Research numbers. MSNBC only pulled in 644,000 primetime viewers, compared to its counterpart, which pulled in 3.2million. In the key age demographic of those aged 25 to 54, Fox saw a 147 percent increase, with 467,000 viewers between 8pm and 11pm. Fox boasted that 'more Independents and Democrats continue to tune in' its network, while the rivals continue to struggle. Since the election, Fox beat ABC, CBS, NBC, and MSNBC with more than 4million viewers, according to Nielsen. MSNBC is down 52 percent year-to-date in primetime audiences. CNN is also down 39 percent, while Fox saw a 73 percent boost. MSNBC has suffered a major slump in ratings after Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election as conservative Fox continues to gain viewers. The liberal news network saw its audience numbers sink 47 percent in November Since the election Fox's primetime audience commands 3million viewers, while MSNBC picks up 644,000 and CNN has 453,000. MSNBC's Morning Joe show received backlash after its hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visited Trump's Mar-a-Lago, despite spending years blasting the president-elect and his time in office. The View's Ana Navarro unleashed a blistering on-air tirade on the married hosts, calling their visit to Trump 'opportunistic.' Of the progressive pair, she asked whether the two had 'change[d] their stripes' because of 'who's in power.' The Morning Joe hosts revealed that they had traveled 'personally' to meet Trump on Friday, after openly criticizing him in the weeks, months, and years prior. The reason for the visit, they said, was to 'restart communications' with the Trump administration before the president-elect retakes office. The two also touted a 'new approach' to coverage surrounding Trump's second term, eliciting a fiery response from not only Navarro, but her co-host, Sunny Hostin. Both women said they disapproved of the visit, with Navarro leading the charge. Two major shows featuring anchors Joe Scarborough (left) and Rachel Maddow (right) have tanked in ratings following the election. Scarborough's show saw lower ratings after he visited Mar-a-Lago and Maddow saw a dip after she was called hysterical over a post-election rant Meanwhile, Fox's biggest moneymaker The Five is pulling in 4.4million viewers and the network saw a jump in audience number since the election The MSNBC hosts dismissed the criticism saying it just proves there is a 'massive disconnect' between 'social media and the real world.' 'Yesterday, I saw for the first time what a massive disconnect there was between social media and the real world because we were flooded with phone calls from people all day, literally around the world, all very positive, very supportive: "I understand what you did..."' Scarborough said on Tuesday. 'But once in a while I would get a text or call from someone going: "Oh, man, I hope you're doing okay." I would call them back... I'd go: "Are you on Twitter?" And he goes: "I am." I'd go: "Well I'm not so we've had a good day." 'All of us will do the best we can do and we're all working towards a better America.' In another blow to the network, Anchor Rachel Maddow was mocked for her hysterical monologue after Trump's win. The MSNBC star claimed that the voter turnout for the Republican president-elect was evidence Americans had 'let democracy go' and opted for, a 'strongman, authoritarian system.' Maddow, who's about to sign a new $125 million, five year deal, likened the outcome to those seen in countries such as North Korea, Russia and China as she urged Democrats not to become, 'despondent.' 'Now we can work on being fricking pirates. We can work on being a thorn in the side to anyone who tries to turn this country into some tin-pot tyranny. The View's Ana Navarro unleashed a blistering on-air tirade in response to Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago However, she was instantly derided online with many viewers calling out her 'hyperbole.' The Wall Street Journal reported Comcast will release a swathe of its NBCUniversal cable TV networks, including MSNBC. Comcast's move to spin off its NBCUniversal networks would have been a staggering move years ago, with its fleet of channels previously among the company's most profitable assets. But the decision would see channels including MSNBC, USA, Oxygen, E!, and Golf Channel branched off onto a separate entity with a separate balance sheet. Comcast executives said that they will not spin off all channels, with Bravo, the Peacock streaming service and the NBC broadcast network remaining under the parent company. By shedding its expensive networks, Comcast is hedging its bets that it can expand its movie studio and theme park industries without being dragged down by the struggles of traditional television news. According to the WSJ's reporting, which broke the story, the new cable venture will have an 'ownership structure that mirrors Comcast's', but 'would likely need greater scale to thrive.' Fox boasted that 'more Independents and Democrats continue to tune in' its network, while the others continue to struggle ahead of Trump's second term Maddow is finalizing a five-year deal to stay on for $25million per year, which is less than her $30million previous contract, according to Puck News . Maddow only works once a week, and despite rating drops, is considered valuable to the network. The network's motivation to keep on their expensive anchor might be to encourage advertisers to invest in the spinoff company, according to Puck News. Meanwhile, Fox's biggest moneymaker The Five is pulling in 4.4million viewers, Jesse Watters Primetime has 3.9million, and The Ingraham Angle has 3.3million. Donald Trump Democrats CNN Share or comment on this article: MSNBC on brink as ratings slump even further after Trump election win e-mail Add comment
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Slusncoin Exchange Reaches 6 Million Core Customers, Nominated As A Leading Candidate For The “Most Valuable Financial Entity”DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Skyhawks Sports, a Stack Sports company, is proud to announce the winner and finalists of the 2024 Coach of the Year Award. This annual accolade honors coaches who exemplify exceptional dedication, leadership, and a commitment to fostering positive sports experiences for young athletes. Jason Frazier, General Manager of Skyhawks, expressed his admiration for the coaches: “Our coaches are the heartbeat of Skyhawks, dedicating themselves to nurturing young athletes both on and off the field. Their commitment not only create fun sports experiences but also teach life lessons that resonate beyond the game is what makes them great coaches.” WINNER: FINALISTS: Coach Michael “Mikey” Monary has been an invaluable asset to the Skyhawks Sports Academy in Orange County. His passion and determination to continually improve as a coach have cultivated a significant following among local organizations, often resulting in waitlists exceeding 20 children. Parents frequently request Coach Mikey, with some traveling to different cities to enroll their children in his classes. Coach Mikey’s versatility allows him to coach any sport and age group, and he proactively expands his expertise, even taking private tennis lessons to better serve his students. His commitment to providing positive experiences for children exemplifies the core values of Skyhawks Sports. Jeff Brunsberg, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer at Stack Sports, added: “Recognizing these outstanding coaches underscores our mission to increase participation and transform the sports experience. Their passion and dedication are pivotal in creating positive, lasting impacts in the communities we serve.” Skyhawks Sports remains dedicated to providing quality youth sports programs that emphasize critical life skills such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. The organization congratulates Michael Monary and all the finalists for their exceptional contributions to youth sports. About Skyhawks Founded in Spokane, Washington in 1979, Skyhawks has established itself as one of the largest youth sport program providers in North America. Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons by “teaching life skills through sports”. Programs range from week-long summer camps to after-school programs, clinics, and leagues for children aged 18mths to 14 in a variety of sports. About Stack Sports With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ . NEWS SOURCE: Stack Sports Keywords: Sports and Activities, Skyhawks Sports 2024 Coach of the Year Award, Stack Sports, Supertots, youth sports programs, DALLAS, Texas This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Stack Sports) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire . Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P122869 APDF15TBLLI To view the original version, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/skyhawks-sports-announces-2024-coach-of-the-year-winner-and-finalists/ © 2024 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
It’s a brisk day in Johannesburg, a tiny mining town tucked among the Rand Mountains in the Mojave Desert. The landscape is vast and rugged, a mish-mash of rock, dirt and creosote bushes, swaths of gray and brown under a deep blue sky. The terrain appears completely untouched by man, but a closer look reveals dozens of cavities pocked across the rolling hills. They look like monster snake holes. Those curious holes are abandoned mines, and they’re driving a real-estate boomlet in a place that hasn’t had one in more than a century. As the price of gold climbs, the demand for Randsburg’s craggy land has been reawakened. “The market is heating up,” said David Treadwell, a real estate agent based in Hemet. “I get 2-3 leads per month on buyers looking for patented mine claims. If you can get the gold out of the ground, there’s money to be made.” Treadwell has carved out a niche for himself in the desert, selling multiple gold mining properties over the last few years. He helped his uncle sell a 47-acre gold mining property in 2017, buying ad space in a local mining journal to spread the word. “From there, people would call and say, ‘I saw you’re selling a gold mine. Wanna sell mine too?’” he said. Treadwell has sold mines to amateurs and professionals alike. Small claims sell for less than $50,000, while bigger properties with more potential bring in a few hundred thousand dollars or more. Last year, he sold the St. Elmo mine — a historic mining property in Atolia with 11 mining shafts on it, some of them hundreds of feet deep — to entrepreneur Sean Tucker. On a cold November Tuesday, a mile outside of town, Tucker’s bright yellow Diedrich D-120 drill rig pierces the desert silence. His two-man team is drilling holes and gathering samples, boring into the earth two feet at a time to see which spot has the most gold to set up larger mining operations next year. They crowd around the towering machine as the rig starts burrowing into the dirt with a 140-pound hammer, digging into the ground with swift, strong strokes. After about 30 seconds, the drill reaches two feet underground, creating an eight-inch-wide hole. They pull out the auger and take a sample of the excavated dirt. “There’s gold here,” he said with a smile. Then the drill goes back into the ground to burrow two feet further, or until they reach bedrock. There’s no time to waste. There are many holes to be dug, and the winter sun is fleeting. Miner’s equipment on a wall at a small store and museum in Randsburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Sean Tucker inspects one of his gold mining claim posts near Randsburg in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Miner’s equipment on a wall at a small store and museum in Randsburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) The discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 is one of the defining moments in California history, with roughly 300,000 forty-niners flocking here to make their fortune from the U.S. and abroad. California became a state by 1850 — the genesis of its evolution into the fifth-largest economy in the world. While most of the mining took place in Northern California and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Southern California experienced smaller, more disparate gold rushes in the following decades — in places like Big Bear, Azusa Canyon, Silverado Canyon in Orange County, the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County and the Picacho District in Imperial County. One of the largest was in the Rand District in Kern County, where gold was discovered in 1895. The sun-blasted town of Randsburg sprang up virtually overnight, and the area’s largest mine, the Yellow Aster, produced the modern equivalent of more than $25 million over the next 30 years. Gold prices eventually stagnated after the Great Depression, hovering under $40 per ounce from 1933 to 1970. Most miners moved on. But over the last few years, the price of gold has soared to an all-time high; it currently sits at $2,630 per ounce. As a result, prospectors — both professional and amateur — are journeying back into these high desert mines for a chance at finding the the precious metal that moves mountains. “It’s a modern day gold rush,” Tucker said. “People are snapping up claims as quickly as possible.” In 2020, Tucker founded Gold Discovery Group, a gold mining operation based in Johannesburg, a mile from Randsburg. He owns 97 acres across five properties in the area and also leases the mining rights to 2,519 acres across 37 properties. Through geological surveys and historical documents, he estimates that there is $2 billion worth of gold under his properties. Of course, it’s not as simple as digging down and getting it. He needs drilling permits from the Bureau of Land Management, mining permits and reclamation plans to show how he plans to restore the land once he’s done mining it. But according to Tucker, the business model is there. His all-in sustaining cost — the total cost of getting the gold out of the ground — sits at roughly $1,220 per ounce. The price of gold is north of $2,600, leaving a profit margin of roughly $1,400. He’s spent about three and a half years acquiring permits and surveying the land, and he’s currently in the discovery phase, which involves drilling small holes to see which spots have the most gold. His team — master driller Martin Delgadillo and assistant driller Roderick McVay — has been permitted to drill 393 holes. So far, they’ve drilled 226. Working in the open desert can be brutal. The summer sun is unrelenting, with temperatures soaring past 100. Winter brings howling winds and freezing lows. Tucker has spent about $5 million so far and estimates he’ll spend $4 million more before his mines start producing gold. His plans call for placer mining, a process that involves separating gold from the dirt and gravel beneath the ground, which he estimates was deposited in Johannesburg through ancient flash-flood and heavy rain events. “It’s primal. There’s something in the ground that we want, and we’re getting it out,” Tucker said. “It’s what California was founded on, but now we’re coming back with modern technology.” No stranger to out-of-the-box endeavors, Tucker owned a pro bicycling team, Toyota-United, in the mid-2000s before founding Galleon Ventures, a deep-sea treasure hunting company that aimed to find sunken treasures in shipwrecks off the coast of Colombia. When drama within the Colombian government shut down his operation, he started seeking out a different kind of treasure: one buried in California. Tucker plans to start mining by next fall and will hire 80 people within the next three years. He owns an entire city block in Johannesburg, where he plans to build housing for the miners. “Now, we just have to hope the market stays where it is.” Sean Tucker’s company fenced off open shafts, some dropping hundreds of feet at the St. Elmo Mine in the Atolia Mining District on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, near Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Sean Tucker with a claim map at his gold mining operation in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Sean Tucker’s company fenced off open shafts, some dropping hundreds of feet at the St. Elmo Mine in the Atolia Mining District on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, near Johannesburg, California. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) While California has come a long way since the gold rush, many of its mining towns haven’t. In its 19th century heyday, Randsburg boasted a population of 3,500 with churches, saloons, hotels and a thousand-seat opera house. Today, a sign leading into the community describes it as a “living ghost town.” A cluster of Old West-style wooden buildings line the quiet promenade, and a handful of shacks and ranches dot the surrounding hills. It is dead still on a Tuesday in November. The 2020 census lists a population of 45, with an average age of 73. Randsburg holds a special place in gold mining lore as the producer of the largest known nugget in California history. Known as the Mojave Nugget, the 156-ounce behemoth was found there with a metal detector in 1977 and now at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County. Many properties in the Randsburg area come with patented mining rights, which is key. If you lease mining rights from the BLM (which if you pay ), you can mine the property, but you’re prohibited from building anything on top of it. If you buy a normal property, such as a house, you typically don’t get the mineral rights, so you can’t dig too far down — typically the limit is 20 feet. But if you buy a property with patented mineral rights, you own the surface and all the land beneath it, and you’re free to do whatever you want. Buyers can build a house or burrow hundreds of feet into the ground looking for gold. “In order to receive a patent back in the day, you had to prove the existence of significant mineral production,” Treadwell said, implying that properties with patents likely have plenty to mine beneath the surface. “ I’m listing is 1,700 feet north of , so chances are there’s something down there.” Plenty of gold is still being found. California led the nation in new gold discoveries last year, and a total of 10,373 gold-bearing locations have been unearthed in the Golden State, . Gregory Kuchan, a Douglas Elliman real estate agent, is currently with two mine shafts on it for $49,950. The lot spans 30 acres in Garlock, an old mining town-turned-ghost town just outside Randsburg. Kuchan, who’s based in Del Mar, said it’s outside his normal listing area, but he’s leaning into the forty-niner history and the gold rush potential to market the property. “You only need to find about 18 ounces to make this property pay for itself!” said the listing’s marketing materials. California’s original gold rush was an era of terror and lawlessness, as greed among miners led to murder, native massacres and citizen vigilantism. Things are more quiet today. But in the desert, there’s a muted sense of danger, a feeling that the normal protections of civilization are gone. Brian Fergusson, a 68-year-old crane operator who lives in Nevada and works in San Pedro, bought a 50-acre gold mine in Randsburg for $105,000 in 2020. He threw himself into the project, spending a week installing a 2,600-gallon water tank, an outhouse and a plywood shack to sleep in with stud walls and a steel door. Then, he went back to work. When he returned a few weeks later, it was all gone. “I’ve talked to people in the area, and there’s an extreme problem with thieves,” Fergusson said. “They don’t steal the gold — that requires work. If something sits on the land, someone will take it.” There’s also inherent danger in the mining itself: cave-ins are a problem, but bad air is the real killer. “You can crawl into a pocket with no oxygen without even realizing it, then black out and die,” he said. Related Articles Fergusson has been prospecting as a hobby for about a decade, and finally bought his own claim after searching around for five years. He chose this one because a U.S. Geological Survey document said that 2,500 ounces of gold had been taken from the 20 mines on the property in the early 1900s, which would be worth more than $6.5 million today. Right after buying the land, he crushed up a piece of ore and found what miners call flour gold — tiny, fine specks of gold. The 20-30 pieces didn’t even add up to a 10th of a gram, but it was enough to know that there’s more to be found. Since then, he’s been drywashing, a waterless process that uses air to separate heavy materials, such as gold, from the lighter dirt and sediment. Fergusson has sunk money into other hobbies: rock climbing, scuba diving, etc. But this is the first hobby he’s had that pays him back. He expects the land value to go up as well; he spent $105,000 on his claim in 2020, and someone recently bought a smaller lot near his for $175,000. But for him, it’s about the hunt. “When you wash out the pan and there’s gold in the bottom, it’s euphoric,” he said. Rudy Salazar, a 61-year-old truck mechanic from Orange County, got into gold mining less as a hobby and more as a moneymaking opportunity. David Treadwell pointed him toward a 58-acre property in Randsburg, and he spent nine months staring at it on Zillow before pulling the trigger in 2022. “When I started looking into chasing gold, I realized the ground is still packed with it. Man has only scratched the surface,” Salazar said. “We’re all sitting on a gold mine in California. So why am I not going after it?” His land features five gold mines and shares a fence line with the famed Yellow Aster mine, so he’s confident that there’s plenty of gold beneath the surface. Reaching it will be the tricky part. As opposed to placer mines, his property holds lode mines. To get it out, he’ll need to extract the gold from veins hidden within solid rock. Salazar spends his days exploring the mine shafts and sampling veins to see which ones hold the most gold. He’ll ramp up operations within months or years, depending on the samples. In the meantime, it’s a struggling business venture — one that he spent his entire retirement savings on. He’s aware of history potentially repeating itself. During the gold rush, most miners didn’t find fortunes, but the merchants — people selling pans, or garment makers such as and his copper-rivet blue jeans — did. So far in the modern gold rush, real estate agents are making more than the gold-seekers. “Getting a job that pays well, that’s real gold. People love the gold rush story, but I’m also aware of its outcome,” Salazar said. But he’s happy with the investment so far. And like so many Californians before him, he’s fueled by the promise of wealth, the secret riches buried in the earth, the “Eureka” moment always just out of reach. “I sit there alone. Everybody’s gone. My hands are waterlogged,” Salazar said. “It’s not easy. But I hope it pans out.”ICPC recovers N52bn, $966,900.83, intercepts N5.9bn diverted by MDAsAs the morning rush resumed and traffic slowly began to flow again, the two drivers exchanged reluctant apologies and contact information for insurance purposes. The incident, though minor in nature, served as a reminder of the importance of patience and caution on the road. In the chaotic dance of city traffic, every driver must be vigilant and considerate of others to ensure the safety of all road users.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinnai America Corporation , a leading brand of tankless water heaters in North America , strongly opposes U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) amended final rule on efficiency standards for tankless water heaters and urges the incoming administration to consider all implications and reverse the rule. The final rule will unreasonably restrict consumer access to certain tankless water heater products, disproportionately impact middle-income households and small businesses, and jeopardize hundreds of American jobs. The DOE's final rule raises standards for tankless to a condensing level of 91 percent, while tanked gas-fired water heaters remain subject to significantly lower non-condensing standards. While tankless water heaters are the more environmentally friendly option, achieving 91 percent efficiency with non-condensing technology is technologically impossible. "As published, the DOE's rule will create an uneven market that favors less energy efficient gas-fired tanked water heaters," said Frank Windsor , president of Rinnai America Corporation. "Consumers who rely on access to affordable tankless water heaters will see their options limited, forcing many to switch back to traditional tank-style water heaters, which are far less efficient at around 70 percent. This shift will result in higher energy bills and maintenance costs, while undermining the very environmental goals that prompted this rule. It will also potentially impact hundreds of American jobs that have been created in recent years. We urge the incoming administration to reconsider this egregious government overreach and reverse this rule that negatively impacts consumers, American workers, and the environmental goals it is intended to achieve." Rinnai America Corporation employs over 550 people across the United States at its headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. In the last five years, Rinnai has invested more than $100 million as part of its commitment to developing a strong domestic manufacturing base to serve the North American market. For more information on Rinnai and its portfolio of products, visit www.rinnai.us . About Rinnai: Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan , was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia . Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances, including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances, and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and is a top selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in the United States and Canada . Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in excess of $3 .3 billion. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living®. For more information about Rinnai's entire product line, visit rinnai.us . Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Rinnai® and Creating a healthier way of living® are the registered trademarks of Rinnai Corporation used under license by Rinnai America Corporation. SOURCE Rinnai America Corporation
Experts urge stronger collaboration in cybersecurity among OIC nations Islamabad:The Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) hosted a two-day international workshop on the ‘Cybersecurity Landscape in OIC Countries: Issues and Prospects’ at its headquarters in Islamabad. The workshop, which began on Tuesday, was jointly organized by COMSTECH and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., focusing on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity across the OIC member countries. The event attracted a distinguished lineup of cybersecurity experts from various OIC nations, including Fazlan Abdullah, Acting Head of the Pre-Emptive Technology & Services Division at Cybersecurity Malaysia; Fakhri Jafarov, Head of the Malware Research Laboratory, Azerbaijan Government CERT; Askar Dyussekeyev of KZ-CERT, Kazakhstan; Prof. brahim Sogukpnar, Professor of Cybersecurity at Gebze Technical University, Turkiye, and Zareefa S. Mustafa, Manager of the Cybersecurity Department at Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Major General (r) Hafeez-ur- Rehman emphasised the importance of joint cyber security initiatives at the national and international levels. Highlighting the importance of promoting international cooperation and highlighting the commitment of Pakistan and PTA for a secure digital future. In his address ,Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of COMSTECH, proposed an OIC Ministerial conference on cyber security which will help all OIC countries to establish an experience sharing platform to build a good defence system for Cyber space which will benefit all OIC countries and other part of the world while sharing Sharing various ongoing and future initiatives of COMSTECH, he also announced to organize two global cyber security forums in Central Asia and Africa in collaboration with Huawei and OIC-CERT, focusing on capacity building and fostering Linkages This workshop marks a significant milestone towards securing a safer digital future for OIC member countries as they unite to address the ever-evolving challenges of cybersecurity in a rapidly digitalizing world.
Liverpool's remarkable run of victories in recent weeks has propelled them to the top of the table and put them in pole position to win the league. Their attacking prowess, solid defense, and unwavering determination have made them a formidable force to reckon with this season. Manager Jurgen Klopp has instilled a winning mentality in his squad, and it is paying dividends on the pitch.NEW YORK (AP) — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. “The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position.” With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. “I'm not a watch guy, but I like it,” said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football’s answer to “I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways,” Hunter said. “It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery.” Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. “It just goes to show that I did what I had to do,” Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. “I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football,” Hunter said. “Being here now is like a dream come true.” Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind,” Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. “I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position,” Ward said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and
Stanley drops new bright color tumblers exclusively at 1 retailerOverall, the symposium for non-Party professionals was a significant step towards promoting dialogue, soliciting feedback, and fostering cooperation between the Party and experts from various fields. It demonstrated a commitment to openness, inclusivity, and collaboration in shaping China's economic future and achieving shared prosperity for all.MSNBC on brink as ratings slump even further after Trump election win Follow DailyMail.com's politics live blog for all the latest news and updates By ALYSSA GUZMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:11, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 20:12, 27 November 2024 e-mail 27 View comments MSNBC has suffered a major slump in ratings after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election as conservative Fox News continues to gain viewers. The liberal news network saw its audience numbers sink 47 percent in November, as CNN saw a 33 percent drop. Competitor Fox News Channel was the only cable news network to see growth after Trump's win, holding 62 percent of total day audiences, according to the network , which cited Nielsen Media Research numbers. MSNBC only pulled in 644,000 primetime viewers, compared to its counterpart, which pulled in 3.2million. In the key age demographic of those aged 25 to 54, Fox saw a 147 percent increase, with 467,000 viewers between 8pm and 11pm. Fox boasted that 'more Independents and Democrats continue to tune in' its network, while the rivals continue to struggle. Since the election, Fox beat ABC, CBS, NBC, and MSNBC with more than 4million viewers, according to Nielsen. MSNBC is down 52 percent year-to-date in primetime audiences. CNN is also down 39 percent, while Fox saw a 73 percent boost. MSNBC has suffered a major slump in ratings after Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election as conservative Fox continues to gain viewers. The liberal news network saw its audience numbers sink 47 percent in November Since the election Fox's primetime audience commands 3million viewers, while MSNBC picks up 644,000 and CNN has 453,000. MSNBC's Morning Joe show received backlash after its hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visited Trump's Mar-a-Lago, despite spending years blasting the president-elect and his time in office. The View's Ana Navarro unleashed a blistering on-air tirade on the married hosts, calling their visit to Trump 'opportunistic.' Of the progressive pair, she asked whether the two had 'change[d] their stripes' because of 'who's in power.' The Morning Joe hosts revealed that they had traveled 'personally' to meet Trump on Friday, after openly criticizing him in the weeks, months, and years prior. The reason for the visit, they said, was to 'restart communications' with the Trump administration before the president-elect retakes office. The two also touted a 'new approach' to coverage surrounding Trump's second term, eliciting a fiery response from not only Navarro, but her co-host, Sunny Hostin. Both women said they disapproved of the visit, with Navarro leading the charge. Two major shows featuring anchors Joe Scarborough (left) and Rachel Maddow (right) have tanked in ratings following the election. Scarborough's show saw lower ratings after he visited Mar-a-Lago and Maddow saw a dip after she was called hysterical over a post-election rant Meanwhile, Fox's biggest moneymaker The Five is pulling in 4.4million viewers and the network saw a jump in audience number since the election The MSNBC hosts dismissed the criticism saying it just proves there is a 'massive disconnect' between 'social media and the real world.' 'Yesterday, I saw for the first time what a massive disconnect there was between social media and the real world because we were flooded with phone calls from people all day, literally around the world, all very positive, very supportive: "I understand what you did..."' Scarborough said on Tuesday. 'But once in a while I would get a text or call from someone going: "Oh, man, I hope you're doing okay." I would call them back... I'd go: "Are you on Twitter?" And he goes: "I am." I'd go: "Well I'm not so we've had a good day." 'All of us will do the best we can do and we're all working towards a better America.' In another blow to the network, Anchor Rachel Maddow was mocked for her hysterical monologue after Trump's win. The MSNBC star claimed that the voter turnout for the Republican president-elect was evidence Americans had 'let democracy go' and opted for, a 'strongman, authoritarian system.' Maddow, who's about to sign a new $125 million, five year deal, likened the outcome to those seen in countries such as North Korea, Russia and China as she urged Democrats not to become, 'despondent.' 'Now we can work on being fricking pirates. We can work on being a thorn in the side to anyone who tries to turn this country into some tin-pot tyranny. The View's Ana Navarro unleashed a blistering on-air tirade in response to Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago However, she was instantly derided online with many viewers calling out her 'hyperbole.' The Wall Street Journal reported Comcast will release a swathe of its NBCUniversal cable TV networks, including MSNBC. Comcast's move to spin off its NBCUniversal networks would have been a staggering move years ago, with its fleet of channels previously among the company's most profitable assets. But the decision would see channels including MSNBC, USA, Oxygen, E!, and Golf Channel branched off onto a separate entity with a separate balance sheet. Comcast executives said that they will not spin off all channels, with Bravo, the Peacock streaming service and the NBC broadcast network remaining under the parent company. By shedding its expensive networks, Comcast is hedging its bets that it can expand its movie studio and theme park industries without being dragged down by the struggles of traditional television news. According to the WSJ's reporting, which broke the story, the new cable venture will have an 'ownership structure that mirrors Comcast's', but 'would likely need greater scale to thrive.' Fox boasted that 'more Independents and Democrats continue to tune in' its network, while the others continue to struggle ahead of Trump's second term Maddow is finalizing a five-year deal to stay on for $25million per year, which is less than her $30million previous contract, according to Puck News . Maddow only works once a week, and despite rating drops, is considered valuable to the network. The network's motivation to keep on their expensive anchor might be to encourage advertisers to invest in the spinoff company, according to Puck News. Meanwhile, Fox's biggest moneymaker The Five is pulling in 4.4million viewers, Jesse Watters Primetime has 3.9million, and The Ingraham Angle has 3.3million. Donald Trump Democrats CNN Share or comment on this article: MSNBC on brink as ratings slump even further after Trump election win e-mail Add comment
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