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Trend Micro Named a Magic Quadrant Leader for Email Security PlatformsThe King and the Prime Minister have paid tribute to Jimmy Carter following the former US president’s death on Sunday aged 100. In a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service

1 2 Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday laid the foundation for the administrative and academic buildings of Patliputra University near Bakhtiyarpur in Patna district by unveiling the plaque. The project, covering an area of 6,07,600 square feet, is estimated to cost Rs 212 crore and is set for completion within 24 months. The Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited will execute the project. During the event, officials presented a detailed site plan of the proposed buildings to the CM. Following the presentation, he inspected the surrounding areas from the upper floor of the nearby Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering. The CM asked the officials concerned to ensure smooth access to the site from the Patna-Bakhtiyarpur four-lane highway, calling for the speedy completion of the ongoing elevated and service roads. "Once completed, the elevated road will ease access for the nearby residents, students of the Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering, as well as the visitors to the new campus of Pataliputra University near Bakhtiyarpur," he said. Pataliputra University, established on March 18, 2018, and currently operating from the Mithapur area in Patna, oversees all colleges in Patna and Nalanda (except those affiliated with Patna University). The university has 25 constituent colleges, two govt women's colleges, three minority colleges and several affiliated institutions. At the foundation-laying event, the state's education minister, Sunil Kumar, and additional chief secretary (education) S Siddharth welcomed the CM with a bouquet. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 Results Majority: 145 BJP+ 229 MVA 47 OTH 12 Results : 288 / 288 BJP+ WON Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 Results Majority: 41 INDIA 56 NDA 24 OTH 1 Results : 81 / 81 INDIA WON Source: PValue Earlier in the day, the CM inspected the construction progress of Bihar Engineering University (BEU) and Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS) in Mithapur. Dr Pratima S Verma, secretary of the department of science, technology and technical education and Kumar Ravi, secretary of the building construction department, provided detailed project information through diagrams. Pratyaya Amrit, development commissioner and additional chief secretary of the health department, presented updates on BUHS construction work. The CM stressed the need for efficient and timely construction of all structures, including the main, administrative and academic buildings, examination and evaluation centres, auditoriums and staff quarters, for both universities. "The construction should be such that the campus looks aesthetically pleasing," he said. The CM highlighted Mithapur's transformation with the establishment of prominent institutions like the Chandragupt Institute of Management, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, NIFT, National Chanakya Law University and Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University. "The entire area has improved and once the construction of these two new universities is complete, it will look even better," the CM added.

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The Eagles are NFC East champions and they did it at home against the Cowboys. It doesn't get better than that, right? Granted, their dominating 41-7 victory came against a Dallas team playing without Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb, and saw touchdown passes for the home team from Kenny Pickett and from Tanner McKee. But it counts just the same, and Philly's 13th win of the season assures they won't need to worry about getting a 14th as their playoff fate has now been sealed. Here's a look at a player whose stock is back on the rise, and a reason for Eagles fans to lament a bit after a very convincing win on an unseasonably warm December afternoon: Stock up: 📈 Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Last week, the Eagles lost to the Commanders for two main reasons (no disrespect to Jayden Daniels and his epic performance): Jalen Hurts left in the first quarter with a concussion, and Gardner-Johnson was ejected in the third quarter after his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The Eagles' thinness at the safety position directly contributed to their inability to stop the Washington passing game. A week later, CJGJ — known around the NFL for both being a ball hawk and one of the league's most notorious trash talkers — decided to make it up to Eagles fans. CJ Gardner-Johnson PICK-6!!! 📺: #DALvsPHI on FOX 📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/3WSZb2eQzk His pick-six in the Birds' first defensive stint in the game helped to give the offense find its sea legs under a backup quarterback. He added a second interception — his sixth of the season (the second most of any NFL player) — and that led to another Eagles touchdown. A total of 14 points off of Gardner-Johnson forced turnovers, not shabby at all. Gardner-Johnson hobbled off the field with an abdomen in the fourth quarter, and the hopes are it will be a minor one (his return was officially "questionable"). Three more points off another Dallas miscue came in the first half, when Oren Burks jarred a ball loose in the second quarter that was recovered by Jordan Davis. A fourth Eagles turnover came from, who else, Zack Baun who created a Rico Dowdle fumble in the fourth. Defensively, the Eagles keep finding ways to do it. If they're not suffocating offenses at the line of scrimmage or sticking to opposing wide receivers like gloves, they're creating big plays and turnovers. This kind of play could keep them on the field deep into January (or February). Stock down: 📉 Saquon Barkley's rushing record Hoisted with their own petard. The Eagles locked up the NFC East crown, as well as the NFC's 2-seed throughout the postseason. Which means that there is almost no chance any big name starters will see the field next week against the Giants in a totally meaningless Week 18 game in South Philly. (The only circumstance that would see the Eagles with a reason to play in Week 18 is both the Lions and Vikings losing later this weekend. If they both lost there would be a shot at the 1-seed.) Which means that Barkley's epic, unforgettable season will probably end, with the running back at 2,005 yards for the 2024 regular season. He'll fall an even 100 yards short of Eric Dickerson's all-time rushing record after a 23-yard fourth quarter scamper made him the NFL's ninth ever 2,000 yard rusher. With the fanfare, handshakes and hugs after the run that got him to the 2k mark, it seemed like a fitting end to Barkley's regular season. While the 1984 record is painfully within reach, 100 yards would require Barkley to play the majority, if not all of Week 18, and the risk of injury is too great for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. Ironically, Barkley's 16 games played are right on par with the record he was chasing — as many were critical that he could theoretically be eclipsing the mark with an extra 17th game played. Dickerson set his record on 379 carries, while Barkley had 345 carries. If he had the same number of rushing attempts as Dickerson he'd be the record holder. In Sunday's win against Dallas, everything appeared to be going wrong for the running back early, as he was stuffed near the line of scrimmage repeatedly, collecting just 25 yards on his first 12 carries. But he turned it around, looking like his old shifty spry self, finishing with 167 rushing yards in the game. It was nice to see Barkley able to post solid numbers on the ground without Hurts under center. It is expected that the starting quarterback will return for the Wild card playoff round on the second weekend in January, when the Eagles host the No. 7 seed in the NFC. Follow Evan on Twitter: @evan_macy Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice SportsAFP – We’re familiar with terms like “helicopter parents” or “cosseting parents”, often used to describe overprotective parenting styles. However, this cautious approach has faced criticism from experts who argue that it can hinder a child’s emotional growth. Instead, they advocate for “lighthouse parenting”, a model that promotes greater independence and self-reliance. The concept of “lighthouse parenting” was introduced by paediatrician specialising in adolescent medicine Dr Ken Ginsburg. In particular, he outlined its benefits in the book Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love With Expectations and Protection With Trust (2015). In it, he explained that parents must serve as a beacon for their offspring. “We must make certain they don’t crash against the rocks, but trust they have the capacity to learn to ride the waves on their own,” he writes. This educational model encourages parents to give their children more freedom in their actions, while clearly indicating the boundaries that must not be overstepped. Because helping children to become more autonomous doesn’t mean letting them do anything and everything. Children need to be guided and supported in their choices and questioning, without negative judgement or preconceived ideas. “By being there to provide (your kids) with support and guidance, but not just solving the problems for them, it allows them to feel like they have the tools to tackle things that life may throw at them,” said American psychotherapist Joe Farrell to Parents magazine. This way, once the child has left the family nest, they’ll be able to adapt. Unlike their peers who were overly cosseted during their early years. In a study published in 2019, a research team from Florida State University found that students with helicopter parents were more likely to experience school burnout than those with less control-ling upbringings. Experts agree that parental overprotection is detrimental to a child’s development. Adolescents and young adults who experienced helicopter parenting in most of their early years show more depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as socialisation difficulties. LETTING GO TO BE A BETTER PARENT One would think that all these research findings would be enough to discourage fathers and mothers from becoming “hyper-parents” who over-invest in their toddler’s life to ensure their absolute well-being. But it hasn’t had that effect. A survey conducted by Morning Consult for the New York Times revealed that 74 per cent of American parents have already made medical and other appointments for their adult children. This tendency to overprotect can be explained, in part, by the pressure on parents to ensure the safety, success and happiness of their offspring. Social networks and the comparison culture they promote have a lot to do with it. To foster children’s development and ease the burden on parents, the lighthouse parenting model advocates letting go. “I understand the desire to be very involved and wanting to know all the ins and outs of your child’s life. But you do get to that point, as they age, that they need to have their own life. “So, as they get older, you’re gradually stepping back,” psychotherapist Joe Farrell tells Parents. Like any parenting style, lighthouse parenting isn’t for every family. Some children need more attention than others, and will thrive best in a stricter, but not authoritarian, framework. Some Internet users are amused by the proliferation of parenting terms. Helicopter parents, bulldozer parents, tiger parents, snowplow parents and now light-house parents. The list goes on and on, attesting to the popularity of labelling everything to do with raising children. But when it comes to the latest buzzword, the main people involved are rather circumspect. “My husband (not on any social media) came across an article about this lighthouse thing and forwarded it to me with the comment: ‘...so, normal, regular parenting???’,” recounts a mother on the Reddit forum.

NORMAL – The Illinois State basketball team fought adversity Sunday at CEFCU Arena, and adversity won. Playing without No. 2 scorer Johnny Kinziger and losing top scorer Chase Walker early, the Redbirds also battled second-half foul trouble in a 73-67 loss to Illinois-Chicago before a crowd of 3,841. Here are nine takeaways from ISU’s second MVC defeat in as many outings that snapped a four-game winning streak. Walker’s hard fall Sophomore center Chase Walker scored ISU’s first six points. The final basket came on a dunk in transition off a pass from Dalton Banks just 2:04 into the game. But Walker fell hard, and after being down on the court for a couple minutes, limped to the ISU bench under his own power. Illinois State's Chase Walker puts up a shot around the defense of Illinois-Chicago's Sasa Ciani (21) on Sunday at CEFCU Arena. “It looked like he landed flat. He was up and landed hard,” ISU coach Ryan Pedon said. “It was good to see him walking around, but I think they’re being precautionary holding him back. We’re hoping for the best there.” A 6-foot-9 sophomore, Walker entered the game as ISU’s leader in scoring (15.3) and rebounding (6.7). After several minutes of treatment and evaluation, Walker returned to sit at the end of the ISU bench. He walked gingerly to the huddle during timeouts. “Chase draws so much attention. He compacts the defense, and adds an element of physicality,” said Pedon. “We missed those components.” Kinziger status Kinziger, who averages 13.8 points, did not play after suffering a bruised knee in the first half of ISU’s win at Cornell on Dec. 22. “I don’t think Johnny’s is a long term deal. It’s nothing major or structural that’s going to require surgery,” Pedon said. “I think he’s going to be all right. He’s getting better. I don’t know if it’s this week or next or something like that.” Fast start fades Ignited by Walker, ISU (8-5 overall) led 22-10 after a Caden Boser 3-pointer at the 11:02 mark of the first half. The Flames (8-4, 1-1 MVC) committed five early turnovers but began to heat up and pulled within 35-33 entering halftime. “Chase creates so much. He draws so much attention,” said graduate student guard Dalton Banks. “So for him to go down early obviously hurt. I think it’s more on us. I don’t think today we had the best next man up mentality. We made too many mistakes, especially defensively.” Illinois State's Caden Boser provided the defense on Illinois-Chicago's Javon Jackson on Sunday at CEFCU Arena. Poindexter steps in Taking over for Kinziger, graduate student guard Malachi Poindexter made his second start of the season and first since the opener. Poindexter responded with a season high 20 points, sinking 12 of 14 at the free throw line. “I’m just ready to play whatever role Coach wants me to be in at the time,” Poindexter said. “We have a couple guys out so my role might change a little bit. That’s what had to happen tonight. I’m just focusing on winning.” Illinois State coach Ryan Pedon encouraged his team during first half action Sunday against Illinois-Chicago at CEFCU Arena. “I thought Malachi gave us a really good performance,” said Pedon. “He shot 14 free throws. That tells you about his competitive will. I thought he played with real urgency. I admire that about Malachi.” Poindexter agreed with Banks that the Redbirds needed to respond to the absence of Kinziger and Walker better. “I think UIC did a good of just being tougher and stronger throughout the second half and part of the first half as well,” Poindexter said. “We hit them in the mouth early, but they swung back. We kind of curled up a little bit.” Second half troubles ISU starter Landon Wolf picked up his fourth foul with 17:30 left in the second half and sat out the next eight minutes. Boser, seeing more court time with Walker out, also sat down after being called for his fourth foul later in the half. UIC moved out to a 54-48 edge with 11:38 to play and did not relinquish the lead the rest of the way. The Redbirds pulled as close as four twice in the final minute. Illinois State's Dalton Banks (3) defended Illinois-Chicago's Jordan Mason (2) on Sunday at CEFCU Arena. “You’re going to lose guys. Guys are going to get hurt,” Banks said. “But you have to be able to step into your role when called on. That starts with me. I didn’t do what I needed to do in the second half in terms of leadership. We’ve obviously got to get healthy, but we have to get a little tougher collectively.” Banks finished with nine points and team highs of five assists (without a turnover) and two steals. ISU matched a season low with five turnovers. Ty Pence was the only other ISU player scoring in double figures with 10 as the Redbirds shot just 33 percent from the field in the second half (8 of 24) and 39.7 percent overall (23 of 58). “When you’re down two of your very best players, everybody’s got to elevate just a little bit in terms of reliability, production and just being sound and solid,” said Pedon. “We weren’t enough in those areas today. Our bench has got to be a little bit better.” 3-point slippage ISU came into Sunday as the No. 3 3-point shooting team in Division I at 41.8 percent. But the Redbirds coaxed in just 6 of 26 from beyond the arc Sunday for 23.1 percent. At 8 of 17, UIC attempted nine fewer from 3-point range but still connected on two more. Flames Filip Skobalj (eight points), Tyem Freeman (10) and Javon Jackson (14) combined for 6 of 10 long range accuracy. Sasa Ciana paced UIC with 16 points and his nine rebounds paved the way for a 38-31 margin on the boards. Skunberg bootless North Dakota State transfer Boden Skunberg, who has not played all season because of a foot injury, has shed the protective boot. “Progress, yes. He has not been full go at all,” said Pedon. “The progression he’s going through week by week is in relation to the tolerance level to pain he’s feeling. He’s been working really hard. There is some healing going on, and progress has been made.” The ISU coach will discuss the possibility of sitting out the entire season as a redshirt and returning for his final year of eligibility next season with Skunberg once a target date for his return has come clearer into focus. “When we feel like there is a date he could potentially return, then let’s sit down and talk and figure this out,” Pedon said. Lieb remains sidelined Center Brandon Lieb still is wearing a guard on one finger on his right hand. Lieb has been out the entire season. “He’s in the same boat. We don’t have a date yet,” said Pedon. “Progress is being made, but I think that’s a little more extended. We have a conversation and make a determination at that date as well.” Next up ISU heads to Kentucky to face Murray State on Thursday at 7 p.m. Follow Randy Reinhardt on Twitter: @Pg_Reinhardt Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Former US president Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. (Neil Hall/PA). The King and the Prime Minister have paid tribute to Jimmy Carter following the former US president’s death on Sunday aged 100. In a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Jimmy Carter made a state visit to the UK in 1977 and received a private congratulatory message from the King on his 100th birthday. (PA) Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Jimmy Carter’s presidency was characterised by troubles at home and abroad, including the 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran, but was also marked by the conclusion of the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. (AP) A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public serviceThe Bank of Scotland’s business barometer poll showed 73% of Scottish businesses expect to see turnover increase in 2025, up from 60% polled in 2023. Almost a quarter (23%) of businesses expect to see their revenue rise by between six and 10% over the next 12 months, with just over a fifth (21%) expecting it to grow by even more. The poll found that 70% of businesses were confident they would become more profitable in 2025, a two per cent increase when compared with the previous year. Revenue and profitability growth was firms’ top priority at 52%, though 40% said they will be targeting improved productivity, and the same proportion said they will be aiming to enhance their technology – such as automation or AI – or upskill their staff (both 29%). More than one in five (22%) want to improve their environmental sustainability. Other areas businesses are hoping to build upon AI-assisted technology (19%), and 24% will be investing in expanding into new UK markets and 23% plan to invest in staff training. The business barometer has surveyed 1,200 businesses every month since 2002, providing early signals about UK economic trends. Martyn Kendrick, Scotland director at Bank of Scotland commercial banking, said: “Scottish businesses are looking ahead to 2025 with stronger growth expectations, and setting out clear plans to drive this expansion through investments in new technology, new markets and their own teams. “As we enter the new year, we’ll continue to by their side to help them pursue their ambitions and seize all opportunities that lie ahead.”

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Wrestling gets organizedA TRAVEL expert has revealed the clever packing hack that stops your clean clothes getting dirty on holiday. Travellers are always eager to find new hacks that allow them to pack their luggage more efficiently before jetting off on holiday . One of the biggest annoyances for those heading abroad is keeping dirty clothes separate from clean ones while on holiday. It goes without saying that our bags often become a jumbled mess by the end of the trip. However, a well-seasoned flyer has shared one method which could help stop this headache for holidaygoers . According to Samantha Hamilton, an expert traveller who runs the New England Wanderlust blog, there is a correct way to pack your dirty laundry when traveling. H amilton, who has been travelling for over 10 years, told holidaygoers: "Keep your dirty laundry in a separate packing cube." The travel whizz says that packing cubes have been the most effective way to contain the smell. She also says they are especially handy as they maintain an element of the compression to save space. A specific compression packing cube will help you save space and keep the smells away from clean clothes. Compression packing cubes are great at creating more space in your suitcase as they reduce the room taken up by clothes and other items. Hamilton also advises travellers to “throw a dryer sheet into your dirty laundry cube" to help with bad smells. You might not use a lot of dryer sheets in your normal laundry routine, but pack a few to keep your suitcase from permanently absorbing the scent of every adventure. There is no harm in putting them in your suitcase and also in the packing cube with your dirty laundry. Hamilton says they are her "last line of defence" to stop odours from seeping into the rest of her suitcase. And for longer trips they come in handy even more thanks to taking up no room at all. Hamilton added: “I also no longer mix my dirty laundry with my shoe bags, and keep them separate. “I noticed that, especially with shoes like canvas sneakers, they would start to absorb odours from the dirty laundry.” It follows this travel expert's clever trick using tape that makes packing so much easier and keeps everything in one place. And this packing expert has revealed how to pack enough luggage that is still under 7kg. Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list. “And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.” 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver. “Packing cubes are great - for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. “Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it."

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The Broncos learned Sunday night that that they will play face the Kansas City Chiefs in the regular-season finale at 2:25 p.m. next Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in a game to be televised by CBS. A win or a tie by the Broncos (9-7) would clinch their first playoff berth since they won Super Bowl 50 in the 2015 season. They also would clinch a berth if both Cincinnati (8-8) and Miami (8-8) fail to win in Week 18. The Broncos can't do better than be the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs, with seven teams making it. If they advance to the postseason, they would open at Buffalo (13-3), which locked up the No. 2 seed with a 40-14 win Sunday over the New York Jets. The Bengals will play at Pittsburgh on at 6 p.m. Saturday. Miami will play at the New York Jets in game that also will start at 2:25 p.m. Sunday. The Broncos, in the second season for head coach Sean Payton, could have clinched a playoff berth with a win or a tie Saturday at Cincinnati. But they lost 30-24 in overtime. Allen's big effort Entering Saturday's game, Broncos defensive end Zach Allen had never had more than one sack in any game in his six-year NFL career. Against the Bengals, he had 31⁄2. "He's be en an elite player all year and just hats off to him for a great game,'' said Denver linebacker Justin Strnad. Allen has 81⁄2 sacks this season and could end up being one of three Denver players to reach double digits on the season. Outside linebackers Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper have 111⁄2 and 91⁄2 sacks, respectively. The Broncos on Saturday dumped Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow seven times to tie a season high. They sacked Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield seven times in Week 3. Sutton closing in on 1,000 With 983 yards, Courtland Sutton is likely against the Chiefs to become the first Denver receiver to reach 1,000 in a season since he had 1,112 in a 16-game season in 2019. But it has been a bit of a struggle for him recently. Over the past three games, Sutton has 13 catches for 137 yards. In the six games before that, he had 42 grabs for 569 yards.Spain unemployment hits 17-year low