casino frenzy games NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Sweeping Allegheny College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Volleyball National Tournament, No. 8 East Texas Baptist University won their 28th straight match, 25-19, 25-17, 25-20. It is the second year in a row that ETBU has won their opening match in the NCAA Tournament. “I am really proud of our team,” says Head Coach Mallory Matthews. “Coming out here and getting a sweep in the first round is something we set out to do and I am just really proud them to come out on the big stage as that isn’t an easy task against any team. We set out to glorify the Lord in all that we do and I feel like we did that as the team played with joy today and had a lot of fun and that’s what it is all about.” Graycee Mosley led the team with her 21st double-double, recording 17 kills and 10 digs, boasting 510 kills on the year. It is the second year in a row she has produced over 500 kills and is only the second ETBU player to reach this feat, matching Arden Tunnell (2003, 2005). Avery Reid added 12 kills, and she now has 1,377 kills, surpassing Coach Matthews’ career total of 1,373. Hannah Perry recorded six kills with a .500 hitting percentage as Callie Humphrey led the team with 16 digs. Lexi Moody had 21 assists, while McKenzie Mansell gave 20. ETBU hit .303 in the match, which got stronger with each set. They hit .211 in set one, .333 in set two, and .387 with 17 kills in set three for 48 kills. ETBU’s defense held Allegheny to a .125 hitting percentage and a .000 percentage in set one with eight kills. Allegheny started the match with a 2-0 lead, but two Mosley kills and an Emily Sitton kill put the Tigers ahead, 4-3. Down 8-7, ETBU went on a 9-1 run, taking a seven-point lead, 16-9. ETBU scored eight straight points before Allegheny took a timeout. After Allegheny went up 9-8, ETBU had three kills from Perry, Reid, and Sitton, along with four Allegheny attack errors and a block from Sitton and Emily Millikin. Mosley made it 21-16 on a kill, but Allegheny fought back to within four, 23-19. A Moody surprise kill and then a Mosley kill ended the set 25-19. Once again, Allegheny ran out to a 3-0 lead in set two. ETBU answered quickly with six straight points on a kill from Mosley and Sitton and three Reid service aces. Allegheny came within two, 7-5, only to see ETBU reeled off four more points on kills from Grace Williamson, Mosley, and Perry, with an Allegheny attack error making it 11-5. Back to within four, 12-8, ETBU put together a 5-0 run and a nine-point lead, 17-8. Williamson and Perry had kills, and Sadie Kasowski added a service ace. Mosley added a kill to make it 20-13, and Perry’s kill pushed the score to 22-14. Williamson finished set two with a kill to go up 2-0. Heading into the third set, Mansell said this about Allegheny and how close the set was: “We knew possibly that this was going to be their (Allegheny) last game, and they were going to be hungry, and we just had to stay aggressive on the ball.” Aggressive is what ETBU did, hitting .387 with 17 kills. Allegheny pushed ETBU to its limits, taking a 9-7 lead. ETBU retook the 10-9 lead on a 3-0 run, as the match had nine lead changes after that point. Allegheny went up, 17-15, only to see a kill by Mosley and Reid tie the set. The Gators retook the lead, 19-18, but Ried and Sitton added kills for the one-point lead, 20-19. Allegheny tied the match at 20 on a kill, but ETBU scored the following five points for the win. Mosley had two kills, and Allegheny added three errors as ETBU advanced to the second round.During each snowfall in Metro Vancouver, some of TransLink’s most problematic buses for traversing slick conditions are the articulated buses. These are the longer 60-ft-long buses with a pivoting joint and three doors, and they are deployed on busy bus routes such as the 99 B-Line and RapidBus routes. In addition to the use of diesel-powered articulated buses, a sizeable proportion of the trolley-electric bus fleet is also articulated. Articulated buses generally do not perform well in snow, especially on slopes, due to their uneven weight distribution. Additionally, the pivoting joint in the middle of the bus can make it more challenging to maintain control on slippery surfaces, with the rear section potentially sliding or jackknifing due to a loss of traction. As well, when it comes to snow performance, another problematic feature of most articulated buses is that they use rear-wheel drive axles, with the powered wheels that propel the motion of the bus located at the back of the vehicle. This can make it difficult for an articulated bus to gain sufficient traction in slick conditions, especially when the back section is lighter than the front section. For this reason, TransLink has acquired new articulated buses with dual-wheel drive axles — articulated buses with not only the standard rear-wheel drive axles, but also centre-wheel drive axles. With two sets of wheels propelling the vehicle’s motion, including the additional centre-wheel drive axle next to where the pivoting joint is located, these new articulated buses are expected to provide better traction, stability, and steering control. In an announcement today, TransLink states these new articulated buses will be used specifically on steep, slipper areas of the region. This winter, 16 newly acquired articulated buses with dual-wheel drive axles — a first for TransLink’s bus fleet — are being deployed. Upon inquiry, TransLink spokesperson Dan Mountain told Daily Hive Urbanized these buses were ordered as replacement vehicles earlier this year, and this was the entire order, with the intent to test how effective the technology is before ordering more. Currently, some of the most problematic areas for articulated buses are the steep West 10th Avenue hill west of Alma Street in Vancouver, which is a key segment for the 99 B-Line route toward the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus, and the steep road terrain up Burnaby Mountain to reach the Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus. In recent years, during significant snowfall, TransLink strategically switched out the use of articulated buses for the 40-ft-long two-door buses, given that these shorter buses have better traction performance. It operated the “UBC Snow Shuttle” using the 40-ft buses between UBC bus exchange and the intersection of Alma Street and West Broadway, where the 99 B-Line route would terminate and short-turn during the snow-mode operations to avoid the West 10th Avenue hill. Articulated buses may also be switched to the 40-ft buses to better traverse Burnaby Mountain to reach SFU, with these shuttle buses replacing the R5 Hastings Street RapidBus and No. 144 SFU/Metrotown, for example. Additionally, another key change for TransLink’s winter weather operations this winter is the increased use of winter-grade bus tires. Up to 600 buses, about 100 more than in 2023, will be equipped with Michelin Grip D tires on key bus routes. Such tires have a deeper tread pattern and carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating, which is the highest winter rating available for bus tires. According to the public transit authority, their previous testing of the Michelin Grip D tires show they perform effectively in snowy and rainy conditions. While traction performance is a key consideration for TransLink buses in winter weather, the focus shifts to passenger comfort inside the buses during sweltering summer weather. Since 2012, air conditioning has been a standard for TransLink’s procurement of new buses for fleet expansion and retirements. The proportion of buses with air conditioning reached 50% in 2021, and it is expected to further rise to 90% by 2026 and .

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Ultimate guide to Bitcoin: How and what to buy, how to protect yourself... and if you can make a fortuneThe AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 15 points and No. 23 Alabama coasted to an 83-33 win over Alabama State on Monday at the Emerald Coast Classic. Sarah Ashlee Barker and Karly Weathers both added 12 points for the Crimson Tide (7-0). Zaay Green had 11. Barker, Weathers and Green combined to go 12 of 16 from the field as Alabama shot 51% and made 23 of 34 free throws. Cordasia Harris had eight points for the Hornets (2-3), who shot 27.5% and had 28 turnovers while being outrebounded by 17. Alabama entered ranked 17th in scoring offense through the first two weeks of the season, averaging 87.3 points per game. Barker opened the scoring and contributed another layup before her 3-pointer made it 14-0. The Tide led 26-8 after one quarter. Alabama also had a 13-2 run in the second quarter and Weathers had a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lead 46-20 at halftime. Alabama plays the winner of UAB-Clemson on Tuesday and the Hornets face the loser. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballA leaked letter signed by 13 B.C. Conservative MLAs attacking a fellow caucus member has exposed a rift within the upstart party, just weeks after it became the Official Opposition following a swift rise from political obscurity. The group of MLAs, which comprises almost one-third of the 44-member B.C. Conservative caucus, sent a letter dated Nov. 29 to leader John Rustad raising concerns about public comments MLA Elenore Sturko made to CBC News on Nov. 23. Sturko, a former RCMP officer who represents Surrey Cloverdale, said she thought it was appropriate for the Vancouver Police Board to accept the resignation of vice-chair Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba following comments made on social media. In screenshots shared to Reddit, one of Sakoma-Fadugba's posts discusses how "mass immigration" and "a growing aversion to assimilation" are "transforming Canada into a place where a shared identity is disappearing." B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad speaks to reporters in late October. (Mike McArthur/CBC) Another post questions Diwali celebrations at schools, saying the "push for secular education isn't about religion — it's about erasing Christian values from the lives of our children." A third references "gender transitions" while criticizing a "woke culture that pits children against their parents." Vancouver Police Board vice-chair resigns following social media comments Sturko said the comments were offensive, particularly to the transgender community. However, many B.C. Conservatives have rallied behind Sakoma-Fadugba, saying she is a victim of "cancel culture" and has been attacked for supporting traditional family values. The party's president, Aisha Estey, wrote on social media: "Cancel culture is alive and well at the Vancouver Police Board. She should never have resigned and shame on those who pressured her to do it." B.C. Conservative party president Aisha Estey comments on the resignation of Vancouver Police Board vice-chair Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba. (X.com) MLAs call for written apology The MLAs' letter to Rustad says they believe Sturko spoke out of turn. "It is our view that the statements caused undue harm to Ms. Sakoma and called into question our commitment to the core values shared by Conservatives," they wrote. The MLAs also said under Rustad's leadership, the B.C. Conservative Party "has consistently denounced 'cancel culture' and stood for the Charter rights British Columbians enjoy to free expression and freedom of religion." Read the full letter from 13 B.C. Conservatives about Sturko's comments: Mobile users: View the document (PDF KB) (Text KB) CBC is not responsible for 3rd party content They called for Rustad to ask Sturko to send a written apology to Sakoma-Fadugba and "encourage the Vancouver Police Board to advance conciliatory discussions" with the former board member. The letter's signatories are: Tara Armstrong, Rosalyn Bird, Dallas Brodie, Brent Chapman, Reann Gasper, Sharon Hartwell, Anna Kindy, Jordan Kealy, Kristina Loewen, Macklin McCall, Heather Maahs, Korky Neufeld and Ward Stamer. B.C. Conservative MLAs convened virtually for an emergency caucus meeting Friday morning. Sturko told CBC News she won't comment, since the letter was addressed to Rustad. She added she has no plans to change her statement regarding Sakoma-Fadugba, nor has Rustad asked her to do so. Sturko said she first learned about the letter on Thursday. CBC News has contacted Rustad and Estey for comment but has yet to hear back. WATCH | Choices for shadow cabinet draw criticism: Some of B.C. Conservative shadow cabinet picks draw criticism 14 days ago Duration 2:33 B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has announced his shadow cabinet -— the critics' portfolios meant to hold government ministers to account.But as CBC’s Katie DeRosa reports, some of the appointments are facing pushback. Rustad's party campaigned on socially conservative issues including what it calls parental rights. It voiced its opposition to sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI 123) guidelines in schools, saying parents should have more of a say in what's taught to their children. Rustad then created a new critic portfolio called parental rights and sports, signalling the issue will continue to be a priority for the party. B.C. Conservative leader names shadow cabinet, takes shots at NDP SOGI 123 is not a curriculum but provides guides and resources to help teachers address discrimination and bullying, create supportive and inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQ+ students and acknowledge varying genders and sexual orientations. Sturko, a former B.C. United MLA, crossed the floor in June to join Rustad amid poor polling numbers and flagging confidence in B.C. United Leader Kevin Falcon. B.C. United MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives A month later, Falcon made a deal with the B.C. Conservatives to suspend the party's election campaign and throw his support behind Rustad.

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NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The Standard & Poor’s 500 edged up less than 0.1% to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It has climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10-billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 points to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 points to close at 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since election day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re seeing a nearly 3-in-4 chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report, which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar after a frenetic night during which President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9%, helping lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs, including for goods coming from China. Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris, where the government is battling over the budget. Choe writes for the Associated Press. AP writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed to this report.The FBI has been political from the start

2024 Sanya International Yacht Show Opens: Set Sail in Sanya, Enter the Free Trade Port 12-06-2024 07:22 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: SHENZHEN HMEDIUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD On December 5, the 2024 Sanya International Yacht Show officially opened at the Sanya International Yacht Center. Nearly 30 renowned industry associations, including the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the Large Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA), and the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), along with 45 brands from countries such as France, the UK, Italy, Germany, and Turkey, participated in the event, showcasing a total of 200 vessels. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/0db88e0b1a02b3741bd46fa29e9eb768.jpg With the theme "Set Sail in Sanya, Enter the Free Trade Port," the main venue is located at the Sanya International Yacht Center, while the sub-venue is at the Sanya Hongzhou International Yacht Marina. The exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France and features a special France Guest Country Pavilion, with 25 vessels making their debut. Sanya has over 1,400 registered yachts, ranking among the top in the country for yacht and sailboat ownership, earning the title "City of a Thousand Yachts." It has implemented the country's first three policies: "no guarantee for entry," "zero tariff on yachts," and "yacht imports within five years." More than 90 yacht industry chain enterprises, including Hongzhou Group, Bureau Veritas, Moon Marine, and Oneal Yachts, have established operations in Sanya. World-renowned yacht brands like Ferretti, Azimut, and Beneteau are prominently displayed on the water, further solidifying Sanya's status as a leading city for yacht tourism and a popular venue for international yacht product launches, business negotiations, and events, expanding Hainan's international "circle of friends" through yachting. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/03026671a372cc69aea380e02b807f06.jpg "We are seizing the opportunity to create a high-level, international professional exhibition to showcase diverse tourism consumption products and highlight Sanya's new brand image in water tourism and culture," said a representative from the Sanya Central Business Bureau. The exhibition platform aims to attract upstream yacht industry research and design, midstream yacht trade agents, and downstream training research institutions and water activity market entities to gather, facilitating an interactive exchange and cooperative dialogue platform. This initiative will help integrate industry resources, promote the reform and innovative development of the yacht industry, and enhance Sanya's industrial collaborative growth. The exhibition will run until December 8, featuring a series of exciting activities. The Sanya International Yacht Center will coordinate with several yacht marinas in Sanya to host simultaneous global launches, dynamic scene performances, effective business matchmaking, industry forums, and award ceremonies. Additionally, the prestigious "China Yacht Awards Ceremony" will once again be held in Sanya as an official event of the exhibition, showcasing a range of exciting activities to create a "Best Sanya" city brand and promote the construction of an innovative development pilot zone for the yacht industry. Media Contact Company Name: Hainan Visual and Audio Communication Limited Contact Person: Wang Lin Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=2024-sanya-international-yacht-show-opens-set-sail-in-sanya-enter-the-free-trade-port ] Phone: 0898-66831692 Country: China Website: https://www.hnntv.cn This release was published on openPR.The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) has sold two parcels of land that are set to be developed into residential towers just east of Calgary's Central Library. Local developer Bankside Properties bought the land, in partnership with Sumus Property Group, to build a pair of six-storey buildings, each designed to offer roughly 80 one- and two-bedroom rental units. The buildings' ground-floor units are planned to have the flexibility to be converted into commercial space in the future. Development permits for both buildings are scheduled to be submitted before the end of the year, with groundbreaking expected in late 2025. Bankside and Sumus are investing roughly $60 million into the project. Cole Richardson, managing principal for Bankside Properties, told news media on Monday that the towers won't target the premium rental market but instead will be designed to be affordable to most people. Over $1B in major Calgary building projects to be completed or started this year, says CMLC More rental units coming to East Village following latest groundbreaking The company wanted to develop in the East Village, he said, because of the mix of businesses already in the neighbourhood, its walking distance to downtown Calgary, and the CMLC's vision for the neighbouring culture and entertainment district. The buildings will bolster Calgary's supply of housing as the city's population grows, Richardson said. "There's a bit of a supply problem right now. We're excited to add to that supply. Now these aren't really large buildings, but every new building helps fill that housing gap," Richardson said. Kate Thompson, CMLC president and CEO, noted the corporation asked the developers to complement nearby historic buildings like the St. Louis Hotel and the Hiller Block. "The added pressure on this property is that you're right next to the new Central Library and the St. Louis Hotel, and also in a challenging market," Thompson said to media on Monday. "We understand that and know how important it is to bring residents into East Village, and keep the momentum with the delivery of development opportunities." More East Village development Thompson anticipates construction to begin on more than 400 units in the East Village in 2025, as part of an overall plan to build more than 900 new homes in the neighbourhood in the coming years. In 2022, the CMLC announced partnerships with developer ONE Properties for two mixed-use towers in the East Village, and with Minto Properties for a 100-unit residential development along the city's RiverWalk. The CMLC said both projects are advancing through financing and design development, with an update expected on the projects next year. East Village rebirth started 15 years ago; there's still much work to do Analysis Thousands will soon be moving into Calgary's converted office towers. What are they going to do there? The higher-density projects have been more challenging to deliver in recent years, Thompson said, because of the rising cost of building materials. Statistics Canada found that Calgary saw the largest increase of residential building construction costs among the 11 metro areas it measured in each of its quarterly reports on building construction prices this year. "It's incumbent upon CMLC to look at opportunities to increase development, increase rooftops and residences here, even amidst all those challenges," Thompson said. Calgary's East Village neighbourhood has several development projects already underway, including the newly announced buildings east of the Central Library. (Calgary Municipal Land Corporation) The CMLC also announced it conditionally sold the temporary site of Bounce Games Park to a developer partner. It expects to offer more details on the project early next year. At Fourth Avenue and Macleod Trail S.E., Trico Homes has submitted a development permit for 255 residential units and three commercial units, including a daycare with a rooftop outdoor play space, the CMLC said. It also announced real estate firm Triovest is in the land-use pre-application phase with the city for two mixed-use towers north of Studio Bell. Also in the neighbourhood, Alston Properties has nearly completed construction on EV606, a 44-unit riverfront rental property, with occupancy expected for early next year. At Arris Residences at Sixth Avenue and Third Street S.E., 177 of its available condo units have been sold, with the remaining 200 units still up for sale. The 42-storey tower includes 300 new units.