By Richard Ogwuche Guest Columnist I n one of his illuminating commentaries, Don Simpson, entrepreneur, educator, and mentor, captured in poignant terms the qualities possessed by renaissance leaders. According to him, these leaders accelerate cross-boundary learning, lead systemic change, think back from the future, drive performance with passion, apply a global mindset and practice personal mastery. Given his track record at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), it is an incontrovertible fact that the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, brought these attributes to bear when he was appointed by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari as the 19th group managing director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in July 2019. His impactful years in the saddle guiding the transition of the oil behemoth to a limited liability company is an inspiring success story woven around hard work, resilience, accountability and growth. The resumed operations of the Port Harcourt refinery engineered by Kyari after successful rehabilitation and modernization of the refinery broke a jinx of over two decades that had hitherto hovered over the country’s four ailing refineries like the sword of Damocles. Nothing in the mien of the self-effacing corporate titan prepared Nigerians for the lifting news that broke on November 26, 2024, when it was announced that the refinery had finally resumed operations; not even his assurances when work was in progress that he would get the job done. After all, past administrations had made similar promises and failed to deliver. Apart from Kyari, the capable team he had assembled and, perhaps, the President who I believe he made it a point of duty to brief on the progress of work, the vast majority of cynical Nigerians had given up on the refineries. For him, the eternal words of John C. Maxwell to the effect that, “Success doesn’t just happen. You have to be intentional about it, and that takes discipline” held special meaning. So, in spite of the prevailing disbelief, Kyari plodded on with the implementation of a carefully planned rehabilitation; he was consumed by the determination to succeed where others had failed. For those abreast with his work ethic, zeal, and unspoken determination, this milestone achievement was not the first time that Kyari would shatter records he met on the ground when he assumed office. At inception, he unleashed a raft of far-reaching transformative reforms, so consequential that they not only placed the company on a competitive pedestal but also prepared it for the challenges of a future in a competitive business environment devoid of government handouts. The task of guiding the much maligned state hydrocarbon company to respectability and profitability demanded a strong passion and unwavering commitment without which his lofty vision for the revival and transformation of the company would have died on arrival. Kyari’s vast experience in the company he joined in 1991, his understanding of its inner workings and uncanny insight of how to deal with the challenges prepared him for the task at hand. He anchored his plan for the rebirth of NNPC on the TAPE Agenda (Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence), a five-step strategic road map, which he envisioned as the vehicle for the attainment of efficiency and global excellence in the company’s operational processes. His TAPE Agenda created a new system that adhered to well-defined operational processes anchored on acceptable international standards and global best practices. The system he established operated the right operational cost structure that guaranteed value addition for sustained profitability; at the same time, the TAPE Strategic Road Map developed governance structures for the strategic business units of the company to realize its goals and performance standards. The sole aim of the reforms was to ensure an open and transparent NNPC. In a move unprecedented in the history of the company and pursuant to his drive towards transparency and accountability, Kyari directed the timely publication of the corporation’s audited accounts. From this record-shattering move, the first in its 44 years history, it was easy to glean from the audited accounts that the corporation declared a profit after tax (PAT) of N287 billion for the year 2020, the first in its 44 year history. Also, the corporation’s losses were reduced from N803 billion in 2018 to N1.7 billion in 2019. Kyari’s trailblazing efforts have continued to tumble records. The drive by major players in the oil and and gas sector to achieve the full deregulation of the sector took about 20 years in the making. The enactment of this landmark piece of legislation into law by President Buhari in August 2021 had the imprimatur of Mele Kyari, who rallied diverse stakeholders behind what he believed would have profound impact on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. He worked tirelessly to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and to secure necessary approvals from the Buhari administration. He actively participated in various public hearings organized by the National Assembly, where he passionately appealed to the lawmakers to pass the bill into law. The Petroleum Industry Act provided the legal framework for the transformation of NNPC into a public liability company; NNPCL came into existence as a result of the PIA under the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). This consequential law signaled a new beginning for the oil and gas sector; it has created more transparent and competitive environment in the oil and gas industry and delivered a better deal to oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta and elsewhere. The law also led to the establishment of new regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority. His commitment to the transformation of the industry went beyond the PIA; he initiated the process of divesting NNPC’s non-core assets, led the development of the NNPC’s 2020-2024 Strategic Roadmap envisioned to transform the organization into a more efficient and profitable entity. He also successfully negotiated $1.2 billion loan from the World Bank to assist the organization in finance its capital expenditure projects. Under his leadership and guidance, NNPC has forged strong partnership with global EITI to further entrench the culture of transparency and accountability and ensure that the organization’s processes are operated in line with global standards and international best practices. With Kyari at the helm, NNPC is one of the few major players in the extractive industry that adhere strictly to EITI standards through open reporting and transparent disclosures of details of finances and operations. The repositioning of NNPC under Kyari’s leadership in line with the reality of global energy transitions has been remarkable. Under his guidance, NNPC has demonstrated readiness and determination to achieve carbon neutrality through the use of the country’s abundant natural gas resources as a low carbon alternative that will help improve access to energy. To achieve this goal, NNPC established a Renewable Energy Division and transformed the NNPC R & D Division to NNPC Research, Technology and Innovation as part of the plan to transit to what he calls ‘Energy Company of Global Excellence.” In May 2022, NNPC and Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, took delivery of two 23,000 CBM Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels at the Hyundai MIPO Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, with plans to add 10 vessels in 10 years to enhance Africa’s energy transition to cleaner fuels. Kyari sees the vessels as critical to driving government’s commitment to the domestication of gas in Nigeria through a plethora of initiatives, one of which is the LPG Expansion Plan geared towards encouraging the use of gas in households, power generation, auto-gas and industrial applications, in order to attain five million metric tonnes of LPG consumption by next year. As part of its concerted effort to boost the existing 1.6bscf of gas supply for the domestic market, the company has also perfected plans to deliver 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) mother stations and mini LNG plants soon. This move is part of ongoing efforts by the company to improve its supply chain, develop new refining capacities and expand the retail network. Kyari has successfully guided the diversification of NNPC beyond its traditional oil assets. With the pledge to take over the engine lubricants in the country, the company, through one of its subsidiaries, NNPC Retail Limited, launched a range of lubricant products. The range include Nitro Diamond, Nitro Gold, Nitro Super 40, Nitro 2T engine oils, and many more. After five years of an unrelenting work ethic powered by a robust vision, positive signs point to growth and irreversible progress. The ongoing revival and transformation in the fortunes of NNPC are not an accidental occurrence but a product of deliberate planning anchored on visionary leadership. The record-breaker at the helm of NNPC has proven that, with grit, passion, commitment, belief and the right temperament, positive change is possible. Like old wine, he is getting better by the day; in the diverse portfolios of the company, his enduring leadership, revolutionary aesthetics, the transparency and high accountability threshold he has entrenched in the governance structure of the organization are paving way for the realization of his pledge to transform the company into a world-class company comparable to other players all over the world. 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VANCOUVER - Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! VANCOUVER - Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? VANCOUVER – Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning (14-9-3), while Jake Guentzel put away the game winner on a power play late in the third period. Captain Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood found the back of the net for the Canucks (14-8-4), who fell to 4-6-3 at home. Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced and Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. TAKEAWAYS Canucks: Hughes took a stick to the face 55 seconds into the game, missed more than 11 minutes, then returned to open the scoring 16:08 into the first period. It was the 50th goal of the defenceman’s career and extended his points streak to seven games with three goals and 10 assists across the stretch. Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a lower-body injury, added another potent piece to Tampa’s red-hot power play. The Lightning were 2-for-4 with the man advantage and scored a power-play goal for the sixth straight game. KEY MOMENT Tampa took the lead 6:29 into the second when Kucherov sliced a pass to Point at the bottom of the faceoff circle and the Lightning winger blasted it in past Lankinen for his 17th of the season. Kucherov put the visitors on the board just a minute and 49 seconds earlier. KEY STAT Point scored his league-leading 10th power-play goal of the season. He’s one away from becoming the third player to score 100 power-play goals for the Lightning UP NEXT Canucks: Continue a six-game homestand Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Lightning: Visit the Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. AdvertisementNoneince the 1980s, when the implemented the fashion of soaking head coach to celebrate an important victory, the bath at the end of championship games in the has become a tradition. The Gatorade shower for the winning coach is as striking as the commercials or the halftime show itself in the NFL's championship game, to the point that there are already statistics and even bets on the particular moment. For example, for , purple Gatorade became the favorite color for the bath to , coach of the . This is because a year earlier that color was the one received by the coach who already has three titles with the team. In this year's edition, is the favorite to be the color of the winning coach's bath at the with a betting line of . is second in the betting line at , while and . It's incredible to say, but the color of the teams playing on Super Sunday has influenced betting statistics since Super Bowl LIII, when the won. The history of Gatorade shower colors in the Super Bowl This is the list of colors that have been used since , when Gatorade replaced the water in the jugs with which they bathe the winning coach of a game for the .

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have announced their uniform combination for their Sunday Night Football game. The Bills on social media on Wednesday said they will don their traditional white helmets, blue jerseys, and white pants when they host the San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium. The game will be aired on NBC and Channel 2. The Bills are 5-0 when wearing that uniform combination this season, most recently beating the Kansas City Chiefs two weeks ago. While many NFL teams reveal classic or alternate uniform combinations for a game or two well before the season begins, the Bills usually announce what they will wear days ahead of each game. If you're superstitious in any way, we are keeping track of the Bills record in various jersey combinations this season. Here's the standings after 11 games: See you on Sunday night. 💯 @DeltaSonicWash | #SFvsBUF pic.twitter.com/kk22t4svxCNone

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. ("Treace” or the "Company”) (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities through its flagship Lapiplasty ® and Adductoplasty ® Procedures, today announced that Guy Guglielmino joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer. In this new position, Mr. Guglielmino will lead Treace's commercial efforts and play a pivotal role in driving the Company's next phase of rapid innovation, strategic product commercialization, and growth. "I am thrilled to welcome Guy to the Treace team,” said John T. Treace, CEO, Founder and Board Member of Treace. "With a wealth of diverse medical technology industry experience, a demonstrated track record of strong customer engagement, leadership in innovation and product development, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional market growth, Guy is ideally suited to lead our commercial efforts.” "I've always admired and respected Treace, having watched the team create and lead in entirely new market segments,” said Mr. Guglielmino. "Treace has established a new standard with an approach that deeply understands their customers' unmet needs, resulting in groundbreaking innovations that democratize the practice of the surgical treatment of bunions and midfoot deformities. I look forward to working with John and the Treace leadership team to deliver class-leading innovation, product commercialization, and sustained market performance.” Mr. Guglielmino joins Treace with deep medical technology industry expertise, having served in diverse senior leadership roles. Most recently, Mr. Guglielmino was President, Recovery Sciences at Enovis. Prior to that, he held senior Marketing roles at Enovis, Wright Medical, and at Bausch + Lomb. Mr. Guglielmino received his Bachelor of Science in Business & Entrepreneurship and his MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company's expectations of innovation, product commercialization, market performance, and growth. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, which affect or may affect the Company's business, strategy, operations or financial performance, and actual results and other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Factors that could cause actual results or other events to differ materially from those contemplated in this press release can be found in the Risk Factors section of Treace's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2024, and its subsequent SEC filings. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of their date and, except to the extent required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements, whether as a result of any new information, future developments or otherwise. Internet Posting of Information Treace routinely posts information that may be important to investors in the "Investor Relations” section of its website at www.treace.com . The Company encourages investors and potential investors to consult the Treace website regularly for important information about Treace. About Treace Medical Concepts Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. is a medical technology company with the goal of advancing the standard of care for the surgical management of bunion and related midfoot deformities. Bunions are complex 3-dimensional deformities that originate from an unstable joint in the middle of the foot and affect approximately 67 million Americans, of which Treace estimates 1.1 million are annual surgical candidates. Treace has pioneered and patented the Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction® System - a combination of instruments, implants, and surgical methods designed to surgically correct all three planes of the bunion deformity and secure the unstable joint, addressing the root cause of the bunion and helping patients get back to their active lifestyles. To further support the needs of bunion patients, Treace has introduced its Adductoplasty® Midfoot Correction System, designed for reproducible surgical correction of midfoot deformities. The Company continues to expand its footprint in the foot and ankle market with the introduction of its SpeedPlateTM Rapid Compression Implants, an innovative fixation platform with broad versatility across Lapiplasty® and Adductoplasty® procedures, as well as other common bone fusion procedures of the foot. For more information, please visit www.treace.com . To learn more about Treace, connect with us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram . Contacts : Treace Medical Concepts Mark L. Hair Chief Financial Officer [email protected] (904) 373-5940 Investors : Gilmartin Group Vivian Cervantes [email protected]

Danny Jones’ wife breaks down in tears on camera as she admits she struggling while he’s on I’m A CelebAlgert Global LLC purchased a new position in The Home Depot, Inc. ( NYSE:HD – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 1,601 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $649,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Canopy Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Home Depot by 1.5% during the third quarter. Canopy Partners LLC now owns 2,307 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $935,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 14.3% during the 3rd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 673,876 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $273,055,000 after buying an additional 84,062 shares in the last quarter. Optivise Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Depot in the 3rd quarter worth about $504,000. Waddell & Associates LLC increased its stake in shares of Home Depot by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 5,103 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $2,068,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nicolet Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Home Depot by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC now owns 18,242 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $7,508,000 after acquiring an additional 799 shares during the period. 70.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Insider Activity at Home Depot In related news, EVP Timothy A. Hourigan sold 16,004 shares of Home Depot stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $409.52, for a total transaction of $6,553,958.08. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 77,475 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,727,562. This trade represents a 17.12 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Also, EVP Teresa Wynn Roseborough sold 22,084 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $408.91, for a total transaction of $9,030,368.44. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 20,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,343,399.64. This trade represents a 51.98 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last quarter, insiders have sold 38,188 shares of company stock worth $15,624,585. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Home Depot Home Depot Price Performance Shares of Home Depot stock opened at $429.51 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $426.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.18, a P/E/G ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.65, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.13. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $407.48 and its 200 day moving average is $371.81. The Home Depot, Inc. has a one year low of $308.59 and a one year high of $439.37. Home Depot ( NYSE:HD – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 12th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.64 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $40.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $39.31 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 452.60% and a net margin of 9.45%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.81 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.12 earnings per share for the current year. Home Depot Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 12th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $2.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 27th. This represents a $9.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.10%. Home Depot’s payout ratio is 61.14%. Home Depot Company Profile ( Free Report ) The Home Depot, Inc operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and internationally. It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products. The company also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, and windows. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Home Depot Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Home Depot and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Knox also had six rebounds for the Bulls (3-2). Brandon Stroud added 11 points while shooting 4 for 12 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had six rebounds. Jamille Reynolds shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. The Pilots (2-3) were led in scoring by Max Mackinnon, who finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Vincent Delano added 14 points for Portland. A.Rapp also had 11 points and eight rebounds. South Florida went into the half ahead of Portland 38-33. Knox scored eight second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .