super ace 88 The HSE has denied it is sitting on land that could be used for much-needed housing despite an internal audit finding it has over 200 vacant sites. Social Democrats' deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said it is "unconscionable" that a state agency would hold that much land in a housing crisis. “The HSE must outline why it is sitting on these properties and if any plans have been drawn up to sell or repurpose them," said Mr O'Callaghan. “It also raises the wider question of how many vacant properties owned by state bodies are lying empty around the country. “In addition to introducing a vacant property tax with teeth, the next government must carry out a full audit of any empty public buildings or offices that could be handed over to the Land Development Agency or local authorities to deliver social or affordable homes.” In response to Mr O'Callaghan's comments, the HSE said that it had 130 sites in various stages of either being sold or being reviewed for sale. 'Retained assets' It also has 104 properties that are considered retained assets. It says that these properties are vacant and have been retained for "varying reasons", including future needs. "Decisions, informed by service management are based on an understanding of current or future healthcare service needs in the relevant area. "A building may be vacated by one service with a view to refurbishment for alternative use, or a property may be maintained for future service expansion at a specific location for demographic or service requirements. They may be vacant/derelict buildings in the middle of healthcare campus." A spokesperson for the HSE said it continues to "engage with the Department of Health, Department of Housing, the Land Development Agency (LDA) and the Department of An Taoiseach in relation to its surplus assets as part of an ‘all of Government’ approach to increasing housing stock". The HSE said that it adheres to requirements around offering surplus buildings to the State. It said the HSE has disposed of 46 assets in 2023 and 2024, a significant amount of which have been transferred to local authorities and said that state stakeholders, local authorities and approved housing bodies have expressed interest in 55 of the overall total of 130 vacant HSE properties. The HSE said that it also transferred St Kevin’s in Cork City to the LDA for the provision of 266 homes and land at St Finan’s in Killarney to Kerry County Council for housing purposes.Canaan Inc. Signs Agreement with AGM Group Holdings Inc.In conclusion, the Premier League dribbles completed per match ranking showcases the individual talent and skill of players like Ismaila Sarr and Abdoulaye Doucoure, who have impressed fans and pundits alike with their dribbling ability. Their performances serve as a reminder of the importance of this skill in modern football and highlight the impact that effective dribbling can have on a team's attacking play. Whether it's gliding past defenders with grace or bulldozing through with power, players who excel in dribbling add excitement and flair to the beautiful game while also proving to be valuable assets to their teams.

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By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Each day, an army of trucks delivers tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to Mexico City’s Central de Abasto, one of the world’s largest wholesale food markets. Most of the produce finds its way to people’s kitchens, and eventually their stomachs. But around 420 tons goes bad each day before it can be sold. It ends up, like so much food around the world, in a landfill. Globally, a staggering one third of all food that is produced is never eaten. That waste — more than 1 billion tons annually — fuels climate change. As organic matter decomposes, it releases methane , a greenhouse gas that is much more potent than carbon dioxide when it comes to warming the planet. The United Nation estimates that up to 10% of all human-produced greenhouse gases are generated by food loss and waste. That’s nearly five times the emissions from the aviation industry. For many years, scientists and policy makers have been largely focused on addressing other drivers of climate change, especially the burning of fossil fuels, which is by far the largest contributor to global emissions. But food waste has recently been drawing more international attention. The issue was on the agenda at this month’s United Nations climate summit in Azerbaijan, where for the first time, leaders signed a declaration calling for countries to set concrete targets to reduce methane emissions caused by organic waste. Only a handful of the 196 countries that have signed the Paris Agreement on climate change have incorporated food waste commitments into their national climate plans, according to the UK-based nonprofit Waste & Resources Action Program. Many more nations are like Mexico, which is just beginning to assess how it can reduce the 20 million tons of food wasted annually here. A recent report by the World Bank identified several waste hotspots in the country, including the Central de Abasato, which stretches across 800 acres on the south side of the capital. In the dense warren of stalls, the best-looking produce is displayed prominently: ripe bananas, glistening limes and orderly rows of broccoli and asparagus. In the back are fruits and veggies that no longer look perfect: mushy papayas, wilting spinach and bruised tomatoes. A few years ago, market organizers launched an initiative to collect the produce that looks too old to sell but is still perfectly usable. They donate it to food banks and soup kitchens. Organizers say they’ve reduced the amount of food that is thrown out by about a quarter since 2020 — and have provided meals to tens of thousands of hungry people. “It’s much better to donate,” said Fernando Bringas Torres, who has sold bananas at the market for more than four decades. “This food still has value.” Environmental activists say reducing food waste is one of the most attainable climate solutions, in part because its not politicized. Asking companies and consumers to cut back on the food they send to landfills is far less charged than urging a reduction in meat consumption, energy use or the number of gas-fueled cars on the road. “People on the left and the right both have a gut reaction to it because it is a waste of resources,” said Christian Reynolds, a researcher at the Center for Food Policy at City University in London. Reducing waste “is not a silver bullet” to stop global warming, Reynolds said. “But it’s up there with the things you’ve got to solve, and it’s a useful way to open doors around climate change.” Scientists say cutting back on waste is valuable because methane traps heat at a much higher rate than carbon dioxide. Methane emissions are to blame for about 30% of the recent rise in global temperatures. U.N. climate leaders say slashing them is a vital “emergency brake” that will help curb the extreme weather already seen across the world today. About 20% of methane emissions come from food loss and waste, an umbrella term that describes all food that is produced but not eaten. It includes crops destroyed by pests or extreme weather, produce or meat that spoils in transport because of faulty packaging and food that goes bad at market before it can be sold. It also includes all food purchased by individuals or served at restaurants that ends up in the trash. The data on food waste are stunning: Experts say some food waste in inevitable. Humans need food to survive and it degrades quickly. Modern food systems are built around the transport of products across long distances, increasing the likelihood that some things will spoil. But they say there are relatively pain-free ways to reduce waste at all stages — from producer to consumer. The simplest thing is to reduce the amount of extra food being produced in the first place. But other solutions include fixing inefficient machinery that makes it hard to harvest all of a crop, bettering poor roads that prevent food from making it from farm to table and improving packaging, so food stays good for longer. At the end of the chain, restaurant workers can be better trained to prepare food in a way that avoids waste. Retailers can be encouraged to avoid over-buying and to stop the practice of stocking only perfect-looking produce and discarding the rest. And consumers can be encouraged to eat all of what they buy and lower the temperatures on their refrigerators to delay food from going bad. There has also been a major push to get retailers to change how they label foods, given that many consumers throw out products if they are past their sell-by date. “We should be making sure that our food safety policies are not getting in the way of our climate goals,” Reynolds said. California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill, AB 660, that would bar food-sellers from using the term “sell by” on packages, requiring them to switch to “use by” or “best if used by.” Advocates say it would dissuade Californians from throwing away food that is still good. Other efforts are focused on recovery and redistribution — getting food that is about to spoil into the hands of hungry people. Each year 783 million people around the world go hungry, with a third of the global population facing food insecurity. World leaders “are starting to make the connection between the the climate impact and social impact,” said Ana Catalina Suárez Peña, an advocate with the Global FoodBanking Network, which works with food banks in more than 50 countries. Her organization recently developed a calculator for food banks and businesses that allows them to measure the volume of methane avoided by curbing food waste. The group found that six community-led food banks in Mexico and Ecuador prevented a total of 816 metric tons of methane over a year by redistributing food that would otherwise have gone to landfill. That is the equivalent of keeping 5,436 cars off the road for a year. Tools to measure food waste — and the savings generated from avoiding it — are an important part of tackling the problem, said Oliver Camp, a food systems adviser at the COP summit. Though he was heartened by the summit declaration calling on countries to set targets for avoiding food waste in their climate plans, he said there was still much progress to be made. Countries need to implement a “comprehensive, costed national strategy based on data as to where food loss and waste is occurring, and evidence-based interventions to avoid it,” he said. The World Bank analysis of Mexico found that most of the country’s emissions come from the energy and transportation sectors, but that the food wasted here is the fifth biggest contributor. “There is an overproduction by farmers,” said Adriana Martínez, 48, who runs a stall at the Central de Abastos that she inherited from her late father. She said customers “only want food that looks perfect.” Each week, about 30% of her product begins to go bad. In the past, she would have sent it to the overflowing dumpsters that sit behind the market. But now she calls up a market organizer who connects her with a local food bank. Martínez said her father, who grew up poor, would be happy knowing that food from the stand is helping other people instead of decomposing in a dump. “He knew hunger,” she said. “And he hated waste.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.None

A pregnant Florida woman was stabbed 14 times by an unhinged pizza delivery girl who was upset by a $2 tip on a $33 order. Brianna Alvelo, 22, was booked into the Osceola County Jail, where she now faces multiple , including attempted murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault and home invasion with a firearm, reported. The chilling incident unfolded on Sunday, when deputies found an injured woman lying on the bed of her motel room with stab wounds to the abdomen, chest, arms and legs. The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where she underwent surgery for a ruptured lung. The victim’s boyfriend told police he was at the motel with his girlfriend and her 5-year-old daughter to celebrate his birthday. The couple ordered a from Marcos Pizza Shop in Kissimmee. The order totaled $33.10, according to police documents. “The victim handed Alvelo, who delivered the pizza, $50 in cash and asked for change. Alvelo told the woman she didn’t have any change, so the woman searched her wallet and car for smaller bills,” per WESH. “The victim told deputies she ended up tipping Alvelo $2, and Alvelo walked away rolling her eyes,” according to documents. NEW: Florida pizza delivery worker stabs a pregnant customer 14 times because she was upset about a $2 tip Brianna Alvelo, 22, was upset over a $2 tip after delivering a pizza to the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee and returned with an accomplice The victim was celebrating a... — Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) A short time later, a masked woman — later identified as Alvelo — and her masked male accomplice knocked at the motel room door. “That’s when deputies say a male and female in masks forced their way into the motel room with a gun, told the boyfriend to go into the bathroom, and began rummaging through the victim’s things and breaking the 5-year-old’s Nintendo Switch,” according to WESH. “The victim said she turned away from the masked woman, later identified as Alvelo, to shield her daughter. That’s when the victim felt a hard strike on her back and saw blood. “Documents say the victim tried to get her phone, but Alvelo took it and smashed it,” the outlet reported. The victim said the attack ended when the masked man told Alvelo it was time to go. later identified Alvelo using motel security videos and the pizza delivery vehicle she drove. Alvelo’s male accomplice has not yet been identified, WESH reported. INSANE. Brianna Alvelo, a pizza delivery person, was arrested after she stabbed a pregnant mother 14 times in front of her 5 yo child because she only received a $2 tip. She is currently being held without bond and has been charged with attempted m*urder. — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) This chilling incident spotlights a number of tragic trends in American culture. The first is an alarming moral decay among the populace, who increasingly exhibit a and a sociopathic entitlement complex. Instead of being grateful for a $2 tip, Alvelo was so enraged that she planned a vicious assault and even recruited a male accomplice to commit the attack. The second disturbing aspect of this incident is how out-of-control our has become. Instead of being grateful for a tip in exchange for providing exceptional service, today’s workers often expect a substantial — whether or not they delivered superior service. Everywhere you go these days, there’s an omnipresent tip jar at cash register counters — even when you pick up an order yourself. Even fast food places and self-checkout lanes often have pre-set high tip suggestions on digital payment systems. Tipping culture in America is getting out of hand. — Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) Many other countries don’t have tipping cultures, yet provide superior service to customers. One notable example is South Korea, where workers typically deliver excellent, polite service — with no expectation of a tip. And if you try to tip them, the workers often decline. The repugnant case of Brianna Alvelo is not an argument against tipping, but a reminder that it needs to be reined in so don’t think stabbing a customer is the appropriate reaction to a six percent tip. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .Furthermore, it is understood that both Manchester City and Chelsea have negotiated lucrative sponsorship and commercial deals in connection with their participation in the Club World Cup, adding to the overall financial package. With the potential for increased exposure and brand visibility on a global scale, these partnerships are expected to further boost the clubs' revenue streams.

The Inaugural AIGC Director Co-Creation Program Campus Tour Kicks Off, "Can AI" Propels New Trends in Film and Television CreationUpon reuniting with her biological family, it was revealed that the woman had no recollection of her past life and the reasons behind her disappearance. She had built a new life with her foster family, whom she referred to as her own, and had become a loving mother to her two children. The shock and disbelief of her family and friends were palpable as they tried to make sense of the situation.

As the famous Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten, commonly known as Guga, reflects on his time in Beijing, China, he shares his thoughts on his experiences and the fulfillment he has found in the vibrant city. Despite his Brazilian roots and global travels, Guga has discovered a sense of contentment and joy in Beijing that has long eluded him.As they embraced before the match, Aránguiz and Havertz exchanged warm greetings, reminiscing about their time together at their former club. The Chilean midfielder, known for his tenacity and tactical prowess, spoke fondly of their experiences playing alongside each other and the memories they had created during their time at Leverkusen. Havertz, a rising star in European football, reciprocated the sentiment, highlighting the camaraderie and friendship they had developed during their shared journey.

As the game progressed, it was evident that Klopp's team was in fine form, with every player performing at the top of their game. The midfield duo of Fabinho and Thiago dictated play in the center of the park, spraying passes and breaking up Girona's attacks with ease. The defensive partnership of Van Dijk and Gomez was rock solid, snuffing out any danger that came their way.LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the “modest award.” Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. “She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice,” she said. “I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. “He’s not a man, he’s a coward,” attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. “A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is.” Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him “no” as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, “now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times,” referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. “I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn’t tell anyone so he wouldn’t hurt me again,” she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman’s complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said “she never said ‘no’ or stopped” and testified that everything she said was a lie. “It is a full blown lie among many lies,” he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.” McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. “You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise,” attorney Remy Farrell said. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.” The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor’s arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked “happy, happy, happy.” McGregor said he was “beyond petrified” when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor’s friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent.

Well, here we are again. We are about to close the books on 2024, and start a new ledger for 2025. Every publication, news show and podcast will have their best-worst moments of the year in sports, politics and movies and we will have retrospectives on lives well-lived. It is also the time of year when we start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. If you didn’t complete your resolutions in 2024, the good news is you get to roll them over. If you did, you have the unenviable task of coming up with new ones. Here are thoughts and strategies I have culled from many years of teaching goal-setting to young hires, developing business plans for seasoned veterans and being an exercise instructor.As the final buzzer sounded, the Shanxi Loongs celebrated their hard-fought victory, knowing that they had made a statement with this win. With their sights set on climbing even higher in the league standings, the team is poised to continue their winning ways and cement their position as a top contender in the league.Meanwhile, NS2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed game NS1, is also generating a considerable amount of excitement. The original game was praised for its innovative gameplay mechanics, immersive world-building, and captivating story. Fans have high expectations for NS2 and are eagerly anticipating its release next year. Analysts believe that NS2 has the potential to revolutionize the sci-fi gaming genre and attract a wide audience of players looking for a truly unique gaming experience.

NoneThe partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z and his entertainment company, Roc Nation, won’t change despite a woman accusing the rapper and business mogul of raping her when she was 13 years old, league commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was added as a defendant Sunday to a civil lawsuit filed against fellow hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs in U.S. District Court in New York. The complaint, originally filed in October , now alleges that the two men raped the 13-year-old at a party after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. Combs and Jay-Z have denied the accusations, with the latter issuing a lengthy statement Sunday vowing to fight the “idiotic” charges . Goodell addressed the issue with reporters following the conclusion of the NFL owners meetings in Irving, Texas. “We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” Goodell said. “And we know obviously the litigation’s happening now. And from our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” In 2019, Roc Nation signed a deal with the NFL to consult on live music entertainment and social justice issues . The partnership has resulted in several well-received Super Bowl halftime shows — including performances by the Weeknd , Shakira and Jennifer Lopez as co-headliners, Rihanna and a West Coast hip-hip lineup that featured Dr. Dre , Snoop Dogg, Eminem and more — and was renewed in October. Kendrick Lamar , the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper who had three Billboard No. 1 hits in 2024, will be the halftime performer at Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Music superstar Beyoncé , who is Jay-Z’s wife, will perform during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game on Christmas Day on Netflix. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable with not just the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on, helped us with,” Goodell said of Roc Nation . “They’ve been helpful in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners that have provided a lot of great value for us.” Combs has been charged by federal prosecutors with crimes including sex trafficking and racketeering . No co-conspirators have been named, but the prosecutors have stated their investigation is ongoing.