British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has underscored the critical need to bolster support for Ukraine, arguing it is essential for positioning the country favorably in peace negotiations. In a candid admission, Starmer suggests a negotiated end to the conflict could be on the horizon. During a speech in London's financial district, Starmer highlighted the importance of sustained Western backing for Ukraine, warning that a Russian triumph would endanger the security, stability, and prosperity of Europe. He called for continued support of Ukraine's self-defence, stating, "We must do what it takes, for as long as it takes." As Russia advances at an alarming rate, and with President-elect Donald Trump poised to potentially alter the U.S. support dynamic, Starmer's remarks come at a pivotal time. His comments reflect a departure from earlier stances, where he insisted that the conflict should end with Russia withdrawing from Ukrainian territory. With Europe's role in arming Kyiv becoming more pressing, Starmer stressed the urgency of unified European action to protect against a determined Russian aggressor. (With inputs from agencies.)Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned the " Sangh Parivar attacks " on Christmas celebrations in the state, stating that such "cultureless" acts were an "insult to Kerala and its people". He made these comments in his Christmas Eve greetings posted on social media. Vijayan was referring to the recent disruption of festivities at a school in Palakkad by VHP activists and the destruction of a symbolic crib created by children at another school by unidentified miscreants, which sparked protests across the state. The Kerala State Minorities Commission registered a suo motu case and sought a report from police on the incidents reported from Nalleppilly and Thathamangalam in the district. "Religions are not walls that divide people. Instead, they should serve as messengers of humanity and love, uniting people like pearls on a string," Vijayan said. "We view all celebrations as opportunities to share the sweetness of love. People from different faiths come together for each other's festivities. This is the tradition of Kerala. The openness to accept and understand others' beliefs and to see their joys as one's own is a unique trait of Malayalis. Our strength lies in maintaining religions as beautiful expressions of humanity and brotherhood," he added. Vijayan stated that some petty communal forces were attempting to weaken this unity and turn religious faith into a cause for hatred. "Recent attacks by certain groups against Christmas celebrations highlight this reality. We must stand together against these cultureless acts that insult Kerala and its people," he said. The chief minister emphasised that Malayalis had a responsibility to resist such people and protect the true essence of this land. "Let the birth of Jesus Christ be filled with messages of humanity and love. Jesus' life demonstrated that faith is not just a ritual but a realisation of love for humanity. Christ is an eternal symbol of sacrifice and martyrdom. Jesus embraced the helpless and raised his voice against injustices as a call for liberation," he said. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .
David Coote will not appeal against the termination of his contract by referees’ body PGMOL, the PA news agency understands. Coote was sacked earlier this month after the emergence of a video in which he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said that a thorough investigation had concluded he was “in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable”. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare,” PGMOL’s statement on December 9 added. Coote had the right to appeal against the decision but PA understands the Nottinghamshire referee has decided not to. The video which triggered PGMOL’s investigation into Coote’s conduct first came to public attention on November 11. In it, Coote is asked for his views on a Liverpool match where he has just been fourth official, and describes them as “s***”. He then describes Klopp as a “c***”, and, asked why he felt that way, Coote says the German had “a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown” and had accused him of lying. “I have got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f****** arrogant, so I do my best not to speak to him,” Coote said. Later in the video, Coote again refers to Klopp, this time as a “German c***”. The Football Association opened its own investigation into that video, understood to be centred on that last comment and whether Coote’s reference to Klopp’s nationality constituted an aggravated breach of its misconduct rules. The investigation by PGMOL which led to Coote’s contract being terminated is also understood to have looked at another video which appeared to show Coote snorting a white powder, purportedly during Euro 2024 where he was one of the assistant VARs for the tournament. European football’s governing body UEFA also appointed an ethics investigator to look into the matter.
This week, a hostage video emerged of captured soldier and Australian man Oscar Jenkins being detained and interrogated by Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. While diplomats say they are still working to confirm the 32-year-old's location and conditions, the ABC learnt that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) was alerted to concerns regarding his whereabouts last month. Ukraine has been enlisting foreign volunteers into its international allegiance since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. At least seven Australians are believed to have died fighting in Ukraine since, but Mr Jenkins is believed to be the first Australian soldier to be captured and held as a prisoner of war. So, what happens now? And what legal protection do people who joined Ukraine's forces have if they are captured by Russia? What are the conditions of a POW kept in Russia? Speaking to ABC's RN Breakfast on Tuesday, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Birmingham said Russia should be treating all prisoners, including Mr Jenkins, "humanely and fairly, with respect and in accordance with the laws of war". And while he said it was up to Russia to "live up to those standards", he acknowledged "far too many reports" have been seen of Russia failing to do so. Mr Jenkins identified himself as a former teacher in a video posted by pro-Kremlin social media accounts on Sunday that shows a man with dirt across his face being interrogated and struck on the head by Russian captors. The ABC also verified Mr Jenkins's identity independently. Keir Giles, Russian military expert and senior consulting fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House told RN Breakfast Mr Birmingham's expectations are "extraordinarily unlikely". "As painful as it is to say, we have to face up to the unfortunate reality that it would be extraordinarily unlikely for Russia to do that," he said. If a prisoner is not murdered immediately after capture — which is becoming increasingly routine — Russia follows a standard procedure of subjecting prisoners to extreme psychological duress and systemic physical torture, Mr Giles explained. Through placing pressure on the families of those who have been captured, and on the Ukrainian government, Russia "incentivises prisoner exchanges". "This is a tactic implied to by Russia to secure high-profile assets being returned from Ukrainian captivity," he said. Could Australia and Russia perform a prisoner swap? Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday declined to say if the government would consider a prisoner swap deal for Mr Jenkins, but that they had made representations to the Russian government on Mr Jenkins's behalf. He also refused to say when the government first became aware of the case. Mr Giles said that Mr Jenkins, however, may have been captured at an almost "favourable time" due to the increased interest on the Russian side in negotiating swap agreements and to start negotiations with the Ukrainian side. "It appears that Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region of Russia has actually captured highly valuable Russian individuals they want back," he said. "In terms of looking for opportunities for making exchanges, this is a good time. As soon as you get these people back, the less they suffer in Russian captivity." Donald R. Rothwell, professor of international law at ANU College of Law, said that Mr Jenkins would join a larger pool if Russia decides to treat Mr Jenkins as a prisoner of war. The pool would consist of Ukrainian prisoners of war who "may be transferred for Russian prisoners of war during the conflict or at the end of the war". "That is not a process Australia would be involved in as it is not a party to the war," he said. Otherwise, any other form of prisoner swap would have to be done "through political means" which could include Simeon Boikov, Professor Rothwell said. Known by his online moniker Aussie Cossack, Mr Boikov is an Australian pro-Russian influencer currently holed up in the Russian consulate in Sydney to avoid an arrest warrant. Reposting the hostage video of Mr Jenkins, Mr Boikov stated that he should be part of a prisoner swap deal. Mr Giles said that the swap would "solve quite a few problems" if Russia were willing to an exchange of that kind but "is fairly far-fetched" compared to the regular prisoner exchanges seen with Ukraine. What is the difference between a prisoner of war and a mercenary? The description of a mercenary is one which Russia routinely applies to foreign fighters who have been captured instead of a prisoner of war — whether or not they meet that category, Mr Giles said. As such, captured prisoners can be treated as criminals and prosecuted as one. "Often these people are actually signed up with Ukraine armed forces and are not mercenaries in any recognised sense of the term," Mr Giles said. "This pretence by Russia that they are [mercenaries] allows them to put them through a sham legal trial and on occasion, sentence them to death." Professor Rothwell said the main legal issue concerning Mr Jenkins is what Russia chooses to classify him as. "Prisoner of war status applies to combatants and they enjoy protections under the 1949 Geneva Convention to which both Australia and Russia are parties," he said. "Alternatively, Mr Jenkins could be classified as a mercenary, and the 1977 Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions makes clear that a mercenary shall not have the right to be a combatant or a prisoner of war." But he says that as Mr Jenkins is a foreign national, admitted to his captor that he was being paid, and was taking part in the hostilities it is "therefore legally significant." Mr Giles said it was all part of the "threat" that Russia creates and there was "sadly" no way of telling what could happen and at what pace. "It is all part of the routine, part of the theatre and the fiction that Russia has created about the foreign fighters who are assisting Ukraine out of their own goodwill." Recent Russian executions Ukraine's Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights says that Russian forces have recently executed five Ukrainian prisoners of war. Dmytro Lubinets said on the Telegram messenger app on Sunday that Russian troops had shot five unarmed soldiers after capturing them. Mr Lubinets gave no details, but said he would report the executions to the UN. "Russian war criminals who shoot Ukrainian prisoners of war should be brought before an international tribunal and punished with the most severe punishment provided for by law," Mr Lubinets wrote. Russia did not immediately comment on the incident. They have previously denied committing war crimes. The Australian government is warning Australians not to travel to Ukraine or join the military efforts against Russia. ABC ABC
Referee David Coote will not appeal against termination of contractBiden claims Hunter charges were politically motivated. Here is what the facts showHUNTINGTON, W.Va. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA) has completed the previously announced purchase of Tribute Contracting & Consultants, LLC ("Tribute"), an underground utility contractor that employs approximately 90 construction workers and primarily specializes in water and wastewater system installations in Ohio , Kentucky , and West Virginia. As previously noted, Energy Services purchased substantially all of the assets of Tribute for $22 million in cash, less any assumed debt and working capital adjustments, and $2.0 million of Energy Services' common stock. Todd Harrah and Tommy Enyart will continue their employment with Energy Services' new subsidiary and commented on the announcement, "We are excited to join forces with Energy Services and look forward to contributing to the company's continued success." Douglas Reynolds , President, commented on the announcement. "We are excited to add Tribute to the Energy Services team. This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of buying companies that are familiar to us and further enhances our presence in the water distribution and wastewater categories." About Energy Services Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV , is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 1,200+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production. Certain statements contained in the release including, without limitation, the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects" or words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions, changes in business strategy or development plans, the integration of acquired business and other factors referenced in this release. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/energy-services-of-america-completes-acquisition-302319926.html SOURCE Energy Services of America Corporation
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Provident Bancorp, Inc. Adopts Stock Repurchase ProgramFirst Quarter Highlights Revenue grows 26% year-over-year to $628.0 million Calculated billings grows 13% year-over-year to $516.7 million Deferred revenue grows 27% year-over-year to $1,783.7 million GAAP net loss of $12.1 million compared to GAAP net loss of $33.5 million on a year-over-year basis Non-GAAP net income of $124.3 million compared to non-GAAP net income of $86.4 million on a year-over-year basis SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. ZS , the leader in cloud security, today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2025 , ended October 31, 2024. "Growing customer engagements and strong sales execution drove a solid Q1 with all metrics exceeding our guidance. The combination of Zero Trust and AI is creating exciting new opportunities, which we are well positioned to capture with our large and expanding platform," said Jay Chaudhry, Chairman and CEO of Zscaler. "With our customer obsession, the world's largest cybersecurity cloud, and an upleveled go-to-market machine, we are driving strong growth." First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue: $628.0 million, an increase of 26% year-over-year. Income (loss) from operations: GAAP loss from operations was $30.7 million, or 5% of revenue, compared to $46.1 million, or 9% of revenue, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP income from operations was $134.1 million, or 21% of revenue, compared to $89.7 million, or 18% of revenue, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Net income (loss) : GAAP net loss was $12.1 million, compared to $33.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP net income was $124.3 million, compared to $86.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Net income (loss) per share, diluted: GAAP net loss per share was $0.08, compared to $0.23 in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.77, compared to $0.55 in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Cash flows: Cash provided by operations was $331.3 million, or 53% of revenue, compared to $260.8 million, or 53% of revenue, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Free cash flow was $291.9 million, or 46% of revenue, compared to $224.7 million, or 45% of revenue, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Deferred revenue: $1,783.7 million as of October 31, 2024, an increase of 27% year-over-year. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments: $2,707.9 million as of October 31, 2024, an increase of $298.2 million from July 31, 2024. Recent B usiness Highlights Zscaler's cloud security platform reached a new scalability milestone, surpassing half a trillion daily transactions, which is nearly 60 times greater than the total number of Google searches per day. This milestone underscores the unparalleled scalability, resilience, and trust customers have placed in the Zscaler platform, which enables organizations to secure users, applications, and devices, while simplifying operations and consolidating costs. Appointed Adam Geller as Chief Product Officer to accelerate Zscaler's next phase of innovation and growth. Geller's proven security product and engineering experience will be invaluable to the development of Zscaler's AI-driven security operations platform. Announced a set of AI and Zero Trust integrations with the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform to advance security operations by providing advanced threat detection, response, and risk management. Announced four new integrations with Okta designed to accelerate joint customers' Zero Trust transformation by delivering end-to-end, context-aware security. Together, Okta and Zscaler are helping customers reduce risk, improve the user experience, and enable cross-domain response through shared telemetry and threat intelligence. Published the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report, which provides detailed insights covering mobile and IoT/OT cyber threat landscape from June 2023 through May 2024. ThreatLabz found that the Zscaler cloud blocked 45% more IoT malware transactions than last year–indicating botnets continue to proliferate across IoT devices. Change in Non-GAAP Measures Presentation Effective August 1, 2024, the beginning of our fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 23% for the purpose of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share to provide better consistency across interim reporting periods in fiscal 2025 and beyond. Given the significant growth of our business and non-GAAP operating income, we believe this change is necessary to better reflect the performance of our business. We will continue to assess the appropriate non-GAAP tax rate on a regular basis, which could be subject to changes for a variety of reasons, including the rapidly evolving global tax environment, significant changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. Prior period amounts have been recast to reflect this change. Financial Outlook For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we expect: Revenue of $633 million to $635 million Non-GAAP income from operations of $126 million to $128 million Non-GAAP net income per share of approximately $0.68 to $0.69, assuming approximately 163 million fully diluted shares outstanding and a non-GAAP tax rate of 23% For the full year of fiscal 2025, we expect: Revenue of approximately $2.623 billion to $2.643 billion Calculated billings of $3.124 billion to $3.149 billion Non-GAAP income from operations of $549 million to $559 million Non-GAAP net income per share of $2.94 to $2.99, assuming approximately 164 million fully diluted shares outstanding and a non-GAAP tax rate of 23% These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Forward-Looking Statements safe harbor below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Guidance for non-GAAP income from operations excludes stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes, amortization of debt issuance costs, and amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. We have not reconciled our expectations of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP net income per share to their most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain items are out of our control or cannot be reasonably predicted. For those reasons, we are also unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, the variability of which may have a significant impact on future results. Accordingly, a reconciliation for the guidance for non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP net income per share is not available without unreasonable effort. For further information regarding why we believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors, the specific manner in which management uses these measures, and some of the limitations associated with the use of these measures, please refer to the "Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this press release. Conference Call and Webcast Information Zscaler will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter of fiscal 2025 and outlook for its second quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025 today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time). Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. PT Webcast: https://ir.zscaler.com Dial-in: To join by phone, register at the following link: ( https://register.vevent.com/register/BIe2c2c82d1e694dd3a00b3debc6f30548 ). After registering, you will be provided with a dial-in number and a personal PIN that you will need to join the call. Upcoming Conferences Second quarter of fiscal 2025 investor conference participation schedule: UBS Global Technology and AI Conference in Scottsdale Wednesday, December 4, 2024 BTIG Virtual Software Forum Monday, December 9, 2024 Scotiabank Annual Global Technology Conference in San Francisco Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Barclays Annual Global Technology Conference in San Francisco Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Needham Growth Conference Thursday, January 9, 2025 and Friday, January 10, 2025 Sessions which offer a webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Zscaler website at https://ir.zscaler.com/ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our future financial and operating performance, including our financial outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including but not limited to: macroeconomic influences and instability, geopolitical events, operations and financial results and the economy in general; risks related to the use of AI in our platform; our limited operating history; our ability to identify and effectively implement the necessary changes to address execution challenges; risks associated with managing our rapid growth, including fluctuations from period to period; our limited experience with new products and subscriptions and support introductions and the risks associated with new products and subscription and support offerings, including the discovery of software bugs; our ability to attract and retain new customers; the failure to timely develop and achieve market acceptance of new products and subscriptions as well as existing products and subscription and support; rapidly evolving technological developments in the market for network security products and subscription and support offerings and our ability to remain competitive; length of sales cycles; useful lives of our assets and other estimates; and general market, political, economic and business conditions. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results are included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" set forth from time to time in our filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2024, filed on September 12, 2024, as well as future filings and reports by us, copies of which are available on our website at ir.zscaler.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . You should not rely on these forward-looking statements, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties. Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information We believe that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. For further information regarding why we believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors, the specific manner in which management uses these measures, and some of the limitations associated with the use of these measures, please refer to the "Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this press release. About Zscaler Zscaler ZS accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust ExchangeTM platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the SSE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world's largest in-line cloud security platform. ZscalerTM and the other trademarks listed at https://www.zscaler.com/legal/trademarks are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Investor Relations Contacts Ashwin Kesireddy VP, Investor Relations and Strategic Finance (415) 798-1475 ir@zscaler.com Natalia Wodecki Media Relations Contact press@zscaler.com ZSCALER, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Revenue $ 627,955 $ 496,703 Cost of revenue (1) (2) 141,462 111,394 Gross profit 486,493 385,309 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1) (2) 306,087 267,111 Research and development (1) (2) 154,254 113,539 General and administrative (1) 56,819 50,716 Total operating expenses 517,160 431,366 Loss from operations (30,667 ) (46,057 ) Interest income 30,048 25,942 Interest expense (3) (3,143 ) (3,159 ) Other expense, net (652 ) (1,212 ) Loss before income taxes (4,414 ) (24,486 ) Provision for income taxes 7,637 8,997 Net loss $ (12,051 ) $ (33,483 ) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.08 ) $ (0.23 ) Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted 152,557 147,625 (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes as follows: Cost of revenue $ 15,793 $ 12,955 Sales and marketing 64,866 58,668 Research and development 58,865 41,043 General and administrative 21,050 20,063 Total $ 160,574 $ 132,729 (2) Includes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets as follows: Cost of revenue $ 3,675 $ 2,717 Sales and marketing 425 226 Research and development 140 93 Total $ 4,240 $ 3,036 (3) Includes amortization of debt issuance costs $ 981 $ 977 ZSCALER, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (unaudited) October 31, July 31, 2024 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,553,645 $ 1,423,080 Short-term investments 1,154,252 986,574 Accounts receivable, net 424,573 736,529 Deferred contract acquisition costs 152,475 148,873 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 108,835 101,561 Total current assets 3,393,780 3,396,617 Property and equipment, net 409,005 383,121 Operating lease right-of-use assets 84,091 89,758 Deferred contract acquisition costs, noncurrent 286,656 296,525 Acquired intangible assets, net 59,595 63,835 Goodwill 417,029 417,029 Other noncurrent assets 58,846 58,083 Total assets $ 4,709,002 $ 4,704,968 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 25,368 $ 23,309 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 83,384 91,708 Accrued compensation 126,379 160,810 Deferred revenue 1,533,080 1,643,919 Convertible senior notes 1,145,799 1,142,275 Operating lease liabilities 49,600 50,866 Total current liabilities 2,963,610 3,112,887 Deferred revenue, noncurrent 250,640 251,055 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 41,938 44,824 Other noncurrent liabilities 24,269 22,100 Total liabilities 3,280,457 3,430,866 Stockholders' Equity Common stock 153 152 Additional paid-in capital 2,593,010 2,426,819 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,487 ) (4,789 ) Accumulated deficit (1,160,131 ) (1,148,080 ) Total stockholders' equity 1,428,545 1,274,102 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,709,002 $ 4,704,968 ZSCALER, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net loss $ (12,051 ) $ (33,483 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expense 21,423 13,962 Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 4,240 3,036 Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs 39,068 30,111 Amortization of debt issuance costs 981 977 Non-cash operating lease costs 15,657 9,903 Stock-based compensation expense 157,178 129,138 Accretion of investments purchased at a discount (5,003 ) (3,199 ) Unrealized losses on hedging transactions 3,689 1,564 Deferred income taxes 186 (43 ) Other 644 1,031 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions: Accounts receivable 311,975 215,082 Deferred contract acquisition costs (32,801 ) (27,680 ) Prepaid expenses, other current and noncurrent assets (8,767 ) 1,349 Accounts payable 1,043 4,596 Accrued expenses, other current and noncurrent liabilities (6,240 ) 4,859 Accrued compensation (34,431 ) (39,232 ) Deferred revenue (111,254 ) (40,154 ) Operating lease liabilities (14,202 ) (11,011 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 331,335 260,806 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Purchases of property, equipment and other assets (17,025 ) (28,659 ) Capitalized internal-use software (22,429 ) (7,429 ) Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (4,377 ) Purchase of strategic investments (561 ) — Purchases of short-term investments (430,296 ) (375,929 ) Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments 268,651 253,849 Net cash used in investing activities (201,660 ) (162,545 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options 890 1,256 Net cash provided by financing activities 890 1,256 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 130,565 99,517 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,423,080 1,262,206 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,553,645 $ 1,361,723 ZSCALER, INC. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except percentages) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Revenue $ 627,955 $ 496,703 Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin GAAP gross profit $ 486,493 $ 385,309 Add: Stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes 15,793 12,955 Add: Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 3,675 2,717 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 505,961 $ 400,981 GAAP gross margin 77 % 78 % Non-GAAP gross margin 81 % 81 % Non-GAAP Income from Operations and Non-GAAP Operating Margin GAAP loss from operations $ (30,667 ) $ (46,057 ) Add: Stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes 160,574 132,729 Add: Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 4,240 3,036 Non-GAAP income from operations $ 134,147 $ 89,708 GAAP operating margin (5 )% (9 )% Non-GAAP operating margin 21 % 18 % ZSCALER, INC. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Non-GAAP Net Income per Share, Diluted GAAP net loss $ (12,051 ) $ (33,483 ) Add: GAAP provision for income taxes 7,637 8,997 GAAP loss before income taxes (4,414 ) (24,486 ) Add: Stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes 160,574 132,729 Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 4,240 3,036 Amortization of debt issuance costs 981 977 Non-GAAP net income before income taxes 161,381 112,256 Non-GAAP provision for income taxes (1) 37,118 25,819 Non-GAAP net income $ 124,263 $ 86,437 Add: Non-GAAP interest expense related to the convertible senior notes 359 359 Numerator used in computing non-GAAP net income per share, diluted $ 124,622 $ 86,796 GAAP net loss per share, diluted $ (0.08 ) $ (0.23 ) Stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes 1.00 0.84 Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 0.03 0.02 Amortization of debt issuance costs 0.01 0.01 Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment (2) (0.18 ) (0.11 ) Non-GAAP interest expense related to the convertible senior notes — — Adjustment to total fully diluted earnings per share (3) (0.01 ) 0.02 Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted $ 0.77 $ 0.55 Weighted-average shares used in computing GAAP net loss per share, diluted 152,557 147,625 Add: Outstanding potentially dilutive equity incentive awards 2,348 3,431 Add: Convertible senior notes 7,626 7,626 Less: Antidilutive impact of capped call transactions (4) (1,235 ) (177 ) Weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP net income per share, diluted 161,296 158,505 ___________________ (1) Effective August 1, 2024, the beginning of our fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 23% for the purpose of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share to provide better consistency across interim reporting periods in fiscal 2025 and beyond. Given the significant growth of our business and non-GAAP operating income, we believe this change is necessary to better reflect the performance of our business. We will continue to assess the appropriate non-GAAP tax rate on a regular basis, which could be subject to changes for a variety of reasons, including the rapidly evolving global tax environment, significant changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. Prior period amounts have been recast to reflect this change. (2) Adjustment related to the difference between the GAAP provision for income taxes and Non-GAAP provision for income taxes. (3) The sum of the fully diluted earnings per share impact of individual reconciling items may not total to fully diluted non-GAAP net income per share due to the weighted-average shares used in computing the GAAP net loss per share differs from the weighted-average shares used in computing the non-GAAP net income per share, and due to rounding of the individual reconciling items. The GAAP net loss per share calculation uses a lower share count as it excludes potentially dilutive shares, which are included in calculating the non-GAAP net income per share. (4) We exclude the in-the-money portion of the convertible senior notes for non-GAAP weighted-average diluted shares as they are covered by our capped call transactions. Our outstanding capped call transactions are antidilutive under GAAP but are expected to mitigate the dilutive effect of the convertible senior notes, and therefore are included in the calculation of non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding. The capped calls have an antidilutive impact when the average stock price of our common stock in a given period is higher than their exercise price. ZSCALER, INC. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except percentages) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Calculated Billings Revenue $ 627,955 $ 496,703 Add: Total deferred revenue, end of period 1,783,720 1,399,544 Less: Total deferred revenue, beginning of period (1,894,974 ) (1,439,676 ) Calculated billings $ 516,701 $ 456,571 Free Cash Flow Net cash provided by operating activities $ 331,335 $ 260,806 Less: Purchases of property, equipment and other assets (17,025 ) (28,659 ) Less: Capitalized internal-use software (22,429 ) (7,429 ) Free cash flow $ 291,881 $ 224,718 Free Cash Flow Margin Net cash provided by operating activities, as a percentage of revenue 53 % 53 % Less: Purchases of property, equipment and other assets, as a percentage of revenue (3 )% (6 )% Less: Capitalized internal-use software, as a percentage of revenue (4 )% (2 )% Free cash flow margin 46 % 45 % ZSCALER, INC. Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance. We use the following non-GAAP financial information to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, as it has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In particular, free cash flow is not a substitute for cash provided by operating activities. Additionally, the utility of free cash flow as a measure of our liquidity is further limited as it does not represent the total increase or decrease in our cash balance for a given period. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. A reconciliation of our historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures stated in accordance with GAAP has been included in this press release. Investors are cautioned that there are a number of limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures and key metrics as analytical tools. Investors are encouraged to review these reconciliations, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. Expenses Excluded from Non-GAAP Measures Stock-based compensation expense is excluded primarily because it is a non-cash expense that management believes is not reflective of our ongoing operational performance. Employer payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, which is a cash expense, are excluded because these are tied to the timing and size of the exercise or vesting of the underlying equity incentive awards and the price of our common stock at the time of vesting or exercise, which may vary from period to period independent of the operating performance of our business. Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets and amortization of debt issuance costs from the convertible senior notes are excluded because these are non-cash expenses and are not reflective of our ongoing operational performance. Effective August 1, 2024, the beginning of our fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 23% for the purpose of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share to provide better consistency across interim reporting periods. Given the significant growth of our business and non-GAAP operating income, we believe this change is necessary to better reflect the performance of our business. We will continue to assess the appropriate non-GAAP tax rate on a regular basis, which could be subject to changes for a variety of reasons, including the rapidly evolving global tax environment, significant changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. Prior period amounts have been recast to reflect this change. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin . We define non-GAAP gross profit as GAAP gross profit excluding stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes and amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. We define non-GAAP gross margin as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of revenue. Non-GAAP Income from Operations and Non-GAAP Operating Margin . We define non-GAAP income from operations as GAAP loss from operations excluding stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes and amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. We define non-GAAP operating margin as non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenue. Non-GAAP Net Income per Share, Diluted . We define non-GAAP net income as GAAP net loss excluding stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, amortization of debt issuance costs, and the non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment. We define non-GAAP net income per share, diluted, as non-GAAP net income plus the non-GAAP interest expense related to the convertible senior notes divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding, which includes the effect of potentially diluted common stock equivalents outstanding during the period and the anti-dilutive impact of the capped call transactions entered into in connection with the convertible senior notes. Calculated Billings . We define calculated billings as revenue plus the change in deferred revenue in a period. Calculated billings in any particular period aims to reflect amounts invoiced for subscriptions to access our cloud platform, together with related support services for our new and existing customers. We typically invoice our customers annually in advance, and to a lesser extent quarterly in advance, monthly in advance or multi-year in advance. Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin . We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property, equipment and other assets and capitalized internal-use software. We define free cash flow margin as free cash flow divided by revenue. We believe that free cash flow and free cash flow margin are useful indicators of liquidity that provide information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated from our operations that, after the investments in property, equipment and other assets and capitalized internal-use software, can be used for strategic initiatives. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
GINEBRA (AP) — La creciente influencia de Arabia Saudí y su desmedido gasto en el deporte global antes que la FIFA le confirme como anfitriona de la Copa del Mundo de 2034 quedó detallada el lunes en un informe que mencionó riesgos para la buena gobernanza fuera del campo. Play The Game, un instituto de ética deportiva financiado de forma pública en Dinamarca, citó más de 900 acuerdos de patrocinio —más de un tercio rastreados al fondo soberano saudí de 925.000 millones de dólares— y una red de funcionarios con funciones superpuestas en el estado, negocios y el deporte. La inversión del reino petrolero, con decenas de miles de millones de dólares para el fútbol, golf, boxeo, tenis, los Juegos Olímpicos de Esports y un centro de esquí aún por construir, obtendrá su premio más codiciado la próxima semana: el Mundial de fútbol masculino en 2034. Gianni Infantino, el presidente de la FIFA, comenzó a estrechar los lazos con el príncipe heredero saudí Mohammed bin Salman desde 2018 en medio de críticas en todo el mundo por el historial de derechos humanos de la nación, incluidos los derechos de las mujeres, trabajadores migrantes y la libertad de expresión. RELATED COVERAGE McCaffrey a la lista de lesionados por lesión en rodilla derecha Messi y Cristiano, únicos nominados de clubes no europeo para once ideal de FIFPRO Ranieri regresa a Roma y los jugadores expresan aliento a Bove en noche emotiva “La estrategia deportiva de Arabia Saudí busca desviar la atención de estas realidades, revelando la tensión entre los ideales del deporte y las realidades del poder, el dinero y la política”, dijo Stanis Elsborg de Play The Game en el informe. La FIFA cumplió con un requisito obligatorio sobre la decisión de la sede de 2034 cuando se publicó durante el fin de semana una evaluación interna de la candidatura mundialista de Arabia Saudí para albergar el Mundial, el cual ofreció más elogios que análisis críticos, incluidos los problemas laborales para la construcción de la mayoría de los 15 estadios. El ente rector del fútbol mundial llevará a cabo el 11 de diciembre, en Zúrich, una reunión en línea para pedir a más de 200 federaciones miembros que aclamen a Arabia Saudí como anfitriona en 2034. La decisión se anunciará 14 meses después de que se acelerará el proceso, haciéndolo con criterio de selección que prácticamente dejó a Arabia Saudí como único candidato. Casi 50 de los más de 200 votantes han firmado acuerdos de trabajo con la federación de fútbol saudí. Mientras que las confederaciones de fútbol de América del Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe (CONCACAF), África y Asia firmaron por separado acuerdos de cooperación o acuerdos de patrocinio de torneos con el fondo soberano de inversión pública (PIF), la empresa estatal de petróleo Aramco y el proyecto de megaciudad Neom. “La concesión de la Copa del Mundo 2034 a Arabia Saudí es simplemente la culminación de años de inversiones estratégicas y maniobras detrás de escena”, dijo el informe titulado ‘El control de Arabia Saudí sobre el deporte mundial’. La propia FIFA firmó un acuerdo con Aramco en abril como patrocinador en l máxima categoría el Mundial, con el cartel de “socio mundial importante”. El valor ascendería a 100 millones de dólares cada año hasta 2027. El presidente de Aramco, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, también es gobernador del PIF, que tiene como objetivo “implementar una estrategia enfocada en lograr retornos financieros atractivos y valor a largo plazo para el país”. También es presidente de la gira LIV Golf, la nueva aerolínea Riyadh Air y el club Newcastle de la Liga Premier inglesa. “Aramco y la FIFA tienen la intención de aprovechar el poder del fútbol para crear iniciativas sociales que impacten en todo el mundo”, dijo la FIFA en abril. Los funcionarios estatales y deportivos saudíes han citado consistentemente el programa Visión 2030 del príncipe heredero para diversificar la economía más allá de la dependencia del petróleo y modernizar la sociedad tradicionalmente conservadora mientras brindan oportunidades a una población joven. Infantino no respondió a los cuestionamientos de la prensa internacional y tampoco ha realizado conferencias de prensa desde que se declaró la candidatura saudí hace 14 meses. No se ha previsto una conferencia de prensa el 11 de diciembre en la sede de la FIFA después de la reunión a puertas cerradas. Se esperan más acuerdos comerciales saudíes después de la decisión de la Copa del Mundo 2034, ya sea para la edición de 2026 que se jugará en América del Norte o para la renovada Copa Mundial de Clubes que se realizará en Estados Unidos el próximo año. “Es muy complejo, hay muchas partes interconectadas”, dijo Dan Plumley, experto en finanzas deportivas de la Universidad Sheffield Hallam, a The Associated Press en una entrevista telefónica el lunes. “Vivimos en una utopía si pensamos que el deporte y la política pueden separarse en el mundo moderno porque eso es imposible”, dijo Plumley. “Siempre hay poder, influencia y dinero, que en última instancia dictan la dirección del viaje”. ___ Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.Republicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised'The Apple Watch is one of those devices that no one really needs, but once you get one, it's hard to imagine going without it. Think of it as an extension of your iPhone — you can check notifications and perform basic Siri tasks as long as your iPhone is in Bluetooth range, even if it's in the other room. It tracks your sleep, gathers detailed metrics about your workouts, and has a whole bunch of other useful hidden features like unlocking your Mac. As long as you know all the caveats before buying an Apple Watch , it's full steam ahead to your local Apple Store to grab the latest Apple Watch Series 10 . So the next question is: Which apps should you get? After spending hundreds of dollars on a watch, you're probably not in the mood to spend even more for apps. After all, this is Apple we're talking about, where iPhone users habitually pay seven times that of their Android counterparts. Fortunately, the Apple Watch App Store has a bunch of freebies that are just as good as paid alternatives. Check out these 11 free Apple Watch apps to make the most of your device. Keeping up-to-date with your flight before you get to the airport involves either using your airline's probably-terrible app or a sketchy free flight tracking website. Flighty will make you never touch those things again. It's a one-stop shop to track everything concerning an upcoming flight: check-in times, boarding times, delays, gate changes — you name it. The app is reliable, easy to use, and the free version offers impressive functionality. Best of all, it has a great Apple Watch version. When your hands are full with your passport and boarding pass, hand carry, and suitcase, a quick flick of the wrist lets you check if your boarding is still on time — or whatever else. I've been using it for the past couple of flights, and it's become one of my favorite Apple-only apps . As it gets closer to boarding time, Flighty appears as a live activity showing your flight number, seat, gate, and boarding/departure time. During your flight, it provides a countdown to arrival — great if it's a smaller plane without in-flight entertainment screens. Aside from this, Flighty sends you notifications for important things like gate changes. The notifications arrive just as fast as the official ones from the airline and, based on personal experience, are reliable and accurate. The free version of Flighty has no ads, supports unlimited flights, provides live data, and lets you link your flight with travel companions. The pro version ($3.99 a month or $249 for life) gives access to a treasure trove of extra information: predicted departure time, forecast on arrival, and watch complications. This app is so good it's worth it even if you only fly once a year. For years, the statistic circulated that 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. Fortunately, that turned out to be false, but it is true that many people don't drink enough water. If you find yourself only drinking once you have a headache, then you might want to try out Waterllama . It's a simple app: It takes into account factors like your age, gender, weight, and activity level, then determines how much water you need to drink and when. You get a notification whenever it's time to "top up," and it takes into account the "hydration factor" of anything that isn't strictly water, like juice and soda. The whole point is to gamify drinking water, complete with cutesy cartoon animals and streak trackers like you might find in Duolingo. For most people, the reminder part is all you need, and everything else is overkill. For those who want more, the pro version adds more characters, challenges, beverage types, and customization. So what's the benefit of an Apple Watch version compared to the existing iPhone and iPad versions? Probably that those water reminders go with you anywhere your phone does not. It might be preferable to get them as a wrist tap if you'd rather not interrupt your workflow by checking your phone. Tip calculator apps are a dime a dozen, but they still suffer from the same problem: They're not very discreet. You risk your server seeing you whip out your phone and decide their work was only worth about 15%. Tipsy lets you crunch the numbers from your wrist. Put in the total for your night on the town and then spin the crown to see different percentages. Thanks to its smart rounding, you'll never have to dig for change. Best of all, it can split the bill — and the tip — between multiple people. Tipsy Pro costs $2.99, but it is a bit hard to justify even that small amount when the Apple Calculator on Apple Watch can also calculate tips. Just plug in the full amount of the bill and hit the tip button. Use the crown to control the percentage of the tip and add people to split the bill. The only major advantage Tipsy has here is extra theme customizations. Still, we recommend Tipsy because it lays out the information in a clearer and more digestible format, and the app launches straight into a tip calculator. If you're concerned about data collection, worry not, as the app collects none. In any case, there's nothing to lose downloading it and keeping it on hand (pun intended) for the next time you eat out. While the Apple Watch calculator does have a built-in tip calculator, it doesn't yet have a currency converter. That's only on the iPhone calculator for the time being. Elk is a great choice for taking a quick glance at currency rates without touching your phone. For starters, it uses location data to determine which currency you want to convert from. Once you arrive at your vacation destination, there'll be no need to scroll through a massive list of currencies to make sure you selected the right kind of pesos. Aside from that, it includes an Apple Watch-optimized control scheme. Use the crown to change the amount, and swipe left (or right) to increase (or decrease) the values by an order of ten. It tells you when the currency exchange rate was last updated so you know you're getting accurate numbers. Thankfully, the free version only limits how many currencies you can look at at a time. The Pro version costs $9.99 and gives you access to all currencies — pretty reasonable compared to the pricing structures of other apps of this kind. So if you find yourself constantly doing wrist conversions in multiple currencies, maybe throw the developers a couple of dollars. Elk really shines when you pair its watchOS version with the iOS version. On iPhone, you can see charts showing the currency change for increasing sums of money, plus a lock screen widget to see current rates at a glance. Constellation tracking apps have been around for almost as long as gyroscopes in smartphones. Night Sky brings it to your wrist. The Apple Watch version works the same as the others, using the gyroscope to point you towards celestial bodies. Calibration should be instant and automatic, requiring no setup. Just open the app and you're good to go. The cool part is that it will identify and highlight specific constellations, adding an illustration to them for better reference. It'll give you a narrated sky tour and dim the screen to red to avoid ruining visibility if you'd rather not interrupt a star party. Space travel mode with the crown lets you go back and forth in time to see celestial bodies as they move through the night sky over time. So who is this app for, specifically? Aside from the casual stargazer, this could be helpful to someone trying to orient their telescope. It frees up both hands so you're not juggling your iPhone in one hand and the telescope in another. When your Apple Watch is face up, it automatically changes to a compass mode so you at least know the general direction you should be looking. Paying $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year for Night Sky+ removes ads. It also gives you access to every star in the database, lets you see satellites, and helps find the Aurora Borealis. Download Night Sky now so it's ready to go the next time you get to enjoy a starry sky. The Apple Weather app is fine for most people, but it's not without its faults. A common complaint for some people is the seeming lack of accuracy. It might tell you that it's going to rain, but not precisely when and how much; basically, it's not the best way to determine whether or not you should grab a jacket on your way out. CARROT attempts to be the last weather app you'll ever need, and the reviews seem to agree that it pulls it off. It prides itself on having the most accurate weather data possible and making that data actually useful with its carefully designed UI. The biggest selling point, though, is how the CARROT bot automatically describes the weather. You can program it to be completely drab and professional, or you can turn the dial to max and have it curse up a storm (almost literally) when describing a major incoming weather event. So the fun isn't just getting the weather, it's the entertaining delivery that makes another day of overcast weather just a bit more bearable. CARROT is free, but most of its features are locked behind its Premium Club membership for $4.99 a month or $19.99 a year. You'll have to pay if you want weather notifications, maps, watch complications, and the ability to change which data sources it's using. One reason you might be reticent to use a third-party weather app is that your personal data — particularly your location — might be shared or sold. As a little cherry on top, CARROT stakes its reputation on the fact that it does neither. Reddit is the social media platform for people who prefer long blocks of text and the ability to downvote anything they don't like. It can be a wild place, full of hidden features and tech support, but unfortunately, Reddit doesn't make a version for Apple Watch — though, to be fair, most major app developers don't make watch versions either. Enter: Nano for Reddit . Nano won't give you the full Reddit experience, but it does let you do everything that matters. Browse Reddit as you normally might, using the force touch to control sort settings, upvote and downvote, and even post comments. As one reviewer noted, it's 95% of the Reddit experience on the smallest screen possible. Full disclosure: The app hasn't gotten any updates since 2022, which in most cases would suggest it's been abandoned by developers and no longer in working order. Reddit changed the price of its API back in 2023 and killed off a wide swath of third-party apps in the process — which, in theory, should mean that Nano no longer works. According to regular users, though, it's still fully operational. If you use Reddit, then download it so you've got something to cure your boredom in a pinch; user u/peterinjapan humorously says it's an excellent way to browse Reddit while in a Japanese hot spring where phone use isn't socially acceptable. Not long ago, not a soul was willing to touch Apple Maps, not even with a 32-and-a-half-foot pole. Its directions were atrocious, its UI glitchy, and it sometimes took you to an entirely different destination — sometimes even miles and miles away from where you were trying to go. That has changed, with the new Apple Maps being far more reliable for everything from a long-haul road trip to a daily commute. Especially with how well it's baked into Apple apps, such as iMessage. Still, Google Maps continues to be the default for most people in terms of accuracy, up-to-date information, and usability. If you're not yet sold on Apple Maps, then Google Maps for Apple Watch is still a bang-up choice. You're getting the same excellent experience as you would get on an iPhone packed into a much smaller format. So even if your phone is in your pocket, you can get verbal turn-by-turn directions, estimated ETAs, and more. For commuters who are worried about pickpocketing on public transit, it makes for a great way to know when to get off the subway and change lines without taking your phone out of your bag. Best of all, it syncs flawlessly with your iPhone so you can see directions on both screens as needed. Back-and-forth translation apps have been around for a while now. There are even earbuds that can translate languages in real time . Apple Watch is a bit behind in this regard, since Google Translate has yet to get a watchOS edition, and Apple's in-house Translate app has, for years, maintained pretty low ratings on all devices. For reference, it's sitting at 2.3 stars at the time of writing. Until Google Translate comes to Apple Watch or Apple gets its translation apps together, iTranslate Converse could be a great choice for bridging the gap between languages. The design is so simple there's practically no need for any explanation. You hold down the button, speak, then release to get a translation. iTranslate boasts 38 languages, with the ability to automatically detect them — even in noisy environments. If you forgot what was said during an interlingual conversation, you can peruse the transcripts later. Just make sure to check the list of supported languages, since some only support text translation. There are only two downsides that we can see: One, iTranslate requires an internet connection to work for the free version, so you'll be stuck pantomiming for help if your foreign SIM card fails you way out in the boondocks. Two, most of the functionality of text translation is locked behind the Pro paywall. Regardless, it seems to be the best translation app available on the Apple Watch at the time of writing. Sleep tracking on the Apple Watch is one of the top reasons to buy one in the first place. It wakes you up in the morning with a gentle wrist vibration alarm, tells you exactly how long you slept and how often you woke up, and makes it easy to change your sleep schedule as needed. For most, that's enough, but if you want to go a step further, then you might want to check out SleepWatch . The app doesn't just aim to track your sleeping habits, it tries to figure out how to make your sleep better based on that information. It tracks things that Apple sleep cannot, like snoring and coughing, various nighttime disruptions that wake you, or heart rate dips. It helps you find a bedtime and wake-up time better suited to your circadian rhythm. Once it's gathered enough data, it has a "scientifically-informed," personalized AI coach that figures out how you can improve your shuteye. User reviews put it at 4.7 stars, so clearly it's doing something right. The premium version naturally includes more features. One is the "SleepWatch Score," which compares your sleep quality to the rest of the world. Premium costs $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year. All in all, the free version has quite a few features compared to other apps on this list. If you use a Kindle or Nook e-reader , then looking up a word in the dictionary is only a tap of the screen away. But if the whole e-reader thing isn't your style, then you're forced to either remember to look up a particular word later or interrupt your reading to check your smartphone. Neither option is ideal, especially if you're easily distracted and looking to keep that reading time sacrosanct. LookUp might be a possible solution. It's an Apple Watch dictionary that lets you quickly check the definition of something and get straight back to reading, studying, or whatever you intend to use it for. The app sources words from the Oxford English dictionary complete with example sentences and synonyms. As an extra little bonus, it can translate words into 20 additional languages. LookUp adds any words you look up to a personal vocabulary list, too. Later, once you're done reading, you can test yourself on the words and be 100% sure they're committed to memory. This makes the app great whether you're a student who needs to know those words for your exams or just an avid reader who'd never pass up the chance to expand your vocab. To get the full functionality besides the basic lookup and vocabulary builder, you'll need to pay $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year. There's even a $59.99 lifetime subscription, if you really like it. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac so you can keep that list of words with you wherever you go.
Idaho Employment Law Solutions Helped Secure a Confidential Settlement Agreement in a Defamation Case Involving SiblingsSome quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.” Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Most Popular Chinese student’s drone got stuck in tree near Newport News Shipbuilding, leading to Espionage Act prosecution Chinese student’s drone got stuck in tree near Newport News Shipbuilding, leading to Espionage Act prosecution Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Candidates who ran against Sen. 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Here’s why ‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek dead at 16 Pregnant woman stabbed multiple times by pizza deliverer disgruntled about tip, sheriff saysSome quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”
HOUSTON , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OptiSigns, a leader in digital signage software solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation as a Platinum Sponsor in this year's Digital Signage Experience (DSE) 2024, taking place this December in Las Vegas, Nevada . The highly anticipated event, a premier gathering for digital signage innovators, professionals, and enthusiasts, will provide the perfect stage for OptiSigns to unveil its latest advancements and engage with industry leaders. Visitors of DSE 2024 will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how OptiSigns' powerful and user-friendly platform is transforming how businesses communicate, engage, and inform their audiences. From dynamic content scheduling to seamless integrations and real-time updates, OptiSigns' solutions are designed to meet the needs of businesses across industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more. "At OptiSigns, we are passionate about empowering businesses with technology that engages audiences and drives results," said Head of Sales John Shelley. "We are excited to connect with industry professionals at DSE 2024, showcase our solutions, and demonstrate how digital signage can transform communication strategies." DSE 2024 will take place from December 9, 2024 , to December 10, 2024 , at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada , and promises to bring together key players and thought leaders in digital signage, offering a unique platform to explore the latest technologies and network with industry professionals. What to Expect from OptiSigns at DSE 2024: Live Demonstrations: Visitors of DSE can visit OptiSigns booth #3134 to explore the intuitive features of the OptiSigns platform and learn how it can simplify and enhance digital signage management. Using OptiSigns innovative technology like the Pro Player and Android Stick, visitors will be treated to LIVE Demos of unique OptiSigns features like Audience Intelligence, the OptiSync Data Management System, and the Lift and Learn Interactive Kiosk Experience. New Product Announcements: Stop by OptiSigns booth #3134 and be the first to see the newest innovative Pro Max technology designed by OptiSigns and learn more about unique updates that will redefine the digital signage landscape. Our newest Pro Max technology is our most powerful digital signage player that supports 8K or 4x4K video walls. With OptiSigns experts onsite, visitors will have the opportunity to discuss trends, best practices, and strategies for maximizing the impact of digital signage. Exclusive Giveaways and Promotions: Attendees visiting OptiSigns booth #3134 will have access to special offers, giveaways, and prizes. This year, OptiSigns will unleash their interactive Opti Claw Machine, tantalizing visitors with a chance to win OptiSigns Android Sticks, Pro Players, Optibot Keychains, and more. One lucky winner will win a brand new PS5 Pro via a LinkedIn competition, and the winner will be announced LIVE at DSE! For more information on the PS5 giveaway, check out OptiSigns' LinkedIn page. About OptiSigns OptiSigns is a leading digital signage software provider dedicated to helping businesses create engaging, impactful content experiences. Focusing on simplicity, scalability, and innovation, OptiSigns empowers organizations to communicate their message effectively and captivate their audience through digital displays. For more information on OptiSigns, visit www.optisigns.com or follow us on all social media @OptiSignsInc. Media Contact: Aisha Albritton Director of Trade Show Strategy and Event Marketing Aisha.Albritton@OptiSigns.com | (404) 641-0613 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/optisigns-to-showcase-cutting-edge-digital-signage-solutions-at-the-digital-signage-experience-2024-in-las-vegas-302320107.html SOURCE OptiSignsClara Strack and Georgia Amoore each scored 21 points on Saturday to help No. 16 Kentucky beat visiting Western Kentucky 88-70 in Lexington. Teonni Key netted 15 points, Amelia Hassett paired nine points with 12 rebounds and Saniah Tyler scored 11 off the bench for the Wildcats (11-1), who won their fourth straight game. The Lady Toppers (9-3) got 18 points from Alexis Mead, 14 from Acacia Hayes, 11 from Destiny Salary and 10 from Josie Gilvin. Western Kentucky has lost three of five following a 7-0 start. Kentucky used a 9-0 run in the second quarter to take a double-digit lead that it held for the rest of the game. Strack bookended the surge with a layup and a 3-pointer that pushed the hosts ahead 36-22 with 1:01 remaining in the first half. The Wildcats' lead peaked at 23 points after Amoore scored five straight late in the fourth quarter to make it 88-65. Saturday marked the final nonconference game for both teams this season. Kentucky hosts Mississippi State to begin Southeastern Conference play on Thursday, while Western Kentucky starts its Conference USA slate by hosting Liberty the same night. --Field Level Media
