In certain ways, Howard Stern is like a lot of Cher’s fans, becoming angry while digesting details about her exploitative and emotionally abusive marriage to ex-husband Sonny Bono. In her newly released “Cher: The Memoir,” Cher reveals a lot about her miserable times with Bono, who also was her partner in their famed Sonny & Cher pop duo and on their hit 1970s TV show, “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.” While Cher discussed marriage to Bono on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show Wednesday, the radio host acknowledged his own conflicted feelings about the former singer-songwriter who later became a Republican U.S. congressman representing Palm Springs. “The relationship with Sonny in the book, there were times I loved Sonny, I became appreciative of Sonny and his skill, because I didn’t know a lot about Sonny’s background, and then there were times I wanted to strangle him—because he did horrible things,” Stern said on his eponymous “Howard Stern Show” Wednesday, according to a clip from the interview. Stern, of course, is speaking metaphorically about strangling Bono, who died in a skiing accident in 1998. In the book and in interviews to promote it, Cher, 78, revealed that she and Bono had a “loveless” marriage, even as they became one of America’s most popular celebrity couples, the Daily Beast reported. They met in 1964, when she was just 16 and he was a 27-year-old aspiring musician. They got married in Tijuana, even though she was underage, then made their marriage official in 1969 while becoming parents to one child, Chaz Bono, now 55. They divorced in 1975. Cher claimed that Bono regularly “manhandled” her, and that he “seriously thought about” killing her at one point, the Daily Beast reported. During their marriage, she wrote, she felt “trapped” in the marriage and contemplated suicide because Bono became controlling and paranoid and wouldn’t let her socialize with other people, the New York Times also reported . He also was unfaithful. On top of all that, Cher wrote that Bono “took all my money,” as he wanted to be more than an entertainer — he wanted to be a mogul, the New York Times reported. He arranged their finances so that Cher was working for him, as an underpaid employee in a company he called Cher Enterprises. Stern appeared to become especially incensed by Cher’s descriptions of how Bono took her earnings. “I could never get him to give me an answer that was real for me enough,” Cher told Stern. “I said, ‘At what point, what time of the day or the night, or what were you doing when you thought, ‘I’m gonna take Cher’s money?’” “He wanted to be Sonny & Cher more than anything,” Cher said. “He loved that time.” Stern said that taking her half of their money was “outrageous,” no matter the circumstances, and pointed out Bono did so even though, “Here you are, the mother of his child.” Cher agreed, telling Stern, “Absolutely,” before recalling one explanation Bono gave her about why he’d taken her money: “His answer was, “Because I know you’d always leave me.’” “But what kind of answer is that?” Stern said, outraged on her behalf. During an appearance on NBC’s Today show Monday, Cher said she reached out to TV legend Lucille Ball, seeking her advice about her failing marriage, the Daily Beast reported . Ball had had a famous falling out with her husband and TV partner Desi Arnaz. Cher initially told co-host Hoda Kotb that she couldn’t repeat what Ball told her on live TV. But Kotb assured her: “We’ll bleep it.” That’s when Cher said Ball told her, “(Expletive) him.” Unfortunately, the morning talk show was not ready with its seven-second delay, and Ball’s advice went out on the airwaves uncensored. Ball, who died in 1989, urged Cher to have faith in going it alone, without Bono. Ball was right; Cher’s music career continued to soar, and she began to act in movies, earning an Academy Award for best actress in 1988 for “Moonstruck.” “You’re the one with the talent,” Cher said Ball told her.voucher code mnl777 。

Some 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.”Bills QB Josh Allen offers Patriots some high praise

Global Smart Irrigation Controllers Market To Reach $0.97 Billion By 2028 With A Growth Rate Of 13.6%Savion Williams rushed for two touchdowns and Josh Hoover threw for 252 yards as TCU pulled away from Arizona in the second half, winning 49-28 on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. The Horned Frogs (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) scored touchdowns on five consecutive possessions, starting late in the first half after the Wildcats (4-7, 2-6) pulled within 14-13. Williams carried nine times for 80 yards, scoring on runs of 1 and 20 yards in the first half. Hoover completed 19 of 26 passes, with one touchdown and one interception, before being pulled midway through the fourth quarter when the Frogs were up by 21. TCU took control after leading 21-13 at halftime, going up 35-13 on a 38-yard reception to JP Richardson midway through the third. Arizona kept its hopes alive, ending a 15-play, 75-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Chris Hunter on fourth down on the first play of the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion made it 35-21. But the Horned Frogs responded with another TD drive, capped by a 6-yard run by Cam Cook for a 42-21 advantage. Arizona added a 70-yard fumble return touchdown with one minute to go for the game's final score. Tetairoa McMillan caught nine passes for 115 yards to become the Arizona career leader in receiving yardage with 3,355. He surpassed his receivers coach, Bobby Wade (3,351), at the top spot. The Wildcats' Noah Fifita completed 29 of 44 passes for 284 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, which happened on the game's first snap. TCU promptly scored on a 4-yard run by Trent Battle, and Williams added a 1-yard TD run late in the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. But the Wildcats fought back, getting a 17-yard touchdown reception by Hunter and field goals of 53 and 43 yards from Tyler Loop to climb within 14-13 with 1:55 go before halftime. That's almost how the half ended, but the Horned Frogs converted third-and-18 on the ensuing drive and then gained 24 yards on third-and-25 to the Arizona 20. That set up a 20-yard run by Williams on fourth-and-1 with 13 seconds left for a 21-13 lead. --Field Level Media

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IN the run-up to Christmas, the Delta Marriott hotel on the outskirts of Warwick would usually be bustling with locals enjoying family meals and guests celebrating festive weddings. The four-star hotel advertises itself as the perfect location for tourists visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and boasts a restaurant with a menu drawn up by a Michelin-starred chef. But that all changed in the middle of November when security fences were put up and a plastic sheet was placed over the sign at its front entrance. The takeover of the hotel by the Home Office to house asylum seekers while their claims are ­processed came as a shock to paying guests and those living nearby, with bookings cancelled at less than 24 hours’ notice. The site is one of the seven new asylum hotels opened since the ­election, despite Labour’s manifesto pledge to end their use. With 133,409 asylum seekers ­waiting at the end of September for an initial decision on their claims, hotels are used as a quick fix for an overwhelmed system. The processing of claims ground to a halt under the previous Tory government after they passed a law which meant anyone who arrived illegally could not claim ­asylum and would instead be told they could be heading to Rwanda . When Labour won the July election they restarted the system, but a huge backlog remains on top of the nearly 100,000 people who applied for asylum in the year to September. Since the ­election, the number housed in hotels like the Delta ­Marriott has jumped by 21 per cent to 35,361. There are currently 220 such hotels in operation across the country. The Delta Marriott’s manager Naveed Hussain apologised on ­ Tripadvisor to one disgruntled guest who had had their stay cancelled, saying it was due to “unforeseen ­circumstances, as the hotel is currently committed to an exclusive-use booking until mid-February 2025”. Previously a night’s stay at the hotel cost £104 on average, according to Tripadvisor, where guests praised it for the friendly staff and “super-comfy” beds. Komal Pahl, who lives with three generations of her family a stone’s throw from the hotel, told The Sun on ­Sunday that they were given no notice of what would be happening. She said: “My sister used to go to the gym there, as did several of our neighbours, but obviously that has all changed now. “We had no knowledge of what was about to happen. We saw they covered up their hotel signs, which was odd, and the next day metal fences arrived, along with security guards. I found out from Facebook.” Komal, 25, who works for an anti-racism charity in Coventry, added: “It was a shock. I don’t know much about politics but we all voted ­Labour and for this to happen with no warning and no one telling us anything does not feel right.” Neighbour Manjit Atwal, 75, a retired company director, often visited the hotel before it closed to paying guests. He said: “My son used to be the duty manager there, the staff know us and we use it for drinks if we have guests staying. "The hotel was our neighbour. We’re not happy. We were told ­nothing about this, and as we’re in the middle of selling our house it’s very stressful.” Andrew Day, a Tory councillor on Warwick District Council, said: “You can’t blame the hotel for ­taking guaranteed revenue in the quiet months but it does represent a loss to the community.” He added: “This is just another example of Labour saying one thing to get elected, then doing another when in power. “It just shows that this is an intractable problem, no matter who is in power.” In Altrincham, Gtr Manchester, residents held a meeting to voice concerns that they have been left in an “information vacuum” after the nearby Cresta Court Hotel was turned into an asylum hotel without their knowledge. Gwyneth and Roger Roper, who have previously housed Ukrainian refugees, said they were concerned about the lack of information. Gwyneth said: “I can’t say I agree or disagree with what’s going on because we’ve just been kept in the dark and treated like mushrooms. “It’s wrong of local and central government not to consult us on something that could impact the local community.” Annually £5.38billion is spent on the UK’s asylum system, or nearly £15million a day. It is the highest total spending since comparable records began in 2010 and is up by nearly 12 times in ten years. The hotel bill was previously £8.3million a day, when the number of people housed in hotels peaked at 56,042 in September 2023. Labour’s pledge to cut that bill was laid out clearly in their manifesto, which stated: “Labour will turn the page and restore order to the asylum system so that it ­operates swiftly, firmly and fairly, and the rules are properly enforced. Among the reasons why so many people are in hotels is that for a long time the claims weren’t being ­processed “We will hire additional caseworkers to clear the Conservatives’ backlog and end asylum hotels, saving the taxpayer billions.” With more asylum seekers arriving, more accommodation is needed. But after nearly seven months, work to convert a student accommodation block in Huddersfield, West Yorks is incomplete. In the year to September, 99,790 people applied for asylum, up slightly from the 98,926 total in the previous 12 months. Of the latest arrivals, those who had crossed the Channel in small boats made up 28 per cent of the total. At a press conference this week Sir Keir Starmer said: “We must bring the cost of asylum down and we have a manifesto pledge to bring the number of hotels down, to end the use of hotels, which we are driving hard at. “The way to do that is to increase the processing of claims. Among the reasons why so many people are in hotels is that for a long time the claims weren’t being ­processed.” He added: “We’ve returned 9,600 since the election and we have got more flights off than has ever been done before.” This week Kemi Badenoch used her first major policy speech as Tory leader to say “immigration, both legal and illegal, is too high”. She said: “We can argue about the effects of migration on the economy, we can discuss the impact on public services and housing, and we haven’t done that enough. “But ­fundamentally, this country is not a dormitory or a hotel, it is our home. We need to look after it.” A Labour source said: “When the Tories were kicked out of power on July 4, the immigration system was on its knees. “Between the start of the year and the General Election, asylum decisions dropped by 75 per cent and asylum interviews fell by more than 80 per cent. “We’re now making over 10,000 asylum decisions per month, clearing the backlog. “If the chaotic Conservatives had carried on, we would have had more than 10,000 additional people in hotels by the end of the year. “We said we will fix the broken asylum system — we are getting on with the job.” FRANCE’S Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is ready for a “showdown” with the UK over Channel crossings unless the British government opens more legal asylum routes. On a visit to Calais on Friday he said he wants a “comprehensive” deal with Britain and the wider European community rather than more UK funding to police French beaches. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is to meet him on December 9 as figures show more than 50 people have died trying to cross the Channel this year – the highest total ever. Mr Retailleau called for a deal in which the UK would accept asylum applicants, with the EU taking back those it rejects, and said he would “arm-wrestle” with the EU over the issue, adding: “Only a comprehensive deal between the UK and the EU can really turn things around.”G. Willi-Food International Ltd. ( NASDAQ:WILC – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 8,700 shares, a growth of 102.3% from the November 30th total of 4,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 7,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.2 days. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. G. Willi-Food International Stock Up 2.2 % WILC opened at $16.65 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $230.89 million, a P/E ratio of 14.73 and a beta of 0.88. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $13.86 and its 200 day simple moving average is $11.44. G. Willi-Food International has a 52 week low of $8.18 and a 52 week high of $17.23. Institutional Investors Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International A hedge fund recently bought a new stake in G. Willi-Food International stock. Y.D. More Investments Ltd bought a new position in G. Willi-Food International Ltd. ( NASDAQ:WILC – Free Report ) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 4,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $39,000. 9.45% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. G. Willi-Food International Company Profile G. Willi-Food International Ltd. designs, imports, markets, and distributes food products worldwide. The company offers mushrooms, artichoke, beans, asparagus, capers, corn kernels, baby corn, palm hearts, vine leaves, sour pickles, mixed pickled vegetables, pickled peppers, olives, garlic, roasted eggplant sun, and dried tomatoes; and canned fish comprising tuna, sardine, anchovies, smoked and pressed cod liver, herring, fish paste, and salmon products. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for G. Willi-Food International Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for G. Willi-Food International and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

All eyes on Bombers; could Dees spring surprise in super draft? - Draft burning QsAn Aiken County woman will spend over 23 years in jail after pleading guilty Dec. 19. Kayla Denise Reed, 37, of Belvedere , pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to court records. Judge Courtney Clyburn-Pope sentenced Reed to 15 years in prison on the criminal sexual conduct charge. She sentenced Reed to 10 years in prison on the sexual exploitation charge. One person dead in Aiken County after ATV overturns in roadway The sentences will run consecutively. Reed will receive credit for 505 days served. Aiken County Sheriff's deputies arrested Reed on Aug. 1, 2023. William Mathis died Sept. 18. How did Aiken Public Safety officers find the man who allegedly killed him? Reed distributed via Snapchat material showing a minor engaged in sexual activity, according to arrest warrants. She engaged in an inappropriate act with a minor, according to another warrant. And she took videos of the minors, according to another warrant. They charged her with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11 and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. First-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11 is a felony punishable by 25 years to life in prison. Coroner identifies Georgia woman who died after a Dec.13 crash in Aiken County Third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, a fine or both. The two first-degree charges and one of the third-degree charges were dropped as part of a plea bargain reached by Reed's lawyer, James Huff, and Deputy Solicitor Ashley Hammack. Reed was also charged with two counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. First-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is a felony punishable by between three and 20 years in prison. No portion of the three years may be suspended nor can probation be granted until three years have been served. Second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is a felony punishable by between two and 10 years in prison. No portion of the two years may be suspended nor can probation be granted until two years have been served. Third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Both first-degree charges, one of the second-degree charges and both third-degree charges were dropped as part of the plea agreement. Reed was turned over to the South Carolina Department of Corrections on Dec. 20. The South Carolina Department of Corrections places newly convicted women at the Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia for an initial evaluation and placement. A person suspecting that a child is being abused should contact 911 if it's a life-threatening emergency. A person can make a non-emergency report at 1-888-CARE4US or via the South Carolina Department of Social Services website .What do Reviews of Real Mitolyn Users Say About Purple Peel Exploit for Weight Loss?Delta Air Lines is one of the largest and most well-known carriers in all of aviation, and, while simple, its mainline livery is effective and recognizable. Indeed, the red logo and dark blue accents are more than enough for most people to identify an aircraft as belonging to Delta, even at a short glance. However, the airline has also painted certain aircraft in more colorful liveries to support various causes. Supporting Team USA In recent years, the most conspicuous special liveries in Delta's fleet have arguably been those offering support to Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As it happens, the Atlanta-headquartered US legacy carrier and SkyTeam founding member is the official airline of the American team for these events, managing travel for the summer games in 2024 and 2028 and the winter games in 2026. Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here ! Delta Air Lines has underlined the importance of this partnership by devising special Team USA liveries for not one but two of its aircraft. Furthermore, the planes used are both examples of the carrier's newest widebody designs, meaning that its message of support for the team is spread on a large platform, and the use of such new aircraft allows this to be done in a modern and forward-thinking manner. The first of the two aircraft to get its special Team USA livery was an Airbus A330-900 from the multinational European planemaker's new A330neo series. According to Airport Spotting , the plane in question bears the registration N411DX, with fleet data from ATDB.aero showing that it received its special paint scheme in December of 2021. Notably, the Team USA branding is larger than that of Delta itself. Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines added a second aircraft to its growing fleet of Team USA-liveried planes, with an A350-900 registered as N521DN getting the nod. According to Delta , the scheme was unveiled at the start of May in Toulouse, just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics . The design is similar to that of the A330-900, but has a greater emphasis on the colors of the US flag. Raising awareness for breast cancer While Delta's connections to Team USA go back several years, the airline has an even more longstanding special livery partnership on its books in the form of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. According to the Delta Flight Museum , this agreement stretches as far back as 2005, when a Boeing 757 flown by Delta's low-cost subsidiary Song was painted in a pink design to support the BCRF. This aircraft, which bore the registration N610DL, retained a pink livery in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation when it was transferred to Delta's mainline fleet. This lasted until 2010, at which point the carrier opted to switch the aircraft used to raise awareness for breast cancer to one from its widebody stable. In the end, it opted for a Boeing 767-400ER, which bore the registration N845MH. As pictured below, the BCRF-themed livery that this aircraft first received in June 2010 was largely the same as Delta's mainline paint scheme, just with its tail, engines and belly painted pink instead of the usual blue and red tones. However, a closer look at the front of the aircraft's fuselage also reveals details such as the slogan 'Force For Global Good' and the signature of BCRF founder Evelyn Lauder. After more than five years of raising awareness in this manner, Delta Air Lines decided in 2015 that it was time for N845MH to receive a fresh coat of pink paint. As a result, in September of that year, the aircraft's existing BCRF livery was replaced with a new one that saw the aircraft return to the usual blue and red engine, belly, and tail accents, but daubed with a large and elegant pink ribbon down its fuselage. Saying thank you The intention behind most special liveries is to mark a commercial partnership or relationship involving the airline in question. However, every now and then, it is the time and place for a dash of well-earned self-indulgence, such as when Delta Air Lines celebrated reporting a record $1.6 billion profit-sharing payout to its employees back in February of 2020 by devising a corresponding special livery. As pictured above, the scheme in question featured an Airbus A321 registered as N391DN, and, at face value, appeared to consist of 'Thank You' written in large red letters along the fuselage. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that these letters featured the names of all 90,000 of its employees at the time. The scheme was " dedicated to the world's best customers and employees ." Celebrating alliance membership As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Delta Air Lines is rightfully proud of its membership in this select group of some of the world's leading carriers. The Delta Flight Museum notes that, in March of 2009, the airline became the first SkyTeam member to paint an aircraft in the alliance's unified silver and dark blue paint scheme, which has now become widespread among its members worldwide. As pictured above, aircraft types to have worn the SkyTeam livery at Delta Air Lines include the Boeing 737, 757, and 767. At present, Airport Spotting reports that the paint scheme can be found on three Boeing 737-800s (N3758Y, N3761R, and N381DN) and one 767-400ER (N844MH). Going forward, Aviation A2Z notes that the carrier is planning a special 100th-anniversary livery for next year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma will be obtaining mobile counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems detection technology following mystery sightings in other states. Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday announced he had directed Tim Tipton, public safety commissioner and homeland security adviser, to procure the systems to support state and local law enforcement in responding to recent unmanned drone activity. “Drones and unmanned aerial systems are an exciting new industry here in Oklahoma,” Stitt said. “We want to make sure that industry has room to thrive.” Because the technology is new, the state doesn’t have all the measures in place to ensure protection from those who wish to cause harm, Stitt said. “The activity happening in New Jersey and across the country is unsettling,” Tipton said in a statement. “While we’ve only had a few reports of drone activity in Oklahoma, we want to be ready in case the need arises.” Residents in New Jersey and other parts of the eastern United States have reported seeing unexplained drones in the sky recently, sparking concerns over who is operating them. The AP has reported that law enforcement doesn’t believe the drones are a public safety threat, though the FBI has asked residents to share any information, videos or photos they might have. Tipton was not available Monday to answer questions about the announcement, including how much the systems will cost to procure and where the funding will come. Federal law generally prohibits disabling or destroying any unmanned aerial systems because federal rules consider drones to be a form of aircraft. This prevents state and local law enforcement from any activity that would interfere with the flight of a drone, including shooting it down. With the detection systems, DPS can monitor and identify the drones without destroying them and ensure the state’s critical infrastructure is protected, officials said.Conspiracy theorists seize on Wisconsin election error

Fine Gael won 35 seats in the 2020 election, but 18 of those TDs did not seek re-election in Friday’s poll. An exit poll puts the party’s support at 21%, a fraction of a percentage behind the main opposition party Sinn Fein. Mr Harris, the outgoing Taoiseach, was elected with 16,869 first preference votes, well above the quota. He celebrated with his wife Caoimhe, his parents Bart and Mary, his sister Gemma and his political team at the count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow. Ahead of his re-election, Mr Harris told reporters he was “cautiously optimistic” about the election result and said it was “clear that my party will gain seats”. “It’s also clear that Fine Gael will top the poll in at least 10 constituencies, many more than we did the last time, that we will gain seats in constituencies where we haven’t had seats in many years, like Tipperary South and Waterford, and that we will add second seats in other constituencies as well,” he said. “I think the people of Ireland have now spoken. We now have to work out exactly what they have said, and that is going to take a little bit of time.” In one of the five consecutive broadcast media rounds he did from the Greystones count centre, he said there were a lot of areas where there were “straight shoot-outs” between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for final seats. He described the Sinn Fein vote as “pretty significantly down”, the Fianna Fail vote as “marginally down” and the Fine Gael vote as “static” compared with its 2020 vote. He said it was “a very close, a very competitive election” and that “we haven’t seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it”. He said: “It was predicted by many that I would become the Taoiseach for a brief period of time, take over from Leo Varadkar, and then have to rebuild my party from the opposition benches as Sinn Fein led a government. “We don’t know what’s going to happen on government formation yet, but that is now looking less likely than it was.” He acknowledged that it was “a very difficult day” for the Green Party and paid tribute to their work in the coalition government, alongside his party and Fianna Fail. “Definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented,” he said. Fine Gael minister Helen McEntee said that her party’s campaign had been “positive”. “The feeling on the doors was very much that people were relatively happy with the government,” she said on RTE Radio. “It will come down to the last seats and it will come down to transfers,” she said of the final result, adding that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael were performing better than the exit poll estimated.A breakdown with reaction from Troy's season-ending punishing of Southern Miss

Kidz Cab was launched in 2022 to help working parents make sure their kids get to school safely. Photo contributed A local company is making it easier for kids to use rideshare services, and it recently won $25,000 in a pitch contest to boost the business. Kidz Cab, servicing the Fresno/Clovis area, is a rideshare program launched in 2022 that provides door-to-door pickup and drop off for kids to get to school while parents work. Jacqueline Perez, founder and owner of Kidz Cab, said the idea was born in 2021. She runs the company with her husband. Perez comes from a background in daycare services, which she has been doing for eight years. She also runs a daycare consulting company, JP Client Daycare Services, to help other mothers make money by starting their own in-home daycare centers. In her years in the daycare service industry, Perez said she received many parent inquiries regarding transportation for their kids — an issue she dealt with herself. Web-based ridesharing services are an option, but safety is a concern. “This is really a need, and parents are just willing to hire anybody to pick up their kids to and from school or to and from daycare,” Perez said. To start, a parent will request a ride and be issued a quote, schedule a time for the driver to pick up the child at the door and drive them to their school. Once the child has been dropped off, a confirmation will be sent to the parent. Parents can do a meet-and-greet with their drivers to feel more secure about their child’s safety, Perez said. Unlike other ride-share companies that only drive children aged 13 and above, Kidz Cab will deliver children from the age of three and up. They perform extensive background checks, and the drivers are all uniformed and trained to ensure child safety, with two-way communication between drivers and parents. All drivers have to go undergo an FBI clearance and have to have a history of working with children. They must have a clean driving record and undergo vision test and physical. Typically, the driver a child has for the morning drop-off will be the same driver for the pickup. The cars have cameras in the van pointing both in and out to help provide peace of mind to parents and guardians. They also provide service to people in group homes for appointments, some of which may be over the age of 18, Perez said. Kidz Cab provides rides for after school events, sporting events, sometimes with pickups scheduled for as late as 9:30 p.m. Perez said Kidz Cab currently has three vehicles, all of which have a wrap with the company logo, adding that they service about 75 riders per month. In November, Kidz Cab won a $25,000 prize at the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation’s eighth-annual The Power of Women in Business Conference Pitch Competition. Other finalist include Core Software Integrated, Garlish, Little Learners Child Care, and Quetzalli Shop. Perez said the funds from the pitch competition will help with generating an app that will allow customers to see the vehicle in motion in real time. She said they heavily prepared for the competition and they were “in it to win it,” and they were ecstatic at winning and all the support they’ve received. Some of the award money will also be used to purchase a new vehicle. “We are growing at a fast rate, and we do have people on a waitlist right now,”Perez said. “It’s a need just like childcare.” The grant money from the competition also allowed Kidz Cab to lower their rates, with prices now starting at $18 dollars per ride. Perez said they will continue to try to make the service even more affordable. For the next school year, Perez hopes to expand to provide service to Madera, Selma, Sanger and Fowler. She said they have received offers requesting the company expand to areas up to 200 miles away, but for the time being, are taking baby steps. “This was created with the parent in mind, and safety is number one,” Perez said. “We are community based and we would love to help anyone and find a budget for them.” A local company is making it easier for kids to Editor’s note: On Nov. 15, The Business Journal’s news team The multi-family investment market in the Central Valley has slowed A coffee shop from a well-known area restaurant group looksWarren County reports footage lost from lengthy meeting

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Patrik Laine is happy, healthy and showing he still has a howitzer of a shot. His return from a lengthy hockey absence has come just in the nick of time, with the dynamic Finnish sniper set to face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Patrik Laine is happy, healthy and showing he still has a howitzer of a shot. His return from a lengthy hockey absence has come just in the nick of time, with the dynamic Finnish sniper set to face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Patrik Laine is happy, healthy and showing he still has a howitzer of a shot. His return from a lengthy hockey absence has come just in the nick of time, with the dynamic Finnish sniper set to face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. “It’s good to see Patty back to himself,” former teammate Mason Appleton said Friday. “The last couple years for him have been a little tougher. In this league, you’re kind of all rooting for each other to have success when you’re not playing one another. Patty’s a guy most of us know in this room, so to see him happy and back to his normal ways is a good sign.” Laine, 26, was limited to just 18 games last year with the Columbus Blue Jackets as he first dealt with an injury, then entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program for a lengthy spell to deal with his mental health. He was traded last summer to the Montreal Canadiens, but his debut was delayed after he suffered a knee sprain in the preseason. CHRISTINNE MUSCHI / THE CANADIAN PRESS Patrik Laine is back to his old tricks with the Montreal Canadiens, scoring three goals and adding an assist in his first five games with the Habs. Laine returned to action last week and has three goals and an assist in his first five games with the Habs. This will mark his third game as a visitor at Canada Life Centre, but the first in more than two years. “As human beings, we want to see guys be the best they can be. He had a great time here and I cherish all of those memories,” said Jets winger Kyle Connor. “You never want to see anybody go through the stuff he’s gone through. I don’t want to speak for him, but it’s just great to see him look like he’s loving the game again and enjoying his teammates in Montreal and playing well as well. He’s a great guy, he was a great teammate. I always love the guy. Good to see him back on the ice and having some success. I think we’re all cheering for him.” Laine — the second-overall pick of Winnipeg in 2016 who was traded along with Jack Roslovic in exchange for Pierre-Luc Dubois in January 2021 — was held off the scoresheet the first time he returned to face the Jets in March 2022. But he had two goals in a 4-1 Blue Jackets victory during his most recent visit on Dec. 12, 2022. “A dynamic player, he’s right up there with Ovie sitting on that side with that shot,” said Jets coach Scott Arniel. CHRISTINNE MUSCHI / THE CANADIAN PRESS Patrik Laine (centre) celebrates his first goal of the season with teammates Nick Suzuki (14), Lane Hutson (48), Cole Caufield (13) and Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the second period against the New York Islanders earlier this month. Laine was named first star following the game in Montreal. “We’re always trying to sell this league. You hate to see any time when your star players aren’t able to play. Glad to see him back. Hopefully, he’s not feeling so good (Saturday).” Laine and his current teammates are likely feeling a bit sour after they were trounced 9-2 on home ice Thursday night by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Jets aren’t feeling so hot either after blowing a late lead and falling 3-2 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights in a game they admittedly were far from their best. “Obviously had a little slice of humble pie,” is how Appleton described it. Connor was even more blunt: “That was unacceptable and probably one of the worst games we’ve had in a very long time. It was very disappointing.” Not surprisingly, the Jets spent much of Friday’s practice getting back to some of the basics which they believe have slipped during a busy stretch of hockey that has seen them follow up a record-setting 15-1-0 start with a 6-8-1 stretch over the last 15 games. “You get into some bad habits and play so many games in a short period of time, the bad habits show up,” is how Arniel explained it. “And also the other side of that, the fatigue, you make some mental mistakes that maybe you didn’t earlier in the year.” “That was unacceptable and probably one of the worst games we’ve had in a very long time. It was very disappointing.” The Jets don’t have to look very far to find a game they really liked, as they were clicking on all cylinders in Tuesday’s 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, only to follow that up 48 hours later with a bit of a clunker. “You never want to take any team lightly in this league. I know (Montreal) just got beat pretty good coming off their last game. So did we, so we’re going to be a pretty motivated group,” said Connor. “I think just focusing on us and what we can control. We have stuff we’re trying to work on, and like you said, hopefully this benefits us for the long-term and it’s something we can maybe build on and show some growth in our game.” Expect the Jets to make one lineup change, with defenceman Colin Miller replacing Ville Heinola. Forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and David Gustafsson and blue-liner Dylan Samberg remain out with injuries, although Ehlers took a big step Friday as he joined the main group for practice in a non-contact sweater. Ehlers suffered a lower-body injury on Nov. 29 in Vegas and resumed skating by himself earlier this week. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “Any time Fly is coming back off an injury you definitely are going to get a huge spark to your lineup really quick here,” said Appleton. “He’s been great for us to start, he’s such a dynamic player and he really drives whatever line he’s on. Obviously, whenever he’s back we’ll be thrilled for that.” You know Ehlers would love to face the Habs, considering he’s best friends with Laine, but that is unlikely. Arniel is hopeful a return is just around the corner. After closing out this four-game homestand against Montreal, the Jets will hit the road for back-to-back games next Tuesday and Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks. They’ll also have some special company as this will be mom’s trip. “We went 0-3 last mom’s trip so there’s a little bit of pressure,” Connor said of the 2020 trek through Carolina, Columbus and Chicago. “I think the moms are well aware. It’s going to be fun. It kind of breaks up the whole routine of everything and obviously, it’s a shared experience of what we do every day with some of the people that we love.” mike.mcintyre@freepress.mb.ca X and Bluesky: @mikemcintyrewpg Mike McIntyre is a sports reporter whose primary role is covering the Winnipeg Jets. After graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College in 1995, he spent two years gaining experience at the before joining the in 1997, where he served on the crime and justice beat until 2016. . Every piece of reporting Mike produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. 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A BRITISH Airways stewardess could face the sack after revealing online she was on the flight taking Liam Payne’s body home. Summer-Leigh Morrison also gave the names of those on board. 3 BA stewardess Summer-Leigh Morrison could face the sack after revealing online she was on the flight taking Liam Payne’s body home Credit: Summer-Leigh Morrison /Instagram 3 Liam fell to his death aged 31 from his hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16 Credit: Getty She breached strict guidelines by sharing a snap of the BA flight manifest detailing who was travelling with the tragic One Direction singer’s coffin. And she said to more than 10,000 Instagram followers: “Just been told we’re carrying a coffin with us today. “To then find out it’s Liam Payne’s body and his family are on our flight too, heart-breaking.” She has been stood down while bosses investigate. Read more on Liam Payne FAME HELL I was a 90s boyband star but fell into drugs spiral - I know how Liam struggled FINAL FAREWELL Liam Payne's moving funeral service had nod to ten pin bowling and Batman Liam fell to his death aged 31 from his hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16. His funeral was on Wednesday. A BA source told us: “This stewardess cares more for her online social media following than her job. “She has been brought to the attention of bosses due to previous posts. “It is a serious data breach, not to mention a callous and heartless move to tell the world of Liam’s final journey for the good of her online following. Most read in The Sun CASE RULING McGregor sexually assaulted rape accuser in Dublin hotel, civil case jury rules TAN CAM RAID Scots Turkish barbers raided after 'sunbed spy cam' discovered in shop STORM ON Storm Bert to bring 'multi-hazard event' to Scotland amid 'danger to life' alerts HAIL HAIL Bizarre moment Celtic fan abruptly stops AGM for a Hoops-themed PRAYER “She will be lucky to ever fly again with the airline.” BA said: “We are investigating this matter so it would be inappropriate to comment further.” I was a 90s boyband star who sold 10million records but hotel room lock-ins led me into a drugs spiral... I know exactly how Liam Payne struggled 3 The stewardess has been stood down while bosses investigate Credit: Summer-Leigh Morrison /Instagram

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Roborock makes history with out-of-this-world video campaignFresh new soundsResearch is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as the data that supports it. That's why getting both qualitative and quantitative research right from the get-go can go a long way. You might wonder: what's the real difference between these methods? When should you use one over the other, and what kinds of questions do they answer best? This guide is here with the answers. What Is Qualitative Research? Qualitative research basically digs deep into the “why” and “how” behind things. Generally, researchers using this method collect data through interviews, focus groups, or by observing people in their natural settings. Qualitative research can go a long way when you're conducting customer experience surveys, looking into social and cultural phenomena, or when you're developing new theories or research frameworks. It allows you to gather rich, detailed information that can help build a comprehensive picture of the topic at hand. With over 70% of people in a recent poll trusting researchers to act in their best interest, it's clear that the quality of your work matters. To ensure your research is accurate and impactful, you've got to choose the right approach. [1] A good place to start is to read more in this guide or explore similar resources you come across. These knowledge bases can help you choose the right method for your study and improve the overall accuracy and relevance of your results. Pros of Qualitative Study Qualitative research has got advantages. Here are a few worth noting: Offers Detailed, In-Depth Insights Say you want to understand why customers love a particular coffee shop. Rather than sending out a quick survey, you sit down and talk to them one-on-one. You get to hear stories about how the aroma gifts them childhood memories or how the staff makes them feel welcome. This level of detail and depth is something you wouldn’t capture with a simple “rate your experience” survey. To increase the odds of collecting even stronger insights, consider involving advanced qualitative data analysis tools such as those from atlasti.com or other experts you trust. These tools come with features that can help bridge the gap between your expertise and tech efficiency to help you gather and process even more reliable data. Consider researching them to see how they could improve your overall study today. Allows for Flexibility in Data Collection You can adjust your approach as you go along. Maybe you start with interviews, but then you notice interesting patterns and decide to observe customer behavior instead. This adaptability means you’re not locked into a rigid method. Suitable for Exploring Complex or Sensitive Topics When dealing with subjects like mental health , family dynamics, or social justice issues, numbers might not tell the full story. Qualitative research lets you dig into these areas gently and respectfully. For example, if you want to study how people cope with grief, conducting in-depth interviews can reveal coping mechanisms and emotional responses that a questionnaire couldn’t capture. Helps Generate Hypotheses for Further Research Sometimes, you don’t know where to begin. Maybe you’re exploring how people interact with a new technology. Qualitative research helps you spot trends and patterns, which you can later test quantitatively. Cons of Qualitative Research While this research method has strong points, it also has some shortcomings These are some of the potential pitfalls you should know about when it comes to qualitative research. What Is Quantitative Research? Quantitative research uses surveys, experiments, or pre-existing data to gather information. The goal is to collect enough structured and standardized data so you can confidently generalize the results to a larger group or population. Quantitative research can go a long way when doing market research to understand customer behavior and preferences and when testing hypotheses in scientific research. You can also use this method when doing epidemiological studies or in education and academic performance analysis. Pros of Quantitative Research Here are some of the pros of this research methodology: Provides Measurable and Objective Data Imagine you’re studying the effect of a new teaching method in schools. By measuring test scores before and after introducing the method, you get objective data that shows whether or not there’s improvement. Numbers like “80% of students showed progress” carry weight, as they’re less open to interpretation compared to, say, someone’s opinion about the method. Easier to Analyze and Interpret Using Statistical Tools Once you’ve gathered your data, you can plug it into software like SPSS, Excel, or R to run statistical tests. You might find out if there’s a significant difference between groups, if a trend exists, or if certain variables are related. This way, it's easier to reach meaningful conclusions. Can Generalize Findings with a Large Enough Sample Size Say you conduct a survey about smartphone usage habits with 10,000 people from different regions and backgrounds. With a sample that large and diverse, the findings can likely be generalized to the entire population. This capability gives quantitative research a lot of power, especially in policymaking and marketing. Allows for Replication of Studies If another researcher wanted to test your results, they could repeat the exact same study, using the same methods and measurements. This strengthens the credibility of results. Still, only about 55% of researchers are confident enough in their ability to design research that others can replicate. So, be careful about the kind of research you buy into. [3] Cons of Quantitative Research This research method has its own share of weaknesses, too. Take these points into account before finalizing your choice of research method. Closing Thoughts There are no right or wrong methods when it comes to research. It all boils down to what would most benefit your project. You've seen the applications and the pros and cons of each. Look at the scope of your study and choose the right fit. References 1. "Confidence in scientists, medical scientists, and other groups and institutions in society", Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2023/11/14/confidence-in-scientists-medical-scientists-and-other-groups-and-institutions-in-society/ 2. "Can Researchers' Personal Characteristics Shape Their Statistical Inferences?", Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32865124/ 3. "Confidence in research: researchers in the spotlight", Source: https://impact.economist.com/projects/confidence-in-research/pdfs/Confidence_in_Research-full_report.pdf