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Historic Hari Singh High Street market cries for revivalTracey Boxx, CEO of American Home Finding, has expressed gratitude for the community's contributions to the organization. She has thanked everyone for their generosity in helping hundreds of children and families who have crossed the doorsteps of American Home Finding. Boxx has said that without the community’s gifts, the agency could not continue its more than 100 years of service. Boxx has noted that nearly all the children and families served by American Home Finding live in some form of poverty. While many families work, they still lack the means to make ends meet. This concern is one reason the agency focuses on the needs of the Shelter and Corinthian House. In a past letter to The Ottumwa Courier, the organization wrote: “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise” (Luke 3:11). The message emphasized generosity with time, talent, and treasure, urging the community to astonish others with its giving. Can you contribute candy, stocking caps, dental items, school supplies, hygiene products, coats, gloves, blankets, pillows, or other essentials? Monetary donations directed to the Activity Fund allow youth to participate in fun activities throughout the year that would otherwise not be possible. Supplies such as dry goods for the kitchen, hygiene items for bath and laundry, bedding, linens, children’s underwear, flip-flops, sweatpants, jackets, and school supplies are also needed. Donations can be dropped off at the Farmers Insurance office, 112 N. Court St., Ottumwa, Iowa, throughout the year. For updates throughout the year or for more information, contact: Jan and Doug Heinje, Phone: 641-777-1153, Address: 35515 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Email: janandoug@pcsia.net Tom and Marta Shafer, Phone: 800-371-6264, Address: 112 N. Court St., Ottumwa, IA 52502, Email: Thomas.Lmason@farmersagency.com Carol & Jack White, Phone: 641-777-7832, Address: 1303 Hamilton St., Ottumwa, IA 52501 Jeannie Saner, Phone: 641-777-7832, Address: 2336 Timberline Heights, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Email: sanerieannier@gmail.com Marty Anderson, Phone: 641-226-1819, Address: 2644 North Court St., Ottumwa, IA 52501, Email: mca2644@hotmail.com American Home Finding Association, P.O. Box 46, Agency, IA 52530 Thank you for considering the Shelter and Corinthian House for your holiday giving and support throughout the year. Thomas Schafer, OttumwaGlobal stocks mostly cheer Nvidia results as bitcoin gains

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Karnataka Lokayukta conducted a surprise inspection at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru's Malleswaram area on Friday, following multiple complaints about corruption and mismanagement. According to The New Indian Express report , the inspection revealed several alarming issues plaguing one of Bengaluru’s key government hospitals, raising serious concerns about patient care and hospital operations. (Also Read: Karnataka Congress expels party leader over sexual harassment case ) Bribes, staff Shortages, and hygiene issues exposed The investigation, initiated after public complaints, found that hospital staff had allegedly been soliciting bribes for patient admission. In one instance, a pregnant woman was reportedly denied immediate admission late at night and was asked for a bribe, TNIE report added. Doctors’ attendance was another major concern. By 10am, only one of the five scheduled doctors had arrived for duty, despite the shift starting at 9am. Patients also complained that doctors regularly prescribed medicines to be purchased from external pharmacies, even though the hospital had these medicines in stock. The inspection also revealed severe staff shortages, with only three patients admitted to the hospital’s 10 special rooms. The pharmacy was operating irregularly, with medicines listed as unavailable found in stock and expired medications left undisposed of. Hygiene and infrastrucure were found to be in a deplorable condition. The paediatric intensive care unit had only one functioning ventilator, while critical equipment like the ECG machine in the maternity ward and Doppler devices were non-operational. The hospital also struggled with basic amenities, with just one toilet available for up to 1,750 patients and inadequate drinking water facilities. Additionally, the Lokayukta noticed that the hospital did not display the mandatory nameplate for the Lokayukta helpline, a requirement for government offices. In light of these findings, Justice Patil has ordered a detailed investigation by a team of judicial and police officials, who will prepare a comprehensive report. Justice Patil assured the public that all complaints would be thoroughly examined and appropriate steps would be taken to address the hospital’s shortcomings and hold those responsible accountable, the report further added. (Also Read: Cyclone Fengal: Bengaluru braces for rain, cool temperatures; orange alert issued )

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NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns rallying No. 7 Tennessee from a 14-point deficit within the first five minutes to rout in-state rival Vanderbilt 36-23 Saturday. “Man, it couldn't have started any worse,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel told his Vols postgame . “And you know what? Competitive composure ... You just kept coming. That's what elite people, champions do. You just keep coming.” The Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference; No. 8 CFP) needed a big victory to impress the College Football Playoff committee enough to earn a home playoff game in December. They beat Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5) for a sixth straight season leaving the Commodores needing to win their bowl game to post their first winning record since 2013. Better yet, the Vols rebounded from a nightmare start giving up the first 14 points by scoring 29 straight points. They led 24-17 at halftime on Iamaleava's first three TD passes. “Once they took the momentum, we kind of allowed them to have it for the rest of the game," Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said. "And you got to credit Tennessee. I mean, obviously, they were playing for the playoffs and credit coach Heupel and his team for their winning performance.” Junior Sherrill returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for Vanderbilt to stun a mostly orange crowd. Dylan Sampson fumbled on the Vols’ second play from scrimmage, and Sedrick Alexanader's 4-yard TD run on a 26-yard drive put Vandy up 14-0 quickly. Then Iamaleava got Tennessee going with a 28-yard TD pass to Dont’e Thornton Jr. Tennessee got a break when Max Gilbert's 50-yard field goal bounced off the crossbar and over. Iamaleava found Thornton again on an 86-yard catch-and-run TD, then he tossed an 18-yard TD pass to Miles Kitselman just before halftime. Iamaleava capped the opening drive of the third quarter hitting Mike Matthews with a 14-yard TD pass for a 31-17 lead. The Vols added a safety by Tyre West and another Gilbert field goal. Diego Pavia threw a 31-yard TD pass to Richie Hoskins late with Vandy's 2-point conversion failing for the final margin. Tennessee didn't make a good early impression with yet another slow start. The Vols need to hope for some help to have a chance at moving up a spot or two . The big question is whether the Vols get to host a playoff game in December at Neyland Stadium where they went undefeated this season. Tennessee put together TD drives of 91 and 96 yards in the first half alone. The Vols then beat Vandy at its own game of keepaway after not even managing 10 minutes of possession in the first half. They finished with the edge in that stat outgaining Vandy 538-212. Vanderbilt had some of the best offensive success against Tennessee of any opponent this season. The Commodores had 114 yards rushing and 17 points by halftime against a defense that came in ranked sixth nationally allowing just 98.8 yards a game. The Vols had been fourth in the country giving up just 13.1 points a game having held 10 of 11 opponents under 20 points this season. But Lea said the Commodores ran just 11 plays to Tennessee's 44 after halftime. The Tennessee running back, who set the program record with 22 rushing TDs this season, didn't reach the end zone for the first time this season. Sampson finished with 178 yards rushing to reach 1,485 yards for the season, topping the school mark of 1,464 set by Travis Stephens in 2001. Tennessee waits to hear its spot in the CFP field, while Vanderbilt learns its bowl destination Dec. 8. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who had gathered in the capital to demand his release from prison. The latest development came hours after thousands of Khan supporters, defying government warnings, broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and entered a high-security zone, where they clashed with security forces, facing tear gas shelling, mass detentions and gunfire. Tension has been high in Islamabad since Sunday when supporters of the former prime minister began a “long march” from the restive northwest to demand his release. Khan has been in a prison for over a year and faces more than 150 criminal cases that his party says are politically motivated. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, led the protest, but she fled as police pushed back against demonstrators. Hundreds of Khan’s supporters are being arrested in the ongoing nighttime operation, and police are also seeking to arrest Bibi. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that the Red Zone, which houses government buildings and embassies, and the surrounding areas have been cleared. Leaders from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, have also fled the protest site. Earlier Tuesday, Pakistan’s army took control of D-Chowk, a large square in the Red Zone, where visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is staying. Since Monday, Naqvi had threatened that security forces would use live fire if protesters fired weapons at them. “We have now authorized the police to respond as necessary,” Naqvi said Tuesday while visiting the square. Before the operation began, protester Shahzor Ali said people had taken to the streets because Khan had called for them. “We will stay here until Khan joins us. He will decide what to do next,” Ali said. “If they fire bullets again, we will respond with bullets,” he said. Protester Fareeda Bibi, who is not related to Khan’s wife, said people have suffered greatly for the last two years. “We have really suffered for the last two years, whether it is economically, politically or socially. We have been ruined. I have not seen such a Pakistan in my life,” she said. Authorities have struggled to contain the protest-related violence. Six people, including four members of the security services, were killed when a vehicle rammed them on a street overnight into Tuesday. A police officer died in a separate incident. Dozens of Khan supporters beat a videographer covering the protest for The Associated Press and took his camera. He sustained head injuries and was treated in a hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, fresh waves of protesters made their way unopposed to their final destination in the Red Zone. Most demonstrators had the flag of Khan’s party around their shoulders or wore its tricolors on accessories. Naqvi said Khan’s party had rejected a government offer to rally on the outskirts of the city. Information Minister Atta Tarar warned there would be a severe government reaction to the violence. He said the government did not want Bushra Bibi to achieve her goal of freeing Khan. “She wants bodies falling to the ground. She wants bloodshed,” he said. The government says only the courts can order Khan’s release. He was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. In a bid to foil the unrest, police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters since Friday and suspended mobile and internet services in some parts of the country. Messaging platforms were also experiencing severe disruption in the capital. Khan’s party relies heavily on social media and uses messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. The X platform, which is banned in Pakistan, is no longer accessible, even with a VPN. Last Thursday, a court prohibited rallies in the capital and Naqvi said anyone violating the ban would be arrested. Travel between Islamabad and other cities has become nearly impossible because of shipping containers blocking the roads. All education institutions remain closed. Pakistan's Stock Exchange lost more than $1.7 billion Tuesday due to rising political tensions, according to economist Mohammed Sohail from Topline Securities. Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed in Islamabad and Asim Tanveer in Multan, Pakistan, contributed to this report.Judge says lawsuit over former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed

With Boston standout Hilary Knight in the penalty box for a vicious boarding penalty on Sceptres defender Renata Fast, Miller made good on her rebound attempt on a shot by Daryl Watts with a half-open net. Fast recovered for an assist on the winner before 8,089 fans at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Fleet challenged the goal, but video review deemed Miller’s shot was good. Sarah Nurse got Toronto on the board with a short-handed tally 11:50 into the first period and Emma Maltais added an empty-net strike with 12 seconds left. Boston’s Hilary Knight opened the scoring 3 minutes in, sending a slap shot past Toronto goalie Kristen Campbell, who registered 18 stops on the night. Toronto outshot Boston 41-19. Boston goalie Aerin Frankel, a big reason why her team advanced to the Walter Cup final last spring, had 38 saves. Sceptres: Billie Jean King MVP Natalie Spooner missed the season opener. The PWHL scoring champion underwent left knee surgery in June after getting injured in Game 3 of Toronto’s first-round series against Minnesota. Fleet: Defender Emma Greco played her first game for Boston. She was part of the Walter Cup-winning Minnesota team that defeated Boston in a three-game series last spring. With the game tied 1-1, the Sceptres failed to score during a 59-second 5-on-3 advantage midway through the second period. Boston blocked five shots during the span. Last year, Toronto enjoyed an 11-game win streak en route to its regular-season championship, including three wins against Boston. Boston will play its home opener on Wednesday, a rematch with the Walter Cup-champion Minnesota. Toronto visits Ottawa on Tuesday. AP women’s hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey

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“Community-held land in Odisha generates annual economic benefits and socio-cultural value amounting to ₹36,890 crore,” says a study conducted by organisations drawn from various sectors. The study ‘Odisha State Brief on Economic Valuation of Land Commons’ carried out by Foundation for Ecological Security, Common Ground, Federation University and International Food Policy Research Institute says Odisha has approximately five million hectares of land commons, including forests, permanent pastures, culturable wastelands, and barren lands. As the commons are essential for providing various ecosystem services that contribute to the State’s economic and ecological well-being, the researchers have called for framing of laws and procedures that recognise and protect the economic and social importance of commons, ensuring their sustainable use and management, and incorporating their valuation into policy and decision-making processes. The study says land commons face numerous threats including overuse, degradation, encroachment, and inadequate governance. “These threats lead to the loss of valuable ecosystem services, impacting the livelihoods of millions who depend on these resources. Degradation of land commons also results in reduced biodiversity, increased soil erosion and diminished water quality, exacerbating environmental challenges,” it says. Valuation matrix developed by various academic bodies provides formula for calculation of ecosystem services. There are four types of ecosystem services – provisioning, support, regulating and cultural. There is also stock service of land commons. The gene pool on existing on land commons have to be managed in wake of climate change threats. Provisioning services include tangible products obtained from ecosystems such as food, water and raw materials. In Odisha, these include non-timber forest products (NTFPs), fuel-wood, fodder, and water. The services are valued at ₹65,411 per hectare annually. Similarly, the study says, regulating services are benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as climate regulation, soil fertility and water purification which gives a value worth ₹60,698 per hectare annually. The supporting services (soil formation, habitat provision and gene pool preservation) and cultural services (spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, recreation, and aesthetic experiences) generate values worth ₹24,078 and ₹4,456 per hectare annually. Published - November 30, 2024 03:10 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Orissa / Bhubaneswar / state politics / politics / politics (general) / forests / forestry and timber / land resources

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into an investigation of mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in New Jersey and nearby states. Murphy, a Democrat, made the request in a letter Thursday, noting that state and local law enforcement remain “hamstrung” by existing laws and policies in their efforts to successfully counteract any nefarious activity of unmanned aircraft. He posted a copy of the letter on the social media platform X . “This leaves action surrounding the (drones) squarely on the shoulders of the federal government,” Murphy said. “More federal resources are needed to understand what is behind this activity.” Murphy and other officials have repeatedly stressed that there is no evidence that the aircraft pose a national security or a public safety threat, or have a foreign nexus. The Pentagon also has said they are not U.S. military drones. The drones have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported seeing them last month. Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia said from four to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18, appearing from dusk till 11 p.m. The flying objects have been spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility, and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster, but the number of reported sightings has grown greatly since then. Drones were also spotted in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region. The FBI, Federal Aviation Administration and other state and federal agencies involved in the investigation have not corroborated any of the reported sightings with electronic detection, and reviews of available images appear to show many of the reported drones are actually manned aircraft. They also say there have been no confirmed sightings in restricted air space. It’s also possible that a single drone has been seen and reported more than once, officials said. Some federal lawmakers have called on the military to “shoot down” the drones. The drones also appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker who was briefed by the Department of Homeland Security. In one case, a medevac helicopter was unable to pick up a seriously injured car accident victim in Branchburg Township in Somerset County late last month due to drones hovering near the planned landing zone, according to NJ.com. The FAA said Thursday that it does not have a report on this incident. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use but are subject to local and FAA regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Witnesses say the drones they think they have seen in New Jersey appear to be larger than those typically used by hobbyists.Trump transition team signs agreement to begin takeover from BidenNone

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