Luke Littler, the teenage darts sensation, demonstrated his immense respect for Fallon Sherrock while discussing their potential match-up at the PDC World Darts Championship. Sherrock, known as the 'Queen of the Palace', will face Ryan Meikle in the tournament's first round next month. If she triumphs over the Englishman, a tantalising clash with last year's finalist awaits her. Littler, who enters the competition in the second round as one of the top 32 players globally, broke his silence on the possibility of facing Sherrock following this week's draw announcement. The champion expressed his admiration for the 30-year-old who shocked the sports world in 2019 by becoming the first woman to win a world championship match, eventually reaching the third round. READ MORE: 2025 World Darts Championship draw in full as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries learn opponents READ MORE: How you can win £60,000 for watching World Darts Championship He recalled how "it was incredible to watch" when he was just 12-years-old. Speaking to Sky Sports, the now 17-year-old said: "If I do come across her, I don't know what the crowd would be like. Against Fallon, it might be a bit different. I don't think anyone really missed it [when Sherrock reached the third round]. It was incredible to watch." Almost a year after his own spectacular run at the tournament, Littler confessed he's feeling the "buzz" and is eagerly counting down the days until his return to Ally Pally. He commented on the upcoming match: "Good luck to them both. It should be a really interesting game, because Ryan's playing really good, and so is Fallon. "It won't be easy [against either of them]. No game will be easy this year, but it'll be a tough test for both of them facing each other in the first round. Either way, I'm very confident, whoever wins. I just can't wait to get on stage. Ever since the Worlds [last year] it has been crazy – this is where it all started for me. The buzz is there, I can feel it." After failing to progress past the first round in her last three appearances at the world championships, Fallon Sherrock is hoping that her next attempt will be more successful, potentially setting up a tie with the teenage prodigy. Sherrock shared her anticipation for the competition on X (formerly Twitter), following the draw announcement: "So I now know I'll be playing Ryan Meikle in round one at the @OfficialPDC World Championship," she posted. "The winner will play a certain Mr Littler in round two. Can't wait to play at the Palace again."Seattle Times staffers teamed up to choose their favorite shows from this year — all of which premiered, had a new season or debuted in the U.S. in 2024 — with picks ranging from the sublime "Shōgun" ( one of Google's Top 10 most-searched TV shows of the year ) to the eye-wateringly expensive (and worth every penny) "Arcane," along with new seasons of "From," "Industry" and more. Here are the shows that had us talking, in alphabetical order. Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix I’m still grieving the end of “Arcane,” the $250 million , 18-episode animated two-season Netflix series based on the lore from Riot Games’ League of Legends video game franchise. This Shakespearean tragedy makes you feel for estranged sisters Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx (Ella Purnell), lovers Caitlyn (Katie Leung) and Vi, mother Ambessa (Ellen Thomas) and daughter Mel (Toks Olagundoye), childhood friends Ekko (Reed Shannon) and Jinx, and best friends Jayce (Kevin Alejandro) and Viktor (Harry Lloyd) — foils who sometimes find each other on opposite sides of a war. Season 2 also begins with grief. After Jinx’s cannon blew up a Piltover tower, the city is in mourning. Caitlyn is mourning her mother, who died in the blast. Vi is mourning her sister, who forsook her name Powder for Jinx. And Jinx is mourning her surrogate father, Silco (Jason Spisak). “Arcane” excels in the way it humanizes both heroes and villains, balancing the threads of more than half a dozen characters and storylines with equal weight. I want to rewind time like Ekko does — to live with these characters a little longer and to watch them grow. But to move forward, sometimes we have to leave something behind. — Qina Liu, senior news producer Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu An uproarious, tenderhearted blend of "Heartstopper" and "Sex Education," the 2022 British sitcom "Big Boys" is everything a coming-of-age show should be: witty, relatable and honest. The first two seasons, which became available on this side of the pond this month via Hulu, center on 19-year-old Jack (a semi-fictional version of series creator and writer Jack Rooke and played by Dylan Llewellyn), who's dealing with the death of his father, contending with his sexuality and leaving home for the first time as he heads to university. But for all the heavy topics "Big Boys" smartly grapples with — grief, loss, sex, family, mental health — the heart of "Big Boys" is a dazzlingly endearing and crudely humorous friendship between two young men (one gay, one straight; a platonic relationship you rarely see in media) who you desperately hope remain friends for the rest of their lives. I may have understood about only 50% of the jokes — the show is very, very British — but I do know that Season 3 can't get here soon enough . — Dominic Baez, features desk editor Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix Say "yes, and ..." to martial arts sequences interspersed with clips of "The Great British Bake Off." And yes to knife fights featuring adults dressed in inflatable dinosaur costumes at a children's party. And yes to hideouts inside John Cho's mansion, Buldak noodles, Asian water monitors, "Gymkata" and Fall Out Men (the fictional Filipino Fall Out Boy cover band). "The Brothers Sun" feels like an improv sketch — full of surprises and defying expectations. At its core, this Emmy-nominated show is about family — what happens after Bruce Sun's (Sam Song Li) life as a Los Angeles college student and aspiring improv actor gets interrupted by a reunion with his assassin brother Charles "Chairleg" Sun (Justin Chien), who clues him into his family's secret. Their father, Big Sun (Johnny Kou), is the head of the Jade Dragons, one of eight Taiwanese crime bosses — and the rival gangs may be after their mother (Michelle Yeoh). How much of yourself and your humanity will you sacrifice to honor and protect your family? This is an Asian American story for anyone who knows it's a crime to wear outside shoes inside the house. — Qina Liu Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix In May, all I could think about was food. I dreamed of dim sum and piping hot pizza, and craved lemony Caesar salad. In reality, my post-tonsillectomy world was frozen fruit pops and lukewarm boxed soup grumpily eaten on my couch. So was it a touch masochistic to start "Delicious in Dungeon" when it physically hurt to eat? Maybe. And yet I followed adventurers Laios, Marcille and Chilchuck as they found allies and battled their way through an endless dungeon crawling with monsters. "Delicious in Dungeon" — a dubbed anime based on writer and illustrator Ryoko Kui's manga series of the same name — is ostensibly about the group's efforts to rescue Falin, Laios' sister, and uncover the mystery of the Mad Mage. But if you're hangry and your throat is on fire, this show becomes an envy-watch about how monster-eating-curious Laios and Senshi, a friendly wok-toting dwarf, cook drool-worthy meals out of defeated foes for their often-horrified comrades. (I don't know who gave anime the right to make cartoon-ified foods look even better than their real-world counterparts, but Hippogriff soup dumplings, Man-eating Plant tarts and Walking Mushroom hot pot sound really good when your main food group is Popsicles, OK??) While episodes can occasionally blend together, the charm of "Delicious in Dungeon" is in the repetition of its ingredients — action, emotional moments and silly high jinks. Because what sick kid wouldn't want a second helping of that (perhaps with a side of Sky Fish and chips)? — Ana Sofia, assistant features editor Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu I’m not entirely proud of my 2024 TV habits, but I will say they’ve been focused — focused on finding the most wholesome, uplifting reality dating show around. Sure, some spicy “Too Hot Too Handle” or “FBoy Island” can be fun now and again, but the pointless drama among gorgeous humans chasing influencer status gets tiring. I’m looking for genuine contestants I can root for wholeheartedly, 100% believing they’re there for the right reasons (to find true and lasting love, of course). The winner as of yet is ... “Farmer Wants a Wife”! The premise is simple: Farmers who lack opportunities to meet women due to being busy with, well, farming, get the chance to date from a pool of ladies brought in from different cities. Meanwhile, the women get a taste of farm life (dates have included castrating a bull and building a fence) to determine if they could thrive as a farmer’s wife. Even though my favorite couple ultimately split up because the woman didn't want to drop everything to move to a ranch in Georgia (understandable, I suppose), the show’s earnest-feeling characters and sentimental moments balanced out the expected, dating-show drama delightfully. — Sarah-Mae McCullough, features producer Where to watch: Streaming on MGM+ Three seasons into this genuinely scary, intricate puzzle of a show and I’m only more committed to seeing where it goes. Scary monsters! Equally scary interpersonal dramas! Strange kids and creepy dolls and resurfacing memories, oh my. The setting: a small town where people mysteriously arrive from all over the country after whatever road they were driving on somehow redirects them to this hamlet of horrors. At night, ghastly creatures stalk the streets in human form, knocking at windows and luring the living to grisly deaths. In the third season, which wrapped in November, we’re seeing more of the monsters behind their grinning faces, but the mystery only gets more mysterious and more emotional as time goes on. What’s causing this nightmare? Why are these people trapped here, and how can they ever get home? Harold Perrineau delivers an expert performance as the town’s de facto sheriff, a standout in an all-around excellent ensemble cast. — Gemma Wilson, arts and culture writer Where to watch: Streaming on Max Since its premiere four years ago, “Industry” has been the best HBO show you’ve likely never heard of. After Season 3, its best season yet, aired over the summer, you’re officially late to the (cocaine-fueled) party. In the simplest terms, “Industry” is about sex, drugs and unfathomable sums of money. The financial drama is centered on a group of young investment bankers — Harper (Myha’la), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Rob (Harry Lawtey) — and longtime manager Eric (Ken Leung) as they work on the trading floor of a fictional London bank called Pierpoint and deal with the risks and rewards associated with such a relentless (and entertaining) lifestyle. By the third season, “Industry” has very much leaned into the fact that these are some of the most selfish people on television, unafraid to backstab, name-call and undercut anyone they work with for personal gain. But the moral ambiguity is “Industry’s” most engaging feature. Class — the economic and social statuses at which these characters started and ultimately aspire to be — is behind every decision the characters make, and their complexities are the show’s driving force. It makes for quite a ride. And given its willingness to constantly reinvent itself, especially with the end of Season 3 seemingly hitting a reset button, I cannot wait to see where “Industry” takes us next. — Chris Cole, sports producer Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu My hell is filled with TVs showing early 2000s blockbuster comedies, slapstick humor and other physical gags. (The cringe! I can’t take it!) But I love murder mysteries, which is why I gave this comedic, star-studded whodunit a chance when it first aired in 2021. Now in its fourth and best season, I’ve come to love the show’s central, ersatz detective trio, consisting of a deadpan millennial (Selena Gomez), washed-up actor (Steve Martin) and Broadway director-slash-flailing diva (Martin Short). The plot twist: Sure, "Only Murders" is a genuine mystery, but the reason you keep coming back? It’s plain old fun . The actors are having a palpable blast as larger-than-life characters: Paul Rudd as an unhinged stunt double with — for some reason — an Irish accent; the suave, delightful Jane Lynch; the fast-talking Molly Shannon as a zinger-prone movie exec; plus Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy and Zach Galifianakis gleefully portraying some version of themselves. And then there’s Melissa McCarthy, who is fantastic as a suburban, doll-collecting, wigged-out Long Islander who throws Meryl Streep (!) over a couch in a farcical fight. You almost forget there’s also a murder being solved. Few shows remain worth watching beyond a first season — but much like its characters, this show grows better with age. — Margo Vansynghel, arts economy reporter Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu Historical dramas in general, and historical fiction in particular, have never really been my cup of tea; the lavish, transfixing “Shōgun” has me reconsidering that stance. Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell (but separate from the 1980 miniseries of the same name), “Shōgun” is a showstopper full of superb acting, pitch-perfect writing, stellar pacing and lush visuals. The 10-episodes series, set in Japan in 1600, is at its core a story about entwining fates; of two men, so foreign to each other at first, becoming inextricably linked to one another as the world seemingly conspires against them. A grand epic in scale, “Shōgun” still revels in the details; the attention to authenticity throughout — particularly its Japanese elements, from the music to the clothes — is marvelous, and it elevates the show as a whole. Originally a limited series, we’ve already been told that “Shōgun” will continue for at least two more seasons. Though we don’t know exactly what those new seasons will entail just yet, I do know this: I’m eager for another (fictional) history lesson. — Dominic Baez Where to watch: Streaming on cwtv.com I’m going to miss Smallville. Over four seasons, The CW’s “Superman & Lois” has consistently been one of the best superhero shows on TV: punchy with its action, engaging with its story arcs and charming with its leads. But what made it more than your typically enjoyable but ultimately derivative CW superhero show was that it never really felt like a superhero show at all; it’s about family and loss, love and regret, maturity and naiveté, all those oh-so-relatable trials we all go through (and yes, maybe some world-saving along the way). And that’s never been truer than in the fourth, final and fantastic season of the series, which wraps up the story of Clark Kent/Superman (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch), their children and the town of Smallville as they face their greatest challenge yet in the form of the sadistic Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz). Despite its truncated, 10-episode run, Season 4 delivers a powerhouse send-off for the Man of Steel, shining a glorious light on the last son of Krypton’s humanity and reminding us once again that Superman flies highest when his feet are planted firmly on the ground. I’m a bit melancholic that “it went by so fast” (if you know, you know), but I’m glad I got to experience the journey nonetheless. Truth, justice and a better tomorrow, indeed. — Dominic Baez
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Ituka scores 18 off the bench, Jacksonville State downs East Carolina 86-78Fern Britton reveals 'uneasy' family secret that she didn't discover until she was in her 50sThiruvananthapuram : Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor , has said that Kerala's startup ecosystem has become a glittering jewel in the crown of India's fast-growing startup landscape by demonstrating its prowess in innovation, inventiveness, sustainability, and inclusiveness. Tharoor, a four-time Lok Sabha MP, said this while speaking at the Huddle Global 2024, India's flagship startup conclave, here on Saturday. Tharoor, an eminent writer, former diplomat, and thought leader, titled his address "The Elephant that is becoming a tiger: India's Startup Ecosystem and tech entrepreneurship", an obvious reference to his book "The Elephant, the Tiger & the Cellphone". While hailing the achievements of Kerala's startup ecosystem, Tharoor said the state needs to further streamline regulatory compliances and procedures to enable aspirational entrepreneurs to start enterprises, attract capital, and grow faster. "We need to simplify and streamline regulatory compliances and procedures by dismantling the oppressive red tape," he added. Tracing the evolution of the Indian startup ecosystem, the Congress leader said this was the time to think about making a single imaginative leap to add greater momentum to what has been achieved. "The elephant is becoming a tiger as startups symbolise industriousness, innovation, and inventiveness, playing a vital role in the remarkable transformation of the country," Tharoor added. He also said that while coming out with novel and ingenious solutions, the startups have also shown that everything is reusable and re-imaginable. "The surge of entrepreneurial culture also helped to turn India from a country of job-seekers to a job-creating economy, though it is a paradox that increasing unemployment has sharpened the youth's entrepreneurial spirit," he added. Lauding Kerala Startup Mission for positioning its flagship startup festival into a major event that brings together the entire spectrum of stakeholders, Tharoor said "it is amazing" that a lot of products from robots, home automation, and medical technology from the startups are displayed here.
NoneLUBBOCK, Texas — Tahj Brooks ran for a season-high 188 yards and three touchdowns in the final home game for Texas Tech’s all-time leading rusher, and the Red Raiders rolled to a 52-15 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Texas Tech (8-4, 6-3) kept alive faint hopes for a bid in the Big 12 championship game by winning at least eight games in the regular season for the first time since 2009 under the late Mike Leach. Garrett Greene threw an interception and lost a fumble on Terrell Tilmon’s strip sack in the final three minutes of the first half as the Mountaineers (6-6, 5-4) raised more questions about the future of coach Neal Brown by falling behind 35-3 before the break. Behren Morton threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns, including a 31-yarder to Caleb Douglas to put Texas Tech in front 42-3 early in the second half. Josh Kelly had 150 yards receiving. Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire, who will have his third winning record in three seasons, called timeout with 5 minutes, 57 seconds remaining and his team leading 45-15 to take Brooks out of the game. Brooks was mobbed by teammates as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Brooks ran for at least 100 yards in all 11 regular-season games he played, breaking the single-season school record of 10 he shared with Byron Hanspard and Bam Morris. Brooks pushed his career total to 4,557 yards in his first home game since breaking Hanspard’s 1996 school record of 4,219 yards two weeks ago at Jones AT&T Stadium. Two of Brooks’ TDs came on 2-yard runs from direct snaps, and the other was a 37-yarder when he stumbled on a cut but stayed on his feet and bounced off defensive back Ty French. Brooks has 17 TDs rushing this season and 45 for his career. Brooks set up one of his short TDs with a 30-yard catch. Jahiem White ran for 124 yards with a spinning 21-yard touchdown for West Virginia, and Greene had a 15-yard scoring toss to Rodney Gallagher III. Greene threw two picks. The Mountaineers’ perfect season on the road in the Big 12 ended with a thud. They were 3-0 away from home in conference before allowing 29 second-quarter points followed by another TD just 2:12 into the third. Texas Tech tight end Jalin Conyers, one of Brooks’ fellow seniors playing his final home game, made up a for a dropped pass in the end zone with a juggling, diving catch for 18 yards to set up Morton’s 1-yard scoring toss to Mason Tharp. Conyers, an Arizona State transfer, also had a 2-point conversion run on a swinging gate play from the PAT unit. Both teams are eligible for bowl games.
The Centre of Excellence for Millets and Incubation Centre was launched at the CSIR-CFTRI here. Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy inaugurated the facility on the CFTRI campus on Friday. The facility has come up with the support from the State government. CSIR-CFTRI director Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda, K. Harish Gowda, MLAs, former council chairman V.R. Sudarshan, Commissioner for Agriculture Y.S. Patil, and scientists from the institute were present. After the launch, the Minister went around the facility and got the details from the scientists on the millet-based products and the technologies developed by the institute over the years that can be transferred for commercial production. The scientists explained the initiatives taken up for promoting millets, especially after the year 2023 was declared as the International Year of Millets. Established at a cost of ₹20 crore with funding from the Karnataka government, the CFTRI, which has been working on millets since past 17 years, developing over 60 technologies till date, aims to reach out or transfer its technologies to farmers, entrepreneurs, women SHGs and others to market the products, focussing on the longer shelf life of the products without compromising on the taste and nutritional value. With India being the one the world’s largest producers of millets, contributing 19 percent of the global production, the institute aims to help reach out the millet products to the global markets, addressing the issues concerning the shelf life. Three units have come up at the centre under the initiative with the combined production capacity ranging from 500 kilos to one tonne. More than 50 farmers had accompanied the Minister as the CFTRI aims to train farmers and others in millet processing, and make them entrepreneurs. The CFTRI last year developed 12 new technologies. The new technologies include ragi-based malt hydrolysate, malted ragi-based ready-to-eat weaning food, a process for the production of multigrain waffles, and multigrain pizza base. The focus of the technologies was on millets since 2023 was the International Year of Millets. Other technologies are finger-millet semolina, instant finger-millet ragi rava idli mix, instant finger-millet halwa mix, instant finger-millet upma mix, millet and multi millet puttu podi mix, cleaner process for biotechnological production of spirulina, and ready-to-use multigrain idli and dosa batter in retail packs The ready-to-eat malted ragi-based weaning food that was also developed is suitable for children of the age group of six months to three. Notably, fruits like apples, mangoes, oranges, and vegetables like carrots or tomatoes can be incorporated in the food, the scientists said. Published - December 07, 2024 08:32 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditMid-inclination orbit provides more SAR-imaging opportunities at middle latitudes of the globe for ICEYE customers. HELSINKI, Finland , Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation and persistent monitoring, announced today that it has launched two new satellites to its constellation of SAR satellites. Both satellites expand the availability of ICEYE's latest imaging technology to deliver additional 25 cm imaging capacity. The satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched as part of the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA . Both satellites have established communication, and early routine operations are underway. With today's launch, ICEYE has successfully launched 40 satellites into orbit since 2018, with nine satellites launched in 2024 alone. The new SAR satellites were launched into mid-inclination orbits; compared to a polar orbit, these mid-inclination orbits provide more than twice the collection opportunities at middle latitudes of the globe. ICEYE customers have many areas of interest in these middle latitudes (+/- 45 degrees), and these customers will benefit from increased persistence over these regions. Customers with imaging interests outside these middle latitudes will continue to benefit from the frequent revisit enabled by ICEYE's dozens of satellites in polar orbits. ICEYE's unique mix of mid-inclination and polar orbits provides its customers with deep revisit capabilities for targets all around the globe. The new satellites will serve ICEYE's commercial missions as part of the world's largest SAR satellite constellation owned and operated by ICEYE. Rafal Modrzewski , CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE said: "This launch marks another significant milestone in ICEYE's ability to provide our customers with a rich diversity of collection opportunities. We bolster our industry-leading SAR constellation and expand our customers' collection opportunities in the areas most important to them." Today's launch is another step forward in ICEYE's steady drumbeat of innovative breakthroughs in Earth Observation. This year alone, ICEYE has, for example, introduced Dwell Precise, a new 25 cm imaging mode that offers its customers the highest-fidelity 25cm imaging capability, and adds advanced capability to ICEYE's line of Dwell products; launched an API that allows customers to directly task its SAR satellite constellation; and launched ICEYE Ocean Vision to provide actionable intelligence for maritime domain awareness. 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TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water Ways Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WWT) (FRA: WWT) (“ ” or the “ “), a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology, providing water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers, announces that further to the press release of December 11, 2024, the Company is awaiting TSXV approval to confirm the effective date. A further press release will be disseminated advising of the effective date once the TSXV has provided their approval to the consolidation. WWT through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology, providing water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers. WWT competes in the global irrigation water systems market with a focus on developing solutions with commercial applications in the micro and precision irrigation segments of the overall market. At present, WWT’s main revenue streams are derived from the following business units: (i) Projects Business Unit; and (ii) Component and Equipment Sales Unit. WWT is capitalizing on the opportunities presented by micro and smart irrigation, while also making a positive mark on society by making these technologies more widely available, especially in developing markets such as Africa and Latin America and developed markets such as China and Canada. WWT’s irrigation projects include vineyards, Cotton fields, Apple and Orange orchards, Blueberry, Medical Cannabis growers, fresh produce cooling rooms and more, in over fifteen countries. Ronnie Jaegermann Director T: +972-54-4202054 E:( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) 2024 Employee Incentive Day! 2023 Employee Incentive Day! Terry Moving & Storage awarded Best Movers in Lake Forest The incentive day aligns with the company's values, underscoring the importance of recognizing team members who work tirelessly behind the scenes. LAKE FOREST, CA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Terry Moving & Storage recently celebrated its dedicated team in a big way, hosting an Employee Incentive Day that gave away thousands of dollars in prizes, including a 75" flat-screen smart TV, BBQ grill, premium tool sets, portable speakers, and more. The event was a resounding success, designed to thank employees for their hard work and commitment throughout the year. “From navigating tight schedules to braving all kinds of weather-whether it's a local move or one that spans the country-our employees give 110% every day,” said founder Mark Terry.“They're the backbone of everything we do, from coordinating logistics and packing to driving and managing storage . This event was our way of showing just how much we value their dedication.” The incentive day aligns with the company's values, underscoring the importance of recognizing team members who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Whether it's the office staff handling scheduling and accounting, the movers who pack and transport belongings, or the drivers crossing state lines to deliver on promises, every team member plays a vital role. Terry Moving & Storage chose the end of the year to celebrate its employees because it's a natural time to reflect on achievements and prepare for the year ahead. In an industry where challenges can range from last-minute moves to extreme weather conditions, recognizing hard work is more than just a kind gesture-it's a necessity for cultivating a positive workplace culture. “Employee appreciation isn't just about the prizes, though they certainly add excitement. It's about saying, 'We see you. We value you.' And there's no better time to say that than as the year winds down and we prepare for a fresh start,” added Terry. The event featured fun activities, a catered lunch, and a prize raffle that kept spirits high. Employees shared their excitement and gratitude for the event, noting the sense of camaraderie it fostered. Terry Moving & Storage employees are known for going above and beyond to make moves seamless for their customers. Whether managing a local apartment move or transporting a family's belongings across state lines, their attention to detail and dedication ensures customers feel supported every step of the way. The company's leadership believes that this same level of care should be reflected in how employees are treated. As one employee noted during the event,“It's great to feel appreciated, especially when you know how much effort everyone puts in daily.” For more information, visit Terrymovingoc . About Terry Moving & Storage Terry Moving & Storage is a full-service moving company based in Orange County, CA, specializing in residential and commercial moves, packing services, and secure storage solutions. 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If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Monolithic Power Systems MPWR , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MPWR usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Monolithic Power Systems. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 21% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $879,810, and 6 are calls, amounting to $591,900. Expected Price Movements Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $520.0 to $640.0 for Monolithic Power Systems during the past quarter. Volume & Open Interest Development Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Monolithic Power Systems's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Monolithic Power Systems's significant trades, within a strike price range of $520.0 to $640.0, over the past month. Monolithic Power Systems 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot Largest Options Trades Observed: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume MPWR CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 03/21/25 $57.6 $53.0 $55.54 $640.00 $277.7K 155 50 MPWR PUT TRADE BULLISH 02/21/25 $32.6 $30.6 $30.8 $560.00 $166.3K 10 99 MPWR PUT SWEEP BEARISH 02/21/25 $19.9 $18.4 $18.4 $520.00 $149.0K 3 81 MPWR CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $30.0 $28.0 $29.22 $610.00 $146.1K 361 54 MPWR PUT TRADE BULLISH 02/21/25 $19.7 $18.3 $18.3 $520.00 $135.4K 3 189 About Monolithic Power Systems Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology. In light of the recent options history for Monolithic Power Systems, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance. Present Market Standing of Monolithic Power Systems With a volume of 308,419, the price of MPWR is up 3.95% at $616.65. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought. Next earnings are expected to be released in 44 days. Expert Opinions on Monolithic Power Systems Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $700.0. Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days? 20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. Click here for access .* In a cautious move, an analyst from Citigroup downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $700. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Monolithic Power Systems options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Albanese facing a new mood of pick and kickRuben Amorim's first Man United task was to reshape their leaky defence but he's made it even worse - the fragilities that plagued Erik ten Hag are still apparent, writes CHRIS WHEELER Ruben Amorim has set about establishing his philosophy at Manchester United But the club's defence has only become more vulnerable since he took over LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Are Tottenham managers treated differently to other managers? By CHRIS WHEELER Published: 22:30 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 22:45 GMT, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments As Ruben Amorim spoke to the media after Manchester United were humbled at home by Bournemouth on Sunday, water began to drip from the roof of the auditorium at Old Trafford. Leaks are appearing just about everywhere at United these days, whether it is the stadium, Amorim’s team selections or, most worryingly of all, his defence. If there was a sense of deja vu about Bournemouth winning here 3-0 before Christmas again, the sight of United conceding the first goal from another set-piece felt even more familiar. Only Wolves have a worse record than United, who have conceded nine goals from free-kicks or corners in the league this season and 17 times in total in 2024. That is a club record and there are still two more games to go — against Wolves at Molineux on Boxing Day and at home to Newcastle on December 30. Perhaps most worrying of all for United is that their defensive problems have only got worse under new head coach Ruben Amorim, who has insisted on playing a back three since taking over in November. Amorim has the highest ratio of goals (and set-piece goals) conceded per game of any United boss in the Premier League era. Ruben Amorim efforts to shore up Man United's defence have so far proved unsuccessful United currently have the second-worst defensive record in the league, behind only Wolves The club's weaknesses defending set pieces were once again laid bare in their defeat by Bournemouth In Amorim’s defence, he was parachuted in mid-season to improve a situation that was not of his making, using players he hasn’t signed. United’s most expensive summer buy, £59million Leny Yoro, has only recently recovered from a broken metatarsal, Tyrell Malacia is working his way back from an 18-month lay-off, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof have both broken down on their comebacks, Harry Maguire was out of action for nearly two months and Matthijs de Ligt has missed the defeats by Spurs and Bournemouth through illness. But the teething problems experienced under Amorim, and the frailties at the back, are starting to cause concern as United suffer the embarrassment of being in the bottom half of the table at Christmas for the first time in 35 years. Indeed, 13th position after six league games — and three defeats — under the Portuguese is only one place better off than when Erik ten Hag was sacked in October. This is no longer simply a bad start. The Newcastle game will mark the halfway point of the season as United struggle to avoid dropping even lower than last season when Ten Hag’s eighth-place finish was United’s worst in the Premier League era. Ten Hag’s side had a goal difference of minus one and United are in the same situation now, having struggled to score at one end and keep them out at the other. Amorim senses a nervousness when they play out from the back, and a fragility that saw both Spurs and Bournemouth score goals in quick succession — an issue that also plagued Ten Hag. ‘Two goals very quickly, like against Tottenham,’ he said. ‘You want to respond but you cannot do it because you suffer another goal, and then we suffer until the end of the game. It’s one of our focuses to maintain the calm when you concede a goal.’ Amorim's No 2 Carlos Fernandes has been tasked with finding a solution to their vulnerabilities United's backline have also suffered with injuries, and only recently welcomed summer signing Leny Yoro back into the fold Set-pieces have become a particular worry with United conceding a league-high 41 per cent from them this season. Amorim has taken away the responsibility for set-pieces from first-team coach Andreas Georgson, who was brought in by Ten Hag in the summer, and given it to his No 2 Carlos Fernandes. Read More Man United boss Ruben Amorim questions advice given to Marcus Rashford At every corner or free-kick, both attacking and defending, Amorim and Fernandes will swap places in the technical area like clockwork, as if they were two figures in a weather house. But the situation has only got worse with United conceding five goals from set-pieces in Amorim’s six games at a rate of 0.83. Across all competitions, set-pieces have led to goals seven times in six games. As with every game under the new Portuguese coaching team, United’s players crowded into the penalty box during the warm-up on Sunday and practised defending Bruno Fernandes’s set-pieces. Yet United held out for less than half an hour as young Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen rose to head in from Ryan Christie’s free-kick. It doesn’t help that Amorim has rotated his line-up, and back three, to try to keep players fresh and get his ideas across — or that United aren’t blessed with a great deal of height when Yoro or Maguire don’t play. ‘All the areas are of concern, especially set-pieces,’ admitted Amorim. ‘We are training on that and we have to improve. There’s a lot of teams that are really strong on it, so we’re working on it a lot. We don’t have much time to explain but we’ll try. ‘Nothing bad lasts forever and nothing good lasts forever, so we must be very strong in our ideas — especially in the bad moments.’ Manchester United Ruben Amorim Share or comment on this article: Ruben Amorim's first Man United task was to reshape their leaky defence but he's made it even worse - the fragilities that plagued Erik ten Hag are still apparent, writes CHRIS WHEELER e-mail Add comment
What the US can learn from Australia’s new social media ban for kidsPhoto: The Canadian Press Michael Nantais, manager at vertical microgreens outfit Living Earth Farm, poses for a photograph in Toronto, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. It was a Netflix documentary Michael Nantais watched during the early months of the pandemic that cemented his love of sustainable farming. Nantais, who grew up just outside of Montreal in Pointe-Claire, started experimenting in his mother's backyard — growing kale, cucumbers, and zucchinis for the first time more than four years ago. "I didn't really know much at that time," the now 26-year-old said. "I was buying seedlings and planting them." Then came the rush of changes to his life and career plans. Nantais switched from an economics degree at university to a biology program to learn more about plants. He focused on learning everything about farming — first from a plant soil lab and later at a vertical farm in Montreal. Vertical farming stacks crops vertically in layers, typically in an indoor setup, which allows farmers to control lighting, humidity, and temperature. It's gaining popularity, especially in urban areas. "Was my mind set on vertical farming when I switched to biology? The answer is no," Nantais recalled. "I was open-minded ... I just wanted to learn," he said. Younger Canadians may not own the farmland or heavy machinery needed to launch traditional agriculture careers, but they are equipped with technology. That's changing how they get their foot in the door — even when they don't come from farm families. Traditionally, many agriculture students came from rural areas and planned to take over a farm eventually, said Jay Steeves, dean of Werklund School of Agriculture & Technology at Olds College in Alberta. Now, more students from urban areas are joining agricultural programs at schools, and graduates are finding niche areas of the field. "It's not just that broad acre farming with large operations," said Steeves. "We're starting to see indoor agriculture, the idea of produce and food creation for a growing population." Steeves recalled a school project a year ago when a student grew lettuce in their dorm room and was able to control different environments, moisture and light intensity remotely. "That idea of a student or an individual in a small, little dorm room with a growing operation the size of a mini-fridge is part of agriculture at this point in time," Steeves said, "and is now producing food that can be used and consumed by anyone on the planet." Innovation is key for aspiring farmers, said Craig Klemmer, principal economist at Farm Credit Canada. Starting small could be the first step. "With the changing face of the Canadian population, it's creating new opportunities for markets," he said. For instance, there's been a growing demand for sheep and goat meat, which can be started small and scaled up. Others are looking into more niche areas of the sector, he said — growing herbs or working in sustainable farming — which need fewer capital investments and resources to get operations going. "When you look at the opportunities, it's more on the smaller niche," Klemmer said. "Finding a new and creative solution, making some partnerships would be good ways to start." Nantais moved to Toronto last year to set up his own vertical farm business with an investment from his uncle but ran into a logistical issue: finding an appropriate rental space for the operation. He decided instead to partner with an existing vertical farm, Living Earth Farm, which grows sunflowers, peas, radishes, basil, cilantro and arugula, among other microgreens. He operates the farm as a partner and plans to be there for a while. "Hopefully, we can expand, increase our supply and start selling more of it." Exploring niche areas of farming comes at a time when the costs of farmland and farm machines have gone up exponentially over the years. The price of farmland in southern Ontario has gone up from an average of $2,616 per hectare in 1996 to approximately $23,100 per hectare in 2023, according to Farm Credit Canada's historical farmland values report. Other provinces have seen similar price jumps. "The reality, if we look at traditional crop production in Canada at large scale, they are very high barriers to entry," Klemmer said. "It would require quite a bit of capital to make those investments." That means not everyone is in a position to own a facility or run farmland, no matter the size. Steeves said many young graduates from the agricultural college are pivoting to areas such as crop science and working with larger producers to help them become more efficient. "A farmer isn't your classic picture, (a) person standing in the field, getting their hands dirty working with animals," Steeves said. Field work including drone assessments, pest management and soil testing are jobs increasingly finding a place among modern agriculture workers who want to be a part of the food system but can't own their own operations. "It's not so much operating and owning but doing more of the consulting for production," Steeves said. Resiliency can go a long way for a young farmer. Just like any other job, Steeves said, aspiring farmers need soft skills such as networking and the ability to move around for jobs. Despite rising interest in farming and a growing culture of grow-your-own-food, there remains a shortage in labour supply in the farming sector. As a large number of Canadian farmers head into retirement, fewer young people are stepping up to take on those roles. About 61 per cent of Canadian farm operators were 55 and older, according to a 2021 Statistics Canada report. Meanwhile, the number of farmers under 35 fell to 8.6 per cent as of 2021, compared with 11.5 per cent in 2001. "I think we still need more people," Steeves said. He said there's a place for everyone to be a part of agriculture — if not at the farmer or producer level — and still feel connected to the industry. "We're still trying to get rid of that myth that you have to come from this background in order to be involved," Steeves said.Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers in the U.S. have used giveaways and bigger-than expected discounts to reward shoppers who ventured out on Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving still reigns for now as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. Analysts reported seeing the biggest crowds at stores that offered real savings. They say many shoppers are being cautious with their discretionary spending despite the easing of inflation. Stores are even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there are five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Online sales figures from Thanksgiving Day gave retailers a reason to remain hopeful for a lucrative end to the year. Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump in Florida after tariffs threat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he had an “excellent conversation” with Donald Trump in Florida after the president-elect’s threat to impose significant tariffs on two of America’s leading trade partners raised alarms in Ottawa and Mexico City. It's unclear, as Trudeau headed back to Canada on Saturday, whether the conversation had alleviated Trump’s concerns. Trump’s transition team hasn't responded to questions about what the leaders had discussed at their dinner Friday night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. The Republican president-elect has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries don’t stop what he said was the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders. Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January. Their to-do list includes extending tax breaks, cutting social programs, building the border wall to stop immigration and rolling back President Joe Biden's green energy policies. Atop that list is a plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts that were a signature domestic achievement of Republican Donald Trump’s first term as president. It's an issue that may define his return to the White House. The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other. Over time a weaker ruble could mean higher prices for imports from China, Russia's main trade partner these days. President Vladimir Putin says things are under control. One wild card is sanctions against a key Russian bank that have disrupted foreign trade payments. If Russia finds a workaround for that, the ruble could regain some of its recent losses. Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association rebranded itself in May as the American Commerce Marketing Association. Despite no longer carrying an extended inventory of goods, industry experts say catalogs help retailers cut through the noise and still hold their own in value because of growing digital advertising costs. Iceland votes for a new parliament after political disagreements force an early election REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Icelanders are electing a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and call early elections. This will be Iceland’s sixth general election since the 2008 financial crisis devastated the economy of the North Atlantic island nation and ushered in a new era of political instability. Opinion polls suggest the country may be in for another upheaval, with support for the three governing parties plunging. Benediktsson, who was named prime minister in April following the resignation of his predecessor, struggled to hold together the unlikely coalition of his conservative Independence Party with the centrist Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement. Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time BOSTON (AP) — A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products over time. Other locations have weighed similar “generational tobacco bans.” The bans phase out the use of tobacco products based not just on a person's age but on birth year. Lawmakers plan to file the proposal next year. If approved, the bill would set a date and ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after that date forever, eventually banning all sales. Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway project between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north with the financial capital of Ho Chi Minh in the south. It is expected to cost $67 billion and will stretch 1,541 kilometers (957 miles). The new train is expected to travel at speeds of up to 350 kph (217 mph), reducing the journey from the current 30 hours to just five hours. The decision was taken by Vietnam’s National Assembly on Saturday. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and Vietnam hopes that the first trains will start operating by 2035. But the country has been beleaguered by delays to its previous infrastructure projects. Inflation rose to 2.3% in Europe. That won't stop the central bank from cutting interest rates FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency rose in November — but that likely won’t stop the European Central Bank from cutting interest rates as the prospect of new U.S. tariffs from the incoming Trump administration adds to the gloom over weak growth. The European Union’s harmonized index of consumer prices rose 2.3 percent, up from 2.0% in October, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat. However, worries about growth mean the Dec. 12 ECB meeting is not about whether to cut rates, but by how much. Market buzz says there could be a larger than usual half-point cut in the benchmark rate, currently 3.25%. Stock market today: S&P 500 and Dow post gains and close out best month of 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed with solid gains as Wall Street put the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 188 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq added 0.8%. Friday was an abbreviated trading day, with stocks closing at 1 p.m. ET and the bond market an hour later. Investors were looking to see how much shoppers are willing to spend on gifts for the holidays. Black Friday unofficially kicked off the holiday shopping season, although retailers had been offering early deals for weeks. Macy’s and Best Buy each gained around 2%.
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