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Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, is the first presidential candidate I remember publicly expressing an opinion of. As it turned out, Carter would also be the first (and only) president to publicly express an opinion of me. During Carter’s presidency he was criticized and lampooned, but during his life he was more often hailed for his public service and broad, renaissance mind. Personally, I will always think of him as a man with a dry wit and a sharp tongue. If you’ve ever wondered why Carter was always smiling, it may be because he was a pretty funny guy. My first interaction with the former president was in the spring of 1987. I was the editor-in-chief of the Emory Spoke, the student-run humor magazine at Emory University in Georgia. We published three issues annually, generally blowing our budget on the one published fall semester, a full-color parody of a “real” magazine — “Playspoke” one year, “Spokelights for Children” another. Shortly before my tenure, a copy of a previous editorial team’s “Peeple Spokely” made its way to Time-Life’s corporate counsel. They quickly forbade us from ever again encroaching on one of their titles. It felt as if hellfire, damnation and personal legal ruin would rain down on any student foolish enough to violate their orders. My choice was clear. That fall’s issue would parody Time magazine. “How will we avoid hellfire and damnation?” our managing editor asked. It came to me in a flash. “We’ll put Carter on the cover. ‘Man of the Year’! If they come for us, the publicity will kill ’em.” Because Emory was home to the Carter Center and his presidential library, I leaned hard on every connection I could to make an interview happen. Months after our entreaties began, I was called into the office of the dean who had appeared on the cover of “Rolling Spoke” with a parking cone on his head. The reverence of our irreverence had paid off — we would be granted 30 minutes with Carter, and nothing was off limits. I’ll chalk it up to nerve and not any innate Republican tendencies, but about a month later, on the day of the interview, when Carter walked in the room, I tossed him a T-shirt featuring the Spoke’s logo and told him to put it on for the cover photo. He gamely complied. The interview was sublime — Carter talked about Domino’s deliveries to the White House, Willie Nelson playing on the South Lawn, installing a hi-fi in the Oval Office so he could listen to his friends the Allman Brothers. He shared his biggest presidential regret — not sending a second helicopter on the failed hostage rescue in Iran. We asked what he wanted to say about President Reagan behind his back: “That he is incapable of telling the truth.” When we asked what he’d say to Reagan’s face, he replied, “The same thing.” That got picked up on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. When lobbying for the interview, we’d been clear about our satirical bent and forwarded past Spoke issues. During the discussion we restated our provenance as a humor magazine. “I haven’t heard anything funny, yet,” Carter deadpanned. We asked about his patience with journalists, if he ever wanted to haul off and hit a reporter. “Yes,” he said, “and this is one of those times.” After the issue was published, Carter sent me a letter that included the line, “I’m glad my humorous responses more than made up for the lack of that quality in your questions.” Sometimes I still impress myself, remembering that I once traded barbs with a former president. Other days, I’m overwhelmed by the thought that a future Nobel Prize winner called me out on the one thing I thought I was good at. Our paths crossed a few more times, and each time, Carter’s humor was what stood out. At a formal dinner, he dared me to eat the dessert’s floral garnish. Before I could move, he popped it into his mouth. He could have planned that joke to use on anyone who was at the table. But I like to think it was personal, and others who met Carter more than once have told me they also felt a stupefied humility that the onetime leader of the free world remembered them by name. A few years later, I was working on my MBA, again at Emory and Carter visited as a distinguished lecturer. He marched to the lectern and scanned our power-suited crowd. Then he turned to his assistant and said, “You didn’t tell me Binney would be here.” He looked at me, eyebrows raised, and said, politely, “Try to keep up.” My classmates were bewildered. Some in shock, some in awe. How had I pissed off a president? I hadn’t, of course. It was just a perfect opportunity for a man with a sly sense of humor, a good memory and a microphone. A man who made meaningful connections with the people he met, whether on the world stage or a college campus. Robert J. Binney is a screenwriter in Seattle.‘Gave absolutely everything’: Qld swimming great McKeon retires
Original MLS clubs LA Galaxy, NY Red Bulls cap their amazing turnarounds with showdown for MLS CupHezbollah fires about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding at least 7 BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Sunday's attacks in northern and central Israel came in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Israel struck southern Beirut on Sunday. Meanwhile, negotiators press on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. A delegation led by the Somali ambassador to Ethiopia is scheduled to travel to Madagascar on Monday to investigate the incident and coordinate efforts to help survivors. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service on Sunday showed The Associated Press wreckage of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile that struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote, and they had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capital ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year. But he remains popular and his party says the cases against him are politically motivated. Police Sunday arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters in eastern Punjab province, a Khan stronghold. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off the capital with shipping containers. It also suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans are heading to the polls to choose their next president. In Sunday's election, the candidates of the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition are locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote. It's a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and center-left parties that governed for 15 years until the 2019 victory of center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou — overseeing the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation.
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MOLLY-MAE Hague has shared a brand new update about her fashion brand Maebe. The social media star faced major backlash recently after fans were left disappointed at failing to get their hands on the pieces amid with Molly herself admitting stock issues were "frustrating". It caused her to tell her fans that she would be working hard to improve the brand's stock levels in the New Year but it appears as though the mum-of-one has managed to sort it earlier. In a new update on the Maebe Instagram account, it was revealed that the brand had THREE brand new T-shirts available for sale. The Power Tee comes in three different colours - Black, White and Wine , a deep red colour. The T-shirts are already available to purchase with Molly's fans likely desperate to get their hands on the garments amid the recent issues. Read More on Molly-Mae The Love Island alum, 25, launched Maebe - her quality range of staples including boxy jackets, adjustable-waist jeans and short-sleeve knit tops - earlier this year. Huge fan demand saw the garments sell-out completely in 24 minutes - while others took aim at the price point and quality. Molly recently took to her Instagram comments section as fans talked of their struggles to get their hands on the garments , which combine comfort with style. One potential buyer put: "I've never been interested quite frankly. Most read in Celebrity "It's very over-priced for what it is, but I genuinely just liked the set! "It's a rubbish experience, it's just a game of whoever can type the fastest or who has their details saved, most shops allow you a bit of time to check out." The YouTube star - who already owns fake tan brand Filter - then directly commented underneath. In a candid reply she wrote: "I couldn't agree with you more on the stock front, it's really frustrating. "Unfortunately I just didn't back myself enough when we planned these quantities a very long time ago. "I promise you this is something I am in total agreement with you on and it's something that in the New Year we will improve upon now that we have an understanding of the demand. "I'm really sorry you feel let down - I'm learning as I go and will make this a better buying experience for you as soon as we can." EVER since Molly-Mae Hague, 25, walked into the Love Island villa back in 2019, I’ve always been a mega fan. After hearing the news that she was coming out with a fashion brand, of course I was excited. But as much as I hate to admit it, I’m disappointed. I understand that she’s launched Maebe as a more high class brand. I know it’s not going to be Shein quality. But with prices varying from £35 to £140, I’m definitely not impressed. Maebe’s “ultimate blazer” is priced at an eye-watering £140, whilst a very simple, plain white tee is a whopping £35. Not only this, but the “contour popper top” is £50, and a seemingly boring white shirt will set you back a whopping £65. And if that wasn’t bad enough, £90 for a pair of jeans? I understand paying £50 for a pair of good quality denims, but £90?! That’s incredibly steep considering you can get Levi’s, a well-established brand that’s been going for donkey years, for just a tenner more. So, will I be buying anything from Maebe? The only thing I can say to that is Maebe (definitely) not. by Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rob Martin had 17 points in Southeast Missouri State's 88-39 victory against Westminster (MO) on Sunday night. Martin also contributed seven rebounds for the Redhawks (7-6). Braxton Stacker scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Damarion Walkup went 5 of 11 from the field (4 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points. The Blue Jays were led in scoring by Walker Gohring, who finished with 13 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Modern financial markets demand increasingly sophisticated trading tools. Answering this need, Dubai-based technology firm Avenix Fzco has developed FXSentry, an automated trading system for the MetaTrader 4 platform. This new development integrates multiple analytical approaches with advanced risk management protocols. System Architecture and Market Analysis FXSentry distinguishes itself through its comprehensive analytical framework. The forex robot processes real-time market data through multiple analytical filters, employing a range of technical indicators to evaluate trading conditions. These include traditional Moving Averages, sophisticated Momentum analysis, MACD evaluation, and advanced Fractal pattern recognition. The integration of these analytical tools creates a multi-dimensional approach to market interpretation. Pattern recognition algorithms process market data alongside price action analysis, enabling a thorough evaluation of market conditions. This systematic approach allows for detailed market analysis, providing a foundation for informed trading decisions. Technological Development and Evolution The creation of FXSentry reflects a data-driven approach to trading technology. Through collaboration with Thinkberry SRL, Avenix Fzco has conducted extensive historical data analysis, utilizing information dating back to 2016. The implementation of the Tick Data Suite has enabled precise system optimization, establishing a robust operational framework. Risk management protocols form an integral part of FXSentry's architecture. The system eschews high-risk methodologies such as GRID and Hedge trading, instead implementing automatic position management through Stop Loss and Take Profit parameters. This structured approach aims to maintain consistent risk control across all trading operations. The development process continues beyond initial implementation. Regular system updates incorporate new market data and performance metrics, ensuring FXSentry maintains its effectiveness in changing market conditions. This ongoing optimization process represents Avenix Fzco's commitment to continuous improvement. Accessibility and Support Structure While FXSentry incorporates sophisticated technology, its interface prioritizes user accessibility. The system presents complex trading functions through an intuitive design, supported by comprehensive documentation and technical assistance. Avenix Fzco's support team provides guidance across all aspects of system operation, from initial setup to advanced strategy implementation. To facilitate system evaluation, Avenix Fzco offers a demo version of FXSentry. This trial option enables thorough testing through the MT4 Backtester, allowing users to explore the system's capabilities in a simulated trading environment. The demo provides access to all system features, enabling comprehensive evaluation of FXSentry's functionality. About Avenix Fzco Based in Dubai's vibrant financial district, Avenix Fzco specializes in developing advanced trading solutions for the MetaTrader 4 platform. The company combines technological innovation with practical trading expertise, fostering a community of traders who share insights and experiences. Through consistent development and adaptation to market changes, Avenix Fzco maintains its position in automated trading technology. Those interested in exploring FXSentry's capabilities can access the demo version through Avenix Fzco's website. https://fxsentry.com/
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Japanese companies are ramping up policies and protections against a rise in rude and abusive customer behaviour, with Narita International Airport becoming the first in the country to adopt a strict zero-tolerance policy. The new rule, which includes measures against verbal abuse, threats, and discrimination, reflects growing concerns in Japan’s service sector, where staff face more frequent confrontations from frustrated customers. Other businesses and even local governments are taking action. Last month, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government passed an ordinance aimed at safeguarding service industry workers from rising levels of abuse and harassment. A survey by the UA Zensen Union showed that nearly 47% of service workers in Japan had experienced some form of harassment from customers over the past two years, with some requiring counselling to cope. A new airport employee described how common these incidents are becoming, citing a recent case where a passenger reacted aggressively over excess baggage fees. “He was banging on the counter and yelling, refusing to pay,” she said. Airlines like All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have also announced new guidelines that explicitly ban abusive language, threats, and unreasonable demands on their staff. Other companies are turning to technology to help their workers handle customer outbursts. Telecommunications giant Softbank, for instance, has created an AI-powered tool to alter the voices of angry callers, making them sound calm on the line. Many convenience stores have introduced staff training and signs warning that misbehaviour will not be tolerated. While Japan is known for high standards of customer service, Roy Larke, a retail expert, explains that those standards also set high expectations for customer decorum. “This breakdown of norms can be shocking, as both staff and customers expect polite interactions,” he said. Morinosuke Kawaguchi, a technology analyst, suggests that the increase in recorded incidents on social media makes the trend appear more widespread than it may be, though some companies say aggression is clearly growing.Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has died at 100
The mysterious drones spotted over parts of New Jersey in the past two weeks don’t appear to pose a threat to the public, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday. “We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement partners on this matter,” the governor wrote on social media, breaking his silence on the reported sightings of what appeared to be clusters of large drones in nearly a dozen counties. Murphy’s statement came a day after he had a briefing call with New Jersey State Police, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, senior officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “There is no known threat to the public at this time,” Murphy said. The mysterious drones, first reported on Nov. 18, have reportedly kept a medical helicopter from taking a patient to a hospital in Somerset County. The sightings have also sparked a federal investigation, especially given their proximity to a military base and President-elect Donald Trump’s National Golf Club in Bedminster. Earlier this week, FBI spokeswoman Amy J. Thoreson said federal investigators were asking the public to report any information related to the recent sightings. “Witnesses have spotted the cluster of what look to be drones and a possible fixed-wing aircraft, ” Thoreson said, adding investigators have received reports from the public and law enforcement “dating back several weeks.” As a result of the investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily closed air space to drones in the area. Drone flights over Trump’s golf course are prohibited through Friday night, while the area over Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility, will be under restriction orders through Dec. 26. On Tuesday, law enforcement officials in Morris and Somerset counties issued a joint statement saying they were “ aware of the recurring reports of drone activity” and acknowledging “the public’s concern about these repeated sightings.” There was still “no known threat to public safety,” the statement noted.
Sixty-eight-year-old Valerie Anderson still recalls the rush of humid Florida air that greeted her in 1992, a stark contrast to the biting winter of her hometown in Calgary. “I said, ‘Oh, this is beautiful because Calgary is so dry,’” she said. That first family vacation with her husband and two young kids ignited a love for the Sunshine State. Thirty years and three grandkids later, the Andersons proudly wear the “snowbird” badge, escaping Canada’s harsh winters to a rental property off the Florida coast. But they’re unsure how much longer they can afford to live out their dream. Like many snowbirds, they’ve been feeling a chill on their wallet as the Canadian dollar dropped about 4 per cent against the greenback in recent months, pushing up prices for everything from food to rent. “It’s definitely getting to be very expensive – food has gone up everywhere,” Ms. Anderson said. Compared with last year, she said it costs her and her husband about $25 more per person a meal. A recent glance at the menu of their favourite restaurant showed a single dish of sea bass priced at the equivalent of $80 Canadian. “We both just said, ‘I don’t think so!’” Norman Seawright, who also decamps to Florida in the winter, owns a condo there and said he’s paying “easily 20 to 25 per cent more” for everything. But while many snowbirds agree the weak loonie is weighing on them, most are reluctant to change their travel plans. Experts say those weathering the economic headwinds are offsetting losses with U.S. investments and getting strategic about taxes, exchange rates and insurance fees. “The dollar just sucks right now – clients are asking a lot of questions,” said Carson Hamill, a cross-border associate portfolio manager at Raymond James Canada. “People come to us that are renting permanently in the U.S., they’re going, ‘Oh, is it worth keeping this place?’” It might not be. Anyone who was renting a dozen years ago when the loonie was at par is now paying 40 per cent more, taking inflation and currency fluctuations into account. The unfavourable numbers can work in reverse for snowbirds who purchased property back then. If they haven’t rented out their property before, now might be the time to start – they’d be raking in that 40 per cent more in Canadian dollars, Mr. Hamill said. But homeowners have other worries. Their expenses are further weighed down by maintenance and insurance costs – the latter has surged by about 30 per cent between 2021 and 2023 in places like Florida, according to Insurify . Bankrate found that as of September 2024, the average insurance policy in Florida for US$300,000 in coverage was US$5,531 – 142 per cent higher than the national average. Kris Rossignoli, a cross-border tax and financial planner at Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC in New York, said his firm has seen many snowbirds selling larger properties and purchasing smaller homes as one way to cut costs. Evan Rachkovsky, director of research and communications at the Canadian Snowbird Association, said snowbirds who want to offset insurance costs often pick a destination in Central Florida – Lakeland and Winter Haven are two popular choices – farther from the coast and less susceptible to extreme weather. Whether or not they own property, snowbirds will see additional costs tied to the exchange rates offset through well-performing U.S. investments in savings and retirement accounts. John Woodfield, a senior wealth adviser and portfolio manager at SWAN Wealth Management, Raymond James, in Kelowna, B.C., said snowbirds should, and often do, hold American investments in their portfolios in U.S. currency to generate income stream in U.S. dollars, as a hedge against currency drops. “The dividends and your growth would all be in USD – as the Canadian dollar falls, the value of those stocks actually go up.” He said the recent currency moves have added roughly 6 per cent to Canadian client returns this year. Investors, however, need to keep in mind that dividends paid by U.S. companies into non-registered accounts held by non-residents of the U.S. face a withholding tax, though Mr. Woodfield said the benefits generally outweigh this. Another thing snowbirds often overlook is that if they own real estate in the U.S. and they die, their property will be subject to U.S. estate taxes, which are costlier with the current exchange rates. “As the lawyers down there say, ‘It’s great to own U.S. property, but it’s not great to die owning U.S. property,” said Mr. Woodfield, adding that Canadians can dodge this by setting up and purchasing property through a corporation in Canada. Beyond leveraging the U.S. dollar and reducing taxes, snowbirds should think about mitigating day-to-day costs by optimizing their travel credit cards or exploring prepaid cards. The majority of credit cards used for purchases outside the country will charge a foreign transaction fee adding up to about 2.5 per cent of the purchase cost in Canadian – that’s $125 in fees on $5,000. Marty Firestone, a travel insurance specialist, warns credit card-based insurance wields heavy restrictions for older travellers and won’t have as comprehensive coverage as they need. He said medical costs in the U.S. have increased about 25 per cent year-over-year with premiums climbing in tandem. He recommends no snowbird leave the country with less than $2,000,000 in coverage, and cut costs with a multi-trip annual policy. “They can travel up to a prescribed amount of days, come back home, for even a minute, and go back down again and they don’t pay for the amount they go back down again for,” he said, adding that this can save thousands. Still, some travellers might want to avoid the U.S. altogether. Lindsay Kipp, a travel expert at Flight Centre Canada, said Nicaragua and Panama are becoming popular alternative destinations for snowbirds at a fraction of the usual costs. Though Ms. Anderson has been reluctantly eyeing deals in Mexico and Portugal, she said she’d sooner cut discretionary spending and dining out than change travel plans any time soon.