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Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace are heading in right direction after Ipswich winThere is something I want to call early - I think the world is starting to heal itself. The green shoots started some time ago when middle Australia refused to be guilted into voting for the Voice referendum. Despite all the warm fuzziness and the crooning about modest invitations and the like, the Australian people instinctively knew they were being sold a pup by this campaign to insert race into the Constitution. The very notion that an extra layer of bureaucracy was going to improve health and education outcomes for kids in remote areas was laughable - but the purveyors of this drivel were so earnest in their delivery of it, I’m still unsure whether they were misguided or disingenuous. In Europe and the UK, we have seen farmers – the people who actually feed us – fight back against rampant and suffocating bureaucracy dreamt up by middling public servants who are more interested in achieving net-zero than in feeding the populace. As food prices continue to rise in developed nations while China pumps emissions into the atmosphere unabated, the realisation is setting in that everyday people in the West are the sacrificial lambs of this blinkered ideological pursuit which has no care for national security, the economy or living standards. The closing of the Tavistock clinic in the UK and the release of the Cass Report has signalled a rethink of experimental so-called “gender affirming care” for children suffering gender dysphoria. Finally, dissenting experts can again query medicine’s ability to solve teenagers’ troubles through life changing surgery. The results in the US presidential election seems like a shot of adrenalin in the healing process. Black and Hispanic men refused to be cowed by claims of misogyny for not voting for a black woman. Like other Americans, they chose to believe their own eyes that Kamala Harris – regardless of her skin colour – was an objectively hapless presidential candidate. The Republican slogan “Kamala is for they/them, Trump is for you” cut through the political discourse like a hot knife through butter. The Republicans shifted the focus from loud entitled minority groups back to everyday Americans and the notion of the collective “you” became as powerful as it was simple. Elsewhere across the trend driven corporate sphere, pronouns are slowly and quietly been deleted from email footers as the once precious virtue loses its sheen and is no longer worthy of being signalled. Even far-left democratic congresswoman, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez has removed her she/her pronouns from her bio on X. Then the impossible happened: a white, blonde, blue-eyed European biological woman won Miss Universe. Imagine a person without a penis and an Adam’s apple winning a ‘Miss’ award. How retro. Vintage even. Like when your mum sent you to school dressed in a bonnet and a smock for Pioneer Day. I am eagerly awaiting the death knell of the era when blokes with frock fetishes think its ok to mansplain womanhood to us. It’s become a badge of honour to be called a TERF – a trans exclusionary radical feminist – as biological women push back to reclaim their sex-based rights and spaces. And energy. The narrative that renewables are cheaper because the sun is free is fast falling to pieces. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen still has that weird glint in his eye as he sends our energy security and affordability off a cliff. He either believes his own twaddle or he is surrounded by mindless sycophants who dare not tell him the truth. The precariousness of the energy sector in an energy-rich country like Australia is now so dire that gas is becoming fashionable again amongst the left as they have finally twigged that the lights go out without it. The discussion around nuclear continues to gain ground as people realise it is the only net-zero energy source stable enough to prevent sending our industry and living standards back to the dark ages. Then this week, the Australian Venues Co decided to ban the celebration of Australia Day in their pubs because January 26 apparently causes “sadness” and “hurt” for some staff and patrons. It’s their business, they can do what they want. But it appears, this pandering coterie from the lanyard class failed to take note of the backlash visited on Woolworths earlier in the year when it decided not to sell Australia Day paraphernalia in its stores. The revolt was immediate and harsh, including from Labor politicians who have eased up their attack on Australia Day since the Voice referendum tanked. And within hours, Australian Venues Co issued a grovelling apology claiming they didn’t intend to divide the community or offend anyone. The reality is they are just sorry they copped a bloody nose from an Australian public sick to the back teeth of being lectured to by corporate spivs genuflecting at the feet of each passing progressive fad. When will these people learn that there would be no need for a culture war if they would just stop undermining our culture? On a more practical level, if you are in the business of hospitality, perhaps it’s best not to alienate patrons who might want to go out for a cheerful bevy on a public holiday without a side serve of vacuous moralising. This idea could only have been dreamed up by some department of fluff which has never brushed passed a profit and loss statement - but the fact that it was approved suggests management doesn’t have its eye on core business. And lastly, isn’t it interesting to see the shift in the discussion around immigration in the West? Over the last decade it has been verboten to question immigration numbers and countries of origin for fear of being called a racist or xenophobe. But migration, particularly in the post-COVID era, has opened eyes and impacted social cohesion as infrastructure and culture both groan under the pressure of poorly conceived ‘open border’ policies. Government inflicted housing crises in many parts of the West has exposed incumbent governments as citizens unrepentantly question why immigration remains carelessly uncontained. Everyday people are angry and want answers. They feel left down. For years, sensible people have remained silent observers, watching the march of insidious progressive ideology, for fear of being called cruel names and getting cancelled. But it appears the penny has dropped. And if you want to retain your living standards, your culture and the freedoms that come with it, you must be prepared to fight for it. The backlash against government overreach and corporate hectoring and each victory for common sense, helps to turn the tide. As progressivism becomes increasingly insane, the fear of being cancelled recedes. And as we continue retake sensible ground, though the path may not be linear, the world will continue to heal. Caroline Di Russo is a lawyer with 15 years of experience specialising in commercial litigation and corporate insolvency and since February 2023 has been the Liberal Party President in Western Australia

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Evelyn Angelle to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. Ms. Angelle will fill a vacancy on the Board, bringing the total number of directors to 10. Ms. Angelle, a private investor, philanthropist and director, joins the Board with a distinguished background in public company finance and public accounting, having held senior leadership positions at Halliburton Company after a 15-year career in the audit practice of Ernst & Young LLP. A certified public accountant in Texas and certified management accountant, Ms. Angelle’s expertise will be instrumental as Bird continues to pursue its strategic growth initiatives. "We are delighted to welcome Evelyn Angelle to our Board of Directors," said Paul Raboud, Chairman of Bird Construction Inc. "With her extensive experience in public accounting and senior financial roles as well as her knowledge of supply chain management and investor relations, we are confident that she will make significant contributions to our Board and its Committees as we continue to execute on our strategic priorities and drive value for our shareholders." Ms. Angelle will immediately join the Board’s Audit Committee and Health, Safety and Environment Committee. Mr. Richard Bird will continue to serve as Audit Committee Chair in an interim capacity. About Evelyn Angelle Ms. Angelle is an independent corporate director. She currently serves as a director of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FET), where she chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee. Ms. Angelle also serves as a member of the Board of Directors, and as a member of the Audit Committee, of STEP Energy Services, Ltd. (TSX: STEP), an oilfield services company. Ms. Angelle serves on the Board of Managers of Amp Americas II Holdings LLC, a privately held renewable natural gas company, where she chairs the Audit Committee. Through her career, Ms. Angelle served in numerous executive roles, including as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BJ Services Company LLC, and Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, for Halliburton. Prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, and Vice President of Investor Relations, both with Halliburton. Before joining Halliburton, Ms. Angelle worked for 15 years in the audit practice of Ernst & Young LLP, specializing in serving large, multinational public companies. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s College (Notre Dame), where she holds a degree in Accounting. Additionally, she holds a certificate in Cyber Security Oversight from Carnegie Mellon University. Beyond her corporate roles, Ms. Angelle is actively engaged in charitable organizations, serving on the Board of Directors and executive committees of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas and Junior Achievement USA. Ms. Angelle is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), where she was awarded the distinguished Board Leadership Fellow designation. "I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Bird Construction Inc. and look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the company’s strategic vision," said Ms. Angelle. "I am excited to become part of Bird’s strong 100-year foundation and to build on its tradition of trust." The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further information contact: T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or W.R. Gingrich, CFO Bird Construction Inc. 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400 Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6 Phone: (905) 602-4122 investor.relations@bird.ca About Bird Construction Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction and maintenance company operating from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Servicing all of Canada's major markets through a collaborative, safety-first approach, Bird provides a comprehensive range of construction services, self-perform capabilities, and innovative solutions to the industrial, buildings, and infrastructure markets. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. www.bird.caLocal residents fear impact of new data center amid growing demand for tech infrastructure

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Barclays PLC increased its holdings in shares of The RMR Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:RMR – Free Report ) by 55.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 50,674 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,100 shares during the quarter. Barclays PLC owned 0.16% of The RMR Group worth $1,286,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of RMR. Garner Asset Management Corp raised its position in The RMR Group by 14.8% in the 2nd quarter. Garner Asset Management Corp now owns 282,528 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $6,385,000 after buying an additional 36,369 shares during the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. raised its holdings in The RMR Group by 4.7% during the second quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 527,826 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $11,929,000 after acquiring an additional 23,654 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in The RMR Group by 13.7% during the third quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 36,496 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $926,000 after acquiring an additional 4,390 shares in the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of The RMR Group by 2,439.0% in the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 1,041 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of The RMR Group by 40.6% during the 3rd quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC now owns 825,280 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $20,946,000 after purchasing an additional 238,360 shares during the last quarter. 42.31% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. The RMR Group Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ RMR opened at $20.49 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The company has a market capitalization of $652.52 million, a P/E ratio of 15.07 and a beta of 1.23. The RMR Group Inc. has a 12 month low of $20.26 and a 12 month high of $28.82. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $22.58 and a 200-day moving average of $23.83. The RMR Group Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 28th were paid a dividend of $0.45 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, October 28th. 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The Arizona Cardinals were rested, relatively healthy and had been playing some of their best football in years. That's why Sunday's sobering 16-6 road loss to the Seattle Seahawks was so surprising. “Frustrating day offensively, especially the way we’ve been playing to come out here and lay an egg and get physically dominated in a sense,” quarterback Kyler Murray said. The Cardinals (6-5) had their four-game winning streak snapped. Murray completed 24 of 37 passes for 285 yards, but made a brutal mistake, throwing an interception that was returned 69 yards by Seattle's Coby Bryant. The running game never got going, gaining just 49 yards. James Conner, the team's leading rusher, had just 8 yards on seven attempts. “There were a lot of things where it felt like the flow of things just wasn’t in our favor,” receiver Michael Wilson said. "Some games go like that. And then we didn’t execute enough to make up for the game sort of not going our way.” Arizona's still in decent playoff position, tied with the Seahawks on top of the NFC West with six games to play. But after all the good news and winning over the past month, Sunday's loss was humbling. “We’re going to learn a lot from this game,” Gannon said. What’s working Arizona's defense continued its remarkable midseason turnaround, giving the team every opportunity to win Sunday. The front seven doesn't have any stars, but continues to cobble together a respectable pass rush. The Cardinals finished with five sacks, all by different players. Second-year cornerback Garrett Williams intercepted a pass by Geno Smith on the first play of the fourth quarter, briefly giving the Cardinals some momentum as they tried to fight back. Williams — a third-round pick out of Syracuse in 2023 — is growing into a steady starting corner that the Cardinals have missed for years. “I thought that they hung in there and battled, forced a bunch of punts, kept points off the board,” Gannon said. “I thought the interception by Garrett was fantastic, kept us in the game there, kept points off the board. We made some mistakes. We made some mistakes, starting with me.” What needs help The Cardinals aren't going to win many games with a rushing performance like Sunday's. Conner, held to a season low in yards rushing, did have 41 yards receiving. Rookie Trey Benson had four carries for 18 yards, while Emari Demercado broke a 14-yard gain. Getting Conner going is key. Arizona has a 5-1 record this season when he has at least 100 total yards from scrimmage. Gannon said falling into an early hole affected some of the things the Cardinals could do, particularly in the second half. “I thought there was plays there, but again, where you get down in that game, you’re not really playing normal ball there for a good chunk of the game,” Gannon said. “So we’ve got to do a better job earlier in the game to make sure we’re not playing left-handed.” Stock up Fourth-year edge rusher Zaven Collins isn't necessarily the star fans hoped for when he was selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 draft, but he has quietly had a productive season leading the team's no-name front seven. Collins picked up his fourth sack of the season Sunday and put consistent pressure on Smith. Stock down Murray's still having a great season, but the quarterback's MVP credentials took a hit with Sunday's mediocre performance. He played pretty well at times, but the interception that turned into a pick-6 was a backbreaker. The sixth-year quarterback had largely avoided those types of plays this season, which is a big reason they're in the playoff hunt. “Can't give them seven points, especially when our defense is playing the way that they’re playing,” Murray said. “I feel like if I don’t do that, we’re in the game four quarters because that’s the way it was trending.” Injuries The Cardinals came out of Sunday's game fairly healthy. Gannon said starting safety Jalen Thompson (ankle) should be back at practice Wednesday. He missed the last two games. Key numbers 12 and 133 — Tight end Trey McBride continued his breakout season with a career-high 12 catches for 133 yards. Next steps The Cardinals have another difficult road game against the Vikings (9-2) on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl David Brandt, The Associated Press

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