LAS VEGAS , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading charging solution provider TESSAN has announced its participation in CES 2025, where it will present its latest innovations designed to enhance connectivity and convenience for users. Visitors can explore the brand's new offerings at Booth 30562 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 2. "Tessan aims to be a reliable companion for users in their lives and travels, ensuring that they stay connected at home or on the go. Participating in CES 2025 is also an opportunity for us to deepen the connection with more users, offering them a tangible experience of our commitment to innovation and sustainability," said Alex, CEO of TESSAN. At the heart of TESSAN's showcase are products that reflect its core values: simplicity and convenience, innovation and efficiency, as well as sustainability. Every product is designed with a user-centric approach, integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices to meet modern demands. A highlight of the exhibit will be the 140W Universal Travel Adapter, designed for global use with EU, UK, US, and Australian plugs. Its lightweight, compact design makes it travel-ready. USB-C ports offer up to 140 watts for fast charging, while USB-A ports provide 18 watts. It can charge multiple devices simultaneously, including smartphones, laptops, cameras, and CPAP machines. Advanced safety features, like double-patented auto-resetting fuses, ensure secure operation. Another innovation on display is the 100W Charging Station. Compact and designed to save space, this multi-functional device can charge up to nine gadgets simultaneously at high speed. Its sleek upright design combines style with functionality, while robust safety measures safeguard devices from overcurrent, voltage surges, and overheating, ensuring uninterrupted charging around the clock. For electric vehicle owners, TESSAN will showcase its Level 2 Smart EV Charger, a high-performance charging solution that delivers up to 11.5kW/h, offering remote control via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, off-peak scheduling, and adjustable currents. Compatible with most North American electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, its SAE J1772 connector and water-resistant, fireproof design ensure safety and reliability. These innovative products have not gone unnoticed in the industry. In May 2024 , TESSAN was recognized at the MUSE Design Awards, earning gold and silver honors for its Intelligent Charging Set, multi-functional fast charging socket, and Household EV AC Charger. These accolades reflect the brand's dedication to blending exceptional design with cutting-edge functionality, resonating with users worldwide. Beyond technology, TESSAN remains deeply committed to environmental sustainability. In August 2024 , the brand received ClimatePartner certification, signifying its alignment with eco-friendly practices. Most recently, it announced a collaboration with the non-profit organization One Tree Planted, launching an initiative to plant 10,000 trees as part of its efforts to mitigate climate change and support global reforestation. As a brand committed to empowering users to explore the unknown while safeguarding the planet, TESSAN continues to lead through innovation, sustainability, and meaningful action. CES 2025 promises to be an exciting opportunity for audiences to witness these values brought to life. About TESSAN TESSAN, a trusted partner in charging solutions, is committed to enriching experiences both at home and during travel. The brand offers a wide array of products, including multifunctional power strips, travel adapters, wall extenders, and smart home devices. Supported by a robust R&D and production team, TESSAN develops innovative socket products for users across the globe. With the trust of over 20 million users, TESSAN empowers their journeys from home to every destination, promoting environmentally conscious electricity usage. For more information, visit www.tessan.com or the TESSAN Amazon store , and follow TESSAN on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ces-2025-preview-tessan-to-showcase-charging-solutions-for-enhanced-connectivity-and-convenience-302338829.html SOURCE TESSANNone

( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) MASSENA , NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Bruce Gonyea's latest literary work, The Tavern Files, presents a narrative that blends elements of detective fiction with an unfolding familial mystery. Central to the plot is Detective Fred Tavern, who encounters a series of complex cases while simultaneously unraveling the truth about his own lineage. Throughout The Tavern Files, readers accompany Detective Tavern on his journey across various locations, facilitated by Gonyea's detailed knowledge of logistics and transportation, derived from his extensive career with the US Air Force. This expertise infuses the narrative with a rich, realistic texture, particularly in the depiction of innovative technologies and methodologies employed in law enforcement. As the story progresses, it is revealed that Detective Tavern is unknowingly connected to a broader familial network, consisting of a biological father and six half-sisters, each sharing a distinctive birthmark. This mark, symbolizing their collective heritage, leads them to a mysterious island-a central motif that propels the narrative toward a revelation of their extraterrestrial origins. The Tavern Files is a novel that combines traditional detective work with speculative elements, exploring themes of identity, legacy, and the interconnectivity of human experience across seemingly disparate worlds. Bruce Gonyea, leveraging his military background and his academic credentials in Logistic Management from the Community College of the Air Force, crafts a story that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. About the Author Bruce Gonyea is a veteran of the US Air Force, where he specialized in logistics and transportation. He holds an AA in Logistic Management from the Community College of the Air Force. After retiring from military service, Gonyea continued his career as a contractor for the US Air Force at Los Angeles AFB, California, a position he held for 17 years. His writing career began during a recovery period from multiple ankle surgeries and was formalized following his retirement due to a disability from the military in 2018. Gonyea's experiences, both domestic and abroad, deeply influence his narratives, bringing authenticity and depth to his stories. Now residing in Northern New York, he dedicates his time to writing, drawing from a rich background in logistics and personal experiences across various states and countries. Amazon link: Bruce Gonyea Authors Book Publishing email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN24122024003118003196ID1109028428 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Barefoot Investor Don't miss out on the headlines from Barefoot Investor. Followed categories will be added to My News. When I was a kid we’d drive to the ‘big smoke’ (Mildura) once a year to do our Christmas shopping. For my mum shopping was a social event. She’d meet up with her friends. She’d try things on. And, if the sales assistant did a good job on her, she might even pop it on laybuy (stuff was expensive back then). And while my mum was having the time of her life, my old man was ... standing out the front of the shop. The thought of going into an airconditioned shop for a bit of a ‘looky look’ never crossed his mind. So he either stood in the 40 degree heat reading the newspaper, or made small talk with the other dads that were doing the same thing. Isn’t that outdated with a side serving of sexism? Sure, but that was my childhood. Twenty years later, the internet changed shopping forever. It went from being a real-world social event to a solitary pastime. There is no friction, no waiting, no talking, and an unlimited range of everything. You buy (often with Afterpay), enticed by free shipping, knowing that you can simply send it back if it doesn’t fit. The internet essentially became a giant shopping mall, and there was a sale happening all the time. (Next week: Black Friday ... followed by Cyber Monday. Ho, Ho Ho!) Yet in the last few years shopping has gone Tik Tok on us. Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is one of the fastest growing retailers in the world. Picture: Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) The fastest growing retailers on the planet right now are Temu and Shein. Here’s the model: they sell outrageously cheap junk direct from factories in China (essentially they make it on demand) and deliver it to your door in a throwaway plastic bag. And this week Amazon joined the fray by launching their very own copycat service called Haul. “Say hello to crazy low prices: unbelievable finds $20 and under”, the banner says on the Haul app (though Amazon has said that most of their junk – my term – will be priced under $10, and some under $1). And in doing so they have announced a new chapter in retailing: Shopping is now a form of gambling. Yes, gambling. On Temu you can buy three outfits for $20. An entire dinner set for $8. An iPhone charger for $1.25. And when you hit ‘buy’, you’re taking a gamble: You know it’ll likely break, it’ll be dodgy, or the sizing will be way off. Yet if you wear even a couple of items from your haul, that’s a win, right? And because it’s all so incredibly cheap you’re not going to bother sending it back. Anyway, I spent some time on the site, and here’s my shopping review: It’s the shopping equivalent of MAFS. You don’t need anything on this site. You’ll be dumber for buying it. Like MAFS it’s just plastic junk designed to drill your dopamine and leave you unsatisfied. And it’s also terrible for the environment. Here’s the lifecycle: It goes from some factory in China, to your joint, to your cupboard, to your big red bin, and then to the bottom of Sydney Harbour (or wherever those garbo trucks go). Tread Your Own Path! I Don’t Want to Adult Anymore Hi Scott, My husband and I are in our twenties. We have just gotten our first mortgage and have had a real shock at how much it costs to be adults, and frankly we don’t like it. After living with my parents for three years, and two kids later, we are finding it tough. Our mortgage is just under 60% of our income, so I don’t know how I can get our expenses to under 60%. We both work full time and our kids are in daycare. My husband is an apprentice plumber and I’m in the public service. He tries to get cash work but it’s hard competition out there. I’m just not sure how we can survive considering we got our mortgage only three months ago so refinancing is not really an option. Any tips? Bindi Being an adult totally sucks, agrees Scott Pape. Hey Bindi, Yes, being an adult totally sucks. And, just when you think it couldn’t get any suckier, you’ll get hit with your council rates, then house and contents insurance, and the hot water service will go to god ... all on the same day. Now I’m assuming you went through the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ to help secure the loan, because you wouldn’t have gotten it on your own. In that case, you serve as the ‘after’ mugshot of what happens when you give kid-ults a hand-out disguised as a help-out. You’re reaching for the ripcord three months after you got the loan?! Surely you looked at what your repayments would be before you signed on the dotted line?! Bindi, I’m reaching for a paper bag because I’m hyperventilating at the moment. BREATHE, BAREFOOT! Okay, so my breathing is back under control. Let me put away my paper bag and my passively aggressive double dose of exclamation and question marks and give you some advice. You’re parents now, so it’s time to behave like responsible adults. So I want you to call your bank and tell them you’re in hardship. Show them your budget. They’ll likely allow you to switch to interest only on your home loan – which will reduce your repayments – perhaps until your husband finishes his apprenticeship, and he starts earning some decent coin. Until then, enjoy the baked beans, do your Santa shopping on Gumtree, and sell whatever you can to get at least $2000 Mojo in the kitty. You will get through this, and it will make you stronger and wiser. Promise. Should I Go to Cash? Hi Scott, Love your articles! I’m sure you’ll get a million questions to this effect, but what should we do with our super based on Warren Buffett’s indicator (mentioned in last week’s column) ? Do we move our super investments to more conservative options (cash, etc)? Hayley Warren Buffett (left) and Donald Trump believe the sharemarket is headed in different directions. Hi Hayley I can’t tell you what you should do, but I can tell you what I’m doing: Nothing. Here’s the problem with converting to cash ahead of a crash: You have to be right twice. As in, you not only have to pick the right time to sell your shares and move to cash ... but you have to pick the right time to buy in again, just before the market recovers. And, as my wife will tell you, I’m rarely right once ... let alone twice! When you look at the long-term track record of the markets, things have turned out exceedingly well if you follow another piece of advice from Buffett: “The trick is, when there is nothing to do, do nothing.” And that’s good enough for me! Young and Stupid Hi Scott, Our Year 12 economics teacher just read out one of your Q&A newsletters in class. An 18-year-old guy had written to you confessing he’d spent $8000 on a credit card. He said he felt a burden to share it because many Aussie teens fall into the same trap. It dawned on me that I’m now eligible for a credit card too. The $$$ symbols flash before my eyes, just for a moment. It clearly illustrates just how easy it is to fall into stupid mistakes being young, and I really don’t want to be stupid. So I’m simply writing to say thanks. I’ll definitely be getting your book! Annie The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape Hi Annie You’re right, you can get ahead of most people in life simply by avoiding doing the ‘stupid’ stuff. That’s how people stay in loving relationships, out of jail, away from debt collectors, and with their adult teeth intact. Yet if you really want to thrive, and live an amazing life, you need to go one step further. You need to actively build up the belief that you, Annie, are a really savvy woman with money. How do you do that? You prove it to yourself with the little actions you do, starting today. Yes, you avoid credit cards, but you also open an investing app and start buying index funds. Yes, you avoid Afterpay, but you also set up your buckets and start saving for a house deposit, even if it’s years into the future. I’m a self-serving grubby author, but I’ve always thought my book makes a good graduation present. Good luck! DISCLAIMER: Information and opinions provided in this column are general in nature and have been prepared for educational purposes only. Always seek personal financial advice tailored to your specific needs before making financial and investment decisions. More Coverage Warren Buffett sounds the alarm for investors SCOTT PAPE Blindsided bride calls off wedding over $9k Uber Eats debt SCOTT PAPE Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Barefoot Investor Warren Buffett sounds the alarm for investors Donald Trump believes we are entering a ‘golden age’ of investment returns but legendary stock picker Warren Buffett is screaming ‘SELL’. So who’s Barefoot Investor backing? Read more Barefoot Investor Don’t spend $85k on two degrees that won’t get you a job HECS is ‘good debt’, Barefoot Investor tells a mother who paid off her struggling son’s $85,000 bill because he was unable to find a well-paying job or save for a house. Read moreNonePrime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared his top songs of 2024, posting his Spotify Wrapped music recap on social media. The yearly feature, which showcases the most popular songs, and artists, revealed Mr Albanese's top track was Australia by Melbourne-based singer-songwriter G Flip. Other tracks included Letting Go by Angie McMahon, Still Have Room by Hockey Dad, Pedestal by Lime Cordiale, and Get Me Out by King Stingray. Notably, all of his top songs were performed by Australian artists. That was not the case in 2023, when the Prime Minister's top artists included Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. The Prime Minister has made headlines throughout the year for his concert presence, attending performances by Radio Birdman, Nick Cave and Taylor Swift in 2024. His appearances, funded by free tickets, were listed on his Parliamentary Register of Members' Interests. The Prime Minister has been described as "losing touch" in recent months over his ability to address voter issues including inflation and the cost of living. Despite some policy wins on the final parliamentary sitting day of the year, his public image has remained tethered to personal moments. These have included his purchase of a $4.3 million beach house , his use of free Qantas flight upgrades and an offensive disability insult . While the country has grappled with a challenging economic environment, Mr Albanese’s approval rating has plunged to its lowest level since he took office. Prior to his election in 2022, the Member for Grayndler earned significant popularity while moonlighting as a DJ. "It's a good thing to have fun as well as fight Tories. And Greens," he told the audience of a charity event in Melbourne where he performed as a DJ in 2016. "Ten days to go. Ten more sleeps until we get a decent government. A Labor government." Labor went on to lose that election and the next one, before Mr Albanese was elected as Prime Minister in 2022. The Prime Minister will hope his music tastes will earn him some relatability points going into the Christmas break, ahead of the 2025 election to be held by May. Although his top songs were all home-grown, the rest of Australia has been listening primarily to international pop artists and rappers. The most streamed artist in the world in 2024 was Taylor Swift for the second year in a row, followed by The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake and Billie Eilish. The most streamed artists in Australia were Taylor Swift, Drake, Zach Bryan, Billie Eilish and The Weeknd. The top local artists were The Wiggles, The Kid Laroi, AC/DC, Vance Joy and Rufus Du Sol.

Is the famed Bridgerton palace haunted?Lisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football? On Monday night, the entire Simpsons universe gets to experience it in a way not many could have imagined. The prime-time matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also take place at Springfield’s Atoms Stadium as part of “The Simpsons Funday Football” alternate broadcast. The altcast will be streamed on ESPN+, Disney+, and NFL+ (on mobile devices). ESPN and ABC have the main broadcast, while ESPN2 will carry the final “ManningCast” of the regular season. The replay will be available on Disney+ for 30 days. Globally, more than 145 countries will have access to either live or on replay. “We’re such huge football fans, and the Simpsons audience and the football audience, I feel, are like the same audience of just American families and football. And the Simpsons are so much a part of the DNA of the American family and culture that for us to, like, mush them together in this crazy video game, it’s so fun,” said Matt Selman, executive producer of “The Simpsons.” While the game is the focal point, the alternate broadcast, in some ways, will resemble a three-hour episode of “The Simpsons.” It starts with Homer eating too many hot dogs and having a dream while watching football. Homer joins the Cowboys in the dream while Bart teams up with the Bengals. Lisa and Marge will be sideline reporters. “That’s the beginning of the story, and the story continues through the entire game until Homer wakes up from his dream at the end of the game. It is like a complete story, and the NFL game will happen in between. It’s just going to be an amazing presentation with tons of surprises,” said Michael “Spike” Szykowny, ESPN’s VP of edit and animation. This is the second year ESPN has done an alternate broadcast for an NFL game. It used the characters from “Toy Story” for last year’s Sunday morning game from London between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars. “The Simpsons” has featured many sports-themed episodes during its 35 seasons. Even though “Homer at the Bat” remains the consensus favorite sports episode for many Simpsons fans, there have been football ones such as “Bart Star” and “Lisa The Greek.” There also was a Super Bowl-themed one after Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl 33 between Denver and Atlanta in 1999. Even though “The Simpsons” remains a staple on Fox’s prime-time schedule, it is part of the Disney family after their acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019. All 35 seasons are on Disney+. The show’s creators have worked with ESPN and the NFL to make sure the look and sound is definitely Simpsonsesque. The theme song is a mash-up of “The Simpsons” opening and “Monday Night Football’s” iconic “Heavy Action.” There have also been pre-recorded skits and bits to use during the broadcast featuring Simpson’s legendary voices Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Yeardley Smith. The telecast will be entirely animated, with the players’ movements in sync with what is happening in real-time on the field. That is done through player-tracking data enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats system and Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. While Next Gen Stats tracks where players are on the field with a tracking chip in the shoulder pads, there is skeletal data tracking and limb tracking data — which uses 29 points per player — to get closer to the player’s movements. The other data tracking will allow Beyond Sports and Disney to add special characters to the game. For example, there might be a play where Lisa catches the ball and goes 30 yards instead of Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. “Lisa is much smaller than the rest of the players. So, in real life, the ball would go over her head, but now, with data processing, we can take the ball and make it go exactly into her hands. So for the viewer, it still looks believable, and it all makes sense,” said Beyond Sports co-founder Nicolaas Westerhof. The other major challenge is making “The Simpsons” two-dimensional cartoon characters into 3-D simulations. Szykowny and his team worked to make that a reality over the past couple of months. “That’s a big leap of faith for them to say, hey, we trust you to make our characters 3-D and work with it. Our ESPN creative studio team has done a wonderful job,” Szykowny said. Lisa, Krusty, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph will be with Bart and the Bengals; while Carl, Barney, Lenny and Moe join up with with Homer and the Cowboys. The broadcast will also feature ESPN personalities Stephen A. Smith, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. ESPN’s Drew Carter, Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky will call the game from Bristol, Connecticut, and also be animated. They will wear Meta Quest Pro headsets to experience the game from Springfield using VR technology. For Kimes, being part of the broadcast and being an animated Simpsons character is a dream come true. She is a massive fan of the show and has a framed photo of Lisa Simpson — who she said is a personal hero and icon — as part of her backdrop when she makes appearances on ESPN NFL shows from her home in Los Angeles. “I didn’t have any input, and I didn’t see anything beforehand, so I wasn’t sure if it would look like me, but it kind of does, which is very funny,” said Kimes, who drew Simpsons characters when she was a kid. “To see the actual staff turn me into one was a dream.” Even though the Bengals (4-8) and Cowboys (5-7) have struggled this season, Selman thinks both teams have personalities that appeal to “The Simpsons” universe. “We were just so lucky also that the Cowboys are sort of like a Homer Simpson-type team, American team, and Mike McCarthy might be a Homer-type guy, one might imagine,” he said. ”And then you have Joe Burrow on the other side who is a cool young, spiky-haired, blonde bad boy -- he’s like Bart. And that fits our character archetypes so perfectly. “If Homer is mad at Bart and has a hot dog dream while watching ’Monday Night Football’, and then it’s basically McCarthy versus Burrow, Homer versus Bart, and that’s the simple father versus son strangling — Homer strangling Bart dynamic that has been part of the show for 35 years. I don’t know if that would have worked as well if it was like Titans versus Jacksonville. We would have found something. We would have made it work.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Last year, when Hamas attacked Israel many herald it, almost all TV talk shows in our neighborhood, a moment of arrival for Palestine. At the close of the year, it is a huge catastrophe for humanity, loss of lives, blood and destruction. The global political landscape is filled with vulnerabilities and uncertainties, more than ever. Trump’s triumph is also read as a ray of hope for peace and stability. For, he has won against the calculations of the American establishment. The economic distress worldwide with technological divide has created a new hierarchical system. It is being feared a global phenomenon, ‘new caste system’, hierarchical in nature. Those who have access to latest technologies with sufficient flow of money shall survive anywhere, irrespective of the established nature of stratification. The world is now in smart sites with smart technologies and smart houses with data store of health runners and mobility directives. The advanced countries have more such pockets, where as the rest of world despite a huge chunk of population live with little significance. With uncontrollable boundaries, there would be increased surveillance, more on migrants and with renewal rise of cult-cultural populism. That would defy civil social movements, instead, would generate political strife on identity lines to make civil politics skeptic. It would be a shift from privacy and personal choice to new social, economic and cultural choices based on digital data world with cynicism and trust deficit. The intelligence agencies would have more counter international shadowing. The rapid transformation of technology with AI becoming a reality has gone ahead of human rational chase. The global transformation has occurred in virtual sphere so intensely that indiscernible is to be believed. Science and faith, both are politically engaged. It has given rise to cult politics, where the powerful individual is out from the rest how so much he or she is a product of the rational institution. It has made youth radicalized and repulsive to feel concerned for social making. The secular parties and ideologies are at defensive. What is happening is that the structures are colliding. Once private, religion has become public and politically accepted. This is where cult politics becomes distinct to party politics, a post truth. Human Rights stand is contested and reconciliation is presumed weakness. Crushing the opposition, how so ever legitimate, is justified sagacious assertion, fetching ranking in discourse media. The Iranian Revolution of 1979, which resulted in a major realignment of Middle Eastern politics. Its fissures with the revolution in electronic technology and social media boom spread out in fractured movements, countering one another in a multicultural global world. Its counter movement within the region was socially engineered that too went across the borders. The western world could not save itself once it went out of control, the taste of asymmetrical extremism. Its manifestation was September 11 attacks in US. This led to the war against regimes. Arab Spring apparently advocated as the hailing movement for bringing down decades old dictatorships, proved germinating seeds for the ruin of Middle East. Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria all were plunged into civil wars. Democracy as it turned out, unfolded an arena, where Turkish Muslims, Christian religious Right in America and Hindu nationalists in India could express freely and would compete for power. The electronic networks and digital world transcend the boundaries in moments to spread the religiously inspired messages and opinions with a sense of competing. Primordial history has at least plank for conversation to untie the current vulnerabilities. Technology clubs faith to swim together in the virtual world, where power elites little think about humankind. Post-Modernity and religious historicity have blended to generate political consciousness of identity politics, which seems rational to talk about. This has political ramifications in an economically and technologically divided world. Hardly did any newspaper or even state apparatus predict such a radical change in Middle East and in our next-door neighborhood, Bangladesh. West Asia is fragmented, its pocket countries have emerged business locales and transit staying. Arab, Iran and Turkey, all positioned to its individual power elite interests. The European countries have lost their vigor, its common glue; NATO is day and night ridiculed by U.S, for its archaic rationale. Russia is regaining its place and China is set to take new turn. The close of 2024 has brought to the threshold, where its ruinous landscape is in search for new sites. South Asia is in waiting list after Iran’s apprehensions. Israel has come to a position to dictate to new Middle Eastern order of its choice. Taliban once a strategic asset for Pakistan has become liability; Pakistan jets have bombarded four locations of TTP inside Afghanistan. Pakistan is far from its political stability amidst its slow economic recovery. This has lessons for us as well. The political elites should not take India’s stability for granted. Its strength despite hideous noises is its pluralism and blended traditions of mutual intergroup dependency. RSS Chief, Mohan Bhagwat’s statement of December 19, 2024 is a ray of hope to give direction to the ruling elite how digging primordiaism is self defeating. Interfaith accommodation and its vibrant pluralism is the unique strength of Indian society. The National Movement with this capital could give course to the early leadership for sustained democratic journeying of the nation. India perhaps is the only country which has flourishing parliamentary democracy among all post colonial independent countries, imagine! It has to be valued. The present cannot be taken without context. That context is to be understood with introspection. India is diverse, plural and social cultural varieties are blended in the civilization cord. Dialogue and reconciliation have space in these pluralities, which has provided moral plank for give and take, culturally and socially accepted. Accepting institutional ruling elite by the opposition and respecting the opposition is the essence of democracy. Crushing it generates fascism, which in the long run nourishes the seeds of civil strife. We witness it around us in our neighborhoods. Hurting, domestic violence, increased use of drugs, mental stresses with rapid changes affects poor and vulnerable most. Give poor and vulnerable hope to live with dignity. Trusteeship with civil institutions needs to be strengthened. That is the message of 2024. Prof Ashok Kaul, Retired Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Banaras Hindu University10 hot-ticket gifts we predict will sell out on Black Friday 2024

South Korean president avoids impeachment attempt over short-lived martial lawDaily Post Nigeria Flight delays: Nigerian Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, other key stakeholders Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Flight delays: Nigerian Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, other key stakeholders Published on December 4, 2024 By Matthew Atungwu The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development alongside the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA and airline operators to unravel the circumstances behind incessant flight delays and cancellations. The invitation of the key stakeholders in the aviation sector is said to be aimed at finding lasting solutions to the problem. The resolution followed a motion moved by Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo) during plenary on Wednesday, tagged “Incessant Delayed and Cancelled Flights by Airline Operators in Nigeria.” While moving the motion, Buhari noted that a series of reports from both the print and electronic media showed incessant delays and cancellations of flights by airline operators in the country. “This development is worrisome, as air travel is one of the most reliable, dependable and quicker means of transportation often undertaken for business and official purposes and to keep to other scheduled appointments, which are usually time-bound,” he said. According to him, the unwarranted flight delays and cancellations would be counter-productive to the socio-economic growth and development of the country. The lawmaker added that the quest for economic diversification and foreign direct investments, which are part of the current administration’s policy thrust, would remain an illusion if the country’s aviation industry fell short of global best practices. Supporting the motion, Senate Minority Whip Abba Moro recalled his experience with Nigerian airlines and the negative impacts that they could have. “I think that it is high time we took a very stern stance on some of these issues because it throws up the problem of our regulatory agencies,” he said. Related Topics: Flight delays ncaa senate Don't Miss Stakeholders boost advocacy for elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria You may like Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, airlines over poor flight operations Bill seeking creation of Coastal State passes first reading at Senate Tinubu’s tax reform bills suffer setback as Senate suspends action Benue killings: Senate calls for establishment of barracks in affected areas Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Bills: Senate constitutes committee to address concerns Senate approves MTEF/FSP, probes NNPCL over N8.4trn withheld subsidy funds Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

How can we control the AI that is exploiting us? Gary Marcus has provided a book that lists the problems, flaws, and threats of AI and what, considering these, our demands should be, and how we might meet them. Marcus is an expert on AI and has spoken to the US Senate judiciary subcommittee on AI oversight. He presents a soft-core socialist view: AI should be for everyone, under certain regulations, that are good for all. Considering what is actually happening, this comes across as hard-core radicalism. Leaving aside the threat that AI poses to jobs and creativity, as well as the way it lubricates neoliberalism, Marcus enumerates the problems as these: • The particular form of AI technology is use now, Generative AI, is deeply flawed. • The AI that companies are building is irresponsible. • Generative AI is wildly overhyped because it is easier to raise money if corporations do so. • We are headed toward an AI oligarchy, with way too much power. “Right now, we are building the wrong kind of AI,” says Marcus, “an AI — and an AI industrial complex — that we can’t trust.” Generative AI is a particular approach to AI that uses large amounts of data to make predictions, typically about what things humans will do in some context. Impressive as it might appear, given the cluster of computers and network at its disposal, it’s no better than guesswork plus Google. Large language models, on which Generative AI depends, record the statistics of words, but they don’t understand the concepts they use or the people they describe. Fact and fiction are not distinguished. There is no fact-check. Here we encounter, as we might have already in Philip K Dick, the hallucinations, inconsistent reasoning, and unreliability of AI. He then enumerates the 12 biggest immediate threats of Generative AI including deliberate, automated, mass-produced political disinformation; market and stockmarket manipulation; intellectual property taken without consent and environmental costs. Marcus elaborates carefully on each of these, but overall this points to what has been called the Great Data Heist, a theft of intellectual property that will (unless stopped by government intervention or citizen action) lead to a huge transfer of wealth — from almost all of us — to a tiny number of companies. Which is to say that AI companies steal creative and intellectual work to use for AI under the pretext that AI is good for the future of human. They call it “Techno-salvation.” What happens to the naysayers? Blacklisted. Marc Andreessen, a fabulously wealthy California-tech ideologue, wrote a “Techno-Optimist Manifesto,” with a McCarthy-like list of enemies: “Our enemy is stagnation. Our enemy is anti-merit, anti-ambition, anti-striving, anti-achievement, anti-greatness, etc.” He included a call against communism, complaining of the “continuous howling from communists and Luddites.” It’s the old complaint, in a new dress, against regulation, taxation, and workers’ rights. Also, to generate a single image takes roughly as much energy as charging a phone. Generative AI is likely to be used billions of times a day. An International Energy Agency forecast predicts that “Global electricity demand from data centres, cryptocurrencies and AI could more than double over the next three years, adding the equivalent of Germany’s entire power needs.” No-one votes for the Tech companies that are, by now, bigger than nation states, and beyond the reach of regulation, let alone democracy. As OpenAI have trained their models on all the data it can scrape — which is to say, massive amounts of content and miscontent, a lot of it copyrighted with no compensation to the artists or writers who created it — and because regulation and appropriate governance is resisted tooth and nail, Marcus proposes a list of “things to insist on” to achieve “governance of AI” including no use of copyrighted work without compensation, no training without consent, no coercive appropriation of data, and standards of transparency, among others. He concludes with his most provocative suggestions taking the form of suggestions how we, as citizens, can make a difference beginning with the demand that members of civil society be at every table. He advocates action, such as a “digital strike,” and civil organisation that allow citizens — and not just well-endowed political parties — to have a stronger voice. How can we promote such ideas when intellectual arguments have given way to 140 characters, soundbites and TikTok videos, and a culture of “engagement farming,” with Generative AI–written articles that are starting to pollute science, education, politics, culture and arts, as well as personal relationships? The answer, as usual, is with hard work, solidarity, and community. Jon Baldwin is Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Digital Media, London Metropolitan University

Pokémon Go is a popular augmented reality game that allows players to catch and train Pokémon in the real world. One of the most exciting aspects of the game is the chance to encounter and capture rare and powerful Pokémon. In this blog post, we will discuss how to catch Mighty Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Mighty Pokémon are a special type of Pokémon that are more powerful than their regular counterparts. They have higher stats, are more difficult to catch, and are often found in special locations. If you’re looking to add some powerful Pokémon to your team, then you’ll want to learn how to catch Mighty Pokémon. Understanding Mighty Pokémon Mighty Pokémon distinguish themselves from their regular counterparts through several key characteristics: Strategies for Capturing Mighty Pokémon Successfully capturing Mighty Pokémon requires a strategic approach and careful resource management . Here are some proven tips to increase your chances of success: Maximizing Your Encounters with Mighty Pokémon While encountering Mighty Pokémon often involves an element of chance, there are strategies to increase your odds: Personal Experiences and Anecdotes In my own pursuit of Mighty Pokémon, I’ve experienced both the thrill of victory and the frustration of defeat. During the Pokémon Go Wild Area 2024: Global event, I dedicated an entire afternoon to scouring my local park for Mighty Pokémon. After numerous encounters and near misses, I finally managed to capture a Mighty Dragonite, a prized addition to my collection. The sense of accomplishment was immense, and the Dragonite quickly became a mainstay in my battle team. However, I also encountered a Mighty Garchomp that proved incredibly elusive. Despite exhausting my supply of Ultra Balls and Golden Razz Berries, the Garchomp broke free and fled, leaving me with a renewed determination to refine my capture strategies. These experiences highlight the unpredictable nature of Mighty Pokémon encounters and the importance of perseverance and preparation. Mighty Pokémon represent a significant challenge and a rewarding pursuit for dedicated Pokémon Go trainers. By understanding their unique characteristics, mastering effective capture techniques, and actively seeking out encounters, you can unlock the power of these formidable creatures and elevate your gameplay to new heights. Remember, patience, persistence, and a well-stocked inventory are crucial to success in the world of Mighty Pokémon. Happy hunting!Baylor shoots past Southern Miss in opening game of Battle 4 AtlantisRevlon Signs Lease to Relocate its New Jersey-based Science and Innovation Lab to The Northeast Science & Technology (NEST) Center

NEW YORK, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, announces today that His Highness Shaikh Humaid Abdulla Rashed Ahmed Almualla, a prominent member of the United Arab Emirates royal family, has officially joined the company as an independent director of the Company's board of directors. This appointment not only introduces strong leadership to Color Star but also strengthens the company's ties with the Middle East, particularly the UAE. His Highness Shaikh Humaid Abdulla Rashed Ahmed Almualla is a distinguished figure in UAE politics, wielding considerable influence in the Al Mualla region. As a core member of the ruling family of the Umm Al-Quwain Emirate, he plays a vital role on the UAE's political stage. Born in Ajman, the nation's capital, His Highness Shaikh Humaid is also the nephew of the current UAE President, a connection that underscores his esteemed reputation both domestically and internationally. The Al Mualla family, one of the oldest royal lineages in the Middle East, has historically governed the Umm Al-Quwain Emirate. In June 2023, His Highness Shaikh Humaid spearheaded the launch of the UAE Royal HH Investment Fund, a venture that garnered enthusiastic support from royal families and government officials in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. Beyond his financial achievements, His Highness Shaikh Humaid's appointment as an independent director on Color Star's board of directors brings fresh perspectives and strategic insights to the company. Having a member of the UAE royal family join Color Star is expected to unlock new investment opportunities and project support, accelerating Color Star's continuous planned investment and innovation in AI entertainment and related technologies. Leveraging these resources, Color Star aims to develop cutting-edge technologies and deliver richer, more innovative entertainment experiences to global audiences. His Highness Shaikh Humaid 's extensive network will undoubtedly energize Color Star's globalization strategy, paving the way for even greater success on the international stage. About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color Metaverse Pte. Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company 's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com and www.colorstar.investorroom.com . Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where ADD conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the terms of the LOI nothereafter being memorialized in a definitive agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been, or will be, instituted against Color Star or other parties to the LOI following announcement of the LOI and transactions contemplated therein; the ability of Color Star to meet NASDAQ listing standards in connection with the consummation of the transaction contemplated therein; the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the LOI due to the failure to meet certain closing conditions; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the announcement of the LOI and consummation of the transaction described therein; costs related to the proposed acquisition; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of the combined company to meet its financial and strategic goals, due to, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitability, maintain relationships with customers and retain its key employees; the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in other reports and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Color Star. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules. For more information, please contact: Color Star Investor Relations Office Number No. 1003, 9th Floor, 7 World Trade Center, Suite 4621 New York NY 10007 Office: (212) 410-5186 Email ir@colorstarint ernational.com