Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling , claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in 2021, when he was 6 years old. A lower court had dismissed the original complaint, as well as an amended version. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was filed on Nov. 19. But the ruling by Vermont's high court is not as far-reaching as some online have claimed. In reality, it concluded that anyone protected under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, or PREP, Act is immune to state lawsuits. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that schools can vaccinate children against their parents' wishes. THE FACTS: The claim stems from a July 26 ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court, which found that anyone protected by the PREP Act is immune to state lawsuits, including the officials named in the Politella's suit. The ruling does not authorize schools to vaccinate children at their discretion. According to the lawsuit, the Politella's son — referred to as L.P. — was given one dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic held at Academy School in Brattleboro even though his father, Dario, told the school's assistant principal a few days before that his son was not to receive a vaccination. In what officials described as a mistake, L.P. was removed from class and had a “handwritten label” put on his shirt with the name and date of birth of another student, L.K., who had already been vaccinated that day. L.P. was then vaccinated. Ultimately, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that officials involved in the case could not be sued. “We conclude that the PREP Act immunizes every defendant in this case and this fact alone is enough to dismiss the case,” the Vermont Supreme Court's ruling reads. “We conclude that when the federal PREP Act immunizes a defendant, the PREP Act bars all state-law claims against that defendant as a matter of law.” The PREP Act , enacted by Congress in 2005, authorizes the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a declaration in the event of a public health emergency providing immunity from liability for activities related to medical countermeasures, such as the administration of a vaccine, except in cases of “willful misconduct" that result in “death or serious physical injury.” A declaration against COVID-19 was issued on March 17, 2020. It is set to expire on Dec. 31. Federals suits claiming willful misconduct are filed in Washington. Social media users described the Vermont Supreme Court's ruling as having consequences beyond what it actually says. “The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that schools can force-vaccinate children for Covid against the wishes of their parents,” reads one X post that had been liked and shared approximately 16,600 times as of Tuesday. “The high court ruled on a case involving a 6-year-old boy who was forced to take a Covid mRNA injection by his school. However, his family had explicitly stated that they didn't want their child to receive the ‘vaccines.’” Other users alleged that the ruling gives schools permission to give students any vaccine without parental consent, not just ones for COVID-19. Rod Smolla, president of the Vermont Law and Graduate School and an expert on constitutional law, told The Associated Press that the ruling “merely holds that the federal statute at issue, the PREP Act, preempts state lawsuits in cases in which officials mistakenly administer a vaccination without consent.” “Nothing in the Vermont Supreme Court opinion states that school officials can vaccinate a child against the instructions of the parent,” he wrote in an email. Asked whether the claims spreading online have any merit, Ronald Ferrara, an attorney representing the Politellas, told the AP that although the ruling doesn't say schools can vaccinate students regardless of parental consent, officials could interpret it to mean that they could get away with doing so under the PREP Act, at least when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court appeal seeks to clarify whether the Vermont Supreme Court interpreted the PREP Act beyond what Congress intended. “The Politella’s fundamental liberty interest to decide whether their son should receive elective medical treatment was denied by agents of the State and School,” he wrote in an email to the AP. “The Vermont Court misconstrues the scope of PREP Act immunity (which is conditioned upon informed consent for medical treatments unapproved by FDA), to cover this denial of rights and its underlying battery.” Ferrara added that he was not aware of the claims spreading online, but that he “can understand how lay people may conflate the court's mistaken grant of immunity for misconduct as tantamount to blessing such misconduct.” John Klar, who also represents the Politellas, went a step further, telling the AP that the Vermont Supreme Court ruling means that “as a matter of law” schools can get away with vaccinating students without parental consent and that parents can only sue on the federal level if death or serious bodily injury results. — Find AP Fact Checks here: https://apnews.com/APFactCheck .panalo999 app 。

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( MENAFN - ACN NewsWire) The finest places to live, work, and thrive in Asia are celebrated at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final revealed the region's finest Real estate and outstanding developers OVER 130 LEADING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES FROM ACROSS ASIA GATHER IN BANGKOK FOR FINALE OF 2024 AWARDS SERIES BANGKOK, Dec 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand, today revealed the region's finest real estate and outstanding developers at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. The conclusion of the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series hosted over 130 award-winning finalists from across Asia, elevating their achievements on the international stage. Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in Asia Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in Asia-a first for the company. This marked one of five wins for companies representing Mainland China. Winners from Mainland China included Lead8, awarded for its projects MixC Changchun and K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road. Other winning design practices were Jiang & Associates Creative Design, which won for ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK, and Sybarite, which won for SKP Chengdu. Developers from Hong Kong and Macau also excelled with four winning titles. Winners included China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, winning for PANO HARBOUR; Lek Hang Group for Hotel Central Macau; Lofter Group Limited for 1 Ki Lung Street; and New Orient Group for San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building). The Philippines emerged as the most awarded market with 12 accolades. Federal Land, Inc. stood out as Best Luxury Developer (Asia), accompanied by a win for Riverpark, while Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. gained the Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title. Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates was honoured as Best Industrial Developer (Asia), supported by a win for LIMA Estate. Adding to the Philippines' impressive tally were titles for RLC Residences, winning for The Residences at The Westin Manila; Robinsons Offices for GBF Center 1; and work for work Robinsons Summit Center. Alveo Land won for Viento at Cerca while Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation won for MITSUKOSHI BGC. PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime Holdings The Estate Makati-a collaboration between SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and Federal Land-received two titles. This year's PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime Holdings, by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards. A wide array of companies from Malaysia triumphed with 11 wins. They included Bangsar Heights Pavilion, winning for Quayside JBCC; Berinda Group for Ponderosa Callista; City Motors Group for Alfa Bangsar; Eupe Corporation Berhad for Helix2 @ PJ South; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd for Iconia Garden Residence; Iskandar Investment Berhad for Medini Innopolis; JLand Group Sdn Bhd for Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn; Malton Berhad for The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil; Sime Darby Property Berhad for Serenia Industrial Park; Tropicana Corporation Berhad for Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam; and Triterra Sdn Bhd for The MET Corporate Towers. Indonesia celebrated eight wins, led by Paramount Land, winner of the Best Township Developer (Asia) title. Sinar Mas Land garnered multiple titles for BSD City and Biomedical Campus, as well as its joint ventures: Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation and Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V. Other victorious developers from Indonesia were DM Projects Group, winning for Salty Jim Villa; PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. for LRT City Cibubur; and Summarecon Group for Flora at Summarecon Bandung Singapore continued its winning streak with eight wins. UOL Group Limited was recognised as both Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) and Best Hospitality Developer (Asia), with Meyer Blue winning an award for both UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited. Pan Pacific Orchard meanwhile yielded a win for both UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group. Similarly, GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited jointly won for Lentor Mansion. TID Pte. Ltd. won Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia), alongside a win for Lentoria, while FRX Capital Private Limited was named Best Boutique Developer (Asia). Australia also garnered seven wins, three of which went to BLVD by OSK Property. Other champions included BHC Property, winning for Mercer; FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Chatswood Garden; Golden Sedayu for Burswood Point; and Jean Yip Developments for Elements at Carousel. Thailand earned four titles, with Sansiri Public Company Limited winning for BuGaan Pattanakarn and Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol. AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited also represented the kingdom with a win for The City Rama5-Nakhon In while APAC Land won for APAC Tower. Also claiming four titles, Vietnam emerged victorious with Phu Long Real Estates Corporation named as Best Community Developer (Asia). Gamuda Land won two titles for Eaton Park while Ecopark scored a win for Ecovillage Saigon River. From Japan, Niseko Woodlands Limited won for Grand Tsuru Niseko while Yoichi Dreams was recognised for Kisin. Saudi Arabia debuted at the Grand Final with Oud Real-Estate Development Company winning Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia), following a series of wins during the inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East). From Cambodia, LP Residences Co., Ltd. received a win for its Palm Springs project. By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP meanwhile gained a recognition for India. Jeremy Williams, managing director for Marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: "PropertyGuru's commitment to a sustainable future in Asia is truly reflected in this year's award winners. By raising benchmarks for resilience and sustainability, we power communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow's cities. These accolades not only honour the efforts of developers and design practices but also inspire innovation that benefits property seekers, agents, and investors alike. As we celebrate the 19th edition of the Grand Final, we look forward to a wave of progress creating what's next for the region's built environment." Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said:“The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series included many first-time accolades. We celebrated the strengths of emerging and established property markets, expanding to new regions and revisiting the region's leading real estate destinations. We also honoured individuals-industry legends and rising stars poised to change the game. Through the People's Choice Awards, we engaged with property buyers, giving them a platform to support developers who share their aspirations and values. We also recognised excellence in ESG, supporting those making our industry more sustainable for future generations of property seekers. It's an honour to conclude this series by celebrating companies across a wide variety of real estate sectors and distinguishing multiple types of projects throughout Asia Pacific, a region that is becoming home to the cities of tomorrow.” Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final, said:“This year's winners across Asia Pacific have impressed the judges with their sustainable, functional masterplans and designs, spanning everything from expansive townships to livable homes and dynamic commercial spaces. Excellence in property development is incessantly redefined across the region, and we're happy to contribute to this ongoing evolution. Congratulations to the Gold Standard bearers of real estate across Asia Pacific.” An independent panel of head judges from participating markets in the Awards selected the winners: Thien Duong, general director, GroupGSA Vietnam (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam​, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder & managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd (Singapore); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (China – Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia). HLB ensured the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group. The global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers was recognised as the“2024 Network of the Year.” The 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final was a highlight of PropertyGuru Week, which also featured the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit; the debut of the Awards in the Middle East; and the latest editions of the Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by gold sponsor V-ZUG Thailand; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik, Hot Magazine, Kiripost, Kompas, Luxury Society Asia, Manila Bulletin, Pattaya Trader, Prop2morrow, REm, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, The Philippine Star, and Think of Living; supporting partner REHDA Institute; and official supervisor HLB. For more information, email ... or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards . COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final DEVELOPER AWARDS Best Developer (Asia) Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China (WINNER) BHC Property – Australia Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Robinsons Land – Philippines Signature Global (India) Limited – India Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia UOL Group Limited – Singapore Best Luxury Developer (Asia) Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER) Best Township Developer (Asia) Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) Oud Real-Estate Development Company – Saudi Arabia (WINNER) Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) King Square Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand Best Industrial Developer (Asia) Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER) Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER) Best Hospitality Developer (Asia) UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Best Community Developer (Asia) Phu Long Real Estates Corporation – Vietnam (WINNER) Best Boutique Developer (Asia) FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER) DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Best Mega Township Development (Asia) BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Township Development (Asia) Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER) Koh Pich City by OCIC Group – Cambodia Summarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – Indonesia Best Mixed Use Development (Asia) Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu – Australia (WINNER) Gaysorn Village by Gaysorn Property Co., Ltd. – Thailand KingsQuare by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia) The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER) Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan – Mainland China Best Luxury Condo Development (Asia) Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd. – Malaysia The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines Waterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7 by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka Best High End Condo Development (Asia) Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land – Philippines (WINNER) Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land – Philippines Xi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China Best Condo Development (Asia) The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore The Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Mid End Condo Development (Asia) Helix2 @ PJ South by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Aspen Peak by Rumapadu by Harmas Land & Integrasi Transit Jakarta (ITJ) – Indonesia Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Asia) PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore Best Waterfront Condo Development (Asia) Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas - Wadduwa by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation – Philippines Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best TOD Condo Development (Asia) LRT City Cibubur by PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Investment Condo Development (Asia) Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments – Australia (WINNER) Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia) The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER) Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (Asia) Alfa Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia) BuGaan Pattanakarn by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Grand Tsuru Niseko by Niseko Woodlands Limited – Japan (WINNER) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan Mount Rosie Signature Collection by FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore Best Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia) The City Rama5-Nakhon In by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Leonora at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – Indonesia Best Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam by Tropicana Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Britania Bekasi by PT. Mekar Agung Sejahtera – Indonesia Spring Residence at Spring City, Sentul City by PT Sentul City Tbk – Indonesia Villa Natura by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia Best Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Flora at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia) By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP – India (WINNER) Best Investment Housing Development (Asia) Iconia Garden Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Branded Residential Development (Asia) Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia (WINNER) The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Asia) Mercer by BHC Property – Australia (WINNER) Best Townhouse Development (Asia) Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM – Australia (WINNER) Best Smart Home Development (Asia) Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn by JLand Group Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines Best Heritage Development (Asia) Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Mega Scale Industrial Development (Asia) Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Industrial Development (Asia) Serenia Industrial Park by Sime Darby Property Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Light Industry & Science Park IV by Science Park of the Philippines. Inc. – Philippines Best Green Industrial Development (Asia) LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER) Best Office Development (Asia) The MET Corporate Towers by Triterra Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER) 83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Cybergate Iloilo Tower 3 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines FourE-com Center by SM Offices by SM Prime – Philippines JLC by Hongkong Land – Mainland China Oriental Square by OSI by Orient Success International Investment Joint Stock Company (OSI Holdings) – Vietnam Best Retail Development (Asia) MixC Changchun by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER) 23 Paskal Shopping Center by PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk and Subsidiaries – Indonesia Best Smart Building Development (Asia) Biomedical Campus by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Green Development (Asia) Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V – Indonesia (WINNER) KingsQuare Residence by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand Signature Global Titanium SPR by Signature Global (India) Limited – India Best Nature Integrated Development (Asia) Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan The Morizen at Summarecon Mutiara Makassar by Summarecon Group & Sumitomo Forestry – Indonesia DESIGN AWARDS Best Mega Township Masterplan Design (Asia) Medini Innopolis by Iskandar Investment Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines Best Township Masterplan Design (Asia) Ecovillage Saigon River by Ecopark – Vietnam (WINNER) Paramount Petals by Paramount Land – Indonesia Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia) K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER) Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia) Lentoria by TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Lucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland China Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau The Hillshore by FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore The Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation – Philippines Best Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia) Ponderosa Callista by Berinda Group – Malaysia (WINNER) The Links Golf Villas by PT. New Kuta Golf And Ocean View – Indonesia The Palazzo Pinklao-Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand Vong Residence by V.I Land Investment Co., Ltd. – Cambodia Best Resort Housing Architectural Design (Asia) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan (WINNER) Best Office Architectural Design (Asia) APAC Tower by APAC Land – Thailand (WINNER) GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines Juli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland China THE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Retail Architectural Design (Asia) MITSUKOSHI BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines (WINNER) Best Condo Interior Design (Asia) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Casa Rivera by HWCD Design – Mainland China Century of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design – Mainland China Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia) Salty Jim Villa by DM Projects Group – Indonesia (WINNER) Regalità by Da Vinci Land – Singapore Best Suburban Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia) Palm Springs by LP Residences Co., Ltd – Cambodia (WINNER) Best Heritage Interior Design (Asia) San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best Mega Scale Office Interior Design (Asia) ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Office Interior Design (Asia) GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines (WINNER) Best Co Working Space (Asia) work Robinsons Summit Center by work – Philippines (WINNER) Best Retail Interior Design (Asia) SKP Chengdu by Sybarite – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia) Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group – Singapore (WINNER) Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia) Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore PUBLISHER'S CHOICE PropertyGuru Icon Award Henry T. 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Many people miss out on social engagements for fear of not being able to control their bladder. But there is new technology to help this problem, according to a press release. Hermitage native Cindy L. Amundsen, M.D., the Roy T. Parker Endowed Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor of Urology at Duke University, Durham, N.C., was one of the investigators of this new device to help with bladder leakage. “As a urogynecologist, I see women every day who are significantly bothered by urinary urgency incontinence and cannot make it to the bathroom on time,” Amundsen said in the release. “Often, they find little relief from medications, and this has affected their quality of life. We know that a nerve that communicates with the bladder and controls urgency leakage is in the ankle.” A small electrode — the size of a toothpick — can now be placed in the ankle under local anesthesia, and with periodic stimulation of the nerve, bladder function is improved. The device, the ReviTM System, has been FDA approved since August 2023, and Dr. Amundsen presented the two-year data at the recent American Urogynecologic Society, or AUGS, National Meeting. The two-year data indicates that for urgency urinary incontinence, or UUI, 79% of participants responded to the therapy and 56% experienced at least a 75% reduction in leakage episodes. High patient satisfaction was reported, with 97% of patients expressing satisfaction and 80% feeling significantly improved at the two-year follow-up. “I am very excited about the data from this study. It represents meaningful technological advancements in the treatment of urgency urinary incontinence,” Amundsen said. “In addition, patients can receive this technology without having to have been on medications first.” Amundsen is the daughter of Inge Amundsen of Hermitage and the late Dr. S.W. Amundsen. She is a 1982 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.

Khloé Kardashian breaks silence on being ‘single for about three years’ Khloé Kardashian opens up about her ‘dating’ life, ‘not been a focus for me’ Khloé Kardashian got candid on her dating life. In an interview with Bustle , the 40-year-old Kardashians star shared her thoughts on why she’s chosen to remain "single" for the past three years. "Dating has not been a focus for me, and I’ve been single for about three years and love it," Kardashian revealed. "But I’m not single and dating. I’m just single. I have such power and strength in that. I’m not lonely." She explained that her decision comes as she prioritizes her personal growth and happiness. “I feel like I’m working on myself so much and am getting to such a good place that I just don’t want something to disrupt it,” she said, adding that dating today feels “very scary.” Kardashian also expressed her discomfort with how dating is done these days, including meeting people through social media. Despite receiving messages from potential suitors, she admitted, “I’m not checking my DMs for any dates.” And finding the right circumstances for dating has also been a challenge. “I just can’t imagine I would bring a man that I’m dating around my kids,” she said. “So then where do I go to date you? I’m not going to a restaurant where there’s paparazzi... I’m not going to your home because what if you kill me? You’re not coming to my home — I have kids! And I’m not going to a hotel — that’s presumptuous. So I’m like, ‘What do you do?’” Despite her mother Kris Jenner’s concerns, Khloe feels the best focusing on her children, work, and personal growth. “My mom is like, ‘Are you OK?’ She probably thinks I’m going to die like this. But I honestly feel like right now is not the time,” she said. “I actually don’t want to share my TV remote with someone. I love my time when I have it.” Timothée Chalamet gushes about playing Bob Dylan during Gotham Awards honour Gilmore Girls' Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson return to Stars Hollow: Watch Ralph Fiennes on Cillian Murphy taking over Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter’ TV series Keiran Culkin had 'no idea' what 'Home Alone' was about despite being in itSWEETWATER COUNTY -- State Rep. Clark Stith (R-HD48) is wrapping up and gracefully exiting the public stage -- at least for now -- by thanking local politicians for their support and help. "It's been an honor and a privilege," Stith told the Sweetwater County commissioners during the public comment portion of their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3. "I think we've worked well together." Stith will be exiting his state office after the new year. In his place will be newcomer Darin McCann, who bested Stith in the Primary Elections, 617-490. The commissioners on Tuesday were quick to credit Stith for his service on the Wyoming State Legislature. Chairman Keaton West told Stith he will be missed. Commissioner Taylor Jones thanked Stith, noting Stith's insight and intelligence "will be sorely missed." Commissioner Robb Slaughter dittoed the sentiment. Commissioner Island Richards said he has been friends with Stith for a long time, adding he thought Stith has done a "fantastic job" while in office. He said Stith will leave "big shoes to fill." Commissioner Mary Thoman offered a simple "thanks." West noted Stith always kept the commissioners up to date about what was going on with the legislature, something few other local legislators can say they've done the same. Stith spoke with the Rocket Miner following public comments. "I'm not going anywhere," he said, noting his law practice keeps him very busy. He will also continue to work and give back to the community, he added. One project Stith hopes to continue and see to its completion is the Bitter Creek project. He said it will be up to the city of Rock Springs to put the pressure on the legislature, but noted it is important to get that part of town out of the flood plain so that it does not further deteriorate. "It's not about Bitter Creek, really. It's about people and providing them a safe place." Background Stith moved to Wyoming in 1997. It is in Rock Springs that he started his law practice and raised his family. Stith was always active in the community and had numerous volunteer positions. He served as a Rock Springs City Council member from 2013-2017. In 2017, Stith was appointed to fill the vacant position for House District 48 and then was elected into the position in 2018. He is currently the Speaker Pro Tempore. Following his defeat in this past Primary Election, Stith said, “It sounds like the voters in my district want change and change they will get. It’s been an honorable lifetime to serve in the Wyoming Legislature. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I hope I left the state a little better than when I first went into the legislature.”

Dejan Kulusevski cannot wait for the opportunity to play against Manchester City again after Tottenham ran riot at the Etihad Stadium. The Sweden midfielder hailed Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing of the champions as the best game of his career. The 24-year-old delivered an outstanding performance as Spurs shattered the champions’ 52-game unbeaten home run, helping start the rout with a superb cross for James Maddison’s opening goal. “So this is the game I look forward to most in the year and, once again, it happened – glory to God. “I’d say it’s the best result ever in my career. It’s a big night for the whole club, for the coach, for the players. James Maddison stole the show with two first-half goals in quick succession (Martin Rickett/PA) “It’s always great to play great teams because they always want to play football. When you play lower teams, sometimes it’s not. There’s not much football played because they are a lot of fouls, a lot of injuries and it’s slow going.” Maddison stole the show with two goals in quick succession in the first half while Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson later got on the scoresheet. Kulu-chef-ski cooked ?‍? ? @KumhoTyreUK pic.twitter.com/CsrTh5oUgn — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 24, 2024 Yet Kulusevski’s performance was also eye-catching and the player himself believes there is plenty more to come from him. Asked if his form made him feel “unstoppable”, Kulusevski said: “I feel like that. I feel very good and I’m trying to keep this way. I’m very happy, I’m trying to improve. “I started the season good but there is over half of the season left and I hope I can do much better. “I think I have something that no other player has. With my engine, with my heart – I don’t get tired – I feel like I can do a lot still in my career.” Spurs have won more matches against Pep Guardiola’s Man City than any other side ? pic.twitter.com/BHLZqde9sP — Premier League (@premierleague) November 23, 2024 Tottenham’s scintillating performance marked a spectacular return to form after their dismal loss to Ipswich in their previous Premier League outing. Kulusevski said: “We have to be much more consistent. It’s not a turning point. We just have to be better in other games. “This game suited us perfectly but we have a lot of improvement to make in the other games.”Ainewsbreaks Mcewen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Poised For Growth In Providing Critical Resources For AI Infrastructure

On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to Egypt. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by an expanded session attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib. The discussions primarily focused on ongoing regional conflicts, including the situation in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. Both presidents emphasized the importance of continuing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, securing the release of hostages, and ensuring unrestricted access to humanitarian aid. They also reaffirmed their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, in line with international resolutions, and called for stability and respect for sovereignty in Syria and Lebanon. The visit also coincided with the summit of the Group of Eight Developing Islamic Countries for Economic Cooperation (D-8), chaired by Egypt. The summit, taking place on Thursday in Cairo, includes leaders from Egypt, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Pakistan. During the meeting, President Al-Sisi emphasized the historical ties between Egypt and Indonesia, highlighting Egypt’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors. He stressed the importance of intensifying political cooperation and coordination on regional and international issues, particularly in crisis management. Cultural and scientific cooperation was also a key topic. President Subianto expressed gratitude for the educational opportunities Egypt has provided to Indonesian students, especially at Al-Azhar University, noting the positive impact these opportunities have had on Indonesian society and the promotion of moderate Islamic thought. Additionally, the leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, information technology, food security, and renewable energy. President Al-Sisi assured that Egypt is ready to offer all necessary support to facilitate the work of Indonesian companies and investors in the country. President Subianto expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s efforts in building a strong infrastructure that attracts foreign investment. He also highlighted the potential for increasing Indonesian investments in Egypt and exploring partnerships to localize certain industries.

The deputy first minister reiterated a promise to introduce legislation disqualifying lying politicians amid concerns about vexatious complaints and politicisation of the courts. Huw Irranca-Davies restated the pledge as he appeared before the Senedd’s standards committee to give evidence to an inquiry about accountability on December 2. Lee Waters questioned if the commitment, to a bill on disqualifying politicians found guilty of deception through an independent judicial process, will be kept by 2026. Mr Irranca-Davies warned of practical complexity in disqualifying candidates and Senedd members. Mr Irranca-Davies said any new legislation would need to be cognisant of freedom of expression, under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The standards committee is weighing up recommendations including creating a criminal offence of deception, a civil offence, or strengthening the existing self-regulation system. Mick Antoniw, a former minister who gave the initial commitment to legislation to avert defeat in a Senedd vote, argued the standards committee sits as a quasi-judicial body. Turning to parliamentary privilege, which affords MPs immunity from legal challenge, Mr Irranca-Davies said the precious principle allows politicians to speak freely. In the Senedd, privilege is limited to defamation and contempt rather than absolute but moves are afoot to provide parity across the four nations. Calling for the standards process as a whole to be strengthened, he backed the introduction of a system of recall, which would allow voters to boot out Senedd members between elections He described the triggers used in Westminster: a custodial sentence for 12 months or less, a suspension of at least ten days or an expenses offence conviction: as a useful starting point. From 2026, people will vote for parties rather than individuals as the Senedd ditches the first-past-the-post system in favour of a full form of proportional representation. The next candidate on the political party’s list would be elected, with the public having no further say on who would replace a recalled Senedd member. The deputy first minister advocated a simple yes-no public vote on whether a politician should stay in office following a recommendation of recall from the standards committee.

According to the budget, defence spending has been allocated ZiG18 billion, dwarfing investments in health (ZiG28.3 billion) and education (ZiG46.6 billion). This has raised concerns among opposition leaders, who argue that such militarisation does not advance the country’s development goals, particularly at a time when citizens are struggling with food insecurity and collapsing services. Welshman Ncube, leader of a faction of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), noted that the budget reveals glaring contradictions, misplaced priorities, and an alarming disconnect from the realities facing ordinary Zimbabweans. The government has projected a 6% GDP growth for 2025, hinging on “normal to above-normal rainfall” and macroeconomic stability. However, the former cabinet minister has argued that this optimism “ignores the deep-seated structural challenges in the economy, including unsustainable public debt now standing at US$21.1 billion”. “The government projects a 6% GDP growth for 2025, hinging on normal to above-normal rainfall and macroeconomic stability. “Yet, this optimism ignores the deep-seated structural challenges in our economy—unsustainable public debt now standing at US$21.1 billion, weak institutions, and an economic environment marred by inflationary pressures and governance failures,” he stated. “Defence spending is prioritised with an allocation of ZiG18 billion, dwarfing investments in critical sectors like agriculture, health, and education. “At a time when citizens struggle with food insecurity and collapsing services, how does such militarization advance our development goals? Resilience cannot be built on fear—it requires investment in people.” Corban Madzivanyika, Mbizo MP, described the budget’s claim of achieving 6% economic growth while implementing austerity measures as a “glaring contradiction” that will only serve to exacerbate the suffering of the most vulnerable citizens. “The proposed budget’s claim of achieving 6% economic growth while implementing austerity measures is a glaring contradiction that will only serve to exacerbate the suffering of our most vulnerable citizens,” Madzivanyika said. “Austerity measures, characterised by tough fiscal and monetary policies, have been widely discredited as a recipe for economic stagnation, rising inequality, and social unrest. “It is nothing short of economic malpractice to pursue policies that will inevitably lead to reduced government spending, higher taxes, and increased interest rates, all of which will suffocate economic activity and crush any hopes of achieving the touted 6% growth rate. “We urge the government to reconsider this flawed budget and instead prioritize policies that promote economic stimulus, social welfare, and inclusive growth. “This can be achieved by investing in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, while also implementing progressive taxation policies that address income inequality and promote social justice. “Anything less would be a betrayal of the public’s trust and a recipe for economic disaster.” The budget has also introduced new revenue measures, including a 10% withholding tax on betting winnings, a Fast Foods Tax, and taxes on the emerging sector. However, these measures have been criticised for targeting an overburdened populace without addressing corruption, a cancer that siphons billions from public coffers. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has justified the budget, arguing that it aims to provide economic relief and support key sectors. He has also offered token relief on tax-free income threshold, Capital Gains Tax on Marketable Securities, and VAT deferment on energy sector, among other measures.None

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