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Beltone approves EGP 10.75bn capital increase to drive expansion, growth strategyLONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side is six points behind leader Liverpool, which has a game in hand. Second-bottom Ipswich had won two of its last three away games but was up against it from the start at the Emirates. The visitors did not have one touch in the Gunners’ box during the first 45 minutes and, although Ipswich showed signs of life after the break, it was Arsenal which continued to dominate the game, marshaled by Declan Rice in midfield. Kai Havertz got the only goal midway through the first half when he knocked in a cross from Leandro Trossard. Havertz, Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus all had chances but none of them could add to Arsenal’s tally. “It’s so tough, every team is tough to break down," Havertz said. "They fight for each other and at the end we’re very proud for the win.” Arsenal is a point above third-place Chelsea and two points clear of season surprise team Nottingham Forest in fourth. Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club’s winless run to six league games. It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn’t make them count. Along with Southampton, Brentford has the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance. Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although it came a bit more into the game in the second half, it failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before halftime when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury. One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago. The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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Partner, PwC Canada Age 39 Joining the partnership of PwC Canada has been a significant career highlight for me. It felt very special because I spent most of my career life working in a different market, culture and language at PwC Europe in Vienna, Austria. Joining the partnership allowed me to become part of an incredibly supportive and collaborative group of individuals, here in Vancouver and nationally. Additionally, it provided me with the opportunity to drive initiatives and make an impact in areas that I deeply care about. The decision to move and ultimately stay in Canada, a country where we did not know anyone, was a significant turning point in my life. Leaving behind our family, friends and professional network in Europe was not easy, but we wanted to see the world and live new experiences. We moved when our children were just two and four years old, which meant we could not rely on the support system we had back home. Adapting to a new market and building new connections required me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new opportunities and challenges. I strive to lead by inspiring others to achieve their best, work as a team and make continuous improvements. Fostering a collaborative environment can be challenging with a globally dispersed team, but I take the time to get to know my colleagues personally. I want everyone to feel empowered, valued and engaged. I encourage my team to take ownership, ask critical questions and bring new ideas. The biggest lesson I have learned in business is to focus on what I can control and let go of the rest. In the fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by factors beyond our control. By concentrating on what we can influence, we can make more effective decisions and maintain a positive mindset. I never played tennis but hear tennis players—such as Bianca Andreescu in her kids’ book Bibi’s Got Game, which I like to read with my daughter— talk about this often. A great piece of advice I got is: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” This resonates deeply with me because you never know what people are going through in life. Moreover, a simple act of kindness, or just a smile, can make a significant difference in our interactions, no matter if they are personal or professional. Success, to me, is about making a positive impact while achieving personal and professional growth. I strive to make a positive impact by helping others be successful—connecting people and bringing growth opportunities, being a cheerleader and a sounding board. I want to make a positive change in my field and in my community working with my clients and colleagues on meaningful projects and initiatives that improve the status quo, often leveraging technology and data. I am most passionate about family, youth, youth sports, technology and entrepreneurship. Spending quality time with my family is incredibly important to me, and I love being involved in activities that support and inspire young people. Youth sports are a particular interest, as they teach valuable life skills such as teamwork, resilience and perseverance. I have a keen interest in technology and enjoy staying updated on the latest advancements, and I am passionate about supporting the startup ecosystem. There are still many exciting projects left to accomplish, and many more to come in the future, particularly those involving innovation and challenging how we think and act to embrace change. I am enthusiastic about technological disruption and the changes it brings in my field of work. The non-profit boards where I am a director have ambitious goals that I want to support. There are other projects around the topics I am passionate about. I am always on a mission. I would like to thank my husband, children and my family for always being here for me. My fellow PwC partners, in particular Jason Boyer, and my colleagues and alumni for supporting me and giving me opportunities to grow, as well as creating many fun memories. I would also like to thank my clients and the community for the opportunity to work together. “Keep going!” First I heard this phrase being used in sports when I came to Canada. It is so valuable for life Tyler Robinson Foundation supporting pediatric cancer families, the West Vancouver Foundation supporting causes on the Vancouver North Shore, and others Walks on the beach and water sports, such as paddleboard, kayak, sailing or swimming. Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver—I love that there is a small beach bar for dinners with sunsets Casa Mia in West Vancouver with a very pleasant private party area I have a habit of continuously learning new things and meeting new people, I really enjoy it Anna Sainsbury, co-founder and CEO of GeoComply—she is a great mentor and role model I am an artistic swimmerArsenal moves up to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Ipswich
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Photo: The Canadian Press Rap moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs, left, and Jay-Z attend the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York. An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled Thursday. In her written order, Judge Analisa Torres also chastised the lawyer representing Jay-Z for what she described as his combative motions and “inflammatory language” against the plaintiff's lawyer, calling them inappropriate. The Manhattan jurist said the woman can proceed anonymously at this early stage of the litigation, but she may be required to reveal her identity at a later date, if the case proceeds. That would allow defense lawyers to collect facts necessary to prepare for trial. Torres also cited “substantial interest” from the public. Combs remains jailed in New York awaiting a criminal trial on federal sex trafficking charges. He also faces a wave of sexual assault lawsuits , many of which were filed by the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, a Texas attorney who says his firm represents over 150 people, both men and women, who allege sexual abuse and exploitation by Combs. The lawsuits allege many individuals were abused at parties in New York, California and Florida after receiving drug-laced drinks. Combs’ lawyers have dismissed Buzbee’s lawsuits as “shameless publicity stunts, designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them, just as lies have been spread about Mr. Combs.” Jay-Z has said in a statement that Buzbee is trying to blackmail him to settle the Alabama woman's allegations. Buzbee said in an email that his firm does not comment on court rulings. In her lawsuit, the woman who says she was raped at 13 identifies herself as “Jane Doe.” She said she was living in Rochester in 2000 when she made her way to New York City and befriended a limousine driver who drove her to an after-party for the MTV Music Awards, where she says she was eventually attacked by Jay-Z and Combs. Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Jay-Z, asked the judge to dismiss the entertainer from the woman's lawsuit and he requested a hearing on the case for the day after he made his requests in writing on Dec. 18. Citing an interview the plaintiff did on NBC-TV, Spiro wrote that the broadcast revealed “glaring inconsistencies and outright impossibilities” in the plaintiff's story. For one thing, the woman said she traveled for five hours from Rochester to watch the music awards show on a jumbotron outside the VMA even though permits and pictures show there was no jumbotron at the event. Spiro also noted that the woman's father has said he does not recall driving from Rochester to pick his daughter up in New York City, as she says he did. The woman has admitted inconsistencies in her story. Torres wrote in her order Thursday that Spiro, who has been on the case less than three weeks, has submitted a “litany of letters and motions attempting to impugn the character of Plaintiff's lawyer, many of them expounding on the purported ‘urgency’ of this case.” Referring to Jay-Z by his legal last name, the judge added: “Carter’s lawyer’s relentless filing of combative motions containing inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks is inappropriate, a waste of judicial resources, and a tactic unlikely to benefit his client. The Court will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it.” A message seeking comment from Spiro was left for him on Thursday.
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By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as “rineanswsaurs” or sarcastic as “srkastik.” The 14-year-old from suburban Indianapolis can sound out words, but her dyslexia makes the process so draining that she often struggles with comprehension. “I just assumed I was stupid,” she recalled of her early grade school years. But assistive technology powered by artificial intelligence has helped her keep up with classmates. Last year, Makenzie was named to the National Junior Honor Society. She credits a customized AI-powered chatbot, a word prediction program and other tools that can read for her. “I would have just probably given up if I didn’t have them,” she said. Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others. Schools everywhere have been wrestling with how and where to incorporate AI , but many are fast-tracking applications for students with disabilities. Getting the latest technology into the hands of students with disabilities is a priority for the U.S. Education Department, which has told schools they must consider whether students need tools like text-to-speech and alternative communication devices. New rules from the Department of Justice also will require schools and other government entities to make apps and online content accessible to those with disabilities. There is concern about how to ensure students using it — including those with disabilities — are still learning. Students can use artificial intelligence to summarize jumbled thoughts into an outline, summarize complicated passages, or even translate Shakespeare into common English. And computer-generated voices that can read passages for visually impaired and dyslexic students are becoming less robotic and more natural. “I’m seeing that a lot of students are kind of exploring on their own, almost feeling like they’ve found a cheat code in a video game,” said Alexis Reid, an educational therapist in the Boston area who works with students with learning disabilities. But in her view, it is far from cheating : “We’re meeting students where they are.” Ben Snyder, a 14-year-old freshman from Larchmont, New York, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability, has been increasingly using AI to help with homework. “Sometimes in math, my teachers will explain a problem to me, but it just makes absolutely no sense,” he said. “So if I plug that problem into AI, it’ll give me multiple different ways of explaining how to do that.” He likes a program called Question AI. Earlier in the day, he asked the program to help him write an outline for a book report — a task he completed in 15 minutes that otherwise would have taken him an hour and a half because of his struggles with writing and organization. But he does think using AI to write the whole report crosses a line. “That’s just cheating,” Ben said. Schools have been trying to balance the technology’s benefits against the risk that it will do too much. If a special education plan sets reading growth as a goal, the student needs to improve that skill. AI can’t do it for them, said Mary Lawson, general counsel at the Council of the Great City Schools. But the technology can help level the playing field for students with disabilities, said Paul Sanft, director of a Minnesota-based center where families can try out different assistive technology tools and borrow devices. “There are definitely going to be people who use some of these tools in nefarious ways. That’s always going to happen,” Sanft said. “But I don’t think that’s the biggest concern with people with disabilities, who are just trying to do something that they couldn’t do before.” Another risk is that AI will track students into less rigorous courses of study. And, because it is so good at identifying patterns , AI might be able to figure out a student has a disability. Having that disclosed by AI and not the student or their family could create ethical dilemmas, said Luis Pérez, the disability and digital inclusion lead at CAST, formerly the Center for Applied Specialized Technology. Schools are using the technology to help students who struggle academically, even if they do not qualify for special education services. In Iowa, a new law requires students deemed not proficient — about a quarter of them — to get an individualized reading plan. As part of that effort, the state’s education department spent $3 million on an AI-driven personalized tutoring program. When students struggle, a digital avatar intervenes. More AI tools are coming soon. The U.S. National Science Foundation is funding AI research and development. One firm is developing tools to help children with speech and language difficulties. Called the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education, it is headquartered at the University of Buffalo, which did pioneering work on handwriting recognition that helped the U.S. Postal Service save hundreds of millions of dollars by automating processing. “We are able to solve the postal application with very high accuracy. When it comes to children’s handwriting, we fail very badly,” said Venu Govindaraju, the director of the institute. He sees it as an area that needs more work, along with speech-to-text technology, which isn’t as good at understanding children’s voices, particularly if there is a speech impediment. Sorting through the sheer number of programs developed by education technology companies can be a time-consuming challenge for schools. Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education, said the nonprofit launched an effort this fall to make it easier for districts to vet what they are buying and ensure it is accessible. Makenzie wishes some of the tools were easier to use. Sometimes a feature will inexplicably be turned off, and she will be without it for a week while the tech team investigates. The challenges can be so cumbersome that some students resist the technology entirely. But Makenzie’s mother, Nadine Gilkison, who works as a technology integration supervisor at Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indiana, said she sees more promise than downside. In September, her district rolled out chatbots to help special education students in high school. She said teachers, who sometimes struggled to provide students the help they needed, became emotional when they heard about the program. Until now, students were reliant on someone to help them, unable to move ahead on their own. “Now we don’t need to wait anymore,” she said. The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.12 Google Privacy Settings You Should Change Immediately to Protect Your Data( MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MANAMA, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Social Affairs participated on Monday in the Arab Social Affairs Ministers senior meeting in Bahrain, to discuss common issues among member states. The delegation was headed by Ministry of Social Affairs Acting Undersecretary Khaled Al-Ajmi, said the ministry in a press statement. 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US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department in Pennsylvania in 2021 and was hired by the Denver-based SafeSport center to look into sensitive cases involving sex abuse and harassment. The center said it conducts multiple interviews and a “comprehensive background check” of potential employees. The center said it was looking into cases Krasley handled to make sure they were dealt with appropriately. Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay. At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket LeBron James is going to have to make room for the NFL. Wednesday’s doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 24.3 million while Kansas City’s 29-10 win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen on Thursday. Nielsen also said there were 65 million U.S. viewers who tuned in for at least one minute of one of the two games. The NBA’s five-game slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 in foggy conditions at Anfield and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.Why an innocent photo of a bag at the airport has thousands 'freaked out' right now A simple photo has freaked out thousands of people READ MORE: The one mistake with Carry-On By BELINDA CLEARY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:09 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 23:09 GMT, 23 December 2024 e-mail 10 shares View comments Thousands have been left 'completely freaked out' after a woman posted a photo of a suitcase sitting by a table at the airport. The small hard-shelled black case had been left for a moment by its owner. But the stand-alone suitcase wasn't the only 'scary' thing about the bag. It also had a little red ribbon. And it looked just like the suitcase bomb from the new Netflix drama 'Carry-On'. The timing of the lone-luggage only added to the hysteria. The movie is set on Christmas Eve and was released on December 13. The luggage was pictured on December 18, with many agreeing it felt 'too real'. In the movie a young airline security guard is blackmailed by a mysterious passenger who threatens to smuggle a dangerous package onto a plane. This simple snap of a suitcase has left thousands of people terrified The woman's post which was captioned: 'In the airport and I see this. I can’t make this up. If you know, you know'. It had attracted 7,000 likes and 1600 comments at time of writing. 'I watched this movie three days ago, definitely going to head out,' one woman said. 'Watched this last night - scrolled past and immediately scrolled back up again because PTSD,' added another. 'See something say something or post something.... if you're reading this its too late for those at the airport,' added another. But some were less afraid. 'We low-key all learned how to disarm it,' said another. And others were having none of it. 'People use ribbon all the time to distinguish their luggage from everyone else, be real,' one woman said. The case looks like the one on Carry-On - the new, explosive Christmas movie centered around an airport (stock image) 'Someone did this on purpose to scare people,' another said. The rest were confused. 'Can someone explain this,' one asked. 'I have no idea what movie this is,' said another. 'Why is this blowing up? I don't get it,' a third cried. The movie, which stars Taron Egerton, has an 86 per cent approval rating on Rotten tomatoes. Some are describing it as the new 'lethal weapon', an alternative, dark Christmas movie. Facebook Netflix Taron Egerton Share or comment on this article: Why an innocent photo of a bag at the airport has thousands 'freaked out' right now e-mail 10 shares Add comment
TEHRAN- Iran has risen from seventh to fourth place globally in intangible cultural heritage, the Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage has announced. Over the past four years, Iran has improved its standing from seventh to fourth position and currently leads in the registration of multinational heritage files, Ali Darabi has said. He made these remarks on Sunday during a ceremony in Tehran celebrating the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was attended by various cultural heritage officials. In his remarks at the ceremony, he emphasized the importance of intangible cultural heritage as a vital asset of society, one that is transmitted from generation to generation and from era to era, CHTN reported on Monday. He stressed the importance of transforming cultural heritage literacy into a shared cultural value within society, asserting that cultural heritage should be accessible and significant to all. Furthermore, Darabi pointed out the vital role of cultural heritage in public diplomacy, noting that the primary aim of public diplomacy is to influence public opinion, facilitated through cultural exchanges such as exhibitions, festivals, and sister-city relationships. Emphasizing the need for networking and coordination both domestically and internationally, he called for all effective institutions in the country to contribute to this cause. "Cultural heritage does not belong to any single institution but is the responsibility of all components and individuals in the nation. We must have short-term, mid-term, and long-term plans, and we need to have a significant presence on the global stage," he stated. Intangible cultural heritage refers to the practices, expressions, knowledge, and skills that communities, groups, and individuals recognize as part of their cultural inheritance. Unlike tangible heritage, such as monuments and artifacts, intangible cultural heritage includes traditions, oral histories, performing arts, social practices, rituals, and festive events. This form of heritage plays a crucial role in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of globalization, as it fosters a sense of identity and continuity among communities, allowing them to express their values, histories, and social cohesion. The preservation of intangible cultural heritage is essential for promoting cultural sustainability and fostering mutual respect among diverse cultures. Recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) through the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, efforts are being made to safeguard these practices through documentation, education, and community involvement. By engaging local communities in preserving their traditions and encouraging intergenerational transmission, intangible cultural heritage not only enriches the cultural landscape but also empowers communities, enhances social cohesion, and promotes a deeper understanding of cultural diversity on a global scale. SAB/Partner and national leader, capital advisory, Deloitte LLP Age 36 I don’t have a particular career highlight to point to, but I take great pride in my resilience and willingness to tackle challenges. I’ve discovered that I thrive in ambiguous and tough environments, where I feel most energized, engaged, and effective. A special thanks to David for encouraging me to push my limits. Navigating the corporate world and making career moves, whether within your organization or externally, can be intimidating. I’ve experienced this process a few times, and each time has been just as challenging as the first. I want to extend my gratitude to Paul for his invaluable guidance throughout. My colleagues describe my leadership style as open-minded. By adopting an individualistic approach and understanding people’s motivations, I can build trust with my team more effectively. Once that trust is established, it fosters openness to feedback and enhances performance. However, trust can be fragile, so it’s essential to nurture it continuously. I’d like to express my gratitude to Dean for his inspiration. My background is primarily in the corporate sector. To be an effective practitioner, relationship builder, leader and colleague, it’s crucial to stay curious and attuned to the dynamics of your market. Transitioning from a technical expert to a leader and impactful marketplace participant is a challenging journey. I strive to think critically, write persuasively and speak convincingly. Charisma is an incredibly powerful trait, and when paired with technical expertise and execution skills, it can create a significant positive influence. I’d like to thank Russell for his insightful guidance. I grew up playing a lot of soccer and continued at the university level. The shift from being a solid youth player to struggling in university was tough. My coach had an old-school, straightforward approach. I quickly realized I needed to learn two important lessons: Success doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s essential to focus on the process rather than the results. Embracing patience and concentrating on what I could control proved invaluable. I’m grateful to Alan for encouraging me to take a different approach. I don’t have a clear definition of success, but I want to thank Brent for encouraging me to reflect on what it means for me. I seek to create an environment where I can thrive in my career and make a meaningful impact on my family and community. This environment can at times feel like a high-stakes game, leading to stress if not managed well. This underscores the importance of creating a disciplined approach to my professional and personal responsibilities. Finding balance between order and chaos is an ongoing challenge, but I’m lucky to have a wonderfully supportive spouse. I make an effort to stay as active as possible, so my days usually include hiking, running, cycling and exercise classes. I play more golf in the summer and ski in the winter. I also love exploring fields outside my expertise, so I often dive into books, podcasts and audiobooks. With young children, spending time with extended family is also a top priority—after all, what’s life about if not connection? Thanks, Stuart, for setting this example. I aspire to have a greater impact on my family, community and country. With children of my own, I often reflect on the kind of world I want to leave for them. We live in a time of uncertainty and conflict, but I believe Canada, with its talented people, rule of law, stable democracy and abundant resources, has the potential to thrive if managed well. Canada is a remarkable place, and I’m committed to doing my part to make it even better. Four people in my life have laid the foundation for my early career success. To my wife, Eliza, thank you for creating a purposeful and shared life; to my brother, Adam, for always pushing me to compete; to my mother, Kathy, for selflessly prioritizing my interests over her own; and to my grandma Diane and late grandpa Pat for exemplifying resiliency, generosity and gratefulness in their life. I am truly thankful to all of you. The commitment to be resilient and to do hard things consciously so I can gain truth, wisdom and a sense of agency Nikkei Place Foundation, and The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre A good book and a beach possibly with a drink that has a lime in it Chilliwack Okeya Kyujiro in Vancouver by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, by Marcus Aurelius and by Daniel Kahneman Stand up for what you believe in and speak out when others hesitate Dean Kirkham, co-CEO of Trez Capital and Phil Vanderpol, CEO of Vitalus Nutrition I’m a twin and one quarter Japanese.
The 10 most notable tech innovations and milestones of 2024LeBron James is going to have to make room for the NFL. Wednesday’s doubleheader on set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the . The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 24.3 million while Kansas City’s 29-10 win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen on Thursday. Nielsen also said there were 65 million U.S. viewers who tuned in for at least one minute of one of the two games. The five-game slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. “I love the NFL,” James said in his televised postgame interview Wednesday night. “But Christmas is our day.” While the Christmas lineup has its best viewer numbers in five years, the NFL has made Christmas one of its tentpole events during the regular season, joining Kickoff Weekend and Thanksgiving. “The numbers speak for themselves and LeBron can have his own view, and I’m sure more people will look at that because of this,” said Hans Schroeder, the executive vice president of NFL Media. “But, you know, we’re focused on the NFL and we’re thrilled with the results this year with the Christmas on and we’re excited to continue to build that over the next couple of years.” Both NFL games surpassed the previous mark of 23 million for last season’s AFC wild-card game between the Miami Dolphins and Chiefs on Peacock. Viewership for Ravens-Texans peaked with the Beyoncé Bowl. The 20-minute halftime performance averaged over 27 million viewers. The viewer figures include the audience on , mobile viewership on NFL+ and those who tuned in on CBS stations in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Baltimore and Houston. Global ratings and final U.S. numbers are expected to be available on Tuesday. The NFL’s Christmas numbers decreased from last season, but not at the rate that usually happens when something goes from broadcast to streaming. Last year’s three games averaged 28.68 million viewers. The early afternoon contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Chiefs led the way, averaging 29.48 million on CBS. Once global and first-party data is released, both Christmas games should surpass 30 million. The lineup saw an 84% rise over 2023. One reason for the increase is that all five games were on ABC, compared to two last year. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors — a game pitting Olympic teammates LeBron James and Stephen Curry — averaged 7.76 million viewers and peaked with about 8.32 million viewers toward the end of the contest, the league said. Those numbers represent the most-watched regular season game in five years. The said all five Christmas games on its schedule - San Antonio at New York in Victor Wembanyama’s holiday debut, Minnesota at Dallas, Philadelphia at Boston, Denver at Phoenix and Lakers-Warriors — saw year-over-year viewership increases. Wednesday’s numbers pushed viewership for the season across ESPN platforms to up 4% over last season. The league also saw more than 500 million video views on its social media platforms Wednesday, a new record. For the , those are all good signs amid cries that viewership is hurting. “Ratings are down a bit at beginning of the season. But cable television viewership is down double digits so far this year versus last year,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month. “You know, we’re almost at the inflection point where people are watching more programing on streaming than they are on traditional television. And it’s a reason why for our new television deals, which we enter into next year, every game is going to be available on a streaming service.” Part of that new package of television deals that the is entering into next season also increases the number of regular season games broadcast on television from 15 to 75. Copyright © 2024 The Washington Times, LLC.WASHINGTON D.C., DC — For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as “rineanswsaurs” or sarcastic as “srkastik.” The 14-year-old from suburban Indianapolis can sound out words, but her dyslexia makes the process so draining that she often struggles with comprehension. “I just assumed I was stupid,” she recalled of her early grade school years. But assistive technology powered by artificial intelligence has helped her keep up with classmates. Last year, Makenzie was named to the National Junior Honor Society. She credits a customized AI-powered chatbot, a word prediction program and other tools that can read for her. “I would have just probably given up if I didn’t have them,” she said. Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others. Schools everywhere have been wrestling with how and where to incorporate AI , but many are fast-tracking applications for students with disabilities. Getting the latest technology into the hands of students with disabilities is a priority for the U.S. Education Department, which has told schools they must consider whether students need tools like text-to-speech and alternative communication devices. New rules from the Department of Justice also will require schools and other government entities to make apps and online content accessible to those with disabilities. There is concern about how to ensure students using it — including those with disabilities — are still learning. Students can use artificial intelligence to summarize jumbled thoughts into an outline, summarize complicated passages, or even translate Shakespeare into common English. And computer-generated voices that can read passages for visually impaired and dyslexic students are becoming less robotic and more natural. “I’m seeing that a lot of students are kind of exploring on their own, almost feeling like they’ve found a cheat code in a video game,” said Alexis Reid, an educational therapist in the Boston area who works with students with learning disabilities. But in her view, it is far from cheating : “We’re meeting students where they are.” Ben Snyder, a 14-year-old freshman from Larchmont, New York, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability, has been increasingly using AI to help with homework. “Sometimes in math, my teachers will explain a problem to me, but it just makes absolutely no sense,” he said. “So if I plug that problem into AI, it’ll give me multiple different ways of explaining how to do that.” He likes a program called Question AI. Earlier in the day, he asked the program to help him write an outline for a book report — a task he completed in 15 minutes that otherwise would have taken him an hour and a half because of his struggles with writing and organization. But he does think using AI to write the whole report crosses a line. “That’s just cheating,” Ben said. Schools have been trying to balance the technology’s benefits against the risk that it will do too much. If a special education plan sets reading growth as a goal, the student needs to improve that skill. AI can’t do it for them, said Mary Lawson, general counsel at the Council of the Great City Schools. But the technology can help level the playing field for students with disabilities, said Paul Sanft, director of a Minnesota-based center where families can try out different assistive technology tools and borrow devices. “There are definitely going to be people who use some of these tools in nefarious ways. That’s always going to happen,” Sanft said. “But I don’t think that’s the biggest concern with people with disabilities, who are just trying to do something that they couldn’t do before.” Another risk is that AI will track students into less rigorous courses of study. And, because it is so good at identifying patterns , AI might be able to figure out a student has a disability. Having that disclosed by AI and not the student or their family could create ethical dilemmas, said Luis Pérez, the disability and digital inclusion lead at CAST, formerly the Center for Applied Specialized Technology. Schools are using the technology to help students who struggle academically, even if they do not qualify for special education services. In Iowa, a new law requires students deemed not proficient — about a quarter of them — to get an individualized reading plan. As part of that effort, the state’s education department spent $3 million on an AI-driven personalized tutoring program. When students struggle, a digital avatar intervenes. More AI tools are coming soon. The U.S. National Science Foundation is funding AI research and development. One firm is developing tools to help children with speech and language difficulties. Called the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education, it is headquartered at the University of Buffalo, which did pioneering work on handwriting recognition that helped the U.S. Postal Service save hundreds of millions of dollars by automating processing. “We are able to solve the postal application with very high accuracy. When it comes to children’s handwriting, we fail very badly,” said Venu Govindaraju, the director of the institute. He sees it as an area that needs more work, along with speech-to-text technology, which isn’t as good at understanding children’s voices, particularly if there is a speech impediment. Sorting through the sheer number of programs developed by education technology companies can be a time-consuming challenge for schools. Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education, said the nonprofit launched an effort this fall to make it easier for districts to vet what they are buying and ensure it is accessible. Makenzie wishes some of the tools were easier to use. Sometimes a feature will inexplicably be turned off, and she will be without it for a week while the tech team investigates. The challenges can be so cumbersome that some students resist the technology entirely. But Makenzie’s mother, Nadine Gilkison, who works as a technology integration supervisor at Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indiana, said she sees more promise than downside. In September, her district rolled out chatbots to help special education students in high school. She said teachers, who sometimes struggled to provide students the help they needed, became emotional when they heard about the program. Until now, students were reliant on someone to help them, unable to move ahead on their own. “Now we don’t need to wait anymore,” she said. ___ This story corrects that Pérez works for CAST, formerly the Center for Applied Specialized Technology, not the Center for Accessible Technology. The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.
Hyderabad: In a heart wrenching incident, a student pursuing her degree died by suicide on Wednesday, December 25, unable to bear harassment by a man. The incident happened under the limits of Jawahar Nagar police station’s limits on Tuesday, when Purnima, a resident of Bhavani Nagar had come home from college on Tuesday evening and consumed acid. Having noticed her act, her parents shifted her to a hospital. Purnima’s parents alleged that a person named Nikhil, was harassing her in the name of love. Purima breathed her last while undergoing treatment on Wednesday, leaving her parents devastated. After the deceased’s post-mortem was conducted, the relatives of the victim took her mortal remains to Jawahar Nagar police station and questioned why the suspect wasn’t taken into custody. Only after the police assured the victim’s family members that they wee investigating the case, that the family member of the victims relented.
