jilibay promotion no deposit Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved 'Golden Girls' actorAMMAN — Ambassador of Malaysia to Jordan Mohamad Nasri Abdul Rahman hosted a reception on Wednesday to introduce the logo and theme of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Malaysian Chairmanship 2025. The event took place at the Malaysian embassy in Amman under the theme “Inclusivity and sustainability.” Member states of the ASEAN are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Malaysia will assume chairmanship of this political and economic union on January 1, 2025. “Today brings us another step closer towards the beginning of an important new role for Malaysia,” said Abdul Rahman, noting that the logo and the theme for Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship were officially unveiled by Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and launched by Foreign Minister Dato’ Sri Utama Mohamad Hasan on October 22. “Malaysia is deeply honoured and stands ready to assume this pivotal responsibility,” Abdul Rahman underlined, adding that main priorities for the Malaysian chairmanship are: fortification of the ASEAN centrality; continuation to push for greater commitment to enhance the ASEAN intra-trade and investment; and to ensure that the elements of inclusivity and sustainability, which is the theme for 2025, take centre stage in the regional community-building efforts. “The convening of the ASEAN-GCC plus China Summit in Kuala Lumpur in 2025 is indeed a testament to the ASEAN’s intent of collaborating with the wider global community,” the ambassador said, adding, “It is therefore with great joy that I introduce the logo and the theme of the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025.” Malaysia will also ensure that the ASEAN will be capable to leverage on advances in sciences, technology and innovation, and harness the benefits of digital transformation and new technologies. “Malaysia’s vision of the ASEAN will remain immutable, and will continue to reflect the hopes of the ASEAN peoples, for a peaceful, stable and prosperous region that is ready to contribute positively to global affairs,” Abdul Rahman underlined. Malaysia is one for the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, a regional bloc established on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok. 2025 will witness the fifth times Malaysia hold the ASEAN Chairmanship. The last time Malaysia held the ASEAN Chairmanship was in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. “The ASEAN’s nuanced and pragmatic approach to managing geopolitical competition between major powers is increasingly seen as a model for the rest of the developing world. The ASEAN’s commitment to neutrality, dialogue, and regional cooperation, has kept Southeast Asia stable amid external rivalries,” the ambassador underlined. Regarding the economic collaboration, the ASEAN’s trade with China recorded US 696.7 billion in 2023, reflecting China’s position as the largest trading partner since 2009. “At the same time, trade with the US, Australia and India – which are among the countries of ASEAN’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, amounted to US 395.9 billion, 183.4 billion and 131 billion respectively,” Abdul Rahman said, noting that the ASEAN is Korea’s second largest trading partner, the largest consummation market and the second largest investment destination.

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Apple launched the Vision Pro less than a year ago. This is its first holiday season. Yet already, there’s a prominent general narrative that the device has flopped. Tim Cook, however, has recently and repeatedly used three key words to defend the Vision Pro’s sales performance. ‘Early adopter product’ Tim Cook knows that everyone expects new Apple products to set instant sales records. But he’s putting Vision Pro in a different category. In two recent interviews, Cook has said Vision Pro is an ‘ early adopter product ’. That’s what he called it back in October to The Wall Street Journal : “At $3,500, it’s not a mass-market product,” Cook says. “Right now, it’s an early-adopter product. People who want to have tomorrow’s technology today—that’s who it’s for. Fortunately, there’s enough people who are in that camp that it’s exciting” Those same talking points came out in today’s new WIRED interview : “It’s an early adopter product, for people who want tomorrow’s technology today. Those people are buying it, and the ecosystem is flourishing. The ultimate test for us is the ecosystem.” Call it spin if you want, but I think this ‘early adopter’ definition is a helpful one for understanding what Apple’s doing with the Vision Pro. Apple’s trying something it rarely gets to do Apple is attempting something with Vision Pro that it never gets to do anymore. Back in its early days, no one expected Apple products to light the world on fire. In many cases, buying an Apple product meant paying a premium for something that may not be fully optimized for the masses. That’s essentially what the Vision Pro is today. But try to find another ‘early adopter product’ anywhere else in Apple’s recent history. Apple is vastly different now than it was even a decade ago, and certainly further back. Mostly the company’s wild success has been a good thing, but it also puts unique expectations on every new product, and the Vision Pro has been a recent casualty of that. Committing to Vision products for the long haul VR and AR were always going to need an ecosystem built out, and there’s only so much goodwill developers could keep showing ARKit without a real product behind it. With Vision Pro, Apple gets to build in public as it works toward a stronger ecosystem and eventually a lighter, more user-friendly and budget-conscious product. We’re not there yet, but that’s okay. If every new Apple product has to be an immediate hit, that pressure could cripple the company’s creativity. But if Apple gets to ship some early adopter products to accompany its flagship hits (e.g., iPhone), it could be a win for us all. What do you think about Tim Cook’s ‘early adopter’ description? Let us know in the comments. MagSafe iPhone Battery Pack 100W charging brick for fast charging Anker USB-C 8-in-1 hub with Ethernet, HDMI, SD, more TP-Link Tapo smart plug 4-pack ESR MagSafe Car Mount for iPhoneAtmos Energy Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

Musk, Ramaswamy ‘DOGE’ confidence in Supreme Court may be testedProspera Financial Services Inc bought a new position in Quanta Services, Inc. ( NYSE:PWR – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 3,018 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $900,000. A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of PWR. EntryPoint Capital LLC purchased a new position in Quanta Services in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Cambridge Trust Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Quanta Services during the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Quanta Services during the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. Quest Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Quanta Services during the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, CarsonAllaria Wealth Management Ltd. purchased a new stake in Quanta Services during the second quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.49% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In PWR has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Quanta Services from $280.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 15th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Quanta Services from $302.00 to $348.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 4th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on Quanta Services from $283.00 to $342.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 10th. UBS Group raised their price target on Quanta Services from $313.00 to $367.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 23rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Quanta Services from $320.00 to $333.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Quanta Services currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $314.27. Quanta Services Stock Up 0.6 % Shares of NYSE:PWR opened at $341.90 on Friday. Quanta Services, Inc. has a 1 year low of $180.97 and a 1 year high of $343.70. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $307.80 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $279.67. The firm has a market capitalization of $50.47 billion, a PE ratio of 62.85 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 1.23 and a quick ratio of 1.19. Quanta Services ( NYSE:PWR – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The construction company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.46 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $6.49 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.56 billion. Quanta Services had a return on equity of 16.71% and a net margin of 3.54%. Quanta Services’s quarterly revenue was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.08 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Quanta Services, Inc. will post 7.88 EPS for the current year. Quanta Services Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 2nd will be paid a $0.10 dividend. This is an increase from Quanta Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.09. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 2nd. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.12%. Quanta Services’s payout ratio is 6.64%. Quanta Services Profile ( Free Report ) Quanta Services, Inc provides infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, renewable energy, communications, and pipeline and energy industries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company’s Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions segment engages in the design, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure and substation facilities; installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electric power infrastructure projects; installation of smart grid technologies on electric power networks; and design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wirings. 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A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic won the top prizes in Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political tensions. Beijing banned its entertainers from joining Golden Horse -- dubbed the Chinese-language "Oscars" -- in 2019 after a Taiwanese director voiced support for the island's independence in an acceptance speech in 2018. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, which the Taipei government rejects, and Chinese A-listers and big commercial productions have largely avoided the event ever since. Despite the sensitivity of the awards, more than 200 Chinese films entered this year's competition, which Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said was the highest number in "recent years". Acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Lou Ye was awarded best director late Saturday night for his docu-drama "An Unfinished Film", which was also named best picture. Lou was absent from the ceremony but his wife Ma Yingli read his acceptance speech, describing the film set during China's lockdown of Wuhan in the earliest stages of the pandemic as "the most special directing job I have ever done". Chinese actor Zhang Zhiyong, who also did not attend the awards, won best actor for his performance in Chinese director Geng Jun's same-sex drama "Bel Ami". Hong Kong's Chung Suet-ying was named best actress for her role in "The Way We Talk", which is about the deaf community. Neither "Bel Ami" nor "An Unfinished Film" has been released in China. Ahead of the awards, MAC spokesman Liang Wen-chieh told reporters that these films "may not be able to be screened in mainland China, but they still hope to have a free platform to participate and express themselves". "We welcome (them) very much," he said. After several years absence, Chinese stars began trickling back to the awards in Taipei last year, with actress Hu Ling the first to grace the red carpet since the ban. On Saturday, Geng Jun and some of his cast were among the few Chinese entertainers to join stars and filmmakers from around the region, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, on the red carpet. While Geng missed out on best director and best picture, his film "Bel Ami" won the awards for best cinematography and best film editing. Despite political tensions, Golden Horse remained a stage for independent Chinese films that have no distribution space on the mainland, Taiwanese film critic Wonder Weng told AFP. "This spirit remains unchanged. I think the Golden Horse Awards have always insisted on being the benchmark" that is open to all subjects, said Weng, who is a board member of Taiwan Film Critics Society. Weng said "An Unfinished Film" by Lou, who has previously taken on forbidden subjects such as gay sex and the 1989 Tiananmen protests, was "a work of conscience". Lou's latest offering is about a film crew trying to resume shooting a movie during the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, as the city was placed in an unprecedented lockdown. "Lou put images that are banned or blocked into his work and reminds us that there is a director who is willing to preserve historical images for us to see... and let us know there is a different voice," Weng said. aw/amj/dhc

Notre Dame vs. Army live stream, where to watch, TV channel, prediction, pick, spread, football game odds - CBS SportsThe Southeast Development Youth Stakeholders Forum (SEDYSF), a coalition of youth groups from Nigeria’s southeastern region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint Senator Rochas Okorocha as Chairman of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC). The youth group, in a passionate appeal, described Okorocha as the best candidate to lead the commission tasked with spearheading the region’s development agenda. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, SEDYSF President Comrade John Uba and Secretary Ambassador Ugokwe Ugokwe emphasised the need for a leader with “vast knowledge of public service, proven leadership, and a commitment to the Southeast’s growth.” They declared that Okorocha’s extensive political experience and development-driven initiatives make him the ideal choice. “Our region is blessed with vast resources, talented individuals, and a rich cultural heritage,” Onyewuchi stated. “However, we also face significant challenges, including infrastructure deficits, economic disparities, and social injustices. It is time for strategic leadership, and we believe Rochas Okorocha is the man to steer the SEDC in the right direction.” The group lauded President Tinubu and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for ensuring the creation of the Southeast Development Commission. According to SEDYSF, this milestone represents a renewed hope for the region’s future. “We commend Mr. President and members of the National Assembly for taking a historic step in creating regional development commissions,” Ugokwe added. “This bold initiative will undoubtedly strengthen national unity and promote regional growth.” The youth forum also acknowledged Okorocha’s achievements as former governor of Imo State and as a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha has demonstrated unmatched leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to the Southeast,” they said. “As Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, he successfully united stakeholders and advanced policies that improved governance and political stability across Nigeria.” Highlighting Okorocha’s accomplishments, the group noted his ability to execute transformative projects that left a lasting impact on his state and the nation. “Okorocha’s track record speaks volumes. From infrastructure to education and youth empowerment, he has consistently shown the capacity to deliver,” Onyewuchi emphasised. The youth leaders also expressed their confidence in Okorocha’s ability to reposition the Southeast for economic, social, and cultural prosperity. “We believe he will bring strategic direction to the SEDC, leveraging his experience to attract investments, address regional challenges, and foster development,” the group declared. Furthermore, SEDYSF expressed unwavering support for President Tinubu’s administration and praised its commitment to national development. “We remain loyal to your leadership and policies that prioritize the welfare of Nigerians,” they said. The forum also celebrated Benjamin Kalu’s efforts in championing the creation of the SEDC. “Kalu’s dedication to the Southeast’s progress has made him a hero in our eyes. His vision for regional development is a testament to his patriotism and love for his people,” Ugokwe remarked. SEDYSF concluded by urging Okorocha to accept the call to serve if appointed by President Tinubu. “In the spirit of love for his people, we passionately plead with Senator Okorocha to take up this responsibility. His leadership is crucial to ensuring the SEDC achieves its mission of transforming the Southeast,” they appealed. The Southeast Development Commission was recently signed into law to address the region’s socio-economic and infrastructural challenges. The commission is expected to serve as a platform for coordinating development initiatives across the southeastern states, promoting unity and prosperity in the process. READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now

Andres Vicente, Head of Ericsson South-east Asia, Oceania and India said, "This partnership extension reflects our shared vision to build a robust 4G and 5G infrastructure for Bharti Airtel to serve the connectivity needs of its customer base - including the new 5G use cases as they emerge. We will work closely with Bharti Airtel to deliver great user experiences for their customers." Published: December 5, 2024 1:35 AM IST By Edited by For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on . TopicsMusic fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right? Wrong! What do you pick up for the friend who knew about that rapper months before the rest of the world? What about the audiophile, whose listening habits are particular and immovable? Your sister loves Taylor Swift, but surely she already owns everything the pop star has ever released, right? 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