nigerian sport betting Congratulations America. You got what you wanted. Donald Trump is the president-elect. While it’s difficult to know how he will govern there are clear signs that inform regarding his priorities. · Immigration – How many of us are interested in seeing kids in cages again? · Deportation of undocumented immigrants – top occupations amongst the undocumented labor force include construction laborers, maids and housekeepers, cooks, home health aides, janitors and building cleaners. Who is cleaning your hotel room your next vacation? Who is doing these jobs when they are gone? · Tariffs – Along with the retaliatory actions of other nations, this can and will only have one effect – to increase prices across the board · Tax cuts – Like the previous Trump tax cut, this benefits billionaires and corporations with stock buy-backs, dividend pay-outs to stock holders and profit-taking. How much of the Trump tax cut did you get? Another priority is the elimination of the Department of Education. While there are no specifics yet, it is clear that every community in every state will feel the impact of a dismantling of the DoE – particularly red states. Only Congress can eliminate this cabinet level department, but the president can affect its operations by starving it of funding. The DoE is responsible for designating federal aid, running the $1.6 trillion student loan program, enforcing civil rights laws, handing out Pell Grants, regulating student loan relief, and overseeing the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. Arguably, the most significant role of the DoE is to establish consistency of what a free public education looks like. Leaving this up to each of 50 states would only create gross variations in the quality of education across the country. Key beneficiaries of the DoE are students with disabilities, students about to enter college, and students from lower-income areas, which is more significant across the poorer red states. Where will the next Trump tax cut come from? Elimination the DoE will put $238 billion in play. Within that budget, $119 Billion goes to the states as federal funding. This represents about 14% of the states’ total education funding. If eliminated, it will need to be made up somehow. That means a tax increase for every household in the country or some reasonable facsimile. Connecticut households would need to provide $770 per household to replicate the loss of federal education funding. While billionaires get a tax cut, your taxes go up. In many red states that replacement cost is a thousand dollars or more. There is no other source for these funds. States and localities already incur the other 86% of education funding. So, congratulations America. You got exactly the opposite of what you said you wanted in voting for Donald Trump. Paul Bernstein is a retired marketing executive and freelance editorial writer, South Windsor.

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. 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Bomb cyclone, flood risk in Benton County this week OSU women's basketball: An early look at this edition of the Beavers Albany's Joel Dahl pleads guilty to sex crime involving minor OSU football: Beavers' season hits a new low in loss at Air Force Strike over: Benton County, union reach tentative deal What's available from Benton County services as strike nears Week 2 As I See It: Corvallis' failure to care for homeless is not because it can't Sweet Home man sentenced for crash that injured his daughter Republic Services resubmits landfill expansion, here's what's new Albany mom suspected of drowning her child to use mental health defense Philomath city councilor resigns, cites conflict with new job American flag thrown by driver fleeing Benton County deputies The real reason Corvallis' Pastega Lights moved to Linn County OSU football: It's time to look ahead to next year In trying to flee, suspect accused of driving over Albany police officer “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!Viewers think the I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner is already set, as they discussed their votes hours before the final. Fans of the ITV series predicted who would win the jungle show hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. Coleen Rooney , Danny Jones and Reverend Richard Coles are the three finalists , after Oti Mabuse left the jungle on Saturday night. On Sunday night one of them will be crowned the new King or Queen of the Jungle, taking 2023 winner Sam Thompson's victory. The trio will be rejoined by the former campmates who didn't make the final, while Tulisa Contostavlos will not appear. Now, with just hours to go, some viewers believe the winner is "obvious" and that one star "must win". Despite voting not yet closed and the announcement not being made until this evening, fans think that one campmate will definitely be crowned the champion. Coleen is tipped to win the series, amid her husband Wayne Rooney and their kids sharing their support. With Wayne hoping his wife brings home the crown , viewers do too with many fans of the show believing she will be the person declared victorious on Sunday evening. Taking to social media, one viewer said: "Coleen has to win," as another wrote: "Coleen has won." A third fan posted on X: "I voted for Coleen to win the whole competition. We ladies have to stick together." A fourth fan posted online: "Coleen must win. She has to," as another said: "Coleen to take the win." A further comment read: "Coleen should win," while one viewer theorised: "Absolutely rigged for Coleen to win." Hosts Ant and Dec had already addressed fix claims just days ago, after former star GK Barry made a comment in her exit chat. When the presenters asked her who she thought would win, she shared her hopes that Richard would be the champion - while she also said she'd be happy if Coleen won. But when she spoke about Richard being the potential winner, she suggested that if this did not happen then the show and the vote was "fixed". Ant and Dec were quick to react with Ant calling this idea out. Ant screamed out: "No... how would it be a fix? People vote," as he pointed to the cameras. GK claimed that for her pal not to win would suggest the voting was fixed, while the conversation soon moved on. I'm A Celebrity... 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MANCHESTER — This winter, the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications is offering an array of courses, with topics including personal and professional branding, First Amendment freedoms and writing from experience. All classes are free and held online to avoid disruption by winter weather. Free, 4-week online classes The winter session at the Loeb School includes two, four-week classes to help participants develop and expand their written and oral communication skills at no cost. Saying What You Mean with Clarity, 7-8 p.m. on four Tuesdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 Clarity is key in communication. This class will highlight simple tools that teach students how to clarify their thoughts so they can effectively deliver information to their chosen audience with the maximum impact. Instructor Lauren Collins Cline brings a wealth of wisdom to her students as a former reporter and communications professional with over 25 years experience in broadcasting, corporate communications and public relations. Write What You Know: The Personal Narrative, 6:30-8 p.m., on four Thursdays: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 In this writing workshop, students will retell a significant personal experience by going step-by-step through the empowering process of taking their story from draft to polished completion. The course is led by Sally Hirsh-Dickinson, who brings her experience as a published author and 16-year English professor of American literature and composition at Rivier University to the Loeb classroom. Free, single-session online offerings These concise online classes allow learners to access the expertise of Loeb School instructors. Beyond the Ballot Box: How to Advocate in the Granite State, noon - 1:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27 In New Hampshire, everyday citizens have the power to affect real change. This workshop outlines how to follow activity in the state Legislature, identify opportunities for advocacy and make the best case for a cause, using a simple step-by-step process. The class is led by government policy experts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar of Citizens Count, a nonprofit dedicated to providing unbiased information about New Hampshire democracy. The First Amendment in the 21st Century, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29 A vibrant discussion of the five freedoms of the First Amendment — freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and to petition the government — and the courts’ ongoing challenge to grapple with the places where free expression intersects with privacy, public safety and national security. Attorney Gregory V. Sullivan, president of the New England First Amendment Coalition, will guide students through this vital area of law, drawing on his extensive experience in media law and right-to-know cases. Free Speech in the Workplace , noon-1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3 This dynamic dive into the legal rules for workplace speech includes an examination and examples of the type of speech that is (and is not) prohibited and protected in public and private work environments. Participants gain valuable insight into the benefit and potential cost of free speech at work. This class is led by Katy Sullivan, an attorney at Malloy & Sullivan, LPC who has been representing employers and employees and briefing and arguing First Amendment Cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court for more than 20 years. Bring Your Brand to Life , noon-1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6 Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, participants in this class learn why and how to distinguish themselves in the minds of colleagues, clients or customers. This course provides students with tools to create a memorable and relatable personal or professional brand. Marketing professional Kyle Chumas has more than 15 years of professional experience delivering results for small to mid-size businesses and one of New Hampshire's largest nonprofits. What the Government is Up To and Your Right to Know , 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 This class serves as both an introduction and refresher to New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know law. Students will go deeper into the law with real case examples, and stories ripped from the headlines, and walk through the process of filing requests for information to government agencies. This class is led by Attorney Gregory V. 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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect WednesdayAUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND) (“ Mondee ” or the “ Company ”), a leading travel marketplace and artificial intelligence (AI) technology company, announced today that the Company received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“ Nasdaq ”) stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely filing of reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The November 20, 2024 letter was sent as a result of the Company’s delay in filing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three month period ended September 30, 2024 (the “ Form 10-Q ”). The Nasdaq notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s Class A common stock (the “ Common Stock ”) on the Nasdaq Global Market. Under the Nasdaq rules, the Company has 60 days from the date of the notice to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules. If a plan is submitted and accepted, the Company could be granted up to 180 days from the Form 10-Q’s due date to regain compliance. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company’s plan, then the Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Nasdaq hearings panel. This announcement is made in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on November 25, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) determined that the Company does not plan to submit a plan of compliance to Nasdaq to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules and does not plan to appeal Nasdaq’s subsequent delisting of its Common Stock from Nasdaq. Prasad Gundumogula takes leave of absence as CEO; Mondee Appoints Jesus Portillo as CEO On November 21, Prasad Gundumogula informed the board of directors of the Company that he would be taking a leave of absence as Chief Executive Officer (“ CEO ”) of the Company, effective as of November 25, 2024. Mr. Gundumogula will continue to serve as a director and chairman of the Company’s Board. On November 21, 2024, the Board appointed Jesus Portillo as the Company’s CEO and a member of the Board, effective as of November 25, 2024. Mr. Portillo will retain his current duties and responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. About Mondee Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Established in 2011, Mondee is a leading travel marketplace and artificial intelligence (AI) technology company with its headquarters based in Austin, Texas. The Company operates 21 offices globally across the United States and Canada, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Greece. Mondee is driving change in the leisure and corporate travel sectors through its broad array of innovative solutions. Available both as an app and through the web, the Company’s platform processes over 50 million daily searches and generates a substantial transactional volume annually. Mondee Marketplace includes access to Abhi, one of the most powerful and fully integrated AI travel planning assistants in the market. Mondee’s network and marketplace include approximately 65,000 travel experts, 500+ airlines, and over one million hotels and vacation rentals, 30,000 rental car pickup locations, and 50+ cruise lines. The Company also offers packaged solutions and ancillary offerings that serve its global distribution. On July 19, 2022, Mondee became publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol MOND. For further information, visit: www.mondee.com . Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “believe,” “could,” “may,” “expect,” “intend,” “potential,” “plan,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding the Company’s future growth, performance, business prospects and opportunities, strategies, expectations, future plans and intentions or other future events. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, the Company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the ability to implement business plans and forecasts, the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or others and any definitive agreements with respect thereto, the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, retain management and key employees, and maintain relationships with our distribution network and suppliers, the ability of the Company to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing standards, the expected changes to the Company’s capital structure, and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. There may be additional risks that the Company does not presently know of or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except as required by law, Mondee undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. For Further Information, Contact: Public Relations pr@mondee.com Investor Relations ir@mondee.com

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F or the benefit of the uninitiated, The Traitors is a BBC One game show involving 22 players, classed as either Traitors or Faithfuls. Staged at a Scottish castle (Ardross Castle in the Highlands, north of Inverness), it features a group of selected Traitors who must “murder” the Faithful, while the Faithful identify and banish Traitors. If a Traitor evades detection and makes it to the end, they swipe the entire prize pot, totalling as much as £120k. So, yes, it’s a gameshow, but, as those in thrall to the cloaked global entertainment franchise could tell you, it’s also so much more than that. It’s a dark and terrible dance of back-stabbing and scheming. It’s the pungent base notes of human nature. It’s the cynical celebration of deceit as a life skill. It’s “Let’s turn calculated personal betrayal into a gameshow!”. Indeed, what does the full-hearted embrace of The Traitors say about the modern British psyche, and are we ready to hear it? The Traitors has been a huge critical and commercial success. Last January, with streaming and catch-up taken into account, eight million people watched the final episode of series two, in which (spoiler klaxon) Traitor Harry Clark betrayed Faithfuls – his heartbroken friend Mollie Pearce and sceptical Jaz Singh – to become the victor. Versions of the show exist in countries including Australia, the US, New Zealand and Canada. An Irish Traitors is in the pipeline, to be hosted by Siobhán McSweeney (Sister Michael from Derry Girls) . A UK celebrity version is planned, with names bandied about including Stephen Fry, Bob Mortimer, Danny Dyer and Courtney Cox from Friends . Here, then, is one significant metric of The Traitors ’ immense cultural clout: the famous (even the very famous) are enthused about doing it. Not this time the defeated trudge into the I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! jungle to pay an overdue tax bill, or the grim endurance of the Big Brother mixed-sex dormitory to remind the public they’re alive and available for regional panto. Yes, there’d be exposure for celebrity Traitors and Faithfuls, and money (presumably for charity), but you rather get the feeling it would primarily be for larks. Thus far in the UK version, it’s all about the ordinary contestants – the big characters (wily Wilf; sharp Diane; perfidious Paul). The insights into the human condition (you can tell a lot about someone by how they deal with the stress of banishments at the round table). Who takes themselves too seriously or not seriously enough? The hilarious self-aggrandisement (“I can read people”). The point when an over-confident Traitor pushes the Machiavellian buttons too hard and ends up dispatched in a puff of hubris. The Traitors has also proved to be a tormented crucible for crises of confidence. While Jaz Singh, dubbed “Jazatha Christie”, rightly suspected Clark, he didn’t think he’d get the backing to vote him off. Castle politics and self-preservation play a significant part at banishments;in the early rounds, it’s evident that people vote with the herd to avoid being targeted themselves. Along with the anthropologist people-watching element, there’s the sheer theatre of it all: the swishing hooded robes; the doomy drama of Traitors’ Tower; the messages to the murder victims that they’ve been offed; the portraits on the wall of the breakfast room, with crosses scrawled over the faces of the departed; the lavish breakfasts themselves, where the Traitors must be on their amateur rep A-game: faking surprise and sadness at the non-appearance of the victim, their crocodile tears falling into the croissant baskets. Sign up to Observed Analysis and opinion on the week's news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers after newsletter promotion While the show feels quintessentially British, it’s actually European: based on the Dutch show De Verraders , itself a spin on the party game, Mafia. Nevertheless, The Traitors seems to entwine with our national identity, and even some feudal, kinkily masochistic impulse (the intimidating castle; the autocratic Claudia). It’s interesting how differently other countries approach the formatting/casting. The US version, hosted by Alan Cumming, going heavy on celebrities; the Australians less formal, and so on. In Britain, The Traitors could be tapping into the “cosy crime” wave. That bit of us that still enjoys an Agatha Christie adaptation and a game of Cluedo. As a TV format, it may even have the advantage of being politician-resistant. After all, it seems unlikely that a political reputation could be rescued by appearing: “Oh look, they’re as conniving as we suspected them to be.” The Winkleman factor shouldn’t be underestimated. Having started out as a quasi-goth late-onset ladette, now she brings myriad atmospheres to British TV (ironic/chummy in Strictly ; charmed/supportive in Channel 4’s The Piano ). In The Traitors, she’s a symphony of tweed in her seemingly inexhaustible collection of upmarket hacking jackets, abandoning her mainstream mash-up presenting persona and channelling a hyper-stern Anne Robinson, with added Morticia Addams and a dash of a minor character from a Nancy Mitford novel. Crucially, Winkleman is not just the presenter, she is also the controller, as evident from the start as she stalks around the table, silently selecting her Traitors, her hand clamping commandingly on to delighted shoulders. Winkleman is both part of the intrinsic ceremony of the format, and (unsmiling, unfriendly, cold) the antithesis of what a presenter usually is. It is to her credit that The Traitors would be quite a different show without her. All that said, The Traitors is far from perfect as a format. Those tedious overlong tasks to build the prize pot are only interesting for the car rides to and from, during which Traitors and Faithfuls plot for the next banishment among the pine air fresheners and boiled car sweets. Still, never mind why we enjoy The Traitors . Should we enjoy it? There’s intense emotion to it that can’t be brushed off as mere entertainment. Clark’s betrayal of Pearce wasn’t just “great telly”, it was real – to her. If this doesn’t bother people, why not? Maybe it’s not such a major surprise: the British public has always had a naughty, even evil, side. It’s also a reminder that The Traitors is, at core, a survivalist show, a test of endurance. It’s not just about the psychology of the game, it’s also about the psychology of those watching – the thing that, for viewers, makes The Traitors more than a sofa-bound murder weekend accessible via a remote control. This is televisual darkness as stress relief. Real life is brutal: perhaps reaching counterintuitively for release in the form of synthetic orchestrated treachery makes a wicked kind of sense.

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