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Day: February 11, 2025

New Bulletin on Aggregation under G.S. 15A-1340.16F – North Carolina Criminal Law

A new Administration of Justice Bulletin on Aggregation of Financial Crimes is now available. I previously posted about this topic here, and the bulletin expands on the issue, seeking to place G.S. 15A-1340.16F within the context of other sentence enhancement statutes. Under new G.S. 1340.16F, if a person is convicted of two or more of…

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Ayman Yossri Daydban: ‘The discrepancy between visual appeal and cultural awareness is key’ 

JEDDAH: In his solo exhibition “Winter” at Jeddah’s Athr Gallery, the Saudi-Palestinian artist Ayman Yossri Daydban provides a compelling exploration of ihram clothing — the humble garments worn by pilgrims for the rituals of Hajj and Umrah — and how it connects to climate change.  

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7 White Guard Dog Breeds For All Your Protection Needs

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More White-coated dogs have a natural elegance that makes them stand out, but their appeal goes far beyond their looks. Among these striking breeds, some combine beauty with bravery, excelling as loyal and protective guard dogs. From…

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Grand “Peachful Fortune” celebration at PICC draws enthusiastic crowd

Hunza Properties Group hosted a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration, “Peachful Fortune” on the 11th and 12th day of the Lunar New Year at the Penang International Commercial City (PICC) sales gallery. The event attracted a large crowd of locals and tourists, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The festival featured a series of exciting…

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Didn’t expect D Gukesh to quit so easily. I wouldn’t have done it: Fabio Caruana’s dig after beating World Champion

Feb 11, 2025 02:15 PM IST “I would consider resigning as Black, although maybe I wouldn’t do it quite so early,” said Fabio Caruana after beating D Gukesh in just 18 moves. Fabio Caruana was taken aback when world champion D Gukesh resigned in the second quarterfinal in just 18 moves to bow out of…

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Citing EV “rollercoaster” in US, BMW invests in internal combustion

BMW has pledged to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology as it warned of a “rollercoaster ride” in the US transition to electric vehicles following the return of Donald Trump as president. Board member Jochen Goller said the group remained optimistic about sales of petrol and plug-in hybrids in the US even if…

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Ratan Tata is a known figure, his trademark must be protected: Delhi High Court

Feb 11, 2025 04:22 PM IST Ratan Tata is a well-known figure and his trademark deserves to be protected, the Delhi High Court has ruled. The Delhi high court ruled last week that late industrialist Ratan Tata, who was at the helm of Tata Group companies for decades, is a well-known figure and his trademark…

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Coca-Cola (KO) Q4 2024 earnings

James Quincey, CEO of Coca-Cola, speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” outside of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBC Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, as global demand for its drinks rose. Shares of the company climbed more than 3% in…

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ESG Training: Reducing “Knowledge Waste” Could Matter More

Cut Carbon, Save Brainpower: ESG Reset Now In corporate sustainability, much attention is given to cutting carbon emissions and minimizing environmental impact. But what if the key to truly effective environmental, social, and governance (ESG) training strategies isn’t just about reducing our carbon footprint? What if, by addressing a hidden form of waste, knowledge waste,…

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Trump directs Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing cost

President Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Mr. Trump wrote in a post Sunday night on his…

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The flu is on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know – National

If you’re bundled up in blankets, battling a fever and feeling the aches set in, you’re not alone. Influenza A, better known as the flu, is on the rise. Influenza cases have been on the rise in recent weeks, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). As of Feb. 1, 21.2 per cent…

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Japanese car exhibition zooms into Ithra

DHAHRAN: Ithra, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, is presenting a special vintage car exhibition, which began on Thursday. The exhibition is part of the Japan Cultural Days event, hosted at Ithra headquarters in Dhahran to celebrate 70 years of Japan-Saudi relations. The exhibition is part of the Japan Cultural Days event. (Supplied)

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9 Most Loyal Guard Dog Breeds For Your Family

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More They say a dog is a man’s best friend, and for those looking for unwavering protection, that bond goes even deeper. Guard dogs have been trusted protectors for centuries, combining loyalty, intelligence, and a natural instinct…

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PDC’s Rumah Bakat Baru Madani secures approval in just 36 days

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) CEO Dato’ Aziz Bakar has announced a major milestone for the Rumah Bakat Baru Madani affordable housing project. The project received planning approval in just 36 days, making it the fastest-approved housing project in Malaysia. Initially aiming for approval within 40 days, PDC successfully secured it four days ahead of schedule. The…

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Dev Kumar Meena betters national pole vault record

[email protected] Pole vaulter Dev Kumar Meena (left) with coach Ghanshyam Yadav. (HT Photo) New Delhi: Three years after he gave up sprinting and took up pole vault, Dev Kumar Meena set a national record at the Uttarakhand National Games on Monday. The 19-year-old from Madhya Pradesh cleared 5.32m, improving on S Siva’s record of 5.31m…

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Tesla turns to Texas to test its autonomous “Cybercab”

If you live or drive in Austin, Texas, you might start seeing some new-looking Teslas on your roads later this summer. Tesla says it wants to start offering rides for money in the two-seater “Cybercab” that the company revealed last year at a Hollywood backlot. California might be the place with enough glitz to unleash…

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255 passengers placed on ‘no fly list’ in last three years: Govt

NEW DELHI: A total of 255 passengers were placed on the no-fly list over the last three years due to complaints of misbehaviour, quarrels and manhandling of crew members, minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said on Monday. Minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol in the Lok Sabha during the Winter…

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McDonald’s (MCD) Q4 2024 earnings

McDonald’s on Monday reported disappointing quarterly revenue, dragged down by weaker-than-expected sales at its U.S. restaurants following an E. coli outbreak just weeks into the quarter. But shares of the company rose nearly 5% as executives predicted sales would improve in 2025. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based…

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Learning By Doing Remotely: The 70% Of The 70-20-10 Model

Why Learning By Doing Matters When Working Remotely Have you ever noticed that the best way to learn something isn’t just by reading about it or watching a video but by actually doing it? That’s the idea behind the 70-20-10 model of Learning and Development (L&D). According to this model, 70% of our learning comes…

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Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI

OpenAI’s new “deep research” tool for ChatGPT OpenAI unveils new “deep research” tool for ChatGPT 04:01 Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company that operates ChatGPT.  In a post on social media, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded, “[N]o thank you…

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1st human bird flu case in Nevada linked to dairy cow exposure

Nevada has confirmed the state’s first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday.

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