mnl168 apk download Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has announced the fall 2024 recipients of its two “in-house” scholarships, the President’s Merit Scholarship and the Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship. All ASCC students may apply for these scholarships, including those who do not qualify for the federal financial aid, which most students born in the territory have access to. This semester, Ms. Falesoa AJ Tufi and Ms. Mavy F. Tuipala have both received the President’s Merit Scholarship, while the Saili le Atamai Scholarship has gone to Ms. Pearl Eunice Munoz and Ms. Rhea M. Salamat. The recipients will each receive a deduction of $500 from their ASCC tuition and fees. Applicants for the President’s Merit Scholarship must be full-time students in the previous and current semesters and have maintained a grade point average of 3.60 or better. The need to have completed 24 credits towards an Associates Degree at ASCC, as well as the classes English 150, English 151 and Math 90. President’s Merit Scholarship recipient Ms. Tufi AJ Falesoa is studying towards an Associate of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology. She graduated last year from Nuuuli Voc Tech, where she earned an impressive record of serving as president of the Student Government Association and the National Technical Honor Society, as an officer in the Technology Students Association and the 4H Club, and as Health Occupation Students of America state president. Ms. Tufi as worked as a teaching assistant in the ASCC Guitar Building program, as well as praise from her instructors as she pursues her Civil Engineering Technology major. Also receiving the President’s Merit Scholarship this semester is Ms. Mavy F. Tiapula, a Tafuna High School graduate now pursuing Associate of Science degrees in two fields, Accounting and Automotive Technology. Ms. Tiapula cites the scripture Romans 12:2 as an inspiration, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” She has demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence, by being accepted this semester into the ASCC chapter of the Phi Teta Kappa honor society. Ms. Tiapula has been commended by her instructors for her growing skills in accounting, and she has been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the ASCC Rotary Club. The Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship, sponsored by the ASCC Student Government Association (SGA) requires that applicants be full-time students in the previous and current semester with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, have completed 12 credits or more towards an Associates Degree or Certificate of Proficiency at ASCC, and have completed English 90 and Math 80. Born in the Philippines, Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship recipient Ms. Pearl Eunice Munoz graduated from Fa’asao Marist in 2022 and is now pursuing an Associate degree in Practical Nursing at ASCC. Ms. Munoz has shared that she found her initial move from the Philippines to American Samoa highly challenging, but that her family joining a local Filipino church helped considerably in her overcoming these challenges. Ms. Munoz cites her church experience as having helped her develop empathy, patience and communication, skills essential to being a successful nurse. Thus far, she has earned her credentials as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and she continues to work towards her goal of becoming a fully licensed nurse. Also receiving the Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship this semester, also born in the Philippines, and also a Nursing major, Ms. Rhea M. Salamat has financed her own studies at ASCC by working various jobs, including bookkeeping. Ms. Salamat has also received her Certified Nursing Assistant credentials, and now seeks to achieve the next level of qualification in the Nursing field. “My desire to pursue a career in Nursing comes from a deep sense of compassion and an understanding that, like me, many people face overwhelming challenges in life,” she said. “My own struggles have given me a sense of purpose and a drive to help others.” ASCC Dean of Student Services Dr. Emilia Le’i congratulated this semester’s four scholarship recipients and encouraged any interested ASCC students to apply for the available assistance. “Here at ASCC, we recognize the challenges faced by many of our students in meeting their educational expenses, especially those who don’t qualify for the Pell Grant,” she said. “We feel proud to offer these scholarships to the students deemed as the most deserving, even though the limit on our resources makes it necessary for the selection to be competitive.” For more information on the in-house scholarships at ASCC, contact the Division of Student Services at 699-2722, extension 0004.

NEW YORK (AP) — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are finalists for college football's most prestigious award as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. “The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position.” With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. “I'm not a watch guy, but I like it,” said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took photos beneath the massive billboards in Times Square and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the 20th-ranked Buffaloes (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football’s answer to baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani. “I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways,” Hunter said. “It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery.” Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. “It just goes to show that I did what I had to do,” Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. “I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football,” Hunter said. “Being here now is like a dream come true.” Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind,” Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a school-record 36 touchdown passes for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. “I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position,” Ward said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!SPRINGFIELD — After more than a month at trial, jurors in Hampden Superior Court today awarded a $10.6 million plaintiff’s verdict in the case of a man suing Big Tobacco for his wife’s fatal smoking addiction. The plaintiff in this case was Kevin Penza, a Walpole man, who sued on behalf of his late wife, Jacqueline, who died from lung cancer at 59 from a cigarette habit she couldn’t quit. He was joined in the lawsuit by the couple’s daughter, Kimberly Breen Penza. The plaintiff’s attorney, Gary Paige of Florida, argued to the jury that Jacqueline Penza was collateral damage from decades of marketing by tobacco companies, whose advertising tactics targeted teens and young adults starting in the 1970s. Paige said Penza began smoking when she was 14. Her addiction was spurred on by free samples that tobacco companies doled out to young people, according to testimony. “She tried over and over and over to quit. She tried New Year’s resolutions, lozenges, nicotine patches ... her family says they’d find her going through dirty ashtrays to find a cigarette with enough tobacco to smoke,” Paige told jurors during opening arguments on Oct. 31. The defendants were R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Philip Morris USA and grocery chains Stop & Shop and Big Y World Class Markets, where Penza often bought the cigarettes that killed her. But by the jury’s verdict, all defendants were shed but R.J. Reynolds. The lawsuit was the first of its kind to be brought in the region. Sprawling litigation over smoking lawsuits has proliferated across the country since the 1990s, when a Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was reached by between 46 states and major cigarette dealers because of staggering, related health care costs. Since then, people have sued on behalf of relatives who have died as a result of smoking habits, arguing that, for years, cigarette companies for years minimized health risks through slick marketing tactics. Defense lawyer Jason Keehfus, based in Atlanta, told jurors that Penza was a committed smoker who refused to quit despite pleas by her family and doctors. “Jacqueline Penza would say she wanted to quit smoking and five minutes later light up a cigarette. She made her own decisions about smoking,” Keehfus told the jury. Verdict breakdown The defendants were accused of negligent marketing, conspiracy, fraud and breach of marketing. Jurors rejected every claim but conspiracy. RECOMMENDED • masslive .com Asking Eric: I can’t enjoy my porch due to neighbors' pot smoke Dec. 1, 2024, 12:03 a.m. Mass. politics is the secret sauce as Boston PI Spenser returns in new novel | Bay State Briefing Dec. 2, 2024, 5:45 a.m. The panel nonetheless awarded millions in damages over Penza’s health care costs, pain and suffering, wrongful death and punitive damages. The jury awarded:

BIRMINGHAM, England : Juventus drew for a second successive game in the Champions League with a 0-0 stalemate away to Aston Villa on Wednesday, but manager Thiago Motta was satisfied to earn another point despite his side lying 19th in the standings. An injury-hit Juventus, with only 14 outfield players available to Motta, held on bravely at Villa Park and after their scoreless draw at AC Milan at the weekend, the manager conceded that they again failed to create many chances. "A point secured, the team continues to play compact and with balance," Motta told Amazon Prime Video. "Aston Villa starts very fast and they look for their striker, we conceded little. It is clear that we have also created little, so as not to give Aston Villa what they were looking for. Midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has been deployed further forward in recent games, given the absence of striker Dusan Vlahovic, and Motta is happy with how the Dutchman is performing. "He is playing in a difficult position. Between the lines it was complicated for him. When he comes further back, he sees more of the game and feels more comfortable," Motta said. "He must also make his contribution in the highest phase of the field, he can do it and in many games he has also come close to scoring. "A special player, who can play multiple roles. I'm very happy to have him, he gives me peace of mind and is difficult to replace." Juventus still have three games left in the competition, and despite their position, currently in the playoff section of the table, Motta's side are only two points off the top eight which would guarantee qualification to the last 16. "We have great games to play between the league, Coppa Italia and Champions League," Motta said. "Another good performance, a point, and we will continue to look for qualification. We will go out on the pitch always with our ideas and trying to win."

A big battery will plug into the solar corridor to the south of Canberra, with the profits to go to the taxpayer in a revenue-sharing first. Located next to existing powerlines and solar farms, construction has begun on Eku Energy’s $400 million project that will bring 200 jobs for local tradies. The 250 megawatt/500 MW hour Williamsdale battery energy storage system located 35km south of Canberra will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the capital for two hours during peak demand periods when it comes online in 2026. A critical energy asset for greater energy security and a bulwark against future price spikes, it is also a crucial step in the fight against climate change, according to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Importantly, a revenue-sharing deal means profits from the project will flow to the ACT and pay for more clean energy and other services for a growing population, he said in Williamsdale. “That is an important principle for our community, who want to see investment in renewable energy and battery storage not only supporting the effectiveness and reliability of our energy network but generating revenue.” Recently re-elected and already the nation’s longest-serving political leader, Mr Barr says the revenue-sharing model could be extended nationally as a good template for government procurement. Working with Evoenergy, Tesla Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator, the Williamsdale battery will also be part of the NSW energy market and the broader east coast energy market. “The electrons flow in real time so what we would be replacing is the next most expensive form of generation when we dispatch,” Eku Energy chief executive Daniel Burrows told AAP. It will provide additional supply when the market is tight, which should help lower wholesale prices and support making more clean energy available when it is required, he said. The battery will also provide more grid security by responding within milliseconds to demand and storing energy when it is abundant. “What we have in Australia is a prevalence of distributed energy – rooftop solar, large-scale wind and batteries – and a reasonably sophisticated grid,” Mr Burrows said. “As we’re doing business all around the world, other businesses, other governments, other industry players are looking to what happens here as to how we might manage the energy transition.” Not a player in a nuclear energy future, he says Eku Energy focuses on projects that are “genuinely the most cost-effective and will stand the test of time”. A $500 million community grants program set up by the company will be available to eligible local non-profit organisations for employment and education, social and environment initiatives. Another $500,000 will go to an Australian National University program that has been a testing ground for neighbourhood batteries and other technology. “Research funding in this area helps ensure we remain at the forefront of advancing technology for a clean energy future,” Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program co-director Heather Logie says. Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Suzanne Orr donned high-vis gear to shovel dirt alongside Mr Barr in her first public engagement in her new portfolio. Simon Corbell, the architect of the ACT’s clean energy transition as a Labor minister more than a decade ago, is one of her heroes, she told AAP. “Everyone has a different journey in coming to politics and mine has definitely been flavoured by the environmental movement,” she said. Ms Orr, first elected in 2016, replaced former energy and emissions reduction minister Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury in the new government that has taken power without the ACT Greens as a partner. Canberra has already achieved a nation-leading 100 per cent renewable electricity supply and the ACT is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. The territory is phasing out household gas, with support for households to buy new appliances, electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries. But Ms Orr said the next stage of the transition will be more than “care and maintenance” of what has already been achieved. “I don’t think anyone wants to rest on their laurels,” she said. The Big Canberra Battery project that Mr Barr began as climate action minister will include the large-scale system in Williamsdale and neighbourhood-scale batteries at nine government sites.Victory Capital Management Inc. Acquires 17,777 Shares of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESRT)

Happy scores 18 as Princeton defeats Nazareth 99-63Taylor Higgins, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, has co-authored an article that challenges conventional thinking about human-robot interaction. The article, in , argues that successful robotics development must focus more on understanding rather than solely on robot functionality. The research, by an all-female team, highlights fundamental differences in how humans and robots perceive their environment, make decisions and execute tasks. "The key point from this paper is that for robots to improve their performance, they need to adapt smartly, sensing that humans are sometimes unpredictable and will change their actions accordingly," Higgins said. "The idea is that both humans and robots can adjust their behaviors together over time." Collaborative origins The project began in 2022 at the University of Texas at Austin, when Higgins, then a postdoctoral researcher, met Keya Ghonasgi, now an assistant professor at Rice University, who was completing her doctorate. Their collaboration expanded to include Meghan Huber, assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts, and Marcia O'Malley, professor at Rice University. "I'm particularly proud of the results from this all-female author team," Higgins said. "We wrote the paper, yes, but ended up supporting one another in the day-to-day wins and losses of the academic pipeline, which was an extremely enjoyable experience." Innovative research applications Higgins leads several projects exploring , including an unusual study of motor learning through unicycle riding. "As whimsical as it sounds, unicycling is an ideal platform for studying motor learning because it requires three-dimensional balance as well as forward propulsion," Higgins said. "By studying this unique skill, I'm diving deep into the motion that mirrors the art of walking." Her research also examines human intent prediction in environmental contexts, studying how humans anticipate and execute actions like sitting down when they spot a chair. Advancing rehabilitation technology The research has significant implications for rehabilitation robotics, particularly in devices like the EksoNR lower-limb powered exoskeleton by Ekso Bionics, which assists in gait training after neuromuscular injuries. "Early controllers for devices like these are aimed to guide the user through normative gait patterns," Higgins said. "However, scientists have found that the user needs to be actively engaged in attempting to initiate the movement themselves, otherwise they generally don't realize any rehabilitation goals. So, we hope in the future by understanding current limitations we can improve these devices." This review article marks the beginning of what the researchers hope will be ongoing collaboration. "Human-robot interaction is no longer a brand-new field so we challenge other researchers to take the next step in developing better human-robot interactions in the future," Higgins said.

The Kwara State Government has expressed its commitment to supporting tech startups and entrepreneurship toward building a robust tech ecosystem. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Mrs. Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun, made this statement on Saturday at the 7th edition of the Kwarabuild Tech Conference, which marked the conclusion of the three-day event held in Ilorin. She said the state government has deeply invested in youth development and technological advancement. She said that the Kwarabuild Tech Conference provided startups with an opportunity to network and grow their businesses. Adelodun expressed her ministry’s commitment to engaging tech experts, professionals, and entrepreneurs to address key areas such as funding, policy formulation, and innovative programs. The Managing Director of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole, lauded Kwarabuild for organising what he described as the largest youth-focused tech gathering in the state. “The Kwara government consistently supports individuals and groups committed to tackling youth challenges. We are focused on empowering our youth on a massive scale,” Kolawole said. Panel discussions featured experts such as Engineer Taofik Abdulkareem of Plat Technology Limited, Temi Kolawole of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, and Yahyah Olushola Gegele of Premium Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Limited, who enlightened participants on exploring opportunities in technology, agriculture, and commerce. In his opening remarks, Kwarabuild Co-Founder Ibraheem Zulkifli revealed that approximately 1,500 youths from the North Central region and beyond participated in the two-day pre-conference workshop. He said the training was aimed at fostering technological self-reliance and economic empowerment. “Our goal is to uncover hidden talents among these participants and equip them with the tools to achieve self-dependence,” Zulkifli stated. He called for greater collaboration with the state government and key stakeholders to provide easier access to resources for youths eager to escape poverty and unemployment. Zulkifli added that participants were trained on identifying and solving technological challenges during the workshop held on Thursday and Friday. He also commended the state government for creating an enabling environment for youth development, saying, “Kwara State has never experienced this level of support before. We are truly grateful.” Another Co-Founder of Kwarabuild, Kamaldeen Kehinde, highlighted the significance of the event, which he said spared Kwarans the inconvenience of travelling to Lagos or neighbouring states for similar programs. Adeola Olaleye, an Abuja-based Co-Founder, noted, “Our platform provides an avenue for youths to discover and harness their talents.” Participants, including Salahudeen AbdulRauf and Kulepa Boluwatife, expressed gratitude for the program, stating that it had significantly improved their knowledge of technology and computer software development.WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Dior Conners led Appalachian State with 19 points and Myles Tate made a jumper from the free-throw line with 25.1 seconds left as the Mountaineers knocked off Sam Houston 66-63 on Wednesday night. Conners shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Mountaineers (4-2). Tate scored 17 points, going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Jackson Threadgill had 11 points and shot 4 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Lamar Wilkerson led the way for the Bearkats (3-3) with 22 points. Marcus Boykin added 11 points, five assists and four steals for Sam Houston. Dorian Finister also had 10 points and seven rebounds. Threadgill scored nine points in the first half and Appalachian State went into the break trailing 33-30. Tate scored a team-high 10 points for Appalachian State in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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