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President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated calls to defund public media have put organizations like NPR and PBS on high alert . Trump has long criticized outlets like NPR and PBS, accusing them of promoting liberal bias, and has vowed to cut all federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which supports public media, The Guardian reports . In April on Truth Social, Trump called NPR a “total scam” and demanded an end to its funding. His criticism follows a longstanding pattern of Republican efforts to reduce or eliminate public media funding, dating back to the 1967 creation of the CPB. The CPB provides grants to over 1,500 public radio and TV stations across the country, helping ensure editorial independence while also allowing for local fundraising. Also Read: Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Quantum Computing, Tesla, AMD — And Whales Buy 270 Million Dogecoin Over 4 Days Trump’s allies, including Elon Musk , have joined the chorus. Musk, after labeling NPR as “state-affiliated media” in 2023, has called for the defunding of NPR, echoing Trump’s anti-public media stance, the report adds. His recent collaboration with Vivek Ramaswamy to reduce government spending includes proposed cuts to the CPB’s $535 million budget. Despite these efforts, public media remains deeply embedded in American life, with 99% of the population within reach of public radio or TV, The Guardian adds. Yet the U.S. spends far less on public media compared to other countries. Critics argue that defunding public media would harm rural communities, where stations are often crucial for local news and emergency alerts. While bills to defund NPR and PBS are currently before Congress, the challenge of transferring emergency alert responsibilities and the two-year funding cycle for the CPB could slow these efforts. Read Next: ExxonMobil Stock Navigates Death Cross: Market Signals Turn Bearish For Oil Giant © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.CAMBRIDGE, UK , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, today announces that Darktrace / EMAILTM, has been recognized in the first ever Gartner Magic QuadrantTM for Email Security Platforms (ESP) as a Challenger. Chris Kozup, Chief Marketing Officer, Darktrace, said of the recognition: "We are extremely proud to have been recognized in the first Magic Quadrant for ESP. Since launching Darktrace / EMAIL in 2019, we have grown quickly to support email security for nearly 5,000 organizations around the world, helping to keep them safe from even the most sophisticated and novel email compromises. We believe this wide-scale adoption is a result of our unique, AI-native approach to developing products. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and innovations that safeguard our customers against the email challenges of today— and tomorrow." Darktrace customers consistently acknowledge its exceptional customer support, delivered by an award-winning 1 service team. Darktrace has the highest percentage of 5-star ratings with a 4.8 rating on Gartner® Peer InsightsTM out of 249 reviews as of 19 th December . We feel this unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in strong renewal rates and accelerated growth in Darktrace / EMAIL over the past few years, gaining almost 5,000 customers since its launch in 2019. Darktrace / EMAIL, one of the fastest-growing email security products on the market, is built on Darktrace's unique Self-Learning AI, a multi-layered AI engine that leverages different types of AI including NLP and behavioral analysis to detect threats, instead of traditional security measures such as signatures and sandboxing. This approach enables Darktrace to detect and stop threats like business email compromise attacks and novel techniques, including some 56% of which passed through customers' other email security layers. This pioneering approach has enabled Darktrace to introduce industry-leading capabilities such as QR code analysis and automated incident investigations, alongside differentiated functionality to help teams add new depth to their email security, including: Marco Cavallo , IT Manager at Darktrace / EMAIL customer Arpa Industries comments: "During the POV, Darktrace / EMAIL showed how specific attacks were surgically blocked. We realized that other tools wouldn't have detected these threats." Darktrace / EMAIL is part of Darktrace's ActiveAI Security PlatformTM, offering network, cloud, endpoint, identity and operational technology protection from a single shared architecture, all built on Darktrace's unique AI engine – providing a strong, integrated approach to threat prevention, detection and response across an organization's entire digital footprint. Darktrace's global presence supports a diverse and varied customer base, and adapts proactively to customer pain points of all kinds. Darktrace's adaptability across all market segments, from SMBs to large enterprises, supports both first time email security buyers and mature email security stacks. It is able to meet varied security needs with lower setup requirements, includes capability for advanced depth in configuration and, particularly for mature organizations, can augment existing security providers with additional protections. 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Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI that learns from the unique patterns of life for each customer in real-time. The Darktrace ActiveAI Security PlatformTM delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience with pre-emptive visibility into security posture, real-time threat detection, and autonomous response – securing the business across cloud, email, identities, operational technology, endpoints, and network. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams in Cambridge, UK , and The Hague, Netherlands have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace's platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world who protect nearly 10,000 customers across all major industries globally. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com . 1 Darktrace wins two Globee awards for excellent customer service [ Press Release ] View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/darktrace--email-recognized-in-first-ever-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-email-security-platforms-302336602.html SOURCE Darktrace91-year-old longtime broadcaster Hubie Brown plans to retire after 2024-25 season
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka will host clients and staff in a digital training program themed ‘Beyond Digital & Social Media’ (BDSM). The workshop will be held as an all-day session on Thursday, November 28, at Courtyard by Marriot led by Roald van Wyk and Vaseem Edroos. As the Global Creative Commerce Lead for the Interpublic Group (IPG), New York, van Wyk is responsible for developing new creative systems and forging strategic creative partnerships that position IPG agencies at the forefront of commerce channels, canvasses, and ecosystems worldwide. National Planning Director at Lowe Lintas India Vaseem Edroos oversees digital transformation and new technology adoption for major brands in the FMCG, E-commerce and BFSI sectors. Executive Chairman of MullenLowe Group – Sri Lanka, Thayalan Bartlett said, “Digital is perhaps the most abused term in the local advertising space misleading brands of the medium’s true potential. MullenLowe’s Full Stack Digital Suite (FSDS) covers design to delivery by integrating all the key prompts in the digital journey towards effective commerce. “This workshop aims to equip marketers with a comprehensive understanding of the current and future landscape of digital marketing, highlighting the potential benefits for Sri Lanka and we are excited for the future of our business,” he said. Dr. Sohan Dharmaraja who heads LoweTech, the group’s MarTech arm, said, “As MarTech reshapes the marketing landscape, this Digital Boot Camp offers brands an opportunity to pioneer, not just keep up. “This isn’t just another training, it’s a transformative initiative that can redefine Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, empowering brands to harness true digital power. With practical strategies and innovative frameworks, this program is set to spark the change Sri Lankan businesses need to lead in this new era,” he said. Some of the key areas participants can expect to be exposed to are Local Insights + Global Trends, Practical Frameworks, Privacy-Compliant Audience Targeting, and Interactive Ideation.
AFC standouts meet when Herbert, Chargers host Jackson's Ravens on Monday nightDAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Connor Kochera scored 34 points as Davidson beat Eastern Michigan 86-64 on Saturday. Kochera added five rebounds for the Wildcats (10-3). Bobby Durkin added 17 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the line while they also had five rebounds. Mike Loughnane shot 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points. The Eagles (6-6) were led by Da'Sean Nelson, who recorded 16 points. Jalin Billingsley added 12 points and two steals for Eastern Michigan. Arne Osojnik also had 10 points. Davidson took the lead with 19:36 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 41-21 at halftime, with Kochera racking up 16 points. Kochera scored 18 points in the second half to help lead the way as Davidson went on to secure a victory, outscoring Eastern Michigan by two points in the second half. Davidson plays Tuesday against George Mason on the road, and Eastern Michigan hosts Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Watch Sleuths of Seoul on SBS On Demand . Sleuths Of Seoul Content warning: This article contains descriptions of physical assault and references to sexual assault. It was known as the Busan Roundhouse Kick Case, and it rocked South Korean society and notions of justice to the core. In the early hours of 22 May 2022, the victim — who uses the alias Jin-ju — was returning home after an evening out with a friend. She entered her complex foyer and pressed the elevator button to head up to her apartment. Jin-ju’s next memory was waking up in a hospital bed, badly beaten and suffering serious injuries to her head and brain. "I heard I had been beaten by a stranger, and that was all I knew," Jin-ju says. CCTV footage would later show in graphic detail what happened to her. A man had followed her into the apartment building, approached her from behind and launched into a full roundhouse kick to Jin-ju’s head. She fell to the ground and he continued to pummel her. As she lay unconscious, the assailant picked her up and carried her to a CCTV blind spot. It wasn’t until the man's trial that she first heard she may have been sexually assaulted. Source: SBS The missing footage Even though she was the victim in the case, Jin-ju felt strangely disconnected from the process. "It felt like I didn’t belong in this case," she says. "I didn't know what kind of incident I had been involved in." As the trial began, her sense of estrangement from the case only deepened. Noh re-enacts murder cases for fun. But South Korea's crime obsession has a dark side "It just made no sense from beginning to end. The attacker could have free legal representation, but I didn’t. I am still in debt because of it." To access the trial records, Jin-ju had to file a civil lawsuit, which exposed her personal details including her home address to her attacker. Months later, he made verbal threats against Jin-ju and her family. "There was no protection for me when I saw the attacker in court. I felt like just part of the audience." "It feels like the judicial system just doesn’t care about my life," she says. "Korea is a country where it’s hard to live as a victim." Source: SBS It was only when sitting in court that Jin-ju learned of a missing seven minutes in CCTV coverage when she’d been carried to the camera blind spot — the first mention she may have been sexually assaulted. "I had no idea. No one told me about it," she says. "There was no protection for victims in this and it seemed like I was seen to be more of an obstruction to the trial process." Jin-ju’s attacker was eventually sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted murder — eight years less than the term sought by the prosecution. The main reason: the judge wouldn’t consider the possibility of sexual assault. The TV show Jin-ju had taken the case as far as she could in the courts, but felt true justice had still not been delivered. So she had to look elsewhere for the justice she sought. "I wrote a petition to a true crime TV show called ‘Want to Know That’. I wasn’t trying to make up a crime that didn’t exist but was trying to show the most likely motive for attempted murder was attempted sexual assault and that DNA testing was needed." Source: SBS Want to Know That is South Korea’s most popular true-crime investigation TV program. The weekly show breaks down past and active crimes and actively accepts tips from viewers. It’s just one of dozens of true crime TV shows on national TV and online, all riding a wave of fascination with true crime in South Korea. The show has a huge female audience, believed to be because South Korea has a higher ratio of female victims of violent crime than many other nations, including Western countries. In 2020, women accounted for 44.8 per cent of homicide victims in South Korea, compared with 20 per cent in the United States and around 30 per cent in Australia, according to statistics from the Korean National Police Agency. The appeal Want to Know That carried out its own forensic investigation of Jin-ju’s case, looking into the possibility she was sexually assaulted. The episode, which aired in April 2023, sparked public outrage and calls for the case to be reviewed. Jin-ju filed for an appeal. The attacker had already appealed his sentence and during those hearings the judge buckled to public pressure and allowed for more extensive DNA testing. 'I had to act like a doll': Why some K-pop stars are rebelling against the industry's 'impossible' standards In September that year, the Busan High Court handed the attacker a heftier 20-year sentence, recognising the charge of attempted sexual assault. Jin-ju says it gave her eight more years knowing the attacker couldn’t harm her. She believes the TV show influenced the outcome of the appeals hearing. "It changed everything. After the TV show was aired, the judge changed his opinion and agreed to a DNA test," she says. Jin-ju went on to write a book about her ordeal and, in a recent development, her story is set to be made into a film starring Jun Hyo-seong from K-pop girl group Secret. "If it weren't for these shows, I would have probably left this country. Without the media and the prosecutors who helped me, I would not be alive," Jin-ju says. Source: SBS Want to Know That won several awards for its reporting on the case. Producer Kim Jae-hwan says the show’s popularity and the fact that victims turn to the media for help in their pursuit of justice stem from public distrust of authorities. "A social atmosphere seems to have formed in which if someone complains of injustice or a systemic problem, the solution is not sought by addressing the inertia of authorities, but rather through the media." If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au . In an emergency, call 000.
Trying to get good audio for your electronics can be a surprisingly difficult task. Even when you rely on trustworthy major soundbar brands , getting a high-quality setup could cost more than your TV or monitor. Some potential buyers might want to focus on finding cheaper alternatives, sacrificing the overall quality for something that'll just give them the sound that they need. But how worthwhile are these cheaper systems compared to their more expensive counterparts? There are many different types of sound system out there, and one of the most common is the soundbar. These products act as external speakers for whatever device you're watching from, and they're often paired with extras like a subwoofer to truly immerse listeners in their media. As you start cutting costs, though, these systems can end up falling short of what you might come to expect — especially if you've experienced top-quality surround sound systems before. Therefore, it's important to consider the many pros and cons of buying a cheaper soundbar or sound system. In just about every instance, even a cheap soundbar will sound better than built-in speakers from a TV or computer monitor. Something like Sony's S100F soundbar might not be all that impressive on its own, but at least its speakers are facing toward the listener. TV and monitor speakers, due to prioritizing screen space and width, will often face their speakers down or even backward. This will lead to muffled voices and muddy music, assuming your display even has built-in speakers in the first place. If you're getting a soundbar or sound system just because your display isn't handling audio well, you won't need to break the bank at all. The top-rated soundbars for PC and console gaming aren't much more than glorified speakers, but they'll almost always outdo whatever might be inside of your screen. These also won't cost you more than $100, which is a rarity when looking at top-quality sound systems. They might still fall short of competitors, but a bad soundbar is better than having no sound at all. If you're not willing to go above $300, you still have plenty of opportunities to get the full sound system experience. A large number of soundbars around this price range will come with extra hardware to provide even greater immersion. The Vizio 5.1 soundbar from is a prime example, offering both a subwoofer and surround speakers to offer an auditory experience that's as complete as possible. We also reviewed the similar-yet-more-expensive Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar , noting how these extras allowed for some fantastic auditory moments during intense movies. Sometimes, soundbars will even have subwoofers built-in to save on space. While it's generally agreed that external subwoofers sound better, built-in ones can usually still put out fine sound for most people. Vizio's V-Series 2.1 soundbar is one such device, and its pricing falls at the lower end of just under $120, making it a perfect pick for budget-conscious buyers. Even when considering the cost, it's not a bad idea to make sure your soundbar comes with at least one of these hardware extras. Even at lower price points, soundbars can be a lot more flexible than you may think. The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar , for example, is one of the cheapest and most basic soundbars you can get. It lacks an internal subwoofer and doesn't have a lot of optional features, but it still allows you to connect to your display wirelessly. From $100 and upward, almost all soundbars allow for some form of wireless connectivity, particularly through Bluetooth. Because of their wireless functionality, you can use these soundbars for more than just your TV or monitor. Connecting a phone or handheld console can work just as easily as connecting them to other wireless external speakers, and depending on your budget, it can have a much more immersive result. You can also take advantage of being untethered to simply move your soundbar closer to where you are. Thanks to this, even if the distance of your display makes it hard to hear some dialogue or music, you won't have to rely on just making it louder. While cheaper soundbars often lack the capabilities of full sound systems, they sometimes offer bonuses that aren't present in more expensive options. Take the Roku Streambar for example — the soundbar also doubles as a streaming device. Even when comparing the Roku Streambar's differences to the Roku Ultra , a more dedicated streaming player, it's still able to provide the same basic functionality and resolution. This puts its functionality far above other soundbars in multiple price ranges, simply because of how much you're able to do with it. Other soundbars go the route of providing more "smart" functionality for homes. The Polk Audio React soundbar has Amazon Alexa built into it, which also allows you to call friends and family without the need of a phone. If your focus is on audio alone, you might still want to look at more dedicated setups to get as much quality out of a budget pick as possible. But as all-in-one solutions for those without streaming services or smart home devices, these soundbars are honestly pretty great value. If prices are simply far too high for you, there's always the option of buying secondhand sound systems from other sellers. You can easily find massive price cuts on refurbished devices from websites like eBay, sometimes bringing setups down from $300 to $150. With any luck, you can find normally costly setups at remarkably low prices, though this will depend on finding the right seller at the right moment. As with any secondhand item, you should also be aware of any defects or wrong items you come across. Doing research on the various aspects of soundbars themselves can be just as important as researching the model you're after. Make sure you read each description carefully so someone claiming to have a " true surround sound " system doesn't leave you with something underpowered. Even so, if you're pushing to get the best sound for the cheapest price, this might be the only way you'll get it. The biggest problem with finding a "budget" soundbar is the fact that you'll still need to spend a lot of money for one. The only way you can find any of these under $100 is if you go for generic or online-only brands. The VMAI soundbar is one of the few you'll find under $100, offering plenty of basic functionality and even including a built-in subwoofer to sweeten the deal further. But if you're looking for long-term support or consistent quality, you're unlikely to get it at this price point. Under $100, a soundbar isn't all that different from basic speakers like the Logitech Z313 . You should take a close look at the pros and cons of soundbars versus speakers to see if the former is really what you need. If all you're doing is listening to things on your computer, you probably won't need to spend nearly as much money on a costly sound system. If you're after something that will give you a home theater experience, you're better off saving up for the more expensive alternatives. Even if they come with a subwoofer and extra speakers, some budget soundbars can lack very basic hardware functionality. Soundbars like the Hisense HS2100 will include a remote that allows you to adjust various settings like volume or bass & treble, but if you lose the remote, you won't be able to adjust those settings personally. Often, there simply won't be any buttons to raise or lower the volume or adjust other settings on the soundbar itself, potentially forcing you to deal with poor settings on an otherwise decent device. The connectivity of certain cheaper soundbars can also be an issue. Most will have the ability to be plugged into other devices using an AUX or optical cable, but lower price points will make you lose out on additional HDMI connection options. This is a rarity even among cheaper soundbars, but it's something to be aware of if you're going for the least expensive possible option. In a worst-case scenario, you won't even be able to test your sound system until you get an entirely new device to plug it into. How subwoofers actually work is by providing more bass to whatever you're listening to, picking up slack in lower frequencies where regular speakers simply won't cut it alone. Because of this, many audio enthusiasts recommend that you always get a sound system that includes one. Considering how even extra-cheap soundbars often come with this addition, whether built-in or external, it's almost impossible to lose out on them by accident. However, there are some low-cost soundbars that do not come with a subwoofer, and you should probably avoid them. One particular soundbar without a subwoofer is the Hisense HS205G . Its list price of $80 makes it one of the least costly options you can find, but its capabilities are sorely lacking without a subwoofer. Some owners report that it doesn't even manage to surpass the volume of their basic built-in TV speakers. If you're willing to spend the extra money on a soundbar in the first place, you shouldn't settle for one that comes without the extra boost in audio performance. You'll probably expect a lack of support at cheaper price ranges for any device. Yet certain audio technologies like Dolby Audio and DTS are supported by a wide range of inexpensive soundbars, including the Samsung HW-T400 . These technologies allow for more immersive sound — especially from movies — allowing even cheap soundbars to at least compare to more expensive ones. However, models like the Sony S100F do not support these technologies, leaving you unable to experience them no matter what. At lower price points, you're also likely to miss out on more powerful sound systems. You're likely to only get to 2.0 or 2.1 surround sound with just $100, with the higher-standard 5.1 being reserved for $200 or higher. Of course, if you know the differences between 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos systems already, you probably know whether or not you'll actually need any of these extra features. But there are cheaper options that support these additions, leaving you with few reasons to avoid choosing them — much like soundbars with included subwoofers. If you consider yourself as an audiophile, you've likely experienced higher-end sound systems before. If that's the case, then pretty much any soundbar under $500 is likely to fall short of your expectations. Those who were able to use products like the Bose soundbars gave near-universal praise, only criticizing them for technical issues and when comparing them to similarly-priced soundbars from rival companies. To put things in comparison, Bose's flagship soundbar — the Smart Ultra Soundbar — has a list price of $900, and the company's cheapest option has a list price of around $280. Someone that has little-to-no experience with these top-quality systems likely won't care about the differences. After all, even the cheapest soundbars still often sound better than the built-in speakers you'll find in TVs or monitors, as mentioned previously. But these pricier alternatives blow the competition out of the water entirely, satisfying those who went the extra mile to actually pay for those systems in the first place. It's all a matter of perspective when it comes to audio, so as long as what you get is better than your current setup, you probably won't find many reasons to complain.None
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane has dropped his push to get a county judge to recuse himself from all criminal cases because of statements made by the judge’s confidential law clerk, who was Keane’s opponent in the recent race for district attorney. Judge Kenneth F. Case gave prosecutors until Friday morning to file a formal motion seeking his recusal. At the scheduled court appearance, prosecutors told the judge they would not be filing any paperwork to challenge his previously announced decision to continue to preside over all cases being prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office. “We accept your decision,” Assistant District Attorney Harmony A. Healy, of the DA’s Appeals Bureau, said in court. Erie County District Attorney candidates James Gardner, left, and Michael J. Keane, the acting district attorney, debate at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute on Oct. 24. Keane defeated Gardner in the Nov. 5 election. Keane wanted Case to recuse himself based on various comments made by Case’s confidential law clerk, James R. Gardner, during his campaign against Keane. Gardner’s statements showed “bias” against him and his office, as well as people who face criminal charges, Keane had argued. Through a spokeswoman, Keane declined an interview request Friday. In a written statement, he said he had an “ethical obligation to inform the Court of any matter that weakens public confidence in our criminal justice system.” “The decision to recuse is within the sole discretion of the Judge and I will accept the stated position of the Court,” Keane said. Among other comments, Keane pointed to Gardner questioning the “core competency” of the DA’s Office in a radio interview and some of Gardner’s comments during an Oct. 24 debate which Keane argued “run completely contrary to the presumption of innocence.” Keane’s request, initially made in a letter given to the judge Nov. 14, essentially paused criminal cases before Case for a week. Since late last week, assistant district attorneys appearing before Case read a statement about the office’s recusal request. Sometime before Friday, prosecutors stopped making the request on the record with each case as it appeared before the judge. Initially, Case sought an opinion from the state court system’s Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics and told the committee he believed he could be fair and impartial, Healy said in court. In his letter, Case also told the committee he was unaware of 95% of the concerns raised in Keane’s letter, Healy said. Case and Gardner were “called before” 8th Judicial District Administrative Judge Kevin M. Carter and County Judge Susan M. Eagan, supervisor for criminal judges for the district, the prosecutor said. Keane’s request for Case’s recusal led to the postponement of a Buffalo man’s trial on charges that he set fire to an auto repair business on Union Road in Cheektowaga in June 2023. Nicholas Buettner, 22, faces a third-degree arson charge. Friday morning’s developments came during the next appearance in Buettner’s case. Parties in the case set a tentative new trial date for mid-January. In the next case called Friday morning, Gene T. Partridge III, chief of the district attorney’s Major Crimes Bureau, appeared before Case to discuss the recusal issue. Case told Partridge he has no bias against the DA’s Office and treats all counsel and justice system personnel with professionalism, courtesy and respect, something he said he expects in return. “You don’t need to ask me on every case,” the judge said. Partridge asked Case if Gardner would be recused from all pending criminal cases, a request Partridge said was also made at the time prosecutors sought Case’s recusal in all cases. Case said he would “insulate” Gardner from handling any part of a case on which he commented. Specifically mentioned was the case of Jamien Harris, a case Gardner criticized Keane and the District Attorney’s Office for during the campaign. Case dismissed a murder indictment against Harris in October 2023. Harris was initially charged with weapons possession after the fatal shooting of her 90-year-old grandmother. Prosecutors later brought a murder indictment and Case ruled that the District Attorney’s Office should have brought the murder charge when it brought the weapons count. The District Attorney’s Office has filed an appeal of Case’s ruling. Should that case be sent back to his court, Case said he would not have Gardner handle anything related to it. In terms of other cases, Case said he’s spoken to Gardner. Gardner told him he harbors no bias towards the District Attorney’s Office, Case said, and the judge said he believes Gardner when he told him he can be fair and objective in any matter. “He’s indicated any comments made in the midst of campaigning or a debate were just that,” Case said from the bench. Reach Aaron at abesecker[at]buffnews.com or 716-849-4602. Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. 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The unprecedented devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” in Bicol has led President Marcos to consider revisiting the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP), which was initiated by his father, President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., through Executive Order No. 412 in 1973. The EO created the Bicol River Basin Council (BRBC) in Camarines Sur to coordinate sectoral programs and projects of line agencies operating in the basin. An outstanding mandate of the BRBC was the introduction of “integrated area development” or IAD as a planning approach that purposefully integrates all sectoral activities to attain significant social change. The late president may have thought of applying the novel geography-based planning approach on realizing the unfortunate location of the Bicol region that has rendered it vulnerable to typhoons, floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and droughts. He may have also noticed the potential of the 312,000-hectare basin as a fertile valley with rich volcanic soil, abundant underground aquifers, and a large farming community that can be developed to produce crops to supply the food needs of the region and even of Metro Manila. A closer perusal of the program, however, would suggest that many projects were pursued simultaneously within short six-year periods, of which flood control was only one among the infrastructural and social development projects considered. In an evaluation done by Jeanne Frances Ilio in 2013 in the lower, middle, and upper sub-basins of the study area, she noted the following problems that plagued the IAD projects: poor design and supervision; inadequate coordination between the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the BRBDP; poor institutional development; implementation delays; cost overruns, and delayed payments of workers. The projects did have accomplishments, however, in terms of some irrigation systems constructed, farmers’ cooperatives formed, residents resettled, farmlands consolidated, secondary and feeder roads constructed, and social service-oriented programs set up. Flood control projects were also initiated in the form of dredging of waterways and the setting up of minor flood control structures. However, these were also limited in scope. Decades later, according to Ilio, the BRBDP’s successor program, the Bicol River Basin Watershed Management Program was reportedly cast in the same mold, and was particularly faulted for its limited consultation with local government units in the region. A more effective approach is really needed to deal with the number and ferocity of typhoons and the flooding that often visit the Bicol River basin, which have made it difficult to maintain the sectoral development project components of the BRBDP. Social scientists have pointed out that the vulnerability of households to natural disasters is reflected in the see-sawing of poverty incidence, which reflects the occurrence pattern of typhoons and flooding that destroy crops and businesses. As part of the revisitation program of the BRBDP, it is good that Mr. Marcos is refocusing on flood control. Upon his instructions, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan will conduct detailed flood control engineering designs in 2025, and start civil works in 2026. Presumed to be set up are dams, diversion canals, levees, retarding basins, and dredging. Among the dams, the Sabo Dam in Albay will be constructed first. But the secretary should also consider implementing NIA’s planned Libmanan-Cabusao Dam in Camarines Sur. To be effective, the “hard” component of a flood control system should also be complemented with a “soft” component consisting of intensified reforestation of the vast denuded basin watersheds, and strict slope-based regulation of mining, silviculture, tourism, and grazing activities in the basin. MELITON B. JUANICO, [email protected] Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .Substitute Dejan Kulusevski rescued a point for injury-hit Tottenham in a 1-1 draw with Rangers at Ibrox. The Swede’s well-taken finish ensured Ange Postecoglou’s side avoided a third straight defeat but have work to do to finish in the top eight in the Europa League and avoid an unwanted two-legged play-off in February. Hamza Igamane’s clinical first-time finish from James Tavernier’s cross broke the deadlock at the start of the second half but Kulusevski levelled the game with 15 minutes remaining. Here’s how we rated the Spurs players at Ibrox... Fraser Forster 9 Bailed Spurs out with a brilliant late save to deny Cyriel Dessers a certain winner. Also made a string of sharp stops in the first half. Powerless to keep out Igamane’s cool strike. Pedro Porro 4 Allowed Igamane to escape behind him for the opening goal. Forced a low save from Butland in the second half but looks some way from his best and probably needs a rest. Radu Dragusin 5 His scatty passing invited pressure on the patched-up back four. Has rarely looked assured in this competition and arguably lucky to avoid picking up two yellow cards. Archie Gray 5 Made a smart block on Vaclav Cerny’s shot but was beaten by Dessers for the sub’s golden late chance. Guilty of a few careless passes when stepping out with the ball. Sterner tests lie ahead. Destiny Udogie 6 Allowed James Tavernier to cross for Igamane’s well-taken goal. Another player who is probably due a proper rest. Yves Bissouma 6 Tidy but safe in possession at the base of midfield. Lacked the dynamism to make a real impact on the game. Rodrigo Bentancur 6 Brought a calmness to Spurs’ midfield in the first half but faded after the break, and was replaced on the hour. James Maddison 6 Involved in the equaliser, cannily stepping over Dominic Solanke’s cutback. Won a couple of free-kicks in dangerous areas but drifted in and out of the game. Brennan Johnson 4 Lost a series of 50:50s and turned down opportunities to take on his full-back. Timo Werner 3 Really poor in possession and blazed over an early chance from a good position. Hooked at half-time on another difficult night for the German. Heung-min Son 4 Rarely looks at his best as a No9 any more and offered little in the way of focal point, before switching to the wing for the final half-hour. Dejan Kulusevski (Werner 45’) 7 Underlined his importance again with a crucial equaliser. Added some much-needed fight and thrust to a limp Spurs performance. Dominic Solanke (Johnson 60’) 7 Set up Kulusevski’s goal and provided Spurs with a focal point in attack, unsettling Rangers. Pape Matar Sarr (Bentancur 60’) 6 Added energy to the midfield but had little impact with the ball. Lucas Bergvall (Bissouma 60’) 6 Another tidy cameo from the Swede, who is starting to look more comfortable at this level. Not used: Austin, Whiteman, Dorrington, Hardy, Lankshear, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett.The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jeremy Lorenz scored 20 points as Wofford beat Kentucky Christian 100-55 on Saturday. Lorenz shot 8 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (6-7). Dillon Bailey scored 16 points while going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 10 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line. Anthony Arrington, Jr. shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 12 points. D’Angelo Stoxstill led the Knights in scoring, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. Kentucky Christian also got 12 points from Dejuan Johnson. LeMar Northington also had 12 points. Wofford hosts UNC Greensboro in its next matchup on Wednesday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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