Nikki Kaye, former MP for Auckland Central died after a long battle with cancer. Kaye, 44, was a former deputy leader of the National Party and served as a Minister in John Key’s Government. She revealed in September 2016 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and returned to work the following year. Kaye announced in July 2020 that she was leaving politics at that year’s general election. Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died at age 44. It’s understood she died at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Her former colleague, Maggie Barry, posted on Facebook a short time ago a picture of the pair with the caption “farewell my friend”. Friends told NZME she was in great health up until a few months ago, when her health went downhill very suddenly. A funeral notice would be shared by family tomorrow. STORY CONTINUES AFTER LIVEBLOG STORY CONTINUES Former National Party leader Todd Muller said he will miss her dearly. “A beautiful soul with a deeply caring heart fueled by a ferocious energy to serve her party, community and country often at the expense of her own health. “I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace Nikki” A beautiful soul with a deeply caring heart fueled by a ferocious energy to serve her party, community and country often at the expense of her own health. I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace Nikki Another colleague, Judith Collins, a Government Minister, said Kaye died “far too young and far too early”. I am so sorry to hear this. Far too young and far too early. RIP Nikki. Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died https://t.co/mpDtJ3PjlH Kaye served as an MP for the Auckland Central electorate from 2008, when she entered Parliament at age 28, until 2020. In two races for the Auckland Central seat, she beat Jacinda Ardern. She had to fight for her seat in every election. Auckland Central is seen as one of the most marginal seats in the country, courtesy of the ever-changing population of students and apartment dwellers. In January 2013, she was appointed to Cabinet by Prime Minister John Key with the portfolios of Food Safety, Civil Defence, and Youth Affairs, and Associate Minister of Education and Immigration. In September 2016 she took sick leave from the House for breast cancer treatment. She returned to Parliament in early 2017, resuming full duties. She served as Deputy Leader of the National Party and Deputy Leader of the Opposition from May 2020 to July 2020. After retiring from parliament in 2020, Kaye spent time at former Prime Minister John Key’s holiday home in Maui. She told the Herald’s senior political correspondent Audrey Young a year later she had travelled to San Francisco and London and spent time on Great Barrier Island. She had joined the board of AUT Ventures, the commercial arm of the Auckland University of Technology. She did some work for the OECD and the Government of Bahrain, presenting to a virtual conference around 21st century education systems. She visited technology companies in California and friends in Britain before getting a ballot spot to return to MIQ. All up she spent five months overseas, before setting up her base on Great Barrier Island. Kaye was also wanting to make a contribution in the field of digital education in New Zealand and the United States and got herself a three-year visa to do so. She was also committed to helping breast cancer charities. Kaye was also a keen sportswoman. In 2020, she completed the Coast to Coast – a 243km running, cycling and kayaking race from Kumara’s Serpentine Beach to Christchurch’s New Brighton Beach. Speaking to Women’s Weekly in 2022, Kaye spoke candidly about her desire to find balance and time to look after herself. ”There’s this thing burning in me that loves to help people. There are always people who need help and if you’re someone who cares a lot, like I do, then you can never shut off,” she said at the time. ‘One of the bravest Parliamentarians NZ has seen’ The Prime Minister and Finance Minister have paid tribute to Nikki Kaye, described as a “cherished colleague, friend, and former Minister, Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for Auckland Central”. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and National Party leader, said her contribution “to our party, her community, and New Zealand has left an indelible mark”. “Her tireless dedication, sharp intellect, and tenacity earned her the respect of people across the political spectrum,” Luxon said. ”Nikki was a remarkable person and a crusader for what she believed in, and her contribution has left our country in a better place.” - More to come Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn RedditGrey zone aggression targets global shipping – WTW
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“You just can’t keep a good man down,” the old saying goes, and with billionaire Elon Musk that certainly appears to be true regarding his finances. On Tuesday, Delaware Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick ruled for a second time that the Tesla CEO’s 10-year compensation package approved in 2018 and once valued at $56 billion was excessive and the result of him essentially controlling the board of directors, the reported. Some shareholders had sued in Delaware, where Tesla was incorporated, to block the agreement. In January, McCormick ruled for those shareholders. However, the compensation plan was then put before all the shareholders in June, and more than 70 percent of them voted to approve it. Nonetheless, McCormick held Tuesday that the subsequent supermajority vote of the shareholders did not repair what she determined to be a faulty negotiation process in 2018. “A stockholder vote standing alone cannot ratify a conflicted-controller transaction,” McCormick wrote in her . In other words, the judge said she believes there were conflicts of interest in the compensation negotiation process. responded to the ruling on his social media platform X, writing, “Shareholders should control company votes, not judges.” And a post on Tesla’s X account said, “A Delaware judge just overruled a supermajority of shareholders who own Tesla and who voted twice to pay [Elon Musk] what he’s worth.” Shareholders should control company votes, not judges — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) “The court’s decision is wrong, and we’re going to appeal. This ruling, if not overturned, means that judges and plaintiffs’ lawyers run Delaware companies rather than their rightful owners – the shareholders,” the company added. Meanwhile, the same week Musk was denied his Tesla pay, his aerospace company SpaceX, in which he owns a reported as of June, is said to have been revalued an additional $140 billion higher by potential investors. “SpaceX is in talks to sell insider shares in a transaction valuing the rocket and satellite maker at about $350 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, a massive jump highlighting the post-election gains across Elon Musk’s business empire,” reported. was previously valued at $210 billion earlier this year, the news outlet said. Bloomberg further noted the share price of Tesla, in which Musk held a , is up 40 percent since Nov. 5. In October, his Tesla shares went up in value by roughly in just one day of trading alone. The price of one share of Tesla’s on Thursday was $368. Tesla just crossed the $356 mark as investors see past Elon’s temporary comp uncertainty by a corrupt judge’s ruling in a strong market driven by strong AI product outlook. — AJ (@alojoh) According to Bloomberg’s , Musk’s total wealth has soared to $353 billion, making him far and away the wealthiest man in the world. It’s worth pointing out that following McCormick’s first ruling against Musk and Tesla, the company from Delaware to . So if Delaware’s supreme court upholds the lower court’s ruling, the Tesla board of directors can simply vote on another compensation package and likely face a more business-friendly judicial system in the Lone Star State. The AP reported that Musk’s compensation would probably be valued even higher under a new package, since it will undoubtedly include stock options and the price of Tesla stock has doubled in the past six months. Yep, it’s true: you just can’t keep a good man down. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .Amit Shah launches 10,000 new PACS, sets target to establish 2 lakh cooperatives
By Allyson Chiu The Washington Post If you’re taking stock of your kitchen tools, a cursory scan around the room will probably reveal a common trend: black plastic. “Black plastic is in virtually every kitchen in America,” said Judith Enck, a former senior Environmental Protection Agency official in the Obama administration who now heads Beyond Plastics, an advocacy organization. But she and other experts are urging people to avoid using spoons, spatulas, ladles, tongs and containers made from the ubiquitous material. A growing body of research suggests black plastic, which can be made from recycled electronic waste, could contain toxic chemicals that might leach into your food while you’re cooking. Here’s what you need to know about how to deal with the black plastic in your kitchen. A recent peer-reviewed analysis of black plastic household products, including food trays and kitchen utensils, found that 17 out of 20 items tested (or 85 percent) contained brominated and organophosphate flame retardants. The chemicals detected in the study are often found in electronics and have been linked to a number of health hazards. “We know for a fact that these toxic flame retardants can migrate out of the products that they’re in and into our environment,” said Megan Liu, who co-authored the study. Heat, she noted, can make it easier for these chemicals to leach out. Liu, science and policy manager at Toxic-Free Future, an environmental health research and advocacy group that conducted the study along with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, said researchers did not link the exposure levels in the tested products to specific health outcomes. There is some debate over how much risk plastic kitchen tools contaminated with flame retardants could pose to people. Broadly, exposure to these chemicals have been linked to cancer and hormone disruption, but so far there hasn’t been enough research to link regular use of contaminated cooking utensils or food containers to health problems. The latest study has come under scrutiny for incorrectly calculating the safe exposure limit for Decabromodiphenyl ether, or BDE-209, one of the 11 flame retardants the researchers detected in the tested products. The paper estimated that using contaminated cooking utensils could cause a median intake of 34,700 nanograms per day, which the authors wrote “would approach” the maximum exposure levels considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency for an adult weighing roughly 130 pounds. But that math was wrong. The maximum level is 420,000 nanograms per day, not 42,000. The study has since been corrected. Liu said the error does not change the study’s conclusions, that the presence of toxic chemicals in items people use on a daily basis should prompt concern. Some of the products tested contained multiple flame retardants, not only BDE-209. “There’s really no safe level of exposure to these harmful toxic flame retardants,” she said, adding these substances can build up in the body. Liu and other experts emphasized there’s a need for greater regulation and restrictions that keep these chemicals out of consumer products they’re not supposed to be in, they said. “We try and recycle plastic, but this is an example of where the recycling sort of breaks down and introduces potentially hazardous chemicals into products that they were never intended to be in,” said Andrew Turner, a plastic pollution expert at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. In the meantime, here are some steps you can take to help reduce your risk. It’s likely that not all the black plastic products in your kitchen contain recycled electronic waste, but it can be difficult to know for sure. Labeling that can tell consumers whether a product has recycled content isn’t always available. America’s Test Kitchen, notes that if kitchen utensils are made from virgin, or new, black plastic, they might still be okay to use because that material is unlikely to contain the contaminants found in recycled products. • Start with what touches your food. Instead of trying to guess which items might be contaminated, some experts recommend getting rid of anything made from black plastic that comes into contact with food. • If it gets exposed to heat, throw it out. If it feels overwhelming to purge your kitchen and replace everything at once, consider prioritizing getting rid of black plastic items that most often come into contact with hot pans and food or cooking oil, for example spatulas or stirring spoons, Turner said. “The concern about cooking utensils is the fact that firstly, you’re heating something up, which is bound to release more stuff,” said Turner, who published a peer-reviewed paper in 2018 highlighting the presence of recycled electronic waste in black plastic products. “Secondly, if you’re heating in oil, the oil acts like a solvent for the flame retardants. It’s a better way of getting flame retardants out of plastic than, say, water — even boiling water.” • Don’t use it to store or reheat food. You should also get rid of black plastic containers and generally avoid reheating food in any type of plastic or exposing the material to other sources of heat, such as a dishwasher. “Never put any plastic into the microwave,” Enck said. “I’m concerned because a lot of takeout food containers have black plastic on the bottom, and if you’re busy, you may just throw all the spaghetti from last night into the microwave, and you’re going to get some toxics in the marinara sauce.” • Don’t recycle it. Once you’ve collected your unwanted black plastic, don’t put it in with your recycling, Enck said. Recycling facilities typically don’t have the technology to sort black plastic, so the items end up discarded as waste, she said. “I just threw it all out in my garbage can,” said Enck, who got rid of black plastic in her kitchen. Plastic is used so often in cooking tools because the material can be molded and has the right balance of rigidity and flex to accomplish many tasks around the kitchen, said Hannah Crowley, executive editor for America’s Test Kitchen product reviews. “Plastic in general is incredibly versatile, which is why it has wormed its way into every facet of our lives,” Crowley said. But it can be easy and affordable to replace black plastic tools with ones made from wood, stainless steel or silicone. For food containers, experts recommend glass. Wood: Wood can be a great material for cooking tools, such as stirring spoons and bowls. Consider purchasing bamboo items, said Shanika Whitehurst, associate director of product sustainability, research and testing at Consumer Reports. Not only can bamboo be a more sustainable source of wood, the material is durable and cost-effective, she said. “You can find bamboo and utensils everywhere from Walmart to Macy’s,” she said. “They work great. They don’t take on too much of the food smells.” But don’t put wood products in the dishwasher, Crowley said. Because it’s a porous natural material, it will soak in a lot of water if it’s left in a wet environment and drying it out could crack it. Wood products also typically need to be oiled periodically. Stainless steel: Stainless steel can be a more low-maintenance option. “It can go in the dishwasher, no concerns there,” Crowley said. “It’s not going to break. You don’t need to oil it.” But, she noted, metal tools might not be the right choice if you want to protect your pans, particularly nonstick ones. Stainless steel could scratch certain pans if you’re really scraping at the surface. If you’re using stainless steel utensils, Crowley suggests cooking in a cast iron pan, which you don’t have to be as careful with. Silicone: Metal and wood tools aren’t as flexible as plastic, so if you’re in need of a tool that can easily remove cake batter from a bowl or clean your pan of scrambled eggs, silicone is an option, Crowley said. Silicone is made with plastic, and experts note that they’re still trying to understand potential risks. But Crowley said these products are typically designed to withstand higher temperatures than plastic utensils. Whitehurst recommended making sure that any silicone cooking tools you buy are labeled food grade. Many wood, stainless steel and silicone tools can be purchased for less than $20. You can also find deals buying secondhand utensils from places such as Goodwill or Salvation Army. As you’re replacing your items, here are some of Crowley’s kitchen must-haves: • Fish spatula: The spatula part is typically stainless steel, but handles can be made of wood or silicone. “Fish is the trickiest thing to turn,” she said. “These are designed the best possible way to turn something tricky, which in turn makes them good for everything.” • Wooden spoon • Stainless steel ladle • Stainless steel slotted spoon Amudalat Ajasa of The Post contributed to this report.Shlomo Nehama Steps Down as Chairman of the Board of Ellomay Capital Ltd.How to watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans: TV channel, streaming info
(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children, affecting about one in 345 children in the United States. 1-2 It may happen as a result of lack of oxygen during or around birth, stroke, infection, a problem with metabolism or other problems that cause injury or affect the development of parts of the brain involved in movement control in the first few years of life. 3 CP is a permanent condition, affecting a person for their entire life. People living with CP typically have motor problems, which may include spasticity (abnormal muscle tightness), dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) or ataxia (poor muscle control), and many people have a mix of these motor disorders. 4 Dyskinesia due to CP (DCP) is one of the most disabling forms of CP and impacts approximately 10% to 20% of people living with CP. 5-6 According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), the combination of irregular and unpredictable movements (chorea) and twisting and repeating movements (dystonia) often disrupt activities and cause significant functional impairment, including the ability to maintain balance, walk or fine motor control. 7 Heather Riordan, M.D., Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, discusses the symptoms of chorea and impact on patients in a video shared on the CPF website here . About 30% of people with DCP are affected mostly by these involuntary and irregular movements (chorea), while dystonia is the predominant motor finding in the remaining 70%. 8 However, it is common for both chorea and dystonia movements to be present together. 6 For people living with DCP, these movements can occur in any region of the body, including the arms and legs, torso and face and may vary in severity. They are often triggered or made worse by stimulation or stress. Because dyskinesia can occur at rest and/or when actively using the body, the problems with movement are very burdensome in day-to-day living, with discomfort and pain affecting the quality of life for people and their caregivers. 9 Jen Lyman, mom to a son with DCP, highlights how dyskinesia makes communicating more difficult. "The most difficult thing about dyskinesia is watching my son struggle to do things that he wants to do, but the extra movements get in the way...special things, such as using a touch screen to video chat with his grandmother, are nearly impossible despite his best efforts to use his hands and fingers. Something so simple, yet so special for him should be effortless." DCP has a wide-ranging impact on the individual, including lifelong challenges with movement, a higher risk of other medical issues, a higher rate of mental health challenges and difficulties with communication. 10-12 "Those of us who have the privilege to serve patients with dyskinetic, hyperkinetic or mixed cerebral palsy see the functional impact of this very challenging type of tone every day," said Susan Biffl, M.D., Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Assistant Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. "Patients face challenges with self-care, independence, mobility, communication, fine motor skills that affect occupational and recreational activities, swallowing, social interactions and even sleep. As this tone is variable, it is much more challenging to treat than more consistent tone issues, such as spasticity." Treatment Options There are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for DCP. Dystonia and chorea are often managed separately as they respond differently to various treatments, which can make treatment challenging. 3 Most drugs being investigated for DCP have focused on dystonia, and more research is needed to determine potential treatments for chorea. New treatment options are needed to help manage these movement disorders and improve daily function and quality of life for those affected. "After 20 years of caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, I continue to find those with dyskinetic cerebral palsy among the most challenging to treat, largely due to the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic options," said Joyce Oleszek, M.D., Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine. "There is an urgent need for more robust evidence to support pharmacologic treatments for this condition, given its profound impact on function, comfort and quality of life." Ongoing Research Clinical studies are important in the development of treatment options, allowing researchers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. The data from clinical studies are used to determine if an investigational treatment can be approved for use to treat certain disorders. There are ongoing clinical studies evaluating potential treatments for DCP, including one for chorea. Neurocrine Biosciences is conducting the KINECT ® -DCP clinical study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study investigating the study drug, valbenazine, for the treatment of DCP. The clinical study is currently enrolling children, adolescents and adults six to 70 years of age who have been diagnosed with DCP. "The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is excited to partner with Neurocrine Biosciences on this study," said Rachel Byrne, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. "We are proud to support strong research that can potentially bring meaningful change to the lives of those living with cerebral palsy." If you or someone you know may be eligible for this research study, please visit the study website for additional information here: FindADCPStudy.com . REFERENCES © 2024 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CAP-NBI-US-0115 12/2024 NBI-98854-DCP3018_11DecMatRelease_v1.0_25November2024
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned by a trade union not to impose “blunt headcount targets” for the size of the Civil Service but Government sources insisted there would be no set limit, although the number “cannot keep growing”. Departments have been ordered to find 5% “efficiency savings” as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review, potentially putting jobs at risk. The size of the Civil Service has increased from a low of around 384,000 in mid-2016, and the Tories went into the general election promising to reduce numbers by 70,000 to fund extra defence spending. Any reduction under Labour would be more modest, with the Guardian reporting more than 10,000 jobs could be lost. A Government spokesman said: “Under our plan for change, we are making sure every part of government is delivering on working people’s priorities — delivering growth, putting more money in people’s pockets, getting the NHS back on its feet, rebuilding Britain and securing our borders in a decade of national renewal. “We are committed to making the Civil Service more efficient and effective, with bold measures to improve skills and harness new technologies.” Mike Clancy, general secretary of the Prospect trade union said: “We need a clear plan for the future of the civil service that goes beyond the blunt headcount targets that have failed in the past. “This plan needs to be developed in partnership with civil servants and their unions, and we look forward to deeper engagement with the government in the coming months.” A Government source said: “The number of civil servants cannot keep growing. “But we will not set an arbitrary cap. “The last government tried that and ended up spending loads on more expensive consultants.” The Government is already risking a confrontation with unions over proposals to limit pay rises for more than a million public servants to 2.8%, a figure only just over the projected 2.6% rate of inflation next year. Unions representing teachers, doctors and nurses have condemned the proposals. In the face of the union backlash, Downing Street said the public sector must improve productivity to justify real-terms pay increases. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “It’s vital that pay awards are fair for both taxpayers and workers.” Asked whether higher pay settlements to staff would mean departmental cuts elsewhere, the spokesman said: “Real-terms pay increases must be matched by productivity gains and departments will only be able to fund pay awards above inflation over the medium-term if they become more productive and workforces become more productive.” TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said: “It’s hard to see how you address the crisis in our services without meaningful pay rises. “And it’s hard to see how services cut to the bone by 14 years of Tory government will find significant cash savings. “The Government must now engage unions and the millions of public sector workers we represent in a serious conversation about public service reform and delivery.”
Bello added eight assists for the Mastodons (4-2). Corey Hadnot II went 6 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Jalen Jackson had 13 points and went 6 of 13 from the field. The Dragons (4-3) were led in scoring by Cole Hargrove, who finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Kobe Magee added 15 points and three steals for Drexel. Shane Blakeney finished with 12 points. Jackson scored nine points in the first half and Purdue Fort Wayne went into halftime trailing 37-35. Bello scored 15 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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