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John Stamos defended his actions after facing backlash for wearing a bald cap to show support for fellow “Full House” star Dave Coulier, amid his cancer battle. The internet attacked the famous actor when he shared Instagram posts of himself shaving Coulier’s head , then posed for photographs in a bald cap. Social media users slammed the star for not actually going through the process of shaving his head, and accused him of making a mockery of the situation. TMZ shared a video of Stamos making his way through the Los Angeles Airport, Friday. “I’m so shocked,” he said. “First I’ll say — it’s just embarrassing — they’re embarrassing.” The video can be watched here . A post shared by John Stamos (@johnstamos) He pointed a finger at the critics, making it clear that he was personally offended by the way they interpreted his actions. “What they should be doing instead of making silly little videos or doing comments — they should call their doctor, make an appointment,” Stamos said, as he put the focus on the message behind his post. The “Full House” star went on to say he doesn’t usually follow what people say about him on social media, but this was an exception, and it really got to him. “This one really hurt me — mainly because I didn’t understand it,” Stamos told TMZ. A post shared by John Stamos (@johnstamos) “I’m just sad that they took it — the ones that took it the wrong way. I’m also sad they don’t have anything better to do. What they should do is make an appointment to get checked up — Dave was clear about that,” he said, as he reiterated Coulier’s desire to help others. Stamos continued, “I’m embarrassed for people that waste time on this when all I was doing was cheering up a friend,” he said. (RELATED: Internet Slams John Stamos Over Tone-Deaf Cancer Post) He went on to describe how Coulier himself felt about the situation. “It was incredible. He laughed and cried and we watched old movies and we told stories and I brought videos — it just was a beautiful thing,” Stamos said. Stamos also clarified that he could not shave his head because he is filming a show. Coulier is currently facing stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Five burning CFP questions: Biggest Week 13 games, dark-horse contenders and moreUS President-elect Donald Trump has paid homage to former US President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 in Georgia. Trump referred to Carter as a "good man" while acknowledging his significant impact on the country. The President-elect took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to express gratitude, stating that all Americans owe Carter a 'debt of gratitude' for his contributions. In Trump's first statement on Truth Social, the President-elect expressed sorrow upon hearing the news of Carter's passing, and spoke of the unique responsibility held by members of the presidential 'club.' He praised Carter for his efforts to improve American lives during a challenging period. Trump, along with his wife Melania, extended warm thoughts to the Carter family. Despite differing political ideologies, Trump acknowledged Carter's devotion to the US and commended his hard work in striving to enhance the nation. Former President Carter, who became the first Democratic president since Johnson, was praised for his humanitarian efforts post-presidency. Carter's legacy extends through achievements like the Camp David Accords and securing the Nobel Peace Prize for his dedication to peace and democracy. (With inputs from agencies.)
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A melee broke out at midfield of Ohio Stadium after Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday. After the Wolverines' fourth straight win in the series, players converged at the block "O" to plant its flag. The Ohio State players were in the south end zone singing their alma mater in front of the student section. When the Buckeyes saw the Wolverines' flag, they rushed toward the 50-yard line. Social media posts showed Michigan offensive lineman Raheem Anderson carrying the flag on a long pole to midfield, where the Wolverines were met by dozens of Ohio State players and fights broke out. Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer was seen ripping the flag off the pole and taking the flag as he scuffled with several people trying to recover the flag. A statement from the Ohio State Police Department read: "Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation. During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games and will continue to investigate." Michigan running back Kalel Mullings on FOX said: "For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game. It's bad for the sport, bad for college football. At the end of the day, some people got to learn how to lose, man. "You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost the game. We had 60 minutes and four quarters to do all that fighting. Now people want to talk and fight. That's wrong. It's bad for the game. Classless, in my opinion. People got to be better." Once order was restored, officers cordoned the 50-yard line, using bicycles as barriers. Ohio State coach Ryan Day in his postgame press conference said he wasn't sure what happened. "I don't know all the details of it. But I know that these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren't going to let that happen," he said. "I'll find out exactly what happened, but this is our field and certainly we're embarrassed at the fact we lost the game, but there's some prideful guys on our team that weren't just going to let that happen." The Big Ten has not yet released a statement on the incident. --Field Level Media
Hibernian 3 Aberdeen 3: Late drama ensures spoils are shared at Easter RoadDown 12.3% at One Point in a Single Trading Session, Is Amgen Stock Still a Buy?Lily Geiger launched her “zero-proof” aperitif brand, Figlia (Italian for “daughter”), in April 2021 from her family’s Ashley Falls home during the pandemic. The business was motivated by her father’s untimely death in 2016 due to alcoholism and inspired by the Italian culture she immersed herself in for the five months that followed. “The aperitivo hour was a thoughtful ritual, a little something to open the palate and a coming together to enjoy conversation—nothing overdone,” she describes observing while living in Rome. In starting her company, she sought to create a nonalcoholic alternative that had the sophistication of a Campari or Aperol but didn’t try to mimic the taste of alcohol (which can be triggering for those struggling with addiction). She also wanted to open up the conversation around healthy drinking, fostering “moments to remember” rooted in integrity and community without the adverse effects of alcohol—or, as her website puts it, “a modern non-alcoholic beverage that brings everyone to the party.” “We’re still one of the only brands talking about addiction,” Geiger notes. Those conversations happen on Instagram and TikTok, in interviews and podcasts, and on her website via links to Partnership to End Addiction . While the message is clearly sobering, balance is vital to her. “We try to be honest, not too hardcore, to encourage people to become more conscious and intentional in their intake,” she stresses, adding, “The most important question a person can ask is ‘What is healthy for me?’” Four years later, Figlia is thriving—and helping to change the drinking culture. Since we first wrote about Figlia in January 2023 (scroll down for the full original article), Geiger’s product has moved from a regional distribution base of roughly 400 in Massachusetts and New York to, within two years, a national distribution of close to 600 in New York, Texas, and Washington. Geiger attributes much of her success to Community Health Programs (CHP), a “small, loyal community that has actively sought out new vendors with the simple question “Why don’t you carry Figlia?” Figlia expanded into Whole Foods Market in the metro New York area in 2024, followed by Central Market in Texas and Faire in Washington. Figlia’s current distribution represents “a pretty good split between coffee shops and bodegas, grocery stores, specialty stores, and wine and beer spots,” Geiger notes. Sales are strong, thanks to a good sales rep and publicity in some major newspapers and magazines, including Forbes, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Figlia was most recently included in Wirecutter’s Best Nonalcoholic Drinks (December 2024). Despite the growth, Figlia is still run by a three-woman team—Geiger (who is based in New York City and “pretty much involved in everything”), Riley Johansson (digital marketing, based in Miami), and Vivien Brown (sales and operations, based in San Francisco). “We’re trying to grow organically and regionally as well as get into bigger retailers and chains while demo-ing to ensure we can manage the conversation,” Geiger maintains. Figlia is now available in restaurants in New York and California but is looking to expand gradually to other states. “I want to keep our operation sustainable, with a limited amount of production (still only in Utah) to keep the quality high,” she states. Even more exciting, Figlia is developing a new flavor—with the help of a Brooklyn-based team—which will launch this spring. “We’re using customer feedback about what they’d like to see next as well, and what they don’t like about Figlia currently, to fine-tune the recipe,” Geiger explains. That feedback has come via emails, surveys, media pitches, and social media comments. She’s likely also consulting with her chef friend, who recommended adding clove to the rose and bitter orange in Fiore, her original flavor. “This will be a big year for non-alcoholic brands,” she predicts. “The space is only growing as more research comes out showing that no amount of alcohol is actually good for you.” [Editor’s note: The following Spotlight was initially published on January 16, 2023. We are rerunning it now with the update above to coincide with the increasing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks and the growing trend toward Dry January and then Sober October.] “So I decided to create Figlia for those who are going zero proof, for whatever reason. To create an active community and a place for fun. The type of dinner table that always has an open seat for all experiences and stories. Where no one is an outsider and there is something special to sip for all...” —Lily Geiger, Founder & CEO, Figlia According to Mental Floss , there is good precedent for people being creative and productive beyond their usual capacity during a quarantine. Shakespeare wrote “ King Lear”, Isaac Newton developed his theory of gravity, and Edvard Munch painted his “Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu”—all during pandemic periods. Lily Geiger, who was living in Los Angeles pre-COVID, moved to her mom’s house in Ashley Falls during the lockdown of August 2020 and started working on an idea she had for a new non-alcoholic beverage. By September, she had an LLC, and in April 2021 she launched Figlia, a non-alcoholic aperitivo, making $13,000 in her first week. Geiger was born and raised in New York City. After graduating from Wake Forest University, she moved to L.A. and worked in brand marketing at Beautycounter, followed by a job at a small boutique retail consulting agency, gaining experience with brands like Summer Fridays, APL, and Heyday. She was 24 (and living in the Berkshires) when she first conceptualized the Figlia product and then developed it with the help of RoAndCo, a design-focused branding agency based in L.A. They met over Zoom and shipped samples back and forth. At the age of 25, she launched the brand with one flavor—Fiore (Italian for flower ), made with rose, bitter orange, and clove—that is now sold in 400 locations throughout the U.S. and has been featured in The New York Times , Vogue , and GQ (to name just a few publications). “I’ve always felt inspired to do something that meant something to me,” Geiger states. “When I asked myself what I was passionate about, this was the idea that stayed with me.” Geiger grew up with an alcoholic father and knew from a young age that her family was different. “There was a lot of embarrassment and shame.” Growing up in Manhattan, she also observed “an accelerated rate of drinking”— how social settings tended to revolve around alcohol. While in college, she began to think about how the habits kids started to foster during those years were carried into adult life. A few years later, Geiger noted the increase in drinking habits and alcohol sales during the pandemic. “Everyone was bored during COVID and wanted some rituals to help them get through it. Drinking was one of them.” She used 2020 as a time to re-evaluate her own drinking habits, to notice how she felt waking up after drinking the night before. “I wanted to find a nightly ritual that didn’t make me feel bad and also tasted great.” The non-alcoholic options offered at most restaurants and events felt juvenile and demeaning. “Being the one drinking a soda when everyone else has a glass of wine can separate you from the conversation and the people you’re with,” Geiger explains. “I wanted to provide something up to the caliber of what everyone else was drinking—something sophisticated, with an edge, that was meant to be savored. There wasn’t anything like that out there.” She’s not alone in that thinking—besides proponents of Dry January and Sober October movements, plenty of folks are interested in foregoing booze these days, and Geiger is eager to tap that audience. “There’s a wide range of people who want non-alcoholic options,” she notes, “and for lots of different reasons.” Whether you’re pregnant, struggle with addiction, have a medical or health condition, or the usual drinks just aren’t working for you, Figlia offers a fresh, new alternative to change things up. The zero-proof elixir helps you create “sophisticated drinks meant for memorable, leisurely moments.” It’s for “sipping with intention. Not for hangovers” (per the website). Based on her past jobs, Geiger had some confidence when thinking about starting her own business. But with no experience in food and beverages, she relied heavily on doing her homework. She stresses, “To be successful, you have to do a ton of research, but then it’s about trusting yourself and keeping going.” She credits her creative team at RoAndCo with helping her create her brand (images, colors, mood) and her copywriter with helping her develop her story and identify keywords to guide the marketing. “I’m all bootstraps, no investors—yet,” Geiger says. But considering the fact that she launched with only an Instagram account ( @drinkfiglia ) and website ( drinkfiglia.com ), those straps have proven to be pretty strong. “My own community expanded to all of these other communities,” she says. “We’ve broken our sales record for the past four consecutive months, and that’s with no paid magazine ads, just some ads on social media.” And as for investors, can we take the “yet” as a clue to future financing? “Definitely. I want to scale alongside our competitors in a healthy way,” she smiles. With one full-time employee and one part-time contractor, it’s still a small enough operation that you might wonder how Geiger keeps up with the increasing demand. “I just work more,” she answers. “Everyone I work with, I went to college with. We’re all women and we enjoy working together. We know who we are as a company and have a stance that won’t be easily changed.” What sets Fiore apart? The taste, for one, which isn’t meant to mimic wine or other spirits the way many nonalcoholic products do. The description: “ Fiore bottles the lushness of Italian gardens and the energy of sidewalk dinners in New York City. It is an ode to the spritz, a token of leisure and a reminder to take your time...We recommend Fiore poured over ice, adorned with an orange peel.” The bright red color. The beautiful bottle. The name ( Figlia means daughter in Italian), a nod to her inspiration in creating it and the culture the drink comes from. The way it is produced in Utah—the only place that could do the special hot-fill process Figlia requires (sterilizing with heat and then hand-closing it). And the fact that they don’t use any serotonin-altering ingredients (which people on antidepressants need to avoid). Beyond creating a beverage, Geiger is committed to encouraging people to have honest and inclusive conversations around alcohol consumption. “Figlia aims to better support our best selves, our community, and our planet,” the website explains. “But we can’t do it alone. That is why we support non-profits who are working diligently to help end addiction and support the environment.” One such nonprofit is the Partnership to End Addiction (committed to empowering families through a unique public health approach to addressing addiction, rooted in science and compassion). Figlia calls this act “sipping for good.” The business also donates to local New York City-based nonprofit environmental organizations through 1% for the Planet . So for everyone out there who is finding it hard to get through dry January (or dry forever), hang in there. Help is on the shelves, or you can order online. Try something new that promises to give you “all the glam, without the regrets.” Who knows? Maybe Fiore will become your new nightly ritual, too—and your drink of choice “for all the moments you want to remember.”
Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors have moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. In court filings on Monday, the prosecutors cited longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The decision by special counsel Jack Smith, who had sought to hold Trump criminally accountable for his efforts to subvert the 2020 election, represented the end of the federal effort against the former president who firmly won election this month despite the election-related cases and multiple other unrelated criminal charges against him. Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to a ceasefire with Hezbollah BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes are hitting Lebanon with airstrikes as negotiations progress toward a ceasefire between the country and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants. Lebanon reported that at least 12 people were killed Monday as explosions lit up the sky and airstrikes hit targets in Beirut and Tyre, a southern port city. After about a year of exchanging low-level attacks across the Israel-Lebanon border with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, Israeli troops launched a ground invasion of Lebanon in October. More than 3,700 people have been killed and 1.2 million displaced since. The fighting has amplified worries about direct conflict between Israel and Iran. International mediators are seeking to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to end the fighting. What's blocking a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah? BEIRUT (AP) — Diplomats and other officials say there have been several sticking points in ceasefire talks in the war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, even as conditions for an agreement appear to be ripe. Israel’s military has killed nearly all of the militant group’s top leaders. Tens of thousands of Israelis who were evacuated from the border months ago are pressuring their government to go home. And the world wants to stop regional conflict from spreading after more than a year of fighting. But there remain sticking points over how Hezbollah’s withdrawal from the border area will be monitored and whether Israel will have freedom to strike the militants. Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike. White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Black neighbor in lengthy dispute A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her manslaughter conviction. Susan Lorincz was sentenced Monday. The 60-year-old was convicted in August of killing 35-year-old Ajike “A.J.” Owens by firing a single shot from her .380-caliber handgun in June 2023. The shooting was the culmination of a long-running argument between the two neighbors over Owens’ children playing in a grassy area near both of their houses in Ocala. Lorincz told detectives that she feared for her life. Jurors did not agree with her self-defense claim. Judge in LA delays until January decision on resentencing Menendez brothers LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago. Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said he needed time to review 17 boxes of documents. Still he let the brothers' aunts take the stand. They both testified on their behalf as the brothers seek to have their 1989 convictions reexamined in the shotgun murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez. They argued the convictions should be reexamined because of new evidence of sex abuse by the brothers' father. The brothers were sentenced to life without parole. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to graphic cigarette warning labels WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to a federal requirement that cigarette packages and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking. The high court declined to hear the case in a brief written order handed down Monday. The warnings include pictures of smoke-damaged lungs and feet blackened by diminished blood flow. Nearly 120 countries around the world have already adopted graphic warning labels. It’s not clear when new labels might appear in the U.S., however. Some legal claims remain and the FDA has said it doesn’t plan to enforce any new requirements until December 2025. Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance Reports say the Russian military has captured a Briton fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region. Russia also began launching daylight drone attacks on civilian areas of Ukraine and its ground forces accelerated gains along parts of the front line. Russian state news agency Tass says the captured fighter was in the British army for four years and then joined the International Legion of Ukraine, formed early on in the nearly 3-year-old war. On the battlefield, a think tank says Russian forces recently have gained ground at “a significantly quicker rate” than they did in the whole of last year. Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship in Las Vegas this week. His order also upholds the seedings and pairings in the tournament. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players against the Mountain West Conference challenging the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing. In the wake of the presidential election, the upcoming marking of Thanksgiving and the ramp-up of the holiday season could be a boon for some - a respite from the events of the larger world in the gathering of family and loved ones, hours and even days spent with people who have played the largest roles in our lives, another chapter in a lifetime of memories.For others, though, that same scenario, particularly because of the polarizing presidential campaign, is something to dread, with the likelihood of disagreements, harsh words and raised voices looming large.Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women's Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women's Soccer League championship, capping a league-dominating season that set a league record for consecutive unbeaten matches, while becoming the first professional sports team from Orlando to win a major league trophy. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride forward Marta celebrates with teammates their National Women’s Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women’s Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship, capping a league-dominating season that set a league record for consecutive unbeaten matches, while becoming the first professional sports team from Orlando to win a major league trophy. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride Black Swans supporter group celebrate during the Orlando Pride National Women’s Soccer League championship victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women’s Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship, capping a league-dominating season that set a league record for consecutive unbeaten matches, while becoming the first professional sports team from Orlando to win a major league trophy. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride Black Swans supporter group celebrate during the Orlando Pride National Women’s Soccer League championship victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women’s Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women’s Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women’s Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship, capping a league-dominating season that set a league record for consecutive unbeaten matches, while becoming the first professional sports team from Orlando to win a major league trophy. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando Pride players celebrate their National Women's Soccer League championship during a victory parade on Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women's Soccer League championship, capping a league-dominating season that set a league record for consecutive unbeaten matches, while becoming the first professional sports team from Orlando to win a major league trophy. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)Newport World Resorts is the first and only EarthCheck Silver Certified integrated resort in the Philippines. Talk about beauty from inside and out. That’s the case with some of the country’s leading hotel groups, which have committed to combine sustainability with luxury. For the five-star City of Dreams Manila, its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts align with the “RISE to go Above and Beyond” sustainability strategy of its parent company, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. (Melco). The group’s ambitious environmental goals include achieving carbon neutral and zero-waste resorts by as early as 2030. This strategy covers the luxury international hotel brands in the 6.2-hectare luxury integrated resort: Nobu Hotel Manila, Nuwa Manila, and Hyatt Regency Manila that are already receiving local and international recognition for their groundbreaking green initiatives. City of Dreams Manila, for example, was the first among the integrated resorts to use renewable energy, with its solar panels reducing the resort’s reliance on fossil-fuel-based energy and thus contributing to decarbonization efforts. City of Dreams Manila’s P76-million 3,120 solar panels have helped reduce the property’s reliance on fossil-fuel-based energy. The P76-million 3,120 PV solar panels, which generate 1,600 megawatt hour or equivalent to charging over 139 million smartphones, was installed in 2020. To further harness solar energy, an additional P30 million 612 PV solar panels generating 400 MWh annually are currently being installed. The resort has likewise invested in a Nordaq water filtration system and bottling facility worth $370,000 on-site. This has contributed to the reduction of 11.6 million single-use plastic (SUP) bottles, plastic wet amenities, and plastic consumables across the hotel rooms, casino floors, and throughout the resort and its spas and gyms being diverted from landfills. City of Dreams is also focused on food waste, one of the biggest challenges faced by the hospitality industry. So far this year, about three metric tons of food waste (such as vegetable and fruit peelings) have been composted through the on-site vermicomposting facility. The vermicompost system has produced about five metric tons and 3,400 liters of Vermicast and Vermitea, respectively. These nutritious fertilizers nurture the herb garden, which provide about 209 kilograms of fresh herbs for the resort’s kitchens, resulting in a circular and regenerative system. Other efforts to reduce food waste include the installation of a food waste composting machine that harnesses a microbial technology to compost food waste. The byproduct is a form of compost that can be used as soil amendment for various horticulture applications, which the property gives to farmers. This year, City of Dreams has so far turned over about 3.6 metric tons of compost to its partner farmers. For these and other sustainability programs, each of the property’s Forbes Travel Guide-starred hotels bagged the Asean Green Hotels Award, “for upholding sustainable tourism through environment-friendly principles, resource consumption reduction, and local community involvement.” SM Hotels and Convention Corp.’s Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City has a Giving Garden that supplies the hotel fresh produce. Meanwhile, pioneer integrated resort Newport World Resorts has also integrated sustainable practices across its operations through its I Love Earth (ILE) campaign. “We believe sustainability is not just a trend—it is a long-term commitment to the future of the industry. We will continue to strengthen and expand our commitment to sustainability with the full support of our chairman, Kevin Tan, not just in sourcing, but also in renewable energy, waste reduction, emissions, and other crucial areas,” said Bruce Winton, Newport World Resorts’ ILE Green Council chair and Marriott Manila general manager. Among its notable programs is the development of an on-site machine farm in collaboration with Malaysian agricultural technology company BoomGrow Indoor Precision Farming Machine. This technology allows fresh produce to be grown all year-round, producing a higher yield while using 95-percent less land, 95-percent less water, and 95-percent less fuel. These initiatives are part of a broader sustainability strategy that spans across Newport World Resorts’ operations and the different brands it holds across the 25-hectare property. From healthy, responsible, and sustainable sourcing of supplies; water and energy efficiency measures; operational reforms to reduce waste, and holistic transformations through teaching, training, and technology, the property’s entire ecosystem has pitched in to create more environmentally friendly operations. These efforts have earned for Newport World Resorts a number of awards, including the Best Sustainability Program from Asia Gaming Awards and Sustainability Company of the Year during the Asia CEO Awards 2024. As for SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), its sustainability efforts are anchored on the 7Gs or Seven Green Goals, based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). These include reducing emissions from power consumption, encouraging responsible consumption, recycling water, and promoting sustainable tourism. The overall thrust for sustainability is cascaded to the rest of properties, ensuring that it is embedded at every step of the hotel’s operations, SMHCC said. Since the baseline year of 2019, the hospitality unit of the Sy family-led SM Group of Companies has made considerable progress, with its greenhouse gas emissions cut by as much as 40 percent in five years. Energy consumption per guest has likewise dropped by 40.19 percent since 2019, while food waste has also been dramatically reduced by 60 percent. Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay, for instance, has a Giving Garden that supplies the hotel’s fresh produce. “We have diverted 198 tons of food waste from landfills as of 2019 to 2023. More importantly, food waste prevention is where we take our first steps. We’ve made it our priority through mindful production and simple innovative solutions.” Leah Magallanes, VP for quality and sustainability at SMHCC, said earlier this year. 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 . These efforts show that for these hotel groups, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a way of life that makes perfect business sense.
Medical Imaging Workstations Market to Exhibit a Remarkable CAGR of 8.72% by 2030, Size, Share, Trends, Key Drivers, Demand, Opportunity Analysis and Competitive Outlook 12-18-2024 09:28 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Data Bridge Market Research Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global medical imaging workstations market which was USD 6.79 billion in 2022, is expected to reach USD 9.82 billion by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 8.72% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Market Definition: In the operating room, electrosurgical units are the most frequent type of electrical equipment. In laparoscopic surgery, electrosurgery is the most commonly employed energy system. Electro section, electro fulguration, electrodessication, and electrocoagulation are some of the electrosurgical methods. The differences in frequency, amperage, voltage, and application manner contribute to the distinct characteristics of each of these electrosurgical modalities. Higher frequency alternating current is used in these treatments, which is converted to heat via resistance as it passes through the tissues. Browse More About This Research Report @ https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-medical-imaging-workstations-market Some of the major players operating in the global medical imaging workstations market are: Medtronic (U.S.), B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), Johnson & Johnson Private Limited (U.S.), Smith+Nephew (U.K.), Symmetry Surgical Inc. (U.S.), CONMED Corporation (U.S.), Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH (Germany), Olympus Corporation (Japan), Boston Scientific Corporation (U.S.), Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC. (U.S.), ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Parkell, Inc. (U.S.), BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), KLS Martin Group (Germany), Applied Medical Resources Corporation (U.S.), Utah Medical Products, Inc. (U.S.), XCELLANCE Medical Technologies (Germany), International group medical technology and electronics GmbH (Germany), Stryker (U.S.), Tecno Instruments (Italy), Electro Surgical Instrument Company (U.S.). Competitive Landscape and Global Medical Imaging Workstations Market Share Analysis : The global medical imaging workstations market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to global medical imaging workstations market. Browse Trending Reports: https://dbmrganeshsak.blogspot.com/2024/12/empty-intravenous-iv-bags-market_18.html https://dbmrganeshsak.blogspot.com/2024/12/leather-goods-market-industry-trends_18.html https://dbmrganeshsak.blogspot.com/2024/12/alternating-current-ac-meters-sensors.html About Data Bridge Market Research: An absolute way to predict what the future holds is to understand the current trend! Data Bridge Market Research presented itself as an unconventional and neoteric market research and consulting firm with an unparalleled level of resilience and integrated approaches. We are committed to uncovering the best market opportunities and nurturing effective information for your business to thrive in the marketplace. Data Bridge strives to provide appropriate solutions to complex business challenges and initiates an effortless decision-making process. Data Bridge is a set of pure wisdom and experience that was formulated and framed in 2015 in Pune. Contact Us: - Data Bridge Market Research Email: - sopan.gedam@databridgemarketresearch.com This release was published on openPR.Watch the 10 best plays from the Idaho high school football state championship games
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