Philadelphia's Joel Embiid scored 31 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in his return after missing seven games to spark the 76ers on Sunday in a 108-100 NBA victory at Chicago. Embiid had been sidelined by a left knee injury and personal reasons since a November 20 loss to Memphis, the Sixers going 4-3 in his absence. The 30-year-old Cameroonian-born big man, who wore a left knee brace, also added four assists and two blocked shots in 33 minutes in only his fifth game of the season. "He caught fire there," 76ers coach Nick Nurse said of Embiid. "Certainly he gave us a lot of confidence." Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey contributed his first career NBA triple-double with 25 points and career highs of 14 assists and 11 rebounds. "It was good," Maxey said. "The offense flowed really well. Pick and roll was really good. I was able to get everybody involved, get Joel going and get myself going too." "He turned on the jets and got to the rim at some pretty opportune times," Nurse said of Maxey. Embiid was a welcome court presence for the 76ers. "He creates so much space for us on the floor, gets the attention," said Maxey. "I didn't see one pick and roll double team for the first time in a long time." Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 30 points. At New York, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Bucks over the Brooklyn Nets 118-113. Damian Lillard added 15 points and 11 assists while reserve Bobby Portis contributed 23 points and Gary Trent Jr. scored 20 off the Milwaukee bench. Germany's Dennis Schroder led the Nets with 34 points. js/mlmA hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns PITTSBURGH (AP) — A hamstring injury managed to do the one thing to George Pickens that nobody else has during the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver's three eventful years in the NFL, Pickens included. It kept him quiet. Temporarily anyway. Canadian Press Dec 8, 2024 3:58 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Cleveland Browns with teammates Jaylen Warren (30), Calvin Austin III (19), and MyCole Pruitt, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) PITTSBURGH (AP) — A hamstring injury managed to do the one thing to George Pickens that nobody else has during the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver's three eventful years in the NFL, Pickens included. It kept him quiet. Temporarily anyway. Pickens missed the first game of his career on Sunday, watching from the sideline in Pittsburgh's 27-14 win over Cleveland that showcased the team's receivers group runs deeper than the unit's talented if occasionally petulant star. Instead of a reunion with Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II just over two weeks after the two spent the final play of Cleveland's victory on Nov. 21 pushing and shoving into a restraining wall — which led to a war of words between the two in the aftermath and run-up to the rematch — Pickens watched from the sideline as the players who have taken a back seat stepped to the forefront. Van Jefferson caught one of Russell Wilson's two touchdown passes. Mike Williams made his first grab in a month. Scotty Miller saw his most extensive playing time since September. None of them have Pickens' ability. For an afternoon anyway, they made sure it didn't matter as the Steelers (10-3) won comfortably as Wilson spread his 15 completions to eight players, a democratic approach that is becoming the norm. “Just knowing that it can come to you at any moment is a fun feeling as a playmaker,” said Miller, who had three catches for 38 yards, including a leaping sideline grab in the fourth quarter. “And it also means the defense can't focus on one player. They’ve got to guard all of (us).” Even if Pickens' absence came as a bit of a surprise, even to his teammates. Tight end Pat Freiermuth found out when he checked his phone in the locker room. His father had sent him a text message that Pittsburgh's leading receiver was out with a hamstring issue that forced him to miss practice Friday. After a shaky start in which the offense looked out of sorts — the Steelers had four three-and-outs in their first five drives — Wilson settled in and the players who have found themselves on the fringes of the depth chart were on the field in important moments. “We have so much confidence in everybody,” Wilson said. “We're having fun, enjoying the process, working our tails off every day.” And they're winning, one of the major reasons that it has been easier for Williams to stomach the fact he has become a role player for the first time in his career. His first catch with Pittsburgh just days after being acquired from the New York Jets was an over-the-shoulder game-winning touchdown grab in Washington. Yet Williams has served as a spectator or a blocker for most of the last month. He has tried to stay ready, and it showed when he made a leaping one-handed snag in the third quarter for a 20-yard gain that set up Wilson's touchdown pass to Freiermuth. “They was (winning) before I got here,” Williams said. “So for me, I just got to show up and when I need to come out and make a play, make a play.” It's a selfless approach that has permeated the offense during a season in which the Steelers (10-3) have surprised everyone but themselves. “The strength of the pack is the pack," Tomlin said. “We've got a bunch of guys that want to be the reasons why we're successful.” The supremely confident Pickens is part of that pack, though he often stands apart for a variety of reasons, not all of them good. Pickens has found himself in the spotlight regularly since being taken in the second round in 2022, not always for the right reasons . Tomlin has grown weary recently of fielding questions about Pickens’ actions. Tomlin said after a victory over Cincinnati that Pickens needs to “grow up, and grow up in a hurry” after Pickens drew a pair of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties against the Bengals for post-catch celebrations, actions that earned him another set of fines from the league. Still, Pickens figured to be in the lineup on Sunday even after being listed as “questionable” on Friday's practice report. When the team made him inactive, it caught the Browns a little off guard. “I was a little surprised,” Newsome said. “I mean, especially when you do a lot of back-and-forth talking and things like that.” Pittsburgh's offense found a way anyway. And the Steelers did it drama-free for once. “We believe in our group,” Tomlin said. “I know I've said that to you guys repeatedly. Maybe you'll start believing me.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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The Golden State Warriors currently possess a respectable roster capable of postseason success, but they could make a groundbreaking move in the future that would shock the NBA world. The Warriors could make another championship run in the late 2020s by bringing together their Top 4 contributors from 2016-19. “The Golden State Warriors could break the sports world by doing something that’s never been done before in NBA history,” Empire Sports Media’s Matthew Legros wrote Monday. “Right now, the Warriors look strong. Stephen Curry is still in his prime. So is Andrew Wiggins. Draymond Green is anchoring them on both ends per usual and their young talent pool is elite.” “But Curry, 36, and Green, 34, are nearing 40 years old. Their championship window, which is still open, won’t remain that way forever." "That’s why they should reunite with a couple of former teammates to win a historic championship in the twilight of their careers.” “Curry has a style of play that could enable him to still average 20-plus points per night and continue being an elite marksman from outside at 40.” “Durant’s unselfish approach, coupled with his size and feel for the game would make him another aging superstar who could still be an effective, low-usage scorer.” “The same goes for Thompson, who doesn’t need to dribble to catch fire. So long as Green remains agile, he could still make sound reads and distribute to those three.” “With a slew of youthful defensive specialists around them and one more potent scorer to serve as a failsafe for the injury-prone Curry, Durant, and Thompson, Golden State could realistically win one more championship five years from now.” “If the opportunity presents itself, the Warriors’ big four could be the first unit to run the table in such a fashion and would make for entertainment value unlike anything the NBA world has seen before.” The Warriors secured two titles with Durant, Curry, Green, and Thompson running the show. The organization defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers twice before falling to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 finals. Following the devastating end to the 2018-19 season, Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets during free agency, lowering Golden State’s chances of dominating the NBA in the future. Surprisingly, the Warriors returned to the finals in 2022 and took down the Boston Celtics in six games to win their sixth championship in franchise history. However, after a miserable showing in the No. 9 vs. No. 10 Western Conference Play-In game last season, Thomas inked a deal with the Dallas Mavericks in July, officially ending the Warriors' dynasty. Will the Warriors’ Big 4 reunite for a final farewell tour in a few years? Perhaps, but the four studs appear to be focused on doing whatever it takes to achieve success in the present. More NBA: Lakers could hit jackpot by acquiring Trail Blazers' $208 million two-player packageTrump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?
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I send a wish of reconciliation to a letter writer, whose Nov. 22 “No Justification Possible For Voting For Trump,” saddens me. To some, Trump was simply the lesser of two evils. More substantively, a Trump voter has views unwisely ignored in this blue zone. Consider the despair expressed after the Board of Supervisors’ funding decisions for community organizations. Perhaps if there had been a greater diversity of viewpoints in recent years, we might not have been so quick to reduce human beings to data points meant for evaluation according to “equity” and “inclusion.” Reductions have their reasons, of course: cost-saving, qualifying for grants, attracting social impact investments, facilitating surveillance. But there is nothing inevitable about the digital dystopia we are imposing upon ourselves; we are capable of considering other criteria. A review of the awards (recommended and not) on the county website reveals why many tried-and-true organizations (the Toddler Center, Monarch, Meals-on-Wheels, Grey Bears) did not make the cut. They provide more than “evidence-based” measures. They create spaces for autonomy, spontaneity and connection, invaluable intangibles. — Rachael Sotos, Santa Cruz The Sentinel welcomes your letters to the editor. Letters should be short, no more than 175 words. We do not accept anonymous letters. Letter-writers should include their full name as well as a street address and telephone number. We don’t publish those details in the newspaper, but need the information for verification purposes. Occasionally, we reject letters simply because we’ve had so many on the same subject. Submit your letters online at www.santacruzsentinel.com/submit-letters.
( MENAFN - PR Newswire) SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber DWM Holding Limited ("Amber DWM"), the holding entity of Amber Group's digital wealth management business, known as Amber Premium ("Amber Premium"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Listco") (NASDAQ: ICLK ) and Overlord Merger Sub Ltd. ("Merger Sub"), a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Listco. Under the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Amber DWM, with Amber DWM continuing as the surviving entity and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Listco (the "Merger"). Amber DWM's shareholders will exchange all of their issued and outstanding share capital for a mix of newly issued Class A and Class B ordinary shares of the Listco on the terms and conditions set forth therein in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933. Wayne Huo, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Amber DWM , said: "We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with iClick. This merger represents a significant milestone, bringing together Amber Premium's expertise in digital wealth management and iClick's innovative marketing technology. Together, we aim to redefine the digital financial ecosystem, delivering unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders. By bridging the worlds of blockchain, fintech and digital marketing, we are unlocking new opportunities to revolutionize how value is created and exchanged in the digital economy." The transaction values Amber DWM at US$360 million and the Listco at US$40 million by equity value on a fully diluted basis (assuming completion of certain restructuring as set forth in the Merger Agreement). Upon closing of the Merger (the "Closing"), the Amber DWM shareholders and the Listco shareholders (including holders of ADSs) will own approximately 90% and 10%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of the combined company, or 97% and 3% voting power, respectively. The Merger Agreement also contemplates that, upon the Closing, the Listco will change its name to "Amber International Holding Limited" and adopt the tenth amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Listco, in each case immediately before the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), following which the authorized share capital of the Listco shall only consist of Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (with different voting powers but equal economic rights), a par value of US$0.001 each. Please refer to the Merger Agreement filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Form 6-K furnished by the Listco to the SEC on November 29, 2024 for more details. The Listco's board of directors (the "Board") approved the Merger Agreement and other transaction documents, including but not limited to the voting agreement entered into by and among certain shareholders of the Listco (who holds approximately 36% of the outstanding shares representing 71% voting power of the Listco as of the date of this press release), the Listco and Amber DWM (the "Voting Agreement") (collectively, the "Transaction Documents"), and the transactions contemplated thereunder (the "Transactions"), with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors. The Board also resolved to recommend that the Listco's shareholders vote to authorize and approve the Transaction Documents and the Transactions when they are submitted for shareholder approval. In connection with the Transaction, each of the shareholders of Amber DWM immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger is entering into a lock-up agreement with the Listco pursuant to which they have agreed not to transfer the shares received in consideration of the Merger for a period of 12 months following the Merger closing. The completion of the Transactions is subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including, among other things, receipt of the Listco's shareholder approval and regulatory/stock exchange approvals (if applicable). The Merger Agreement provides for a long-stop date for any party to terminate the agreement if the Merger is not completed by June 30, 2025. "This merger represents a transformative opportunity to broaden our business portfolio by integrating Amber Premium's state-of-the-art digital wealth management solutions. By uniting iClick's robust data analytic and enterprise software expertise with Amber Premium's advanced digital wealth management services, we aim to unblock synergies between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem, particularly benefitting corporate and high net worth individual clients", said Mr. Jian Tang, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iClick . The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement and the Voting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety to the full text of the Merger Agreement and the Voting Agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 to the Form 6-K furnished by the Listco to the SEC on 29, 2024, respectively. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to Amber DWM. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to iClick. About Amber Premium Amber Premium, the business brand behind Amber DWM Holding Limited, is a leading digital wealth management platform offering private banking-level solutions tailored for the dynamic crypto economy. Serving a premium clientele of esteemed institutions and qualified individuals, Amber Premium develops and supports innovative digital wealth management products. Its institutional-grade access and operations makes it the top choice for one-stop digital wealth management services, providing tailored, secure solutions that drive growth in the Web3 economy. About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Founded in 2009, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK ) is a renowned online marketing and enterprise solutions provider in Asia. With its leading proprietary technologies, iClick's full suite of data-driven solutions helps brands drive significant business growth and profitability throughout the full consumer lifecycle. For more information, please visit . Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements." These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the pending transactions described herein, and the parties' perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions indicate forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and shareholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations as a result of a variety of factors. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are hard to predict or control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) risks related to the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, including the risk that the transaction may not close due to one or more closing conditions to the transaction not being satisfied or waived; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the applicable transaction agreements; (iii) the risk that there may be a material adverse change with respect to the financial position, performance, operations or prospects of the Listco, Amber DWM or the combined entity; (iv) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (v) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Listco's securities; (vi) the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Amber DWM or the combined entity to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally; (vii) any changes in the business or operating prospects of Amber DWM and the combined entity or their businesses; (viii) changes in applicable laws and regulations; and (ix) risks relating to Amber DWM's and the combined company's ability to enhance their services and products, execute their business strategy, expand their customer base and maintain stable relationship with their business partners. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC by the Listco in connection with the proposed transactions, and other documents that the parties may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made, and the Listco, Amber DWM and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation. No Offer or Solicitation This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the transactions described above and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Amber DWM, the Listco or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. Participants in the Solicitation The Listco, Amber DWM and their respective directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Listco in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statement pertaining to the proposed transaction when it becomes available for the proposed transaction. Additional Information and Where to Find It The Listco will file with the SEC and mail to its shareholders a proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and securityholders are urged to read the proxy statement when it becomes available because it will contain important information regarding the proposed arrangement. You may access the proxy statement (when available) and other related documents filed by the Listco with the SEC at the SEC's website at . You also may obtain the proxy statement (when it is available) and other documents filed by the Listco with the SEC relating to the proposed arrangement for free by accessing the Listco's website at i-click. SOURCE Amber Group MENAFN30112024003732001241ID1108941433 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NORTH WILDWOOD — A settlement proposal could resolve a complicated tangle of disputes between the city and the state Department of Environmental Protection and spell the end of the Lou Booth Amphitheater on Second Avenue. The tiny outdoor theater, the site of summer concerts and church services, would be removed and the spot made to match the dunes that surround it, under the proposed agreement. It also could cost the city $1.7 million. City Council members expect to vote on the agreement in December. “It’s essentially ready to go,” said Mayor Patrick Rosenello, who supports the wide-reaching settlement. In an interview Monday, he said the deal would resolve a multimillion-dollar series of fines levied by the DEP against North Wildwood, and a $20 million lawsuit filed by the city against the state. It also will mean progress for a long-delayed federal beach project that will include North Wildwood and allow the completion of a seawall the city sees as a vital component of storm protection. Not too late! Voting closes at noon for The Press Football Player of the Week What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for Atlantic City International Airport? 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Iconic Avalon properties on the market for $7.4 million South Jersey first grader assaulted by teacher during bus trip, lawsuit alleges South Jersey student talks about her yearlong suspension as others adjust to school elsewhere: 'It was a hard lesson' The areas that the settlement proposal does not specifically resolve, he said, it lays out a pathway toward progress. Rosenello said the agreement could make his city much safer for future storms. “It creates a clearer path to generational shore protection,” Rosenello said. “At the end of the day, that really is the top priority for the city and, I think, for the governor.” Gov. Phil Murphy was in North Wildwood in late spring and helped push through an emergency beach replenishment, funded through the Department of Transportation’s division of Maritime Resources rather than the DEP as is more typical for beach projects. North Wildwood has allowed cabanas and tents back on the beach after a ban was enacted earlier this year to conserve space on the beach during an emergency replenishment project. According to Rosenello, Murphy pushed hard at that time to resolve the ongoing dispute between the DEP and the city, but it took months to reach the current settlement agreement in a series of disputes that had appeared to be worsening each year. Rosenello described the multiple issues between the state and city, and over future beach projects, as a “many-headed beast,” but said he believes all parties want to ensure shore protection. Murphy is a Democrat. Rosenello is a Republican, in a town that has long had a Republican-majority government. A spokesperson for the DEP declined to comment, indicating there would likely be no comment until the proposal is approved. That was set to happen at a November meeting, but the vote was delayed. Rosenello expects it to pass next month without an issue. The resolution as posted to the city’s website cites the significant erosion of North Wildwood’s beaches over the past two decades, when the city went from having one of the healthiest beaches to one of the most endangered. Before the state project this year, the city was looking at a series of new rules to manage a dwindling beach. In some sections of the community, there was no beach at all during high tides, with water up to the seawall. Much of the dispute between North Wildwood and the DEP related to those beaches, and the lengths North Wildwood went to protect them. For years, the city would truck sand in from farther south on the island it shares with Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, until the beaches eroded to the point that the trucks could no longer pass. In some instances, the DEP alleged, seawalls were installed and other measures taken without needed state authorizations. Rosenello had consistently responded that he has a responsibility to protect residents and visitors and their property, including holding back storm surges. In North Wildwood, officials say they got everything they wanted from an emergency state project to rebuild badly eroded beaches before the July 4 holiday. Mayor Pat Rosenello said the work saved summer. In October 2022, the DEP sought an injunction in court to keep the city from any further work on shore protection. Help was on the horizon, in the form of an island-wide federal beach project similar to the dredging work that has taken place in other shore towns. But that horizon kept receding, with the project on the drawing board for a decade as the needed easements and permits were secured. Now, Rosenello hopes that work could take place in 2025, potentially solving his town’s erosion woes in the long term. It is primarily a federal project, but the settlement calls for $1 million contributed by the city, to join a state and federal share. Rosenello said the estimated total cost is close to $25 million just for the North Wildwood portion. The city also will have to contribute $700,000 to a state fund related to water pollution as part of the settlement, he said. Rosenello believes the city will get more than it gives, with an expected $7 million state grant and $10 million in federal money joining about $2 million in city funds to complete a seawall in compliance with state standards. Rosenello also celebrated a separate development: the approval to use sand from the shoals in Hereford Inlet for beach replenishment, which he believes will greatly simplify the replenishment process in the federal project. As the settlement has been discussed in the communities of the Wildwoods, many residents have focused on plans for the amphitheater, named for a well-known and well-loved figure in the community. Many commenters on social media blasted what they see as overreach by the state government and cited happy memories of events at the small theater. Rosenello said city officials are looking for other options to host the events that took place at the amphitheater, but so far nowhere is a perfect fit. But he added the amphitheater is in “very, very poor condition” and that there were significant challenges to repairing it, primarily with its location. Sand has started flowing onto the beaches of North Wildwood with the start this week of a state and city replenishment project aimed at rebuilding some of the most eroded beaches in New Jersey. The work would have required a permit under the state’s Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, and the site is within the setbacks for both dunes and wetlands. He added the city has not been able to find documentation of permits from when the theater was first constructed decades ago. “It was becoming very, very difficult, almost to the point of it not making sense anymore,” Rosenello said. While at times the rhetoric between the city and the DEP appeared heated, Rosenello believes the settlement will allow all parties to work together going forward. “I don’t have any hard feelings. I don’t think it’s personal on any level,” he said. “I think it was some very different perspectives on many issues." Rosenello Contact Bill Barlow: 609-272-7290 bbarlow@pressofac.com Twitter @jerseynews_bill Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. 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Black Friday held us in its grip as we feverishly snapped up the biggest and best bargains, including the up-to-the-minute technology gifts on your loved ones’ list of wants, or maybe you’re waiting for tomorrow’s Cyber Monday deals. If advice is worth anything (it’s not but I’m going to offer it anyway), make those deals and check those items off your list and then participate in a different type of insanity: Midnight Madness, occurring the first three Thursdays every December. In reality, Midnight Madness shopping is far more sane and in keeping with the holiday spirit than getting carpal tunnel. Online shopping is here to stay, but we can have the best of both worlds, because nothing can replace the experience of seeing and touching that new shiny thing. You get a three-for-one by coming out to the galleries on the next three Thursdays (Dec. 5, 12, 19). First, you’ll find original art that is high quality and wallet friendly. Second, you’re supporting local artists and businesses. Third, and this might be the most important one this season, you’re creating and fostering social connections — meet local gallery and shop owners, enjoy music in the streets and have your pick of food choices galore. You are guaranteed to come away with great art gifts and at least one new friend. Christopher Forrest, "Evening Stroll", Oil on board, at Annapolis Marine Art Gallery Color reproduction of Chaim Soutine's "Hill at Céret", at /m ... ...The Mitchell Museum Sarah McLaughlin, "The Democat", oil, at West Annapolis Artworks Carol Lee Thompson, "Morning Mist", oil at McBride Gallery Steven Kruegar, “The Striped Man from Madrid”, Acrylic on Masonite, for MFA at 49 West Black & white reproduction of Otto Dix's "Murder", at /m ...The Mitchell Museum Hallie Harris, “Boat Parking I”, Acrylic on Canvas, for Small Wonders at MFA Circle Gallery Sheryl Southwick, Red Harmonies, Gouache on paper at Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Christopher Forrest, "Seahawk Ascending", Oil on board, at Annapolis Marine Art Gallery Nichole Leavy, "Meditation Machine," assemblage of found objects including antique pump-organ parts, earbuds, and vintage embroidery on silk at Maryland Hall's Openshaw Gallery. Sarah E. Canzoneri, “Candle Holders”, Photography, for Small Wonders at MFA Circle Gallery Barbara Miller Spring Merriment, Oil on Canvas at Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Audrey Lengbeyer, “Wreath,” Holiday Artisan Market, Quiet Waters Park Susan Gillig-Grube, “Garden Delight”, Mixed Media, at Annapolis Pearl Gallery Laurie Hewitt, “Sunflowers in Pewter”, Oil on Panel, for MFA at Paul’s Homewood Café Irene Martinell, “FEELING GOOD”, Acrylic on Wood Panel, for MFA at Paul’s Homewood Café Maria Marino, "Sailboats in the Harbor", oil at McBride Gallery Color reproduction of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's "Triumph of Death", at /m ...The Mitchell Museum Dorothy Banzon, Digital Image at Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Deborah Kommalan, "Pool Solids ", oil at McBride Gallery Christopher Forrest, "Dolphin Dances", Oil on board, at Annapolis Marine Art Gallery Christopher Forrest, "Evening Stroll", Oil on board, at Annapolis Marine Art Gallery MFA Circle Gallery is delighted to present the 22nd Annual “Small Wonders,” an exhibition filled with work by artists who create small and dream big. Little things can make a big impact, and the details come together to form a bigger picture, or in this case, an exhibition of 113 small but wonderful works. Visit Circle Gallery to see the Small Wonders exhibition open now through Dec. 21. To hear the juror discuss the exhibition and award-winning pieces, the Virtual Awards Ceremony is online via Zoom at 5 p.m. today. Visit the mdfedart.org website to join. There will be an in-person reception during Midnight Madness to celebrate the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Circle Gallery will also be open the following two Thursdays for Midnight Madness until 7 p.m. Looking to reduce stress, calm anxiety and heal your soul? These are a few special qualities that people feel who adore about their pets — cats in particular! “Meow Meow” at West Annapolis Artworks is on display and for sale through January. Experience the love these local artists have for their cats through their work. Find solace and a “companion” to your home’s ambience with original artwork and clever vintage finds. West Annapolis Artworks will be open during the West Annapolis Community’s Holiday Market with hot chocolate, shopping and a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Stay tuned for an after-hour holiday gathering at West Annapolis Artworks. “Holiday Artisan Market, Artistic Gifts of the Season” has opened at the Galleries of Quiet Waters Park . Its 13th annual show and sale is open now through Jan. 5. Work can be removed when payment is complete. Artworks are from the following: Audrey Lengbeyer, ceramics and fresh greens; Brenda Larson, paintings and oyster shells; Chesapeake Woodturners, wooden accessories for the home; Chesapeake Weavers, weavings to wear and to use in the home; Kelly Lagaras, paintings, decorations, Firelight glass, fused glass and ornaments, jewelry and accessories; Norma Brooks, coiled baskets, rugs and coasters; and Paul Gruner, functional ceramics for the home. The Galleries in the Visitor Center are open weekdays and weekends during regular hours. The park entry fee is $6 per vehicle. M FA at 49 West presents the work of Steven Krueger, opening Thursday and running through late February. Krueger considers art as “the skill to document one’s emotions.” His interest in painting began during visits to Austrian museums while he was living in Vienna in 1997. He began painting the next year and created works while staying in Guatemala, Finland, Argentina and more. His artwork energetically echoes Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, and other styles, but with his own twists to better explore human emotions and sentiments. Meet the artist at a reception in the back room at 49 West from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 8. There is a new art gallery in town! The Annapolis Pearl Gallery just opened its doors at 32 West Street, where 13 local artists are showing a wide range of work, including acrylic and oil painting, mixed media, digital artwork, photography, laser-cut woodwork and hand-crafted jewelry. Art enthusiasts are invited to visit seven days a week, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Join them for an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and stay for Midnight Madness. Annapolis Marine Art Gallery is featuring new works by waterfowl artist Christopher Forrest.Forrest has been in Hyperrealism Magazine, American Art Museum and is a member of the American Society of Marine Artists. View the new works during Midnight Madness and meet local photographer Mike Driscoll on Dec. 12 during the Annapolis Holiday Market. McBride Gallery presents “Small Gems,” its annual holiday show featuring little works of art with big character. This exhibition showcases a curated collection of small-scale pieces, perfect for holiday gifting or personal enjoyment. They are especially excited about Deborah Kommalan’s latest chalkboard trompe l’oeil paintings. Experience the charm and creativity of these unique pieces while enjoying artist demonstrations and light refreshments all three Thursday evenings of Midnight Madness. Jo Fleming Contemporary Art presents “Art for Gifting,” an exhibit and sale offering affordable selections by 12 regional artists. The works include monoprints, ceramics and wood turnings. The show will fill the front gallery and run through December. Please join for “Midnight Madness” events all three Thursday evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. Maryland Hall’s Openshaw Gallery presents “Baroque’n” by Nichole Leavy with an opening wine and food artist reception at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. This Openshaw Artist in Residence show is an exhibition of Mixed Media Assemblage featuring broken and discarded household items that have been transformed into objects of opulence and ceremony. On display 5′′]Thursday through Feb. 14 in Openshaw gallery on the third floor. Join in on the Artist’s Roundtable on the third Tuesday of each month at Maryland Hall hosted by their Artists in Residence. Artists of any level are welcome to share what they do, offer feedback and get to know other artists from their community in a supportive environment. Ways to participate include bringing work for feedback, asking questions about art or the art business, sharing artistic ideas or techniques, or bringing ideas about artistic community. Call for Dec. 17 details. The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum invites you to stop by for holiday festivities as this year’s Kwanzaa Celebration will feature the Sacred Spaces Artmaking Workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14. Artist Jabari Jefferson will lead attendees in the engaging process of preparing materials for an upcoming exhibit, while sharing his journey and artistic insights. Attendees can also shop local vendors, enjoy cultural food and experience a special performance by Ni Dembaya African Drum & Dance Ensemble. RSVP at bdmuseum.maryland.gov/events/ Don’t miss the current exhibit, “REVISIT/REIMAGINE: The Civil Rights Era in Maryland and Parallels of Today,” ahead of the new year. On display until Jan. 4, the exhibit remembers the legacies of civil rights leaders and their effect on Black Marylanders and the nation. In collaboration with Afro Charities, images of nationally and locally recognized civil rights leaders from the AFRO American Newspapers archives are displayed alongside the work of contemporary artists living and working in Maryland. Like the curation of living quarters, the exhibition has books, plants and intimate ephemeral objects placed throughout the space to heighten the feeling of “home.” The domestic setting aims to make the journey taken for social justice more approachable and invites everyday citizens to become active participants in the progress to be found in the next 60 years. Be sure to check out this engaging exhibit and its curated book list. MFA at Paul’s Homewood Café continues the exhibition and sale of artwork by painters Laurie Hewitt and Irene Martinelli through the end of January. Both artists have always had a creative mind and have taken different paths to get to where they are now. After years in the graphic design industry, Hewitt decided to push her boundaries of art and began learning various methods of creating representational paintings. Martinelli has explored a variety of medias from writing to clay. After turning 70, she wanted to bring more vibrancy in her life, which can be seen in her dynamic and colorful portraits. This is your last chance to see “Theatre of Turmoil” at Elizabeth Mitchell Myers Art Museum (/m) at St. John’s College before it closes on Dec. 8. Comprising reproductions of masterworks from the Baroque to the present, the exhibition looks at violence in art, the methods artists use to heighten and universalize it, and the psycho-emotional effects such artworks and artifacts have on us. The stunning installation was designed in collaboration with Annapolis-based Bohl Architects, and the show is enveloped in a 60-minute musical score by Annapolis-based composer Zachary Konick. One of the central questions it asks is, “Do we live in exceptional times?” Patrice Drago is a painter and writer in Annapolis. Her website is www.patricedrago.com . This column is written in cooperation with the Annapolis Gallery Association. Contact her at art@patricedrago.com.South Korea’s markets vulnerable after weekend of political stalemate
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris ,was among the dignitaries that graced the wedding fatiha of the daughter of the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) , Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Rofiat, which was held in Ilorin, Kwara state on Friday. Also in attendance were the editor of Blueprint Newspapers (Daily), Alhaji AbdulRahaman Abdulrauf, and top media executives. The long stretch of the Ode Alfa-Nda -Oke-kura area of Ilorin along which the Onilu compound is situated was busy with human and vehicular movements as dignitaries thronged the venue of the wedding fatiha. It was indeed a convergence of colour and class as dignitaries from Abuja and different parts of the country converged on Ilorin for occasion. Prior to the Friday event, the (bride’s night), a pre-wedding cultural event, had preceded the main event where family members, friends, and well-wishers observed the traditional pre-wedding event. As of the time of filing in this report, the wedding reception was going on at the stadium complex, Ilorin, where guests were being treated to high level hospitality as the ceremony remains the talk of the town among this weekend’s social events taking place in Ilorin.