A Canadian paramedic who unknowingly treated her own daughter after a fatal vehicle crash brushed away tears as she remembered a beautiful girl who fought until the end. It wasn't until Erickson got home that she was met by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers and told the patient was her 17-year-old daughter. Erickson described her daughter Montana as a success at everything she set her mind to, a swimmer who had aspirations of becoming a lawyer. Richard Reed, a friend and flight paramedic, broke down as he recounted Erickson attending the scene where a car had lost control and was struck by an oncoming truck. Erickson, the first on the scene, knew the girl was in trouble and sat there until she was extricated and transported by air ambulance, still unaware of who she was.

November 24, 2022 19:15 UTC

Either from faulty grammar or faulty thinking, writers can make sweeping or hasty generalizations — statements that assert too much on too little evidence. Consider this opening statement of a recent advice column: "Your greatest weakness is the one that you are unaware of. Being unaware of a weakness doesn't necessarily make it one's greatest weakness; more likely, one's greatest weakness would be the weakness one actually suffers from and is fully aware of. A simple grammar fix can straighten the logic of such sweeping generalizations — by qualifying their premise as a possibility rather than an absolute certainty. See how the modal "could" efficiently eliminates the sweeping generalization from the statement above: "Your greatest weakness could be the one that you are unaware of.

November 24, 2022 04:15 UTC

As a special treat from Globe, fans can grab the two-day General Admission ticket for only P6,888 from its original price of P12,888. The annual music festival is set to wow the Filipino audience with an impressive range of curated talent from 88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture worldwide. This way, we can expose more people not only to established Asian artists but also to creative young Asian talents who are breaking into the global stage," said Pia Gonzalez-Colby, Globe chief marketing officer. In 2020, Globe and 88rising teamed up to elevate Filipino talent through the local label Paradise Rising, which serves as a platform to establish a presence for Philippine artists in the US. Paradise Rising is now part of the music division of KROMA, Globe's tradigital entertainment company passionate about creators, talent, content, and technology.

November 24, 2022 04:05 UTC

MORE than 200 association leaders and professionals here and abroad are set to gather at the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives' (PCAAE) 10th Associations Summit (AS10) to be held in collaboration with the Tourism Promotions Board from Nov. 23 to 24, 2022. The hybrid (in-person, with an online option) event will be on November 23 at the Philippine International Convention Center while the all-virtual session is on November 24. Themed "Associations and Sustainability: A Collective Commitment," the Summit will feature local and international speakers who will share their sustainability journeys and best practices. Participating PCAAE members will also earn points that could lead to earning the title of Certified Professional Association Executive. Winners of the annual ANG SUSI Awards 2022 (for "Associations nurture National Growth through Social Unity and Sustainability Innovations") will also be announced at the Summit.

November 24, 2022 03:49 UTC

Hong Kong’s environment chief said the estimated 60 tons of rapid antigen test kits turned into waste each day would not put significant additional pressure on our landfills and the environment. However, Tse said the estimated 60 tons of additional waste generated by using RATs will not put significant additional pressure on our landfills and the environment compared to the overall quantity of municipal solid waste Hong Kong disposed of each day. The environment chief said the figure, compared to the average 10,809 tons of municipal solid waste disposed of at landfills each day, will not put significant additional pressure on our landfills and the environment. He added that such additional pressure is temporary and will ease off when the pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, Tse was also asked if authorities could introduce measures to facilitate the reuse of RAT kits after special treatment.

November 23, 2022 18:48 UTC





SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Countries agreed early Sunday at the COP27 climate summit to set up a fund to help poor countries being battered by climate disasters, but paused before backing a wider deal outlining global resolve to fight climate change. ADVERTISEMENTThe session approved the text’s provision to set up a “loss and damage” fund to help developing countries bear the immediate costs of climate-fueled events such as storms and floods. But immediately after, Switzerland called for a 30-minute suspension to allow time to study the new text. For daily comprehensive coverage on COP27 in your inbox, sign up for the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter here. RELATED STORIESUN publishes draft COP27 climate dealDespair, elation, confusion: Climate talks go to wireRead Next

November 20, 2022 03:44 UTC

Wrong conclusions come in the following form. Faulty deductions and faulty conclusions lead to wrong actions and wrong results. Let me give you some examples:ON HAPPINESS:“If you are not happy with your job, quit! We need to equip our people with critical thinking skills and train them to develop their emotional intelligence. Smart and learning organizations need people who have the ability to think and not just jump to conclusions – especially when they are the bad ones.

November 19, 2022 20:28 UTC

Choosing the right bullLet me tell you a story about the Farmer and The Bulls. The barn door opened, and the biggest, meanest-looking bull he had ever seen ran out. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through the pasture, out the back gate. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at the exact moment. Don’t go for the thin, scrawny bull with no tail; choose the biggest and fiercest one.

November 19, 2022 05:40 UTC

Food plays a big role at most gatherings, but the thought of preparing food for a crowd can be daunting. Although all parties have something in common—good food and good company — the kinds of food served vary, depending on the kind of party. For kids who are considered pickiest eaters, Conti's packed meals, can be assured that the brood will have fresh, wholesome, home-cooked goodness in every bite during mealtime or merienda. They're big on flavor and small on mess because they're conveniently packed, making them perfect for fuss-free preps. And because they deserve only the best, treat them to classic Conti's favorites like Baked Salmon, Roast Beef, Chicken Ala Kiev, and Garlic Sotanghon.

November 19, 2022 04:10 UTC

BOP reverts to surplus after 6 months in deficitPreliminary data released by the central bank showed that the $711-million BOP surplus recorded last month put an end to the series of shortfalls recorded since April. Preliminary data released by the central bank showed that the $711-million BOP surplus recorded last month put an end to the series of shortfalls recorded since April. The amount reversed the four-year-high $2.34-billion deficit recorded in September, but was 37.7 percent lower than the $1.14-billion surplus booked in October last year. “The BOP surplus in October 2022 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government’s net foreign currency deposits with the BSP,” the central bank said in a statement. From January to October, the Philippines posted a BOP shortfall of $7.12 billion versus the $476 million surplus recorded in the same period last year.

November 19, 2022 03:50 UTC

SUZUKI Philippines, the country's pioneer compact car distributor, moves to speed up its dealership expansion in Isabela province to offer Filipinos quality products and services. Joining the groundbreaking ceremony of the new dealership location were led by Elite North Autocars President and CEO Dennis San Juan, director and general manager for Suzuki Automobile Takei Norihide, and LGU representatives of Cordon Isabela. "Suzuki takes pride in its rapidly expanding dealership network spanning across the country. With the strategic location of our new dealership, we are optimistic of serving more Filipino families with the mobility solutions they deserve," Norihide shares. "Our partnership with Elite North Autocars has opened doors for locals to experience top-notch customer support and Suzuki's dependable vehicles," Norihide adds.

November 19, 2022 02:29 UTC

The government’s decision to halve the number of compulsory PCR tests for airport arrivals to two will not affect the local epidemic, said infectious disease expert Leung Chi-chiu. He also said the variant cases found locally, especially for the XBB and BQ1.1 variant strains, are way higher than in imported cases. The PCR test upon travelers’ arrival is only a measure to help authorities detect if there were any new variants slipping through the borders, while the PCR test requirement could be replaced with rapid tests after travelers enter our community, Leung added. The microbiologist said travelers are required to be vaccinated and must obtain negative RAT results before boarding, which warrants authorities to cancel the medical surveillance and amber code arrangements. However, he said the vaccine pass arrangement should be retained to help boost the vaccination rate and prevent unvaccinated individuals from entering high-risk venues.

November 19, 2022 01:08 UTC

Non-governmental organization Against Child Abuse said on Thursday that statistics have shown preschool and kindergarten kids are the ones most vulnerable to abuse. The organization said they received 1,136 reports and inquiries last year, including 168 suspected child abuse cases. This reflected that preschool and kindergarten kids are the ones most vulnerable to abuse, the organization noted. Meanwhile, the most common form of abuse children received was physical abuse, accounting for 57 percent of the cases. The organization called on the SAR government to impose harsher penalties under the child abuse law and expedite legislation to make reporting suspected child abuse cases mandatory.

November 17, 2022 15:30 UTC

WARSAW — Poland raised its military readiness after what the country’s President Andrzej Duda said was “most probably” a strike by a Russian-made missile. ADVERTISEMENT“Russian firepower has launched no strikes at the area.”GermanyGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed solidarity with Polish President Andrzej Duda. “The chancellor has just telephoned Polish President Duda and expressed his condolences… Germany stands closely by the side of our Nato partner Poland,” Scholz’s spokesman tweeted. “The Prime Minister offered any assistance needed to urgently establish what happened,” it added. RELATED STORIESBlast kills two in Poland near Ukraine border, Russia denies its weapons involvedBiden says missile that killed two in Poland may not have come from RussiaRead Next

November 16, 2022 15:59 UTC

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERSPlease take notice that the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of DITO CME HOLDINGS CORP. (Formerly: ISM Communications Corporation) (the "Company") will be held on 6 December 2022, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon via videoconferencing in its principal office at the 21st Floor, Udenna Tower, Rizal Drive corner 4th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City to discuss the following:AGENDA1. Ratification of Acts of the Board of Directors and Management since the Last Annual Stockholders' Meeting held on 8 December 20216. ARTICLE IVAmending SECTION 11, ARTICLE IVAdding a new SECTION 12, ARTICLE IVRenumbering SECTION 12, ARTICLE IV as SECTION 13, ARTICLE IVRenumbering SECTION 13, ARTICLE IV as SECTION 14, ARTICLE IVRenumbering SECTION 14, ARTICLE IV as SECTION 15, ARTICLE IV8. In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the physical and actual holding of the Annual Stockholders' Meeting cannot be conducted. In lieu thereof, the Annual Meeting on 6 December 2022 shall be conducted via live streaming through https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x_-zbns4T_mTJNpylJDCoA .

November 14, 2022 04:17 UTC