Nonprofit official accused of stealing from group that helps Parkinson's patients
A former top official with a Binghamton area nonprofit dedicated to helping Parkinson’s patients maintain a high quality of life has been charged with stealing over $50,000 from the group. Binghamton-based New York State Police Friday charged Stacie M. Congdon, 48, of Windsor with second-degree grand larceny. State police allege Congdon stole more than $50,000 from Punch Out Parkinson's Inc. while she served as treasurer and president of the organization. Investigators accuse Congdon of making unauthorized withdrawals from the Punch Out Parkinson's savings and checking accounts between April 2022 and May 2023. Since 2016, the organization's "Rock Steady" boxing has helped more than 100 people in the Southern Tier of New York state and northern Pennsylvania, according to the program's website.
Source:Punch
October 01, 2023 13:19 UTC
How my Chinese boyfriend abandoned me with his child
A woman from Ogun State, Tope Samuel, shares how her Chinese boyfriend abandoned her after they welcomed their child together. In this interview with PUNCH, she narrates how she met the Chinese in a company where they worked together and how they started dating. According to her, the Chinese boyfriend’s attitude changed towards her a month after they welcomed their child.
Source:Punch
October 01, 2023 11:39 UTC
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Buster + Punch Chopper Chair First Look [Motorcycle Inspired]
Massimo Buster Minale, the founder of the brand that includes his name, comes from the world of architecture by way of London’s custom motorcycle subculture. Like the original, for instance, the Buster + Punch Chopper chair is stackable—conserving space is as necessary in London in 2023 as it was in 1973. While Massimo’s updates make the Buster + Punch Chopper chair more contemporary, his father would undoubtedly approve of the results. The Buster + Punch Chopper chair debuted in vibrant Shoreditch during the 22nd edition of the London Design Festival last month at a price of £1450. Photography by Richard Gooding Photography, Still Moving Media et alBuster + Punch Chopper Chair Photo Gallery
Source:Punch
October 01, 2023 08:12 UTC
I’ll end poverty, terrorism during my tenure — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to tackle the scourges of poverty, criminality and terrorism as he steers the ship of state in the next four years. “We are going to combat the challenges of poverty, criminality and terrorism, he vowed. He made this assertion on Friday in Kaduna during the passing-out parade of cadets of 70 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu disclosed that the current programmes being pursued by his government were part of a new national defence and security strategy. To this end, he directed all heads of defence and security institutions in the country to unite in their efforts to protect the nation’s territorial integrity.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 01, 2023 07:46 UTC
Is it a ‘UPI moment’ for health insurance sector, and how will it benefit customers
The concept of health insurance had not yet gained widespread acceptance, and insurance penetration was low. Key DevelopmentsEntry of Private Players: The entry of private insurance companies led to increased competition and innovation in health insurance products. Health Insurance Portability: The concept of health insurance portability emerged, allowing policyholders to switch insurers without losing accrued benefits. Similarly, the IRDAI regulates health insurance to protect policyholders’ interests, enforce guidelines, and maintain transparency in the insurance sector. Emerging Health ThreatsEmerging health threats, such as pandemics and new diseases, underscore the need for updated health insurance plans.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 01, 2023 04:55 UTC
‘My husband married another wife after he removed almost all my teeth with punches’
My husband turned our home to a boxing arena.He punched me on regular basis and made my life bitter. She begged the court to make her husband responsible for the upkeep of their children, giving feeding, education and health care priority. “He consistently neglected our children’s education while my parents have been helpful all the way. They have been partly responsible for our children’s feeding and education. “My husband started giving our children who are presently teenagers N150 each for food per day, and the youngest, N100.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 01, 2023 03:27 UTC
PICTORIAL: Minister distributes food items in Lagos
The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on Saturday, began the social register programme for vulnerable people living in the Makoko area of Lagos State. During her visit, she distributed food items to riverine dwellers in the community. She also conducted a free medical programme for the residents.
Source:Punch
September 30, 2023 22:31 UTC
This month’s best paperbacks: Margaret Atwood, Cormac McCarthy and more
The files had been stored in a high security foreign office depository at Hanslope Park, near Northampton. She was both vindicated and outraged by the discovery: “After all these years of being roasted over the coals, they’ve been sitting on the evidence? This almost destroyed my career.”This book, a decade on, is that wider history that Elkins had postponed. Elkins offers an open and shut case for those who believe that Rhodes must fall. Her book should, you hope, also find its way into the hands of at least some of that 60% of the nation who, when polled in 2014, thought the British empire was, in general, “something to be proud of”.
Source:The Guardian
September 30, 2023 18:51 UTC
Gay marriage in Nigeria… bizarre union promoting tabooed behaviour | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
One of such precepts is gay marriage – a bizarre union in which a man marries another man or a woman marries another woman. It is considered a taboo in Nigerian cultures, and across the nation, there is no approval of gay marriage. It has no place for same-sex marriage of man and man or woman and woman copulation. However, regardless of the law and its punitive provisions against gay practice, some people, mostly youth, are increasingly getting involved in it. Investigation by The Guardian revealed many adults and youths are practising gay marriage in secret in the country today.
Source:The Guardian
September 30, 2023 16:18 UTC
Unassuming Lankans look to punch above their weight
2023 WORLD CUP TEAM PREVIEW Unassuming Lankans look to punch above their weight Purnima Malhotra Share TweetSri Lanka have endured a quiet resurgence in white-ball cricket in recent times ©AFPWhile often a true indicator of a team's rhythm, form guide can be a tricky marker. With Hasaranga unavailable, the mantle of potency will rest largely on Theekshana ©GettyDoes that make Sri Lanka the dark horses? At best, Sri Lanka could be the banana peel the mid-table contenders would need to be wary of. That said, spin is still their strongest suit and Sri Lanka may well be fielding a spin-heavy XI with just two seamers irrespective of conditions. Marquee MatchSri Lanka's unpredictability and the tendency to supersede expectations in multi-nation events recently cost Pakistan a place in the Asia Cup final.
Source:Punch
September 30, 2023 14:33 UTC
Hyundai Exter price vs Tata Punch performance, exterior design, interior and features - Introduction
Having carved a niche within the sub-4-metre compact SUV segment, the Tata Punch has made quite an impression on the sales charts. Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch: performanceRight off the bat, the Exter’s 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine impresses with its smoothness and refinement. Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch: exterior designMeasuring 3.8m in length, these cars are shorter than most sub-4m compact SUVs, hence they’re categorised as sub-compact SUVs. Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch: interior, seatingIn contrast to its snazzy exteriors, the Exter’s cabin is familiar to the Grand i10 and is monotone in shade. Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch: featuresBoth the Exter and Punch boast of features like a sunroof, automatic climate control, reverse camera, cruise control and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, among the notable ones.
Source:Punch
September 30, 2023 14:30 UTC
I’ve broken ribs, bones doing stunts in movies — Adamson Ibrahim
A stunt coordinator and weapons trainer, Adamson Ibrahim, says that he usually risks his life performing stunts in movies. Ibrahim, who worked as a stunt man and actor in the acclaimed movie, ‘Jagun Jagun’, noted that coordinating stunts in movies went beyond telling actors what to do. He told Saturday Beats, “I have been risking my life in the course of doing this job. Sharing his experience working on ‘Jagun Jagun’, he said, “I am not a full-time actor. As a matter of fact, I don’t act in 80 per cent of the movies I coordinate for.
Source:Punch
September 30, 2023 14:21 UTC
Their story inspired me
He said that the young man had just joined them from the village…as it’s his turn to be “settled” by their big brother. He expressed concerns that the young man wasn’t showing enough seriousness. Today, he and their big brother have also added local rice (which they source from farming communities in the state) to their economic efforts. One has just finished learning dress-making and their big brother set her up. I can’t tell you how much their story inspired me!
Source:Punch
September 30, 2023 14:19 UTC
Vidyut Jammwal: 'Action is about telling a story with every punch, kick & movement'
Action star Vidyut Jammwal and dancing diva Nora Fatehi are all pumped up for their next ‘Crakk – Jeetega toh Jiyega’ as they shoot for a week-long schedule in Azerbaijan. The extreme sports film, directed by Aditya Datt, is based on two brothers, who are set to perform daring stunts mixed with extreme sports to win. Talking about it, Vidyut said: “(I) believe that action is not just about performing stunts; it’s about conveying emotion through your body language. It’s about telling a story with every punch, kick, and movement. Vidyut and Nora shoot for a week-long schedule for their actioner ‘Crakk’.
Source:Punch
September 30, 2023 12:00 UTC
Emotional intelligence and great sex life
Lack of, or poor emotional intelligence is the one major cause of marital disharmony. A couple with low or poor emotional intelligence will not enjoy great sex, on a regular basis. For instance, a spouse that could deny her husband sex is one low or poor in emotional intelligence. There›s therefore no excuse in not laying hold of knowledge of emotional intelligence, which is lacking in many spouses due to ignorance. YOU CAN AVAIL YOURSELF OF COPIES OF MY BOOKS ENJOYING GREAT SEX LIFE AND HOW TO HELP YOUR WIFE ENJOY SEX.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 30, 2023 07:17 UTC