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"How's the josh" is a line from the 2019 Bollywood film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', which has turned into a popular catchphrase. It is often used by various public figures and has gained huge traction on social media platforms. New Delhi : Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has been able to protect its bastion from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Earlier on Saturday, as vote counting started, the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra was apparently leading. Around 1,300 kilometers away in Jharkhand, the BJP-led NDA was also marching ahead. However, as more trends trickled in, JMM and its partners, that formed the INDIA bloc, took the lead. Later as hours went by, the trends indicated that the INDIA bloc was poised for a massive victory in Jharkhand, where tribal votes play a vital role in deciding the success of national parties. So, after trailing in the first few rounds, JMM-led INDIA bloc made a comeback. As it did so, the JMM’s official handle posted on X: “How’s the josh?”. It referred to the remarkable chase and eventual surpassing of the NDA’s numbers. How’s the Josh? pic.twitter.com/uwGxOv46NV — Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (@JmmJharkhand) November 23, 2024 “How’s the josh” is a line from the 2019 Bollywood film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, which has turned into a popular catchphrase. It is often used by various public figures and has gained huge traction on social media platforms. The BJP had raised concerns about illegal immigrants entering Jharkhand, claiming they posed a threat to the indigenous population. However, it didn’t strike a chord with the local masses. Few months back, Soren was put behind bars in a land case. He had to quit as CM before he was sent to jail. Later, he came back from jail and took back the Chief Minister’s seat once again. The JMM had alleged that the Centre was involved in vendetta politics. This may have made the voters sympathetic towards Soren. Click for more latest India news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Tirtho has 28 years of experience as a media professional. He has worked in a number of media organisations, including India Today, The Times of India, The Telegraph, Down To Earth, Hindustan Times, Muscat Daily and Khaleej Times, in key roles. He has five poetry collections under his belt, and is working on his next book on short stories.Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II Announces Receipt of Notice of Non-Compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Requirements

Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 20.12.2024Not long after former President Donald Trump waxed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved to position himself as the leader of Resistance 2.0 during the Trump 2.0 Administration. Shortly after the election, Newsom called for a special session of the state legislature to “safeguard California values,” whatever the hell that means. In his proclamation, Newsom said he wants the Legislature to approve funding for the Department of Justice and other state agencies to “immediately file affirmative litigation.” Great, Newsom wants to file one nuisance lawsuit against the federal government after another. Translation: Cheeseball trial lawyers, start your engines! Move over greasy billboard ambulance chasers. There’s a new lame duck governor in town. Trump doesn’t seem to be impressed. He took to Truth Social and posted that, “Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California” and “stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again.’” Legislative Republicans are equally unimpressed, with Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher writing in a statement, “The only ‘problem’ it will solve is Gavin Newsom’s insecurity that not enough people are paying attention to him...There will not be a single policy implemented in this special session that couldn’t be addressed when the Legislature reconvenes in January.” Why is Newsom participating in such an obvious and pathetic publicity stunt? Because he has to. If Newsom wants to run for president as the de-facto leader of the Democratic Party, he has two years to earn that honor. In 2026 Newsom will be past his freshness date due to term limits. Of course, the exact date will remain a mystery, since he recently outlawed posting ‘best by’ date stamps on food. He’ll go from being a “somebody” to being a “former somebody” overnight – like a B-list actor whose sitcom just got canceled. Next stop: signing autographs at the Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood for $25 bucks a pop. Out of office, Newsom will lose relevance, the ability to make news, and the power to do favors for political benefactors. He will become like so many former politicians — out in the wilderness and looking for a way to get back in the game. In addition, he will lose the ballot designation as ‘Governor of California,’ which looks a lot better on paper than, oh, I don’t know, Herbalife salesman. It’s not the old days when nominees were chosen at the conventions by political fat cats in smoke-filled rooms, where long time relationships mattered. There are still backrooms with kingmakers, but these days they’re all vaping. Now, nominees are chosen by primary voters with short term memories and fleeting attention spans. For Newsom, the dates on the calendar just don’t work out. 2024 was his chance to run for President as a sitting governor against a much older Republican. However, one Sunday evening summer tweet from President Joe Biden endorsing Kamala Harris for president took that opportunity away from him, and now he’s trying to make the best of a bad situation. If Newsom chooses to remain in public office, there aren’t many good options. Both of California’s U.S. Senate seats are currently occupied by Democrats, including one that Newsom appointed, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. Any statewide constitutional office would be a major step down compared to being governor. And no one is buying Gavin Newsom as Hollywood Mayor Johnny Grant’s successor. Also, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Kamala Harris won’t be around to make him a cabinet secretary. The one option he has would be to replace former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi as the member of Congress representing San Francisco. Typically going from governor to congressman would be seen as a step backwards, but not replacing her and not in that seat – particularly for an audience of Democratic primary voters. Related Articles Opinion Columnists | Will Trump turn his ‘fix it’ gaze toward FTC, DOJ abuses? Opinion Columnists | Where do Democrats go from here? Opinion Columnists | California’s political clout will fade as long as population growth remains slow Opinion Columnists | Susan Shelley: Slow counts show election system needs reform Opinion Columnists | Here’s to hoping Trump delivers on some of his Libertarian promises If Newsom was the congressman from San Francisco, he could take his dramatic stunts to the floor of the House, and become a reliable flamethrower on the CNN and MSNBC talking-head shows. And presto, before you know it he’d have had his teeth bonded and he’s dating Kimberly Guilfoyle again. For this to work, it would require the 84 year-old Pelosi to retire from congress. Earlier this month Pelosi was re-elected to yet another two-year-term, and then on November 14th, she opened up a campaign account to run for re-election in 2026. Once again, Newsom gets Trumped by the calendar. His only remaining shot at the White House will be for him to concoct the mother of all publicity stunts in order to regain the spotlight. My advice: see if Mike Tyson has one more fight left in him. John Phillips can be heard weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. on “The John Phillips Show” on KABC/AM 790.

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Freida McFadden's thriller 'The Housemaid' topped Amazon's UK best-selling book chart for the year, while Rory Stewart's candid memoir 'Politics On The Edge' led the biography category. Colleen Hoover's novel 'It Ends With Us', which saw a film adaptation this year, secured the second spot on the list, with social media playing a significant role in driving sales, according to the online retailer. The Amazon Books Most Sold list is compiled based on the number of copies sold and pre-ordered across both print and ebook formats. In fiction, the "romantasy" genre proved particularly popular, with Rebecca Yarros's 'Fourth Wing and Iron Flame' and several titles from Sarah J Maas' 'Court Of Thorns And Roses' series entering the top 20. Cookbooks were a hit in non-fiction, especially those focusing on air fryer recipes. 'Pinch of Nom Air Fryer' by Kay Allinson and 'Bored Of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book' by Nathan Anthony tapped into the gadget's trend, while Emily English's 'So Good' was the runner-up in cookbooks. Health-focused titles like Chris van Tulleken's 'Ultra-Processed People' and Tim Spector's 'The Food For Life' also featured among the top sellers, reflecting the public's concern over the cost-of-living crisis and an increased consciousness about the impact of diet on wellbeing. Stewart's memoir stood out as the bestselling biography, ranking at number 42 overall. Boris Johnson's 'Unleashed', however, did not make it onto this year's bestsellers list, having been released in October. Amazon's Most Read list, which is ranked by the average number of daily Kindle Readers and Audible listeners each week, has been dominated by JK Rowling, with all seven Harry Potter books still captivating readers years after their release. Zak Watts, UK books country manager at Amazon.co.uk, commented: "This year’s bestseller list tells a fascinating story about British readers in 2024." He added: "From the surge of popularity for romantasy, to our continued love affair with cosy crime, we’re seeing how our nation’s reading habits are a means of escapism and perhaps a much-needed departure from day-to-day reality."

Silicon Photonics Market: USD 1.5B in 2023 to USD 11.3B by 2031 11-25-2024 09:42 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Group Silicon Photonics Market Market Scope: Key Insights : Silicon Photonics Market size was valued at USD 1.20 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 1.50 billion in 2023 to USD 11.30 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 28.30% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Discover Your Competitive Edge with a Free Sample Report : https://www.skyquestt.com/sample-request/silicon-photonics-market Access the full 2024 Market report for a comprehensive understanding @ https://www.skyquestt.com/report/silicon-photonics-market In-Depth Exploration of the global Silicon Photonics Market Market: This report offers a thorough exploration of the global Silicon Photonics Market market, presenting a wealth of data that has been meticulously researched and analyzed. 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It has 450+ happy clients globally. This release was published on openPR.Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended his position on uniting the country under the one flag and gave a decisive answer to whether the Aboriginal flag should remain flying on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Mr Dutton told Sky News Australia's Credlin on Monday night he would continue to deliver press conferences with just the Australian flag behind him if elected as the next prime minister in the upcoming federal election. The Opposition Leader doubled down on his pledge during an appearance on Sunrise on Thursday morning, with host Nat Barr pressing Mr Dutton as to whether he had plans to remove the Aboriginal flag from the iconic bridge. "You're facing criticism after revealing you will refuse to put the Indigenous flag behind you, like Anthony Albanese has. You're going to get rid of it on the Harbour Bridge too according to Jacinta Price," Barr said. Mr Dutton, echoing his previous remarks on the matter, questioned how a country could be united if people identified under three different flags. "No other western democracy does that," he said. "I believe very strongly we should have an enormous amount of respect for the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander flags, but they are not our national flag. I want practical reconciliation. I want kids in Alice Springs to live in a safe environment." Barr then asked directly if the Aboriginal flag would remain on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge after it was permanently affixed on July 10, 2022. Mr Dutton said if elected as prime minister, his administration would work with the NSW government. "Obviously the state government has made a decision to put the flag up there, but for us, at a federal level, I'm not going to pretend that our country can be united when we're asking people to identify in different ways," Mr Dutton said. "We have an incredible migrant story in this country. We should be talking more about it. Should be very proud of our Indigenous heritage. But I don't believe that serving under three flags can unite the country." The Opposition Leader then referenced the rampant antisemitism plaguing the country in recent weeks to discuss the "social disharmony" in Australia. Mr Dutton said there was more social tension today "than we have for decades", adding he wanted to "bring the country together" if elected. "We can do that if we unite under one flag," he said. Barr again pressed Mr Dutton on whether the Aboriginal flag would be removed from the bridge before concluding the interview. "I think it's an issue for the New South Wales government," the Opposition Leader said. "My preference would be that we just, frankly, accept we have one national flag and that's the priority, but ultimately it's a decision for the NSW government." In his interview with Sky News host Peta Credlin, Mr Dutton said he would not display the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags behind him in press conferences as they are not “our national flags”. Anthony Albanese, in his first press conference as Prime Minister, installed both flags next to the Australian one as the three “represent our entire nation”. Mr Albanese said his government “didn’t make a fuss” or “put out a media release” after quietly installing the two additional flags, however, Mr Dutton said he was of the belief Australia was a country “united under one flag”. “We're asking people to identify with different flags, no other country does that, and we are dividing our country unnecessarily,” Mr Dutton told Credlin. “We should have respect for the Indigenous flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag, but they are not our national flags. “I think the Prime Minister sends a very confusing message.”

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Wounded Ange is fighting for his job as he returns to the Ibrox bear pit By STEPHEN MCGOWAN Published: 17:30 EST, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 18:16 EST, 11 December 2024 e-mail View comments THE last time Ange Postecoglou lost a game at Ibrox, defeat to Rangers proved less consequential than usual. A second title as Celtic manager in the bag, the Australian had one eye on the Scottish Cup final against Inverness when he benched his top scorer Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and left-back Greg Taylor. From time to time, even a game between Celtic and Rangers is reduced to a meanwhile, the end justifying the means when Postecoglou secured his fifth trophy from a possible six at Hampden before informing the Celtic board that he wished to leave for Tottenham Hotspur. The Australian returns to Ibrox in the Europa League tonight in rather different circumstances. One win in seven games represents a slump for a Spurs side languishing eleventh in the English Premier League . After Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Chelsea , defender Cristian Romero aired the club’s dirty linen in public when he appeared to criticise the Spurs hierarchy in public. ‘ Manchester City competes every year, you see how Liverpool strengthens its squad, Chelsea strengthens their squad, doesn’t do well, strengthens again, and now they’re seeing results,’ said the defender. ‘Those are the things to imitate. You have to realise that something is going wrong; hopefully, they (the Tottenham board) realise it. Ange Postecoglou at Ibrox on Wednesday night ahead of Spurs' Europa League tie Under pressure Postecoglou addresses the media ahead of the match at Ibrox ‘Hopefully, they realise who the responsible ones are and we move forward because it’s a beautiful club that, with the structure it has, could easily be competing for the title every year.’ His first appearance for a month cut short by injury after 15 minutes, Romero will miss tonight’s game in Glasgow together with fellow defenders Ben Davies and Micky van de Ven and first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The fall-out from his comments, meanwhile, rumble on — adding to the air of crisis around the club. For Postecoglou, defeat to Rangers at a hostile Ibrox would be a more dangerous business altogether than the 3-0 loss in a dead rubber league game with Celtic in May 2023. Postecoglou's Spurs collapsed from 2-0 up to lose 4-3 against Chelsea on Sunday Postecoglou suffered defeat on his last visit to Ibrox as Celtic manager in May 2023 Facing the biggest injury crisis of his managerial career, the former Parkhead boss will turn to teenage defender Archie Gray, grandson of former Scotland player Frank Gray and great-nephew of Leeds legend and ex-Scotland winger Eddie. Virtually the last men standing, Gray — a self-proclaimed ‘massive Celtic fan’ — will play in front of former Parkhead keeper Fraser Forster alongside Radu Dragusin. ‘I have to get creative,’ said Postecoglou. ‘I think Archie is probably the one for us at the moment that we need to try and get to fill in there. ‘He’s done right-back, left-back for us. He’s had to play centre- back a little bit this year during the pre-season. ‘Obviously, with him and Radu, they’re the two main defenders, but we’ve still got five or six games to navigate. So obviously we may have to get creative at some point and deal with it in a different way. ‘It’s challenging. We’ve also got Ben Davies out, who has played a big part for us while the other two have been out. ‘It’s no secret we’re thin on numbers. It is what it is and we can’t change that. We’ve got some big games coming up starting tomorrow and we’ll have to deal with it with what we’ve got. ‘I’m still very confident we’ll be able to get the job done with the players that are out, I suppose.’ Confidence has been thin on the ground of late. Leading Chelsea 2-0 before they collapsed, the latest defeat to Spurs’ great rivals increased the pressure on Postecoglou, despite a 4-0 win at Manchester City last month. Absolved of blame for the club’s current plight by Romero, the defender was less sparing of chairman Daniel Levy. During his 23-year reign, the club have won just one piece of silverware despite being the fourth-biggest net spenders in English football over the past five years. Managers come, managers go, Levy remains stubbornly hard to shift. ‘I think in the context of the day, Christian was disappointed,’ said his manager in an appeal for unity. ‘He knew that and had to go off. And then watch the team sort of have to feel the pain of another defeat in the manner it happened. He was very emotional. Spurs have hit a rough patch of form since beating Manchester City 4-0 last month ‘He’s a leader in the club. He hasn’t been able to help us and I think it was his way of trying to, as a leader, to help us and the group in saying that we’re going through a tough time but he believes in what we’re doing. ‘I think the way he expressed it was not the right way, particularly in a public sense, because I don’t feel and it’s certainly not my belief that our kind of challenges at the moment are because of one thing or one person. ‘I think whatever we need to do, we have the power to do that. But it’ll only happen if we kind of stay united as a group.’ The vulnerability coursing through Spurs offers Rangers hope of another memorable night in the Europa League. Victory for either side would secure a place in the knock-outs and enhance their hopes of finishing in the top eight and avoiding the play-offs. Despite recent events, Postecoglou’s desire to stop Tottenham being the great underachievers of English and European football burns stronger than ever. ‘I just don’t think that it’s one thing that will get us to where we want, and I don’t think there’s one thing that’s stopping us from getting to where we want to,’ he said. ‘I’m as ambitious as everyone else is at the club since I’ve been here to bring success, and that means taking on and trying to make the teams that, in some respects, have extra resources, but we can find different ways of bridging that gap.’ Share or comment on this article: Wounded Ange is fighting for his job as he returns to the Ibrox bear pit e-mail Add commentDespite Donald Trump's perspective when it comes to renewable energy, the US sees the day of the light in this administration. This means that the shift towards is still promising despite the change in administration. This movement will continue to happen independently of the Trump administration as long as the nation progresses, according to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas CEO Kevin Cronin. Renewable Projects For Long Term Certainly not: renewable energy projects usually take years in design and development, easily going beyond electoral cycles, while Cronin said via that they attempt to time their strategy around things beyond their control. The renewables-boosting Biden administration Inflation Reduction Act did indeed give it quite a fillip, but new drivers of growth will not be lack of green push but instead, skyrocketing energy requirements and especially the one from all-powerful powering them." Data Centers are Fuelling the Transition to Energy Data Center Capacity in the US will double by 2030, while AI technology is a driver for reliable, low-carbon energy sources with high-quality energy. 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Strategic Recruitment for Future Growth As a reaction to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, MUFG rapidly expanded its workforce by hiring nearly 30 key employees. These strategic hires strengthen MUFG's mid-market presence in areas such as technology and renewable energy, which further solidifies its position in the U.S. financial landscape. Fossil Fuels and Renewables While MUFG is conscious of the short-term demand for fossil fuels, the long-term strategy remains to be in line with the greener future. AI-driven energy demand is rising, and state-specific regulations will shape financing opportunities. This flexibility will keep the bank ahead in America's energy transition. Regarding Trump's plans for energy policy, reports that Trump talks about "unleashing American energy." What he was saying is all about "liquid gold." However, while Trump admin 2.0 is said to be approving the promotion of natural gas and oil, another phrase appears to be tackling about "energy czar." The official is expected to be the all-of-the-above energy governor for the 50 states. This is not surprising anymore since even before the summer prior to the election, it was the talk of the town at the Republican National Convention. While Trump can influence oil production, he has no means to dictate it.

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NoneThe Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader said he spoke to Charlotte Fallon, a worker with St Joseph’s Foundation, on the phone on Saturday after a clip of an exchange between them on Friday went viral. RTE footage posted to the social media site X shows Mr Harris on a canvass in Kanturk when Ms Fallon tells the Taoiseach carers “were ignored” and the Government has “done nothing for us”. “The disability sector is a joke,” she says. “You’ve done nothing for us, our people are suffering. I’m very passionate about my job.” Mr Harris responds by saying: “No, not at all,” and: “I’m very passionate about disability too.” Ms Fallon says: “But there’s no mention of (them in the) Budget. You ignored them, you ignore the carers,” to which Mr Harris says: “That’s not true,” several times before shaking her hand and walking away. While out canvassing at a Christmas market in Rathfarnham in Dublin on Saturday afternoon, Mr Harris said he was annoyed with himself and had called Ms Fallon to apologise. “I called Charlotte this morning because she was absolutely owed an apology from me,” he said. “We had a very good conversation, a very good conversation. I was very grateful to her for her time and her kindness. “We spoke about a number of issues, we spoke about disability services, we spoke about the issue of pay parity for people in Section 39 organisations, and we also spoke about the issue of the means test for carers. “I was grateful to have a chance to listen to Charlotte and also talk through with her some of my own plans and views and vision in relation to disability services. Really grateful for the conversation, learned a lot from it, and I’ve also said that I’d love to call in to where she works in Cork in the coming weeks, and she said I’d be very welcome. “I’m annoyed with how I didn’t give that person, Charlotte, the time last night, she deserved that time. “I’ve been around the country and I’ve had hundreds of conversations some days, and I’ve learned a lot and always learned a lot from listening to people and I’m very sorry that didn’t happen last night.” Asked what happened last night, he said: “There’s no excuse for it, I’m annoyed with myself in relation to it, disability is what makes me tick. “It will always be my passion, and it’s Charlotte’s passion too, and I’m really grateful to her for giving me the opportunity to speak with her today.” Asked whether he thought people would doubt his sincerity on wanting to reform the State’s disability services after seeing the video, Mr Harris said: “I hope not. “All I can do is really double my efforts to convince people of the facts that we have a plan for the future of this country, and very much at the heart of that plan is better services, better delivery and better empowerment of people with disabilities. “I’ve tried to bring a focus to it since I’ve become Taoiseach, and it’s something that I will continue to work on intensively and even more intensively as a result of this.” On Saturday morning, Mr Harris posted a video on Instagram where he said he was spurred on to become a politician after seeing his parents fight for access to services for his brother Adam, who has autism. He said the interaction happened at the end of a “very long day” and he felt “really bad” about it. Mr Harris then outlined his party’s plans for carers and the disability sector, including removing the means testing for the Carers’ Allowance and to ensure that there are therapies in special schools and special classes. Sinn Fein’s housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin said that Mr Harris’ reaction “showed the true face of Fine Gael” and showed “a contempt for working people”. Speaking at a press event in Dublin on Saturday, Fine Gael ministers Helen McEntee and Paschal Donohoe defended their party leader. “I think the Taoiseach himself has been very clear that he wished the encounter had gone differently. It had been the end of a very, very long day,” Ms McEntee said. “What he said very clearly is that he should have given her more time, and should have engaged for longer with her, but this is the reason he got into politics.” Mr Donohoe said: “In the course of an election campaign, in all the interactions that we have with people, of course, we sometimes feel within ourselves ‘that could have gone differently’ and ‘could have gone better’. I think it’s particularly the case for somebody who is so committed to looking at how we can support those who need more.”Christmas events in Surrey include 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' concert at Bell

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages , from English to Japanese. On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats , such as last year’s Chinese spy balloon . But on Christmas Eve, volunteers in Colorado Springs are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming to my house?” and, “Am I on the naughty or nice list?” “There are screams and giggles and laughter,” said Bob Sommers, 63, a civilian contractor and NORAD volunteer. Sommers often says on the call that everyone must be asleep before Santa arrives, prompting parents to say, “Do you hear what he said? We got to go to bed early.” NORAD’s annual tracking of Santa has endured since the Cold War , predating ugly sweater parties and Mariah Carey classics . Here’s how it began and why the phones keep ringing. It started with a child’s accidental phone call in 1955. The Colorado Springs newspaper printed a Sears advertisement that encouraged children to call Santa, listing a phone number. A boy called. But he reached the Continental Air Defense Command, now NORAD, a joint U.S. and Canadian effort to spot potential enemy attacks. Tensions were growing with the Soviet Union, along with anxieties about nuclear war. Air Force Col. Harry W. Shoup picked up an emergency-only “red phone” and was greeted by a tiny voice that began to recite a Christmas wish list. “He went on a little bit, and he takes a breath, then says, ‘Hey, you’re not Santa,’” Shoup told The Associated Press in 1999. Realizing an explanation would be lost on the youngster, Shoup summoned a deep, jolly voice and replied, “Ho, ho, ho! Yes, I am Santa Claus. Have you been a good boy?” Shoup said he learned from the boy’s mother that Sears mistakenly printed the top-secret number. He hung up, but the phone soon rang again with a young girl reciting her Christmas list. Fifty calls a day followed, he said. In the pre-digital age, the agency used a 60-by-80 foot (18-by-24 meter) plexiglass map of North America to track unidentified objects. A staff member jokingly drew Santa and his sleigh over the North Pole. The tradition was born. “Note to the kiddies,” began an AP story from Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, 1955. “Santa Claus Friday was assured safe passage into the United States by the Continental Air Defense Command.” In a likely reference to the Soviets, the article noted that Santa was guarded against possible attack from “those who do not believe in Christmas.” Some grinchy journalists have nitpicked Shoup’s story, questioning whether a misprint or a misdial prompted the boy’s call. In 2014, tech news site Gizmodo cited an International News Service story from Dec. 1, 1955, about a child’s call to Shoup. Published in the Pasadena Independent, the article said the child reversed two digits in the Sears number. “When a childish voice asked COC commander Col. Harry Shoup, if there was a Santa Claus at the North Pole, he answered much more roughly than he should — considering the season: ‘There may be a guy called Santa Claus at the North Pole, but he’s not the one I worry about coming from that direction,’” Shoup said in the brief piece. In 2015, The Atlantic magazine doubted the flood of calls to the secret line, while noting that Shoup had a flair for public relations. Phone calls aside, Shoup was indeed media savvy. In 1986, he told the Scripps Howard News Service that he recognized an opportunity when a staff member drew Santa on the glass map in 1955. A lieutenant colonel promised to have it erased. But Shoup said, “You leave it right there,” and summoned public affairs. Shoup wanted to boost morale for the troops and public alike. “Why, it made the military look good — like we’re not all a bunch of snobs who don’t care about Santa Claus,” he said. Shoup died in 2009. His children told the StoryCorps podcast in 2014 that it was a misprinted Sears ad that prompted the phone calls. “And later in life he got letters from all over the world,” said Terri Van Keuren, a daughter. “People saying ‘Thank you, Colonel, for having, you know, this sense of humor.’” NORAD’s tradition is one of the few modern additions to the centuries-old Santa story that have endured, according to Gerry Bowler, a Canadian historian who spoke to the AP in 2010. Ad campaigns or movies try to “kidnap” Santa for commercial purposes, said Bowler, who wrote “Santa Claus: A Biography.” NORAD, by contrast, takes an essential element of Santa’s story and views it through a technological lens. In a recent interview with the AP, Air Force Lt. Gen. Case Cunningham explained that NORAD radars in Alaska and Canada — known as the northern warning system — are the first to detect Santa. He leaves the North Pole and typically heads for the international dateline in the Pacific Ocean. From there he moves west, following the night. “That’s when the satellite systems we use to track and identify targets of interest every single day start to kick in,” Cunningham said. “A probably little-known fact is that Rudolph’s nose that glows red emanates a lot of heat. And so those satellites track (Santa) through that heat source.” NORAD has an app and website, www.noradsanta.org , that will track Santa on Christmas Eve from 4 a.m. to midnight, Mountain Standard Time. People can call 1-877-HI-NORAD to ask live operators about Santa’s location from 6 a.m. to midnight, mountain time.

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The General Services Administration has made official its first batch of winners for the general small business track of OASIS+, the recompete of a massive government-wide professional services contract vehicle. Back in July, GSA posted a list of 1,383 small businesses that it deemed “apparent winners” of a position on the vehicle. Those awards were subject to protests over whether companies on that list were small businesses or not. Now the number stands at 1,373 final winners in new information posted Thursday to the Federal Procurement Data System. . These companies have received notices-to-proceed, but do keep in mind that this is not the end of the line to find out who wins a seat on OASIS+. GSA’s posting of the newest award batch reiterates what it has said before about the rolling process: “If, following award announcements, an offeror has not been notified of their award status, their offer as part of the rolling awards process. This cycle of rolling awards will continue until all awards are made.” The new One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus vehicle has four other small business groups that are reserved for individual socioeconomic labels, in addition to the general SB track just awarded. GSA has made initial batches of awards for the 8(a), woman-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled/veteran-owned groups. More awards for those are due to fall during January and February. Related articles GSA apparently was able to move on, what it hopes are, its final selections for the OASIS+ Total Small Business Set-Aside track. Companies of any socioeconomic distinction and those with only an SB labeling were eligible to bid for the vehicle. One protest from Q2 Impact, a bidder GSA eliminated because the company’s proposal evidently involves the use of banned communications equipment. Q2 believes its waiver to use Huawei Technologies equipment on a U.S. Agency for International Development contract should apply for OASIS+, but GSA’s position is that the waiver only applies to USAID and not across government. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 29, while all motions and responses to them have a Jan. 17 deadline. In the meantime, GSA also is moving ahead with its awards for the unrestricted portion of OASIS+. GSA added , bringing the total number of winners there to 588 so far. OASIS+ has no ceiling and a potential duration of 10 years, which includes an initial five-year base period and a single five-year option. Agencies use OASIS+ to acquire professional services that are not tech-centric in nature.