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casino live blackjack ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGC Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGCO) will host its quarterly conference call and webcast to review the results of its fiscal fourth quarter and 2024 fiscal year on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. Related presentation materials will be available before the call on the Company website on the Investor & Financial Information page at https://www.rgcresources.com/investor-financial-information/ . Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing toll-free 1-877-304-9269 and entering conference identification number 917621. An archive of the webcast will be available for one year on the website at https://ww w.rgcresources.com/investor-financial-information/ . RGC Resources, Inc. provides energy and related products and services to customers in Virginia through its operating subsidiaries Roanoke Gas Company and RGC Midstream, LLC. From time to time, the Company may publish forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, new products, research and development activities and similar matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements. Past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results.LAS VEGAS — Players Era Festival organizers have done what so many other have tried — bet their fortunes in this city that a big payoff is coming. Such bet are usually bad ones, which is why so many massive casino-resorts have been built on Las Vegas Boulevard. But it doesn't mean the organizers are wrong. They're counting on the minimum of $1 million in guaranteed name, image and likeness money that will go to each of the eight teams competing in the neutral-site tournament that begins Tuesday will create a precedent for other such events. EverWonder Studios CEO Ian Orefice, who co-founded Players with former AND1 CEO Seth Berger, compared this event to last year's inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament that played its semifinals and final in Las Vegas by saying it "did really well to reinvigorate the fan base at the beginning of the year." "We're excited that we're able to really change the paradigm in college basketball on the economics," Orefice said. "But for us, it's about the long term. How do we use the momentum that is launching with the 2024 Players Era Festival and be the catalyst not to change one event, but to change college basketball for the future." Orefice and Berger didn't disclose financial details, but said the event will come close to breaking even this year and that revenue is in eight figures. Orefice said the bulk of the revenue will come from relationships with MGM, TNT Sports and Publicis Sport & Entertainment as well as sponsors that will be announced later. Both organizers said they are so bullish on the tournament's prospects that they already are planning ahead. Money made from this year's event, Orefice said, goes right back into the company. "We're really in this for the long haul," Orefice said. "So we're not looking at it on a one-year basis." Rick Giles is president of the Gazelle Group, which also operates several similar events, including the College Basketball Invitational. He was skeptical the financial numbers would work. Giles said in addition to more than $8 million going to the players, there were other expenses such as the guarantees to the teams. He said he didn't know if the tournament would make up the difference with ticket sales, broadcast rights and sponsorship money. The top bowl of the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be curtained off. "The math is highly challenging," Giles said. "Attendance and ticket revenues are not going to come anywhere close to covering that. They haven't announced any sponsors that I'm aware of. So it all sort of rests with their media deal with Turner and how much capital they want to commit to it to get these players paid." David Carter, a University of Southern California adjunct professor who also runs the Sports Business Group consultancy, said even if the Players isn't a financial success this year, the question is whether there will be enough interest to move forward. "If there is bandwidth for another tournament and if the TV or the streaming ratings are going to be there and people are going to want to attend and companies are going to want to sponsor, then, yeah, it's probably going to work," Carter said. "But it may take them time to gain that traction." Both founders said they initially were met with skepticism about putting together such an event, especially from teams they were interested in inviting. Houston was the first school to commit, first offering an oral pledge early in the year and then signing a contract in April. That created momentum for others to join, and including the No. 6 Cougars, half the field is ranked. "We have the relationships to operate a great event," Berger said. "We had to get coaches over those hurdles, and once they knew that we were real, schools got on board really quickly." The founders worked with the NCAA to make sure the tournament abided by that organization's rules, so players must appear at ancillary events in order to receive NIL money. Strict pay for play is not allowed, though there are incentives for performance. The champion, for example, will receive $1.5 million in NIL money. Now the pressure is on to pull off the event and not create the kind of headlines that can dog it for years to come. "I think everybody in the marketplace is watching what's going to happen (this) week and, more importantly, what happens afterwards," Giles said. "Do the players get paid on a timely basis? And if they do, that means that Turner or somebody has paid way more than the market dictates? And the question will be: Can that continue?" CREIGHTON: P oint guard Steven Ashworth likely won’t play in the No. 21 Bluejays’ game against San Diego State in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Ashworth sprained his right ankle late in a loss to Nebraska on Friday and coach Greg McDermott said afterward he didn’t know how long he would be out. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Hospitality, restaurants, retail, logistics, and distribution are some of the sectors that use temporary workers to meet the peak of Christmas demands. “These sectors face a significant increase in demand due to the spike in activities related to customer service, packaging, stock replenishment and logistics operations,” explains Vanda Santos, director of service and quality at Adecco Portugal , noting that this pattern “is not just in big cities, but throughout the country”. However, the “high dynamism” of the job market has posed “significant challenges” for companies when hiring workers for seasonal roles, admit recruitment companies consulted by the Lusa agency. It is worth remembering that Portugal is close to full employment, with the unemployment rate at 6.6% in October, a stabilisation compared to the previous month. “We experience recruitment difficulties, especially in roles that require some type of specialisation or certification, particularly in the area of ​​transport”, says Lucília Queirós, national corporate sales & foundation leader at Eurofirms Portugal . And it is also “already noticeable in less specialised functions”, adds Pedro Empis, operational director of talent solutions, at Randstad , in response to Lusa. Sabrina Barreto also identifies this difficulty, pointing out that “candidates who are employed only look for opportunities that they can combine with their current role (part-time) or something that offers better conditions/stability”. However, “foreign candidates have contributed to meeting many of the needs”, she adds. Still, there are cases in which, despite having a “perfectly adequate profile”, they are excluded because “they have pending documents”, adds the ‘central sourcing manager’ of Gi Group . To overcome these difficulties, recruitment processes begin in September or, at the latest, at the end of October or beginning of November. Advance planning “is essential to ensure we can meet our clients’ seasonal needs, ensuring teams are complete and prepared before the busiest period begins,” says Vanda Santos. On the other hand, there are also those who offer incentives to attract workers. “There are several realities that complement the salary, such as performance bonuses, meal vouchers or even incentives related to the products and services of end customers, which act as factors to candidates”, explains Pedro Empis. Another incentive “is greater adaptability of schedules to respond to candidate availability”, adds Lucília Queirós. Furthermore, “to make temporary positions more attractive, companies often offer the possibility of permanent integration, which can be a decisive factor in accepting the vacancy”, concludes Sabrina Barreto.'Really disheartening': the dire situation Hunter renters face

World champion Kyren Wilson shrugged off a headache and concerns over the speed of the tables to sweep past Stephen Maguire 6-0 in the first round of the UK Championship. Wilson dominated what had been a scrappy afternoon session at the Barbican Centre in York to take a 4-0 lead – with neither player able to build a half-century break. After the interval Wilson – who has won two ranking titles already this season – finally found some rhythm as a run of 71 put him within a frame of victory. 6-0! 🤯 World Champ Kyren Wilson is into the second round of the @VictorianPlumb UK Championship after a whitewash victory over Stephen Maguire. #VPUKChampionship pic.twitter.com/faJR3EDbSF — WST (@WeAreWST) November 25, 2024 After Maguire, who won the 2004 UK Championship title, missed another chance to build a response, Wilson, already 27 in front, took the opportunity to clear up to the pink. Wilson, second in the current world standings, avoided becoming another seed to suffer an early exit with Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Selby both having failed to progress. “It was a strange match,” Wilson said afterwards to the BBC. “Early doors both of us were going into the pack, not really landing on a ball and having to play safe. “For me the table was so difficult to judge. I don’t know if that was what was wrong with Stephen today. “I felt if you were playing it slow, it was drifting to the right. “When you have to start hitting the balls a bit harder on these tables, the pockets are just so unforgiving that it makes the game harder. “I just had to stay composed. I felt amazing in my game, but it was not just quite clicking today.” Wilson also revealed he has been struggling with a headache. “I woke up with it again today,” he said. “Going out for the first frame, there is so much intensity, your heart is racing, the lights are quite different and it was so warm – I just felt like my head was going to explode. “So I had to get out of there and just take some more painkillers, but it is not too bad now.” Maguire, meanwhile, was downbeat after “one of the worst performances ever”. He said: “It was rubbish, nothing else I can say, just garbage. “It was a hard one to take. You just go home and see what the next day brings. “You can’t explain that. It was one of the worse performances ever. I am struggling to believe how bad that was.” WAKELIN BATTLES THROUGH! 🔥 He beats Matt Selt 6-4 in a fragmented affair in York – he plays Kyren Wilson next. #VPUKChampionship | @Victorianplumb pic.twitter.com/7C2Fz0kAVi — WST (@WeAreWST) November 25, 2024 There was a closer contest on the other table, where Chris Wakelin battled past Matthew Selt 6-4 to secure his place in the last 16 against Wilson. Wakelin, the 15th seed, had been 2-0 down before making a break of 75 in the third frame, which was followed by 68 from Selt. The match remained a tight affair, with neither player able to craft another half-century as it was locked at 4-4. After Selt looked set in the ninth frame, a missed black to the bottom corner proved costly as Wakelin came from behind to win 65-55 – and take the lead for the first time. Further breaks of 31 and 32 – as well as being helped by a doubled yellow – left Selt needing snookers before Wakelin eventually clipped in the brown to secure a hard-earned victory. In Monday’s evening session, qualifier Michael Holt pulled off another upset with a 6-1 win over 10th seed Gary Wilson. Holt – who came through four preliminary rounds in Leicester to reach the main draw – dug in to build a 4-1 lead, which he extended with a superb 95 clearance. The seventh frame, though, proved a tense affair as both men failed to make the most of promising positions – Holt snookering himself after potting the brown with only three other colours left. The world number 98, though, then clipped in a long pink to seal a memorable victory, reaching the last 16 of the tournament for the first time since 1999. THE SILENT ASSASSIN IS THROUGH! 💪 Jak Jones defeats Luca Brecel in a tight decider to reach the Last 16! #VPUKChampionship | @Victorianplumb pic.twitter.com/AnHwkL2xyA — WST (@WeAreWST) November 25, 2024 On the other table, Welshman Jak Jones reeled off three successive frames to stun former world champion Luca Brecel 6-5. Brecel, who has struggled for form since winning the world title in 2023, led 42-0 in the decider, but a missed red allowed Jones his chance. And the 2024 world championship runner-up took it superbly, compiling a 66 break that left Brecel with too much to do as he moved into the last-16.Feds suspend ACA marketplace access to companies accused of falsely promising ‘cash cards’

Shanina Shaik Reveals the $12.99 Skincare Product Everyone NeedsAustralians are guaranteed to head to the polls — or submit postal votes — in the first five months of next year. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese maintains he intends to serve a full three-year term, and as parliament wrapped up for the year, so did the chances of a 2024 election. With many struggling to afford the upcoming festive season, the cost of living is front of mind for families. And experts say it's front and centre for politicians too as they decide the best time to call the election. Here's what you need to know about next year's federal election. Labor promises three days subsidised child care if re-elected, scrapping activity test What's the latest possible federal election date? Unlike other parts of the world, where the date is set, the exact timing of Australia's federal election is up to Albanese. The constitution requires elections to be held no later than 68 days after the House of Representatives terms expire. With those terms ending on 25 July 2025, the election must be held by 27 September. However, since half of the Senate's terms end on 30 June 2025, an election must take place before then. Considering procedural factors and the tradition of holding house and half-Senate elections together, the latest possible date for the next federal election is 17 May 2025. What about an early March election? Experts have narrowed down the date that voters will head to the ballot box to between March and May. With over 40 years of experience advising Labor, Bruce Hawker, special counsel at Fitzpatrick and Company Advisory, "struggles to see an early election" in March. The Labor Party campaign veteran told SBS News the government would have to wait until after the state election in Western Australia on 8 March. 'Anger and resentment': World's 'super election' year results capture voters' mood "I think if there is ill will in the Western Australian electorate, they'd probably want it to be vented against a state government rather than themselves," Hawker said. He explained this would also avoid mixing campaigns and state and federal issues in the minds of voters. "I think if it was to be held in March ... it would be based on an assumption that the interest rates were not going to come down, and the economy could sink a little further into the red than it otherwise might be," Hawker said. What issues could determine the election date? High mortgages and cost of living pressures are top concerns for both major parties and voters. Hawker said the next two Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meetings — on 18 February and 1 April — will be crucial in determining when the government sets the election, with the hope that Australians will experience a reprieve from rising costs before heading to the polls. "If they do start to bring down interest rates, that's good news for the government, and they would probably be holding out for that," he said. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas A lever at Labor's disposal is the option to resume parliament and deliver an early budget on 25 March. "If they bring down a good budget for themselves, that's something that they can do and campaign on," Hawker said. "And then you would think that they would be looking to bring out as many good things as possible in a pre-election budget which would make people happy." If that were the case, then an election campaign could kick off in late March or early April. "I think the problem for the government at the moment is that the cost of living is running very high, and unless the RBA brings down interest rates, then the government is going to have to go to an election dealing with the reality that people are doing it pretty tough," he said. "So that is more reason why I think they'll want to call the election later, rather than earlier, and have a budget in there that further relieves pressure on household budgets." Labor minister claims 'three fatal errors' in Peter Dutton's nuclear plan, as costs revealed Graeme Orr is a law professor at the University of Queensland who specialises in the law of politics. He agrees the economy will be crucial to the upcoming election. "They're often looking at, you know, how grumpy are people? Have we had a budget recently with some good policies and nice stimulants, but most of all, what's the economy like? ... Swing voters, [think] are we better off or worse off than three years ago?" he told SBS News. "Most people stick to the party they've known for a long time, or they vote according to certain values that are really quite stuck. But really, the parties are thinking about swing voters, marginal seats." What happens when the election is called? To kick off the official election campaign, Albanese will visit Governor-General Sam Mostyn to request the dissolution of parliament and the issuance of writs for the election. Orr said unless there are extraordinary circumstances, Mostyn will start the process "almost straight away". "There's a formal document called a writ, which is issued to tell the Electoral Commission, hey, election time, guys," he said. "Here are the key dates, dates to close the roll so you get seven days' grace from the issue of the writ to update your enrollment, which is really important for young people, the mobile society and also new immigrants." Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas Orr explains the Electoral Act ensures there is a minimal 33-day campaign, and while it could go longer, it's not what people want. "We like relatively short campaigns, this American approach, where the campaign goes on, including the primaries, well over a year, and costs billions of dollars just doesn't fit our more pragmatic model," he said. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) noted that the federal election, with its multiple voting options and high enrollment rates, is "one of the largest and most complex" logistical events in the country. According to the AEC, 17.8 million Australians — 98 per cent of eligible voters — are enrolled to vote at over 7,000 polling stations nationwide on election day. All voter enrollments must be up to date, including changes to address or name. Updates can be made via the AEC website .Why the 2024 Game Awards Dialed Back Its Hollywood ElementNebraska voters rejected 'school choice' program. 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