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During the campaign of Donald Trump that first catapulted him into the White House, I recall a conversation I had with a foreign social anthropologist on the sidelines of a forum about the United States elections then. The speaker of that forum did not believe that Trump would win. My social anthropologist seatmate at the forum whispered to me, “She is wrong. Trump will win.” I asked her why she believed this and she simply explained that the period we are in is the cycle of populists and dictators. She also added that I should not worry too much though as the political pendulum will eventually swing back. I asked when this would happen and what will make it happen. She told me that a global upheaval would bring this about just like World War II did. That was in 2016, and eight years later, Trump is back in the White House, adding another populist government in a still growing list. Extreme climate events have been increasing in number in different parts of the globe, wars rage in different regions with the Russia-Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine wars being seen as likely sparks of a global conflagration, and inequality gaps have continued to worsen with more and more people and children hungry, being homeless, and with inadequate access to quality education and clean water. Methinks that the pendulum will have enough reason to swing back soon, but will we even survive the coming upheaval? Will there be enough to rebuild on? Will it not be too late to do anything about the climate crisis? Will many countries be stuck with demographic time bombs of malnourished and stunted huge numbers of people and even entire communities whose productivity for family and society is totally compromised? The story in the Philippines seems to be perfectly aligned with this age of the populists and the many ways by which we are all choosing the path toward the precipice. So, folks, we are not in an “only in the Philippines” scenario. Much of the bad and fake news we contend with every day and the sad plight of ever growing numbers of people, communities, and children exist in all regions of the world today. The corruption? It is insidious in most governments and only varies in levels of greed. You would think there was an ongoing global competition on who could wipe out their national coffers fastest. Is humanity shackled to this cycle of destruction and rebuilding? Is the pendulum a given and does the swing to one side always need to be a swing to the edge of an abyss? I have had the privilege of continuing to work with business, political, and socio-civic leaders who remain believers in a better Philippines and ultimately, a better world. Many of them are now among our elderly, as sharp as ever and as committed as ever but they know only too well that the clock ticks and they will probably not see the dawn when a nation for our children arises once again, offering food, freedom, jobs, and justice for all as the late statesman Ka Jose Diokno dreamed of. I have been in this mission since my high school days in Tulong Dunong, and at 58 years old, I know that the war may not be won before I take my leave. But there are battles to fight. And fights we all must continue to do simply because some battles can still be won, moving us away from the abyss. This is why in the business sector, there now are aggressive advocacies for business as a force for good, for shared prosperity, and inclusive capitalism. While there are those who may scoff at these efforts, believe me when I say that since moving to the private sector in 1997, these initiatives have come a long way from philanthropic giving and corporate sponsorships, advancing toward genuine programs in partnership with other key sectors. As Philippine Investment Management (Phinma) chair and Makati Business Club (MBC) trustee Ramon R. del Rosario noted at the recent UNIAPAC World Congress in Manila, addressing Christian business leaders from many parts of the globe: “In the Philippines, we have a beautiful tradition called bayanihan. It refers to the spirit of communal unity, work, and cooperation to achieve a shared goal ... I believe that this spirit of bayanihan, of collective action for the common good, is more relevant today than ever before. In the face of the enormous challenges we face, we need a modern-day bayanihan, a coming together of businesses, government, civil society, and communities to lift up those who have been left behind.” How do we show our social anthropologist friend alternative ways to swing the pendulum back? More on that in my next columns and through the battles we intend to fight together with the Makati Business Club and the Management Association of the Philippines, with academe and its institutions like the Phinma-DLSU Center for Business & Society; with groups like PBSP, PBEd, Caritas, Tanging Yaman and Oxfam; with the young movers of Siklab and TAYO awards programs; and with our partner communities and their leaders. Why not join the fight? —————- Peter Angelo V. Perfecto is former executive director of MBC, works with the Phinma group and chairs Oxfam Pilipinas. —————- Business Matters is a project of Makati Business Club ( [email protected] ). 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Fernanda Galan | (TNS) The Sacramento Bee Is your Thanksgiving turkey safe to eat? As poultry farms and dairies across California continue to battle bird flu outbreaks, residents may be worried about food safety this holiday season. Related Articles Health | Trump chooses controversial Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH Health | Abortion bans could reverse decline in teen births, experts warn Health | As of the week before Thanksgiving, just 1 in 10 Californians have received an updated COVID vaccine Health | Raw milk nearly killed her son. Now avian flu is bringing more attention to its risk. Health | CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes Highly pathogenic avian influenza surfaced in the United States in January 2022, the virus has been detected in wild birds and domestic poultry, according to the Fresno Bee’s previous reporting. As of Nov. 18, a total of 294 dairies in California were under quarantine due to the avian flu, state agriculture officials confirmed. More than 4 million turkeys and chickens have been killed at poultry ranches across the state in an attempt to stop the virus from spreading. Meanwhile, the bird flu virus was detected in a batch of raw milk from Raw Farm in Fresno County, the California Department of Public Health reported. The Fresno Bee talked to María Soledad, a food safety inspection service spokeswoman at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to learn more about the virus and how it affects food safety. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, highly pathogenic avian influenza — also known as bird flu or H5N1 — is a highly contagious and often deadly disease primarily found in poultry. It is “caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses,” the agency said on its website. HPAI can spread from wild birds to domestic poultry and other animals. The virus can also infect humans in rare cases. “It is important to note that ‘highly pathogenic’ refers to severe impact in birds, not necessarily in humans,” the agency said. Unlike seasonal influenza viruses, which are typically contracted through human-to-human transmission, avian influenza viruses are spread by infected birds through saliva, mucus and feces, according to the CDC. The virus can also be present in the respiratory secretions, organs, blood, or body fluids of other infected animals — including milk. Human infections occur when the virus enters the eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled through airborne droplets, aerosol particles or dust. It can also be transmitted by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the face. “Illness in humans from avian influenza virus infections have ranged in severity from no symptoms or mild illness to severe disease that resulted in death,” the CDC said. “Consumers can safely enjoy turkey this holiday season,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wrote in an email to The Bee, noting that food safety inspectors examine turkeys for disease “before and after slaughter.” That includes your Thanksgiving bird. “The turkeys from farms with confirmed avian influenza don’t even get sent to slaughter,” Soledad said. “They are destroyed on premises.” During an avian flu outbreak, “The chance of infected poultry or eggs entering the food chain is low,” the FDA said on its website in April, “because of the rapid onset of symptoms in poultry as well as the safeguards in place, which include testing of flocks and federal inspection programs.” “When food is properly prepared and stored, the risk of consumers becoming infected with HPAI is reduced even further,” the FDA said. UC Davis professor Linda J. Harris, who focuses on microbial food safety, says you should prepare your Thanksgiving turkey using four essential steps: clean, cook, chill and separate. You can watch the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Holiday Food Safety video for tips on how to prepare a turkey the safe way, or check out the turkey recipe developed by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce food-borne illness risks. According to the USDA, any traces of highly pathogenic avian influenza in your turkey are inactivated when food reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. The USDA recommends following this rule anytime you’re preparing raw poultry, including chicken. On its Thanksgiving food safety website , the USDA has videos and information including calculators that help you determine the appropriate amount of time to thaw and cook your turkey. “Simply select your turkey’s weight, along with your preferred thawing and cooking methods, and you’ll immediately receive guidance on how to safely prepare your turkey this Thanksgiving!’ USDA congressional public affairs specialist Maria Machuca wrote in an email to The Bee. “There is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted to humans through properly prepared food,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on its website. Pasteurized milk and other dairy products are safe to consume and cook with, according to Hebah Ghanem, infectious disease specialist at University of California San Francisco, Fresno. “The most important thing that it has to be pasteurized, because the virus is killed with heat,” Ghanem told The Bee. “Pasteurization of milk was adopted decades ago as a basic public health measure to kill dangerous bacteria and largely eliminate the risk of getting sick,” the FDA said on its website. All egg products are pasteurized as required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This means that they have been rapidly heated and held at a minimum required temperature for a specified time to destroy bacteria,” the agency said. However, eggs that are still in their shells aren’t required to be pasteurized, leading to potential health risks if eaten raw or uncooked. According to the CDC, avian flu symptoms in humans may include: California dairy workers infected with avian flu have experienced mild flu-like symptoms, The Bee previously reported. “All the cases that we have here in California are very mild,” Ghanem told the Fresno Bee in October. “They haven’t needed hospitalization.” To prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, people should avoid exposure to dead animals, Ghanem said in October. That includes wild birds, poultry, other domesticated birds and cows. People should also avoid exposure to animal feces as well as fluids. Here are other tips from Ghanem: ©2024 The Sacramento Bee. Visit at sacbee.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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McDonald's fans call for axed item to be made permanent DAYS before it's relaunched in the UK The purple-coloured drink will be added to UK restaurants for a limited time only READ MORE: McDonald's UK launches quirky drink that has taken US by storm By JOWENA RILEY Published: 17:32, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 18:48, 27 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments McDonald's fans are buzzing with excitement as they anticipate the relaunch of a much-loved menu item in a matter of days. The Grimace Shake will return to menus in all 1,450 UK McDonald’s restaurants from December 11 after being previously axed. The vibrant, blueberry-flavoured milkshake, inspired by the iconic purple mascot Grimace, first made its UK debut in August , where it quickly sold out after going viral on social media. Originally a classic Stateside flavour, the Grimace Shake's creamy, unique-coloured blend has proved to be a hit among sweet-toothed Brits, and many have been eagerly awaiting its return. This time, the Grimace Shake will be available for only two weeks - or while stocks last - so fans are advised to act quickly to avoid missing out. Anticipation for the Grimace Shake’s comeback has already sparked a wave of excitement online, with fans taking to social media to share their enthusiasm. On X, one person wrote: 'The Grimace Shake is returning (for the first time in my country), I can't wait!' A second advised: 'So, the Grimace Shake is coming to the UK for a limited time. If you're gonna try it, it's a very sweet berry, vanilla bubblegum flavoured milkshake.' The Grimace Shake will return to menus in all 1,450 UK McDonald’s restaurants from December 11 after being previously axed The vibrant, blueberry-flavoured milkshake, inspired by the iconic purple mascot Grimace, first made its UK debut in August , where it quickly sold out after going viral on social media A third wrote: 'Petition to get the grimace milkshake on the permanent menu for the uk. how can you expect me to only enjoy this DELIGHT for a week? #grimacemilkshake.' Read More Inside the world's only Ski-Thru McDonald's which has become a tourist hotspot Meanwhile, another described the purple-hued beverage as the 'best milkshake on the menu.' The Grimace Shake will cost £2.69 for a medium or £2.99 for a large, slightly pricier than McDonald’s classic milkshakes, which cost £1.99 and £2.19 respectively. However, prices may vary by location, so it’s worth checking ahead at your local branch. Unlike McDonald’s traditional flavours - strawberry, chocolate, banana and vanilla - the Grimace Shake offers a bold twist with its blueberry-flavoured syrup blended into the fast food gian'ts signature creamy milkshake base. It marks a rare move for McDonald's to experiment with its milkshake offerings in the UK, though fans were treated to other limited-edition drinks, such as the Biscoff Frappé, earlier this year. Meanwhile, McDonald's announced plans to flood Britain's high streets with 200 new restaurants in the next four years. In its biggest expansion since 2002, the fast food chain announced in August a £1billion investment with a view to 'supporting successful high streets'. Originally a classic Stateside flavour, the Grimace Shake's creamy, unique-coloured blend has proved to be a hit among sweet-toothed Brits, particularly those on TikTok Anticipation for the Grimace Shake’s comeback has already sparked a wave of excitement online, with fans taking to social media to share their enthusiasm The rollout will test new restaurant formats, including smaller branches, and is set to create some 24,000 jobs. It follows a grim few years for once bustling shopping hubs with recognisable names vanishing nationwide. Yesterday, Ted Baker became the most recent addition to the scrap heap after the closure of its last 31 stores. However, the move will spark concerns amid Britain's obesity crisis, which costs the country £100billlion per year, according to a recent analysis. Experts have long blamed the nation's ever-expanding waistline on the rise of processed, calorie-laden food served in restaurants such as the 200 new ones which will be opened by 2028. McDonald's new £1bn announcement, made in a report marking the brand's 50th year in Britain, represents a marked increase on the £618million invested in the five years to 2023. Share or comment on this article: McDonald's fans call for axed item to be made permanent DAYS before it's relaunched in the UK e-mail Add comment

President Joe Biden's administration said Friday that it has cemented deals for billions in funding to South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments to boost their chipmaking facilities in the United States. US officials have been working to solidify Biden's legacy to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's White House return -- and these agreements are among the latest efforts to do so. The United States has been trying to reduce its dependence on other countries for semiconductors, while also seeking to maintain its scientific and technological edge as competition with China intensifies. Samsung's award of up to $4.7 billion in direct funding goes towards its effort to grow its Texas presence into a full-fledged operation for developing and producing leading-edge chips, said the US Commerce Department. The funding will supplement the company's investment of more than $37 billion in the coming years, the department added. Samsung's expansion will help "ensure we have a steady, domestic supply of the most advanced semiconductors that are essential to AI and national security, while also creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs," Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in a statement. National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard added that Samsung is "the only semiconductor company that is a leader in both advanced memory and advanced logic chips." In a separate notice, the Commerce Department said it also had finalized an award of up to $1.6 billion for Texas Instruments, supporting its efforts to build new facilities. Raimondo noted that shortages of current-generation semiconductors were a problem during the supply chain disruptions sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic, adding that TI now plans to grow its US capacity in making these devices. 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I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.LINCOLN — Nebraska clinched its first bowl game berth since 2016 with a 44-25 win Saturday over Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium. Here are three takeaways: 1. Nebraska capitalized on mistakes that have gone against it throughout losing streak How Nebraska got in this position, needing Saturday’s 44-25 win over Wisconsin to clinch bowl eligibility for the first time in eight seasons, wasn’t a singular issue. It was a culmination of struggles on offense, a worn-down defense because of those struggles, undisciplined football and some bad bounces and luck. Sometimes when a team is in a rut like the Huskers have been, anything that can go wrong seems to find a way, and reversing those fortunes is the only way out. It wasn’t just that Nebraska’s offense was more than up to the task against a Badgers team that had allowed just seven points per game in first halves this season. Or its defense did just enough against a Badgers group missing its top wideout option. But those mistakes and bounces that have gone against the Huskers over the past month — and past decade — were happening to the team across the field on the other sideline. Nebraska took a 24-10 lead at halftime because of Wisconsin’s errors as much as the Huskers’ successes, and put its stamp on the game in the second to finally get that postseason monkey off of their shoulders. The Badgers missed two field goals, one of which came after a Janiran Bonner fumble inside of Nebraska’s own 20-yard line. The Badgers settled for three, but a delay of game negated a Nathanial Vakos field goal, and he missed his next attempt. He later missed another. In both cases, Nebraska drove down the field for touchdowns. Then it was Wisconsin's late-half execution, fumbling with 11 seconds left on first down after a Jahmal Banks touchdown catch, set up by a pass interference in the end zone, which allowed the Huskers to add a John Hohl 37-yard field goal before the half. A sequence like that is spirit-killing, and it was for Wisconsin. Nebraska wasn’t and won’t apologize for it, after those types of blunders have played out time and again against the Huskers over the past eight years, preventing them from finally breaking through. On Saturday, the Huskers made those plays, found a way and took the step forward as a program that has alluded them for years. 2. There is a full buy-in from Nebraska with Dana Holgorsen’s offense If there ever wasnproof that there is buy-in from Nebraska’s offense with new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, check the blocking on both of the Huskers’ first-half touchdowns. Janiran Bonner and Dante Dowdell’s blocking sprung Heinrich Haarberg into the end zone on his five-yard touchdown run to put Nebraska up 7-0 and the combination of Luke Lindenmeyer and Jahmal Banks clearing a big hole at the line of scrimmage made it easy for Dante Dowdell’s 12-yard touchdown scamper. Holgorsen had praised Nebraska’s perimeter blocking following last week’s loss at USC. It took another step against Wisconsin. That’s a sign of a group of players taking coaching and improving on their game. As a whole, Nebraska’s offense looked significantly better in Week No. 2 under Holgorsen than in Los Angeles. That’s natural progression spending more practice time with a new coach. The Huskers played with balance, rushing for 180 yards and throwing for 293. Dylan Raiola finished 28-for-38 and a touchdown. With Rahmir Johnson out again, it was Emmett Johnson and Dante Dowdell’s backfield and the duo each had big moments helping Nebraska control the line of scrimmage. Johnson, who started the game led Nebraska with 113 yards on 16 carries, adding 85 receiving yards on six catches. Dowdell added 41 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries. Raiola made his living on quick passes and intermediate throws, building off that game plan installed against USC and cashing in with his five-yard touchdown pass to Banks to put the Huskers up, 21-10. Overall, there was more confidence. There was better execution. And two games into its coaching change, the Huskers' offense appears to be playing with a new purpose and attitude. 3. Huskers defense bends, but doesn’t break behind shaky secondary You could sense the “here we go, again" groans coming from the 86,00-plus in attendance at Memorial Stadium when Wisconsin went right down the field and tied the game at seven on a four-yard touchdown pass from Braedyn Locke to Bryson Green. Though there were moments where Nebraska's defense settled in, bent and didn't break, it was largely another poor night for the backend of the Blackshirts. Nebraska’s defensive backs struggled on that first drive, and it was a group effort, with Malcolm Hartzog and Isaac Gifford having bad moments and Marques Buford being on the wrong side of the touchdown pass. Ceyair Wright later got beat for a touchdown, a 24-yard catch by Green. Locke also picked on Blye Hill, who played the majority of the game for Hartzog, on a 58-yard touchdown pass to Vinny Anthony. Wisconsin finished the game with 407 yards, more than half through the air. Locke finished 20-for-30 for 292 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Nebraska's defensive struggles to win one-on-one matchups on the outside will continue to be an emphasis heading into next week's regular season finale at IowaOhio State hands visiting Indiana its first loss

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