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mrmrswales · 1 year

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The EARTHSHOT PRIZE AWARDS 2022 Ceremony will take place at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 2nd.

THE FINALISTS:

FIX OUR CLIMATE:

44:01 (Oman) - According to the UN, removing CO2 is essential if we are to limit global warming. Oman-based 44.01 removes CO2 permanently by mineralising it in rock.

LanzaTech (USA) - Carbon, released into the atmosphere, heats the planet. LanzaTech are using bacteria to recycle carbon pollution into profitable and sustainable products.

Low Carbon Materials (United Kingdom) - Concrete is responsible for an extraordinary eight percent of the world’s CO2 emissions. Now, thanks to UK based LCM, production could soon go from unclean to green.

CLEAN OUR AIR:

Ampd Enertainer (Hong Kong) - The construction industry is difficult to decarbonise and is one of the biggest drivers of air pollution. Ampd Energy has revolutionised the way we power construction.

Mukuru Clean Stoves (Kenya) - Across Africa, 700 million people use traditional cookstoves, which emit harmful chemicals and lack safeguards. Mukuru Clean Stoves are different.

Roam (Kenya) - The electric vehicle revolution is coming to East Africa. Roam is bringing affordable, electric transport to one of the world’s fastest growing regions.

BUILD A WASTE-FREE WORLD:

City of Amsterdam, Circular Economy (The Netherlands) - In 2020, The City of Amsterdam committed to becoming a circular economy. By 2050, it aims to waste nothing and recycle everything.

Fleather (India) - Flowers cast into the Ganges river contain highly toxic pesticides. Phool used this floral waste to make a sustainable alternative to leather.

Notpla (United Kingdom) - 6.3bn tonnes of untreated plastic waste currently litter our streets and fill our seas. Notpla shows us that the future is not plastic, it’s seaweed.

PROTECT & RESTORE NATURE:

Desert Agricultural Transformation (China) - The climate crisis means more of the Earth will become inhospitable desert. But now, thanks to Desert Agricultural Transformation, barren landscapes are turning into lush, green oases.

Hutan (Malaysia) - In Malaysian Borneo, research organisation Hutan is working with the local community to develop a more harmonious coexistence between its wildlife and people.

Kheyti (India) - Eight in ten of the world's farmers are smallholders. Beset by climate-affected harvests, Kheyti's Greenhouse-in-a-Box is helping them reduce climate risk and increase yields.

REVIVE OUR OCEANS:

Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) - The Great Barrier Reef is under constant environmental threat. Now, the Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef are empowering each other to protect critical ecosystems.

SeaForester (Portugal) - Human activities and the climate crisis are decimating underwater seaweed forests. Pål Bakken and the SeaForester team are on a mission to restore them.

The Great Bubble Barrier (The Netherlands) - Every year, more than 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the world’s oceans. The Great Bubble Barrier's solution intercepts plastic waste before it reaches the sea.

#earthshot

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probayern · 7 months

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Why can't south america bid? what rules? what's going on???

currently when a country from a certain federation (like uefa [europe], conmebol [south america], caf [africa]) hosts the world cup, no other country from that federation can host the next two world cups. for example, since qatar hosted in 2022, no member of the asian federation could host 2026 or 2030. or since russia hosted 2018, no uefa member could host 2022 or 2026

so as a result, since north america is hosting 2026 and countries from europe, africa, AND south america are hosting 2030, only countries from asia and oceania will be eligible to bid for 2034. i assume the bids for 2034 will be saudi arabia and australia, who are both (as @elishamanning reminded me) members of the asian federation. no matter which one gets it (cough probably saudi), 2038 will be interesting because then only north america and oceania will be able to bid, and there's not really an obvious country in there who could feasibly host besides the us, canada, or mexico, who are all hosting in 2026 and therefore probably won't want to do it again. tldr expect fifa to change their own rules when it is convenient for them (after 2034 has already been awarded to saudi)

#tldr fifa is corrupt. always will be #ask #anon

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recentanimenews · 2 years

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Crunchyroll to Release Makoto Shinkai's Suzume no Tojimari in Theaters Early 2023

Crunchyroll has announced that, in coordination with Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch International, it will release Makoto Shinkai’s upcoming movie Suzume no Tajimari (working title) globally (excluding Asia) in early 2023!

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Crunchyroll will distribute the movie in North America, with Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment distributing the film in Latin America, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa and portions of Europe. Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch International will distribute the film in French- and German-speaking Europe.

Suzume no Tojimari is described as such:

On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—

“Suzume no Tojimari” is a coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation.

Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.

—The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.

Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…

Never-before-seen scenery, encounters and farewells… A myriad of challenges await her on her journey. Despite all the obstacles in her way, Suzume’s adventure shines a ray of hope upon our own struggles against the toughest roads of anxiety and constraints that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors that connect our past to the present and future will leave a lasting impression upon all of our hearts.

Drawn in by these mysterious doors, Suzume’s journey is about to begin.

Shinkai announced the movie on December 15, 2021, and it’s set for release in Japan on November 11, 2022. Shinkai will direct and lead the screenplay for the film, with Masayoshi Tanaka returning as Character Designer, Kenichi Tsuchiya as Animation Director, Takumi Tanji as Art Director, with animation production at CoMix Wave Films.

Suzume no Tojimari is Shinkai’s 13th directorial work, following Weathering with You’s release in 2019, where the movie won “Animation of the Year” at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Awards. Shinkai won “Director of the Year” for his 2016 movie, Your Name., at the 40th Japan Academy Film Awards, alongside its success as the third highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide. Shinkai’s earlier works also include The Garden of Words, Children Who Chase Lost Voices and 5 Centimeters per Second.

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Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine and the Editor-in-Chief of Sci Fi Magazine. You can read his comics at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox.

By: Joseph Luster

#Anime #News #Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll!

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danipetersen · 21 days

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DESN512 FORMATIVE PITCH DECK!

Introduction:

My name is Danica Petersen and I am a communication design student who has developed an interest in design since year 12 in high school. I first discovered the subject design through high school when I returned to Auckland in 2022 and was curious if that was where my potential career path lay. I often avoided art, however, in year 12, I found an interest in digital design. I never had a clear idea on what I wanted to pursue in the future with the fear of regret, yet I always felt passionate about expressing my thoughts and feelings through something creative. While growing up I moved around numerous times, mainly in the countries New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, therefore I struggled to feel at home. However, returning to Auckland allowed me to experiment and play with my feelings through design. Although I always felt like a beginner in the field of design, there was a moment during my last year of high school when I submitted a poster for a competition and received the merit award (second highest award). This achievement encouraged me to continue design in university. Therefore, while starting university i have started to consider what career to pursue. I would hope to do something in relation to designing products and promoting companies.

Rationale:

The posters ‘New Beginnings’ and ‘Freedom is Peace’ both reflect my lived experience in Aotearoa today. I have chosen to represent my posters on my lived experience in Aotearoa today through peace, freedom, and new beginnings. Personally, I have never truly felt freedom until I came to New Zealand. Having the feeling of freedom makes me feel safe, and therefore at peace. Coming to New Zealand not only exposed me to many opportunities but opened up many new beginnings through those opportunities, such as meeting new people and learning a different curriculum in school. Hence, I have dedicated these two posters on how New Zealand has impacted me positively. The poster ‘New Beginnings’ includes two pieces of typography which were handwritten by myself to reflect the curvy and flexible nature of trees. Moreover, an arrow is positioned in the centre of the poster to convey that there are multiple directions in life and thus, lead to multiple new beginnings. In the poster ‘Freedom of Peace’ I have designed the typography to appear as if it is breaking. This conveys the phrase ‘breaking free’, as the pieces of the text literally ‘break free’ from ‘freedom’. I have incorporated soft pastel colours to reflect the calm and peaceful feeling freedom presents.

#design #typography

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A New High for the Indian Whiskies & Spirits Industry

A few years back, if you were offered an Indian whisky, at anyone`s residence, you may have felt offended, since the basic standard was a single malt or a premium blended whisky. Over the years things have changed quite interestingly & today Indian whiskies are not just being sought after but also being served with pride. Lot of new Brands have entered the mainstream Indian whisky market post the launch of the “First” global Indian whisky, Amrut in Glasgow in 2004.The response to Indian Single Malts has been very encouraging and the acceptance level by consumers across the world has been great. Specially the malt connoisseurs, who are willing to experiment and try out the new world single malts. “This augurs well not only for Indian Single Malts but also all new world whiskies. The world has taken notice of what is happening in the whisky world outside of Scotland and keen to support great quality malts that are being produced. The standard Indian Whiskies (IMFL) continue to grow in traditional markets like Middle East and Africa. We do hope that UK, EU and Australia will soon lift the non-tariff barriers on Indian Whiskies and give a big boost to exports of Indian Whiskies” avers, Sanjeev Banga, President – International Business Radico Khaitan Ltd.

India’s whisky Industry has been growing for over a decade, though in the last three years, the rise of Indian whisky brands has brought much recognition to the Indian whisky market. Indri Indian Single Malt Whisky has already bagged prestigious awards like International Spirits Challenge 2022 and is the only Indian Single malt to win a Gold Medal in the World Whisky category Single malt – no age statement category 2022.

According to Thiruvikram Nikam, JMD at Amrut Industries, “In the last few years there has been a constant increase of interest for Indian Whisky. We at Amrut are exceeding the demand expectations which can be considered a good response for Indian Whisky. To add to this, we are present in 55 countries and the response has been very encouraging. India`s huge demographic spread, coupled with exposure to various types of spirits, has led to increase in sales across different segments of spirits. In context to the improvement in sales of premium whiskies, in the last few years we have seen a very active interaction between the brand and consumers thereby increasing brand awareness, quality and so on. Social Media marketing has also played a major role in bringing the consumers to the brands”. As they say, change is the only permanent thing. In that light, consumers trends and preferences keep evolving. Currently, there is a trend where the consumer is willing to try and appreciate a variety of spirits, including a surge in Indian Gins. One also senses a Rum boom in the coming years, with of course premium whiskies continuing to do better and dominating the figures. A good growth for Indian whiskies, not only in India but across the globe, is possible provided Indian Spirits maintain a good standard and disciple in manufacturing the produce.

“Despite the global pandemic and changing economic scenarios in the last three years, the Indian Spirits market has seen growth in its consumption. Due to the second wave, the alcohol Industry took a significant hit in the pandemic itself, but the government regulations on taxes helped drive sales still. We at Indri have seen that lot of people are experimenting with Premium Indian Single Malts in the past 2 years. The critical word here is an experiment. The Indian liquor industry has changed over the last three to four years. As demand for high-quality goods has increased, the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend, particularly in metropolitan areas. The dynamics, on the other hand, have changed. The changing drinking habits of the younger generation and the rising liquor industry in the Indian subcontinent have resulted in a significant shift in how individuals use alcohol.”, according to Praveen Malviya, President Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd.

Despite the pandemic and related restrictions, Indian beverage alcohol industry has also performed well in the last 3 years, in the domestic Industry. It is heartening to note that the state governments have realized the significance of revenue generated by this industry and they are taking pragmatic steps to not only improve their revenue collections further but also to create a better environment for the industry as well as related players be it Retail, On Trade and Hospitality industry to function more efficiently and effectively. Premium and luxury category are growing at the fastest pace. There are challenges due to global logistical issue on sourcing of some of the packaging material but hopefully things should settle down soon.

“During the pandemic, there was a drop in Spirit markets however certain segments showed remarkable resilience and growth despite the closure. Categories such as premium Whisky, Scotch Whisky bottled in India, Single Malts, etc continued to grow and have been leading in the recovery back to pre-pandemic volumes, while the overall spirits market declined in terms of volume growth. In India, rising affluence of Indian middle class with rising aspirations levels & increasing disposable income, the urban Indian consumer is seen to be globally aware and treats alcoholic beverages as any other beverage category, this leads to growing experimentation and thereby to the growth of premium whisky. Also this is the category where price laddering is available for the consumer to choose from for every occasion which allows for more experimentation.” According to Paul John, Chairman, John Distillery.

In recent times, India has become a game changer in Alcobev segment. Spirits like gin, vodka, rum, whisky (single malts and blended) and Indian agave have emerged as a strong portfolio, competing in the international market. Indian spirits are also been recognised globally. Though India is still a whisky market, in recent times good scope of Gin and Rum has ben witnessed. With new bartending schools in India, we also see a major shift in the bartending community who give an experience to customers with fresh flavours of Indian spirits. With high engagement on social media, there is a faster knowledge transfer on methods or etiquette of drinking a particular spirit. Retailers are trending with new customer experience at the stores.

So where will we see significant growth in the Indian market, reaffirms Sanjeev Banga, “Innovation and experimentation will remain the key drivers of growth. Whilst Indian Single Malts have a unique opportunity to showcase what India can offer to the world, at the same time we feel there are lot of local / regional spirit drinks that need to be brought forward and shared with the world. Staying at home during the pandemic made lot of us experts in making cocktails, so DIY and premixes should also see growth in near future.”

Consumer trends too are changing & evolving In India. Drinking at home during the pandemic unshackled the taboo surrounding alcohol consumption in India. Indians are drinking less but better. They no longer drink to get drunk but to enjoy the moment / occasion / togetherness. Also, Indians are well aware of the global trends and classic case is growing acceptance of Gin. A category that was nonexistence till a few years ago is seeing lot of consumer interest and newer brands being launched at regular interval. Following the global trends, we see Luxury Rum and Agave based spirits the next big thing.

Premium and luxury category are also growing at the fastest pace. There are challenges due to global logistical issue on sourcing of some of the packaging material but hopefully things should settle down soon. Innovation and experimentation will remain the key drivers of growth. Whilst Indian Single Malts have a unique opportunity to showcase what India can offer to the world, at the same time we feel there are lot of local / regional spirit drinks that need to be brought forward and shared with the world. Indians are drinking less but better. Following the global trends, one sees Luxury Rum and Agave based spirits the next big thing.

Ruchika Gupta, Marketing Director, Beam Suntory India – “We founded Oaksmith on some very solid foundations and Japanese principles of Gemba (or deep consumer insights) and monozukuri, our high quality techniques around purity, precision and process. It’s a blend by one of the finest in the blending world, gentleman behind iconic brands like Yamazaki Japanese Single Malt and Hibiki Japanese Blended – Shinji Fukuyo, from Suntory, epitomizing impeccable Japanese craftsmanship. Innovation seeped into everything we do for this brand, Oaksmith has rapidly expanded to almost all state markets. It’s been nothing short of a remarkable journey for Oaksmith to have gained consumer and industry recognition in such a short while. It strives to keep elevating the category as it moves forward.”

Today’s youth are seen to mature early, have more disposable incomes and different needs which have given rise to various consumption occasions. Awareness has increased, and experimentation & exploration have led to craft spirits and cocktails being the new trends. Riding the “ Premiumisation “wave, everyone is opting to go up the price ladder to find products better suited to their tastes. Also digital revolution has given brands a presence across social media as well. Craft Spirits, small batch, Single Malts especially with special finishes, Barrel Aged Rum & and Gins etc are the current flavours of the market and will definitely grow in next 3-5 years.

According to Jai Prakash Chopra, Co-founder of Spaceman Spirits Lab, which owns the Brand Samsara Gin, “I would say all categories have a bright future. There is innovation in every segment. But gin is picking up tremendously. We can see the sudden emerge of new Indian Gins and are doing well overseas too. It`s to early to comment on UK India FTA, but it is good to see many opportunities for both the countries for tie ups, ease of doing business and knowledge transfer. Maybe, this would equip us better to step up the product Outlook through innovative measures. There is a lot of scope for Indian spirits as Indian consumers are not yet aware of the variety of spirits in international trade. With continuous tie ups with local international brands and innovations in packaging, India is an emerging marketplace.”

Indian single malt exports have grown at an average of 25% over the last 3 years and the biggest growth is seen from countries like USA, France, UK, Australia, UAE, Canada, Japan, as well as in Duty Free. New markets like Russia, Israel and Turkey are expected to see a healthy growth in the next few years.

The Indian spirits brands have been on a steady growth across the country and also across different price categories. Though with the FTA, it seems too early to comment in absence of complete information but if there is a drastic reduction in the duties, it may impact the sale of Indian produce, which may adversely affect all the stakeholders within the Indian spirit ecosystem.

UK is one of the biggest markets for Indian single malt brands. Exports to UK have been consistently growing at the rate of more than 10%. In India however the impact of UK India FTA will create challenges for Indian whiskies producers, especially premium Malt Whisky producers. The challenges are not due to quality, as Indian Whiskies are today at par with the best in the world, but rather due to the taxation in favour of imported brands. Beyond the state laws, there also remains the challenge of competing with Imported brands that can advertise globally and also reach Indian consumers online.

Over the last few years, there has been an engaging interaction between Brands & Consumers. Social Media marketing has also played a major role in bringing the consumers to the brands. Indian spirits have also been gaining global recognition primarily due to exceptionally good quality. Indian manufacturers have evolved to produce truly world class whiskies & Spirits and Indian consumers are also slowly accepting this and trying domestic spirits. The wide range of spirits that Indian manufacturers have created have convinced the world on the quality of Indian spirits. The category has gained the confidence of the consumer and we expect this growth to continue and accelerate over the next few years as well.

Fore more information: https://spiritsandrituals.com/a-new-high-for-the-indian-whiskies-spirits-industry/

#Indian Whiskies #Luxury Rum #premium whiskies

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samutdbmr · 2 months

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NGS-Based RNA-Sequencing Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth Opportunities and Competitive Outlook

Market Analysis and Size

NGS-based RNA-seq is widely employed for sophisticated and comprehensive genomic insights in both standard and non-traditional applications. The growing demand for better sequencing-based diagnostics has fueled the development of novel sequencing technologies. As a result, demand for technologies like high-throughput sequencers and portable units has skyrocketed. The market for NGS-based RNA-seq is increasing due to a number of causes, including technological developments in RNA-seq products, the advantages of RNA-seq over microarray technology, rapid expansion in research activities, an increase in RNA-seq awards, and a high need for precision medicine.

NGS-based RNA-sequencing market which was USD 2.44 billion in 2021, would rocket up to USD 10.42 billion by 2029, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 19.90% during the forecast period 2022 to 2029. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team also includes in-depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Request access for the sample report: https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/request-a-sample/?dbmr=global-ngs-based-rna-sequencing-market

Countries Covered

U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America

Market Players Covered

Illumina Inc. (US), Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc. (US), Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (UK), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), BGI (China), PerkinElmer Inc. (US), QIAGEN (Germany), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Switzerland), Takara Bio Inc. (Japan), GENEWIZ, Inc. (US), Hamilton Company (US), Macrogen Inc. (South Korea), Zymo Research Corporation(US), Tecan Trading AG (Switzerland)

Market Opportunities

Advancements in the next generation sequencing such as paired-end (PE) sequencing which produces twice the number of the reads

Technique involves sequencing at both the ends of DNA fragments in the library and aligning the forward and reverses reads as reading pairs

Get full access of the report: https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-ngs-based-rna-sequencing-market

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 01: Executive Summary

Part 02: Scope of the Report

Part 03: Research Methodology

Part 04: Market Landscape

Part 05: Pipeline Analysis

Part 06: Market Sizing

Part 07: Five Forces Analysis

Part 08: Market Segmentation

Part 09: Customer Landscape

Part 10: Regional Landscape

Part 11: Decision Framework

Part 12: Drivers and Challenges

Part 13: Market Trends

Part 14: Vendor Landscape

Part 15: Vendor Analysis

Part 16: Appendix

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straydog733 · 4 months

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2024 Reading and Watching Resolutions

2024 Reading Resolution

A book written in North America:

A book written in Central America/Caribbean:

A book written in South America:

A book written in East Asia:

A book written in South Asia:

A book written in Africa:

A book written in the Middle East:

A book written in Australia/Pacific Islands:

A book written in Russia:

A book written in Europe:

A biography or memoir:

A non-fiction book:

A collection of short stories:

A play:

A book you’ve seen adapted:

A graphic novel:

A children’s book:

A book older than 100 years:

A book older than 200 years:

A debut novel:

A novel by a famous author, other than the one(s) they are best known for: Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie

A sequel:

A book by an author you’ve never given a fair shot:

A book from a genre you don’t generally read:

A book released in 2024:

Wild Card:

List Progress: 1/30

2024 Watching Resolution

A foreign film: Godzilla Minus One (2023)

A black and white film:

A silent or dialogue-free film:

An animated film:

A film based on a true story: Society of the Snow (2023)

A documentary:

A film based on a book: The Woman in Black (2012)

An award-winning movie: Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

A trashy movie: I Came By (2022)

Your friend’s recommendation:

A children’s film:

A film released in 2024:

List Progress: 5/12

#straydog's reading resolution #straydog's watching resolution

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ICC Awards 2023: Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal are two of the nominees

Jaiswal received a nomination for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023, while Suryakumar was one of the four candidates for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023.

Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal of India received nominations for the ICC Awards 2023 on Wednesday.

Jaiswal received a nomination for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023, while Suryakumar was one of the four candidates for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023.

After winning the award in 2022, the 33-year-old Indian dominated 2023 in the shortest format, amassing 733 runs from 17 innings at a strike rate of 155.95 and an average of 48.86. In men’s T20 cricket, Suryakumar’s century was the second-fastest for India after Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball score against the same opponent in 2017. India won by a commanding 91 runs.

Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, Alpesh Ramjani of Uganda, and Mark Chapman of New Zealand are the other three nominees.

In addition to Jaiswal, the leading batsman of New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra, South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee, and Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka are the other contenders for the title.

Within the women’s division, Ellyse Perry, the past two-time recipient of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year (2019 and 2017), joins West Indies all-around legend Hayley Matthews, England spin specialist Sophie Ecclestone, and Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka, who was in brilliant form throughout the year.

The nominees for Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year are Phoebe Litchfield from Australia, Lauren Bell from England, Marufa Akter from Bangladesh, and Darcey Carter from Scotland.

#Yashasvi Jaiswal #icc #icc cricket world cup 2023 #suryakumaryadav #Nominees #sports #cricket news

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Elaine Alsup, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022, while undergoing hospice care. She was the daughter of William and Eileen Andrews, beloved wife to James Alsup, and mother to Andrew Alsup (wife Brendy) and Rebecca Lindblade (husband Chris). She was grandmother to Samuel Alsup, Rain Alsup, Grace Alsup, Katie Alsup, River Alsup, Trinity Alsup, Matthew Alsup, Noah Lindblade, Bria Lindblade, and Hannah Lindblade. In August 2022, Elaine was diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis in both legs, which led to chronic pain that could not be resolved after extensive hospitalization in the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ.

Ruth Elaine Alsup was born March 26, 1937, in Danville, Illinois, and was raised on a farm in West Lebanon, Indiana. She was the first born of three children and is survived by her brothers Donald Andrews and William G. Andrews. Elaine graduated from West Lebanon High School in 1955, and was awarded a BA degree in education from Bob Jones University in 1959.

Elaine taught school in Flint, Michigan in 1959-1960, in Hacienda Heights, California in 1960-1969, in Dakar, Senegal in 1965-1966, and in San Diego, California in 1987-2000. She taught mostly in the elementary grades, and especially liked teaching fifth grade.

Elaine married in 1968, moved from Glendora to San Diego in 1970, and became a full-time Mom in 1971 with the birth of Andrew. She was an active member of College Avenue Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, led Pioneer Girls, took part in Bible studies, and made many lifetime friends. She later continued her church activities at Legacy Church and Shadow Mountain Community Church in the San Diego area.

While single, Elaine spent a year teaching elementary grades at a missionary school in Senegal, the Dakar Academy. After retirement, Elaine led for many years a weekly after-school on-campus Bible club for elementary kids called Sonshine Club. She was passionate about leading kids to Christ, and kept a "Lambs Book of Life" notebook where the kids would write their names after they accepted Christ.

She delighted in her family, and was present at all her children's activities, including driving them to their many sports and musical interests. She continued this emphasis on family as her grandchildren were growing up. She also loved to travel, and joined with friends on several cruises, and with family on trips all over the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

Elaine was always lively in any group or setting -- witty, fun and pleasant. She enjoyed walking around the lake, and she loved reading Christian fiction. She always asked others about their lives and interests. She was a devoted consumer of Starbucks chai tea latte. She loved to laugh and tease and make life interesting. Elaine is loved and cherished by her friends and family and will be forever missed by all who knew her. Her last two words were "I sing", which she sang as an intro to the chorus "I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free; for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me."

#Bob Jones University #BJU Hall of Fame #Obituary #BJU Alumni Association #2023 #Class of 1950 #Elaine Andrews Alsup

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