This post is co-written with Monica Cujerean and Ionut Hedesiu from Flutter UKI In this post, we share how Flutter UKI transitioned from a monolithic Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)-based Airflow setup to a scalable and optimized Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (Amazon MWAA) architecture using features like Kubernetes Pod Operator continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) integration As a division of Flutter Entertainment Flutter UKI stands at the forefront of the sports betting and gaming industry Flutter UKI offers a diverse portfolio of entertainment options operating through an array of renowned online brands While Flutter UKI has established a strong online foothold it maintains a significant physical presence with a network of 576 Paddy Power betting shops strategically located across the United Kingdom and Ireland The Data team at Flutter UKI is integral to the company’s mission of using data to drive business success and innovation their teams are dedicated to ensuring the seamless integration and accessibility of data across multiple facets of the organization By developing robust data pipelines and maintaining high data quality standards Flutter UKI empowers stakeholders with reliable insights Its commitment to data excellence underpins its efforts to remain at the forefront of the online gaming and entertainment industry delivering value and strategic advantage to the business Flutter UKI was looking to transform their data orchestration service from a resource-intensive, self-managed system to a more efficient, managed service that would allow them to focus on their core business objectives rather than infrastructure management. Through extensive proof-of-concept (POC) testing and close collaboration with AWS Enterprise Support Flutter UKI gained confidence in the ability of Amazon MWAA to handle their sophisticated workloads at scale Their choice of MWAA over a self-managed solution on Amazon EKS reflected Flutter UKI’s strategic focus on using managed services to reduce operational complexity and accelerate innovation The migration to Amazon MWAA followed a methodical approach There was extensive testing of multiple POCs the engineering team found MWAA to have a good ease of use which helped them reduce the learning curve resulting in faster they iterated on the final architecture by making data-driven decisions Starting with a small subset of directed acyclic graphs (DAG) the Flutter UKI team expanded their deployment over time gradually moving hundreds and eventually thousands of workflows to the managed service phased transition allowed them to validate the performance and reliability of MWAA while minimizing operational risk To achieve operational excellence, Flutter UKI has implemented a comprehensive monitoring framework centered on Amazon CloudWatch metrics Their monitoring solution includes strategically configured alarms that provide early warning signals for potential issues This proactive monitoring approach enables their teams to quickly identify and investigate anomalies in production workload executions ensuring high availability and performance of their data pipelines The combination of careful version management and robust monitoring exemplifies Flutter UKI’s commitment to operational excellence in their cloud infrastructure DAGs are scheduled to distribute execution times as evenly as possible. Task code and common modules are hosted on Amazon S3 and retrieved at runtime. For larger codebases, Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) volumes are mounted to task pods are used Flutter UKI’s infrastructure comprises four Amazon MWAA clusters each executing tasks on dedicated Amazon EKS node groups They manage approximately 5,500 DAGs encompassing over 30,000 tasks handling more than 60,000 DAG runs daily with a concurrency exceeding 450 tasks running simultaneously across clusters They anticipate a 10% monthly increase in this workload in the short to medium term During major events like Cheltenham and Grand National their MWAA service has demonstrated stability and scalability achieving a 100% success rate for critical processes in 2025 a significant improvement over previous years Flutter UKI’s journey with AWS Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (Amazon MWAA) has resulted in a stable The careful re-architecting of Flutter UKI’s service combined with strategic decisions around task execution and infrastructure management but also enhanced performance and reliability Security and compliance benefits were also noticed because MWAA provides managed security updates and integration with AWS security services the shift to MWAA has allowed Flutter UKI’s engineering teams to redirect their efforts from infrastructure maintenance to business-critical tasks focusing on DAG development and improving data pipeline efficiency ultimately accelerating innovation in their core business operations Ready to see what Amazon MWAA is like? Visit the AWS Management Console for Amazon MWAA. For more information, see What Is Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow. Additionally, Using Amazon MWAA with Amazon EKS shows you how to integrate Amazon MWAA with Amazon EKS Monica Cujerean is a Principal Data Engineer at Flutter UKI focusing on service related initiatives that cover performance optimization and new feature adoption on most AWS service in our stack: Amazon MWAA Ionut Hedesiu is a Senior Data Architect at Flutter UKI responsible for designing strategic solutions to cover complex and varied business needs Nidhi Agrawal is a Technical Account Manager at AWS and works with large enterprise customers to provide the technical guidance helping them optimize their environments in the AWS Cloud John Kellett is a Senior Customer Solutions Manager with 25 years of experience across private and public sectors John helps drive end-to-end customer engagement through program management excellence By understanding and representing customers’ strategic visions and technology competencies to meet the desired outcomes Sidhanth Muralidhar is a Principal Technical Account Manager at AWS He works with large enterprise customers who run their workloads on AWS He is passionate about working with customers and helping them architect workloads for cost and operational excellence at scale in their cloud journey He has a keen interest in data analytics as well London, UK – April 29, 2025 – SAP today announces the winners of its 2025 SAP Customer Success Awards for UKI which celebrate the achievements of visionary companies that have driven transformative change through SAP products and cloud technologies The winners continue to showcase new ways of thinking and set the benchmark for their industry Reckitt implemented SAP Analytics Cloud to improve decision-making and forecasting by tackling issues such as decentralised planning and manual workflows and processes The global implementation has optimised operations Early adopters report improved focus on decision-making establishing Reckitt as a leader in financial planning and analysis technology Transformation Titan Award – Accenture LLP Accenture LLP handles 920,000 invoices annually The process was manually intensive and for larger accounts required a large commercial services team Accenture LLP is deploying an SAP BTP Gen AI-driven application The initiative will enable the commercial services team to refocus on client delivery as the application provides a one-stop shop for time and materials invoicing Business Network Innovator Award – Twinings Ovaltine Twinings Ovaltine previously faced challenges of owning multiple SAP and third-party ERPs across geographies and business units where the lack of commonality across processes limited insight and agility SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Ariba for end to end visibility and data insights across planning Accenture’s foreign exchange (FX) risk management was previously fragmented across numerous non-integrated systems Accenture took on a multi-year initiative to incorporate SAP’s digital and automated FX risk solutions into its hedging strategies The effort has led to success in implementing a variety of new and mature SAP functionalities including the balance sheet exposure (BSE) Fiori app cash flow hedge effectiveness and accounting Accenture has standardised FX risk solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy Customer Experience Award – Thames Water Utilities Limited Thames Water Utilities Limited faced substantial challenges in managing critical processes within the water industry Thames Water transformed its operations by implementing an SAP Fiori-driven system equipped with BYP-based workflows resulting in reduced Average Handling Time (AHT) BT Group seized the opportunity to participate in a global program exploring AI integration within SAP SuccessFactors solutions BT implemented AI-driven tools to enhance HR processes This included AI-assisted skills matching for recruitment as well as using SAP’s Joule copilot to minimise administrative tasks resulting in improved candidate selection and 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You can also contribute to Phoronix through a PayPal tip or tip via Stripe Legal Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Cookies | Privacy Manager | Contact Copyright © 2004 - 2025 by Phoronix Media All trademarks used are properties of their respective owners This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Luke Littler’s historic victory at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship captured the nation’s imagination and set a high bar for sporting moments for 2025 - just days into the New Year Having come to prominence for his incredible run to the final last year the sport’s new sensation won a final that was watched by millions of people and drew worldwide attention Flutter’s three main sportsbooks – Paddy Power Sky Betting & Gaming and Betfair – all delivered campaigns that had sporting action at their core Whether it be the number of 180s in the darts goals scored during the English Football League (EFL) Playoffs or winners ridden during the jumps season in horse-racing each brand had a funding mechanism linked to the pure excitement of sport all three campaigns have achieved incredible reach positively energized the teams and ambassadors involved been fully embraced by charitable partners the campaign aims to encourage 270,000 people to learn life-saving CPR – equivalent to three Wembley Stadiums the historic venue was where the launch took place “Lining up at Wembley alongside a squad of life savers and icons even more so because it was just a few months before that when the idea to work with the British Heart Foundation had been born,” says Kevin  “The stadium is so vast that it really brought home the scale of what we’re trying to achieve and the amount of people we needed to reach.” which teaches essential CPR skills in as short as 15 minutes While Kevin is incredibly proud of the campaign's reach and “sense of collective achievement” across Sky Bet he also believes it shows how Flutter UKI is standing by its commitment to making a wider impact through its links with sport The charitable partnerships are also proving to be hugely rewarding experiences for the brand teams and the ambassadors who work on them Betfair Brand Manager Lauren Hayhoe is someone who feels this way, having worked on its ‘Serial Winners’ campaign. Partnering with Rachel Blackmore, a Betfair Ambassador, the campaign raised £250,000 for the Injured Jockey’s Fund  in the UK and Ireland most of which was based on the number of winners the history-making jockey rode during the 2024 Jumps season which included kick-starting the Cheltenham Festival with a famous win atop of Slade Steel “It’s been an incredible experience getting to hear firsthand how these funds are supporting those that need it,” explains Lauren who had the opportunity to engage directly with the injured recipients “It is clear to see that a donation of this size is truly impactful and that makes the work we’ve done behind the scenes even more meaningful,” she adds Betfair’s campaign was rooted in personal experiences Blackmore had a serious injury herself late last year and personally knows others impacted which further showed how important the charity is for the sport of horseracing Given the partnership was “one that meant a lot to Rachael,” Lauren believes this allowed the brand to produce “authentic content that enabled us to raise awareness of the charities beyond the traditional racing audience.” which successfully raised over £1m for Prostate Cancer UK through a funding mechanic connected to the number of 180s thrown by the darts players during the World Championship – with a bonus for nine-dart finishes The money will help fund Prostate Cancer UK’s Transform project to develop a national cancer screening program for men, of which Paddy Power is now a founding partner. But even more significant, encouraging tens of thousands of men to use the charity’s online risk-checker, the BIGGER 180 campaign is almost sure to have helped uncover previously undiagnosed cancers. This was case with Barry Hearn President of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) who said the awareness campaign had given him the "nudge" to see a doctor that led to a successful operation Equity & Improvement at Prostate Cancer UK the campaign has had “an enormous impact in making men aware of their risk of prostate cancer and what they can do about it” which is crucial given the disease often has no symptoms in its earlier As Olympic cyclist and campaign ambassador Sir Chris Hoy pointed out Such a strong and public endorsement of Paddy Power’s ability to drive positive societal change is something that Jack Wilson “Seeing the campaign inspire thousands of people to check their risk was especially gratifying,” says Jack pointing out that it would not have been possible without the work of “many hugely talented colleagues across the brand and their close collaboration with Prostate Cancer UK.” which aims to unlock children's power and potential through play Flutter’s campaigns in the UK and Ireland have galvanized local communities to take proactive actions  Reflecting on the power of raising awareness of a lesser-spoken-about health issue Paddy Power’s Jack reiterates how important it’s been to have thousands of men access the online risk checker for prostate cancer it’s been a lifesaver,” he says with pride yet by intertwining sporting events with charitable initiatives Flutter is setting a new standard for sporting partnerships that extends far beyond the playing field to communities that need support and causes that deserve greater attention Sign up Helping customers to Play Well Operational Headquarters Flutter Entertainment300 Park Avenue SNew YorkNY 10010United States Registered OfficeFlutter EntertainmentBelfield Office ParkBeech Hill Road VAT number: Flutter Entertainment: 0656323K Copyright © techoraco and its affiliated companies 2025 Costello will lead the company’s sales strategy and operations across these regions bringing nearly 30 years of industry expertise to the role Costello previously served as corporate vice president for industry solutions delivery at Microsoft and spent 25 years at Accenture including senior managing director and resources lead for UKI The connectivity news and insights that matter - straight to your inbox “It’s an honour to join Google Cloud at such a pivotal time in its journey,” Costello said “We have a tremendous opportunity to help businesses across the UKI and Sub-Saharan Africa harness the full potential of the cloud from AI and data analytics to cybersecurity and sustainability I am eager to build on the strong foundation already in place.” The appointment comes as Google Cloud continues to expand its footprint in these regions the company has forged key partnerships with major organisations such as BT Google Cloud opened its first region in Johannesburg complementing its $1 billion commitment to supporting digital transformation initiatives across the continent "Maureen is a proven leader with an exceptional track record of driving growth and building high-performing teams," said Tara Brady "Her deep industry expertise and understanding of the unique needs of customers will be invaluable as we continue to expand Google Cloud's presence in these key markets." Google to invest $1bn to build data centre in Thailand Google Cloud Summit keynote: Security, openness, and AI innovation You have reached the limit for gifting for this month Ride for Education is raising funds to educate girls in Afghanistan humanitarian and photographer Muzafar Ali will ride through the Tweed next month as part of a 4,000km journey to raise funds for girls’ education in Afghanistan The Uki Refugee Project is hosting a community welcome for Ali whose ride from Maleny to Adelaide aims to raise $250,000 for eight schools 130 teachers and more than 2,000 students across seven countries Ali and his team will ride the Northern Rivers Rail Trail and visit local schools while in the region and aims to raise awareness about the critical situation facing women’s education in Afghanistan Ali worked as a UN political analyst before fleeing from the Taliban in 2012 As a refugee in Indonesia with no rights to work or education he co-founded the first refugee-led school in West Java which has since grown into a holistic refugee support organisation “When we started our first refugee school in Indonesia with just $200 we never imagined it would grow into what it is today,” Ali said “This ride is about connecting with the communities who have supported us along the way and raising awareness about the critical situation facing women’s education in Afghanistan.” Ali said his journey began with his father who cycled two hours each day for seven years to take him to school through rain “This ride connects my past to our shared future From the underground schools in Afghanistan to our refugee-led schools in Indonesia I’ve seen how education transforms lives.” Ali witnessed the heartbreak of the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education “I met young girls the same age as my daughter who begged for my help to continue learning,” he said “I looked into their eyes and made a promise: I will do whatever it takes having visited Murwillumbah in 2023 with his film Watandar a moving documentary about the Afghan cameleers in Australia and their descendants “I was fortunate to be resettled in Australia with my family and my daughter studies in Grade 8 and dreams of becoming a political leader to help Afghanistan “I feel a deep responsibility to those without these opportunities,” he said The communal dinner at Jessie McMillan Hall will include a short film screening and a Q&A with Ali and filmmaker Jolyon Hoff To find out more about the project and to join the community welcome on June 1, visit facebook.com/ukirefugeeproject Kanto Audio's UKI speakers are set to cost $199 The Kanto speaker's cabinet sports a distinctive curved design that certainly stands out from the usual boxy crowd The press release calls this a "clamshell design" but we don't see any place where it might open up like a clam The speakers will be available in four matte finishes: sage (pictured above) but the press release doesn't confirm any amplification power ratings The product is still in the early prototype stage and we hope further specifications will be confirmed closer to launch What we do know is that the speakers feature Bluetooth 5.0 a subwoofer output and a 3.5mm headphone jack The Canadian brand is promising "exceptional sound clarity in a small and we are keen on the affordable price of £199 / $199 The Kanto Audio UKI speakers are set to launch in the second half of 2025 The GX10DB and GX30ARC both feature Bluetooth 5.3 and Class D amplification with the cheaper GX10DB priced at $199 and the pricier HDMI-equipped GX30ARC set to cost $299 when they launch in March CES 2025 live: all the latest hi-fi and home cinema launches from the world's biggest tech show Onkyo returns to hi-fi with the launch of Icon Series electronics at CES 2025 Victrola drops Bluetooth turntables with streaming smarts and an all-in-one vinyl system at CES 2025 During her time in the consumer tech industry she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat Jolene away from spinning records These awards celebrate the achievements of visionary companies that have driven transformative change through SAP products and cloud technologies They continue to showcase new ways of thinking and set the benchmark for their industry Industry Leader Award – For customers who use SAP products to create new business models or change how their industry conducts business Transformation Titan Award – Recognises customers who have implemented at least one SAP Business Technology Platform solution to solve business problems and accelerate innovation Business Network Innovator Award – For customers who are using cloud solutions from SAP to transform supply chains or business networks to future-proof the business and grow without limits Cloud ERP Champion Award – Dedicated to customers who transform and future-proof their businesses with SAP cloud ERP solutions to foster growth and drive innovation Customer Experience Award – Recognises customers who achieve business transformation by using cloud solutions from SAP to create People Experience Award – For customers who achieve business transformation by using cloud solutions from SAP to create and deliver exceptional employee experiences Services Superstar Award – For customers who use cloud solutions from SAP to exceed business goals AI Excellence Award – For customers who are using SAP Business AI capabilities to revolutionise business processes Flutter UKI’s Cash4Clubs invests nearly £6.5m into grassroots and community sports World darts ace Chris Dobey surprised Sunderland Deaf Society's Darts team by revealing that they are one of 200 clubs to win a share of £400,000 worth of vital funding from Flutter UKI Acting on its commitment to Do More for Communities Flutter UKI has invested nearly £6.5 million into grassroots and community sport with the aim of driving participation improving facilities or helping clubs and charities purchase new equipment since the launch of its flagship ‘Cash4Clubs’ programme The £2,000 grant will fund training gear and cover the costs associated with competing in tournaments, including the Deaf Darts Organisation's Grand Slam in Leicester later this year (July) It is one of many clubs running activities from American Football to Zumba that are being awarded a grant by Flutter UKI – home to Paddy Power Chris Dobey commented: “It was really humbling to see the passion this team has for darts and to understand how important it is to them It’s much more than a sport; it’s a social outlet and a place to build friendships.” Deaf Darts team member player Darren Davison explained why financial support for his team is so important: "I played with hearing teams before Being part of this team means we can communicate with one another Other winners this year include the Swindon Storm American Football Club in the South-West who discovered they had won a grant when a message from NFL legend Rob Gronkowski flashed up on a big screen during a Super Bowl party they attended last month Conservative MP and chair of the cross-party Culture Media and Sport Select Committee put the importance of schemes like Cash4Clubs into perspective She said: “We launched an enquiry into the health of sport in local communities last year because of the worrying lack of facilities across England and Wales and declining participation rates Taking part in sport and physical activity is vital for fitness and well-being and I applaud Flutter UKI for their commitment to the cause with the Cash4Clubs scheme It's great to see the wide range of clubs that will benefit from the funding this year." Kevin Harrington, Chief Executive of Flutter UKI, said Cash4Clubs initiative was a key part of the group’s global commitment to improve the lives of 10 million people in the communities where it operates by 2030 as part of their Positive Impact Plan "Community clubs are the bedrock of sport in the UK and Ireland and we are committed to doing everything we can to help these smaller organisations continue to make a big difference to people’s lives Last year we doubled our funding from £200,000 to £400,000 after receiving so many applications The number of clubs needing financial assistance continues to grow which indicates the real value these grants have for local grassroots organisations many of which are existing on a shoestring.” Sported’s head of marketing Mark Woods said: "More than 700 clubs from across the UK and Ireland submitted applications for the scheme and our priority was to support recipients delivering real impacts into their communities So many of these groups are addressing barriers to participation to ensure that no-one is excluded from sport and physical activity due to financial But we know every penny is precious in what they do The funds provided through Cash4Clubs underline the huge impact which even a modest grant can have on these organisations and it will make a difference to the people they serve." For more information, please contact corporatemedia@flutter.com Sign up to email alerts here Acting on its commitment to Do More for Communities Flutter UKI is providing 200 community sporting organisations across the UK and Ireland with the opportunity to apply for grants of £2,000 to improve their facilities run coaching programmes and drive participation in sports Last year's winners included Basa in Rochdale which runs fitness classes for over 60's women the Gosport Bowmen archery club in Hampshire and the London Wheelchair rugby club - who sent four players to the ParalympicsGB squad in Paris over 85 per cent said they had been able to deliver more activities - and a total of 9,000 new people aged 18 or over had engaged in health and fitness programmes as a result Conservative MP and chair of the cross-party DCMS Select Committee said: "I hope that grassroots clubs will make the most of the opportunity to apply for a Cash4Clubs grant.” "These clubs do great work in our communities getting them active and developing new skills and passions nearly £6 million has been invested into community sports by Flutter through its brands said: "The stunning success of Team GB at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics once again highlighted the power of sport We hope Cash4Clubs can play an important part in helping at the grassroots level by enabling small clubs to play an even bigger role in their community There are priceless benefits in people trying out a sport for the first time getting active or having the confidence to take their hobby to the next level We believe this programme can make a real difference in the areas that need it most.” Flutter UKI is working with leading UK charity Sported to deliver the Cash4Clubs programme Clubs and charities will be invited to apply for grants from today Two hundred bids will be selected for funding by the awards panel with a particular emphasis this year on clubs in impoverished areas trying to boost participation Sport England has a 10-year to improve the lives and communities in England through physical activity and sport While sports activity has recovered from the pandemic a parliamentary report last year warned there has been little progress in tackling barriers to participation in sport and physical activity across England The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee said nearly two in five adults in England still do not meet guidelines for recommended activity said: “We continue to see people who are increasingly at risk of being unable to access the benefits of sport because of the growing financial challenges faced by grassroots groups It’s a privilege to partner with Flutter on Cash4Clubs and we will ensure.” used the Cash4Clubs grant to help set up Acorn FC a football team made up exclusively of refugees and asylum seekers They went on to make history by playing the first competitive match in the UK between asylum seeker teams commented: "We formed our football team Acorn FC and with the money from the grant we could be taken seriously as we could practise more We teamed up with Active Through Football and made history by playing the first inter-city asylum seeker competitive football match We could not have done this without your grant.” Vice Chairman of the London Wheelchair Rugby Club said: "We appreciate all donations of any amount and would like to say a huge thank you to Cash4Clubs These donations help fund anything from tournaments to tape and are essential in the progression of the club and our members We certainly do encourage other clubs to apply for the scheme and any ease of financial burden helps our players from grass roots to Paralympic glory."  For further information on Cash4Clubs pls visit www.cash-4-clubs.com The application period runs until the middle of November For more information, please contact corporatemedia@flutter.com or steve.hawkes@flutteruki.com DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS HERE 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Orlando is grateful to welcome a rare rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) now under the expert care of SeaWorld Orlando's renowned animal care specialists which was found orphaned and abandoned on the beaches of Utqiagvik which translates to "autumn" in the language of the Iñupiaq people who live in the area of northern Alaska where she was first found Ukiaq – or Uki (pronounced "oo-kee") as she is affectionately being called – brings the Alaskan spirit with her to Orlando honoring the rich culture and traditions of the Alaskan Native peoples After receiving life-saving rehabilitative care from the ASLC and being deemed non-releasable by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Uki arrived at her long-term home SeaWorld Orlando on September 18 weighing approximately 220 pounds and ready to continue her care SeaWorld Orlando was chosen as Uki's new home because of the staff's experience with walrus care and the overall walrus herd at SeaWorld Orlando allows for the best nurturing environment for her overall care and development including a female walrus that is capable of acting as a surrogate to Uki The specialized care Uki is receiving at SeaWorld is part of the park's long-standing commitment to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation SeaWorld's animal care specialists are working closely with veterinarians to ensure Uki's needs continue to be met including a carefully crafted feeding plan and ongoing medical evaluations While Uki's arrival is a heartwarming milestone she will not be introduced to SeaWorld Orlando's guest-facing habitats immediately The young walrus will spend time acclimating to her new surroundings and receiving the round-the-clock care necessary to support her growth and well-being "Uki's journey to SeaWorld Orlando is only the beginning of her new chapter 24/7 care to ensure her transition is as smooth as possible," said Dr Vice President of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld Orlando "We want to give her time to settle into her new home guests will have the unique opportunity to meet this extraordinary calf and learn more about our conservation efforts in the Arctic region." Uki was first discovered by Utqiagvik community members in July 2024 was transported to the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in a rescue operation in coordination with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) She received immediate medical care for dehydration and malnourishment from the Alaska SeaLife Center's expert team and additional professionals familiar with walrus care mobilized to provide additional support for her round-the-clock care "We are proud to have been able to quickly respond to the call for help getting a zoological team with expertise in walrus care to the Alaska SeaLife Center within 24 hours of the calf's rescue," said Dr "Uki's story of survival is a testament to the importance of partnerships and rapid response in wildlife rescue and we are committed to providing her with the highest level of care as she continues her journey here at SeaWorld Orlando." "We are thrilled by the progress this walrus calf has made since her admission to the Alaska SeaLife Center Wildlife Response Program As just the eleventh orphaned Pacific walrus calf to come through our doors since our opening 25 years ago we recognize how incredibly special she is Success stories like Ukiaq is what inspires us the only organization authorized to rehabilitate live-stranded marine mammals in the state of Alaska," said Dr Uki's story of survival continues to highlight the importance of global collaboration in marine mammal rescue "From the Utqiagvik community members who first found her and now to our family here at SeaWorld Orlando Uki has been surrounded by people committed to giving her a second chance," said Dr Uki will play an essential role as an ambassador for her species educating the public on the challenges Pacific walruses face in the wild like many other animals rescued by SeaWorld Orlando emphasizes the park's ongoing mission to inspire action toward the protection and preservation of marine life Media Contact: [email protected]       SeaWorld Orlando today announced the official opening date for Expedition Odyssey a groundbreaking Arctic adventure debuting May 1 SeaWorld Orlando has reached a historic milestone – 1,000 manatee rescues – marking a significant step in the ongoing fight to protect this.. Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions Travel Entertainment Animals & Pets Do not sell or share my personal information: You will be automatically redirected to the requested page after 3 seconds.Don't close this page ORLANDO, Fla. – Move over Moo Deng the pygmy hippo there’s another adorable aquatic mammal that has a face worth gushing over SeaWorld Orlando announced the newest addition to its park on Wednesday Ukiaq — a rare rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) — is now under the expert care of the park’s renowned animal care specialists [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] Ukiaq translates to “autumn” in the language of the Iñupiaq people who live in the area of northern Alaska where she was first found in July Ukiaq — or Uki (pronounced “oo-kee”) — brings the Alaskan spirit with her to Orlando 18 after receiving life-saving rehabilitative care from the ASLC and being deemed non-releasable by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service SeaWorld Orlando was the chosen home for the 220-pound calf because of the staff’s experience with walrus care “Uki’s journey to SeaWorld Orlando is only the beginning of her new chapter 24/7 care to ensure her transition is as smooth as possible,” said Dr “We want to give her time to settle into her new home guests will have the unique opportunity to meet this extraordinary calf and learn more about our conservation efforts in the Arctic region.” Uki won’t be greeting guests in her habitat just yet as she will spend time acclimating to her new surroundings and receiving the round-the-clock care necessary to support her growth and well-being SeaWorld says Uki will play an essential role as an ambassador for her species In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops gives you the latest and greatest info from all the Central Florida parks Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Haley is a digital content producer for ClickOrlando.com and first started as a News 6 producer in October 2014 She's a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism She specializes in theme parks and lifestyle writing TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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After receiving life-saving rehabilitative care from the ASLC and being deemed non-releasable by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Uki arrived at her long-term home SeaWorld Orlando on September 18th SeaWorld Orlando was chosen as Uki’s new home because of the staff’s experience with walrus care The specialized care Uki is receiving at SeaWorld is part of the park’s long-standing commitment to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation SeaWorld’s animal care specialists are working closely with veterinarians to ensure Uki’s needs continue to be met While Uki’s arrival is a heartwarming milestone she will not be introduced to SeaWorld Orlando’s guest-facing habitats immediately “Uki’s journey to SeaWorld Orlando is only the beginning of her new chapter 24/7 care to ensure her transition is as smooth as possible,” said Dr “We want to give her time to settle into her new home guests will have the unique opportunity to meet this extraordinary calf and learn more about our conservation efforts in the Arctic region.” “We are thrilled by the progress this walrus calf has made since her admission to the Alaska SeaLife Center Wildlife Response Program,” said Dr “As just the eleventh orphaned Pacific walrus calf to come through our doors since our opening 25 years ago the only organization authorized to rehabilitate live-stranded marine mammals in the state of Alaska.” SeaWorld Orlando said the walrus calf Uki’s story of survival continues to highlight the importance of global collaboration in marine mammal rescue “From the Utqiagvik community members who first found her Uki has been surrounded by people committed to giving her a second chance,” said Dr emphasizes the park’s ongoing mission to inspire action toward the protection and preservation of marine life SeaWorld Orlando is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences in Central Florida that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" SearchKFC ad prompts outrage for allegedly promoting cultism, mocking baptismLog InSubscribeThe Christian Post To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience 2025A character in KFC UKI's recent ad depicts a woman baptizing a man into a lake made of gravy before he emerges as a piece of fried chicken | Screenshot/YouTube/KFC UKIAn ad from KFC that debuted in the United Kingdom and Ireland earlier this month has prompted hundreds of complaints for depicting what some have interpreted as a mockery of Christian baptism and glamorizing of cultish behavior The two-minute ad titled "Believe Part 2 All Hail the Gravy," which can be viewed on YouTube depicts a young man walking through the woods when he stumbles across a chicken He then encounters a group of people carrying a giant golden egg toward a lake of gravy A female character then carries the man into the lake where she dunks him in what appears to be an initiation ceremony before he emerges reborn as a fried KFC Mini Fillet the ad has reportedly prompted nearly 600 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority the U.K.'s independent advertising regulator According to DecisionMarketing the reason for the complaints about the KFC ad varied with some alleging it was disturbing for children to see a man apparently drowned while others were offended that the ad appeared to make light of baptism "We’re currently assessing these to establish whether there are grounds for further action we’ve not launched an investigation at this stage," a spokesperson for ASA told the outlet Users on the marketing news site Marketing/Beat expressed disgust at the ad with some calling it "disgusting," a "disgrace" and "beyond the pale." One user accused the ad of featuring and implying "many suspect attitudes An official press release promoting the ad from KFC UKI described it as "an odyssey through the mystical woodland." It noted the large golden egg symbolized a "guiding light and provides the captivating beat for the choreographed procession of Believers capturing the anticipation as one of the Believers is immersed in a pool of liquid gold gravy and emerges as a perfectly crispy KFC Mini Fillet above the shimmering gravy lake “The modern-day fable explores the strong connection KFC fans have with the Original Recipe Chicken and a true cult favorite: the freshly made gravy.” Monica Silic, chief marketing officer of KFC U.K. and Ireland, said the ad campaign is an attempt to "bring an entertaining antidote to this dull, chaotic world," according to Adweek which is to bring some lightness and levity to the chaotic world through the truth of our product," she said Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. 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Thamrin No. 8, Jakarta Pusat 10340 Whatsapp: +62811-1933-3639 Email: ppid@brin.go.id SAP UK and Ireland (SAP UKI) has appointed Leila Romane as the new Managing Director heralding a new era of growth and transformation for the company will be responsible for steering the strategic direction and operations of SAP UKI Romane will leverage her extensive experience in leadership and cloud solutions to drive business transformation Leila Romane’s appointment is expected to usher in a new phase of innovation and customer-focused strategies for SAP UKI With over two decades of leadership experience Romane has a proven track record of managing large-scale organizations and leading high-performing teams demonstrating her capability in executing market strategies and enhancing customer value Romane is particularly familiar with the UKI market having served as the Chief Business Officer for the region she was instrumental in implementing SAP’s go-to-market strategy and generating demand while fostering customer lifetime value Her tenure as Head of SAP SuccessFactors EMEA North further showcased her ability to cultivate a strong team culture and achieve successful outcomes for some of SAP’s largest clients Romane also led SAP SuccessFactors and the Public Sector divisions for the UKI underlining her versatile leadership across different sectors Her deep understanding of the UKI market and her strategic vision are expected to contribute significantly to SAP’s ongoing transformation towards cloud-based solutions Leila Romane succeeds Ryan Poggi who has decided to leave SAP after 17 years of dedicated service in various senior roles SAP UKI achieved significant momentum in its business operations and customer engagements but the company is optimistic about the future under Romane’s leadership expressed confidence in Romane’s ability to lead SAP UKI He highlighted her industry experience and dynamic leadership style as crucial factors that will ensure the UKI team continues to thrive and innovate Raptopoulos acknowledged the solid foundation laid by Poggi and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the company’s success Romane herself is enthusiastic about her new role emphasizing the potential to drive further transformation and disruption for SAP’s clients in the UKI She expressed excitement about continuing the positive momentum built by the team in recent years and highlighted the numerous opportunities ahead to support clients in their digital transformation journeys the leadership change at SAP UKI underscores the company’s commitment to evolving and adapting to the needs of its customers By focusing on cloud solutions and digital transformation SAP aims to empower organizations to achieve greater efficiency and innovation in their operations Romane’s extensive experience and strategic insight are expected to play a pivotal role in realizing these goals The appointment of Leila Romane as Managing Director of SAP UKI marks a significant milestone for the company Her leadership is set to drive the next phase of growth and transformation building on the strong foundation established by her predecessor Retail technology news and views for omnichannel retailers having made one billion UK deliveries in less than a decade (it launched in 2016) The landmark delivery was made by a seasoned Uber Eats courier in Birmingham the customer unknowingly made history with their Friday night order of cod and chips with a battered sausage from College Fish Bar.  To mark the occasion, Uber Eats will be offering the customer a prize - £5,344 in Uber Eats credit equivalent to a year’s worth of takeaways and groceries based on the average UK household spending The courier is also being offered a free year of Zenion rental for an e-scooter or e-bike which includes insurance and maintenance for 12 months Coinciding with the billionth delivery taking place Uber Eats is also revealing order insights from the past nine years including insights into the UK’s evolving takeaway habits and top trends The UK’s most five ordered items on Uber Eats from high street independent restaurants:  In addition to working with family owned and small businesses across the UK Uber Eats also partners with big hitters like Mcdonalds With the most popular ordered item in 2024 being the tasty Double Cheeseburger from Mcdonald’s grocery deliveries and convenience have become increasingly embedded in daily life Milk is the most popular grocery item to order on the app revealing the UK’s preference for using Uber Eats to help with a quick top-up shop when essentials are running low the appetite for deliveries for on-demand household staples continues to grow kitchen towels and kitchen foil the top retail items ordered on the app.   Uber Eats is also unveiling a list of dishes from across the UK and Ireland which it predicts will become some of this year's hottest and fastest growing items for delivery of the year.  The Hogless Roast Burger from Hogless Roast Prawn & Pork Spicy Wonton From Din Tai Fung Chicken Kyiv  Sandwich from Sandwich Sandwich  BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich from Grandad needs his Medicine  Cinnamon Social Slice from Ole & Steen Salt and Chilli Chicken Box from Salt and Chilli Oriental  Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings from Dumpling Shack  25 Barbecue Box from Low & Slow Barbecue  says: “Reaching our one billionth delivery in the UK and Ireland is a huge milestone made possible by the hundreds of thousands of couriers and over 70,000 restaurants we partner with - many of them small businesses.” SMEs make up more than half of our restaurant partners across the country and we’re proud to help them grow by connecting them with new and loyal customers every day As we look ahead to the next billion orders we’re excited to continue supporting local businesses expanding our offerings beyond food delivery and making sustainable choices more accessible to our restaurant partners and customers alike.” Sukhvinder Dhillon from College Fish Bar in Birmingham says: "We’re sending out loads of orders every day of the week That’s still hard to wrap our heads around It’s amazing to see how much food delivery has grown in just a few years Uber Eats has been a huge support for our business and we’re truly grateful to work with them" Rapid delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.” “But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.” and all those who attended November's gathering.  For further information on the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards please fill in the below form and we will get back to you asap Sign up with your email address to receive the daily RTIH newsletter straight to your inbox We respect your privacy and will not pass your email address on to third parties we will occasionally send you promotional messages on behalf of our advertisers or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Paxton Media Ltd posted on Monday, 24th February 2025 by Steve May Canadian audio specialist Kanto has unveiled Uki which made its debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi show is suitable both for small spaces and as an introduction to Hi-Fi audio while a headphone socket is provided for personal listening Inside CI auditioned the Uki system at the Hi-Fi expo and was impressed with its musical presence We were told by Kanto Audio’s Brett Smalley that a matching subwoofer was in development a larger bookshelf design with extensive connectivity options allowing it to deployed as an alternative to a soundbar Kanto, best known for its TV wall mounts is making four colours available at launch - black Inside CI Editor Steve May is a freelance technology specialist who also writes for T3, TechRadar, Home Cinema Choice, Trusted Reviews and The Luxe Review New reference hailed as the purest expression of Audiovector’s quest for musical truth Easy to install Fresnel screen said to be 100x brighter than conventional fabrics Is it a stand alone player, can it be operated for SACD/CD without having TV switched on ? from gerald bearman in High-end Pioneer UDP-LX500 UHD player aims to rule Will these new models sound any better than current models ? from gerald bearman in Yamaha intros new Aventage Atmos AV receivers att. 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Have found analogue outs give excellent High End sound for CD ,but can not be used as there is no... from gerald bearman in Sony UBP-X1000ES UHD Blu-ray player review Inside CI © 2011  |  Web Development by Chocolate Grape Camila Franco knew she wanted to have something like Uki Bowlz but she did not expect it to happen in her 20s She worked at a smoothie bar in college while studying exercise science But she didn’t want to be stuck doing something she didn’t truly want to do she was still holding the dream of a smoothie shop in her heart but didn’t know where to begin Rather than find another job that might leave her unfulfilled she enrolled in a ten-week course on building a business plan instead and identified the target market for what would become Uki Bowlz and it pushed me to open my shop,” Franco said She began browsing for shops with the intention of opening later but found the perfect shop in October 2023 at 3 E Although this kicked her plan into high gear She completed the course in November with her business already underway A gap Franco recognized in smoothie and juice shops was the inability to order a latte or drip coffee adding coffee was more than addressing a gap for Franco It was a way to connect her business to her roots one of the top-producing coffee nations in the world We kind of grew up around coffee without really knowing it,” she said She began surrounding herself with coffee — reaching out to local coffee shops and farmers and attending cupping events where attendees can sample different beans Ultimately, she decided to feature mostly Colombian coffee from Unlocked Coffee Roasters in the shop to honor her background and açaí’s roots in Brazil Açaí comes from the berry of the açaí palm The union was innovative and a way for her to bring a little bit of South America to the Upstate The bowls will have four bases for patrons to choose from: Brazilian açaí Granola will be gluten-free and made in-house A significant focus for Franco was ensuring complete transparency in the food she served Although her supplier offers a premade base for açaí raw option to negate additives and minimize sugar content That’s really what I want to bring to the community,” she said “We’re going to make everything in-house.” The eatery will have a retail element, selling coffee, granola and merchandise. Loose-leaf teas from Methodical Coffee will also be available The shop will have an outside area which is expected to open in the summer Input your search keywords and press Enter Error: no decision tree source folder detected Uber Eats has just reached an extraordinary milestone – having made one billion UK deliveries Reaching a billion in less than a decade reflects the nation’s passion for food – from fish and chips to pho Uber Eats deliveries have proved to be a winner with hungry Brits Uber Eats has revolutionised how the UK and Ireland enjoy food delivering delicious meals and groceries to households across the country one billion deliveries have now taken place and 90% of the population in the UK can place orders from the app The landmark billionth delivery was made by a seasoned Uber Eats courier in Birmingham the Eats customer unknowingly made history with their Friday night order of Cod and Chips with a battered sausage from College Fish Bar Uber Eats will be offering the customer an incredible prize for being the billionth orderer —£5,344 in Uber Eats credit equivalent to a year’s worth of takeaways and groceries based on the average UK household spending Uber Eats is also revealing order insights from the past 9 years including insights into the UK’s evolving takeaway habits and top trends Charting the changing tastes of the nation Uber Eats is revealing insights into the UK and Ireland’s takeaway culture Looking at the go-to favourites from its UKI independent restaurant portfolio Chicken definitely came before the egg with 4 out of five of the most popular dishes featuring the poultry item A half chicken from Manjaros has taken the crown as the UK’s most popular dish from a local high street restaurant closely followed by 6 piece Chicken Wings from Wngz showcasing Brits’ love for comfort food and flavour The UK’s most five ordered items on Uber Eats from high street independent restaurants:  In addition to working with amazing family-owned and small businesses across the UK Uber Eats also partners with some of the most popular restaurant brands With the most popular ordered item in 2024 being the tasty Double Cheeseburger from Mcdonald’s Uber Eats revealed that milk is the most popular grocery item to order on the app revealing the UK’s preference for using Uber Eats to help with a quick top-up shop when essentials are running low kitchen towels and kitchen foil the top retail items ordered on the app Uber Eats is also unveiling a list of dishes from across the UK and Ireland which it predicts will become some of this year’s hottest and fastest-growing items for delivery of the year said: “Reaching our one billionth delivery in the UK and Ireland is a huge milestone made possible by the hundreds of thousands of couriers and over 70,000 restaurants we partner with—many of them small businesses and we’re proud to help them grow by connecting them with new and loyal customers every day we’re excited to continue supporting local businesses and making sustainable choices more accessible to our restaurant partners and customers alike.” Sukhvinder Dhillon from College Fish Bar in Birmingham said: “We’re sending out loads of orders every day of the week That’s still hard to wrap our heads around It’s amazing to see how much food delivery has grown in just a few years Uber Eats has been a huge support for our business—especially during tough times like COVID—and we’re truly grateful to work with them.” 2016: Launch: Uber Eats launched in London in June 2016 with 150 restaurant partners Uber Eats first-ever delivery was made on June 12 at 11.31 am from Snaps & Rye Restaurant where the customer ordered grilled salmon with a potato salad 2017: Expansion: Uber Eats expanded to several UK cities including Manchester Birmingham and Nottingham and began to work with McDonald’s The most popular time to order on Uber Eats depends on where you are in the country Those in Brighton love to order dinner at 18.54 whereas Londoner’s peak ordering happens 50 minutes later at 19.44 2018: Ireland: Uber Eats launched in Ireland and also entered smaller UK towns making itself available for suburban households for the first time ordering on Uber Eats is available to 90% of the UK population 2019: Strengthening Restaurant Partnerships: Uber Eats began working with a variety of chain restaurants including KFC Subway and Pepe’s Piri Piri while introducing new product features including pre-ordering and scheduled deliveries The hottest orders of 2019 included KFC’s tasty 2 Hot Wings and Pepe’s Piri Piri classic chicken and rice dish 2020: Surge During The Pandemic: Uber Eats couriers were frontline workers during the COVID pandemic bringing food and essential items from new grocery partners to customers while in lockdown Uber Eats introduced contactless deliveries for customer and courier safety With grocery delivery offering household staples on demand bananas were the go-to item that continued to fly off the shelves throughout lockdown 2021: Spotlighting Small Business: Uber Eats launches Black Business Fund to help recognise challenges facing black entrepreneurs in gaining access to investment opportunities UK and Ireland Restaurant Awards recruit Prue Leith to join a panel of judges helping to find the best takeaway in the UK a grand total of 131 small to medium-sized businesses have received grants or prizes from the Restaurant Awards and Black Business Fund showing Uber Eat’s continued support to its independent restaurant partners 2022: Uber One: A new membership platform launches bringing together discounts and rewards for people who go places and eat food on Uber and Uber Eats which attracted over a million members in the UK in its first year Uber One now boasts 30 million members across the globe 2023: Sustainability: Uber commits to the goal of shifting to sustainable packaging by 2030 Uber launched its green packaging initiative with Alma’s Cafe 2024: Selection: Uber Eats strengthens its selection offering across its SMB portfolio with customers able to choose from over 70,000 local small businesses a new platform that partnered with some of the country’s most premium restaurants including Ynyshir 2025: One Billion: College Fish Bar in Birmingham serves up Uber Eats 1 billionth order New media visionary Shu Lea Cheang directs this avant-anarcho eco-satire in which a lesbian couple living on Staten Island find themselves ensnared in a vast conspiracy involving a ghost ship of nuclear refuse Envisioning New York City as a toxic waste dump of consumerist detritus queer feminist response to the patriarchal poison of corporate capitalism Leadership support forBAM Access Programs provided bythe Jerome L Leadership support forBAM Film provided bythe Ford Foundation andThe Thompson Family Foundation Go to the movies just once a month and a BAM membership pays for itself Shu Lea Cheang probes the commodification of pleasure in the tale of a robot programmed to accumulate sexual experience for a corporation in an explicit cyberpunk fantasy set to techno grooves Shu Lea Cheang probes the commodification of pleasure in an explicit cyberpunk fantasy Shu Lea Cheang merges live action with animation generated with gaming software in UKI a parable of resilience demonstrating the continued vitality of the director’s forward-thinking This tech-infused parable shows the vitality of Shu Lea Cheang’s forward-thinking vision An android assigned to arrest mutated humans who spread a narcotic through skin contact loses immunity revealing a tangled plot involving underground drug lords An android is assigned to arrest mutated humans who spread a narcotic through skin contact Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217info@BAM.org BAM is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 11-2201344​ © Brooklyn Academy of Music Next Wave® and Teknopolis® are trademarks of Brooklyn Academy of Music Annisa Febiola TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The East Jakarta Metro Police have questioned 18 witnesses regarding the case of Kenzha Ezra Walewangko, a student from the Indonesian Christian University (UKI), who was found dead with blood covering his body on campus Kenzha was discovered on the evening of Tuesday Authorities are investigating the possibility of a mob attack the police have interrogated 18 witnesses," said East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Commissioner Nicolas Ary Lilipaly during a press conference at the UKI Rectorate on Friday "We have interviewed 13 students and five people from UKI One of them was the individual who reported the incident and the remaining four were security personnel on duty at the time," Nicolas explained The police have not yet shared details regarding the investigation’s progress or the results of their inquiries "Scientific investigations require significant time and precision We do not want to rush to conclusions or make premature statements to the public as we cannot make unfounded assumptions," he said stating that the campus is taking a similar approach have remained mostly silent because we want to await the results of the police investigation We will focus on the legal aspects once the findings are clear," he said the Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metro Police shared the timeline of Kenzha’s death based on witness statements the incident appears to have begun with an alcohol-related gathering he consumed arak Bali (Balinese liquor) with three of his friends A and H," Ade stated in a written release on Friday witness EFW wanted to buy Balinese liquor again The victim then asked EFW where he was going 'want to buy Balinese liquor.' Then the witness and the victim went together on foot to buy the drink at a liquor store on Sutoyo the witness and the victim drank together with A the witness said he did not know the cause and the victim and his friends drank together again," said Ade Ary the victim got into another verbal altercation This incident was then mediated by the campus security and the victim was escorted by EFW toward the campus exit Once they reached the exit, EFW left the victim, thinking he would go to get his motorcycle for home. However, when EFW returned to the pavilion, it turned out the victim did not head towards his motorcycle "But towards the fence while shouting and tearing the fence until finally the victim fell along with the fence towards the front," said Ade Ary The victim was then lifted by an unknown person to witness 4 EFW "Then he was taken to the ER at UKI Hospital Editor's Choice: Police Officer Accused of Drunken Extortion of Street Vendors in South Tangerang Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News West Java's Dedi Mulyadi Prepares Rp6bn to Send Troubled Teens to Military Barracks Bareskrim Arrests 4 LPG Agents for Subsidy Fraud, Rp5.6bn in State Losses Prabowo Subianto Plans to Establish 100 People's Schools Soon Prabowo Plans to Build Emergency Bulog Warehouses in Aceh, West Nusa Tenggara Prabowo's Reason for Involving the Military in Food Matters Prabowo Open to Meeting Retired Military Forum Urging Gibran's Impeachment Free Meal Poisoning Case, Prabowo Alludes to Students Eating Without Spoons Learn About the Outsourcing Practices Prabowo Intends to Scrap Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Bareskrim Arrests 4 LPG Agents for Subsidy Fraud Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes Bank Indonesia Withdraws Four Banknote Denominations Says Police Behind Violence at Labor Day Rally Jakarta Police Blame Infiltrators for Labor Day Rally Unrest Higher Education Ministry Transforms Freedom Campus Beyond Internships LBH Jakarta Reports Labor Day Protesters Still Detained by Police After Investigation Indonesian Police Bust 7 Online Gambling Sites Israel Wildfire Probe: Police Confirm 3 Arrests How Police Repression Unfolded During Semarang May Day Rally Two Inmates Dead and Dozens Poisoned by Homemade Alcohol at Bukittinggi Prison Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock Reunite After 30 Years for New Film Project Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program Exposing Trump's Move on Mike Waltz Dismissal List of Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Winners Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts 3 Times This Morning, Sends Ash 700 Meters High Inside Sistine Chapel: 5 Key Facts About the Conclave's Iconic Venue Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment Today's Top 3 News: 7 Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World, Penetration of Visa, Mastercard vs QRIS in Indonesia Bill Gates Announces New Gates Foundation Office in Singapore 6 Birth Control Methods Covered by BPJS Health: Injections, Vasectomy, IUDs, and More Hun Sen Shares Cambodia's Strategies on Post-Conflict Economic Recovery Retina Scanning for Crypto? Cyber Law Expert Warns of Worldcoin's Biometric Dangers Samsung to Open Galaxy AI-Driven Pop-Up Restaurant in Portugal BMKG Reports M5.4 Earthquake Striking Tomini Bay; No Tsunami Threats Jennie, Lisa, and Rose BLACKPINK Gather at the Met Gala 2025 Paragon buys brand as sister company exits owner of Office Depot and the Spicers wholesale brand has declared it will withdraw from the UK and Ireland market Blaming a “sustained period of difficult trading conditions” the company sold its Office Depot business A contemporaneous deal saw OT Group sell its 5 Star brand of office supplies to VOW Wholesale Carrying out a comprehensive review of its UK and Irish business OT Group found that the post-Covid slump in demand for office products was not likely to end with low office occupancy rates and new working practices to blame “The company does not expect office occupancy rates to increase significantly in the foreseeable future and it has also concluded that the current over-supply of warehousing and distribution facilities in the UK office supplies market is not sustainable,” a letter to OT Group’s suppliers read OT Group’s sale of Office Depot has already seen all bar eight of OT Group’s UK and Ireland employees transfer to Paragon its sister company under investment company Grenadier Holdings which was itself called Paragon Group until it rebranded in July 2023 The number of employees involved was not disclosed The group employed 553 as of its accounts to 30 June 2022 accounts; that year the company posted sales of £120.8m and registered an underlying operating loss of £9.3m compared with sales of £83.8m and an underlying operating loss of £10.7m the prior year Some of the employees now with Paragon will accordingly be transferred to VOW Wholesale which OT Group said will take care of product supply and distribution services for the Office Depot business under a long-term contract Printweek understands that some roles are likely to be made redundant following an employee consultation process at Paragon and VOW Wholesale “The services provided by Office Depot are highly complementary to Paragon's strategy and add a further business service to its growing portfolio,” read a statement from Paragon on the sale there are clearly opportunities to consolidate and reinforce parallel customer relationships.  “Implementing product supply and distribution services via a third-party logistics model under a long-term contract with VOW Wholesale allows us to focus on those customer relationship under a more efficient and cost-effective operating model." OT Group will withdraw entirely from the wholesale business under its Spicers brand selling off the 5 Star brand to VOW Wholesale and winding down the rest of its business solvently through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to pay off creditors A spokesperson for Grenadier Holdings and OT Group told Printweek: “Supplier relationships are very important to Grenadier Holdings and the companies within the Group “It is the intention within the CVA that OT Group pay 100% of reconciled and agreed balances That intention is facilitated by a substantial voluntary contribution of funds by Grenadier Holdings." OT Group said it expected payments to be phased over a period of no more than nine months Anthony Collier and Philip Reynolds of FRP Advisory set up a moratorium on 2 August to establish “breathing space” the moratorium was subsequently extended to 9 September OT Group’s 2023 accounts were overdue to Companies House Printweek welcomes informed debate, but please read our House Rules before posting Printweek is the premier website for the print industry Watch 2m 11sNSW is introducing AUSLAN into the state syllabus in 2026, but one school in northern NSW – and one family in particular – is embracing sign language. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Paddy Power World Darts Championship semi-finalist Chris Dobey hit the bullseye in Sunderland – by surprising a local deaf darts team and revealing they are one of 200 clubs to win a share of £400,000 worth of vital funding from Flutter UKI The world number eight and local legend stunned members of Sunderland Deaf Society's Darts team by travelling from his nearby home in Bedlington and joining them for a quick practice session at The Victory - the only deaf-run pub in the UK He was there to reveal the team has secured a £2,000 ‘Cash4Clubs’ grant –which will fund training gear and cover the costs associated with competing in tournaments including the Deaf Darts Organisation's Grand Slam in Leicester in July 2025 It is one of many clubs running activities from American Football to Zumba that are being awarded a grant by Flutter UKI –home to Paddy Power After delighting the Sunderland Deaf Darts team Dobey stayed around to give players some vital tips with the help of a sign language interpreter – and admitted the visit had a far bigger impact on him than expected He said: “It was really humbling to see the passion this team has for darts and to understand how important it is to them It’s much more than a sport; it’s a social outlet and a place to build friendships “You speak to people like Millie Perkin and Darren Davison and you realise that being part of this team has given them much more confidence That is obviously what Cash4Clubs is all about - providing the funding to help these clubs stay in business Dobey added: “Obviously when I’m on the oche you feed off the noise of the crowd and the atmosphere I’ve just never considered what it must be like not to be able to hear that or how isolating living in a silent world might be.” Cash4Clubs has invested nearly £6.5 million into grassroots and community sport with the aim of driving participation improving facilities or helping clubs and charities purchase new equipment Other winners this year include the Swindon Storm American Football Club in the South-West Parkinson’s Ninja C.I.C on Merseyside is another to receive a £2,000 grant with the money going towards running exercise classes for those suffering from a condition impacting the lives of over 150,000 people across the UK The Wales Armed Forces Veterans Football Club hopes to use their Cash4Clubs grant to help them realise their ambitions of competing in the 2026 Veterans World Cup the Long Furlong Horse Riding for the Disabled club in East Sussex will use the grant to buy indoor mounted games equipment Conservative MP and chair of the cross-party Culture Media and Sport Select Committee put the importance of schemes like Cash4Clubs into perspective "Taking part in sport and physical activity is vital for fitness and well-being and I applaud Flutter UKI for their commitment to the cause with the Cash4Clubs scheme Flutter UKI worked with leading UK community sports charity Sported to deliver the Cash4Clubs programme A particular emphasis this year was put on bids that from clubs seeking to drive participation in sports and fitness in line with a commitment from Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to transform lives through sport and physical activity Last year’s Cash4Clubs programme saw an extra 9,000 people engage in health and fitness from dance to wheelchair rugby said: "The Cash4Clubs initiative was a key part of the group’s global commitment to improve the lives of 10 million people in the communities where it operates by 2030 as part of their Positive Impact Plan.Community clubs are the bedrock of sport in the UK and Ireland “Last year we doubled our funding from £200,000 to £400,000 after receiving so many applications Sported’s head of marketing Mark Woods said: "More than 700 clubs from across the UK and Ireland “But we know every penny is precious in what they do Powered by Zoocha