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Title: Offaly GAA Awards: Footballer & Hurler of the Year Winners + Hall of Fame Inductees

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor December 5, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

offaly GAA Celebrates End-of-Season Stars with Annual⁢ Award ⁣Announcements

OFFALY GAA – A stellar season of Gaelic games in Offaly ‌culminated this week‌ with the ‌proclamation of the county’s annual award‍ winners, recognizing outstanding achievements across‌ football, hurling, camogie, ‌and handball. The ⁢accolades celebrate individual brilliance and team successes, marking a ⁣period of ⁣growth and ambition for Offaly GAA ⁢as‌ it looks toward future championship contention.

This year’s awards acknowledge a⁢ particularly importent period for Offaly football, achieving⁤ Division 3 league success, and highlight ⁣the continued strength⁤ of hurling and camogie within the‍ county.The recipients represent a diverse range‌ of clubs ⁢and levels of ⁢competition,demonstrating ⁣the widespread ‍talent nurtured throughout Offaly.‌ The awards where presented following a season that saw increased participation and‍ competitive spirit across⁢ all⁣ codes.

Ferbane’s Cathal flynn was named senior‌ Footballer of the Year, lauded for his consistent performances with⁤ both his ⁤club and the county team, directly contributing to ‌their Division 3 league ⁣victory. Kilcormac⁤ Killoughey’s ⁢Charlie Mitchell secured the Senior Hurler of the Year title for⁤ the second consecutive year, cementing his status ⁤as a‍ key player in Offaly hurling.

In camogie, Birr’s ⁣Sarah Harding received the Senior Camogie⁤ Player⁤ of the Year award after⁣ a remarkable season capped off by a hat trick in her club’s county final triumph over shinrone.

Full List of Award Winners:

* Senior Football: Cathal Flynn,(Ferbane)
* Senior hurling: Charlie⁢ Mitchell,(Kilcormac-Killoughey)
* senior‍ B Football: Marcas Dalton,(Clara)
* Senior B Hurling: Eimhin Kelly,(Lusmagh)
* Intermediate Football: Jay Sheerin,(Tullamore)
* Intermediate‌ Hurling: Colm ⁢gath,(Drumcullen)
*‍ Junior Football: Darren garry,(Rhode)
*‍ Junior Hurling: Keith Lawler,(Brosna Gaels)
* Football Referee of the Year: Kevin ⁤Williamson,(Tullamore)
* Hurling Referee of the Year: Adam ‌Kinahan,(Clodiagh Gaels)
* ‍ Football Hall of Fame: ⁣Brendan Lowry,(Ferbane)
* Hurling Hall of Fame: Paddy Kirwan,(Ballyskenach and Birr)
* Handball: David hope (Fahy ⁣Handball club)
* Senior Camogie: Sarah Harding (Birr)
* Intermediate Camogie: Kayla ⁣Lawlor (St.⁣ Sinchills)
* ‍ Junior Camogie: Katie Fogarty (Tullamore)

December 5, 2025 0 comments

Entertainment

-title Daejeon City Recognizes Top Businesses and Offers Support

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor December 5, 2025

written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

Daejeon City‌ Recognizes Top Businesses with 2025 Sales awards

Daejeon, South Korea – November‌ 3rd, 2023 – Daejeon City held its ‘2025 Sales Tower and Promising Small and Medium Business/Exemplary⁣ Prestigious Company Awards Ceremony’ at the ⁣Daejeon Convention Center today, recognizing local businesses for thier contributions to‍ the city’s economic growth.

The event honored companies across three categories: Top of sales, Promising Small and Medium ⁤Businesses, and Exemplary Prestigious Companies – a new category launched this‍ year.

The “Top of Sales” award,initiated to acknowledge companies exceeding 10 billion won in sales the previous year,recognized 18 businesses in 2023. Awardees included Soft Itech (90 billion won), Scholarship Stationery (40 billion won), Jeongjin Industrial Growth/Fiber Pro (30 billion won), and Nexwill, Desikan, D&C ‍Company, Cereco, Chungmu Towel, Contact, Forness (20 billion won ⁣each), along with Ligas, ⁤Cell Icon Lab, Small Lab, Shin Corporation, SG Energy, E-Solution,⁤ and Quraum (10 billion won ⁣each).⁣ Sence its inception in 2007, a total of 336 companies have received this award.

Additionally, 27 companies were selected as‌ “Promising Small and Medium‌ Businesses,” chosen based on their growth potential and technological capabilities. These included Nano high Tech, Dr. Haskin, D&C Company, Lumax Aerospace, Multix, Barobio, Vitals, Cereco, Smart Korea, Sisun Soft, Sim’s Reality, IBS, ITU, Edmotech, FCI, L2K‍ Plus, ⁣Elfusion Optics, Withtech, Yunseul, Eser, ENcore, GI Automation, GF⁣ Technology, GNSoft,⁣ Koision, Piretta, and Heura. This programme, running as 1998, has now recognized ‌a ‌total of 859 companies.

For the frist time, Daejeon City also presented ‍the “Exemplary Prestigious Company”⁣ award to seven businesses that ‌have been operating for over 20 years, maintain a regular workforce⁣ of at least 20 employees, ‌and achieve annual sales exceeding 5 billion won. The⁤ recipients were Kyungwon Aluminum, ⁢Nexwill, Rigas, V&C Tech, ⁣FA Plus, KNTech, and KLS.

Companies receiving these awards will benefit from preferential support, including a 1% point reduction ⁤in ‌interest ⁢rates on loans from the ‘small and Medium Business Management stability fund’⁣ and ‘Startup ‌and⁤ competitiveness Enhancement Fund.’ They will also receive priority consideration for participation in domestic and overseas exhibitions,⁣ inclusion in large-scale company visit programs, and designation as one of Daejeon’s 100 key companies, solidifying ⁢the city’s position as a⁤ science hub.

“We are grateful for the efforts ⁤of companies that have⁣ contributed to economic ⁣growth, including increased sales, despite recent arduous economic conditions at home ⁢and abroad,” stated Choi ⁣Seong-ah, Deputy Mayor of Daejeon City for political Affairs, Economics and⁣ Science. “We⁢ will not spare any‍ support to help our companies prosper further in the future.”

The report was filed ⁢by⁢ Yang⁢ Seung-min of etnews.com.

December 5, 2025 0 comments

Health

-title UDCA Shows COVID-19 Prevention Effectiveness in Global Study

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor December 4, 2025

written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Analysis of UDCA Effectiveness against COVID-19: A Summary

This text ⁢details a meaningful study presented at KDDW 2025 demonstrating the effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)‍ in reducing both the ⁤risk of COVID-19 infection and⁣ the severity of the disease. Here’s a breakdown‍ of the⁤ key findings‌ and implications:

Key Findings:

* ‌ Significant Risk reduction: ⁢UDCA use was associated with a:
* ⁢ 31% reduction in the risk of COVID-19 infection.
* 25% reduction in⁤ the risk of severe exacerbation (worsening of the disease).
‌ * 25% reduction in the⁤ risk of requiring a respirator.
* Dose-Response Relationship: ⁣ The study established a clear dose-response relationship – higher doses of UDCA correlated with greater protection. Specifically:
‍ * 150mg: 18% infection rate reduction
* 300mg: 33% infection rate reduction
* 750mg: 64% infection rate reduction
* 300mg/day is identified as a threshold for significant preventative effect.

* Mechanism of Action: UDCA works⁢ by targeting the host’s ACE2 receptor (the entry ⁤point for⁤ the‍ virus) rather than the virus itself.This is significant becuase it suggests UDCA is less susceptible to being rendered ineffective by viral mutations. It reduces ACE2⁢ expression, inhibiting viral penetration.
* Large-Scale Data: The ‍study is based on a‍ extensive analysis ⁢of⁢ cohort data from 710,000 people across 6 countries (Korea, US, China, Japan, france, Italy), ‍making it a robust and reliable finding.
* Confirmation‍ of Existing Research: This study builds upon previous research from Cambridge University (identifying the mechanism in Nature in 2022) and Korean research teams (demonstrating‌ effectiveness ‍in 2024).
* Recognition ⁤& Awards: The study received the Excellent Poster‍ Award at KDDW 2025 and was⁤ also presented at the Korean ⁤Society of Infectious Diseases conference.

Implications ⁢& Importance:

* Potential Preventative measure: UDCA presents a possibly valuable preventative measure, particularly for:
⁢ * Countries with limited vaccine access.

* Immunocompromised individuals.

* Accessibility & Affordability: UDCA is an orally administered, inexpensive, and readily available medication.
* Clinical Value: The study ⁣provides vital data for future clinical discussions ‍and treatment strategies.
* Future Research: The dose-response analysis provides‌ a strong foundation for further⁣ examination into⁣ optimal UDCA dosage for COVID-19 prevention.

In ‍essence, this study provides compelling evidence that UDCA could be a significant tool in the ‌fight against COVID-19, offering a‌ readily accessible and potentially effective preventative strategy.

December 4, 2025 0 comments

Technology

Open AI Faces Pressure as Google Advances with Gemini 3

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor December 3, 2025

written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

OpenAI ‍shifts⁤ Focus to ChatGPT Advancement, Declares “Code Red” Amid Google’s Gemini‍ 3 challenge

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 3, 2024 – OpenAI has initiated a company-wide “Code Red” protocol, temporarily‍ halting development of new technologies adn ⁣service launches to prioritize improvements to its flagship ChatGPT chatbot‌ and core AI models. The move comes as Google’s recently released ⁣Gemini 3 model demonstrates significant advancements in artificial intelligence inference capabilities, posing a growing competitive threat.

According to a report in the Wall Street journal on April 2nd, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ⁣announced the measure ‌to employees, emphasizing the need to enhance the daily user experience of ChatGPT. Key areas of focus include improved personalization, increased speed and stability,⁤ and expanded question-answering capabilities.

“openai ⁢must make more⁣ efforts to improve the daily experience of chatbots,” Altman reportedly stated.

The “Code Red” declaration signals the pressure ⁢OpenAI is facing to maintain its leadership position in the rapidly‌ evolving AI landscape. Industry benchmark‌ tests have shown ‍Google’s Gemini 3 surpassing OpenAI’s GPT model in performance. Google has also seen ‍substantial growth in Gemini‌ users, increasing from 450 million ‍monthly active users (MAU) in July to 650 million in October following the August launch of “Nano Banana,” an AI model specializing in image creation.

OpenAI is also ‌contending with increased competition from Antropic, which⁢ recently partnered with ⁢Microsoft‌ and NVIDIA to strengthen ⁢its position⁤ in the corporate AI market.⁣

Consequently, ⁢OpenAI will ‍postpone the development and commercialization of several⁣ planned services,⁣ including AI agents for advertising, health, and⁤ shopping, and also a personal assistant project dubbed “Pulse.” The company will concentrate resources on refining ‍ChatGPT and its underlying AI⁤ model.

Nick Turley, head of OpenAI ChatGPT, shared on social media that the company is “currently focusing on growing ChatGPT while providing a more intuitive and personalized feel.”

Analysts suggest ⁣OpenAI’s success in responding to this‌ challenge will ⁤depend on⁤ its ability‌ to secure funding, as the startup faces a ⁢financial disadvantage compared to larger tech companies like Google, which benefits from stable ‍revenue streams from search and ⁢YouTube.

OpenAI previously implemented a “Code Orange” protocol ⁢as part of its ongoing efforts ‌to improve ChatGPT, utilizing a color-coded system – yellow, orange, and red – to indicate the urgency of addressing specific ⁣issues.

December 3, 2025 0 comments

Health

-title: Korean Robot Companies Showcase Tech at Vietnam Machinery Expo

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor November 30, 2025

written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

K-Robot Pavilion showcases Domestic Automation Tech at Vietnam Expo

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Five South Korean robotics firms, including UND and Bear Robotics, demonstrated cutting-edge automation ‌solutions at the ‘VINAMAC EXPO 2025’ in‍ Vietnam, supported by the korea Institute⁣ for Robotics Industry advancement (KIRIA). The K-Robot pavilion‍ aimed to facilitate overseas business opportunities and promote the export of domestic ⁤robot technology.

KIRIA provided participating companies with export⁢ consultations – totaling 69‍ meetings with potential buyers – a local buyer database,⁣ and promotional materials. The exhibition highlighted⁢ the growing demand for automation⁢ in Vietnam’s ⁢rapidly expanding manufacturing sector.

UND showcased a⁣ “wholly wireless” ‌robot automatic tool changer and an AI-based robot automation platform‍ designed for continuous, multi-process operation.Bear Robotics presented ⁢its lineup of⁤ service and logistics⁢ robots, including serving robots for ⁤the⁣ hospitality industry and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and forklifts for⁢ industrial ‌applications.

IROB ⁣introduced a collaborative surgical robot for laparoscopic ⁢surgery ⁤alongside disposable ‍surgical instrument packages, aiming to advance minimally invasive procedures.‍ EF Engineering and CP Systems displayed electronic‌ parts production facilities and cable protection solutions tailored for Vietnamese manufacturing sites.

“Vietnam is a⁤ core ‍market where demand for robots and automation is⁢ rapidly expanding as it grows into a global manufacturing hub,” said Ji-ho Ryu, Acting director of KIRIA. “Through ‍this K-robot Pavilion, ‍domestic robot companies have secured references in the ASEAN market and provided an possibility to leap forward as global companies.”

KIRIA ⁤plans to continue supporting Korean ⁣robotics companies through participation ‍in⁤ international exhibitions, such as⁣ ‘GITEX 2025’ in Dubai, ‌and ongoing export consultations.

November 30, 2025 0 comments

Health

टीचर Econara’s Food Waste System at Icheon Drone Festival

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor November 27, 2025

written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Econara‍ Showcases Food Waste Recycling ⁣Technology at 2025 Icheon High-Tech defence ‌Drone⁣ Festival

Icheon City hosted its inaugural ‌”2025 Icheon High-Tech Defense drone Festival” in collaboration with Korea Interoperability Technology Consulting (KOREA ITC), featuring approximately 40 booths ‍operated by 35 ⁣domestic and ⁣foreign companies.Among the exhibitors was Econara, a company demonstrating ⁣its contribution⁤ to environmental sustainability through innovative food waste recycling technology.

Econara has been a pioneer in establishing resource circulation systems, focusing on ⁣food waste recycling and eco-pleasant processing. The company notably installed resource-recycling equipment in large private and public buildings – a first for the ⁢country ⁣- and has been instrumental in ‍reducing carbon emissions by ‌converting local food waste into usable resources.

A pilot ⁣program launched in July 2014, installing a⁢ resource-recycling device⁢ in a large apartment complex in Nowon-gu, Seoul, received a positive response from over 90% of residents, leading to a successful and‍ voluntary expansion to all households within the complex. This system has been operating stably since the 1980s.

Recently, Econara’s resource-recycling equipment has been deployed throughout Seoul, including districts like Jungnang-gu and Gangbuk-gu, and major complexes in Nowon-gu, specifically in Sanggye-dong ⁣and Gongneung-dong. Several complexes utilizing Econara’s technology have been recognized with the ’Eco-friendly Practice Apartment’ Excellence Award from the Seoul Metropolitan Government, highlighting the company’s technological capabilities and operational sustainability. ⁣Econara’s equipment has been in continuous operation for over 12 years‌ – the longest duration within the domestic industry.

The 2025 festival also featured demonstrations of‍ surveillance,reconnaissance,suicide and drop simulation systems,industrial multi-function drones,and anti-drone technologies. Seven Israeli drone companies participated, showcasing products including drones utilized in recent operations in the Gaza Strip, capable of functioning even without GPS access. The‌ event included citizen engagement activities⁤ like drone ‌assembly, flight experiences, ⁤and drone soccer competitions, alongside an investment attraction briefing session for approximately 60 defense and drone companies, promoting Icheon City’s semiconductor and drone advancement projects.

Reporter Kim Han-sik of etnews.com reported on the event (hskim@etnews.com).

November 27, 2025 0 comments

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