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Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” World leaders have paid tribute to Mr Carter, including US President Joe Biden, who was one of the first politicians to endorse Mr Carter for president in 1976 and said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.” Irish President Michael D Higgins said Mr Carter was “a principled man who dedicated his life to seeking to advance the cause of peace across the world”. He added: “On behalf of the people of Ireland, may I express my sympathies to President Carter’s children and extended family, to President Joe Biden, to the people of the United States, and to his wide circle of colleagues and friends across the globe.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally, the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center managed to virtually eliminate Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.

Nick Saban may have thought he retired from college football early this year, but now his name is being suggested as the “obvious choice” to head a new alliance if football leaves the NCAA. Saban is the best candidate to become the new commissioner of college football, at least according to Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin. “I think one of the most important things we can do is, let’s get a commissioner of college football that is waking up every single morning and going to bed every single night making decisions that’s in the best interest of college football,” Franklin told ESPN on Sunday. “I think Nick Saban would be the obvious choice if we made that decision. Now, Nick will probably call me tonight and say, ‘Don’t do this,’ but I think he’s the obvious choice, right?” he added. Talk of college football separating from the NCAA and creating a new organization to govern itself has been ongoing for years. But it seems to be getting more serious lately. Franklin went on to talk about some of the issues facing college football. God forbid we talk about academics, right?” Franklin continued. “That used to be every conversation started with academics and that’s becoming less and less. Maybe I’m old school, and maybe I’m a traditionalist, but I still believe in the model. Rather than just say this is a problem, I thought I would throw out a few recommendations, but I think one of the most important things we can do is let’s get a commissioner of college football.” SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee said that one of the biggest problems coaches have is the transfer portal, which can deplete them of players even during the bowl season. “I feel so awful for our kids and kids around the country,” Lashlee told ESPN on Tuesday. “There’s no other sport at all that has free agency in the season. It’s sad. It’s terrible. You hear the story about their backup quarterback saying, ‘I don’t have a choice.’ That’s wrong. That’s unacceptable. That’s not OK. He shouldn’t have to make that decision.'” “The real easy thing is you don’t have a transfer portal in December. That’s the real easy answer, and it solves all the problems. Why in the world would we put kids in a position where they’ve got to decide, ‘Do I transfer or play in the playoff? Do I transfer or play my bowl game?...’ People are bombarding our roster, trying to pick people off our roster, and we’re trying to focus on the playoff. So, yeah, it’s real easy – don’t have a transfer portal in December. Go to the spring.” Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston , or Truth Social @WarnerToddHuston

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but US$25 to US$50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15 per cent to 22 per cent of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10 per cent to 15 per cent of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than five per cent of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20 per cent of patients — as many as one in five — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost seven pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

Some quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the entire family may need a chance to relax, laugh, and connect. The holidays are the perfect opportunity for families to gather around the table and enjoy games. Through these experiences, families create tradition, enrich social connection, and support a resilient and joyful family culture. “Incorporating board games into holiday celebrations not only enhances the festivities, but also builds a foundation of family values, mental well-being, and lasting connections,” says Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartegena, a Family Life and Resource Management Agent for K-State Research and Extension. Here are a few ways families benefit, according to Brunscheen-Cartagena. Board games strengthen social connections In particular, board games offer a break from phone and television screens. “Games encourage positive social interaction by creating a shared experience that brings people together,” Brunscheen-Cartagena says. Cooperative games foster teamwork and empathy, teaching family members to value collaboration over competition. “For family members who don’t see each other often, games offer a bridge to meaningful connection, enhancing social cohesion and creating memories to cherish.” Board games promote mental health and relieve stress Playing games creates an environment in which everyone can unwind and have fun. “The joy, laughter, and sense of accomplishment that comes with play fosters mental well-being and emotional resilience,” Brunscheen-Cartagena says. “When family members engage in friendly competition or work as a team, they release stress and create memories that help everyone feel refreshed, connected, and happier.” Board games pass on traditions and values When families introduce game traditions during the holidays, older family members can pass on stories about how these games have been enjoyed over the years. “For example, when grandparents teach a game to grandchildren, they pass on both the joy of playing and a sense of family legacy, allowing cultural values and family traditions to endure, and strengthen bonds across generations,” she says. Board games foster intellectual growth and critical thinking for all ages Games challenge players to think critically, make calculated decisions, and anticipate each other’s moves – skills that apply beyond the table. “Engaging in these cognitive tasks helps family members exercise their minds while having fun together,” Brunscheen-Cartagena said. “This mental stimulation keeps minds elevated, builds intellectual resilience, and models the importance of critical thinking and adaptability for younger players.” Consider breaking out a few board games this Christmas season. Through this, you can build relationships, foster resilience, boost mental health, and exercise the brain. You may even find your new favorite pastime! Karissa Winkel is the family and community wellness agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. Contact her at 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu .

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Socks Printer Compare:How to choose the right sock printer?Rams' offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right when the Los Angeles Rams' offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Greg Beacham, The Associated Press Dec 29, 2024 12:55 PM Dec 29, 2024 1:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts after a defensive stop during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right when the Los Angeles Rams' offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams (10-6) are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth with a five-game winning streak, the way they're doing it makes their postseason prospects quite unpredictable. The methodology has been strange, but the results are not: After holding off Arizona 13-9 on Saturday night, Los Angeles has won nine of 11 and is very close to claiming its fourth division title and sixth playoff berth in coach Sean McVay's eight seasons. “I’m proud of this group and the way they battled back,” Matthew Stafford said. “A lot of people doubted us, and a lot of people wrote us off at 1-4. To be able to sit here with our record what it is right now, I feel proud of this group.” The Rams hadn't held three straight opponents to single-digit scoring since 1975, but rookie coordinator Chris Shula's defense has done it with a strong front and a little luck on the back end, including the last-minute interception by Ahkello Witherspoon on a pass that deflected off star Arizona tight end Trey McBride's head at the goal line. Kyler Murray threw it before McBride was probably ready because Shula had called a zero blitz on first down at the Los Angeles 5. “I want to make more plays to make sure they don’t have to do as much as they did (against Arizona), but I’m proud of them,” Stafford said of the Rams' defense. "It’s awesome to watch where they were in training camp to where they are now. Shula is doing a hell of a job. We all knew he would. Those guys are playing hard for him.” But the Rams have scored more than 21 points just once during their five-game winning streak, their longest since their Super Bowl championship season in 2021. They’ve managed only three touchdowns in their last three games while scoring fewer than 20 points each time out, although that stretch includes games played in the rain (San Francisco) and in subfreezing temperatures (New York Jets). Against the Cardinals in Inglewood's ideal weather, the Rams’ offense still produced one TD, a season-worst 12 first downs and only 257 total yards — 139 fewer than Arizona. The running game struggled again, as it often does when all five starting offensive linemen aren't healthy, while the entire roster aside from Puka Nacua combined for just seven receptions for 60 yards — a surprising number for a McVay offense. “I don’t think there’s one thing I can point to,” McVay said Sunday. “I could go on and on about some of the things, starting with me, but then also about our execution in terms of getting connected in the run game, targeting the right way, making sure that the ball is going where it should go, and guys that I know are capable of playing the way that we’ve seen. If they do that, then I know that it’s not as far as sometimes it can feel like. But ultimately, we’ve got to do it.” What's working The young front four remains the strength of the defense. Jared Verse had a tremendous game on the edge against Murray and Arizona's running game, while fellow rookie Braden Fiske and second-year pros Kobie Turner and Byron Young all recorded sacks. What needs help The Rams again failed to establish the running game despite never trailing Arizona. Kyren Williams got his second-fewest carries of the season (13, with just five in the second half), while rookie Blake Corum was barely involved. Los Angeles' 3.9 yards per rush is the second-lowest mark in the NFL even though Williams began Sunday third in the league with 1,299 yards. Stock up Witherspoon not only made the game-saving interception, but the eight-year veteran who went unsigned until September also has seized the starting cornerback job from Cobie Durant, who didn't play on defense against the Cards despite being healthy again. McVay said Witherspoon's play during Durant's brief injury absence resulted in the change. Stock down Cooper Kupp had one catch against Arizona, and he has just 12 receptions in the past five games, matching the least productive five-game stretch of his eight-year career. Stafford has said the Rams need to get their Super Bowl 56 MVP more involved, and Kupp says he's healthy — yet it isn't happening. Injuries McVay believes the Rams stayed healthy outside of a stinger for rookie safety Kam Kinchens, but they felt the absence of RT Rob Havenstein, who injured his shoulder last week during an unpadded practice. Backup Joe Noteboom committed three holding penalties and got beaten repeatedly. Key number 4 — Stafford's consecutive games without taking a sack. That's the longest streak of his 16-year career, yet he has only one 200-yard passing game in that stretch. Next steps The Rams began Sunday preparing as if they'll play the Seahawks (9-7) next Saturday, although the game could happen a day later. McVay won't show his cards, but if the Rams have clinched, they seem likely to rest several regulars for the playoffs. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL Greg Beacham, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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For many Australians, the new year is a time for reflection; a re-think of habits, goals and how they might do things better — especially in the era of bio-hacking and lifestyle optimisation. But what are the life hacks that people actually stick with and swear by? We’ve surveyed the SBS newsroom and asked our reporters to pull together a list of 24 hacks they actually use. Unsurprisingly, for busy professionals whose lives are ruled by deadlines and the never-ending news cycle, managing stress and reducing screen time are the hacks they turn to most. We’ve also got tips for reducing waste, saving money, and travelling better, including four things people should do before heading off on holiday. From us to you: Here are the hacks we hope will help you live your best life in 2025. Making sure you're 'match fit' for life 1. World News presenter Janice Petersen swears by a cold blast of water at the end of every shower. "Conquering a small stakes challenge each day means you’re match fit to take on whatever life’s about to throw at you," she said. Source: SBS News Calendar your menial tasks 2. Digital video lead and mother-of-two Julia Calixto is a true believer in scheduling as many tasks as possible, including things such as folding laundry, emailing daycare and booking a blood test — as well as time for a walk and listening to an inspiring podcast. Reduce waste and save money 3. When you have a dress that's too big, Petersen uses a coin or a bangle to tighten it. "Tie [the coin or bangle] with an elastic from the inside [of the dress]. It gives a little ruching feature in 10 seconds. I had about $10 worth of coins in the gold hire dress I wore to the SBS Christmas party. It saved me!" Source: SBS News 4. The Feed video producer Jennifer Luu suggests checking if small businesses will sell you food without the packaging . "My mum brings her own Tupperware to the tofu shop — not only does she save plastic, they also give her a discount for bringing her own container!" 5. Audio journalist Rania Yallop loves using a reusable safety razor instead of a disposable razor. 6. For those itching for a wardrobe refresh, features editor Anna Freeland suggests organising a clothes swap with friends. "Not only do you get to re-home your sartorial has-beens but you may just come away with a few new looks from your friends’ preloved piles. One person’s trash is another’s treasure, as they say! "Bonus tip: bring wine." Listen to grandma 7. Social lead Cathryn Boyes refers back to age-old wisdom for help with her household chores. "My Oma [German for grandmother] used to wash her whites on a sunny day and put them out in the direct sun to bleach them. She said the Australian sun was useful for this." Source: Getty / Thomas Northcut Ease the stress of travel 8. Digital editor and mother-of-two Cecilia Lindgren likes to take care of her future self by always cleaning her home before going on holidays as there's "nothing worse than coming back to a mess". 9. She doubles down on this by placing an " online grocery order to be delivered just after we arrive home". The unexpected cost that could add $500 to your Bali trip 10. As much as Australians love a long road trip, Petersen likes to keep hers as time-efficient as possible by adding a pinch of salt to her water. "It helps top up lost electrolytes and can reduce the need to dash to the loo. Just add a tiny bit occasionally when you need water. Not enough to taste." Source: Getty / rudi_suardi 11. Calixto believes looking forward to a holiday is almost as fun as the holiday itself and she loves to draw this out by creating a spreadsheet with a plan and budget. "It's great to look back on to remember what you did and even share with friends and family when they're after travelling tips," she said. "I'm honestly thinking about doing it for Christmas/New Year — we're not going anywhere but I'm keen to stay across the budget and plan some downtime too — which is just as important but often gets dropped." Reduce screen time Many of our correspondents, including Dateline's Darren Mara, submitted suggestions for how to reduce screen time. See Mara’s tips below! Source: SBS News Stay on top of your mental health 16. Presenter at World News and NITV, Breanna Holden has a standing booking to meet up with her friends for an outdoor activity together, such as walking, rock climbing or a trip to the playground for the kids while the adults enjoy a coffee. "This reduces the money you would spend when seeing mates and also means you get vitamin D, fresh air and it's good for your mental health. Source: SBS News 17. Digital journalist Elfy Scott says a five-minute daily meditation or short breathing exercises make a massive difference in relieving stress. 18. NITV digital content lead Alexis Moran also enjoys listening to meditations , in particular via the Calm app. "I like the guided meditation, especially when you're having trouble falling asleep or feeling anxious." Is your kid getting too much screen time? Take our quiz to find out 19. Calixto likes to write things down . "Chuck the items you have on your mind late at night on a to-do list for the morning ... you'll fall asleep faster." Crack down on wasted time 20. Lindgren is also SBS News' resident Scandi queen and loves to simplify the things in her life. "Buy children the same brand of white socks in bulk at the start of the year to eliminate time wasted sorting socks during the year," she said. "Generally, minimising stuff is so good. I threw out all of my mismatched Tupperware (including the lids that didn't belong anywhere) and bought all new Tupperware at Ikea (which sells lids and containers separately) and it's the best." Source: Supplied 21. Digital news editor Alex Britton also loves the efficiency of his capsule wardrobe . "I have t-shirts in black, navy, grey, white. I have trousers in olive, navy, black, beige. I have shirts in blue and white. Everything goes with everything. No need to think too much about getting dressed!" 22. The Feed digital producer Michelle Elias suggests keeping a dedicated notes page for gift ideas . "When you need to buy [friends] something you can refer to it." Manage your money for less stress 23. Lead of The Feed, Edwina Storie, has separate accounts to set aside money for specific expenses, such as Christmas, big bills, her upcoming wedding and holidays. "I put in $20 in each of them every week or fortnight to help ease the sting when they come around. It’s especially helpful at the end of the year to have some pocket money to spend on Christmas and makes it less financially stressful." 24. Holden says her key to saving money is to withdraw her week's 'spending money' in cash . "That covers groceries, social money, petrol, etc — anything that isn't an automatic transfer. "This makes me a lot more aware of how much money I am actually spending, saves on surcharges, and whatever is left over from my budget goes into a little splurge account."

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A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050. The Opposition has finally put in place the last piece of its controversial nuclear policy, with modelling claiming its alternative would come in substantially cheaper than Labor’s transition path to net zero. The Coalition policy ensures the issues of coal and climate change will be strongly contested at next year’s election. The key breakdown in the Opposition policy is that by 2050, renewables would provide 54 per cent of electricity generation and nuclear 38 per cent, with 8 per cent a combination of storage and gas. This compares with Labor’s transition plan for renewables to provide nearly all the generation by then (and 82 per cent by 2030). The modelling, done at no charge by Frontier Economics, costs the Coalition plan for the transition of the National Electricity Market (which covers the east coast and South Australia but excludes WA) at $263 billion (about 44 per cent) cheaper than its estimate for Labor’s transition. The modelling, including a range of assumptions (the same assumptions as the Australian Energy Market Operator except for inclusion of nuclear), puts the cost of Labor’s transition in the National Electricity Market at $594 billion and that of the Coalition’s at $331 billion. A central feature of the plan is to keep existing coal-fired power stations going for longer. Then the first of them would be replaced by nuclear generation, in the mid-2030s. The Coalition policy is for seven publicly-owned nuclear plants spread around the country although the modelling is on the basis of units in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. The Coalition argues coal-fired power stations do not need to be, and should not be, phased out as soon as is now planned by AEMO. Prolonging their lives as compared to AEMO assumptions would save money, it says. Another important saving, the Coalition says, is that its plan to have its nuclear plants located at or near existing power plant sites does away with the need for a huge new transmission grid. “The Coalition’s approach integrates zero-emissions nuclear energy alongside renewables and gas, delivering a total system cost significantly lower than Labor’s. This means reduced power bills,” Peter Dutton says. The release of the costings unleashes a tsunami of claims and counterclaims about numbers. That debate will be eye-glazing for many voters. Not to worry. We are talking the span of a generation. Numbers that stretch out to 2050 don’t mean a great deal. Hundreds of things — in technology and politics, for starters — can and will change as the years pass. Michelle Grattan Moreover, numbers from modelling have an extra layer of complexity and uncertainty. They depend heavily on their assumptions. Anyone inclined to take modelling at face value should reflect on the Labor experience. Before the 2022 election it released modelling that gave it the basis to promise a $275 reduction in household power bills by next year. We know what happened to that. Regardless of the problems in attempting to be precise, the broad debate about nuclear’s cost will be intense. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Friday: “What the Coalition is asking the Australian people to believe is this: that they can introduce the most expensive form of energy and it will end up being cheaper. It won’t pass the pub test.” The Opposition’s plan is up against the recently released GenCost report, prepared by the CSIRO. This gave a thumbs down to the nuclear option in cost terms. The Opposition’s attempt to cast doubt on the CSIRO’s expertise is unlikely to fly. The Coalition policy will go down differently according to which constituency is judging it. Most obviously, given its reliance on extending the life of coal, it will be unpopular with those for whom climate change is a top-line issue. Teal MPs and candidates will hope to get mileage out of that. Under the Coalition plan emissions would remain higher for longer than under Labor’s transition. On the other hand, in some regional communities where there has been a bad reaction to the planned new power grid and to wind farms, the policy is likely to be well received. Michelle Grattan Michelle Grattan The question is how it will play in the outer suburban electorates that Dutton hopes will help him cut deeply into Labor’s majority. For these voters, stressed by the cost of living, climate change is probably less of a priority than it once might have been. And nuclear is less scary than in bygone years. But whether they will see the Coalition policy as more practical than Labor’s, or as a pie-in-the-sky nuclear dream — that’s too early to say. Bowen was dismissive when the Coalition first promoted nuclear. But Labor would be unwise to be complacent. Labor’s strongest arguments will be on climate change — the evils of the extension of the use of coal — and cost (relying on GenCost findings and the like). But it is vulnerable in its rejection of calls to lift the ban on nuclear. Bowen says to do this would be a “distraction”, potentially harming investment in renewables. That’s a simplistic argument. With households highly focused on their immediate power bills, the Government has been tipped to extend more relief as it burnishes its cost-of-living credentials for the election. The Coalition would have to decide whether to match this. It would be hard not to do so. The Coalition’s plan for nuclear power is a big idea, of which we don’t see that many in our current politics. It will test Dutton’s ability to cope with detail under the pressure of a campaign. There will be another test. If the Coalition remains in opposition, will it throw its grand plan into the policy dust bin, so the nuclear debate will be gone for another decade or two?