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Colts coach Shane Steichen feeling heat after playoff eliminationStroud accepts blame for Houston's struggles after Texans lose to Titans HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud was far from the only Houston Texan who struggled Sunday in an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans. But it was the second-year quarterback who was the most vocal in taking the blame for the 32-27 defeat . Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press Nov 25, 2024 12:29 PM Nov 25, 2024 12:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud was far from the only Houston Texan who struggled Sunday in an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans. But it was the second-year quarterback who was the most vocal in taking the blame for the 32-27 defeat . “It’s no secret, I haven’t been playing well personally, for my standard,” he said. “I have a couple good drives and plays here, but it’s up and down ... I’ve got to be hard on myself and realize that games can come down to me making plays.” Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions as the Texans lost for the third time in four games after a 5-1 start. “I’ve got to just be better, and I know that,” he said. Stroud has thrown five interceptions combined in the past three games to give him nine this season after he had just five in 15 games as a rookie. The Texans (7-5) got a touchdown on an interception return by Jimmie Ward in the third quarter Sunday, but the offense managed only a field goal after halftime as the unit’s second-half struggles continued. Houston’s offense scored 10 points after halftime in a 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday night, but has combined for just nine points in the second half of its past three losses. “We have to create positive plays,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Too many times, whether it’s run or pass, we have a negative play which kills our drive. First things first, how can we sustain positive plays and build drives? Too many drives were stalled out before we could even get started.” Despite the offensive struggles, the Texans still had a chance to tie the game with less than two minutes to go. But Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 28-yard field goal sailed wide left. What's working The Texans tied a franchise record with eight sacks Sunday. Danielle Hunter had a season-high three to give him 10 1/2 this season, which leads the team. Will Anderson Jr. added two in his return after missing two games with an ankle injury and has a career-high 9 1/2 this season. Houston ranks second in the NFL with 42 sacks entering Monday. What needs help Houston had just 40 yards rushing Sunday in a game where Joe Mixon had his worst performance of the season. Mixon, who ran for 109 yards and three touchdowns against the Cowboys, had a season-low 22 yards on 14 carries. “They’re a really good front, we knew that going into the game,” Ryans said. “But it doesn’t matter. Every front is good. You have to own the line of scrimmage. You have to be able to control the line of scrimmage and run the ball. We didn’t. We had too many negative plays in the running game.” The performance was Houston’s second-worst rushing game of the season after the team had 38 yards rushing in a loss to Minnesota in Week 3 when Mixon was out with an injury. Stock up Dameon Pierce had three kick returns for 135 yards Sunday, highlighted by an 80-yard return on the opening kickoff that set up Houston’s first touchdown. Stock down There have only been four missed field goals from 28 yards or closer in the NFL this season and Fairbairn has two of them. Fairbairn’s miss Sunday came after he missed a 27-yard attempt in a loss to the Jets. Injuries S Jalen Pitre left Sunday’s game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. ... CB Ka’dar Hollman left in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. ... OT Blake Fisher missed a second straight game in the concussion protocol. Key number 23% — Houston converted just 3 of 13 third down attempts or 23% of its chances Sunday. Next steps The Texans, who lead the AFC South, will look to regroup to avoid another letdown next week when they visit the Jaguars (2-9), who have lost four in a row. “We made a lot of mistakes,” Hunter said. “We weren’t as locked in as we should have been. The biggest thing is just learning from this and just moving on to the next game.” Houston has its bye after facing Jacksonville before playing the Dolphins, Chiefs and Ravens in a 10-day stretch from Dec. 15-25. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season with a broken collarbone Nov 25, 2024 1:05 PM Patriots heading back to the film room after their latest lopsided loss Nov 25, 2024 12:48 PM Panthers' close call against Chiefs has coach Dave Canales excited about the direction of the team Nov 25, 2024 12:47 PM
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Electronics contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies and Chinese mobile phone company Vivo are forming a joint venture to produce electronic devices, including smartphones, according to a regulatory filing. Dixon will own 51% of the venture, while Vivo India will hold the remaining 49%. The collaboration aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities and expand their presence in the smartphone market. The joint venture will focus on original equipment manufacturing (OEM) for Vivo's smartphones in India. Additionally, it may also engage in OEM production for other electronic brands. Despite this partnership, neither Dixon nor Vivo India will hold stakes in each other's companies. This strategic move is expected to strengthen their positions in the Indian electronics sector. Strategic Partnership with Focus on Quality Dixon Vice Chairman and Managing Director Atul B Lall expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Vivo India, describing it as an iconic global brand. He stated, "It gives us immense pleasure to partner with Vivo India which is an iconic global brand and we see them as an ideal strategic partner that shares our core values of quality, engineering prowess and customer satisfaction." This collaboration is seen as a way to enhance Dixon's manufacturing excellence and execution abilities. Vivo India CEO Jerome Chen highlighted the benefits of this partnership for Vivo's current manufacturing operations. "This partnership will effectively complement the current manufacturing operations of Vivo India," Chen said. The alliance is expected to bolster both companies' positions within the Indian business ecosystem and further solidify their foothold in the Android smartphone market. Details on Financials and Operations The regulatory filing did not disclose specific financial details or a timeline for when operations would commence. However, the joint venture is anticipated to play a significant role in fulfilling Vivo's OEM orders in India. By leveraging each other's strengths, Dixon and Vivo aim to achieve superior execution capabilities and leadership in the electronics industry. The collaboration between Dixon Technologies and Vivo India represents a significant step towards enhancing their manufacturing capabilities. It aligns with their shared values of quality and customer satisfaction while expanding their influence in the Indian smartphone ecosystem. The partnership is poised to bring mutual benefits and drive growth for both companies in the competitive electronics market.Saudi Arabia e-commerce sales via Mada cards hits $5bnBTS Jin’s True Beauty — Through 13 Unedited Pictures
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For retail business owners, there are so many interesting storefront options available now. Gone are the days when brick-and-mortar was the only choice. Even though traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts can have high overhead costs and pretty much limit you to the local market, they still offer many competitive advantages. Building local community trust and brand recognition, personal interaction with customers and immediate feedback on products are but a few. Online marketplaces have opened a whole new world for retailers. Using the Amazon platform, you can list and sell your products with a huge customer base and take advantage of fulfillment options. But fees, intense competition and reliance on the platform’s policies need to be taken into consideration. Etsy is great for selling handmade, vintage or unique items. It offers a niche audience, is easy to set up and offers a global reach. But, again, fees can lower your profit margin. Known for auctions and direct sales of new and used goods, eBay also offers a global audience with a wide range of product categories. But high competition and fees need to be factored into your business plan. Social commerce is another option. Pinterest, Instagram/Facebook shops and TikTok lead the way in this online world. Each offers pluses and minuses. Pinterest lets you showcase and sell products through appealing pins linked to your website or shop. It is great for visually oriented products and integrates well with Shopify, but it may require investment in advertising to stand out. With Instagram/Facebook shops, you sell directly on social platforms where users already interact with your brand, but you are at the mercy of algorithms to reach customers. TikTok leverages short-form videos and attracts customers through engaging content. It appeals to younger audiences, but it requires consistent content creation that is highly creative and attention grabbing. Another option is a virtual storefront or independent e-commerce website that you create using platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix or Squarespace. You can maintain full control over branding, there are no marketplace fees and you have the ability to build a direct relationship with customers. The only downsides are the initial set up and maintenance of your website, plus you must do consistent marketing to drive traffic. There are so many other options. Mobile/pop-up shops are an inexpensive way to test the market and build buzz. Subscription/membership models offer predictable revenues and strong customer loyalty even though there may be high initial customer acquisition costs and logistical challenges. The drop shipping model offers low upfront costs because you don’t maintain any inventory. Your suppliers ship directly to your customers. Another option is a wholesale or B2B sales approach where you sell your products in bulk to other businesses or retailers. These large order sizes offer predictable demand, but there are often lower profit margins per unit. Many hybrid models are emerging in which you combine two or more approaches for greater reach, such as running a physical store while also selling online or hosting pop-up events for unique promotions. With so many options available, honestly it makes my head spin. And watch out! There are emerging platforms and technologies that will blow your mind. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) for digital goods and virtual reality storefronts for immersive shopping experiences are among the next generation for retail commercial enterprises. With so many ways to sell your products or services, SCORE can help you in identifying the right option for you. If the traditional brick-and-mortar storefront approach still appeals to you, SCORE will hold a free online workshop to explore strategies and tips for finding a retail space for your business. The event is Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. To enroll, visit https://www.score.org/event/strategies-and-tips-finding-a-retail-space-your-business . This is just one of the many SCORE workshops that are offered to help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success.
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Speaking at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Jaishankar reflected on the positive relationship India had with the first Trump administration, highlighting the restart of the QUAD under Trump's presidency. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS nations, stating that India has “no interest” in weakening the US dollar. Speaking at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Jaishankar reflected on the positive relationship India had with the first Trump administration, highlighting the restart of the QUAD under Trump’s presidency. “We had a good relationship, a very solid relationship with the first Trump administration, yes there were some issues mostly trade-related issues, but there were a whole lot of issues on which Trump was very international, and I remind people that it was actually under Trump that the QUAD was restarted,” he said. He also noted the personal connection between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President-elect Trump, which has contributed to the strong bilateral ties between the two countries. “There a personal relation between PM Modi and Trump...Where the BRICS remarks were concerned. We’ve always said that India has never been for de-polarisation, but right now there is no proposal to have a BRICS currency. The BRICS do discuss financial transactions...US is our largest trade partner, we have no interest in weakening the dollar at all,” he added. Jaishankar was addressing the 22nd edition of the Doha Forum panel on ‘Conflict Resolution in a New Era’ where Qatar Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Norway Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide were also present. EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to Qatar and Bahrain from December 6-9. In Bahrain, he will co-chair the 4th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission (HJC) with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain; Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. EAM will also participate in the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on December 8. Earlier on September 9, EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Saudi Arabia. The two leaders discussed taking forward bilateral ties. Sharing details regarding his meeting with Qatar PM, Jaishankar stated, “Began the day with a good meeting with PM & FM of Qatar @MBA_AlThani_. Discussed taking India-Qatar bilateral ties forward. Appreciated his insights and assessments on regional developments.” The two leaders had earlier held a meeting in Doha in June. The two leaders had held talks on strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors and addressing key regional challenges. Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings and wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Qatar Amir Amir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Qatar PM. Further, he underscored the robust nature of the India-Qatar relationship, emphasising cooperation in political, trade, investment, energy, technology, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. (This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)