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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Thailand Mine Action Centre files complaint against Cambodia over border mine dispute
BANGKOK: The Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) on Tuesday (July 22) reported progress in the investigation regarding an incident on July 16, 2025, where Thai soldiers stepped on a landmine near the Thai-Cambodian border. TMAC has also addressed false information being spread by Cambodian sources. TMAC issued its first statement to clarify key facts, stating that the landmine found in the area, which lies within Thai sovereignty, was not in use by the Thai military. It was confirmed to be a newly laid anti-personnel mine. TMAC has focused on extending its outreach via media channels including its official Facebook page and website, with news outlets continuing to report on and expand coverage of the issue. The Centre has also sent its statement to ten international organisations and partners involved in humanitarian demining, including several ambassadors to Thailand, Humanitarian Demining Research and Development, US Department of Defence, US Marine Corps Forces/Pacific, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining, Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand, Golden West Humanitarian Foundation, Asean Regional Mine Action Centre and the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations in Geneva. This outreach aims to raise awareness and ensure accurate understanding of the situation. In its second statement, TMAC responded to claims from Cambodia accusing Thai soldiers of planting additional landmines in the incident area. The Cambodian side had shared photos and videos through social media and news outlets, which TMAC strongly refuted. - The Nation/ANN
The Citizen
27-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Tshwane's Aids Council aims to educate
Tshwane residents are being encouraged to know their HIV status. The Tshwane Metro's Aids Council (TMAC) recently held its first orientation meeting since its formation in April. The council is crucial for creating increased awareness about the prevention and treatment of HIV/Aids. It wants to ensure residents know their status and encourage others on treatment to take their ARVs and have a suppressed viral load. The first day of orientation allowed members to be educated on the work to be done by the council. Council chairperson and Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya found it crucial to give words of encouragement to the members about the task that lies ahead. Moya said many people in the city do not know their status, and there are just as many people who are not on medication. She added that the council has terms of reference and objectives that must mirror the work done in communities to increase HIV/Aids awareness. 'For me, what is important is that we must never waste opportunity. What saddens me is that when we posted the launch of the Aids council in Tshwane on social media and shared the statistics of people living with Aids in Tshwane, people didn't know, which means we have work to do. If people are still surprised to hear that over 20% of Tshwane residents are infected, it can only tell you that no one is talking about it, not at the platforms that matter, at least. There must never be a hierarchy in this council, because each and every contribution matters,' Moya said. While the focus of June 24's meeting was orientation of members, various committees were established. The TMAC has two committees: the Programme Review Committee and the Resource Mobilisation Committee. Moya said so far, they have populated the committees with members of civil society, and what remains is for the committees to be populated by members from government departments and other sectors. Gauteng has the second highest number of people living with HIV in the country, of which 11.6% reside in Tshwane. As Chairperson of the Tshwane Metro AIDS Council, I thought it was crucial that I give words of encouragement to council members about task that lies ahead. There are many people in this city who do not know their status and there are just as many people who are not on… — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) June 24, 2025 Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ChemDAQ and Tomoe Asia Establish Sensor Calibration Center in Southeast Asia
PITTSBURGH, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ChemDAQ, a global leader in toxic gas monitoring solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of the organization's first-ever calibration franchise in Southeast Asia in partnership with Tomoe Asia Co., Ltd. (TMAC). This marks a significant milestone in providing regional calibration services for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sensors, enabling TMAC to more efficiently support customers in Southeast Asia via ChemDAQ's Sensor Exchange Program (SXP). Through this partnership, ChemDAQ and TMAC are enhancing the efficiency and reliability of toxic gas monitoring for medical device sterilization as well as warehousing and supply chain logistics operations across the region. Through streamlining logistics and replicating ChemDAQ's innovative calibration process, TMAC's customers will benefit from faster service times and improved operational uptime. 'Our special partnership with TMAC led to the establishment of this new calibration center, which represents a major advancement in our commitment to global safety from overexposure to hazardous chemicals like EtO,' said Alex Hilliker, Executive Vice President of ChemDAQ. 'TMAC is a very forward-looking organization and understands the importance of implementing continuous monitoring for worker safety at its subsidiary and customer locations.' Dr. Richard Warburton, ChemDAQ's Chief Technology Officer, added that 'By establishing a calibration franchise in Southeast Asia, we are ensuring that our cutting-edge technology is maintained to the highest standards while providing direct, regional support for our customers.' TMAC, a trusted distributor of EtO throughout Asia, is equally enthusiastic about the calibration center, which is located near Bangkok, Thailand. 'We are excited to join forces with ChemDAQ to bring high-quality, local calibration services to our customers,' said Mr. Yoshinori Tsuji, Managing Director of TMAC. 'This innovation not only enhances convenience for businesses in the region but also reinforces our dedication to safety and efficiency when handling EtO in our customer's daily operations.' The new calibration franchise represents ChemDAQ's ongoing commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. This expansion into Southeast Asia underscores the company's mission to provide state-of-the-art toxic gas monitoring services to organizations worldwide. For more information about ChemDAQ and its partnership with TMAC, visit About ChemDAQ ChemDAQ's mission is to empower customers to eliminate workplace exposure to toxic chemicals through innovative monitoring and control solutions, industry-leading partnerships, and superior safety expertise. ChemDAQ's industry-leading gas detection systems were initially deployed in US hospitals and medical device sterilization operations. The company has since expanded globally to serve more than 600 customers within the healthcare, medical device manufacturing, food and beverage packaging, and protein processing industries. To learn more about how ChemDAQ provides safer workplaces, less risk, and next-level protection, visit . About Tomoe Asia Co., Ltd. Tomoe Asia Co., Ltd. is an international distributor of industrial gas, high-purity gas for the electric and electronics industry, special material gas, and special chemicals, etc. To learn more about TMAC, visit: . View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ChemDAQ
WIRED
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
From Swipe to Sweat: How Athletic Clubs Replaced Dating Apps
Feb 14, 2025 6:00 AM Post-pandemic, fitness clubs have emerged as the best place to find romance IRL. No profile required. Anna-Alexia Basile and Matt Ininns joined The Mission Athletic Club and love organizing games and outside activities for members. Photograph: Skye Battles Dating apps promised to make finding love easier. For many users, though, they've just made it more exhausting. Swiping, ghosting, and endless conversations that rarely materialize into real-life dates have left people burned out and disillusioned. A cultural shift is underway as singles ditch the apps in favor of real-world connections. WIRED went looking for love and found that modern romance is a web of scams, AI boyfriends, and Tinder burnout. But a smarter, more human, and more pleasure-filled future is possible. San Francisco athletic communities like the volunteer-run tennis group The Mission Athletic Club (TMAC), the cycling collective Fatcake, and a private running club we visited with are proving that connections forged through sweaty hobbies lead to deeper, more lasting relationships. These groups, which have anywhere from a few dozen members to a thousand, aren't just about romance—they're about community, consistency, and the kind of social bonds that form when people see each other week after week. Following the Covid-19 lockdowns, there's been a renewed hunger for in-person connection, and for many, that means expanding social circles in spaces where dating isn't the primary focus. Instead of assessing every new encounter for its dating potential, people are gravitating toward environments where relationships, romantic or otherwise, develop naturally over time. There's no better proof that the best way to meet someone might not be through a screen but through the shared experience of play, sweat, and adventure. The Mission Athletic Club starts each meetup with a wam-up and introduction game. Photograph: Skye Battles Sam Easton (left) joined TMAC before his girlfriend Javiera Mejías Quinterios (right) moved to the US. Photograph: Skye Battles 'I'm open to playing doubles for life,' says Belinda Huang, a single twentysomething who enjoys the natural way relationships develop on the tennis court. She's a member of TMAC, a club that hosts tennis matches and off-court social activities. Seeing the same faces week after week allows friendships, and sometimes love, to evolve organically, she says, without the pressure of a first-date setting. TMAC's founder, Prince Boucher, puts it best: 'Play is the way; love is the goal.' While TMAC wasn't created as a dating hub, its emphasis on fun, inclusivity, and community has led to plenty of relationships. The club has about 1,000 rotating members. For those who aren't actively looking for romance, TMAC is still a social lifeline. One member, who only gave her first name, MJ, shared that she had never used dating apps and preferred meeting people through shared activities. 'It's refreshing to connect over something you both love rather than trying to force a spark through a screen.' Sean Lee and Jina Zhu were already a couple when they joined TMAC, but they were inspired to have a tennis-themed proposal thanks to the group. The ring was hidden in a custom tennis-ball-shaped box. Sean Lee displaying the DIY tennis-themed ring box he used in his proposal to Jina Zhu. Photograph: Skye Battles The cycling collective Fatcake was created to provide a more inclusive space in the male-dominated cycling scene, with a focus on gender and queer inclusivity. Many members join to make friends, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a shared passion, though several members admit the possibility of meeting someone special is always in the back of their minds. Liz Schinski and her partner, Clayton Ketner, ending their group ride at Breadbelly in the Richmond District. Photograph: Skye Battles Schinski and Ketner met on a Fatcake ride. After two months of riding and flirting together they finally went on a date. They've been together ever since. Photograph: Skye Battles Two serious relationships have emerged out of Fatcake. Liz Schinski shared that after months of riding with the group without meeting anyone of interest, she kept attending simply for the community. Then, one day, her now-partner joined. She spent the next two months strategically showing up to flirt with him until they finally set up a date. They've been happily together ever since. Another couple met during a grueling 6:30 am ride, bonding over their shared love of cycling and skiing. Their connection built over time, without the pressure of swiping and forced small talk. Tim Hoekstra (left) and Rachel Garofoli (right) met through a Fatcake-adjacent high-intensity cycling boot camp. Photograph: Skye Battles Of course, dating within an athletic group comes with its own challenges. Serious cyclists can spend upwards of 15 hours a week on the bike, not including post-ride coffee stops and social hangouts. That level of commitment can put a strain on relationships if both partners are not equally invested. Camille Matonis, a single member of Fatcake, jokes that when she's on dating apps, her motto is simple: 'No bike, no swipe.' Her friend Mandeep Gill laughs and adds, 'He's a 10, but he doesn't ride bikes.' For these cyclists, meeting through Fatcake provides an immediate foundation of shared interests, something dating apps rarely offer. Instead of filtering potential matches through arbitrary profile traits, they bond over the thrill of a long ride, the camaraderie of early group meetups, and the spontaneous moments that unfold along the way. Running Toward Connection or Something More Running clubs have a reputation as hot spots for singles, but not all fit that mold. One high-energy private club in San Francisco prioritizes community first. 'We're a run club, not a dating club,' says member Andrew McGrath. 'But when you're doing something you love, sometimes you find people you love.' Baharak Arjo stretches post-run. Photograph: Skye Battles Another run club member stretches. Photograph: Skye Battles Still, dating within a running group has its challenges. Baharak Arjo noted that some men casually chat with multiple women and stop short of forming real connections. She also pointed out there are generational divides in club dating etiquette, and some members can feel caught between age groups. Two single friends, Fabiola T. and Carlos P., finish their run before grabbing drinks with their group members. Photograph: Skye Battles Despite these dynamics, this run group proves that clubs like theirs offer more than just a workout. Whether people come to train, to meet new friends, or to find something deeper, one thing is clear—connections happen naturally when you're moving in the same direction.
